TITLE: The war of the rebellion: a compilation of the official records of the Union and Confederate armies. / Series 1 - Volume 52 (Part I) AUTHOR: United States. War Dept., John Sheldon Moody, Calvin Duvall Cowles, Frederick Caryton Ainsworth, Robert N. Scott, Henry Martyn Lazelle, George Breckenridge Davis, Leslie J. Perry, Joseph William Kirkley PUBLISHER: Govt. Print. Off., Washington, 1898 Page A Production Note Cornell University Library produced this volume to preserve the informational content of the deteriorated original. The best available copy of the original has been used to create this digital copy. It was scanned bitonally at 600 dots per inch resolution and compressed prior to storage using ITU Group 4 compression. Conversion of this material to digital files was supported by the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation. Digital file copyright by Cornell University Library 1995. This volume has been scanned as part of The Making of America Project, a cooperative endeavor undertaken to preserve and enhance access to historical material from the nineteenth century. Page B Title Page Page R001 THE WAR OF THE REBELLION: A COMPILATION OF THE OFFICIAL IRECOIRDS OF THE UNION AND CONFEDERATE ARMIES. PUBLISHED UNDER THE DIRECTION OF The Hon. RUSSELL A. ALGER, Secretary of War, BY MAJ. GEORGE W. DAVIS, U. S. ARMY, MR. LESLIE J. PERRY, CIVILIAN EXPERT, MR JOSEPH W. KIRKLEY, CIVILIAN EXPERT, Board of Publication. SERIES IVOLUME LuIN TWO PARTS. PART 1REPORTS, UNION CORRESPONDENCE, ETC. WA SHLNGTON: GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE. 1898 Page R002 A. 1 (Z5~ 5 Additions and Corrections Page A001 THE WAR OF THE REBELLION: A COMPILATION OF THE OFFICIAL T~ECO7VtD8 OF THE UNION AND CONFEDERATE ARMIES. ADDITIONS AND CORRECTIONS TO SERIES IVOLUME LII. (Io be inserted iii the voh~irie. Yor explamttion see General Index volume, Serial No. 130, page XXVIII.) PITBLISIIED UNJ)ER THE DIRECTION OF The Hon. ELIHU ROOT, Secretary of War, BY BRIG. GEN. FRED C. AINSWORTh, CHIEF OF THE RECORI) AN!) PENSION OFFICE, WAR DEPARTMENT, AND MR. JOSEPH W KIRKLEY. Mr. JOHN S. MOODEY, Indexer. WASHIN~iITON: GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE. 1902 Page A002 2 ADDITIONS AND CORRECTIONS. TEXT. PART z. Page i6. Add 1/li Illinois Gaza/ri, ist Ba//a/ion, Licul. Gol. Wi//jam MeGul long/i, under (ma//ached troops, First Division, Army of the Tennessee. Also insert after Gol. William 11 Slzaw, First Brigade, Second Division, and add foot-note, II Gap/tired. Page 17. Erase Frederick J. Hnr/bu/, twelfth line, top. Page iS. Twenty-sixth line, top, erase Gol. Jo/zn H. JI/cHenry, Jr. Page 19. Eleventh line, top, for isl and 2d Ba//a/ions read 2d and 3d Ba//a/ions, and inunediately following add T/zie/emann 5 (Illinois) Ba//a/ion, AIaJ. C/iris/ian T/tie/emann. Page 28. Strike out * after Gol. Jo/zn Q. Loomis and Gol. Jo/zn C. Go//ar/ and insert ~. Page 29. Trabues Brigade, for ~ss/ Alabama read 35s/ [49//ti Alabama; also for AIn/acky Ba//er;, (& zp/. Edward P. Byrne, rea(I Mississippi Ba//ery, GipI. Edward P. Byrne. Bowens Brigade, add Wa/son (La.) Ba//cry, also add under Vita//ached Gaza/zy, Wir/ Adams Mississippi Regimenl. Page 40. Tenth line, bottom, for G. W. P/zil/~ps read G. W. [AL.?] Phillz~bs. Page 167. Ninth line, bottom, strike out * and insert t; add foot-note, t See Series III, Vol. 2, ~. 8s.~. Page 388. Eleventh line, top, for S/cams read S/ames. Page 723. Twenty-first line, top, after 31S/ and before Regimenl insert [49/h]. PART 2. Page 170. Zollicoffer to Mackall, date, for Oc/ober 9 read November 9. Page 361. Special Orders, for No. 22] read No. 223, and for date Sep/ember 25 read Scp/cmbcr 21. Page 824. For Frenchs (1)azid A.) read Frenchs (N. B.). INDEX. Insert all words and figores in italics and strike ont all in [brackets]. An asterisk (*) following a correction indicates that Additions and correctioi~s to the text shonid be consolted. References are to parts of volume. Part. Alabama Troops (C.). ca~alrycompaiiies: C~rocheron L~g-ht Dragoons [Smiths] InfantryBattalions: Ganoleys [4th] InfantryRegiments: ~9th [31st] Allen (Jollier [Collyer], U. S. S Anderson, Benjamin Al Anderson, Robert (Captain) Anderson, Robert (General). Assignments to command, [140] A otliarized to receive volnnteecs from Ken- tacky and tVestern Virginia, ~o Arkansas Troops (C.). InfantryRegiments: z~th [ist] (Clebornes) Baker, John [Captain] Batchelar, Frank [Batcheler, Captain] Birnban,n [nirmobaum], R. J Part. [Blewett, Thomas C. Correspondence with Jefferson Davis, 391.. 2 Blewett, Thomas 0., sr. Correspondence with Jefferson Davis, ~ .... 2 Bnllitts Bayo n, La. [Miss.] Carnes, Robert [Captain] Cedar JIlnif, Ala. [Bluffs, Ga.] Center, Ala. Scant to, July i~y, i86~. See Godfreys report, P. 104 Chambers, william H Chapman, Edmnnd [gdward] D.... Clapp, H. R., 152 [Clapp, H., 152] collier [Collyer], Allen, U. S. S Comstock, Cyrus B. For correspondence, etc., see U. S. Grant [and Kenner Garrard] Comstock, James B. Forcorrespondence, etc., see Kenner Garrard. Conaway, Jolmim F. [T.] .. Page A003 ADDITiONS AND CORRECTIONS. Cross, Daniel [David] K Cushman, Albert W. [Captain] Davis, Jefferson. Correspondence with Harrison, Edmund [Edward] 725 [275] ... Dawson, charles L. [C. S.] Denicke, Ernst [Ernest] A Dunseath, David,jr. [3. D.] Durrell, Justice [ ] East Tennessee and North Gecigia. Wheelers raid to, A ng. ioSept. 9, z86~e. See JVheelers Raid, etc Eckert, George (V Euwer [Ewer], S. B Farragut, David G. Correspondence with Denicke, Ernsi [Ernest] A Farrer,~/hhn U. [J. C.] Florence Miller, Steamer, 281 Frits [Fretz], H. B Fritz [Fretz], Charles H Gass, Samuel (V Gause, W. R. [Colonel] Geary, Harry M. [H.] Georgia Troops (C.). CavalryRegiments: 2d, j6g InfantryRegiments: [2d, 365] Goddard, Joseph A Gordon, George H. Correspondence with Denicke, Ernst [Ernest] A Gray, Alfred G. [Captain] Gunboat No. (Florence Miller3) Gurley, Davis R. [Frank B.] Handy, A. H. [Judge] Harrison, Edmund [Edward]. Mentioned, 68~ [Harrison, Edmond, 684] Hartzell, Edwin [Edward] Hildreth, Reese T. [ ] Hildreth, Samuel [Captain] Hirst,John C, 325; Hirst, Henry D., [325]... Hoople, George [Captain] Huey, John A [Hurlbut, Frederick J., 17]* Illinois Troops. cavalryBattalions. Thielemanus, 19* CavalryRegiments: 4th, 16* Isett, Jacob H., 325 [Isett, H., 325] Johnson [Johnston], H Jordan, Robert H Keene, Mary E., Steamer Kelly [Kelley], Louis D Kentucky. Orders for raising U. S. troops in, 14o Kentucky Troops (C.). Artillery, LightBatteries: [Byrnes, 29]* InfantryRegiments: 9th [~th] Lanphere, Charles H., ~z [Lanphere, Edwin 0., si] Lee, Thomas B Part. 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 Part. J,ongmire, Joseph W Louisiana Troops (C.). Artillery, LightBatteries: !Vatson, 29* Mccaleb [McCabel], S Mccullough, William, 16* McDonald, James c. [j.] McKinley, John H MeLaurin, cornelius [Colonel] 2 McMahon [McMahan], J. H 2 McNeish [MeNish], rliomas Marston, Frank W. Correspondence with Denicke, Ernst [Ernest] A Mary E. Keene, Steamer 2 Medary, Charles S Memminger, christopher [Charles] G 2 Messer, N. [W.] Miller, Elosence, Steamer, 281 Milligan, D. M. [N.] Mississippi Troops (C.). Artillery, LightBatteries: Byrnes, 29* CavalryRegiments: Wi;t Adams, 29* Mobile Bay, Ala. Operations in, Aug. 2-23, 1864 Communi- cations from Denicke, Ernst [Ernest] A Montgomery, James E. (A. A. C.). Correspondence with Robinson, George D., 6o~ [4o6] [Reports of Memphis, Tenn. Naval engagement near, June 6, 1862, 37. Plum Point, Tenn. Naval engagement at, May lo, 1862, 37] Montgomery,James E. (c. S. N.). Reports of Memphis, Tenn. Naval engagement near, June 6, 1862, 37 Pluni Point, Teun. Naval engagement at, May io, 1862, 37 Morehead, charles S. [James T.] 2 Munday [Monday], XV. S 2 Murdock, William M. [B.] (Bugler) North Carolina Troops (U.). InfantryRegiments: ist (2di) (Mounted) North Georgia and East Tennessee. Wheelers raid to, Aug. zoSept. 9, z8ti~, See Wheelers Raid, etc Norton, N. L. [T.] 2 Pendleton, William N. [M.] 2 Phillips, George M. [W.] , Phillz~s [Philips], John W Pinkney [Pinckney], Robert F i, 2 Reppert [Rippert], W. E Requa [Reyna], James E Richmond, U. S. S. [C. S. S.] 2 Rihi, Albert [Alfred] M Rogers [Rodgers], F. M 2 Rome, Ga. Scout to Cedar Blnff Ala. [Bluffs, Ga.]. * * * See Cedar. Bluff Ala [Bluffs, Page A004 ADDITIONS AND ODRRECTJONS. Part. Ross, A. Q. [Captain] Ruffin, James [Charles] Russell, Francis L. D. [D. ]z~.] Schrack, Frederick S Schut [Shutt], Edward H Sheaffer, Thomas G Shunk, John R. [Captain] Smith, A udrew J., 763; Smith, Albert J., [763] Speed, Joshua F. [K.] S/ames, James f/K [Stearns, ] Stewart, William [Captain] Stinson, Harry [Henry] M Stockman, George H Stokes, Jonathan 0 Summerville, Ga. Scout from Chattanooga, Tean., to, May [July], 1864 Symmes, Henry [Semmes, Captain] Thielemaun, Christian, 19* Thomas, Abraham IV [Abram] Thomson [Thompson], J. M Throckmorton, John R Tidd, W. L. [Captain] Tucker, Joseph W. [Judge] Turner, Hugh Q 2 2 2 Part. IJirginia. Orders for raising U. S. troops in Western, 1410 Wade, Richard [Captain] Warden [Warder], John Warren, William F. Correspondence with Denicke, Ernst [Ernest] A Watkins, Louis D. Correspondence with Weston, John F Welch, Deming [Denuing] N Weston, John F Whitten, Thomas [Captain] Wickliffe, Charles A. Correspondence with Speed, Joshua F. [K.] Williams, Joseph [Captain] Wills, Andrew W., 328 [Wills, Andrew, 328].. Wilson, A. D. [Captain] Wilson, Walter G Wombie [Wombly], John.... Woodwell, J. S. [L.] Wright, Joseph S Wynkoop, George C., 206, 221 [Wynkoop, John E., 206, ssi] Yocum,N.[ ] 2 Page 1 CHAPTER LXIV. OPERATIONS IN SOUTHWESTERN VIRGINIA, KEN TUCKY, TENNESSEE, MISSISSIPPI, ALABAMA, WEST FLORIDA, AND NORTHERN GEORGIA. SUPPLEMENT EMBRACING DOCUMENTS POUND OR RECEIVED TOO LATE FOR INSER- TION IN VOLUMES 1, 4,6,7,10, Thq 16, 17, 20,23, 24, 26, 30, 31, 32, 38, 39, Th, AND 49. January 1, 1861June 30, 1865. PART I [The number in brackets at the lower left band of each document indicates the volume to wbich it properly belongs.] JANUARY 6AUGUST 31, 1861.Operations in Florida. Report of Capt. Montgomery C. Meigs, U. S. Corps of Engineers, of the occupation of Fort Jefferson, Tortugas. FORT JEFFERSON, HARBOR OF TORTUGAS, U. S., January 19, 1861. SIR: I have the honor to report that yesterday morning the steamer Joseph Whitney landed at this place the company of Maj. L. G. Arnold, Second U. S. Artillery, who, under the instructions of the general commanding, assumed the command of this fortress. I am happy to state that, though without guns or ammunition, the works for which the Engineer Department is responsible are in a state of entire efficiency and, with this garrison, secnre against any surprise or escalade. For the small supply of ammunition brought by the com- pany I have already sufficient magazine space, well sealed and bomb- proof. The arches with their concrete backing are four feet and a half * Embraces the Union and Confederate reports and the Union correspondence, etc. Part II contains the Confederate correspondence, etc. 1 R RVOL LII, PT Page 2 2 SW. VA., KY., TENN., MISS., ALA., W. FLA., & N. GA. [C~. LXIV. thick, and I had some days since had commenced depositing upon the magazine arches a cargo of bricks as fast as unloaded. The interrup- tion by the mails and the reports rife in Key West of surprises of Southern fortifications so long neglected l)y the Government had caused me to feel some anxiety for the retention of this work by the United States. My letters of 15th of November last to Captain Bran. nan, commanding the artillery company at Key West, and to Captain Craven, commanding the naval forces of the United States on these waters, were communicated to the Engineer Department by my letter of same date. I now inclose for the information of the Engineer De- partment a copy of a letter which I addressed, immediately on arriv- ing here, to the lieutenant-general commandin~ the Army. Captain Craven, upon the receipt of my communication of the 15th of November, directed Captain Stanly to remain in the harbor of Key West with the U. S. steamer Wyandotte; and himself touching at Havana for news repaired to this place, where he lay until I received the acknowl- edgment by the Engineer l)epartment of the receipt of my letter, and he himself received from the Secretary of the Navy orders to return to his cruising ground, as the Navy Department had no information in its possession to induce it to think his remaining at this place desirable. Left thus without means of holding the work against any serious assault, with only laborers and mechanics and slaves, of whose fidelity to the General Government I had no assurance, and who were under no obligation to risk their lives in the protection of the work, I applied myself to putting the work in such condition that surprise should be impossible, and that if the Govern ment shook off the palsy which seemed to possess it the smallest garrison it might send here would be able to make a good defense. Within the present month reports began to come in of surprises and successful assaults upon fortifications on the southern coast. A naval officer brought to Key West information that Fort Morgan had been seized, and that while he was in Mobile Harbor a dispatch had arrived to the effect that the forts at Pensacola, with the steamer Wyandotte, which was on the dry dock at the navy-yard, had also been taken pos- session of by the disaffected. Fort Taylor had been put, by the efforts of Captain Brannan and by Captain Hunt, of the Engineers, into a state of efficiency, though their letters appealing for instructions remained unamiswered, and the Mohawk, I believe, would be found in case of need within call of Key West, which was her port of supply and infor- mation. But after the positive orders to abandon this port given to liter commander, Captain Craven, by Secretary Toucey, I could not ask him to come here, and contented niyself with doing my best as an engi- neer to have this work ready for any event. The people of Key West, some of the U. S. officials at which place are reported disloyal, believed that the Wyandotte had been captured and would shortly visit Fort Jefferson. At last it was reported to me by the fishermen in the har- bor that the sheriff and an officer of Florida had arrived with instruc- tions from the authorities of Florida to arrest and carry to Key West one fishing vessela schoonerand the master of another, un dera law unconstitutional, and even if constitutional, thus attempted to be enforced out of the jurisdiction of the State. I was also informed that the State convention had passed the ordinance of secession, and that the Governor had seized all the U. S. property within his reach, and that another vessel was off the buoy, supposed to have, come to assist the sheriff in seizing the vessels and citizens, lying under what ought t Page 3 CHAP. LXIV.] OPERATIONS IN FLORIDA. 3 have been the protection of this fortress. Under these circumstances, having in the course of the day assured myself from the crews of the fishing vessels in the neighborhood I could in case of actual attack obtain the assistance of thirty men toyal to the Union, I chartered a fast-sailing smack and dispatched her to Key West with the letter to Captain Brannan, dated the 17th instant, of which I inclose a copy. I knew that he had iii Fort Taylor a surplus of field artillery and more heavy guns than he could possibly need for defense. The next morning a large steamer coming from the west and showing no colors hove to off the reef and sent in a boat. It was a relief to most persons on the key to find that the boat contained an officer of the U. S. Army, announcing the arrival of a company of artillery, instead of a summons to the fort from the party who with two steamers and 700 men are reported to have seized Fort Morgan. The work is now secure to the United States, and I trust that its flag once raised upon these walls will never again be lowered. As my late dispatches to the Department have been sent by chance opportunities via Havana, I inclose a copy of my last letter, dated 15th instant, which may reach the Department earlier by the return of the Joseph Whitney than via Havana. A considerable portion of the appropriation yet remains available, and I propose, unless differently instructed, to expend it in such constructions as will increase the efficiency and security of this work, and not to attenipt at present the erection of the section of bar- racks embraced in the project of operations of Captain Woodbury. I presume, too, that in the present state of the Treasury a moderate rate of expenditure will be wise, and that no considerable increase of force would be proper. For the present garrison I have made provisions in some of the frame buildings erected within the fort as quarters, store- houses, & c., and some few days work will accomplish all that is neces- sary for their healthful and comfortable accommodation. I have the honor to be, very respectfully, your obedient servant, M. C. MEIGS, Captain of Engineers. Brig. Gen. J. 0-. TOTTEN, Chief Engineer, Washington, D. C. [Inclosure No. 1.] FORT JEFFERSON, HARBOR OF THE DRY TORTUGAS, FLA., November 10, 1860. Lieut. 0-en. WINFIELD SCOTT, Commanding U. S. Army, New York: DEAR SIR: As the only engineer present on duty upon the fortifica- tions in this vicinity, I feel compelled to address you on a subject of importance to the public service, and yet one upon which I do not feel at liberty to write a formal official letter. Pardon the liberty or irregu- larity, and make such use of the views which I present as your own opinion of their value and importance may require. I have just assumed command of this work. I left Washington on the 22d of October. 1 traveled by the way of Lynchburg, via Knoxville, Tenn., Columbus, Ga., and Montgomery, Ala., to Pensacola. There I took the mail steamer, and, touching off Apalachicola, Saint Marks, Cedar Keys, and Tampa, I reached Key West on the 7th and this place the next day. I found on some parts of the route a very strong feeling of hostility to the Union. I heard from men reputed to be sober, careful, conscien- tious citizens, expressions of regret for the danger to the Union, but o Page 4 4 SW.VA., KY~, TENN., MISS., ALA., W. FLA., & N. GA. [CHAP. LXIV. belief that its 1)reservation for many years was impossible, and of a feeling that if a struggle was to come they would prefer its coming now. About Columbus, Ga., and Montgomery, Ala., I gather that this feeling of disloyalty to the Union is particularly rife. I wish to speak only of that portion of the South through which I myself have passed. Between Montgomery and Pensacola are extensive pine forests reiuote from market, to the tillers of whose unfertile soil the questions of negro labor are not vital. Among these, I think, secession and disunion find ito favor. At Pensacola the ma,jority of the people are loyal. At Key West the question has been discussed as to the effect of a demand by the Governor of Florida for the possession of the IJ. S. public works. This is enough to show that such a demand is regarded as within the range of possibilities. Resistance to the inauguration or to the admin- istration of a Republicau President has been openly discussed. Hav- ing only a semi-monthly mail, we do not yet know the result of the late election. I believe that the temper of the South is excitedis danger- ous. I do not think that any concerted plan is agreed upon, but South- em Senators are reported to intend resigning if Mr. Lincoln is elected. A wise discretion amid preparation on the part of the authorities, I think, would prevent any such general outbreak as would require the active use of military force. There is danger, however, that a few ardent, desperate men, seeing the great fortifications of Pensacola, of Key West, of this harborthe key of the Gulfunoccupied by troops, may emulate the fame of Ethan Allen, and by a much less dangerous blow secure for themselves dis- tinction with their ~)arty as seizing some of these undefended posts. The emiterprise is easy and safe. That leaders and men are to be found, Walkers numerous expeditions prove. The.Barrancas, Fort MeRee, and Fort Pickens, at Pensacola, are armed, but I doubt whether more than one man is to be found at either of them. The few troops occupy the barracks, which are without the walls. Fort Taylor is partly armed. A clerk or draughtsman and perhaps a few laborers live within the ramparts. A single company of artillery is quartered in pasteboard barracks two miles distant. At this l)lace, Fort Jefferson, there is not a single gun, and I doubt whether among the seventy or eighty per- sons, white and black, employed or permitted on the island half a dozen fowling pieces could be found. The embrasures of the lower tier are ready for their guns. Magazines exist for ammunition. The walls are thirty feet in height, and the armament of the flanks by a few car- ronades or howitzers and the placing of one or two heavy guns on each curtain, with a proper supply of ammunition and small-arms, would enable a single company of artillery, with the aid of the volunteers who could be gathered from the wrecking amid fishing fleet in these waters and from the workmen and others here employed, to hold this extensive and important work agaimist any such expedition, amid the fact that the work was thus 1)repared would be sufficient to prevent any attempt upon it. At l)resent both this place and Fort Taylor are at the mercy of a party which could be transported in a fishing smack. What a disgrace such an assault, if successful, would inflict upon our Government. How easy to prevent all hostile attempts, and how much better than to suppress them. I think that Fort Taylor should be quietly occupied, and that a few guns and a small garrison should be sent to this place. The climate is such that troops could encamp in the casemates with shelter from sun amid raimi, in greater comfort than iii the barracks of a colder climate. For the officers of a small garrison the quarters already erected would suffice until others coul Page 5 CHAP. 1XIV.] OPEUATIONS IN FLORIDA. 5 be prepared. The commanders at these exposed posts should be men carefully selected, known to hold their allegiance to a State or section subordinate to that due to the General Government, whose commissioiis they bear. Trusting that you will not consider this letter intrusive, I remain, general, with the highest respect, your most obedient servant, M. C. MEIGS, Captain of Engineers. [Inc1o~ure No. 2.] FORT JEFFERSON, FLA., January 15, iRGI. Licut. Col. IR. E. DE IRUSSY, (Jorndg. Corps of Engineers, Engineer Dept., Washington, D. C.: Siu: I inclose the usual monthly report~ for December, giving in detail the operations npon this work. I returned this morning from Key West. No mail has arrived there, but 1 learn from papers to me, 4th instant, received there by a transport vessel, and from reports brought from Mobile by the U. S. steamer Crusader, that the attacks npon the unoccupied Sonthern fortifications of which the Department was long siilce forewarned have been made and made successfully at Mobile, Pensacola, Charleston, Savannah, and New Orleans. It is believed in Key West that the other forts in Florida will soon be objects of attack. The company of artillery at Fort Taylor will, I pre- sume, be able to hold that work for some time. Here I have closed nearly 20() openings in the scarp wall, taken up several bridges which gave easy access to the work, put up a draw bridge and a gate at the postern, and brought the work into a condition which would enable a small force with guns and supplies to hold it. The upper arches, not being yet covered with earth, are not bomb-proot I shall proceed to cover some of them with bricis or other materials so as to make bomb- proof a magazine and some shelter for a garrison. Early in ~ovember I made the Departmeiit acquainted with my views in regard to the defense of these works, and succeeded in inducing the naval forces on this station to protect this work and Fort Taylor until the return of mail bronght me a simple acknowledgment that my letters had been received, and the next mail brought to the commander of the naval forces the order of the Secretary of the Navy to leave this post and return to his cruising gronnd. The result of this action has been the capture by the U. S. steamer Mohawk of a bark and a brig fitted out in New Orleans for the slave trade, and if the reports just received at Key West be tine, the capture by the people of the Southern States of the foffs commanding the harbors of New Orleans, Mobile, Pensacola, and Savannah, of part of the forts at Charleston, and of a (5. 5. steamer, the Wyandotte, at Pensacola. Should the War Department under its new head adopt a new policy, it is hardly necessary for me to remind the Engineer Department that the location of a proper force, military and naval, at the Tortugas Harbor would effectually close the ports of the Gulf coast, and that no more convenient point for collecting the duties due upon goods enter. ing the ports of Texas, Louisiana, Alabama, Mississippi, and Florida exists. Unless it is soon occupied by the United States in proper force I have no doubt that it will be seized by the parties who have shown so much more energy and promptness than those who have controlled Omitted Page 6 6 Sw. VA., KY., TENN., MIS8., ALA., W. PLA., & N. GA. [CHAP. LXIV. the Army and Navy of the United States. There are educated military engineers residing on the Gulf coast, and one of them, late an officer of onr corps, is said to have headed the expedition which has captured the Tombigbee Arsenal. Others will emulate his fame. I remind the I)epartment that it has not remitted me a dollar since my arrival at this post, and that the estimated expenditures were at the rate of $8,000 per month. The work has iiot been done without incurring liabilities, and I respectfully request as early a remittance as possible. In the present condition of the offices and officers of~ the Treasury Department all funds to my credit should be placed in New York. Drafts upon New Orleans may be now as worthless as those upon the collector at Charleston. I have the honor to be, sir, very respectfully, your obedient servant, IVI. C. MEIGS, Captain of Engineers. I forward this letter by way of Havana, as Cuba still permits a mail to pass through her sea-port. [Inciosure No. 3.] FORT JEFFERSON, January 17, 1861. Captain BRANNAN, U. S. Artillery, Commanding Fort Taylor, Key West: SIR: The fishery commissioner of Monroe County, Fla., is reported to have arrived here this evening with the sheriff to collect from the fishing smacks in this harbor license fees for the State of Florida. Several smacks with masters, citizens of other States than Florida, have been compelled to pay fees amounting to $210 for each smack over thirty tons. These fees were exacted when the smacks called at Key West to clear in the U. S. custom-house. The exaction the fisher- men believe to be illegal. Certainly it is aii invasion of the jurisdic- tion of the United States for any officer of Florida to attempt to execute process iii the Tortugas, which have been ceded by the State of Florida to the United States. As commanding officer of these islands, and as a U. S. commissioner, it is my duty to protect these vessels from seiz- ure or molestation while lying in this harbor. But without guns, ammunition, or men I have no means of affording this protection. The reported seizure of the Wyandotte makes a visit from that vessel with a crew of the same meu who have taken possession of Forts Morgan, MeRee, and Pickens and the Toinbigbee Arsenal altogether probable. It is time to expect her. Under these circumstances I send a special messenger to you to ask the loan of six flanking guns, probably best field l)ieces, and ot six heavy casemate guns, with their implements and ammunition. The vessel which carries this letter can bring back the small guns, and one of those about the fort could doubtless be chartered to bring the others. Dispatch or do nothing. I have satis- fied myself that I can now man these guns, and with one heavy gun and a light gun on each front of this work hold it against any attack likely to be made before our rulers at Washington send us the instruc- tions we have so often vainly asked. If the Mohawk is ready for sea, I should be most happy under the circumstances to see her here at once. If she comes, let her hoist a Spanish flag, that we may not mistake her for the Wyandotte. I am, very truly and respectfully, your obedient servant, M. C. MEIGS, [1.] Captain of Engineers, Commanding Fort Jefferson Page 7 CHAP. LXIY.] CAPTURE OF FORT DONEL~ON, TENN. 7 FEBRUARY 1216, 1862.Siege and capture of Fort Donelson, Tenn. Report of Maj. Gen. Charles F. Smith, commanding Second Division. flDQRS. SECOND Div., DIST. OF WEST TENNESSEE, Pittsburg, Tenn., ]Jlarch 29, 1862. SIR: I present to the major-general commanding the district the fol- lowing as the report of the operations of my division during the attack on Fort Donelson: The First Brigade, commanded by Colonel MeArthur, Ninth [Twelfth] Illinois, consisting of the ~inth,Twelfth, and Forty-first illinois Infantry, was detached during almost the entire period of oar three days opera- tions, and hence its service did not come tinder my personal notice, save to a very limited extent. It is well known to me, however, they did gal- lant service; and as no official notice has been taken of this, so far as I am aware, I take pleasure in transmitting herewith the reports of the regi- mental commanders, with a list of the casualties in the brigade, amount- ing to 70 killed and 340 wounded.* The Second Brigade, commanded by Col. Morgan L. Smith, of the Eighth Missouri, consisting of his own regiment and the Eleventh Indiana, was in like manner detached, and, as the report of General Wallace indicates, performed most distinguished service. Company C of the Second (Captain F[arrand]) and I of the Fourth Regular Cavalry (Lieutenant Powell)the squadron commanded by the formerbelonging to the division, were detached from it from before the fall of Fort Henry until after the fall of Fort Donelson. It is within my knowledge they did gallant and effective service, for which they have thus far received no credit. I take pleasure, therefore, in transmitting with this the report of Lieutenant Powellt (Captain F[ar- rand] being absent on account of ill health), and commending both officers to the favorable notice of the Government. That part of the division under my immediate orders was organized as follows: The Third Brigade, commanded by Col. John Cook, Seventh Illinois, consisted of his own regiment, commanded by Lieutenant- Colonel Babcock; Fiftieth Illinois, Colonel Bane; Twelfth Iowa, Colonel Woods; Fifty-second Indiana, Colonel Smith, amid Thirteenth Missouri, Colonel Wright. The Fourth Brigade, commanded by Colonel Laumnami, Seventh Iowa, consisting of his own regiment, commanded by Lieuten- ant-Colonel Parrott; Second Iowa, Colom~el Tuttle; Fourteenth Iowa, Colonel Shaw; Twenty-fifth Indiana, Colonel Veatch, and Sixteenth [Fourteenth] Missouri (commonly called Western Sharpshooters), Lieu- tenant-Colonel Compton. The Second Battalion, First Missouri Light Artillery, commanded by Major Cavender, consisting of three batteries of four Parrott guns eachlO and 20 pounders-commanded, respect- ively, by Captains Welker, Richardson, and Stone. Arriving on the evening of February 12 at short distance from the out-work of the enemy on his right, the investment of the place was partially commenced by throwing the Fourth Brigade on our left and the Third Brigade on its right,joining the First Division on the right with the First (McArthurs) Brigade in reserve, with a battery in advance on the road leadimig to Dover and Fort Donelson. Early on the following morning (13th) tIme regiments were posted in order of investment in easy cannon-range of the enemys line of defense from the westhis extreme rightto the south, a somewhat central position with reference to that line, going as far as possible to the left of the First Division. The ground covered * For reports of MeArthur, Chetlain, and Pugh, see Vol. VII, pp. 215218, and for that of Mersy, see p. 11, post. t Report not found Page 8 8 Sw. VA., KY., TENN., MISS., ALA., W. FLA., & N. GA. [CHAP. LXIV. by the division was thickly wooded and exceedingly hilly and broken. The enemys works were on the highest ground in the vicinity. He had an infantry breast-work in front of his main line (vaguely called rifle. pits), crested with logs, from under which they fired, the whole strength- ened by a wide abatis from felled timber of large size. Jgnorant of the ground, we had to feel our way cautiously. As soon as the regiments were measurably in position, orders were given to brigade commanders to cover our front of attack with as many skirmishers as possible, well supported by their regiments, keeping a strong reserve; to press for- ward as steadily and rapidly as the ground would admit, and, if the opportunity olkred, to assault with the bayonet. During this time Major Cavenders batteries, by sections or pieces, were posted to the best apparent advantage, well supported, with orders to open on the enemy. This was handsomely done and qnick response made. Our pieces were shifted from time to time, and served with good effect, better, as we afterward knew from the enemy, than was suspected; their long ranges sending shells into the fort and caus- ing sharp loss and great moral effect. Our casualties were numerous on this day. The reports of the different commanders, partially con- firmed by my personal observations, satisfied me that an assault on almost any part of the entire front covered by us was not practicable without enormous sacrifice of life. At nightfall the skirmishers were recalled and the troops ordered to remain in position, but from necessity without fires, as the night was very inclementrainy, snow, sleet, and coldand the discomfort of the men was very great. On the next day (14th) the same system of annoyance was kept up, but, under the orders of the commanding general, to a more limited extent. At night- fall the advance parties were recalled as before. Our casualties on this day were not so numerous as on the day before. The night inclement as before, with the same discomfort. During the course of this day I made a personal reconnaissance of the ground on onr extreme left and satisfied myself that the only apparent practicable point of assault was in that quarter, the enemys extreme right being protected by an impassable slough, which fact was communicated to the commanding general. Under the orders of the commanding general the division remained quiet on the next day (15th), except to keep up the annoyance by skirmishers and slow artillery fire, until toward 3 oclock p. in., when I received the generals personal order to assault the enemys right, a half mile or more from my habitual position. Oil the receipt of the order the artillery was ordered to open heavily and the brigade com- inanders to press forward with large numbers of skirmishers, and make a dash at any available opening, whilst the Second Iowa, supported by the Fifty-second Indiana (belonging to the Third Brigade, but which had been posted to guard the left), Twenty-fifth Indiana, Twelfth Iowa, & c., wasordered to lead the assault. The regiment was ordered to rely on the bayonet and not to fire a shot until the eneniys ranks were broken. Right gallantly was the duty performed. The left wing of the regiment, under its colonel (Tuttle), moved steadily over the open space, down the ravine, and np the rough ground, covered with heavy timber, in unbroken line, regardless of the fire poured into it, and paused not until the enemy broke and fled. It was quickly followed by the other wing, under Lieutenant-Colonel Baker, in the same manner, the united body pursuing the enemy through their encampment and toward the enemys works just above, where they skirmished for a con- siderable time. The movement of this regiment ~as a very handsome exhibition of soldierly conduct Page 9 CHAP. LXIV.] CAPTURE OF FORT DONELSON, TENN. 9 The Fifty-second Indiana, ordered to follow and support the Second Iowa, from the nature of the ground and want of tactical knowledge, instead of going to the left, as I had intended, came Ul) [in] confusion, and instead of moving forward, remained behind the earth-work just taken, from where, and from some unexplained cause, fired a number of fatal shots into their friends in front. They remained in this positiou until ordered to reform in the rear. The Twenty-fifth Indiana, follow- ing in order, moved in advance to the support of the Second Iowa, and covered it when that regiment, for want of cartridges, retired behind the intrenchments just taken from re-enforcements of the enemy. As soon as the out-work was taken I sent for a section of Stones battery, which soon arrived and opened upon the enemy with happy effect, silencing a heavy gun (24-pounder). Meantime the regiments of the Third (Cooks) Brigade arrived, but as it was getting late I deemed it better to dispose of the troops for the night an(l be in readiness for a renewed assault on the morrow, the crestof the enemys worksbeing only some 400 yards distant and the ground more or less favorable. Increas- ing the artillery on the ground just taken by a couple of 20-pounder Parrott guns, the Fourth Brigade was disposed to gilard the position, with the Third Brigade in reserve several hundred yards in rear. The Ninth and Twelfth Illinois (First Brigade) having reported at this time, the latter was thrown forward around the base of the hill toward the enemys main work, the Ninth remaining in reserve. The night very cold, but without the cruel storm. ASSISTANT ADJUTANT-GENERAL, Hdqrs. District of West Tennessee, Savannah, Tenn. [The foregoing is a true copy of the original pencil draft of General C. F. Smiths report, unfinished and unsigned. General Smith died April 25, 1862.] [7.] Report of Col. Jacob G. Lauman, Seventh Iowa linfantry, commanding Fourth Brigade, Second Division. IIDQRS. FOURTH BRIGADE, SECOND DIV., U. S. ARMY, Fort Donelson, February 18, 1862. GENERAL: I have the honor to report the following movements of the Fourth Brigade, Second Division: We left Fort Henry on the morning of the 12th instant, arriving near Fort Donelson the same evening. Immediately on our arrival I received your order to move the Seventh Iowa Imifantry to the front to support a battery of Major Cavenders rifled 20-pounder Parrott guns, which were I)laced in a position to command a l)ortioll of the rebel works. I obtaiimed permission from you to associate the regiment of Birges Sharpshooters in the movement, and placed the two regiments in posi- tion, where they remained during the night. In accordance with your orders on the morning of Thursday, the 13th instant, I moved the left wing of my brigade, consisting of the Four- teenth Iowa (Colonel Shaw) and Twenty-fifth Indiana (Colonel Veatch), from their encampment toward the enemy, who were intrenched about a mile distant therefrom. The advance was made steadily and in as good order as the nature of the ground would admit of until we reached the ravine at the base of the hill on which were the enemys fortific Page 10 10 SW. VA., KY., TENN., MISS., ALA., W. FLA., & N. GA. [CHAP. LXIV. tions. Here we halted until the line could be formed, when the Twenty- fifth Indiana, under Colonel Veatch, moved steadily up the hill and toward the intrenebments under a most galling fire of musketry and grape, until their onward progress was obstructed by the fallen timber and brushwood. Having, however, succeeded in gaining an advanta. geous position, they held it unflinchingly for more than two hours, and until ordered to fall back out of range of the enemys fire. The loss of this regiment in killed and wounded was very severe. The Fourteenth Iowa advanced at the same time and took position on the right and across a ravine, and did good execution. Whilst these two regiments were taking the above positions, the Seventh Jowa Infantry, under Lieutenant4jolone~ Parrott, came up in fine style and took a position in the center, between the Twenty-fifth Indiana and the Fourteenth Iowa. The First Regiment Sharpshooters, Western Division, Lient. Col. B. S. Compton, were posted on the hill to the extreme right, except a detachment of about sixty who were deployed as skirmishers, and ren- dered most efliective service in that capacity, and proving by their deadly aim that they are a most valuable arm of the service. We held this Position until night, when we fell back to the position occupied in the morning. On the following day we remained in camp, skirmishing with the rebels during the day and night. On Saturday, the 15th instant, at about 2 oclock, I received your order to advance with my whole bri- gade and assault the heights on the left of the position attacked by us on the previous Thursday. The brigade was promptly in motion in the following order: The Second Iowa. Colonel Tuttle, led the advance, followed by the Fifty-second Indiana (temporarily attached to my bri. gade), who were ordered to support them. This regiment was followed closely by the Twenty-fifth Indiana, the Seventh Iowa, and the Four. teenth Iowa. The Sharpshooters were previously deployed as skirmish- ers on our extreme right and left. Colonel Tuttle led the left wing of his regiment in line of battle up the hill, supported by the right wing, advancing at a distance of about 150 yards in the rear. So soon as lie came within range of the enemys fire he led his men forward, without firing a gun, up to and charged imito the rebels works, driving the enemy before him and planting his colors on their fortifications. He was closely followed by the other regiments in the order of advance before named. The enemy was closely pursued and drivemi behind their inner works. Night coming on, we held the position we had gained, and remained under arms until morning, intending at dawn of day to recommence the attack, in this engagement the Second Iowa suffered terribly. Captains Slaymaker and Cloutman fell just as they entered the fortification. Cloutman was instantly killed; Slayinaker died gal- lantly, shonting to his men to go forward and consummate the work. In the morning, as day dawned, we were attracted to the inner forti- fications by the sound of a bugle, and saw the rebels displaying a white flag. I instantly dispatched Lieutenant-Colonel Parrott to ascer- taiii the intent of it, who reported that an officer wished to see me. I repaired to the spot and received from him offers of capitulation, which I at once forwarded to you. The result is well known. It would afford me much pleasure to particularize the various instances of personal bravery displayed on the occasion by officers under my command, but when all behaved so well it would be invidious to particularize; but I caniiot refrain from mentioning in this connection the bravery of Colonel Tuttle, Lieutenant-Colonel Baker, and Major Chipman (who received a severe wound in the thigh), of the Second Iowa; Colone Page 11 CHAP. LXIV~J CAPTURE OF FORT DONELSON, TENN. 11 Veatch and Lieutenant-Colonel Morgan, of the Twenty-fifth Indiana, and Colonel Shaw, of the Fourteenth Iowa; also Lieutenant-Colonel Parrott and Major Rice, who led the Seventh Iowa, and to whom I return my warmest acknowledgments for the gallant manner in which they led their regiment into the engagement on the 13th and 15th. They did all that men could do, and well sustained the reputation of the Seventh Iowa. For the kindness, attention, and skill manifested by the surgeons and assistant surgeons for so many consecutive hours toward the unfortunate wounded I return my most sincere thanks. The total loss in killed and wounded is as follows: Second Regiment Iowa Infantry VolunteersKilled, 41; wounded, 157; total, 198. Twenty-fifth Regiment Indian a VolunteersKilled, 14; wounded, 101; total, 115. Seventh Regiment Iowa InfantryKilled, 2; wounded, 37; total, 39. Fourteenth Regiment Iowa InfantryKilled, 3; wounded, 23; total, 26. First Regiment SharpshootersKilled, 1; wounded, 3; missing, 1; total, 5. RecapitulationWhole number killed, 61; whole number wonnded, 321; whole number missing, 1; total, 383. I herewith append the reports of the colonels of regiments attached to my brigade, to which I invite your particular attention.* With sentiments of high regard, I remain, respectfully, your obedient servant, J. G. LAUMAN, Colonel, Commanding Fourth Brigade, Second Division. Brig. Gen. C. F. SMITH, Commanding Second Division. [7.] Report of Cot. August Mersy, Ninth Illinois infantry. IIDQRS. NINTH REGIMENT ILLINOIS VOLUNTEERS, Camp near Dover, Teun., February 19, 1862. SIR: In compliance with Special Orders, No. 2, dated February 17, 1862, from headquarters Second Division, I submit the following report of the movements and operations of my command since February 4, 1862: February 4, in obedience to orders of brigadier-general commanding forces at Paducab, Ky., five companies of the regiment, viz, A, 13, C, D, and E, under command of Col. A. Mersy, embarked on board the V. R. Wilson with all their baggage and five days rations at about 5 p. m. of the said day. The boat moved up the Tennessee River at about 6 p. m. February 5, the boat arrived at Bayleys Lauding at about 10 a. m. to-day, when the coml)anies immediately disembarked. The colonel commanding reported to Brigadier-General McClernand, commanding the forces, by whose order we were temporarily assigned to Colonel Wallaces brigade, who ordered us to go into camp about half a mile from the river at about 3 p. m. In compliance with verbal orders from General McClernand we embarked on board the W. H. B. and crossed the river and rejoined the balance of the regiment that came up from Paducah this morning on the XV. H. B.; went into camp for the night. February 6, in obedience to order of Colonel McArthur, commanding brigade, the Ninth Regiment placed their baggage on * See Vol. VII, pp. 227231 Page 12 12 SW. VA., KY., TENN., MISS., ALA., W. FLA., & N. GA. [CHAP. LXIV. board the Keystone and took up their line of march in the direction of Fort henry at about 12.30 p. m. in rear of the column. Arrived at Fort Heiman, opposite Fort Henry, at about 8 p. in., and encamped for the night in the vicinity of a former rebel encampment. February 7, in compliance with order of brigade commander, the regiment left camp and marched to the bank of the iiver alI(I there awaited the construc- tion of a bridge required to enable them to embark on a boat to cross the river. The bridge not being finished, the regiment went into camp near the river. February 8, the orders for crossing the river being countermanded, the regiment, in obedience to orders of brigade com- mander, moved on the ridge to the rear of our camping ground on the night of the 6th instant and went into camp; brought our baggage from the boat and pitched tents. February 12, in obedience to orders of brigade commander, the Ninth IRegiment, with two days rations, embarked on board the Hannibal and crossed the river to Fort Henry, where we disembarked and marched in the direction of Fort Donelson on the Cumberland River; marched to within two miles and a half of the fort and went into camp; removed our camp about one mile and a half to the right at about 11 oclock at night. February 13, in compli- ance with orders of brigade commander, the regiment moved forward to supI)ort a battery which was planted on the main road to the fort. At about 11 a. in., by order of brigade commander, the regiment moved about one mile and a half to the right to cover, if need be, the retreat of McClernands division. Remained here until about 6 p. in., when, in obedience to orders of brigade commander, the regiment moved farther to the right to support Taylors battery. At 10 oclock at night the regiment moved the camp a half mile in advance. February 14, in obedience to orders of brigade commander, the First Brigade took posi- tion on the extreme right, the Ninth Regiment on the left of the Forty- first illinois Regiment, and encamped for the night. Pickets were thrown out in front of our camp. February 15, at daylight, a sudden and spirited attack was made by the enemy on the right of the regi- ment. After a hard-fought an(l bloody contest of two and a half hours duratiomi the regiment was compelled to fall back, our ammunition being exhausted- when, in obedience to orders of brigade commanders, Colo- nels MeArthur and Oglesby, the regiment withdrew from the field of battle in good order. The colonel commanding desires to express his high appreciation of the conduct of all the men of this command, and caiinot, without injustice, designate cases of individual bravery, as the bearing of all the officers, non-commissioned officers, and men was such that it would have done credit to veterans. I annex a list of all the killed and wounded officers, non-commissioned officers, and men.* AUG. MERSY, Colonel, Commanding Ninth Regiment Illinois Volunteers. J. BATES IDicKSON, Acting Assistant Adjutant- General. [Indorsernent.] But eight companies of the Ninth Illinois Regiment participated in the within mentioned action, Company H being detached as l)Iovost guard at Paducah, Ky., and Company A detached the day previous to the action to support a battery. [7.] in table, Vol. VII, p. 168 Page 13 C~. LXIV.] CAPTURE OF FORT DONELSON, TENN. 13 Report of Miaj. John S. Gavender, First Missouri Light Artillery. IIDQRS. SECOND BATTLN., FIRST MISSOURI LIGHT ARTY., Fort Donelson, Teum., February 18, 18G2. SIR: I have the honor to make the following report of the part taken by the Second Battalion, First Missouri Light Artillery, in the engage- ment of the 13th, 14th, and 15th instant, which resulted in the sur- render of Fort Donelson, Teum: Captain Welkers battery (II) was brought in position and commenced firing early on the 13th opposite the center of the enemys field-works, but had continually to change position on account of the heavy fire from the rebel guns. At about ii a. m. one piece, nuder coiiirnand of Lieutenant Tannrath, was ordered to take position in the road leading to the fortifications, for the purpose of finding the enemys guns and drawing their fire. Five guns opened upon the piece, and after firing five shots and losing one man killed, the piece was withdrawn and joined its battery. On the 14th the battery moved farther to the right, joining Colonel McArthurs brigade; was masked, aiid, after a successful fire upon the rebel batteries and columns, withdrawn to its former posi- tion, having no infantry to support them. On the evening of the 15th three pieces were ordered on our extrenie left, to cover the storming party, and came in battery inside of the intrenchments, where they remained all night. Two horses were shot on the 14th. Captain Rich- ardsons battery (D) was placed in position on the morning of the 14th facing an out-work of the enemy, distant about 1,400 yards, and during the day eiigaged with one section a battery of the enemy. After firing about fifty rounds, was compelled to move on account of the enemys concentrating the fire of several batteries npon that section, On the 15th only occasional shots were fired, the opposite batteries not answer- ing. One hundred rounds were expended during the engagement. Captain Stones battery (K) remained in reserve during the 13th and 14th. On the morning of the 15th one section was ordered in position to drive back the enemy making an attack on our right wing. The firing appeared to be very effective at a (listance of one mile and a quar- ter. About 3 p. in. the section was ordered to our left to cover General Smiths advance, and was the first placed in the enemys intrenchments. The pieces opened fire with great effect, driving the rebel skirmishers back and silencing one of their guns; all this nuder a heavy fire of grape and canister from the enemy, aiid losing three horses killed and getting one man wounded. All the officers and mcii behaved gallantly. First Lient. Thomas ilynes is particularly to be mentioned for his gal- lantry in bringing the first gun inside the rebel intrenchmnents and coin- mencing action under a heavy fire from the enemys guns. First Lient. Charles Green, my adjutant, behaved with great gallantry, being much exposed, carrying orders to the different batteries, frequently nnder heavy fire. Lieut. Thomas ID. Witt, quartermaster, was very efficient in providing everything for men and horses that could possibly be pro- enred. Private John Bernhard, Company H, was killed by a 6-pounder solid shot, shattering his left shoulder and arm, and cutting his left breast. Private William F. Casey, Company K, was slightly wounded in the leg. I am, sir, very respectfully, your obedient servant, JOHN S. CAVENDEII, Major First Missouri Light Artillery, Gomd~q. Second Battalion. ASSISTANT ADJUTANT-GENERAL, Second Division, Army in the Field, Fort Donelson, Teun Page 14 14 SW. VA., KY., TENN., MISS., ALA., W. FLA., & N. GA. [Cw~r. LXIV. MARCH 28JUNE 18, 1862.Cumberland Gap (Teun.) Campaign. Reports of Brig. Gen. James G. Spears, U. S. Army, of operations April 2325, and May 26.* IIDQRS. TWENTY-FIFTH BRIGADE, ARMY OF THE OHIO, Boston, April 25, 1862. SIR: On to-day I am able to report as to the result of the expedition nuder Colonels Shelley and Cooper to Woodsons Gap and Powells Valley, East Tenn.: The forces under Colonel Cooper, 300 strong, and under Colonel Shelley, of 200 strong, marched to Woodsons Gap. Theformer marched his force across into the ridges as directed. Colonel Shelley took posi- tioui in the gap to protect his retreat, if necessary. At 9 a. m. 23d instant Colonel Cooper arrived in the ridges of the mountain, and remained there until 9 a. in. next day and returned. No rebel enemies were found in arms. Rumor that a brigade was in Big Creek Gal) ascertained and believed to be untrue. The expedition ascertained the fact that 427 of the Union fugitives endeavoring to get to this army were taken by the rebel cavalry to Knoxville, and Irom thence to Tus- caloosa, Ala.; 200 made their escape to this army; 3 killed and 11 wounded, 6 of whom the expedition brought over. There is one regi- mcnt of rebel troops at Clinton, or near there, out of which there is 165 effective men, infantry, and 100 cavalry, and no further re-enforcements at Cumberland Gap that could be heard of. Information of the expe- dition preceded Colonels Cooper and Shelley, and must have made its way through the public speech of Mr. Thornburgh at Boston. The people of Powells Valley are very anxious for the Federal army to march over into the valley. Colonel Cooper arrested and brought into camp Shadwell, a notorious rebel, and who, as there is abun- dance of evidence to show, has been, up to his arrest, almost daily guilty of treason, and was in the habit of giving the rebel army information as to our whereabouts and movements, which rebel, together with who has come into our camp under suspicions circumstances, who can give no satisfactory account of himself, and refuses to volunteer, I send in charge of Colonel Cooper to your headquarters for further order on your part. By order of Brigadier-General Spears: Very respectfully, D. C. TREWIIITT, Acting Assistant Adjutant- General. Capt. CHARLES 0. JOLINE, Actg. Asst. Adjt. Gen., Seventh Division, Army of the Ohio. [10.] IIDQRS. TWENTY-FIFTH BRIGADE, ARMY OF THE OHIO, Camp Pine Knot, May 26, 1862. The expedition of to-day under Colonel Honk has not yet returned. The signal officer, Lieutenant iXlcKinsey, has arrived in camp and reports that beyond Gaylors he and the cavalry, being in advance, were fired upon by the enemy, but in what numbers he is unable to report. See also Vol. X, p. 69 Page 15 Cxiip. LXIV.] CUMBERLAND GAP CAMPAIGN. 15 They were infantry and in the brush. Our advance was driven back, the signal officer losing his cap. When our main force got up they fired upon the enemy. The enemy then retreated. What subsequently transpired I am unable to state for want of information, save that our men captured a pick and some other articles, indicating that they are removing the blockade. Reliable information shows the enemys strength now on Big Creek Gap to be 8,000 strong, with at least four l)ieces of artillery, and they positively declare their intention to invade Kentucky at this point. They are greatly exasperated, our pickets having killed one of theirs on yesterday.. They are said to have 1,500 cavalry coming from toward Knoxville and down from Cumberland Gap. The blockade is now so far removed that it can all be moved and cleared away to Powells Valley in one day. I have waited patiently here a good while, with a~i enemy threatening me ~1l front of three times at least of those under my command. They have artillery; I have none. I do think the time has come that some action must be taken, and now is the time to move. You have the artillery and men, and at this point there is no mistake. If reliable information can be relied on, they (the enemy) intend to make the fight. I trust soniething will be done speedily. The enemy is now in the exact position he was when the former contemplated move was put on foot. Why not now advance ~ Such move would prevent them from re-enforcing the gap, and we could attack them in detail successfully; after which being done, if deemed advisable, we could move our whole force on Cumberland Gap and fortify out of reach of their cannon, and compel them to fight us from under their cover, or starve them out and compel them to surrender. I have been directed by you to be ready to advance or retreat at a moments warning. I am sorry to have to say it is an impossibility to (olnply with the instructions, as we have to subsist and forage our- selves. The transportation is very weak indeed. Much of our forage and subsistence we have to haul twenty miles, and the transportation is frequently gone for two days at a time on foraging and subsistence purposes, so that often if called on to advance or retreat we would have no means of transportation, and the result would be our ammunition, tents, and camp equipage and all would be left, and perhaps lost and fall into the hands of the enemy. I earnestly call your attention to my condition in this repect that snch action may be taken as will prevent any great injury resulting on any move that may be made under instructions yet in force relative to my command. I am, very respectfully, your obedient servant, JAMES G. SPEARS, Capt. CHARLES 0. JOLINE, Brigadier- General. 4ssistant Adjutant- General. P. S..Since writing the above Colonel Honk has arrived. He is pretty well satisfied that the enemy is removing the blockade, and that the enemy who fired oii our advance was merely the advance of the rebel force in removing the blockade. No one on to-day was killed or wounded. JAMES G. SPEARS, Brigadier- General. [10. Page 16 16 SW. VA., KY., TENN., MISS., ALA., W. FLA., & N. GA. [CHAP. LXIV. APRIL 67, 1862.Battle of Pittsburg Landing, or Shuloli, Tenn. Organization of the Union Army at the battle of Pittsburg Landing, or AS~hiloh~ Teun., April 67, 1862. ARMY OF THE TENNESSEE. Maj. Gen. ULYSSES S. GRANT. FIRST DIVISION. Maj. Gen. JOHN A. MCCLERNAND. First Brigade. Second Brigade. Col. ABRAHAM M. HARE. I Col. C. CARROLL MARSH4 Col. MARCELLLTS M. CROCKER. 11th Illinois: 5th Illinois: Lient. Col. Thomas E. G. Ransom.* Capt. James M. Ashmore. Maj. Garrett Nevins. Capt. William H. Harvey.t Capt. Lloyd D. Waddell. Capt. Robert H. Sturgess. Maj. Garrett Nevins. 18th Illinois: 20th Illinois: Maj. Samuel Eatoni~ I Lient. Col. Evan Richardsi~ Capt. Daniel 1-I. Brush. Capt. Orton Frisbie. Capt. William J. Dillon.1 45th Illinois, Col. John E. Smith. Capt. Jabez J. Anderson. 48th Illinois: 11th Iowa, Lient. Col William Hall. Col. Isham N. Havnie. ~ 13th Iowa, Col. Marcelins M. Croeker. 2d Illinois Light Artillery, Battery D, Maj. Manning Mayfield. Capt. James P. Timony. Third Brigade. Col. JULIUS RAITH.~ Lient. Col. ENOS P. WOOD. 17th Illinois: Lient. Col. Enos P. Wood. Maj. Francis M. Smith. 29th Illinois, Lient. Col. Charles M. Ferrell. 43d Illinois, Lient. Col. Adolph Engelmann. 49th Illinois, Lieut. Col. Phineas Pease. Illinois Cavalry Company, Capt. Eagleton Carmichael. Unattached. Stewarts Company Illinois Cavalry, Lieut. Ezra King. 1st Illinois Light Artillery, Battery 1), Capt. Edward McAllister. 2d Illinois Light Artillery, Battery E, Lient. George L. Nispel. Ohio Light Artillery, 14th Battery, Capt. Jerome B. Burrows. SECOND DIVISION. Brig. Gen. WILLIAM H. L. WALLACE.~ Col. JAMES M. TUTTLE. First Brigade. Col. JAMES M. TUTTLE. 2d Iowa, Lient. Col. James Baker. 7th Iowa, Lieut. Col. .James C. Parrott. 12th Iowa: Col. Joseph J. Woods.~ Capt. Samuel R. Edgington. 14th Iowa, Col. William T. Shaw. * Wounded. Killed. Second Brigade. Brig. Gen. JOHN MCARTIIUR.* Col. TIIOMAS MORTON. 9th Illinois, Col. August Mlersy. 12th Illinois: Lieut. Col. Augustus L. Chetlain. Capt. James R. Hngunin. 13th Missouri, Col. Crafts .J. Wright. 14th Missouri (Birges Sharpshooters), Col. B. S. Compton. 81st Ohio, Col. Thomas Morton. Also in command of the Third Brigade April 7. ~ Mortally wounded Page 17 17 CnAP. LXIV.] PITTSBURG LANDING, OR SHILOH, TENN. Third Brigade. Col. THOMAS W. SWEENY. * Col. SILAS D. BALuWIN. 8th Iowa, Col. James L. Geddes. 7th IlLinois, Maj. Richard Rowett. 50th Illinois, Col. Moses M. Bane. 52d Illinois: Maj. Henry Stark. Capt. Edwin A. Bowen. 57th Illinois: Col. Silas D. Baldwin. Lient. Col. Frederick J. Huribut. 58th Illinois, Col. William F. Lynch.t Cavalry. 2d Illinois, Company A, Capt. John R. Hotalinr. 2d Illinois, Company B, Capt. Thomas J. Larison. 2d United States, Company C, Lieut. James Powell. 4th United States, Company I, Artillery. 1st Illinois Light, Battery A, Lient. Peter P. Wood. 1st Missouri Light, Battery D, Capt. Henry Richardson. 1st Missouri Light, Battery H, Capt. Frederick Welker. 1st Missouri Light, Battery K, Capt. George H. Stone. THIRD DIVISION. Maj. Gen. LEWIS WALLACE. First Brigade. Col. MORGAN L. SMITH. 11th Indiana, Col. George F. McGinnis. 24th Indiana, Col. Alvin P. Hovey. 8th Missouri, Lieut. Col. James Peck- ham. Second Brigade. Col. JOHN M. THAYER. 23d Indiana, Col. William L. Sanderson. 1st Nebraska, Lient. Col. William D. McCord. 58th Ohio, Col. Valentine Bausenwein. 68th Ohio,~ Col. Samuel H. Steedman. Third Brigade. Col. CHARLES WHITTLESEY. 20th Ohio, Lieut. Col. Manning F. Force. 56th Ohio,~ Col. Peter Kinney. 76th Ohio, Col. Charles R. Woods. 78th Ohio, Col. Mortimer D. Leggett. Artillery. Indiana Light, 9th Battery, Capt. Noah S. Thompson. 1st Missouri Light, Battery I, Lient. Charles H. Thurber. Cavalry. 11th Illinois, 3d Battalion, Maj. James F. Johnson. 5th Ohio, 3d Battalion, Maj. Charles S. Hayes. * Wounded. Wounded an4I captured. 2 R HVOL LII, PT I t Captured. ~S At Crumps Landing Page 18 18 sw. VA., KY., TENN., MISS., ALA., W. FLA., & N. GA. [CHAP. LXIV. FOURTH DIVISION. Brig. Gen. STEPHEN A. HU~LBUT. First Brigade. Col. NELSON G. WILLIAMS. * Col. ISAAC C. PUGH. 28th Illinois, Col. Amory K. Johnson. 32d Illinois, Col. John Logan. 41st Illinois: Col. Isaac C. Pugh. Lient. Col. Ansel Tupper.t Maj. John Warner. Capt. John H. Nale. 3d Iowa: Maj. William M. Stone.f Lient. George W. Crosley. Second Brigade. Col. JAMES C. VEATCH. 14th Illinois, Col. Cyrus Hall. 15th Illinois: Lieut. Col. Edward F. W. Ellis.t Capt. Louis D. Kelley. Lient. Col. William Cam. 46th Illinois: Col. John A. Davis2~ Lient. Col. John J. .Jones. 25th Indiana: Lient. Col. William H. Morgan. * Maj. John W. Foster. Third Brigade. Brig. Gen. JAcon G. LAUMAN. 31st Indiana: Col. Charles Cruft.~ Lient. Col. John Osborn. 44th Indiana, Col. Hugh B. Reed. 17th Kentucky, Col. John II. McHenry, jr. 25th Kentucky: Lient. Col. Benjamin H. Bristow. Maj. William B. Wall. Col. John H. MeHenry, jr. Cavalry. 5th Ohio, 1st and 2d Battalions, Col. William H. H. Taylor. Artillery. Michigan Light, 2d Battery, Lient. Cuthbert W. Laing. Missouri Light, Manns Battery, Limit. Edward Brotzinann. Ohio Light, 13th Battery, Capt. .John B. Myers. FIFTh DIVISION. Brig. Gen. WILLIAM T. SHERMAN. Second Brigade. First Brigade. Col. JohN A. MCDOWELL. 40th Illinois: Col. Stephen G. Hicks.* Limit. Col. James W. Boothe. 6th Iowa: Capt. John Williams. * Capt. Madison M. Walden. 46th Ohio, Col. Thomas Worthington. Indiana Light Artillery, 6th Battery, Capt. Frederick Behr. Col. DAVID STUART. Lient. Col. OSCAR MALMBORG.~S Col. T. KILnY SMITH. 55th Illinois, Lient. Col. Oscar Malmhorg. 54th Ohio: Col. T. Kilby Smith. Lieut. Col. James A. Farden. 71st Ohio, Col. Rodney Mason. I Captured. ~ Temporarily commanding. Wounded. Killed Page 19 CRAY. LXIV.] PITTSBURG LANDING, OR SHILOH, TENN. 19 Third Brigade. Fourth Brigade. Col. JESSE HILDEBRAND. Col. RALPH P. BUCKLAND. 53d Ohio: 48th Ohio: Col. Jesse J. Appler. Col. Peter J. Suhlivan.* Lient. Col. Robert A. Fulton. Lient. Col. Job R. Parker. 57th Ohio, Lieut. Col. Americus V. Rice. 70th Ohio, Col. Joseph R. Cockerill. 77th Ohio: 724 Ohio: Licut. Col. Wills De Hass. Lient. Col. Herman Canfieldi Maj. Benjamin D. Fearing. Col. Ralph P. Buckland. Cavalry. 4th Illinois, 1st and 24 Battalions, Col. T. Lyle Dickey. Artillery. Maj. EZRA TAYLOR. 1st Illinois Light, Battery B, Capt. Samuel E. Barrett. 1st Illinois Light, Battery E: Capt. Allen C. Waterhouse. Lient. Abial H. Abbott.* Lient. John A. Fitch. SIXTH DIVISION. Brig. Gen. BENJAMIN M. PRENTISS4 Fir8t Brigade. Second Brigade. Col. EVERETT PEABODY.t Col. MADISON MILLER.I 12th Michigan, Col. Francis Quinn. 61st Illinois, Col. Jacob Fry. 21st Missouri: 16th Iowa: Col. David Moore. ~ Col. Alexander Chambers. * Lient. Col. Humphrey M. Wood- Lieut. Col. Addison H. Sanders. yard. 18th Missouri, Lient. Col. Isaac V. Pratt.t 25th Missouri, Lient. Col. Robert T. Van Horn. 16th Wisconsin, Col. Benjamin Allen. Cavalry. 11th Illinois (eight companies), Col. Robert G. Ingersoll. Artillery. Minnesota Light, 1st Battery: Capt. Emil Munch.* Lient. William Pfaender. Ohio Light, 5th Battery, Capt. Andrew Hickenlooper. Unattached Infantry. 15th Iowa, Col. Hugh T. Reid. 234 Missouri: Col. Jacob T. Tindall.I Lient. Col. Quin Morton.t 18th Wisconsin, Col. James S. Alban.t * Wounded. t Killed. t Captured Page 20 20 Sw. VA., KY., TENN., MISS., ALA., W. FLA., & N. GA. [CHAP. LXIV. UNASSIGNED TROOPS. 15th Michigan, Col. John M. Oliver. 14th Wisconsin,* Col. David E. Wood. 1st Illinois Light Artillery, Battery H, Capt. Axel Silfversparre. 1st Illinois Light Artillery, Battery I, Capt. Edward Bouton. 2d Illinois Light Artillery, Battery B, Capt. Relly Madison 2d Illinois Light Artillery, Battery F, Capt. John XV. Powell.t Ohio Light Artillery, 8th Battery, Capt. Louis Markgraf. ARMY OF THE OHIO. Maj. Gen. DON CARLOS BUELL. SECOND DIVISION. Brig. Gen. ALEXANDER MCD. MCCOOK. Fourth Brigade. Fifth Brigade. Brig. Gen. LOVELL H. ROUSSEAU. Col. EDWARD N. KIRK.t 6th Indiana, Col. Thomas T. Crittenden. 34th Illinois: 5th Kentucky, Col. Harvey M. Buckley. Maj. Charles N. Levanway.I 1st Ohio, Col. Benjamin F. Smith. Capt. Hiram W. Bristol. 15th United States, 1st Bat- ~ 29th Indiana, Lieut. Col. David M. Dunn. talion, Capt. Peter T. 1 30th Indiana: Swaine. ~ Maj. John Col. Sion S. Bass.~ 16th United States, 1st Bat- H. King. Lient. Col. Joseph B. Dodge. talion, Capt. Edwin I 77th Pennsylvania, Col. Frederick S. F. Townsend. J Stumbaugh. 19th United States, 1st Battalion, Maj. Stephen D. Carpenter. Sixth Brigade. Col. WILLIAM H. GIBSON. 32d Indiana, Col. August Willich. 39th Indiana, Col. Thomas J. Harrison. 15th Ohio, Maj. William Wallace. 49th Ohio, Lient Col. Albert M. Blackman. Artiltery. 5th United States, Battery H, Capt. William R. Terrill. FOURTH DIVISION. Brig. Gen. WILLIAM NELSON. Tenth Brigade. Col. JACOB AMMEN. 36th Indiana, Col. William Grose. 6th Ohio, Lieut. Col. Nicholas L. Anderson. 24th Ohio, Licut. Col. Frederick C. Jones. Nineteenth Brigade. Col. WILLIAM B. HAZEN. 9th Indiana, Col. Gideon C. Moody. 6th Kentucky, Col. Walter C. Whitaker. 41st Ohio, Lieut. Col. George S. Mygatt. * Temporarily attached to Fourteenth Brigade, Army of the Ohio. t Wounded. Killed. ~ Mortally wounded Page 21 CHAP. LXIV.] PLTTSBURG LANDING, OR SHILOH, TENN. 21 Twenty-second Brigade. Col. SANDERS D. BRUCE. 1st Kentucky, Col. David A. Enyart. 2d Kentucky, Col. Thomas D. Sedgewick. 20th Kentucky, Lieut. Col. Charles S. Hanson. Cavalry. 2d Indiana,* Lieut. Col. Edward M. McCook. FIFTH DIVISION. Brig. Gen. THOMAS L. CRITTENDEN. Eleventh Brigade. Brig. Gen. JEREMIAH T. BOYLE. 9th Kentucky, Col. Benjamin C. Grider. 13th Kentucky, Col. Edward H. Ilobson. 19th Ohio, Col. Samuel Beatty. 59th Ohio, Col. James P. Fyffe. Fourteenth Brigade. Col. WILLIAM Soox- SMITH. 11th Kentucky, Col. Pierce B. Hawkins. 26th Kentucky, LieIlt. Col. Cicero Maxwell. 13th Ohio, Lient. Col. Joseph G. Hawkins. Artillery. 1st Ohio Light, Battery G, Capt. Joseph Bartlett. 4th United States, Batteries H and M, Capt. John Mendenhall. Cavalry. 3d Kentucky,* Col. James S. Jackson. SIXTh DIVISION. Brig. Gen. TIIOMAs J. WOOD. Twentieth Brigade. Twenty-first Brigade. Brig. Gen. JAMES A~ GARFIELD. Col. GEORGE D. WAGNER. 13th Michigan, Col. Michael Shoemaker. 15th Indiana, Lient. Col. Gustavus A. 64th Ohio, Col. John Ferguson. Wood. 65th Ohio, Col. Charles 0. Harker. 40th Indiana, Col. .John XV. Blake. 57th Indiana, Col. Cyrus C. Hines. 24th Kentucky, Col. Lewis B. Grigsby. rio.] Report of Surg. Christopher Goodbrake, Tlcentieth Illinois Infantry, Acting Brigade Surgeon, Second Brigade, First Dirision. IIDQRS. SECOND BRim, FIRST Div., ILLINOIS INFANTRY, In Camp near Pittsburg, Tenn., April 10, 1862. SIR: I have the honor to report that on the morning of Sunday, the 6th instant, the day on which the rebels attacked our position, I was with the brigade until formed in line of battle. I then took pains to see that the hospital effects of the Twentieth Regiment were all properly * Not actively engaged Page 22 22 sw. VA., im, TENN., MISS., ALA., W. FLA., & N. GA. [CHiP. LXIV. stowed away in our hospital wagon and taken to the rear. I next col- lected as many of the surgeons of this brigade as I could fuji, an dtook possession of a ravine in rear of General Oglesbys encampment, where we remained about one hour, dressing a great number of wounded, until we were forced to retire by the enemys shot and shell. We then went in the direction of the river landing, taking our wounded with us. At a house in a fine open field on the right of the road we made another stand, and here again a great many wounded men were brought to us, who were all temporarily dressed and sent to the boats: bnt in a little while we were again compelled to leave, and all went to the land. ing. Twice after this I made the attempt to find my brigade, but was each time compelled to retire. I remained at the landing until Monday evening, and did all in my power to relieve the wounded. On the evening of the second day, after the rebels had been repulsed, General Grant recommended me to ride out to our encampment to relieve the sufferers, and about this time I received orders from yourself to return to camp, which I immediately obeyed, and for several days I was very busily engaged in attending to the wounded, both Union and Con- federate. I have, in addition to a great number of minor operations, performed six amputations. Only one of the latter was performed on our own menan amputation of the thigh upon Private Hummel, of Company A, Twentieth Regiment. I presume it is unnecessary for me to enumerate the casualties of the brigade, as you will obtain that information from a different source. Suffice it to say that in my opinion one-half of those seriously wounded on our side will die, and about two-thirds of those on the secesh side. So far as I know all the surgeons of the Second Brigade behaved nobly, and deserve great credit for their untiring efforts in relieving the poor wounded soldiers. Assistant Surgeon Young, of the Forty- eighth, and the assistant surgeon of the Forty-fifth, were both wounded while dressing their wounded men on the field. To Surgeon Kittoe, of the Forty-fifth, and to Assistant Surgeon Hunt, of the Eleventh, I am under especial obligations for valuable assistance rendered me since our return to camp. I am also proud to say that my hospital staff per- formed their duties to my entire satisfaction, especially E. P. Fraser, Flaught, and King, and in regard to Rev. C. Button, chaplain of the Twentieth, I can only repeat my report of him at Fort Donelson. He is a man every inch of him. He is humane, kind, and attentive to the sick and wounded on all occasions. Hoping that we will not soon again be required to recount the casual- ties of the Second Brigade, I will subscribe myself, your humble servant, C. GOODBRAKE, Col. ~. C. MARSH, Acting Brigade Surgeon, Second Brigade. [10.] Commanding Second Brigade, Illinois Infantry. Report of Gapt. James P. Timony, Battery D, Second Illinois Light Artillery. UDQR5. BATTERY D, SECOND ILLINOIS LIGHT ARTILLERY April 11, 1862. SIR: I submit the following report of the engagement of April 6: About 7 a. in. I received an order to form in half batteries; one half near the former headquarters of the First Brigade, and the other nea Page 23 CHAP. LXIV.] PITTSBURG LANDING, OR SHILOH, TENN. 23 our camp. Soon after, I received an order from Major Taylor to advance upon the enemy, which I did, and formed in battery in the open space to the west of division headquarters, under directions of Major Taylor. Scarcely had we taken up our position when the enemy appeared in force in front and on our right flank, deceiving us by their flags and uniforms until within eighty yards in front and about fifty yards on our right flank, when they opened a terrible fire along their whole line, com- pelling the supporting infantry to retire, when Major Taylor gave the order to fire, which was obeyed, and with terrible effect. After firing several rounds and suffering severely in horses and men, I was about giving the order to retire when I was struck by three shots, stunned by the explosion of a shell, and borne senseless to the rear. Where all did their duty nobly it is difficult to discriminate, yet I must commend the conduct of every officer of my command. Lieut. H. C. Barger fully sustained the reputation he so nobly won at Fort Donelson. Lient. J. D. W. Whitall, by his daring, constancy, and coolness did much to save us from utter ruin. He was one of the last to leave the field. Lieut. C. S. Cooper did all that could be expected of a good officer and brave mati, and was untiring in his exertions to save us from defeat and follow up the victory. Licut. George A. Dunlap was truly one of the bravest of the brave and proved himself worthy of the cause and his position. Licut. T. D. Tozer helped to work his own gun and was killed at his post. Sergeants Hockman, Gregg, Grant, and Allen, and Acting Ser- geant Dyer all did their duty nobly. Our loss is as follows: Killed, 4; wounded, 20. Horses missing, 50; wounded, 3. Guns lost, 4; caissons, 5. We have captured one smooth-bore gun, four caissons, one limber, and a quantity of smooth bore ammunition. By the capture of our camp my men lost all their spare clothing, blankets, & c. Respectfully, JAMES P. TJMONY, Commanding Battery D, Second Illinois Light Artillery. Lient. C. CADLE, Jr., Aetg. Asst. Adjt. Gen., First Brigade, First Division. [10.1 Report of Maj. Ezra Taylor, First Illinois Light Artillery, Chief of Artillery, Fifth Division. BATTALION IIDQRS., IN THE FIELD, FIFTH DIVISION, BRIGADIER-GENERAL SHERMAN COMMANDiNG, [April , 1862.] COLONEL: Having been assigned to this division for duty, I have to report that I proceeded to organize my command on the 5th instant, consisting of Batteries B, E, and H, First Regiment Illinois Light Artillery, and Mortons (Indiana) battery, Capt. F. Behr commanding. Being very busily engaged during the 5th getting those batteries into position, I had made arrangements to make a thorough survey of the country in front of my position on the 6th, ordering an early breakfast, with a view of losing no time iii making myself acquainted with the position. My horse was scarcely saddled when the approach of th6 enemy was discovered. I immediately had Batteries B and E l)ut in position, where they did excellent service until the infantry support had ingloriously deserted them on the left and the enemy had opened a ter- rible flank fire of musketry in addition to their batteries in front, kill. ing and wounding the men and horses, I deemed it prudent to retir Page 24 24 Sw. VA., KY., TENN., MISS., ALA., W. FLA., & N. GA. [CHAP. LXIV. the batteries to a new position, but owing to the horses and drivers of Battery E not having sufficient drill they were unable to limber up all their pieces in time to save them from capture. I am proud to say, however, that both officers and men of this battery behaved most gal- lantly, serving their guns coolly arid with great execution against the enemy, and I do not hesitate to state that I believe with a proper infantry support they could have held their positioii and driven the enemy from the field. Company H was not able to report to this field on account of some deficiencies in horses and equipage, but I am informed did good service at or near the landing. I inclose copy of my report to J. H. Hammond, assistant adjutant-general Fifth Division, U. S. forces, Brig. Gen. W. T. Sherman commanding; also reports of commandants of batteries, all of which I trust will meet with your approval.* Very respectfully, your obedient servant, EZRA TAYLOR~, Major and Chief of Artillery, Fifth Division, U. S. Forces. Lieut. Col. C. H. ADAMS, Commanding First Regiment Illinois Light Artillery. [10.1 Report of Lieut. Peter P. Wood, Battery A, Chicago Light Artillery. HDQRS. COMPANY A, CHICAGO LIGHT ARTILLERY, Pittsburg, Tenn., April 9, 1862. SIR: I have the honor of reporting to you the part taken in the action of the 6th and 7th instant by Company A, Chicago Light Artillery: After the commencement of the firing ou the 6th, as ordered, I reported with command to Major Cavender, and was shortly after ordered into a position to support the division of General Hurlbut on the left. Opened fire about 1~ a. in., and was successful in silencing the enemys batteries twice, with two changes of position, when we iinmedi- ately moved, taking position on a ridge near the extreme left, and opened on the enemys infantry posted on ridge opposite, about 500 yards distant. This position we held for over an hour, fighting both infantry and artillery, when our support was retired, and we were forced to follow to avoid being flanked and cut off. Taking position again 300 yards in the rear, we were again, after a short fight, forced back, our support this time leaving us in disorder. A new line being formed, we went into battery, opened, were entirely abandoned by the new support, and were obliged, reluctantly, to fall back on the reserve, taking off one of our guns with but one horse and the cannoneers. One empty caisson was left for want of horses to draw it off, and after- ward recovered. Retiring inside the reserve, I marched the battery to steamer Rocket for a supply of ammunition, filled the boxes, returned to the line, and reported for duty before the last desperate attack on our position was made, but was not again ordered into service on that day. We were engaged during the day seven successive hours, firing 838 rounds of ammunition. Loss, 4 men killed and 26 wounded, and a loss of killed amid disabled horses of 48. On the morning of the 7th instairt, as ordered, I reported to General Sherman with three pieces, See also report, Vol. X, p. 272 Page 25 CHAP. LXIV.] PITTSBURG LANDING, OR SHILOH, TENN. 25 all I had men to serve; was given a position on his left, engaged a bat- tery, silenced it; shelled the enemys line of battle until they gave way; advanced with ~iur troops, opening during the advance four times, and remained in the engagement until the enemy broke and fled, firing during the day 334 rounds of ammunition. On this day met with no loss. To you sir, and all who know the men, few words of mine are necessary in praise of the coolness and gallantry of Lieuts. John W. 1tumsey, George McCagg, and Fred. W. Young; Staff Sergeants Briggs and Poole, and every non-commissioned officer aiid man in the company. In war he is blessed who has such men to command. Very respectfully, your obedient servant, P. P. WOOD, Lieutenant, Commanding Company A, Chicago Light Artillery. I annex hereto a list of casualties* and losses: Property lost in actionSpongers and rammers for 6-pounders, 6; tube pouches, 2; fuse gauges, 4; water buckets, leather, 1; gunners haversacks, 2; thumb- stalls, 8; lanyards, 3; tar buckets, iron, 1; powder-flasks, 1; horses dis- abled, 5; revolvers, navy, 8; revolvers, army, 1; sets harness for wIt eel horses, 3; sets harness for lead horses, 9; McClellan saddles complete, 2; horses killed, 37; horses wounded (will recover), 6; sabers, 15. P. P. WOOD, Lieutenant, Commanding Company A, Chicago Light Artillery. Maj. EZRA TAYLOR, First Battalion, First Regiment Illinois Artillery. [10.] Report of Capt. Edward Bouton, Battery I, First Illinois Light Artillery. HEADQUARTERS BouToNs BATTERY, Pittsburg, Tenn., April 13, 1862. SIR: I have the honor to report to you a statement of the proceedings of Captain Boutons battery during the battles of Sunday and Monday, April 6 and 7: Sunday morning, April 6, we went into actiou with 143 men for duty, including officers, non-commissioned officers, and privates. The casual- ties of Sunday and Monday, April 6 and 7, were as follows: Wounded, Sergeant Tibbits severely, and Sergeant Goodwin slightly; Corporal Moon slightly; Privates Campbell and Russell severely, and Mills slightly. Missing, 1; loss in horses,~28 killed. On Sunday, 1 gun disabled; Monday, 3 limbers and 2 caissons completely destroyed, 8 sponges and rammers, 4 sponge buckets, 8 tar buckets, 8 McClellan saddles, and horse equipments, 10 wheel and 20 lead harnesses lost amid destroyed; also lost 7 revolvers and 12 sabers. Expended in the two days action, 740 rounds of ammunition. Sunday morning, April 6, at 5 oclock, the battery was on board the steamer Crescent City, at Pittsburg Landing, when we were ordered on the field. We immediately disembarked and took the battery up the bluff by hand, our horses not being sufficiently trained to assist us. At 10 oclock we were on the field ready for action. Opened battery at 12 oclock. After firing forty rounds, drove the rebels from a ravine on our right. Changed our line of fire to the front, and with 100 rounds again repulsed the enemy, who were forming in line to charge the battery. A 6-pounder battery then, opened on us on NQnunal list (omitted) shows 4 killed and 26 wounded Page 26 26 SW. VA., KY., TENN., MISS., ALA., W. FLA., & N. GA. [CHAP. LXIV. our left at 300 yards distance, which we quickly silenced. A heavy bat- tery came to its support, which we opened on, a~d after expending the remainder of our ammunition (540 rounds), we were compelled to retire, which we did in good order, taking off one gun by hand and two others with but two horses each. On Monday, at 12 oclock, we were posted on the extreme right of our line of battle, when a rebel battery opened upon us, supported by a heavy body of infantry, which subjected us to a severe cross-fire. After firing sixty rounds, dismounting two of their guns, we were obliged to retire, having exhausted our supply of friction- tubes. Several horses being killed, creating confusion among them (they not having been drilled sufficiently to stand fire), we were com- pelled to leave two guns behind, but returned and brought theni off as soon as the others were placed out of range. The battery is newly organized, and never had the advantage of drill. Our horses never had been harnessed, and our first gun was fired at the enemy. The officers and men are deserving of credit for the manner in which they handled the guns, having on Sunday fired 300 rounds after being abandoned by our infantry support. All the officers, with two exceptions, had their horses shot. The orderly-sergeant on Monday had two horses shot under him in the space of ten minutes. iRespectfully, yours, & c., E. BOUTOX, Captain, Comdg. Boutons Batty., Company I, First illinois Arty. Maj. EzRA TAYLOR Chief of Artillery. [10.] Organization of the Confederate Army at the battle of Pittsburg Landing, or iS~hiloh, Tenn., April 67, 1862. ARMY OF THE MISSISSIPPI. Genera] ALBERT SIDNEY JOHNsTON.* General G. T. BEAUREGARD. FIRST ARMY CORPS. Maj. Gen. LEONIDAS POLK. FIRST DIVISION. Brig. Gen. CHARLES CLARK.t Brig. Gen. ALEXANDER P. STEWART. Fir8t Brigade. Col. ROBERT M. RUSSELL. 11th Louisiana: Col. Samuel F. Marks.t Lient. Col. Robert H. Barrow. 12th Tennessee: Lient. Col. Tyree H. Bell. Maj. Robert P. Cald well. 13th Tennessee, Col. Alfred J. Vaughan, jr. 22d Tennessee, Col. Thomas J. Freernan.t Tennessee Battery, Capt. Smith P. Bank- head. ~ Killed. S~cond Brigade. Brig. Gen. ALEXANDER P. STEWART. 13th Arkansas: Lient. Col. A. D. Grayson.~ Ma~j. James A. McNeely.t Col. James C. Tappan. 4th Tennessee: Col. Rufus P. Neely. Lieuj3. Co]. Otho F. Strahl. 5th Tennessee, Lient. Col. Calvin D. Venable. 33d Tennessee, Col. Alexander W. Camp- bell.t Mississippi Battery, Capt. Thomas J. Stanford. t Wounded Page 27 CHAP. LXIV.] PITTSBURG LANDING, OR SHILOH, TENN. SECOND DIVISION. Maj. Gen. BENJAMIN F. CHEATHAM. First Brigade. Brig. Gen. BUSUROD R. JohNsoN. * Col. PRESTON SMITH.* Blythes Mississippi: Col. A. K. Blythe.t Lient. Col. David L. Herron.t Maj. James Moore. 2d Tennessee, Col. J. Knox Walker. 15th Tennessee: Lieut. Col. Robert C. Tyler. Maj. John F. Ream. 154th Tennessee (senior): Col. Preston Smith. Lient. Col. Marcus J. Wright. Tennessee Battery, Capt. Marshall T. Polk2~ Second Brigade. Col. WILLIAM H. STEPHENS. Col. GEORGE MANEY. 7th Kentucky: Col. Charles Wickliffe.t Lient. Col. William D. Lannom. 1st Tennessee (battalion): Col. George Maney. Maj. flume H. Feud. 6th Tennessee, Lieut. Col. Timothy P. Jones. 9th Tennessee, Col. Henry L. Douglass. Mississippi Battery, Capt. Melancthon Smith. Cacairy. 1st Mississippi, Col. Andrew J. Lindsay. Mississippi and Alabama Battalion, Lieut. Col. Richard H. Brewer. Unattached. 47th Tennessee, Col. Munson R. Hill. SECOND ARMY CORPS. Maj. Gen. BRAXTON BRAGG. ESCORT. Alabama Cavalry, Capt. Robert W. Smith. FIRST DIVISION. Brig. Gen. DANIEL RUGGLES. First Brigade. Col. RANDALL L. GIBSON. 1st Arkansas, Col. James F. Fagan. 4th Louisiana: Col. Henry XV. Allen.4 Lieut. Col. Samuel E. Hunter. 13th Louisiana: Maj. Anatole P. Avegno4 Capt. Stephen O~Leary.* Capt. Edgar M. Dubroca. 19th Louisiana: Col. Benjamin L. Hodge. Lient. Col. James M. Hollings- worth. Second Brigade. Brig. Gen. PATTON ANDERSON. 1st Florida Battalion: Maj. Thaddens A. McDonell.4 Capt. W. G. Poole. Capt. ~W. Capers Bird. 17th Louisiana, Lient.Col.CharlesJones.* 20th Louisiana, Col. August Reichard. 9th Texas, Col. Wright A. Stanley. Confederate Guards Response Battalion, Maj. Franklin H. Clack. Washington (La.)Artillery, 5th Company, Capt. W. Irving Hodgson. Third Brigade. Col. PRESTON POND, Jr. 16th Lonisiana, Maj. Daniel Gober. 18th Louisiana: Col. Alfred Mouton.* Lient. Col. Alfred Roman. Crescent (La.) Regiment, Col. Marshall J. Smith. Orleans Guard Battalion, Maj. Leon Querouze. 38th Tennessee, Col. Robert F. Looney. Alabama Battery, Capt. William H. Ketchum. * Wounded. t Killed. ~ Mortally wounded. 2 Page 28 SW. VA., KY., TENN., MISS., ALA., W. FLA., & N. GA. [CHAP. LXIV. Cavalry. Alabama Battalion, Capt. Thomas F. Jenkins. SECOND DIVISION. Brig. Gen. JONES M. WITHERS. First Brigade. Brig. Gen. ADLEY H. GLADDEN. Col. DANIEL W. ADAMS.t Col. ZACH. C. DEAS.t 21st Alabama: Lieut. Col. Stewart W. Cayce. Maj. Frederick Stewart. 22(1 Alabama: Col. Zach. C. Deas. Lieut. Col. John C. Marrast. 25th Alabama: Col. John Q. Loomis.* Maj. George D. Johnston. 26th Alabama: Col. John G. Coltart.* Lient. Col. William D. Chadick. 1st Louisiana: Col. Daniel W. Adams. Maj. Fred. H. Farrar, jr. Alabama Battery, Capt. Felix H. Robert- son. Second Brigade. Brig. Gen. JAMES R. CHALMERS. 5th Mississippi, Col. Albert E. Fant. 7th Mississippi, Lient. Col. Hamilton Mayson. 9th Mississippi, Lient. Col. William A. Rankin. 10th Mississippi, Col. Robert A. Smith. 524 Tennessee, Col. Benjamin J. Lea. Alabama Battery, Capt. Charles P. Gage. Third Brigade. Brig. Gen. JOHN K. JACKSON. 17th Alabama, Lieut. Col. Robert C. Fariss. 15th Alabama, Col. Eli S. Shorter. 19th Alabama, Col. .Joseph Wheeler. 2d Texas: Col. John C. Moore. Lieut. Col. William P. Rogers. Maj. Hal. G. Runnels. Georgia Battery, Capt. Isadore P. Girardey. THIRD ARMY CORPS. Maj. Gen. WILLIAM J. HARDEE.I First Brigade. Brig. Gen. THOMAS C. HINDMAN.t CoL R. G. SHAVER. 2d Arkansas: Col. Daniel C. GoVan. Maj. Reuben F. Harvey. 6th Arkansas, Col. Alexander T. Haw- thorn. 7th Arkansas: Lient. Col. John M. Dean.~ Maj. James T. Martin. 3d Confederate, Col. John S. Marmaduke. Mississippi Battery, Capt. Charles Swett. Second Brigade. Brig. Gen. PATRICK R. CLEBURNE. 15th Arkansas, Lient. Col. Archibald K. Patton.~ 6th Mississippi: Col. John J. Thornton.t Capt. W. A. Harper. 24 Tennessee: Col. William B. Bate.t Lient. Col. David L. Gocdall. 5th [35th] Tennessee, Col. Benjamin J. Hill. 234 Tennessee, Lieut. Col. James F. Neill.t 24th Tennessee, Lient. Col. Thomas H. Peebles. Arkansas Battery, Capt. John T. Trigg. Arkansas Battery, Capt. J. 11. Calvert. Mortally wounded. t Wounded. Commanded his own and the Third Brigade. ~ Killed. 2 Page 29 CHAP. LXIV.] PITTSBURG LANDING, OR SHLLOH, TENN. 29 Third Brigade. Brig. Gen. STERLING A. M. WOOD. Col. WILLIAM K. PATTERSON.~ 16th Alabama, Lieut. Col. John W. Harris. 8th Arkansas, Col. William K. Patterson. 9th [14th] Arkansas (battalion), Maj. ,Johu H. Kelly. 3d Mississippi Battalion, Maj. Aaron B. Hardeastle. 27th Tennessee: Col. Christopher H. Williams.t Maj. Samuel T. Love. I 44th Tennessee, Col. Coleman A. McDaniel. 55th Tennessee, Col. James L. McKoin. Mississippi Battery: Capt. William L. Harper.~ Lient. Put. Darden. Georgia Dragoons, Capt. Isaac W. Avery. RESERVE CORPS. Brig. Gen. JOHN C. BRECKINRIDGE. First Brigade. Second Brigade. Col. ROBERT P. TRABUE. Brig. Gen. JOHN S. BOWEN.~ Col. JOHN D. MARTIN. 4th Alabama Battalion, Maj. James M. Clifton. 9th Arkansas, Col. Isaac L. Dunlop. 31st Alabama, Lieut. Col. Montgomery 10th Arkansas, Col. Thomas D. Merrick. Gilbreath. 24 Confederate: 3d Kentucky, Lient. Col. Benjamin An- Col. John D. Martin. derson.~ Maj. Thomas H. Mangum. 4th Kentucky, Lieut. Col. Andrew R. 1st Missouri, Col. Lucius L. Rich. Hynes.~ Mississippi Battery, Capt. Alfred Hudson. 5th Kentucky, Col. Thomas H. Hunt. 6th Kentucky, Col. Joseph H. Lewis. Tennessee Battalion, Lient. Col. James M. Crews. Kentucky Battery, Capt. Edward P. Byrne. Kentucky Battery, Capt. Robert Cobb. Kentucky Cavalry (squadron), Capt. John H. Morgan. Third Brigade. Col. WINFIELD S. STATILAM. 15th Mississippi. 224 Mississippi. 19th Tennessee, Col. David H. Cummings. 20th Tennessee, Col. Joel A. Battle II 28th Tennessee. 45th Tennessee, Lieut. Col. Ephraim F. Lytle. Tennessee Battery, Capt. Arthur M. Rutledge. UNATTACHED. CAVALRY. Tennessee Regiment, Col. Nathan B. Forrest. ~ Alabama Regiment, Col. James H. Clanton. Texas Regiment, Col. John A. Wharton.~ ARTILLERY. Arkansas Battery, Capt. George T. Hubbard. Tennessee Battery, Capt. Hugh L. W. McClung. [10.] Temporarily. t Killed~ I Mortally wounded. ~ Wounded. II Captured Page 30 30 SW. VA., KY., TENN., MISS., ALA., W. FLA., & N. GA. [CHAP. LXIV. APRIL 29JUNE 10, 1862.Advance upon and siege of Corinth and pursuit of the Confederate forces to Guntown, Miss. Report of Col. Thomas D. Sedgewick, & cond Kentucky Infantry, com manding brigade, of operations April 13May 30. HEADQUARTERS TWENTY-SECOND BRJ~ADE, Camp near Juka, Miss., June 21, 1862. SIR: In compliance with general orders I herewith submit my report of the operations of the Twenty-second Brigade from the 13th of April to the 30th of May. From April 7 until April 11 the brigade bivouacked on the field of Shilob, exposed to the raiii and unpropitious weather that followed that battle. The brigade then received its camp equipage and went into camp some three miles and a half from Pittsburg Landing, on the road. Whilst in camp at this place the brigade was engaged in daily drill, besides furnishing heavy details for repairing roads and fatigue duty at the river, and also sending one regiment daily for out- post duty. On the 2d of May the brigade moved with the rest of the division ten miles in advance on the Hamburg and Corinth road. Here the brigade was encamped, with Mendenhalls battery attached, some half a mile in advance of the rest of the division. From that date nntil May 7 it was engaged in building roads and picket dnty. On the morn- ing of the 7th of May the brigade moved with the division some four or five miles farther in the direction of Corinth, on the Monterey and Farm. ington road, and here encamped. On May 8 the entire division was under arms, and at 2 p. m. moved forward two miles and a half in a southeastern direction to the support of General Pope. Here was placed in position and rested on arms until 1 a. m. of the 9th, when it returned to camp. At 4 p. m. of the 9th the division was again under arms and moved forward some two miles. Was here formed in line of battle and remained resting on arms nutil 6 p. m. of the 11th, when, the camp equipage arriving, the brigade went into camp. The brigade remained here, engaged in repairing roads, picket duty, and drilling, until 5 p. m. of the 17th, wheu it moved forward and made a junction with General Popes army immediately in front of Farmington. Here bivouacked and lay on arms in an open field until 6 a. m. of the 18th. On the 19th and 20th portions of the brigade were engaged day and night working in the trenches,the remainder being almost constantly under arms. On the morning of the 21st, having received your orders, I moved the brigade to the front of General Woods division to make the reconnaissance ordered, the report of which is herewith forwarded. From the evening of May 21 until May 28 the brigade was constantly engaged in working in the trenches and picket duty, drilling whenever opportunity permitted. At 8.30 a. m. of the 28th of May I moved the brigade forward in front of our intrenchments and took position in advance of the division, as ordered, in the grand advance made upon the enemys works at Corinth that day. I herewith inclose a report of the action between the brigade and the enemy at Bridge Creek that day. From the morning of the 29th until the morning of the 30th the brigade remained bivouacked in the trenches. Brigadier-General Manson having been assigned to the com- mand of the brigade, I was on that morning relieved and returned to duty with my regiment.* T. B. SEDGEWICK, Colonel, Commanding Twenty-second Brigade. Capt. J. MILLS KENDRICK, [10.] Assistant Adjutant- General. * See also Vol. X, Part I, pp. 844 and 848 Page 31 CRAP LXIV.] SIEGE OF CORINTH, MISS. 31 Report of Col. Thomas D. Sedgewick, Second Kentucky Infantry, of operations May 30June 17. On the morning of the 30th of May the regiment moved with the brigade into Corinth, evacuated that morning by the rebels, and after remaining until evening returned and bivouacked in the trenches until 8 a. m. on the 31st instant, when we returned to camp. On Sunday, May ~June] 1, 1862, the regiment moved with the brigade to a new camp- ing ground a mile in advance. Here we remained, engaged in picket duty and drilling, until the morning of the 4th, when we moved with the division, leaving all camp equipage, & c., behind, to a point eleven miles south of Corinth, where we bivouacked until 3 p. m. of the 6th instant, when we again started and moved forward some eight miles and a half, and again bivouacked in the woods until 5.30 a. in. next day, when we marched five miles and halted until 3p.m. of the 9th instant, when we started and marched fifteen miles. June 10, marched fifteen miles; June 11, marched eight miles and went into camp two miles from Inka, Miss. On the morning of the 12th instant, in compliance with your order, I moved my regiment and marched eight miles to the bridge burned by the rebels across Buzzard Creek, Ala., and here went into camp, remaining five days, the men constantly engaged in rebuild- ing the bridge and picket duty. At 7 p. m. on the 17th instant, in coin- pliance with orders from General Nelson, I moved six companies (leav- ing three to guard the bridge and do picket duty) to the bridge across Bear Creek, arriving at 1 a. in. Here we remained on guard duty until 10a.m., when, being relieved, I returned to the camp, where we are at present. I have the honor to be, with mu cli respect, your obedient servant, T. D. SEDGEWICK, Colonel, Commanding Second Kentucky Regiment. Licut. W. COOPER, Acting Assistant Adjutant- General. [10 and 17.] Report of Lieut. Col. Warner Spencer, Second Kentucky Infantry, of operations April 13May 28. CAMP NEAR CORINTH, Miss., June 3, 1862. I have the honor to report that on the morning of the 13th of April I was temporarily placed in command of the Second Kentucky Regiment ~ while at camp on field of Shiloh. On the 15th the camp of the regi- ment was removed a few hundred yards nearer to the river, and from this date until the 26th of the same month the regiment was daily occupied in battalion and company drills. On the 26th the regiment, with the balance of the brigade, was ordered out on picket in advance about three miles on the road to Corinth. On the last of the month the regi- ment was inspected and mustered for payment. On the 2d day of May the regiment, under orders, marched toward Corinth about nine miles and encamped in a very pleasant location, and remained here until the morning of the 8th, part of this time engaged in building roads. On the 8th and 9th marched about five miles and, with the balance of the division, was formed into line of battle. On the 10th the regiment was placed in advance in an open field, remaining until evening, leaving two companies, D and B, to support Captain Coxs battery. The regi- ment again resumed its position early in the morning, when it wa Page 32 32 SW. VA., KY., TENN., MISS., ALA., W. FLA., & N. GA. [CHAP. LXIV. relieved by the Thirty-first Indiana in the afternoon. About noon of the 12th the regiment again took positioii in the field, remaining until evening, when we returned to the woods and encamped about 200 yards to the rear of our former position. On the afternoon of the 17th took up our line of march aiid went about two miles, when we came up to General Popes army and bivouacked for the night, and encamped the following day about half a mile from the road leading to Farmiugton. On the morning of the 20th the regiment was out in the intrencliments on duty, with two companies thrown forward as pickets. On the fol. lowing day received orders to fall in with the balance of the brigade on a reconnaissance in front of General Woods division, a report of which is herewith annexed.* The regiment was again on duty in the intrenchments on the 25th for twenty-four hours, and remained near them until the morning of the 28th, when the regiment received orders to march with two days rations, a report of which you will also find annexed to this report.t With lunch respect, yours, truly, WARNER SPENCER, Lieutenant- Colonel, Commanding Second Kentucky Regiment. Col. T. D. SED& EWICK, Commanding Twenty-second Brigade. [10.] Report of Col. John P. Lay, C. S. Cavalry, of operations June 7. HEADQUARTERS OUTPOST, Near Birmingham, June 11, 18G2. CAPTAIN: I inclose the reports of officers, marked A, B, and C, relat- ing to the attack of the enemy made upon our pickets on the morning of the 7th instant at or near Blackland4 These reports show in full the movements before I went upon the field. The enemy, in force from 150 to 200 cavalry, guided by a negro, made a dash between my reserve and my outpost, cutting off the latter, one or two of whom escaped, and the others were taken by the falling in of a bridge over which they were compelled to cross. So soon as I heard the firing I formed my regiment and moved rapidly to support my reserve. Learning that Captain Jackson had fallen, I moved forward in person with an escort, and met the infantry regiment or battalion spokeit of returning to the rear. I halted them and asked where they were going; some one replied that they were ordered to the rear. I asked if there was no field officer in command, and after some delay an officer presented him- self. I asked him to form his men and at least to support us by taking position on the hill beyond the creek. This he did, and a few moments afterward left, upon orders, as I understood, from General Jackson. I dismounted two-thirds of my command and posted two companies under Lieutenant-Colonel Pell as skirmishers along the woods, where the attack was expected, and the remainder upon the cm-eek, all of which is knowit to you, when in person you came upon the field. I held two companies mounted in reserve, fearing a flank movement, subsequently fully guarded against by your disposition of the regiments recalled by you. In this position we confidently awaited the attack, but upon a reconnaissance made became satisfied that the enemy had retired, alarmed by the combined fire of the pickets amid the volley of the * See Vol. X, p. 847. 1 Ibid, p. 851. t Inclosures not found Page 33 CHAP. LXIv.] SIEGE OF CORINTH, MISS. 33 infantry. This volley of the infantry was upon two men, Captain Jackson and Private Carvell of liis company, when the front of the enemys column was seventy-five yards in rear and out of sight. But for the fall of Captain Jackson, an efficient and gallant officer, and this unfortunate fire of our infantry, I am satisfied that Captain Jackson would have, with the force at his command, destroyed or captured a large proportion of the enemys forces. My loss I respectfully report: KilledCaptain Jackson, Company I. MissingCorp. J. II. Barnhill, Privates C. D. Staton, G. K. Tucker, of Company D; Private Palmer, Company II, and Privates P. Boyce, J. Butler, B. Buffalo, B. N. Allen, T. Olds, and S. Green, of Company F; the last two supposed to have been captured. The others left their horses necessarily and attempted to escape, but have not yet rejoined my command. Private Carvell, of Company I, had his horse killed under him by the same fire of the infantry, was shot through his clothes, and much bruised by falling from his horse. 1 also lost four horses belonging to Company F, from the vedettes who were cut off. So far as my own command is con- cerned I have with pleasure to say I was fully satisfied with its behavior. Their obedience to orders was prompt, aiid they moved forward with sl)irit, dismounting and going forward when the infantry force was retiring. This was especially gratifying, as the regiment and myself were new to each other, I having assumed the command only a few days previous. Respectfully submitted. JNO. F. LAY, Colonel, Commanding Cavalry. Captain HARRIS, Assistant Adjutant- General. F 10.] Report of Brig. Gen. Patrick R. Cleburne, C. S. Army, commanding brigade, 9f operations May 2R. HEADQUARTERS SECOND BRIGADE, THIRD ARMY CORPS, Tupelo, Miss., June 23, 18G2. GENERAL: On the morning of the 28th of May, 1862, I received an order from your headquarters informing me that our pickets had been driven in on the lower Farmington road, and directing me to take my brigade and replace them, also that Colonel Stanton was already there with two regiments and would be under my command. About 11 a. m. I marched with four regiments of my brigade to carry out the order, viz, the Fifth, Forty-eighth, Twenty-fourth, and Second Tennessee Volunteers. The Fifteenth Arkansas and Calverts battery had left pre- viously for Tuscumbia Creek and were not with me on this occasion. Marching past your headquarters, I reported to you in person, and was (hirected by you to reconnoiter the enemy before attacking. Before passing outside of the lines I sent Lieutenant Mayo, Fifteenth Arkan- sas, to see Colonel Stanton, to inform him that I was coming up with my brigade, to ascertain from him the position of his force, and what he knew of the enemy. Lieutenant Mayo soon returned, informed me that he had delivered my message; that Colonel Stantons force was on the right of the lower Farmington road; that Colonel Stanton informed him that the enemy were in position in his front and to his left; that he believed they occupied the Shelton house, but did n~t 3 R RYOL LII, PT Page 34 34 SW. YA., KY., TENN., MISS., ALA., W. FLA., & N. GA. [CHiP. LXIV. think there were any on this side of the creek; that he needed support on his left, and wished me to liurry up as fast as I could. On reaching the first open ground outside the line of earth-works, at a place where an old cotton gin stands, I formed my brigade in line. While engaged in forming my line I was approached by Captain Steadman with some message from Colonel Stanton. (I do not recollect sending any mes- sage by Captain Steadman to Colonel Stanton.) I, however, requested Captain Steadman to go as quickly as possible to a point on the Memphis and Charleston road, where General Fan IDorn had erected an earth-work on a hill commanding a view of the enemys position at the Shelton house, and get all the information he could from the coin- mnander of the earth-work. I believed this the only point from which we could reconnoiter the enemy. I had scarcely formed my line before the enemys skirmishers com- menced firing from the opposite side of the open ground and drove in some cavalry pickets from the left of it. I sent Lieutenant Jetton with six sharpshooters to reconnoiter in this direction. I threw out skir- mishers in front of my whole line, ordering them to keep about 100 yards in front of the main body and regulate their movements by those of the main body. About this time Captain Steadman returned with the information that General Fan Born had shelled the enemy out of the Shelton house, and they were nowhere to be seen; that I could now advance and take possession of the house. I now ordered my brigade forward, ordered each regiment to preserve brigade distance from. and keep dressed by, the regiment on its right; at the same time sent Colonel Stanton word that I was on his left, advancing; that he must immediately advance on the right. Lieutenant ilanly, Fifteenth Arkansas, attached to my staff, informed me that he delivered the mes- sage to Colonel Stanton; that he found Colonel Stantons men lying down on the ground to the right of the road; that on receiving the order Colonel Stanton called his men to attention and moved them forward by a flank along the Farmington road. I advanced to (he edge of the woods on the far side of the open ground before mentioned, driving the enemys skirmishers on my left. At this time I received an urgent message from Colonel Stanton, desiring me to connect with his left. I galloped forward, examined the ground, and did not con- si(ler it advisable, but moved as far as the ground would well permit by the right flank. Finding at the same time that Colonel Stanton, instead of obeying my orders to advance, was waiting to make connections with my line, I dispatched Lieutenant iVicCielland, late of the Fifth Tennessee Folun- teers, on my staff, to again inform Colonel Stanton that I was advanc- ing with my brigade on the left, and to direct him to advance on the right. On returning, Lieutenant MeClelland informed me he had deliv- ered the order to Colonel Stanton; that Colonel Stanton stated he would comply with it; that he found Colonel Stantons men advanced to within twenty paces of the branch of the creek nearest to Corinth. I halted for three or four minutes, to give the message time to reach Colonel Stanton. These dispositions having been made, I took up my position on the right, with Colonel Hills regiment. I sent my aide, Captain Phillips, down my line to the left with orders to instruct the regiments to keep the proper distance, and, as the undergrowth was so thick I could not see twenty paces, that each regiment must direct its movements by the regiment on its right. I also ordered Captain Phillips to collect some cavalry and place them so as to watch our left flank- also to remain himself on the left of the line and keep me poste Page 35 CHAP. LXIV.] SIEGE OF CORINTH, MISS. 35 as to the state of affairs on that flank. In the meantime Colonel Hill, of the Fifth Tennessee, had gone forward with a few resolute men to reconnoiter. Returning at this time, he informed me he had been within a few yards of the Shelton house that all was quiet there, and there was no appearance of the enemy. 