ATLANTA, July 18, 1864.
President Jefferson Davis:
The enemy being now in our immediate front and making we suppose a general advance, we deem it dangerous to change commanders now especially as this would necessitate other important changes. A few days will probably decide the fate of Atlanta when the campaign may be expected to close for a time and make the necessary changes. For these reasons we would respectfully urge the order requiring a change in commanders be suspended until the fate of Atlanta shall be decided.
J.B. Hood,
General
W.J. Hardee,
Lieutenant-General
Alex P. Stewart,
Lieutenant-General