The Army of the Cumberland at Stilesboro. May 23-24, 1864: The 4th, 20th & two divisions of the 14th corps [USA] converged here, from Etowah River crossings at Island Ford, Gillem's & Milam's bridges, & moved S.E. up the valley of Raccoon Cr. to Burnt Hickory P.O. (Huntsville). The Army of the Ohio (23d A.C. & Stoneman's Cavalry) [USA], crossing at Milam's, moved E. & S. to Burnt Hickory, via Sligh's Mill. These troops composed center & left of Sherman's advance to New Hope Church. 008-24 GEORGIA HISTORICAL COMMISSION 1953