Statistics for occurrence #1 of “Rosecrans” in article 5 of The Daily Dispatch: July 4, 1863., [Electronic resource]:
...uch an extent as to make him confident enough to advance our weak defences in front, hence our commanders have chosen the battle-ground, if a fight is forced upon them.
Up to Saturday evening Rosecrans continued to advance along the whole line, and at last accounts a battle was considered imminent.
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