macon, Sept. 4th, 1864.
. . . I have no news to give you and must confess that
things just at present look rather blue. The intelligence that comes from the
front is all confused. We know that Hardee attacked the enemy and with his one
corps held his position till night, when he was flanked and driven back four
miles. . . . Hood, with the rest of the
army, is in Atlanta; the army thus being cut right in two. Reports came
yesterday and to-day that Atlanta has been evacuated. I have heard nothing from
Brother, but suppose from that fact that he is all well. Every face looks
anxiously expectant and we can only hope for the best. Before this reaches you
it will be decided, I suppose.
Genl. Johnston received a very flattering letter from the
citizens of Macon not long ago, offering him the house, in which we now are,
for as long a period as he desires it. The old General was very much gratified
at the compliment, but of course signified his refusal.
SOURCE: Louise Wigfall Wright, A Southern Girl in
’61, p. 187-8
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