Sawyer, R. M. (fl. 1863) [Copy of battle orders for Missionary Ridge, Battle of Chattanooga]
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03004 Author/Creator: Sawyer, R. M. (fl. 1863) Place Written: Tennessee Type: Manuscript Date: 22 November 1863 Pagination: 3 p. ; 31.4 x 20 cm. Order a Copy
Sawyer, Assistant Adjutant General to General William Tecumseh Sherman, records battle orders from Sherman's command. Marked as official and signed by A. C. Fisk, Assistant Adjutant General. Written near Chattanooga, at the Head Quarters of the Department and Army of the Tennessee. Sawyer writes "The 15th Army Corps reinforced by (1) one Division of the Army of the Cumberland is to cross the Tennessee at the mouth of East Chickamauga Creek-" Referring to Joseph Hooker, states "Advance and take possession of the End of Missionary ridge viz: from the Rail Road Tunnel to Chickamauga- hold and fortify - The Army of the Cumberland and General Hookers Command are to assist by direct attack to their front." Contains further details pertaining to other divisions and arrangements for organization. Fragile, and slightly torn in creases.
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