Lot 251
Thomas, George H (1818-1870) Union general, called the "Rock of Chickamauga." War-date Autograph Telegram Signed "Geo. H. Thomas / Maj. Genl U.S.A. / Comy," on "U.S. Military Telegraph" form, 1 page, 7½ x 5¼ in., Headquarters D.C., By Telegraph from Nashville, Nov. 29, 1864. To Maj. Gen. Scofield, near Columbia Via Frank[l]in. "I have a report from the N.W. R.R. that four Regements of Forrests Cavalry have crossed Duck river below Williams pont. Have you any such information." Thomas wrote instructions to put the telegram into code, "Cipher" at upper left. Fine; affixed at left margin to a larger sheet. With an engraving of Thomas. On Nov. 29, CSA General John Bell Hood crossed the Duck River and converged on Spring Hill., hoping to cut off the escape of Union forces. Schofield reinforced his troops and held off Confederate attacks, then slipped away during the night to Franklin. Nathan Bedford Forrest commanded the cavalry under John Bell Hood during Hood's Tennessee campaign (Nov.-Dec. 1864).
Estimated Value $800 - 1,000.
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