Calhoun, GA. May 16, 1864.
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CALHOUN, GA. MAY 16, 1864. Gen. J.E Johnston's three Corps, [C.S.A.] after 2 days of battle at Resaca - outflanked by superior Federal forces - withdrew S. Hood's Corps marched by a road 1 mile E.; Polk's & Hardee's on direct road to Calhoun - Polk continued to Adairsville. Hardee's Corps shifted to the S.W. where, on the banks of Oothcaloga Creek, Bate's, Walker's & Cleburne's divisions in a rear guard action, delayed the advance of McPherson's Army of Tennessee [U.S.A.] for 24 hours to secure the passage of the wagon trains.
064-16 GEORGIA HISTORICAL COMMISSION 1953
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