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brevet by General Alexander. Second Brigade Staff.

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E. F. Winslow... Captured Garrison flag and bearer near Columbus, Georgia, April 16, 1865.

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Captured flag of Austin's Battery

and bearer at Columbus, Georgia, April 16, 1865.

Captured standard and bearer at Columbus, Ga., April 16, 1863.

Captured silk Confederate States flag and two staff officers at Selma, Alabama, April 2, 1865. Captured a rebel and standard at Columbus, Georgia,

Captured flag of Eleventh Mississippi and bearer at Selma, Ala. Captured standard and bearer at Columbus, Georgia,

Captured standard and bearer of Tenth Missouri Battery at Columbus, Georgia.

Captured flag left by the rebels at Columbus, Georgia.

Captured sergeant and standard of Twelfth Mississippi cavalry at Selma, Alabama.

To be Major by brevet.

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Consolidated Report of Casualties in Cavalry Corps, M. D. M., commanded by Brevet MajorGeneral Wilson, during the late Campaign.

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Major and Provost Marshal C. C., M. D. M.

OFFICE PROVOST MARSHAL C. C., M. D. M., MACON, GA., June 28, 1865.

Consolidated Report of Confederate Prisoners paroled under the direction of Brevet Major

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OFFICE PROVOST MARSHAL C. C., M. D. M., MACON, GA., June 28, 1865.

Consolidated Report of Cotton Destroyed by Cavalry Corps, M. D. M., commanded by Brevet Major-General Wilson, during the late Campaign.

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Major and Provost Marshal C. C., M. D. M.

OFFICE PROVOST MARSHAL CAVALRY CORPS, M. D. M., MAOON, GA., Jane 28, 1865. * An estimate; no report received up to date.

OFFICIAL DESPATCHES.

[By Telegraph from Augusta, Georgia, May 3, 1865.] Brevet Major-General Wilson, Macon:

General Fry has been paroling men of various commands to go to their homes, and there remain undisturbed, on condition of not taking up arms against the United States until properly relieved of the obligation of their paroles. He has kept a register of all men so paroled. It was necessary to do this to get the soldiers out of the city, there having been some depredations committed. There is a question as to the validity of these paroles. Shall they cease to be issued, or the form be changed?

E. UPTON,

Brevet Major-General United States Volunteers.

[Telegraph, Augusta, May 3, 1865.]

Major-General Wilson, Commanding Cavalry Corps, Macon

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I arrived this morning; have sent the torpedo operator who laid the obstructions in the Savannah river down to remove them; will take them four to six days. Will send communication to General Grover to-morrow morning by Captain Lamar, of General McLaws staff'. Atlanta has rations enough if the soldiers have not appropriated them to supply the paroled men of Lee's and Johnston's armies. The citizens fear a disturbance should Wheeler's men pass this way, and it may be necessary for their tection, as well as the vast amount of government property here, to have a dismounted force sent by rail, to garrison the place, while the troops are in transitu. Lee's army has mostly passed through Many of Johnston's army are passing across the river, higher up in the direction of Washington. Shall I order supplies to this place from Savannah? There ought to be a sufficient amount accumulated here in the event of the river's falling, to hold out till the Central Railroad is repaired.

E. UPTON,

Brevet Major-General United States Volunteers.

HEADQUARTERS CAVALRY CORPS, M. D. M.,
SELMA, April 4, 1865.

GENERAL-I took this place by assault at six P. M. on the second; captured twenty field guns, two thousand prisoners, and large quantity of stores, besides all the iron works north of here. Forrest, Dick Taylor, Adams, and Armstrong succeeded in getting out in the dark, by wading the swamps on the east side of the city. The place is strongly fortified with two lines of bastion forts, the outer one with continuous line of stockade from river to river.

The conduct of my troops was magnificent; loss not very heavy; General Long wounded slightly in the head; Colonel Dobb killed; Colonels Miller, McCormick, and Biggs wounded. I shall burn the arsenal, naval foundry, and everything of service to the rebels; but hold the place for you as long as I can do so without jeopardizing my command, or the campaign.

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HEADQUARTERS, CAVALRY CORPS, M. D. M.,
SELMA, April 5, 1865.

GENERAL-I have about two thousand prisoners of war, a number of them first and second class militia, captured at this place, besides the sick and wounded in the hospitals in this city. I am willing to release them at once on parole, subject to exchange hereafter, provided the ne cessary arrangements can be made. I make this proposition to save the country through which they will be compelled to march north from the injury that will necessarily be inflicted upon it by the impressment of supplies for so large a body of men, and in the hope that the aged and respectable gentlemen of this city so indiscreetly impressed into its defence may be spared the toilsome and painful march they will be compelled to make, unless my proposition is accepted by the Confederate authorities. This communication will be handed you by Captain Hosea of my staff, who is authorized to enter into the necessary arrangements, and who, if granted, can explain more fully my views. Very respectfully, your obedient servant, (Signed) J. H. WILSON, Brevet Major-General. Lieutenant-General RICHARD TAYLOR,

Commanding Confederate Department of Mississippi and East Louisiana, Demopolis or elsewhere. (Official) J. H. WILSON,

(Declined.)

