Series 1, vol 47, Part 1 (Columbia)page 864
CIRCULAR. HEADQUARTERS CAVALRY COMMAND,
In the Field, March 22, 1865
The campaign is over and we are promised rest. Our depot will be at Mount Olive, and a railroad shall be at the disposal of officers and men. Every liberty shall be granted consistent with the best interests of our cause, for which I feel in my heart the invincible soldiers of my command have done so much. This day I met our great chief on the field of battle, amid the dead and dying of our enemy, who has again fled before our proud, advancing banners, and my ears were made to tingle with the grateful words of praise spoken in admiration of the cavalry.
Soldiers, be proud! Of all the brave men of this army you have a right to be. You have won the admiration of our infantry, fighting on foot and mounted, and you will receive the outspoken words of praise from the great Sherman himself. He appreciates and will reward your patient endurance of hardships, gallant deeds, and valuable services.
With the old laurels of Georgia entwine those won in the Carolinas, and proudly wear them.
General Sherman is satisfied with his cavalry.
By command of Brevet Major-General Kilpatrick:
L. G. ESTES,
Major and Assistant Adjutant-General.