FROM GEN. THOMAS: Further Details of the Fighting on the 16th; The Enemy Pressed at all Points in His Line of Retreat (12/18/1864)

New York Times - Times Machine ^ | 12/18/1864

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[OFFICIAL.]

WAR DEPARTMENT, WASHINGTON, Dec. 17 -- 5:35 A.M.

Major-Gen. John A. Dix:

The following official report of the great victory achieved yesterday by Major-Gen. THOMAS and his gallant army over the rebel forces under Gen. HOOD in front of Nashville, was received this morning. One of the most surprising circumstances connected with the great achievement is the small loss suffered by our troops, evincing, among other things, the admirable skill and caution of Gen. THOMAS in his disposition of the battle. In our rejoicings at the defeat of the enemy, thanks are due to the Almighty for his protection to our gallant officers and soldiers in the great conflict they have passed through.

The report of Gen. THOMAS, and also an unofficial report containing interesting details are subjoined:

HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF THE CUMBERLAND, EIGHT MILES FROM NASHVILLE, 6 P.M. Friday, Dec. 16, 1864.

To the President of the United States, Hon. Edwin M.

Stanton, and Lieut.-Gen. U.S. Grant:

This army thanks you for your approbation of its conduct yesterday, and to assure you that it is not misplaced, I have the honor to report that the enemy has been pressed at all points to-day, in his line of retreat to the Brentwood Hills.

Brig.-Gen. HATCH, of WILSON's corps of cavalry, on the right, turned the enemy's left, and captured a large number of prisoners, the number not yet reported.

Maj.-Gen. SCHOFIELD's corps, next on the left of cavalry, carried several hills, captured many prisoners and six pieces of artillery. Brevet Major-Gen. SMITH, next on the left of Maj.-Gen. SCHOFIELD, carried the salient point of the enemy's line with MCMILLAN's brigade of MCAHTHUR's division, capturing 16 pieces of artillery, two Brigadier-Generals and about 2,000 prisoners. Brig.-Gen. GARRARD's division, of SMITH's command, next on the left of MCARTHUR's division,

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The linked article is from Dec. 19. The version from Dec. 18 is apparently missing from the NY Times archives – HJS.

From Gen. Thomas: Further Details of the Fighting on the 16th – 2-3
From Gen. Grant’s Army: Interesting Ceremony – 3
From Gen. Sherman: Interview Between Sherman and Foster – 3
From Charleston Harbor: Highly Encouraging News – 3-4
News from Rebel Sources: The Effect of Sherman’s Campaign – 4-8
News from Washington – 8
A Letter from Mr. Lincoln – 8
Anecdotes of President Lincoln – 8
The Lady Medical Students at Bellevue Hospital – 8-9
Editorial: The Victory in Tennessee – 9
Editorial: The Case of the Lady Medical Students at Bellevue Hospital – 9-10
Editorial: A History of Suffering – 10-11
Editorial: Spain and Peru – 11
An Example to be Imitated – 11
Our City Poor-Views of a Sympathetic Lady – 11
Protection to the Poles: A Letter from Secretary Seward – 11
Patriotism and Music – 11