brought up; she cannot now. A regiment and section of artillery went up the mountain toward the white house. This makes six or seven regiments that have passed where we could see them part of the way.

WHITAKER,

Brigadier-General.

Additional to General REYNOLDS:

I will try and notify you when I can.

W. C. WHITAKER,

Brigadier-General.

ON POINT OPPOSITE LOOKOUT, October 27, 1863-1 p.m.

Captain LEONARD:

A heavy column of infantry is moving across Chattanooga Valley toward our left.

S. A. THAYER,

Acting Signal Officer.

HDQRS. FIRST BRIG., THIRD DIV., 14TH ARMY CORPS,
October 27, 1863-1.20 p.m.

General WILLIAM F. SMITH:

The direction of the road is ascertained from the position. The breastworks were built and are manned by Hazen's brigade, and they would not change it at the suggestion of any officer of the day. Have found a road by which artillery may be brought to the top of the ridge; will need some working.

J. B. TURCHIN,

Brigadier-General.

CHATTANOOGA, October 27, 1863-1.30 p.m.

General SMITH,

Brown's Ferry:

Whitaker has troops at Brown's Ferry. Call on them if you need help. Have you ammunition enough? Will attend to the battery.

J. J. REYNOLDS,

Major-General.

HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF THE CUMBERLAND,
Chattanooga, October 27, 1863-2 p.m.

Major-General HOOKER,

(Care Colonel Le Duc, Bridgeport):

We have had possession of the south side of the river at Brown's Ferry since 5 o'clock this a.m. Move forward with your force and take possession so as to command the road from Kelley's Ferry to