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Walker engaged the Yankees on Friday evening west of Ringgold, and drove them back two miles. Our loss was 60. There was heavy skirmishing on Friday along the whole line, which was kept up until nightfall. This morning a heavy fire of artillery was opened at daybreak, and continued until the trains left. The trains run within three miles of Ringgold. All the bridges between there and Chattanooga have been destroyed. General Bragg issued the following battle order on the 17th: Headq'rs Army of Tennessee, In the Field, Lafayette, Ga., Sept. 10, 1861. General Order, No. 180. The troops will be held ready for an immediate move against the enemy. His demonstrations on our flanks have been thwarted, and twice has he retired before us when offered battle. We must now force him to the issue. Soldiers, you are largely reinforced — you must now seek the contest. In doing so I know you will be content to suffer privations and encounter hardships. --Her