Brevet Major-General.

HEADQUARTERS CAVALRY CORPS, M. D. M.
SELMA, ALABAMA, April 7, 1865.

(Special Field Order No. 16.)

The Brevet Major-General commanding congratulates the officers and men of the cavalry corps upon their late signal victory. After a march of nearly three hundred miles over bad roads, through a sterile and mountainous country, passing wide and rapid rivers, you in twelve days found yourselves in front of Selma, with its arsenals, foundries, and workshops, the most important city in the south-west. The enemy attempted to delay our march at Ebenezer Church, and paid the penalty of his temerity by leaving three guns and two hundred prisoners in your hands. Selma lay before you surrounded by two lines of entrenchments, the outer one continuous, flanked by impassable swamps, covered by stockades, and defended by seven thousand troops under the command of Lieutenant-General Forrest. Like an avalanche the intrepid soldiers of the Second division

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swept over the defences on the Summerfield road, while the Fourth division carried those on the Plantersville road. The enemy, astonished and disheartened, broke from their strong works, and Selma was fairly won.

gomery, and restore the State to the Union. You will find a most admirable condition of affairs, plenty of forage and provisions. Half of your force can complete the work after Mobile is taken.

The enemy, under Chalmers, attempted to My orders were to make a demonstration drive in the Second division picket line during towards Selma and Tuscaloosa, and then to act the battle, and go to the rescue of the rebel gar- as I might think best. Having destroyed those rison, but their efforts were futile, and they places, and everything of value between here were compelled to retreat rapidly beyond the and the Tennessee river, and in consideration Cahawba. The First division, in the mean time, of General Grant's late victory, and the capture was making hard marches, harassing in front of Richmond, as well as your capacity to and rear the bewildered rebels under Jackson. effectually dispose of the rebels in this State, I The wagon train had been left behind, that have determined to move at once and rapidly your march might not be impeded, but has towards Columbus and Macon. If I can destroy arrived in safety, its guard having frustrated the arsenals at those places, the rebel armies all attempts of the enemy to delay its progress. must fall to pieces for want of munitions. Soldiers, you have been called upon to perform There are but few troops to resist my march. long marches and endure privations, but your My command is in splendid condition, every General relied upon and believed in your capa-man mounted, plenty of ammunition, and in city and courage to undergo every task im- splendid spirits. posed upon you. Trusting in your valor, discipline, and armament, he did not hesitate to attack entrenchments believed by the rebel leaders to be impregnable, and which might well have caused double your numbers of veteran infantry to hesitate. You have fully justified his opinions, and may justly regard yourselves invincible. Your achievements will always be considered among the most remarkable in the annals of cavalry. The fruits of your victory are numerous and important. Twentysix field guns and one thirty-pounder Parrott captured on the field of battle, and over seventy pieces of heavy ordnance in the arsenal and foundry; two thousand prisoners, a number of battle-flags, the naval foundry and machine shops, the extensive arsenal, filled with every variety of military munitions, and large quantities of commissary and quartermaster's stores in depot.

During your march you have destroyed seven iron works and foundries, several factories and collieries, many railroad bridges and trestle works, and large quantities of cotton. While you exult in the success which has crowned your arms, do not forget the memory of those who died that you might conquer. By command of Brevet Major-General Wil

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Forrest is between the Cahawba and Demopolis, unless he has moved to follow me. I am sorry I have not been able to hear from you. I have already delayed longer than I expected in this region.

In evacuating this place the rebels destroyed eighty-five thousand bales of cotton. We have destroyed trains, stores, and everything else of value. We captured twenty-six field guns, thirty-pounder Parrott, and two thousand six hundred prisoners at Selma, five field guns here and some prisoners.

My command will march from here early tomorrow. This will be handed to you by Sergeant Bailey, Fourth Michigan cavalry. Please have him rewarded, and return him as soon as you can.

Very respectfully, your obedient servant
J. H. WILSON,

[In Cipher.]

Brevet Major-General.

HEADQUARTERS CAVALRY CORPS, M. D. M..
COLUMBIA, GEORGIA, April 17, 1865.

Major-General E. R. S. Canby, Mobile, Alabama,
Commanding Officer at Pensacola :

My forces captured this place by a most gallant attack at ten o'clock last night; twentyfive men killed and wounded. Captured about fifteen hundred prisoners, many colors, twentyfour field guns, and one gunboat, carrying six rifled seven-inch. Generals Cobb and Buford escaped in the dark. Major-General Upton and Brigadier-General Winslow deserve the highest commendation for their personal intrepidity and good management.