1 now determined to take immediate possession of the Shelton house, but before doing so I ordered Lienten- ant Sanford, Fifteenth Arkansas, attached with my staff, to go with all speed to Colonel Stanton and tell him to be careful and not to fire on any of my men in mistake for the enemy. I thought this precaution necessary, as I might possibly reach the Shelton house first. Lieu- tenant Sanford informs me he found Colonel Stanton with his regiment on the Farmington road. The head of his column was halted, the rear closing up as though he was about to make a forward movement. About this time firing was heard in the direction of the Shelton house. Lieutenant Sanford states that he haliooed to the men in a very loud voice, which he is confident Colonel Stanton could have heard, For Gods sake, men, move forward; your friends are fighting on the left. In the meantime I had ordered the brigade forward in loud and distinct tones. In a few minutes our skirmishers, advancing out of the hollow to the high land around the Shelton house, were fired on by the enemy, who had been attempting to erect a redoubt at the Shelton house, aiid were concealed all about it and in the wooded ravines on its right. The main body of the Fifth Tennessee now rushed forward with a loud cheer to storm the place. They were met by a heavy fire of musketry and artillery. The musketry was chiefly from the wooded hollow on our right flank. Knowing Colonel Stantons command flanked this position of the enemy, I waited with painful anxiety to hear his musketry open to my right. I was doomed to disappointment. Colonel Stanton, for some strange reason, never advanced. Unsupported, the Fifth Tennessee had followed their gal. lant leader forward, driving the enemy before them. They soon disa- bled one of the enemys batteries, killing most of the horses and driving the artillerymen in flight from their guns. They advauced some dis. tance beyond the buildings, when a fresh battery opened on them from a new direction, while the fire continued on their flank and increased on their front. At this time Colonel Hill fell, stunned by a shell. His men were forced to abandon their first successes, and fell back to the cover of the woods. My attention was directed to the fight progressing in my front, and some ten or fifteen minutes elapsed before I discovered that the left of my brigade had failed to advance. I immediately galloped to the front of the position where the Twenty-fourth, Colonel Allison, ought to have beemi, but could see nothing of them. I then rode back into the wooded bottom to look for them. I advanced on their sharpshooters from the direction of the enemy and found them lying down in rear of the creek. I upbraided Colonel Allison with his shameful dilatoriness, and again ordered him forward. He made some difficulty about crossing the creeksaid he had been stopped by some very thick undergrowth. I found him dismounted and with his uniform off. At length I got him to move forward. His regiment arrived on the ground just as the Fifth Tennessee were falling back. The regiment fired one ineffectual volley, and themi most of the men, especially on the right, ran away. Those who did not run off I ordered to fall back and reform. I am happy to bear testimony that the present commander of the regiment, Major Bratton, was conspicuous among those who remained and did their duty. I am also informed that some of the companies on the left stood thei Page 36 36 sw. VA., KY., TENN., MISS., ALA., W. FLA., & N. GA. [CHAP. LXIV. ground. This regiment, under different auspices, fought well at Shuloli. It is painful to be forced to record this instance of its failure to do so. Colonel Allison not only disobeyed my order to advance, but through the whole affair lie showed none of the qualities of an officer. I was forming the Forty-eighth and Second Tennessee for another attempt, when I received an order from you to draw out of the fight and keep my pickets along the western border of the creek. I fell back some fifty or seventy-five yards, aim d put out my pickets. Colonel Allison, by failing to move forward, delayed the movement of the Forty-eighth and Second Tennessee. They but conformed to my orders in directing their move- ments by his. I saw no disposition to falter in these regiments, though exposed for some time to a galling fire of artillery. Colonel Stanton failed to obey my reiterated order to advance. On being questioned by me as to his failure, he stated he had received no communication from me but one through Captain Steadman, ignoring hini. Four of my offi- cers stated positively they bore communications from me to him. My loss in killed and wounded and missing was between eighty and ninety. The Fifth Tennessee were the l)rincipal sufferers, though Lieutenant in they of the Forty-eighth, one of the most promising young officers brigade, was killed by a shell on time field. A number of the enemy lay dead on the field. The Fifth Tennessee took one officer and one I)rivate of the enemys sappers and miners prisoners. I have the honor to be, sir, your obedient servamit, P. II. CLEBUIRNE Brigadier- General, Corn manding AS1econd Brigade. Maj. Gen. W. J. HARDEE, [10.] Commanding Third Army Corps. Report of Lient. Cot. William L. Moore, Eighth Tennessee Infantry (Confederate), of operations May 28. IIDQRS. 8TH TENNESSEE ItEGT., ARMY OF THE MiSsissippi, 6~orinth, Miss., May 29, 1862. GENERAL: Yesterday morning, whilst omi the advanced picket-post of First Division, the enemy opened a brisk fire, about 7 oclock, with his artillery and long-range guns, on my line of pickets; which fire, under the order that existed, was not returned until the approach of the enemy brought him within range of our guns. He, being in strong force and co-operating with his artillery, compelled Major MeKinney, whom you had assigned [to] the left wing, to fall back with his com- mand to the houses in our rear. As you had directed, I maintained my position with the right wing, under a very heavy fire from the enemy, with my left flank exposed, until forced, under the same circum- stances, to fall back as you had previously directed, across the field in my rear to the houses, and form line with the left wing, having had my horse shot under me, and one man badly wounded in the action, my mcii acting all the while very coolly and falling back in good order. The position to which you assigned me, on the right of the houses, was held until ordered by you to the trenches, Major MeKinney occupying at the same time the left of the houses with three companies; the two of the One hundred and fifty-fourth Regiment, for which we had exchanged two of our regiment, having left Major MeKinneys command and scattered themselves in the woods at pleasure, were no more with us throug Page 37 CHAP. LXIV.l NAVAL ENGAGEMENT OFF MEMPHiS, TENN. 37 the engagement. Having been ordered to return, before reaching the intreuchments, to action, I assumed immediately, with six of my com- panies, my former position on the right of the houses, Major MeKinney being absent with two companies, Captains Higgins and Mdllenrys, until late in the evening; Captain Thrash, of the left wing, having joined me in the return to our position, remained with me throughout the action. Soon after reoccupying our former position as you directed, the order to charge was given upon the left of the houses, and they were drawing the fire of the enemy entirely. I, having no orders to that effect, saw that I could support them in my position, and gave the order to three of my companies, Captains Thrash, Walker, and Myers, to charge; which order was most gallantly executed by the two former companies; the latter, commanded by Lieutenant Allen, failed to execute the command, but fell back into the woods in the rear, by some misunderstanding, I presume. The two companies leading in the charge gave the enemy an enfilade fire which seemed to do great execution. But the command on our left having been given to fall back, and the troops doing so, left me in an exposed position in the advance, with the enemys fire being drawn, whereupon we fell back to our former lines, the enemy shelling us very heavily with an enfilade fire. In the hurry to caution my men to fall [back] and shelter themselves from the mis- siles, I received a very severe wound upon my right hand by a cannon ball ricochet shot, no other casualties occuring during the day. We were ordered to camp just before night, awhile before which Major McKinney came into line with his two companies and reported some disorder amongst them and trouble to get them np. The right wing, with Company H, acted gallantly throughout the day. The left being under Major McKinney and away from my observation, it will devolve upon him to explain to you their cause of disorder and inisuimderstanding. I am, general, very respectfully, your obedient servant, WM. L. MOORE, Lie~it. Cot., Comdg. Eighth Tennessee Regiment Volunteers. Brigadier-General DONELSON, Comdg. 1st Brigade, 2d Dir., 1st Corps, Army of the Mississippi. [10.] MAY 10, 1862.Naval engagement at Plum Point, near Fort Pillow, Teun. JUNE 6, 1862.Naval engagement off Memphis, Tenn. Report of Capt. J. E. Montgomery, C. S. Navy.* MOBILE, ALA., July 1, 1862. SIR: I have the honor to place before you a report of the River Defense Expedition, fitted out under me, by a special act of Congress. On the 16th of January, 1862, I proceeded to New Orleans, selected twelve large size tow-boats and two ocean steamers, and on January 25 commenced fitting them out in the following manmier: Their machinery was protected by an inner bulkhead of twelve-inch square timber, bolted together every eighteen inches; an outer bulkhead of six by twelve inch timber, bolted together as above; space between bulk- heads, twenty-two inches. This space was filled with ordinary size cotton bales, compressed so as to fit between the bulkheads. The bales were forced together by jackscrews and the bulkheads united * See also Vol. X, p. 888 Page 38 38 SW. VA., KY., TENN., MISS., ALA., W. FLA., & N. GA. [CHAP. LXIV. by two iron bolts over the top of each bale. The outer bulkheads were plated with railroad iron an inch thick and two and a half inches wide. This offered a perfect resistance to the enemys heaviest guns, as tested above Fort Pillow at close quarters on the 10th of May. The bows were made solid inside with 12-inch square timber, bolted together, and sheathed on the outside with 4-inch oak plank for twenty feet on each side; one by two and a half inch iron was bent around the bow and extended back to the end of the sheathing. Owing to the scarcity of materials and mechanics I was several weeks longer in preparing the boats than I anticipated at the time of leaving Richmond. They were completed as follows: The Stonewall Jackson, Warrior, and Defiance, March 16; Resolute, March 31; General Breckinridge and General Lovell, April 22, and were ordered as completed by General Mansfield Lovell to Fort J ackson. The General Bragg, March 25. General Price and General Van Dorn left New Orleans March 25, and were detained at Memphis until April 10, having their iron-work completed. The Colonel Lovell, March 31; General Beauregard, April 5; General M. Jeff. Thompson and Little Rebel, April 11; Sumter, April 17. These boats were ordered as completed to Fort Pillow. At the time of leaving New Orleans the up-river boats had in all two guns, a 32 and 24 pounder smooth-bore, General Lovell being unable to furnish more. At Fort Pillow General Villepigue furnished each boat without a gun one 32- pounder smooth-bore. I left New Orleans on the 18th of April and joined the fleet at Fort Pillow on the 22d. On the 23d I reconnoitered the locality of the enemys fleet, four miles above Fort Pillow, and dis- covered they were in aim unfavorable position to attack. I continued the reconnaissance from day to day. On the evening of the 9th of May I saw that their fleet was in a favorable position and determined to attack them. Accordingly, on the morning of the 10th, our boats left their moorings at 6 oclock, and pro- ceeding up the river, passed round a sharp point, which brought us in full view of the enemys fleet, numbering eight gun-boats and twelve mortar-boats. The Federal boat Cincinnati was lying nearest ns, guarding a mortar-boat that was shelling the fort. The General Bragg, Capt. W. H. II. Leonard, made for her; the Cincinnati, firing liner heavy guns, retreated toward a bar where the depth of water would not be sufficient for our boats to follow. The Bragg continued boldly on, under fire of nearly their whole fleet, and struck her a violent blow that stopped her farther flight; then rounded down the river under a broad- side fire and drifted until her tiller-rope, that had got out of order could be readjusted. A few moments after the Bragg struck her blow the General Sterling Price, First Officer J. E. Henthorne. ran into the same boat aft, a little starboard of her midships, carrying away her rudder, stern-post, and a large piece of her stern. This threw the Cin- cinnatis stern to the Sumter, Capt. W. W. Lamb, who struck it running at the utmost speed of his boat. The General Earl Van Dorn, Capt. Isaac I). Fulkerson, running according to orders in the rear of the Price and Sumter, directed his attention to the Mound City, at the timne pouring broadsides into the Price and Sumter. As the Van Dorn proceeded, by skillful shots from liner 32-pounder, W. G. Kendall, gun- ner, silenced a mortar-boat that was filling the air with its terrible missiles. The Van Dorn, still holding on the Mound Citys midships, in the act of striking, the Mound City sheered, and the Van Dorn struck her a glancing blow, making a hole four feet deep in her star- board forward quarter, evidenced by splinters left on the iron bow o Page 39 CHAP. LXIV.] NAVAL ENGAGEMENT OFF MEMPHIS, TENN. 39 the Van Dorm At this juncture the Van Dorn was above four of the ellemvs boats. Xs our remaining boatsthe General M. Jeff. Thoinp- son, Capt. J. H. Buike; the Colonel Lovell, Capt. J. C. Delaney, and the General 1~eauregard, Capt. J. H. Hurt, were entering into the contest, in their prescribed order, I perceived from the flag-boat that the enemys l)oats were taking positions where the water was too shallow for our boats to get at them, and as our cannon were far inferior to theirs both ~1i number and size, I signaled our boats to fall back, which was accom- plished with a coolness that deserves the highest commendation. Our 1)oats were exposed for thirty minutes to a most terrific fire, and, aitliongli struck repeatedly, sustained no serious injuries. On the 11th instant I went on the Little Itebel in full view of the enemys fleet. Saw the Cincinnati snnk near the shore and the Mound City sunk on the bar. I learned from onr friends living ou the river and from the Federal report that the Carondelet was so badly damaged that she had to be supported between two steamboats to the dock. Our casualties were 2 killed and 1 wounded. To my officers and men I am highly indebted for their courage and promptness in executing all orders. The position occupied by the enemys gun-boats above Fort Pillow, owing to time extensive bars, offered more obstacles to our mode of attack than any other between Cairo and New Orleans. From the result of this battle I have no hesitancy in saying that had not the fleet been weakened by taking six of my fastest boats and sending them to Fort Jackson I would have destroyed the entire Federal fleet in the Upper Mississippi. After the fight of the 10th of May the Federal Government coimverted a large number of steam-boats into rams. They made their first appearance at Fort Pillow on the 1st of June. We gave chase and drove them back to their gun-boats. During the evacn- atiomi of Fort Pillow we mounted four 8-inch guns on our boats. We assisted General Villepigue in getting his stores away. On the 4th of June the fort was abandoned. After having deterred the enemy from attempting to pass Fort Pillow since the 11th of April, we also were compelled to retire to Memphis, beimig nearly out of coal. The fleet reached Memphis at 12 m. on June 5. I immediately began to supply the boats with all the coal that could be found in the city. At dark of the same day the Federal fleet made their appearance above Memphis. In view of their overwhelming strength I would have retreated, but only one boat had sufficient coal to reach Vicksburg; consequently there were but two alternatives left meto destroy the boats or fight. I determined to do the latter. I deem it but justice to myself to state that betore leaving New Orleans I purchased 20.000 barrels of coal, and had engaged steamners to transport it to Fort Pillow. After I left General Lovell refused to pay for the coal, consequently it never reached me; but for that I might have saved nmy fleet to have co-operated with our ram Arkansas. At 6 oclock on the morning of the 6th of June I ordered Capt. J. H. Burke, of the gun-boat General M. Jeff Thompson, and Capt. J. C. Delaney, of gun-boat Colonel Lovell, to take positions immediately above the city. The enemys boats were in line of battle, moving down the river. Captain Burke opened on them with his 8-inch gun, and in a few moments the fight became gemmeral. As Captain Delaney was directing his boat at one of the Federal rams, one of his engines got out of order and his boat became unmanageable. The Federal ram Queen of the West then struck his boat amidships, with disastrous effect. The next moment his boat was again struck by the Federa Page 40 40 S~. VA., KY., TENN., MISS., ALA., W. FLA., & N. GA. [CHAP. LXJV. ram Monarch and was sunk. Captain T)elancy and most of his crew swam ashore. The Sumter, Capt. W. XV. Lamb, struck the Federal rum Queen of the West and sunk her. The General Price, Capt. J. E. Henthorne, struck the Federal ram Lancaster aid sunk her. He then gave chase to the Federal ram Eastport. The General Beauregard, Capt. J. H. hurt, was at the same time coming down the river after the same boat. The Eastport backed out from betweeii our two boats before they could reach her, she being much more easily wielded, which caused the General Beauregard to run into the General Prices wheel, thereby disabling her. Whilst they were thus entangled they were run into and sunk by a re-enforcement of Federal rams. At this time the flag-ship Little Rebel, in the act of striking a Federal gun- boat, was struck by a cannon-ball below the water line, which passed through her boilers, leaving her in a sinking condition. Myself and most of the crew escaped by swimming ashore. The Sumter and General Bragg unfortunately got agronn(l on a sand-bar and were captured by the enemy. Most of their crews made their escape. Capt. J. II. Burke, finding himself surronnded and overpowered r boat ashore and set her on fire to keep her from fallino- inito an his the enemys hands. The General Van Dorn, Capt. Isaac D. Fulkerson, succeeded in making her escape. W. II. Cabel, pilot of the Colonel Lovell, was killed as his boat was in the act of sinking. Capt. J. II. Burke was wounded in the arm. Capt. W. W. Lamb had a finger shot off. I am not able to state the number lost in this engagement, but fear it is large, as the enemy shot our men in the water. The Federals claim to have taken 161 prisoners. Signal Quartermaster J. Sullivan shot Commodore Ellet, of the Federal ram fleet. He was taken to Cairo and died a few days after. The General Earl Van Dorn and the store- boat Paul Jones made good their escape up the Yazoo River to the raft. The Paul Jones had on board a large amount of powder, shell, and cannon balls taken from Fort Pillow, also commissary stores, which were shipped to Yazoo City and turned over to Lieutenant Brown, of the C. S. Navy. On June 25 the General Van Dorn was anchored at the raft along- side the Polk, and Livingston, a boat of the enemy, made its appear- ance iii the vicinity. Commodore Piuckney ordered his boats to be set on fire. They swung against the Van Dorn and she was also destroyed. The Paul Jones is hid up the Sunflower. 1 obtained froni General Lovell $30,000 and paid off, on the 21st of June, at Yazoo City, the remnant of upper river fleet. The six boats sent by General Lovell to Fort Jackson were not under my control. I learned from one of the cal)tains that on the morning the Federal boats passed the fort our boats were anchored under her guns, in a position where they could not possibly offer any resistance, arid consequently were destroyed, with time exception of the Stonewall Jackson, Capt. G. W. Phillips, who succeeded in getting his boat out, ran up the river until he got his boat under good headway, then returned and ran into a large-size Federal vessel and sunk her. He was then overpowered and was compelled to burn his boat. All of which is respectfully snbmitted. J. E. MONTGOMERY, Senior Captain, Commanding River Defense Expedition. Hon. G. W. RANDOLPH, [10.] Secretary of War, C. S. A Page 41 CHAP. LXIV.] AFFAIR NEAR TAZEWELL, TENN. 41 JUNE 30, 1862.Affair at Powell River, Teun. Report of Brig. (len. Samuel P. Carter, U. S. Army, commanding brigade. HEADQUARTERS TWENTY-FOURTH BRIGADE, Camp Cotterell, July 2, 18G2. CAPTAIN: On the 28th instant [ultimo] I sent out a foraging party, consisting of eight companies of the First East Tennessee and two companies from the Third Kentucky, under charge of (Jol. R. K. Byrd, of the First East Tennessee. They advanced down Powells Valley to within six miles of Maynardsville. On the 30th instant the rear guard (consisting of two companies of the First East Tennessee) were attacked by four companies of the First Georgia Regiment of Cavalry and one company of the First Tennessee Regiment Cavalry at Lead Mine Bend of Powell River, about eighteen miles from this place. After a short skirmish, in which our officers and men behaved with the greatest gal. lantry, chargiiig in line, the rebel cavalry retreated in disorder, with a loss of several wounded an(l two horses killed. Our forces captured 1 prisoner, 9 shot-guns, and 3 sabers. ~o injury was sllstaine(l on our side. I regret to say that five men of First East Tennessee Regiment were captured by the rebels, they having straggled off a long distance from the column. I send herewith the prisoner captured (Malachi Reeves). Respectfully, & c., S. P. CARTER, Brig. (len. of Volunteers, Comdg. Twenty-fourth Brigade. Capt. C. 0. JOLINE, Assistant Adjutant- General. [16.] JULY 22, 1862.Affair near Tazewell, Tenn. Report of Col. James P. T. Carter, Second Tennessee Infantry. HEADQUARTERS SECOND EAST TENNESSEE VOLUNTEERS, Camp Cottereil, July 23, 1862. GENERAL: Yesterday, soon after 6 p. in., with 450 of the Second East Tennessee Regiment and 30 men of the Forty-ninth Indiana (the latter under command of Captain Peckinpaugh), with two days rations and sixty rounds of ammunition, I left camp to carry out your instruc- tions to endeavor to cut off the rebel cavalry which have been in the daily habit of visiting Tazewell. I crossed Powells River near Cot- terells Bridge about sunset, intending to take the woods until I reached the vicinity of Tazewell; but soon after nightfall, finding the night so dark, I moved slowly and with cantion up the old road for some dis- tance, until I had advanced nearly to the point where it enters the main road. There I was met with information that from fifty to sixty of the rebel cavalry had passed down toward the river on a scout. Not long afterward one of my advance came back hurriedly with word that two of the rebels had just passed on their return toward Tazewell. I at once hurried forward my men, dividing them into three parts, and placed them in an advantageous position to await the arrival of the main body of the enemy. In a short time they were heard approaching Page 42 42 sw. VA., KY., TENN., MISS., ALA., W. FLA., & N. GA. [CHAP.LXIV. and whell up with our position a portion of my command opened fire npon them. The night was very dark, anti it was impossible to distin- guish either horse or horseman. Not many shots had been fired when I distinguished the voice of Lieutenant-Colonel Keigwin, of the Forty- ninth indiana, calling me by name, and telling me to cease firing, as he was with a flag of truce. This was the first intimation I had that a flag had been sent out. Of course I ordered the firing to cease, and, hurrying down to the road with my men, rendered every assistance in my power to the wounded. It is with extreme regret that I have to report that two of the rebels were killed on the spot and some fifteen wounded. Several of their horses were also killed. Fortunately, my men were placed on a bank a good deal higher than the road, and as the darkness prevented any accuracy of aim, the loss of life was provi- dentially small. No one can regret more than I do this most unfortu- nate occurrence. If I could have had the least idea that a flag of truce was on the road, I need scarcely assure you this wonld not have hap- pened, nor how far I should have been from failing in the slightest degree in giving it every protection and extending to the escort the courtesy shown it among civilized nations. The surgeons and ambu- lances from the Twenty-fourth Brigade arrived on the ground so soon as they could be sent by your orders. The wounded were takei~ to a house near at hand and every attention was shown them. It was not until some time after the damage was done that the courier reached me with your order recalling the expedition. I sent the ambulances with the wounded, accompanied by Doctor Neat, of the Second East Ten- nessee, and Surgeon Berry, of the Third Kentucky, to Tazewell. I remained on the ground until this morning, when I returned with my command to camp. Respectfully, & c., JAS. P. T. CARTER, Colonel, Comdg. Second Regiment East Tennessee Volunteers. Brig. Gen. S. P. CARTER, Commanding Twenty-fourth Brigade. [16.] AUGUST 26, i862.Operations at Cumberland Gap and skirmish (6th) near Tazewell, Tenn. Reports of Cot. John F. De Courcy, Sixteenth Ohio Infantry, com- manding brigade. TAZEWELL, EAST TENN., August 4, 1862. CAPTAIN: I have to report, for the information of the general com- manding, that on my arrival at this point oii the evening of the 2d instant I found the enemys pickets posted on the hills in front of the town. They, however, retired on the approach of the Sixteenth Regi- ment Ohio Volunteers, and this corps took up that grouimd for the night. I have ever since occupied a very extended line of pickets on that ground. The foraging has thus far proceeded satisfactorily. Hay, horses, cattle, and sheep were brought in yesterday. No corn has been found as yet. Yesterday I made a reconnaissance toward Big Springs. The enemy had there about 100 cavalry, and they held their ground for about an hour and did not leave until I opened fire on them with a 10-pounder. This day I proceed with the sixteenth Regimen Page 43 CHAP. LXI V.1 OPERATIONS AT CUMBERLAND GAP, TENN. 43 and two guns to Little Sycamore, via Big Springs, where I shall leave a part of the Forty-second Megiment to protect my line of retreat in case of disastcr. From Little Sycamore I shall move toward Big Sycamore, and return to Tazewell from that point without passing through Big Springs. This expedition is intended to cover a large train which proceeds from here direct to Big Sycamore. I have not sufficient strength to make detachments without at the same time leav- ing altogether open the position in rear of this town. Bnt by thus calling the enemys attention toward Little Sycamore I hope to make them uneasy about their Morristown line of road. Two of the cimemys spies have been arrested whilst in the act of giving their cavalry infor- mnation of the position of our infantry. It would serve as a good example if these men were punished according to the laws. If an order be sent inc to that effect, I will have them piibhcly shot. I have the honor to be, yours, respectfully, JOHN DE COURCY, Colonel, Commanding Twenty-sixth Brigade. Capt. CHARLES 0. JOLINE, Assistant Adjutant- General. [16.1 HEADQUARTERS TWENTY-SIXTH BRIcfADE, Cumberland Gap, August 7, 1862. CAPTAIN: In continuation of the daily report which General Morgan directed me to send in of the foraging expedition which I was ordered to make in the vicinity of Tazewell, 1 have the honor to state as follows: About 10.45 a. m. yesterday the enemy made a sudden attack in great force on the Sixteenth Regiment Ohio Volunteers on the entire length of the line of advanced posts furnished by that corps. The attacking force consisted of at least three infantry regiments, with some artillery, supported by other regiments and more artillery. The enemy had been secreted during the previous night in the dense woods in front and on the flanks of the advanced posts and their pickets. The manner of the attack showed evidently that the intention was to cut off the advanced gun. In this the enemy -would have succeeded but for the courageous coolness of the men serving the gun, and the companies placed there to protect it. So well did these companies comport themselves that the gnu was enabled to fire one round at the enenmy at a distance not greater than seventy-five yards. The gun was then limbered up and retired in good order (Major Kershners horse was shot during this part of the affair), but the companies protecting the retreat of the gun were themselves surrounded by two regiments and completely cut off. Here began a most desperate combat betwixt the companies of the Sixteenth Regimnemut Ohio Volunteers and the enemys two regiments. Finally more than four-fifths of the officers and privates of the two companies cut their way through and rejoined later in the day their regiment, in rear of Tazewell. Whilst these brilliant deeds were being performed on the right as severe an engagement was taking place on the left. There Major Kershuer (who was in command of the Sixteenth Regiment Ohio Vol- unteers) had taken position with three companies on a high knoll corn- mnanding the roads by which the enemy was advancing. The conduct of these companies and their management by Major Kershner was excellent. For one hour and a half they held two regiments at bay Page 44 44 SW. VA., KY., TENN., MISS., ALA., W. FLA., & N. GA. rCHAP. tXIV. and compelled one of these regiments to fall back to reform; but the companies having exhausted all their ammunition, were finally ordered to fall back in skirmishing order. I arrived near the scene of action about 11 oclock. It was at once apparent that the position iu front of Tazewell was not any longer tenable. I immediately ordered the Four- teenth Regiment Kentucky Volunteers to form in line right and left of the road, placing at the same time two guns near the center to cover the retreat of the Sixteenth Regiment Ohio Volunteers. As soon as the latter had reached this line I ordered the guns to retire, and shortly after the Fourteenth Regiment Kentucky Volunteers followed and took up position on the heights in rear of Tazewell, where the remainder of the brigade, with the artillery, were posted. Having received informa. tion that the enemy had massed troops on the Knoxville road with the design of getting in rear of my right, I gave up all idea of advancing, and determined to hold these heights as long as my line of communica. tion with Cumberland Gap was not endangered. This was accordingly done, and the First Wisconsin Battery, ably commanded by the gallant Lieutenant Anderson, with a well-directed fire, first stopped the enemys advance, and finally compelled him to retreat over the hills and out of sight. The enemys artillery fire was good, both as to range and direc- tion, and the caliber of their guns was larger than ours. About the time the enemy began to retire almost all stragglers had rejoined, and all stores and wagons had been sent well to the rear. The artillery ammunition being nearly all expended,, and the men much exhausted from want of food, having lost their rations during the action, and their physical powers having been taxed to the utmost during the hottest part of the day, I resolved to retire slowly. The movement began about 7 p. in.; was effected in excellent order, and in a direction throngli the woods which completely concealed it from the observation of the enemys scouts. Several hours previous I had again received information from loyal citizens and colored people that several regiments of the enemy were iii rear of my right flank, which would have rendered this move- ment imperative had even the above reason not compelled it. I have called upon officers commanding regiments to make a detailed report of the doings and conduct of their respective commands, and copies of these reports will be forwarded to you without delay. A return of killed, wounded, and missing will be furnished you as soon as possible. Amongst the missing the name of Captain Edgar, Sixteenth Regiment, will appear. This able, zealous, and gallant officer was seen to fall wheim his company was breaking through the enemys regiments. I have the honor to be, sir, yours, respectfully, JOHN DE COURCY Colonel, Commanding Twenty-sixth Brigade. Capt. C. 0. JOLINE, Assistant Adjutant- General. [16.] AUGUST 1622, l862.Operations about Cumberland Gap, Tenn., and skirmish (17th) at London, Ky. Report of Cot. Leonidas C. Ilouk, Third Tennessee Infantry. CUMBERLAND GAP, EAST TENN., August 24, 1862. DEAR SIR: On 17th, this instant, between 7 and 8 oclock in the morning, my command of about 200 men, stationed at London, Ky. Page 45 45 CHAP. Lxiv.] OPERATIONS ABOUT CUMBERLAND GAP, TENN. was attacked by a cavalry force of the enemy variously estimated at from 1,500 to 3,000 men, but which I think may be more correctly stated at from 1,000 to 1,500. Captain Sawyers and myself had been in our saddles duiing the night, passing from one picket-post to another that we might not be surprised. My scouts had reported all right on the Williamsburg road, and two of them had returned from toward Somerset and stated all safe as far as the river (twenty miles) iu that direction late at night. rfwo remained behind, and were to have been in during the night or early the morning of the attack. Upon these I relied for information of the approach of the enemy. They failed to return, and I presume were cut off or captured. Of the 200 men under my commai~d, thirty were working the road, in obedience to an order, and fifty-five were on picket. Relying on my scouts, the first positive information I had of the approach of the enemy was the firing at two picket-posts simul- taneously. I formed my little squad of men and sent forward Captain MeiNish with a company of about thirty men, with instructions to skir- mish with the enemy and fall back with the pickets npon my remaining force. About the time McNish reached and engaged the enemy, strange to say, a drove of Government horses were stopped between me and my skirmishers, then engaging the rebels, and remained there until the horses became frightened and ran through my lines, kuceking down and crippling several of my men. This, too, after 1 had iepeatedly ordered the horses to be removed, even showing the manager the route to go safely. During the time Captain McNish was engaging the rebels south- westwardly they succeeded in completely surrounding the town, and advanced upon us from the east, when we momentarily repulsed them; but seeing overwhelming numbers approaching from almost every direc- tion I ordered a retreat, and fell back northwestwardly to the summit of the hill, at the base of which was located our camp. As I fell back up an alley at the northeastern end of the seminary inclosure, in which was our camp, the rebels closed upon Captain McNish in the front and rear, placing him under two fires from and completely between the enemy. His only chance to escape was to retreat through our old encampment, over feiices and through the midst of a number of the enemy who had now charged inside. Seeing this, I determined to relieve him, and ordered a charge into the enemy with the hope of dispersing them so he could withdraw his men in a body. But scarce had I made the order when the enemy approached from the northwest, and I found I was entirely surrounded. Captain McNish ordered his men to escape through the old encampment, and I threw my men down the northern decline of the hill. The rebels closed their lines around us amid attempted to charge upon us up the hill. We poured a full- toned and effective volley into them, when they paused and wavered, but their lines did not break. I ordered a charge of bayonets, when time rebels opened their lines by falling back iight and left toward London. 1 marched my mcii down the hill and through an open field to another skirt of woodland, the enemy never pretending to charge or fire upon us again. From here I retreated three miles northwest of Londomi and took a position on the crest of a hill, where I reiuained from 12 oclock Sunday till dusk Monday night. During this time I collected my scattered men, until when I marched for Cumberland Gap I had 160 men. Twenty of these were so exhausted I had to leave them upon the way. I have confidence they will all get iii safe. I brought 140 men into camp with me. From what I regard as reliable information, my meii are all safe except twelve or fifteen prisoners i Page 46 46 sw. VA., KY., TENN., MISS., ALA., W. FLA., & N. GA. [CHAP. LXIV. the hands of the enemy, a few of whom are wounded; one or two, I think, mortally. Lieutenant Baker, of Company B, was severely wounded while gallantly contending with the foe, but did not fall into the hands of the enemy. It may be proper to remark that there were ninety-eight convales- cents on their way from the hospital at this place to report to me for duty. Most of these, I am informed, were near London, riding in a train that was afterward captured at the time the fight was going on. How many of these fell into the enemys hands I am not informed. The camp equipage of five companies fell into the enemys possession. Four Government wagons and sixteen broken-down mules, a small lot of quartermasters and commissary stores, all the officers baggage, includ- ing their dress uniforms (I lost two very fine horses, Lieutenant-Colonel Chiles one, and Major Cross one, besides some three or four horses we had secured on which to mount scouts); all regimental and five company books, stationery, ~ including the muster-lu-rolls and pay-rolls of the five companies; also many other papers, among them my own muster-in- roll and authority for raising the Third Regiment East Tennessee Volunteers. According to good authority, the rebels acknowledge we killed twelve and wounded a great many. One of their lieutenant- colonels was, no doubt, killed; at all events, the officer who maneu- vered the men was shot from his horse, and the enemy were lamenting the loss of their lieutenant-colonel the next day. Both men and officers of my command behaved like true patriots and good soldiers, but I conceive it would be almost criminal to omit to state that Capt. Thomas MeNish, Lient. James N. Ray, Lieut. B. R. Baker, and Lient. John II. Cross displayed a heroism and rendered services in this engagement rarely equaled, and, in my opinion, never excelled. Capt. William M. Sawyers, Lient. James G. Roberts, Lient. Samuel Black, and Sergt. Silas Jenkins also rendered valuable services during the fight, as well as on the march to this place. We were from Sunday till Friday mak- ing our way from London to this point. Having ascertained the strength of the enemy to be such as to require extreme caution on our part, we traveled what is known as the Hog road to within twelve miles of Barboursville, when we took to mountain byways, and after traveling over 100 miles, subsisting on green corn, we reached camp Friday, 2 oclock. We captured three horses from the enemy, which will be properly accounted for to the proper authorities. Very respectfully, L. C. HOUK, Colonel Third Regiment East Tennessee Volunteers. Capt. 1). C. TREWHITT, Assistant Adjutant- General. [16.] SEPTEMBER 610, 1862.Expedition from Cumberland Gap to Pine Moun tain, Tenn., and skirmislies. Report of Col. Joseph A. Cooper, Sixth Tennessee Infantry. HDQRS. TWENTY-FIFTH BRIGADE, ARMY OF THE OHIO, Cumberland Gap, September 12, 1862. Brigadier-General MORGAN: DEAR GENERAL: Having received, I herewith transmit to you the report of Colonel Cooper of the expedition made in obedience to a Page 47 47 CHAP. LXIV.] EXPEDITION TO PINE MOUNTAIN, TENN. order received from your headquarters. It is with no small degree of gratitude and pleasure that I do the same, and take pleasure in stating, iii addition to what he reports, that a comment from me upon the facts as stated in his report would nor could not present the gallant com- mander who planned, and the brave and energetic officers and men who executed, it in any more favorable light before the country than their gallant conduct on the occasion as stated in Colonel Coopers rel)Ort. For all which gallantry, patriotism, and energy it is my first (luty, as well as my greatest I)leasure, to forward, together with this report, to your headquarters for your further consideratioib and then to receive from you and the nation such other and further comment as in your judgment said little band of l)atriots are eiititled to. I am, geiieral, your friend and obedient servant, JAMES G. SPEARS, Brig. Gen. Comdg. Twenty-fifth Brigade, Army of the Ohio. COLONELS QUARTERS, SIXTH REGIMENT EAST TENNESSEE VOLUNTEERS, Year Fort Nathaniel Lyon, Gumberland Gap, September 11, 1862. I respectfully report that in obedience to orders I took up the line of march from camps in Cumberland Gap on Saturday morning, 6th instant, in charge of 400 men, officered, composed of 50 men of Col- onel Honks (Third) regiment, nnder command of Captain Ledgerwood; 100 men of Colonel Johnsons (Fourth) regiment, under command of Captain Lane; 100 men of Colonel Shelleys (Fifth) regiment, under command of Captain iledgecock, and 150 men of my own regiment (Sixth), under command of Captains Edington and Myers, all of the Twenty-fifth Brigade, Army of the Ohio, East Tennessee Volunteers. On Saturday night, 6th instant, we rested on the head of Clear Fork Creek, thirteen umiles distance from camp. At 7 a. m. 7th the himme of march was resumed. Marched fifteen miles and rested for the night on Hickory Creek. On the next morning (8th), at 6 oclock, relia- ble information was received that a force of rebel cavalry was march- ing through Big Creek Gap toward the Kentucky side. I at omice disl)atched Lieutenant Smith, of Company B, Sixth Regiment, with twenty-five men of his company, guided by Corporal Reynolds, First Regiment East Tennessee Volunteers, to a poiiit known as Stinking Creek, on the road leading through Big Creek Gap and across at Camp I~ine Knot, in order to halt and check the enemy. Lieutenant Dunn, of Company A, Sixth Regiment, with a pilot and twenty-five men, were dispatched to a poimit at the foot of the Pine Mountain, on the south side. Lient. Robert Crudgingtomm, of Company H, Fit th Regi- ment, with twenty-five men, accompanied by Lieutenant Rogers, of First Regiment East Tennessee Yolmimmteers, were dispatched to Camp Pine Knot, on the north side of Pine Mountain, near Archers, with a guide, with the remainder of the forces. I marched along the top of the Pine Mountaimi to where the Big Creek Gap road crosses the same. I had with me also a guide. Thus my command was distributed and, took 1)ositions to receive the enemy. About 10.30 oclock of that morning (8th) Lieutenant Smith and Cor- poral Reynolds, with Lieutenant Smiths command, engaged the enemy, I 20 strong, well-mounted and armed cavalry, and repulsed them for about fifteen minutes, killing one of the enemy and one horse, when the enemy reformed, and with a defiant yell (seemingly) made a second charge, when they were gallamitly met by Smith and Reynolds and their command, their rear gained, and they driven toward Archers Page 48 48 SW. VA., KY., TENN., MISS., ALA., W. FLA., & N. GA. [CHAP. LXIV. When they reached the command of Lieutenant l)uiin they were gal- lantly met and fired into by his men, but none killed of the enemy at this point. Here a junction was formed between Lieutenants Smith and Dunn, and the enemy pressed and pursued to the top of Pine Mountain, where an incessant volley, for a time, was opened upon them by the forces under my immediate command. The enemy was put to flight down the Pine Mountain toward Camp Pine Knot, with a loss of 5 killed and 8 wounded, and 7 horses killed and several others wounded. Those who made their escape down the mountain were all captured by Lieutenant Crudgington and his command, who bravely and firmly met the enemy with ~mxtraordinary coolness and judgment. Jn this capture 3 of the enemy were mortally wounded and 2 severely so. Whole number killed on the ground, 7; mortally and severely wounded, 13; prisoners taken, 95; horses taken, 83; shotguns, 17; carbines, 15; U. S. muskets, 1; sabers, 4; cavalry saddles, 70; citizei~ saddles, 24; wagons, 1; riding bridles, 19; blind bridles, 14; halters, 47; reins and bridle-bits, 62; mules, 4; revolvers, 2. Several horses and mules were severely wounded and left at the scene of action. A large rebel mail being conveyed on a mule was captured. The principal part of the fighting and effective firing was done by the forces of Third and Fifth Regiments, respectively, under the command of Captains Ledgerwood and Hedgecock, and the main body of the enemy (seventy or seventy- five) were captured by Lieutenant Crudgington and his command at Camp Pine Knot. The other forces were equally anxious and desirous to be actively engaged in the fight, but their positions were such that as true and brave soldiers they could not, to such extent as the others, have the honor and pleasure of doing so. Two rebel surgeons were captured and paroled, with instructions to care for the wounded and to see to the interment of the dead. All the wounded were also paroled by me. Not a man or officer was killed or wounded of my forces. Being informed that two regiments of rebel troops were crossimig the mountain above me and attempting to gain my rear in order to cut my command off, after having blockaded the Pine Mountain, I took up the line of march for camp on the same day about one hour by sun p. in., and marched to Hickory Creek, a distance of twelve miles, and there halted and rested for awhile and again took up the line of march, and on Tuesday night arrived at the head of Clear Fork, where we rested that night; on next morning (Wednesday, 10th) with my command marched into camps with the rebel prisoners, horses, mules, and all other articles captured (except the wagon, which could not be conveyed along and was left behind), and in obedience to orders from Brigadier-General Spears, my immediate commander, surrendered the same over to the proper Government officers, in conformity to previous general orders issued from headquarters Seventh Division, Army of the Ohio, in rela- tion to prisoners and captured property. My loss in the expedition was four men by desertion, two of them of the Third IRegimnent and two from the Fifth Regiment. Their names I do not remember. The officers and men all underwent the fatigue and exposure with marked fortitude. Too much praise cannot be bestowed on themofficers and men. They all fought and acted with unsurpassed gallantry and bravery, and are justly entitled to all praise, which I with pleasure give them. Jacob Thernburgh, of Colonel Pickens cavalry, who was acting under my directions in the capacity of a field or mounted officer; of the commands of Captains Ledgerwood and Hedgecock; Lieutenant Rogers, of First Itegimnent East Tennessee Volunteers, who was acting in concert with Lieutenant Crudgington, and Corporal Reynolds, of First Regimen Page 49 CHAP. LXIV.) EVACUATION OF CUMBERLAND GAP, TENN. 49 East Tennessee Volunteers, who was acting with Lieutenant Smith, all tendered important services, demonstrated great coolness, gallantry, bravery, and good judgment, rarely excelled, and justly entitling them to the thanks and gratitude of all, which are cheerfully bestowed upou them. E. W. Boren, sutler of Sixth Regiment, who acted as quarter- master for the forces, displayed great precision of action, sound ~judg- iiient, bravery, and gallautry, and deserves especial notice and thanks, which are extended to him. There may be some inferior side-arms captured not come to my knowledge and possession; if so, they will be gathered up and accounted for (turned over). All of which is very respectfully submitted. JOSEPH A. COOPER, Colonel, Commanding. Capt. D. C. TREWHITT, A sst. Adjt. Gen., Twenty fifth Brigade, Army of the Ohio. [16.1 SEPTEMBER 17OCTOBER 3, 1862.Evacuation of Cumberland Gap, Tenn., and march of its garrison to Greenupsburg, Ky. Report ~f Capt. Jacob T. Foster, First Battery Wisconsin Light Artillery, Chief of Artillery. HEADQUARTERS ARTILLERY, U. S. FORCES, Portland, Ohio, October 14, 1862. DEAR SIR: I have the honor of submitting to you the following report of the march of the artillery force from Cumberland Gap, Teun., to this place: This force consisted of five batteries, to wit: Fosters First Wiscon- sin Battery, of six 10-pounder rifle guns; Wetmores Ninth Ohio Baf tery, of six gunstwo 10 and two 12 pounder guns, and two 12-pounder howitzers; Lanpheres Michigan battery, of six 10-pounder rifle guns; Websters~ siege battery, of six 20-pounder Parrott guns, and Chin- gans battery, of four 6-pounder gunstwenty-eight pieces in all. Lanpheres battery was ordered to accompany De Courcys brigade to Manchester, Ky., on the 8th day of September, where it arrived on the 11th of September, and remained there until the 21st, when it marched with the balance of the division. On the 16th the Ninth Ohio Battery reported to Colonel Coburn, Thirty-third Indian a Regiment, and marched with the same to Manchester, where they arrived on the 19th. On the 17th of September Fosters Wisconsin battery and Clingans battery reported to General Spears, and the siege battery to General Carter, for orders, the latter battery marching at 11 p. in., Fosters and Clin- gans batteries bringing up the rear about 1 a. m. of the 18th of September. On or about the 22d day of August all of the artillery horses that were fit for service, except enough for one section, were delivered to Colonel Garrard, of the Third Kentucky Regiment, and taken to Manchester, Ky.; consequently it was necessary to use mules to transport the batteries. There were, however, about 100 horses which had been condemned as unfit for service but a short time before, which were assigned to the siege battery. The batteries all arrived at Manchester in good order, experiencing but little difficulty on the way. Here the siege battery received flfteeu new horses, which strengthened 4 R RYOL LII, PT Page 50 50 Sw. VA., KY., TENN., MISS., ALA., W. FLA., & N. GA. [CHAP.LXJV. the team very considerably. On the 21st of September the siege bat- tery, with General Bairds brigade, marched at 4 p. in.; Fosters and Clingans batteries, with General Spears brigade, at 5 p. in.; the Ninth Ohio Battery, with General Carters brigade, at 9.30 p. in., and Lanpheres battery, with IDe Courcys brigade, at 10 p. in. The roads were the roughest we had yet seen, but we experienced but little diffi- culty in passing over them. The advance halted at Clarks, about eleven miles from Manchester, at 11 p. in., and rested for the night. About 4 a. in. of the 22d a gun carriage of the Ninth Ohio Battery was overturned, breaking an arm of one of the drivers. The ammunition in the limber-chest, from some causesupposed to be by the ignition of a friction -primer-exploded, dangerously wounding two men and demol- ishing the limber-chest and wheels. At Proctor, Bairds brigade, with the siege battery, and Carters brigade, with the Ninth Ohio Battery, left the traveled road to take a nearer route over an old road which had not been used for several years, and were to rejoiu the brigades of Spears and IDe Courcy and the other batteries at Hazel Greeu, a dis- tance of twenty-five miles. This road was in many places totally washed away, iu others it had slidden into streams, and in others was filled with fallen trees and rocks. Wherever it led aross a stream the last vestige of a bridge had been washed away, aud the banks were considered by the inhabitants of the country as impassable. At the North Fork of the Kentucky River was a breach that would have caused anything less than men of iromi wills to have given up iu despair. The banks of the river on either side, being sandy, were washed by the floods until no vestige of a road could be seen other than the old road, which was upward of fifty feet above low-water mark. But Captain Patterson, with his company of sappers and miners, assisted by Cap- tain Tidd, of the telegraph, and Captain Douglas, of the Engineer Corps, and their commands, soon constructed a passable road, and within six hours from the time of our arrival at the river the whole ttain had passed over safe]v The march from Proctor to Hazel Green was made in three days over very rough roads which needed repairs more than half the distance. Water by this route was plenty, but not of a very excellent quality, being found in stagnant pools mostly. The batteries thaf went the traveled road suffimred more for want of water, as they were obliged to march nearly the whole distance without a drop of water only as they could carry it with them. On Saturday, the 27th of September, the advance was fired into by bushwhackers and Morgans cavalry. Lan- pheres battery threw from thirty to forty shells into the woods at them, but with what effect is not known. On the 29th Carters brigade, being in the advance, was fired into by a party of rebels from a point of woods. The siege battery was called forward and threw twenty-two shells into the woods from whence came the firing, the result of which was a skedaddle of rebels. Again in the evening of the 30th a squad of the Second Tennessee Regiment were after water and were fired upomi by rebels and one captain wounded. Seven more shells were thrown by the siege battery, the result of which was skedaddle number two. On the same date, the 30th, the First Wisconsin Artillery shelled time rebels out of a piece of woods and captured 1,000 pounds of rebel bacon. From West Liberty to Grayson our way was frequently barri- caded and front harassed by the notorious J. II. Morgan, but his bar- ricades were taken out much faster than he could put them in, and he was crowded so closely that at Grayson he left us, saying: Tis no use trying to stop that dd Yankee Morgan, for he can march over fallen trees faster than [can in good roads, and can take artillery where the dl cant go Page 51 CHAP. LXIV.] BATTLE OF PERRYVILLE, KY. 51 From Grayson to the Ohio River, twenty-five miles, the roads were much better than we had seen since leaving Manchester, and we arrived at Greenupsburg, Ky., on the 3d day of October, safe and in good condition, with all the artillery with which we left Cumberland Gap, except the ammunition chest of the Ninth Ohio Battery, which explO(led, and one caisson abandoned at Grayson by Captain Lanphere, with a broken stock. October 4 we crossed the Ohio River by ferry- ing the ammunition chests and fording with the carriages, and camped in Haverhill, Ohio, before midnight. Sunday, the 5th instant, left Haverhill about 9 a. m. for this place, where we arrived at noon on the 7th instant. Thus eiided a march of upward of 200 miles through a region of country considered impracti- cable for an army, where water was very scarce, and subsistence, other than green corn and a few potatoes, was not to be had. Not a pound of flour was used by several of the batteries during the whole march, all their bread being made from gritted corn. Many of the men were barefooted and all were poorly clad, yet these men would march almost day and night with very little complaining, showing a degree of courage and fortitude worthy of emulation. Too much praise can- not be bestowed upon Captain Patterson and his command for the prompt and efficient manner in which lie removed all obstacles to our safe and speedy progress. J. T. FOSTER, Captain and Chi~f of Artillery. By DANIEL WEBSTER, Lieutenant First Wisconsin Battery. Capt. CHARLES 0. JOLINE, Assistant Adjutant- General, U. S. Forces, Portland, Ohio. [16.] OCTOBER 8, 1862.Battle of Perryville, or Chaplin Hills, Ky. Report of Brig. Gen. Patrick B. Cleburne, C. S. Army, commanding brigade. HEADQUARTERS CLEBURNES BRIGADE, October, 1862. COLONEL: About midday on the 8th of October, instant, my brigade was ordered to be formed in line of battle east of the Harrodsburg and Perryville road, supported by the brigade of General Liddell. From this position we were ordered to advance across Chaplin Creek and support the brigade of Brigadier-General Johnson. We continued to advance, keeping within supporting distance of General Johnsons brigade until he became hotly engaged with the enemy at the point where the Mack- yule road crosses Chaplin Creek. The enemy lined the ridges west and south of the creek. They were strongly posted behind stone walls and were keeping up a rapid fire on the brigade of General Johnson, which was trying to ascend the ridges in the face of this galling fire. We now received the order to advance quickly to his support. We advanced down the open ground into the creek bottom exposed to a heavy fire of artillery and small-arms. I ordered the brigade to advance in double time and we were soon in the rocky bed of the creek so immediately under the enemy that their fire passed harmlessly over us. General Johnsons brigade was still on the side of the acclivity in our front, exchanging a rapid fire with the enemy. By moving the Fifteent Page 52 52 SW. VA., KY., TENN., MISS., ALA., W. FLA., & N. GA. [CRAP.LXIV. Arkansas IRegiment a short distance farther to the right of my line, and then changing front forward on the left company, I placed this regiment against a stone wall lining the Mackville road. This move- inent placed the Fifteenth Arkansas on the hill-side with its line at right angles to that of General Johnson and the enemy, and so situated as to give me a flank fire on the enemys left without being myself exposed at the same time. General Buckner got a l)attery into such a l)osition to the left of General Johnsons line of battle as to enfilade the stone wall from behind which the enemy were firing. About this time General Johnsons brigade had exhausted their ammunition and fell back into the bed of the creek; at the same time I moved f6rward and occnpied the position previously occupied by his brigade. On examination I found the eueuiy had been (iriven back from the stone wall near the crest of the ridge and were now sheltering themselves behind the crest. I ordered the Fifteenth Arkansas back to their position on the right of my line and sent forward skirmishers to reconnoiter the enemys line preparatory to an advance. In this I received gieat assistance from Captain Dixon, of the Fif- teenth Arkansas. He advanced alone to within thirty steps of the enemys line, and gave me much information an(I made some useful suggestions which were afterward tnrned to good account. (Whether as private or captain I have found this soldier on every battle-field I have engaged in since the war began, skillfully leading the van. I recommend him to the special notice of the general commanding.) I now advanced in line of battle, my skirmishers ten paces in front of the line and carrying the battle-flags of the regiments. As we ascended the hill we were fired into by our o~vn artillery in the rear. Several of our men were killed amid wounded, and we had to fall back. I sent an aide to stop this battery. I can only account for this blunder from the fact that most of our men had on blue Federal pants. We again advanced in the same order. The moment oar flags, carried by the line of skirmishers, apl)eared above the crest of the hill, the enemy, supposing our line of battle was in view, emptied their guns at the line of skirmishers. Before they could reload our true line of battle was upon them; they instantly broke and fled, exposed to a deadly fire. Their brigade commander, Colonel Lytle, rallied about 100, but they were routed in a moment with heavy loss. We continued to advance through a corn-field, and became so scattered in the pursuit I found it necessary to halt the brigade amid reform line of battle. This I did, my left resting on the Mackville road, my line at right angles to this roa(l. 1 again advanced until within seventy-five yards of the position known as the white house, where a fresh line of the enemy were strongly posted, flanked by artillery. At this juncture I had no artil- lery and no supporting force upon my left. I sent Captain Carlton, commanding a few sharpshooters, to watch my left. A large regiment posted in the valley to my right gave way, and most of then~,in spite of my entreaties, fled to the rear, leaving my small brigade of not over 800 men in the center of time battle, unsupported on either flank. A furious cannonade between our own artillery, posted on the hill we first carried on the right of the Mackville road, and the enemys artillery, posted on the right of the jwhite house before mentioned, was carried on our own line. This, together with the fact that [we] were almost out of ammunitiomi, prevented us from advancing farther. We held the position we had taken until night closed in, when the enemy, flanked and surprised by Brigadier-General Liddells brigade, retired altogether from this part of the field. I then collected my wounded and 375 stand of small-arms, and with the permission of Major-Genera Page 53 CHAP. LXIV.] BATTLE OF PERRYVILLE, KY. 53 Polk returned to my camp on the llarrodsburg road. Colonel Polk, of the Fifteenth Arkansas ltegiinent, displayed his usual judgment and gallantry oii this occasion. The conduct of both these officers deserves special mention. Lieutenant Seay, of my staff; was shot dead at my side. In him the country has lost one of her most gallant and useful officers. Captain Carlton, commanding the brigade sharpshooters, distinguished himself for coolness and bravery. I have the honor to be, sir, your obedient servant, P. It. CLEBURKE, Brigadier~ General, Commanding Second Brigade. W. F. MASTIN, Assistant Adjutant- General. [16.] Report of Capt. Cnthbert H. Sloco)nb, F~fth Company, Battalion Wash ington A rtillery. IIDQRS. FIFTH COMPANY, BNTTLN. WASHINGTON ARTY., Near Bryantsrille, Ky., October 11, 18G2. CAPTAIN: I have the honor to make the following report of the action near Perryville on the 8th instant: At 1.15 p. m. 1 was ordered to advance, and moving steadily to the front we opened fire at 2.30 p. m. at 150 to 200 yards distance, compell- ing the enemy to fall back. A second position was then taken, about 100 yards to the front and left, thereby obtaining an enfilading fire. The enemy were again forced to fall back, and vigorously pursuing the advantage, my guns opened fire on them from the brow of a hill, direct- ing their fire on the large white house on the skirts of the woods to which they had retreated. Still advancing, I caine into battery, my right resting on some hay-stacks, from which the enemy had been recently driven. At this point my command was subjected to the fire of infantry and artillery in front and on my left. Directed by you to retire, which was done in perfect order, the column was halted by Gen- eral Hardee in the creek bottom recently crossed. Immediately after my battery was established, by command of General Hardee, in my last position on a hill to the right of that just left, where I remained until after dark, finally retiring when my ammunition was almost exhausted, and firing the last gun from our lines on those ot the enemyin all, 758 rounds during the action. In this position we expe- rienced a heavy and continuous fire of artillery and infantry from our front and left for about two hours. I regret to report the loss of Lieutenant Blair and eleven men captured by the enemy under the following circumstances: By direction of Captain llotchkiss, chief of artillery, I detailed the above officer to proceed to General Andersons headquarters, on the Harrodsburg pike, to procure a fresh supply of ammunition. On his way thither, although in our rear, he was inter- cepted by a force of the enemy and compelled to surrender with his command. Surgeon Legar~, with the ambulance driver and three of my wounded, I have reason to believe were captured at the same time. Two of my drivers who had left for water have also failed to report. Another of my wounded is reported to be in my hospital, but I am not cognizant of the fact. My loss is as follows: Five privates wounded and missing, 2 officers missing, 14 privates missing, 10 horses killed and 14 missing, 2 mules missing, 2 caissons captured, and 1 ambulance captured. It affords me great pleasure to call your attention to th Page 54 54 . SW. VA., KY., TENN., MISS., ALA., W. FLA., & N. GA. rOHAr. LXIV. con(luct of my officers, Lieutenants Vaught, Clialaron, Seix as, and Blair, all of whom assisted me greatly l)y their coolness and efficiency. Nor can I omit Surgeon Legar~, who was at his post during the entire action. Equal praise is due to the non-commissioned officers and men, who without exception behaved like veterans. Uiider your immediate observation during the whole action, you can judge of the execution of my battery as well as myself. Very respectfully, your obedient servant, C. H. SLOCOMB, Captain. Captain BRADFORD, Assistant A djutant- General. [16.] DECEMBER 20, l862.Reconnaissance to Rural Hill, Teun. keport of Col. Robert H. C. ]llinty, Fourth Michigan Cavalry. HEADQUARTERS FOURTH MICHIGAN CAVALRY, Camp Rosecrans, December 20, 1862. SIR: In accordance with orders received from General Stanley, I marched at 9 this a.. in., with Fourth lVlichigan Cavalry, 322 men; Fourth Ohio Cavalry, 200 men; First Ohio Cavalry (couriers), 24 mcii; total, 546. At the village of Spring Place I met the division of infantry and reported to General Palmer. I then took the advance, throwing out the usual advance guard amid flankers; under orders from the general, halted at fr3tewarts Ferry until the column closed up. 1 sent Captain Gotwald with the Fourth Ohio on the Silver Spring road in advance of a brigade of infantry. They had orders from General Palmer to return to camp by the Lebanon pike. With the Fourth Michigan I proceeded to Rural Hill, on the old Statesville road. Aboimt half a mile east of Rural Hill the advamice guard came across a small squad of rebel cavalry, who fired and retreated at a gallop, leaving a haversack and a cartridge box on the road. The only information that I could gain of the enemy was that Colonel Scott, with his regiment of cavalry, had been camped at Oak Grove, with a picket at Rural Hill, but they were withdrawn last night, and a rumor that Kirby Smith had moved to this (west) side of Lebanon, but fell back east of that place the day before yesterday. I returned to camp at about 7.30 this p. m. The Fourth Ohio I have not heard from since I detached them on the Silver Spring road in the morning. H. H. G 1\iINTY Colonel, Commanding Fourth Michigan Cavalry. Lieutenant CHAMBERLIN, Acting Assistant Adjutant. General, First Cavalry Division. [20.] DECEMBER 22, 1862JANUARY 2, 1863.Morgans second Kentucky raid. Report of Brig. Gen. Charles C. Gilbert, U. ~. Army, commanding division, ct~c. HEADQUARTERS TENTH DIVISION AND TROOPS ON THE LOUISVILLE AND NASHVILLE RAILROAD, Louisville, Ky., January, 1863. CAPTAIN: The commanding officers of the post and stockades which were assailed by Morgans force in his recent attack on the Louisvill Page 55 Cn.~. LXIV.] MORGANS SECOND KENTUCKY RAID. 55 and Nashville Railroad have beeu required to render a report to these headquarters of their respective commands; but as they are now much scattered it will be some days before these reports can be collected for transmission. In the meantime, please accept the following in view of a more f~uIl report, which I can make on the receipt of those of my sub- ordinate commanders: Morgans force showed themselves in full strength at Cave City on the 24th of last mouth, and such were the accounts of his forces that I repaired from my headquarters at Lebanon Jnnction to Mnnfordville to assure myself that the means provided for the defense of that position had been properly applied. On my arrival I found Colonel Hobson, commanding, fully prepared, his troops well posted, and the new set of earth-works on the north side of the ravine in good progress. I was much surprised to find those Parrott guns shipped for this post had not yet arrived. Leaving my assistant inspector-gencral, Captain Stacey, to proceed with the further inspection of the troops, I repaired to Louis- ville, and there fonnd the missing artillery, as well as the implements of the two 30-pounder Parrott guns, carried dowii to the traiii of that day and placed in position. Early in the morning of the 26th the above artillery and artillery stores were dispatched down the road, but it was too late. The train was turned back a short distance from Kolin, for the enemy had passed around Muufordvillc amid was there cannonading the stockade at Bacon Creek. The three guns above. named lay in the Nashville depot for three days waiting for transporta- tion. The stockade at Bacon Creek was re(luced that day, and the enemy passed on, not attacking the Noun stockade, for want of time, probably. On gaining Ehizabethtown, Morgan fonnd the Ninety-first llhinois in his way. It had been moved from the trestles in Muldranghs lull. The three stockades at this place were not finished, and this regiment was obliged to betake itself to the houses of the l)lace. The delay occasioned here was considerable. Had the stockades beemi corn- pletetl it would have been greater. In dismissing a high officer for his neglect to push forward the work on the stockades, the Government vindicated the principles of discipline, but the act did not make cannon- proof shelters for the Ninety-first Illinois to fight from, and that regi- ment was obliged to do its best from the houses of the place. From Elizabethtown, Morgan passed overtodestroythe trestles, about a mile apart. They had been prepared [with] earth-works with platforms for artillery. Suitable pieces, however, it proved impossible to obtain. There was partial shelter for the men, and I hoped that with their muskets they could make good their hold on the place for one day, sufficient to allow the pursuing force to overtake the rebels. Lieuten- ant-Colonel Matson joined the regiment during the night and took charge of the troops at both trestles, his lower one having been re- enforced by two eompanies of the Seventy-eighth Illinois. Toward morning the enemy encompassed the position, and to meet the emer- geiicy Lieutenant-Colonel Matson called up to the Sulphur Fork trestle all of the troops. It was 3 p. m. before the artillery opened on our troops, amid after somewhat more than an hour the surrender took place. It was while returning from carrying my orders to this post that Lieut. John Speed, my aide-de-camp, was intercepted and cap- ture(l. I had some hope of being able to re-enforce this position from. Lebanon, but the demonstrations against the railroad leading to that point discouraged it. After the envelopment of the garrison at Sul- phur Fork trestle, a company of the enemy~s cavalry advanced along the road toward the Rolling Fork stockade, burning Cave Run bridge Page 56 56 SW.VA., KY., TENN., MISS., ALA., W. FLA., & N. GA. [CHLP.LXIV. This is as far as the rebels came along the main stem. Next morning, just as they were about to open on Rolling Fork stockade, Colonel Harlan, with his brigade and battery, overtook them and a battle ensued, resulting in their flight. Morgans force was mounted, and he had with him seven or eight pieces of artillery, among which were some 6-pounders, and possibly a 12-pounder howitzer. Colonel Harlan was enabled to overtake him on account of the delays occasioned by the several stockades and detachments of troops that were planted in his way. Had the resistance been more prolonged he could have been caught by Colonel Harlan in Muldraughs Hill and probably compro- mised to the extent of his heavier guns. From first to last our casualties were small, and the several surren- ders appear to have been induced more by the moral effect of the enemys artillery than by destruction of life or the privations incident to a long siege. In the stockade as an element of defense for the rail- road I still have confidence, but I ask for troops to garrison them well-seasoned soldiers. Of the stockades attacked, only two were fin- ished. Of these, one held out five hours and required two or more changes of position before the guns brought to bear on it effected the reduction. This was the Bacon Creek stockade. The New Haven stockade withstood the attack and the garrison still holds it. Before closing this report I must be allowed to express my regret that the dis- positions to meet this attack on the road were not suffered to remain unchanged. The two cavalry regiments fitted out with light guns, with a special view to this service, have been called to a distant field of oper- ations. The removal of the Thirty-third Brigade, its battery and cav- alry, first to Glasgow and thence to the Cumberland River, deprived me of the means of moving compactly and rapidly on Morgan on his approach. The transfer of the Thirty-fourth Brigade and its battery from Lebanon to Columbia elicited a respectful protest from me at the time. That brigade resumed its place in time to protect Lebanon, but not iii time to support Rolling Fork bridge and the trestles. In future, should the demands for forces be supplied by drafts on the railroad guards, the like result must follow. It is for my immediate superiors to decide where the sacrifice is to be made. Very respectfully, your obedient servant, C. C. GILBERT, Brigadier- General of Volunteers, Comdg. 10th Div. and Troops on Louisville and Nashville Railroad. Capt. A~. C. SEMPLE, Asst. Adjt. Gen., Bid qrs. Dist. of West Kentucky, Louis cille, Ky. [20.} Report of Brig. Gen. iIIahlon 1). ]IEanson, U. S. Army, of operations December 26. HEADQUARTERS U. S. FORCE-~, Bowling Green, Ky., December 27, 186211.30 a. m. SIR: The rebels to the~number of 5,000 or 6,000 attacked our forces on the north side of Green River, near Munfordville. on yesterday, and were repulsed three times. They attacked the stockade at Bacon Creek and captured i~, burning the bridge and tearing up the track for two miles. They also captured 1 captain and 1 lieutenant of the Secon Page 57 CHAP. LXIV.] THE STONE RIVER CAMPAIGN. 57 Michigan Cavalry and 26 men from Munfordyille, who had been sent to Bacon Creek to reconnoiter. I cannot say with certainty where the rebels are. The opinion is they have gone north. Colonel Harlan, with the Second Brigade, First Division, went forward from here this morning on the ears to Cave City and Munfordville. He had six pieces of artil- lery and about 3,000 infantry. I have no information from Glasgow. The scouts which I sent out two days ago I have no doubt have been captured. If you move npon Glasgow let me know, so that I can post our friends at the junction and Cave City. I do not believe that the rebels are so strong as reported. Colonel Hobson, commanding post at Munfordyille, informs me that the enemy has eight pieces of artillery. The wires are working ~vell from here to Nashville and Mnnfordville, and the railroad track was in good order at 3 this a. in. to IVlunford- ville. Since writing the above I have been iimformed that wires are down between this and Munfordville. Will soon ascertain the cause. Respectfully, yours, M. I). MANSON, Commanding Post. Brig. Gen. J. J. REYNOLDS, SeottsviUe, Ky. [20.] DECEMBER 26, 1862JANUARY 5, 1863.The Stones River or Murfrees borough (Tell.) campaign. Report of Capt. William fi. Squires, Twenty-sixth Ohio Infantry, of operations December 31, 1862.* HDQRS. TWENTY-SIXTH OHIO VOLUNTEER INFAN I RY, In Field, January 5, 1863. SIR: I have the honor to report the following part taken by the Twenty sixth Ohio Volunteer Infantry in the action of the 31st Decem- ber, 1862: On the morning of the 31st, after being 1)laced in position near the railroad, the regiment was ordered to the front near the turnpike, where the enemy were making a fierce attack on our forces. The regiment was thrown forward as a support to the Twenty-fourth Ohio Volunteer Infantry, which, being too hotly pressed, fell back, thus throwing the Twenty-sixth Ohio Volunteer Infantry on the front. While in this position the enemy made three distinct attacks on this portion of our lines and were gallantly repulsed by the men. At the close bf the third attack I was ordered to withdraw my regiment to the railroad for the purpose of refilling the cartridge-boxes of the men. The regi- ment was then ordered forward to the support of the battery on the left of the One hundredth Illinois Volunteers, and shortly afterward was ordered to report to Colonel Wagner, Commanding Twenty-first Brigade, and was by him placed as a support to portions of two regi- ments engaged in preventing the enemy from crossing the creek. The regiment held this position until the close of the day, and was then thrown forward some distance and a heavy picket thrown forward. The casualties of this day amount to 1 commissioned officer killed, 2 com- missioned officers wounded, 7 enlisted men killed, and 64 wounded. The conduct of the men and officers of the regiment was excellent, and * See also Vol. XX, Part I, p. 490 Page 58 N 58 sw. VA., KY., TENN., MISS., ALA., W. FLA., & N. GA. [CHAP. LXIV. notwithstanding the example Set by troops of other divisions, they held their groui~d and rejualned cool and firm, retiring only when ordered, and then in perfect order. I have the honor to be, very respectfully, yours, W. II. SQUIRES, Captain, Conimancling Twenty-sixth Ohio Volunteer Infantry. Captain ELWOOD, Actinq Assistant Adjutant- General, Fifteenth Brigade, Left lYing, Fourteenth Army Corps. [20.] JANUARY 1315, l863.Reconnaissance from Murfreesborough to Nolens yule and Versailles, Tenn. Report of Col. Benjamin F. Scribner, Thirty-eighth Indiana Infantry, commanding brigade. HEADQUARTERS FIRST BRK~ADE, FIRST DIVISION, January 16, 1863. I have the honor to report that pursuant tQ orders I proceeded with two brigades of the First Division, center, and the Secoiid Kentucky Cavalry, Major Nicholas commanding. The Second Brigade, Col. John Beatty commanding, with two pieces of his artillery, took position at Salem, six miles from Murfreesborough, and the First Brigade, in charge of myself, with four pieces of Colonel Beattys artillery, con- tinued on the road to Versailles. Having disposed my force according to the ground, I ordered at once a reconnaissance of the roads leading to the place. A party of eight men were brought in, who -proved to be fuigi- tives from the enemys consci-ipt law, who, with many others, were thus forced to elude apprehension. From these men I learned much coa- cerning the roads. One of them afterward communicated with a friend at Muddleton and reported the enemys cavalry near Old Fosterville, on the Shelbyville pike, with their outposts near Middleton. I was unable to learn their number. No one was permitted to pass out of their lines. I also sent one company of the Second Kentucky Cavalry down the road. They went in sight of the enemys pickets, one mile and a half this side of Middleton, and brought back a prisoner. I also learned that a smaller party of their cavalry was encamped two or three miles farther down the road, some eight miles from Shelbyville. This infor. InatioB was given by a young man just from Chattanooga, who was sent to headquarters on my arrival in camp. I am of the Opinion that my command would have been adequate to have overcome them by moving Colonel Beatty down the old Nashville road to near Middleton, while I would have met him from Versailles, and by the combined movements endeavored to take them in front and rear; bnt the rain which fell on the afternoon of the 14th and continued all night rendered the roads at no time goodimpassable. Being ordered to act in concert with Colonel Wagner on his arrival, and he having now arrived, it was ,upon consultation, deemed best to return to Salem and await orders. From there by command we returned to camp. Middleton is about six miles from Versailles. Old Fosterville is three miles east of Middleton, on the pike, and New Fosterville one mile farther on the railroad. Forage became very scarce after leaving Salem. The people say it has been hauled off. Colonel Beatty reports that forage abounds near Salem Page 59 CHAP. LXIV.] RECONNAISSANCE TO VERSAILLES, TENN. 59 that 500 wagons may be loaded within two miles. He also reports the Cal)tHrC of 1 man and 12 muskets. He also sent a force to within a short distance of Middleton, the information being about the same as reported. I inclose a sketch of the route and road, streams, & c. In the absence by sickness of my topographical engineer, the work was kindly performed by Lieutenant-Colonel Griffin, commanding Thirty- eighth Indiana Voluiiteers. I refrain from giving the information fur- nished me by Mr. Byers, as he has been promptly sent to headquarters. I am, your obedient servant, B. F. SCRIBNEIt, Colonel 38th Indiana Vols., Comdg. First Brig., First Div., Center. Capt. M. C. TAYLOR, Acting Assistant Adjutant- General. [20.] Report of Capt. Elmer Otis, Fourth U. S. Cavalry, commanding brigade. HEADQUARTERS THIRD CAVALRY BRIGADE, January 17, 1863. SIR: I have the honor to make the following report of the operations of this brigade in the late scout, from the morning of the 13th to the evening of the 15th of January~ 1S63: We started from camp a little after 12 a. in., for the I)ll~PO5~ of joining Colonel Wagner, who was in command of the expedition, and started from the railroad depot (in Murfreesborongh) about 4 oclock. My force consisted of about 300 of the Fourth U. S. Cavalry and 350 of the Second East Tennessee Cavalry, making an aggregate of some 650, rank and file. The first night we encamped near Nolensville, making this point via Lizzards and Lanes Store. We saw nothing of the enemy, but gained some information of their whereabouts, which was turned over to Colonel Wagner. The second day we niarched to Eagle- yule. Hearing that some of Wheelers couriers were at this place, I gave orders for two of my companies to charge into town, which they did. capturing some ten or twelve of the enemy. Lieutenant-Colonel Ray, who led the charge, had his horse shot nnder him by one of the rebels, who was stationed in a house occupied by Squire Williams. We went from Eagleville to Versailles, where we encamped for the night near Colonel Beattys command. The next morning Colonel W agner gave me instructions to act as rear guard as far as Salem, which I did, and from that point came direct into camp, leaving infantry command in the rear. Diziring this scout I sent a company, by order of Colonel Wagner, to destroy a mill owned, I believe, by a IVIr. Webb, who I ascertained had a large amount of grain on hand for the use of the Confederate army and had been using his mill for supplying the wants of the rebels. My command also captured twenty-four horses, which were principally turned over to men whose horses had given out. I am, sir, very respectfully, your obedient servant, ELMER OTIS, Commanding Third Cavalry Brigade. Lient. M. B. CHAMBERLIN, Acting Assistant Adjutant- General, First Cavalry Division. [20 Page 60 60 SW. VA., KY., TENN., MISS., ALA., W. FLA., & N. GA. rCHAP.LXIV. FEBRUARY 17, 1863.Expedition from Memphis, Tenn., against guerrillas. Report of ilfaj. John J. Miudd, Second Illinois Cavalry. HEADQUARTERS DISTRICT OF MEMPHIS, ]Iiemphi8, Tenm, February 24, 1863. CAPTAIN: I have the honor to submit the following report of an expedition sent from this command un(ler charge of Major Mndd, corn- inanding Second Illinois Cavalry, against the camp of Blythes rebel cavalry. Major Mudd and his command deserve great credit for their conduct in driving the enemy from his hiding place, destroying his camp, and capturing prisoners. I am, very respectfully, your obedient servant, JAMES C. VEATCH, Brigadier- General. Capt. HENRY BINMORE, Assistant Adjutant- General, Sixteenth Army Corps. [Inclosure.] HEADQUARTERS SECOND ILLINOIS CAVALRY, Memphis, February 17, 1863. SIR: I have the honor to report the safe arrival of in y entire coin- mand at 9 oclock this evening. I moved in concert with Colonel Star- ring, of Seventy-second Illinois, and found enemys pickets about fourteen miles out, and afterward were constantly annoyed by the bushwhackers, who lost no opportunity of firing on us from beyond fences and ravines; but fortunately we suffered no loss. Owing to delay at a small bridge beyond Horn Creek we (lid not reach Major Blythes camp until Tuesday morning. We found it deserted, and after burning the few sheds remaining and the camp and garrison equipage we found the rebel forces advancing. On our apl)roach they fled in great haste and confusion. We pursued about three miles, capturing 12 prisoners, 20 or 30 guns, some horses, and a lot of regimental and company papers, part of which I send you, and the remainder are in possession of Lieutenant White, aide-de-camp to General Quinby. Among the prisoners is Lieutenant Smith, of Captain Matthews com- pany. 1 have never before met as bold and daring bushwhackers. I (10 not believe they can be driven out without quartering troops in the neighborhood, which course I would suggest. The neighbors are nearly all connected with the troop. They are wealthy, and have meat enough this side of Coldwater to supply a large army for a long time. If we domXt eat it the rebels wilJ. They have also forage in abundance. If a force were quartered amongst them, and the bridges on Coldwater destroyed, a large contraband trade would be broken up and our flanks be protected and the guerrillas would not be so plenty in this city. All of which is respectfully submitted. Your obedient servant, JOHN J. MUDD, Major, Commanding Regiment. Capt. F. W. Fox, A ssistant Adjutant- General. [24. Page 61 61 CHAP. LXIV.] SKIRMISH NEAR BRUP~SBURG LANDING, MISS. APRIL 9, 1863.Skirmish at Pascagoula, Miss. Report of Cot. Nathan W. Daniels, Second Louisiana Native Guards. HEADQUARTERS, Ship Island, Miss., April 107 1863. SIR: I have the honor to report that I embarked with a detachment of 180 men of my regiment on U. S. transport General Banks, and yesterday at 9 a. m. made an attack upon Pascagonla, Miss. Landed my force, took possession of the place, and hoisted the American colors npon the hotel. I immediately thereafter was attacked by the Con- federate cavalry, some 300 strong, and one company of infantry. Repulsed them after a severe fight, killing 20 or more, and wounding a large number, captnring 3 prisoners and the Confederate colors. Held the to~vn until 2 p. in., frequent skirmishes occurring meanwhile, when I withdrew my forces to the boat, learning that large re-enforcements had arrived from the camp up the Pascagoula iliver. Loss in battle, 2 killed and 5 slightly wounded. in covering the return of the troops to the transport, the U. S. gnu-boat Jackson, which accompanied the expedition under orders not to take part in the attack, supposing we were repulsed, unfortunately threw a shell directly itito the column moving out the wharf, killing 4 men and seriously wonuding 5 of my force. The expedition otherwise was a perfect success, as the enemy were in every attack repulsed, a large number killed and wounded; prisoners and their Confederate colors captured with the slight loss of two men. The expedition has also materially changed the plans of the Mobile forces, as they were about sending the weight of their numbers to Charleston, S. C., this attack causing them to send heavy re-enforce- ments toward Pascagoula. I forward this dispatch in great haste by transport General Banks, which leaves immediately, and will send report of details by next opportunity. Most respectfully, your obedient servant, N. W. DANIELS, Colonel 2d Begt. Louisiana Native Guards, A. D., Comdg. Post. Brig. Gen. T. W. SHERMAN, Commanding Defenses, New Orleans, La. [15.] MAY 6, 1863.Skirmish near Bruinsburg Landing, Miss. Report of Cot. George B. Boomer, Twenty-sixth Missouri Infantry, com manding brigade. HDQRS. THIRD BRIG., SEVENTH Div., 17TH ARMY CORPS, Camp on Big Black, Miss., May 7, 1863. CAPTAIN: I have the honor to report the arrival of my train of three wagons sent to Bruinsbnrg Landing, Monday night last, to bring the brigade property then remaining there, under charge of First Lient. XV. G. McElrea, Company A, Fifth Iowa Infantry: The train left the landing early on the morning of the 6th with a guard of one corporal and twelve men from the several regiments of the brigade. Soon after leaving Lieutenant INJcElrea learned of the capture of a picket at the landing the night previous, and on arrivin Page 62 62 SW. VA., KY., TENN., MISS., ALA., W. FLA., & N. GA. [CHAP. LXIV. near the church, three miles out, he discovered a cavalry picket in the road, when he deployed his men and advanced, He soon discovered a force of about sixty men with two mountain howitzers, when he halted and sent back for re-enforcements to the hospital. Wheu they arrived, twenty-seven in number, he deployed and advanced. The right of the line fired and dismounted one man, and the force retreated rapidly. He then advanced with his own guard and train about three miles, when he met the Sixth Missouri Cavalry, who proceeded after the enemy in the direction they retreated. He also learned that this was the same force that captured several ambulances the day previous. He remained last night at Port Gibson and met with no further diffi. cnlty. I consider Lieutenant McElrea entitled to great credit for bringing his train through safely with so small a force. Very respectfully, GEG. B. BOOMELI, Capt. M. ROCHESTER, Colonel; Commanding. Assistant Adjutant- General, Seventh Division. [24.] MAY 19JULY 4, 1863.The Siege of Vicksburg, Miss. List of the storming party of the Second Division, Fifteenth Army Corps (commanded by Maj. Gen. Frank P. Blair, Jr.), led by Capt. J. lii. (iroce, Thirtieth Ohio Infantry, in the assault on the uorks near Ticksburg, Miss., May 22, 1863. FIRST BRIGADE. Rank and name. Company. Regiment. Remarks. First Lient. George Stockman C 6th Missouri Wounded. Private John Gingher F do Private John Erwin G do Private Patrick Dunning F do Private Joseph Lahille C do Private Henry Frazell B do Wounded and miss- Private George 5tiner A do ing. Private 5tillwell Silkwood H do Private Joseph Wertick A do Wounded. Private John H. Cook E r do - - - Private Lewis T. Hunt H Private Patrick OConner G do Private Edward wickham ID do Private William w. Steed E do Private Melvin J. Madison K do Second Licut. Bushrod W. Murselman. F 8th Missouri wouiided. 5ergt. Au ustus Nagle B do Killed. Private illiam Russel A do Private John Wagner F do Private John OIDea D do Private William Reed H do Private Benjamin S. Killa G do Private Howell G. Trogden B do Color-hearer. Private Henry W. Dorr I do Private John G. K. Ayres H do Private Nathan Rowley G do Killed. Private Mathew Bickford G do Private David Johnson K do Private Moses W. Bonnell K do Private J. 5mith Cunningham P do Sergt. James Henry B 113th illinois CorpL Elisha Jones B do Sergt. J. T. 5leeper E do Wounded. Corpl. J. B. Lane j E do Private Joseph C. Smith j B do Private Christopher M. Raipli.. f. do - Wounded. Private Isaac Richard Page 63 CHAP. LXIV.] THE SIEGE OF VICKSBURG, MISS. 63 List of the storming party of the Second Division, Fifteenth Army Corps, etc., May 2~, 1863Continued. Rank and name. Company. Regiment. Remarks. Private Noah Kramer H 113th Illinois Private Amos J ohnson H do Private Newton I. Gould G do Private Jacob C. Miller G do First Lieut. Necolas Geseliwind F 116th Illinois Wounded. Corpl. Bennona Sprague F (10 Corpi. Stephen Farnair E do Private Charles W. Rundle A do Private John Peck A do Private John Widick B do Private John H. Shepherd B do Private Andrew J. Widick B do Private John H. Stoner C do Private Benjamin W. Schenek D do Private Jacob J. Hobbs E do Private Thomas J. Ward C do Private Andrew Johnson G do Private Martin K. Davis H do Private Hiram Epler K do Wounded. SECOND BRIGADE. Second Lient. W. C. Porter E Sergt. Richard Haney F Sert. James W. Larabee I Corpi. John Warden E Corpi. John H. Fisher B Corpl. Amos Sanford F Corpi. Robert M. Cox K Private John Smith E 55th Illinois Volunteers... do do do do do do do Private Jacob Sanford F do Private Milton Beliwood K do Private James Donehew K do Private R. A. Lower Private Jerome Morford Sergt. David Ayres Sergt. Peter N. Gabriel Sergt. William Nolestine Sergt. Ezra Hipsher Corpi. Joseph I. Smith Corpl. John McKinley Private Marion D. Tate Private David Day Private Joseph Mitchell Private Daniel Langwell Private David H. Helms Private John W. Conaway Private Clinton Armstrong Private Joseph Franta Private Reuben Smaley Private Frank St& z Private William Steinmitz Private Thomas Blasdel Private William W. Chisman Private Jacob H. Overturf Second Sergt. Theodore Hyatt Second Sergt. William Tomer Corpl. James Niswanger Private Emmer Bowen Private Samuel N. Barner Private Robert Atkinson Private Rufus M. Small Private Elms Smithers Private Andrew E. Goldsbury Private Frederick Miller Private Andrew W. MeCornack Private Asa Llewellyn First Sergt. James Jardine Private William Radttke Private David Jones Private Edward Welsh Private Edward McGinn Private Henry G. Burnham Private Jacob Sweigheimer K K A I K G K G A D D A B C D E F G G H I K D G B C I) D D E E G I A F A C D F H I .....do do 57th Ohio Volunteers do do do do do do do do 8Th Indiana Volunteers... do do do do do do do do do do 127th Illinois Volunteers.. do do do do do do do do do do do 54th Ohio Volunteers .do do do do do Killed. Wounded in neck. Wounded in legs. Wounded in groin; seriously. Killed. Missing; probably killed. Killed. Wounded. Wounded. Killed. Wounded. Do. Wounded. Wounded. Do. Acting lieutenant. Wounded. Killed. Wounded in head Page 64 64 SW. VA., KY., TENN., MISS., ALA., W. FLA., & N. GA. [CHAP. LXIV. List of volunteer storming party, Third Brigade, & cond Division, Fif teenth Army Corps, led by George B. ONeal,ftrst lieutenant, Company G, Thirtieth Ohio Infantry, on the 22d of May, 1863. Rank and name. Company. Regiment. Remarks. Privato Lawrence Hammer Corpl. Richard ~V. Dewitt Private Thomas Guinn Private Oliver S. Knote Private John N. Eckes ~rivnte Eli Chapman Private Christ Aihert Private Charles Beyer Private Frederick Huddlemey er Private Joseph Galley Private 1~hilip Joos Sergt. William Bumgardner Private Joel Parsons Private William Clark Private William Hamilton Private Jasper N. North Private John McKee Private William Barringer Private John C. Buckley Private John iJilom Private James C. Somers Private James Harrison Private William Riffle Private James McGonegal Private Andrew Sahmanch Private Wilson McGonegle Private James M. McClelland Private Pearsal Platt Private William H. H. Longshore Private James McCaslin Private Solomon Ruland Private William H. Hoffines Private Uriah Brown Private Christopher Tyler Corpl. William Archina.l Private William Camphell Private Sampson Harris Private Frederick Rock Private Michael Voelker Private Wilhelm Gaensle Private Heinrich Sander Corpi. Christian Schnell Private George Knost Private William John Private Peter Fahrni Corpl. Franz Frey Private Louis Renninger Private Christian Bnsker Private Jacoh Nohl Private Friedrich Phillips [24.] C I) B E E F G H I K A B C C P E F G G H I I K A B B C P P E E (If H I I. K. A A B B C C E F H H I K K 47th Ohio Infantry do do do do do do do do do do 4th Wcst VirginiaInfantry do do do do do do do do do do do 10th Ohio Infantry do do do do .....do do (10 do do (10 do 17th Ohio Infantry do (to. do do do do do do do do do do Wounded. Wounded. Wounded. .~V ounded. Wounded. Wounded. Wounded. Killed. Report ~f Lieut. Col. William N. Brown, Battalion Twentieth Missis sippi Infantry, of operations June 24. IIDQRS. BATTALION TWENTIETH Mississi~~i REGT., On Road from Clinton to Raymond, June 5, 1863. I send you as follows my report for the past two days operations: I left camp on the night of June 2 With my Command (six companies) and proceeded in the direction of Big Black at a point two or three miles south of Big Black bridge, West of Edwards Depot, the purpose being to entrap any slnall bands or parties of the enemy depredating in that neigllborhood, particularly house-burners. On the 3d a small party came out a short distance beyoud Edwards Depot, but returned very SOOn, without doing any damage. Another small party were reported foraging in the neighborllood of Baldwins Ferry, driving u Page 65 CHAP. LXIV.] THE SIEGE OF VICKSBURG, MISS. 65 cattle, obtaining corn, & c. During the night I moved up nearer and dispatched Captain Massey, of this regiment, with two companies, to capture them. Captain Russell, of the Twenty-second Mississippi, accompanied the expedition in command of the scouts. They succeeded at daylight in surprising them and capturing the whole party. The list is as follows: 8 prisoners, 10 horses and mules, 40 head of beef- cattle, a few pistols and guns, 3 negroes, 1 two-horse wagon. I send you most of the cattle; some I have reserved for use of the regiment. The quartermasters property I have turned over to the quartermaster, and need the wagon very much, as we have been without one for six weeks. On yesterday, June 4, the command was concealed within one mile and a half of Edwards Depot until 1 oclock, hoping that some of the house-burners or others would come out from the bridge, which they declined. I find the negroes immediately in the neighborhood of Edwards Depot and Big Black greatly demoralized, doing nothing, and in some instances very insolent. I found some guns on every place searched, said to be taken from the Bakers Creek battlefield ground. Provisions are very scarce, the-enemy taking nearly everything. One of the negroes captured yesterday was said to have piloted the Federal army and aided them otherwise. The evidence was conclusive and sat- isfactory to every one. He was placed in charge of some men for safe- keeping. I think they tied him, but cannot say where. It is said that he could not keep up, and was left. I could get no definite information of the strength of the enemy at Big Black bridge. A citizen, who is well known and lives near that place, says they have a division that has been badly cut up at Yicksburg. Respectfully, yours, & c., - W. N. BROWN, Lieut. Col., Comdg. Battalion Twentieth Mississippi Regt. ASSISTANT ADJUTANT-GENERAL. [24.] Report of Brig. Gen. John Adams, C. S. Army, of operations June 4. VEADQUARTERS CAVALRY BRIGADE, Miechanicsburg, June 7, 1863. I have the honor to report that the enemyabout 8,000 infantry, one battery of artillery (portion from transports, the other by Ridge road) and two regiments of cavalry, about 800moved on Wire or Ridge road from Vicksburg on my command on 4th instant. Four companies of Twentieth Mississippi, under Major Rorer, commenced skirmishing with them at Bear Creek bridge about daylight, ambushed them seven times, and checked their progress so that they did not reach Mechan- icsburg until about 2 p. m. The column of infantry and battery disembarked from transports about 8 a. m. I engaged them with skir- mishers and checked them until about 2 p. m. Captain Hoskins bat- tery then opened upon them for about one hour. I then commenced falling back in good order, and had proceeded two miles and a half but owing to some mistake in the transmission of an order Captain Nelsons company did not fall back as promptly as was intended. The enemys cavalry, therefore, charged on the rear, creating a momentary confusion, but being myself well to the rear, and seeing their advance, the fencing was thrown down and line formed, which at once checked their advance. In this charge the enemy lost 5 or 6 killed. Our loss 5 R RVOL LlI, PT Page 66 66 SW. VA., KY., TENN., MISS., ALA., W. FLA., & N. GA. [CHAP. LXIV. was 4 or 6 wounded and some 15 or 20 captured. A number of stragglers, who had pushed off with the wagons in advance, on hearing this second firing, rushed at once to Scotts Ferry, on Big Black, and spread the most extravagant reports, such as these being all that were left, myself and staff captured, & c. It is on this account I make this report. The whole loss of the enemy was 1 colonel, 5 or 6 others killed; number of wounded not known. We have some five or six prisoners. The object of this expedition was certainly to feel for General John- stons army and to destroy and lay waste the country, particularly provisions and forage. As they have destroyed the bridges and road on the Valley road, it would seem they will not move on that again. General Jackson, with his command, is in my rear, and as he has sent forward this morning a brigade, I shall call in all of my command who have been since yesterday in pursnit of the enemy. I will be able, I hope, to-morrow to report forage and supplies and the locality in which they may be obtained.