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Regiment: 4th Michigan Calvary
Battles Mentioned: Rocky Face Ridge, Georgia
Historical Figures: George Thomas, Joseph E. Johnston, Nathan B. Forrest, William T. Sherman
H’d Qrs 1st Brig 2nd Cavy Div
Villanous Ga May 14, 1864
My dear Davidson
There has been fighting
for the last three days in front of us, not
very heavy, but the cannonading could be
distinctly heard. Johnson is now said to
have evacuated Dalton and fallen back
towards Rome. Our army, I suppose, is in
pursuit. We are here to guard the flank
& rear. Forrest is said to be pushing this
way, and we expect to give him a taste of
our quality. We have not yet been en-
gaged. May be at any moment. Troops are
passing at all hours. Genl Sherman & Thomas
with a great part of the Army passed from Buz-
zard’s Roast the day before yesterday. They
went into Sugar Creek Valley south of Dalton thus
compelling Johnson to “get out” or be surrounded.
Great news from the Potomac, isn’t it?
Am very well and expect to remain so. Love
to all. Yours affec brother
Robert
J.D. Burns
Kalzoo
Mich.
[On Envelope:]
May 19, 1864
May 14
J. Davidson Burns Esq
Kalamazoo
Michigan
