Letter
J. T. Wilder to James A. Garfield, August 22, 1863
Opposite Chattanooga
Opposite Chattanooga, August 22, 1863.
(Via Tracy City, 5 a. m., 23d.) General J. A. GARFIELD, Chief of Staff: * * * *
I believe that the rebels are leaving Chattanooga. I distinctly saw two locomotives leave there drawing eight other locomotives to-day at 1 p.m. There does not appear to be as many troops in the vicinity as there was yesterday.
I am, sir, very truly,
your obedient servant,
J. T. WILDER,
Colonel, Commanding.
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{Inclosure No. 2.]
Colonel, Commanding.
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{Inclosure No. 2.]
' MILES FROM Chattanooga,
August 22, 1863.
General GARFIELD,
Chief of Staff:
August 22, 1863.
General GARFIELD,
Chief of Staff:
Editor's Notes
From: Operations in Kentucky, Southwest Virginia, Tennessee, Mississippi, North Alabama, West Georgia, Pt. 1. Location: Opposite Chattanooga. Summary: Colonel J. T. Wilder reports to General Garfield on August 22, 1863, observing Confederate troop and locomotive movements suggesting rebels are evacuating Chattanooga.
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The War of the Rebellion: Official Records of the Union and Confederate Armies, Series I, Volume 30, Part 1
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