“Mission Ridge, Nov. 24th, 1863.
“To Gen. S. Cooper.
“We have had a prolonged struggle for Lookout Mountain to-day, and sustained considerable loss in one division. Elsewhere the enemy has only manœuvred for position.
“[Signed] Braxton Bragg, General.”
The Latest—Official.
“Chickamauga, Nov. 25th, 1863.
“Gen. S. Cooper, A. and I. General.
“After several unsuccessful assaults on our lines to-day, the enemy carried the left center about four o’clock. The whole left soon gave way in considerable disorder. The right maintained its ground, repelling every assault. I am withdrawing all to this point.
“[Signed] Braxton Bragg.
“Official—John Withers, A. A. G.”