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The Daily Dispatch: January 19, 1864., [Electronic resource], The army of Tennessee. (search)
Chattanooga, and Generals L. and M. urged Gen. Bragg to cross the river at Chattanooga and move in the direction of Nashville; to which Gen. B. replied that it was impossible to do so at once, in consequence of the lack of provisions; but orders were issued looking to such a movement as soon as sufficient supplies could be obtained. But this, hear in mind, was based upon the supposed evacuation of Chattanooga by the enemy." I learn from the same source that early on Monday morning, the 21st, one of his Lieut Generals did suggest the movement by the right, to cross the Tennessee above, and then move on towards Nashville; but that General Bragg considered the project so visionary — so utterly impracticable — and that it gave to the enemy such certain advantages, whilst it almost as surely entailed our own destruction, that it was not even entertained. At that time no intimation had reached him of the enemy's retreat. It will not be amiss to repeat, in this connection, a rema