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the Fifth and Ninth Corps has been ordered to ascertain the practicability of making an immediate attack , and for selecting the most suitable point in the event of regular approaches being decided upon . GEO .
the Fifth and Ninth Corps has been ordered to ascertain the practicability of making an immediate attack , and for selecting the most suitable point in the event of regular approaches being decided upon . GEO .
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General R. S. FOSTER : Dispatch received ; the general thinks that attack is coming , but supposes they did not get readly by this morning . He believes that the attack on you will be a feint to cover a heavy attack on Meade's left .
General R. S. FOSTER : Dispatch received ; the general thinks that attack is coming , but supposes they did not get readly by this morning . He believes that the attack on you will be a feint to cover a heavy attack on Meade's left .
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At any time when you deem your troops encamped at the rear necessary for the defense of your lines , by reason of any demonstration of the enemy or an attack , you will immediately order them to the front without further orders .
At any time when you deem your troops encamped at the rear necessary for the defense of your lines , by reason of any demonstration of the enemy or an attack , you will immediately order them to the front without further orders .
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I expect it will be ascertained that Johnston retreated to his works , at Atlanta , and Sherman bas failed in an attack on that place . U. S. GRANT . IIEADQUARTERS ARMY OF THE POTOMAC , July 6 , 1861–10.15 p . m .
I expect it will be ascertained that Johnston retreated to his works , at Atlanta , and Sherman bas failed in an attack on that place . U. S. GRANT . IIEADQUARTERS ARMY OF THE POTOMAC , July 6 , 1861–10.15 p . m .
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A rebel deserter reports that it is part of Early's plan to attack Point Lookout and release the prisoners , amusing us meanwhile at Martinsburg . This is sent for what it is worth , B. F. BUTLER , Major - General . HDQRS . DEPT .
A rebel deserter reports that it is part of Early's plan to attack Point Lookout and release the prisoners , amusing us meanwhile at Martinsburg . This is sent for what it is worth , B. F. BUTLER , Major - General . HDQRS . DEPT .
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| Title | The War of the Rebellion: A Compilation of the Official Records of the Union and Confederate Armies The War of the Rebellion: A Compilation of the Official Records of the Union and Confederate Armies, United States. Record and Pension Office |
| Author | United States. War Department |
| Contributors | United States. War Records Office, United States. Record and Pension Office, United States. Congress. House |
| Publisher | U.S. Government Printing Office, 1892 |
| Original from | UC Southern Regional Library Facility |
| Digitized | 5 Apr 2018 |
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