...ld Decatur, and be prepared to move in that direction; but, unless I let go of Atlanta, my force will not be equal to his. From that place, on the same day (November 2), [I] again telegraphed to General Grant : If I turn back the whole effect of my campaign will be lost. By my movements I have thrown Beauregard (Hood) well to the west, and Thomas will have ample time and sufficient troops to hold h...