Jackson, January 9, 1863

Jackson, January 9, 1863

Jackson, January 9, 1863.

To the President, Richmond, Virginia:

Colonel Ewell informs me, from Chattanooga, that on the 31st General Bragg had thirty - five thousand, including Wharton's cavalry. Lost nine thousand -- three thousand sick since from exposure. We have not force enough here if the enemy is vigorous. Prisoners tell General Bragg of Federal reënforcements from West Tennessee.

J. E. Johnston, General.