Negley's Division

On Sept. 20, 1863, at 10 A.M., Negley's Division of Thomas' Corps, commanded by Maj. Gen. James S. Negley, included the 1st Brigade under Brig. Gen. John Beatty, the 2nd Brigade under Col. Timothy R. Stanley, and the 3rd Brigade under Col. William Sirwell. After moving from the Dyer field, Beatty's brigade formed a line at right angles to this road facing north. Its left was soon advanced to the high ground near the McDonald house and immediately became engaged. Negley hastened with Stanley's brigade to support Beatty, who was then being forced back, and Stanley's men at once became engaged on Beatty's right in the woods west of the Kelly field, with both brigades facing north. Sirwell's brigade, after being relieved near Brotherton's at 10 A.M., was ordered to support Beatty's left, but before joining him was ordered to Snodgrass Ridge.

Fort Oglethorpe, Georgia · United States