October 5, 1863: New York Tribune

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Army of the Cumberland, Saturday, Oct. 3, 1863

The present and future prospect of success for this army is not only brightening but at this time is really good. If the enemy now makes an attack, even in very heavy force, he will in all probability be badly defeated. Each day’s delay but makes out commanders more confident of holding their position. There is no cause for alarm in the matter of flank movements.

The flag of truce sent out by Gen. Rosecrans was recognized. Our ambulances were driven to the enemy’s lines, there our drivers got off, when those appointed by the enemy took the ambulances within their lines. In a short time the ambulances returned with some portion of their wounded. They, as a generality, are very seriously injured.

The whole of Chattanooga is now a hospital, hardly a house but contains they unfortunate.

The enemy still continues in sight. Skirmishing is kept up. The enemy, each time he presses a little too hard, gets much the worst of it.

Citation: New York Semi-weekly Tribune. 5 October 1863. Gift of Steven and Susan Raab.