I mean no disrespect to General Hood.
He was a noble, brave, and good man, and we loved him for his many virtues and goodness of heart.

I do not propose to criticize his generalship or ability as a commander.

I only write of the impression and sentiment that were made upon the private's mind at the time, and as I remember them now.

But Atlanta had fallen into the hands of the Yankees, and they were satisfied for the time.
DEATH OF LIEUTENANT JOHN WHITTAKER At this place we built small breastworks, but for what purpose I never knew.

The Yankees seemed determined not to fight, no way we could fix it.