Yesterday morning the enemy fell back to the entrenchments proper of the city of Atlanta, which are in a general circle of a radius of one mile and a half we closed in. While we were forming our lines and selecting positions for batteries, the enemy appea
Read MoreFrom General John B. Hood to Colonel G. W. Rains – July 23, 1864
Night before last a body of enemy’s cavalry, estimated at about three brigades, was reported moving toward Covington and Augusta. Our cavalry is pursuing, but the information is sent you that you take measures for defense.
J. B. HOOD,
General.
Report from Major General William T. Sherman about Garrard’s Raid on Covington – July 23, 1864
In the mean time Wheeler’s cavalry, unopposed (for General Garrard was absent at Covington by my order), had reached Decatur and attempted to capture the wagon trains, but Colonel (now General) Sprague covered them with great s
Read MoreFrom General John B. Hood to James A. Seddon – July 22, 1864
The army shifted its position last night, fronting Peach Tree Creek, and formed line of battle around the city with Stewart’s and Cheatham’s corps. General Hardee, with his corps, made a night march and attacked the enemy’s extreme left at 1 o’clock to-da
Read MoreFrom Lieutenant General William J. Hardee to Major General Joseph Wheeler – July 22, 1864
GENERAL: I cannot spare you or any force to pursue Garrard now. We must attack, as we arranged, will all our force. I think our attack will bring Garrard back. You had best report the facts to General Hood.
Respectfully,
W. J. HARDEE,
Lieutenant-