Hood, John Bell (1831-1879) to Braxton Bragg
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02704 Author/Creator: Hood, John Bell (1831-1879) Place Written: Atlanta, Georgia Type: Letter signed Date: 4 August 1864 Pagination: 3 p. : docket ; 25.2 x 20.3 cm. Order a Copy
Confederate General Hood, Commander of the Army of the Tennessee, relates that Bragg's instructions will soon be followed regarding the command of General Roddy (possibly Philip Dale Roddey), and that Roddey soon departs for West Point. Informs Bragg, commander of the Department of North Carolina, that he (Hood) is taking precautions to prevent the interruption of transmitting supplies. Discusses drawing supplies from Alabama. Mentions that Union cavalry in the area have been broken up. Writes "I try to assure you that I have no intention of abandoning this place... I shall certainly give the enemy battle before I leave it." Docketed extensively. Includes red ink beneath docket.
Hd. Qrs. Army of Tenn.
In the field (Atlanta)
Aug. 4. 64.
General Braxton Bragg -
Commdg &c. &c.
General -
Your dispatches of the 1st and 2d inst. were delivered yesterday by Lt. Col. Urquhart.
- Your instructions touching Genl Roddy's command will be at once complied with. His command goes to West Point today.
- The workmen from Columbus have been already returned.
- I am taking steps to prevent the interruption of supplies to the Virginia or this army [2] on account of the withdrawal of the overseers from middle & south Georgia. I trust I shall accomplish this, and without losing any great number of men.
- I fully appreciate the importance of drawing my supplies from Alabama, and of keeping my communications open to that end - I shall spare no care nor means to accomplish this. Now that the enemy's cavalry is in some sort broken up, I think I shall have no great difficulty; and that in addition shall be able to operate upon his communications.
- At present everything here looks well. I beg to assure you that I have no intention [3] of abandoning this place, and that if no other recourse be left, I shall certainly give the enemy battle before I leave it.
- I send herewith [illegible], a copy of my Field Return for August 1st.
I have the honor to be,
with high respect,
Your Obt Svt.
J.B. Hood
Genl
[docket]
Atlanta, Aug 4/64.
J.B. Hood.
General.
Letter to Genl Bragg
acknowledging receipt
of dispatches by Col
Urquhart. Has obeyed
orders, and Roddy starts
for West Point today. Is
taking steps to prevent the
interrogation of forwarding
supplies &c. Appreciates
importance of drawing sup-
plies from Ala. Intends
to hold Atlanta, but if
compelled to leave it, he will
give battle fist. Sends
Field return of Aug 1st, and
Abstract of Report July 13.
2 Enclosures
Rec Macon Aug 6. 1864.
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