by Walter G Cooper. 1938. 642p. Volumes 3-4 only

The document discusses the military and social implications of the Civil War, particularly focusing on Atlanta. General Sherman emphasizes the necessity for the inhabitants to evacuate due to the ongoing military operations, asserting that Atlanta's use for war contradicts its role as a family home. The assassination of President Lincoln intensified Northern anger towards the South, complicating peace negotiations, while the document also highlights the destruction of property and the dire circumstances faced by Southern families as they were forced to leave their homes amidst the conflict.