Posted on 09/25/2023 7:31:26 AM PDT by Homer_J_Simpson
We have received our files of Richmond papers to Wednesday, the 23d inst., from which we make the following extracts:
The following dispatch from Gen. BRAGG has been received at the War Department:
TEN MILES SOUTH OF CHATTANOOGA, Vid RINGGOLD, Sept. 21.
To Gen. Cooper:
The enemy retreated on Chattanooga last night, leaving his dead and wounded in our hands. His loss is very large in men, artillery, small arms and colors. Ours is heavy, but not yet ascertained.
The victory is complete, and our cavalry are pursuing.
With the blessing of God, our troops have accomplished great result against largely superior numbers.
We have to mourn the loss of many gallant men and officers. Brig.-Gens. PRESTON SMITH, HELM and DESHLER are Killed; Major-Gen. HOOD and Brig.-Gens. ADAMS, GREGG and BROWN, wounded.
(Signed) BRAXTON BRAGG.
Gen. BRAGG issued the following battle order on the 17th:
HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF TENNESSN IN THE FIELD, LAYAYETTE, Ga., Sept. 17, 1863
GENERAL ORDERS, No. 18?. -- The troops will be held ready for an immediate move against the enemy. His demonstrations on our flanks have been thwarted, and tw??? has ??? before us when offered battle. We must ow??? him to the Isaac. Soldiers, you are largely reinforced -- you most now seek the contest, in doing so, I know you will be content to suffer privations and encounter hardships. Heretofore you have never failed to respond to your General when he has asked a sacrifice at your ???. Relying upon your gallantly and pair???, he asks you to add a crowning glory to the wreaths you wear. Our are it is in your keeping. Your enemy boasts that you are demoralized, and retreating before him. Having accomplished our objective let us now turn on ???s ??? force, and
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