| Chattanooga, Tenn. |
| December 4, 1862 |
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| General S. Cooper |
| Adjutant and Inspector General |
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| Sir,
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| ***** Three railroad accidents delayed
my journey so much that I did not reach this place until after 12
last night; consequently your dispatch was delivered to-day, too
late for communication with General Bragg before to-morrow, when I
shall visit his headquarters. *****
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| Most respectfully, your obedient servant |
| J. E. Johnston |
| General |
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