Battle of Atlanta

"HISTORY BROUGHT AGAIN INTO THE PRESENT TENSE"

The value of "The Photographic Record as history" is emphasized in the contribution from Mr. George Haven Putnam. This photograph of a dramatic scene was taken on a July day after the photographer's own heart. The fort is at the end of Peach Tree Street, Atlanta, to the north of the city. Sherman had just taken possession, and the man at the left is a cavalryman of his forces. The mire-caked wheels of the guns show that they have been dragged through miles and miles of muddy

CONFEDERATE EARTHWORKS BEFORE ATLANTA, 1864

roads. The delays Sherman had met with in his advance on Atlanta resulting in constant and indecisive fighting without entrapping Johnston, had brought about a reaction at the North. A large party wished to end the war. Election Day was approaching. Lincoln was a presidential candidate for the second time. He had many enemies. But the news of Sherman's capture of Atlanta helped to restore confidence, and to insure the continuation of the administration pledged to a vigorous prosecution of the war.

Battle of Atlanta

"HISTORY BROUGHT AGAIN INTO THE PRESENT TENSE"

CONFEDERATE EARTHWORKS BEFORE ATLANTA, 1864

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