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in the first line were hotly engaged with the enemy in our immediate front, but having succeeded in taking the enemy's works by assault, capturing and dispersing the enemy, this regiment took no part in the battle.
September 2, marched southeast about one and a half miles, crossing the Macon railroad near Jonesborough.
September 6, remained in camp until to-day, when the regiment marched with the brigade on the Atlanta road about two miles, and was placed in the rear as a support to the skirmish line.
September 7, marched about nine miles and went into camp near Rough and Ready.
September 8, marched about seven miles to our present position, one and a half miles southeast of Atlanta.
I am proud to be able to state that the officers and men of this regiment, without a single exception, have borne the hardships and fatigues of the campaign without a murmur, never shunning danger where duty called, but always manifesting a willingness truly commendable to do their duty wherever placed.
More than 250 men of this regiment having served over three years from date of enlistment, fears were expressed that they would not willingly join in the charge upon the enemy, as their term of service had already expired, but all doubts on this point were dispelled in the affair of the 1st instant, as at one time it was supposed our line would have to move up to the — support of the troops engaged with the enemy in our front, and when the command to advance was given, they marched forward with an unwavering firmness and determination only known to brave men.1
I am, captain, very respectfully, your obedient servant,
W. P. Robinson, Colonel, Comdg. Twenty-third Missouri Infty. Vols.
Capt. W. B. CuRTIS, Asst. Adjt. Gen., 1st Brig., 3d Div., 14th Army Corps.
