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The Daily Dispatch: January 13, 1863., [Electronic resource], Further from the North. (search)
that Bragg's force did not at any time exceed 45,000 effectives of all arms. On the 24th of December it had been depleted by the detachment of a portion of Forrest's Cavalry, sent to cut Grant's communication; of Morgan's cavalry, pushed out to cut our own communication; and of one division, say 5,000 men, of Kirby Smith's corps, which were ordered to reinforce the rebel army of Mississippi. All together, say 10,000 men. It now seemed opportune to strike. It was unfortunate that the Cumberland river was almost hopelessly unnavigable, so that it was of no possible advantage to us. It was most desirable that it should become navigable for gunboats and supply steamers, that victory might be swiftly and continuously, followed. But such a combination of advantages was not within the fair range of probability, and movement was determined. The order was issued Christmas eve. The columns were to push out at dawn on Christmas morning. The order, however, obtained such wide publici