Posted on 11/27/2023 6:24:25 AM PST by Homer_J_Simpson
WASHINGTON, Thursday, Nov. 26.
The following has been received at the Headquarters of the United States Army, in this city:
CHATTANOOGA, Nov. 25 -- 7:15 P.M.
Although the battle lasted from early dawn till dark this evening, I believe I am not premature in announcing a complete victory over Bragg.
Lookout Mountain Top -- all the rifle pits in Chattanooga Valley and Missionary Ridge entire -- have been carried, and are now held by us.
(Signed,) U.S. GRANT, Major-General.
CHATTANOOGA, Nov. 25 -- Midnight.
The operations of to-day have been more successful than yesterday, having carried Missionary Ridge from near Rossville to the railroad tunnel, with a comparatively small loss on our side, capturing about forty pieces of artillery, a large quantity of small arms, camp and garrison equipage, besides the arms in the hands of prisoners.
We captured two thousand prisoners, of whom two hundred were officers of all grades, from Colonels down.
We will pursue the enemy in the morning.
The conduct of the officers and troops was everything that could be expected.
Missionary Ridge was carried simultaneously at six different points.
(Signed,) GEO. H. THOMAS, Maj.-Gen.
CHATTANOOGA, Thursday, Nov. 26.
Gen. BRAGG's retreat from his position of last night is represented as a perfect rout.
Gen. SHERIDAN reached Chickamauga Station at 4 o'clock this morning, where he captured 500 prisoners, 4 guns and a number of pontoons.
The enemy attempted to burn the bridge behind him, and partially succeeded.
The enemy also burned the depot and stores at Chicamauga.
Gen. SHERMAN crossed the Chicamauga this forenoon.
Gen. HOOKER was reported at Ringgold at 5 o'clock this evening.
The desertions and captures from the rebel army are rapidly thinning it.
The number of cannon captured thus far is reported at 52, including the celebrated Loomis battery,
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