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Upon the advance of the enemy, in the direction of Marietta, I directed tlie Superintendent, Professors commanding, and Cadets of the (Jeorgia Military Institute, to report to the Military commander for orders, and to aid in the defence of Atlanta, or such other points as they might be assigned to. The ordci was obeyed with promptness and cheerfulness, and they were, lor a time, placed at the bridge at West Point, then at a position on the River in front of Atlanta, and finally in the trenches. In every position, they acted with coolness and courage, and won the respect and confidence of-their commanders. Finally, when it becameVnecessary to place troops at Milledgeville, for the defence of the Capitol, against the raids ot the enemy, I ordered them to this place, where they are covered with tents, engaged in study part of each day, and the balance of the time attending to their duties as a battalion of troops. I have ordered them supplied with provisions by the Commissary, while engaged in this service, and it will be necessary to pay the Professors out of the Military fund, or to make a special appropriation lbr that purpose.
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Milledgeville Confederate Union
Milledgeville, Georgia, US
Tue, Nov 08, 1864
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