cavalry, as I have suggested, between his right and our left. He says he will soon move according to programme subjoined; but nothing subjoined came. Says it has been submitted to you.*

W. S. ROSECRANS,

Major-General.

NASHVILLE, TENN., October 1, 1863-6 p.m.

Major-General ROSECRANS:

John Kelly is hereby authorized to raise a company of mounted men to serve for twelve months, which you will have mustered into service when organized upon the conditions which have this day been forwarded by mail. Is there anything that I can do in your rear that will promote the interests of the Army of the Cumberland? If so, say what it is. The holding of your recent position is looked upon as a great victory and the nation will appreciate.

Is there any service that General Gillem or myself can render you by being there in person?

We are making all possible progress with the Northwest railroad. We now realize its value to your army in the present crisis more than ever.

ANDREW JOHNSON,

Military Governor.

HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF THE CUMBERLAND, Chattanooga, Tenn., October 1, 1863.

General BRAXTON BRAGG,
Commanding Department of Tennessee:

GENERAL: There are here families, numbering perhaps thirty, who have members in the Confederate army and desire to pass within your lines. I have no objection to their doing so, if you have not.

I am, sir, very respectfully, your obedient servant,

W. S. ROSECRANS,

Major-General, Commanding.

HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF THE CUMBERLAND, Chattanooga, October 1, 1863.

General BRAXTON BRAGG,
Commanding Department of Tennessee:

GENERAL: I have been informed this evening that the number of wounded mentioned in my letter of the 29th were not delivered yesterday. The letter + of Surgeon Perin, medical director, forwarded herewith, will explain to you the reason.

I am, sir, very respectfully, your obedient servant,

W. S. ROSECRANS,

Major-General, Commanding.

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*See Part III, p.954.

+Not found.

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