2020-01 Putnal
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 1/18/2020
Autograph Document Signed, "E.S. Bunford Maj. & AAG" 1p. Quarto, pencil, Headquarters' Cav. Corps, La Fayette, Georgia, September 10, 1863, in which Wheeler, as Commander of Bragg's Cavalry, issues orders to Colonel Avery of the 4th Georgia Cavalry during General Bragg's attempt to engage the Union Army at Dug Gap, it reads in most part: "...Col: The General directs that you will keep your force between the enemy and Rome, and keep him fully advised of all the movements of the enemy. If possible ascertain the strength of the enemy and the names of the Generals Commanding...This information should be obtained as soon as possible… Send notification of this movement of the enemy to the commanding officer at Gadsten. I have directed that a picket be sent towards Summerville to protect our flank, and also...to Neil's Gap...Report promptly and accurately all you find out about the enemy. The General desires me to express to you his gratification at the handsome manner in which you received and repulsed the enemy. There are two roads to be seen from Summerville to Rome, on both of which you should have a force to fall back to prevent the enemy from reaching Rome before you do. He sends you a small sketch [not present] to show you the position of the roads…" Some paper loss, else VG. On September 10, General Bragg had attempted to attack General Thomas at Dug Gap before he could be reinforced by the rest of the Union Army, was thwarted by the failure of the subordinate officers to carry out his commands.
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