The Daily Dispatch: October 7, 1864., [Electronic resource]

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Correction.

We, in common with others, have fallen into error in regard to the late truce between Generals Hood and Sherman, which it is important to the truth of history we should correct. The idea obtains that the truce was general as to place, and that it was proposed by Sherman in order to overreach Hood and gain some advantage. This is a mistaken view of the subject, as will be seen by reference to the terms of the truce. The suspension of hostilities between the two armies was limited to Rough and Ready and its immediate neighborhood. It did not include Atlanta nor Jonesboro', nor any other point but the above-named station on the Macon railway, and a limited space around it. This station had been agreed upon as the place for the delivery of the exiles from Atlanta and the exchange of prisoners, just as Varina below Richmond was selected as the point of exchange in this part of the Confederacy. It was perfectly permissible to General Hood, at any time during the truce, to attack General Sherman in Atlanta, or for the latter to move upon him at Jonesboro', if either had been so inclined, or in a condition to undertake offensive operations.

General Hood lost nothing, therefore, by the truce, since his hands were not tied by its provisions, except as to a single point on the railroad which we have named. The truth is, General Hood was in no condition to renew hostilities. An army that was not able to hold Atlanta when stationed behind entrenchments was not to be expected to retake it by assault after the enemy had got possession of those entrenchments.