[The Army of the Tennessee remained at, or near, East Point,
until October 4th. When General Sherman decided to destroy Atlanta, he gave the
inhabitants their choice as to where they would go, either north, south, or
remain, and take their chances in the ruined city. Prisoners captured during
the campaign were also exchanged, and a detail of some 70 or 80 men from the
regiment, commanded by Captain Wills, and a like command from the 100th
Indiana, was given the duty of guarding the “neutral ground” at a place called
Rough and Ready, some eight or ten miles south of Atlanta. This duty being
performed, the detail rejoined the regiment, having been so occupied about ten
days. The 4th Division was here broken up, and the “old 2d Brigade” was
transferred to the 1st Division, commanded by Gen. C. R. Wood.]
SOURCE: Charles Wright Wills, Army Life of an Illinois
Soldier, p. 304
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