~ I am, captain, very respectfully, your obedient servant, - JOHN ADAMS, Brigadier- General, Provisional Army, C. AS~~ Commanding. Captain CUMMING, Assistant Adjutant- General. [24.] JUNE 16, 1863.Scout from Memphis to the Hatchie River, Teun. Report of Maj. John J. Joslyn, First Missouri Cavalry. HEADQUARTERS FIRST MISSOURI CAVALRY, Camp ~ Memphis, Teun., June 17, 1863. CAPTAIN: I have the honor to report, for the information of the gen. eral commanding, that in accordance with orders from division head- quarters I took command of a scouting party composed of detachment 50 men First Missouri Cavalry and 150 men Fifth Ohio Cavalry. I left camp on the 16th instant at 4 a. in., and proceeded north on the Ran- dolph plank road, five miles; then east to ~aleigh; from thence half a mile east to the Coving ton road, and north three miles, where I obtained information from an intelligent negro that there was no enemy nearer than Covington, distant thirty-three miles. My time being too limited to proceed to that place, I returned to the Raleigh road and east to the ilatchie River, passing throngh the village of Union, better known as Union Station, on the Memphis and Ohio Railroad. From the ilatchie I returned to camp by a circuitous route, taking by-roads and secluded paths to the Randolph and Memphis road. I arrived in camp at this place about 7 p. m. the same day. I did not meet with any enemy, but obtained intelligence from several negroes that about 300 guerrillas were stationed at Covington. I have the honor to be, very respectfully, your obedient servant, JNO. J. JOSLYX, Major, Comdg. Regiment First Missouri Cavalry, pro tempore. Capt. F. W. Fox, Assistant Adjutant- General, Fifth Div., District of Memphis. [24.1 ______ ____________________________ ~eo ah~o Vol. XXIV, Part II, p. 441 Page 67 CHAP. LXIV.] SKIRMISH NEAR BUCK LODGE, TENN. 67 JUNE 1718, 1863.Operations on Mississippi River, near Memphis, Tenn., and attack on transports. Report of Miaj. George Cubberly, Eighty-ninth Indiana Infantry, com- manding River Guard. STEAMER MAQUOKETA CITY, June 17, 1863. in obedience to your orders I went on board the steamer IRuth with a detachment from Eighty-ninth Indiana, One hundred and seven- teenth Illinois, and two pieces of artillery, and proceeded up the river to Bradleys Landing and stopped the boat. I was immediately fired on with artillery. I started the boat out from the bank and returned the fire as soon as possible. Owing to the bank being high, the rebels fired five shots without striking the boat. The pilot worked the boat to the island opposite to Bradleys, out of range of the enemys guns, where we shelled them for some time, when they retired under cover of the woods. From information obtained from General Bradley and others, I am led to believe the troops are a part of Marmadukes forces, and are about 600 or 800 strong, with two pieces of artillery. After driving them from the bank at Bradleys I went up to Cottonwood Point and remained there some time, but could not hear of any parties of rebels having been there, and learning that the Platte Valley had gone up the river, I returned to Memphis. By the premature discharge of the artillery three men were badly wounded, having their arms torn off. 1 am, general, very respectfully, your obedient servant, GEO. CUBBERLY, Major, Commanding River Guard. Brigadier-General XrEATUH, Commanding District of Memphis. [24.] JUNE 30, 1863.Skirmish at Butlers Mill, near Buck Lodge, Tenn. Report of Licut. Col. Gustavus Tafel, One hundred and sixth Ohio Infantry. IIDQRS. 106TH REGIMENT OHIO VOLUNTEER INFANTRY, Buck Lodge, Teun., July 1, 1863. COLONEL: I would respectfully submit to you the following state- ment in regard to the brash had by a party of my men with a force of guerrillas oii yesterday, the 30th day of June: On Monday evening, June 29, about 8 oclock, information reached me that a party of guerrillas were robbing the house of Mr. Bresentine, a Union man, not far from our farthest bridge guard, about two miles from this place. I immediately ordered all the mounted men I had (numbering eleven), under command of Lieutenant Berthold, to repair to the place indicated and to give pursuit if the circumstances should warrant it. After several hours ride the robbers saw themselves pressed so hard that they dropped part of their plunder on the road and they themselves took to the woods. The guide (young Bresentine) then conducted our party to a house where the guerrillas were known to congregate, and- there they laid in wait for them. The thieves di Page 68 68 SW. VA., KY., TENN., MISS., ALA., W. FLA., & N. GA. [CHAP. LXIV. approach within sight, but got wind of the presence of my men, and under cover of darkness made good their escape. At daylight, June 30, the party started out again, and after a protracted search for the villains, they were on their way home and within seven miles from camp, near what is called Butlers Old Mill, when they were fired into by a force who lay in ambush, and whose numbers were estimated at from 70 to 120 men. Lieutenant Berthold fell at the first fire shot through the heart, and the rest of the party, after a short resistance, made good their escape, with the exception of one man, Charles Ofen. loch, private, of Company E, whose horse gave out, and who was over- taken and killed. The rest were pursued to within two miles of camp. Immediately on their arrival I started out with a detachment of infan- try, leaving only a small guard at the fort, and succeeded in recovering the bodies of the murdered men. No guerrillas were to be seen. Besides the two men killed, the following were wounded: Jacob Zink, Company II, both hands; Henry Knapp, Company H, shot in the breast; David Coil, Company F, wounded in the arm and breast. The guerrillas were armed with shotguns and revolvers. They had one of their number killed and several supposed to be wounded. I had eight suspicious characters living in the neighborhood of where the fight took place arrested, and upon careful examination discharged three of them and sent the rest on to Gallatin. Annexed please find the charges against said prisoners. Very respectfully, your most obedient servant, GUSTAVUS TAFEL, Lieutenant- Colonel, Comdg. 106th Regiment Ohio Vol. Infantry. Colonel SWEET, Commanding Post, Gallatin, Tenn. [23.] JULY 226, 1863.Morgans Raid in Kentucky, Indiana, and Ohio. Report of ]tl7aj. Gen. Lewis Wallace, U. S. Army. CRAWFORDSVILLE, RD., July 27, 1863. SIR: I reported to Governor Morton on the morning of the 11th July for duty, and at his request took command of a detachment of the Legion for operations against Morgan, who was then reported in the neighbor- hood of Vernon, in this State. It appears General Carrington had reported to General Willcox that as early as 9 a. m. a body of troops 2,200 or 2,500 strongwere readyto march. I waited for them at thedepot of the Madison and Indianapolis Railroad, intending to put them on the cars and proceed immediately to Vernon. About 10.30 a. m. Colonel Shuler reported his regiment there. Upon inquiry I found they had no ammuni- tion. Shortly after Colonel Gregory reported his command. It also was without ammunition. In addition it was without rations. These were all that reported. Their united strength was about 1,300 effective. I waited for ammunition till about 4 p. m. Receiving a limited supply a start was then made for Vernon. At Columbus news was received that Morgan had surrounded Vernon; that General Love was in the place with about 1,200 men; that a surrender had been demanded of him; that he refused compliance, but wanted re-enforcements immediately; Page 69 CHAP. LXIV.] MORGANS OHIO RAID. 69 that Morgans whole force, about 8,000 strong, with six pieces of ~rtil- lery, was around the town. About the same time I was informed that the Fifteenth Indian a Battery had left Indianapolis to report to me. Though very anxious to put out to General Loves relief, I waited for the battery, and in the meantime made every preparation for a fight. As I had to approach Vernon after night, and had reason to expect that Morgan, if he was seriously demonstrating against the place, would attempt to prevent the re enforcement of Love, it was necessary to anticipate as far as possible every contingency and provide against them beforehand. I made no doubt that I would be attacked while in the cars, where my raw command would be at great disadvantage. The contingencies of such an event was what I had to anticipate and provide for. This will account for the airy condition of the box-cars in my trains, which was doubtless observed by the railroad agents next morning. All my orders were promptly executed except by the captain of the battery. He was directed to harness his horses and keep them so in the cars. He neglected the order and, as a consequence, the little column had to wait for him and his battery at North Vernon until after daylight before it could move. At Columbus I procured a pilot engine and arranged signals. One long whistle from the pilot was to signify obstruction on the track; three long whistles, the enemy. At this latter my command was to disembark and form for battle. Except for these purposes the engineers received positive orders not to sound a note. To my great annoyance, however, some of them kept up their ordinary practice and whistled on their loudest key at the stations and switches. I reached North Vernon about 1 oclock in the morning. About 6 a. m. the column started for Old Vernon, where we arrived only to be informed that Morgau had decamped with his whole force. My engineers had given him due notice of our approach, and, mounting his men, he made Dupont, some ten miles distant, by the time the battery was unloaded and in place in the column. This movement of Morgans satisfied me of what I thought I knew before, viz, that he would not fight if he could help it; also that, as against him, infantry could accomplish nothing more than the defense of towns and railroad bridges. To think of catching him with footmen was folly. At Vernon General Love turned the command over to me. That officer and his subordinates are really entitled to great credit. He had, besides firmly rejecting the demand for surrender, made the best possible disposition of his little force to defend the towns, and, like his men, was willing and ready for the fight. The commands united formed a very respectable force. I subjoin an informal report of them made to me in the morning at Vernon. To pursue Morgan on foot was what I have already stated of it. I was at first disposed to march immediately to Madison, but concluded to wait nutil it was definitely ascertained where the enemy was going. It soon appeared that he was heading to the east. I then suggested throwing a force down the Lawrenceburg railroad, and telegraphed for permis- sion to move my command to Osgood. Next day (the 13th) this per- mission came, and we pushed off for that place. There I telegraphed to Lawrenceburg asking citizens to collect wagons and meet me at . There can be no doubt that if this plan could have been carried out Morgan could have been overtaken. He was at that time not more than twenty-five miles ahead of me and moving slowly. With the wagons, I could have made a forced march of sixty miles. Unfortu- nately the confusion in Dearborn County consequent upon the enemys presence was so great as to make it impossible to procure a sufficiency o Page 70 70 SW. VA., KY., TENN., MISS., ALA., W. FLA., & N. GA. (CHAP. LXIV. the required transportation. From Osgood, on the morning of the 14th instant, I marched to Sunmans Station, on the indianapolis and iLaw- renceburg liailroad. On the 16th instant the command was ordered to return to Indianapolis. While lying at Vernon, I issue(l an order for the collection by impressment of all the horses within three miles of the place. The execution of this order was given to Colonel Shuler. So industriously did he work that by 3 oclock he had 160 horses. These were at once mounted by details from his regiment and Colonel Gregorys. The command of the detachment was given Colonel Shuler, and he started in pursuit with the following order: Colonel SHULER: VERNON, IND., July 13, 1863. With your mounted men you will follow vigorously on the route of rebel Mor- gan, harassing his rear, picking up stragglers, and never leaving his path while in Indiana. LEW. WALLACE, General, Commanding. The colonel outstripped General Hobsons cavalry and overtook the enemy at Harrison, where he reports having had quite a skirmish. It is very muci to be regretted that the Legion consists so entirely of infantry. Two or three regiments of cavalry would have stopped Mor- gan before he passed into Ohio. 1 respectfully suggest attention to the organization of that arm of the service. In conclusion, I have no doubt that the men under my command would have acquitted themselves very handsomely in a fight. Their conduct under arms was in every respect creditable. Very respectfully, general, your friend and servant, LEW. WALLACE. Adjt. Gen. L. NOBLE. En route I found General Hughes, who with his detachment was waiting for me a few miles beyond Milan. [23.] Report of Capt. James W. Patterson, Twenty-first Battery Ohio Light Artillery. CINCINNATI, July 24, 1863. Siu: By order of Brig. Gen. J. D. Cox, received at Camp Dennison Wednesday, July 8, 1863, I reported my command at Cincinnati at the earliest possible moment. On the morning of the 9th I left Cincinnati on the steam-boat Caroline for Louisville, Ky., with verbal orders from Brigadier-General Cox to report to General Boyle at that place. On the morning of the 10th arrived at Louisville and reported to General Boyle as ordered. I was by him ordered to Jeffersonville to report to Colonel Williams. Colonel Williams at once ordered my full battery to take position behind the Government warehouses for their protec- tion. Soon after I was ordered to place Lieutenant Walley with one section on board of the steam-boat Saint Patrick for the purpose of patrolling the river to Madisonville. On the following day I was ordered to place one gun with Lieut. H. L. Holloway on board the steamer Calypso; also one gun under Orderly Sergeant Mann on the Masoni Page 71 CHAP. LXIV.] 71 MORGAN S OHIO RAID. Gem, and to take one section on board the ferry-boat Athern, all under command of General Mason, to whom I was ordered to report. We proceeded up the river, stopping at various points, and arrived at Cin- cinnati Monday night, June 13, and I reported to Captain Gibson, chief of artillery. On the morning of the 14th was ordered to Camp iDenni- son to meet Morgans forces with the section of artillery then nnder my command, arriving too late to meet the enemy. On the morning of the 15th 1 was ordered by Lieutenant-Colonel Neff to take my section of battery, with eighty cavalry, commanded by Captain Shuman, of the Eleventh Ohio Volunteer Cavalry, and proceed in pursuit of Mor- gans forces, and as early as possible report to General ilobson, then in pursuit. I overtook General ilobsons column at Batavia; reported and was ordered to join the advancing column in the pnrsuit. The forces nnder my command, except those who were compelled to fall out of colnmn owing to horses giving out and dying, have continued in the pursuit until the capture of the enemy at Cheshire, on the Ohio River. I was ordered by General Hobson to act as chief of artillery, and other sections of artillery were placed under my command and remained so up to our leaving Cheshire for Cincinnati. During our pursuit each hour was a forced march, both night and day, never halting over three hours to rest and feeding of horses. The days march was never under thirty-three miles per day, and some days over forty miles, and the last days march was fifty-one miles. The weather was intensely hot and the animals suffered much from heat, dust, and want of water. I have to report casualties to animals as follows: Twenty-first Battery: Horses. Killed Abandoned 2 5 Eleventh Ohio Volunteer Cavalry: Killed Abandoned 7 Twenty-third Indiana Battery: Killed Abandoned 4 7 Total 19 On the evening of the 23d I was ordered by General Jidah to take my command on board the steam-boat Ida May and proceed to Cin- cinnati. I have now to report the following forces awaiting orders: Twenty-first Battery, Capt. J. W. Patterson, with Lieutenant Smith and 28 privates, with 1 section of artillery, 1 ammunition wagon, and 1 forage wagon, and 24 horses. Twenty-third Indiana Battery, Lieut. John W. Ross commanding: 1 gun and caisson, 16 men, and 16 horses. Eleventh Ohio Volunteer Cavalry, Capt. J. S. Shuman: 34 men and 40 horses. Very respectfully, yours, JAS. ~. PATTERSON, Captain, Twenty-first Battery Ohio Volunteer Artillery. Major-General BUENSIPE, Commanding. [23. Page 72 72 Sw. VA., KY., TENN., MISS., ALA., W. FLA., & N. GA. [CHAP. LXIV. JULY 8, 1863.Scout from Germantown, Teun., etc. JULY 10, 1863.Skirmish at Bolivar, Tenn. JULY 13, 1863.Skirmishes on Forked Deer River and at Jackson, Tenn. JULY 1620, 1863.Scout from Germantown, Tenn. AUGUST 3, 1863.Scout from Fort Pillow and skirmish near Denmark, Tenn. Report of Vol. Robert V. Richardson, C. S. Army. SELMA, ALA., August 10, 1863. SIR: About five weeks ago I reached West Tennessee. I found my regiment, the Twelfth Tennessee Cavalry (partisan rangers), badly scat- tered, the effect of my long absence, and the intermeddling of certain officers who had gone into West Tennessee during my absence and sought to take command of my men. I immediately set about collect- ing my men and forming new companies. I found a lively feeling of patriotism to prevail among the people, which was greatly stimulated by the knowledge of my appointment as chief agent for the Bureau of Conscription of West Tennessee, and my proclaimed intention to put the laws in force without delay. Very soon there were not less than forty new company organizations on foot throughout West Tennessee~ some of these were soon formed, others dragged. I designated a da~ for the meeting of the Twelfth Regiment; about one-half met me; but the ~ ankees getting wind of my arrival and movements came out in force from La Grange, Memphis, and Germantown to break me up. Fortunately I had only designated to my company officers the place of meeting, and we met, but our Yankee friends went to Galloways Switch, one of our camps, expecting to find us, when our real place of meeting was about ten miles distant. I saw that I could not successfully fight the force of the enemy, and by making a night march passed around his camp to his rear, and crossed the Big ilatchie River and weut on my way collecting my new recruits. I then designated Jackson as a place of general rendezvous, where I hoped to be able to collect enough new companies to organize two new regiments and the balance of the Twelfth. The enemy again got news of my movements and came out from La Grange in force, 2,000 strong, with one battery of artillery, to break up and disperse, if not capture and destroy, the forces there to be collected. As soon as I learned of their movements I ordered my men to Cotton Grove. Here I met with Col. Jeff. Forrest and Colonel Wilson with about 200 men each, both belonging to Colonel (now Gen- eral) Roddey~s command, who had just come into West Tennessee for the purpose of recruiting and completing their regiments. Together we had about 800 men. Their men well armed, my men indifferently, about half having none at all. Colonel Forrests scouts had found the enemy in force, estimated at 2,000 men, near Mount Pinson, east of Jackson, moving in the direction of Swallow Bluff, on the Tennessee River. The enemy seemed to antici- pate that we intended to.evacnate West Tennessee by that route, cross- ing at Swallow Bluff and passing into North Alabama, and their effort first appeared to be to cut us off from this line of egress. I was satis- fied from the numbers of the enemys force that he had brought from La Grange all his available mounted men, and that the line of exit from West Tennessee through the enemys lines near La Grange was feasi- ble. I therefore countermarched from Cotton Grove and gathered up all my men that I could then reach near the route I expected to take, and by crossing the Forked Deer River at Poplar Corner, passin Page 73 Ca& ~. LXIV.] SCOUT FROM GERMANTOWI~, TENN., ETC. 73 through Weliwood, and publicly stating that I intended to cross the Big ilatchie at the ford near the block-house, I made a rapid march during the night of the 29th of July, gained the bridge, crossed the Big ilatchie at Bolivar at daybreak on the morning of the 30th of July iu the rear of the enemys forces, threw the planks off the bridge, and stopping in Bolivar only long enough to distribute to my wearied and hungry men a barrel of crackers purchased there, resumed the march toward Mid- dleton, on the Memphis and Charleston Railroad. At 12 m. on the 30th of July, in one mile of Middleton and one mile of the water-tank, both fortified, and between the two, I passed the road. The movement was so sudden and nnexpected that the Yankees did not fire a gun at us, k)ut scampered to their works for protection. I fired a short trestle and tore down the telegraph wire as I passed, as a memento of our transit, and passed at my leisure on toward Ripley, Miss. The country from the Memphis and Charleston Railroad to Ripley is nearly desolated. Tippah and Tishomingo Counties have suffered much from the savage barbarity of the enemy; scarcely a field is planted ou the way I came. More than half the dwelling houses are vacant, and the charred remains of many dwellings attest too clearly the sufferings of the inhabitants. On the 2d day of August, instant, I reached Okolona with 600 men. I am now camped at Pikeville, eight miles from Okolona, and have come here to get the arms for my men which Colonel Gorgas, under your order, granted me. I have brought with me about one-half of my own regiment, the Twelfth Tennessee Cavalry (partisan rangers), and parts of two new regiments now in process of formation. The remaiu- der of these regiments I expect will pass the enemys lines and join me at Okolona; if not, as soon as I arm and equip the men I have with me, I shall return to West Tennessee and not only complete the organiza- tion of the two new regiments, but think I will be able to organize about 5,000 men. Indeed, I feel certain that this number can be raised in West Tennessee during the present and next month if I can give assurances that you will arm them. My plan of operations is this: First, to organize a mounted force of sufficient strength to hold West Tennessee and go where it pleasessay from three to five regiments, making from 2,000 to 3,000 men; then to recruit the old regiments of the Provisional Army by the strict enforcement of the conscript laws in West Tennessee. As we may expect our occupancy of West Tennessee to be contested the force for operations there must have the element of rapid motiontherefore mountedbut at the same time must have the reliability of infantry; therefore it must be composed of cavalry proper, mounted infantry, rifles, and horse artillery. It will be impossible to establish camps of instruction in West Ten- miessee, but a suitable place can be chosen ou the Mobile and Ohio Railroad, in Mississippi. There are in West Tennessee many strag- glers, absentees, and deserters from the Provisional Army. The Gov- ernment has no transportation there. It is difficult to send them to their commands when they are arrested. Many of them are poor and have no horses. The country is pretty well exhausted of horses by the Yankees and my mounted men. It will not be safe to send them through the enemys line afoot. The only alternative left me is to impress horses or mules from the small stock of animals left to mount them. Many of these men are good soldiers. They do not want to return to their old commands, because they have not lost all pride of character, and do not want to be pointed at by their comrades as deserters. They are anxious to join me, and would mount themselve Page 74 74 SW. VA., KY., TENN., MISS., ALA., W. FLA., & N. GA. (Ow. LXIV. if they were assured that they would be permitted to remain in my command. If you will allow all such who will mount themselves to remai with me, I will more than repay their old commands by con. scripted recruits. It must be borne in mind that these men are wholly within the enemys lines and cannot be withdrawn except by my com- mand or other similar ones. To allow them to join me is to restore that much lost strength to the armies of the Confederacy. Any order or communication you may see proper to make on this subject, or any other, if addressed to me, to the care of General Ruggles at Columbus, Miss., will reach me. I have the honor to be, very respectfully, R. V. RICHARDSON, Cot. Comdg. and Agt. of Bureau of Conscription in W. Tennessee. Hon. JAMES A. SEDDON, Secretary of War. [First indorsernent.] AUGUST 17, 1863. Respectfully submitted for the consideration of the President. Will it do to allow the deserters from the old companies within the enemys lines to be recruited? The example is pernicious and of dan- gerous precedent, and yet, as the deserters are within the enemys lines, it is probably the only chance of regaining them for the army. J. A. SEDDON, Secretary of War. [Second indorsement.j AUGUST 19, 1863. SECRETARY OF WAR: The deserters must return t~ their proper commands before they come within the terms of the amnesty granted. After they have joiiied as above an application for transfer of such as could furnish cavalry horses might be entertained. J. B. [24.] JULY 1017, l863.Investment and Capture of Jackson, Miss. Report of Capt. Cuthbert 11. Slocornb, Fifth Company, Battalion Wash ington Artillery.* IIDQRS. FIFTH COMPANY, BATTLN. WASHINGTON ARTY., In the Field, July 19, 1863. CAPTAIN: Arrived at Jackson, Miss., on the night of the 7th instant. On the 8th took position on the breast-works opposite the Lynch house. On the morning of the 9th moved to the right and left of the New Orleans and Jackson Railroad, where we remained until the after- noon of the 11th, when the enemy appearing in strong force, occupying a hill in the immediate front about 1,700 yards distant, I moved out one piece and opened fire, throwing several [shell] amongst them with great effect. The following day, the 12th, my position was assailed by a bri- gade of the enemy, said to be commanded by Colonel Page [sic] and See also Vol. XXIV, Part II, p. 654 Page 75 CHAP. LXIV.J EXPEDITION TO NASHVILLE, ALA. 75 considered to be the best in Grants army, boasting that they were never repulsed before. The enemy moved down the railroad with two pieces of artillery nutil within 1,000 yards of our works, when they moved by the right flank through a hollow, which concealed their fur- ther movements until they advanced in line of battle to within 175 yards, under a galling fire of shell and canister, when theybroke and fled in great confusion. Our infantry dashed over the breast-works in pursuit, capturing many prisoners, bnt compelling us to suspend onr fire. Dnring the subseqnent occupation of our position my battery fired on several occasions with good effect whenever the enemy appeared. I left onr works on the night of the 16th about 9 oclock, having fired in all 211 rounds and losing 2 horses and 1 mnle. Lieu- tenant Vanght also had his horse killed. Respectfully submitted. C. II. SLOCOMB, Captain, Commanding. Capt. E. P. GUILLET. [24.j AUGUST 69, 1863.Expedition from Decherd, Tenn., to Nashville, Ala. Report of Lieut. Cot. Jonathan Biggs, One hundred and twenty.third illinois (mounted) Infantry. IIDQRS. 123D REGIMENT ILLINOIS VOL. INFANTRY, Near Decherd, Tenn., August 10, 1863. COLONEL: As directed, I took my command, starting on the evening of the 5th instant at 4 oclock, and passing through Decherd and Win- chester took the Bellefonte road, encamping at Braziltons for the night. On the 6th crossed the mountain, leaving the Bellefonte road, and descending by an almost impassable road (one over which not more than two or three wagons of any kind had ever before passed), struck the Paint Rock Valley at or near the head of the Hurricane Fork, encamping soon after getting into the valley. I found the valley well populated, but nearly all males away from home, said to be in the mountains to avoid conscription or arrest for desertion. Several gave themselves up, expressing themselves as fearless of harm from the Yankees. They were released without parole. The farms here are quite small, and the inhabitants are in very destitute circumstances, and almost universally profess loyalty. On the morning of the 7th moved on down the valley a few miles, and, finding forage for our ani- mals, halted and fed. Gaining the main Paint Rock Valley, moved cautiously down until near night, when my advance encountered a picket of about fifteen or twenty men two miles above Iasliville. They belonged to a force represented at from 300 to 500 stronga bat- talion of the Eleventh Texasand had just arrived at the place of our meeting them, had dismounted, but had not thrown out any outpost. We captured most of their horses and arms. The men, with the excep- tion of one who was shot through the ankle, made their escape to the mountains. Two of my scouts were wounded. David Lefever, of Com- pany G, was shot in the right shoulder, making a serious wound, and Robert Adkins, of Company C, was considerably bruised by a blow from the butt of a musket. I sent three companies forward as far as Nashville, where it became too dark for them to see longer, when I returned to where I could get forage and encamped. On the 8t Page 76 76 SW. VA., KY., TENN., MISS., ALA., W. FLA., & N. GA. rCHAP. LXIV. returned to the mouth of Estills Fork, taking and paroling several pris. oners during the day. On the morning of the 9th I divided my com- mand, sending two companies and my scouts up Estills Fork road to Salem, and, thinking the force we had encountere(l near Nashville might be following to observe our movements, I thought to intercept his advance by moving back to the mouth of Larkins Fork. Not find- ing him, I took the Larkins Fork road to Salem. The detachment sent up Estills Fork captured two armed men, and in company with a noto- rious bnshwhacker named Woods, who, beiiig mounted on a fleet horse, succeeded in escaping. I returned to camp on the evening of the 9th, having marched about 120 miles. Respectfully, & c, JONATHAN BIGGS, Lieutenant- Colonel, Commanding 123d Illinois. [Col. J. T. WILDER.] [23.] AUGUST 78, 1863.Reconnaissance from Fayetteville, Tenn, to Athens, Ala. Report of Cot. Louis D. Watkins, Sixth Kentucky Cavalry, commanding brigade. IIDQRS. THIRD BRIGADE, FIRST DIVISION CAVALRY, Payetteville, Tenn., August 9, 1863. CAPTAIN: I have the honor to report that in obedience to an order from Col. E. M. McCook, commanding First Cavalry Division, I left Fayetteville with the Fifth and Sixth Kentucky Cavalry on the morning of Friday, August 7, at 4 oclock, taking the road to Athens, Ala. After marching twenty-five miles I halted my command and unsaddled and fed the horses and rested about two hours. At 2.30 p. m. I resumed the march and arrived at Athens, thirteen miles from where I fed, a few minutes before 6 oclock. I found no rebels there. There had been thirty there the day previous, but they left during the night of 6th instant on account of hearing that there was a Federal force at Huntsville (so citizens reported). They were then looking for conscripts. I remained in the town during the night, the horses saddled and men lying on their arms. At about 9 oclock five men rode up to my pickets on the Deca- tur road, and upon being halted turned and fled, when the pickets fired at them several times, however without effect. We supposed that they were a portion of the conscripting party whe were coming in, not know- ing of our having possession of the town. I left Athens next morning (8th) at daylight, and moved out on the Fayetteville road about five miles, where I halted the column, unsaddled and fed the horses, and rested about two hours and a half, when I moved out and marched on steadily, halting occasionally to rest, and arrived at camp at about 12 oclock last night (8th). I found no stock or anything else worth seizing on the road except two beef-cattle, which I brought in. All of which is respectfully submitted. I am, captain, your obedient servant, LOUIS D. WATKINS, Colonel, Commanding Third Brigade, First Division Cavalry. Capt. JOHN PRATT, Assistant A ~jutant- General, First Cavalry Division. [23. Page 77 CHii~. LXIV.] 77 THE CHICKAMAUGA CAMPAIGI{. AUGUST 1011, 1863.Expedition from Memphis to Cuba, Teun. Report of Capt. William D. Glass, Sixth Illinois Cavalry. Cm SIXTH ILLINOIS CAVALRY, Miemphis, Tenn., August 11, 1863. COLONEL: I left this place with the Second Battalion at 10 p. m. August 10, and proceeded in the direction of Raleigh on the new Raleigh railroad. On arriving at Wolf River we found the bridge destroyed. We crossed in a flat. Half a mile the other side of the river I took a left-hand road, which led into the Memphis and Coy- ington road two miles this side of Hatchie River. On arriving there I found the bridge destroyed. I crossed the command in a small flat. One mile the other side I took the Cnba road. On arriving at Cuba I found all things quiet and made no discoveries of the enemy, and from the best information I could get there had been none there for some time~not~ more than two or three passing. I could see no signs of any. I then turned for Memphis. Came down the road leading direct from Cuba to Memphis, crossing Hatchie and Wolf Rivers in flats, and arrived at Memphis this evening at 8 oclock, making no discoveries of the enemy. W. D. GLASS, Captain, Commanding Second Battalion. Lieut. Col. R. LooMIs, Commanding Sixth Illinois Cavalry. [24.1 AUGUST 16-SEPTEMBER 22, 1863.The Chickamauga Campaign. Report of Lient. Col. Arthur C. Ducat, U. S. Ar my, Assistant Inspector- General, Department of the Cumberland. HDQRS. DEPARTMENT OF THE CUMBERLAND, INSPECTOR-GENERALS OFFICE, Chattanooga, October 8, 1863. GENERAL: In accordance with your verbal order to make a report to on in writing, of the battle of Chickamauga, as far as concerned the orders given me to execute, and a statement of how my time was occu- pied after I was cut off from you on 20th of September, second day of the battle, I have the honor to briefly report as follows: On September 17 I was ordered to proceed to Widow Morgans house and observe the dust in a southeasterly direction, and if possible determine which way the enemys troops were marching. I reported that the troops were marching north, through the gap in Mission or Pigeon Ridge, on La Fayette road, by Shields house, as far north as the cross-roads near Hendersons house, as shown on the map, but from that point whether they went north or east I could not determine, as the tree tops on the intervening ridge interfered with the view farther to my left. I afterward accompanied General Garfield to the same point of observation. On the same afternoon I was verbally ordered by you to make a reconnaissance along the west side of the Chicka- manga River, from Crawfish Creek to William Matthews house, with reference to placing the division of Major-General Palmer in position along that line. I was accompanied by General Palmer and Lieutenan Page 78 78 Sw, VA., KY., TENN., MISS., ALA., W. FLA., & N. GA. [CHAP. LXIV. Burroughs, of the Engineers. The positions were selected, and the troops marched north to take them, General Kegleys division taking the ground before occupied by General Palmers troops. The same afternoon and in the evening I made an inspection of pickets and grand guards of the army, and found that, while divisions had pickets all round them, there was not, in accordance with orders, a continuous line of pickets and grand guards on our front and along the line upon which the enemy seemed to march, and that large gaps were left in the picket-line between divisions. I immediately issued a circular to the assistant inspectors-general of corps to remedy this, and to notify the division and brigade inspectors to close up the lines immediately, in accordance with the established picket system of this army, and to keel) them closed. The assistant inspectors-general promptly reported when this was accomplished. The day following (18th) I received orders to devote my attention to our right and see that no delay occurred in the movement of troops when ordered. General Kegley was ordered to move up to relieve General Palmer, and General Palmer to move up toward our left. I proceeded to General Palmers head- quarters and sent you the following dispatch at 12.30 p. in.: GENERAL: General Palmer has notified General Negley that he will leave his present position at 2 P. m. General Palmers grand guards will not be removed nutil properly relieved. No demonstration on General Palmers front so far. As I came out I think I heard brisk firing on Colonel Barnes front. I did not like the position of this brigade on yesterday. General Palmer will make it all right. There seems to have been delay growing out of some misunder- standing in this change of troops, for General Xegley did not get into position until late in the evening, some of General Palmers brigade commanders refusing to be relieved. In the meantime Brannans division had the road and it was impossible for General Palmers troops to get into column and push up to the left, as ordered. I reported this to you, and received orders to go and get all the troops ordered to the left up and into position; that they must get through, and not to leave until I could report it was accomplished. In this I was assisted by Captain iDronillard and Lieut. James Reynolds, of your staff. General Brannans division was halted and turned to one side of the road; all the trains turned into the woods, and the troops of Van (Jleve and Palmer marched past them with their trains and artillery. General Brannan then followed, and all were in position before daylight at the positions designated by you. General Negley had to take position in the night, and it was nearly daylight before Captain Johnson, inspector of that division, was able to report the picket-lines all right and inspected. This was a hard nights work for men and animals, but it was performed without a murmur, all feeling that it was of the greatest importance and feeling certain that the next day would bring a battle. On the morning of the 19th, before yourself and staff had left the Craw- fish, I was ordered by you to proceed to the right to push forward the troops on the march from the right as rapidly as possible, to take notice of all that occurred and report. Early the enemy began to show themselves along General INegleys front, and some sharp firing was kept up between the skirmishers. At 11 a. m. I sent you the fol- lowing dispatch from General Kegleys front: GENERAL: The enemy are advancing on General Beatty. Should not General Sheridan be crowded up as rapidly as possible? The head of General Davis column has just arrived at this point. General Sheridan will fall in after him. I would go down and crowd up Sheridan, but I consider it lurportaut to watch events here. One battery and line of infantry in sight of General Beatty Page 79 CHAr. LXIV.] THE CHICKAMAUGA CAMPAIGN. 79 1 soon after sent you the following dispatch from General Negleys headquarters, on Cove road, one mile and a half from Crawfish Spring, south: GENERAL: General Sheridan is up. General McCook is closing up his left. I am of opinion that the firing on General Negleys front is a demonstration to attract your attention from another point. Although General Beatty has twice asked for re-enforcements, I think he is all right. While he has nothing hurt and no regular musketry firing yet I cannot see it. As soon as General McCook has estab. lished headquarters, I will send you word, or join you, with the information. General McCook and self have examined the ground where his right will rest, and will now select positions for troops. The firing on General Negleys front has ceased. General McCook established his headquarters on the high ground and in the rear of Gordons Mills. Immediately after I sent you ~he following dispatch at 2.15 p. in.: GENERAL: General McCook had heard of the movement of Wood to the left from a staff officer. Anticipating your order he ordered Sheridan forward to hold the posi. tion occupied by Wood. General Negley has been ordered up from his position by General McCook (from his position beyond Crawfish Spring) and a staff officer sent to conduct him. General McCook will retain General Negley here until further orders, as this is the key to the right, as the fight is now. I then joined you at your headquarters at Widow Glenns house, and reported. You theit ordered me to bring General Negley up. I asked where you wanted him in. You instructed me to have two brigades go to the left from the house and one to the right. I brought General Negley to you in advance of the head of his column, and he received his .instructions from you in person and went into action. I then assisted as aide to you at headquarters. On the morning of the 20th I rode the lines with you from right to left and from left to right, and assisted in dispositions. Shortly after the battle opened I was ordered to carry an order to General Davis, to form his brigades into close column, doubled on the center. I then car- ried a similar order to General Van Cleve. I then carried an order to General Van Cleve to move his division down the side of the hill to its foot, as they were exposed to artillery where they were. I then carried an order for General Van Cleve to engage the enemy, and was instructed by the general commanding as to the exact point at which they should go in. They went in as directed on the right and supporting Stanleys brigade of Negley~s division. About thirty min- utes after General Van Cleve became engaged, the general command- ing ordered me to bring up all the reserves and all of General MeCooks troops, and support the right of the troops then engaged. I went off on the gallop, accompanied by Capt. A. S. Burt, acting assistant inspector-general. About the Widow Glenns house I wheeled in to the left an(I saw the enemy advancing in force through the corn-field in front and the woods. At this time I got the impression that the enemy had attacked in the oblique order, heavily re-enforced on his right, for his left was swinging round and advancing in echelon, and I was struck with their good order and felt they were troops that had hardly been engaged on that day. I rode rapidly toward the hill where I knew General McCooks headquarters had been. I met two brigades of his corps (Bradleys and Lytles) at the foot of the hill at Widow Glenns house and marching by the flank. At this time the fire of musketry from the corn-field was hot. I ordered the troops to double-quick, and they obeyed promptly, and went rapidly down the road toward the left. I proceeded with them, when the enemy came so near, and the fire became so warm, that I shouted the Qrder Halt! Front! Forward, march Page 80 80 SW. VA., KY., TENN., MISS., ALA., W. FLA., & N. GA. [CNA~. LX1V. They advanced nearly to the edge of the corn-field and were at once engaged by a much superior line of infantry, with a strong line taking position in its rear. I found a battery that had been following in the rear of those two brigades (I think it was Hescocks, but I saw no offi- cer.) I placed it in position at the Widow Glenns house, and iinmedi- ately on the right of the two brigades before mentioned. This battery opened rapidly on the enemy and with fine effect. At this time the enemys fire of musketry was very heavy. In all this I ~yas ably assisted by Captain Burt and my orderly, Private Thornton, Fourth U. S. Cavalry. I dispatched Captain Burt to bring Wilders mounted infantry to support this battery, for I knew it to be the only artillery at this point. At this time the head of a rebel column showed itself on the right of the battery. I am of opinion that this was a brigade, or two, in close column, for they deployed rapidly into line, showing con- siderable force, and opened at short range. The battery gave them two shots before they deployed. After this line began firing the infantry on the left began to break to the rear, and the fire on the battery was so great that the men and horses suffered much. They attempted to limber to the rear, and get off with the infantry, but failed to get away all their gunsI am certaiii two, and I think three. I was again joined by Captain Burt. At this time I saw the general commanding, General Garfield, and Major McMichael trying to rally the infantry on the ridge. They rode toward the left, and I, assisted by Lieutenant-Colonel Hodges, Captain Burt, and Lieutenant Field, Fifteenth Pennsylvania Cavalry, made two attempts to form a line of infantry, but without suc- cess. The men would not stand. I saw General McCook and staff some distance to the rear and joined them. I asked General McCook what he intended to do. He said he would rally the troops, and kept rapidly going west to select a place for that purpose. I rode a short distance with him and concluded to return. Rode down the ridge until there were none of our troops between us and the enemy. I turned again to the rear and saw the generals staff and escort on the hills toward my right, and joined them. I asked what was to be done. Colonel God- dard, assistant adjutant-general, informed me that he was going to Rossville. I asked for the general commanding, and could get no information further than he was toward the left. I sent Captain Dronillard to order some prisoners to the rear, and called the attention of Captain Porter and Colonel Barnett to care of ammunition trains on our right. I proceeded with the staff to the first open space at the forks of the roads marked on the map o x G. McFarlands house. Here I again advised with Colonel Goddard, assistant ad.jutant-general. He replied that he was going to Rossville, that General Garfield was there. I then resolved to go no farther, but make a stand and rally of the army at this point, the only available place I had seen, and cover the retreat of our trains, artillery, and ammunition. At this point the troops and trains were streaming into the road in the open space. I called for volunteers to stay with me from the gen- erals staff, and was joined by Captain Burt, Lieuts. William Porter, James Reynolds, Randall, and Captain Hill. I then ordered Captain Garner, of the escort, to deploy his cavalry, with his flanks in the woods, to stop all men armed, and send them to the line we were form- ing. With the assistance of the above-named officers we had a strong regiment in a few minutes. It was hard work to make the men fall in at first, but after we had about 1,000 men they did so cheerfully. We stopped infantry officers and made them form companies. At this tim Page 81 C~. LXIV.] THE CHICKAMAUGA CAMPAIGN. 81 General Van Cleve came along and soon proceeded to the rear. He had no comman.d. Colonel Parkhurst next came with Ninth Michigan Vol- unteers. He had orders to proceed to the rear with prisoners. He turned over to me many stragglers, a strong regiment of them. Then Major-General Crittenden came along. I told him what I was about. He proceeded to the rear. I was soon after joined by Generals 1{egley, Davis, and Sheridan, and at this time the force was between 10,000 and 12,000 men. General Kegley started personally to join General Thomas~ and reported that he could not do so, on account of the enemys cav- alry. Colonel McKibbiu and others soon joined the party, and after consultation it was agreed that General Sheridan should push out on the La Fayette road to support General Thomas, General Davis should remain where he was and cover the retreat of the trains, & c., and Gen- eral Negley should march to Itossyille, as a support to either. I dis- patched Captain Hill to Chattanooga, to inform the general commanding of the state of affairs, and proceeded, with the other officers, and Col- onel McKibbin, with General Sheridan, to the wooden church south of liossville, on General Thomas left and very close to the enemys lines. I left General Sheridan after 8 p. in., with the understanding that Gen- eral Thomas was withdrawing to Rossville, and that General Sheridan would do so qnietly. 1 joined the general commanding at 10 p. in., at Chattanooga, and reported. On the 21st I was sent to iRossville with Captain Burt and Lieutenant Porter, and reported the progress of the engagement by telegraph during the day, leaving when all the orders had been given to General Thomas for withdrawal to this place. I can- not mention the young officers alluded to in this report as assisting me too highly, and am glad to have this opportunity of placing their services before the commanding general, as otherwise they might have been overlooked. I have the honor to be, general, veryrespectfully, your obedient servant, ARTHUR C. DUCAT, Lieutenant- Colonel and Assistant Inspector- General. Major-General ROSECRANS, Commanding. [30.] Report of Col. Jesse H. Moore, One hundred and fifteenth Illinois Infantry. HDQRS. 115TH REGIMENT ILLINOIS VOL. INFANTRY, Camp near Chattanooga, September 27, 1863. Sin: In compliance with orders I have the honor of submitting my official report of the part which my command took in the engagement of Saturday, September 19, near McAfee Church on the Ringgold road southeast of Chattanooga, and also in that of Sunday, september 20, on the Fayetteville [La Fayette] road in the Chickamanga Valley. On the 18th of September my regiment moved out from Rossville with First Brigade, First Division, Reserve Corps, Brig. Gen. W. C. Whitaker commanding; had moved only about two and a half or three miles on the Ringgold road when it was fired on by the pickets of the enemy. Soon after, the column still advancing, a brisk little engagement ensued, participated in chiefly by the Ninety-sixth Illinois Infantry and a portion of the Eighteenth Ohio Battery, which, how- ever, soon ended in consequence of the darkness of the night setting 6 R RVOL LII, PT Page 82 82 SW. VA., KY., TENN., MISS., ALA., W. FLA., & N. GA. [CHAr. LXIV. in. Meantime the head of my c6lumn having approached the ford of a small stream, was halted, and, in compliance with orders, -formed line of battle on the left of the road, the right resting on the road so as to cover the ford, the left by a deployment reaching one-quarter of a mile to another road to prevent a flank movement of the enemy. Here my command bivouacked for the night undisturbed. A little before morn- ing of the following day I was ordered to fall back about half a mile, which I did in good order. On the afternoon of Saturday (19th instant) the Fortieth Ohio and Eighty-fourth Indiana with a section of Eighteenth Ohio Battery became engaged with the enemy npon or near the ground occupied the previous evening. My regiment was ordered to advance to the sup. port of the Fortieth Ohio Volunteers, which was being hard pressed by the enemy advancing in force. I moved rapidly down the road, and fortunately reached the scene of action in time to form line of battle, cover the retreat of the Fortieth Ohio Volunteer Infantry, and check the advancing foe. Here the engagement was quite spirited, but short, the enemy falling back almost as soon as my command opened on them. Knowing they were in force, aud suspecting a flank movement, I fell back some fifty yards and commanded my men to lie down and wait their further movements. Here I received orders to fall back. I brought my men off the field in nnbroken line of battle back nearly to the same ground occupied before making the charge. In this en a e- ment my command behaved nobly. Here ended our labors for that day. I lost 4 men wounded and 1 captured in consequence of his remaining behind with his wounded brother. All the wounded were brought into camp and were provided for. On the morning of 20th instant my regiment was placed in front and on the extreme right of all the forces in the vicinity of McAfee Church, now -increased by the arrival of Second Brigade, First Division, the Twenty-st~cond Michigan and Eighty-ninth Ohio Volunteer Infantry, and Second Brigade, Second Division, Reserve Corps, under command of Brigadier-General Steedman, and were awaiting an expected attack of the enemy. About 11 a. m. this whole force was ordered toward the Fayetteville [La Fayette] road to re-enforce Fourteenth Army Corps, which, with detachments of Twentieth and Twenty-first Army Corps, were being hard pressed by the enemy, who had massed his forces on either side of the Fayetteville [La Fayette] road. The available force of the Reserve Corps moved off in fine order and good spirits at quick time and eager to engage the enemy. Arriving on the contested ground it was ascertained that a heavy force was forming on the extreme right of General Thomas with a view of turning his right and cutting him off from Chattanooga. With singular skill and precision the First Division, Re- serve Corps, nuder command of General Steedman, was thrown upon the extreme right just at the time and on the precise ground where most needed. In passing to this position along an open field our forces were subjected to a heavy cross fire from a battery on our left, east of the Fayetteville [La Fayette] road. Here fell Capt. S. M. Huckstep, of Com- pany D, this regiment, severely wounded in the thigh; my~orderly-, riding near me, was also wounded, and a private of Company A. From this position so opportunely chosenthe whole division simultaneouslycharged the rebel lines and handsomely drove them from the contiguous hills. My regiment moved forward in the front line of battle with the Ninety-. sixth Illinois Infantry on my right and the Twenty-second Regiment Michigan Volunteer Infantry on my left. Here my regiment suffere Page 83 CHAP. LXIv.] THE CHICKAMAUGA CAMPAIGN. 83 severely in both killed and wonnded. Here fell Lient. Col. William Kinman, a brave and gallant officer, calmly and fearlessly cheering on the battle. Being hard pressed and much fatigued iu connection with the front line, I caused my regiment to fall back and again form in the rear of the second line. This done, I again charged to the crest of the hill. The second time fell back and reformed and again charged up the hill, but farther to the right, as the enemy had still persisted in attempting to turn our right flank. In this charge my command suf- fered more severely than at any other, and fought until their ammuni- tion was exhausted. They then sought the cartridge-boxes of wounded and dead and continued to hold their position on the hill till I received the order to retire. The enemy, however, seems to have been so severely punished as not to venture anythuiig like a forward movement. I have to say that the officers and men under my command behaved most gallantly. My aggregate loss is 168 killed, wounded, and missing. The missing, with the exception of two or three, are supposed to be killed. The engagement which my command participated in on Sun- day (20th instant) commenced about 1 p. m. and continued till about 6 p. in., during all which time my men were under fire with the exceptions of short intervals occupied in changing position. I wish in conclusion to testify that the conduct of the general officers in command was in the highest sense heroic. Herewith please find a list of commissioned officers killed and wounded: KilledLient. Col. William Kinman; Capt. Stephen B. Espy (staff of General Whitaker), Company G. WoundedFirst Lient. Jesse Hanon (staff of General Whitaker), Company A; First Lieut. E. D. Steen, Company B; Capt. Stephen M. Huckstep, Company D; Second Lieut. I. H. C. Royse, Company E; Second Lieut. David Reed, Company F; Second Lieut. Stephen K. Hatfield, Company H; First Lient. Sylvester Baley, Company K. The number of enlisted men in action on the 19th and 20th was 390 to 400; of officers of field, staff, and line, 27. I am, sir, very respectfully, your obedient servant, JESSE H. MOORE, Colonel, Commanding 115th Illinois Volunteer infantry. ASST. ADJT. GEN., FIRST BRIGADE, FIRST DIVISION, RESERVE CORPS, DEPARTMENT OF THE CUMBERLAND. [30.] Report of Lieut. Col. Harrison C. Hobart, Twenty-first Wisconsin Infantry. GEORGIA, April , 1864. GENERAL: I forward the following report of the Twenty-first Regi- ment Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry in the battle of Chickamauga: Col. B. J. Sweet having been disabled at the battle of Perryville, the Twenty-first Wisconsin Infantry thereafter has continued under the command of Lient. Col. H. C. Hobart. This regiment, in the Second Brigade (Starkweathers) of the First Division (Bairds) of the Four~ teenth Army Corps, participated in all the movements of that division in General Rosecrans advance from Murfreesborough, by the way of Hoovers Gap, Manchester, Tullahoma, Elk River, Decherd, Cowans Station, to Stevenson. At this point Lieutenant-Colonel Hobart was appointed by General Rosecrans upon a board for the examination of officers desiring to be assigned to the command of colored troops. O Page 84 84 Sw. VA., KY., TENN., MISS., ALA., W. FLA., & N. GA. [CHAP. LXIV. the 29th of August, 1863, the regiment moved with the brigade to Bridgeport, and was engaged in picketing the northern shore of the Tennessee River. On the 4th of September, crossed the river in General Thomas command, and from the south shore immediately ascended and passed over two precipitous mountain ranges, the men engaged in guard- ing and moving transportation over the most formidable and danger- ous obstacles of mountain and defile. On the 11th advanced from Stevens Gap to Dug Gap in Bairds command to support Negley, who was seriously confronted by a large force of the enemy. After sharp skirmishing the divisions successfully retired to our lines at the foot of the mountain. In this affair the Twenty-first, at the extreme front, was nearly surrounded, but succeeded in extricating itself without the loss of a man. On the 18th, each man having received sixty rounds of ammunition, commenced a march through the thick woods down the valley of the Chickamauga, and the Second Brigade was in the front in the all-night rapid march to obtain possession of the La Fayette road leading through Rossville to Chattanooga. This road was reached at sunrise the morning of the 19th, and the Twenty-first, with the other regiments of the brigade halted and went into line to the right of the road. At 9 a. m. the First and Third Brigades ot Baird moved to the front into the woods toward the river~ the Second followed in reserve. The advance meeting the enemy became hotly engaged. The Third [First] Brigade (Scribners) was forced back and the Second took its place. This brigade, after a sharp conflict, commenced going to the rear. The enemy captured the Fourth Indiana Battery. Johnson, of McCooks corps, coming up on the right, the battery was recaptured, and the Twenty-first Regiment, the last of the Second Brigade to fall back, assisted in bringing the guns off the field. After 6 in the evening participated with the rest of Bairds men in the sac- ci~ssful resistance to a heavy assault of the enemy, when the aim was determined by the flash of the guns. This continued so late that the brigade did not reach its bivouac until after 11 at night, after more than forty hours of marching and fighting, without rest or sleep. On the 20th of September (Sunday), the second day of the battle of Chicka- mauga, the Twenty-first Regiment was placed on the right of the Second Brigade and on the extreme right of Bairds division in line of battle. The men constructed light breast-works. About 9 a. in. the enemy made a furious assault on the entire front, but was repulsed at every point. The fighting was terrific. Heavy limbs of trees fell around, cut off by solid shot. During the day repeated attacks were made upon this part of the line with heavy force, but no part of it was broken. About 3 p. m. General Baird directed his division to fall back, but the order of that distinguished officer never reached the Twenty- first Regiment. The lieutenant-colonel commanding, observing that the officers of the other regiments were gone, ordered his men, the last to leave the front line, to fall back. In doing so they were fired upon by the enemy from the right rear by two pieces of artillery. The order was then given to make a rapid retreat to the left rear. In this attempt, while endeavoring to cut their way through, Lieutenant-Colonel Hobart and about fifty officers and men were captured. The officers were taken to Libby Prison, Richmond; the men were taken to prisons Belle Isle, Salisbury, and Andersonville. The 9th of February, 1864, Lieutenant-Colonel Hobart, with others, made a successful escape through a tunnel from Libby Prison and returned to his regiment, then in camp on Lookout Mountain. The killed, wounded, and missing o Page 85 CHAP. LXIV.] THE CHICKAMAUGA CAMPAIGN. 85 the Twenty-first Wisconsin in the battle of Chickamauga, about seventy- five officers and men. I desire to speak in the highest terms of the patience, endurance, good conduct, and bravery of the regiment during the battle. Very respectfully, II. ~. HOBART, Lieut. Col., Comdg. Twenty Jirst Regt. Wis. Vol. Infantry. AESALOM BAIRD Brigadier- General, Comdg. First Div., Fourteenth Army Corps. [30.] Report of Maj. Felix H. Robertson, C. S. Army, commanding Reserve Artillery. CAMP RESERVE ARTILLERY, October 3, 1863. CAPTAIN: During the engagement with the enemy in the vicinity of Chickamauga Creek my command was not at any time engaged as a battalion. 1 therefore have no other report to make than the forward- ing of captains reports. There does not appear to be any cause for censure of Captain Lumsden for the loss of the Napoleon gun. All was done to bring it away that was in Captain Lumsdens power. The attention of the commanding general is called to the praiseworthy con- (luct of Lient. C. II. Smith, Havis battery, who, with the ordinary battery tools, made a trail for a Napoleon gun carriage, to replace the l)roken trail in Captain ilavis battery. My thanks are due to Lieu- tenant Cox, adjutant, and Lieutenant Bruton, inspector of the battalion; Capt. J. L. Moore, assistant quartermaster, and to Asst. Surg. F. A. Toomer, for the discharge of their respective duties. I was obliged to call upon Sergeant-Major Searcy at times, and found him energetic and brave. The ordnance sergeant, R. F. Mann, rendered valuable service in taking from the field captured artillery. Respectfully submitted. F. H. ROBERTSON, Major, Commanding Battalion. Captain SIMS, Assistant Adjutant- General. [30.] Report of Capt. Overton W. Barret, Missouri Battery (Confederate). MISSOURI BATTERY, RESERVE ARTILLERY, Near Chattanooga, Teun., October 2, 1863. MAJOR: I have the honor to report that during the battle of Satur- day, 19th of September, my battery was not engaged. In the afternoon of that day I was ordered to report to Brigadier-General Wright, com- manding a brigade in Cheathams division, Polks corps, and in obedi- ence to his order took position in line of battle, one section being in the center and one on the left of his brigade. On Sunday, Cheathams division was moved farther to the right, and in the afternoon my battery followed the brigade in the final charge, keeping in the rear of the center until the woods became so thick and the hills so precipitous as to rende Page 86 86 Sw. VA., KY., TENN., MISS., ALA., W. FLA., & N. GA. ECHAP.LXIV. farther progress of the battery impossible. I would state that I was then within a few hundred yards of the enemys breast-works, and all the batteries of the division had been ordered to halt. The battery did not fire a shot during the battle. One corporal (the guidon) was the only loss sustained. He is missing. I sent him back to Alexanders Bridge on Friday night (18th) to bring up the forage wagons with corn for the battery horses, and he never returned, nor have I ever heard anything from him. As the bridge was burned that night by the enemy, I snppose him to have been captured by that party of the enemy who bnrned the bridge. His name was John ID. Murtaugh. Very respectfully, your obedient servant, 0. W. BARRET, Captain, Commanding Missouri Battery. [Maj. FELIX H. ROBERTSON.] [30.] SEPTEMBER 30OCTOBER 17, 1863.Wheeler and Roddeys Raid on Rosecrans communications. Report of Col. Edward M. MeCook, Second Indiana Cavalry, com manding Eirst Cavalry Division.* HDQRS. FIRST CAy. Div., DEPT. OF THE CIYMBERLAND, Winchester, Tenn., October 23, 1863. MAJOR: I have the honor to report the operations of my command iii the pursuit after Wheeler and his forces after the fight at Ander- sons Cross-Roads: On the night of the 3d instant the general commanding the corps and staff arrived from Chattanooga and ordered ns to be in readiness to move at daylight on the following morning. October 4, crossed the mountain in the direction of McMinnville, marching until 12 oclock at night and starting again at 2, October 5, passed through McMinn- ville, and at 11 p. m. bivouacked within six miles of Murfreesborough. October 6, went into Murfreesborongh, halted long enough to supply the command with four days rations, and then marched on the Shelby- ville road; bivouacked one mile south of Guys Gap. October 7 marched at 9 a~ m. to Unionville thence to Columbia road, crossing Duck River; bivouacked at Lynchs house. October 8, marched at daylight, recrossing Duck River; went to Caney Spring; thence on the Lewisburg road eight miles south of Cornersville, where we biv- ouacked at 10 p. m. October 9, marched at 5 a. in., passing through Pulaski and taking the Lambs Ferry road, learning that the enemy were endeavoring to cross at that point. Reached Rogersville, four miles from the ferry, at 9 p. in., and learning from General Crooks division, who had been in advance of mine, that the enemy had suc- ceeded in crossing the Tennessee, bivouacked at Rogersville until 2 p. m. of the 10th, then marched to Colemans and encamped. Octo- ber 11, marched at 5.30 a. m. through Athens to Limestone River and encamped. October 12, marched at 5.30 a. in., arriving at Huntsville at 1 p. m. Started from Huntsville on Bellefonte road, but informa- tion having beeu received by General Mitchell that Roddey, with a * See also Vol. XXX, Part II, pp. 675 and 819 Page 87 CRAP. LXIV.] WHEELER AND RODDEY S RAID. 87 large force of rebel cavalry, was in the vicinity of New Market or Salem, we were ordered to cross over to the New Market road and move to that point. About two miles and a half from the junction of New Market and Deposit roads my advance battalion, Ninth Pennsyl- vania, struck the advance of the enemy coming in the direction of Huntsville. The advance charged and drove the enemy back to the Buckhorn Tavern, where, as I afterward learned, his whole force had taken position in a dense undergrowth. Although it was so dark you could see nothing three feet in advance, and raining hard, I ordered the Ninth Pennsylvania to dismount and deploy as skirmishers, desir- ing if possible to force my way throagh to iNew Market and supposing that but a small force of the enemy was opposing my advance. On reaching the edge of the wood they were fired upon and one man wounded. They returned the fire, guided by the flash of the enemys guns, killing 1 and wounding 12. I regarded it as almost impossible to advance farther in the dark, and placed my column in camp where they were, leaving the skirmishers in the woods. At daylight October 12 we marched to New Market and learned that iRoddeys whole force, estimated at 2,000 men, with four pieces of artillery, had retreated during the night on the Limestone road in the direction of Athens. The division pushed forward rapidly in pursuit and learned that the rear guard of the enemy was three hours in advance, retreating in gi~eat haste. Our men and horses being very much exhausted, the pursuit was discontinued about ten miles from Athens, and the column countermarched to the Winchester road, encamping that night at Kellys Mill. We arrived at Hanleys house, three miles from Win- chester, on the evening of the 15th, and there encamped. During the whole of this march my division was under the immedi- ate supervision of the general commanding the corps, who accompanied us. Since the beginning of the war. no cavalry has undergone the same amount of hardship and fatigue that my division did on this march. I am proud to say that it was borne without complaint or murmur, but the effect has beeii such on both men and horses that it will require weeks to restore them to their former efficiency. it is not out of place here to call the attention of the general commanding to the character of the horse equipments that have been furnished the cavalry. They are utterly worthless. The rawhide covering upon the saddle-trees is green, part of the wood green, and the whole con- struction imperfect. The five or six days rain to which they were exposed during this march has rendered three-fourths of the saddles in the command unserviceable~ This fraud that is being practiced upon the Government by either Government contractors or Govern- ment inspectors, or both, is certainly sufficiently gross in its character to demand prompt investigation. The frauds of a set of unscrupulous speculators are rendering one of the most important and efficient arms of the service a burden instead of a benefit. Very respectfully, your obedient servant, E. M. MoCOOK, Colonel, Commanding Division. Maj. W. II. SINcLAIR, Assistant Adjutant- General, Cavalry Corps, Decherd, Tenn. [30. Page 88 88 SW. VA., KY., TENN., MISS., ALA., W. FLA., & N. GA. [CHAP. LXIV. OCTOBER 417, 1863.Chalmers Raid in West Tennessee and North Mississippi. Report of Maj. Henry C. Forbes, Seventh Illinois Cavalry, of action at Collierville, Tenn., October 11. CAMP SEVENTH ILLINOIS VOLUNTEER CAVALRY, Collierville, Tenn., October 17, 1863. SIR: I have the honor to report, responsive to orders, that on the morning of the 11th instant at about 11.30 oclock the camp of the Sev- enth Illinois Cavalry was attacked by the enemy about 1,100 strong, under General Chalmers. Preceding the attack there had been skir- mishing on the infantry pickets south of the station for an hour, of which we had received no intimation. We were accidentally informed of the approach of the enemy, when disposition was immediately made to receive him with our camp force of about 200 men, consisting of men off duty ou account of sickness, detail, being dismounted, unarmed, & c. Our line was scarcely formed when the pickets from the east were hastily driven in, and immediately the enemy was attacking. We received his attack with a line of dismounted men, which gallantly repulsing him, was itself repulsed in turn by his reserves, and after a few minutes further contest, and receiving an attack from formations on both flanks of our position, against which we had no reserves to use, we found ourselves compelled to retire from under a cross-fire becoiri- ing intolerable, and rendering further contest on that ground hopeless. We accordingly withdrew, skirmishing tbrough the camp toward the Wolf, sacrificing it in the belief that the preservation of the command had become a duty paramount to all others. A portion of the enemy pursued us to the river, picking up disabled and dismounted men who had been unable to regain their horses, and a portion remained to fire and pillage the camp, which they did in fine style. An hour later after a reconnaissance of the enemys position, we repossessed our ground, finding about two-thirds of our camp and garrison equipage destroyed, the entire regimental and the greater part of the company records burned, and the enemy rejoined to the force which meanwhile had engaged the infantry forces at the fort. Our loss in killed (so far as known) was First Lieut. Charles F. Lee, Company F, who behaved with conspicuous gallantry. Of the number of our wounded we are not apprised, as they were removed by the enemy. Together with other prisoners they aggregate 49 men. We lost about 100 mules and 14 wagons. Of arms, accouterments, and ammunition, there has not as yet been an inspection sufficiently minute to determine the exact loss. Our men killed and wounded, according to the report of escaped prisoners, a sufficient number of the enemy to employ four mule-wagons and two ambulances in their removal from the field. Considering him, nevertheless, our debtor, we await the opportunity to pay him on a field where the disparity of numbers shall not be so hopeless as at Colliervihle. I have the honor, sir, to be, very respectfully, your obedient servant, HENRY C. FORBES, Major, Seventh illinois Cavalry. Lient. JAMES P. METCALF, Acting Assistant Inspector- General, Third Brigade. [30. Page 89 89 CHAP. LXIV.] ENGAGEMENT AT WAUHATCHIE, TENN. OCTOBER 2829, 1863.Engagement at Wauliatchie, Tenn. Report of Brig. Gen. Henry L. Benning, C. & Army, commanding brigade. HEADQUARTERS BENNIN& S BRIGADE, November 4, 1863. CAPTAIN: 1 have the honor to submit to you the following report of the participation of this brigade in the action of the 28th beyond Look- out Creek: It was, I think, about 8.30 or 9 p. m. when the brigade reached the railroad, having crossed the mountain since dark. There it was halted, and I was informed by the brigadier-general commanding the division that Laws brigade had already crossed the creek at the lower bridge; that Robertsons was then crossing there; that these two brigades would be on the right of the line of battle, occupying ridges so as to command the road on the other side of the ridges and prevent the force of the enemy encamped on the right from moving up that road to the assistance of the force encamped on the left when that should be attacked; that it would be attacked by Colonel Bratton with Jenkins brigade; that Jenkins brigade was already across the creek, having crossed it at the upper bridge, and was advancing toward the enemys force encamped on the left; that my brigade must follow Colonel Brat- ton and occupy the crest of the hill in front of the bridge as soon as Colonel Bratton had passed the hill in marching forward, and that, connecting on the right with the two brigades on the right, I should cO-Ol)erate with them in preventing the enemys force on the right from moving up the road to the aid of that on the left. In an hou or two I was ordered to advance. I crossed the creek, and had to halt again for some time till the troops in my front could get out of my way. At length my brigade ascended the ridge indicated and formed in line of battle on it. I discovered almost immediately that the road was too far off to be commanded from that line. The distance could not have been less than 300 yards, and the intervening ground was a thickly- wooded mountain side, in some places very steep, the wood entirely excluding a view of the road. I thought the spirit rather than the letter of my iiistructions was to be obeyed, and therefore I advanced the brigade till it came within thirty yards of the road. There I halted again in line of battle. Shortly after assuming this position I received an order to march to the left to the railroad. I did so by the flank, thus leaving a wide gap between my brigade and the two on the right. Oii arriving at the railroad the brigadier-general commanding informed me that he wished me to select the best position there for covering Colonel Bratton on his return from the attack on the left, whom he had ordered back, or was about to order back. I then placed my line in the road which passes to the right out of the road from the bridge and makes a short cut-off into the valley road from which I had come. Thus my line faced sufficiently tow~ird the left to oppose any force moving from that direction, and yet on the right commanded a part of the valley road, by which it could intercept an attack from that side. Here I ordered a breast-work of rails to be erected as quickly as possible. A pretty good one was put up in a very short time. When this was about completed the pickets reported to me that the enemy were near on the right. I then turned the breast-work across the road at right angles, and ran it thirty or forty yards into the woods. Th Page 90 90 SW. VA., KY., TENN., MISS., ALA., W. ~LA., & N. GA. (CNAP. LXIV. men formed behind this rectangular work. Soon afterward Colonel Logan with the pickets of the division, who having after night-fall been relieved on the other side of the mountain had lately come up and been placed under my command, was ordered by me from his first posi- tion on my left to a position on my right in continuation of the line across the road into the woods. This order he executed promptly. These dispositions made, we awaited the approach of the enemy. Little firing had taken place. Our pickets had shot down several cav- alrymen attempting to dash up the road from the right to the left where the fight was going on, and had taken a few prisoners. The enemy, however, were still near at hand, and a part of them had got into the wood and on the ridge which I by the original order was to occupy. I heard them talking myself, and their line was visible to the pickets. Thus they were threatening to cut us off from the bridge. About the time Colonel Logan had established himself in his new position on my right in the woods I saw the first of Colonel Brattons troops returning down the road. They proved to be two regiments, the foremost coin- manded by Major . They were moving in perfect order, and without any sign of hurry or excitement. Knowing that the enemy were in the wood toward the bridge, I requested the major to form his regiment in front of the bridge and face the hill instead of crossing over, He did so. I afterward found him in line there. The rest of Colonel Brattons command passed down to the bridge by another way nearer the creek, which way was out of my sight. When the whole com- mand had crossed the bridge, except the part of it lately formed in line in front of the bridge, I moved my brigade back to the bridge, leaving in the breast-works a strong line of skirmishers. Colonel Logan pur- sued a similar course with his command. Arriving near the bridge, I depjoyed the Fifteenth Regiment Georgia Volunteers as skirmishers in front of the bridge and of the line referred to. This line then crossed the bridge and I followed it with the three other regiments of my bri- gade. My skirmishers were sent for when I commenced moving to the bridge with the three brigades. They all came in safely, having repulsed two attacks of the enemy, one a dash of a small cavalry party on the breast-work across the road, the other an attack of infantry skirmishers on the angle of the work. Thus, captain, I have given you an account of the part which this brigade had in the night affair of the 28th, and I regret much having had to use so many words for so little matter. We had two or three wounded, not dangerously, and two are missing, no doubt taken prisoners, as they went toward the part of the wood occupied, as we afterward found out, by the enemy. It was important to know where General Robertsons left was. These two young men volunteered to go and ascertain. They were gallant fel- lows. Their names are John J. Boswell, Company C, Seventeenth Georgia, and David Zachary, Company H, Seventeenth Georgia. I am, captain, very respectfully, your obedient servant, HENRY L. BENNING, [Capt. L. R. TERRELL, Brigadier-General. Assi8tant Adjuta~nt-General.] [31. Page 91 CHAP. LXIV.] THE CHATTANOOGA-RINGOOLD CAMPAIGN. NOVEMBER 4-DECEMBER 23, 1863.The Knoxville (Teun.) Camp~ig~. Report of Col. John F. Biartranft, Fifty-ftrst Pennsylvania Infantry, commanding division, of assault on Fort & ~nders IVovember 29.* HEADQUARTERS SECOND DIVISION, NINTH ARMY CORPS, Knoxville, Teun., November 29, 1863. I have the honor to report that about 11 p. m. on the 28th instant the skirmishers stationed on the left of the line and on the left of the Second Creek fell back as the skirmishers of the First Division were driven in. The remainder of my line of skirmishers were not disturbed until about 5a.m., when they fell back. I immediately sent out the Fifty-first Regiment Pennsylvania Volunteers and the Thirty fifth Regiment Mas- sachusetts Volunteers, under command of Lient. CoL E. Schall, who drove the enemy back and re-established the line on the right of the Second Creek, the left flank resting on the creek, on the south side of the railroad. The enemy left 10 dead on the line. Our loss was as fol- lows: Killed, 3; wounded, 7; missing, 20. Of the missing 18 are from the Second Regiment Maryland Volunteers. Very respectfully, your obedient servant, J. F. IIARTRANFT, Colonel, Commanding Division. Lient. Col. N. BOWEN, Assistant Adjutant-General, Ninth Army Corps. [31.] NOVEMBER 2327, 1863.The Chattanooga-Ringgold Campaign. Report of Capt. Henry Raymond, Eighteenth U. S. Infantry. HDQRS. SECOND BATTALION, EIGHTEENTH U. S. INFANTRY, Chattanooga, Tenn., December 1, 1863. SIR: I have the honor to make the following report of the part taken by this battalion in the recent operations against the enemy in front of this place: The battalion was detailed for grand guard on November 22, and remained on outpost without being relieved until the 25th. On the afternoon of that day 1 joined the brigade and formed line to the east of the Rossville road on the left of the First Battalion, Eighteenth U. S. Infantry, Capt. George W. Smith commanding, and advanced under a heavy fire of artillery and musketry across the open field at the foot of Mission Ridge upon the enemy, who was strongly intrenched on the slope and summit of the ridge. The enemy was soon driven from his lower line of works, and fell back to the stronger ones upon the summit. Owing to the precipitous character of the ground, rocks, and fallen trees, the ascent was extremely difficult, but after an hours severe fighting the last line of works was carried and the enemy completely routed. The battalion bivouacked that night upon the summit of the ridge, and at 10 oclock on the morning of the 2fsth started in pursuit of the enemy, taking the road toward Ringgold, Ga. At 7 p. m. his rear guard was overtaken by the brigade near Graysville, Ga., cap- turing a battery and a number of prisoners. The battalion bivouacked * See also Vol. XXXI, Part I, p. 374 Page 92 92 sw. VA., KY., TENN., MISS., ALA., W. FLA,, & N. GA. [CHAP. LXIV. that night near Graysville, and early on the morning of the 27th marched to iRinggold; remained in bivouac there until the 29th, and then returned to this place. I inclose a list of casualties.* I desire to testify to the good conduct of the following officers of my command, viz: Actg. Adjt. John S. Lind, Capt. John II. Knight, Lieutenants Phisterer (who reported for duty after the command was drawn up in line), Kirkland, Ostrauder. and Davis. The command is indebted to Lieutenant Arnold, battalion quartermaster, for being kept well supplied with rations while absent from camp. I have the honor to be, very respectfully, your obedient servant, HENRY HAYMOND, Captain, Eighteenth U. S. Infantry, Comdg. Second Battalion. Maj. JOHN R. EDIE Fifteenth U. S. Infantry, Commanding Demi-Brigade. [31.] Report of Lieut. Cot. Judson W. Bishop, Second Minnesota Infantry. HDQRS. SECOND REGIMENT MINNESOTA VOLUNTEERS, Chattanooga, Tenn., December 10, 1863. CAPTAIN: For the purpose of placing on record the names of the officers and men of my regiment who by gallant and meritorious con- duct under fire during the assault on Mission Ridge, on the 25th ultimo, have entitled themselves to especial mention, I respectfully submit the following report as supplementary to the general one already on file in your office:t There were present and engaged on that occasion 170 enlisted men of the regiment and the following-named commissioned officers, every one of whom is entitled to creditable meition: J. W. Wood, adjutant; William Brown, assistant surgeon; Capts. C. S. Uline, J. C. Donahower, John Moulton, Levi Ober; First Lieuts. Tenbroeck Stoat, H. K. Couse, commanding his company; S. G. Trimble, W. W. Wilson, commanding his company; L. N. Holmes, commanding his company; Second Licuts. T. G. Scott, John C. Jones, Edward L. Kenny, and Thomas G. Quayle. To Capt. C. S. Uline, the senior of his grade in the regiment, was assigned the command of the two companies deployed to cover the for- mation and advance of the brigade in taking position for the assault. This duty was skillfully discharged, and in the final assault and in the m216e on the ridge he especially distinguished himself by his gallant example and by his coolness and promptitude in directing the enthu- siasm of those who followed him. First Lieut. Samuel G. Trimble, a gallant and faithful officer, was shot dead in the extreme front of the fight on the ridge. Beloved and respected by his comrades in life, his death, in the very moment of victory, cast a cloud over our thanksgiving for the triumph for which he gave his life. Second Lieut. Thomas U. Quayle fell at the head of his men in the make on the ridge, severely wounded in the right knee. Color Sergt. Holder Jacobus, of Company E, crossed lances with a rebel color-sergeant over a Napoleon gun on the ridge, and for the moment the two disputed its possession; only for a moment, however, and the gun, with its mate, was ours. Ser. geant Jacobus was soon afterward wounded, and all of his guard save one were either killed or wounded. First Sergt. Axel H. Reed com * Embodied in table, Vol. XXXI, Part II, p. 84. See Vol. XXXI, Part II, p. 533 Page 93 Lxiv.] THE CHATTANOOGA-RINGGOLD CAMPAIGN. 93 manded his company (K) during the engagement, behaving with marked coolness and courage. He was severely wounded near the close of the fight on the ridge. First Sergt. George W. Shuman, of Company I, distinguished himself by gallant conduct during the engagement, especially by taking the colors of the regiment from Corporal Mullen, who had fallen wounded, and keeping them aloft and in the froat through the hottest of the fight. Sergeants Talbot and Westerman, of Company B, were killed on the ridge and in the front. Sergts. Lafayette Hadley, of Company B; Thomas Harney, of Company E, and A. B. White, of Company K, are all entitled to special notice for gal- lantry, as are also Privates Cox, Marsh, and MeNeeley, of Company A, and many others whose gallant deeds, though telling in the fight, were not specially observed and reported. I am, captain, very respectfully, your most obedient servant, J. W. BISHOP, Lieutenant- Golonel, Commanding Second Minnesota Volunteers. Capt. JOHN H. BEATTY Actg. Asst. Adjt. Gen., 2d Brig., 3d Div., 14th Army Corps. [31.] Report of Lieut. Henry Ayers, Acting Signal Officer, U. S. Army. HDQRS. SIGNAL Coups, DEPT. OF THE CUMBERLAND, Chattanooga, Tenn., January 19, 1864. CAPTAIN: I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of communi. cation from the office of the Signal Officer of the Army, dated Wash- ington, D. C., January 11, 1864. I would most respectfully state that I am not aware that I was guilty of the grave charges brought against me in that document, and in vindication I have the honor to submit the following report of the duties I had the privilege of performing in the late brilliant achievement of the battle of Lookout Mountain by Major- General Hooker: On the morning of the 24th instant, while on duty at the signal station in Lookout Valley, I was called upon by Major- General Hooker to furnish from two to four signal officers to accompany him on the expedition to Lookout, to report without delay. This was the first notification that I had of the movement. I at once signaled to Captain Merrill, chief signal officer of this department, for instruc- tions, and was ordered by him to join General Hooker myself and that officers would immediately be sent forward to join me. The station I then held was important, and I was obliged to leave the only officer at my command with men and necessary equipments to run it. Taking with me one man, flag, and pole, and depending upon the officers report- ing during the day with men and apparatus for any future operations, I immediately joine(l Major-General Hooker, and received and sent during the entire engagement, constantly under fire, the messages marked A, B, C, ID, accompanying this report, which proves whether I was supplied with day signals, or was not. After the battle of the 24th instant was over and we had gained the heights, I reported to Major-General Hooker that the officers ordered to report had not done so. The reason of their not reporting Will, I think, satisfactorily explain why I was not supplied with night signals. Major-General Hooker said there was no further use for me that night, and ordered me to return to my station in Lookout Valley, and if pos- sible call in a signal officer who was on a station of observation o Page 94 94 Sw. VA., KY., TENS., MISS., ALA., W. FLA., & N. GA. [CHAP. LXIV. Raccoon Mountain, and to report by daylight to him (General Hooker) in the morning. I returned to Lookout Valley, called in the station from Raccoon Mountain, and by daylight had reported to General Hooker, with one officer, flaginen, and signal apparatus. I at once opened communication with the commanding general at Chattanooga, and placed the Signal officer on the crest of the mountain. The mes- eages sent and received on the morning of the 25th instant accompany this document, marked E, F, G, H, I, K. The general commanding ordered me to accompany him, leaving the officer, with the necessary flagmen and equipments, on the crest of the mountain, and on the 26th I proceeded toward Ringgold, and on the 27th was present with Major. General Hooker during the engagement at that place, with the neces- sary apparatus for signals, but owing to the distance and fog was unable to open with Chattanooga, but rendered all the assistance possible by frequent reports of observation of the movements of the enemy; but as these reports were orally communicated, it is impossible to furnish a copy of information so reported. I have the honor to be, very respectfully, your obedient servant, HENRY AYERS, Lieutenant and Acting & gna~ Officer. Capt. HENRY S. TAFFT, Bureau ~ignats, Washington, D. C. List of messages received and 8ent from Major-General Hookers headquarters during the battle of Lookout Mountain on the 24th day of November,1863, by Lieut. Henry Ayers, acting signal officer. A. FROM SIGNAL STATION, CHATTANOOGA CREEK2.45 P. M. General HOOKER: Do you want help? PALMER, Major- General. B. SIGNAL STATION, LOOKOUT MOUNTAIN3 P. M. General PALMER: I can hold the line that I am Ilow on. I cant advance, because some of my troops are out of ammunition. I cant replenish. HOOKER, Major-General. C. FROM SIGNAL STATION, CHATTANOOGA CREEK4 P. M. Major-General HOOKER: Hold your position until you can replenish your ammunition. Brigade getting across Chattanooga Creek to support you. REYNOLDS Major-General and Chief of Staff. D. FROM SIGNAL STATION, LOOKOUT MouNTAIN4.15 i. M. General REYNOLDS: My men are unflinching. Cant take aa luch of ground from them. JOSEPH HOOKER, Major- General Page 95 CHAP. LXIV.] THE CHATTANOOGA-RlNGGOLD CAMPAIGN. 95 List of meesages received and sent from Major- General Hooker8 headquarter8 during the battle of Lookost Mountain on the 25th day of November, 1863, by Lieut. Henry Aycre, acting signal officer. E. SIGNAL STATION, WHITE HOUSE, LOOKOUT MOUNTAINS A. M. General REYNOLDS, Chattanooga: Have regiment on Summertown road. One on summit Lookout. Enemy reported picketing Chattanooga Creek. They appear to be burning camps in valley I await orders. JOSEPH HOOKER, Major-General. F. HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF THE CUMBERLAND, Chattanooga, 11~nn., November 25, 186S1O a. m. Major-General HOOKER: Leave Carlins brigade at Summertown road to join Palmer; move with the remainder of your forces, except two regiments to hold Lookout, on the Rossville road toward Mission Ridge, looking well to your right flank. By order of Major-General Thomas: J. J. REYNOLDS, Major-General and Chief of Staff. G. SIGNAL STATION, WHITE HOUSE, LOOKOUT MOUNTAIN. Lieutenant BRENT: What do you see toward Rossville? Give us full reports of troops and camps. JOSEPH HOOKER, Major-General. H. SIGNAL STATION, WHITE HOUSE. General REYNOLDS, Chattanooga: Column of troops passing along Mission Ridge to our left. Been moving for some little time. JOSEPH HOOKER, Major-General. I. HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF THE CUMBERLAND, Chattanooga, November 25, 1863. Major-General HOOKER: The general commanding desires that you immediately move forward, in accord- ance with instructions of last night. .~. ~. REYNOLDS, Major-General and Chief of Staff. K. HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF THE CUMBERLAND, Chattanooga, November 25, 18632.30 p. m. Major-General HOOKER: I wish you and General Palmer to move firmly and steadily upon the enemys works in front of Mission Ridge, using General Sherman as a protection. GEG. H. THOMAS, Major-Genergi, Commanding Page 96 96 SW. VA., KY., TENN., MISS., ALA., W. FLA., & N. GA. [CasP. LXIV. [First indorsement.] HEADQUARTERS ELEVENTH AND TWELFTH CORPS, Lookout Valley, Tenn., January 20, 1864. I have read this and the accompanying papers of Lientenant Ayers, and believe them to be correct in every respect. I had no cause to complain of his services dnring my operations. JOSEPH HOOKER, Major- General, Commanding. [Second indorsement.] HEADQUARTERS SIGNAL CORPS, DEPARTMENT OF VIRGINIA AND NORTH CAROLINA, Fort Monroe, February 1, 1864. I believe this to be a truthful account of the operations of Lieutenant Ayers. He deserved and received censure from me for not having equipments with which to communicate at night. He deserves credit for the energy and zeal with which he followed Major-General Hooker and the good services he rendered under the very unfavorable circum- stances that he, in common with the rest of the detachment, was com- pelled to work. Two officers near to General Hooker were ordered to report to him. They, however, reported themselves as sick and unable to go. Others could not be sent, for some reason that I have forgotten (though I think it was because one of the pontoon bridges was broken). An attempt was made to reach Lieutenant Ayers with torches and tur- pentine when it was found that he did not have them. It was impos- sible, though, as the enemy still held the ground between us. Respectfully submitted. JESSE MERRILL, [31.] Captain and Chief Signal Officer. Report of Capt. Cuthbert H. Slocomb, Fifth Company, Battalion Wa8h.. ington Artillery. HDQRS. FIFTH COMPANY, BATTLN. WASHINGTON ARTY., Near Dalton, Ga., December 3, 1863. CAPTAIN: I have the honor to report that on the morning of the 25th of November,at 3.30 oclock, I received an order from General Bate, commanding Breckinridges division, to move the battalion of artillery from its position in the trenches in Chattanooga Valley, around by IRossville to the rear of General Braggs headquarters on Missionary Ridge. Owing to the nature of the country and the terrible condition of the roads, the horses showed great unwillingness to work, and it was with great difficulty that the point indicated was reached by 9 a. in. Here I soon placed the batteries in position, bringing Cobbs battery, under command of Lieutenant Gracey, in front of General Braggs headquarters, and my own, under Lieutenant Vaught, some 300 yards to its left. Mebanes battery was kept in reserve. From this position, in which we remained for several hours, fire was opened at intervals upon the forming masses of the enemy in the valley. The distance was, however, too great for effect. Here also you informed me that I was relieved of the command of the battalion, as Captain Semple had returned and assumed that of the artillery of the corps. Page 97 97 CHAP. LXIV.] THE CHATTANOOGA-RINGGOLD CAMPAIGN. therefore resumed command of my company, devoting all my attention to it thereafter. At the same time I received your order to remove my battery farther to the right, and placed it upon two eminences between the roads crossing the ridge immediately to the right of General Braggs headquarters. The eminence farther to the right was occupied by Lieutenant Chalaron with two Kapoleons and one rifled gun, and the other by Lieutenant Vaught with the same distribution of pieces. At Lieutenant (i5halarons position a rude parapet for artillery had been thrown np, but it was found to be an obstacle to the proper handling of the guns, and soon after the engagement opened they were taken outside of it and nearer to the crest of the ridge. No infan- try support was stationed upon this eminence at any time during the fight. Barely had my battery got into position when the cheers and advancing lines of the enemy disclosed their purpose of storming the ridge under cover of the fire of their batteries, which at the same moment had sprung into full play from various and unexpected points in the valley. At the sound of these cheers the pickets in front of my right half-battery retreated np the hill and disappeared in my rear. This unusual timidity in our infantry, and the nature of the slope in my front, which made it apparent that as soon as the foot of the ridge was obtained the enemy would be protected from my fire, induced me to open rapidly upon them as soon as their lines emerged from the woods. I had also hopes thereby to reassure our troops and intimidate if not check the foe. Steadily, however, they advanced, my fire compelling them only to abandon my immediate front and bear off from it to the right and left. This movement exposed their flank to a raking fire from my right half-battery, from which they sought shelter behind a swell in the slope of a hill farther to the right. Under this protection they gained the crest of the ridge, some 200 yards to my right, the infantry at that point abandoning their works without a struggle, leaving in the hands of the enemy two or more pieces of artillery which were afterward turned upon my battery. At this stage of the engage- ment, considering the defection of the infantry around me, the exhausted state of my limber chests and the difficulty of removing artillery from the ridge, I might have been warranted in withdrawing my battery. But judging the battle as only begun, and firm in my reliance upon our infantry rallying and retaking the position on my right, I ordered my right half-battery to be turned upon the enemy on the ridge, and I sent for a fresh supply of ammunition. In the mean- time myself and officers exerted ourselves in arresting the flight of the infantry, but with little success. Of the ammunition ordered up, but one limber chest reached me, and that only by running the gauntlet of the enemys fire, as the only practicable road from my caissons lay between my guns and the position just stormeu. Other attempts were made, but the road was soou occupied by the enemy and several of my limbers compelled to retrace their steps. 1~ly fire had been speedily opened and its effect was marked, when a shell from one of the batteries in the valley exploded both the limber chests of the Napoleon guns of my right half-battery, shattering the chests and carriages, killing and disabling most of the horses, and so entangling the remainder as to require cutting them out of the harness to save them. This calamity added to the confusion and panic of the infantry. The 5up1)Orts of my left half-battery caught the contagion and the enemy soon gained the summit of the ridge on my left. I now ordered to the rear the four pieces that could be limbered up~ ~fJ~ 7 R HVOL Lii, PT Page 98 98 SW. VA., KY., TENN., MISS., ALA., W. FLA., & N. GA. [CHAP. LXIV. roads on both of my flanks being in possession of the enemy, this could be accomplished only by plunging down the slope in my immediate rear. It was done, with what success will be shown hereafter. The detachments of the two disabled pieces were retained near the emi- nence occupied by their guns in hopes that some tarn in Lhe line of the battle or the arrival of re-enforcements might enable us to nse them again, if not to save them eventually. These hopes for a while seemed realized, as a regiment was seen advancing from our rear. Lieutenant Chalaron, Sergeant Allen, and Corporal Adams, with the colors of my company, placed themselves in advance of it and endeavored to lead it to a charge. They were followed, however, not even up to my guns, when the regiment broke in the wildest confusion, without sustaining hardly any fire from the enemy, leaving their colors unfolded upon the field, which were picked up by Lieutenant Chalaron and given to one of their number (North Carolina regiment). Having procured three rounds of canister an attempt was now made to discharge them. After reaching and loading my two remaining guns under a volley from the enemy, now within thirty yards of their muzzles, we were compelled to abandon the attempt, as no friction primers could be fonnd. The enemy soon closed around them and my rear was threatened by a col- umn moving toward the hollow. My cannoneers were ordered to save themselves. Upon reaching the hollow in the rear of my position, to my dismay I found the four pieces which had been sent to the rear, two axle deep in mud and two partly up the opposite hill, all struggling with might and main of men and horses. The teams of the caissons had been added to those of the pieces; the men were at their posts, yet the exhausted condition of both made them unequal to the task. Could I have collected sufficient infantry their assistance would have enabled me to have saved some of these pieccs. My appeals to them were all in vain. The enemy were now within forty yards, and my struggling men and teams were the only targets left to the volleys. Longcr delay would have encompassed in a common loss, men, horses, and guns. I gave orders to unlimber the pieces, thereby saving my men, horses, and limbers. With Lieutenants Vaught and Chalaron and part of my can- noneers I remained at the point where the first stand was made by our troops. Here we placed in position and manned during the fight which ensned several pieces belonging to different batteries. When the action ceased I ordered these officers and men to report to my wagon camp, across the Chickamauga, to which point part of the company, with the limbers and horses, had already been sent under Lieutenant Johnsen. I regret that I cannot mention what command of infantry were posted near me on this occasion. The attack was made before I had fairly occupied my position on the ridge, after which all was confusion in this arm near me. I believe, however, that General Bates right lapped over my left section. Being without orders from you, and having been told by General Breckinridge, whom I met on the pontoon bridge, to keep my command together, I deemed it prudent to move my command along with the division wagon train, to which I remained attached until I received at IResaca your orders to return to Dalton. With Lieuten- ant Chalaron and twenty men I remained at Chickamauga to assist Captain Mebanes battery, he having asked for men. Failing to find this battery on the morning of the 26th, up to the time the place was completely evacnated by onr troops, I rejoined ipy company on the march to Riuggold. My loss in men and material are as follows: Fou Page 99 CHkI~. LXIV.] SKIRMISH ON THE JONESVILLE ROAD, VA. 99 Kapoleons and 2 rifled guns and their caissons, captured; 7 men miss- ing and wounded. I succeeded in saving four limbers and some sixty horses. My officers, Lieutenants Vaught, Chalaron, Leverich, and Johnseii, bore themselves with their usual conspicuous gallantry, and the men behaved with the utmost heroism, leaving their posts only at my coiurnand and even then with reluctance.. I have the honor to be, your obedient servant, C. II. SLOCOMB, Captain. Capt. R. COBB. [31.] FEBRUARY 12, 1864.Skirmishes on the Jonesville and Mulberry Roads, Va. Report of Brig. Gem. Theophilus T. Garrard, U. S. Army. HEADQUARTERS DISTRICT OF THE CLINCH, Gumberland Gap, Teun., February 16, 1864. GENERAL: On the 11th instant a train of twenty-three wagons, with a cavalry escort (of the Eleventh Tennessee, in charge of Lieutenant Riseden), was sent for forage up the valley. In anticipation of au attack on the train by the enemy, Lieutenant-Colonel Davis (whose command, the Eleventh Tennessee, is stationed near Balls Bridge, Ya.), moved a portion of his command on Jonesville road, beyond the Mulberry road, to cover the retreat of the train going along Mulberry road, when (on the 12th instant) the train was attacked in front and caused to retreat. At the same time Colonel Davis detachment, on the Jonesville road, met with a superior force of the euemy and was driven back below the fork of Mulberry road, thus throwing the enemy in rear of our train, which consequently was captured, escort and teamsters with but horses escaping. For the purpose of conveying a better understanding, I will quote a portion of Colonel Davis report: February 14.In obedience with your order, February 11, I sent a mounted guard with a forage train under command of Lieutenant Riseden. They proceeded as far as Chadwells Mills and took camp for the night. I ordered them to move very early the following morning on the Mulberry road. I moved all the force I could possibly spare from my camp (on the morning of the 12th instant) on the Jonesville road, believing if your wagon train should be attacked it would be from the road. In order to fall behind the train, I thought if I could hold my position on the Jones- yule road I would save the train. I found the rebel force on Jonesville road to be about 600 strong, much larger than my whole command. I was repulsed, with about twenty-five missing, all of whom, I presume, were captured. The lieutenant in charge of the force with the train thinks he was attacked by about 200. My force on Jones- ville road was driven back below where M~ulberry road branches oft Jonesville road; thus the teamsters and guards of the retreating train had to make their way through the ridges to camp. I did not have force sufficient to hold the enemy on the Jones- ville road, and when I discovered the enemy was in such superior numbers it was too late to re-enforce from the Gap. I remained on the .Jonesville road until 12 oclock that night; the enemy advanced within three miles of my camp. I drove them back to Balls Bridge, to where the Mulberry road intersects the Jonesville road, and then thought it prudent not to advance any farther, as the enemy was mounted on good stock. February 15.On yesterday I sent a scout in the direction of the Iron-Works road under command of Captain Huddleston. He engaged a squad of rebels, killing and wounding some, and gave them a complete rout. All is quiet this morning. There was a large smoke rising from camp-fires on yesterday evening about Doughertys, eleven miles from this place (Wyermans Mills). I learn from citizens that Genera Page 100 100 SW.YA., KY., TENN., MISS., ALA., W. FLA., & N. GA. [Czi~. LXIV. Jones is moving on this place, and I suppose it is his camp-fires that were seen on yesterday evening from the height above me. My loss is not 80 great as was sup- posed. I will not lose more than ten men, it seems. If we want to hold these mills we will have to bring a larger force here, as I think General Jones will make a move to-day or to-morrow, & c. From the information I have obtained, I cannot believe Jones is with a large force near here; but I am satisfied that the enemys retreat and entire disappearing after the engagement with Colonel Loves com- mand on the 29th ultimo was a strategic movement, either for the object of drawing out and thus cutting off a portion of my command, or to capture forage trains, as the presence of the enemy was not known nor discovered by any of the scouts or loyal citizens here, who all unani- mously reported on the very day the train was sent out that no enemy was near anywhere. For reference I will give a little field sketch, showing the different roads and points of the place [where] the affair occurred.