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Lot 162
Slocum, Henry W (1827-1894) Union general. He was commander of the 20th Corps when he took over the Army of Georgia for the March to the Sea and through the Carolinas. War-date Letter Signed ("H.W. Slocum") as Maj. Gen. Commanding, 2pp, 10 x 8", Head Quarters 20th Corps, Atlanta, Ga., Sept. 3, 1864. To Brig. Gen. Whipple, A.A.G. & Chief of Staff: "I sent out a reconnoitering party early on the morning of the 2n (as I had done on each previous day). They arrived near Atlanta about 10 A.M. and were met by the Mayor and the City was surrendered to them, on entering however, a portion of Ferguson's Cavalry were found in the City and a few shots were exchanged with them. I at once moved forward all of my command that could safely be spared from the bridge-heads, and occupied the City and now feel that our position is safe, both at this point as well as at the bridges. We occupy the entire line of Rebel works at this place. We have captured about 100 prisoners, 14 pieces of Artillery and several thousand stands of small arms. The Rebels before leaving the City, destroyed seven locomotives, eighty-one cars loaded with ammunition, small arms & stores. The Rail Road is repaired and in working order to this place. I have ordered the ammunition and and a large portion of the subsistence stores now at the Bridge to be sent here. The Enemy that occupied the City, moved out apparently very much demoralized - they moved on the McDonough road, with the intention of joining their main Army. Gen'l Hood left here on the night previous to our entrance. On our arrival here I telegraphed to the War Dept., all the information in my pososession. The Telegraph line will be completed to this point this afternoon. It is reported that Wheeler has cut the Nashville & Chattanooga R.R….& also the Nashville & Huntsville R.R…." Fantastic content. Affixed at left edge to a 14¼ x 10½" sheet.
Estimated Value $500 - 1,000.
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