A. Lincoln.

Telegram to general W. S. Rosecrans.
[Cipher.]
War department, September 22, 1863.8.30 A.M.

Major-general Rosecrans, Chattanooga, Tenn.: 

We have not a word here as to the whereabouts or condition of your army up to a later hour than sunset, Sunday, the 20th.  Your despatches to me of 9 A.M., and to General Halleck of 2 P. M., yesterday, tell us nothing later on those points.  Please relieve my anxiety as to the position and condition of your army up to the latest moment.

A. Lincoln.

TELEGRAM TO O. M. HATCH AND J. K. DUBOIS.

Executive Mansion, Washington. 
September 22, 1863.

Hon.  O. M. Hatch, Hon.  J. K. Dubois,
Springfield, Ill.: 

Your letter is just received.  The particular form of my despatch was jocular, which I supposed you gentlemen knew me well enough to understand.  General Allen is considered here as a very faithful and capable officer, and one who would be at least thought of for quartermaster-general if that office were vacant.

A. Lincoln.

TELEGRAM TO MRS. LINCOLN.

Executive Mansion, Washington, September 22, 1863.

Mrs. A. Lincoln, Fifth Avenue House, New York:—­Did you receive my despatch of yesterday?  Mrs. Cuthbert did not correctly understand me.  I directed her to tell you to use your own pleasure whether to stay or come, and I did not say it is sickly and that you should on no account come.  So far as I see or know, it was never healthier, and I really wish to see you.  Answer this on receipt.

A. Lincoln.

TELEGRAM TO GENERAL W. S. ROSECRANS.

Washington, September 23,1863. 9.13 A.M.

Major-general Rosecrans, Chattanooga, Tenn: 

Below is Bragg’s despatch as found in the Richmond papers.  You see he does not claim so many prisoners or captured guns as you were inclined to concede.  He also confesses to heavy loss.  An exchanged general of ours leaving Richmond yesterday says two of Longstreet’s divisions and his entire artillery and two of Pickett’s brigades and Wise’s legion have gone to Tennessee.  He mentions no other.

“CHICAMAUGA river, September 20.  “General Cooper, Adjutant-General:  “After two days’ hard fighting we have driven the enemy, after a desperate resistance, from several positions, and now hold the field; but he still confronts us.  The loses are heavy on both sides, especially in our officers..............  Braxton Bragg”

A. LINCOLN