* I am, general, very respectfully, your obedient servant, T. T. UARRARD, Brig. Gen. E. E. POTTER, Brigadier-General. Chief of Staff to Major- General Schofield. [32.] MAY 1SEPTEMBER 8, 1864.The Atlanta (Georgia) Campaign. Report of Maj. James W. McMullin, Seventh Iowa Infantry, of oper ations May 15. HEADQUARTERS SEVENTH IOWA VETERAN INFANTRY, in the Field, near Kingston, Ga., May 20, 1864. SIR: I have the honor to submit the following report of the part taken by the Seventh Iowa Veteran Infantry in the engagement on Gostenaula River May 15, 1864: Our gallant lieutenant-colonel, J. C. Parrott, having been quite un- well for several days, and feeling worse on the morning of the 15th of MayI regret very much that his health would not permit him to be with usturned the command of the regiment over to me. Orders were received from Col. E. W. Rice, commanding First Brigade, about 7 a. in., to move toward the Oostenaula River, distant some three miles. When within half a mile of the river I was ordered by Col. E. W. Rice, through you, to move by the flank into the field on the right of the road in rear of Company H, First Missouri Light Artillery, to deploy the right wing of the regiment as skirihishers, leaving the left wing, com- manded by Captain Hedges, acting field officer, to support the battery, and move forward across the field to the river and open a brisk fire on the enemy in case he attempted to interfere with the pioneers who were laying a pontoon bridge across the river. The right wing moved in good order on the double-quick, deploying as they advanced. When they arrived at the river no enemy was in sight. Shortly after I received orders to bring up the left wing and be in readiness to cross over as soon as the Sixty-sixth Indiana Infantry should all be across. Sketch omitted Page 101 CHAP. LXIV.] 101 THE ATLANTA CAMPAIGN. While the regiment above mentioned was crossing in boats the pontoon bridge was constructed, and I marched across upon this and formed in line on the right of the road. Orders were sOon received to move the Seventh Iowa forward through the timber in the direction of Fricks house, about one-fourth of a mile distant, to feel for and engage the enemy, if not in too strong force. Companies B and F were deployed as skirmishers, under command of Captain Mahon, to cover the regi- ment, and moved forward, the regiment conforming to their move- ments. When within a short distance of the house the skirmishers line encountered a large force of the enemy, and receiving a heavy fire fell back gradually and in good order to the regiment for support, the regi- inent moving forward cautiously the while, till they, too, came upon a brigade of the enemy, and opened a brisk fire and received one in return. Here the enthusiasm was intense, the men rushing forward, cheering as they charged. About this time I received orders to fall back gradually, but found much difficulty in communicating this order amidst the heavy firing and loud cheering. Accordingly the line pushed forward until the enemy was routed and the firing in a measure ceased. The whole line now fell back a little, where it remained till ordered to fall back to the river. It affords me great pleasure to say that the conduct of officers and men, with a very few exceptions, was unexceptionable, the recruits exhibit- ing the coolness and courage of veterans. The following are the names of commissioned officers of the regiment present and absent: Col. Elliott W. Rice, commanding First Brigade, Second Division, Sixteenth Army Corps; Lient. Col. James C. Parrott, sick in field hospital; Maj. J. W. MeMullin, commanding the regiment; Quartermaster C. II. Trott, present; D. T. Bowler, acting assistant adjutant-general, First Brigade, Second Division, on the field; Surg. J. Everiugham, on operating board; Asst. Surg. John Ash ton, on the field; Capt. W. W. Do Hens, detached on General Dodges staff; Capt. R. G. Reineger, commanding detachment, left at Prospect, Tenn.; Capt. G. J. Bennett, present; Capt. Ben. B. Gale, present; Capt. T. L. Montgomery, present; Capt. C. F. Coun, present; Capt. Benj. S. Barbour, present; Capt. Samuel Mahon, present; Capt. J. F. Warner, absent on leave of absence in Iowa; Capt. C. Hedges, present; First Lieut. A. W. Springer, present; First Lient. S. P. Folsom, present; First Lieut. W. H. Berkey, present, command- ing Company G; First Lient. J. B. Morrison, present, aide-de-camp, First Brigade, Second Division, Sixteenth Army Corps; First Lient. J. L. Bess, detailed in pioneer corps; First Lieut. C. D. Dillin, prisoner of war at Richmond; First Lieut. T. N. Barnes, aide-do-camp to General Lauman; First Lieut. R. N. Graham, present; First Lient. F. A. Irwin, detailed in signal corps; First Lieut. M. Wightman, l)resent; Second Liout. Thomas W. Eichelberger, absent, commanding detachment at Tun- nel Trestle; Second Lient. H. I. Smith, present; Second Lient. S. Helmick, present; Second Lient. John McCormick, present; Second Lieut. Charles J. Sergent, present; Second Lient. W. Camp, absent, com- plained of being sick; Second Lient. T. Sponce, present. Exceptions: Thomas Tredick, Company C, fell back demoralized during the fight. Corpl. Nicholas Gross, Company D, color guard, cowardly deserted his post. Private William H. Wortman, Company F, behaved well till ordered back, then deserted his post and was not seen till evening. Private David Yates, Company K, deserted his post and has not since returned. With these few exceptions officers and men are entitled to great credit. Number engaged: Commissioned officers, 21; enliste Page 102 102 Sw. VA., KY., TENN., MISS., ALA., W. FLA., & N. GA. [CHAP. LXIV. men, 431. Casualties: Killedenlisted men, 3; woundedi commis sioned officer and 49 enlisted men4 mortally, since died. Prisoners captured during the engagement, 23, nine of whom were wounded. JAMES W. MoMULLIK, Major, Commanding & venth Iowa Veteran Infantry. D. T. BOWLER, Actg. Asst. Adjt. Gen., 1st Brig., 2d Div., 16th Army Corps. [38.] Report of Col. John T. Croxton, Fourth Kentucky Mounted infantry, of operations June 2330. llnQus. FOURTH KENTUCKY YETERAN MOUNTED INFY., & gar Valley, June 30, 1864. CAPTAIN: I have the honor to submit the following report of the operations of my command since leaving Chattanooga: On the 23d we left Chattanooga with orders from the major-general commanding to proceed to Reshca via Ships and Snake Creek Gaps, patrolling the country en route. Being advised that a force of several hundred rebels were annoying the railroad and supposed to have their headquarters about Villanow, I was instructed to get in rear of them and capture or disperse them, in order to relieve our line of communi- cations to the front from the serious annoyance they were inflicting. On the night of the 23d we encamped at Rock Spring Church, intend- ing to move directly to Ships Gap on the following morning, at which time Colonel Watkins had, as I learned, determined to move to Rome. Between 5 and 6 oclock on the morning of the 24th a half-dozen men belonging to Colonel Watkins command galloped into my camp, report- ing that their command had been surrounded and surprised at daybreak, and, as they supposed, had been captured. These men belonged to the force on picket north of the place, and the enemy had succeeded in getting between them and the town. I immediately mounted my com- mand, and leaving one company to load and guard the train, galloped at full speed toward La Fayette. On the way I met a citizen scout of Colonel Watkins and several soldiers, all of whom confirmed the impression that the whole command had been captured. When within a mile of the town I met Captain McNeely, of the Seventh Kentucky Cavalry, who had charge of a small squad who had either been on picket or succeeded in escaping from the town. He also supposed the place had been surrendered. I immediately sent Captain iludnall with his company to the right of the road to look out for the enemy in that direction, and galloped on in toward the town. Captain McNeely vol. unteeredto dash ahead with his squad and determine the position of the enemy. When in the outskirts of the town he came upon a line of dismounted men who poured a volley into his little band, wounding several men and horses and forcing him to retire. We were a few hundred yards in rear, and I immediately turned from the road to the right. As soon as two companies had cleared the road sufficiently I halted, dismounted, and deployed them, and ordered them to move forward to engage the enemy, while five companies were moved rapidly to the right, aiming, as I did, to strike the Dug Gap road (having learned the enemy came by that road), and attack him on his left flank. Lieutenant-Colonel Kelly with the remaining companies was directed to remain on the road and look out for matters there, as I deemed it important to hold that road, as it led to my train Page 103 103 CHAP. LXIV.] THE ATLANTA CAMPAIGN. In the meantime Captain Hudnall, hearing the firing of the enemy on Captain MeNeely, immediately moved down a valley half a mile from the road he had left in the direction of the town. His approach was concealed from the enemy by the timber. As he emerged from this he saw in his front, not 200 yards distant, the rebel line of battle. Imme- diately dismonnting and forming his men, he moved forward to the open gronnd and opened on the enemy. About the same time the two coml)anies of the right (Captains Jacobs and Harrington) came np on iludnalls left. The surprise was so complete and the firing so vigor- ons that the enemy immediately broke and fled in confusion beyond the town, leaving their dead and wounded. Fourteen prisoners were captured by Captain llarrington, including the Lieutenant-colonel and a captain of the Ninth Alabama. Captain iludnall captnred several prisoners, including the adjutant of the Twelfth Tennessee, also recap- tured an ambulance belonging to Colonel Watkins command, and the colors of his brigade, which the rebels had taken from his headquarters in the town. Just as I reached the Dug Gap road in sight of the town I received word from Colonel Kelly that our forces were in possession. I at once ordered the companies of Captains Jacobs and Harringtou to remount and join me, intending to push on for the next road leading south. At the same time I threw a force out on the Blue Bird Gap .road, who learned that about 200 of the enemy had passed there nearly two hours previous, having in charge about forty prisoners, whom ,1 supposed were captured early that morning. Captain Jacobs com- pany, a platoon of Captain Longs, and a platoon of Lieutenant McDer- motts company, dismounted and deployed, were moved forward toward the Summerville road, and about a mile south of the town joined the two companies which Colonel Kelly had sent directly through with a portion of the command of Colonel Watkins, which, as soon as relieved by us, had mounted and moved out in pursuit of the rebels. It was soon discovered that the enemy were in full retreat and out of our reach. Colonel Watkins lost, he informed me, so many horses killed and captured that half his command were dismounted, and that the whole was well-nigh out of ammunition. In view of these facts, and the uncertainty as to the nature of Pillows mission, whether inde- pendent or the advance of a large force, together with the pressing necessity of having the railroad communication to the front opened and protected, which was my special mission, induced me to abandon a pursuit which could Ijiave accomplished but little at best and which might prove hazardous. I therefore withdrew to the east of La Fayette and halted on the Resaca road until we could learn something more definite as to the situation. During the afternoon Colonel Watkins determined to move on the following morning back to Gordons Mills for ammunition and supplies, and requested that I should cover his rear as far as Rock Spring Church, which I promised to do. Just as he moved out of the town, however, he received your dispatch notifying him that the Third Ken- tucky had been ordered there. He determined to remain. The Third arrived before noon, and that evening we moved through Ships Gap. Colonel Watkins and his command deserve great credit for the gallantry of their defense against such overwhelming numbers and in the face of such a complete surprise. As far as I was able to learn, all the out- posts were captured or driven off by the enemy getting between them and the town, and the first notice the command had was the presence of the enemy in the streets. On the 25th I moved via Villanow and Snake Creek Gap to Sugar Valley, in order to get near enough to th Page 104 104 SW. VA., KY., TENN., MISS., ALA., W. FLA., & N. GA. [CHAP. LXIV. railroad to obtain supplies. On the 26th we returned to Villanow and scoured the valley during that day and the succeeding, but found noth. ing save a few scouting squads, which we chased to the hills. On the 27th we again returned to Sugar Valley for supplies, where I now await your order. I find no influential rebels in this country; they have left. I have found, on the contrary, a number of very reliable loyal men, who can be trusted to give us information of matters in that quarter. To-day I have sent a company toward Subligna and another toward Floyd Springs. My scout from the latter place yesterday reports a small force of rebels this side. Your dispatch of the 28th seemed based upon the understanding that I was at La Fayette, and had some com- mand in addition to my own regiment. I think likely some order sent me has not been received. I expected something the night of the 27th at Villanow, but nothing came. Newtown (which in the original dis- patch was Estentown) is east of Resaca, and one regiment, in my opin- ion, is not sufficient to guard the line from there to the head of MeLe- mores Cove. The Fifth Kentucky Cavalry is at Resaca. Caprons brigade left for the front. The Third Kentucky is, I presume, still at La Fayette with Colonel Watkins.* I remain, captain, very respectfully, your obedient servant, JOHN T. CROXTON, Colonel Fourth Kentucky Mounted Infantry. Capt. S. B. MOE, Asst. Adjt. Gen., District of Jitowah, Chattanooga, Tenn. [38.1 Reports of Lieut. Col. George ii. Godfrey, First Alabama Cavalry (Union), of operations July 1113 and July 2829. IIDQRS. FIRST REGIMENT ALABAMA CAVALRY VoLs., Rome, Ga., July 13, 1864. LIEUTENANT: I have the honor to submit the following report of an expedition which has just terminated: Iii compliance with orders from General Vandever I left Rome the 11th instant, at 5 a. in., with 225 men. Crossing the Etowah, I took the river road south of the Coosa toward Mills; thence by Howells Cross-Roads to Center, Ala., reaching the latter point about 9 p. m. I encountered no force on the road except a few scouts and pickets in squads [of] from three to eight; of these I captured 8 and killed 1. [ also captured Colonel Wright, aide to Governor Brown, at his fathers house, about twenty miles from Rome. The only force I could hear of about Center was two companies of conscripts, who kept well out of my reach. I left Center at 3 a. in. the 12th instant, sending one squad- ron south to destroy a ferry-boat on the Coosa at a crossing south. With the remaiiider of the force I proceeded north to Cedar BhllIfs, seven miles, where I found three fiats, which, after crossing my com- mand, I destroyed. Taking the Alabama road, I proceeded toward Rome about ten miles, when I struck in toward the river for forage. Finding no corn, I encamped for the night in an oat-field about eight. een miles from Rome, having picked up but two or three persons dur- ing the day. I started this morning at sunrise and reached camp at 2 p. m. without seeing any scouts or pickets on the road. The nearest force of any size I could hear of was at Bull Mountain (could not learn what force) and Gadsden, at which places there are a portion of two * See also Vol. XXXVIII, Part II, p. 777 Page 105 Cuii~. LXIV.] THE ATLANTA CAMPAIGN. 105 regiments. The oniy force north of the Coosa, this side of Cedar Bluffs, I could hear of was about 100 or 200 Texas rangers. I found forage and stock very scarce, particularly north of the river. I could learn of no depot of supplies about Center, and found barely enough in the neighborhood to feed my stock once. I brought in 12 prisoners, 9 horses, and 25 mules. I have the honor to be, very respectfully, your obedient servant, G. L. GODFREY, Lieutenant-Colonel First Alabama Cavalry, Comdg. Regiment. Lient. T. W. LETTON, Acting Assistant Adjutant-General, Post Rome, Ga. [38.1 HEADQUARTERS FIRsT ALABAMA CAVALRY, July 31, 1864. LIEUTENANT: In compliance with orders from your headquarters, I have the honor to submit the following report of the part taken by the troops under my immediate command in the late expedition that left Rome the 28th instant for Cedar Bluffs: I left camp with six squadrons of cavalry, 160 men, and eleven wagons, in company with Major Forsse, of the Fifty.seventh Illinois, with fifty infantry. When within about six miles of Cedar Bluffs Major Forsse, with his infantry, one squadron of cavalry, and six wagons, took a left-hand road toward the river for the purpose of load- ing up a mill, with instructions to join me on the Alabama road the next morning. With the other five squadrons I proceeded to Mr. Nobles place, about two miles north of Cedar Bluffs, sending one squadron through the latter place, which destroyed a boat at the ferry. I went into camp at Nobles plaee~ and sent one company across the Chattooga River for foragewhich, by the way, is very scarce in that vicinitywhere they encountered one company of rebel cavalry and put them to flight. In the morning we started after the same company; came up with them, but they scattered in every direction, so that we were unable to capture them. Of the five wagons I had with me, three were loaded with cotton at Nobles, one with a family of refugees living near by, and one with corn to feed on the road. Three wagons, with two squadrons of cavalry, I sent to join Major Forsse, with instructions for him to take the wagons, with all the stock he could pick up, to camp. With the three remaining squadrons I started for the bend of the river, where I heard there were 100 rebels fortifying. I scoured that portion of the country until night, but found none of the enemy or stock, everything having been driven off. I reached camp at 12 oclock that night, bringing in 2 prisoners, 2 horses, and 4 mules. The prisoners were turned over to the provost-niarshal, the horses and mules to the quartermaster. Of the language used by the Noble girls when I told themas their brother had requestedthat I had come to move them in town, one of them remarked that she was not going; that she would sooner stay there and starve than move into Rome among the Yankees, and a good deal more of the same purport which I disremember. Very respectfully, your obedient servant, G. L. GODFREY, Lieutenant-Colonel First Alabama Cavalry. Lient. T. W. LETTON, Acting Assistant Adjutant-General. [38. Page 106 106 SW. VA., KY., TENN., MISS., ALA., W. FLA., & N. GA. [CHA.P. LXIV. Report of Maj. Francis 13. Cramer, First Alabama Cavalry (Union), of operations August 1115. CAMP OF THE FIRST ALABAMA CAVALRY, Near Rome, Ga., August 15, 1864. LIEUTENANT: I have the honor to submit the following report of the expedition of 200 men of this regiment ordered to proceed toward Jacksonville, Ala., via Cave Spring, for information, & c.: Left camp at 3 p. m. on the 11th instant and proceeded without inci- dent to Cave Spring and camped for the night. On the 12th we marched to Cedartown, from there taking the Jacksonville road to within twenty miles of that place, when, having ascertained that the force of the enemy near Jacksonville and Blue Mountain was from 1,200 to 1,400, and that they were gathering all the force they could in my rear, I moved to the left across the Dug Down Mountains toward Tallapoosa, near which place we camped for the night. During this days march we found that our approach had been heralded by conriers and citizens from two to six hours of our advance in every direction. The next morning we moved into Tallapoosa, where we captured six prisoners belonging to Robinsons scouts, destroyed a quantity of corn and wheat that had been collected for the Confederate Government, also burned a steam cotton factory. From Tallapoosa we moved east to Buchanan, near which place we destroyed forty-eight sacks of flour (196 pounds to the sack), a quantity of wheat and salt belonging to the Confederate army. From Buchanan we moved north toward Van Wert. Soon after the noon halt our rear guard was attacked by a squad of cavalry, but were easily driven back. We camped for the night five miles west of Van Wert. The next morning we marched for Rome, where we arrived at 2 p. m. 15th instant. We ascertained that Clantons brigade was stationed at Blue Mountain to recruit their stock, to conscript, catch deserters, and watch for raiding parties from the Federal lines. Prisoners brought in, twelve. I have the honor to be, your obedient servant, F. L. CRAMER, Lieut. T. W. LETTON, ~1r~jor, First Alabama Cavalry. Acting Assistant Adjutant- General. [38.] Report of ilfaj. David A. Briggs, & cond Indiana Cavalry.* HEADQUARTERS SECOND INDIANA CAVALRY, August 17, 1864. SIR: I have the honor to report following result of the expedition under my command to Jasper: With detachments of the First Wisconsin, Fourth Indiana, and Sec. ond Indiana Cavalry, numbering 235 men, I proceeded on the old Ten. nessee road fourteen miles, thence on the Pine Log road three miles to the Pine Log and Cassville road. Here I learned that a force of rebels, consisting of one brigade, under command of General ilannon, and two pieces of artillery, had moved out from Jasper on the Adairsville road in the direction of Calhoun and Resaca; also that one brigade had gone in the direction of the rolling-mills on the Etowah River. 1 thought, See also Vol. XXXVIII, Part II, p. 785 Page 107 CHAP. LXIV.] THE ATLANTA CAMPAIGN. 107 from instructions I had, that I had gone as far as was prudent. After receiving the second order I moved on the Jasper road to within seven miles of the town. Hearing of a force of rebels being in the town, I supposed the cattle that had been captured were there. Changing my course, I proceeded around the town and came to within seven miles of Jasper, but in the rear of the town and on the old Federal road. Here I found the cattle had not been sent back to Jasper, and also learned that General Wheeler had moved with a large force and eight pieces of artillery in the direction of iResaca and Dalton. iRumor said Wheeler had from 10,000 to 15,000 men under his command, but I judged he had not more than 5,000 or 7,000. He moved his command on three roads from Jasper, leaving a rear guard at the town of about 600. Not deem. ing it prudent for me to follow him np any farther, and my horses being nearly worn out, I returned to Cartersyille. I am, general, very respectfully, your obedient servant, DAVID A. BRIGGS, Major, Commanding Detachment. [38.] Report of Capt. John P. Cummings, Third Kentucky Cavalry. CALHOUN, GA., July 31, 1864. SIR: I have the honor to report to you that the expedition sent nuder my command to Pickens County, Ga., has been entirely~ successful. The result was that we killed 8 of Jordans men, wounded 4, and took 5 prisoners. Among the killed was a man by the name of Muckelroy. He was formerly a captain in Michigan regiment, U. S. Volunteers, but had been dismissed the service and turned traitor. Among the wonnded was the guerrilla chief, B. F. Jordan, slightly in the shoulder. I cap. tured 20 gulls and 8 pistols; also 8 horses, 12 mules, and 1 wagon. I also organized a home-guard company of 125 men in Jasper, and on my return brought out with me a large number of families, who willingly gave np all they had to escape rebeldom. The officers and men of my command behaved most gallantly during the entire expedition. JOHN P. CUMMINGS, Captain, Commanding Expedition, Third Kentucky Cavalry. Col. E. H. MURRAY, Commanding Third Brigade, Cavalry Volunteers. [38.] Report of Capt. John A. P. Wore, Fifth Kentucky Cavalry. CAMP FIFTH KENTUCKY CAVALRY, Chattanooga, Tenn., May 8, 1864. CAPTAIN: I have the honor to submit the report of a scout made by a detachment of 150 men from this regiment: In accordance with instructions I proceeded to the head of McLe mores Cove and Broomtown Valley via Winstons and t1{eals Gaps; captured a lieutenant and eight men of Allisons scouts, who were sent to picket and scout in vicinity of the latter-named gap. I scouted the country within two miles of Alpine and Summerville. On my return through Broomtown Valley I drove out and dispersed a regimen Page 108 108 SW. VA., KY., TENN., MISS., ALA., W. FLA., & N. GA. [Cnip. LXIV. of rebel cavalry. They were stationed on Duck Creek, ten miles south of La Fayette, for the purpose of grazing their stock. Returned to Chattanooga via Blue Bird Gap and McLemores Cove. One of my wagons broke down and I was compelled to leave it. The only force I knew of in the valley was the regiment above mentioned and eighty men known as Glovers Scouts. I received information that there was to be a brigade in the valley the day I left. Heard of no other force moving in the direction of Chattanooga. I am, very respectfully, your obedient servant, J. A. P. GLORE, Captain Company F, Fifth Kentucky Cavalry, Comdg. Detachment. Capt. J. E. JACOBS, Assistant Adjutant-General, Headquarters Chief of Cavalry. [First indorsement.] HEADQUARTERS FIFTH KENTUCKY CAVALRY, Adairsville, Ga., May 25, 1864. Respectfully forwarded, with suggestion that the conduct of Captain Glore and his detachment is worthy of commendation. 0. L. BALDWIN, Colonel, Commanding Fifth Kentucky Cavalry. [Second indorsement.] IIDQRS. THIRD BRIGADE, THIRD CAVALRY DIVISION, Respectfully forwarded. Adairsville, Ga., May 26, 1864. E. H. MURRAY, Colonel Third Kentucky Cavalry, Commanding Brigade. [38.] Report of Lieut. Trumbull D. Griffin, Chicago Board of rrade Battery, of operations July 22. HEADQUARTERS CHICAGO BOARD o~ TRADE BATTERY, in the Field, near Decatur, Ga., July 26, 1864. SIR: In obedience to orders received from headq darters Second Bri- gade, Fourth Division, Sixteenth Army Corps, I have the honor to report the following as the part taken by two sections of the Chicago Board of Trade Battery under my command on the afternoon of the 22d instant: On the evening of the 21st 1 was directed by Captain Teetor, of General Garrards staff, to report to Col. J. W. Sprague, commanding Second Brigade, Fourth Division, Sixteenth Army Corps, at Decatur, and recruit the horses of my detachment of the battery and await the return to this point of the Second Cavalry Division, to which the bat- tery is attached. I accordingly reported to Colonel Sprague, command- ing the brigade stationed atDecatur,andwas ordered by him to go into camp on the crest of a hill south of the court-house and ou the north side of the railroad track, which brought me in rear of two regi- ments of infantry and a section of the Third Michigan Artillery, and having one regiment of infantry on my right flank, where I remained until the afternoon of the 22d instant. About 1 p. m. my attention was called to the fact that infantry and artillery were moving across the road in front, evidently for the purpose of forming in line of battle. I immediately proceeded. to the front to ascertain the cause and there found Colonel Sprague. Upon inquiry the colonel informed me h Page 109 Cnip. LXIV.] THE ATLANTA CAMPAIGN. 109 thought the enemy not in any considerable force, nothifig more than a few cavalry, but that he was then endeavoring to find out what there was. I then returned to the battery, and, hearing an occasional shot, as a matter of precaution ordered the horses harnessed and hitched up to be ready for any emergency that might occur. Before the battery was fairly hitched up the enemy opened with artillery, and his shells fell in the road just to the left of our camp. At this time an order came from the colonel commanding the brigade to hitch up and movefor- ward with one section. Being already hitched up I immediately moved forward, leaving Lieutenant Bennett in charge of the section remain- ing, but had not proceeded more than 100 yards when a second order came directing me to move back and take my original position. By this time I discovered the infantry and the section of the Third Michi- gan Artillery falling back. I then moved as expeditiously as possible to my former position, which I had no sooner reached, and before the infantry regiment supporting the battery had time to form, [than] the enemy appeared in my immediate front not more than 300 yards dis- tant. I opened upon him witli canister and checked his advance, and remained in the position I then occupied until the lieutenant-colonel commanding the regiment supporting the battery thought it best for me to retire, as his men could not longer resist successfully the enemy, who were then moving on our right flank. I limbered up and fell back, leaving Lieutenant Bennett with one section at the courthouse ; moved the other section a short distance farther to the rear for the purpose of securing another position in case the enemy compelled a farther retreat. The enemy now advanced their artillery, and before Lieuten- ant Bennett could get his section in position opened on him with shell, but was quickly silenced by a few well-directed shots. About this time there was observed crossing the Atlanta road on our right flank a large force of the enemy, who were seemingly preparing to charge us. One gun was at once turned in that direction, and the enemy checked, but still continuing to press ns on both flanks, this section was obliged to retire after firing about twenty-five rounds of ammunition. About 400 yards back a section was ordered again in position and fired a few rounds, when, deeming the infantry support insufficient to allow the battery to retain this position with safety, I moved back to the line selected for the formation of the brigade, where I remained in position during the night. I cannot close this report without mentioning the name of Lieut. Henry Bennett. His conduct with his section at the court-house, as well as during the whole engage- ment, was such as to deserve the highest praise and entitle him to the warmest regard of all who witnessed it. Did he not exhibit something more than ordinary coolness and courage on this occasion, I should not under the circumstances have noticed his bravery. I feel it also to be a duty to mention the names of Sergeants Randolph, Salisbury, Deane, and Adams, and Gunners Close, J. D. Howard, John Howard, and Wolcott as men who are entitled to great credit for their conduct upon that day, and to whom I am indebted for much of the efficiency of the battery. Without making any invidious distinctions among the men, I cannot forbear to speak of Private Thomas McClelland, who lost his left arm and manifested an enthusiasm and bravery that was truly surpris- ing in a young lad of nineteen. When spoken to in regard to the loss of his arm he replied that his only regrets were that our forces were obliged ~o fall back. Each and every man, non-commissioned officer and private, of the battery discharged their duty nobly and manfully, and appeared to vie with each other in their exhibition of coolness and bravery. During the whole engagement 125 rounds were expended Page 110 110 SW. VA., KY., TENN., MISS., ALA., W. FLA., & N. GA. [CHAP. LXIV. The following are the list of casualties, all being wounded: Corpl. A. J. Close, Private Thomas MeClelland, Private John D. Toomey, Private Charles ilolyland, Private William II. Tinsley, Private James B. Apple- ton, Private George Gackenheimer, Private E. C. Field, probably mortally; also one horse wounded. I have the honor to be, very respectfully, your obedient servant, TRUMBULL D. GRIFFIN, A. ~. FENNER, Lieutenant, Commanding Detachment. Actg. Asst. Adjt. Gen., 2d Brig., 4th Div., 16th Army Corps. [38.] Report of Capt. Cuthbert H. Slocomb, Fifth Company, Battalion Wash ington Artillery, of operations Mfay 829. IIDQRS. FIFTH COMPANY, BATTLN. WASHINGTON ARTY., In the Field, near Dallas, Miay 29, 1864. MAJOR: In accordance with circular of this date I have the honor to submit the following condensed report of the action of my battery since May 8, 1864: a a Date. Place. ~ ~ a 0 -~ May 14, 1864 iResaca 2 8 10 May15,1864 do 1 1. May 26, 1864 Dallas 1 1 May28,1864 do 3 4 7 Total 6 13 19 I have expended 198 rounds of ammunition. Two of my guns, being disabled at Resaca, were shipped to Atlanta. Both were subsequently replaced by two others, one of which was disabled yesterday and has also been sent to Atlanta. I have been opposed to the enemys 20-pounder Parrott batteries, and though my loss has been severe, I have good reason tobelieve that theirs has also been very heavy. Respectfully, C. II. SLOCOMB, Captain, Commanding Battery. Major SEMPLE. [38.] JUNE 24AUGUST 20, 1864.Operations in the District of Northern Alabama. Report of Lient. Col. William F. Prosser, Second Tennessee Cavalry, commanding brigade, of operations A ugust 8~13.* IIDQRS. FIRST BRIGADE, FOURTH CAVALRY DIVISION, Decatur, Ala., August 14, 1864. SIR: I have the honor, very respectfully, to submit the following report of the operations of a portion of my command during the past five days: On the 8th instant I received orders from the headquarters of the Northern District of Alabama to proceed in the direction of Courtland See also Vol. XXXIX, Part I, p. 239 Page 111 CHAP. LXIV.] OPERATIONS IN NORTHERN ALABAMA. 111 with 500 men and four days rations, for the purpose of learning the movements of the enemy and the resources of the country. In order, if possible, to surprise the enemy at Pond Spring (a rebel camp within three miles of Courtland), I determined to move out the same evening in the direction of Moulton, and did so about 9 p. m. with 450 men, much of my effective force being at the time absent on duty. Unfor- tunately during the darkness of the night, and on account of parallel roads leading to Moulton, I lost my principal guide with twenty-five men, and II was obliged to continue my march during the night under such disadvantages that I did not reach the vicinity of Pond Spring until about 7 oclock the next morning. In the meantime about mid- night my column was fired on by five men in a heavy skirt of woods on the Moulton road, who immediately proceeded across the country to the camps of Colonel Patterson, at Pond Spring, and Major Stuart, at Fox Creek, and notified them of our movements. They were conse- quently prepared for our approach, and Colonel Pattersons command was in the act of moving off in the direction of Courtland when we appeared in the fields in sight of their camp. We immediately charged upon the rear of their retiring column, but as our horses were exhausted by a nights march of twenty-four miles, we only succeeded in wound- ing one man, as far as known, and capturing some prisoners, amongst them a staff officer of Colonel Patterson, and the colonel only escaped himself by the speed of his horse. We pursued them within a mile of Courtland, when I called a halt to permit my column to close up and rest the horses, expecting that possibly the enemy might determine to fight at Courtland, as he had there two pieces of artillery. On moving up, however, two hours afterward I found the place evacuated and the enemy retiring toward Tuscumbia. After a pursuit of four miles I returned and went into camp at Courtland. Stuarts battalion in the meantime went toward Moulton, but the pickets .of the enemy sur- rounded our own at the distance of about a mile from ou.r vedettes on each road, Stuarts scouts and pickets being on the south and east, Curtis, who has a company lying near Lambs Ferry, being on the north, and Pattersons on the west. These scouts and pickets were for the purpose of watching our movements. The next day I sent Major Cunningham, of the Third Tennessee Cav- alry, with 100 men, toward Tuscumbia, who came up with a party of about twenty-five men shortly after leaving our pickets, drove them about six miles, capturing a lieutenant, and returned with some stock collected on his way to camp. Other parties were sent out for foraging purposes who saw small squads of the enemy but did not succeed in capturing any prisoners. We remained undisturbed at Courtland on the night of the 10th instant, although the enemy was frequently reported advancing in force, and on the 11th instant parties were again sent out that succeeded in overtaking some small trains of stock and negroes that had been collected for the purpose of being taken to Mis- sissippi, with a few prisoners. On the same day I left Courtland with the command and captured property, and marched to the vicinity of Hillsborough, the pickets of Stuarts command being within three- quarters of a mile of my own, about 150 men of that command having returned from Moulton to the vicinity of Pond Spring the preceding day. On the 12th I sent the train and prisoners to Decatur with an escort, and started with the remainder of my command in the direction of Moulton; but on going some three miles, and learning from a captured soldier and some escaped negroes just from that place, and other sources, that nothing could be accomplished by going there, and as my horses were much exhausted, having to feed principally on corn to Page 112 112 SW. VA., KY., TENN., MISS., ALA., W. FLA., & N. GA. [CEAP. LXIV. green for use, I determined to return to Decatur. Whilst on my way to Hilisborough from eighty to one hundred men of Stuarts battalion suddenly made their appearance on my left and endeavored to cut off a few men in my rear who were collecting cattle, and partially. suc- ceeded in so doing; but they, with about twenty men taken from the rear of the column by Lieutenant Prosser, of the brigade staff, charged into the rebel line, broke and divided it, and drove them in confusion about three miles, capturing a prisoner who was dismounted by a stroke of the saber in the hands of Lieutenant Prosser, whilst Major Stuart himself was also dismounted by a saber stroke from Lieutenant Andis, Second Tennessee Cavalry, but in the m~l~e which took place he suc- ceeded in escaping. Farther pursuit was useless, because the rebels dispersed in every direction through the woods and never afterward made their appearance. We arrived at Decatur at noon on the 13th instant, and the results of the expedition were 12 prisoners, including 1 captain, 3 lieutenants, 1 enrolling officer, 250 head of cattle, about 225 sheep, 75 horses and mules, and about 150 contrabands, large and small. The country contains considerable quantities of forage and stock, and fine growing crops of corn around Courtland and Moulton and in the direction of Russellville and Tuscumbia; but many of the planters are transporting their movable property farther south. I regret that the occurrence of any untoward circumstance should have prevented the expedition from being as successful as it otherwise might have been. The health of the men was excellent while absent, and the casualties were nothing except four horses killed in action. I am, very respectfully, your obedient servant, W. F. PROSSEII, Lieut. Cot., Comdg. First Brigade, Fourth Cavalry Division. Lieutenant HEWITT, Acting Assistant Adjutant- General, Post Decatur. [39.] JULY [7], 1864.Scout in Morgan and Lawrence Counties, Ala., and skir mishes. Report of illiaj. John B. Minnis, Third Tennessee Cavalry. HEADQUARTERS THIRD TENNESSEE CAVALRY, Camp near ]lliooresville, Ala., July 12, 1864. CAPTAIN: I have the honor to submit the following report of the two days scout in Morgan and Lawrence Counties, Ala.: In compliance with your orders I proceeded with my command on the Courtland road. After moving out some eight miles the advance commenced skirmishing with fifteen of the enemys pickets, and con- tinued to skirmish for two miles, capturing three prisoners belonging to Colonel Nixons Twentieth Tennessee Cavalry Regiment, their aims, horses, & c. From information obtained from these prisoners I learned that their regiment, about 250 or 300, were at Pond Spring. Sending a company with instructions to go as far as Hilisborough and obtain all information possible, I encamped my regiment on Fox Creek for the night. At daylight I moved my pickets, and theirs being in sight, immediately commenced skirmishing briskly with them. Beyond Hills. borough they fled, and learning that during the night they had scat- tered, I sent a scout toward Courtland. I then took the road to the left of Hillsborough and moved to the main Moulton road; thence to the left across the mountain to Trinity Chuich and the Courtland road Page 113 Ciw~. LXIV.] SCOUT IN CLEAR SPRING VALLEY, ALA. 113 At the foot of the mountain the advance surprised and captured Capt. J. T. iRozzer, Company K, Picketts regiment, and four of his men, who were doing picket duty, their arms, horses, & c. I afso arrested three citizens under suspicions circumstances, one being captured with the other prisoners, and the two others fifty miles from home without any business. The horses, horse equipments, and arms of these prisoners I will have taken up on my reports and properly accounted for. I did not lose a man killed, wounded, or missing, and have evidence to believe that we killed one and wounded another. I do not think there is any considerable force of the enemy in that section of country. They seem to be dispersed in squads, and no doubt could rally 300 or 400 men on short notice. From the best information that could be obtained, I think Roddey has joined Forrest at Tupelo, Miss., taking most of Pattersons command with him. Very respectfully, JOHN B. MINKIS, Major. Commanding Third Tennessee Cavalry. [39.] JULY 1821, 1864.Scout in Clear Spring and Sink Spring Valleys, Ala. Report of Capt. Ethan B. Thornton, Twelfth Indiana Cavalry. PAINT ROCK BRIDGE, ALA., July .21, 1864. IDEAR Sin: I left camp at Paint Rock the 18th ultimo [instant] at 0 p. m. with seventy-five men and marched through the valley in a northeast direction. About three miles from the camp we procured a guide and took the r6ute toward Clear Spring Valley, intending to intercept the guerrilla Mead as he crossed from one valley to the other. We lay in ambush till nearly daybreak, when we marched to Clear Spring and lay in ambush till the evening of the 19th. Procuring another guide, we marched to our ambush of the former evening and remained till 12 p. m. Leaving our concealment we went up Sink Spring Valley about four miles, with the intention of surprising a gang of guerrillas known to be there. The barking of their dogs warned them of our approach, and they fled to the mountains. From appear- ances I supposed there were ten men at one house and five at another near by. The first was occupied by a man named Tipton, though his wife claimed to be a widow. However, the age of the babe did not agree with the story of her widowhood. I did not learn the name of the other. After making several efforts to draw the guerrillas from the mountains, I fired the two houses and adjoining outhouses, and knqw. ing that further surprise would be impossible, took our line of march for the railroad, stopping at each house along the road and shooting all the dogs. I think we could pass through the country without being discovered. We arrived at Cold Spring at 7 p. m. and took the train for our present station. The men stood the tramp well, and behaved gallantly on every occasion. At 9 a. m. we disembarked at Paint Rock bridge. Company in fine health and spirits. All quiet around camp. With much respect, I remain, yours, most respectfully, E. E. THORNTON, Captain Company L, Twelfth Indiana Cavalry. Col. E. ANDERSON, Commanding Twelfth Indiana Cavalry. [39.] 8 u RVOL LII, PT Page 114 114 SW. VA., KY., TENN., MISS., ALA., W. FLA., & N. GA. [CHAP. LXIV. JULY 2025, 1864.Scout from Pulaski, Teun., to Florence, Ala. Report of Lieu~. Gol. George A3paiding, Twelfth Tennessee Cavalry, com manding brigade. IIDQRS. SECOND BRIGADE, FOURTH Div. CAVALRY, ARMY OF THE CUMBERLAND, Pulaski, Tenn., July 25, 1864. I have the honor to submit the following report: In accordance with orders from the general commanding I left camp with 500 men on the 20th instant, at 1 p. in., and camped at Lawrence. burg that night. On the 21st instant I sent thirty men to Florence for the purpose of communicating with the squadron that I had sent out on the 18th instant. I also sent parties to Waynesborough, Henrys- ville, and up Buffalo Creek and Shoal Creek. One of the parties were fired upon by a party of guerrillas. My men attacked them, killing one. The others made their escape in the woods. One guerrilla that was captured and brought to camp I had shot in Lawrenceburg, and made the citizens bury the body. I then learned that there was a large number of rebels in Florence, and that they had attacked a squadron of my brigade. I marched for Florence, and reached it on the morning of the 23d. The rebels had all crossed the river. I sent some men down to the river to see if we could cross it. It was found unfordable, and I was compelled to allow them to cheer and yell, without being able to reach them. I found it exceedingly difficult to subsist my horses in the country. Sometimes I had to march twenty-four hours without forage. Very respectfully, your obedient servant, GEO. SPALDING, Lieutenant-Colonel, Commanding. Capt. CHARLES T. GARDNER, Assistant Adjutant- General. ~39.] JULY 29, 1864.Scout from Triana to Somerville, Ala. Report of ilEaj. Alfred B. Wade, & venty-third Indiana Infantry. HEADQUARTERS SEVENTY-THIRD INDIANA INFANTRY, Triana, Al a., July 30, 1864. SIR: I have the honor to report that I left Triana at 3 a. m. yester- day with a force of forty-seven men and one commissioned officer. (~urgeou Myers and Chaplain Frazier also volunteered and accompanied the expedition.) I marched to Atkins Ferry, and by 5.30 a. in. had transferred the whole force across. Three guns were lost by the cap. sizing of a canoe, but were subsequently recovered by the men who were left behind for that purpose. I then marched south-southwest, and at 7 a. in. entered Somerville, the county seat of Morgan County, a distance of nine miles. Contrary to expectation, no troops were found here. Not being mounted, the scouts we encountered escaped from us and alarmed the country in advance. Hearing of a force on Flint Creek, I held the town but half an hour, and then retired via the Fletchers Ferry and Decatur roads, a distance of eleven miles and a half, and by 4.30 p. in. was in camp, having marched twenty miles and a half; crossing the Tennessee River twice, in thirteen hours and a half. Four of my men suffered somewhat from sunstroke, but no Page 115 CHAP. LXIV.] OPERATIONS IN MOBILE BAY, ALA. 115 seriously. I captured and brought over 4 horses and 1 mule; also 6 guns. I had ordered demonstrations to be made at Limestone Point and Gilisport to perplex the enemy, which were entirely successful. A few men crossed at Gillsport, but meeting a squad of cavalry were compelled to return. Fifteen crossed at Limestone Point and succeeded in procuring forage and retiring without loss before a superior force. I inclose herewith the report of Lieutenant Kierstead, commanding at that point, having already forwarded to Captain Bowman, district inspector, a copy of the journal pertaining, to the main column under my command. Very respectfully, your obedient servant, A. B. WADE, Major Seventy-third Indiana Infantry, Commanding. Lieut. CHARLES T. HEWITT, Acting Assistant Adjutant- General. [Inclosure.] LIMESTONE POINT, ALA., July 30, 1864. SIR: The scouting party from this post crossed the river about 2 oclock yesterday morning. They first went to General Garths and got about sixty bushels of corn, for which they gave vouchers. They then went farther in the country, and scouted till about 12 oclock, when they came back to General Garths and were attacked by a party of rebels, about fifty or sixty in miumber, and were forced back to the landing opposite Limestone Point, where they killed a beef, but the owner got no receipt for it. They then crossed the river, fell in line of battle, and found they had lost two men. In about two hours time I sent a scout over the river and found the rebels had gone. I then sent the same scouting party back to find those two men they lost, if possible. They soon found one of them returning to the river, and returned with- out the other one, but about 5 p. m. he was seen coming to camp on this side of the river, so there were none hurt from this post. It is sup. posed that there were three or four of the rebels killed or wounded, as they were seen to fall from their horses, one of them the commander of the rebel force. If they were not shot they were not very good horsemen. Company G sent some contrabands here from their post yesterday, eight or ten in number. Shall I report them to Triana, or will I keep them (the men) to clear out the river-bank? Very respectfully, your obedient servant, J. H. KIERSTEAD, Lieutenant, Commanding at Limestone. Maj. A. B. WADE, Serenty-third Indiana Volunteer Infantry. [39.] AUGUST 223, 1864.Operations in Mobile Bay, Ala. Report of Lieut. William S. Sizer, Signal Corps, U. S. Army. FORT GAINES, ALA., August 18, 1864. SIR: I have the honor to submit the following report of duty per- formed by the detachment of the Signal Corps, U. S. Army, under my command, from August 3 to August 10,1864: On the morning of the 3d I reported to Co]. A. J. Myer on board the steamer Laura, then lying with the transport fleet opposite Petit Boi Page 116 116 sw. YA., KY., TENN., MISS., ALA., W. FLA., & N. GA. [CHAP. LXIV. island, for duty, and was immediately ordered on board the steamer Tamaulipas, where I remained until the troops landed that evening on the west end of Dauphin Island. After the troops had landed I advanced with the skirmish line until we reached the woods about five miles from where we landed, when we halted for the night, after first having notified General Granger on the steamer Laura of our position. The next morning I advanced to within gunshot of Fort Gaines and established a permanent station, communicating with Lieutenant Denicke on the Laura and Lieutenant Jerome on the Bienville. On the 5th the fleet passed Fort Morgan, and after it had come to an anchor I opened communication with the Hartford and sent messages until even- ing, when, by order of Colonel Myer, the station was turned over to Captain Walker and I returned to my former station. On the 6th the signal telegraph train was ordered to report to me by Colonel Myer. I immediately laid a wire connecting Captain Walkers station with my own, and all messages between the two stations afterward passed over the wires. That evening I was in communication with General Granger, Admiral Farragut, Lieutenant Jerome on the Bienville, and Lieutenant Harris on Saud Island, which communication was kept open until August 8, when, Fort Gaines having surrendered, I was ordered by Colonel Myer to remove my station to that place, where I have remained to the present time. The whole number of official messages sent and received is 74; greatest number of words in any one message, 104; least number of words in any one message, 9. I am, sir, very respectfully, your most obedient servant, WM. S. SIZE It, Lieutenant and Signal Officer, U. S. Army. Capt. FRANK W. MARSTON, Chief Signal Officer, Division of West Mississippi. [39.] AUGUST 19, 1864.Skirmish at Charleston, Tenn. Report of Licut. Vol. Martin B. Ewing, Second Ohio Heavy Artillery. HEADQUARTERS U. S. FORCES, Charleston, August 20, 1864. LIEUTENANT: I have the honor to report, for the information of the colonel commanding, that all the forces of the enemy seem to have passed on toward Athens. They were in line of skirmishers about one mile and a quarter from the bridge here for several hours yesterday. I shelled them while in the act of burning the road, and drove the whole party (Humes brigade, about 1,400) off with seven shells. The last shell thrown (a 10-pounder Parrott) was thrown a little over three miles, burst among them, and wounded six men, one, Lieutenant- Colonel Powell of the Fourth Tennessee Cavalry, mortally. This report was derived from a deserter and from a loyal citizen, whom they held prisoner all day yesterday. From all reports I gather that the whole force numbers about 6,000, with eight guns. Lieutenant Fischer reported a mountain howitzer with the rear guard near here yesterday. Some fifty of our men skirmished all the after- noon with this guard and finally drove them off. Members of this force said at a number of places, and to many parties in this vicinity, that they were on a big raid, and were going on toward Knoxville t Page 117 CHAP. LXIV.] AFFAIR AT CAMPBELLTON, GA. 117 meet Morgan, and go with him into Middle Tennessee or Kentucky. They also said that they did not want either Cleveland or this place. Lieutenant Marshman, who was some miles south of Athens on Tuesday night, reports that one brigade was engaged in seizing horses and beef-cattle and sending them off through the mountains to Hoods army. I have the honor to state, also, that every officer and man of this command did his whole duty. The only trouble I had with them was keeping them from going out and attacking the enemy at every point where they could hear of them. I am also under great obligations to Colonel Byrd, First Tennessee Infantry; Lieutenant Coburn, First North Carolina~ Lieutenant Hale. Tennessee, and Mr. Williams, citizen scout, for important aid and assistance. No casualties in this command. Very respectfully, your obedient servant, M. B. EWING, Lieutenant- Colonel Second Ohio Heavy Artillery. Lieut. W. S. BRADFORD, Acting Adjutant Second Ohio Heavy Artillery. [39.] AUGUST 25, 1864.Skirmish at Bullitts Bayou, Miss. Report of Brig. Gen. Mason Brayman, U. S. Army. HEADQUARTERS U. S. FORCES, Natchez, Miss., August 27, 1864. SIR: About 200 rebels having appeared near Bnllitts Bayou, I sent out on Thursday night (25th) three detachments in different directions to inclose them. Success was not complete in consequence of incorrect information as to the camp of the enemy. We, however, fell upon them, killed 2, captured 9, took 35 horses, about 40 small-arms, a num- ber of pistols, together with a large quantity of blankets, camp stuff, and clothing, the rebels being suddenly attacked and fleeing sans culotte. No loss was sustained on our side. iRespectfully, your obedient servant, M. BRAYMAN, Brigadier- General, CommanPng. Lient. Col. H. C. RODGERS, Assistant Adjutant- General, Vicksburg, Miss. [39.] SEPTEMBER 10, 1864.Affair at Campbellton, Ga. Report of Brig. Gen. Judson Kilpatrick, U. S. Army. HDQRS. THIRD CAY. DIV., DEPT. OF THE CUMBERLAND, Camp Crooks, Ga., September 11, 1864. CAPTAIN: I regret to report that a most unfortunate affair occurred yesterday one mile beyond Campbellton. Seventy mounted and dis- mounted men, guard to a wagon train, were attacked by about 100 me Page 118 118 SW. VA., KY., TENN., MISS., ALA., W. FLA., & N. GA. [CHAP.LXIv. under Captain Brown, a notorious scout and bushwhacker. Seven men were killed and eleven men wounded and captured. All the wagons came in save one. Lieut. John L. Bomar, Second Kentucky, acted in a most disgraceful and cowardly manner. Deserted his command at the first fire and came into camp with ten men. The remainder of his men fought well; saved the wagons and lost heavily. The lieutenant is under arrest. He should be dismissed without trial. The advance- guard of the rebels, about twenty men, were in our uniform. Camp- beliton is an aristocratic rebel town. The citizens harbor, feed, and protect this band of scouts and spies. My picket-line is on Camp Creek and runs within one mile of Campbellton. Patrols visit the town twice every twenty.four hours, and the country is well scouted. Forage trains from infantry army corps forage outside my picket-line. These trains are accompanied by stragglers, negroes, & c., who are allowed t.o run over the country, firing at hogs, cattle, & c., creating a continual excitement in my command. Very respectfully, your obedient servant, J. KILPATRICK, Brigadier- General of Volunteers. Capt. J. E. JACOBS, Asst. Adjt. Gen. and Chief of Cavalry, Dept. of the Cumberland. [39.] SEPTEMBER 29NOVEMBER 13, 1864.Operations in North Georgia and North Alabama. Report of Capt. Walter Crook, Seventy-fourth Ohio Infantry. On the 3d day of October, 1864, the Seventy-fourth started on a cam- paign toward the Chattahoochee River. Encamped on the north side of the river, twelve miles from Atlanta. On the 4th started and marched ten miles. On the 5th we marched ten miles, and encamped at the foot of Kenesaw Mountain. Ou the 6th we moved up and encamped on the right of the Fourth Army Corps. On the 7th marched into Acworth. On the 9th marched into Kingston, and on the 12th we encamped two miles from Rome, Ga. On the 14th left Rome and mai-ched to Calhoun, and on the 15th reached IResaca, Ga. On the 16th and 17th we crossed RockyFace Mountain into Snake [Creek] Gap. On the 18th we marched through Ships Gap and encamped in Chattooga Valley. On the 19th passed through Summerville and encamped near Gaylesville, Ala. On the 21st, 22d, 23d lay in camp. On the 24th the brigade was ordered on a scout through Chattooga Valley. On the 25th my regiment was ordered to skirmish the woods on the right of Dirt Town, but found no enemy; encamped two miles from town. [On the] 26th marched eleven miles and went on picket. [On the] 27th wejoined the division near Gaylesville, Ala. On the 28th marched to Rome, Ga., and en- camped, and on the 31st was inspected and mustered. On the 1st day of November Major Fisher returned from furlough and resumed com- mand of the regiment, when I again took command of my company. WALTER CROOK, Captain Comdg., Company F, Seventy-fourth Ohio Infantry. [39. Page 119 CHAP. tXtV.] FORREST S RAID INTO WES~P TENNESSEE. 119 OCTOBER 16NOVENBER 10, 1864.Forrests raid into West Tennessee. Report of Bvt. Maj. Gen. Montgomery C. iVifeigs, Quartermaster-General U. S. Army. QUARTERMASTER-GENERALS OFFICE, Washington City, November 30, 1864. SIR: I have the honor to transmit copies of reports in relation to the derense of Johnsonvifle, Tenn., and the conduct of the organized and armed employ~s of the quartermasters department therein engaged. They appear to have behaved themselves in a very creditable manner, volunteering for a dangerous service, and materially aiding the few troops who were on duty in the defense and preservation of the depot and of that portion of the property which was saved. I trust that it may be thought proper to communicate to them some expression of the approbation of the Secretary of War. Such a recognition wonid be a reward for past good conduct and an incitement to future usefulness and service. I am, very respectfully, your obedient servant, M. C. MEIGS, Quartermaster- General, Brevet Major- General. Hon. E. M. STANTON, Secretary of War. P. S.It is reported that these volunteers are now in the trenches at Nashville, co-operating with the Army of the Cumberland. [Inclo8ure No. 1.] NASHVILLE, November 20, 1864. Bvt. Maj. Gen. M. C. MEIGS, Quartermaster- General, Washington, D. C.: Telegram of November 19 to General Donaldson received. In absence of General Donaldson, gone East on leave, I have the honor to report estimated losses of quartermasters department at John sonville at $1,500,000, consisting of transports, barges, clothing, forage, and a small amonnt of qnartermaster5 stores. Full report from chief quar- termaster there just received; been waiting for it. Will forward copy by to-days mail. Loss not so bad as reported. Defense gallant. Quar- termasters department failed in nothing. JAS. F. HUSLING, Acting Chief Quartermaster, Department of the Cumberlaud. [Inclosure No. 2.] CHIEF QUARTERMASTERS OFFICE, DEPARTMENT OF THE CUMEERLAND, Nashville, Tenn., November 20, 1864. Bvt. Maj. Gen. M. C. MEIGS, Quartermaster- General U. S. Army, Washington, .D. C.: GENERAL: Your telegram to General Donaldson of the 19th instant, relating to losses at Johusonville, Tenn., was received by me to-day, in the absence of the general (he having gone East on the 16th on short leave of absence), and in reply I telegraphed you a comparative esti- mate of our losses there (a copy herewith), and stated that I would sen Page 120 120 Sw. VA., KY., TENN., MISS., ALA., W. FLA., & N. GA. [CHAP. LXIV. you a copy of official report of chief quartermaster there by to-days mail. The report referred to has just reached here, and our own report to you on the matter has been delayed by our waiting for this, which has been expected for several days. I have examined the report with some care and forward it as satisfactory, though I am not entirely con- vinced of the necessity for burning the transports and barges referred to. The chief quartermaster and commanding officer at Johusonville, however, as well as the officers of the navy, all continue to aver the necessity, and, as they were on the spot at the time, it is fair to presume that they are the best judges of this. However this may be, a board of survey has already been called, and their report will probably fix the facts as nearly as we can get at them. The affair at Johnsonville is, of course, to be regretted in all respects; and yet the quartermas- ters department cannot justly be held to blame for anything that occurred there. As soon as Hoods movement north began to threaten the line of the Tennessee, General Donaldson crowded the road to John. sonville with all available cars, to deplete the depot there, at the same time telegraphing Louisville and Saint Louis to cease shipments up the Tennessee. When the first intelligence arrived of the attack on our transports at Fort Heiman, as referred to in inclosed report, he at once applied to the major-general commanding for re-enforcements for the garrison. The reply was that re-enforcements were impossible, as all available troops were imperatively required elsewhere. Subsequently, when informed that an attack was anticipated on the town itself, he repeated his request, with the same result as before. On a repetition of his application, and on urgent representation of the importance of defending the post, he was informed that ~~I10 troops could be detached from other points threatened for that purpose, and that the major- general commanding the department thought it advisable to abandon that line of communication at once, removing all supplies. On further consultation, however, General Thomas consented to modify his views so far as to permit the quartermasters department to take care of John- sonville itself, if it could, so long as it was found practicable to do so. Left thus to his own resources, General Donaldson accordingly tele- graphed the chief quartermaster at Johnsonville to hold out to the last, and then took steps to send him re-enforcements from our own military organization here. In forming that organization he had specially agreed that the forces should be used only as a depot guard at Nashville and should never be ordered elsewhere for duty without their consent. He therefore called for volunteers, and the response was over 500 men and a section of artillery. The greater part of these were at once forwarded to John- sonville and, as it subsequently proved, arrived just at the right time. Captain Howland had already armed his own employ6s and the re-en- forcements sent from here communicated confidence and energy to all. How well these forces bore themselves there has already beemi commu- nicated to you in the official report of Colonel Peterson, the commanding officer, which was forwarded to you some days ago. I think it may be fairly claimed that the quartermasters department, unaided, saved John- - sonville, at least that portion of it that was saved at all. Not a man arrived there from any quarter until the enemy had withdrawn and the danger was all over. Then a brigade of the Army of the Ohio reached Johusonville and Major-General Schofield arrived and assumed coin- mand. Do not understand me by these remarks to cast reflection upon the major-general commanding or any one else. Such is by no means my intention, nor do I think it deserving. On khe contrary, the movement Page 121 121 CHAP. LXIV.] FORRESTS RAID INTO WEST TENNESSEE. of the enemy at that time undoubtedly were such as to render it inex- pedient to detach troops from other quarters. I merely wish to eluci- date the fact that the quartermasters department did the best it could, with nothing but itself to do with, and that it deserves credit for even saving what it did. As it was, our losses will probably foot up between one and two millions. Had General Donaldson acted otherwise than be did, we certainly should have lost all we did lose and at least two or three times over, besides the destruction of several valuable and costly railroad bridges that would have inevitably resulted from even a brief abandonment of the line. At present all danger at Johnsonville seems over and past. The woods about the post are being cut down and the bank of the river opposite the town is being fortified so as to prevent a repetition of the cannonading, as in the last attack. We shall have ample time from present appearances to clear away the dt~bris there and prepare for future operations. I have ordered all shipments there to cease, and our supplies are now coming freely up the Cumberland. A fortnight of heavy rains has brought the Cumberland well upsome eighteen feet of water on ilarpeth Shoalsand we shall probably have plenty of water now for the remainder of the winter. While this lasts we have no use for Johusonville, which is only of value to us when the Cumberland is down and our supplies limited. At present we are well off here for everything essential, except forage, hay especially, and that General Allen is hurrying forward by river as fast as he can get at it. We have duplicated our estimates, where necessary, at both Louisville and Cincinnati, so as to cover these losses, and we shall thus soon be all right again. Very respectfully, your obedient servant, JAMES F. RUSLING, Captain and Assistant Quartermaster, and Acting Chief Quartermaster, Department of the Cumberland. [Inclosure No. 3.] OFFICE CHIEF QUARTERMASTER OF DEPOT, Johnsonville, Teun., , 1864. Brig. Gen. J. L. DONALDSON, Chief Quartermaster, Dept. of the Cumberland, Nashville, Teun.: GENERAL: In compliance with your instructions, I have the honor to transmit the following report in regard to the late attack upon this place by the rebel forces under command of General Forrest, together with the object and necessity for burning the barges and transports at our levee: The first knowledge I had of the presence of rebels on the river was by telegram from Lieut. Col. T. It. Weaver, commanding post at Pine Bluff, on Sunday morning, October 30, informing me that the transport Mazeppa, from Cincinnati, with a valuable cargo of 700 tons (principally clothing), was captured and burned by the rebels on Friday, October 28, at Fort Heiman, two miles above Fort Henry, and on the opposite side of the river. Later iu the day I received another telegram from same source informing me of rebel batteries at Fort Heiman and also at Paris Landing, four miles this side; that the gun- boat Undine (55), with the transports Cheeseman and Venus, were between the two batteries, and that they needed assistance. I imme- diately reported to Lieutenant Williams, of gun-boat Tawah (29), who proceeded at once down the river and engaged battery at Paris Land- ing, but was compelled to return without reaching the besieged boats. On Monday morning, the 31st, I received another telegram that afte Page 122 122 Sw. VA., ICY., TENN., MISS., ALA., W. PLA., & N. GA. [CHAP. LXTV. six hours fight the Undine was abandoned and, with the transports Cheeseman and Venus, had fallen into the enemys hands. I also received, the same day, positive and reliable information that Forrest intended attacking this place on the following Wednesday or Thursday, all of which was telegraphed to yourself. I should here remark that at t1~is time we had nothing worthy the name of fortifications, only one small block-house and a little earth-work thrown up on two hills over- looking the town and river, where were mounted the six 10-pounder Parrotts of the First Kansas Battery, the only guns then here. In addition to above we had about 700 men of the Forty-third Wisconsin Infantry (a new regiment that had never been under fire); also one company of the Twelfth U. S. Colored Infantry, which, with some twenty mounted men from the Eleventh Tennessee Cavalry, comprised our whole military force. Gun-boats Key West (32) and Elfin (52), under command of Lient. Commanding E. N. King, also reached here from above. The same morning Col. C. li. Thompson, of the Twelfth U. S. Colored Infantry, commanding troops on the Nashville and Northeastern road, immediately ordered here all the men that could be spared from the different points along the line of the road, thus increasing our force by the addition of about 500 men from the Twelfth, Thirteenth, and One hundredth Regiments of the U. S. Colored Infantry. During this and the few following days I also placed all employ6s that could possibly be spared from other work to assist in constructing fortifications about the place. On Wednesday, November 2, it having become evident that an attack upon us was near at hand, Lieutenant Commanding King, with gun- boats 32 and 29, started at about 3 p. m. on a river reconnaissance below this point. When some five miles below, in rounding a point in the river, he came upon the gun-boat Undine (captured from us on the 30th instant) and thetransport Venus, carrying two20-pounderrifled Parrotts, and both boats loaded with troops, steaming up the river for this place. Lieutenant Commanding King at once opened fire upon the boats, and after a sharp engagement of some twenty minutes the Venus was dis- abled, run into the shore, and abandoned. The Undine at once steamed down the river, and owing to the heavy fog and mist, together with the fear of being decoyed into the rebel shore batteries, Lieutenant Com- manding King returned with his boats and prize to this place. The Venus had on board when captured, in addition to the two 20-pounder Parrotts, with 200 rounds of ammunition for same, 100 boxes shoes, 2 bales blankets, 576 boxes hard bread, and other packages of quartermas- ter stores. The guns were taken from the Venus the same evening and placed in battery on the hill. The following day, Thursday, the 3d instant, at about 12 in., the Undine came in sight near the head of the island, little more than a mile below here. Our gun-boats immediately moved down to engage her, when she steamed down the river for the evident pur- pose of decoying our boats into their shore batteries. This was repeated twice, the rebel sharpshooters who lined the banks on each occasion firing in volleys upon our gun-boats. At about 4 p. m. I received a letter from Lieutenant Commanding King, which was forwarded to Lient. S. W. Treat, acting assistant quartermaster, as per copy here- with attached. Col. J. C. Peterson, with one section of artillery and some 300 volunteers from the quartermasters department at Nashville, arrived this evening and went immediately to work in the mud and rain throwing up intrenchments and preparing for defense. On Friday morning, the 4th instant, the Undine was again discovered lying at the opposite bank near the head of the island. Our gun-boats immediatel Page 123 CHAP. LXIV.I FORRESTS RAID INTO WEST TENNESSEE. 123 moved down, shelling the rebel sharpshooters along the shore as they advanced. When nearly within range of the Undine firing was heard below at the point nearly at the foot of the island. This proved to come from a number of gun-boats that had just arrived from below, under com- mand of Captains Fitch and Goudy, and were engaging some rebel batteries. Our three gun-boats, under command of Lieutenant Com- manding King, continued to advance upon the Undine, which ha~ by this time been fired and abandoned by the enemy without their being able to remove a gun from her. The Key West, in advance, ran into a bat- tery of heavy guns within two miles of Johnsonville and but a short distance above where the Undine was lying. She received nineteen shots from 20-pounder guns, which passed entirely through her, before she could escape from this newly discovered battery. Our three gun- boats at once returned to this place, the Key West in a disabled con- dition. The firing from our boats below continued heavy until about 11 oclock, when it ceased. At this time Colonel Thompson directed that we arm and place in the intrenchments 500 of our citizen employ~s, which direction was immediately complied with under direction of Capt. J. E. Montandon, acting assistant quartermaster. At about 2 p. m. the enemy were dis- covered planting batteries directly opposite, also above and below, our warehouses and levee. The gun-boats opened fire upon them, as did also our batteries upon the hill. After some twenty minutes firing a reply was received from all the rebel batteries, and for nearly thirty minutes the cannonading was the most terrific I have ever witnessed. The gun-boats fought magnificently, and continued firing for more than twenty minutes after they were all disabled, when Lieutenant Commanding King was compelled to or(ler them abandoned and burned. Our position was now most critical, our whole front, with the large warehouse and transfer building, stores, and transports, uncovered and almost unprotected. A large rebel force (as it has since been ascer- tained by trustworthy and reliable men who were captured from the transports below) of 13,000 men under Generals Forrest, Chalmers, Buford, Bell, and Lyon, with thirty-six pieces of artillery, twenty of them 20-pounder Parrotts, on opposite bank of the river. The small body of colored troops with the Kansas battery, and your own force of volunteer employ6s under Colonel Peterson, being the only force we could rely upon to face the enemy and defend our position. It was at this juncture, it having become evident the rebels would endeavor to cross sufficient force under the cover of their guns to obtain possession of our transports, they already having in their possession the cutter and gig of the Undine, that Colonel Thompson, upon the recommenda- tion of Lieutenant Commanding King and other officers, directed me to destroy by fire all the transports, which direction was immediately complied with (the water being of insufficient depth to submerge them below the main deck by scuttling, which would therefore only tempo- rarily disable them). Soon as the transports were fired the enemy directed their fire upon the warehouses and large pile of stores on the levee. The bursting of a shell soon fired the stores on the levee; also, the intense heat of the burning boats, which had been driven against the wharf by the strong wind, fired the stores in another place. The flames spread rapidly, and soon communicated to the small transfer building, which, with its contents, was speedily consumed. Soon as I learned that the stores on the levee had caught fire, I directed Cap- tain Montandon with a large force of employ~s to extinguish the flames, if possible, but owing to the great heat and the constant fire of th Page 124 124 Sw. VA., KY., TENN., MISS., ALA., W. FLA., & N. GA. [CHAP. LXIV. sharpshooters, together with the batteries, they were able to accom- plish but little; an occasional shell was thrown into town at intervals during almost the entire night. At abont 7 oclock on the morning of the 5th the rebels again opened their batteries upon the town and shelled it right vigorously for about one hour as a farewell salute, whcn, all hope of crossing the river in any large force having been destroyed by the destruction of the trans- ports, they moved away, thus terminating the attack upon Johnson- ville. I cannot at this time state with accuracy the whole amount of loss, yet from our most careful estimates (including the transports and barges) I am confident the loss will but little, if any, exceed $1,000,000. A board of survey will soon be called to examine into and report the whole amount of losses sustained. The boats destroyed were the transports Mountaineer, iDoane No. 2, Arcola, Aurora, Duke, Goody Friends,Venus,J. B. Ford, with the barges Whale No.8, U.S. 44, T. H. U. S. 57, Chickamauga, Kentucky, J. II Doane, Eagle Coal Co. No. 20, U. 5. 11, Josephine, Celeste, and an iron barge without a name. The large warehouse, with the engine and machinery for hoisting freight from the boats and levee, is comparatively uninjured, although a large number of shells passed through the building in all directions. To the officers of our department acting under my direction, particu- larly to Capt. J. E. Montandon, acting assistant quartermaster, and Lieut. S. W. Treat, acting assistant quartermaster, I am under many obligations for the energy, promptness, and cool bravery with which they carried out my wishes in endeavoring to assist the troops, and also in their earnest efforts to protect and save Government property. Very respectfully, your obedient servant, HENRY lOWLAND, Captain and Assistant Quartermaster. [Inclosure No. 4.] U.S. S. KEY WEST, 1864. Capt. HENRY lOWLAND, Johnsonville, Teun., November 3 Chief Quartermaster: ~iIR: In the event of the gun-boats being attacked to-night and dis- abled, I think it will be well for you to make preparation for destroying by fire all the transports now here, so that they may not fall into the enemys hands. I think it will be well for you to be prepared before- hand. The gun-boats will do everything possible to prevent any sur- prise, but be prepared. Very respectfully, E. M. KING, Acting Volunteer Lieutenant, Commanding. Lieutenant TREAT, Acting Assistant Quartermaster: You will communicate the above to the officers of all boats lying at our levee, with the information that it is ascertained that batteries are both above and below this place and that there will be an effort made to board and capture our gun-boats to-night. You will not, however, fire any transports until it is certain they will fall into the hands of the enemy. Very respectfully, HENRY lOWLAND, (Japtain and Assistant Quartermaster. [39. Page 125 CHAP. LXIV.] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.UNION. 125 CORRESPONDENCE, ORDERS, AND RETURNS RELATING TO OPERATIONS IN SOUTHWESTERN VIRGINIA, KEN- TUCKY, TENNESSEE, MISSISSIPPI, ALABAMA, WEST FLORIDA, AND NORTHERN GEORGIA, FROM JANUARY 1, 1861, TO JUNE 30, 1865. UNIQIN CORIRESIPONDEINCIE, IETC.* FORT JEFFERSON, January 25, 1861. Brig. Gen. J. G. TOTTEN, Chief of Engineers, Washington: SIR: The last gun of our present armament was mounted this morn- ing. The condition of this work is so fully known at Washington that I do not wish to trouble the Department with requisitions. If I read the political signs aright, a large sum of money will be at an early day devoted to completing this great strategic fortress and naval depot. 1 requested a cargo of provisions by a late letter; another of lumber and timber, assorted, would be of use. I also requested the Department to send down a first-rate blacksmith. The complete armament of the lower tier could be put in position if here. We have for our present population of 168 persons, iiicluding all non-effective women, children, & c., 850 days supply of pure water at the Navy rates, and besides this a very large quantity of water in the cisterns in the casemates. Much of this is good for washing and cooking. Some of the cisterns, how- ever, have never been made tight, and water in them is salt. The 850 days supply is in the cisterns on the parade, and is perfectly pure and fresh. This great abundance, however, will not lead to waste. I shall advise that all stores be used and all operations carried on as though this work was soon to be used as a naval depot. I propose, if I can get piles, to commence at once building a permanent wharf of concrete and to set up the iron crane so long since brought here by Captain Wright. This will enable us to land guns with much saving of labor and time. With any battery of course all machinery, tools, and implements should be sent. If the 11-inch guns for the bastion barbettes are shipped, stone traverse arches should be sent with them. They could be put in place in a few days, as we have materials to build the para- pets. The arches of this work ought to be covered with earth brought from some fresh-water region. I know of cisterns which, after some years use, are still brackish from the filtration of water through the coral and calcareous porous sand of a coral sea. The cost would not be much increased, because the sand if collected here must be loaded into a boat and transported some distance. The difference, therefore, would be merely in the distance transported. Fine, white, siliceous sand could be obtained from the banks of some of the navigable fresh-water streams of the Everglades by contract at moderate rates. The garri- son here is well supplied and is comfortably established. The guard- house will be finished in a few days. It is a great satisfaction to me now that I can give my immediate attention to assisting the artillery officers in preparing their batteries, as all that the fortification needed was finished a month ago at leisure and without hurry. I trust that the efforts promised in your letter of 8th instant have been crowned with success, but, if not, you need feel no anxiety for the safety of this work. I have been tempted to run down to Fort Pickens and endeavor * For Confederate Correspondence, etc., covering the same theater of operations and the same period of time, see Part II Page 126 126 SW. VA., KY., TENN., MISS., ALA., W. FLA., & N. GA. [CHAP. LXIV. to relieve it, but the captain of a brig which left there on the 15th and was becalmed till late on the 16th within a few miles of the land informs me that the Wyandotte was there and that he heard guns on the 16th, but they were all from the fort, with the Wyandotte co-oper- ating. It is entirely impossible for Colonel Chase to land gnns, to trans- port them through the sands of Santa Rosa if landed, or to open trenches, or establish batteries, and I have, therefore, no fears for the safety of Lieutenant Slemmer. This captain says no one can tell what is the force of the garrison. He thinks 200, and certainly not less than 150. The navy-yard and powder magazine are within reach of the guns of Fort Pickens and would be at his mercy, even if they con- tained 10,000 men. Very respectfully, your obedient servant, M. C. MEIGS, [1.] Captain of Engtneers. STEAMSHIP DANIEL WEBSTER Off Tortugas, Eta., March 23, 1861. ASSISTANT ADJUTANT-GENERAL, Headquarters of the Army, Washington City: SIR: On the 13th instant I chaitered the steamship General Husk, then in the harbor of Brazos Santiago, to take to Key West and Tortugas the portion of Major Frenchs command which could not be placed on this steamer. This course I adopted upon conviction it was the only practical one, and in the end the most economical, of accomplishing without great delay, and consequent expense from demurrage, the embarkation of the troops and batteries. My reasons were: First. An additional supply of water was required on this steamer before troops could be embarked, and from the 3d to the 13th instant it was impossible to procure it, and the winds which prevented still prevailed. Second. Only one lighter crosses the bar at Brazos Santiago, and the owner could not be induced to risk his vessel by the side of the Webster or any other side-wheel steamer, or to anchor suffi- ciently near to embark any portion of the battery or luggage, or even to transfer troops, unless the sea became very smooth. Third. I had been on shore ten days, and owing to strong winds and rough sea had been able to communicate but once with the Webster, andonthe 13th the lighter had been three days of good weather at the mouth of the river waiting a safe opportunity, in the opinion of the owner, to cross the bar. Fourth. Whenever the lighter could cross the bar, the troops could be embarked by the aid of small boats, but the want of water prevented; and had I succeeded in getting water on board, no sail vessel could be procured after the 11th instant to take the batteries and luggage. At this season strong winds prevail, and lately Govern- ment vessels which could iiot enter the harbor have been forced, after long delay, to leave without discharging their cargoes, and 1 feared if I permitted the Husk (then under steam) to leave without intention to return I might experience the same fhte, and be compelled to engage the New Orleans steam-packet to carry a load to the mouth of the Mississippi, there to be transferred to this ship. While awaiting the return of the Husk, I exerted myself to place water and the batteries on the Webster, but effected nothing till the 16th, when by the aid of an old, very small schooner I succeeded with the water and a small portion of Frenchs battery. From daylight of the 19th to 7.30 p. m. I was engaged by the same means in embarking a portion of the tw Page 127 CHAP. LXIY.] 127 CORRESPONDENCE, ETC,UNION. batteries and three companies. The remainder of the command (four companies) and the parts of the batteries which could not or would not be taken by the schooner to the Webster were assigned to the iRusk Major French concurred in all my views and acts. I inclose a copy of the contract,* which I respectfully request may be submitted to the General-in-Chief with these my reasons, which I hope he will deem sufficient to warrant my act, and to forward with his approval to the Secretary of War the contract, for final action. I am, sir, very respectfully, your obedient servant, F. J. PORTER, [LI Assistant Adjutant- General. STEAMER DANIEL WEBSTER, New York harbor, March 30, 1861. ASSISTANT ADJUTANT GENERAL, head quarters of the Army, Washington City: SIR: JI have the honor to inclose, for the consideration of the General- in-Chief, a communication from Capt. J. M. Brannan, First Artillery, late commander and iiow present at Fort Taylor. Had there been apparent any attempt or preparation to carry into immediate effect a contemplated investment of Fort Taylor, or occupation of the island by other forces than those of the Federal Government, I would not have hesitated to use the name of the General-in-Chief to cause the three companies on this ship to take post at Key West Barracks. The occu- pation opposite Fort Pickens of the Confederate troops will preclude any attempt, for the present, against Fort Taylor, and a messenger at Key West can cause troops coming from Texas to be landed. I am, sir, very respectfully, your obedient servant, F. J. PORTER, Assistant Adjutant- General. [Juclosure.] FORT TAYLOR, Key West, Fla., March 8, 1861. Maj. F. J. PORTER, Assistant Adjutant- General, Tortugas, & c.: MAJOR: Since you left here I have thought considerably concerning the defense of this work, and also in reference to the preservation of the barracks and the prevention of a landing of an enemy on the upper part of the key beyond the range of Fort Taylor guns. I would sug- gest that if you have the authority, you would leave two companies of infantry to occupy the barracks with Frenchs light battery. Some thirty or forty horses could be sent here, which would be sufficient to move the battery to any point on the island. This additional force would give great security to a large majority of the residents here, who are Union men and want the protection of the General Government. Two companies of artillery would be all that is absolutely necessary to live in the fort to prevent it being surprised. If the policy of the Gov- ernment is to hold Fort Taylor, they must give protection to the inhab- itants of the town, and I do not think it can effectually be done with less force than five companies, as I have suggested. I give you these ideas to reflect npon on your passage to Key West. Very trnly, yours, ~. ~. BRANNAN, Captain, First Artillery, Commanding. * Omitted Page 128 128 sw. VA., KY., TENN., MISS., ALA., W. FLA., & N. GA. [CHAP. LXIV. [Indorsement. WASHINGTON, April 2, 1861. I think the presence of two foot companies at Key West would very much conduce to the safety of the island and the protection of its loyal citizens. I therefore respectfully recommend the measure. HARVEY BROWN, [1.] Brevet Colonel, U. S. Army. STEAMER DANIEL WEBSTER, New York Harbor, March 30, 1861. ASSISTANT ADJUTANT-GENERAL, Headquarters of the Army, Washington City: SIR: I have the honor to report my arrival to-day iu this steamer, with Companies M, Second Artillery, and C and E, Third Infantry, Capt. W. B. Johns commanding. The troops will land at Fort Hamil- ton in compliance with instructions to Major French. In obedience to the orders of the General-in-Chief, I sailed the 15th of February in this steamer for Brazos Santiago, with recruits, provisions, and medical stores for the garrisons of Forts Taylor and Jefferson, Fla., and pro- visions for the troops to embark at Brazos Santiago. The recruits (sixty-two) for Fort Taylor and all stores for the two forts were landed on the 23d and 25th of February. I landed at Indianola on the 2d of March and forwarded the dispatches in my possession, addressed to the commander of the Department of Texas. On the 3d instant, on arriving off Brazos, I availed myself of an opportunity offered by a commissioner of the State coming on board to enter the harbor and proceed to Fort Brown, which place I arrived at that night at 12 oclock. As the garrison at Fort Duncan had not arrived nor been heard from, I delivered to the commander of Fort Brown the instructions for Major French, and under the authority of my instructions issued the annexed letters, the provisions in which I considered essential for the comfort and speedy embarkation of the command and the security of the public property at the post, and to suppress any meditated design or attempt at intimidation. I then proceeded to the mouth of the Rio Grande to prepare the means for a speedy embarkation. I returned to Fort Brown on the 6th instant. Major French, with three companies of artillery, arrived on the 8th, and on the 11th, the earliest practicable moment, collected the command at the mouth of the river, whence all embarked on the night of the 19th instant. Brazos Santiago was occupied by Texas volunteers, and hence, deeming it prudent, I arranged to embark at the mouth of the Rio Grande, which proved of no disadvantage. The garrisons of Forts Jefferson and Taylor were re-enforced on the 24th instant by the companies assigned them in instructions. Assistant Surgeon LEngle, the only medical officer available at Fort Brown, relieved Surgeon McLaren at Fort Jefferson. In a separate communication I have stated my reasons for chartering the steamer General Rusk, but I wish to add here that without her aid the troops and batteries would now, in all probability, be on the Rio Grande. I was informed at Key West that certain parties (secession- ists, some holding office) expressed themselves in strong and bitter terms to the captain of the Rusk and against the agent of the company in Gal- veston for permitting the vessel to take re-euforcements to these forts. The Rusk was chartered with the knowledge (understanding) on th Page 129 CHAP. LXIV.] CORRESPONDENCE, ETCUNION. 129 part of the captain and agent (E. B. Nichols, commissioner) that a por- tion of the troops destined for these forts would be placed on the Rusk. I make this last remark, as I have heard the captain stated he was deceived in the terms of the charter. I am surprised to see iii an annexed letter from Colonel Backus* that the secretary of the commissioner (Mr. Wai- ler) was urging the surrender of the barracks at Fort Brown, General Nichols having assured me on the 13th instant that the secretary had instructions not to make such a demand, and that the fort would not be asked for till the army was ready to embark. Accompanying this are copies of all Corresl)ondence connected with my mission. in testimony of the character of that portion of the army which came under my obser- vation on the Rio Grande, I wish to state that I never saw a more orderly and better disposed and more easily controlled body of men, each mau ap~)arently seconding every effort and wish of the officers to sustain, under trying circumstances, a ~vell-earned reputation for discipline and loyalty. A few weak inemi yielded to temptation and persuasions and deserted their flag for another service. Whatever character they may assume with their confederates, that borne in our service is, in every case coming to my knowledge, snstained by their acts on deserting, and car- ries conviction that the army alone is the gainer. I am, sir, very respectfully, your obedient servant, F. J. PORTER, Assistant Adjutant- General. P. S.Three days from Brazos Santiago, on the 22d instant, spoke the Star of the West bound to that port. Three companies of the Third limlhn try and two of the Second Cavalry, with Colonel Backus and Major Backus I Sibley I~ will probably embark upon her. [Inclosure No. 1.] FORT BROWN, TEX., March 4, 1861. Maj. W. II. FRENCH, First Artillery, Commanding Battalion First Artillery, en route to Fort Brown, Tex.: SIR: I have caused to be sent to your aid several wagons pertaining to this command, and by authority of the General-imi-Chief urge you to hasten to this post. On arrival you will l)e furnished with orders for the future. If Captain Bowmans company be in your rear, and en route, needing aid to bring him here with expedition, I desire you to press on to him any of this transportation which can be spared. I am, sir, very respectfully, your obedient servant, F. J. PORTER, Assistant Adjutant- General. [Inclo8ure No. 2.] ARTILLERY BATTALION, IN CAMP AT LA BLANCA, TEX., About Fifty Miles from Brownsville, March 6, 18611 p. m~ Maj. F. J. PORTER, Assistant Adjutant-General, U. S. Army, Fort Brown, Tex.: MAJOR: Your communication of the 4th instant reached me in camp at 3.30 p. m. yesterday, at the Tortugas, thirty-three miles from here. I met the wagons this morning at 7.30 oclock six miles this side of Edinburg. The heat of the weather and the lengtlmemied marches com- pelled me to take all the wagons for my command, particularly as Major * See irrelosure No. 11. 9 R RvOL LII, PT Page 130 130 SW. VA., KY., TENN., MISS., ALA., W. FLA., & N. GA. [CHAP. LXIV. Shepherd had seized three of my wagons for his own use at Duncan, obliging me to throw out on the road ordnance stores to lighten my forage and battery wagon, and causing unnecessary privation to my men. I will be in Brownsville on the (lay after to-morrow morning. The two communications for Forts Biuggold Barracks and McIntosh were at once sent forward. I am, major, very respectfully, your most obedient servant, WA. H. FRENCH, Brevet Major, U. S. Army. I left Duncan at 3 p. in., 20th ultimo. [Inclosure No. 3.] FORT BROWN, TEX., March 4, 1861. Lieut. Col. E. BACKUS, Third h~fantry, Commanding Binggold Barracks, Tex.: COLONEL: By authority and in the name of the General-in-Chief, I call upon you to act as circumstances may indicate the best for the service for the following purposes: First. To dispatch the accompany- ing communication to the commander of Fort McIntosh, and in case you [hear] that [the] garrison of that post is marching, or is to march in this direction, to expedite, if necessary, the movement, and arrange that they do not want for provisions, & c. Second. To hasten Major Frenchs comnniand to this post. Third. To repair to this post as soon as practicable, and also dispatch here Captain Bowmans company, giv- ing the preference to the battery, if Major Frenchs command has not passed your J)05t, and a steamer be available and his progress be expe- dited. Fourth. To leave at your l)ost in charge of agents appointed by you for the Government, or otherwise dispose of it accor(hing to regulations, property which will not be needed and interferes with your progress, and to bring the provisions on hand which will not be required for the troops above. I wish to take from this post, with the artillery, two companies of infantry, and desire to re-enforce this gar- rison by every man that can be obtained from above. Funds to defray expenses of transportation will be furiiished on arrival. I am, colonel, very respectfully, your obedient servant, F. J. PORTER, Assistant Adjutant- General. [Juclosure No. 4.] RrnGGOLD BARRACKS, TEX., February [March] 6, 1861. Maj. F. J. PORTER, Assistant Adjutant- General, Fort Brown, Brownsville, Tcx.: MAJOR: Your letter of March 4 reached me at daylight this morn- ing, an(l found me executing nearly every item of your instructions. I sent an express to Major Sibley two days since, urging him to move at once for Brownsville. I sent another express this morning with your letter, and hope it may meet him oii the road. I leave forage for him at this post; lie has sufficient subsistence to take him down. Major French will probably reach you before this letter. He left Ediuburg this morning. Company A, Third Infantry, leaves by land to-morrow, and should be at Brownsville on the 11th. The baggage goes by steamer, and being an invalid I shall go by the same means. I send down all the corn and flour we can spare. Major French wrote iii pencil, on the envelope of your letter to me, something about a train coming up fo Page 131 CHAP. LXIV.] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.UNION. 131 my use and for Major Sibleys use. If a train comes it will be sent to meet Major Sibley and expedite his movement. Our property is already on board the steamer Mustang, and we need no train. I am, most respectfully, major, your obedient servant, E. BACKUS, Lieutenant- Colonel Third Infantry, Commanding. [Inclosure No. 5.] FORT BROWN, TEX., March 4, 1861. OOMMANDIN~ OFFICER FoRT BROWN, TEX.: SIR: I have the honor to deliver for your immediate action, and for transfer to the senior with the detachment to enibark oii the steamer Daniel Webster, now at Brazos Santiago, the orders for the removal of the artillery from Texas, which orders indicate infantry may embark on the same vessel. By the authority and in the name of the General-in- Chief I call upon you to bold in readiness to embark with the artillery the two companies of the Third Infantry now at hand. If possible to take it, another company will be ordered on board. The security of this post until all the troops moving here shall be ready to embark will alone, nnder existing circumstances, cause this infantry or a portion of it to be left here. For reasons of which the demand will indicate the necessity, especially when known that the steamer is not very capacious and was not chartered to carry so large a command, I have to insist: First. That beyond the batteries, arms, ammunition, & c., all surplus public material and company luggage be left behind, to be disposed of under future orders or carried off for these companies by the other troops. Second. That the mei go on board with five days cooked pro- visions and canteen s filled, about two days hard bread, and other parts of the ration may be supplied from the stores on board. Third. That before the troops, the batteries be sent on board and as much of the luggage as possible, and wheit prepared the troops embarked as rapidly as possible. I have quartermasters funds (specie on board ship and deposit in New York) to defray the expenses of transportation, and will transfer them to your quartermaster as they may be required, and also leave some here on my departure. I am, sir, very respectfully, your obedient servant, F. J. PORTER, Assistant Adjutant- General. [Inclosure No. 6.] FORT BROWN, TEX., March 9, 1861. Maj. W. H. FRENCH, Comdg. Battalion First and Second Arty., Fort Brown, Tex.: SIR: I have the honor to inform you that the steamer Daniel Web- ster lies off Brazos Santiago prepared, except with a supply of water, to receive your command. Water will be sent by the first steamer com- municating, which will be the one taking a battery. I am directed to take on board as many infuntry as the steamer can carry to Key West, and have caused to be held in readiness the two companies of infantry now here. I desire these companies to embark with you, and also a third company if it arrives in time to cause no delay, unless the future commander shall require them to remain to secure this post and the supplies needed for the troops en route to it until ~ll are ready to embark. The ship will necessarily be crowded for three to four days, but, if the suggestions in my letter of the 4th instant to the post com- mander be carried out, much inconvenience will be avoided. I inclos Page 132 132 SW. VA., KY., TENN., MISS., ALA., W. FLA., & N. GA. [CEAP. LXIV. a list of supplies on board ship. Medical supplies will be required for the voyage and a hospital steward to be left at Fort Taylor. I have arranged to the utmost of my power to facilitate your movements, and if I can in any manner aid you in future, it will be my pleasure as well as my duty. I am, sir, very respectfully, your obedient servant, F. J. PORTER, Assistant Adjutant- General. [Inclosuro No. 7.] FORT BROWN, TEX., March 9, 1861. COMMANDING OFFICER FORT BROWN, TEX.: SIR: I to-day notified the commander of the artillery battalion to embark on the steamer Daniel Webster; that I desired, under the authority of the General-in-Chief, to embark with him the two compa- iiies of infantry now here, and a third company, should it arrive in time to cause no delay, unless the commander of this post shall require them to secure this post and the supplies needed for troops en route to it until all shall be ready to embark. I do not insist upon removing these infantry companies, though I am anxious to do so, and will be much gratified to know that I can remove them without fear of a collision between the future garrison and the authorities of Texas. I am, sir, very respectfully, your obedient servant, F. J. PORTER, Assistant Adjutant. General. [Inclosure No. 8.] FORT BROWN, TEX., March 10, 1861. Capt. W. B. JOHNS, Third Infantry, Commanding Fort Brown, Tex.: SIR: By order of the General-in-Chief I call upon you to turn over the coin mand of this post to the proper officer and unite your companies to those which are to embark on the steamer Daniel Webster. Brevet Major French is the senior officer to whom you will report. Lient. J. W. Alley, acting assistant quartermaster and acting assistant commissary of subsistence, will remain to turn over the property for which he is and may become responsible, and then be ordered to join his company. I am, sir, very respectfully, your obedient servant, F. J. PORTER, Assistant Adjutant- General. On a copy furnished Captain Stoneman was added: Copy for the information of Capt. George Stoneman, First Cavalry, who will relieve Captain Johns in command of the post. By command of Lient. Gen. Winfield Scott: F. J. PORTER, Assistant Adjutant-General. [Inclosure No. 9.] MOUTH OF THE l{lO GRANDE, March 13, 1861. Maj. W. II. FRENCH, First Artillery, Corn dg. Battalion of Artillery and Infantry, Mouth of the Rio Grande, Tex.: MAJOR: I contracted to-day with the agent of the Southern Steam- ship Company to transport on the steamer Rusk to Tortugas amid Key West such portion of your command as cannot be embarked on th Page 133 CNAP. LXIV.] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.UNION. 