Posted on 11/05/2023 6:00:24 AM PST by Homer_J_Simpson
From Our Own Correspondent.
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn., Tuesday, Oct. 27, 1863.
In my last letter I alluded to the probability of an offensive movement by the enemy, against the left flank of this army, if he made any movement at all. Information received within the last three days, renders it highly probable that a movement is being made, by a large force of the enemy in the direction of our left, but with the object of moving upon BURNSIDE's right. This force is reported upon good authority to be commanded by LONGSTREET, and to be now concentrating in the vicinity of Cleveland, Tenn., the junction of the East Tennessee and Virginia Railroad, with the Western and Atlantic Railroad. It will be observed that the enemy can advance in this direction with a railroad at his heels, as far as his opposition permits. This movement of so large a portion of BRAGG's force is doubtless made upon the presumption that this army's attention will be occupied with what is left behind, and that its present position is such that it cannot hold Chattanooga, and at the same time pay attention to any diversions made elsewhere. This remains to be seen.
It is not improper to say, in view of the situation, that it is believed here that BURNSIDE will very shortly find himself menaced by a strong force from LEE's army, by way of Lynchburgh and Bristol, Va., and that between the two forces his only safety will be retreat, and the relinquishment of the whole of East Tennessee, save the Chattanooga corner held by the Army of the Cumberland. Depend upon it there is not one object upon which the enemy
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