Click 👉Today in History (general history) July 15.
On This Day in Confederate History, July 15.
1863: In the Siege of Jackson, Miss., Gen. Joseph E. Johnston orders a retreat from the fortifications around Jackson. Under the cover of darkness, his Confederate forces successfully evacuate and get away with his sick and wounded, artillery, and other government supplies. Johnston is masterful at retreating and keeping his army intact. He also has three pontoon bridges burned to thwart pursuit by the Federals under Maj. Gen. W.T. Sherman.
End of the Gettysburg Campaign: Gen. Robert E. Lee on this day reported to Secretary of War James A. Seddon on the conditions of his Confederate Army: "Headquarters, Bunker Hill, [W. Va.] I have received the communication sent by me by your brother, Major (John) Seddon, & shall endeavor to carry out your views. He will inform you of the arrival of the army at this point. It is a little footsore & in much need of shoes for men & horses. Otherwise well. I expect a supply of shoes of both kinds today, which afford some relief, but not enough. Clothing is also required. The labors of the march have been increased by the constant rains, muddy roads &c."
1864: Gen. Joseph E. Johnston in the Atlanta Campaign succeeds in getting his retreating Army of Tennessee into the defenses around Atlanta, Georgia, and continues to improve his defenses. Meanwhile Maj. Gen. W.T. Sherman's armies are crossing the Chattahoochee River over pontoon bridges.
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