I did not regard the letter as official, and consequently did not preserve it.

General Sherman furnished a copy himself to General Badeau, who printed it in his history of my campaigns.

I did not regard either the conversation between us or the letter to my adjutant-general as protests, but simply friendly advice which the relations between us fully justified.

Sherman gave the same energy to make the campaign a success that he would or could have done if it had been ordered by himself.

I make this statement here to correct an impression which was circulated at the close of the war to Sherman's prejudice, and for which there was no fair foundation.
(*14) Meant Edward's Station.
(*15) CHATTANOOGA, November 18, 1863.
MAJOR-GENERAL W.T.SHERMAN: Enclosed herewith I send you copy of instructions to Major-General Thomas.