RICHMOND, VA., September 26, 1863.

General S. JONES,

Zollicoffer, Tenn.:

I have nothing from General Bragg to-day. Will send him the information contained in yours of this date, and instruct him to communicate with you.*

JEFFERSON DAVIS.

[30.]

RICHMOND, VA., September 26, 1863.

General BRAXTON BRAGG,

Headquarters, near Chattanooga, Tenn.:

General S. Jones reports to-day from Zollicoffer that Burnside is believed to have gone with the greater part of his force toward Knoxville; that three brigades, about 4,000 men, from Vicksburg passed Cumberland Ford en route to Burnside between Watauga and Jonesborough. General Jones is without information of your movements except that sent from here. Communicate with him, sot hat he may co-operate with you.

JEFFERSON DAVIS.

[30.]

SEPTEMBER 26, 1863.

Lieutenant DUVALL:

What can you see of the enemy this morning?

BRAGG,

General.

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[SEPTEMBER 26, 1863.]

General BRAGG:

No change apparent in their lines. Their works fully manned, and still fortifying. A new work being erected near the railroad depot.

DUVALL,

Lieutenant.

[30.]

SEPTEMBER 26, 1863.

Captain MANNING:

The enemy have crossed about a division of infantry and six pieces of artillery on the lower bridge. They appear to be taking the Anderson road.

DUVALL,

Lieutenant.

[30.]

SEPTEMBER 26, 1863.

General POLK:

The enemy are contracting their lines on their right by constructing rifle pits from Snyder's to the large fort on the right of the Georgia railroad.

OTEY,

Lieutenant.

[30.]

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*This in reply to Jones, VOL. XXX, Part IV, p. 706.

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