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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC07460.091 |
| From Archive Folder | Collection of Lysander Wheeler |
| Title | Lysander Wheeler to his parents, sister and brother-in-law reporting his belief that the militia in Atlanta will soon surrender |
| Date | 30 July 1864 |
| Author | Wheeler, Lysander (fl. 1837-1903) |
| Document Type | Correspondence |
| Content Description | He write that he is now on the right wing not far from the Atlanta, Georgia railroad. Reports that during the night as they were moving they were attacked by Confederates who were severely "whipped for their tenacity that they may stick to Atlanta." He has heard reports that if the main Confederate Army cannot hold Atlanta the Georgia militia will surrender. According to the papers from Illinois Atlanta has been captured by the Union which is not true but they will soon be in possession of it. Last night the rebels attacked and were repulsed suffering heavy casualties. His division was order to re-enforce the portion of the line under attack but before his division got halfway there it was reported they were not needed and so turned back. Writes that the Confederates brought most of their stores into the city and allowed the women to leave. He states that this means that Atlanta cannot hold out much longer. The Union Calvary is now guarding the railroad approached to Atlanta. The 16th Corps. has moved around to their right in a flanking move on the enemy. He writes that they have stretched their lines considerably and have placed their artillery along the front lines. Hopes that Atlanta falls quickly because then the tired army can get some rest. |
| Subjects | Civil War Military History Union Soldier's Letter Union Forces Soldier's Letter Artillery Militia Surrender Battle of Atlanta Battle Confederate States of America Military Supplies Women's History Refugees Death |
| People | Wheeler, Lysander (fl. 1837-1903) |
| Place written | Atlanta, Georgia |
| Theme | The American Civil War; Women in American History |
| Sub-collection | Papers and Images of the American Civil War |
| Additional Information | Lysander Wheeler, a farmer from Sycamore, Illinois, enlisted in the Union Army on August 7, 1862 as a private. He was mustered into Company C of the 105th Illinois infantry and later promoted to sergeant. Wheeler was mustered out on June 7, 1865. |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Civil War, Reconstruction and the Modern Era: 1860-1945 |
| Civil War: Recipient Relationship | Mother Father Sister Brother-in-law |
| Civil War: Theater of War | Main Western Theater |
| Civil War: Unit | 105th Illinois Infantry, C company |