1864—Columbia, Tenn. Saturday, November 26th.—Marched up in front of Columbia, and formed in line of battle. (Note: picture is of an unidentified Confederate soldier.)
Robert M. McGill
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American Civil War Chronicles
Tuesday, November 26, 2024
A Rebel War Clerk’s Diary
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November 26th.–Clear and frosty. The following dispatch was received to-day from Gen. Bragg: “Augusta, Nov. 25th, 1864. “Arrived late last night, and take command this morning. We learn from Gen. Wagner, who holds the Oconee Railroad bridge, that the enemy has not crossed the river in any force. He has concentrated in Milledgeville, and seems [...]
“The loss of the enemy is estimated from 1,500 to 2,000 killed, wounded, and prisoners.”–Army Life of an Illinois Soldier, Charles Wright Wills.
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Eight miles east of Oconee River, three miles south of M. & S. R. R. November 26, 1864, 12 p.m. Howard wrote Osterhaus a letter congratulating him on the success in the Griswoldville fight, and had it published to us to-day. __________ Headquarters Dept. and Army of the Tennessee., Gordon, Ga., November 23d, 1864. Mayor [...]