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The Daily Dispatch: May 11, 1864., [Electronic resource], The Combined movement on Richmond — the enemy on the Southside — fight at Chester — the great cavalry Raid, &c. (search)
ncerning the safety of Atlanta, while all the help that he can muster is required for the defence of Richmond. The withdrawal of Longstreet from East Tennessee is of itself equal to a heavy reinforcement of Gen Thomas, and it is probable that Gen Sherman — Gen Grant's chief in command in the West--will take good care that no further reinforcements from Georgia are sent forward to Gen Lee. Thus it will be seen that in securing Chattanooga we head off the enemy to a very great extent on thLee. if required. Now, as our army from Chattanooga may pounce upon Atlanta, if not strongly defended, and thus cut off the subsistence of Richmond, Johnston, with a large force, must remain in Georgia, at all hazards to Gen Lee. In this view Gen Sherman holds the right wing of Gen Grant's forces operating against Richmond. Gens Butler and Baldy smith the left, and Gen Meade the centre with the heroic old Army of the Potomac-and all under the watchful eye of the victor of Vicksburg. If s