They did, however, succeed in capturing some flour.

They also found a good deal of bran in some of the mills, which the men made up into bread; and in this and other ways they eked out an existence until they could reach Knoxville.
I was so very anxious that Burnside should get news of the steps being taken for his relief, and thus induce him to hold out a little longer if it became necessary, that I determined to send a message to him.

I therefore sent a member of my staff, Colonel J.H.Wilson, to get into Knoxville if he could report to Burnside the situation fully, and give him all the encouragement possible.

Mr.Charles A.Dana was at Chattanooga during the battle, and had been there even before I assumed command.

Mr.Dana volunteered to accompany Colonel Wilson, and did accompany him.