This part of Mr.Davis's military plan was admirable, and promised the best results of anything he could have done, according to my judgment.

I say this because I have criticised his military judgment in the removal of Johnston, and also in the appointment of Hood.

I am aware, however, that there was high feeling existing at that time between Davis and his subordinate, whom I regarded as one of his ablest lieutenants.
On the 5th of October the railroad back from Atlanta was again very badly broken, Hood having got on the track with his army.

Sherman saw after night, from a high point, the road burning for miles.

The defence of the railroad by our troops was very gallant, but they could not hold points between their intrenched positions against Hood's whole army; in fact they made no attempt to do so; but generally the intrenched positions were held, as well as important bridges, and store located at them.