Matthies' Brigade

On Nov. 25, 1863, Matthies' Brigade of John E. Smith's Division, Smith's Corps, under Brig. Gen. Charles L. Matthies, moved about 11 A.M. to support Gen. Ewing and was ordered to capture and hold the Glass House near the tunnel. When the brigade reached it, the building was found on fire. The 93d Illinois and 26th Missouri, soon followed by the rest of the brigade, then charged up the slope of Tunnel Hill to assist the 27th Pennsylvania of Buschbeck's Brigade in its assault there. The lines reached the crest, where they were supported by part of Raum's Brigade, but all were driven beyond the foot of the hill by a charge against their front and right flank.

Chattanooga, Tennessee · United States