133 Webster. The contract I inclose, and inform you th Rusk will be at your disposal, and I desire, in the name of the General-in-Chief, that you will consider your instructions so amended as to authorize you to take her. I am, major, very respectfully, your obedient servant, F. J. POJitTER, Assistant A djutant- General. [Inclosure No. 10.] MOUTh OF THE Rio GRANDE, March 13, 1861. Lieut. Col. E. BACKUS, Third Infantry, Commanding Fort Brown, Tex.: COLONEL: A steamer will be at Brazos on Monday or Tuesday to take troops to Tortugas and Key West, and I wish Assistant Surgeon LEngle, or any other medical officer at hand, ordered, in the name ot the General-in-Chief, to join the command ou board, for duty at Fort Jefferson, Tortugas. I desire the company of infantry now with you to be held iii readiness to embark ou the same steamer, to be transferred to one at Key West, to sail to New York Harbor. I will give you timely notice by express when it should be at Brazos Santiago. I think, however, there is little chance of its going, but I notify you that no delay may arise. I make these calls by authority of the General-in-Chief. I am, colonel, very respectftilly, your obedient servant, F. J. PORTER, Assistant Adjutant- General. P. S.If an hospital steward can be spared, be pleased to order him to accompany Assistant Surgeon LEngle, to be assigned to duty at Key West. F. J. PORTER, Assistant Adjutant- General. [Inclosure No. ii.] FORT BROWN, March 18, 1861. Maj. F. J. PORTER, Assistant Adjutant-General, Mouth of Rio Grande: MAJOR: I sent you an express on Saturday with papers, letters, & c., and as he (the man) has not returned, I fear lie may have seceded, with a Government mule, & c. Please let me know. I send you a few letters, & c., which came by yesterday~s mail. I suppose you have received the inaugural address. It is good for the times. General Wailer is pressing me to deliver up the barracks, property, & c. I hope to do so this week. I shall go to Indianola, and if my health improves I will join my regiment headquarters at Green Lake. Otherwise I will avail myself of my leave and go to New Orleans or Pascagoula. Tha subsistence for Major French may be sent at any time. Mr. Alley waits for a letter from Mr. Closson, acting commissary of subsistence. Yery truly, yours, E. BACKUS, Lieutenant- Colonel, Third Infantry. [Inclosure No. 12.] FORT BROWN, TEX., March 4, 1861. Maj. C. C. SIBLEY, Third Infantry, Commanding Fort McIntosh, Tex.: SIR: Under the impression that you, with the garrison of Fort McIntosh, may be marching in this direction or intending to march Page 134 134 Sw. VA., KY., TENN., MISS., ALA., W. FLA., & N. GA. [CHAP. LXIV. and have received no orders from department headquarters to move toward San Antonio, in the name and by authority of the General-in- Chief:, I call upon you to hasten to this post. Funds to defray expenses of transportation will be supplied on arrival. If you have knowledge of the advance in this direction of the troops from above, I desire you to communicate and hasten their march. Provisions are not abundant here, so that you must husband your supply. I am, sir, very respectfully, your obedient servant, F. J. PORTER Assistant Ad General. [Inclosure No. 13.] FORT MCINTOSH, TEX., March 9, 1861. Maj. F. J. PORTER, Assistant Adjutant- General, Port Brown, Tex.: MAJOR: I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your letter of the 4th instant, and in reply have to state that I shall commence the march with the garrison of this post at the earliest moment possible. Transportation cannot be in readiness before day after to-morrow. I shall take rations for the command for thirty days. I have heard of no troops from above on the march in this direction. It was rumored that the garrison at Fort l)uncan were to have commenced the march several days sincedoubtless on San Antonio. I am, sir, very respectfully, your obedient servant, C. C. SIBLEY, Major Third Infantry, Commanding Post. [Inclosure No. 14.] HEADQUARTERS, Fort McIntosh, Tex., March 11, 1861. Maj. F. J. PORTER, Assistant Adjutant- General, Fort Brown, Tex.: MAJOR: I have to report that I shall commence my march for Fort Brown to-morrow. I was not able to move to-day in consequence of un avoidable delay in procuring the ii ecessary trami sportatioti (NI exicami carts). I would state that I received an express to-day from San Antonio by which Major Nichols informs me that it was the inten- tion of the commander of the department to order the troops at this post to iRiimggold Barracks via San Patricio and lndiaiiola. As the object no doubt is to get the troops out of Texas with as much (lispatch as possible, I shall not change my arrangements of marching on Fort Brown. I am, sir, very respectfully, your obedient servant, C. C. SIBLEY Major Third Infantry, Commanding Post. [Inclosure No. 15.] CIRCULAR.] HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF TEXAS, San Antonio, February 25, 1861. SIR: As some of the companies in the department have already evacuated their posts, deeming the reqnirements of General Orders, No. 5, immediate, the (lel)artlnent commander calls the attention of l)ost commanders to the condition therein expressed, viz, as soon as the necessary preparations can be made. The necessary prepara- tions will be made at these headqnarters, and no troops will be put i Page 135 CHAP. LXIV.] 135 CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.UNION. motion until orders for such purpose shall be issued from the depart- ment. Should, however, any of the companies within this command have left their stations and be found, on receipt of these instructions, on the march for the coast, they will not consider the above require- ments as operative ~p~u them, but will continue their line of march. Very respectfully, your obedient servant~ W. A. NICHOLS, Assistant Adjutant- General. COMMANDER, Fort McIntosh, Texas. [Inclosure No. 16.] FORT BROWN, TEX., March 16, 1861. Maj. F. J. PORTER, Assistant A~0utant- General, Month of Rio Grande, Tex.: MAJOR: The mail brought me letters from Major Sibley, which I inclose, that you may read. He will ])robably be at Hiuggold to-morrow, where he will meet my train and forage. I send you a copy of Major Nichols letter of March 7. I presume Colonel Waite was not then aware of the orders you had issued by the authority of General Scott. Major Sibley is to come this way, as Major Vinton writes to him. I think all of the troops present should, if possible, embark at Brazos or at the month of the river. 1)octor L~Engle will come down to-morrow, I suppose. The hospital steward, Bowie, I have not found. I sent him aii order to report at this office (through Captain Stoneinan); I have heard from neither. On my return I found Captain Stoneman had moved his camp out of town. I suppose lie will go to Green Lake if he can get there. Major Sibley may l)e here in eight days. I shall have no guard after Captain Bowman leaves. If the information I send you induces any change, please send inc a note by expressinan to-night, so as to reach me early to-morrow. I sent an express to Major Sibley yesterday. I shall know what medical officer is coining very soon. The provisions I will not send dowii until I hear from you. Very truly, yours, E. BACKUS, Lieutenant. Colonel Third Infantry, Commanding. I have kept no copy of this. Bowie, the steward, is said to have deserted last night. E.B. [1.1 ORDERS, HEADQUARTERS, No. 1. New York, April 5, 1861. The troops of this command will embark oii board the steamer Atlantic to-morrow at 3 p. m. By order of Colonel Brown: GEG. L. IIARTSUFF, [1.] Assistant Adjutant- General. ORDERS, HEADQUARTERS, No.6. ~ New York, April 6, 1861. Captain Barrys light battery, Company A, Second Artillery; Cap- tain Hunts company (M), Second Artillery; Clitzs company (E), and Johns company (C), Third Inthntry, and Lieutenant Duanes compan Page 136 136 SW. VA., KY., TENN., MISS., ALA., W. FLA., & N. GA. [CHAP.LXIV. of Sappers and Miners, will embark this afternoon on board the steam- ship Atlantic, Captain Gray. The recruits now at Fort Columbus, of these companies, will embark at the same time and join their respec- tive companies. Brevet Lieutenant-Colonel Brooks company (II) and Captain Allens company (K), Second Artillery, will embark on board the steamer Illinois so soon as she is ready for sea. Lieutenant-Colonel Brooks will receive special instructions from Lieutenant-Colonel Keyes. By order of Colonel Brown: GEG. L. HARTSUFF [1.] Assistant Adjutant- General. GENERAL ORDERS, HDQRS. DEPARTMENT OF FLORIDA, No. 2. Steamship Atlantic, April 14, 1861. Under the present condition of the national affairs it is necessary that the commanding officers of military posts should have supreme authority. All officers, therefore, within such command will be subject to his orders and instructions, within the limits prescribed by law and regulations. By order of Colonel Brown: GEG. L. HARTS UFF, [1.1 Assistant Adjutant- General. GENERAL ORDERS, HDQRs. DEPARTMENT OF FLORIDA, ~o. 4. Fort Pickens, April 2?, 1861. Bvt. Maj. Zealous B. Tower will relieve Capt. M. C. Meigs iii his duties as chief engineer of the department. He will be obeyed and respected accordingly. By order of Colonel Brown: GEO. L. HARTSUFF, [1.] Assistant Adjutant- General. FRANKFORT, April 23, 1861. Hon. GREEN ADAMS: DEAR SIR: You may show anything I write to General Scott. It may be important to keep him posted. First. Our Governor is in tele- graphic correspondence with the- Secretary of War at Montgomery, and now actually hatching bloody treason, in my opinion. Second. If pos- sible I will get copies. Third. He is now at Louisville trying to borrow money from the banks; pretendedly to arm the Statereally to arm traitors in our midst, and thus enable them to kill or control us. I have seen one bank president (Mat. Johnson), and written to our friends in Louisville not to give him a dollar. Fourth. I shall not be surprised at an invasion of Tennessee and Kentucky to countenance a violeiit uprising, for they know we can beat them at the polls. Fifth. I doubt if the Governor will recognize Lincolns call of Congress by ordering an election of members. On the contrary, he and his masters, Breck- inridge & Co., are on the lookout for something to turn up. The triumph of the Union party is their eternal political death and they are becoming desperate. Sixth. Note well what Scott says and wants done, and keep me advised. [4.] Yours, truly, LESLIE COOMBS Page 137 CxA~r. LXIV.] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.UNION 137 CLERKS OFFICE OF COURT OF APPEALS, JIrankfort, Ky., April 24, 1861. Hon. GREEN ADAMS: DEAR SIR: First. See my letter yesterday. The Governor got no money at Louisville, and will get none. The banks told him they would lend the State money if applied for by the Legislature for purposes of defense. Second. Now, we must prevent all border excitement. This is being done very well at Cincinnati, & c. See proceedings inclosed.* Hanson is second in command of the Kentucky State Guard, and we urged him to visit Covington, & c., to see for himself and talk with our friends. Third. The Governor is sending cannon, & c., to Paducah, and if he can get up a row he will do it. I hope General Scott will issue most pacific and stringent orders to the troops at and near Cairo. You know that is the worst portion of our State for locofocoisin. I hear the Union feeling is stronger than it was last summer. I carried the district by 800 majority against 1,000 on the other side a year previous for Burnet. Yours, truly, LESLIE COOMBS. [4.] HEADQUARTERS, May 2, 1861. COMMANDIN{ OFFICER ILLINOIS VOLUNTEERS At or near Cairo, Ill.: SIR: It is deemed inexpedient, because irritating to Kentucky and other States bordering on the Ohio, to detain cargoes of provisions descending the rivers from those States. That this may not be used as a means for extending the spirit of secession, Lieutenant-General Scott, with the concurrence of the War Department, directs that you put a stop to such detention by the troops under your command until further orders. [4.] I am, & c., E. D. TOWNSEND. GENERAL ORDERS, WAR DEPT., ADJT. GENERALS OFFICE, No. 14. Washington, itay 3, 1861. The States of Ohio, Indiana, and illinois will constitute a new mili- tary department (soon to be subdivided into several others), to be called the Department of the Ohio. Maj. Geim. George B. McClellan, Ohio Volunteers, is assigned to its command; headquarters at Cin- cinnati. By order: L. THOMAS, [4.] Adjutant- General. BURNET HOUSE, Cincinnati, May 3, 1861. Hon. SIMON CAMERON: SIR: I addressed to you a note the first of this week from Baltimore, under cover of a letter to the lion. Caleb B. Smith, on the subject of Omitted a~ unimportant Page 138 138 SW. VA., KY., TENN., MISS., ALA., W. FLA., & N. GA. [OKAP. LXIV. prodllring arms for the Union men of Kentuckymen who intend to abide by it in this day of its J)eril. I came to this city to-day from my residence in Paris, Ky., on the same business, but I fear my errand will be fruitless. For the few days that I have been at home since my return from Washington City I have been inquired of repeatedly from different parts of my own county, and from neighboring counties, con- fidentially, by good and true men, where they could purchase arms to put in the hands of men who intend to stand by the Union to the death. I have had a full and free conference with my friend Larz Anderson, brother of Maj. Robert Anderson, of this city, and from what he has com- mullicated to me I infer that there is a scarcity of arms generally, and not a supply for the demands of the United States Government, and consequently but little chance for the supply of States and individual military organizations. The Governor of Kentucky is a secessionist and a traitor. If he had been a good and true man onr State would have responded promptly to the requisition of the President upon her for troops. Our militia organization had been wholly obsolete for some thirty years, until, two years ago, there was a limited organization of it com- menced again. It consists of a body of about 5,000 troops, denominated the State Guard, whose arms are only moderately effective. Our Gov- ernor is ex officio commander-imi-chief of the military of the State, and he has been sedulously endeavoring to make this whole organization a provisional secession army. Our Legislature is called by him for the third Pine to meet in extra session for Monday next. The demand of public opinion and feeling to arm the State is so strong that a million of dollars will be voted for that purpose. A majority of those who will vote for it intend and think it will be so applied as to prevent the State from being driven into secession and holding her steadily within the Union; but it will be as far as possible perverted to the purposes of secession. This aid will enable Breckinridge and the Governor, and their bold, active, and lawless followers, though not constituting one- third of the voters of the State, to ride down the industrious and quiet Union men, although so much more numerous, unless they can get arms. if they could get arms on any emergency, they could speedily put ten or even twenty thousand young and effective men in the field to put. down any secession movement. As I c tine through Harpers Ferry I learned that all the workmen and artisans there were without employ- ment. Could not the Government start a manufactory of arms at Pittsburg, this place, or Saint Louis ~ There is no citizen of the United States who feels a stronger desire than I do that the Administration should quickly and signally l)ut down this formidable rebellion. My desire for Kentucky to continue stead- fast in the Union I have no language adequate to express. Will you l)ardon inc for mnakimig an earnest suggestion to you to have special reference to her amid this locality. It is that you immediately order Major Anderson to the command of the post of Newport. He would have the entire confidence of Kentucky, Ohio, Indiana, and Illinois. Give him orders to march to any and every point in the State to repel force or put down combinations to resist the authorities of the United States. Let him have a discretion to call on the people, not th~ Gov- ernor, of Kentucky, in the first place for volunteers to execute this serv- ice, and, if need be, on Ohio. But this need would never arise. He could get from Kentucky three times as much force as would be requisite. The mere l)ublication of an order to him to take the command at New- port would put a bridle on secessionism in Kentucky. He has mora Page 139 CHAP. LXIV.] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.UNION. 139 power ill that State that would more than countervail all the machina- tions of Breckinridge, Magoffin, and their myriniduns. There might still be some disorder in the extreme southwestern part of the State, but nowhere beside. North Kentucky, Western Virginia, aud Northern Maryland are strongly true to the Union, and the Administration at Washington, no doubt, will give them all the support it can, and promptly. Will you pardon the presumption of this letter; but deep and sincere sympathy with the Administration, and desire that its eftbrts for the extrication of the country and Government from the unparalleled 1)erils with which they are beset is my only apology. If you should have time and inclination to address me a note, let it be directed to me at Paris, Ky., without any official marks about it.. Your obedient servant, GARRETT DAVIS. [4.] - SPRINGFIELD, ILL., May 6, 1861. Hon. S. CAMERON, Secretary of War: Cairo is threatened. What sized guns have you sentl When will the battery arrivel Guns of equal range to any which can be brought against us wanted immediately. RICh). YATES, [4.] Governor. WASHINGTON, May 6, 1861. Hon. WILLIAM H. SEWARD, Secretary of State: SIR: I return the letters of Hon. Judge Marvin, 19th of Apfil; Lient. James St.C. Morton, Engineers, 21st of April; Capt. E. B. Hunt, Engi- neers, 23d of April, all from Key West, and all relating to the emubarka- tion on the steamer Atlantic, by order of Col. Harvey Brown, command- ing the Military Department of Florida, of twenty negroes, hired to the Government by inhabitants of Fbi-ida. These gentlemen all take nearly the same view of this act or order of Cob mmcl Brown; style it ill-timed and injudicious impressment, unwise and inconsiderate, & c. They think that it will be inisrepresemited, and Judge Marvin thinks that it may be considered as forcing negro slaves to make war upon the whites, & c. You request my explanation upon the subject. I must premise that it is no Part of a soldiers duty to criticise the orders and l)olicy of his comnmaider, as has been done by Captain Hunt and Lieu- tenant Morton, and that 1 have no right to atteml)t to assign the reasons which may or may not have influenced Colpnel Bin-own in giving the order thus criticised. I have no objection, however, to furnish the State Del)artment with my views upon the subject, which are the result of some knowledge of the situation of these slaves. They are the property of Floridians, and have by their masters been hired, some of them for mnany years, and at very remunerative prices, to the United States to work upon fortifications. The particular negroes with Col- onel Brown were employed at Tortugas. They were skillful with oar and rope, patient of heat and of wet, willing and efficient laborers. They were employed on board the Atlantic in assistingthe sailors to land stores, and when she was discharged were trammsf~rred to the Ill Page 140 140 Sw. VA., KY., TENN., MISS., ALA., W. FLA., & N. GA. [CHAP. LIlY. nois to be employed in the same way. I have no doubt that the quarter- master in whose gang they were employed will cause their hire to be duly remitted to their masters, or where their masters are on the side of the rebels, to their masters agents at Key West. That the act of Colonel Brown will be misrepresented in the Florida press is certain. So will every other act of his and of other officers true to their allegiance. The press will be as little satisfied with his entrance to Fort Pickens as with the employment of negroes in unloading stores off Santa Rosa. As for compelling them to make war upon the whites, do we not read that negroes were employed in Charleston Harbor in building the batteries which burnt Fort Sumter on the day before these negroes embarked on the Atlantic at Tortugas? They went willingly. There was no time to consult their masters. All their masters rights will be respected, and this though we are in a state of war, which these gentlemen seem not to realize, and which would have justified Colonel Brown, if he thought it necessary, in taking the masters themselves and compelling them to work for the success of his expedi- tion, whose object was the relief and re-enforcement of a U. S. fortress beleaguered by Floridians. I have no idea that any of them will be placed under fire. If it should unfortunately happen, those who fire upon them are likely to be Floridians. These same negroes had been before twice transferred from Tortugas to another fortress, to be employed in the same way in embarking stores, and no objection was ever made to it, but more negroes were offhred to me for hire while in the very act. As for increasing the irritation iii the State of Florida, nothing can do that; it cannot be made greater than it is already. The people seem to be thoroughly disloyal, either from passion, conviction, or fear of their neighbors. I am, very respectfully, your obedient servant N. C. MEIGS, [1.] Captain of Engineers. CINCINNATI, May 7, 1861. General WINFIELD SCOTT: Order of May 2 received.* Are provisions destined to seceded StatesMississippi, for exampleto be allowed to pass Cairo? Xre shipments of produce frommi Cincinnati to be permitted without reference to destination, even if for Southern army? Answer at ouce. Public sentiment here would be adverse, but think it can be controlled in a fe~v days. What discretion have i in carrying out the order? GEO. B. MCCLELLAN, [4.] Major- General. To all who shall see thes~ presents, greeting: Know ye that, reposing special trust and confidence in the patriotism, valor, fidelity, and ability of Col. Robert Anderson, U. S. Army, I have empowered him, and do hereby empower him, to receive into the Army of the United States as many regiments of volunteer troops from the State of Kentucky and from the western l)art of the State of Virginia as shall be willing to engage iii the service of the Uimited States for the term of three years upon time terms amid according to the plan proposed by the proclamatiomi of May 3, 1861, and General Orders, INo. 15, from the War Department, of May 4, 1861. See p. 137 Page 141 CHIP. LXIV.] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.UNION. 141 The troops whom he receives shall be on the same footing in every respect as those of the like kind called for in the proclamation above cited, except that the officers shall be commissioned by the United States. fle is therefore carefully and diligently to discharge the duty hereby devolved upon him by doing and performing all manner of things thereunto belonging. Given under my hand at the city of Washington this seventh day of May, in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and sixty-one, and in the eighty-fifth year of the Independence of the United States. ABRAHAM LINCOLN. By the President: SIMON CAMERON, [4.] Secretary of War. HEADQUARTERS OF THE ARMY, Washington, P. 0., May 8, 1861. General GEORGE B. MCCLELLAN, Cincinnati, Ohio: Your dispatch of yesterday received. Since the order of the 2d the Secretary of War decides that provisions must be stopped at Cairo. Your General Orders from 1 to 4 received. The general says it is impossible to give you regular officers, except those mentioned in letter of April 30, and captain of engineers and medical officer. The general desires you to relieve the other officers from your orders. E. P. TOWI~4 SEND, [4.] Assistant Adjutant- General. NEWPORT, Ky., May 10, 1861. Hon. SIMON CAMERON, Secretary of War, Washington: SIR: The nn(lersigned, unconditional Union men, citizens of the LTnitcd States, acting as the Safety Committee of the Union Home Guard of Newport, Ky., respectfully submit to your consideration the following existing facts: TIme conspirators are hard at work in our midst, and to sustain this assertion we refer to the fact that a large organized band of men exists in Bracken and adjoining countiesfor what pur- pose we can readily conjecture. We assure you in the most earmiest manner that our organization is pled~ged to support the Government of the United States, no matter what Kentucky may do, aid to maintain its laws when the rebels of Kentucky should furnish the opportunity. We number over 800 effective amid able men in the town of Newport, drilling every night, whilst thrice that imumber, who live in the interior of our county, are ready to hasten to the rescue. We need arms, niost of our men being unable to purchase them. We cannot depend upon subscriptions in our city or Covington, and do not receive more than promises from Cincinnati sources. It is to-day ascertained (almost to a decided certainty) that the Gov- ernor of Kentucky has the intention, after arming the State, to march the so-called State Guard to the border and, of course, to cow down the unprotected Union mcii. As we are pledged to prevent this, we appeal to you, in the name of all that is cherished by a liberty-loving people, to furnish us with arms to protect our lives in our struggle fo Page 142 142 SW. VA., KY., TENN., MISS., ALA., W. FLA., & N. GA. [CHAP. LXIV. the Union in Kentucky. We have adopted this course for the reason that all our efforts to procure arms have thus far been futile, and be- cause we trust that the assistance which our Government is rendering to the people of other exposed parts of the border viz, West Virginia, will not be deiiied to us. We again solemnly as~everate that we are surrounded by traitors on every side, and we sincerely abide in the faith that our Government sees the imminent danger in which our (lefen se- less situation places the cause of the lJnion in Kentucky. Jnvoki a g your aid, we leave the decision to our Government, only asking for a proper consideration. We remain, with great respect, your obedient servants, C. F BEYLAND, With Messrs. James P. Meline & - Co., Bankers, Cincinnati. L. WOLFF, D. Wolfls Rolling Miii, Newport, Ky. PAUL MORE, Mohr, Solomon & Mohr, Cincinnati. JAMES FRAAS, Qf Newport, Ky. GEO. P. WEBSTER, [4.] Attorney at Law. HEADQUARTERS OF THE ARMY, Maj. Gen. GEORGE B. MCCLELLAN, Washington, May 10, 1861. Cincinnati, Ohio: It is said Cairo is threatened by a superior force. If necessary, take measures to re-enforce that post. Acknowledge all communications. General Scotts dispatch of the 3d of May has not been acknowledged. By coin mand of Lieutenant-General Scott: E. D. TOWNSEND, [4.] Assistant Adjutant- General. HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF THE OHio, Lieut. Col. E. D. TOWNSEND, Cincinnati, Ohio, May ii, 1861. Assistant Adjutant- General: Sia: I spent some hours at Camp Dennison to-day. Satisfactory progress has been made. The hiitting of seven regiments is nearly completed, in spite of the severe rains. The officers are being steadily drilled; the men as much so as their work will permit; guards estab- lished, and organization fairly started- Some few arms have been issued. I directed that the best companies should receive their arias on Monday, the issue to be completed by the middle or end of the week. The regimental schools for officers and non-commissioned officers in tactics, regniations, guard duty, & c., will commence on Monday. The four regiments now at Camp Harrison will move over next week, begin- miing on Monday. I hope soon to have the four in condition to be handled under fire. The officers are ignorant, but intelligent; the men cheerful and well-disposed. I was gratified to learn to-day that Major Bell, of the Ordnance, had been ordered to report to me, and that Cap- tain Benham would start to-morrow. As soon as Captain Benham arrives I will send him to Cairo to organize its defense. Captai Page 143 CHAP. LXIV~] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.UMON. 143 Whistler, of the Third Infantry, is here to-day as a prisoner of war. He stated to me the circumstances of the capture, which are very dis- creditable to Van Dorn. I suggest that General Frost and his fellow prisoners be exchanged for those captured in Texas. Have telegraphed you to that effect, and also to Captain Lyon, suggesting that they be detained until orders oii the subject can arrive. Your dispatch of the 10th in regard to Cairo was received. I at once telegraphed to Colonel Prentiss, offoring assistance. He replied, I have men sufficient, but want some heavy guns. None have arrived, though 1 learn they are coming. With them I shall be strong. I have telegraphed East for the guns promised me, but have heard nothing as yet. Copy of tele- gram of the 8th received to-day, together with letter from Z. Chandler, in regard to posting troops at Quincy. I understood from a special messenger sent to inc by the Governor of Illinois that there was a regiment of State troops at Quincy. I will inquire again. Very respectfully, your obedient servant, GEO. B. McCLELLAN, [~.1 Major- General. HEADQUARTERS OF THE ARMY, Washington, May 15, 1861. Col. ROBERT ANDERSON, U. S. Army: COLONEL: Time Department of the Ohio, to the command of which Maj. Gen. George B. McClellan, Ohio Volunteers, has been assigned, embraces a part of Western Virginia, as described in the inclosed Gen- era] Orders, Nos. 14 and 19. The critical state of affairs on the frontier, especially in Western Virginia and Kentucky, requires that General McClellan should be early advised of your progress in mustering vol- unteers into service, and should avail himself of them, instead of other troops, in the States where they are raised. The General-in-Chief; therefore, requests you to furnish General McClellan with returns of battalions and their 1)laces of rendezvous as fast as they are mustered, accompanied by such information as your judgment may indicate to be important in conducting the affairs of his command. The General-in- Chief desires me to add that he hopes the commission of brigadier. general of the Regular Army will shortly be conferred on you. I am, sir, very respectfully, your obedient servant, E. D. TOWNSEND, [4.] Assistant Adjutant- General. BOSTON, May 22, 1861. The PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES: SIR: The undersigned, a committee of citizens of Boston, privately assembled this day, beg leave respectfully to inform you that a confi- dential comnmunication has been received in this city from Mr. Senator Johnson, of Tennessee, representing the situatiomi of the loyal citizens of time eastern portion of that State and their pressing need of assist- ance and support, and inquiring whether material aid in the way of money, men, and arms can be furnished to those who are disposed to sustain the Government of the United States in the present crisis. An effort will be made by individuals in this community to respond to some extent to the application of Mr. Johnson, but the object is evidentl Page 144 144 SW. VA., KY., TENN., MISS., ALA., W. FLA., & N. GA. [CHAP. LXIV. one beyond the reach of private means, and, in the opinion of the undersigned, eminently entitled to the consideration of the National Executive. As such it is earnestly commended to the attention of the President. We remain, sir, with the highest respect, your obedient servants, EDWARD EVERETT. JOEL PARKER. [4.] E. R. hOAR. WASHINGTON CITY, May 22, 1861. Hon. SIMON CAMERON, Secretary of War: DEAR SIR: In a note received yesterday from the President he requested me to call on you for the purpose of renewing to you the suggestion which I had made to him in fhvor of a modification of the existing blockade of the Lower Mississippi. Calling to-day for that purpose, I have thought proper to leave with you this hasty epitome of my views upon that subject. Much the larger portion of the surplus of wheat, flour, and live stock growli, manufactured, or raised in the West goes East to marketa market still open. Considerable quantities of indian corn, corn meal, flour, salt meats, and limited quantities of live stock, lard, and butter ordinarily seek a market South. The disturbed condition of the country, however, together with the general distrust of paper money, have so far largely restrained usual shipments of those articles in that direction, and now the blockade has entirely stopped them. Consequently considerable quantities of several of these articles, particularly Indian corn, are still in the hands of their producers and the country dealers, and must continue to be a subject of increasing apprehension and pecuniary loss unless a market can be afforded. An aggravation of this evil might ensue in the unfavorable effect which it has in lessening the pecuniary ability of the people in that section to support the war, and in the revulsion of patriotic ardor which deep, continued, and wide-spread financial embarrassment might cause. To avert such evils I would respectfully recommend that the Govern- ment should adopt and carry into effect some judicious plan for the purchase, at a fair price, of the surplus of all those articles remaining unsold. What would be the best plan, whether to restrict the pur- chases to be made to such of those articles as might come to Cairo by river or rail or leave them unrestricted and locate agents at different points for the purpose ot~ making them, or otherwise, is a question that you are far more competent wisely to decide than me. Your obedient servant, [4.] JOHN A. JV[cCLERNAND. Proceedings of a council of war assembled at Fort Pickens, Fla., pursnaimt to the following order, viz: SPECIAL ORDERS, HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF FLORIDA, No. 27. Fort Pickens, May 22, 1861. A council of war will meet at the quarters of the commanding officer at 11.30 a. m. to-day. The f)lIoWing officers will compose the council: Bvt. Lient. Col. Horace Brooks, Second Artillery; Capt. Rufus Ingalls, quartermasters department; Capt. William F. Barry, Second Artillery; Bvt. Maj. Henry .J. Hunt, Second Artillery; Capt. Harvey A. Allen, Second Artillery; Bvt. Maj. Zealous B. Tower, engineers; Capt. Henr Page 145 CHAP. LXIV.] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.UNION. 145 F. Clarke, subsistence department: Capt. Henry B. Clitz, Third Infantry; First Lieut. George T. Baich, Ordnance. Capt. George L. Hartsufl~ assistant adjutant-general, will record the proceedings. By order of Colonel Brown: GEO. L. HARTSUFF, Assistau t Adjutant- General. FORT PICKENS, F LA., iJifay 22, 1861. The council met in accordance with the above order. Lient. George T. Baich absent. Col. Harvey Brown, commanding the department and post, then stated to the council that he had assembled the officers to receive their opinions on the condition of affairs at this fort; that he had great confidence in their judgment and opinions, and that he requested an expression of them, but that he considered himself respon- sible alone, and would take the responsibility entirely upon himself. He then proceeded to read the following statement: * * * The object of the expedition, which is the security of Fort Pickens against all attacks, foreign and domestic. Shoul4 a shot be fired at you you will defend your- self and your expedition at whatever hazard, and if needful for such defense inflict upon the assailants all the damage iu your power within the range of your guns. At the time of receiving these instructions no actual hostilities existed. Since then Fort Sumter has beeii attacked by the secession- ists and taken, and a proclamation of the President of the seceding States has been published in the newspapers and seen by ns, declaring war against the United States, and the President of the United States has issued a proclamation calling for troops to defend our frontiers and notifying the seceders that he would give twenty days for them to vacate our posts, which time has expired. The enemy have since then been constantly employed in casting shot and shell at the navy-yard, in erect- ing batteries and arming them with heavy guns, evidently with a design to bombard this fort. He has abused in several instances the flag of truce, and last night he anchored within less than a mile of this fort a large vessel with soldiers on board, evidently designed to act hostilely against this lort. The commanding officer on the 17th ultimo notified the general commanding the secession forces of his design,unless assailed, to act only on the defensive, and to-day has notified him of his intention to act on the offensive whenever the honor and interest of his country, in his opinion, demand it. Questions submitted: First. Is the commanding officer of Fort Pickens now bound by the spirit of his orders to act on the defensive solely ~ Second. Is, or is not, the commencing of hostilities by the secession- ists sufficient cause for his acting offensively? Third. Are, or are not, the several acts of the commanding general of the forces at Warrington, as here detailed, and the truth of which is kmiown to all the members of this council, a sufficient cause for ~pening a fire on the enemyl Fourth. Is it, or is it not, iii our present state and that of the enemy, expedient at this time to open fire against the enemy ~ Fifth. Should, or should not, an attewpt to remove the vessel from her present position be considered an act of hostility~ Sixth. Should, or should not, the commanding officer so notify Gen- eral Bragg ~ After a full and free discussion on the several questions a vote was taken, resulting as follows: Question No. 1. Seven, no; one, yes; decided, no. 10 U UVOL LII, PT Page 146 146 SW. VA., KY., TENN., MISS., ALA., W. FLA., & N. GA. [Cnip.LXIV. Question No. 2. Unanimously, yes. Question No. 3. Five, yes; three, no; decided, yes. Question No. 4. Seven, no; one, yes; decided, no. Question No. 5. Five, no; three, yes; (lecide(1, no. Question No. 6. Five, yes; three, no; decided, yes. The couiicil having no further business befere it, adjourned sine die. GEO. L. HARTSUFF, Assistant Adjutant- General, Recorder. II. BROOKS, Captain of Artillery and Breret Lieutenant- Colonel, [1.] President Council of War. HEADQUARTERS. DEPARTMENT OF THE OHIO, Indianapolis, md., May 24, 1861. Lion. SIMON CAMERON, Secretary of War: SIR: I have this afternoon had the pleasure, of passing in review the five regiments of three-months Indiana troops at this place. I desire to express my surprise and great gratiflcatioii at their efficiency and appearance. They surpassed all my anticipations, and will make admi- rable troops. I recommend most earnestly that they be accepted en masse for three years. Great detriment will ensue to the service if they are not received, and I should exceedingly deplore their being broken np. If received, they will be among the very first ready for active and difficult servke. From what I have seen of the State troops at this place I am also prepared to urge that they also be received. We shall need more than ten regiments from Indiana before we assume the offensive. With the hope that the Department will take a favorable view of these recommendations, I am, sir, very respectfully, your obedient servant, GEO. B. McCLELLAN, [4.] Major-General U. S. Army, Commanding Department. Memorial. INDIANAPOLIS, IND., May 24, 1861. We concur in the opinion that the United States should at an early day take possession of l)rominent points in Kentucky, such as Louis- ville, Covington, Newport, Columbus, & c., and the railroads leading from the same south. If Colonel Anderson or others, who are loyal to the Government, can raise regiments of loyal men in Kentucky to occupy these points in the first instance and the Government has the means of arming them, it would be advisable to have them thus occu- pied. If Kentuckians cannot be found for this purpose, U. S. Regulars would be the next best for the purpose; but in our opinion they should be occupied at an early day, if it has to be done by the volunteers from adjoining States. We believe this course will save Kentucky to the Union; otherwise, that in the end the secessionists will control her. If these suggestions are approved, Major-General McClellan should at once be advised and clothed with the necessary authority Page 147 CRAP. LXIV.] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.UNION. 147 It is important that the plan of the campaign in the West shonid be fixed upon, and that the major-general of the division should be fur- nished the means and be instructed to shape the military movements of his department so as to carry it into eff~ct at the earliest period. We also think that the force called out in Major-General McClellans department should be materially increased. Before any movement South takes place the loyalty of Kentucky should be secured, which can be done this summer before troops are moved to more Southern States. To the extent of the appropriations made by the Legislatnres of the several States represented by the undersigned in aid of the General Government, we desire it to be understood these appropria- tions will be promptly available for the nses of the Government as its necessities, if any, shall require; and, to sustain the Government in the vigorous prosecution of the war, further aid may be relied upon from our respective States, if reqnired. Authority ought also to be given to occupy points in Tennessee and Missouri. W. DENKISON. RICIID YATES. [4.] 0. P. MORTON. GENERAL ORDERS, ADJUTANT-GENERALS OFFICE, No. 27. 5 Washington, May 28, 1861. So much of the State of Kentucky as lies within 100 miles of the Ohio River will constitute the new Military Department of Kentucky, nnder (Jol. Robert Anderson, U. S. Army; headquarters for the present, Louisville, Ky. By order: L. THOMAS, [4.] Adjutant- General. Remarks on a memorial signed by Their Excellencies the Governors of Ohio, Illinois, and Indiana, and handed to me yesterday by the second of these high functionaries.* HEADQUARTERS OF THE ARMY, Washington, D. C., May 29, 1861. First. The signers are of opinion that the United States should at an early day take possession of prominent points in Kentucky, such as Louisville, Covington, Newport, Columbus, & c., and the railroads lead ing fromn the same south. Independent of this paper the United States had occupied Newport, adjoining Covington, and Colonel Anderson had been directed to establish his headquarters as the commander of the Department of Kentucky at Louisville, and, in conjunction with the surveyor of the customs there, to restrict exports thence by land amid water; and Major-General McClellan had been instructed to give reason- able aid to the friends of the Union across the Ohio and across the Mississippi. Under this authority he might, if he had thought it expe- dient, have occupied Columbus, but many of the wisest and best Union men in Kentucky have strongly intimated that thrusting protection upon their people is likely to do far more harm than good, and probably the danger can be better estimated at home than by friends abroad. See memorial of May 24, 1861, second, ante Page 148 148 SW. VA., KY., TENN., MISS., ALA., W. FL A., & N. GA. [CHAP. LXIV. Second. The memorial suggests that, if Colonel Anderson cannot find loyal Kentuckians enough to sustain the Union cause in Kentucky, regulars might be employed, & c.; but Colonel Anderson had already raised two regiments of loyal Kentuckians, & c. Third. The signers next say that if their suggestions be approved, Major-General McClellan should at once be advised, and add: It is important that the plan of the campaign in the West should be fixed upon, and that the major-general of the division should be furnished the means and be instructed to shape the military movements of his department so as to carry it into effect at the earliest period. Premis. ing that it is for the Government to furnish the means, I, in great deference to Their Excellencies, beg to say that, in two letters addressed to Major.General McClellan, dated, respectively, the 3d and 21st instant, I have given, to the best of my poor abilities, a plan of campaign some- what unlike their suggestions, in order that lie might shape his military movements and prepare his means of execution accordingly. Fourth. The suggestions of the Governors conclude with this propo- sition: Authority ought also to be given to occupy points in Tennessee and Missouri. In discussing the memorial before Governor Yates and several U. S. Senators, it was urged by some of the latter, and I think concurred in by His Excellency, that Memphis ought to be immediately occupied. This would certainly be to begin a campaign without preparation. Let us suppose Memphis to be threateiied. Before the expedition could reach the point of attacksay with 10,000 menthe enemy would certainly interpose at least the double of that number; aud if we commence with 20,000 the same thing would occur, when the cries for re-enforcements, being constantly repeated, would probably sweep Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, & c., of their respective quotas of volunteers and leave us nobody from those States for pushing the war to a close at the right season; for the troops about Memphis would not only have lost the opportunity of acquiring tactical instruction dur- ing the summer and autumn, but would be so enfeebled by fevers as to be scarcely able to do duty before late in the winter. These remarks and a copy of the memorial are respectfully submitted to the Secretary of War. [This in the handwriting of General Scott.] [4.] Proceedings of the East Tennessee Convention, held at Knoxville, May 30 and 31, 18G1. FIRST DAY. On Thursday, 30th of May, 1861, a large number of delegates repre- senting the people of the various sections of East Tennessee assembled at Knoxville, in pursuance of the following call: EAST TENNESSEE CONVENTION. The undersigned, a portion of the people of East Tennessee, disap- proving the hasty and inconsiderate action of our General Assembly, and sincerely desirous to do, in the midst of the troubles which sur- round us, what will be best for our country and for all classes of our citizens, respectfully appoint a convention to be held in Knoxville on Thursday, the 30th of May, instant; and we urge every county in Eas Page 149 Ca& p. LXIV.] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.UNION. 149 Tennessee to send delegates to this convention, that the conservative element of onr whole section may be represented and that wise, pm- dent, and judicions counsels may prevail, looking to peace and har- mony among ourselves: F. S. HEISKELL, C. II. BAKER, S. IR. RODGERS, DR. W.RODGERS, JOHN BAXTER C. F. TRIGG, DAVID BURNETT, JOHN WILLIAMS, JOHN J. CRAIG, W. H. ROGERS, 0. P. TEMPLE, JOHN TUNNELL, W. G. BROWNLOW, AND OTHERS. The convention met at Temperance Hall at 12 oclock and was called to order by Conally F. Trigg, esq., upon whose motion the following offi- cers were chosen: Temporary president, John Baxter, of Knox; temporary secretary, John M. Fleming, of Knox. The deliberations of the convention were opened by the Rev. Thomas W. Humes, of Knoxville, who addressed a fervent prayer to the Throne of Grace, as follows~ Almighty and ever living God, our Heavenly Father, to Thee do we owe all the blessings we enjoy, whether of a civil or religious kind. It becomes us on all important occasions to make knowim unto Thee our wants and desires and supplications; and we would now come before Thee in the faith of Christ and beseecli Thee that Thy blessing and favor may rest upon us. We believe that Thou art the God of nations as well as individuals. We are assembled here to-day nuder circum- stances adapted to fill our hearts with anxious forebodings for our beloved country. Dark clouds have gathered over it. A spirit of alienation and strife has gone abroad through the land. Citizens are in arms against the Government; brethren against brethren, and we are threatened with war and bloodshed. It may be that our civil and religious liberties are in danger of serious injury and loss. 0 God! we believe that Thou wast with the founders of the Republic at the beginning of its existence and didst then uphold and cherish and prosper them; and we pray that Thou wilt not leave us now as a nation, but wilt continue to us Thy favor and goodness for the time to come. We confess, 0 God, that we have not been properly thankful for the blessings bestowed upon us, nor improved them as we ought. We have been too proud and boastful and wicked as a people; too neglectful of Thy word, too forgetful of Thee and of our duties toward each other. But we beseech Thee to have mercy upon us and forgive us our transgressions. Turn from us Thy righteous indignation. Avert from us the ills that impend over us. In this our time of darkness and doubt, to whom, 0 God of our fathers, shall we turn for relief and for help but to Thee~ Throw around the nation, we entreat Thee, the arms of Thy protection. Give wisdom from above to those who are in author- ity for the duties of their station and uphold and strengthen their hearts and hands in every measure they may adopt for the public wel- fare which Thou wilt approve and which will promote righteousness and secure peace. Rebuke the spirit of faction and discord, of wicked- ness, corruption, and vice in the land and dispose the hearts of the people to the love of Thee and of our Blessed Redeemer and to the cul- tivation of good will and brotherly affection; and grant that the civil amid religious liberties we enjoy shall be handed down to the genera- tions that are to come. Look graciously, we beseech Thee, upon the citizens who, under the promptings of patriotic feelings, have come u Page 150 150 SW. VA., KY., TENN., MISS., ALA., W. FLA., & N. GA. [CHAP. LXIV. here to-day to consult concerning the public welfare. Give them the spirit of wisdom and counsel and understanding; indicate to them the path of duty, and grant them courage and fidelity to follow it. Bless us all in the various relations of life. Forgive us our sins and enable us so to pass through the things that are temporal that we finally lose not but attain the things that are eternal, and may reach by Thy grace that heavenly kingdom which Thou hast prepared for Thy faithful people. All which we ask in the name and for the sake of Thy Son Jesus Christ, our only mediator and advocate. On motion of William Ileiskell, esq., of Monroe, the roll of coinities in East Tennessee was called by the secretary, and the following dele- gates reported themselves in attendance: LIST OF ]Z~ELEGATES. Bled8oe Gounty.Du. William S. Findlay, J. G. Spears, S. P. Doss, J. W. MeReynolds. Polk County.J. M. McCleary. Bradley County.S. Beard, IR. M. Edwards, John McPherson, J. L. Kirby, C. I). Champion, J. S. Bradford, C. T. Hardwick, A. A. Clingan, S. P. Gaut, T. L. Cate, Dr. J. M. Campbell, J. N. Dunn. Hamilton Gounty.Monroe Masterson, Wilsoii llixson, A. Selser, J. C-. Thomas, I. C. Rogers, J. D. Blackford, J. D. Kenner, D. C. Trew- bitt, J. F. Early, F. G. Blacknall, Peter Mounger, A. W. McDaniel, A. M. Cate, (3-. 0. Cate, J. A. Matthews, John Anderson, P. L. Matthews, William Denny, A. A. Pearson, William Clift, R. C. MciRee,E.M. Cleaveland, William Crutchfield, F. Hall. Morgan Gounty.B. T. Staples, J. M. Melton, Jessee Stonecipher, M. Stephens, S. C. Honeycntt, E. Langley. Jefferson Gounty.J. P. Swann, J. lvi. Bewley, W. A. ilaun, Dr. Samuel Anderson, Joel Johnson, William Jones, William McFarland, William Dick, Doctor Cawood, J. Monroe Meek, Wiley Foust Dr. A. A. CaIdwell, L. F. Leeper, John Tate. Cocke County.P. H. Easterly, J. W. Clarke. Monroe County.W. H. Dawson, William M. Smith, William Heiskell, Sam. M. Johnson, J. R. Robinson, l)r. B. Franklin, A. W. Cozart, I. C. Brown. Cumberland County.A. C. Yates, F. Kindred. Roane County.J. W. Bowman, R. W. Boyd, George Littleton, W. L. Goldston, J. I. Dale, M. Rose, P. K. Byrd, J. T. Shelley, T. Russell, E. D. floss, XV. M. Alexander, John flays, D. F. Harrison, J. W. Wester, Joseph B. Martin, W. S. Patton, G. W. Easter, Isaac A. Clark, John Womble, Saiiiuel Williams, Reuben I)avis, L. M. Wester, T. F. Carter, William H. Selvidge, T. J. Tipton, Wesley Harwell, E. XV. Brazeale, J. J. West, T. J. Mason, Jo. Anderson, William Lowry, A. L Greene, F. Young, J. Y. Smith, C. C. Wester, James H. Johnston, J. XV. Atkisson, John De Arinond, P. I. l)eremus, William Clark, F. M. Wylie, William E. Pope, Samuel L. Childress, XV. P. Rose, T. T. Coffin, F. Bales, J. 0. Hays, E. 8. Clarke. Clai borne County.E. E. Jones. Gampbell County.Joseph Hatmaker, R. D. Wheeler, David Hart, Joseph Cooper, George Bowling, John Neader, William Robbins, .John Jones, William Carey, J. L. Keeny. Carter Connty.-Abram Tipton. C. P. Toncray, Daniel L. Stover, John XV. Cameron, J. P. T. Carter Page 151 CHAP. LXIY.J 151 CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.UNTON. Union Gounty.J. W. Thornbnrgh, J. M. Sawyers, John Cox, A. MePheters, Isaac Bayless, F. P. ilansard, S. H. Smith, L. Huddleston, J. G. Palmer. Sullivan County.P. N. Easly, William Mnllenuix,Dr. li. L. Stanford, G. R. Netherland, Jacob Sh ewalter, James Lynn. Andersom County.Samuel Moore, William Cross, L. C. ilouk, Phil. Sieber, William Smith, L. ilockworth, Grandison Queener, P. C. Wal- lace, D. K. Young, J. B. Lamar, T. Adkins, G. W. Leath, William Reynolds, W. S. Freels, J. C. Clues, J. Ayres, John Black, W. W. Weaver, James Ross, A. T. Williams, Oliver II oskins, H. II. Baker, John Weaver, J. A. l)oughty, S. C. Young, Lindsey D. Hill, Ed. Freels, J. Thompson, J. H. Cox, L. A. Powell, John Freels. Mcillinn (Jounty.Robert Cochran, William M. Lester, M. D. Ander- soii, 0. Dodson, William L. Dodson, B. Wells, Charles Cate, D. P. York, M. R. May, J. H. Hornsby, W. W. Alexander, David Brient, J. J. Dixon, T. B. McElwee, N. J. Peters, Nathan Kelly, Rev. TI. Buttram, C. Foster, A. IIutsell, ~T. W. Bridges, E. T. Renfro, John McGaughey, Rev. John Wilkins, William Porter. Johnson Gounty.A. D. Smith, R. H. Butler, J. II. Yaught, John Murphy, Rev. L. Venable, Rev. L. Madroim, J. Norris, F. Slimp,J.W.M. Grayson, Dr. M. T. Locke, Dr. D. Smithpeter, S. E. Northington, G. H. Shoun. Meigs Connty.Thomas Miller, T. J. Matthews, Andrew Campbell, Thomas Sessell. Washington Gounty.Samnnel West, S. K. N. Patton, S. T. Logan, J. F. Mahoney, [)r. R. H. Palmer, J. F. Grisham, A. J. Brown, Thomas A. R. Nelson, D. B. Barkley, A. loss. Greene County.James Britton, James P. McDowell, W. D. MeClel- land, Solomon Goode, Abram Hamnmnond, Adam Farnsworth, John Jones, jr., Samuel H. Baxter, Reuben Easterly, James Britton, jr., Charles Gass, .John Maloney, R. A. Crawford, T. G. Brown, Dr. William Cavender, D. G. Vance, G. Click, Dr. C. Johnson, B. Sherfy, Dr. Wil- 11am West, A. A. Lane, A. W. Walker, H. Johnson, W. A. Maloney, William Jones, Jonathan Easterly, A. G. Easterly, B. M. EasteLly. Hawkins Gounty.W. C. Kyle, John Blevins, John Vaughmm, Robert G. Netherland, A. P. CaIdwell. Knox Gonnty.F. S. Heiskell, Seth Lea, James C. Luttrell, M. D. Lea, J. M. Nelson, Jacob L. Nelson, J. P. Barger John Currier, John Heim- son, W. N. Maxwell, W. Kennedy, R. M. Bennett, Daniel King, William Coker, David Nelson, W. H. Swan, 1)r. P. Walker, B Roberts, Andrew Thorn pson, P. Derieux, T. A. Smith, John Vance, Dr. Robert Snead, A. R. Trotter, Nicholas Nelson, J. H. Morris, James Raison, H. Osborne, M. Childress, Milton Roberts, H. Turner, A. Gideon, John J. May, John A. Callaway, James Smith, Jacob Reid, Joseph Garner, Robert Harper, J. F. Bunker, James Maxwell, Daniel Hommell, William D. Johnsomi, John Looney, John Williams, Matthew Simnpson, Joseph Larew, F. H. Bounds, Thomas Rodgers, John Smith, W. A. A. Conner, Joseph W. Fowler, John Kirk, A. Davis, J. M. Marcum, J. H. Draper, H. M. Hall, John M. Conner, D. F. Dc Armond, William limes, Louis Reed, L. I). Johnson, A. D. C. Hinds, Thomas Long, James Hall, Levi MeClond, B. Frazier, W. H. Lawrence, J. A. McMillan, P. H. Skaggs, A. A. Mccli, Absalom Burnett, John Armstrong, John Luttrell, P. 131. Card~vell, John Tunnel, C. W. Carnes, William McClelland, H. A. Harrison, H. it. Brown, D. W. Parker, F. M. Yarnall, W. B. Carnes, John H. Mynatt, 0. H. Crippen, P. George, G. W. Tindal, Jos. Shell, John Lester Page 152 152 sw. VA., KY., TENN., MISS., ALA., W. FLA., & N. GA. [CHAP. LXIV. Hugh Mynatt, T. W. Carnes, Henry Clues, Joseph Hubbs, William Sharp, H. B. Gibbs, II. Clapp, H. G. Mynatt, George Cooper, Colonel Mynatt, P. Rutherford, H. D. C. Mynatt, A. K. Mynatt, William Clapp, F. Coram, C. II. Baker, John Letsinger, Jesse Stubbs, James Hartley, W. B. Hedgeock, John IDevers, W. G. Browniow, John Baxter, 0. P. Temple, William Beard, J. C. S. MeDannel, John N. Fleming, C. F. Trigg, Dr. William A. Rodgers. John J. Craig, Robert Craighead, S. R. Rodgers, Andrew Knott, Thomas J. White, 3 ohn Luttrell, Martin Yar. nail, T. W. Brown , James B. Bell, H. M. Bell, Wilson Groaner, J. 0. Gentry, John Wood, John M. Brown B H Wood York, J. S. Bell, F. A. Armstrong, . . , Calvin Wood, H. A. David Burnett, John Brown, Samuel MeCammon, Frederick Rule, A. P. Rambo, James Tarwater. Grainger Gounty.James James, John Brooks, Harmon G. Lea, D. C. Senter. Marion Gounty.W. G. Brownlow (proxy). Hancock Gounty.W. G. Kyle, W. G. Browniow (proxies). & vier Gounty.J. C. Murphey, H. N. Creswell, J. T. Havis, Wilson Duggan, Lem. Duggan, Sam. Pickens, David Keener, Rev. James Cum- niings, D. N. Hay, William Catlett, D. McCroskey, Dr. H. H. Hodsden, Alexander MeBath, Harvey Cowan, B. H. Williams, John H. Caidwell, William Petty, Isaac Russell, J. K. Franklin, Edmond Hodges. Bloant Gount q.Rev. W. T. Dowell, Rev. J. S. Craig, James Henry, J. N. Heiskell, H. Foster, Spencer Henry, Sanders Leeper, John Trew, S. F. Bell, A. Kirkpatrick, Robert Pickens, W. L. Bearing, John God- frey, Stephen Mathews, John Jackson, Thomas Pickens, Henry Brake- bill, XV. A. Hunter, S.C. Flannigan, Bavid Goddard, W. H. Cunningham, N. NeTeer, Lavater Wear, Jefferson Kidd, Ed. Kidd, William Goddard, Solomon Farmer, Fleming Nays, Andrew MeBath, Henry Hammel, Alex. Kennedy, James H. Walker, James II. Rowan, Robert Eagleton, G. W. Hutsell, Isaac Hinds. On motion of S. H. Rodgers, e~q., of Knox, the temporary president was directed to appoint a committee of five to report officers for the permanent organization of the convention. The president appointed as said committee Messrs. S. H. Rodgers, of Knox; John MeGaughey, of NcNinn; A. Hoss, of Washington; Alexander Kennedy, of Blount, and Bavid Hart, of Campbell, who, having retired a short time, reported the following as permanent officers: President, lion. T. A. B. Nelson, of Washington County; vice-presi- dent, Col. J. G. Spears, of Bledsoe; assistant vice-presidents, H. B. Wheeler, of Campbell; J. C. Murphey, of Sevier; Br. N. H. May, of - ; John Williams, of Knox; William Heiskell, of Monroe. Principal secretary, John N. Fleming, of Knox; assistant secretaries, A. L. Greene of Roane- S P Boss of Jefferson. , . . , Bledsoe, and J. N. Meek, of The report of the committee was adopted by acclamation. By appointment of the chair the president elected was escorted to the stand by Nessrs. S. H. Rodgers and C. F. Trigg. Before taking his seat the president addressed the convention in a speech of more than an hours length, in which he forcibly reviewed the history of the revo- lutionary movement now convulsing the country and exposed with inas- terly ability the usurpations of the Governor of Tennessee and the unconstitutional acts of the recent extra session of our Legislature, and closed with an earnest and eloquent appeal to the members of the convention to discharge their responsible duties with calmness and firmness, to submit to no wanton tyranny, and to acquiesce in the ~viJ1 of the people, if constitutionally arid legally expressed Page 153 CHAP. LXIV.] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.UNION. 153 On motion of Colonel Trigg, of Knox, the president was authorized and directed to appoint a general committee, representing the varions counties, to prepare and report business for the convention. The fol- lowing gentlemen were appointed on said committee: C. F. Trigg, of Knox; Alex. D. Smith, of Johnson; J. P. T. Carter, of Carter; S. T. Logan, of Washington; J. P. McDowell, of Greene; W. Mullennix, of Snllivan; W. C. Kyle, of Hawkins; William McFar- land, of Jefferson; Sam. Pickens, of Sevier; Browulow and Kyle, of Hancock; W. T. Dowell, of Blount; William Heiskell, of Monroe; John W. Wester, of IRoane; D C. Trewhitt, of Hamilton; H. M. Edwards, of Bradley; B. T. Staples, of Morgan; D. K. Young, of Anderson; W. G. Brownlow, of Marion; David Hart, of Campbell; George W. Bridges, of McMinn; T. J. Mathews, of Meigs; A. C. Yates, of Cumberland; J. M. McCleary, of Polk; S. P. Doss, of Bledsoe; E. E. Jones, of Claiborne; Isaac Bayless, of Union; Harmon G. Lea, of Grainger; P. H. Easterly, of Cocke, who retired to the committee room for consulta- tion. Upon the retirement of the committee General Thomas D. Arnold was introduced to the convention, who spoke at considerable length in opposition to the schemes of the Governor and Legislature of Tennessee to plunge oar people, against their own will, into a ruinous and unwar- ranted revolution. His speech was bold, pointed, earnest, and eloquent, and was well received by the convention. At the conclusion of General Arnolds remarks the committee on business, through their chairman, Col. C. F. Trigg, reported in part the result of their deliberations, bat asked further time to perfect their report. The president, at the call of the convention, introduced the Hon. Andrew Johnson, who acknowledged the compliment briefly, but owing to the lateness of the hour he deferred his remarks till to-morrow morning at 9 oclock. And thereupon, on motion of Colonel Spears, of Bledsoe, the convention adjourned till 8 oclock to-morrow morning. SECOND DAY, FRIDAY. The convention met pursuant to adjournment, the honorable presi- dent presiding. The roll of delegates was called by the secretary, and revised and corrected by the convention. Govermior Johnson com- menced his speech, but pending his remarks the committee, through their chairman, Colonel Trigg, submitted their report. After a running debate, participated in by Messrs. Baxter, Temple, Trigg and Fleming of Knox, Spears of Bledsoe, Heiskell of Monroe, and others, the report of the committee was amended and finally adopted as follows: In the enumeration of the rights of the citizens, which have been declared under the solemn sanction of the people of Tennessee, there are none which should be more warmly cherished or more highly esti- mated than that which declares that the citizens have a right in a peaceable manner to assemble together for their common good, and at no time since the organization of our Government has there been an occasion which called so loudly for the exercise of that inestimable right as that upon which we are now assembled. Our country is at this moment in a most deplorable condition. The Constitution of the United States has been openly contemned and set at defiance, while that of our own State has shared no better fate, and by the sworn representatives of the people has been utterly disregarded. Constitu- tions, which in other days were wont to control and give direction to our public cQuncils and to those in authority by the fiat of the people, have been wholly supplanted, and fanaticism, passion, and prejudic Page 154 154 SW. VA, KY., TENN., MISS., ALA., W. FLA., & N. GA. [CHAP. LXIV. have assumed an arbitrary sway. Law and order seem to have yielded their beneficent offices for the safety of the country and the welfare of the peYple, arid in their stead revolution, in spite of its attendant hor- rors, has raised its hideous head. The condition of the coifintry is most perilous, the present crisis most fearful. In this calamitous state of affairs, when the liberties of the peol)le are so imperiled and their most valued rights endangered, it behooves them in their primary meeting, and in all their other accustomed modes, to meet together, consult calmly as to their safety, and with firmness to give expression to their opinions and convictions of right. We, therefore, the delegates here assembled, representing and reflecting, as we verily believe, the opin- ions and wishes of a very large majority of the people of East Tennes- see, do resolve and declare: 1. That the evils which now afflict our beloved country, in our opin. ion, are the legitimate offspring of the ruinous and heretical doctrine of secession; that the people of East Tennessee have ever been, and we believe still are, opposed to it by a very large majority. 2. That while the country is now upon the very threshold of a most ruinous and desolating civil war, it may with truth be said, and we protest before God, that the I)eople (so far as we can see) have done nothing to produce it. 3. That the people of Tennessee, when the question was submitted to them in February last, (lecided by an overwhelming majority that the relations of the State toward the Federal Government should not be changed; thereby expressing their preference for the Union and Constitution nuder which they had lived prosperously and happily, and ignoring in the most emphatic manner the idea that they had been oppressed by the General Goveriimemit in any of its actslegislative, executive, or judicial. 4. That in view of so decided an expression of the will of the Peol)le in whom all power is inherent and on whose authority all free gov- ernments are founded, and in the honest conviction that nothing has transpired since that time which should change that deliberate judgment of the l)eople, ~Ve have conteniplated with peculiar emotions the pertinacity with which those in authority have labored to override the judgment of the people and to bring about the very result which the people themselves had so overwhelmingly condemned. 5. That the Legislative Assembly is but the creature of the consti- tution of the State and has no power to pass army law or to exercise any act of sovereignty, except such as may be authorized by that instrument; and believing as we do that in their recent legislation time Gemmeral Assembly have disregarded the rights of the people and tran- scenoed their legitimate powers, we feel constrained and we invoke the people throughout the State as they value their liberties to visit that hasty, inconsiderate, and unconstitutional legislation with a decided rebuke by voting on time 8th day of imext month against both the act of secession and of union with the Confederate States. (5. That the Legislature of the State, without having first obtained the consemit of the people, had no authority to enter into a military league with the Confederate States against the General Government, aimd by so doing to put the State of Tennessee in hostile array against the Government of which it then was and still is a member. Such legislation in advance of the expressed will of the people to change their governmental relations was an act of usurpation and should be visited with the severest condemnation of time people Page 155 CHAP. LXIV.] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.UNION. 155 7. That the forming of such military league and thus practically assuming the attitude of an enemy toward the General Government (this, too, in the absence of any hostile demonstration against this State) has afforded the pretext for raising, arming, and equipping a large military force, the expense of which must be enormous and will have to be paid by the people; and to do this the taxes, already oner- otis enough, will necessarily have to be very greatly increased and ~)robably to an extent beyond the ability of the people to pay. 8. That the General Assembly, by passing a law authorizing the volunteers to vote wherever they may be on the day of election, whether in or out of the State, and in offering to the Confederate States the capital of Tennessee, together with other acts, have exercised powers and stretched their authority to an extent not within their constitu- tional limits and not jnstified by the usages of the country. 9. That government being instituted for the common benefit, the doctrine of non-resistance against arbitrary power and oppression is absurd, slavish, and destructive of the good and happiness of mankind. 10. That the position which the people of our sister State of Ken- tucky have assumed in this inomeiitous crisis commands our highest admiration. Their interests are our interests. Their policy is the true policy, as we believe, of Tennessee and all the border States; and in the spirit of freemen, with an anxious desire to avoid the waste of the blood and the treasure of our State, we appeal to the people of Ten- nessee while it is yet in their power to come up in the majesty of their strength and restore Tennessee to her true position. II. We shall await with the utmost anxiety the decision of the people of Tennessee on the 8th day of next month, and sincerely trust that wiser counsels will pervade the great fountain of freedom (the people) than seems to have actuated their constituted agents. 12. For the promotion of the peace and harmony of the people of East Tennessee it is deemed expedient that this convention should again assemble: Therefore, Resolved, That when this convention adjourns it adjourns to meet again at such time and place as the president, or vice-president in his absence, may determine and publish. The entire report, on motion of Colonel Heiskell, of Monroe, was unanimously adopted. Dr. W. W. Alexander, of McMinn, offered the following: Resolved, That those members of our State Legislature who heroically, though vainly, resisted to the utmosL extent of their ability the iniqui- tons and unconstitutional ordinances of the late extraordinary session of the Legislature deserve the grateful remembrance of every patriot in Tennessee. The resolution was nnanimonsly adopted. The following, offered by the chairman of the committee on business, was adopted: Resolved, That the proceedings of this convention be published in the Knoxville Whig, Jonesborough Express, Kingston Journal, and the Louisville (Kentucky) Journal, and that 5,00() copies of the l)ro- ceediugs be published by the Knoxville Whig for general circulatioii among the peol)le. Governor Johnson then continued his remarks. He spoke about three hours and commanded the earnest attention of the convention throughout his entire speech. His address was masterly in argument, carrying conviction to every honest mind that heard it Page 156 156 sw. VA., KY., TENN., MISS., ALA., W. FLA., & N. GA. [CHAP. LXIV. At the close of his remarks, on motion, the convention adjourned subject to the call of the president. T. A. I~. NELSON, President. JNO. M. FLEMING, [4.] S ecretary. General MCCLELLAN, WASHINGTON, June 8, 1861. Commanding, & e.: You have already a copy of my instructions to Colonel Anderson as the commander of the Kentucky Department. He being sick, it is important to substitute some other competent commander. Will not Colonel Gutlirie, of the Kentucky Volunteers, be adequate ~ If yes, put him in command accordingly. WINFIELD SCOTT. [4.] HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF THE OHIO, Lient. Gen. WINFIELD SCOTT, Cincinnati, June 4, 1861. Commanding U. ~. Army: GENERAL: Your telegram of yesterday in regard to the Department of Kentucky reached me only to-day, and was at once replied to. Colonel Guthrie is a native of Urbana, Ohio; not of Kentucky. I am told that he has no relatives in the latter State, and that his only claim to be considered a Kentuckia.n is the circumstance of a short residence in Newport. From the best information I can obtain it would seem that Colonel Guthrie has neither the influence, position, nor intellect neces- sary for one holding the delicate post of commander of the Department of Kentucky, and I am satisfied that his appointment would be very unfortunate for the cause of the Union. It is a great mistake to sup- pose that the two so-called Kentucky regiments(Guthries and Terrells) are really composed of Kentuckians. In some companies there are no Kentuckians; in the rest only a few. They are really made up of Ohio and Indiana men who failed to obtain admission into the regiments of their own States, and very few of their officers are either natives or residents of Kentucky. This is sd well understood in Kentucky that should it become necessary to send any regiments from this side into that State I would prefer sending Ohio, Indiana, or Illinois regiments, leaving the bogus Kentucky regiments to be the last sent over. I have no doubt on this point, and fear that the authorities at Washington have been greatly deceived in regard to these regiments. In view of the necessity of managing affairs in Kentucky with great delicacy until the elections have passed and a Union Legislature is in power, I would respectfully suggest that, for the l)resent at least, no successor be appointed to Colonel Anderson, and that, as I am in quite close communication with the principal Union men, the matter be left for a time in my hands, the more particularly since any aid rendered to the Union I)arty must come from my department. I would also earnestly suggest th~t, before any further preparations are made for mustering troops in Kentucky or Western Virginia into the U. S. service, arms, clothing, equipments, & c., be provided, so that th Page 157 CHAP. LXIV.] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.UNION. 157 regiments may be provided for as soon as mustered. If no successor is appointed to Colonel Anderson, I can take charge of this matter until he recovers. A point has arisen in Western Virginia which may arise in Kentucky, and should be promptly decided. It is whether troops will be received on condition that they are to be used only in defense of their own State. This condition would permit us to use Kentucky troops in Tennessee, and in any event it is almost certain that when once mustered in the condition would soon lose its impor- tance in the eyes of the troops, and they would crc long consent to serve anywhere. Without granting this condition it will, I fear,be very difficult to raise many men in Western Virginia. I would be glad to see that condition permitted them when necessary, in order to make the Ohio and Indiana troops available as soon as possible in other directions. I may here state that comparatively few of the Virginia troops thus far raised are really Virginians, but mostly from Pennsylvania and Ohio, so that no inference as to the facility of raising troops unconditionally in Virginia and Kentucky should be drawn from the past. I need arms, clothing, & c., for Virginia troops without delay, and think they should soon be on hand for the Kentucky troops. I am, very respectfully, general, your obedient servant, GEG. B. McCLELLAN, [4.] Major- General, U. S. Army, Commanding Department. HEADQUARTERS OF THE ARMY, Washington, June 4, 1861. General MCCLELLAN, Commanding, e4~c., Cincinnati, Ohio: It is deemed here unwise to send to Kentucky a commander or troops not natives and residents of that State. (See telegram of yesterday.) Colonel Rousseau is commander of the home guard at Louisville. Can you not place him in command of the Kentucky Department ~ WINFIELD SCOTT. [4.] MORROW, WARREN COUNTY, OHIO, June 4, 1861. General TOTTEN: DEAR COUSIN: I had not at hand the facts you desired, since the whole boat business has changed since I investigated it; but I pro- ceeded at once to get the information wanted. It is not as precise as I should like it, but I can give it wholesalenear enough for the general l)urpose. First. There are sixty steam-boats enrolled in the port of Cincinnati, of which number fifty-three are now in port. These boats average over 300 tons, and will doubtless carry and accommodate, with baggage, from 400 to 500 eachs-say 400making 20,000. Second. There are at Pittsburg, Wheeling, & c., some forty or fifty more steam-boats which are available, discarding the small ones; but if the lower Ohio is to be traversed at low water, then the small stern- wheelers are the best. We might count of the better class some forty more, making 15,000 men carriage Page 158 158 SW. VA., KY., TENN., MISS., ALA., W. FLA., & N. GA. [CHAP.LXIV. Third. At Louisville and Saint Louis there are probably fifty more boats of the largest size. These boats probably average donble the tonnage of the others, being boats which cannot pass the locks at Louis- ville. These large boats taken together would probably carry nearly as many as all on the upper Ohio. I should think steam-boat accommo- dations could easily be had to move at one tinie 60,000 men. If it were a successful movement, of course the number might be indefinitely increased, in this estimate I include a considerable number of those which may not be fit for service. The packet-boats are not desirable, except in case of necessity, for they are constructed for a light business. Fourth. There are in the coarse of the year about forty tow-boats (barges) in the Cincinnati trade, a large part of which can no doubt be had. There are also a number of coal barges, deep and strong, com- monly carrying 4,000 bushels of coal. Enough barges could be obtained to carry heavy freight. Filth. The lower Ohio will probably have as much as five feet of water till the middle of July, the lowest water being generally in Sep- tember and October. In the Mississippi River there is more water, so that from Cairo down there will be little or no difficulty. Some of the most dangerous places, however, are between Cairo and Memphis. I was at Memphis in the lowest water, and found it rather difficult navi- gation. Steam-boats of from 300 to 500 tons can go down easily. The Navigator or Pilot, which was formerly published, is discontinued, so that I cannot obtain you anything of that kind more available than the result of my inquiries. It is possible I can get an old copy (which for purposes of river information is as good as a late one) and send you. You are probably aware of the distinctive features of the town sites on the Mississippi. I consider Memphis the most valuable military point on the Mississippi between New Orleans and Cairoas a defensi- ble and as an aggressive point more valuable than either of them. It is not only one of the very few high and comparatively healthy places on the river, but in its relations to Arkansas, Mississippi, and Tennes- see it has peculiar advantages. The recent construction of railroad centering there has quadrupled its advantages. You will observe that Memphis is the only point on the Mississippi where you can go directly to Charleston, New Orleans, and through to the valley of the Tennessee. I have passed through the whole valley of the Tennessee, including North Alabama, and the holding of Memphis by a military force is the holding of the whole country in the valley of the Tennessee. Any other point in time interior desirable to possess can be taken and held from that ioint till we reach the spurs of the Cumberland Mountains. When we reach the mountains we have a Union population, which only needs a little military aid to make themselves perfectly defensible. The lines of Virginia railroads turn on the axis of the valley railroad, which in succession take in Lynchburg, Bristol, Knoxville, Cleveland, Chattanooga, Tuscumbia, and Memphis. This great central road is about 000 miles in length from Richmond to Memphis. If the Govern- ment then possess Virginia, garrisons stationed at Richmond, Lynch- burg, Bristol, Knoxville, Chattanooga, and Memphis would command the whole of this immense railroad, silence all rebellion in Virginia, Tennessee, and North Alabama, and hold fast to Kentucky and to Mis- souri. From that moment the capture of all the cities and strong places in tIme cotton States becomes immevitable. In my opinion, the holding of these places would, in fact, terminate the war by the devel- opment of the Union strength and the organization of loyal State gov- ernments. The moment the overawing force of the rebel armies i Page 159 CHAP. LXIV.] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.UNION. 159 neutralized the Union men of the South will treat the secession gov- erumeiits as void, organize new governments, and thus the Union be restored by the union of loyal people. In reference to military matters, I should suppose that the Topo- graphical Bureau had frill surveys of the points mentioned in the Southwest. If they have not, they ought to have. A perfect military survey of this country should be made whenever it can be, and the Government ought to make for its own use an accurate map of the country. Your friend and cousin, EDWD. D. MANSFIELD. [ludorsement.] ENGINEER DEPARTMENT, June 10, 1861. Copy forwarded for the information of headquarters. Very respectfully, JOS. G. TOTTEN, [4.] Breeet Brigadier- Generqi, U. S. Army. GENERAL ORDER8, ~ HDQRS. DEPARTMENT OF FLORIDA, No. 9. Port Picicens, June 4, 1861. Capt. iRufus Ingalls, Quartermasters Department, and chief quarter- master, will perfoim, iii addition, the duties of chief commissary of subsistence for thi.~ department. By order of Colonel Brown: GEG. L. HARTSUFF, [1.] Assistant Adjntant- General. GENERAL ORDERS, HDQR5. DEPARTMENT OF FLORIDA, No. 10. Port Piekens, June 5, 1861. I. First Lient. Alexander J. Perry, having been appointed assistant quartermaster with the rank of captain, he will relieve Lieutenant Langdon in the duties of quartermaster and commissary at Fort Pickens and Captain Ingalls in the duty of commissary of subsistence for this department. II. Brevet Lieutenant-Colonel Brooks, having been promoted to major of the Second Artillery, is relieved from company duty and will turn over to Lieutenant Peiimiimmgton the command of Company 11, Second Artillery. By order of Colonel Brown: GEG. L HAIRTSUFF, [1.1 Assistant Adjutant- General. MORROW, WARREN COUNTY, OHIo, June 7, 1861. General TOTTEN: 1)EAR CousIN: Since I wrote you last I have obtained a list of the boats inspected in 1860. This gives for the upper Ohio as follows: Cincinnati, 78 boatsaverage, 250 tons; Wheeling, 39 boatsaverage Page 160 1~3O SW. VA., KY., TENK., MISS., ALA., W. FLA., & N. GA. [CHAP. LXIV. 200 tous~ fourths Pittsburg, 88 boatsaverage, 200 tons. At least three- of these boats are in port and can be made ready for service say 150 boats, average, 225 tons, and able to carry 50,000 men. These are on the upper Ohio. At Louisville, New Albany, Saint Louis, & c., there are at least 100 more of larger size. My estimate, therefore, was under rather thami over the mark. I have no doubt that 80,000 men might be transported at once by the boats above Cairo, on the Ohio and Mississippi. If it be necessary to use them, the Quartermasters Department should use some tact and caution in contractimig, for I have no doubt the boatmen and shippers will be ready to ask the full value. We have had a good deal of trouble iii Ohio in getting uniforms and clothing material, & c., in time. This and an occasional bad choice of officers has made some dissatisfaction, but the three years men will be more than made up. The total number of volunteers in Ohio amounts to over ninety regiments, and, as they are generally full, it amounts to 90,000 men. Of the eleven regiments in Camp Denuison, three or four will prove first rate; the residue not above an average, unless they improve fist. They are very good material, bat extremely raw, we having had no military training for several years. There is one Ger- man regiment, mostly composed of Prussian soldiers; there is another composed of Germans and Irish. Five of our regiments are, I believe, in Western Virginia. The changing from three-months to three-years men has made some commotion and difficulty here, but is now nearly over. Over 50.000 able-bodied mnemi can be spared from Ohio without in the least impairing industry; 100,000 cami be spared for one or two campaigns. Crops will, I think, be very good this year, except that wheat will not be a heavy crop. Fruit is very abundant. Corn of the old crop so abundant that it brings but 28 cents in Cincinnati market, and I should not be surprised to find the market entirely glutted next autumn with corn. The State loan of Ohio was emitirely taken up at home at par. This State has immense resources in men, money, and food. It is really very rich. Indiana and Illinois are fertile in men and food, but not nearly so rich. The interruption of Southermi commerce affects business iii Cincinnati very munch, but failures are few, and gemmerally few l)eople in want. From these facts you cami gather an idea of the strength of the Central West, which is enough to overwhelm the Gulf States, if it must be done. Yours, EDWD. D. MANSFIELD. [Indorsement.] ENGINEER DEPARTMENT, June 13, 1861. Respectfully forwarded for information at headquarters. JOS. G. TOTTEN, [4.] Brevet Brigadier- General, U. ~. Army. I~EW YoRK, June 9, 1861. Hon. WILLIAM H. SEWARD: DEAR SIR: I do myself the honor to inclose herewith, for your inspec- tion and that of the President, a letter which I have just received fro Page 161 CHAP. LXTV.] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.UNION. 161 Mr. Larz Anderson, of Cincinnati. The Kentucky brigade alluded to therein is described truly. They are not Kentuckians, but an organization gotten up in order that its officers might be niustered into the service, to secure which they assumed that title. To send these men to Louisville will do the Union cause a most serious injury, for their character is perfectly well known throughout Kentucky and our elections are at hand. May I ask you to have this order reconsidered~ Let ns have our own way a little longer, and I promise to hold the State true to her allegiance. As Mr. Anderson says, and as I have assured both you and the President, plenty of loyal bona fide Ken- tuckians can be enrolled, and the reasoii why that step has been delayed is, the Union Committee think it would be better to await the elections of the 20th of June. It is the wish of the Union Committee in Kentucky that Colonel Anderson shall be placed in command in Kentucky, but they do not desire his presence in the State at this juncture of affhirs, and the colonel has remained in Cincinnati at their request after numer- ous conferences with them on the subject. So soon as I arrive in Ken- tuckyand I leave here to-morrowI shall undertake the formation of two brigades, and I shall be able in a very short time to report, for the information of the President, the progress of the movement. I have the honor to be, very respectfully, W. NELSON, Lieutenant, U. ~. iVav q. [Indorsement.] The suggestions within made are approved. Let directions l)e given accordingly. A. LINCOLN. [inclosure.] CINCINNATI, May 5, 1861. Mv DEAR NELSON: After visiting Frankfort, as I (lid on Friday last, I did not go on to Washington at once, as I thought of doing when you left us, because upon consultation with our friends Davis, Harlan, Crittenden, & c., it was thought that a letter from Harlan oii the subject, expressing the views and wishes of those present, would be sufficieiit. It was the unanimous opinion there among the true Union men that it was not advisable at the present juncture that my brother should take command in Kentucky, and that as lie was not sufficiently recruited in health at any rate to undertake that or any other service, it was best on all accountsthe approaching elections and the use which would be made of his position there in a military capacitythat things should remain as they are until be was able to enter upon the duties of his command after a rest of some weeks in the mountains or on the lakes. This seemed to me to be wise policy, and I came home hoping that it would be carried out. Yesterday affairs presented another and more daiigerous complication. An order has been issued by the War Depart- ment that one of the regiments at Camp Clay, miscalled the Kentucky brigade, was to report for service to Colonel Anderson in Louisville as soon as it was armed and equipped. Now you know how this Ken- tucky brigade was got np and how it is officered and how it is looked upon both here arid in Kentucky. Scarcely an officer and but few of the men are Kentuckians or even residents, for any length of time, of 11 R RYOL LII, PT Page 162 162 Sw. VA., KY., TENN.. MISS.. ALA., W. FLA., & N. GA. (CNA?.LXIV. Kentucky. If one of those regiments were sent to Louisville it would occasionand justly, toomore excitement than the sending of any other troops there. It would be considered a trick to get men there under a false pretense that they were Kentuckians and had the sympa- thies of the citizens, whereas they would be represented as imposters, & c. You see the point as well as I do, and I think that the Govern. ment should be advised of the great impolicy of taking such a step. I am sure that the Government does not understand as we do that the Kentucky brigade is merely a name assumed by the officers to get into service. They no doubt are true Union men, and may do good service, but they are not Kentuckians, and should not be so regarded by our Government. Please explain this upon your own knowledge of the facts. I have written to Mr. Chase on the subject. As to any one else being sent to Kentucky in my brothers place, I would say that if the Administration is determined not to regard the wishes of the Union men in that regard, no one should be sent there, but that some true and loyal Kentuckian within the State should be authorized to raise troops bona fide Kentuckianson the soil. It would be judicious and politic that tIme troops should be raised for the defense and protectioii of Ken- tucky; but this, In nderstand, the Administration is unwilling to direct or to permit, because unconditional Union men have already enrolled themselves and offered their services and been accepted, to wit, one Ohio-Kentucky brigade. You can judge of the force of the argument. I know that unconditional Union men can be enlisted in Kentucky, but I believe it would be wiser at first to let them be raised as suggested. When so raised, they would be of as much value as if enlisted uncon- ditionally, the effect at home being better. I write hurriedly, but know that a suggestion only is needed to you upon any point. We hope to see you here soon and to have you iii command of the river brigade. Get as many arms as you can for Kentucky. All of us are about as when you left us. Adios. Yours, truly, LAItZ ANDERSON. N. B.By.the.by, money is more wanted to get troops for U. S. service in Kentucky, and particularly in Louisville, than anything else. There are a great many workingmen there out of employment, who are out-and-out Union men, and need the pay for subsistence of themselves and families. HEADQUARTERS OF THE ARMY, Washington, June 10, 1861. General MCCLELLAN, U. S. Army, Cincinnati, Ohio~ Your letter of the 4th instant is received. The General-in-Chief approves your views and suggestions in relation to the Department of Kentucky. The Secretary of War does not consent to the condition of partial service of volunteers or to sending supplies before they are mustered into service. E. D. TOWNSEND, Assistant Adjutant- General. [4. Page 163 CHAP. LXIV.] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.UNION. 163 WAR DEPARTMENT, Washington, June 13, 1861. ions. EDWARD EVERETT, JOEL PARKER, E. iR. HOAR, Committee of Citizens of Boston: GENTLEMEN: Your letter [of May 22], addressed to the President of the United States, relative to the situation of the loyal citizens of East Tennessee and the measnres that should be taken for their protection, has just been referred by him to this Department for answer. I shall be glad to co-operate with you, gentlemeii, in furnishing all the aid in my power to those citizens of East Tennessee who are disposed to sustain the Government of the United States in the present ~ I appreciate fully the critical position in which they are placed and their pressing need of assistance, and being urgently desirous of contributing to their relief in any way that may be practicable, will be happy to communicate or confer with you, gentlemen, or with Senator Johiison in conjunction with you, as to the proper measures to be taken to carry out the truly worthy and patriotic object which your committee was appointed to promote. The most practical way, it seems to me, in which this Department can promote the purpose of your committee is to fur- nish the arms that may be iieeded, and if the Union men of East Ten- nessee are willing to be supplied in that way with the arms they need for their protection, and if reliable persons be designated to receive and forward them safely to their proper destination, this Department will very cheerfully furnish them. With sentiments of the highest regard, I am, gentlemen, your most obedient servant, SIMON CAMERON, [4.] Secretary of War. WAR DEPARTMENT, Washington, June 14, 1861. Hon. GIDEON WELLES, Secretary of the Navy: DEAR SIR: The inclosed documents are respectfully referred to the Secretary of the Navy, with a request that the recommendations of the Lieutenant-General may be carried out. It is uude~stood that a com- mander of the Navy is already on such duty upon the Ohio and Mis- sissippi. The attention which he has already given this subject no doubt has prepared him to act efficiently in this matter. Some of the priIlciI)al river steam-boat constructors West should be consulted, as suggested by Mr. Lenthall, in order to make their experience available. Rifled 42-pounders, from their long range and accuracy and the moral effect they produce, should form a part of the armament of each gun- boat. The Ordnance Department of the Army is now engaged in rifling the 42-pounders on hand. That Department will be instructed to pre- pare a sufficient number to supply each of the sixteen gun-boats required by the Lieutenant-General with not less than two such guns and a suffi- cieut supl)ly of ammunition. The other guns, it is supposed, may be properly supplied by the Navy, though the War Department will under- take this part of the work if it be desired. The Chief of the Ordnance Department will examine these papers, take copies, and hand the origi- nals to the Secretary of the Navy. SIMON CAMERON, Secretary of War Page 164 164 Sw. VA., KY., TENN., MISS., ALA., W. FLA., & N. GA. [CHAP.LXJV. [Juclosure.] Ohio and Miississippi Rivers, transportation steamers, gun-boats, dis. tances, 4w. [Memoranda for the use of Lieutenant-General Scott.] JUNE 3, 1861. After several conversations with intelligent and reliable persons on the subjects embraced in the following memoranda, I have the honor to snbmit the same as containing information of importance: Passenger steamers.Most of them now unemployed; 250 steamers on the Ohio, rather more than less, that may carry an average of 300 men 75,000 men; 150 steamers at Saint Louis, and thereabouts, that may carry as many each, 45,000 men120,000 men. Freight barges on the Ohio, 100 in number, that will carry 2,500 bar- rels each on the average250,000 barrels. At and about Saint Louis as many besides. Goal barges on the Ohio, 200 in number, will carry an average load of coal of 10,000 bushels2,000,000 bushels. At and about Saint Louis there are as inaiiy others. One barge will carry coal enough for the largest steamer all the way to New Orleans and more than enough (two barges to three large steamers). A steam-tug (of which there are many) would take down in tow barges enough to supply a great many steamers. Each passenger steamer would herself carry a large quantity of coal in addition to troops, their baggage, and provisions. It is an important question whether the June rise may not advan- tageously be availed of to send a good supply of coal to Cairo. The nearest considerable coal supply above Cairo is at Caseyville, about 120 miles up the Ohio. Pittsburg coal is the best. Pomeroy coal nearly if not quite as good. (Pomneroy is half way between Pittsburg and Cincinnati.) Drqft of water in the river.Four feet draft, with some certainty after middle of October; five feet draft 1st of November; six feet draft, with great certainty after 15th of November. This, in ordinary sea- sons, a very dry summer and dry early autumn, will give less water in October, but the middle of November will very surely give from five to six feet draft. Building-yards for boats.The principal boat-building places on the Ohio River are: (1) Pittsburg, Pa.; (2) Wheeling, Va.; (3) Cincin- nati, Ohio; (4) Madison, md.; (5) New Albany, md.; (6) Mound City, Ill. & eam-engine buiiding.At the first five places named above all kinds of engines are supplied and all other fittings. Steam gun-boats may be perfectly fitted to receive armament, provisions, and men at each of those places. Timc.Three months will suffice to get the boats ready (including engines and all else) from the time of closing contract, if the matter be l)ressed; but this assumes great energy on the part of the agents of the Government and the contractors. Gun.boats.There is attached to this paper a draught made by John Lenthall, esq., Chief of the Bureau of Construction, Equipment, and Repairs of the Navy Department, of a gun-boat deemed to be well adapted to operations on the Ohio and Mississippi Rivers. Such a boat, besides crew, provisions, ammunition, & c., will carry about four 8-inch guns or other armament of about equal weight. The boat is planned ~o draw not over five feet when full and to have the requisite speed Page 165 CHAP. LXTY.l CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.UNION. 165 The explanation, also drawn 111) by Mr. Lentliall, that accompanies the drawing gives all requisite specifications for the construction, with the understanding, however, that the design is to be regarded as a basis on which modifications, probably slight in general, may be molded, according to modes of construction determined by experience to be best for the Wcstern waters; all being fixed clearly and explicitly in the specifications of the contract. It is for the Government to determine how many boats of this kind will be needed and when. Ten may be regarded as a minimum number, twenty as a maximum. There may be margin enough, as to time, be- tween this and the for this point to be settled, without delaying general results. A certain mode of causing this particular l)reparation to be made in due time and proper manner will be to send a naval officer of some rank and experience, say a commander, assisted by a licutemint or two, to the Ohio, with full authority to the former to make all necessary coimtracts, distributing the work along the river as may be found best regarding timely execution and due competition; this officer having also author- ity, on consultation with boat and engine builders on that river and also with Naval Constructor Samuel M. Pook, who is understood now to be on naval duty there, to make any necessary modifications of the draw- ing and descriptions prepared by Mr. Leuthall. This and other pre- liminary arrangements not to be avoided make it indispensable that such authority be given amid such officer be (lispatched forthwith. The cost of each boat complete may be taken at $20,000; making the cost for ten $200,000, and for twenty $400,000. These contracts may be called for by advertisement; but it is to be considered whether such a public announcement of this kind of prepa- ration will not be exposing designs injuriously and unnecessarily, at least as to time and extent and particulars. As it is understood that these boats are each to be put under the com- mand of a naval officer, the request of the commanding general might refer to the advantage of a detail of these at aim early day. Placing them severally in charge thus early will be perhaps the very best means of securing a timely and complete outfit, as well as a faithful execution of contract. I hand in with this memorandum a table, giving all the landing places for steamers between Cincinnati and Cairo and also between Cairo and New Orleans, derived from Capt. J. S. Neal, of Madison, md., who has beemi many years navigating those waters in command of a steamer. I have no doubt of the accuracy of the list according to river distances. it may be safely assumed, I suppose, that troops may be landed at every one of these places, although at someperhaps a good many on the portion of the Mississippi next below Cairothere may be a pinched space and steep banks. Troops can mmevertlmeless get up. On the other liaiid, it is known that, for long ranges of river, landings are not restricted to the points mentioned in the list, but are easy and good everywhere. Every gun-boat and passenger steamer must carry a good river pilot. In addition, each commander of a considerable division of force should be attended by a person who, besides being a first-rate pilot, should be a practical engineer and possess a good general knowledge of the resources of the bordering country. Such a person I believe Captain Neal to be. He will be fouimd at Madison, lad., where he and his part- ners have a large building establishment, and will be likely to engage in building some of the gun-boats. JOS. G. TOTTEN, Brevet Brigadier- General and Colonel of Engmneers Page 166 166 Sw. VA., KY., TENN., MISS., ALA., W. FLA., & N. GA. [CHAP. LXIV. [Sub-inclosure.] Distances from Cincinnati to Cairo, Ohio Ricer. Cincinnati to Lawrenceburg Aurora Rising Sun Patriot Warsaw .. . -. Vevay Ghent Carroilton Madison Bethlehem Grassy Flats Utica Jeffersonville Louisville New Albany Mouth Salt River Brandenburg Leavenworth Flint Island Rome Cloverport Haweaville Cannelton Rockport Owenshorough Scuffletown Mouth Green River Evansville Henderson Mount Vernon Union Town Mouth Wabash River Shawneetown Lockhart Coal Mines Curlew Coal Mines Shotwell Coal Mines John Bell Coal Mines Caseyville Cave in Rock Golconda Smithiand Paducab Mound City Cairo State. In(liaIIa do do do Kentucky Indiana Kentucky do Indiana Indiana do Kentucky Indiana Kentucky do Indiana Kentucky Indiana Kentucky do Indiana do Kentucky Indiana Kentucky Indiana Kentucky Indiana Kentucky Indiana Illinoiq do Kentucky do do do Illinois do Kentucky do Illinois .....do Miles. 22 28. 6 36. 8 50. 14 65. 15 80. 15 80 90. 10 100. 10 125. 25 131. 6 142. 11 149. 7 150. 1 153. 3 172. 19 190. 18 210. 20 240. 30 250. 10 260. 10 270. 10 270 300. 30 310. 10 330. 20 342. 12 350. 8 362. 12 390. 28 400. 10 410. 10 420. 10 425. 5 430. 5 440.10 465. 25 490. 25 500. 10 543.43 550. 7 Remarks. Cincinnati and Indianapolis hail. roa(l. Kentucky River. Madison and Indianapolis Rail. road. Jeffersonville aud Indianapolis Railroad. Louisville and Portland Canal, two nn(l oue.half miles long. Lock will pass through a boat 180 feet long and 49.7 feet wide. I Plenty of coal mines on both sides of the river here. Railroad to Inulianapolis. Cumberland River. Tennessee River. Cairo to New Orleans, .JtIississippi Rirer. Cairo to State. Columbus Kentucky Hickman do James Bayou Missouri New Madrid do Tennessee Line I Kentucky Point Pleasant Missouri Riddles Point do Meriwether Landing Tennessee Island 14 Prairie Bend Missouri Booths Point Tennessee Hales Point do Ash Point do Osceola Arkansas Fulton Tennessee , Randolph do Island 35 do Island 37 Arkansas Island 40 Tennessee Miles. 20 35. 15 43. 8 75. 32 80. 5 90. 10 100. 10 100 110. 10 120. 10 125. 5 135. 10 150. 15 160. 10 175. 15 190. 15 200. 10 212. 12 235. 23 Remarks. Mohile and Ohio Railroad. High land or bluff. Mouth of Obion River. High lan(l and battery here. Channel Tennessee side Page 167 167 CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.UNION. Cairo to New Orleans, Mississippi RiverContinued. Cairo to State. Miles. Remarks. Mound City Arkansas Memphis Tennessee Foot of Presidents Island Norfolk Mississippi Commerce (10 Sterling Arkansas Helena do Friars Point Mississippi Island 63 do Islands 67 and 68 Arkansas Laconia do Carsons I uu1in~ Mississippi General Clarks T.~audiug do Napoleon Arkansas... iBolivar Mississippi Cat.fish Point do Eunice Arkansas Gaines Landing (10 Columbia . (10 Greenville Mississippi E~g Point do XX orthingtons Point do Grand Lake Arkansas Princeton Mississippi Bunchs Cutoff Louisiana Skipwiths Lmding Mississippi Lake Providence Louisiana Goodrichs Landing do Millikens Store do Paw Paw Island Mouth of Yazon Yicksburg Mississippi Warrenton do New Carthage Louisiana Ashwood . .do Big Black Island Mississippi Grand Gulf do Saint Joe Louisiana Rodney Mississippi Waterproof Louisiana Mouth Coles Creek Mississippi Bole in Wall Louisiana.... Natelica Mississippi Ellis Cliffs do Dead Man Bend do FortAdams do Month Red River Louisiana Raccourci Cut-off do Morganza do Bayou Sara do Port Hudson do Baton Rouge do PlaquemineBayou . . . .do Bayou Lafourelie do College Point do . Bonnet Carre Point . ... do Red Chnrch do New Orleans do 243. 8 250.7 262. 12 275. 13 290. 15 330. 40 340. 10 350. 10 370. 21 385. 15 400. 15 443. 43 450. 7 462. 12 470. 8 480. 10 490. 10 500. 10 510. 10 525. 15 535. 10 545. 10 550. 5 558. 8 562. 8 575. 13 600. 25 625. 25 635. 10 640. 5 650. 10 660. 10 682. 22 690. 8 700. 10 710. 10 718. 8 730. 12 740. 10 745.5 755. 10 765. 10 780. 15 795. 15 815. 20 825. 10 830. 5 845. 15 865. 20 890. 25 905. 15 920. 15 950. 30 970. 20 990.21 1, 005. 15 1 030 25 Arkansassoldiersencampedhere. Custom.house officer here. Mouth Saint Francis River. Coal-yard. Mouth Arkansas River. Railroad depot. High land or bluff; battery here. High bluff. Railroad lo Saint Francis. [Indorsement.] I highly approve of the accompallying papers, viz: First, draught of a guii-boat, by Mr. Lenthall, chief of a naval bureau ;* second, desetip- tioll of tile gun-boat, by the salne;* third, a memoir (this paper) oh the Ohio and Mississippi Rivers, transportation, steamers, guu.boats, & c., by Brigadier-General Totten. I beg that measures be immediately taken to cause sixteen such gun-boats, each with an engine, to be built on the Ohio River, ready for use by the 20th of September next. The steps are: First, to engage the Secretary of the Navy to detail an experienced Ilaval officer, say a commander, assisted by a naval con- struCtor, to contract for the building of the gun-boats and their engines, and for the general suI)erintendence of those constructions; second, to ~ Omitted, Cii.