HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF THE OHIO,
Near Atlanta, Ga., August 16, 1864.
Major- General SHERMAN:
I understand Mount Gilead Church to be near Camp Creek, and about due south from Utoy Post Office. I will ascertain more accurately from Colonel Garrard. My messenger has already started for Kilpatrick to get his report. I will send another with the question you ask about breaking the Macon road.
J. M. SCHOFIELD,
Major- General.
HDQRS. MILITARY DIVISION OF THE MISSISSIPPI,
In the Field, near Atlanta, August 16, 1864.
(Received 10 p. m.)
General SCHOFIELD:
The enemy’s cavalry is now threatening Cartersville and Allatoona. I am satisfied that all the effective cavalry of the enemy is to our rear and would like to have ours dash at the Macon road. If you can communicate with General Kilpatrick to- night, I would like a definite report of his operations.
W. T. SHERMAN,
Major- General, Commanding.
HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF THE OHIO,
Near Atlanta, Ga., August 16, 1864.
Major-General SHERMAN:
I doubt whether I can communicate with Kilpatrick to- night, but will try.
J. M. SCHOFIELD,
Major- General.