12. Rebel position at Dalton, Ga., carried and held by Sherman.
13. Gen. Butler’s army advanced toward Petersburg, Va. Skirmishing with the rebels in the afternoon.
13. Gen. Sheridan’s forces encamped at Bottom’s Bridge.
13. Gen. Sherman’s army in line of battle in Sugar Valley.
13. Gen. McPherson captured 9 trains, with rebel military stores, at Dalton.
14. Gen. Smith carried the 1st line of rebel works at Petersburg, Va. The rebels attacked the 5th corps, army of the Potomac, but were finally driven back with severe loss, after a furious cannonade.
14. Gen. Sherman’s forces actively engaged. Gen. Hooker’s corps attacked by the rebel Gen. Hood’s division. The rebels repulsed. General battle, which lasted till midnight, each party holding its respective position.
15. Battle of Resaca, Ga. An all day battle, in which Feds. were successful. The rebels forced to evacuate Resaca. Gen. Johnston retreats from Fed. front in the night.
15. Rocky Faced Ridge taken by Sherman.
15. Gen. Sigel fought a battle at Newmarket, Va. The rebels successful. Union forces fell back to Strasburg, Va.