Chattanooga or Lookout Mountain and Missionary Ridge from Moccasin Point

A veteran signal corps officer provides a firsthand account of the battle around Chattanooga from an observation post on Moccasin Point, describing the topography of Lookout Mountain and Missionary Ridge, the disposition of Union and Confederate lines, and the conduct of assaults that led to a Union victory. He records detailed tactical observations: placement and effects of artillery, intrenchments and wagon roads, signal‑station work and attempts to intercept enemy messages, and the coordination among batteries and infantry. The narrative combines maplike description, official records, and personal anecdotes to show how terrain and communications affected the engagement.