18. Gen. Crook defeats Early at Snicker’s Gap, capt’g 300 wagons and many pris.
18. Decatur, Ga., occupied by Federal forces.
18. President Lincoln issued an order for a draft of 500,000 men to take place immediately after Sept. 5, the term of service to be one year.
18. The President sent his famous “To whom it may concern,” dispatch.
19. Sherman’s forces reached Peachtree creek, 4 miles north of Atlanta, Ga. They were attacked by Hood’s troops, who were defeated. Rebel loss, 6,000, including 3 generals. Fed. loss, 1,713.
20. Gen. Smith’s forces reached La Grange, Tenn.
20. Gen. “Baldy” Smith took leave of his command before Petersburg, Va., and Gen. Martindale assumed command.
20. Gen. Averill attacked and defeated the rebel Early in front of Winchester, Va. Rebel loss, 300 killed and wounded, and 200 prisoners. Early was reinforced and repulsed the Union troops.
21. Henderson, Ky., attacked by 700 rebels.
21. The rebel lines contracted close to Atlanta.