Manuscript Database
Creator/Title
Thompson, Edwin Porter, 1834-1903. Papers, 1872-1902. 4 boxes and 4 vols.
Call No.
Mss. A T469 / 27
Content
This collection includes a handwritten copy of an official report apparently submitted to Lt. Gen. William J. Hardee on 30 May 1864, by Maj. Gen. William B. Bate who describes the operations of his Confederate infantry division during the opening phase of the Atlanta Campaign. The report includes a detailed account of the participation of his command in the battles at Rocky Face Ridge, Resaca, New Hope Church and Dallas. Also included is a handwritten copy of excerpts of subsequent reports of Bates operations in June and July, which include an account of the death of Lt. Gen. Leonidas Polk at Pine Mountain, Ga. on 15 June 1864 and the Battle of Intrenchment Creek, Ga. on 22 July 1864.