NEAR ATLANTA, July 22, 1864—10.30 p.m.
Hon. J. A. SEDDON, Richmond:
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-day; drove him from his works, capturing 16 pieces of artillery and 5 stand
of colors. Major-General Cheatham attacked the enemy at 4 p.m. with a portion
of his command; drove the enemy, capturing 6 pieces of artillery. During the
engagements we captured about 2,000 prisoners, but loss not fully ascertained.
Major-General Walker killed; Brigadier-Generals Smith, Gist, and Mercer
wounded. Our troops fought with great gallantry.
J. B. HOOD,
General.
SOURCE: The War of the Rebellion: A
Compilation of the Official Records of the Union and Confederate Armies,
Series I, Volume 38, Part 5 (Serial No. 76), p. 900
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