& s. LXIV. Page 168 168 SW. VA., KY., TENN., MISS., ALA., W. FLA., & N. GA. [CHAP. LXIV. detail a sea lieutenant to superintend each yard of construction and each machine-shop (if distant from a yard), for special inspection. Besides these details, it is hoped the Navy Department will give us an experienced young officer for the command of each of those boats when put into active operation. It is earnestly requested that the Secretary of War will obtain the details from the Navy Department without delay, with the necessary instructions to the Navy officers. Respectfully submitted. WINFlELD SCOTT. HEADQUARTERS OF THE ARMY, June 10, 1861. Approved: SIMON CAMERON, [4.] Secretary of War. Proceedings of the East Tennessee convention, held at (ireeneville on the 17th day of June, 1861, and succeeding days. SECOND SESSION. FIRST DAY. GREENEVILLE, TENN., June 17, 1861. The convention met this day in pursuance of the following call: EAST TENNESSEE CONVENTION. Pursuant to a resolution adopted on the 31st day of May, by which the convention adjourned to meet at such time and place as the presi- dent, or vice-president in his absence, may determine and publish, I hereby notify and request the members of the convention to meet in Greeneville on Monday, 17th day of June, 1861. THOMAS A. It. NELSON, President. JQNESBOROUGII, June 11, 1861. The members of the convention assembled at the court-house and were called to order at 4 p. in. by the president, the Hon. T. A. IR. Nelson. Vice-presidents present: John Williams, of Knox; William Heis- kell, of Monroe, and J. G. Spears, of Bledsoe. Secretary, John M. Fleming, of Knox a Meek, of Jefferson. , ssistant secretary, J. Monroe On motion of Mr. Heiskell, of Monroe, the roll of counties was called, when the following delegates were reported in attendance: Anderson Gonnty.L. C. Honk. Bledsoe.J. G. Spears. Blount.W. T. Dowell, H. J. Henry, J. It. Frow, Solomon Farmer, Lavater Wear, A. Kirkpatrick, F. M. Cruse. Bradley.J. G. Brown, It. M. Edwards. Garnjpbell.J. A. Cooper. Garter.A. Tipton,William Marsh, L. Slagal, T. M. Hilton, L. Carter, W. B. Carter, II. Slagal, J. Emmet, D. L. Stover, J. Hendrickson, J. G. Lewis, W. J. Crutcher, J. Perry, B. P. Angel, V. Si~mgletary, J. L. Brad- ley, B. M. G. O~l3rien, C. P. Toncray, Robert Williams, John M. Smith, C. Wilcox, H. C. Smith Page 169 CHAP. LXIV.] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.UNION. 169 Gocke.J. W. Clarke, P. Easterly, G. L. Porter, W. Nicely, J. Bible, William Wood, W. Graham, W. Hornett, S. H. Inman,W. A. Campbell. Claiborne.E. E. Jones,Y. Myers, J. J. Bunch, J. J. Sewell, H. Sewell, F. Jones. Curnberland.It. K. Byrd (alternate). Grctinger.H. Or. Lea, D. C. Senter, E. L. Tate, James James, John Brooks. Greene.J. P. McDowell W. H. Crawford, T. D. Arnold, Charles Gass, Peter Harmon, J. P. lloltsinger, J. B. Dobson, R. A. Crawford, James Jones, S. H. Baxter, David Rush, Israel Woolsey, A. W. Walker, J. Easterly, B. Earnest, N. Earnest, B. B. Sherfy, John Love, J. Myers, George Kinney, William Jones, Anthony Moore, J. Brannon, J. Ker- baugh, C. Harden, Jacob Bible, B. McDaniel, A. XV. Howard, C. M. Vestal, J. Or. Reeves, William Cavender, D. G. Vance, Thomas Davis, B. Davis, J. W. Harold. John Jones, Solomon Goode, Sam. MeGaughey, Hon. D. T. Patterson, Joli n Maloney, Charles Johnson, Alexander A. Lane, Abe Hammond, W. D. Culver, Maj. J. Britton, J. Britton, Jr., George F. Gillespie, Robert Johnson, H. B. Boker, Or. Click, Dr. William West, James A. Galbreath, W. H. Browi~, W. D. McClel]and. Hawkins.Johu Netherland, John Blevins, W. C. Kyle, A. A. Kyle, C. W. Hall, James White, C. J. McKinney, H. Mitchell, A. P. Caldwell, A. B. Keel, Thomas Benny. llancock.Cliarles L. Barton. Johnson.S. E. Northington, J. H. Norris, H. C. Northington, J.W. M. Grayson, L. Venable, J. H. Vaught, Alex. Baker, A. D. Smith, Johu Murphy, A. Or. Shown, H. P. Murphy, Kemp Murphy, R. H. Butler, Samuel Howard, J. F. Norris. Jefferson.J. L. Coile, Rev. J. H. Birchileld, N. B. Swann, M. Thorn- burgh, John Thornhill, H. D. Rankin, N Newman, B. A. Sawyers, Ed. West, William Harris, John Alderson, L. McDaniel, W. Kirkpatrick, C. K. Scruggs, J. P. Swaun, Dr. Samnel Anderson, William Jones, William Dick, Dr. Cawood, J Monroe Meek, Wiley Foust, Dr. A. A. CaIdwell, L. F. Leeper, John Tate. Knox.Henry Roberts, H. H. Clapp, A. Thompson, Dr. H. Snead, T. A. Smith, A. C. Callen, D. W. Parker, A. Davis, P. A. Ruble; J. D. French, Sam. McCammon, J. F. Bunker, Andrew Knott, John Williams, Horace Maynard, John Baxter, C. F. Trigg, John Smith, James Max- well, John M. Fleming, A. Or. Jackson, Dr. W. A. Rodgers, W. Or. Brownlow, John Devers, Louis Letsinger, 0. P. Temple, A. P. Rainbo. Mionroe.Dr. B. Franklin, William Heiskeil. Morgan.E. Langley, T. H. Davis, J. M. Melton, J. Stonecipher, Rev. W. H. Jackson, S. C. Houeycutt. Harnilton.D. C. Trewhitt, S. McC aleb, William Clift. ]lfarion.W. Or. Brownlow (alternate). Mc2ljliinn.John MeOraughey, A. C. Derrick, Or. W. Bridges, M. D. Anderson. ifeigs.T. J. Matthews. Polk.W. M. Biggs, W. J. Copeland. Rhea. Not represented. Roane.J. T. Shelley, H. K. Byrd, W. B: Staley, T. J. Tipton, F. M. Wylie, M. Rose, .J~ W. Bowman, W. M. Alexander, D. F. Harrison, J. J. West, George Littleton, J. H. Johnston, W. J. Horusby, F. Young, J. W. Atkisson, T. J. Mason, Jo. Anderson, J. Wyatt, J. S. Hagler, L. M. Wester. Scott.S. C. Honeycutt (alternate) Page 170 170 SW. VA., KY., TENN., MISS., ALA., W. FLA., & N. GA. [CHAP. LXIV. Sevier.Jolin (Jaidwell, J. Gate, H. Mount J H Douglas, J. K. Franklin, L. D. Alexander, E. Caidwell, John Hodges, D. MeCroskey, Sam. Pickens. J. T. Havis, iR. H. Hodsden, 1). M. Ray, J. C. Murphey, Wilson iDuggan, C. Juman, iRev. James Cummings, F. L. Emmert. SuUivan.J. Shewalter J L ZR. L. Stanford. , . ynn, G. ZR. Netherland, J. Hughes Dr Washington.C. A. Eames, J. F. Mahoney, J. Slack, S. K. N. Pattoa, C. Bashor, A. Kibbler, E. H. West, W. H. Maxwell. A. J. Brown, S. T. Logan, Dr. W. Smith, J. A. EMtes, Dr. ZR. H. Palmer, E Keezel B. McCall, G. W. Nelson, E. S. Harvey, A. Hoss, Dr. R. J. W. Hartrnan, J. Yerger, W. Slemmons, W. M Reese A erick, G. W. Wilson, J. Biddle, , . B. Tadlock, J. W. Dead- H. Pressnel, ZR. L. Gillespie, T. S. Gil- lespie, John Pennybaker, ZR. M. McKee, D. M. MeFall, E. W. Ough- brough, J. W. Ellis, W. Glaze, S. West, M. H. Clark, E. S. Matthews, D. Onk, T. A. ZR. Nelson, P. H. Grisham. Union.J. W. Thornbnrgh, Isaac Bayless, M. V. Nash. Fentress,E. S. Langley (alternate). On motion of G. W. Bridges, of McMinn, Mr. E. S. Langley, who appeared as an alternate delegate from the conlity of Fentress in Mid- dle Tennessee, was admitted to a seat iu the convention. The delibera- tions of the convention were then opened with prayer by Rev. James Cummings, of Sevier, as follows: Almighty God! onr great Creator, our kind Preserver, and our gra- cious Redeemer, we have assembled here at the request of our fellow- citizens, as Thou knowest, for the purpose of exchanging our views respecting the evils which have been brought upon our country by those who are endeavoring to destroy our Government under which we as a nation have so wonderfully prospered. But being aware of our short- sightedness and liability to err, we would humbly and earnestly implore the enlightenings of Thy Holy Spirit that we may be able to accomplish the object for which we were chosen, in the best possible manner. And oh, Divine Sovereign of the universe, we pray Thee to defeat those who are endeavoring to break up our inestimable Government and sustain and relieve those who are now deprived of their constitutional privi- leges: We have to acknowledge that as a nation we have not appre- ciated our civil and religious privileges, but have abused Thy goodness. Bnt we would meekly importune Thee, our Heavenly Father, to pardon our national sins, allay the fierce and hostile excitement that prevails in many sections of our country, suppress the further shedding of blood in civil war. Grant, we beseech Thee, 0 Lord, that we may again become a united people, .secured in the enjoyment of our former inesti- mable civil and religious privileges and to Thy great and glorious name, Father, Son, and Holy Ghost, we will ascribe present and everlasting praises. Amen. On motion of Mr. Maxwell, of Washington, the members of the busi- ness committee appointed at the Knoxville session of this convention were retained upon said committee, so far as they are now in attend- ante, and upon the same motiQn it was ordered that the president, by appointment, supply any vacancies that may appear upon said committee. Mr. Kyle, of Hawkiiis, asked that Hon. John Ne~herland be substi- tuted in his place on the committee. Mr. Logan, of Washington, asked that J. W. Deaderick be substituted for him. The committee thus con- stituted stands as follows: C. F. Trigg, of Knox~ A D Smith of Johnson. Carter J. W. . . , , W. B. Carter, of ZR. L. Deaderick, of Washington; James P. McDowell, of Greene; Stanford, of Sullivan; John Netherland, of Hawkins Page 171 CEAP. LXIV.] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.UNION. 171 James P. Swanri, of Jefferson; Samuel Pickens, of Sevier; Charles L. Barton, of Hancock; W. T. Dowell, of Blount; William Ileiskell, of Monroe; W. B. Staley, of IRoane; ID. C. Trewhitt, of Hamilton; IR. M. Edwards, of Bradley; J. Stonecipher, of Morgan; L. C. Honk, of Ander- son~ W. G. Brownlow of Marion (alternate); J. A. Cooper, of Camp- bell; G. W. Bridges, of McMinn; T. J. Matthews, of Meigs; B. K. Byrd, of Cumberland (alternate); William M. Biggs, of Polk; J. G. Spears, of Bledsoe; E. E. Jones, of Claiborne; Isaac Bayless, of Union; H. (1. Lea, of Grainger; P. Easterly, of Cocke; S. C. Honeycutt, of Scott (alternate); E. S. Langley, of Fentress (alternate). On motion, Messrs. II. Johnsoim, Britton, IRankin, McDowell, and Vance, of Greene, were appointed as a comrnittce to provide for the convemence and comfort of the convention during its session. And then, on motion of Fleming, of Knox, the convention adjonrned till 8 oclock to-night. NIGHT SESSION. Conventioif met at the court-house pursuant to adjournment. On motion of Mr. Ketherland, of Hawkins, it was ordered that all resolu- tions and documents offered to the convention should be first read and then referred to the committee on business without debate. Various propositions were offered and referred to the committee under the rule. Mr. Fleming, of Knox, offered the following resolution: Resolved, That the members of the State Legislature now in attend- ance upon the convention be, and they are hereby requested to remain with us until final and (lecisive action has been had by the convention. Under the suspension of the rule the resolution was unanimously adopted. On motion of Mr. Butiker, of Knox, the convention adjourned till 8 oclock to-morrow morning. SECOND DAY. MORNING SESSION. TUESDAY, June 18. The convention met in the grove, pursnant to adjournuient, and was opened with prayer by Bev. Mr. Dobson, of Greene. On motion of Mr. Butler, of Johnson, a general committee was appointed by the president to raise funds to defray the incidental expenses of the convention. The following gentlemen constituted said committee: Messrs. Honk, of Anderson; Spears, of Bledsoe; Kirkpatrick, of Blount; Cooper, of Campbell; Stover, of Carter; Butler, of Joinson; Inman, of Cocke; Sewell, of Claiborne; James, of Grainger; Crawford, of Greene; A. A. Kyle, of Hawkins; Barton, of Hancock; Meek, of Jefferson; Jack son, of Knox; Franklin, of Monroe; Melton, of Mor- gan; McGaughey, of McMinn; Matthews, of Meigs; Copeland, of Polk; Shelley, of Roane; Alexander, of Sevier; Netherland, of Sulli- van: West, of Washington; Thornbnrgh, of Union. On motion of Hon. Horace Maynard, of Knox, it was ordered that a committee of five be appointed by the Chair to report to the conven- tion a basis of voting and all necessary rules of debate. The follow- ing were appointed on said committee: Maynard, of Knox; Maxwell, of Washington; A. Tipton, of Carter; Alexander, of Boane; White, of Hawkins. Various resolutions were presented and referred to the committee under the rule. Convention adjourned till 2 p. m Page 172 172 sw. VA., KY., TENN., MISS., ALA., W. FLA., & N. GA. [CHAP. LXIV. AFTERNOON SESSION. Convention met at the College building pursuant to adjournment. iMr. Maynard, from the special committee on the basis of voting, & c., submitted the following report: Resolved, That upon the call of the ayes and noes each county shall be entitled to one vote additional for every 1,000 votes cast in the county at the recent election, and for each fraction exceeding 500, and the secretary be instructed to prepare a scale in conformity with this rule. Resolved, That for the purpose of fhcilitating the vote of the conven- tion the members from each county are directed to appoint their own chairman, who shall ascertain and report the sense of the delegation upon any proposition. Resolved, That the ayes and noes may be called upon any proposition by any five members of the convention. Resolved, That in debate no county shall be heard but once upon any question by its delegation until every other county desiring to speak shall have beeii heard. Resolved, That the call for the previous question shall be sustained by a majority of all the members. The report was unanimously adopted. Other resolutions were pre- sented and referred to the committee, under the rule. Convention adjourned till 8 oclock to-morrow morning. THIRD IDAY. MORNING SESSION. WEDNESDAY, June 19, 1861. Convention met pursuant to adjournment and was opened with prayer by Rev. Mr. Holtsinger, of Greene. The convention was addressed at length by several members; and there being no business before it this morning, on motion it adjourned till 2 p. m. AFTERNOON SESSION. Convention met at 2 oclock. Mr. Trigg, of Knox, from the business committee, submitted their report at length. Mr. Temple, of Knox, presented a series of resolutions and gave notice that he would offer them as a ~ubstitute for part of the committees report. After considera- ble debate, participated in by Messrs. Baxter, Havis, Clift, Brown, Myers, Swan, Thornbnrgh, Arnold, Carter, Temple, and others, on motion the substitute and the first resolution of the committee were referred back to the committee for a further report tomorrow morning. Con- vention adjourned till 8 a. m. to-morrow. FOURTH DAY. MORNING SESSION. THURSDAY, June 20, 1861. Convention met at the usual hour and was opened with prayer by Rev. Mr. Milburn, of Greene. Mr. Murphy, of Johnson, offered a reso- lution restricting debate, which after amendment was adopted, as fol- lows: Resolved, That no member of this convention except the chairman of the committee whose report may be under consideration shall be per- mitted to speak longer than fifteen minutes on any one proposition, unless allowed to proceed by the convention Page 173 CHAP. LXIV.] CORRESPONDENCE, ETCUNION. 173 Mr. Trigg, from the business committee, again submitted their report. After much discussion, the declaration of grievances and resolutions were finally adopted as follows, without division: DECLARATION OF GRIEVANCES. We, the people of East Tennessee, again assembled in a convention of our delegates, make the following declaration in addition to that heretofore promulgated by us at Knoxville on the 30th and 31st days of May last: So far as we can learn the election held in this State on the 8th day of the present month was free, with but few exceptions, in no part of the State other than East Tennessee. In the larger parts of Middle and West Tennessee no speeches or discussions in favor of the Union were permitted. Union papers were not allowed to circulate. Meas- nres were taken in some parts of West Tennessee, in defiance of the constitution and laws, which allow folded tickets to have the ballot numbered in such manner as to mark and expose the Union votes. A. disunion paper, the Nashville Gazette, in urging the people to vote an open ticket, declared that a thief takes a pocketbook or effects an entrance into forbidden places by stealthy meansa tory in voting usually adopts pretty much the same course of procedure. Disunion- ists in many places had charge of the polls, and Union men, when vot- ing, were dei~ounced as Lincolnites and abolitionists. The unanimity of the votes in many large counties where but a few weeks ago the Union sentiment was so strong proves beyond doubt that Union men were overawed by the tyranny of the military power, and the still greater tyranny of a corrupt and subsidized press. In the city of Mem- phis, where 5,613 votes were cast, but five freemen had the courage to vote for the Union, and these were stigmatized in the public press as ignorant traitors who opposed the popular edict. Our earnest appeal to our brethren in the other divisions of the State was published there only to a small extent, and the members and names of those who com- posed our convention, as well as the counties they represented, were suppressed and the effort made to impress the minds of the people that East Tennessee was favorable to secession. The Memphis Appeal (a prominent disunion paper) published a false account of our proceedings under the head, The traitors in council, and styled us, who repre- sented every county but two in East Tennessee, the little batch of disaffected traitors who hover around the noxious atmosphere of Andrew Johnsons home. Our meeting was telegraphed to the New Orleans Delta, and it was falsely said that we had passed a resolution recom- mending submission if 70,000 votes were not cast against secession. The dispatch added that the Southern rights men are determined to hold possession of the State, though they should be in a minority. Yolunteers were allowed to vote in and out of the State, in flagrant violation of the constitution. From the moment the election was over and before any detailed statement of the vote in the different counties had been published, and before it was possible to ascertain the result, it was exultingly l)roclaimed that separation had been carried by from 50,000 to 70,000 votes. This was to prepare the public mind to enable the secessionists to hold possession of the State though they should be in a minority. The final result is to be announced by a disunion Governor, whose existence depends upon the success of secession, and no provision is made by law for an examination of the vote by disinterested persons, or even for con- testing the election. For these and other causes we do not regard th Page 174 174 SW. VA., KY., TENN., MISS., ALA., W. FLA., & N. GA. [CHAP. LXIV. result of the election as expressive of the will of a majority of the free- men of Tennessee. Had the election everywhere been conducted as it was in East Tennessee, we would entertain a different opinion. Here no effort was made to suppress secession papers or prevent secession speeches or votes, although an overwhelming majority of the people were against secession. Here no effort has been made to prevent the formation of military companies or obstruct the transportation of armies or fo prosecute those who violated the laws of the United States and of Tennessee against treason. The Union men of East Tennessee, anx- ious to be neutral in the contest, were content to enjoy their own opin- ions and to allow the utmost latitude of opinion and action to those who differed from them. Had the same toleration prevailed in other parts of the State we have no doubt that a majority of our people would have voted to remain in the Union. But if this view is erroneous we have the same, and as we think a much better, right to remain in the Gov- eminent of the United States that the other divisions of Tennessee have to secede from it. We prefer to remain attached to the Govern- ment of our fathers. The Constitution of the United States has done us no wrong; the Congress of the United States has passed no law to oppress us; the President of the United States has made no threat against the law-abiding people of Tennessee. Under the Government of the United States we have enjoyed as a nation more of civil and religious freedom than any other people under the whole heaven. We believe there is no cause for rebellion or secession on the part of the people of Ten nessee. None was assigned by the Legislal ure in their mis- called declaration of independence. No adequate cause can be assigned. The select committee of that body asserted a gross and inexcusable falsehood in their address to the people of Tennessee when they declared that the Government of the United States had made war upon them. The secession cause has thus far been sustained by deception and false- hood; by falsehoods as to the action of Congress; by false dispatches as to battles that were never fought and victories that were never won; by false accounts as to the purposes of the President; by false repre- sentations as to the views of Union men, and by false pretenses as to the facility with which time secession troops would take possession of the Capitol and capture the highest officers of the Government. The cause of secession or rebellion has no charms for us, and its progress has been marked by the most alarming and dangerous attacks upon the l)ubhic liberty. In other States as well as our own its whole course threatens to annihilate the last vestige of freedom. While peace and prosperity have blessed us in the Government of the United States, the following may be enumerated as sonme of the fruits of secession: It was urged forward by members of Congress who were sworn to support the Constitution of the United States and were themselves sup- ported by the Government. It was effected without consultation with all the States interested in the slavery question and without exhaust- ing peaceable remedies. It has plunged the country into civil war, paralyzed our commerce, interfered with the whole trade and business of our country, lessened the value of our property, destroyed many of the pursuits of life, and bids fair to involve the whole nation in irre- trievable bankruptcy and ruin. It has changed the entire relations of States, and adopted constitutions without submitting them to a vote of the people; and where such a vote has been authorized, it has been upon the condition prescribed by Senator Mason, of Virginia, that those who voted the Union ticket must leave the State. It has advocated a constitutional monarchy, a king and a dictator, and is Page 175 CNAP. LXIV.] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.UNION. 175 through the Itichmond press, at this moment recommending to the con- vention in Virginia a restriction of the right of suffrage, and in sever- ing connection with the Yankees to abolish every vestige of resein- blance to the institutions of that detested race. It has formed mili- tary leagues, passed military bills, and opened the door for oppressive taxation without consulting the people, and then, in mockery of a free election, has required them by their votes to sanction its usurpations under the peiialties of moral proscription or at the point of the bayo- net. It has olThred a premium for crime in directing the discharge of volumiteers from criminal prosecutions and in recommending the judges not to hold their courts. It has stained our statute book with the repudiation of Northern debts, and has greatly violated the Constitu- tion by attempting, through its unlawful extension, to destroy the right of suffrage. It has called upon the people in the State of Georgia, and may soon require the people of Tennessee, to contribute all their surplus cotton, corn, wheat, bacon, beef, & c., to the support of pre- tended governments alike destitnte of money amid credit. It has attempted to destroy the accountability of public servants to the peo- ple by secret legislation, and has set the obligation of an oath at defi- ance. It has passed laws declaring it treason to say or do anything in favor of the Government of the United States or against the Confeder- ate States, and such a law is now before, amid we apprehend will soon be passed by, the Legislature of Tennessee. It has attempte(l to destroy, and we fear soon will utterly prostrate, the freedom of speech and of the press. It has involved the Southern States in a war whose suc- cess is hopeless, and which must ultimately lead to the ruin of the l)eople. Its bigoted, over bearing, and intolerant spirit has already smd~jected the people of East Tennessee to many petty grievances; our people have beeii insulted; our flags have been fired upomi amid torn dowii; our houses have been rudely entered; our families subjected to insult; our peaceable meetings interrupted; our women and children shot at by a merciless soldiery; our towns pillaged; our citizens robbed, and some of them assassinated and murdered. No effort has been spared to deter the Unioll men of East Tennessee from the expression of their free thoughts. The penalties of treason have been threatened against them, and murder and assassination have been openly encour- aged by leading secession journals. As secession has been thus over- bearing and intolerant while in the minority in East Tennessee, nothing better can be expected of the pretended majority than wild, unconsti- tutional, and oppressive legislation; an utter contempt and disregard of law; a determination to force every Union man in the State to sw~ar to the support of a constitution he abhors, to yield his money and prop- erty to aid a cause he detests, and to become the object of scorn and derision as well as the victim of intolerable and relentless oppression. In view of these considerations and of the fact that the l)eOPlC of East Tennessee have declared theim- fidelity to the Union by a majority of about ~O,OOO votes, therefore we do resolve and declare: First. That we do earnestly desire the restoration of peace to our whole country, and most especially that our own section of the State of Tennessee should not be involved in civil war. Second. That the action of our State Legislature in passing the so-called declaration of independence and in forming the military league with the Confederate States, and in adopting other acts look- ing to a separation of the State of Tennessee from the Government of the United States, is unconstitutional and illegal, and therefore not binding upon as as loyal citizens Page 176 176 Sw. VA., KY., TENN., MISS., ALA., W. FLA., & N. GA. [CHAP. LXIV. Third. That in order to avert a conflict with our brethren in other parts of the State, and desiring that every constitutional means shall be resorted to for the preservation of peace, we do therefore constitute and appoint 0. P. Temple, of Knox; John Netherland, of Hawkins, and James P. McDowell, of Greene, commissioners, whose duty it shall be to prepare a memorial and cause the same to be presented to the General Assembly of Teunessee, now in session, asking its consent that the coun- ties composing East Tennessee, and such counties in Middle Tennessee as desire to co-operate with them, may form and erect a separate. State. Fourth. Desiring in good faith that the General Assembly will grant this our reasonable request, and still claiming the right to determine our own destiny, we do further resolve that an election be held in all the counties of East Tennessee, and in such other counties iii Middle Tennessee adjacent thereto as may desire to co-operate with ns, for the choice of delegates to represent them in a general convention to be held in the town of Kingston at such time as the president of this conven- tion, orin case of his absence or inability, any one of the vice-presidents, or in like case with them, the secretary of this convention may desig- nate; and the officer so designating the day for the assembling of said convention shall also fix the time for holding the election herein pro. vided for and give reasonable notice thereof. Fifth. In order to carry out the foregoing resolution, the sheriffs of the different counties are hereby requested to open and hold said elec- tion, or cause the same to be so held, in the usual manner and at the usual places of voting, as prescribed by law; and in the event the sheriff of any county should fail or refuse to open and hold said election, or cause the same to be done, the coroner of such county is requested to do so; and should such coroner fail or refuse, then any constable of such coumity is hereby authorized to open and hold said election or cause the same to be done. And if in any county none of the above-named officers will hold said election, then any justice of the peace or freeholder in such county is authorized to hold the same or cause it to be done. The offi- cer or other person holding said election shall certify the result to the president of this convention, or to such officer as may have directed the same to be holden, at as early a day thereafter as practicable; and the officer to whom said returns may be made shall open and compare the polls and issue certificates to the delegates elected. Sixth. That in said convention the several counties shall be repre- sented as follows: The county of Knox shall elect three delegates; the counties of Washington, Greene, amid Jefferson two delegates each, and the remaining conmities shall each elect one delegate. Convention adjourned to 2 p. in. AFTERNOON SESSION. Convention met pursuant to adjournment. - Mr. Deaderick, of Washington, being compelled to return home, was excused from further service on the business committee, and thereupon, on motion of General Arnold, the vacancy was supplied by the appoint- imment of Mr. S. K. N. Patton, of Washingtomm. Mr. Trigg, from the business commnittee, reported as follows: Ordered, That the business committee now serving this convention be contimmued in existence till the meeting of the comivemition at Kings- ton, or until any future meeting of this body, should it again be called together Page 177 CHAP. LXIV.] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.UNION. 177 Ordered, further, That all the resolutions now before this convention which have not been acted upon be referred back to said committee for their consideration. It isJhrt her ordered, That the president of this convention, or any vice- president, or the secretary acting in his place, and the chairman of said committee may call their respective bodies together at such time and place as they may respectively determine. On motion, they were unanimously adopted. Mr. iNetherland, of Hawkiiis, offered the following: Resolved, That the members of the present Legislature of Tennessee who sympathize with the purposes of this convention be, and are hereby, respectfully requested to resume their seats in the Legislature at as early an hour as possible; unless, however, they find themselves repelled from that body by any proscriptive act or acts to which as conscientious freemen they cannot submit. Adopted unamiimonsly. Mr. Maxwell, of Washington, offered the following: Resolved, That so far as we know the people of East Tennessee have iiterposed no obstacle to the passage of troops and munitions of war through our territory, and while w~ object and have ever objected in public and private to any violence to the railroads, yet if the grievous wrongs inflicted by some of the troops are not stopped, we warn all persons concerned, including the officers of said roads, that there is a point at which a populatioii of 300,000 people, outraged, insulted, and trampled upon, cannot be and ought not to be restrained. The resolution was adopted without division. The following paper, having been presented to the convention, was ordered to be spread on the minutes: The undersigned delegates from the county of Hawkins to this con- vention, not approving the proceedings of the convention, but dissent- ing from the same, protest against the action of the cotivention and ask that this protest be entered on the minutes of the convention. JOHN BLEVINS. W. C. KYLE. Mr. Heiskell, of Monroe, offered the following, viz: Resolved, That the thanks of this convention be, and they are hereby, tendered to the president and secretary of this convention for the very satisfactory manner in which they have discharged their respective duties. On motion of Mr. Crawford, of Greene, the resolution was so amemided as to include the committee on business, and then passed unanimously. Mr. Maxwell, of Washington, offered the following, which was unani- mously adopted: Resolved, That the thanks of this convention are hereby tendered to the citizens of Greeneville and vicinity for the hospitality with which they have entertained the muembers of the convemition during its session. On motion, it was ordered that 20,000 copies of the proceedings of this convention, together with the proceedings of the session at Knox- ville, be published in pamphlet form for general distribution. After prayer by IRev. Mr. Jackson, of Morgan, on motion of Mr. Trigg, the convention adjourned subject to time call of time president. T. A. B. NELSON, President. JINO. M. FLEMING, & cretary. 12 R RYOL LII, PT Page 178 178 SW. VA., KY., TENN., MISS., ALA., W. FLA., & N. GA. [CHAP. LXIV. KNOXVILLE, TENN., June 20, 1861. To the GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF TEMqESSEE: The undersigned meinorialists, in behalf of the people of East Teimes- see, beg leave respectfully to show that at a convention of delegates holden at Greeneville on the 17th, 18th, 19th, and 20th days of June instant,in which was represented every county of East Tennessee, except the county of Rhea, it was Resolved, First. That we do earnestly desire the restoration of peace to our whole country, and most especially that our own section of the State of Tennessee shall not be involved in civil war. Second. That the action of the State Legislature in passing the so- called declaration of independence and in forming the military league with the Confederate States and in adopting other acts look- ing to a separation of Tennessee from the Government of the United States, is unconstitutional and illegal, and therefore not binding upon us as loyal citizeiis. Third. And it was further resolved, That in order to avert a conflict with our brethren in other parts of the State and desiring that every constitutional means shall be resorted to for the preservation of peace, we (10 therefore constitute and appoint 0. P. Temple, of Knox~ John Netherland, of Hawkins, and James P. McDowell, of Greene, commis- sioners, whose duty it shall be to prepare a memorial and cause the same to be presented to the General Assembly of Tennessee, now in session, asking its consent that the counties composing East Tennessee and such other counties in Middle Tennessee as desire to co-operate with them, may form and erect a separate 5tate. The idea of a separate political existence is not a recent one, but it is not deemed necessary here to re-state the geographical, social, econom- ical, and industrial reasons which have often been urged in support of it. The reason which operated upon the convention and seemed to them conclusive was the action of the two sections respectively at the elec- tion held on the 8th instant to determine the future national relations of the State. In that election the people of East Tennessee, by a majority of nearly 20,000 votes, decided to adhere to the Federal Union, estab- lished prior to the American Revolution, and to which Tennessee was admitted in the year 1796; while the rest of the State is reported to have (lecided by a majority approaching even more nearly to unanimity to leave the Federal Union and to join the body politic recently formed nuder the name of the Confederate States of America. The same diver- sity of sentiment was exhibited. but less distinctly, at the election on the 9th of February last, when the people of East Tennessee decided by a heavy majority against holding a convention to discuss and determine our Federal relations, overcoming by nearly 14,000 the majority in the rest of the State in favor of such a convention. This hopeless and irrecon- cilable difference of opinion and purpose leaves no alternative but a sepa- ration of the two sections of the State, for it is not to be l)resu1~ed that either would for a moment think of subjugating the other, or of coercing it into a political condition repugnant alike to its interest and to its honor. Certainly the people of East Tennessee entertain no such purpose to- ward the rest of the State; and the avowals of their western brethren in connection with their recent political action have been too unmerous and explicit to leave us in any doubt as to their views. It remains, therefore, that measures be adopted to effect a separation amicably, honorably, and magnanimously, by a settlement of boundaries so as to divide East Tennessee and any contiguous counties or districts whic Page 179 CHAP. LXIV.] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.UNION. 179 may desire to adhere to her from the rest of the State, and by a fair, just, and equitable division of the public property and the common li~- bilities. It has occurred to the undersigned as the best method of accomplishing this most desirable end that your body should take imme- diate action in the premises by giving a formal assent to the proposed separation, pursuant to the provisions of Section 3, Article 4, of the (Don- stitution of the United States, and by convoking a convention repre- senting the sovereign power of the people of the respective divisions of Tennessee, with plenary aathority to so amend the constitution of the State as to carry into effect the change contemplated. With a view to such action, or to action leading to the same result, the undersigned ask J)erlnission to confer with your body, either in general session or through a committee appointed for this purpose, so as to consider aiid determine the details more satisfactorily than could otherwise be done. Awaiting a response to this memorial, the nndersigned beg to add assurances of every endeavor on their part not only to preserve the peace- ful relations heretofore subsisting between the people in the two portions of the State, but to remove as far as possible all causes of disturbance in the future, so that each may be left free to follow its chosen path of prosperity and honor, unembarrassed by any collision with the other. 0. P. TEMPLE. JOHN NETHERLAND. [4.] JAS. P. McDOWELL. ENGINEER DEPARTMENT, Jure 18, 18G1. Lientenant-Co]onel TOWNSEND, Assistant Adjutant- General, Headquarters, Washington: COLONEL: I had the honor in a letter dated the 15th to request that Lieutenants Reese and McFarland might be sent from Fort Pickens to resume their duties at Forts Jefferson and Taylor, from which they had been withdrawn by Col. Harvey Brown. At the time of that withdraw- ment there were some other occurrences at Fort Jefferson, touching the engineer service injuriously, to which it is my duty to ask the atten- tion of the commanding general. In these Colonel Brown exercised a control over engineer property and engineer operations that he could only be entitled to exercise from special assignment by the highest authority, and he delegated besides a like power to his subordinate, for, in virtue of such delegation, Major Arnold issued orders to the engineer officer in charge of the construction of Fort Jefferson, direct- ing what particular work he should carry on at that fort; that he should make specified purchases; that he should make and submit for his approval plans for new defenses on the several keys of the harbor; that he should make purchases and hire laborers and mechanics for the new works, & c., thus ordering to be set aside instructions from this department and interfering with, arresting, and delaying operations of the utmost necessity for the early defensive condition and efficiency of that fort when the safety of the harbor, the fort, the garrison, and all things there, indeed, required that every available farthing should be applied to the fort proper according to those instructions, causing by these proceedings funds that had been granted by Congress for a speci- fied object to be expended in the face of the most explicit interdict of law and to the delay and detriment of the specified object upon others, sustained by no authority but his own Page 180 180 Sw. VA., KY., TENN., MISS., ALA., W. FLA., & N. GA. [CHAP. LXIV. I am constrained, in behalf of the service we are held responsible for, and especially of these defenses of such great importance to our control in the Gulf of Mexico, to make formal protest against this inter- ference, and I do not hesitate to assert that every deviation from the course that the engineer officer would have pursued under his justine. tions which has been caused by these irregular proceedings, has neces- sarily increased expenditures. as well as injuriously delayed operations essential to strength and efficiency. Regulations require that all vouch- ers for disbursement by engineer officers shall, before being submitted to the auditors of the Treasury to be passed to the credit of the dis- bursin g officer, be approved by the chief engineer; but I shall have to instruct the engineer officer in this case that he must keep separate all expenditures that he has made in obedience to these orders out of money granted for Fort Jefferson from those properly charged to that work under instructions received from this department, becanse, being illegal, they cannot be approved in this office. If they can be passed at all, in face of the prohibition of the law, it must be under the approval of some other authority. Although my duty to the engineer service con- strains me to enter this protest, I do not ask any action in reference to the circumstances stated above. The authorities will decide whether it is necessary to guard the special operations of the engineer depart- ment from such interference, or to protect disbursing engineers from the pecuniary difficulties that the execution of illegal orders must entail. I have the honor to be, very respectfully, your obedient servant, JOS. G. TOTTEN, Brevet Brigadier- Generctl and Colonel of Engineers. [Thdorsement.] HEADQUARTERS OF THE ARMY, June 25, 1861. Respectfully forwarded to the Adjutant-General for the information of the Secretary of War. There are no records in this office of the authority given Colonel Brown in the case. Colonel Brown has been directed to order back Lieutenants Reese and McFarland as soon as their services can be spared at Fort Pickens. By command: B. D. TOWNSEND, [L] Assistant Adjutant- Ueneral. HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF FLORIDA, Fort Pickens, June 18, 1861. Capt. WILLIAM W. MOKEAN, Commanding Naval Forces off Pensacola: CAPTAIN: Oh the 25th of May,* on your first arrival at this post, I sent you a copy of the following document, the original of which was offered to your perusal by the assistant adjutant-general of this department: WASHINGTON, ExECUTIvE MANSION, April 1, 1861. All officers of the Army and Navy to whom this order nlay be exhibited will aid by every means Ia their power the expedition under the command of Col. Harvey Brown, snpplying him with men and material, and co-operating with him as he may desire. ABRAHAM LINCOLN. *See Vol. I, p. 418 Page 181 CHAP. LXIV.] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.UNION. 181 The expedition alluded to is the one iii which I am now engaged, and which, in the words of my instructions, is to re-enforce and hold Fort Pickens, Ia the harbor of Pensacola. Having made requisitions for aid, which have not, as I understand, been complied with, I very respect- fully request that you will inform me whether you consider the fore going instructions of the President obligatory on you, and if so, whether you are or I am to be the judge of the necessity of the required aid. I am, very respectfully, your obedient servant, HARVEY BROWN, [I.] Colonel, Commanding. U. S. S. FRIGATE NIAGARA, Off Fort Pickens, June 17 [18?], iSGI. Col. HARVEY BROWN, Commanding Department of Florida, Fort Thickens: COLONEL: The communication of this date which I have had the honor to receive from you has caused me no little surprise. In it you state that you have made requisitions upon me for aid, which have not been complied with. May I ask the favor of being informed what those requisitions are, and when and how made, as I am ignorant of them. You inquire M-hetller I consider the instructions of the President obliga- tory on me; and if I do, whether I am, or you are, to be the judge of the necessity of the required aid. In reply 1 have to state that I do consider the instructions of the President obligatory, unless I should receive orders of later date from the Navy Department than the letter of the President, as it is to be inferred that the Secretary of the Navy is cognizalit of the order of the President. I would here observe that I am not only willing but anxious to render all the aid iu my power. I desire, however, that all applications for aid may be made iii writ- ing. I avail myself of this opportunity to request that you will inform me in what position this ship can be placed in order to render the most efficient aid in case of an attack on Fort Pickens. I am, colonel, respectfully, your obedient servant, WNI. W. MOKEAN, [1.] Captain. U. S. STEAM FRIGATE NIAGARA, Off Fort Pickens, Jniie 20, 1861. Col. HARVEY BROWN, U. S. Army, Commanding Department of Florida, Fort Piekens, Fia.: COLONEL ~ I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your com- nuinication of the 119th instant. After the receipt of your coininunica- tion of the 23d [25th] ultimo* I sent Lieutenant Guest, the executive officer of this ship, to call upon you and point out the great importance of my proceeding to Mobile, and to say that in the event of a sum- mnons or an attack on Fort Pickens, the distance being short, a steamer could be sent for me, and I could be here in a few hours. He informed me that you made no objection to this, and I therefore proceeded to that place. On my return to this place On the 12th instant I requested Captain Adams to say to you that as the flag officer was hourly expected, and I should in all probability be ordered to some other point immedi- ately upon his arrival, I would prefer not making any arrangement in * See Vol. 1, P. 418 Page 182 182 SW. VA., KY., TENI~., MISS., ALA., W. FLA., & N. GA. [CEAP. LXIV. regard to the boats crews until he should arrive; and that as there are on board the Mississippi 100 supernumerary seamen, I would suggest to him that two officers should be placed on board the schooner Aid, with as many of the men as she could accommodate, and another party of them on shore, both to be entirely at your disposal. Hearing nothing from you in reply upon that subject, I took it for granted that the propositi on was agreeable to you. You say, I am happy to learn that you do now consider the instructions of the President obligatory. I do not consider the instructions of the President more obligatory now than I did on my arrival at this place. I do not regard them as conflicting with the specific orders of the Department of a la4~er date, which enjoin on me the immediate blockade of the Mississippi, and such other ports, especially Mobile, as the force under my command will admit. You request me to place tIme vessels not otherwise engaged in enforcing the blockade in such a position near my present anchorage as in my judgment may prevent a landing by the enemy on the island. I will keep a sufficient force here for that 1)urPose. In compliance with your request, I will send two boats crews to man the boat left by Captain Adams. I am fully sensible of the importance attached by the Government to the safety of Fort Pickens; and I would repeat that I desire to render all the aid I can without destroy- ing the efficiency of the ship I command, and I can but regret that there should be any difference of opinion or misunderstanding between us on the subject. I am, colonel, very respectfully, your obedient servant WM. W. MCKEXN (Jajptain, #S~enior Officer Present, U~.N. P. S.One of my young officers did inform me that you considered a patrol necessary, but I had no idea that you had reference to crews for the boat, and I. directed him to inform you that I had a marine guard on the island. [1.] SPECIAL ORDERS, ~ HDQRs. DEPARTMENT OF FLORIDA, No. 34. Fort Pickens, June 25,1861. Colonel Wilson, having personally reported the arrival at this place of his regiment of volunteers, is hereby directed to disembark and pro- ceed to encamp it on Santa Rosa Island at such place as may be des- ignated by the chief quartermaster of the department. By order of Colonel Brown: [1.] GEG. L. HARTSTJFF, Assistant Adjutant- General. HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF THE OHIO, Grafton, Va., June 26, 1861. Lient. Gen. WINFIELD SCOTT: GENERAL: Since my last letter* in regard to the Buckner matter I telegraphed to a friend, who was present at a second interview I had with Buckner at Cairo on the 13th, and have just received a reply. I had gone to Cairo on a tour of inspection, and While there Buckner *See Vol. IT, P. 674 Page 183 CHAP. LXIV.] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.UNION. 183 arrived with three citizens of Kentucky. The object of his visit was to confer with General Prentiss or myself in relation to the cutting dowii of a secession flag at Columbus by one of our armed boats, and the sending of an armed party into Kentucky a few days before by General Prentiss. Mr. J. M. Douglass, of Chicago, well known to the Presi- dent, was present with me during the whole interview, and the line of conversation pursued was nearly the same (it was shorter) as in the interview of June 8. The main difference was in the fact that I told those gentlemen that if secessioii flags were hoisted on the river-bank our people would cut them down, and I would authorize them to do so; also that if they did not prevent the outrages committed on the Uuion men, our men could not and would not be restrained from aiding them. I this morning telegraphed Mr. Douglass, asking the question whether anything in the Cairo interview justified or confirmed Buckners letter. His reply was as follows: Ar the Cairo interview no word was uttered by you bearing the construction pub- lished relative to previous interview at Cincinnati; no allusion made to previous tre~ity or agreement. I was amazed to read the published correspondence touching an agreement which was not of importance enough to mention at Cairo. You dis- tinctly disclaimed any authority to act, except as you might be ordered by the Government. 1 submit this to you with the request that you will ask the President his opinion of the intelligence and reliability of Mr. Douglass; then give his reply, general, the weight you tLiiiik it worth. Judge Key, who is intimately acquainted with my entire views and action iu regard to Kentucky, has written a letter to Secretary Chase which embodies the facts of the case iu such a clear form that I cannot do better than to ask you to read it and give it full credence. This transaction has surprised me beyond expression. My chief fear has been that you, whom I regard as my strongest friend in Washington, might have sup- posed me to be guilty of the extreme of folly. My personal relations with Buckner and my high regard for his character have led me to be more 4hary, l)erhaps, in my expressions than my own interests would warrant. 1 know that you will appreciate and respect the feeling which has dictated this course. I shall be fully satisfied if I hear from you that you are not displeased with me, and I trust to my actions of the coming week to show to the people that you have not made a mistake in placing me in the position I now occupy. I am, general, whatever the result may be, your obliged, sincere, aud respectful friend, GEG. B. MCCLELLAN, [~1 Major- General. HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF THE OHio, Grafton, Va., June 26, 1~61. Lient. Gen. WINFIELTJ SCOTT, Commanding U. S. Army, Washington, D. C.: GENERAL: I have telegraphed you rather at length in relation to Geimeral Buckners letter referring to our interview at Cincinnati on the 8th of June. In justice to myself I deem it necessary to explain the matter to you more fully. General Buckner several times wrote and telegraphed to me as aim old friend requesting an interview, which I avoided until I received a telegram from Gill, a true Union maim, strongly nrging an interview. Hoping that my influence over Buckner might possibly reclaim him I reluctantly granted the request, and informe Page 184 184 Sw. VA., KY., TENN., MISS., ALA., W. FLA., & N. GA. [CHAP.LXIV. him that I would be at my house in Cincinnati on the evening of the 8th instant. Buckner and Gill came there at about 10 p. in., and I remained iu conversation with them until 5 oclQck the next morning. From the beginning I regarded the interview as altogethor a personal one, having no official bearing or significance. We discussed the state of affairs very freely, and I expressed my views plainly and emphat- ically, telling him frankly the policy I had pursued and intended to pur- sue, but stating at the same time that I had no orders in the case, and I iuight at any nioment either receive orders from Washington or that circumstances might render it incumbent upon me, in the absence of orders, to change my policy. We differed entirely as to the ~ositiou that Kentucky should assume in the present controversy, He regarded the State as the most loyal one in the Union. I considered his view of the status of Kentucky as inconsistent with true loyalty. In the course of the conversation Buckner voluntarily proffered me his word of honor that he would use all his influence to have Kentucky troops drive out any Confederate forces that might invade the State, and that if he did not possess the necessary power he would take steps to ha.ve me called upon for assistance. To this I replied that the State authorities must be prompt in their call, else they would find me there before it. as I would not stand on ceremony in such a case. This, gen- eral, is substantially the gist of the interview. I made no stipulations with Buckiier, neither did I directly or by implication recognize the neutrality of Kentucky. I expressed frankly my views, and enunciated the policy wlnch would probably govern me in my action, but from all that transpired there was nothing that could justify him in writing such a letter as has appeared in the public press. Recognizing as I do his character for veracity, I am constraiiied to think that the letter was written for hiin by some unscrupulous secession Coiifoderate, and that he did not comprehend the true import and design of the letter. I am, general, with great respect, your obedient servant, GEG. B. MCCLELLAN, [4.] Major- General, Commanding Department. SPECIAL ORDERS, llDQns. l)EPARTMENT OF FLORIDA, No. 35. * 5 Fort Pickens, June 26, 1861. * * * * * * II. The battery of Captain Hunt will be embarked on board the steamer Illinois and proceed via Tortugas to New York, at which place Major Hunt will report by letter to the Adjutant-General for orders. * * * * * * * By order of Colonel Brown: GEG. L. HAlITSUFF, [1.] Assistant Adjutant- General. WAR I)EPARTMENT, Washington, July 10, 1861. Licut. SAMUEL P. CARTER, U. S. Navy, Washington City: SIR: Your services having been l)laced at the disposal of this Depart- ment by the Secretary of the Navy for special duty, you will proceed to East Tennessee and organize and instruct volunteers to be raised int Page 185 CHAr. LXIV.] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.UNION. 185 the service of the United States from that section of the State. You will receive special instructions for your government from the Adju- tant-General of the Army. SIMON CAMERON, [4.] Secretary of War. GENERAL ORDERS, ~ HDQRS. DEPARTMENT OF FLORIDA, No. 14. 5 Fort Pickens, July 12, 1861. I. Captains Ingalls and Perry, assistant quartermasters, and Hart- suff, assistant adjutant-general, are relieved from duty at this post. II. First Lieut. Loomis L. Langdon will perform the duties of depart- ment and post quartermaster and department and post commissary of subsistei ice. 111. Second Lient. Francis W. Seeley will perform the duties of assistant adjutant-general. By order of Colonel Brown: GEO. L. HAItTSUFF, [1.] Assistant Adjutant- General. GENERAL ORDERS, ~ HDQRS. DEPARTMENT OF FLORIDA, No. 15. Fort Picicens, July 12, 1861. First Lieut. John W. Todd, Ordnance Corps, will relieve First Lient. George T. Balch, Ordnance Corps, in his duties as chief ordnance officer of the department~ He will be obeyed and respected accordingly. By order of Colonel Brown: F. W. SEELEY, [1.] Second Lient., Fourth Art., and A ctg. Asst. Adjt. Gen. ORDNANCE OFFICE, Washington, August 13, 1861. Col. E. D. TOWNSEND, Assistant Adjutant- General, Headquarters of the Army: In relation to the telegram of Major-General Fr6mont, concerning the forwarding to him of heavy artillery from Alleghany Arsenal, I have the honor to report Major Syinington telegraphed to this office July 29: General Fr~rnont orders eighteen 24-pounder and eighteen 32-pounder guns to be sent to Saint Louis by express, but not a word about carriages, & c. They are being prepared. Shall they be sent without earriages~ He was immediately answered by telegraph to send the gnus with cam-riages. The delay for reference here appears to have been caused, not from any doubt about complying with the generals requisition, but in order that it might be filled in such measure as to have carriages with the guns, if wanted, and thus expedite their preparation for actual use. As regards issues from arsenals on direct requisitions, not thi-ough this office, it was found that such a procedure produced confusion and retarded operations. It stripped the arsenals of supplies essential for some points by previous requisitions, diverting them to others of less importance, and it prevented this Department from carrying out - arrangements of the War Department or of Headquarters of the Army, in consequence of it finding its orders for supplies could not be filled, because the articles supposed to be on hand at certain arsenals ha Page 186 186 sw. VA., KY., TENN., MISS., ALA., W. FLA., & N. GA. [CHAP. LXIV. been issued on requisitions not knowii here. It seems to me that no time will be lost in seuding requisitions direct to this office by telegraph ii deemed requisite; while a general authority to draw supplies from arsenals cannot fail to produce the ill effects before referred to, aud to avoid which Special Orders, No. 120, of April 29, 1861, were issned from the War Department. The telegram from General Fr6mont is returned herewith. Respectfully, & c., JAS. W. RIPLEY, [~~1 Brevet Brigadier- General. ADJUTANT-GENERALS OFFICE, Lient. WILLIAM NELSON, U. S. Navy, Washington, August 13, 1861. Cincinnati, Ohio: Sn~: I am directed to say that in addition to the instructioI~s* of July 1, 1861, conveyed to you from this office, you are authorized to accept and muster in wherever offered regiments for service in Tennessee and Kentucky in such numbers aud of such arms as you may consider necessary for the best interests of the country. These regiments will be received into service in precisely the same manner as those alre~idy mustered by you. When mustered you are directed to report the fact to this office, and to send to the Quartermaster General, Commissary. General, and Chief of Ordnance in this city such requisitions as may be necessary to obtain the clothing, camp and garrisoij equipage, horses, subsistence, arms, accouterments, and horse equi~)mem1ts for the regi- ments thus raised. I am, sir, very resJ)ecttlllly, your obedient servant, GEO. I). RUGGLES, [4.] Assistant Adjutant. General. WAR l)EPARTMENT, Maj. Gen. JOHN ~. FR~MONT, Washington, August 15, 1861. Commanding, saint Louis, Mo.: GENERAL: This Department has this day fixed the compensation to be allowed the Illinois Central Railroad Compaimy for the use of their road, with the distinct understanding that said company are to furnish all transportation that may be required for Government purposes, and to give such reasonable preference in movement as the exigencies of the case may require. In order to preserve system and harmomiy in have ~,~d-*1~- will operating the work I to ~ you instruct the officers who may have occasion to use the road to make their requisitions upon the proper officers of the company and to refrain from undertaking to direct the detail movements. This order to continue in force until such time as the Government may determine to take military possession of the property, when other arrangements will be made for detail oper- ations. As the work is importamit to the movement of your command, you will adopt such means for its protection as in your judgment may be essential to the public safety. I am, general, very respectfully, youm obedient servant, SIMON CAMERON, [4.] Secretary of War. * See Vol. IV, p. 251 Page 187 CHAP. LXIV.] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.UNION. 187 SPECIAL ORDERS, ~ IIDQRS, DEPARTMENT OF FLORIDA, No. 47. Fort Pickens, August 16, 1861. I. Brevet Lieutenant-Colonel Brooks, major Second Artillery, will perform the duties of inspector-general of this department until further or(Iers. * * * * * * * By order of Colonel Brown: F. W. SEELEY, [1.] Second Lieut., Fourth Arty., and ACtg. Asst. Adjt. Gen. WAR DEPARTMENT, Washington, August 28, 1861. NORYIN GREEN, Esq., President Southwestern Telegraph Company, Louisville, Ky.: SIR: Under the late proclamation of the President all commercial intercourse between the Northern and Southern States must be sus- pended, which, of course, includes the telegraphicline under your charge. It is not the wish of the President or of this Department that the citi- zens of Kentucky shall be in any manner deprived of all proper facili- ties, and to that end we now desire to effect an arrangement with your company which will protect your interests under the circumstances, and at the same time give to the Government such assurance as to loyal working of the lines as in the opinion of the Administration is now necessary. We therefore propose that no interference with regu- lar business in Kentucky shall be made, your company agreeing to place the line through Kentucky in actual charge of Anson Stager, esq., recently appointed by General McClellan as superintendent of tel- egraj)hic operations on behalf of the Government in the departments of the West. An early and definite reply is respectfully desired. SIMON CAMERON, [4.] Secretary of War. WAR DEPARTMENT, Washington City, D. C., August 29, 1861. Governor MORTON, Indianapolis: Your message received,* and after a full conference with heads of Departments I am instructed to request you to meet General Anderson at Burnet House, Cincinnati, to-morrow at noon to confer with and communicate to him all the information you have. If not possible to go yourself~ please send confidential messenger. Let me hear from you after interview. THOMAS A. SCOTT. [4.] BARDSTOWN, August 29, 1861. [Ion. Mr. CAMERON, Secretary of War: DEAR SIR: The arrangement made to send guns to Louisville, to be distributed by Mr. Joshua Speed upon the order of the members of Congress from this State, has been a failure. Not one gun has he sent * See Morton to Scott, August 29, Vol. IV, p. 255 Page 188 188 SW. VA., KY., TENN., MISS., ALA., W. FLA., & N. GA. [CHAP. tKIV yet. I went to Louisville yesterday to see him, and learning there were guns at Jeffersonville sent for Kentucky, I asked him to go and see. You will see his letter to me inclosed. I have understood that the guns which were allotted to Jackson, or his district particularly, had been received and taken to his district. This may be so. Mr. Speed said he thought the guns iutended for him had been given to Colonel Rousseaus regiment. There are companies formed in my district and have no arms. I mu again and again called upon for arms. Will you, my dear sir, give an order to Speed for the 1,700 guns, & c., at Jeffer- sonville, or send some to him for this, the Fifth, districU Jf 1 can get $600 I will have a full regiment, and that near our railroad, where they will be needed. I fear from the symptoms manifested by the disunion- ists in Kentucky we shall have the Missouri game played upon us. They are well armed by our Governor. Do, my dear sir, lose no time iii having these guns sent. Yours, truly, C. A. WICKLIFFE. [Indor~ement.] ORDNANCE OFFICE, IRespeetfully returned. September 6, 1861. Since the 4th of May last there have been ordered to Kentucky for distribution 17,000 stand of arms, of which 13,000 were ordered to Cincinnati, 1,000 to Covington, and 3,000 to Louisville. JAS. W. RIPLEY, Brigadier- General. [Inclosure.] LOUISVILLE, August 29, 1861. DEAR SIR: No guns have come subject to your order. Jackson has about 1,700. I have no control over them. Your friend, & c., J. K. SPEED. [4.] HEADQUARTERS DISTRICT OF SOUTHEAST MISSOURI, SPEAKER HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Cairo, September 5, 1861. Frankfort, Ky.: I regret to inform you that Confederate forces in considerable num- bers have invaded the territory of Kentucky, and are occupying and fortifying strong positions at Hickman and Chalk Bluffs. U.S. GRANT, [4.] Brigadier- General, U. S. Army. WAR DEPARTMENT, Maj. Gen. JOHN C. FR~MONT, Washington, September 6, 1861. Commanding, Saint Louis, Mo.: GENERAL: Lewis W. Hall, esq., now speaker of the Senate of Penn- sylvania, a gentleman in whom I have great confidence, visits the West- ern States at my request. I have desired him to call upon you as th Page 189 CHAP. LXIV.] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.UNION. 189 commander of the Western Departmeiit, and I commend him to your entire confidence. I hope to receive from him much information regard- ing the forces now in service, their equipment, condition, & c., so as to be able to act with a better understanding regarding their wants. I desire him also to visit Illinois, Indiana, and Kentucky, in which latter State I feel an especial interest. To enable him successfully to accomplish his mission, I respectfully request that you will furnish him with let- ters to such officers as may, in your opinion, be able to facilitate him in the discharge of his duties. Very respectfully, your obedient servant, S. CAMERON, [4.] Secretary of War. PROCLAMATI(N. To the CITIZENS OF PADUCAH: I have come among you not a~ an enemy, but as your friend and 1eV low-citizen, not to injure or annoy you, but to respect the rights and to defend and enforce the rights of all loyal citizens. An enemy in rebel- lion against our common Government has taken possession of and l)lallted its guns upon the soil of Kentucky and fired upon our flag. Hickman and Columbus are in his hands he is moving upon your city. I am here to defend you against this enemy and to assert and maintain the authority and sovereigmity of your Government and mine. I have nothing to do with opinions. I shall deal only with armed rebellion and its aiders and abettors. You can pursue your usual avocations without fear or hindrance. The strong arm of the Government is here to protect its friends and to punish only its enemies. Whenever it is manifest that you are able to defend yourselves, to maintain the author- ity of your Government, and protect the rights of all its loyal citizens, I shall withdraw the forces under my command from your city. U. S. GRANT, Brigadier- General, U. ~. Army, Commanding. PADUCAH, September 6, 1861. [4.] HEADQUARTERS WESTERN DEPARTMENT, Saint Louis, September 6, 1861. Brig. Gen. U. S. GRANT, U. S. Volunteers, Commanding, & c., Cairo or ~ Point: SIR: I am directed by Major-General Fr6mont to inform you that brigade and other commanders are not to cQrrespond with State or other high authorities in matters pertaining to any branch of the public serv- ice, either in initiating such correspondence or in replying thereto. All such subjects are to be submitted to the major-general commanding the department for his information and action, by telegraph if of imnmedi- ate importance, otherwise by regular course of mail. Very respectfully, your obedient servant, J. H. EATON, Major, U. S. Army, and Military Secretary Page 190 190 Sw. VA., KY., TENN, MISS., ALA., W. FLA., & N. GA. [CHAP. LXIV. GENERAL ORDERS, HDQRS. WESTERN DEPARTMENT, No. 9. Saint Louis, Mio., September 7, 1861. * * * * * * * II. Bvt. Col. Charles F. Smith, Tenth Infantry, having been appointed a brigadier-general, U. S. Volunteers, the appointment is announced to this department, and he will be obeyed and respected accordingly. General Smith is assigned to the command of Paducah, Ky. By order of Major-General Frdmont: J. C. KELTON, [4.] Assistant Adjutant- General. SPECIAL ORDERS, HDQRS. DEPT. OF THE CUMEERLAND, No. 2. Cincinnati, Ohio, September 7, 1861. * * * * * * * II. Brig. Gen. George II. Thomas, Capt. 0. ID. Greene, assistant adju- tant-general, Capt. H. C. Symonds, commissary of subsistence, will proceed direct and report in person to the general commanding. III. Capt. F. E. Prime, Engineer Corps, will accompany the command- ing general and proceed via Frankfort, Ky., to the same point. IV. Brig. Gen. W. T. Sherman will proceed to Louisville, Ky., in accordance with special instructions from the general commanding. By order of Brigadier-General Anderson: OLIVER ID. GREENE, [4.] Assistant AdjuU~nt- General. SPECIAL ORDERS, HDQRS. WESTERN DEPARTMENT, No. 153. Saint Loris, Mo., September 9, 1861. Company I, First Cavalry, and Company C, Second Dragoons, now at the Saint Louis Arsenal, and Captain Wilsons company of cavalry, at Camp Benton, will go by steamer to-night to Paducah, Ky., and report to Brigadier-General Smith. * * * By order of Major-General Fr6mont: J. C. KELTON, [4.] Assistant A djutant- General. SPECIAL ORDERS, HDQRS. WESTERN DEPARTMENT No. 154. Saint Louis, Mo., September 9, 1861. Colonel Wallace, Eleventh [Indiana] Regiment, will go to-night by steamer to Paducah, Ky., and report to Brigadier-General Smith. * * * By order of Major-General Fr~mont: J. C. KELTON, [4.] Assistant Adjutant- General. HEADQUARTERS DISTRICT OF SOUTHEASTERN MISSOURI, Cairo, September 13, 1661. 0. II. Ross is hereby appointed mail agent between Cairo and Padu- calt until such time as Government may establish a regular mail on said route, or during the continuance of the service being performed by Government boats under military authority, unless removed by proper authority. U. S. GRANT, Brigadier- General, Commanding. [4. Page 191 CHAP. LXIY.l CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.UNION. 191 SPECIAL ORDERS, )~ HDQRS. DEPT. OF THE CITMEERLAND, No. 6. Louisville, Ky., September 21, 1861. I. Capt. C. C. Gilbert, First U. S. Infantry, on sick leave in this city, will report at these headquarters for such duty as the state of his wounds will permit. He will perform the duties of inspector-general on the staft~ of the general commanding the department until further orders. By order of Brigadier-General Anderson: OLIVER D. GREENE, [4.] Assistant Adjutant- General. PROCLAMATION. LOUISVILLE, Ky., Saturday, September 21, 1861. KENTUCKIANS: Called by the Legislature of this my native State, I hereby assume command of this department. I come to enforce, not to make, laws, and, God willing, to protect your property and your lives. The ene- mies of the country have dared to invade our soil. Kentucky is in (langer. She has vainly striven to keep peace with her neighbors. Our State is now invaded by those who professed to be her friends, but who now seek to conquer her. No true son of Kentucky can longer hesitate as to his duty to his State and country. The invaders must, and God willing will, be expelled. The leader of the hostile forces who now approaches is, I regret to say, a Kentuckian making war on Kentucky and Kentuckians. Let all past differences of opinion be overlooked. Eyery one who now rallies to the support of our Union and our State is a friend. Rally, then, my countrymen, around the flag our fathers loved and which has shielded us so long. I call you to arms for self-defense and for the protection of all that is (lear to freemen. Let us trust iu God and do our duty as did our fathers. ROBERT ANDERSON, [4.] Brigadier-General, U. S. Army. President Lincolns views of a plan of campaign~1861.* On or about ~the 5th of October (the exact day to be determined hereafter) I wish a movement made to seize and hold a point on the railroad connecting Virginia and Tennessee, near the mountain pass called Cumberland Gap. That point is now guarded against us by Zollicoffer with 6,000 or 8,000 rebels at Barboursville, Ky.say twenty- five miles from the gap, toward Lexington. We have a force of 5,000 or 6,000, under General Thomas, at Camp Dick Robinson, about twenty- live miles from Lexington and seventy-five from Zollicoffers camp, on time road between the two. There is not a railroad anywhere between Lexington and the point to be seized, and along the whole length of which the Union sentiment among the people largely predominates. We have military possession of the railroad from Cincinnati to Lexing- ton and from Louisville to Lexington, and some home guards, nuder General Crittenden, are omi the latter line. We have possession of the * In President Lincolus handwriting, without date, and not entered in Headquar- ters of the Army books till October 31, 1861 Page 192 192 Sw. VA., KY., TENN., MISS., ALA., W. FLA., & N. GA. [CRAP. LXIV. railroad from Louisville to Nashville, Teun., so far as Muidraughs Hill, about forty miles, and the rebels have possession of that road all south of there. At the hill we have a force of 8,000, under General Slier- man, and about an equal force of rebels is a very short distance south, under General Bupkner. We have a large force at Paducah, and a smaller at Fort ilolt, both on the Kentucky side, with some at Birds Point, Cairo, Mound City, Evansville, and New Albany, all on the other side; and all which, with the gnu-boats on the river, are perhaps suffi- cient to guard the Ohio from Louisville to its mouth. About supplies of troops, my general idea is that all from Wisconsin, Minnesota, Iowa, Illinois, Missouri, and Kansas, not now elsewhere, be left to Fr6mont. All from Indiana and Michigan, not now elsewhere, be sent to Anderson, at Louisville. All from Ohio needed in Western Virginia be sent there, and~ any remainder be sent to Mitchel, at Cincinnati, for Anderson. All east of the mountains be appropriated to McClellan and to the coast. As to movements, my idea is that the one for the coast and that on Cumberland Gap be simultaneous, and that in the meantime prepara- tion, vigilant watching, and the defensive only be acted upon; this, however, not to apply to Fr~monts operations in Northern and Middle Missouri. That before these movements Thomas and Sherman shall respectively watch but not attack Zollicoffer and Buckner. That when the coast and gap movements shall be ready Sherman is merely to stand fast, while all at Cincinnati and all at Louisville, with all on the line, concentrate rapidly at Lexington, and thence to Thomas camp, joining him, and the whole thence upon the gap. It is for the military men to decide whether they can find a pass through the mountains at or near the gap which cannot be defended by the enemy with a greatly inferior force, and what is to be done in regard to this. The coast and gap movements made, Generals McClellan and Fr6mont, in their respective departments, will avail themselves of any advauitages the diversions may present. [~~1 SPECIAL ORDERS, ~ IIDQRS. DEPT. OF THE CUMI3ERLAND, No. 23. Louisville, Ky., October 4, 1861. Snrg. Glover Penn, medical staff, having reported to these head- quarters iii obedience to Special Orders, No. 252, War Department, Adjutant-Generals Office, is hereby assigned to duty as medical director at Camp IDick Robinson, and will report in person to Brig- adier-General Thomas, commanding Camp Robinson, without unneces- sary delay. By order of Brigadier-General Anderson: OLIVER D. GREENE, [4.] Assistant Adjutant. General. SPECIAL ORDERS, HEADQUARTERS OF THE ARMY, No. 164. Washington, October 5, 1861. 1. Brig. Gen. A. McD. McCook, volunteer service, is assigned to the Department of the Cumbenland, and will repair to T~onisville and report to the department commander. * * * * * * Page 193 CB~. LXIV.] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.UNION. 193 III. Brig. Gen. Albin Schoepf is assigned to duty in the Department of the Cumberland, and will repair to Louisville and report to the department commander. * * * * * * * By command of Lieutenant-General Scott: E. ft TOWNSEND, [4.] Assistant Adjutant- General. SPECIAL ORDERS, ~ HEADQUARTERS OF THE ARMY, No. 165. Washington, October 7, 1861. I. Capt. T. S. Everett, assistant adjutant-general, will report in person to Brigadier-General Schoepf for duty in the Department of the Cumberland. * * * * * * * By command of Lieutenant-General Scott: E. D. TOWNSEND, [4.] Assistant Adjutant- General. GENERAL ORDERS, HDQRS. DEPARTMENT OF THE OHIO, No. 27. * Cincinnati, Ohio, October 9, 1861. * * * * * II. Capt. R. Macfeely, commissary of subsistence, U. S. Army, hav- ing reported to the commanding general, is assigned to duty, to relieve Maj. W. W. Burns, commissary of subsistence, U. S. Army, as chief commissary of this department. III. Col. Charles Whittlesey, Twentieth Regiment Ohio Volunteers, U.S. Army, is announced as chief engineer of this department, to date from the 23d ultimo, when he reported to the commanding general and entered upon duty in that capacity. By command of Brig. Gen. 0. M. Mitchel: N. H. MCLEAN, [3.] Assistant Adjutant- General. SPECIAL ORDERS, ~ HDQRS. DEPT. OF THE CUMBERLAND, No. 42. Louisville, Ky., October 10, 1861. Capt. Lyne Starling, assistant adjutant-general of volunteers, is hereby directed to proceed to Henderson, Ky., and report in person to Brig. Gen. T. L. Crittenden for duty on his staff. By command of Brigadier-General Sherman: OLIVER D. GREENE, [4.] Assistant Adjutant. General. SPECIAL ORDERS, HDQRS. FIRST KENTUCKY BRIGADE, No. 12. f Camp Dick Robinson, October 10, 1861. Lieut. Samuel P. Carter, U. S. Navy, having reported for duty, is assigned to the command of the First and Second Regiments of East Tennessee Volunteers as acting brigadier-general, to date from the 16th of September, 1861. By order of Brigadier-General Thomas: GEORGE E. FLYNT, [4.] Assistant Adjutant- General. 13 R RYOL LII, PT Page 194 194 Sw. VA., KY., TENN., MISS., ALA., W. FLA., & N. GA. [CHAP. LXIV. GENERAL ORDERS, ~ HDQRS. DEPT. OF THE CUMBERLAND, No. 11. Louisville, Ky., October 13, 1861. I. Col. Thomas Swords, assistant quartermaster-general, having reported at these headquarters pursuant to instructions from the quar- termaster, will at once enter upon his duties and control the affairs of his department within the sphere of his command. II. All officers and agents of the Quartermasters Department will at once make their requisitions upon and send in their estimates and reports to him. He will assign a competent officer to be attached to the army now in camp at Kolin, and another to be attached to the army at Camp Dick Robinson, and will provide them as liberally as possible with funds for the purchase of forage and other necessary expenses of armies in the field. His calculations and estimates should be based upon a force of 60,000 men. By command of Brigadier-General Sherman: OLIVER D. GREENE, [4.] Assistant Adjutant- General. SPECIAL ORDERS, ~ HDQRS. DEPARTMENT OF FLORIDA, No. 68. Fort Pickens, October 16, 1861. Maj. L. G. Arnold, of the First Artillery, is hereby appointed acting inspector-general of this department, and will be obeyed and respected accordingly. By order of Colonel Brown: F. W. SEELEY, r6.] First Lient., Fourth Artillery, and Actg. Asst. Adjt. Gen. PROCLAMATION. OCTOBER 17, 1861. To THE PEOPLE OF NORTHEASTERN KENTUCKY NOW IN ARMS AGAINST THEIR NATIONAL AND STATE GOVERNMENT: FELLOW-CITIZENS: You have assembled together in arms against your Government, against your State, your neighbors, and in some instances your nearest relatives, without any cause or any object that is worthy of brave and good men. What has your country done that you should rise against it, or what good will it do you to murder the people, burn and pillage the towns, and overthrow the constitution and laws of Kentucky l If you could accomplish this you would be the most wretched as you would become the most wicked of men. The mass of you cannot wish to do this. But be assured the ruin you propose by your acts to bring upon the people of Kentucky will fall upon your own heads if you persevere. Doubtless many of you have been misled by wicked and desperate men, bankrupt in fame and fortune, who hope to profit by the ruin of the Commonwealth. I sincerely believe that many of you have been deceived and led into rebellion who this moment regret the step they have taken, and would return to their families and homes if they could do so in safety. To all the people, therefore, who have without due reflection taken up arms against their country and rebelled against both their nation and their State I say return home, lay down your arms, live in peace and friendship with your neighbors, and remember that at least yo Page 195 C~r. LXIV.] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.TJNION. 195 are Kentuckians. I promise that you shall not be molested either in person or property for what you have already done; on the contrary, I will protect you equally with all other citizens so long as you render obedience to those laws which you yourselves have made. I offer you a complete amnesty for what is past; you will be held accountable only for the future. But to secure this result you must return home within days. After that time you will be treated as enemies and must never more hope to see in safety your families or enjoy your property until you have carried out the purpose of your wicked mis- leaders and conquered the people of your State and overthrown the Government of your fathers. As your fellow-citizen and a native of your State I urge this offer upon you. Should you reject it, the enlightened world, as well as the laws of your country, will hold you alone responsible for the shedding of fraternal blood. WILLIAM NELSON, [4.] Brigadier- General. SOMERSET, Ky., October 20, 1861. General SAMUEL P. CARTER: Your brother, W. B. Carter, left this place last night and requested me to write you that he had succeeded in getting fully equipped and off upon his mission without delay. He requested me further to call your attention, and that of General Thomas, to the condition of the road leading from this place to Huntsville, Teun., which I proceed to do, pre- mising that all that I say is based upon information only, which, how- ever, is reliable, as I have conversed with gentlemen of good judgment who are familiar with the route. The best road leads from this place (Somerset) via Point Isabel, eight miles, at which place it crosses the Cum- berland River, thence to Chitwoods, near the Tennessee line, thence to Huntsville, Scott County, Teun., thence to Montgomery, thence to Clinch River, or from Montgomery to Kingston, crossing Big Emery. This route possesses one advantage over all other routes in this, that it avoids all gaps susceptible of being blocked. After leaving Somerset the only obstructions are the crossings of Pitman Creek and the Cumberland River. Pitman is about sixty feet wide, and the Cumberland not very wide at the point of crossing, which is just above the junction with the Big South Fork. A number of flat-boats can be procured some miles above and converted into bridges for each stream. The cliff on the south side of the Cumberland is tolerably good. After reaching the summit the road leads along a ridgeway that divides the tributaries of the Big South upon the west and the main Cumberland upon the east. The ascent is gradual until the high table-lands of the Cumberland Mountain are reached. The route is practicable for wagons and artillery, six horses being able to carry 3,500 pounds over the route. I under- stand that it is an excellent mountain road after the Curnberland cliffs are passed; through the cliffs it is somewhat rough, though passable. The distance from this place to Huntsville is near sixty miles; thence to Montgomery thirty; thence to Clinch River in the direction of Ander- son County, say fifteen or twenty miles; from Montgomery in the direc- tion to [of] Kingston seventeen miles to Big Emery. After leaving Cumberland River for the distance of thirty miles the country is poor and sandy and means of subsistence quite limited. Beyond that for several miles the road is connected with the Jelico and Marsh Creek valleys by good wagon roads, from which supplies coukl Page 196 196 SW. VA., KY., TENN., MISS., ALA., W. FLA., & N. GA. [CHAr. LXIV. be obtained by hauling them from seven to fifteen miles. The remain- der of the route is without the means of army supplies except such as are to be had upon the Cumberland Mountain. There is another route which diverges from the one nnder consideration near the Tennessee line and leads to Jacksborough. This route, as I understand, is very rough in places and passes through Wheelers Gap. A third route leads from this place to Monticello, thence to Jamestown, Tenn .,thence to Montgomery and on. I have traveled it often. It is a pretty good wagon way, being the great Southern stock route. The chief objection is the ascent of the Cumberland Mountain in Fentress County, Tenn. There are two roads by which the ascent is made, one of which is kuown as the Huff road, which is much the best and its ascent easily made unless an enemy obstructed or resisted its passage. The Point Isabel route is, however, upon the best ground, less hilly than the other, though a greater distance of mountain country to pass over, hence sup- plies more difficult, & c. I wrote General Thomas a few days since of a meditated invasion by the rebels of Wayne and Clinton Counties. Since then I have seen a gentleman who has been in the neighborhood of their encampment. He represents that a prominent rebel of that vicinity informed him that the greater part of the rebel forces had been ordered to join Buckner at once and that they had started forward to Bowling Green, leaving the greater part of their equipage behind and some 400 troops to protect it; that it was understood in camp that so soon as they whipped Rousseau they would return and then occupy Wayne and Clinton for the purpose of obtaining winter supplies. There are 200 rebel cavalry at Three Forks of Wolf, about twenty miles south of Monticello, which, with the 400 above mentioned, are all that are known to be near the Wayne and Clinton borders at this time. Two hundred cavalry placed am Monticello would insure the protection of that country for the present, & c. Yours, truly, E. L. VAN WINKLE. [4.] GENERAL ORDERS, HDQRS. DEPT. OF THE CUMBERLAND, No. 13. 5 Louisville, Ky., October 21, 1861. General Orders, No. 2, issued from the office of the adjutant-general of the Kentucky Militia, directing the consolidation of the Kentucky Volanteers into companies, battalions, and regiments, meets the approval of the commanding general. All persons who are raising regiments in the State of Kentucky under the authority of the War Department or of my predecessor, unless their regiments are full or already brigaded, will report to the adjutant-general of the State and conform to the instructions of the State Military Board until their organization is complete and they are ready to be mustered into the service of the United States. By command of Brigadier-General Sherman: OLIVER D. GREENE, [4.] Assistant Adjutant- General. GENERAL ORDERS, ( HDQRS. DEPT. OF THE CUMBERLAND, No. 14. Louisville, Ky., October 21, 1861. Capt. Nathaniel Michler, Corps Topographical Engineers, having reported at these headquarters in compliance with Special Orders, No Page 197 CHAP. LXIV.] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.UNION. 197 229, War Department, Adjutant-Generals Office, August 24, 1861, is announced as the chief of his corps in this department. He will at once enter upon the duties of his office. All correspondence with the head- quarters of the department in reference to the topography of the coun- try will in future be addressed to him. By command of Brigadier-General Sherman: OLIVER D. GREENE, [4.] Assistant Adjutant- General. SPECIAL ORDERS, ~ HDQRS. DEPARTMENT OF FLORIDA, No. 69. 5 Port Pickens, October 29, 1861. I. Maj. Bennett H. Hill, of the U. S. Army, will immediately proceed to Key West and relieve Byt. Maj. William French, U. S. Army, in the command of the troops at that place. On being relieved Major French will proceed to obey the orders he has received. * * * * * * * By order of Colonel Brown: F. W. SEELEY, [6.] First Lieut., Fourth Artillery, and Actg. Asst. Adjt. Gen. SPECIAL ORDERS, HDQRS. DEPT. OF THE CUMIIERLAND, No. 85. 5 Louisville, Ky., November 6, 1861. Brig. Gen. W. T. Ward, of the volunteer service, having reported at these headquarters in obedience to special instructions from the com- mander of the department, is hereby directed to return without delay to Campbellsville, Ky.~ and resume the command of his brigade. He will make every J)ossible effort to hasten the organization and equip- ment of his brigade. By command of Brigadier-General Sherman: OLIVER D. GREENE, [4.] Assistant Adjutant General. GENERAL ORDERS, ~ HDQRS. DEPARTMENT OF THE OHIO, No. 3. 5 Louisville, Ky., November 20, 1861. I. The genera] commanding relies on the zealous efforts of every officer and soldier in the department to acquaint himself with his duties and to discharge them efficiently. Every officer who fails in this respect will subject himself to examination by a board of officers, with a view to discharge. II. In every command the troops must be drilled at least four hours a day, Sundays excepted, one of the drills to be with knapsacks. No officer or soldier must be absent from drill unless on other duty or on the sick report. III. Every company will be inspected once a day, usually at retreat, when there will also be a dress parade. Guard mounting must be conducted according to the Army Regulations. IV. Every soldier must be constantly prepared to march, with can- teen and haversack, the full complement of ammunition in his cartridge- box, and his knapsack packed. One object of the daily inspection is to enforce this requirement. V. Every soldier must have constantly one cap or hat, one great- coat, one blanket, one coat, one pair of pants, two flannel shirts, tw Page 198 198 Sw. VA., xx., TENN., MISS., ALA., W. FLA., & N. GA. (CHAP. LXIV. pairs drawers, two pairs of stockings, and one pair of shoes, all in good order, those articles he is not wearing to be snugly packed in his knap- sack. No greater amount of clothing will be allowed. When a new supply is necessary the articles are to be drawn on proper requisitions from the quartermaster aii d issued to the soldier by the company com- mander. Each soldier should supply himself with a tin cup, plate, knife and fork, spoon, and towel. Vi. Reveille will sound in every command at daybreak, tattoo at 8 oclock, and taps at 8.30 p. m. The other duties and calls will be regu- lated by the division commanders so as to be uniform in each division. By command of General Buell: JAMES B. FRY, [7.] Assistant Adjutant-General and Chief of Staff. SPECIAL ORDERS, ~ IIDQRS. DEPARTMENT OF THE OHIO, No. 6. Louisville, Ky., November 21, 1861. * * * * * * * IX. Brig. Gen. 0. M. Mitchel is assigned to the command of the troops now at Camp Jenkins, near this city, and of such others as may arrive in this city and are not otherwise assigned. * * * * * * * By command of Brigadier-General Buell: OLIVER B. GREENE, [7.] Assistant Adjutant- General. CONFIDENTIAL.] SAINT Louis, Mo., [December 2,] 1861. Maj. Gen. GEORGE B. MCCLELLAN, Commander-in-Chief, Washington, D. C.: GENERAL: As stated in a former communication, Brig. Gen. W. T. Sherman, on reporting here for duty, was ordered to inspect troops (three divisions) at Sedalia and vicinity, and if, iii the absence of Gen- eral Pope, he deemed there was danger of an immediate attack, he was authorized to assume the command. He did so, and commenced the movements of the troops in a manner which I did not approve, and countermanded. I also received information from officers there that General S[herman] was completely stampeded, and was stamped- ing the army. I therefore immediately ordered him to this place, and yesterday gave him a leave of absence for twenty days to visit his family in Ohio. I am satisfied that General S[hermans] physical and mental system is so completely broken by labor and care as to render him for the present entirely unfit for duty. Perhaps a few weeks rest may restore him. I am satisfied that in his present condition it would be dangerous to give him a command here. Cant you send me a brig- adier-general of high rank capable of coinmauding a corps darm6e of three or four divisions ~ Say lleintzelman, F. J. Porter, Franklin, or McCall. Those of lower grades would be ranked by others here. Grant cannot be taken from Cairo, nor Curtis from this place at present. Sigel is sick, and Prentiss operating against insurgents in Northern Missouri. I dare not intrust the ~~mustangs~~ with high commands in the face of the enemy. Very respectfully, your obedient servant, II. W. HALLECK, [7.] Major- General Page 199 CHAP. LXIY.) CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.IJNION. 199 WAR DEPT., QUARTERMASTER-GENERALS OFFICE, Washington, D. 0., December 5, 1861. Hon. SECRETARY OF WAR: SIR: I respectfully call your attention to the propriety of early l)ro- vision to meet the expense of constructing the armed flotilla on the Western rivers. Under the appropriations, amounting to $1,100,000, for Gunboats on the Western rivers, made by Congress at its last session, I was directed to contract for seven gun-boats. The plans of these vessels had been prepared by a naval constructor specially assigned to that duty by the Navy Department. Proposals were invited by advertisement, and it was concluded that the building, equipment, and maintenance of seven of these boats, with payment for three other gun-boats then in service, would exhaust the appropriation. The gen- eral commanding the Department of the West ordered at Saint Louis the construction of a fleet of mortar-boats and of several tug-boats to be used with them, and the purchase and alteration into gun-boats of two river steamers, the New Era and the Submarine. All these were ordered by him in addition to those provided for by the Quartermas- ters Department. Under his orders some money remitted to the quartermaster at Saint Louis for other purposes has been paid upon the contracts for this flotilla. The officers of the Quartermasters 1 epartment who have expended this money were bound by the orders of the general commanding in the department, and should be protected from pecuniary liability incurred in the execution of those orders. While I am not called upon to express an opinion as to the necessity for the construction of so large a flotilla, I have no doubt that the Govern- ment is bound to pay the contractors their reasonable expenditures, and I have no doubt that, if armed and equipped and well manned, the vessels will add to the strength of the army in the West, and conduce to the success of the expedition intended to open the Mississippi. In the annual estimate from this office is an item of $1,000,000 for gun- boats on the Western rivers. Its early appropriation would enable the Department to complete and pay for the boats under construction, some of which are in danger of being delayed at Saint Louis until the interruption of navigation by ice. It would relieve those who, in good faith, have expended their labor and money upon these boats from heavy pecuniary liabilities. N. C. MEIGS, [7.] Quartermaster- General. SPECIAL ORDERS, ~ HDQRS. DEPARTMENT OF THE Ouio, No. 25. Louisville, Ky., December 7, 1861. * * * * * * * Ill. Brig. Gen. E. Dumont, U. S. Volunteers, will proceed to Bards- town, Ky., and take command of the camp established at that point. The quartermaster will furnish him the necessary transportation. * * * * * * * By command of Brigadier-General Buell: OLIVER D. GREENE, Assistant Adjutant- General. [~~ Page 200 200 Sw. VA., KY., TENN., MISS., ALA., W. FLA., & N. GA. (ClAP. LXIV. CINcINNATI, December 13, 1861. Major-General HALLECK, & tint Louis, Mo.: SIR: Without the honor of your personal acquaintance I take the liberty to address you, inclosing an article from the Cincinnati Com- mercial of this morning, in response to an editorial of an earlier date in which the roughest language was employed to convey the idea of aber- ation of mind on the part of General Sherman. I left General S. yes- terday morning much improved in health and equanimity by his visit to his family and expecting in a few days to report himself for duty.* With highest respect, your obedient servant, P. B. EWING. [Inclosure.] GENERAL W. T. SHERMAN. EDITORS COMMERCIAL: Your editorial paragraph, Wednesdays issue, headed with the name of General W. T. Sherman, excites the surprise and indignation of the friends of that gentleman, who is now here on a brief visit to his family. Every material statement in the paragraph is false. General Sherman never telegraphed to the Depart- ment three times in one day on any subject, and never telegraphed, wrote, or snggested the idea of evacuating Kentucky. He was never in command of a brigade at Sedalia, and no subordinate there or else- where refused to obey any of his commands for any reason. The only remaining specification in your paragraph is that he frightened the people of Louisville by statements of the force of Buckner and the indefensible state of the city. I cannot assume to say how much the people of Louisville were frightened, and cannot quite see how their fright affects the status of General S. I may, however, be justified in saying that General Sherman was left in command of the Department of the Cumberlaud with a force, in his opinion, totally inadequate to the emergency, and expressed himself to that effect very freely to the Department and to all who had a right to know his opinions on the subject. He chose not to be drifted into the position of responsibility for results while he was left without the means to accomplish what was expected of him, and accordingly asked to be relieved from the command. At the proper time, without any interval of rest, he reported for duty to Major-General Halleck, and was immediately ordered to the line on the West Pacific Railroad for special service, with authority to assume full command in that quarter. This option he did not exercise, but having effected the special object of his instructions, returned to headquarters at Saint Louis. Having been in constant command of a brigade, or of a division, since June last, he felt the necessity of a short respite from labor, and having obtained the requisite leave is spending a few days with his family in this place. I do not think the newspapers quite the proper arena for discussion of military questions while the campaign is in progress, but, while it throws some light on the subject in hand, it will give no aid and comfort to the enemy to know that General Shermans request to be relieved from the command of the Department of the Cumberland was followed by orders from the War Department, concentrating under his successor a very heavy force addi- tional to the troops there when his request was preferred. I trust * For Hallecks reply, see Vol. VIII, p. 441 Page 201 CHAP. LXIV.] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.UNION. 201 that, not yourself participating in any feeling of malignities, you will take pleasure in giving this assurance to your readers, that those best informed not only feel themselves at liberty utterly to discredit the intelligence on which your paragraph is founded, but to denounce the authorship of your intelligence as libelous and malignant. Very truly, P. B. EWING. LANCASTER, OHIO, December 12, 1861. r8.] SPECIAL ORDERS, ~ HDQRS. DEPARTMENT OF THE MISSOURI, No. 78. 5 Saint Louis, December 20, 1861. * * * * * * * VIII. Brig. Gen. U. S. Grant is hereby placed in command of the District of Cairo, including the southern part of Illinois, that part of Kentucky west of the Cumberland, and the southeastern couuties of Missouri south of Cape Girardeau. Brig. Gen. E. A. Paine will be transferred from Paducah to Cairo. By order of Major-General ilalleck: J. C. KELTON, [7.] Assistant Adjutant- General. SPECIAL ORDERS, HDQRS. DEPARTMENT OF THE OHIO, No. 40. 5 Louisville, Ky., December 22, 1861. Brig. Gen. T. J. Wood will proceed at once to the camp of instruction near Bardstown, Ky., and relieve Brigadier-General Dumont in the command of the same. General Woods assignment is temporary. On being relieved by General Wood, General Dumont will proceed to Bacon Creek and report to General Mitchel, commanding Third Division, for duty as commandant of the Seventeenth Brigade. The personal staff only (aides-de-camp) will change station with the generals as ordered herein. By command of Brigadier-General Buell: 0. D. GREENE, [7.] Assistant Adjutant- General. SPECIAL ORDERS, IIDQRS. DEPARTMENT OF THE MISSOURI, No. 90. 5 Saint Louis, December 24, 1861. * * * * * * * IV. Brig. Gen. U. S. Grant will hereby assume command of Cape Girardean as constituting a part of the military district assigned to his command. The commanding officer of Cape Girardeau will report to General Grant and also to these headquarters. * * * * * * * By order of Major-General ilalleck: J. C. KELTON, Assistant Adjutant- General. [7. Page 202 202 SW. VA., KY., TENN., MISS., ALA., W. FLA., & N. GA. [CHAP. LXIV. SPECIAL ORDERS, HDQRS. DEPARTMENT OF THE OHIO No. 51. Louisville, Ky., January 3, 1862. * * * * * * * II. The Fiftieth Indiana Volunters, Colonel Dunham, is assigned to the Fifteenth Brigade, and will proceed to Camp Wickliffe and report to General Nelson. * * * * * * * By command of Brigadier-General Buell: 0. D. GREENE, [7.] Assistant Adjutant- General. SPECIAL ORDERS, IIDQRS. DEPARTMENT OF THE OHIO, No. 1. Louisville, Ky., January 5, 1862. * * * * * * * II. The Fortieth Regiment Indiana Volunteers, Colonel Wilson, and Major Mundays battalion of cavalry will march at once to Bardstown, Ky., and report to Brigadier-General Wood, commanding. * * * * * * * By command of Brigadier-General Buell: 0. D. GREENE, [7.] Assistant A djutant- General. SPECIAL ORDERS, IIDQRS. DEPARTMENT OF THE OHIO, No. 2. Louisville, Ky., January 6, 1862. * * * * * * * XI. The First Ohio Volunteer Cavalry, Lient. Col. T. C. II. Smith commanding, will proceed without delay to Bardstown, Ky., and report to Brigadier-General Wood, commanding. * * * * * * * By command of Brigadier-General Buell: 0. D. GREENE, [7.] Assistant Adjutant- General. SPECIAL ORDERS, HDQRS. DEPARTMENT OF THE OHIO, No. 3. * Louisville, Ky., January 7, 1862. * * * * * * II. Col. Marcellus Mundys Twenty.third Kentucky Volunteers will proceed by railroad without delay to Lexington, Ky., and report to Col. J. F. De Courcy, Sixteenth Ohio Volunteers, commanding. Col. L. B. Grigsby, Twenty-fourth Kentucky Volunteers will march from his present camp to Bardstown, Ky., and report to Brigadier-General Wood, commanding. Col. S. D. Bruces Twentieth Kentucky Volun- teers will proceed by the most practicable route to Calhoun, Ky., and report to Brigadier-General Crittenden, commanding. * * * * * * * By command of Brigadier-General Buell: 0. D. GREENE, Assistant Adjutant- General. [7. Page 203 Cnip. LXIV.] 203 CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.IYNION. HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF THE MISSOURI, Saint Louis, January 7, 1862. Brigadier-General BUELL, Louisville, Ky.: Designate a day for a demonstration. I can do nothing more. See my letter of yesterday.* II. ~. HALLECK, [7.] Major- General. GENERAL ORDERS, IIDQRS. DEPARTMENT OF THE OHIO, No. 1. Louisville, January 10, 1862. I. First Lieut. W. C. Paine, Corps of Engineers, is announced as chief of his corps on the staff of the general commanding from Decem- ber 29, 1861, the date on which he reported for duty. II. Capt. E. Gay, U. S. Army, is announced as inspector of cavalry on the staff of the general commanding. * * * * * * * By command of Brigadier-General Buefl: JAMES B. FRY, [7.] Assistant Adjutant-General and Chief of Staff. SPECIAL ORDERS, ~ IIDQRS. DEPARTMENT OF THE OHIO, No. 6. Louisville, Ky., January 10, 1862. * * * * * * * IX. The Thirteenth Kentucky Volunteers, Colonel Hobson, and the Twenty-first Kentucky Volunteers, Colonel Dudley, will proceed to Columbia, Ky., and report to Brigadier-General Boyle for further orders. * * * * * * * By command of Brigadier-General Buell: 0. D. GREENE, [7.] Assistant Adjutant- General. SPECIAL ORDERS, ~ IIDQRs. DEPARTMENT OF THE OHIO, No. 8. Louisville, Ky., January 12, 1862. * * * * * * * II. The Second Regiment Indiana Cavalry, Colonel Bridgland, is assigned to the Fourth Division, and will i~roceed at once to Camp Wickliffe, in front of New Haven, and report to Brigadier-General Nelson. * * * * * * * By command of Brigadier-General Buell: 0. D. GREENE, [7.] Assistant Adjutant- General. * See Vol. VII, p. 533 Page 204 204 Sw. VA., KY., TENN., MISS., ALA., W. FLA., & N. GA. [CHAP.LXTV. HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF THE MISSOURI, Saint Louis Ja Brigadier-General SHERMAN, , nuary 13, 1862. Benton Barracks: The movement should be day after to-morrownot to-morrow. Your telegram of Sunday evening had not been shown me when I wrote and sent telegram to you. II. W. HALLECK, [7.] Major- General. HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF THE MISSOURI, Saint Louis Ja Brigadier-General SHERMAN, , nuary 14, 1862. Benton Barracks: Ice in river will prevent steamer leaving to-morrow. Regiments will not move till further orders. Fletchers battery should be at Pacific Railroad depot to-morrow at 9 a. m. II. W. HALLECK, [~.1 Major. General. SPECIAL ORDERS, IIDQRS. DEPARTMENT OF THE OHIO, No. 12. 