The following is a conversation between
@lelliott19 and myself reference Wofford and Sanders. I placed it here as it pertains to Colonel C C Sanders.
@lelliott19 wrote: "Also, at the Battle of Cedar Creek in 1864, C C Sanders is listed as commanding the brigade. Wofford was badly injured Aug 16 at Guard Hill when his horse was shot from under him. He regained his feet and escaped. According to the Reynolds diary, Wofford was still with the brigade on Aug 27, 1864, but his injury was bad that I believe Wofford was left behind at Gordonsville Sept 23/24 1864 when Kershaw's Division was ordered back to Early in the Valley. Wondering if you have any definitive information that confirms that Wofford was left behind at Gordonsville? His medical furlough is dated October 18, 1864, but I think he remained at Gordonsville.
Kyle R replied: "Good Morning: reference Wofford being left behind in Gordonsville. According to his file on Fold 3, Wofford was placed on 30 days "sick leave" which expired October 18, 1864. This would place the start of his leave on or about September 18, 1864 and supports the fact that he would not have returned to the Valley with Kershaw's Division. I placed the information under the 24th Georgia thread. Let me know what you think. Kyle"
In my notes I have written: "Kershaw rejoined Early on the 26th. General Wofford, still feeling the effects of the injury at Guard Hill when his horse was shot out from underneath him, remained behind. On October 18, Wofford was granted sick leave and returned to Georgia. In his place Colonel Sanders would once again take command of the brigade." For some reason I did not cite the source but I think it came from:
One of the Most Daring of men: The Life of Confederate General William Wofford (Journal of Confederate History Series) by Gerald J Smith. I will verify.
From Fold 3, Wofford's sick leave documentation, Wofford had not returned to the brigade as of December 28, 1864:
On the same date (December 28, 1864) from Fold 3, document states 'heard nothing of him (Wofford)."
From my notes: "On December 15, 1864, the 16th Georgia surgeon noted in his diary, “in freezing weather and snow in many places…Col Sanders deliver’d his farewell to the Brigd & returned to his regiment 24th Ga Infy.”440"
440 Diary of Lt. Robert Pooler Myers, Eleanor S. Brockenbrough Library, Museum of the Confederacy, unpublished work. Transcribed by Megan Snedegar, Museum intern, and Betsy Cole, Museum volunteer.