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Regiment: 15th Michigan Infantry Battles Mentioned: Atlanta, Georgia Historical Figures: James B. McPherson, John A. Logan, John M. Oliver, Morgan L. Smith Near Atalanta July 23 1864 Dr wife I write you a [ ? ] to let you know that I am un hurt. we had a severe battle yesterday one of the severist I ever knew. The 15 Mich did first rate they captured as many prisoners nearly as they had men & two battle flags. loss was slight 3 killed & 5 wounded. I lost about a hundred & twenty killed & wounded. I think we will have another trial to day, I am sure that we are all right to day. Genl Logan is Comding Department. Genl M. L. Smith the [ ? ] maj Genl McPherson was killed yesterday. Our losses in officers was quite large. Dear wife Kiss my darlings. Give love to mother I kiss you Good bye Your John