September 3, 1864.
Rebels still here. Congratulatory order from Sherman
commences, “Slocum occupied Atlanta yesterday at 11 a. m.” We can see nothing
of our position here. I don't know where the 23d and 14th are. Our line here is
very crooked, but generally faces southeast. Commencing at our right our line
runs 17th, 15th, 16th and 4th. Kilpatrick is on our right or in the enemy's rear.
Can't hear a word of Hood's or Polk's old corps or the militia. Hardee is in
our front, and they are the only Rebel troops I know aught of. Cheatham's
Division faces us, and a S. C. Brigade is opposite our brigade. Captain
Wilkinson was wounded in the arm to-day.
SOURCE: Charles Wright Wills, Army Life of an
Illinois Soldier, p. 298
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