5 Louisville, Ky., January 16, 1862. * * * * * * * IY. The First and Second Kentucky Volunteers (Lieutenant.Colonel Enyart and Major Sedgewick commanding, respectively) will march for Bardstown, Ky., to-morrow, the 17th instant. * * * * * * * VII. Colonel Lytle, Tenth Ohio Volunteers, will repair without delay to Bardstown, Ky., and relieve Brigadier-General Wood in the com- mand of the camp and troops at that point, General Wood having been assigned to a special duty. Maj. F. F. Flint, Sixteenth U. S. Infantry, will relieve Colonel Lvtle as commandant of the barracks in this city. * * * * * * * By command of Brigadier-General Buell: 0. D. GREENE, [7.] Assistant Adjutant- General. HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF THE MISSOURI, Saint Louis Jan Brig. Gen. U. S. GRANT, , nary 17, 1862. Cairo: One S. L. Casey has telegraphed me from Evansville asking that troops be sent from Shawneetown into Union and Crittenden Counties, Ky., to protect the Union men from a band of marauders. I do not know the man, but have referred him to you for such action as you may deem proper. II. W. HALLECK, Major- General. [7. Page 205 LXIV.] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.IJNION. 205 SPECIAL ORDERS, IIDQRS. DEPARTMENT OF THE OHIO, No. 14. 5 Louisville, Ky., January 18, 1862. * * * * * * * III. The Thirteenth Regiment Kentucky Volunteers (Colonel lob- son) when it has completed its present special duty repairing roads will take post at Greensbnrg, Ky., for the protection of that section of the country. IV. The ~Ninth Pennsylvania Cavalry (Colonel Williams) will proceed without delay to Munfordville, Ky., and report to Brigadier-General MeCook for duty in his division. V. The following order of 1)rigade will be observed until further orders: Twenty-second Brigade, Colonel Bruce commanding; Twentieth Regiment Kentucky Volunteers, Colonel Brnce; First Regiment Ken- tncky Volunteers, Lieutenant- Colonel Enyart; Second Regiment Kentucky Volunteers, Major Sedgewick. * * * * * * * VIII. The Twenty-sixth Ohio Volunteers (Colonel Fyffe) will pro- ceed without delay to Bardstown, Ky., and report to the commanding officer for duty. * * * * * * * By command of Brigadier-General Buell: 0. D. GREENE, [7.] Assistant Adjutant- General. LOUISVILLE, January 20, 18627 p. m. Major-General MCCLELLAN: The following dispatch just received from General Thomas from Mill Springs, viz: Since my dispatch of yesterday I pursued the enemy into his intrenchments, and this morning advanced to assault him, but found he had abandoned everything and crossed the river during the night. All their artillery and ammunition, upward of eighty wagons and harness, all their commissary and quartermasters stores and camp equipage fell into our hands. The rout is complete and I believe the enemy has dispersed. It gives me great gratification to testify to the good conduct of our troops. D. C. BUELL, [7.] Brigadier- General, Commanding. SPECIAL ORDERS, ~ IIDQRS. DEPARTMENT OF THE OHIO, No. 16. 5 Louisville, Ky., January 20, 1862. I. Colonels Forsyth and ilarker, of the Sixty-fourth and Sixty-fifth Ohio Volunteers, respectively, and captains iu the Regular Army, hav- ing failed to get permission from the War Department to continue in their present commands, are relieved from their present commands, and will report to the Adjutant-General of the Army for orders. The senior officer present with the Twentieth Brigade will assume command. * * * * * * * X. The Sixteenth Kentucky Volunteers(Colonel Marshall) is attached to the Eighteenth Brigade, Colonel Garfield commanding, and will pro- ceed by the Ohio River to Catlettsburg, and thence up the Big Sand Page 206 206 sw. VA., KY., TENN., MISS., ALA., W. FLA., & N. GA. [CHAP.LXIV. to Piketon, or such other point as may be designated by Colonel Gar- field. Colonel Marshall will report at once by special messenger to Colonel Garfield for orders. * * * * * * * * * * By command of Brigadier-General Bnell: 0. D. GREENE, [7.] Assistant Adjutant- General. SPECIAL ORDERS, IIDQRS. DEPARTMENT OF THE OHIO, No. 18. * Louisville, Ky., January 22, 1862. * * * * * * III. The Twentieth Kentucky Volunteers, Colonel Bruce, will pro- ceed without delay to Bardstown, Ky., and report to the commanding officer for duty. * * * * * * * By command of Brigadier-General Buell: 0. D. GREENE, [7.] Assistant Adjutant.General. SPECIAL ORDERS, HDQRS. DEPARTMENT OF THE OHIO, No. 21. Louisville, Ky., January 25, 1862. * * * * * * * IV. The Seventh Pennsylvania Caval-y, Colonel Wynkoop, will pro- ceed without delay to Bardstown, Ky., and report to the commanding officer for duty. V. Captain Cochrans Eighth Battery, Second Regiment Indiana Artillery, having reported for duty in the department, will proceed to the Fair Grounds near Louisville and report to Major Race, commanding battalion of artillery. * * * * * * * By command of Brigadier-General Buell: 0. 1). GREENE, [7.] Assistant Adjutant- General. HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF THE MISSOURI, ~3aint Louis, February 5, 1862. COMMANDING OFFICER AT CAIRO: Send troops forward to General Grant as rapidly as possible. Fort Henry is being largelyre-enforced from Bowling Green. The Fourteenth iowa have left to.day, the Forty.third Illinois will go to-morrow, and the Second Iowa iu a few days. II. W. HALLECK, [7.] Major. General, Commanding. L. THOMAS LOUISVILLE, Ky., February 6, 1862. Waskington, D. C.: I have directed the six Ohio and ten Indiana regiments to join the expedition up the Tennessee and Cumberland. Ph~ase place at my dis- posal such light batteries as are available. [7.] D. C. BUELL Page 207 C~ix~. LXIV.] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.UNION. 207 HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF THE MISSOURI, Saint Louis, February 7, 1862. Brigadier-General SHERMAN, Benton Barracks: Fort Henry is ours. Prepare tlie Curtis Horse to go down imme- diately. Our cavalry is in pursuit of the enemy and have compelled him to abandon a part of his artillery. H. W. HALLECK, [7.] Major- General. HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF THE MISSouRI, Saint Louis, February 7, 1862. Brigadier-General CULLUM, Cairo: What is the condition of the gun-boats? Some of them should pro- ceed up the Tennessee and cut the railroad bridges. Give all necessary orders in my name for accomplishing this object. H. W. HALLECK, [7.] Major- General. CAIRO, ILL., February 7, 1862. Major-General HALLECK, Saint Louis, Mo.: Fort Henry, defended by seventeen heavy guns, taken yesterday by gun-boats after a severe and rapid fire of an hour and a quarter. Gen- eral Lloyd Tilghman, staff, and sixty men surrendered unconditionally to Flag-Officer Foote. Fort in possession of army. Casualties 44, of which 2 killed and 9 wounded by shot. Most of casnalties caused by scald- ing, a shot having penetrated the Essexs boiler~ 5 killed or since died, 23 wounded; Captain Porter badly scalded in face and hands; 2 miss- ing and 2 drowned. Gun-boats Cincinnati, Essex, and Saint Louis, with Flag-Officer Foote, have returned here. General Smith took possession of redan on left bank of Tennessee. General Grants force 15,000. He was to attack Fort Donelson to-day. Have ordered forward regiment [5] arrived this morning from Saint Louis by EmpressForty-ninth Illinois and Twenty-fifth Indiana. Three gun-boats ordered up the Tennessee to railroad crossing, with orders to break road on both sides of bridge, then to proceed up the river to capture rebel gun-boats. Am making the best dispositions here possible. Will write more fully. GEO. W. CULLUM,. [7.] Brig. Gen. of Vols., U. S. Army, Chief of Staff and Engineer. HEADQUARTERS OF THE ARMY, February 7, 1862. Brigadier-General BUELL, Louisville, Ky.: The Governors of Ohio and Indiana are ordered to send all their light batteries to you at once. Please let the general know if you require more. A. V. COLBUIIK, Assistant Adjutant- General. [7. Page 208 208 sw. VA., KY., TENTh, MISS., ALA., W. FLA., & N. GA. [CHAP. LXIV. WAR DEPARTMENT, Maj. Gen. II. ~. HALLECK, February 8, 18625.57 p. m. Saint Louis, Mo.: Your dispatch received.* T concur in your suggestion, and will urge its adoption by the President. EDWIN M. STANTON, [7.] Secretary of War. HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF THE MISSOURI, Saint Louis IF Brigadier-General SHERMAN, , ~ebruary 9, 1862. Benton Barracks: Hitchcock will be appointed to-morrow morning, and I am directed to assign officers accordingly. Make your preparations to take a column or division on the Tennessee or Cumberland. II. W. HALLECK, [7.] Major- General. HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF THE MISSOURI, Saint Louis, February 10, 1862. COMMANDING OFFICER AT PADUCAH, Ks.: The Seventy-sixth and Sixty-eighth Ohio are on their way to Paducali. The Twentieth, Fifty-sixth, and Seventy-eighth will follow immediately. They will proceed directly to Fort Henry and report to General Grant. II. W. HALLECK, [7.] Major- General. General I~IICCLELLAN, LOUISVILLE, Ky., February 10, 18629 a. m. Washington, D. C.: Just received your dispatch. Would like to see you, but would it not attract the enemys attention too much l D. C. BUELL. [7.] Hon. EDWIN M. STANTON, CAIRO, February 11, 1862. Secretary of War: I find matters in connection with flotilla under Flag-Officer Foote progressing rapidly. The mortars and mortar beds for the first fleet of eight boats are here and all will be in place by the 18th. The other thirty are ready for mortars and beds. Under the arrangement made at Pittsbnrg they will arrive here as rapidly as they can be put in a position. Fleets of eight boats each can be completed every six days. One of the floats was tested yesterday under rapid heavy firing and stood the test well. The navy are now sending 600 seamen from Bos- ton; 600 more are needed here immediately to fit up and man the gun- boats and floats; also two active and efficient lieutenants of the navy for depot at Cairo. Please have the 1,200 seamen and two lieutenants ~See Vol. VII, p. 594 Page 209 CHAP. LXIV.] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.UNION. 209 sent forward. It is very important, and the Navy Department should respond at once. Three gun-boats, in charge of Lieutenant Phelps, under order from Officer Foote, went np Tennessee as far as navigable, destroyed all boats and camp of enemy, except new gun-boat, which was ihade a prize of. Tennessee is now clear; matters are moving finely. 1 may get through to-night and leave. THOS. A. SCOTT. [7.] SPECIAL ORDERS, HDQRS. DEPARTMENT OF THE OHIO, No. 38. 5 * Louisville, Ky., February 11, 1862. * * * * * * VII. The Sixth Ohio Volunteers is assigned to the Twenty-second Brigade, Colonel Bruce commanding. VIII. The Twenty-sixth Ohio Volunteers, Colonel Fyffe, is assigned to the Fifteenth Brigade, Colonel Hascall commanding, and will at once march via New Haven to join the brigade at Green River. IX. The iNinth Pennsyl~-nnia Cavalry, Colonel Williams, will be posted as follows, and instructed to closely watch the country in their front: Four companies at Bacon Creek near the railroad crossing; four companies at Litclifield, or Grayson Springs, and four companies at Cal- houn. The different details of companies will be made by the colonel commanding the regiment. The movements indicated will be made with the least possible delay. The coml)anies for Calhoun will march via Litchfield. The senior officer (of cavalry or infantry) at the posts named will be in command. Colonel Williams will make his report to Brigadier General Wood, commanding Sixth Division. X. The Twenty-third Kentucky Volunteers, Colonel Mundy, will march at once via Lebanon and take post to guard the turnpike bridge over Rolling Fork in front of Lebanon. XI. The Sixth Division is hereby constituted, to consist of the Twen- tieth and Twenty-first Brigades, General Thomas J. Wood commanding. XIl. The Twenty-second Brigade, Colonel Bruce commanding, is assigned to the Fourth Division, General Nelson commanding, to whom Colonel Bruce will report by letter and await further orders at his per- manent station. XIII. The Thirty-fifth Indiana Volunteers, Colonel Walker, will march via New Haven to Bacon Creek, and report thence to Brigadier- General Wood for further instructions. * * * * * * * By command of Brigadier-General Buell: 0. D. GREENE, [7.] Assistant Adjutant- General. HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF THE MIssouul, Saint Louis, February 11, 1862. Brig. Gen. GEORGE W. CULLUM, Cairo: Stop all transports and troops at Padncah till gun-boats are ready to precede them up the Cumberland. Would it be possible or advisable to tow any of the mortar-boats to Dover and C]arksville l H. W. HALLECK, [v.1 Major- General. 14 n nvoL LII, PT Page 210 210 SW. VA., KY., TENN., MISS., ALA., W. FLA., & N. GA. [CHAP. LXIV. Hon. E. M. STANTON, CAIRo, ILL., February 12, 1862. Secretary of War: Six additional mortar beds arrived this morning. Work progressing rapidly. I will go to Paducah to-morrow; lively movements ifi this region. Shall I consolidate regiments in Illinois as was done in Indiana? Please answer to Cairo. THOS. A. SCOTT, [7.] Assistant Secretary of War. CAIRO, ILL., February 14, 1862. Hon. EDWIN M. STANTON, Secretary of War: Returned to Cairo from Paducali. Two mortar-boats complete have been started to Cumberland River to-day; two more will leave this evening, and by Sunday evening four more will be ready. Fort Donel- son will fall to-day and their whole force be captured. THOS. A. SCOTT, [7.] Assistant Secretary of War. WASHINGTON, ID. C., February 14, 1862. General BUELL, Louisville, Ky.: Telegraph me in cipher, and much detail, the position of your troops, also your intentions. Where is Thomas, and where is Carter? Where is your advance on the Bowling Green line I What force did you wish to take to the line of the Cumberland? Write fully. [7.] GEG. B. MCCLELLAN. General BUELL, WASHINGTON, D. C., February 14, 1862. Louisville, K How long will it take to obtain the light-draft gun-boats for the Cumberland, mentioned in yours of the 12th ?~ What draft of water is that river at present? t [7.] GEO. B. MCCLELLAN. 1 SPECIAL ORDERS, HDQRS. DEPARTMENT OF THE MISSOURI, No. 136. f Saint Louis, February 14, 1862. * * * * * * * 2. The Fourteenth Illinois, Twenty-fourth Indiana, and Captain Powells company, First Missouri Artillery, will at once proceed toward the seat of war in Kentucky, touching at Cairo and Paducah for orders. Before leaving this city these regiments and battery must be in posses- sion of a full supply of ammunition for the field. * * * * * * * By order of Major-General ilalleck: J. C. KELTOK, [7.] Assistant Adjutant- General. *8ee Vol. VII, p. 607. t For Buells reply, see V~1, VII, p. 612 Page 211 CHAP. LXIV.] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.UNION. 211 SPECIAL ORDERS, HDQRS. DEPARTMENT OF THE OHIO, No. 42. Louisville, Ky., February 15, 1862. * * * * * * * V. The batteries under command of Captain Cockerill, Captain Cox, and Captain Cochran are assigned to the Fourth Division, and will report to Brigadier-General Nelson, commanding. Major Race, of the Ohio artillery, is to go in command of them. * * * * * * * By command of Brigadier-General Buell: 0. P. GREENE, [7.] Assistant Adjutant- General. HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF THE MISSOURI, Saint Louis, February 15, 1862. Brig. Gen. GEORGE W. CULLUM, Cairo: I want telegraph extended from Lebanon to Springfield. Increase the force for extending line from Smithland. Hurry it on with all pos- sible dispatch. Bowling Green is completely evacuated. H. W. HALLECK, 7.] Major- General. HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF THE MISSOURI, Saint Louis, February 15, 1862. Brigadier-General SHERMAN, Paducah: Send to General Grant everything you can spare from Paducah and Smithland; also General Hnrlbut. Bowling Green has been evacu- ated entirely. H. W. HALLECK, [7.] Major- General. HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF THE MISSOURI, Saint Louis, February 15, 1862. Governor TOD, Columbus, Ohio: If possible, send me more troops to Cairo or Paducah. I have arms here which can be sent to meet them if required. Answer. H. W. HALLECK, [7.] Major- General. SPECIAL ORDERS, ~ HDQRS. DEPARTMENT OF THE MISSOURI, No. 140. Saint Louis, February 15, 1862. * * * * * * * 8. Brig. Gen. Frederick Steele will proceed without delay to report for duty to Brig. Gen. U. S. Grant, commanding the District of West Tennessee. * * * * * * * By order of Major-General II alleck: J. C. KELTON, Assistant Adjutant- General. [7. Page 212 212 SW. VA., KY., TENN., MISS., ALA., W. FLA., & N. GA. [CHAP. LXIV. WASHINGTON I) C I A. STAGER, , , ~ebruary 15, 186210 p. m. Cleveland, Ohio: Geireral McClellan wishes to talk with General Buell direct; says it will be a great help to know if we can get a direct connection; if not to-night, to-morrow at 11 a. m. Buell can cross the Ohio. Will you make the arrangement l T. T. ECKEET. [7.] WASHINGTON, D. C., February 15, 186210 p. m. General GRANT, Fort Henry: Telegraph in full the state of affairs with you. GEG. B. MCCLELLAN. [7.] HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF TILE MISSOURI, Saint Louis Fe Major-General HUNTER, , bruary 16, 1862. Fort Leavenworth: Fort Donelson and its garrison of 30,000 men are completely invested. Four times they have attempted to get out, and four times have they been driven back. Heavy loss on both sides. Our mortar-boats are slowly ascending the Cumberland, and J am straining every nerve to increase the army. Everything looks well; we shall have hard fighting very soon. H. W. HALLECK, [7.] Major- General. SPECIAL ORDERS, HDQRS. DEPARTMENT OF THE MISSOURI, No. 144. Saint Louis, February 16, 1862. * * * * * * * 2. Brig. Gen. Schnyler Hamilton, accompanied by his staff will pro- ceed without delay to report for duty to Brig. Gen. U. S. Grant, com- manding the District of West Tennessee. * * * * * * * 4. The Twenty-sixth Regiment Missouri Volunteers is relieved from duty in the District of Saint Louis. Col. G. B. Boomer will proceed with his regiment this afternoon on board the steamer John Warner, via Cairo and Paducah, and report to Brig. Gen. U. S. Grant, commanding District of West Tennessee. 5. The Second and Third Michigan Batteries, now at Benton Bar- racks, will proceed toward the seat of war in Kentucky, touching at Cairo and Paducah for orders. * * * * * * * By order of Major-General Halleck: J. C. KELTON, Assistant Adjutant- General. [7. Page 213 CHAP. LXIV.] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.UNION. 213 FEBRUARY 16, 18621 p. m. Commodore FOOTE: How many mortar-boats have left Cairo for Cumberland, and when will they reach there ~ Please give me the particulars. GEO. B. MCCLELLAN, [7.] Major- General. WASHINGTON, D. C., February 16, 18621.10 p. m. Commodore FOOTE: Sorry you are wounded. How seriously ~ Your conduct magnificent. With what force do you return ~? I send nearly 600 sailors for you to-morrow. Give me details. GEO. B. MCCLELLAN, [7.] Major- General. HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF THE MISSOURI, Saint Louis, February 17, 1862. Captain PENNOCK, Aaval Flotilla, Cairo: Six mortar-boats are enough to go up the Cumberland. Keep the balance at Cairo. Have them ready for immediate service at that point. H. W. HALLECK, [7.] Major. General. SPECIAL ORDERS, HDQRS. DEPARTMENT OF THE MISSOURI, No. 145. Saint Louis, February 17, 1862. * * * * * * * 4. Captain Powells battery, First Missouri Light Artillery, will pro- ceed toward the seat of war forthwith, touching at Cairo and Paducali for orders. * * * * * * * By order of Major-General Halleck: J. C. KELTON, [7.] Assistant Adjutant- General. WAR DEPARTMENT, Washington City, D. C., February 18, 1862. Major-General MCCLELLAN, General Commanding: SIR: Assistant Secretary Scott, writing from Cairo, reports that the 600 soldiers ordered to be sent from here to man the flotilla at Cairo are not an adequate force, and that 800 more are required. I would therefore request that in view of the important operations of that flotilla you should immediately send the additional force specified. Very respectfully, yours, EDWIN M. STANTON, Secretary of War. [7. Page 214 214 SW. VA., KY., TENN., MISS., ALA., W. FLA., & N. GA. [CHAP. LXIV. Brig. Gen. D. C. BUELL, FEBRUARY 18, 1862. Louisville: What news have you l What of Nashville and Clarksville ~ * U. B. MCCLELLAN, [7.] Major- General. SPECIAL ORDERS, IIDQRS. DEPARTMENT OF THE MISSOURI, No. 150. Saint Louis, February 18, 1862. 1. The Second Iowa and Second Michigan Cavalry will proceed toward the seat of war in Tennessee, touching at Cairo and Paducah for orders. * * * * * * * 3. The troops now at or about to arrive at Saint Charles, Mo., con- sisting of four companies U. S. Infantry, three companies Fourth U. S. Cavalry, five companies Thirty-ninth Ohio Volunteers, Forty-second Regiment Illinois Volunteers, Forty-seventh Regiment Illinois Volun- teers, Fifth Regiment Iowa Volunteers, Twenty-seventh Regiment Ohio Volunteers, two batteries First Missouri Artillery, Engineer [Bis- sells] Regiment of the West, Company F, Second Artillery, Eleventh Ohio Battery, will proceed without delay to the seat of war in Ten- nessee, stopping long enough at Saint Louis to obtain a full supply of ordnance stores and touching at Cairo and Paducah for orders. * * * * * * * - By order of Major-General ilalleck: J. C. KELTON, [7.] Assistant Adjutant- General. SAINT LOUIS, Mo., February 20, 1862. General GEORGE B. MCCLELLAN: I cannot state in detail, as telegraph line across Ohio has been down. Say at Cairo, Fort ilolt, and Birds Point, 15,000; at Stanhope, 5,000, and at Forts Henry and Donelson, from 20,000 to 25,000. [7.] II. W. HALLECK. SPECIAL ORDERS, ~ HDQRS. DEPARTMENT OF THE OHIO, No. 49. Louisville, Ky., February 22, 1862. * * * * * * * IT. The companies of the Nineteenth Infantry, U. S., are hereby con- stituted a separate battalion under the command of Major Carpenter, Nineteenth Infantry. The battalion will for the present be attached to the Fourth Brigade. * * * * * * * VIII. The Third Kentucky Cavalry, Colonel Jackson, and Behrs battery Indiana Volunteers, will march together by the most practicable route to Bowling Green. The route will be determined and the march conducted by Colonel Jackson. * * * * * * By command of Brigadier-General Buell: 0. D. GREENE, [7.] Assistant Adjutant- General. * For Buells reply, see Vo]. VII, p. 639 Page 215 CHAP. LXIVI COR1~ESPONDENCE, ETC.tINION. 215 HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF THE MISSouRI, Saint Louis, February 2/2, 1862. Brig. Gen. W. T. SHERMAN, Padueah, Ky.: Send all troops from Kentucky, not wanted for defense of Paducah to Clarksville. H. W. HALLECK, [7.] Major- General. SPECIAL ORDERS, IIDQRS. DEPARTMENT OF THE MISSOURI, No. 166. Saint Louis, February 22, 1862. * * * * * * * 5. The Eighteenth Missouri and Twenty-sixth Illinois Volunteers will proceed to Cairo and report to the commanding general of the Cairo District. * * * * * * * By order of Major-General flalleck: J. C. KELTON, [7.] Assistant Adjutant- General. SPECIAL ORDERS, HDQRS. DEPARTMENT OF THE OHIO, No. 51. * Louisville, Ky., February 24, 1862. * * * * * III. Colonel Zahm, commanding Third Ohio Cavalry, is directed to march, via Bardstowu, New Haven, and Munfordville, to Bowling Green. IV. The batteries under command of Captains Mendenhall, Bidwell, Sutermeister, and Sterling are hereby attached temporarily to the First Division, Brigadier-General Thomas commanding, and will pro. ceed under his orders up the Cumberland. * * * * * * * By command of Brigadier-General Buell: 0. D. GREENE, [7.] Assistant Adjutant- General. HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF THE MISSOURI, Saint Louis, February 24, 1862. Governor DAVID TOD, Columbus, Ohio: Send all arms down the Ohio to Paducah. All Ohio troops concen- trated there will be armed as rapidly as possible. About 700 officers, prisoners of war, will be sent to Columbus. H. W. HALLECK, [7.] Major- General. SPECIAL ORDERS, ~ HDQRS. DEPARTMENT OF THE MISSOURI, No. 170. Saint Louis, February 24, 1862. * * * * * * * 4. George H. Smith, esq., will immediately proceed to the Cumber- land and Tennessee Rivers and take charge of the telegraphic oper. ations in Western Kentucky and Tennessee. He will take witli him the proper material and proceed with all possible dispatch to complete th Page 216 216 SW. VA., KY., TENN., MISS., ALA., W. FLA., & N. GA. [CHAP. LXIV. line to Fort Henry and repair that from Fort Henry to Fort Donelson; thence to Nashville. He will also be prepared with workmen and material to repair or construct a line from Fort Henry to Florence, Ala., and thence in the direction of Memphis. He will also arrange to extend the line from Cape Girardean to Commerce, and thence to New Madrid. The Southwestern line must be pushed with all possible rapidity from Lebanon to Springfield, and thence to the Arkansas line. The Ironton line must also be rapidly extended south toward the Arkansas line. * * * * * * * By order of Major-General Halleck: J. C. KELTON, [7.] Assistant Adjutant- General. SPECIAL ORDERS, HDQRS. DEPARTMENT OF THE MISSoURI, No. 171. 5 Saint Louis, February 24, 1862. I. Company F, Second U. S. Artillery, will proceed without delay to Cairo, Ill., and report to the commanding officer of that post. * * * * * * * * * * By order of Major-General Halleck: J. C. KELTON, [7.] Assistant Adjutant- General. GENERAL ORDERS, HDQRS. DEPARTMENT OF FLORIDA, No. 7. 5 Fort Pickens, February 24, 1862. I. First Lieut. Richard H. Jackson, First Artillery, acting assistant adjutant-general, is hereby appointed aide-de-camp to the brigadier- general commanding. II. First Lient. Richard H. Jackson, First Artillery, aide-de-camp and acting assistant adjutant-general, is hereby appointed acting inspector- general of this department. He will be obeyed and respected accord- ingly. L. G. ARNOLD, [6.] Brigadier-General, U. S. Volunteers, Commanding. NASHVILLE, TENN., February 26, 1862. (Via Bowling Green 27th.) GEORGE B. MCCLELLAN, Washington, D. C.: Portion of General Nelsons and General Crittendens divisions entered Nashville yesterday, and at the same time the enemys cavalry retired. [7.] D. C. BUELL. HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF THE MISSOURI, Saint Louis, February 26, 1862. Flag-Officer FOOTE, Cairo: I do not mean a regular bombardment, but a demonstration and throwing in of shells, so as to scare them pretty thoroughly.* H. W. HALLECK, [7.] - Major- General. See also Foote to Hafleck, Vol. VII, p. 665 Page 217 CHAP. Lxiv.] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.tJNION. 217 SPECIAL ORDERS, HDQRS. DEPARTMENT OF THE OHIO, No. 54. Louisville, Ky., February 27, 1862. * * * * * * * V. The Eleventh Michigan Volunteers, Colonel May commanding, will march as soon as practicable via New Haven to Munfordville, Ky., and report to the commanding officer at that post for duty. * * * * * * * By command of Brigadier-General Buell: 0. D. GREENE, [7.] Assistant Adjutant- General. SAINT LouIs, MO., February 27, 1862. Maj. Gen. GEORGE B. MCCLELLAN, Washington, D. C.: Numerous reports have been received that Buell occupied Nashville without opposition, but reports brought down the Cumberland of enemys movements are conflicting. Some say they are concentrated at Mur- freesborough, others Columbia, others Decatur. No movements will be made until facts are positively ascertained. Tennessee will probably be navigable yet for some weeks. Two gun-boats at Clarksville and two abov.e Fort Henry; others being repaired. Commodore Foote says he cannot be ready to protect mortar-boats for the bombardment in much less than ten days. The Essex will not be fit for service in less than four weeks. Nelsons division seiit to relieve Smiths at Clarksville and to follow gun-boats toward Nashville. They will go up as far as Buell wants them. They should return, however, as soon as possible, as they are wanted at Columbus. Randolph is said to be very strongly forti- fied. I cannot ascertain its armament. General Pope with 10,000 men is advancing on New Madrid. His advance guard will reach Sykesville [Sikeston] to-night. From there the movement will be slow, as the roads are terrible. There is no return yet from Grant. H. W. HALLECK, [7.] Major- General. GENERAL ORDERS, ~ HDQRS. DEPARTMENT OF THE OHIO, No. 14. Nashville, Tenn., February 28, 1862. I. Capt. Robert Macfeely is announced as commissary of subsistence an(l Capt. J. D. Bingham as quartermaster at Nashville. II. All captured stores and property will be collected and taken up on the returns of the proper accounting officer, and issued to the troops only upon the usual requisitions. By command of Brigadier-General Buell: JAMES B. FRY, [7.] Assistant Adjutant-General and Chief of Staff. HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF THE MISSOURI, Saint Louis, March 1, 1862. Brigadier-General SHERMAN, Paducah: Send all transports to General Grant up the Tennessee. Orders have been sent to him to move up that river. You can retain Ohio regiments for the present.* H. W. HALLECK, [7.] Major- General. * For Shermans reply, seeYol. VII, p. 682 Page 218 21S sw. VA., KY., tENN., MISS., ALA., W. FLA., & N. GA. [CHAP. LXIV. GENERAL ORDERS, ~ IIDQRS. DEPARTMENT OF THE MISSOuRI, No. 193. f Saint Louis, March 2, 1862. * * * * * * * 5. Capt. William McMichael, assistant adjutant.general, is relieved from duty at these headquarters and will report for duty on the staff of Maj. Gen. C. F. Smith, in the field in West Tennessee. By order of Major.General ilalleck: J. C. KELTON, [7.] Assistant Adjutant- General. SPECIAL ORDERS, IIDQRS. DEPARTMENT OF THE OHIO, No. 5~. f Louisville, Ky., March 3, 1862. * * * * * * * VI. The Eleventh Michigan Volunteers, Colonel May, will proceed without delay to Belmont Furnace and relieve the Third Minnesota Volunteers, Colonel Lester. Colonel May will detach one company of his regiment to Elizabethtown to relieve the Ninth Michigan Volun. teers from its duties at that point. VII. Upon being relieved Colonel Lester, Third Minnesota Volun- teers, will concentrate his entire regiment at Shepherdsville, and hold it iii readiness to march at short notice. VIII. Col. W. P. Boone, Twenty-eighth Kentucky Volunteers, will detach three companies of his regiment, under command of the lienten- aimt-colonel, to proceed at once to Lebanon to relieve the Eighth Ken. tucky Volunteers, Colonel Barnes. IX. The Eighth Kentucky Volunteers, Colonel Barnes, will, upon being relieved, march to Bardstown, Ky., and report to Col. W. H. Lytle, corn manding, for duty. X. The Twenty-third Kentucky Volunteers, Colonel Mundy, will march at once to Bardstown, Ky., and report to the commanding officer for duty. XI. Captain Lanpheres battery will proceed by land to the mouth of Salt River and take post at that point. Major Fox, Ninth Michigan Volunteers, will turn over his dnties and instructions to Captain Lan. phere. On being relieved by Captain Lanphere, Major Fox will march his detachment to Elizabethtown and join his regiment. XII. Colonel Duffield will concentrate his regiment, the Ninth Mich. igan, at Elizabethtown, and hold it in readiness to march at short notice. By command of Brigadier-General Buell: 0. D. GREENE, [7.] Assistant Adjutant. General. SPECIAL ORDERS, IIDQRS. DEPARTMENT OF THE OHIO, No. 4. 5 Nashville, Tenn., March 4, 1862 * * * * * * * III. The battalion of Eighteenth Infantry under command of Major Stokes will report to General Thomas, commanding First Division, for duty with the other battalions of the regiment under command of Lieutenant.Colonel Shepherd. * * * -* * * * By command of Brigadier-General Buell: J. M. WRIGHT, Assistant Adjutant.General. [10. Page 219 CHAP. LXIY.l CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.UNION. 219 GENERAL ORDERS, ~ HDQRS. DEPARTMENT OF THE Onio, No. 17. Nashville, Te~n., March 5, 1862. * * * * * * * III. Lieut. Col. James Gakes, Fourth U. S. Cavalry, is announced as an inspector of cavalry on the staff of the general commanding the department. By command of General Buell: JAMES B. FRY, [10.] Assistant Adjutant- General and Chief of Staff. DEPARTMENT OF THE MISSOURI, Cairo, Ill., March 5, 1862. Brig. Gen. U. S. GRANT, Corndg. District of West Tennessee, Fort Henry, Tenn.: GENERAL: The Yates Sharpshooters have been sent to Brigadier- General Pope, now before New Madrid, and until they return no dis- position can be made of that force. The guards of prisoners of war have received instructions direct from General ilalleck, except in a few cases. General Sherman states that several companies of them have passed Paducah on their return to their regiments. All the transportation of the regiments you took from here was sent to you some time sincethree steamer loads. Captain Baxter was ordered to return to you, and Captain Dunlap has also been ordered to report to you. If the quartermaster here can find any mule harness I will send it to you. Very respectfully, your most obedient, GEG. W. CULLUM, [10.] Brigadier- General, Chief of Staff and Engineer. HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF THE MISSOURI, Saint Louis, March 6, 1862. Brigadier-General CULLUM, Cairo: If it be true, as reported, that there is a strong rebel force at Union City it seems to me that the garrison is not safe. Could not a gun- boat anchor in position below so as to command the railroad ~i The operations of the enemy in the vicinity of Columbus should be closely watched and care taken to prevent a surprise. II. W. HALLECK, [10.] Major- General. SPECIAL ORDERS, ~ IIDQRS. DEPARTMENT OF THE MISSOURI, No. 208. Saint Louis, March 7, 1862. * * * * * * * 7. The Sixth Iowa Infantry will immediately proceed to Tennessee, touching at Cairo and Paducah for orders. * * * 8. The Minnesota battery, Captain Munch, now at the Saint Louis Arsenal, will proceed without delay and report to Maj. Gen. U. S. Grant, commanding District of West Tennessee. * * * By order of Major-General Halleck: J. C. KELTON, Assistant Adjutant- General. [10. Page 220 220 Sw. VA., KY., TENN., MISS., ALA., W. FLA., & N. GA. [CHAP. LXIV. SPECIAL ORDERS,~ Hncus. DEPARTMENT OF THE OHIO, No. 63. * * * Louisville, Ky., March 8, 1862. * * * V. The Twenty-third Brigade is hereby constituted, to consist of the following regiments, Col. W. W. Duffield commanding, viz: Ninth Michigan Volunteers, Colonel Duffield; Twenty-third Kentucky Vol- unteers, Colonel Mundy; Third Minnesota Volunteers, Colonel Lester; Eighth Kentucky Volunteers, Colonel Barnes. The brigade will pro- ceed by water to Nashville, Tenn., and report to the general command- ing the department. * * * NOTE.The Ninth Michigan and Third Minnesota will march at once to West Point and report to the headq uarters their arrival there. The Eighth and Twenty-third Kentucky will march to Louisville and report their arrival in advance. * * * * * * * By command of Brigadier-General Buell: 0. D. GREENE, [10.] Assistant Adjutant. General. SPECIAL ORDERS, IIDQRS. DEPARTMENT OF THE MISSOURI, No. 213. k~aint Louis, March 8, 1862. * * * * * * * 5. The Fifth Ohio Battery and the Ei4ith, Eleventh, and Thirteenth Iowa Volunteers, about to arrive in this city, will proceed to report to Maj. Gen. U. S. Grant, touching at Cairo and Paducah for orders. * * * * * * * * * * By order of Major-General ilalleck: J. C. KELTOY, [10.] Assistant Adjutant- General. SPECIAL ORDERS, IIDQRS. DEPARTMENT OF THE OHIO, No. 10. Nashville, March 10, 1862. * * * * * * * 111. The Ninth Regiment Indiana Volunteers are assigned to the Nineteenth Brigade, Colonel ilazen commanding. IV. The Sixth Ohio Volunteer~~ will, as heretofore ordered, join the Twenty-second Brigade, Colonel Bruce commanding. This brigade will join its division (the Fourth). * * * * * * * By command of Major-General Buell: J. M. WRIGIIT, [10.] Assistant Adjutant- General SPECIAL ORDERS, ~ IIDQRS. DEPARTMENT OF THE OHIO, No. 65. Louisville, Ky., March 10, 18G2. * * * * * * * VII. Colonel l)unhams Fiftieth Indiana Volunteers will at once take post as follows: Four companies and regimental headquarters a Page 221 CHAP. LXIV.] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.UNION. 221 Bowling Green, two companies under major at Munfordyille, two corn- panies under lieutenant-colonel to take post near Edgefield, Tenn., one company at the tunnel mouth, Gallatin, Tenn., one company near Franklin, Tenn. VIII. The four companies of Ninth Pennsylvania Cavalry at Roches- ter and the four companies same regiment at Calhoun will march with- out delay via Itusseliville, Ky., to Springfield, Tenn. IX. The four companies Ninth Pennsylvania Cavalry at Bacon Creek and Nolin will march forward and leave two companies at Bowling Green under Colonel Dunham, the other two compauies to take post at Edgefield, Tenn. X. Upon the arrival of the major and two companies of Fiftieth Indiana at Munfordyille, the Thirty-fifth Indiana, Colonel Walker, will march at once to Nashville and report to the general commanding. XI. The Seventh Pennsylvania Cavalry, Colonel Wynkoop, and Third Ohio Cavalry, Colonel Zahm, will march at once and take post at the junction ten miles north of Nashville, Tenn. XII. The Third Kentucky Volunteers, Colonel Bramlette; Twenty- first Kentucky Volunteers, Colonel Wheat, and Bradleys Ohio battery will concentrate immediately at Jamestown, Ky., and await the arrival of boats to carry them to Nashville, Penn. XIII. The Fifth Kentucky Cavalry, Colonel Haggard, will march at once and take post at Gallatia, Teun. * * * * * * * By command of Brigadier-General Buell: 0. D. GREENE, [10.] Assistant Adjutant- General. SPECIAL ORDERs, ~ HDQRS. DEPARTMENT OF THE OHIO, No. 11. 5 Nashville, Tenn., March 11, 1862. * * * * * * * VI. The Third Kentucky Cavalry, Colonel Jackson, is assigned to the Fifth Division. Colonel Jackson will report in person to General Crittenden, comumanding Fifth Division. The camp of the regiment will not be changed at present. * * * * * * * By command of Major-General Buell: J. M. WRIGHT, [10.] Assistant Adjutant- General. SPECIAL ORDERS, ~ HDQRS. DEPARTMENT OF THE OHIO, No. 66. 5 Louisville, Ky., ]lfarch 11, 1862. * * * * * * V. Colonel May, commanding Eleventh Michigan Volunteers, is directed to detach a company of his regiment to take post at Nolin, to guard the railroad bridge at that place. * * * * * * * * * * By command of Brigadier-General Buell: D. 0. GREENE, Assistant Adgutant- General. [10. Page 222 222 Sw. VA., KY., TENN., MISS., ALA., W. FLA., & N. GA. [ChAP. LXIV. HEADQUARTERS, Fort Henry, March 11, 1862. General G. W. CULLUM, Cairo: Nine regiments ready to embark and no transportation for them. Send ten steamers immediately. U. S. (IRANT, [10.] Major- General. Fowt HENRY, March 11, 1862. Brig. Gen. G. W. CULLIJM, Cairo, Ill.: You will please send steamers W. H. B. and Alps, with two barges each of coal, up Tennessee River to report to Maj. Gen. C. F. Smith (there being no boats here to send down), and he must have it at once. U. S. GRANT, [10.] Major- General. Maj. Gen. U. S. GRANT, CAIRo, March 11, 1862. Fort Henry: Steamer W. H. B. disabled; boilers burst. Alps in hands of Navy. Wanted to tow mortar-boats to attack Island No. 10. Cant send the ten steamers; have not a single one; everything up Tennessee. Quar- termaster says there is plenty of coal at Paducah. White Cloud and John Warner left Saint Louis last night for Tennessee; have not arrived. Will send coal by them if you cant obtain it at Paducah. Cant you get steamers from Cumberland l GEG. W. CULLUM, [10.] Brigadier- General, Commanding. SPECIAL ORDERS, HDQRS. DEPARTMENT OF THE MISSOURI, No. 220. AS1aint Louis, March 11, 1862. * * * * * * * 6. The Eighteenth Missouri and Eighty-first Ohio Volunteers will proceed to the District of West Tennessee on Thursday morning to report to Maj. Gen. U. S. Grant. * * * * * * * * * * By order of Major-General Halleck: J. C. KELTON, [10.] Assistant Adjutant- General. SPECIAL ORDERS, No. 12. HDQRS. DEPARTMENT OF THE OHIO, * Nashville, March 12, 1862. * * * * * * VIII. Colonel Barnett, First Ohio Artillery, is assigned to the corn- mand of the Artillery Reserve. Major Lawrence will report to Colonel Barnett for duty with the reserve. The reserve batteries will be en- camped together and receive orders from these headquarters. * * * * * * * By command of Major-General Buell: J. M. WRIGHT, Assistant Adjutant- General. [10. Page 223 C~ip. LXIV.] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.UNION. 223 SPECIAL ORDERS, ~ IIDQRS. DEPARTMENT OF THE OHIO, No. 67. 5 Louisville, Ky., March 12, 1862. * * * * * * * VI. Brig. Gen. W. T. Ward, U. S. Volunteers, is assigned to the command of the camp of instruction at Bardstown, and to the com- mand of all troops on the lines sontli of Louisville as far as Bacon Creek, including New Haven and Lebanon. * * * * * * * By command of Brigadier-General Buell: 0. D. GREENE, [10.] Assistant Adjutant- General. SPECIAL ORDERS, ~ HDQRS. DEPARTMENT OF THE OHIO, No. 69. Louisville, Ky., March 14, 1862. * * * * * * * III. Col. J. A. Garfield, commanding Eighteenth Brigade, will post the Fortieth Ohio, the Sixteenth Kentucky, and McLaughlins squadron of cavalry at Prestonbarg, Ky., leaving Colonel Cranor in command of the post, and giving him his instructions. Colonel Garfield will then proceed with the remainder of his command, except Wolfords cavalry, via the Big Sandy and Ohio River, to Louisville, Ky., and thence to Bardstown, where he will take post. Lieutenant-Colonel Letcher, with the companies of Wolfords cavalry under his command, will march by land to Bardstown and rejoin his regiment. * * * * * * * * * * By command of Brigadier-General Buell: 0. D. GREENE, 110.] Assistant Adjutant- General. ORDERS, ~ HEADQUARTERS FIRST DIVISION, No. 6. f Steamer Continental, March 14, 1862. The following officers are announced as the staff of this division: Capt. J. H. Hammond, assistant adjutant-general; Surg. D. W. Harts- horn, Surg. Sam]. LHommedieu, Lient. Col. M. B. Hascall, Forty- eighth Indiana; Maj. W. D. Sanger, Fifty-fifth Illinois; Lient. J. C. McCoy, Fifty-fourth Ohio; Lieut. [John] T. Taylor, Fifth Ohio Cav- alry. They will be obeyed and respected accordingly. By order of Brig. Gen. W. T. Sherman: J. H. HAMMOND, [10.] Assistant Adjutant. General. SPECIAL ORDERS, ~ HE ADQUARTERS ARMY OF THE OHIO, No. i. Nashville, March 15, 1862. * * * * * * * VII. The Seventh Brigade, General Negley commanding, is relieved from Second Division, and will receive orders from headquarters. * * * * * * * By command of Major-General Buell: J. M. WRIGHT, Assistant Adjutant- General. [10. Page 224 224 SW. VA., KY., TENN., MISS., ALA., W. FLA., & N. GA. [CHAP. LXIV. ORDERS, HEADQUARTERS FIRST DIVISION, No. 7. March 16, 1862. I. Col. J. A. McDowell, Sixth Iowa Volunteers, pursuant to orders from Maj. Gen. C. F. Smith, having reported for duty, is assigned to the First Brigade, and being the senior officer, will at once assume com- mand of the brigade. II. The cavalry and artillery will land as soon as practicable. By order of Brig. Gen. W. T. Sherman: J. II. HAMMOND, [10.1 Assistant Adjutant- General. ORDERS, ~ HEADQUARTERS FIRST DIVISION, No. 8. 5 & eam-boat Continental, March 16, 1862. I. Captain Stones battery, on the steamer Horizon, is placed under command of Colonel Stuart, commanding Second Brigade. II. The six companies Ohio cavalry, Major iRicker commanding, on the steamers Diamond and Edward Walsh, are attached to the Third Brigade, Colonel Hildebrand coi iimaii ding. III. The commanders of brigades will at once see that the colonels of the respective regiments have good roads made from the boats to the plateau above the river. By order of Brig. Gen. W. T. Sherman: J. II. HAMMOND, [10.] Assistant Adjutant- General. ORDERS, HEADQUARTERS FIRST DIVISION, No. 9. 5 Pittsburg, Tenn., March 16, 1862. The four brigades of this division will march from Pittsburg on the Corinth road, armed and equipped for a two days march, in the follow- ing order: The First Brigade will move at midnight to-night, the Sec- ond Brigade at 1 a. in., the Third at 4 a in., and the Fourth at daylight. The head of the column will have a guide and will move by way of Bethel, the Bark road, Jack Chambers farm, and take position at some point about ten miles out, to cover reconnaissance of cavalry. The column will move slow and delibeiately, with advance guard and flankers, and in case of attack each brigade or regiment will send word to ~he rear and defend their ground. Commanders of brigades will at once report to the commanding general and receive full instructions. He will, after seeing the brigades fairly started, join the advance. The commanding general again cautions the commanders of brigades, regi- ments, and companies to keep in good, close order, to prevent even marching by side-paths, but to keep in ranks as on parades. Frequent rests by brigades should be orderedthe progress about two miles per hour. Troops marching thus make a better impression than when they straggle on the road. Guides will be provided as far as possible, but commanders of brigades may impress citizens as guides, to be treated kindly but firmly. By order of Brig. Gen. W. T. Sherman: J. H. HAMMOND, Assistant Adjutant- General. [10. Page 225 CHAP. LXIV.] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.LINION. 225 ORDERS, HEADQUARTERS FIRST DWIsIoN, No. 10. f Steam-boat Continental, ililiarch 17, 1862. I. The division of General Huribut will disembark and establish its camp on a line perpendicular to the road about one mile. Details will be sent back to the boats to debark the transportation, stores, & c. II. The men mast be kept to their proper places, and no soldier shall pass the hues without being sent on duty by the proper authority. The artillery and cavalry of the command will also disembark and encamp at points designated by the commanding general. III. General Shermans division will remain on board transports, and hold themselves in readiness to move promptly in any direction by land or water. IV. The boats at the landing will give place to those having on board the division of General llurlbut, in order to facilitate their landing the troops. V. No citizens whatever will be allowed to come within the lines, and the guards will be carefully instructed to make prisoners ot all found lurking in the neighboring country unless they aue on their own farms and at their own work, when they mnst be encouraged and pro- tected. Wagons loaded with forage will be allowed to come as far as the lines, but must not come inside the lines. The Twentieth Ohio Volunteers will also disembark and encamp on the ridge to south of the landing. By order of Maj. Gen. W. T. Sherman: J. H. HAMMOND, [10.1 Assistant Adjutant- General. SPECIAL ORDERS, HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF TILE OHIO, INo. 4. Nashville, Tenn., March 18, 1862. I. The Thirteeuth Regiment Ohio Volunteers is relieved from duty with the Seventeenth Brigade, and is assigued to the Fourteenth Brigade. * * p * * * * XII. The Fifteenth Regiment Indiana Volunteers is hereby trans- ferred from the Fifteenth Brigade to the Twenty-first, and the Fifty- eighth Indiana Volunteers from the Twenty-first Brigade to the Fif- teenth, and will report to their respective brigade commanders for duty. * * * * * * * By command of Major-General Buell: J. M. WRIGHT, 110.1 Assistant Adjutant- General. SPECIAL ORDERS, HEADQUARTERS FIRST DIVISION, No. 4. March 18, 1862. The Eighth Iowa Volunteers, Colonel Geddes, is hereby attached to the First Brigade, Colonel McDowell commanding. Colonel Geddes will in-port with his regiment to Colonel McDowell on the lines. By order of Brig. Gen. W. T. Sherman: J. H. HAMMOND, [10.1 Assistant Adjutant- General. 15 R RYOI, LII, PT Page 226 226 SW. VA., KY., TENN., MISS., ALA., W. FLA., & N. GA. [CRAP. LXIV. SPECIAL ORDERS, HEADQUARTERS FIRST DIVISION No. 5. March 18, 1862. The Fifth Ohio Battery, Captain Hickenlooper, is hereby attached to Colonel Laumans brigade (First Brigade, Second Division), and will report to Colonel Lauman. By order of Brig. Gen. W. T. Sherman: J. H. HAMMOND, [10.] Assistant Adjutant- General. HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF THE MISSISSIPPI, Saint Louis, March 19, 1862. General D. C. BUELL, Nashrille: I have received no reply whatever to my telegram of the l3th* asking for position and number of your forces, or to that of the 16th [l7th]I ask- ing information in relation to telegraph lines, position of your advanced guard, and when your troops could reach Savannah. I request an immediate answer to these questions4 H. W. HALLECK, [10.] Major- General. SPECIAL ORDERS, HDQRS. DEPT. OF THE MISSISSIPPI, No. 21. Saint Louis, March 19, 1862. * * * * * * * 4. The Twenty-first Regiment Missouri Volunteers, Col. D. Moore, now on steamer Di Vernon, will proceed forthwith and report to Maj. Gen. U.S. Grant, tonching at Fort Henry for orders. * * * * * * * * * * By order of Major-General Halleck: J. C. KELTON, [10.] Assistant Adjutant- General. SPECIAL ORDERS, HEADQUARTERS, No. 8. Pittsburq, March 19, 1862. 1. The nuattached troops at this point are hereby brigaded as fol- lows: Eighth Regiment Iowa Volunteers is attached to Colonel Lan- mans (First) brigade, General Smiths division. II. Third Iowa Volunteers to Colonel McArthnrs (Second) brigade, General Smiths division. III. Eighty-first Ohio Volunteers to Col. John Cooks (Third) brigade, General Smiths division. IV. Fifth Ohio Cavalry to Colonel Hildebrands (Third) brigade, General Shermans division. V. Minnesota battery, Captain Munch, to Colonel Bucklands (Fourth) brigade, General Shermans division. The commanding officers of the regiments and companies so attached will at once report to their brigade commanders. * See Vol. X, Part II, pp. 33 and 37. I Thid, pp. 43 and 45. t Thid, p. 48 Page 227 CHAP. LXIV.] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.UNION. 227 VI. Fifty-second Illinois Volunteers, Colonel MeArthurs (Second) brigade, General Smiths division. By order of Brig. Gen. W. T. Sherman: J. H. HAMMOND, [10.] Assistant Adjutant- General. SPECIAL ORDERS, HDQRS. DEPT. OF THE Mississippi, No. 2~i. 5 Saint Louis, March 20, 1862. * * * * * * * 3. The Twelfth 1~egirnent Michigan Inthutry will immediately pro- ceed and report to Maj. Gen. U. S. Grant, commanding DistTict of West Tennessee, touching at Fort Henry for orders. * * * By order of Major-General Halleck: - J. C. KELTON, [10. Assistant Adjutant- General. SPECiAL ORDERS ) HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF THE OHIO No. 6. 5 Nashville, March 20, 1862. * * * * * * II. The Third Kentucky Volunteers, Colonel Bramlette, is assigned to the Twentieth Brigade (Colonel Harkers), Sixth (General Woods) Division. * * * * * * * By command of Major-General Buell: J. M. WI~IGHT, [10.] Assistant Adjutant- General. SPECIAL ORDERS, HDQRS. I)EPARTMENT OF THE OHIO, No. Th. 5 Louisville, March 20, 1862. I. The headquarters of the Department of the Ohio are hereby ordered to be removed from Louisville, Ky., to Nashville, Tenn. Capt. 0. D. Greene, assistant adjutant-general Lient. J. B. Holloway, Fifth U. S. Cavalry, acting aide-de-cainp; Lieut. C. T. Wharton, Nineteenth Illinois Volunteers, acting assistant adjutant-general; Lieut. Henry Stone, First Wisconsin V olunteers, acting assistant adjutant-general, will report in person at headquarters, Nashville~ Teun., without delay. * * * * * * * By command of Brigadier-General Buell: 0. D. GIIEENE, [10.] Assistant Adjutant- General. SPECIAL ORDERS, HDQRS. DEPT. OF THE MiSSiSSIPPi, No. 28. 5 Saint Louis, March 21, 1862. * * * * * * * 8. Brig. Gen. W. K. Strong is hereby placed in command of the Dis- trict of Cairo, which will hereafter include Birds Point. By order of Major-General Halleck: J. C. KELTON, Assistant Adjutant- General. [10. Page 228 228 Sw. VA., KY., TENN., MISS., ALA., W. FLA., & N. GA. [CHAP. LXIV. SPECIAL ORDERS, HDQRS. DEPT. OF THE MISSISSIppj, No. 30. f Sxtint Louis, March 21, 1862. * * * * * * * 3. The Fourteenth Wisconsin and Twenty-fifth Missouri Infantry will immediately proceed up the Tennessee River to report to Maj. Gen. U. S. Grant, commanding District of West Tennessee. * * * By order of Major.General ilalleck: J. C. KELTON, [10.] Assistant Adjutant- General. GENERAL ORDERS, HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF THE OHIO, No. 2. Nashville, Tenn., March 21, 1862. Brigadier-General iDumont is assigned to the command of the troops in and around the city and ~1l the lines of communicatioii of the army, extending as far north as Munfordville, Ky. Troops and individual officers and soldiers arriving in the city will immediately report to him and render prompt obedience to his orders. By command of General Buell: JAMES B. FRY, [10.] Assistant Adjutant- General and Chief of Staff. SPECIAL ORDERS, HDQRS. 1)EPT. OF THE MiSsiSsippi, No. 31. * Saint Louis, March 22, 1862. * * * * * * 4. The Sixty-first Illinois Infantry, at Benton Barracks, will immedi- ately proceed to report to Maj. Gen. U. S. Grant, at Savannah, Teun., at which point wagon transportation will be provided for the regi- ment. * * * * * * * * * * 7. The Eighth Independent Battery Ohio Volunteers, Capt. Louis Markgraf, will immediately proceed to report to Maj. Gen. U. S. Grant, at, Tenn., at which point wagon transportation will be pro- vi(Ied. * * * * * * * * * * By order of Major-General Halleck: J. C. KELTON, [10.] Assistant Adjutant- General. SPECIAL ORDERS, HEADQUARTERS DISTRICT OF THE OHIO, No. 8. * 5 Nashville, Tenn., March 22, 1862. * * * * * * V. Mr. J. B. Anderson is hereby placed in charge of the repairs of the Tennessee and Alabama Railroad and of the Nashville and Chat- tanooga Railroad, and is authorized to employ such assistance and laborers as may be necessary for the prompt execution of the work. He will also act as master of transportatiou for these routes. * * * * * * * VII. The Ninth Pennsylvania Cavalry, Colonel Williams, will take post as follows: Four companies at Springfield, two companies at Gal- latin, two companies at Clarksville, two companies at Bowling Green, one company at Edgefield, headquarters at Springfield Page 229 CHAP. LXIV.] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.UNION. 229 VIII. The Seventy-ninth Regiment Pennsylvania Volunteers is re- lieved from the Seventh Brigade (General Negleys), and will take post as follows: Headquarters and three companies at the ilarpeth River, near Franklin three companies at Carters Creek, thirty-seven miles aiid a half from Nashville two companies at Rutherfords Creek, forty- nine miles and a quarter from Nashville; one company at West ilar- peth River, twenty-five miles from Nashville, and one company at Little Harpeth River, eleven miles from Nashville. IX. The Thirty-fifth Regiment Indiana Volunteers, Colonel Walker, is assigned to the Seventh Brigade, and will report to General Negley. X. The Seventh Regiment Pennsylvania Cavalry, Colonel Wynkoop, will take post as follows: Four companies at Nashville, these to include the two companies at the junction, and will be brought in by the colonel; four companies at Franklin, to belong temporarily to the Seventh Brigade, an d report to General Negley; four companies attached to the brigade report to Colonel Duffield on the arrival of the brigade at this place. Detachments from the cavalry battalion will be made as follows: One lieutenant and thirty-nine men to be stationed with the three companies of infantry at Carters Creek; a lieutenant and twenty men to be sta- tioned with the two coiiipanies of infantry at Rutherfords Creek; a sergeant, a corporal, and eight men to be stationed with th~ company of infantry at Little ilarpeth River; to be taken from the four companies stationed at Franklin. XI. The Twenty-first Kentucky Volunteers, Colonel Price, will take post at Duck River, near Columbia. XII. Standarts battery of field artillery is attached temporarily to the Seventh Brigade, and will report to General Negley. XIII. Hewetts battery is attached temporarily to the Twenty-third Brigade, and will report to Colonel Duffield on his arrival here. XIV. On its arrival here the Twenty-third Brigade, Colonel Duffield, will take post as follows: Two regiments, a battem y of artillery, and two companies of cavalry at Murfreesborongh: one regiment and two coin- panies cavalry at Lebanon, Teun - and one regiment of infantry on the Murfreesborongh pike two miles from Nashville. XV. On the arrival here the Twenty-third Brigade (except the cav- alry, which will move at once) will move forward to Franklin and await further orders. X VI. Colonel Barnett, First Ohio Artillery, will hold himself in read- iimess to march with his headquarters and Bushs, Bradleys, and Ster- hugs batteries. Major Lawreiice, First Ohio Artillery, will continue iii command of the artillery camp near Nashville. By command of Major-General Buell: J. M. WRIGHT, [10.] Assistant Adjutant- General. IIEADQITARTERS DEPARTMENT OF THE MISSISSIPPI, Saint Louis, ill arch 24, 18G2. General W. K. STRONG, Cairo: You will immediately take measnres to break up the post at Smith- land. The forces now stationed there will be seat np the Tennessee to General Grant, and the artillery, stores, and all public property removed to Paducab. Waterhouses battery and Eighteenth Missouri Regiment to be sent to General Grant. II. W. HALLECK, Major- General. [10. Page 230 230 Sw. VA., KY., TENN., MISS., ALA., W. FLA., & N. GA. [CHAP. LXIV. SPECIAL ORDERS, HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF THE OHIO No. 10. Nashville. March 24, 1862. * * * * * * * X. Third Kentucky Volunteers, Colonel Bramlette, is assigned to the Fifteenth Brigade, Colonel Elascall commanding, and Thirteenth Michigan Volunteers, Colonel Shoemaker, is assigned to Twentieth Bri- gade, Colonel ilarker commanding. By command of Major.General Buell: J. N. WRIGHT, [10.] Assistant Adjutant. General. 862. Maj. Gen. II. W. HALLECK, SAVANNAH, March 25 1 Commanding Depctrtment of the Mississippi, & tint Louis, Mio.: GENERAL: Inclosed I send y~u a sketch * of the country about Pitts- burg, which will explain the location of Smiths, Shermans, Hurlbuts, and McClernands divisions. General Wallace is six miles below, with a good road out, enabling them to form a junction with the main column, when a move is made, six or seven miles before reaching Corinth. I am, general, very respectfully, your obedient servant, U. S. GRANT, [10.] Major. General. SPECIAL ORDERS, HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF THE Orno, No. 12. Nashville, Teun., March 26, 1862. * * * * * * * XLII. The Eighteenth Kentucky Volunteers, Colonel Warner, will remove its headqnarters to Lexington, Ky. Colonel Warner will take the necessary steps to relieve the companies of the Thirty-third Indi- ana Volunteers, on detached service at Kentucky River bridge and at Nicholasville. Colonel Coburn will concentrate his regiment at once and hold it in readiness to march at a moments warning. * * * * * * * By command of Brigadier-General Buell: 0. D. GREENE, [10.] Assistant Adjutant. General. SPECIAL ORDERS, ~ IIDQRS. DEPT. OF THE MISSISSIPPI, No. 55. * 5 AS~aint Louis, March 31, 1862. * * * * * * 9. The Fifteenth Regiment Michigan Infantry and the Third Ohio Battery, Captain Williams, now at Benton Barracks, will immediately proceed np the Tennessee River and report to Maj. Gen. U. S. Grant, commanding District of West Tennessee. * * * By order of Major-General Halleck: J. C. KELTON, [10.] Assistant Adjutant- General. ~ Two sketches inclosed, for which see Plate LXXVIII, Maps 3 aud 6 of the Atlas Page 231 CEAP. LXIV.] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.ITNION. 231 SPECIAL ORDERS, IIDQRS. DEPT. OF THE Mississippi, No. 60. Saint Louis, April 1, 1862. 1. The Eighteenth Wisconsin Volunteers will immediately proceed up the Tennessee River and report to Maj. Gen. U. S. Grant, com- manding District of West Tennessee. * * * * * * * * * * 3. Brig. Gen. Thomas J. MeKean will proceed up the Tennessee River and report to Maj. Gen. U. S. Grant, commanding District of West Tennessee. * * * * * * By order of Major-General Halleck: [10.] SPECIAL ORDERS, ~ No. 62. J. C. KELTON, Assistant Adjutant- General. IIDQRS. DEPT. OF THE Mississippi, Saint Louis, April 1, 1862. * * * * * * * 2. Captain Burnaps Seventh Ohio Battery and Captain Cheneys battery of Illinois light artillery will immediately proceed up the Tennessee River to report to Maj. Gen. U. S. Grant. * * * * By order of Major-General Halleck: [10.] * * * J. C. KELTON, Assistant Adjutant- General. SPECIAL ORDERS, HDQRS. DEPT. OF THE Mississippi, No. 65. * * Saint Louis, April 2, 1862. * * * * * 7. The Tenth Ohio Battery, Captain White, now at Benton Barracks, will immediately proceed up the Tennessee River and report to Maj. Gen. U. S. Grant. * * * By order of Major-General ilalleck: [10.] J. C. KELTON, Assistant Adjutant- General. SPECIAL ORDERS, IIDQRS. DEPT. OF THE Mississippi, No. 66. Saint Louis, April 2, 1862. * * * * * * 5. Captain Spear, Fifteenth Ohio Battery, will turn over to the quar- termaster at Paducah the two 10-pounder Parrott guns for which he is accountable, to be shipped to Saint Lo~iis Arsenal. He will then pro- ceed with his battery, consisting of four smooth-bored guns, and the horses and harness used with the Parrott guns, and report to Maj. Gen. U. S. Grant at Pittsburg, Teen. By order of Major-General Halleck: J. C. KELTON, Assistant Adjutant- General. [10. Page 232 232 Sw. VA., KY., TENN., MISS., ALA., W. FLA., & N. GA. [CHAP. LXIV. SPECIAL ORDERS, HDQRS. DEPT. OF THE MISSISSIppI, No. 67. Saint Louis, April 2, 1862. * * * * * * * 5. Brig. Gen. Thomas A. Davies, having reported for duty in this department, will proceed with his staff to the Tennessee River and report for duty with Maj. Gen. U. S. Grant. * * * * * * * By order of Major-General ilalleck: J. C. KELTOX, [10.] Assistant Adjutant. General. SPECIAL ORDERS, HDQRS. DEPT. OF THE MISSISSIPPI, No. 69. Saint Louis, April 3, 1862. * * * * * * * 3. Captain Cogswells battery Illinois light artillery will immedi- ately proceed up the Tennessee River and report to Maj. Gen. U. S. Grant. * * * * * * * * * By order of Major-General Halleck: J. C. KELTON, [10.] Assistant Adjutant- General. HEADQUARTERS DISTRICT OF WEST TENNESSEE, General B. M. PRENTISS, Pittsburg, April 4, 1862. Commanding Division: I am instructed by General Grant, commanding, to say to you that the review of your division will not take place until Tuesday next at 10a.m. CLARK B. LAGOW, [10.] Aide-de- Camp. General D. C. BUELL: SAVANNAH, April 6, 1862. Heavy firing is heard up the river, indicating plainly that an attack has been made upon our most advanced posilions. I have been look- ing for this, but did not believe the attack could be made before Monday or Tuesday. This necessitates my joining the forces up the river instead of meeting you to-day, as I had contemplated. I have directed General Nelson to move to the river with his division. He can march to oppo- site Pittsburg. Respectfully, your obedient servant, U. S. GRANT, [10.] Major- General, Commanding. PITTSBURQ April 6, 1862. COMDG. OFFICER ADVANCE FORCES, Near Pittsburg, Tenn.: GENERAL: The attack on my forces has been very spirited from early this morning. The appearance of fresh troops on the field no Page 233 Ca& r. LXIV.1 233 CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.IJNION. would have a powerful effect both by inspiring our men and dishearten- ing the enemy. If you will get upon the field, leaving all your bag- gage on the east bank of the river, it will be a move to our advantage, and possibly save the day to us. The rebel force is estimated at over 100,000 men. My headquarters will be iii the log building on top of the hill, where you will be furnished a staff officer to guide you to your place on the field.* Respectfully, & c., U. S. GRANT, [10.] Major- General. SPECIAL ORDERS, IIDQRS. DEPT. OF THE Mississippi, No. 77. Saint Louis, April 6, 1862. * * * * * * * 7. Brig. Gen. I. F. Quinby is assigned to duty under Major-General Grant on the Tennessee River. lie will report at General Grants headquarters. * * * * * * * By order of Major-General Halleck: J. C. KELTOK, [10.] Assistant Adjutant- General. SPECIAL ORDERS, ~ HDQRS. DEPT. OF THE Mississippi, No. 80. Saint Louis, April 7, 1862. * * * * * * 10. Captain Boltons battery Illinois light artillery, now at Benton Barracks, will proceed up the Tennessee River and report to Maj. Gen. U. S. Grant, commanding District of West Tennessee. * * * 11. Brig. Gen. G. W. Cullum will proceed to Columbus, Ky., and take charge of the fortifications on the Mississippi River. * * * * * * * By order of Major-General Halleck: J. C. KELTON, [10.] Assistant Adjutant- General. HEADQUARTERS DISTRICT OF WEST TENNESSEE, Pittsbur~q, April 7, 1862. Maj. Gen. D. C. BUELL: GENERAL: When I left the field this evening my intention was to occupy the most advanced position possible for the night, with the infantry engaged through the day, and follow up our success with cav- alry and fresh troops expected to arrive during my last absence on the field. The great fatigue of our men, they having been engaged in two days fight, or subject to a march yesterday and fight to-day, would pre- clude the idea of making any advance to-night without the arrival of the expected re-enforcements. My plan therefore will be to feel out in the morning with all the troops on the outer line until our cavalry force can be organized (one regiment of your army will finish crossing soon) and a sufficient artillery and infantry support to follow them are ready for a move. Under the instructions which I have previously received, and a dispatch also of to-day from Major-General llalleck,it will not * From original as received by Buell. For version as recorded in Grants letters- sent book, see Vol . X, Part II, p. 95 Page 234 234 Sw. VA., KY., TENN., MISS., ALA., W. FLA., & N. GA. [CHiP. LXIV. then do to advance beyond Pea Ridge, or some point which we can reach and return in a day. General Halleck will probably be here him. self to-morrow. Instructions have been sent to the different division commanders, not included in your command, to be ready in the morning either to find if an enemy was in front or to advance.* Very respectfully, your obedient servant, U. S. GRANT, [10.] Major- General, Commanding. SPECIAL ORDERS, HDQRS. DEPT. OF THE Mississippi, No. 88. Saint Louis, April 9, 1862. * * * * * * * 4. The medical director will immediately fit out and send up the Ten. nessee two more hospital boats, and have any number of workmen employed, and press the matter night and day. * * * * * * * By order of Major-General Halleck: J. C. KELTON, [10.] Assist~tnt Adjutant- General. CAIRO, April 11, 1862. Via New Madrid. Hon. EDWIN M. STANTON, (Received 2 ~ in.) Secretary of War: Please stop shipments of heavy cannon from Pittsburg for defensive works until General Cullum, who is now here, has examined the loca- tions and decided upon the works. The large number of guns captured will, we believe, furnish sufficient armament. General Pope is prepar- ing rapidly for movement; will be ready to-night if transports arrive, and start to-morrow. THOS. A. SCOTT, [10.] Assistant Secretary of War. NEW MADRID, April 12, 18625 a. m. Hon. EDWIN M. STANTON, (Received 4.10 iz~. in.) Secretary of War: Matters progressing well. Leave to-morrow. Have you any instruc- tionsl THOS A. SCOTT, [10.] Assistant Secretary of War. ON BOARD STEAMER JOHN IJ. PERRY, New Madrid, April 12, 1862? p. m. (Received 10.45 p. in.) Hon. EDWIN M. STANTON, Secretary of War: Gun-boats left at noon. Army leaves about midnight. All working well. THOMAS A. SCOTT, [10.] Assistant~ Secretary of War. From original as received by Buell. For version as recorded in Grants letters- sent book, see Vol. X, Part II, p. 96 Page 235 CILA?. LXIV.] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.UNION. 235 HEADQUARTERS DISTRICT OF WEST TENNESSEE, Pittsburg, April 12, 1862. [General THOMAS:] GENERAL: I am directed by Major-General Halleck to organize a force for special service to-night. You will therefore report one brigade of your command on board the steaniers White Cloud and Universe this evening with one days rations. The lateness of the hour prevents sending this through Major-General Buell, coin manding. You will please therefore notify him of this detail. No artillery and but one company of cavalry will be required. Instructions will be given after your troops are embarked. I am, general, very respectfully, your obedient servant U. S. GRANT [10.] Major- General. WAR DEPARTMENT, Washington, D. 0., April 18, 186210.15 a. m. THOMAS A. SCOTT, Assistant Secretary, New ]$~Jiadrid: I would be glad if you would give more full and detailed information in respect to army movements and military operations than I have been favored with of late. Your dispatches are so few and so meager as to afford very little information to this Department, and as the object of your mission was to obtain accurate and full details, I have been much disal)poiIlted. EDWIN M. STANTON, [10.] Secretary of War. SPECIAL FIELD ORDERS, HDQRS. DEPT. OF THE MISSISSIPPI, No. 2. Pittsbury, Tenn, April 13, 1862. I. Brig. Gen. H. M. Judah is appointed inspector-general of the Army of the Tennessee. He will give his attention particularly to the organ- ization and discipline of the infantry regiments in the field. * * * * * * * By order of Major-General Halleck: N. H. MCLEAN, [10.] Assistant Adjutant- General. HDQRS. DEPARTMENT OF THE MISSISSIPPI, Pittsburg, Teun., April 14, 1862. Maj. Gen. U. S. GRANT, Commanding Army in the Field, Pittsburg, Teun.: SIR: You will direct the cavalry under your command to assemble immediately in the rear of General Shermans division at 8 oclock to-morrow morning. By order of Major-General Halleck: A. J. SMITH, Brigadier- General and Chif of Cavalry. [10. Page 236 236 SW. VA., KY., TENN., MISS., ALA., W. FLA., & N. GA. [CHAP. LXIV. NASHVILLE, TENTh, April 11, 1862. Brigadier-General THOMAS: The difficulty of communication with Generals Halleck and Buell still continues, and I therefore have the honor to forward direct for the infor- mation of the War Department a summary of General Mitchels last dispatch: Saturday morning two expeditions were started from Hunts- ville in the captured cars. One, under Colonel Sill, Thirty-third Ohio went east to Stevens[onl, junction of Chattanooga with Memphis and Charleston, which point they seized, 2,000 of the enemy retreating with- out firing a shot. Captured five locomotives and a large amount of roll- ing-stock. The other expedition, nuder Colonel Turchin, Nineteenth Illinois, went west. Arrived at Decatur in time to save railroad bridge, which was in flames. General Mitchel now holds a hundred miles of the Memphis and Charleston Railroad. Very respectfully, 0. D. GREENE. [10.] SPECIAL ORDERS, HDQRS. DEPT. OF THE MISSISSIPPI, No. 101. Saint Lo~tis, April 14, 1862. * * * * * * 2. Col. George Thom, chief of Topographical Engineers, having reported at headquarters from detached service, will proceed to Pitts. burg, Tenn., to report to the commanding general in the field. * * * * * * * By order of Major-General ilalleck: J. C. KELTON, [10.] Assistant Adjutant- General. GENERAL ORDERS, HDQRS. 7TH DIV ARMY OF THE OHIO, No. 6. Cumberland Ford, April 14, 1862. The regiments composing the Seventh Division of the Army of the Ohio are hereby brigaded as follows: The Forty-ninth Indiana, Third Kentucky, First and Second Tennessee Regiments will constitute the Twenty-fourth Brigade, under command of Brig. Gen. S. P. Carter. The Sixteenth and Forty-second Ohio and the Fourteenth and Twenty- second Kentucky Regiments will constitute the Twenty-sixth Brigade, under command of Colonel De Courcy. The Thirty-third Indiana and Nineteenth Kentucky Regiments will constitute the Twenty.seventh Brigade, nuder command of Colonel Coburn. By command of Brigadier-General Morgan. [10.] HEADQUARTERS DISTRICT OF WEST TENNESSEE, Capt. N. H. MCLEAN, Pittsburg, April 14, 1862. Asst. Adjt. Gen., Dept. of the Mississippi, Pittsburg, Tenn.: CAPTAIN: I would respectfully request that General Davies be ordered to take command of the Second Division (Generals Smith and McArthur, of that division, being unable for service) without delay. I am, captain, very respectfully, your obedient servant, U. S. GRANT, Major- General Page 237 CHAr. LXIV.] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.UNION. 237 [Indorsement.] HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF THE Mississi~~i, Pittsburg Landing, Tenn., April 15, 1862. General Grant will assign General Davies to such command as he may deem best for the service. By order of Major-General ilalleck: N. H. MCLEAN, [10.] Assistant Adjutant- General. WAR DEPARTMENT, Washington City, D. C., April 15, 1862. THOMAS A. SCOTT, Assistant Secretary of War, Cairo, Ill.: This Department has entire confidence in the ability of the respec- tive military commanders in the West to determine their operations under whatever circumstances they may be placed, and will not under- take to advise, direct, or control them unless they ask for instructions themselves. No general in the West has asked for re-enforcements from the , aiid none have been sent, and I do not understand that you have been authorized to call for them. Intelligence has reached here of the unconditional surrender of Fort Pulaski on the 12th instant. Our fire was terrible. I have no doubt of your being diligently occupied, but wish daily and full reports of the operations wherever you may be. General McClellan is actively preparing for his operations. No engagement of importance has taken place at York- town.* EDWIN M. STAiN TON, [10.] Secretary of War. NEW MADRID, April 15, 1862. (Received 5.20 p. in.) lou. EDWIN M. STANTON, Secretary of War: Much obliged about information about Fort Pulaski. I will return to Pillow immediately. General Pope cannot get advices from General Hahleck for several days in reply to his message. TUbS. A. SCOTT, [10.] Assistant Secretary of War. WASHINGTON, April 15, 1862. Hon. E. M. STANTON, Secretary of War: The following dispatch has just been received from the assistant superintendent of telegraph at Nashville: NASHVILLE, April 14, 1862. We are now working well to Savannah, and will be working to Pittsbnrg to-morrow. Our army is encamped on the battle-field. General Mitchel took possession of Decatur and Stevenson yesterday. At the latter place 2,000 rebels fled on his approach. He captured five more locomotives and rolling-stock. A., STAGER. [10.] *.See Vol. X, Part II, p. 106 Page 238 238 SW. VA., KY., TENN., MISS., ALA., W. FLA., & N. GA. [CHAP. LXIV. HEAD GENERAL ORDERS QUARTERS ARMY OF THE OHIO, No. 8. 5 Field of AShiloh, Tenn., April 15, 1862. I. The habitual order of battle in each division of the army will be in three lines, arranged as follows: 1. The first line will consist of six regiments in line of battle, two from each brigade, covered by the flank companies of these re~iments thrown out as skirmishers. In approaching the enemy, and more par. ticularly when the object is simply to feel him or determine his position, it may often be sufficient to detach one flank company from each of the regiments of the first line. But when the position of the enemy is determined, and more especially when the object is to make a substan- tive attack, the line of skirmishers should be re-enforced by the other flank companies of the regiments of the first line. Whenever both of the flank companies of a regiment are deployed as skirmishers, they will be commanded by the junior field officer of the regiment. The two regiments of a brigade on the first line will be commanded by the brigade commander. He will give orders to and bring into action the regiment of his brigade in the second line whenever the imminence of the danger or other necessity may preclude a reference to the divis- ion commander, or whenever the absence of the division commander from his habitual position hereinafter designated may render such reference impracticable. The habitual position of the brigade com- manders will be opposite to the interval between their regiments of the first line and about seventy paces in rear of the line. 2. The second line will consist of three regiments in line of battle, one from each brigade, disposed opposite the intervals between the regiments of the first line, except the division be a flank division, in which case the regiment on the exposed flank in the second line will be in eche]on, with its flank extending beyond the flank of the first line, so as to cover and protect it. The second line will be habitually controlled and managed by the division commander, and the regiments will not be withdrawn from their position in order of battle without his authority, except in the cases hereinbefore provided for. In open level ground the distance between the first and second lines will be about 370 paces, but when the ground is wooded, or the nature of the surface such as to afford shelter from the fire of the enemy, this dis- tance will be lessened to 200 paces. 3. The third line will consist of three regiments, one from each bri- gade, formed in double column at half distance, each column placed opposite the interval between the two regiments of the first line of the brigade to which it belongs. The distance between the second and third lines will be abont 200 paces in open level ground, but in broken or wooded ground, affording shelter and cover, the distance may be reduced. The regiments in column, constituting more especially the reserve of the division, will be wholly under the orders and control of the division commander. II. Two of the batteries of the division will be placed habitually in the first line near to the intervals on the right and left of the two regi- ments of the central brigade, taking such position in that vicinity as may be most favorable to their action. The third battery will be held in reserve, and its position in reserve will be in the vicinity of the regi- ment in column of the central brigade. III. The cavalry of the division will habitually remain in reserve in rear of the center of the division when formed in order of battle, shel- tered from fire, to await the orders of the division commander, unless some other position and arrangement are especially designated for it Page 239 Czip. LXIV.] CORRESPO1~DENCE, ETC.UNION. 239 IV. The brigades of the division will be habitually disposed from right to left in order of battle, according to their ordillal designations. V. Under no circumstances whatever, and on no pretext, must the men be allowed to leave the ranks. That the wounded may be effectually cared for the army must be victorious, and to secure this great result every man capable of fighting must remain at his post. Before going iiito battle the company musicians and the regimental band, if there be one, will be placed under the command of the regimental medical officers, to aid them, in conjunction with the regular hospital attendants, in bearing from the field the wounded, and giving them such immediate attention and relief as the occasion may permit. VI. As it may often be necessary in the progress of the war to take batteries of artillery with infantry, the following disposition will be made for this purpose and will in most cases prove successful if boldly and vigorously carried out: The flank companies of a regiment will be deployed as skirmishers, and the remaining companies will be formed in two columns by division at half distance, placed in rear of the flanks of the lines of skirmishers, and the line of skirmishers and two columns will advance as rapidly as possible on the battery, taking care, however, to preserve the order of formation and accuracy and deliber- ateness of aim on the part of the skirmishers. They must use every endeavor to cut down the gunners at their pieces, and in every way to disable the battery. In most cases the fire of the skirmishers, if prop- erly delivered, will kill or drive off the gunners; but should this result not be thus produced when the advancing line has come within deadly musket-range of the battery, the two columns must pass rapidly around the flanks, promptly (teploy, throw in a well-directed cross-fire on the battery, and then rush forward to secure it. finishing the work with the bayonet if necessary. Whenever this movement is made other infantry supports must be held well in hand to sustain the regiment designated to carry the battery. VII. The habitual position of the division commander will be in the vicinity of the central reserve column in the third line, whence he may overlook the whole order of battle and direct the movements. When absent therefrom a staff officer will always be left to give information as to where he may be found. VIII. These dispositions are ordered for a division of three brigades. Should there be more or less than three, similar arrangements will be made. By command of Major-General Buell: JAMES B. FRY, [10.] Assistant Adjutant- General and Chief of Staff. SPECIAL ORDER8, IIDQRS. DEPT. OF THE Mississippi, No. 110. Saint Louis, April 16, 1862. * * * * * * * 2. Captain Kidds Indiana battery, now at Benton Barracks, will immediately proceed to Pittsburg, Tenn., and report to Major-General ilalleck. * * * * * * * * * * By order of Major-General ilalleck: J. C. KELTON, Assistant Adjutant- General. [10. Page 240 240 SW. VA., KY., TENN., MISS., ALA., W. FLA., & N. GA. [CHAP. LXIV. CINCINNATI, April 17, 1862. (Received 4 p. in.) Hon. E. M. STANTON: The Switzerland, at Madison, and the Lancaster and Queen [of the West], here, arc progressing rapidly. Boats at all suftable are very scarce. The Monarch will be here to-night, and will be purchased by Mr. Butler at my instance, subject to your sanction, for $14,000. I pro- pose, if you confirm the bargain, to send her immediately to iNew Albany to be prepared. I will leave for Pittsburg in the morning. [10.] ____ CHAS. ELLET, JR. NASHVILLE, April 17, 1862. A. STAGER: I have sent party to Huntsville and operators to work that railroad line as far as General Mitchel controls, and to repair from Stevenson this way. I asked General Buell for an escort to send another party to meet them, but he thinks it too unsafe to send them. I think it would be safe enough with two companies of cavalry, or even one, and could be repaired in two or three days if not too many bridges gone. BRUCH. [10.] HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF THE Mississippi, Pittsburg Landing, Tenn., April 18, 1862. Maj. Gen. U. S. GRANT, Commanding District of iVest Tennessee, Army in the Field: GENERAL: Captain Sheridan will take charge of the repair of the roads from the main landing to your headqnarters, and Colonel Mc- Kibbin from the lower or forage landing to the same point, and Colonel Cntts from that point to Shiloh Cross-Roads. Colonel Thom will make examination for roads in advance of Shiloh to your new camping- grounds. These officers will report to you early to-morrow morning for working parties, which will be detailed from the different divisions along the roads. It is of the utmost importance that these roads should be put in order without further delay. You will, therefore, see that working parties provided with tools be ready to commence oper- ations to-morrow morning. Each regiment, brigade, and division as it takes position in new camps will open proper communications with the main roads. With proper care your army can be supplied far in advance of present position without additional transportation. By order of Major-General Halleck: N. H. McLEAN, [10.] Assistant Adjutant- General. SPECIAL FIELD ORDERS, RD QRS. DEPT. OF THE Mississippi, No. 13. ( Pittsburg Landing, Tenn., April 18,1862. 1. The Seventeenth Regiment Kentucky Volunteers and the Thirty- first and Fortyiourth Indiana Volunteers are relieved from duty with General Grants army, and will report for duty with the Army of the Ohio. The commanding officers of these regiments will at once report to Major-General Buell for his orders. * * * * * * By order of Major-General Halleck: N. H. MCLEAN, Assistant Adjutant- Generol, [10. Page 241 CHAP. LXIV.] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.UNION. 241 GENERAL ORDERS, ~ HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF THE OHIO, No. 9. Field of Shilok, Teun., April 18, 1862. I. Capt. A. C. Gillem, assistant quartermaster, is assigned to duty as inspector-general of the quartermasters department and inspector of artillery of the Army of the Ohio. * * * * * * * By command of Major-General Buel]: JAMES B. FRY, [10.] Assistant Adjutant- tileneral and Chief of Staff. SPECIAL ORDERS, HE AI)QUARTERS ARMY OF THE OHIO, No. 25. Field of Shiloh, April 18, 1862. * * * * * * * IV. The Eighteenth Brigade, General Garfield commanding, will be broken up, and the regiments composing it will send their reports directly to these headquarters, District of the Ohio, at Nashville, Tenn. General Garfield is relieved from his command from March 20, and will report at once in person to the general commanding in the field. V. Brig. Gen. J. A. Garfield having reported for duty to the com- manding general, is hereby assigned to the command of the Twentieth Brigade from the 5th instant. The following-named officers will at once report to General Garfield for duty on his staff: Capt. Ralph Plumb, assistant quartermaster; Capt. Jacob Heaton, assistant com- missary snbsistence; Lieut. B. B. Lake, McLaughlins squadron of cav~ alry, aide-de-camp. By command of Major-General Buell: J. M. WRIGHT, [10.] Assistant Adjutant- Ceneral. WAR DEPARTMENT, Washington City, D. C., April 19, 186210.12 a. rn. THOMAS A. SCOTT, Assistant Secretary, Cairo: Three rams are being constructed by Mr. Ellet and nearly completed at Pittsburg, and three at Cincinnati. I will ascertain how soon they will be ready.* EDWIN M. STANTON, [10.] Secretary of War. SPECIAL ORDERS, HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF THE OHIO, No. 26. 5 Field of Shiloh, April 19, 1862. * * * * * * * II. The following assignments are hereby annonnced to take effect from this date: Seventeenth Kentucky Volunteers to the Tenth Brigade, Colonel Arnmnen commanding, to report to General Nelson. Thirty-first Indiana Volunteers to the Twenty-second Brigade, Colonel Bruce com * See also Vol. X, Part II, p. 113. 16 R RYOL LII~ PT Page 242 242 Sw. VA., KY., TENN., MISS., ALA., W. FLA., & N. GA. [CHAP. LXIV. manding, to report to General Nelson. The Forty-fourth Indiana to the Fourteenth I3rigade, Brigadier-General Van (Jieve commanding, to report to General Crittenden. * * * * * * * By command of Major-General Buell: J. M. WRIGHT, [10.1 Assistant Adjutant- General. CUMBERLAND FORD, April 22, 1862. (Received 11.30 p. m. 23d.) Hon. EDWIN M. STANTON, Secretary of lYar: Please canse Lient. Charles Medary, Fourth Artillery, now or lately with Eighteenth Infantry, Major-General Bnells column, to report to me forthwith as aide-de-camp. A formal application will be made by mail, but I need Lientenant Medary at once. 1 have closely reconnoi- tered the enemys position. It is strong, bnt not impregnable. We are now water-bound by the mountain torrents.* G. W. MORGAN, [10.] Brigadier. General. HEADQUARTERS TWENTY-FIFTH BRIGADE, Army of the Ohio, Boston, April 24, 1862. CHARLES 0. JOLINE, (Japi. and Asst. Adjt. Gen., Seventh Div., Army of the Ohio: GENERAL: On yesterday evening I received a dispatch dated Wood- sons (lap, at the hour of 8 a. in., from Colonels Shelley and Cooper. Colonel Cooper was proceeding to the ridges as ordered. One hundred and eighty cavalry of the enemy were heard of in the valley; their pre- cise whereabouts unknown. Information was also received that a brigade of rebel infantry had on the day before arrived in Big Creek Gal) and stacked arms, with a train of wagons over half a mile long; their numbers miot known. This information is corroborated by a lady direct from the gap who saw the enemy. The citizens here say there is no (lollbt of its correctness. What brigade, or its strength, is unknown. The distance from our camp to theirs is eighteen miles, or about that. I dispatched back to Colonels Cooper and Shelley to proceed with their expedition and execute the orders to them; the result I cannot now tell. Cavalry is indispensable here, situated as we are. I earnestly ask at least sent to my aid Colonels honks and Johnsons regiments, and arms and ammunition to keep pace with recruits. I desire some order assign. ing orderlies to me mounted. Your obedient servant, JAMES G. SPEARS, Brig. Gen., Comdg. Twenty-fifth Brigade, Army of the Ohio. [10.] WAR DEPARTMENT, Washington Gity, D. C., April 25, 1862. THOMAS A. SCOTT, Assistant Secretary, Pittsbnrg Landing: Doctor Hamnmnoiid was confirmed to-day as Surgeon-General under the new law. The Saint Louis medical department will receive his For Stanton to Morgan, see Vol. X, Part II, P. 128 Page 243 CHAP. LXIV.] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.UNJON. 243 immediate attention and the suggestions of your telegram, and report will be communicated to him. Your reports are quite satisfactory. Two were received by mail to-day and submitted to the President. Great interest is felt in the operations of the West. Are Generals Halleck and Mitchel in communication with each other 0? Let me con- timmue to hear from you daily. EIi~WJN M. STANTON. rio.] PITTSBUR~ LANDJN& , April 26, 1862. (Received 7.45 p. in.) Hon. EDWIN M. STANTON, Secretary of War: Line down yesterday, could not telegraph you. Rained all day, interfering greatly with movements. Clear and bright this morning. All matters progressing well. Information from deserters and prisoners render it reasonably certain that rebels are intrenching and massing forces at Corinth, and will make a decided stand. Our commanders hope they will, and are confident of results. General ilalleck and General Mitchel are in communication by courier. A gun-boat was sent up to Florence, or above that, to aid General Mitchel if necessary. THOS. A. SCOTT, [10.] Assistant oS0ecretary of War. WAn DEPARTMENT, Washington City, P. (J., April 27, 1862. CHARLES ELLET, Jr., Pittsbnrg, Pa.: We have certain intelligence that New Orleans has been captured there appears to be no doubt of the fact. Commodore Farragut has orders to push up immediately to Memphis, andjoin Commodore Foote, without waiting at New Orleans. You should lose no time in starting your fleet to the same point. Our squadron was at New Orleans two days ago, Sunday, 8 p. m.* EDWIN M. STANTON, [10.] Secretary of War. Order directing military honors to be paid to the memory of Maj. Gen. C. F. Smith. WAR DEPARTMENT, January [April] 27, 1862. This Department has learned with deep regret that the gallant Maj. Gen. C. F. Smith, whose patriotic valor and military skill were signally exhibited at the capture of Fort Donelson, died at Savannah, in Ten- nessee, at the hour of 4 p. m. on the 25th of this month, amid it is ordered that the customary military honors be paid to his memory. EDWIN M. STANTON, [7.] Secretary_of War. For Ellets reply, see Vol X, Part II ,p.138 Page 244 244 SW. VA., KY., TENN., MISS., ALA., W. FLA., & N. GA. [CHAP. LXIV. WAR DEPARTMENT, Washington City, D. C., April 28, 18629.15 p. m. THOMAS A. SCOTT, Pittsburg Landing: The capture of New Orleans is confirmed to-day. The operations at Yorktown are progressing. We have no intelligence of any importance from any quarter. All eyes are turned toward Corinth, with confident expectation of great results. EDWIN M. STANTON, [10.] Secretary of War. HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF THE MISSISSIPPI, Pittsburg, April 28, 18624 p. m. Major-General GRANT, Army of the Tennessee: GENERAL: You will to-morrow morning move forward one division to the position marked A in the accompanying sketch, * and support it by the a(Ivallce of your other divisions. Guards and pickets will be pnshed forward toward Monterey, and fatigue parties employed in mak- ing roads over the streams and marshes for an advance in full force. II. W. HALLECK, [10.] Major- General. ORDERS, No. 19.] HEADQUARTERS FIFTH DIVISION, GRANTS CORPS DARME, April 28, 1862. I. All the troops of this division will make immediate preparations to march, and will be l)reparcd to move at 10 oclock to-morrow morn- ing. At least three [days] rations and forage will be taken along. II. The allowance of tents will be two to each company, one to the field and staff of each regiment, two to the brigade headquarters, amid three to the division. All surplus baggage, together with the sick and all incumbrances of every kind, must be left behind, and the troops be prepared for active service. III. Each regiment must have on hamid 100 rounds of cartridges for each man and another 100 rounds pei man must follow in wagons. The thirteen wagons of the regiments will be distributed as follows: One to each company, one to the regimental field and staff on etothe surgeon, and one loaded with cartridges. IV. The habitual order of march will be as follows: First, [McDowells] brigade, with Mortons batteiy; second, Boutons battery; third, Buck- lands brigade; fourth, Major Taylor and two batteries; fifth, Hilde- brands brigade; sixth, Stuarts brigade, and one battei-yto be designated by Major Taylor. Silfversparres battery of 20-pounder Parrott guns will for the present remain in camap. V. Colonels of regiments will designate some sick officers, who will remain in their camps to strike all tents, gather all regimental property, and remain in charge of it until further orders. VI. The division surgeon, Doctor flartshorn, will designate at lea8t one medical officer to attend each regiment on its march, and leave a sufficient number, with the necessary medicines and stores, to attend the sick left behind. *Not found Page 245 CHAP. LXIV.] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.UNION. 245 VII. The First Brigade will leave its camp at 10 a. in., march to Shi- loh, and take the Corinth road. The other brigades afl(l batteries will be prepared to follow in the order above named. Brigade commanders will call in their guards and pickets about 7 a. m. By order of Brig. Gen. W. T. Sherman: J. H. HAMMOND, [10.] Assistant Adjutant- General. WAR DEPARTMENT, Washington City, D. C., April 30, 18622.30 p. m. Major-General HALLECK, Pittsbarg Landing, Tenn.: General Thomas is the junior of the other major-generals in your command. His date is the 25th of April. EDWIN M. STANTON, 110.] Secretary of War. HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF THE Mississippi, Pittsburg, April 30, 1862. Maj. Gen. U. S. GRANT, Commanding, f3c.: GENERAL: The change of organization made by Special Field Orders, No. 35, will render it necessary that your headquarters should be near mine. I shall move in a day or two to the vicinity of Griers house, and whenever you change I think it should be in that direction. If General Buells forces can cross Lick Creek I shall direct them to move south of Monterey, which will make the center of the advance near Griers. Very respectfully, your obedient servant, H. W. HALLECK, Major- General. P. S.McClernands and Wallaces divisions should remain in posi- tion till furthcr orders. [10.] H. W. H. WAR DEPARTMENT, Washington, D. C., May 1, 18627.38 p. m. Major-General HALLECK, Pittsburg Landing, Tenn.: News of the capture of Fort Macon has just been received. Any assignments of command without regard to priority of rank you may consider essential to the service will be sanctioned by the President. EDWIN M. STANTON, [10.] Secretary of War. SPECIAL ORDERS, HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF THE OHIO, No. 37. Field of Shiloh, Teun., May 1, 1862. I. Captain Mendenhalls battery is transferred from Crittendcns to Nelsons division, aiA Captain Dennis (late Harris) battery is trans- ferred from Nelsons to Crittendens division. * * * * * * Page 246 246 SW. VA., KY, TENN., MISS., ALA., W. FLA., & N. GA. C~. LXIV. VI. Colonel Jacksons regiment of Kentucky cavalry is assigned to the Fourth Division, General Nelsons, and Lieutenant-Colonel MeCooks Second Regiment of Indiana Cavalry is assigned to the Second Division, General McCooks. By command of Major-General Buell: J. M. WRIGHT, [10.1 Assistant Adjutant- General. HEADQITAMTER5 1)EPARTMENT OF THE Mississippi, Pittsburg, May 2, 18625.30 p. m. Major-General GRANT: Reports j ust received that the enemy is moving a considerable force from Corinth toward Piirdy to operate on our flanks. Direct Geueral MeClernand to watch the passes of Owl Creek and to send out a recon- noitering party of cavalry on the Purdy road. Very respectfully, II. W. HALLECK, [10.] Major- General. NINE MILES FROM CORINTH, Miss., May 2, 1862. (Via Pittsburg, Teun., 7 p. m. Received 3 a. m. 3d.) Hon. EDWIN M. STANTON, AS1ecretary of War: Movement progressing well; weather delightful. Will require three or four days to prepare for final movement and action. Enemy concen- tratiiig heavy forces. Our officers sanguine as to success. T. A. SCOTT, Assistant Secretary of War. Just received your telegraph message of yesterday. The evidences are that Beauregard will fight at Corinth. T. A. S. [10.1 SPECIAL ORDERS, HDQRs. DEPT. OF THE Mississippi, No. 147. Saint Louis, ]Jliay 2, 1862. * * * * * * * 6. The Seventeenth Iowa and Fourth Minnesota Volunteers will pro- ceed to Hamburg, Teun., and report to Major-General Pope, without delay. * * * * * * * By order of Major-General Halleck: S. M. PRESTON, [10.] Assistant Adjutant- General. SPECIAL FIELD ORDERS, UBQEs. DEPT. OF THE Mississippi, No. 38. Pittsburg Landing, Teun., May 2, 1862. 1. No flat, of truce will hereafter be allowed to pass our outposts. Any niessa~ sent under it will be receive(I by an officer and receipte Page 247 CHir. LXIV.] 247 CORRESPONDENCE, 1~TC.UNION. for and the flag directed to return immediately. All answers to such messages will be sent under our own flag of truce. * * * * * * * By order of Major-General ilalleck: J. C. KELTON, [10.] Assistant Adjutant- General. SPECIAL ORDERS, ~ HEADQUARTERS FIFTH DIVIsIoN, No. 50. Army of the Tennessee, May 3, 18G2. The division will move at 7 oclock to-morrow morning. The men will carry four days rations and eighty rounds of cartridges. Each regiment will also take one wagon load of ammunition in the immediate rear. The baggage and tents will follow in a separate (livision train. The order of march will be the same as in coming to this camp, but the ambulances and ammunition wagons will follow their regiments. Col- oiiel McDowell will march at 7 a. m. by the ne~w road on the right of Williams, left of Moores, to Monterey, and the right-hand road toward Corinth. Behrs battery will take place in column behind the Sixth Iowa, and Major Taylor will indicate another battery to follow the First Brigade; other batteries as before. By order of Brig. Gen. W. T. Sherman: J. H. IIAMMONl), [10.] Assistant Adjutant- Generat. SPECIAL FIELD ORDERS, HDQRS. DEPT. OF THE MISSISSIPPI, No. 40. Pittsburg Landing, Tenn., May 3, 1862. * * * * * * V. Brig. Gen. H. M. Judah, U. S. Volunteers, is assigned to the command of the division heretofore commanded by Major-General McClernand. Brig. Gen. T. W. Sherman is relieved from the command of time division assigned to him by Special Field Orders, No. 34 [35], and will assume command of the division heretofore commanded by Major-General Thomas. The general staff of the Army of the Ten- nessee will at once report to and be subject to the orders of Major- General Thomas, commanding Right Wing of the Army. * * * * * * * By command of Major-General Halleck: J. C. KELTON, [10.] Assistant Adjutant- General. HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF THE MISSISSIPPI, Monterey, Teun., May 5, 1862. Major-General POPE, Commanding Army of the Mississippi, in the Field: GENERAL: Prisoners had better be sent to the rear, say Hamburg or vicinity, to be guarded. It is impossible to entirely supply Buell from Pittsburg. A. double road, if necessary, must be made to Ham- burg. The Right Wing rests on Mud Creek. Dont advance your main body at present; we must wait till Buell gets up.* H. W. HALLECK, [10.j ___ Major- General, Commanding. Se also Vol. X, Part II, p. 160 Page 248 248 SW. VA., KY., TENN.,. Miss., ALA., W. FLA., & N. GA. [CHAP~LXIV. SPECIAL ORDERS, HDQRS. ARMY OF THE MISSISSIppI, No. 106. Corinth Road, May 6, 1862. The Third Division of this army will consist of First Brigade, Brig. Gen. N. B. Buford commanding: Fifth Iowa Volunteers, Colonel Worthington; Fifty-ninth Indiana Volunteers, Colonel Alexander; Forty-eighth Indiana Volunteers, Twenty- sixth Missouri Volunteers, Colonel Boom er. Second Brigade, Col. N. Perezel commanding: Tenth Missouri Vol- niiteers, Tenth Iowa Volunteers, Thirtieth Ohio Volunteers, Fifty-sixth Illinois Volnnteers. By order of Major-General Pope: SPEED BUTLER, [10.] Assistant Adjutant- General. HEADQUARTERS, Cumberland Ford, May 7, 1862. (Received 9 p. in.) Hon. E. M. STANTON, Secretary of War: I have adopted every measure necessary to secure my rear and have no apprehension as to the front.* GEG. W. MORGAN, [10.1 Brigadier- General of Volunteers, Commanding. SPECIAL ORDERS,? WAR DEPT., ADJT. GENERALS OFFICE, No. 101. Washington, May 7, 1862. * * * * * * * 6. Brig. Gen. P. A. ilackleman, U. S. Volunteers, will repair to Pittsburg Landing, Tenn., and report to Major-General Halleck. * * * * * * * By order of the Secretary of War: E. D. TOWNSEND, [10.] Assistant Adjutant- General. FARMINGTON, May 10, 1862-S p. m. Hon. EDWIN M. STANTON, (Received 3.10 a. m. 12th.) Secretary of War: The enemy fell back to Corinth during the night. All has been quiet this morning. Weather clear and very hot. T. A.SCOTT, [10.] Assistant Secretary of War. MONTEREY, TENN., May 1.0, 1862. (Received 2.30 a. m. 12th.) Hon. EDWJN M. STANTON: The enemy yesterday attacked General Popes outpost near Farming- ton and drove it back on his main line, which was hi position to receive * For Stanton to Morgan, see Vol. X, Part II, p. l7~) Page 249 CHAP. LXIV.] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.UNION. 249 an attack, but the enemy after a sharp skirmish in front retreated to Corinth. Deserters this morning report heavy losses. General Popes loss not yet ascertained. H. W. HALLECK. [10.] HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF THE OHIO, Camp Cumberland Ford, May 12, 1862. (Received 2.20 p. in.) lion. P. 11. WATSON Assistant Secretary of War: My heavy guns ought to reach here on Friday or Saturday. I will move ilnn7lediately forward upon their arrival. GEORGE W MORGAN, [10.] Brigadier. General of Volunteers. GENERAL ORDERS, HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF THE OHIO, No. 15. In Camp, May 14, 1862. Col. W. XV. Duffield, Ninth Michigan Volunteers, is assigned to the immediate command in Kentucky, including all theiorces in that State, except the Seventh Division, under Brigadier-General Morgan. By command of Major-General Buell: JAMES B. FRY, [10.] Assistant Adjutant-General and Chief of Staff. SPECIAL FIELD ORDERS, IIDQRS. DEPT. OF THE MISSISSIPPI, No. 57. Monterey, Tenn., May 14, 1862. * * * * * * * 3. Brigadier-General Denver, U. S. Volunteers, is assigned to duty in the Fifth Division, Army of the Tennessee, and will report for duty to Maj. Gemi. W. T. Sherman, commanding. By order of Major-General Halleck: J. C. KELTOK, [10.] Assistant Adjutant. General. SPECIAL ) IIDQRS. DEPT. OF THE MISSISSIPPI, FIELD ORDERS, Camp on Corinth Road, Miss., No. 58. ) May 14, 1862. * * * * * * * 3. Brig. Gen. L. F. Ross is assigned to duty in the First Division of the Reserve, and will report to Major-General McClernand. * * * * * * * By order of Major.General ilalleck: J. C. KELTON, Assistant Adjutant- General. [10 Page 250 250 SW. VA., KY., TENN., MISS., ALA., W. FLA., & N. GA. [CHAP. LXIV. OnnEns, HDQRS. 5TH Div., ARMY OF THE TENNESSEE, Camp No. 6, May 18, 1862. The Sixth Missouri Regiment Volunteers, Colonel Bland corn mand- ing, having reported at these headquarters, is hereby assigned to the First Brigade, Geueral Morgan L. Smith commanding, and will report immediately. By order of Brig. Gen. W. T. Sherman: J. II. HAMMOND, [10.] Assistant Adjutant. General. SPECIAL IIDQRS. DEPT. OF THE Mississippi, FIELD ORDERS, Camp on Corinth Road, Miss., No. 67. ]Jiliay 19, 1862. * * * * * * * 4. Brig. Gen. T. T. Crittenden is assigned to duty with the Army of the Ohio, and will report to Major.General Buell, commanding, for orders. * * * * ,* * * By order of Major-General ilalleck: J. C. KELTON, [10.] Assistant Adjutant- General. GENERAL ORDERS, HEADQUARTERS SEVENTH DIVISION, ARMY OF THE OHIO, No. 31. ) Cumberland Ford, May 21, 1862. 1. The troops first below named will constitute the first column for the march, an d will leave camp to-morrow at an honr to be designated by Colonel Coburti and by him to be communicated to said troops: 2. Mundays cavalry as advance guard will constitute the right, next the Third Kentucky Infantry, Colonel Garrard; will be followed by the artillery in charge of Captain Foster, its chief; Coburns brigade will close the column. 3. The march will be adapted to the character of the ground, and the troops and wagons will be required to advance in column wherever it is practicable to do so, but under no circumstances will straggling be allowed. 