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the troops were placed in line of battle, the artillery brought forward, and a heavy fire directed upon the enemy in plain view.
The troops at once intrenched themselves.
From the 22d July till August 3, the troops were engaged advancing their lines and strengthening their position.
August 3, was relieved by Twentieth Corps and transferred to the right of Army of the Tennessee. August 4, King's brigade made a reconnaissance to the right and returned.
August 5, moved out to the Sandtown road, thence to the left, and came up in rear of Davis' division, forming the reserve of the line.
Late in the evening made a reconnaissance to the right to find the flank of the rebel lines, which was undertaken too late to accomplish much.
On the 6th relieved General Hascall's division, which was moved to the right to join its proper corps.
August 7, was ordered to assume command of the Fourteenth Army Corps, by virtue of seniority.
In this hurried report I am unable to do the troops justice.
When the campaign ends will forward a list of those whose good conduct deserves special mention.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
R. W. Johnson, Brigadier-General of Volunteers, Commanding.
Capt. A. C. McCLURG, Asst. Adjt. Gen. and Chief of Staff, 14th Army Corps.
