Four Months in Libby And the Campaign Against Atlanta
Four Months in Libby And the Campaign Against Atlanta
I N Isaac N Johnston
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, our line was formed for a forward movement, which commenced half an hour later — the Sixth Kentucky in the front line. In a few moments the Second Brigade had descended Tunnel Hill, and were rapidly crossing the val- ley toward Rocky Face. Our advance was re- 136 CAMPAIGN AGAINST ATLANTA. gisted, and soon the quiet of the Sabbath was broken by the sounds of battle. We steadily drove the foe across the valley, and camped for the night at the foot of Rocky Face, the enemy occupying the hights a...bove in rifle range of our camp. The evening passed with but little firing, and when night came our boys gathered around the camp-fires as cheerful as if our march were but a pleasure excursion, till the tattoo reminded them of rest needed after the toils of the day, and necessary to prepare them for the conflict of the morrow. Pickets were posted on the mountain-side to watch the move- ments of the enemy while the army slept ; but as soon as day began to dawn the sleepers were aroused by quick, sharp reports from the rifles of the rebel sharp-shooters; their fire called forth corresponding activity on the part of our men, who fired on them with great effect.
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