Major-General Canby, Mobile, Alabama: General Winslow is burning the navy yard, My command took possession of this place foundries, arsenals, armory, railroad stock, yesterday morning after slight skirmishing; depots, and cotton warehouses to-day. The Buford and Adams have fled in the direction of value in Confederate currency of the property Columbus. Most of the stores have been destroyed cannot be computed. A part of my moved to that place and Macon. There are no corps is now moving eastward, and everything forces in Alabama that can resist you, or even will follow in the morning. I anticipate no great stand before my corps. You have only to difficulty. My command is in magnificent conmove into the interior, occupy Selma and Mont-dition. Please communicate this despatch to

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HEADQUARTERS CAVALRY CORES, M. D. M.,
MACON, GEORGIA, April 20, 1865.

Major-General W. T. Sherman, through Head-
quarters General Beauregard :
My advance received the surrender of this
city this evening.

General Cobb had previously sent me, under flag of truce, a copy of a telegram from General Beauregard, declaring the existence of an armistice between all the troops under your command, and those under General Johnston.

Point, two hundred prisoners, killed General Tyler, captured three hundred cars, and fifteen locomotives.* Both columns converged in this place, where they arrived last night. The rebels destroyed twenty-eight thousand bales of cotton at Selma, and eighty-five thousand at Montgomery. The damage inflicted upon the rebels up to this time cannot be reckoned in Confederate currency.

Croxton's brigade left me at Elyton, burnt Tuscaloosa, and when last heard from was near Columbus, Mississippi. I have organized and partially armed three negro regiments. My command is in excellent condition, and can go anywhere. I have no definite information from Canby, but rumors that he had taken Mobile; I know he ought to have done so some time ago. Shall wait here a few days to rest, and wait a reply to my despatch of last night. J. H. WILSON, Brevet Major-General.

General Wilson presents his compliments to

Without questioning the authenticity of this despatch, or its application to my command, I could not communicate orders to my advance in time to prevent the capture of the place; I shall therefore hold its garrison, including Major-General Beauregard, and requests him to forGenerals G. W. Smith and Cobb, and BrigadierGeneral Mackall, prisoners of war. Please send me orders. I shall remain here a reasonable length of time to hear from you.

J. H. WILSON,
Brevet Major-General.

[Telegram in Cipher.]
HEADQUARTERS CAVALRY CORPS, M. D. M.,
MACON, GEORGIA, April 21, 1865.

Major General W. T. Sherman, North Carolina:
I left Chickasaw with three (3) divisions on
the twenty-second March; destroyed all the
foundries and rolling mills in Northern Alabama;
defeated Forrest, Adams, and Roddy at Ebenezer
station, south of Montevallo. April first, cap
tured three hundred prisoners and three (3)
guns. Assaulted and captured Selma the even-
ing of the second, with twenty-seven hundred
(2,700) prisoners, twenty-eight (28) field guns,
and one (1) thirty-pound Parrott in action, be-
sides about fifty pieces of various calibre in the
town. Burned arsenal, foundries, rolling mills,
and large quantities of stores; drove Forrest
to the west side of the Cahawba; destroyed
the bridges; built a pontoon bridge across the
Alabama; marched to Montgomery, which ca-
pitulated on the fourteenth; destroyed the
arsenal, foundry, five steamboats, and five field
guns; marched thence to Columbia, sending a
strong column to West Point.

ward this telegram to General Sherman. It has no reference to future operations or plans, but relates purely to what has already transpired. It is sent in cipher merely to insure its correct transmittal. If the General desires it, the message may be repeated in its original form for his information.

[In cipher.]

HEADQUARTERS CAVALRY CORPS, M. D. M.
MACON, GEORGIA, May 21, 1865. J

Major-General E. R. S. Canby, Commanding
Military Division West Mississippi, near
Mobile, Alabama.

night unconditionally. Major-Generals Cobb,
GENERAL This place surrendered to me last
G. W. Smith, and Brigadier General Mackall,
with 1,500 militia, are prisoners.

General Cobb, a copy of an official despatch Since arriving here, I have received through from General J. E. Johnston, declaring the under his command, and those under General existence of an armistice between the troops Sherman, for the purpose of arranging terms of agreement between the belligerents. General Cobb has also received a despatch ordering him to communicate this information to General Taylor, who is requested to solicit an extension of its terms to your forces and his own. My own impression is that it is not contemplated by our authorities that a gene ral armistice should be declared, or that its terms should apply to your or my forces. There is no doubt, however, that General Lee General Johnston is in command of the Conand his army are prisoners of war, and that federate forces. I have telegraphic communication through the rebel lines and General

General Upton assaulted and carried the defenses of Columbia, ten P. M. on the seventeenth; captured thirteen hundred prisoners, fifty-two field guns, in position, destroyed one hundred thousand bales of cotton, the arsenal, foundry, armory, navy yard, one iron-clad ram, mounting six (6) guns, nearly ready for sea, four (4) extensive factories, fifteen locomotives, and a very large quantity of military stores of every kind. The same day Colonel La Grange took West Montgomery roads, were destroyed by La Grange.

Nineteen locomotives, the entire stock of the Atlanta and

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