The enemy shifted
his position on Peach Tree Creek last night, and Gen. Stewart’s and Cheatham’s
corps formed line of battle around the city.
Gen. Hardee’s corps
made a night march, and attacked the enemy’s extreme left to-day. About one o’clock
he drove him from his works, capturing sixteen pieces of artillery and five
stands of colors. Gen. Cheatham attacked the enemy, capturing all pieces of
artillery.
During the
engagement we captured about two thousand prisoners.
Gen. Wheeler’s
cavalry routed the enemy in the neighborhood of Decatur to-day, capturing his
camp.
Our loss is not yet
full ascertained.
Major Gen. Walker
was killed. Brig. Gens. Smith, Gist and Mercer were wounded.
Prisoners report
that Gen. McPherson was Killed
Our troops fought
with great gallantry.
J. B. HOOD, General.
SOURCE: Richmond Dispatch, Richmond Virginia,
Monday, July 25, 1864, p. 1
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