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He at the same time wrote as follows to the Secretary of War:

The events which ensued upon the fall of Richmond no doubt prevented further action in this matter.

By reference to General Hood's report (see appendix) it will be observed that the gravamen of these charges was as follows:

(1.) That on the 20th July there was delay occasioned by Hardee's shifting too far to the right, and that "Hardee failed to push he attack as ordered." (321.)