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day: [no. 2.] My telegram in cipher this morning is based upon the supposition that the enemy will not content himself with Atlanta, but will continue offensive movements. All the Lieutenant Generals agree with me. J. B. Hood, General. In consideration of the high regard President Davis entertained for General Hardee, I suggested to the latter to telegraph to the President in relation to our condition. I find in my dispatch book a copy of his telegram: [no. 3.] September 4th, 11.30 a. m. Unless this Army is speedily and heavily reinforced, Georgia and Alabama will be overrun. I see no other means to arrest this calamity. Never, in my opinion, were our liberties in such danger. What can you do for us? (Signed) W. J. Hardee, Lieutenant General. The following reply from His Excellency conveyed no hope of assistance: Richmond, September 5th, 1864. General J. B. Hood:--Your dispatches of yesterday received. The necessity for reinforcement