The National tribune., 1900-09-27

of charging column and moved up over
small run, resting under protection of n
knoll. There was hard work to gain the
enemy's lines and take the fort in front
over which there has been so much con-
troyersy.
We crossed the river and followed close
ly to Calhoun. At daylight we moved to
Cassyille and the Etowah River. 1t was
4 tiresome march next day. We came
into line near Raccoon Hill. going into
camp at Burnt Hickory. Pumpkin Vine
Creek was our next important point. We
crossed, with the 18th Ohio out as skir-
mishers, and moved forward in battle-ine
Finding the enemy marching close to our
left flank, we being on the extreme left,
drew back to near the bank of the creek
and hastily threw up works.
, Another battle-line was formed, with
Knap's Battery in rear. Here first saw
Gen. Sherman, just to the rear of my
company %. One of the comrades asked
him to throw him blanket. The General
picked it UP and threw it. The COM
rade stepped from the ranks and got it.
The field was looked over by Sherman
and Hooker. With few shots from the
battery we moved forward, driving the
enemy into their strong works. With the
First Division forward left us on the re-
serve line; but our regiment suffered ter
rihly in the evening, when the brigade
made a charge.
After this we skirmished around this
position for several days. The sharp
shooters were very saucy, and many were
shot down while at their posts. The 9Th
Ohio, on our right, suffered heavy loss
We were relieved by the Fifteenth
Corps and moved to the left in touch
with the Twentieth. In driving the en-
envy from their position on Pine Knob
the loss of the regiment was some 80 or
more. We had terrible fight with the
18th Ga, but they got away with their
colors, although we captured nearly ali of
them.
The enemy abandoned their works. our
forces moving on after them, diminishing
with their rear-guard until we came into
line. In the evening we moved to the
right of our Third Division, getting again
on the skirmish-line, and were active for
most of the night.
Next morning we found ourselves in
line of battle at, l think, Culp's Farm,
short distance from Kenesaw, in the
center of our corps. 1t was discovered
that the enemy were moving directly on
our front. They made a furious attack
on Gcary and Williams. Our artillery
sent out shell and then grape, and with
terrific volleys of musketry the rebels
were checked. Our loss was small COM
pared to that Of the enemy, which was
some 1000 killed, wounded and prison
ers. 1t was said at the time that there
were over 800 rebel dead buried on the
field.
Our skirInishers advanced and we es-
tablished strong picket-line. Kenesaw
was some distance to our left. Our ar
tillery all opened on it.
In front of my regiment at this point
was a blockhouse and some rifle-pits, held
by rebel sharpshootcrs. They proved
very annoying to our artillerymen and q
call was made for men from my regiment
to tackle" them. They had nasty lit
tie fight at the house, but were success
full, and the rebels surrendered.
, In the evening the reg iment was sent
out on the skirmish-line. 1t was as home
to us, for we felt that by this time we
had learned the business.
Firing went on day and night until July
3. The enemy was found to. be retreat
ing and we followed closely. Our forces
struck that famous old cavalryman.
Wheeler, and sent him back with his fly
ing column. Our regiment captured a
considerable number. Geary's Division in
pursuit gathered in nearly thousand.
We moved on till we reached the Chat
| tahoochie and went into camp on July 4.
The rebel pickets on the other side be-
came friendly with us, exchanging tobacco
for coffee.
We passed down the river some dis
lance and crossed over. Atlanta was now
only few miles away. Coming to Peach
tree Creek on the evening Of July 10, my
regiment crossed and took position on a
knoll, threw up earthworks and lay all
night on our arms.
Next morning we moved out slowly, for
it took us long time to 60 short dis