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Narrative of the western theatre in the American Civil War, 1880s

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But imagine his chagrin and surprise when he discovers that what was Grants rear on the evening of the 14" is his front on the morning of the 15" Grants troops are facing west Hougs Logans & Crockers divisions on the RR at Bolton station. Osterhouse & Carrs divisions on the middle road four miles south. Blairs and A. J. Smith divisions on the south road all moving west toward Bakers Creek. Pemberton's army is posted on the east side of the creek. Suddenly he changes his mind and decids to join Johnston he did not realize that Grant had on the 15" 32,000 men all well closed up. Near Edwards station is the fine form of Mr Champion on a hill 15 ft above the level
 
Civil War Diaries and Letters