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Many, however, were captured.
Hooker's position during the night of the 25th was near Rossville, extending east of the ridge.
Palmer was on his left, on the road to Graysville. During the night I telegraphed to Willcox that Bragg had been defeated, and that immediate relief would be sent to Burnside if he could hold out; to Halleck I sent an announcement of our victory, and informed him that forces would be sent up the valley to relieve Burnside. Before the battle of Chattanooga opened I had taken measures for the relief of Burnside the moment the way should be clear.
Thomas was directed to have the little steamer that had been built at Chattanooga loaded to its capacity with rations and ammunition.
Granger's corps was to move by the south bank of the Tennessee River to the mouth of the Holston, and up that to Knoxville accompanied by the boat.
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