LOVEJOY'S STATION,
GA., September 6, 1864
His Excellency JEFFERSON DAVIS,
Richmond, Va.:
I shall make dispositions to prevent the enemy, as far as
possible, from foraging south of Atlanta, and at the same time endeavor to
prevent his massing supplies at that place. I deem it important that the
prisoners at Andersonville should be so disposed of as not to prevent this army
from moving in any direction it may be thought best. According to all human
calculations we should have saved Atlanta had the officers and men of the army
done what was expected of them. It has been God's will for it to be otherwise.
I am of good heart and feel that we shall yet succeed. The army is much in need
of a little rest. After removing the prisoners from Andersonville, I think we
should, as soon as practicable, place our army upon the communications of the
enemy, drawing our supplies from the West Point and Montgomery Railroad. Looking to this, I shall at once proceed to
strongly fortify Macon. Please do not fail to give me advice at all times. It
is my desire to do the best for you and my country. May God be with you and us.
J. B. HOOD.
SOURCES: The War of the Rebellion: A Compilation of
the Official Records of the Union and Confederate Armies, Series I, Volume
38, Part 5 (Serial No. 76), p. 1023-4; John Bell Hood, Advance and
Retreat, p. 247-8
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