” 19—Gen. Averill (Union) gives Early a check, but finally falls back.
” 20-22—Severe battles in the neighborhood of Atlanta, Geo. Gen. Sherman victorious. Confederate losses in all over 15,000; Union about 5,500. Union Gen. McPherson killed.
” 22—A mine, made under the fortifications of Petersburg, completed. It was charged with 8,000 lbs. of powder.
” 28—Early sent a detachment into Penn., which burnt Chambersburg.
” 30—Gen. Stoneman defeated and taken prisoner at Macon, Geo., by Confederates.
The mine exploded at Petersburg, blowing up a fort and its garrison; but, from unskillful management, proved a Union disaster; 4,000 men were lost in killed, wounded and prisoners. A constant artillery attack was kept up on Petersburg through this month.
Aug. 2—Gen. Banks puts all the negroes in his region in the army (Grand Gulf, La.).
” 3—Constant fighting at Atlanta. Hood (Confederate) repulsed.
” 5—Admiral Farragut enters Mobile bay with 18 vessels, and captures or destroys the vessels and forts. It was the last seaport of the Confederacy.