HDQRS. THIRD CAV. DIV., DEPT. OF THE CUMBERLAND,
August 17, 1864.
Major-General SCHOFIELD:
GENERAL: I send you the report of my operations of yesterday by one of my aides to make certain that you get it.* I am satisfied that with two of General Garrard’s brigades and my own division I can break the Macon road effectually at any point the major-general commanding may be pleased to indicate. Such an opportunity to strike the enemy a terrible blow has never offered. If it is decided to make the attempt, I should with to see you and will visit your headquarters for that purpose.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
J. KILPATRICK,
Brigadier-General of Volunteers.