26. Gen. Howard’s column reached Sandersville, Ga., and cut the railroad.
27. Fed. stores and sick and wounded removed from Columbia, Tenn., to Nashville.
27. Capture of Roger A. Pryor near Petersburg, Va.
27. Gen. Canby’s troops reached and destroyed Big Black bridge on the Mississippi Central railroad.
27. Steamer Greyhound burned on James river.
28. Rosser captures Fed. Fort Kelly, at New Creek, Va., with guns and prisoners.
28. Fed. forces evacuate Columbia, Tenn.
29. Sharp fight at Spring Hill, 12 miles south of Franklin, Tenn. Fed. cavalry were driven back on the infantry, who checked the progress of the rebels.
29. Gen. Foster’s expedition, cooperating with Sherman, landed at Broad river.
30. Battle of Franklin, Tenn. The rebels under Hood attacked Thomas’ army at Franklin, but were repulsed at all points. The rebels commenced advancing on Fed. lines at 4 P. M. They charged furiously on the lines, but were driven back and a great victory gained. Rebel loss, 5,000 killed and wounded, and 1,000 prisoners. Fed. loss, 1,000. Gen. A. J. Smith’s army passed through Nashville and reinforced Thomas.