4. To-morrow afternoon De Courcy~s brigade, composing the second column for the march, will advance at such stages so that it will reach Lambdins, on the Clear Creek road, on Friday. 5. On the second days march Coburns column will go into camp at or near the Clear Fork beyond Lambdins, where it will await further orders. 6. Spears brigade, except the Fourth Tennessee Volunteers, which is temporarily attached to Carters brigade, has received special orders. 7. Carters brigade (except the Third Kentucky Volunteers tempora- rily attached to Coburns column) will hold Cumberland Ford, and on Friday at 11 a. m. Brigadier-General Carter will send or take a section of Lanpheres battery and two regiments of infantry and thirty cavalry out on the Kentucky road six miles toward Cumberland Gap, and having remained two hours in position the command will return to the camp on the north side of the Cumberland River Page 251 CHAP. LXIV.] 251 CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.UNION. 8. On Saturday noon BrIgadier-General Carter will make a feint against Cumberland Gap with such forces of his command, including artillery, cavalry, and infantry, as he may deem proper, leaving a cer- tain force to protect Cumberland Ford. He will threaten the enemy during Sunday and Monday, and if not otherwise instructed by the commanding general from the field General Carter will return to Cum- berland Ford on Tuesday. It is the desire of the commanding general that the feint should be as earnest as possible without incnrring serious risk to General Carters command. 9. It is not improbable that a combined attack may be effected on Cumberland Gap from front and rear, which ~~ill depend upon other events first to be decided. Committing our cause and the result of our enterprise to the protecting care of Almighty God, the general of division has the honor to salute his comrades in command. By command of General Morgan: C. 0. JOLINE, [10.] Assistant Adjutant- General. SPECIAL ) IIDQRS. DEPT. OF THE MississiPPi, FiELD ORDERS, Camp on Corinth Road, Miss., No. 70. ) May 22, 1862. 1. Brigadier-General Mauson, U. S. Volunteers, is assigned to duty with the Army of the Ohio, and will report to Major-General Buell, commanding, for orders. * * * * * * * By order of Major-General Halleck: J. C. KELTON, [10.] Assistant Adjutant- General. GENERAL ORDERS, llnQus. 7TH Div., ARMY OF THE OHIO, No. 33. 5 Camp Cuniberland Ford, il/lay 22, 1862. The enemy having learned of our intention to attack him at Big Gap Creek has precipitately fled and sought shelter behind the strong works of Cumberland Gap. Therefore the troops ordered to advance are (lirected to remain in their present camps until further orders. By command of General Morgan: C. 0. JOLINE, [10.] Assistant Adjutant- General. CAPE GIRARDEAU. May 21, 1862. Col. J. C. 1(ELToN: Colonel Daniels is within thirty-five miles of Fort Pillow. He is hi Dunklin County. Captured the steamer I). B. Miller, loaded with a company of rebels and stores, en route to Memphis. He has paroled about 100 men, who have been impressed by the rebels, and has now 30 prisoners. The rebels had Lieutenant-Colonel Irwin and 1 private killed and 3 men wounded. None of the Union troops hurt. The steamer, if possible, will be held until our troops occupy Memphis. If obliged to abandon the steamer, will burn her. The expedition self supporting. ~. SCOTT KETCHUM, Brigadier- General. [10. Page 252 252 SW. VA., KY, TENN., MISS., ALA., W. FLA., & N. GA. [Cnip.LXIV. HDQRS. TWENTY-FIFTH BRIGADE, ARMY OF THE OHIO, Capt. CHARLES 0. JOLINE, Camp Pine Knot, ]ilay 25, 1862. Assistant Adjutant- General: 1)EAR SIR: Your dispatches of 23d and 24th instant have been received from headquarters. Nothing new has occurred Since our last dispatch to you. The enemys pickets are still in the vicinity of Big Creek Gap, as reported by our scouts, and to-day we have sent 300 infantry and 20 cavalry as a reconnoitering party, and scouts also, to fully reconnoiter and find the precise locality and iiumbers of the enemy. The result of their expedition will be communicated when reported. Very respectfully, JAMES G. SPEARS, [10.] Brig. Gen., (Jomdg. Twenty-fifth Brigade, U. S. Army. SPECIAL IIDQRS. DEPT. OF THE MISSISSIPPI, No. 75. Camp on Corinth Road, Miss., FIELD ORDERS, ) May 26, 1862. 1. Capt. Philip H. Sheridan, having received the appointment of colonel of the Second Michigan Cavalry, is hereby relieved from duty at department headquarters. * * * * * * * By order of Major-General Halleck: J. C. KELTON, [10.] Assistant Adjutant- General. SPECIAL ORDERS, HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF THE OHIO, No. 65. * In Camp, [May 29, 1862.] * * * * * * III. Brig. Gen. M. D. Manson is assigned to command of Twenty- second Brigade, and will report immediately to General Nelson, com- inanding Fourth Division, for duty. IV. Colonel Grose, Thirty-sixth Indiana Volunteers, is assigned to the temporary command of the [Nineteenth] Brigade (Hazens) and will report to General Nelson for instructions. * * * * * * * By command of Major-General Buell: A. F. ROCKWELL, [10.] Aide-de-Camp and Acting Assistant Adjutant- General. HALLECKS HEADQUARTERS, June 2, 18G2~ a. m. (Received 6 p. in.) Hon. T. A. SCOTT, Assistant Secretary of War: It is the nnanimous report that no troops left Coriiith till the 29th. We have abundant evidence that the evacuation was a hurried one. Beauregard was there on the 29th, and had not been to Virginia. Copies of orders issued by him during the evacuation have been found. His troops were to move on to Okolona, Ripley, and Holly Springs. The destruction of the railroad at Booneville may have partially changed the programme. The main body of the enemy is retreating slowly south through a swampy country, destroying the road an Page 253 CHAP. LXIV.] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.UNION. 253 bridges behind them. The cars were almost entirely occupied in removing stores and the sick. No one has given any intimation that any troops have gone east.* H. W. HALLECK, 110.] Major- General. SPECIAL ) ilD QRS. DEPT. OF THE MISsIsSIPPI, FIELD ORDERS, ~ Camp on Corinth Road, Miss., No. 83. ) June 2,1862. * * * * * * * 2. Brig. Gen. J. B. S. Todd, U. S. Volnnteers, is assigned to duty with the Army of the Tennessee, and will report to Major-General Grant, commanding. * * * * * * 5. Brig. Gen. II. M. Judah is hereby relieved from the command of the First Division of the Reserve Corps, and will report to these head- quarters as acting inspector-general. * * * * * * * By order of Major-General ilalleek: S. M. PRESTON, [10.] Assistant Adjutant- General. GENERAL ORDERS, ~ HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF THE OHIO, No. 19. In Camp, June 2, 1862. - In pnrsuance of orders from the War Department, the leave of absence granted Capt. B. F. Smith, Sixth U. S. Infantry, to enable him to command the First Regiment of Ohio Volunteers, is recalled, and Captain Smith will join his company. The general commanding can- not too strongly express his approbation of the conduct of Captain Smith in his capacity of colonel of the First Ohio Volunteers, and he trusts this fine regiment may be as well commanded in the future as it has been in the past. By command of Major-General Buell: JAMES B. FRY, [10.] Assistant Adjutant-General and Chief of Staff. SPECIAL ) IIDQRs. DEPT. OF THE MISSISSIPPI, FIELD ORDERS, Camp on Corinth Road, Miss., No. 86. ) June 4, 1862. 1. Brig. Gen. J. B. McPherson is hereby assigned to the command of an engineer brigade and appointed general superintendent of military railroads. The engineer brigade will be composed of Bissells Engineer Regiment, of General Popes army; the Michigan Engineer Regiment of General Buells army, and an engineer regiment from General Hurl- buts division, with snch other cificers, soldiers, and employ6s as may hereafter be assigned to it. The headquarters of the brigade will be at Corinth. * * * * * * * By order of Major-General ilalleck: J. C. KELTON, [10.] Assistant Adjutant- General. * For reply, see Stanton to Halleck, Vol. X, Part II, p. 243 Page 254 254 Sw. VA., KY., TENN., MISS., ALA., W. FLA., & N. GA. [CHAP. LXIV. CoRINTH, June 5, 1862. Hon. A. LINCOLN, (Received 2.45 i~. in.) President: A dispatch from Grand Junction says it was reported there that Memphis was evacuated on Saturday. I have nothing to confirm the report, and can hear nothing of the flotilla in the Mississippi River. II. W. HALLECK, [10.] ______ Major- General. FORT PILLOW, June 5, 1862. (Via Cairo. Received 11.40 p. m. 8th.) Hon. EDWIN M. STANTON: On my return to Fort Pillow I found the gun-boats moving down the river. I presume that there will be no further obstacle unless we encounter one at Memphis. CHAS. ELLET, JR., [10.] (Jommanding 11am Fleet. CAMP CUMBERLAND FORD, June 6, 1862. His Excellency ANDREW JOHNSON, Military Governor, Nashville, Tenn.: Mundays cavalry, one regiment of infantry, and a siege train of four pieces have gone forward this morning. The brigades of De Courcy, Baird, and Carter, with three batteries, in arch on the 7th, 8th, and 9th instant. The Pine Mountains are abrupt and steep, and the advance will be slow. My force being too small to divide, and Cumberland Gap having beeii made too strong to attack in front with less than 20,000 men, I will leave it on my left flank and pierce Powells Valley midway between Cumberland and Big Creek Gaps. I hope to attack the enemy before he concentrates his forces. I have just received a letter from Clinton giving the enemys strength at Big Creek Gap at 8,000; at Cumberland Gap, 6,000; at Clinton, one regiment, and at Knoxville 2,000 men. The information is reliable. Miy force being too small to divide, I have ordered the end of Pine Mountain to be blown into this valley to protect my line of supplies. The route will be obliterated, and every passage threatening my flank will be blockaded. GEORGE W. MORGAN, Brigadier- General of Volunteers, Commanding. (Same dispatch, except address, to be sent to Col. J. B. Fry, chief of staff of Major-General Buell, camp beyond Corinth, Miss.) [10.] WAR DEPARTMENT, Washington, D. 0., June 7, 1862. Major-General MCCLELLAN: Your dispatch about Chattanooga and Dalton was duly received and sent to General Halleck.* I have just received the following answer from hiin.t We have Forts Pillow and Randolph, and Memphis. A. LINCOLN. [10.] * See Lincoln to Ilalleck, Vol. X, Part I, p. 670. tlbid.,p. 670 Page 255 CHAP. LXIV.] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.UNION. 255 CORINTH, June 7,1862. (Received 4 p. in.) Hon. EDwIN M. STANTON, 8~ecretary of War: Deserters from the enemy report that Forts Pillow and Randolph were evacmut ted on the 31st ultimo, and that the Davis flotilla reached Memphis the next (lay, and found the towii nearly abandoned and iany buildings destroyed. 11. ~. HALLECK, [10.] Major- General, Commanding. SPECIAL FIELD ORDERS, HDQRS. DEPT. OF THE MISSISSIPPI, No. 100. 5 Corinth, Miss., June 11, 1862. * * * * * * * 5. The divisions of Generals Thomas, Davis, and Todd will, for the present, constitute the garrison of Corinth, under the command of Major-General Thomas. * * * * * * 13y order of Major-General Ilalleck: J. C. KELTON, [17.] Assistant Adjutant- General. GENERAL ORDERS, HDQRS. ARMY OF THE MISSISSIPPI, No. 63. 5 Near Danville, June 12, 1862. The appointment of Col. W. L. Elliott, Second Iowa Cavalry, and Col. J. 1). Morgan, Tenth Illinois, as brigadier-generals, having been comnmnuuica.te(l by the major-general commanding this department, they are announced as such to this army, and will be obeyed and respected accordingly. Brig. Gemi. J. D. Morgan will retain the command of his division. Brig. Gen. W. L. Elliott is assigned to duty as chief of staff to the major-general commanding the Army of the Mississippi, and all communications to these headquarters will be addressed to him. By order of Major-General Pope: SPEED BUTLER, [17.] Assistant Adjutant- General. SPECIAL FIELD ORDERS, ~ IIDQRS. DEPT. OF THE MISSISSIPPI, No. 102. 5 Corinth, Miss., June 12, 1862. 1. Leave of absence for sixty days is hereby granted to Brig. Geiin. T. W. Sherman, U. S. Yo lunteers, at the expiration of which he will report to the Adjutant-General of the Army for orders. * * * * * * * By order of Major-General ilalleck: J. C. KELTON, [17.] Assistant Adjutant- General. IIDQRS. TWENTY-FIFTH BRIGADE, ARMY OF THE OHIO, In Big Creek Gap, East Tenn., June 12, 1862. CHARLES 0. JOLINE, Assistant Adjutant- General: DEAR SIR: We are advancing as fast as we can, keeping up a con- tinual fight with our pickets. It is said we have killed 2 of the enemy Page 256 256 S~. VA., KY., TENN., MISS., ALA., W. FLA., & N. GA. [CHAP. LXIV. wounded several, and taken 1 cavalryman prisoner with his horse. We have now fully opened the blockade, got entire possession of the gap, and as quick as our trains can get up we will proceed to join Gen- eral Morgan at Speedwell. The enemy is fiercely contesting our march, and firing upon us from every rock, hill, an d timber they can find, but up to this time no damage has been done us. The prisoner we have taken states that they have sent three dispatchesone to Powells Valley, in some place where Ashby is with 1,000 cavalry, and to Clinton, and to Knoxville. At the latter place he says they have 8,000 troops. They are looking every moment for the cavalry to arrive, which, when added to those here, will make 1,800, and that two regiments of infantry are also expected every hour. He says the forces at Knoxville will all come here as soon as they learn our force is coming through at this gap. I shall proceed to march to Speedwell, and have no fears of but one thing, and that is the inefficiency of my transportation. In consequence of it having to move so slowly the enemy may be able to re-enforce and give me a good deal of trouble. By to-morrow morning at least I shall be able to start all my transportation from this gap, at which place I intend to stay until I get the last wagon up, as its natural posi- tion gives me a great deal of strength, and I can be able while here to repel any attack that may be made upon me by a greatly superior force. If no disaster happens me I shall be able to join you at Speedwell on to-morrow night. Since writing the above I have received a dispatch from Colonel Shelley, who is in advance, that the enemy is retreating toward Woodsons Gap, with a view perhaps of flanking me and get- ting in my rear. I have no report that their forces are over 800. I am, very respectfully, your obedient servant, JAMES G. SPEARS, [16.] Brigadier- General, Comnmanding. IIDQRs. TWENTY-FIFTH BRIGADE, ARMY OF THE OHIO, Big Creek Gap, East Tenn., June 13, 1862. CHARLES 0. JOLINE, Assistant Adjutant- General: On yesterday evening my brigade and train moved through the gap into the Valley road and took up the line of march to Speedwell, intend- ing to join General Morgan last night, but at the end of four miles was overtaken by a courier bearing a dispatch to return to Big Creek Gap. I immediately returned to the gap. Have my transportation on top of Cumberland Mountain. My men are in ambush in the gap, the advance near the Valley road, awaiting the arrival of General Morgans forces. I thought it advisable to do so, as it is a very strong position, and would give the enemy a great advantage if reoccupied by them. In passing through the gap into the valley we had considerable skirmishing with the enemys cavalry, which gave our men a good deal of fun. There were no casualties on our side. The enemy have lost 3 killed, as reported by a rebel citizen; others wounded, but the number not known accu- rately. We have succeeded in capturing 3 cavalrymen and their horses and equipments, 10 stand of arms, divers articles of camp equipage, blankets, flags, & c. From the best information I can obtain from citi- zens and our scouts, the enemy is driven beyond Clinch River, where they threatened as they retreated to return with re-enforcements. If they do, and come upon us, we will give them a warm reception. We are here waiting the arrival of General Morgans forces, with the road completely opened for transportation. I inclose a dispatch which wa Page 257 CHAP. LXIV.] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.UNION. 257 captured with one of the prisoners. I was, from your dispatch, led to the conclusion that you were in possession of its contents, or I should have endeavored to have sent it to you earlier than this. I am, very respectfully, your obedient servant, JAMES G. SPEARS, Brigadier. General, Commanding. P. S.J am not satisfied that your dispatch intended me to return farther back at present than to Big Creek Gap, hence I remain here until further orders. J. G. S. [16.] U. S. STEAM RAM SWITZERLAND, Memphis, June 16, 1862. (Via Cairo. Received 12 m. 18th.) Hon. EDWIN M. STANTON, & cretary of War: SIR: Mrs. Ellet and my daughter joined me yesterday. I cannot but suppose from your kindness to Mrs. Ellet, telling [her] that I would be relieved, that you will approve of the temporary transfer of the chief command of my fleet to my brother, Lieut. Col. A. W. Ellet. The great prostration of my system points, I fear, to slow recovery. I can do nothing here but lie in my bed and suffer. I feel deeply the responsi- bility of transferring this fleet to any one. Two weeks ago a demorali- zation, proceeding wholly from cowardice, began to agitate the fleet. My attack on the rebel steamer at Fort Pillow introduced a more ~vLiolesome state of feeling. The crew that left the Queen of the West, aiid allowed volunteers to take their places, came to me and expressed their humiliation and begged me to give them another chance, promis- ing never to fail me again. It is that same crew that fulfilled so well at Memphis. There is now a most excellent spirit prevailing, and a desire on the part of those who declined or had no opportunity to go into action to have their share of fame and approbation. Whether their confidence amongst such a heterogeneous material can be trans- ferred to another is to be tested. The conspicuous part acted by [the] lieutenant-colonel at Memphis will make it easier for him to com- inaud than any one else. I do not propose to leave Lieutenant-Colonel Ellet any instructions. His own judgment will be a better guide to him than mine now. Respectfully, yours, CHAS. ELLET, Jn., Colonel, Commanding. SPECIAL FIELD ORDERS, ~ HDQRS. DEPT. OF THE MISSISSIPPI, No. 112. Corinth, Miss., June 18, 1862. * * * * * * * 2. Brig. Gen. C. S. Hamilton is hereby assigned to duty in the Army of the Mississippi, and will report to General Rosecrans to com- mand the division of Brig. Gen. Schuyler Hamilton. * * * * * * * By order of Major.General Halleck: J. C. KELTON, Assistant Adjutant- General. 17 I~ L~YOL LII, PT ~ Page 258 258 Sw. VA., KY., TENN., MISS., ALA., W. FLA., & N. GA. [CHAP. LXIV. WAR DEPARTMENT, Washington City, D. C., June 20, 1862. Col. ALFRED W. ELLET, Commanding Ram Fleet, opposite Memphis: I regret that your brothers illness deprives the Government of his skillful and gallant services, but have confidencethat you will supply his place better than anyone else. You will observe that by hisinstructions the ~Raiii Fleet was placed under the general command of the commander of the gun-boat squadron. The President desires you to consider your- self in the same position, believing that co-operative action will be more likely to produce good results than independent action, and that the commander of the gun-boats should have chief command. I shall be glad to have full and frequent reports from you. - EDWIN M. STANTON, [17.] Secretary of War. SPECIAL FIELD ORDERS, ilD QRS. DEPT. OF THE Mississippi, No. 115. Corinth, Miss., June 20, 1862. * * * * * * * 4. Brigadier-Genera] Sullivan is assigned to duty in the Army of the Mississippi, and will report to Brigadier-General Rosecrans, command- ing, for orders. * * * * * * * By order of Major-General Halleck: J. C. KELTON, [17.] Assistant Adjutant- General. CAIRO, June 21, 1862. (Received 12 in.) Hon. E. N. STANTON, Secretary of War: Col. Charles Ellet, jr., died at this place this a. m. at 4 oclock on his way to my house at New Albany to recruit his health to enable him to rejoin his fleet. The command will devolve upon Lient. Col. Alfred W. Ellet, a good officer. The fleet started south from Memphis the 19th. JAMES BROOKS, [17.] Quartermaster U. S. Pans Fleet. GENERAL ORDERS,~ IIDQRS. ARMY OF THE Mississippi, No.73. June 22, 1862. Brigadier-General Sullivan having reported for duty to these head- quarters, is assigned to duty with the Left Wing, and will report to Brigadier-General Hamilton. By order of General Itosecrans: W. L. ELLIOTT, Brigadier- General and Chief of Staff. [17. Page 259 CHAP. LXIV.] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.UNION. 259 GENERAL ORDERS, IIDQR5. ARMY OF THE Mississippi, No. 74. June 22, 1862. I. Capt. William C. Russell, assistant adjutant-general, is assigned to duty at these headquarters. * * * * * * * By order of General Roseerans: W. L. ELLIOTT, [17.] Brigadier-General and Chief of Staff. SPECIAL ORPERS, No. } IIDQRs. ARMY OF THE Mississippi, June 22, 1862. The Second Division, Left Wing (Davis), will proceed to Jacinto, Miss., taking two days cooked rations in haversacks. Two days rations will be sent in wagons to follow the division. General Davis will report in person for instructions to the general commanding. * * * * * * * By order of General Rosecrans: W. L. ELLIOTT, [17.] Brigadier-General and Chief of Staff. SPECIAL FIELD ORDERS, IIDQRs. DEPT. OF THE Mississippi, No. 119. Corinth, Miss., June 22, 1862. * * * * * * 3. Maj. Gen. E. 0. C. Ord is assigned to the command of the Second I)ivision, Army of the Tennessee, and will relieve Major-General Thomas in command of the town of Corinth. * * * * * * * By order of Major-General Halleck: J. C. KELTON, Assistant Adjutant- General. SPECIAL ORDERS, No. 162. } IIDQRS. ARMY OF THE Mississippi, June 26, 1862. * * * * * * * 4. The Left Wing of this army will proceed without delay on the road toward Holly Springs via Ripley. Three days rations will be taken in the haversacks. The sick and convalescents will remain for the guard of the camp, in charge of a disiz-reet officer. Forty rounds of ammunition per man will be carried in the cartridge-boxes and sixty rounds in knapsacks. The wagon train, with two days rations and extra ammunition for artillery and small-arms, will follow the com- mand. The officer in command will report in person to the command ing general for detailed instructions. By order of General Rosecrans: [17.] C. F. MARDEN, Acting Assistant Adjutant- General Page 260 260 SW. VA., KY., TENN., MISS., ALA., W. FLA., & N. GA. [CHAP. LXIV. SPECIAL FIELD ORDERS, ~ HDQRS. DEPT. OF THE MISSISSIPPI, No. 134. Corinth, Miss., June 29, 1862. I. All property found in places which have been occupied by the enemy, believed to belong to the Confederate Government or to any State in rebellion, will be seized and turned over to the proper depart- ment. if individuals should claim the same as private property, a receipt therefor will be given, stating the circumstances of each case. The property so seized will be returned and accounted as directed by regulations and general orders. By order of Major-General ilalleck: J. C. KELTON, [17.] Assistant Adjutant- General. ENGINEER AND SUPERINTENDENTS OFFICE, Memphis, June 29, 1862. Maj. Gen. U. S. GRANT: The following facts are respectfully submitted: The Memphis and Ohio Railroad is in good order from the city of Memphis to Loosa- hatchee, a distance of twenty-seven miles. The bridge over Loosa- hatchee can be rebuilt in two and a half days; the lumber is all sawed and seasoned. The bridge over Big ilatchie is a large one, but a bridge partly framed is there ready to be thrown up, and this work, including trestle-work, can be done in four days. I can place the road in good order from this city to Humboldt in seven days, pro- vided that I can have the engine and a few cars. This road when corn- l)leted will become a most eflicient arm of the service, from the fact that it places us in connection with the Mobile and Ohio Railroad, by which road we have direct communication with Corinth Grand Junction, & c. Should any breach be made in the Memphis and Charleston Railroad, the Memphis and Ohio road will be serviceable. The present wants of the above roads are as follows: For the Memphis and Charleston Rail- road, two engines, ten flat-cars, and twenty box-cars. For the Mem- phis and Ohio Railroad, two engines and ten dat-cars. This, with the box-cars which I have now on hand, will do the business of the two roads. Very respectfully, & c., B. W. SHARP, [17.] Engineer and Superintendent. HUNTSVILLE, ALA., June 80, 1862. - (Received 10.45 p. in.) Hon. E. M. STANTON, Secretary of War: A flag of truce from the enemy at Chattanooga reports the defeat of McClellans army at Richmond, having been attacked in the rear by Stonewall Jackson and in front by Joe Johiiston. I beg to be informed if this is true.* 0. M. MITCHEL, [16.] Major- General. * For Stanton8 reply, see Vol. XVI, Part II, p. 79 Page 261 Cnip. LXIV.) CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.UNION. 261 HUNTSVILLE, ALA., June 30, 1862. (Received 10.45 p. in.) Hon. E. M. STANTON: I earnestly solicit your orders for active duty, and ask a transfer with my division to the Potomac. General Buell is now here in com- mand, and I have nothing to do. I beg a favorable response. 0. M. MITCHEL, [16.] Major- General. SPECIAL FIELD ORDERS, HDQRS. DEPT. OF THE MISSISSIPPI, No. 141. Corinth, Miss., July 4, 1862. * * * * * * * 2. The Twenty-second Missouri and Fifteenth Wisconsin Volunteers will be assigned to the division commanded by General Davis, Army of the Mississippi. 3. Brigadier-General Tuttle is assigned to duty with the Army of the Tennessee, and will report to Major-General Ord. * * * * * * * By order of Major-General Halleck: J. C. KELTON, [17.] Assistant Adjutant- General. SPECIAL ORDERS, ~ HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF THE OHIO, No. 96. 5 Huntsville, Ala., July 8, 1862. * * * * * * * II. Brig. Gen. T. T. Crittenden will proceed at once to Murfreesbor- ough, Teun., and assume command of all troops at that place. By command of Major-General Buell: J. M. WRIGHT, [16.] Assistant Adjutant- General. SPECIAL ORDERS, ~ HDQRS. ARMY OF THE MISSISSIPPI, No. 176. July 10, 1862. * * * * * * * 3. The brigade of General ZR. B. Mitchell, U. S. Volunteers, assigned by Special Field Orders, Nos. 141 and 149, headquarters Department, to the division of Brig. Gen. J. C. Davis, will, until prepared for the field, be attached to the Third Division, General C. S. Hamilton. Gen- eral Hamilton will also exercise a supervision over the detachments of General J. C. Davis division, remaining in camp on Clear Creek. By order of General Ilosecrans: C. F. MARDEN, [17.] First Lieittenant and Acting Assistant Adjutant. General. SPECIAL ORDERS, HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF THE OHIO, No. 105. Huntsville, Ala., July 17, 1862. * * * * * * * IV. The Twenty-third Brigade will hereafter be composed as follows: Fifty. first Ohio Volunteers, Eighth Kentncky Volunteers, Thirty-fifth Indiana Volunteers, and Twenty-first Ken tacky Volunteers, Col. Stanley Matthews commanding Page 262 262 SW. VA., KY., TENN., MISS., ALA., W. FLA., & N. GA. [CHAP. LXI V. V. The Thirty-eighth Indiana Volunteers is transferred from the Seventh to the Ninth Brigade, and the Twenty-first Ohio is transferred from the Ninth to the Seventh Brigade. VI. The Thirty-seventh Indiana Volunteers is relieved from the Eighth Brigade. VII. The Seventy-ninth Pennsylvania Volunteers is relieved from the Seventh Brigade and wil] remain where it is until further orders. VIIJ. The Seventeenth Kentucky Volunteers is transferred from the Tenth Brigade to the Ninth Brigade, and the Twenty-third Kentucky Volunteers is assigned to the Tenth Brigade. * * * * * * * By command of Major-General Buell: J. M. WRIGHT, [16.] Assistant Adjutant- General. SPECIAL FIELD ORDERS, ilD QUS. DEPT. OF THE Mississippi, No. 164. Corinth, Miss., July 17, 1862. * * * * * * 12. Brig. Gen. George W. Cullum, chief of staff; Col. J. C. Kelton, aide-de-cainp and assistant adjutant-general, and First Lient. Charles B. Throckmori on, Fourth Artillery, aide-de-camp, will accompany the major-general commanding the department to Washington, D. C. The qnartermasters department will provide transportation for the author- ized horses of these officers to Washington, D. C. By order of Major-General ilalleck: N. II. McLEAN, [17.] Assistant Adjutant- General. LouIsVILLE, July 19, 1862. (Received 10.15 a. in.) Hon. EDWIN M. STANTON: Maj. W. II. Sidell, adjutant-general at Nashville, reports General Nelson at Murfreesborough, the enemy being in force near that place, and cannot assist me with a man. John F. Fisk, of Covington, Ky., telegraphs as follows: JULY 15, 1862. I am informed that Colonel Merrill, of Missouri cavalry, is in Saint Louis with his regiment, doing nothing. if ordered, he can come here in sixteen hours. One of his staff, John Shane, is now here; says if Secretary Stanton will give the order they can clear the State of Morgans men. If you can spare me this regiment, let it be ordered at once by rail- road to Coviugton. J. T. BOYLE, [16.] Brigadier-General, Commanding. SPECIAL ORDERS, IIDQRS. DEPT. OF THE MISSISSIPPI, No. 289. iS1aint Louis, July 20, 1862. * * * * * * * 2. Capt. B. Du Barry, commissary of subsistence, is assigned to duty as chief commissary of the District of West Tennessee, and will imme- diately upon his return from Helena proceed to Corinth, Miss., an Page 263 CHAP. LXIV.] 263 CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.UNION. relieve Capt. J. P. Hawkins, commissary of subsistence, inspecting commissary of the department, reporting by letter to the general com- manding the district for instructions. Captaiu Hawkins, upon being relieved at Corinth, will report iii person to the chief commissary of the department. * * * * * * * By order of Major-General Halleck: S. M. PRESTON, [17.J Assistant Adjutant- General. SPECIAL ORDERS, IIDQRS. DISTRICT OF WEST TENNESSEE, No. 139. Corinth, Miss., July 20, 18G2. * * * * * * * 3. No females will be allowed to leave Columbus, Ky., or any inter- mediate railway station by railroad, to join any part of the army of this district without a special written permit from department head- qnarters or these headquarters. All females from abroad remaining within camp lines after the 31st instant, not having such permits, shall be arrested and sent out of the district. Division, brigade, post, regi- mental, and company commanders will see to the faithful execution of this order throughout their respective commands. By command of Maj. Gen. U. S. Grant: JNO. A. RAWLINS, [17.] Assistant Adjutant- General. GENERAL ORDERS, HDQRS. U. S. FORCES IN KENTUCKY, NTo. 16. Louisville, Ky., July 21, 1862. The following general orders are issued to be enforced by military commanders in the District of Kentucky: No person hostile in opinion to the Government and desiring its overthrow will be allowed to stand for office in the District of Kentucky. The attempt of such a person to stand for office will be regarded as in itself sufficient evidence of his treasonable intent to warrant his arrest. He who desires the over- throw of the Government can seek office under the Government only to promote its overthrow. In seeking office he becomes an active traitor if he has never become one otherwise, and is liable, both in rea- son and in law, to be treated accordingly. All persons of this descrip- tion who persist in offering themselves as candidates for office will be arrested and sent to these headquarters. By command of Brigadier-General Boyle: JOHN BOYLE, [16.] Captain and Assistant Adjutant- General. GENERAL ORDERS, HDQRS. AR~Iv OF THE MISSISSIPPI, No. 100. July 29, 1862. Capt. J. H. Odlin, assistant adjutant-general, is assigned to duty at these headquarters. By order of General IRosecrans: W. L. ELLIOTT, Brigadier- General and Chief of Staff. [17. Page 264 2~4 SW. VA., KY., TENN., MiSS., ALA., W. PLA., & N. GA. tC~AP. LXIV. GENERAL ORDERS, HEAD QUARTERS ARMY OF THE OHIO, No. 33. f In Camp, Huntsville, Ala., July 22, 1862. The following orders in reference to the military telegraph lines and operators in this district will be observed, viz: 1. Lines and stations will be established only by the superintendent of telegraphs in accordance with instructions of the general commam I Ing, and they will be discontinued or changed by the same authority only, except when operators are accompanying movable columns. 2. Operators will be assigned to duty, and transferred or relieved by the superintendent alone. 3. The operators at all camps and stations will be put upon the same footing as clerks iu the quartermasters or commissary departments, and will be furnished with tents or suitable quarters and with such office tables and seats as the quartermaster may be able to procure or make. Operators are expected to provide their personal camp outfit, mess furniture, bedding, & c. They will be allowed one ration a day each (iu kind), and in the field will be assigned by the commanding officer to some suitable mess, or given such facilities as the case may allow for messing themselves. 4. No one but the regularly detailed orderlies shall enter the telegraph offices without special permit from the commanding officer; nor shall any person loiter or lounge in or about them. Guards will be posted for the execution of this order. 5. The commanding officer shall see that the operators remain habitu. ally at their posts (one being at all times, night and day, with the instrument), and that they are attentive to their duties, and will report any neglect to the superintendent of telegraphs or to the commanding general. 6. Military dispatches shall have precedence over all commercial or private business, and, if necessary, to the entire excli}sion of the last. Operators must exercise a sound discretion in relation to forwardin military dispatches, sending first those which are most important. g 7. The excessive use of the telegraph for business which is unim- portant, or which could be transmitted by mail, is interfering materially with the public interests and must be discontinned. Important dis- patches only will be sent by telegraph, and they will be made as brief as is consistent with a clear expression of the meaning. Operators shall invite the attention of the commanding officer of the station to any non- observance of these requirements, and report them, if necessary, to the superintendent for the action of the commanding general. By command of Major-General Buell: JAMES B.FRY, [16.] Colonel and Chief of staff. MANSFIELD, Near Lexington, Ky., July 24, 1862. His Excellency A. LINCOLN: DEAR SIR: Our community has been thrown into great excitement by the raid of the rebel John Morgan, who styles himself in his first proclamation as acting brigadier-general, and in the last, colonel in the Confederate Army. He stated on different occasions and places that he had received thousands of lettei~s from secessionists here urg- ing him to come into Kentucky; that thousands would flock to his standard, & c. He has been signally disappointed. It is doubtful yet whether he will be able to cross the State line and effect his escape Page 265 CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.IJNION. 265 The official reports, however, will inform Your Excellency in a few days of every particular. Almost all the Federal troops had been withdrawn from the State, and it required some days to collect a suffi- cient force of cavalry to pursue him and act offensively. Many of our Union citizens have requested me to write to Your Excellency and to suggest the placing of two regiments of cavalry on the line of the Louisville and Nashville Railroad and two more regiments on the line of the Lexington road to Cumberland Ford or Gap, for the purpose of protecting the public property. You will, however, doubtless receive similar suggestions from Generals Boyle and Morgan. As this guer- rilla mode of warfare appears to have been generally adopted by the rebel authorities, it is absolutely necessary that in some mode it should be counteracted. With my best respects to Mrs. Lincolu, I have the honor to be, Your Excellencys friend and obedient servant, THOS. H. CLAY. [16.] SPECIAL ORDERS, HDQRS. DISTRICT OF WEST TENNESSEE, No. 144. 5 Corinth, July 25, 1862. I. Hereafter all charge of political prisoners will be left with the provost-marshal, under direction of the provost-marshal-general. II. All prisoners confined will have their cases examined into with as little delay as practicable, and the result of the examination reported to these headquarters. III. The provost-marshal-general will be charged with granting per- mits to all persons not connected with the army to pass over the rail- roads and through the lines, with such restrictions as are or may be ordered. IV. Major-General Ord, commanding post, will furnish the provost- marshal-general with all orders heretofore issued pertaining to the duties from which this order relieves him. By order of Maj. Gen. U. S. Grant: JNO. A. RAWLINS, [17.] Assistant Adjutant- General. GENERAL ORDERS, HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF THE OHIO, No. 35. 5 In Camp, Huntsville, Ala., July 26, 1862. Capt. J. G. Chandler, assistant quartermaster, is annonuced as chief quartermaster in the field on the staff of the general commanding. By command of Major-General Buell: JAMES B. FRY, [16.] Colonel and Chief of & aff. HEADQUARTERS FIRST DIVISION, Tuscumbia, July 28, 1862. General ELLIOTT, Chief of Staff: Dispatch just received from General Rosecrans. Unless every one is deceived an attack will be made upon Eastport. The west line of the road seems at present most in danger. I have received no informatio Page 266 266 SW. VA., KY., TENN., MISS., ALA., W. FLA., & N. GA. [CHAP. LXIV. from the troops at Courtland. The party sent oat yesterday to repair telegraph line have opened communication with Decatur. They report one bridge burned at Trinity. The train will go forward early in the morning. I think Juka and Eastport most in need of additional forces. JAS. D. MORGAN. [17.] TUSCUMBIA, July 30, 1862. General IJOSECRANS: I forward dispatch just received from Lieutenant-Colonel Bradley, commanding at Decatur: The cavalry have scouted the country thoroughly for ten miles out and find noth- ing alarming. Refugees from the mountains report that nothing has been seen hut scattered hands of guerrillas. Colonel Starkweather, of the First Wisconsin, is here. General Buell has-sent him with his regiment and a battery to Mooresrille, five miles from here, on the other side of the river, witli orders to protect our cross- ing if attacked in force. Colonel Starkweather has telegraphed for permission to cross to this side. L. P. BRADLEY. This is all the news of any importance I have received to-day. There is great need of a telegraph station at Courtland. J. D. MORGAN, [17.] Brigadier- General, Commanding First Division. IIDQEs. FIRST DIVISION, ARMY OF THE Mississippi, Tuscumbia, Ala., July 30, 1862. Brigaffier-General ELLIOTT, Chief of Staff: Dispatch just received. No bearer of dispatches from General Buell yesterday. I have just forwarded a telegram from the general today. An officer of Colonel Mizners staff went forward to-day with maps and such information as you need. I have i~o news of importance this morning. Pickets report all quiet in front. JAMES D. MORGAN, [17.] Brigadier- General, Commanding. TUSCUMBIA, July 30, 1862. CHIEF OF STAFF OF GENERAL BUELL: General Thomas left Florence early yesterday morning. J. D. MORGAN, [16.] Brigadier- General, Commanding First Division. IIDQRS. FIRST DIVISION, ARMY OF THE Mississippi, Brigadier-General ELLIOTT Tuseumbia, Ala., July 31, 1862. Chief of Staff, Army of the Mississippi: Captain Carpenter expresses some uneasiness about the small force at Eastport;. but one company there. I think myself that at least five companies should be stationed at that point. Dispatch just receive Page 267 CHAP. LXIV.] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.UNION. 267 by Colonel Harrington from Lieutenant-Colonel Bradley, commanding at Decatur, says that a large force is still being reported at Moulton. Lieutenant-Colonel Northrop, commanding at Courtland, writes to Colonel llarrington that the cavalry reports a force seven miles in front of that point. The Forty-second are well intrenched. This is being done at other points along the line. Every means have been employed to gain information as to the number of the encmy at Moulton; as yet, with very little satisfactory results. The country is full of guerrilla parties. Our line is too munch extended, and weak in consequence. Another division could be used to advantage. I have not withdrawn the detachments of my command east of this place, being governed by the opinion expressed by General Buell and yourself as to the destina- tion of the force in our front and the anxiety of General Buell to hold the line and keep open the communication. JAMES D. MORGAN, [17.] Brigadier- General, Commanding First Division. iluQIms. FIRST DIVIsIoN, ARMY OF THE MISSISSIPPI, Tuscumbia, Ala., August 1, 1862. Brigadier-General ELLIOTT, Chief of Staff, Army of the Mississippi: Artillery and infantry have both been reported at Moulton, but I almost begin to doubt it. Railroad open to near Courtland, or was yesterday evening. Have no information about the Nashville and Decatur Railroad. I understand there is a ferry in the rear of Court- land. There is a good road on the other side of the Tennessee River running up the valley; a first-rate road up the valley on this side. Information received from a man who was in Tupelo Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday is that all of the troops but General Prices command have left; infantry and artillery by the Mobile road. Cavalry, said to be 8,000, but I doubt the number, east through Marion and Franklin Coun- ties. Their cavalry force is no doubt those now in our front. Yester- day we had possession of the whole road, but last night the infantry and cavalry stationed at Town Creek bridge stampeded and left, arriving in town this forenoon, I think without cause. Two companies of cavalry have been ordered to proceed immediately to that station, and the infantry will go by railroad with orders to remain there and proceed at once to repair damage if any has been done. The water~ tank at Leighton last evening was burned. JAMES D. MORGAN, [17.] Brigadier-General, Commanding First Division. IIDQRS. FIRST DIvISIoN, ARMY OF THE MISSISSIPPI, Tuscumbia, Ala., August 3, 1862. Brig. Gen. W. L. ELLIOTT Chief of Staff, Army of the Mississippi: Ground at Tuscunibia not favorable for fortifying. A point for that purpose might be selected northeast of town. A good engineer would be required. I have none in this division. Lieutenant-Colonel Miles is in command at Juka; he is a good officer. All quiet along the lines to-day. From the front reports have been received from Tupelo t Page 268 26~ SW. VA., Ixr., TENN., MISS., ALA., W. FLA., & N. GA. ~ Lxiv. Sunday last. Infantry and artillery had been leaving by Mobile road for a week previous. General Price in command of troops left at Tupelo. This corroborates reports a day or two since. Small force of cavalry at Moulton last Friday. No force at Russeliville. Guerrilla parties reported in the hills to the south of Town Creek bridge. The Forty-second Illinois, at Courtland, well forti~ed and have a strong position. Colonel H arrington, commanding First Brigade, went west along the line yesterday. When he returns I will be able to report you fnlly of the condition of things at the several stations on that portion of our line. JAMES D. MORGAN, [17.] Brigadier- General, Commanding First Divssson. Major SCHMITT, TUSCUMBIA, August 3, 1862. Twenty-seventh illinois, luka: Keep a good lookout. I expect you to hold the place. Watch your own post well and do what you cami to prevent a dash upon Eastport. J. D. MORGAN, [17.] Brigadier- General, Commanding. SPECIAL ORDERS, HDQRS. ARMY OF THE MISSISSIPPI, No. 199. August 4, 1862. I. A brigade of the Third Division will be (letailed to proceed to Jacinto and report for duty to General Davis. * * * * * * * By order of General Rosecraus: C. F. MAIRDEN, [17.] First Licatenant and Acting Assistant Adjutant- General. IIDQRS. FIRST DIVISION, ARMY OF THE MISSISSIPPI, Tuscumbia A la Brig. Gemi. W. L. ELLIOTT, , ., August 4, 1862. Chief of StaiT, Army of the ]lfississippt: Nothing of importance to commnnicate to-day. The railroad coin- pleted and train run through to Decatur. I have ordered the troops of my division stationed at Bear Creek bridge and weist of that point when relieved as follows: The Twenty-seventh and Beebes battery to proceed to this place; the four companies of the Twenty-second 1llino~s, one company at Buzzard Roost, one at Cherokee, one at Cane Creek bridge, making three companies at each of these stations, and one coni- pany at Little Bear Creek, relieving a company of the Tenth Michigami, who will be ordered to Tuscumbia as an additional company to the provost guard. It may be well to send the Twenty-seventh Regiment and Beebes battery to Courtland. The health of the troops is iinprov. ing rapidly and some few absentees coming up. JAMES D. MORGAN, [17.] Brigadier- General, Commanding First Division Page 269 C~& r. LXIV.] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.UNION. 269 IIDQES. FIRST DIVISION, ARMY OF THE MissiSsIPPi, Tuseumbia, Ala., August 6, 1862. Brigadier-General ELLIOTT Chief of Staff, Army of the Mississippi: Two trestle bridges burned last night east of Courtland. No through train to Decatur in consequence. Telegraph line down. Arrangements will be made to have both repaired to-morrow. illicit trade is being carried on upon the Tennessee River between Eastport and Florence. All boats should be stopped at E.astport and examined. Four prison- ers brought in to-day suspected of firing upon steam-boats and destroying property on the river. I am informed that the owner of the plantation where the bridges were burned has been arrested. I intend to hold owners along the line responsible for the safety of the road. News from the front to-day is that there is a cavalry force of some 200 at Frankfort and some 400 at iRussellville. Several lots of cotton at different stations along the line. What had better be done with it~* JAMES D. MORGAN, [17.] Brigadier- General, Commanding First Division. TAZEWELL, August 6, 18621.30 p. m. Captain JOLINE, Assistant Adjutant- General: CAPTAIN: I have to report that our line of pickets has been driven in and two companies of the Sixteenth probably cut off. The brigade is now holding the hills in rear of the town. To retire now would be courting a rout. I require help the more particularly as the enemy may turn me by the Knoxville road. The enemy is now planting artillery. Yours, respectfully, JOHN DE COURCY, [16.] Colonel, Commanding Twenty-sixth Brigade. IIDQRS. FIRST DIVISION, ARMY OF THE MISSISSIPPI, Tuseumbia, Ala., August 7, 1862. Brigadier-General ELLIOTT, Chief of Staff, Army of the Mississippi: Nothing of importance to communicate to-day. Train went east this morning with a party to repair road. Information received this after- noon from Courtland that men repairing telegraph line some eight miles east of that place were fired on by guerrillas; some two or three wounded. Still have reports of a cavalry force at Russeilville in num- bers larger than was reported yesterday. Our cavalry well out to the front to-day for the purpose of getting more reliable information as to numbers. All quiet along our lines to-day from Courtland west to this place and to Inka. Our back reports will be forwarded at the earliest possible moment. Would have gone to-day but for the returns of one regiment. JAMES D. MORGAN [17.] Brigadier- General, Commanding First Division. * For Elliott to Morgan, see Vol. XVII, Part II, ~. 154 Page 270 270 sw. VA., KY., TENN., MISS., ALA., W. FLA., & N. GA. [CHAP. LXIV. HDQRS. FIRST DIVISION, ARMY OF THE MISSISSIPPI Tuscumbia Ala Brigadier.General ELLIOTT, , ., August 8, 1862. Chief of Staff, Army of the Mississippi: Letter forwarded by train to-day from Lieutenant-Colonel Bradley, commanding at Decatu.r. Guerrillas are very active upon that portiou of the road. Train came in this morning from Decatur; reported all quiet. Train went east at 1 oclock with some fifty convalescents of General Thomas command. A guard was sent with them. I am in hopes to forward the balance to-morrow. There has been over 600 of them. Reports to Colonel Mizner to-day represent that cavalry of his command scouted to within three miles of Russellville yesterday, an(l one man went into town who reported no force there. Those reported near there heretofore (except three companies which still remain) have part of them gone east and part toward Buzzard Roost. General Mitchells cdmmaud arrived at Inka to-day. JAMES D. MORGAN, [17.] Brigadier- General, Commanding First Division. SPECIAL ORDERS, HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF THE OHIO, No. 129. ifuntsrille, Ala., August 10, 1862. * * * * * * * III. Brig. Gen. J. W. Sill is relieved from the command of the Ninth Brigade and assigned to the command of the Fourth Brigade. IV. Brig. Gen. A. Willich is assigned to the command of the Sixth Brigade. By command of Major- General Buell: J. M. WRIGHT, [16.] Assistant Adjutant- General. HDQRS. FIRST DIVISION, ARMY OF THE MISSISSIPPI, Brigadier-General ELLIOTT, Tuseumbia, Ala., August 11, 1862. Chief of Staff, Army of the Mississippi: All quiet along our whole line during the past twenty-four hours. Train in from the east. No detention or obstruction on the road. Colonel Roberts has taken command of the First Brigade. He has taken hold with his usual energy. A small party of infantry was sent out last night in hopes to arrest Mr. Winston, who is supposed to have murdered a man of the Tenth Michigan. Were unsuccessful. He has no doubt gone south. His plantation is in our possession, and over- seer under arrest. JAMES D. MORGAN, [17.] Brigadier-General, Commanding First Division. GENERAL ORDERS, HDQRS. ARMY OF THE MISSISSIPPI, No. 107. August 12, 1862. In addition to the duties of inspector-general, Licut. Col. H. G. Ken- nett will act as chief of staff until further orders. W. S. ROSECRANS, [17.J Brigadier-General, U. S. Army, Commanding Page 271 CHAP. LXIY.J CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.UNION. 271 HDQRS. FIRST DIVISION, ARMY OF THE MISSISSIPPI, Tuscumbia, Ala., August 13, 1862. Brig. Gen. W. L. ELLIOTT, Chief of Staff, Army of the Mississippi: No train from the east or west to-day. No reports in consequence have been received. At least one train should pass over the road each day. Cotton is accumulating at this poiiit. Quartermaster lowland informs me that he will have some 300 bales to forward in the morning. Fifty wagons were sent out this afternoon to the plantations near where the track was torn up yesterday for cotton. I want it to pay daniages. The Twenty-seventh Illinois and Beebes battery expected here to.morrow; also such companies of the Twenty-second as have been relieved. Wishing that Cane Creek Station will be incladed in General iDavis command will advise you at once if anything of importance occnrs. JAMES D. MORGAN, [17.] Brigadier- General, Commanding First Division. IIDQRS. FIRST JJIYISION, ARMY OF THE MISSISSIPPI, Tuscumbia, Ala., August 15, 1862. Brigadier-General ELLIOTT, Chief of StaJJ; Army of the Mississippi: General Paine arrived last evening and assumes command of the division this morning. Train from the west thrown off the track six miles west of this place yesterday in consequence of the breaking of an axle of the tender. There ought to be more transportation on this road. But one train has been through to Decatur this week. Everything quiet along our line. We hear of no large force in front. Tennessee River very low. No boat from Eastport for two days. Will have to depend upon our wagon train for supplies. Your order about cotton attended to. The Twenty-seventh Illinois and Beebes battery arrived here yesterday morning. JAMES D. MORGAN, Brigadier- General, Commanding First Division. GENERAL ORDERS, IIDQRS. ARMY OF THE MISSISSIPPI, No. 111. August 17, 1862. Brigade Surg. A. B. Campbell is announced as medical director for the Army of the Mississippi. All papers and returns relating to medi. cal department will be forwarded to him. By order of General Rosecrans: H. G. KENNETT, [17.] Lieutenant-Colonel and Chief of Staff LOUISVILLE, August 18, 1862. Maj. Gen. LEW. WALLACE, New Albany, md.: The enemy is at Richmond, Ky. Your regiment will go to Lexing- ton, and you will take command of forces there. At what hour can your regiment be at Louisville and Lexington Depot, in this city ~ J. T. BOYLE, Brigadier- General, Commanding. [16. Page 272 272 sw. VA., KY., TENN., MISS., ALA., W. FLA., & N. GA. [CHAr. LXlV. SPECIAL ORDERS, hEADQUARTERS ARMY OF THE OHIO, No. 138. Huntsvitte, Ala., August 19, 1862. * * * * * * III. Brig. Gen. W. S. Smith is assigned to the command of the Seventeenth Brigade, and will report to General Rousseau, command- ing Third Division. * * * * * * * By command of Major.General Buell: J. M. WRIGHT, [16.] Assistant Adjutant. General. LOUISVILLE, August 19, 1862. Brigadier-General SMITH: Hold your force at Danville. Send forward two of your best com- panies to ascertain more accurately the force of the rebels. If it is too large to attack, fall back to Lebanon. Colonel Metcalfe started to Richmond on a scout at 8.30 p. m. By command: H. C. MCDOWELL, [16.] Assistant Adjutant. General. LOUISVILLE, August 19, 1862. General SMITH: You will send Captain Kicklin with his artillery back to Lebanon. Send Colonel Halisys men back with it. Proceed toward Somerset or London with the cavalry, and if practicable and desirable unite with Colonel Metcalfe and take command. Ascertain the force of the enemy, and if practicable feel the enemy and engage them, if you are snre you can whip them. You must get subsistence as you go. Purchase it and give certificates for fair prices. Call on people to furnish to you, and make secessionists do it, but do it in order. Have no marauding by your men. Metcalfe was at Richmond this morning. No rebels had been there. He has gone toward London, probably by way of Mount Vernon. Dispatch received says no rebels at Somerset or Vicinity. ]~ebel cavalry reported driven back by Colonel Garrard at London. J. T. BOYLE, [16.] Brigadier- General, Commanding. HEADQUARTERS U. S. FORCES IN KENTUCKY, Maj. Gen. LEW. WALLACE, Louisville, August 20, 1862. Commanding U. S. Forces, Lexington, Ky.: GENERAL: The enemy, in force not known, has gained the rear of G-eneral Morgan at Cumberland Gap, destroyed his trains, cut off all communication, & c. For the purpose of opening communication with the gap, and securing the safe transmission of army stores to U. S. forces at that point, you will prepare and take such portion of the forces at Lexington nuder your command, and make such reconnais- sance, ascertaining the strength of the enemy, and if practicable engage him, and drive him out, and oven the route to the gap. Colonel Metcalfe Page 273 CHAP. LXIV.] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.UNION. 273 with his cavalry at Richmond, and General G. Clay Smith, with the Ninth Pennsylvania Cavalry at Danville, have been notified to report to you on the route at Mount Vernon or other point, with such infor- mation of the enemys position and force as they may ascertain. You will conduct this movement according to your judgment and in such manner as your knowledge and experience may dictate. It is impor- taut to keep open the line of transit of subsistence to General Morgans urmy at the gap; and, as his supplies may be limited, it is desirable that your movement be executed with dispatch. It is proper to say to you that the country beyond the Big Hill, in Madison County, is barren, and very little subsistence can be had for your men and teams, and you will have to take with you subsistence. You can require the farmers of Madison County to haul forage for you over the Big Hill to convenient depots, causing certificates to be given for fair prices. Respectfully, J. T. BOYLE, [16.1 Brigadier- General, Cornma~di~g. LOUISVILLE, August 20, 1862. General SMITH, Stanford: Major-General Wallace will go to Lexington to-day and take com- mand of forces to march in direction of gap. You will move cautiously in that direction with your cavalry, making such reconnaissances as you deem prudent to ascertain position and force of the enemy. You will report to l3~eneral Wallace when he shall move to vicinity of Crab Orchard or Mount Vernon. J. T. BOYLE, [16.] Brigadier- General, Commanding. HEADQUARTERS, Louisville, August 20, 1862. General G. C. SMITH, Stanford: Dispatch to me says that 400 rebel cavalry have taken Mount Ver- non. Can you not stop this l J. T. BOYLE, [16.] Brigadier-General, Commanding. LOUISVILLE, [August] 21, 1862. Major-General WALLACE, Lexington: General Smith telegraphs me from Crab Orchard that Barboursville is occupied by 12,000 or 15,000 rebel troops, and Mount Vernon by large cavalry force and artillery. If the forces at Lexington were drilled troops I would not hesitate to order an advance to relief of General Morgan. Act on your judgment, as you know the quality of the troops. I can send several Indiana regiments to you. I send balance of Andrews battery. J. T. BOYLE, [16.] Brigadier-Ger& eral, Commandir& g. 18 R UVOL LII, PT Page 274 274 SW. VA., KY., TENN., MISS., ALA., W. FLA., & N. GA. [CHAP. LXIV. General SMITH, LoUISVILLE, August 21, 1862. Crab Orchard: Send a messenger to Colonel Metealfe and order him to join you. General Wallace will move in direction of Crab Orchard as soon as practicable. I think there must be mistake as to strength qf enemy this side of gap. You will remain until Metcalfe joins you and watch the movements of the enemy. J. T. BOYLE, [16.] Brigadier- General, Commanding. LOUISVILLE, August 22, 18622 a. m. Major-General WALLAcE, Lexington: I do not think the information reliable; it is greatly exaggerated. I have no doubt about this. Will send you one or two regiments to-mor- row (must mean to-day, 22d.Operator). The home guards are a1mo~t uselessan incumbrance. If Governor Tod sends troops you will have ample force. I do not know enough of the locality, but think it likely desirable to send a force to Big Hill and hold. I do not believe there are 5,000 rebel troops this [side] the gap; probably not half that number. - J. T. BOYLE, [16.] Brigadier- General, Commanding. General LEW. WALLACE, FRANKFORT, August 23, 1862. Lexington: Two battalions of Ninth Kentucky Cavalry, just organized, each full mounted and aritied, are on the way to Lexington. Will reach here in an hour, en route. The third battalion, 400 armed, but not mounted, will arrive on train during the day. They have equipments, but no horses. Goins has no men. There are two cannon here, but no one to handle them; no harness. J. W. FINNELL. [16.] SPECIAL ORDERS, HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF THE OHIO, No. 140. 5 Deeherd, August 23, 1862. * * * * S * * III. Brig. Gen. W. S. Smith is assigned to the command of post at Decherd, and will take command of all troops at that place. By command of Major-General Buell: J. M. WRIGHT, [16.] Assistant Adjutant- General. SPECIAL ORDERS, IIDQRS. DEPARTMENT OF THE OHIO, No. 1. 5 Louisville, Ky., August 24, 1862. I. Maj. Gen. William Nelson, having been assigned to duty in this department, will proceed to Lexington and assume command of the troops in that vicinity and at Lebanon and its vicinity Page 275 CHAP. LXIV.] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.UNION. 275 II. Brig. Gens. M. D. Mauson, Charles Cruft, and James S. Jackson will immediately report to Major-General Nelson for assignment to duty with the troops under his command. By command of Maj. Gen. H. U. Wright: C. W. FOSTER, [16.] Assistant Adjutant- General. HEADQUARTERS FIFTH DIVISION, itiliemjphis, August 25, 1862. Col. W. II. II. TAYLOR, Present: DEAR SIR: Iii compliance with your request, I put down a few of the points of our conversation yesterday. The Cincinnati press has even taken pains to abuse me personally. I am not dependent on the press in any manner, never having sought popularity. In fact, I despise popularity obtained by the usual process of flattery and pusil- lanimity. I could easily win the applause of the masses by stooping to practices that would degrade me in my own estimation and that of posterity. I have had many opportunities to take a leading position, but have purposely declined all, because I do not think that I ought to lead or determine a policy when I do not profess to see clearly the end. In Kentucky I foresaw, or thought I foresaw, opposition that called for a force that, at the time, seemed ridiculous or absurd. Time has I)roved the truth of my representations. I have been with General Halleck ever since and know that he appreciates my motives and char- acter. Since my arrival here the same game is played. I admit that the press succeeded in impairing my usefulness. I am not personally injured, as I would be most happy if any other would assume my labors and responsibilities and allow me to go to Saint Louis to live in peace. But personally I know there can be no peace anywhere in America till this war is brought to a close, and this is no speedy thing. There are over 6,000,000 of people in the South, every one of whom is a keen, bitter enemy. The men are born and trained to arms. They have educated leaders, as good, if not better, than ours. On the whole, they are united, whilst our people and press appear more determined to ruin our army than that of the enemy. See the number of leaders already consigned to doom. As soon as any man rises above mediocrity he is made the butt for all the arrows of the envious or disappointed. Suc- cess is demanded, and yet the means to attain success are withheld. Military men are chained to a rock, whilst the vultures are turned loose. We must be silent, whilst our defamers are allowed the widest liberty and license. We dare not speak the truth unless that truth be palatable to the crowd. Reputations are not made by the honest sol- diers who stand by their colors, but by the crowd that flies back to their homes and employ the press. Our cause is in danger from this alone. It will soon be hard, if .not impossible, to get military men to expose their reputations to such dangers, more insidious and sure of destruction than the bullets of our enemies. I do say that, ~instead of using our minds to measure the danger in advance, we are bungling along, having bitter experience as we go. To. pull down one man and build up another has been more the work of this war than to destroy the power of the enemy. Thus any child may see how merchants, to make $1 a barrel on salt, furnish our enemy the means of putting up 2,500 pounds of baconenough for a regiment for ten days. To make a few dollars on pistols, they suppl Page 276 276 SW. VA., KY., TENN., MISS., ALA., W. FLA., & N. GA. [CHAP. LXIV. the guerrillas with the means of killing our soldiers. Commerce must follow the flag sounds well, but in truth commerce supplies our enemy the means to destroy that flag and the Government whose emblem it is. I have no hesitation in saying that the possession of the Missis- sippi River by us is au advantage to our enemy, for by it and the com- mercial spirit of our people they (the enemy) get, directly or indirectly, all the means necessary to carry on the war. This is not a popular idea, but is true. About the sick, I am held up to the people of Ohio as a monster because I wont let the sanitary committee carry off our sick. We take the best care of our sick here. When they recover they go on duty. If carried away they seldom return. After Pitts- bnrg you know that 5,000 men were carried off without their papers, and poor fellows now hunting their regiments suffer for want of the evidence which Government demands before giving pay, rations, and clothing. The parties who carrie(l them away, instead of taking the blame to themselves, try to throw it off on hard-hearted quartermasters and commanding officers. They who carried off our men are to blame, and not we. We came near being defeated from this cause, and the same probably has led to McClellans failure, for I see he had 70,000 absent without leave, who, by the muster-rolls, were supposed to be before Richmond. This is a monster evil and should be combated as much as any other enemy of a distracted country. I intend to be gov- erned by law and the regularly constituted authorities, and not by the press. If the press is to rule, and Congress and the President abdicate their powers, then we can choose what to do. Your friend, W. T. SHERMAN, [17.] Major. General. SPECIAL ORDERS, HDQRS. DEPARTMENT OF THE OHIO, No. 3. 5 Louisville, Ky., August 25, 1862. Brig. Gen. W. T. Ward is assigned temporarily to duty in this depart- ment, and will proceed without delay to Munfordville, Ky., and assume the command of the troops at that point. By command of Maj. Gen. H. G. Wright, commanding Department of the Ohio: C. W. FOSTER, [16.1 Assistant A djutant- General. SPECIAL ORDERS,) HDQRS. DEPARTMENT OF THE OHIO, No. 7 [6J~. Cincinnati, Ohio, August 28, 1862. Brig. Gen. H. M. Judah, having reported for duty in this department, is assigned temporarily to the command of the organized regiments at Camp Dennison, Ohio. H. G. WRIGHT, [16.] - Major-General, Commanding. SPECIAL ORDERS, HDQRS. DEPARTMENT OF THE OHIO, No. 7. 5 Cincinnati, Ohio, August 29, 1862. The Ninety-fourth Regiment Ohio Volunteers, now at Covington, Ky., will proceed without delay to take post at Paris, Ky. The regimenta Page 277 CHAP. LXIV.] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.UNION. 277 commander will report his arrival at Paris by telegraph to Major-Gen- eral Nelson, at Frankfort, Ky. By command of Maj. Gen. H. CT. Wright: C. W. FOSTER, [16.] Assistant Adjutant- General. SPECIAL ORDERS, HDQRS. DEPARTMENT OF THE OHIO, No. 8. Cincinnati, Ohio, August 30, 1862. The commanding officer of the .Ninetieth Regiment Ohio Volunteers, now at Covington, Ky., will proceed with his regiment without delay and report to the commanding officer at Lexington, Ky. * * * By order of Major-General Wright: N. H. MCLEAN, [16.] Assistant Adjutant- General and Chief of Staff. GENERAL FIELD ORDERS, HDQRS. DEPT. OF THE OHIO, No. 2. Louisville, Ky., September 2, 1862. The civil authorities being wholly unable to furnish proper protec- tion to either person or property within the county of Jefferson, in the State of Kentucky, martial law is hereby proclaimed within the said district, in order that such protection may be afforded. This procla- mation of martial law does not interfere with the regular civil tribu- nals, except so far as necessary for the public safety; and in the enforce- ment of martial law the civil laws of the United States and the State of Kentucky will be observed as far as practicable. All orders issued from the headquarters of the Department of the Ohio, or those of the officers in command of the U. S. forces at Louisville, will be strictly obeyed. H. G. WRIGHT, Major- General, Commanding Department. [Indorsement.] HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF THE OHIO, Cincinnati, September 5, 1862. Respectfully forwarded to the Adjutant-General of the Army for the information of the honorable Secretary of War, and requests his approval. The within order was issued after consultation with Governors Mor- ton, of Indiana, and Robinson, of Kentucky, both concurring with me in the opinion that it should be issued. H. G. WRIGHT, [16.] Major- General, Commanding. PROCLAMATION. The undersigned, by order of Major-General Wright, assumes com- mand of Cincinnati, Covington, and Newport. It is but fair to infbrm the citizens that an active, daring, and powerful enemy threatens them with every consequence of war, yet the cities must be defended and their inhabitants must assist in the preparation. Patriotism, duty, honor, and self- preservation call them to the labor, and it must be per- formed equally by all classes Page 278 278 Sw. VA., i~x7., TENN., MISS., ALA., W. FLA., & N. GA. [CItAP. LXIV. I. All business must be suspended by 9 oclock to-day. Every busi- ness house must be closed. II. Under the direction of their mayor, the citizens must, within an hour after the suspension of business (10 a. in.), assemble in their con- venient public places ready for orders. As soon as possible they will then be assigned their work. This labor ought to be that of love, and the undersigned trusts and believes it will beanyhow, it must be done. The willing shall be properly credited, the unwilling promptly visited. The principle adopted is: Citizens for the labor, soldiers for the battle. III. The ferry-boats will cease plying the river after 4 a. m. until further orders. Martial law is hereby proclaimed in the three cities; but until they can be relieved by the military the injunction of this proclamation will be executed by the police. LEW. WALLACE, Major- General, Commanding. SEPTEMBER 2 1862. [16.] GENERAL ORDERS, ~ HEADQUARTERS U. S. FORCES, No. 1. Cincinnati, & jptember 2, 1862. All places in the cities of Cincinnati, Covington, and Newport where liquors of any kind are sold must be closed at 4 oclock this morning. All sales are prohibited. Upon failure or refusal, stocks on hand will be confiscated for sanitary purposes. By order of Major.General Wallace: I. C. ELSTON, [16.] Aide-de-Camp and Chief of & aff. MAYORS PROCLAMATION. MAYORS OFFICE, CITY OF CINCINNATI. In accordance with a resolution passed by the city council of the city of Cincinnati on the 1st instant, I hereby request that all business of every kind or character be suspended at 10 oclock of this day, and that all persons, employers and employ~s, assemble in their respective wards at the usual place of voting, and then and there organize themselves in such a manner as may be thought best for the defense of the city. Every man of every age, be he citizen or alien, who lives under the protection of our laws, is expected to take part in the organization. Witness my hand and corporate seal of the city of Cincinnati this 2d day of September, A. ID. 1862. GEORGE HATCH, [16.] Mayor. MAYORS PROCLAMATION. MAYORS OFFICE, CITY OF CINCINNATI, September 2, 1862. In accordance with the proclamation of Major-General Wallace,* I give this public notice that the police force of thi~ city will, until fur- ther orders, act as a provost guard, and I order and enjoin upon all good *Seep. 277 Page 279 CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.UNION. 279 citizens to respect and obey them as such. Any disregard of orders from the general commanding through the police will be enforced strictly. GEORGE BATCH, [16.] Mayor. HEADQUARTERS U. S. FORCES, Cincinnati, Ohio, September 2, 1862. Capt. JOHN A. DUBLE: SIR: It is highly essential to the defense of Cincinnati that such land forces as may assemble here have the assistance of armed boats. Such boats can defend the right and left of the lines to be established on the Kentucky shore, and as the river is fordable at the present stage of water in several places above and below this city, light-draft steam- ers to observe such fords could be of great consequence. You will therefore select such steamers as you think adapted to the service, and prepare them as you best can for instant use. I will furnish arms for you as fast as they can be procured. Report to me your progress. Respectfully, LEWIS WALLACE, [16.] Major- General, Commanding. SPECIAL ORDERS, ~ HDQRS. DEPARTMENT OF THE OHIO, No. 12. * Cincinnati, Ohio, September 1, 1862. * * * * * 2. The Tenth Kentucky Cavalry, now at Maysvjlle, Ky., will proceed without delay to Cincinnati, Ohio, and on its arrival the command- ing officer will report to Maj. Gen. Lew. Wallace for further instruc- tions. * * * * * * * * * * By order of Major-General Wright: N. H. MCLEAN, [16.] Assistant Adjutant- General and Chief of Stail. SPECIAL ORDERS, )~ HEADQUARTERS U. S. FORCES, No. 37. Cincinnati, September 5, 1862. Maj. R. M. Corwine is hereby instructed to proceed at once to organ- ize for immediate service on the Ohio River all able-bodied men now within the county of Hamilton who owe military duty and reside con- tiguous to said river outside the limits of the city of Cincinnati. They shall be detailed for duty for the present at such points and localities on the Ohio River as said Corwine may deem proper. The chief object of this order is to provide, in connection with the gun-boat service, the necessary guard and protection to the people and their property on the Ohio River and its vicinity, and to that end all are thus organized, and their officers shall be under the command of said Corwine unless required for duty on some other service, when they will be subject to the order of Major-General Wallace, commanding general. By order of Lewis Wallace, major-general, commandjiig: I. C. ELSTON, A ide-dc- Camp and Chief of Staff. [16. Page 280 280 S~. VA., KY., TENN., MISS., ALA., W. 1~LA., & N. GA. [CHAP. tXIV. GENI~RAL ORDERS, HDQRS. RIVER DEFENSES, No. 9, No. 3. f Burnet House, Cincinnati, September 7, 1862. I. The able-bodied men subject to military duty residing in Mill Creek, Greene, Whitewater, Miami, Storrs, Delhi, Columbia, Spencer, and Anderson townships will assemble forthwith at the most convenient places in their respective townships and organize themselves into coni- panies of not less than 100 men each, and organize by electing one cap- tain, a first and second lieutenant, and forthwith forward to these headquarters their enrollment and organization, subject to orders from these headquarters, for duty designated in Special Orders, No. 37, Maj. Gen. Lewis Wallace, dated September 5, 1862, and published in the Cincinnati Enquirer of this date. II. Such men as have enrolled in companies already reported to these headquarters, or in companies authorized by special orders from these headquarters, are excepted from the above order (paragraph I), and are recognized as enrolled for this service. The following persons are ap- pointed to execute the above and foregoing orders: Mill Creek.J. A. Lakeman, Cumminsville; George M. Herancourt, Ernsts Station. Greene.Michael Werker, Robert Moore. Storrs.James Carson, T. H. Yeatman, and C. L. Howe. Delhi.A.. M. Cook, C. D. Johnson, and J. L. Woodward. Whitewater.A. W. Taber, W. C. Herrider. Miami.J. Scott Harrison, W. B. Wamsley. Colurnbia.Northern Precinct, James Peat, Justice Durrell. Southern and Central Precinct, D. McK. Ong. SpencerCol. George W. Holmes. Anderson.John H. Gerrard, C. H. W. Wolf. R. M. CORWINE, [16.] Major, Commanding. HEADQUARTERS RIVER DEFENSES, No. 9, Burnet House, September 7, 1862. The following-named officers in this service will report themselves to these headquarters for duty to-morrow (Monday morning) at 9 oclock without fail. Those who can do so will come mounted for service in the country: Henry Bracliman, Col. John A. Gurley, James Carson, C. D. Johnson, Alfred Cook, C. H. W. Wolf, John H. Gerrard, Judge M. H. Tilden, Judge Stallo, Judge James, George Runyan, William Wis- well, jr., H. R. Corwin, H. Hofcmeister, C. A How T ham J. McAlpine. , . P. Saunders, Wil- R. M. CORWINE, [16.] Major, Commanding. COLUMBUS Maj. Gen. H. G. WRIGHT, , OHIo, September 8 1862. Cincinnati, Ohio: Your dispatch of last night received.* I will continue to push for- ward my troops as fast as possible. Sent one regiment yesterday, another will go to-day, and hope to continue at least one each day for eight days. This will exhaust all the arms we have, but 1 have reason to expect a supply during the week. Colonels Dan. McCook, of the See Vol. XVI, Part II, p. 495 Page 281 CHAP. LXI~.l CORIfl~SPOND1ThCE, ETC.U~tIOTh 281 Fifty-second; Runkle, of the Forty-fifth; Hall, of the One hundred and fifth, and S waine, of the Ninety-ninth, are well-tried, experienced officers, and should be assigned to your most important positions. DAVID TOD, [16.] Governor. SPECIAL ORDERS, IIDQRS. DEPARTMENT OF THE OHIO, No. 16. Cincinnati, Ohio, September 8, 1862. * * * * * * * 2. Brig. Gen. A. J. Smith, U. S. Volunteers, will repair to Covington, Ky., and report for duty to Maj. Gen. Lew. Wallace, commanding. * * * * * * * By command of Major-General Wright: N. H. MCLEAN, [16.] Assistant Adjutant- General and Chief of Staff. HEADQUARTERS, Cincinnati, [September] 13, 1862. Major-General WALLACE: Governor Tod thinks Gallipolis seriously threatened, and wants two regiments sent there. Please have two Ohio regiments designated to move in the morning if called for. I have asked the Governor to send them from the force he has organizing if he can, and shall hear from him in the morning. I dont want to weaken our force. II. G. WRIGHT, [16.] Major- General, Commanding. SPECIAL ORDERS, HDQRS. DEPARTMENT OF THE OHIO, No. 24. Cincinnati, Ohio, September 14, 1862. * * * * * * 2. Maj. Gen. Lew. Wallace will designate one of the regiments now nnder his command, which will be provided with three days cooked rations, and proceed without delay to Gallipolis, Ohio. The command- ing officer of the regiment on his arrival at Gallipolis will report for duty to General A. Cushing, commanding. * * * - By order of Major-General Wright: N. H. MCLEAN, [16.] Assistant Adjutant- General and Chief of Staff. List of boats fitted up for river defense. Up riverGun-boat No. 1, Captain Hoople, three 12-pounders; gun- boat New Era, Captain Wade, one 12-pounder; gun-boat Belfast, Captain Semmes, one 12-pounder; gun-boat It. B. Hamilton, Captain Carnes, one 12-pounder; gun-boat Allen Collyer, Captain Wilson, one 12-pounder. Down river.Gun-boat Emma Duncan, Captain Batcheler, one 12-pounder; gun-boat New York, Captain Shunk, one 12-pounder; gun- boat Izetta, Captain Kyles, one 32-pounder; gun-boat Argyle, Captai Page 282 282 Sw. VA., KY., TENN., MISS., ALA., W. FLA., & N. GA. [CHAP. LXIV. Baker, one 32-pounder; gun-boat J. A. Gurley, Captain Stewart, two 12-pounders; gun-boat Cottage, Captain Williams, two 6-pounders; gun-boat W. A. Healey, Captain Ross, one 12-pounder. Mail-boats (no expense to department) Ida May, Captain Whitten, one 12-pounder, and Florence, Captain Hildreth, one 6-pounder; Glide, Captain Anderson, one 12-pounder; Sunnyside, flag-ship. [16.] SPECIAL ORDERS, HDQRS. DEPARTMENT OF THE OHIO, No. 25. Cincinnati, Ohio, September 15, 1862. 1. Lient. Col. J. Walkup, One hundred and eighteenth Regiment Ohio Volunteers, will proceed with his regiment without delay to Covington, Ky., and report for duty to Maj. Gen. Lew. Wallace, commanding. * * * * * * * By order of Major-General Wright: N. H. McLEAN, [16.] As8istant Adjutant- General and Chief of Stafl~. SPECIAL ORDERS, HDQRS. DEPARTMENT OF THE OHIO, No. 27. Cincinnati, Ohio, September 17, 1862. 1. Col. William P. Reid, One hundred and twenty-first Ohio Volun- teers, and Col. J. J. Guppey, Twenty-third Wisconsin Volunteers, will proceed with their regiments, now in Cincinnati, to Covington, Ky., and report to Maj. Gen. Lew. Wallace, commanding. * * * * * * * * * * By order of Major-General Wright: N. H. MCLEAN, [16.] As8i8tant Adjutant-General and Chief of Staff. FORT MITCHEL, [September 17, 1862.] General L. WALLACE: I have reports up to 8 p. m. from my advanced guards. The com- manding officer states that the enemys camp occupied by them yester- day was found deserted. They left last night at 11 oclock; their cavalry left this morning. A. J. SMITH, [16.] Brigadier- General, Commanding. HEADQUARTERS ADVANCE GUARD September 17, 18625.30 p. m. General A. J. SMITH: SIR: The bearer of this brings the body of one of our men killed in the skirmish. Another is in Florence badly wounded. The enemy had five killed and wounded. Their forces in the engagement numbered 1101 men, ours 53. All quiet in front. The rebels fell back in confusion after the fight, and shortly returned with a flag of truce to carry off their wounded. A rebel citizen was killed. Respectfully, your most obedient servant, JAMES L. FOLEY, Major, Commanding Advance Guard Page 283 OHM. LXIV.] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.UNION. 283 [First indorsement.] Respectfully forwarded to general headquarters. A. J. SMITH, Brigadier- General. [Second indorsement.] This skirmish was between my cavalry sent to pursue and observe the enemy after his retreat from Covington. L. W. [16.] HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF THE OHIO, Cincinnati, Ohio, September 18, 1862. Maj. Gen. LEWIS WALLACE Commanding U. S. Forces, Cotington, Ky.: GENERAL: I am in receipt of your letter informing me that you have received telegraphic instructions from the honorable Secretary of War to proceed to Cohlmbus, Ohio, to organize paroled prisoners for service against the Indians in the Northwest, and asking me to appoint your successor in the command of the forces in the vicinity of Covingtou and Newport, Ky. Brig. Gen. A. J. Smith will relieve you in such command. Accept my thanks, general, for the zeal with which you have labored in the discharge of your many and arduous duties, and the assurance of my warmest wishes for your continued success and welfare. I am, general, very respectfully aud truly, your obedient servant, H. G. WRIGHT, [16.] Major- General, Commanding Department. SPECIAL ORDERS, HDQRS. DEPARTMENT OF THE OHIO, No. 28. Cincinnati, Ohio, September 18, 1862. Brig. Gen. Quincy A. Gillmore having reported to the major-general commanding, he will repair to Covington, Ky., and report for duty to Brig. Gen. A. J. Smith, commanding U. S. forces in that vicinity. By order of Major-General Wright: N. H. MCLEAN, [16.] Assistant Adjutant- General and Chief of Staff. SPECIAL ORDERS, HDQRS. DEPARTMENT OF THE OHIO, No. 29. Cincinnati, Ohio, September 19, 1862. * * * * * * * 5. Maj. Gen. Gordon Granger will proceed with his division to Louis- ville, Ky., and report to Maj. Gen. W. Nelson, commanding. * * * * * * * * * * 7. Capt. S. M. Preston, assistant adjutaiit-general of volunteers, having, by an order of the General-in-Chief of the U. S. Army, reported to Major-General Wright, commanding Department of the Ohio, is hereby assigned to duty at these headquarters, to date from the 26th of August, 1862, the day on which he reported and entered upon duty. By order of Major-General Wright: N.H. MCLEAN, Assistant Adjutant-General and Chief of Staff. [16. Page 284 284 SW. VA., KY., TENN., MISS., ALA., W. PLA., & N. GA. [CHAP. LXIV. SPECIAL ORDERS RS. DEPARTMENT OF THE Ouio, No. 32. Cincinnati, Ohio, AS~ptember 22, 1862. 1. Col. William L. Utley, Twenty-second Wisconsin Volunteers, will proceed with his regiment without delay and report for duty to Brig. Gen. A. J. Smith, commanding U. S. forces, Covington, Ky. * * * * * * * * * * 7. Three regiments, to be designated by Brig. Gen. A. J. Smith, com- manding U. S. forces, Coviugton. Ky., will proceed without delay and report to Maj. Gen. W. Nelson,commanding at Louisville, Ky. * * * By order of Major.General Wright: N. H. McLEAN, [16.] Assistant Adjutant- General and Chief of Staff. SPECIAL ORDERS, ~ IIDQRS. DEPARTMENT OF THE OHIO, No. 33. Cincinnati, Ohio, September 23, 1862. * * * * * * * 3. Brig. Gen. A. J. Smith, commanding U. S. forces, Covington, Ky., will designate four of the regiments under his command, which will proceed immediately to Louisville, Ky., and report to Maj. U-en. W. Nelson, commanding. * * * * * * * * * By order of Major-General Wright: N. H. MCLEAN, [16.] Assistant Adjutant- General and Chief of Staff. SPECIAL ORDERS, IIDQRS. DEPARTMENT OF THE OHIO, No. 34. Cincinnati, Ohio, September 23, 1862. * * * * * * * 2. On every Saturday at 2 p. m. all business of every kind will be suspended and remain so suspended until 5p. in., during which interval all able-bodied men in the three cities of Cincinnati, Covington, and Newport will meet in their respective regiments and companies for drill. * * * * * * * 5. In dispensing with daily drills and suspension of business the general commanding has in view the relief, as far as practicable, of the people from burdens to which they have not been accustomed, but he would impress upon the minds of all the fact that danger has not passed away, and that the present military organization must be rigidly adhered to and carefully preserved. * *. * By command of Major-General Wright: IN. II. McLEAN [16.] Assistant Adjutant-General and Chief of Staff. SPECIAL ORDERS, IIDQRS. DEPARTMENT OF THE OHIO, No. 36. Cincinnati, Ohio, September 25, 1862. * * * * * * * 4. Brig. Gen. J. C. Davis, having reported to the major-general com- manding pursuant to the instructions he received from Maj. U-en. W. Nelson, commanding U. S. forces, Louisville, Ky., is relieved from fur- ther duty in this department. By order of Major-General Wright: N. II. MCLEAN Assistant Adjutant.General and Chief of Staff. [16. Page 285 CHAP. LXIV.] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.UNION. 285 LoUIsvILLE, Ky., Sejptember 29, 1862. (Received 12 m. 30th.) Major-General HALLECK, General-in- Chief: Received dispatch suspending order.* Will await further orders, but go on assisting Buell in putting troops in the field. He desires placing me second in command should he be retained. G. II. THOMAS, [16.] Major- General. SPECIAL ORDERS, IIDQRS. DEPARTMENT OF THE OHIO, No. 40. Cincinnati, Ohio, September 29, 1862. 1. Brig. Gen. S. G. Barbridge, [I. S. Volunteers, now in Cincinnati, Ohio, will report for duty without delay to Brig. Gen. A. J. Smith, commanding U. S. forces, (Jovington, Ky. 2. Brig. Gen. A. J. Smith, commanding U. S. forces, Covington, Ky., will designate two regiments of his command to proceed immediately and report for duty to Brig. Gen. Q. A. Gillmore, at Point Pleas. ant, Va. * * * * * * * * * * By order of Major-General Wright: N. II. McLEAN, [16.] Assistant Adjutant- General and Chief of Staff. SPECIAL ORDERS, HEADQUARTERS THIRD BRIGADE, No. 26. Fort Pickering, September 29, 1862. In pursuance of orders from the major-general commanding, the Seventieth Regiment of Ohio Volunteers~ and Captain Mueller with a section of the Fourth Indiana Battery, will proceed by river to Ran- dolph and bring away the six guns reported as being at that point abandoned by the rebels. These guns will be either brought away or rolled into deep water of the river. The officer in command of the detachment will attack any body of guerrillas found at that place or in the neighborhood. By order of General Denver: C. F. CLARKE, [17.] Assistant Adjutant- General. SPECIAL ORDERS, ~ IIDQRS. DEPARTMENT OF THE OHIO, No. 42. Cincinnati, Ohio, October 1, 1862. * * * * * * * 4. Col. Seraphim Meyer will proceed with his regiment, the One hundred and seventh Ohio Volunteers, to Columbus, Ohio, and report to His Excellency Governor Tod for further instructions. * * * * * * * * * * By order of Major-General Wright: N. II. McLEAN, [16.] Assistant Adjutant-General and Chief of Staff. * See Halleck to Buell an4 Thomas, vol. xvi, Part H, p. 555 Page 286 286 sw. VA., KY., TENN., MISS., ALA., W. FLA., & N. GA. [CHAP. LXIV. GENERAL ORDERS, HDQRS. iDIST. OF WESTERN VIRGINIA, No. 1. Point Pleasant, Va., October 1, 1862. In compliance with Special Orders, No. 39, from headquarters Depart- ment of the Ohio, dated Cincinnati, Ohio, September 28, 1862, the undersigned hereby assumes command of the District of Western Vir- ginia and the counties in Ohio adjacent thereto and bordering on the Ohio River. Consolidated reports of the strength of their commands from commandants of brigades and unattached regiments, and also from the medical director and chief quartermaster and commissary, as to the condition of their respective departments w to these headquarters. , ill at once be made Q. A. GJLLMORE, [16.1 Brigadier- General of Volunteers. GENERAL HAlvrILTONs RIGHT, October 2, 18623.30 p. m. General ROSECRANS: General Sullivan has gone down to attack on General Davies right. General Buford commands the right, and is rapidly closing on the enemys flank. As I write General Sullivan is engaged. I have recoin- mended General Hamilton to keep his artillery well in. He cannot use it here now. One battery I have sent down to Sullivan. A. C. DUCAT, Lieutenant- Colonel, & c. They are shelling the place where I write. I doubt if I shall be able to reach you by the Purdy road. I send a copy of this round out of fire and this one by the Purdy road. We are losing many men and the engagement is general and fast increasing. I have accomplished all you sent me to do and superintended all the movements and formations as you directed. [17.] HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF THE MISSISSIPPI, Brigadier-General DAVIES, October 3~ 1862. Commanding & cond Division: GENERAL: If you have not already sent out a party of skirmishers on your front (the rebel works), the general recommends that you do so, and feel the woods ou the flanks of the Bolivar road. A short dis- tance beyond the abatis on your front on the Bolivar road there is a good command which needs watching. There is also a road to the left from the Bolivar road at the above-mentioned ridge. There is a bridle path on your left going through the rebel works aiid the abatis, which will need your attention. It is between the Bolivar and Chewalla roads. By order of Major-General Rosecrans: ARTHUR C. DUCAT, [17.] Lieutenant- Colonel and Acting Assistant Inspector- General. GENERAL ORDERS, HDQRS. DIST. OF WESTERN VIRGINIA, No. 4. 5 Point Pleasant, Va., October 4, 1862. The following-named officers are announced as upon the staff of the brigadier-general commanding the district, and will be obeyed an Page 287 CHAP. LXTV.] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.UNION. 287 respected accordingly: Capt. William L. M. Burger, assistant adjutant- general; Capt. T. Benton Brooks, chief engineer; Capt. Vincent Phelps, chief quartermaster; Capt. Leander C. Noble, assistant quartermaster; Lient. Henry M. Bragg, aide-de-camp. Q. A. (fiLLMORE, [16.] Brigadier- General of Volunteers. SPECIAL ORDERS, ~ HDQRS. DEPARTMENT OF THE OHIO, No. 47. Cincinnati, Ohio, October 5, 1862. 1. Col. F. S. Rutherford, Ninety-seventh Illinois Volunteers, will pro- ceed without delay with his regiment, now in Cincinnati, Ohio, and report to Brig. Gen. A. J. Smith, commanding U. S. forces, Coving- ton,Ky. * * * 2. Col. J. A. Lucy, One hundred and fifteenth Ohio Volunteers, will proceed without delay with his regiment, now in Cincinnati, Ohio, and report to Brig. Gen. A. J. Smith, commanding U. S. forces, Coving- ton,Ky. * * * * * * * * * * By order of Major-General Wright: N. H. MCLEAN, [16.] Assistant Adjutant- General and Chief of Staff. OCTOBER 6, 1862. Major-General HURLE UT: Push enemy to Ripley and Orizaba. He pushes column by Black- land, and one by Rienzi, Booneville, and Baidwyn, and one by Jacinto. W. S. ROSECRANS, [17.] ]lliajor- General. HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF THE MIssIssIPPl, Jonesborough, October 7, 186211 p. m. Major-General HLTRLBUT: I dispatched you last night. Our advance is now at Ruckersyille, or near there. I have been trying to determine whether Price and Van Dorn stick together and the routes of retreat. The question is still unsettled, but portion of Prices train camped west of the Hatchie, and a larger portion of Van Dorns train reported to have camped west of the Muddy. From the front the news looks as if they had not sepa- rated. You are a fighting general. You must support us. We have watched railroads and points long enough. Now is the time to make them watch. Now is the time. Move heaven and earth to get what you wantyour artillery in shape, & c.and let us go into them. We can do it, and others must look out for the country we leave in our 1-ear. Sunrise dispatch received. Sherman should move down on Pillow and the other people who rally to him. We want you. If we are opposed we must fight and whip. At least you must not leave your position now. Your position is a good one. You say it is my victory. I consider half of it yours. You have gained the last of it and cer- tainly not the least. I have ordered fifty wagons of provisions to you. Let us go on. We have the whole thing before us. What says Grant to thisl By order of General Rosecrans: ARTHUR C. DUCAT, Lieut. Col. and Acting Assistant Inspector- General. [17. Page 288 288 Sw. VA., KY., TENN., MISS., ALA., W. FLA., & N. GA. [CHAP. LXIV. GENERAL ORDERS, ~ HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF KENTUCKY, No. 1. Covington, Ky., October 7, 1862. I. The undersigned, pursuant to Special Orders, No. 51, headquarters Department of the Ohio, October 7 1862 the Army of Kentucky. hereby assumes command of II. Brig. Gen. A. J. Smith is assigned to the command of the advance forces, and will organize it into brigades as the necessities of service may require. III. The depot of supplies, of subsistence, forage, ordnance and ordnance stores, camp and garrison equipage, quartermaster~s prop- erty, and medical supplies will for the present be at Covington and Cincinnati, and requisitions for the same will be made through these headquarters upon the chiefs of the respective departments. IV. Semi-weekly reports, on Mondays and Tuesdays, of the strength, whereabouts, and condition of the command will be made through reg- imental, brigade, and divisioll commanders to these headquarters. V. On all marches, scouts, reconnaissances, patrols, & c., the officer commanding the same will be required to observe carefully the country, its roads, streams, bridges, hills, residences of important persons, towns, cities, the direction and distances between important points, and roads running parallel or nearly soin fact, every topographical feature of the country that could possibly be of benefit in a military point of view. All this must be set forth in a sketch and report and submitted to the division commander. VI. Capt. F. E. Walbridge, assistant quartermaster, is temporarily assigned to duty with Brig. Gen. A. J. Smith, and will report to him accordingly. By order of Maj. Gen. G. Granger: T. G. BEAHAM, [16.] First Lient., Second Iowa Cay., and Actg. Asst. Adjt. Gen. GENERAL ORDERS, HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF KEN~UCKY, No. 2. Covington, Ky., October 8, 1862. All regimental and supply trains will be fitted out with mules instead of horses. Horses will be employed in ambulances only except when mules cannot be obtained. All wagons, trains, & c., now supplied with horses will as early as practicable be supplied with mules in their stead, and no horses will hereaCter be drawn except by express author- ity from these headquarters. By order of Maj. Gen. G. Granger: T. G. BEAHAM, [16.] First Lieutenant and Aide-de-Camp. SPECIAL ORDERS, IIDQRS. DEPARTMENT OF THE OHIO, No. 54. Cincinnati, Ohio, October 9, 1862. * * * * * * * 4. The commanding officers of the Ninety-sixth and One hundred and twelfth Illinois Volunteers will proceed with their regiments, which are expected to arrive at Cincinnati to night, to Covington, Ky., and report to Maj. Gen. Gordoa Granger, commanding Army of Ken- tucky. * * * * * * * * * * By order of Major-General Wright: N. H. MCLEAN, Assistant Adjutant-General and Chief of Staff, [l6. Page 289 CHAP. LXIV.] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.UNION. 289 SPECIAL ORDERS, IIDQRS. DEPARTMENT OF THE OHIO, No. 56. 5 Cincinnati, Ohio, October 10, 1862. 1. Brig. Gen. A. Baird, U. S. Volunteers, is relieved from further service with the division of Brig. Gen. George W. Morgan, U. S. Vol- unteers, and with his staff will report for duty to Maj. Gen. Gordon Granger, U. S. Volunteers, commanding Army of Kentucky, at Coy- ington, Ky. * * * * * * * By order of Major-General Wright: N. H. MCLEAN, [16.] Assistant Adjutant- General and Chief of Statf. SPECIAL ORDERS, llnQRs. DEPARTMENT OF THE OHIO, No. 58. 5 Cincinnati, Ohio, October 11, 1862. 1. Maj. Gen. J. D. Cox, U. S. Volunteers, having reported to the major-general commanding, is hereby assigned to the command of the District of Western Virginia, embracing Western Virginia and the counties in Ohio adjacent thereto and bordering on the Ohio River. 2. Brig. Gen. Quincy A. Gilimore, IT. S. Volnuteers, now in Cincin. nati, Ohio, will proceed to Covington, Ky., and report for duty to Maj. Geii. G. Granger, U. S. Volunteers, commanding the Army of Kentucky. * * * * * * * 4. The following troops now with the division of Brig. Gen. George W. Morgan, U. S. Volunteers, at Portland, Ohio, will proceed without delay to Covington, Ky., where the respective commanders~will report for duty to Maj. Gen. G. Granger, U. S. Volunteers, commanding the Army of Kentucky, viz: Fourteenth Regiment Kentucky Volunteers, Colonel Cochran; Nineteenth Regiment Kentucky Volunteers, Colonel Landram; Thirty-third Regiment Indiana Volunteers, Colonel Coburn; Ninth Ohio Battery, Captain Wetmore. * * * 5. Col. Samuel A. Gilbert, Forty-fourth Ohio Volunteers, will pro. ceed with his regiment, now at Point Pleasant, W. Va., to Covington, Ky., and report for duty to Maj. Gen. G. Granger, U. S. Volunteers, commanding the Army of Kentucky. * * * By order of Major-General Wright: N. II. MCLEAN, [16.] Assistant Adjutant-General and Chief of Staff. GENERAL ORDERS, HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF KENTUCKY, No. 3. 5 Covington, Ky., October 11, 1862. Brig. Gen. A. Baird, U. S. Volnnteers, having reported for duty at these headquarters, is hereby assigned to the command of all the troops now in and around Covington, Ky. General Baird will, with the least possible delay, organize aiid get his command ready for the field. By order of Maj. Gen. Gordon Granger: T. G. BEAHAM, [16.] First Lient.. Second Iowa Cay., Actg. Asst. Adjt. Gen. 19 R RYOL LII~ PT Page 290 290 sw. VA., KY., TENN., MISS., ALA., W. FLA., & N. GA. [CHAP. LXIV. HEADQUARTERS SECOND BRIGADE, FOURTH DIVISION, Colonel NOBLE, Bolivar, Tenn., October 13, 1862. Commanding Second Illinois Cavalry: COLONEL: Allow inc to call your attention to two young men of your command of whom you may well be proud, S. G. Barker and A. L. Burnell, of Company C. They were ordered to report as orderlies to General Veatch on the morning of the 5th, a short time before the bat- tle commenced. During the day they were under my control, and most of the time with me, and I am happy to say their conduct was entirely satisfactory, both in regard to courage and promptness to do dnty. I am confident there were many officers highly complimented for courage and daring on that day that were not so sorely exposed or faced the Ganger with more courage than they. I deem this notice but fair and just to the l)arties herein spoken of, as merit should be noticed wherever foutid, and I consider it my duty to mention them to you as they were separated at the time from your immediate notice. 1 have the honor to be, colonel, very respectfully, your obedient servant, F. W. FOX, Assistant Adjutant- General. Corpl. A. L. BURNELL: The colonel commanding directs me to express his gratification in view of your good conduct in situations of danger, whi~h attracted the notice of the general. It will be remembered by him. Very respectfully, J. K. CATLIN, [17.] Adjutant. GENERAL ORDERS, IIDQRS. U. S. ADVANCE FORCES, No. 1. Cramp near Williams town, Ky., October 14, 1862. In compliance with Special Orders, No. 3, dated headquarters of the Advance Army of Kentucky, Falmnouth, Ky., October 13, 1862, the undersigned hereby assumes command of the First Division, Army of Kentucky, composing all the U. S. forces at present stationed in the neighborhood of Williamstown, Ky. Q. A. GJLLMORE, [16.] Brigadier- General, Commanding. GENERAL ORDERS, IIDQRS. 1ST Div., ARMY o~ KENTUCKY, No. 2. Cramp near Williamstown, Ky., October 14, 1862. The following officers are announced upon the staff of the brigadier- general commanding: Capt. William L. M. Burger, assistant adjutant- general; Capt. Napoleon B. McLaughlen. acting assistant inspector. general; Capt. Leander C. Noble, chief quartermaster; Capt. Molyneux Bell, chief commissary of subsistence; Capt. T. Benton Brooks, of reg- iment of New York Volunteers, aide de-camp; Lient. Henry N. Bragg, aide-de-camp; Lieut. Henry W. Hubbell, Jr., aide-de-camp. Q. A. GILLMORE, [16.] Brigadier- General, Commanding Page 291 CHAP. LXIV.] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.UNION. 291 SPECIAL ORDERS, ~ IIDQRS. DEPARTMENT OF THE OHIO, No. 65. Cincinnati, Ohio, October 15, 1862. The commanding officers of the Fourteenth Kentucky and Thirty- third Indiana Yoluuteers will proceed without delay with their respec- tive regiments, now in this city, to Covington, Ky., and report to Maj. Gen. G. Granger, commanding the Army of Kentucky. * * * * * * * * * * By order of Major-General Wright: C. W. FOSTER, [16.1 Assistant Adjutant- General. GENERAL ORDERS, ~ ilD QRS. 1ST DIV., ARMY OF KENTUCKY, No. 4. Near Williamstown, Ky~, October 15, 1862. The camp of this division will be struck and the troops in readiness to march by 7 oclock to-morrow morning, the 16th instant, in the fol- lowing order: First, Colonel Tevis cavalfy brigade; second, Colonel Swaines brigade; third, division headquarters; fourth, Colonel Doo- littles brigade, the artillery in front. Regimental trains, except ambt~- lances, will follow in the order of precedence directly behind the brigade to which they belong, accompaiiied by a guard of two men tc each wagon. Ambulances will follow directly behind their respective regi- ments. A regimental rear guard of one sergeant and ten men will pre- cede the regimental ambulances to pick up stragglers. It ~ ill be their duty to allow no one to ride in the ambulances without l)erlnission of the regimental surgeon or assistant surgeon. A rear guard of three companies from the Third Brigade will follow, keeping 300 yards in the rear of the rear train. The field officer of the day will see to the exe- cution of these orders during the march. Reveille will be at 3 a. m. By order of Brigadier-General Gillmore: W. L. M. BURGER, [16.] Captain and Assistant Adjutant- General. GENERAL ORDERS, ~ HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF KENTUCKY, No. 6. Covington, Ky., October 17, 1862. First Lieut. Thomas G. Beaham is announced as aide-de-camp and acting assistant adjutant-general; Capt. J. G. Taylor and First Lieut. J. S. Fullerton, as aides-de-camp on the staff of the general commanding the Army of Kentucky. They will be obeyed and respected accordingly. By order of Maj. Gen. Gordon Granger: T. G. BEAHAM, [16.1 First Lieut., Second Iowa Cay., Actg. Asst. Adjt. Gen. GENERAL ORDERS, ~ HDQRS. 1ST DIV., ARMY OF KENTUCKY, No. 7. Jones, Ky., October 18, 1862. The division will advance to-morrow morning at 8 oclock precisely, in the order prescribed for in the recent march from Williamstown. At that hour the brigade will be on the pike ready to move, the head of the column resting one mile beyond Jones Bridge, the advance guard in front of that point. Reveille will be at 3 oclock precisely. Animals wil Page 292 292 SW. VA., KY., TENN., MISS., ALA., W. FLA., & N. GA. (CHAP. LXIV. be fed and ~Watered and canteens filled by 6 oclock. Knapsacks will be carried by the men. No man will be allowed to ride on ambulances or baggage wagons without permission of his regimental or brigade sur- geon. Pickets will be drawn in at 7 oclock. An advanced guard, corn. prised of five companies from Colonel Swaiiies brigade and one company from Colonel Tevis brigade, under a field officer detailed by Colonel Swaine, willbe in its position on the pikeby 7.30 oclock. Colonel iDoolittle will detail a rear guard of three companies of infantry. Two compa- nies of the Twenty-second Wisconsin, under Major Murray, will remain to guard the commissary store and such sick as may necessarily be left behind. By order of Brigadier-General Gillmore: W. L. M. BURGER, [16.] Captain and Assistant Adjutant-General. CY~THTANA, Ky., October 19, 1862. Colonel WISNER: You will allow no slaves to come within your lines at any time. Citizens must not be interfered with in the rights of their property. All orders for confiscation or assessment of property comes from head. quarters; otherwise there will be interminable trouble. I hope, colonel, you will see that this order is fully executed. I sent order with regard to supplies and forage this morning. G. CLAY SMITH, [16.] Brigadier- General. CINCINNATI, October 19, 1862. General G. C. SiwITII, Cynthiana: You will send down two regiments immediately to Paris and the sec- tion of artillery now with you. I will send you to-morrow one regiment and a battery of artillery. A. J. SMITH, Brigadier- General, Commanding. General, this ought to have been sent last night. FR1SBIE. [16.] PARIS, October 19, 1862. General G. C. SMITH, Gynthiana: Marshall, with 3,000 troops, was at Jeffersonville day before yester- day and moved upon and took possession of Mount Sterling, and from thence to Sharpsburg yesterday, and in pursuit of Wadsworth, who was retreating to Maysville. The report and the presumption is that Marshall will come and attack Paris. GARRETT DAVIS. [16.] PARIS, Ky., October 19, 1862. General G. CLAY SMITH: I cannot find out what route Morgan has retreated, but I have scouts out in all directions. M. WISINER, Colonel, Commanding. [16. Page 293 CHAP. LXIV.] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.UNION. 293 PARIS, Ky., October 19, 1862. Brig. Gen. G. C. SMITH: A gentleman from Lexington reports that Burbridge has had a fight with Morgan and defeated him. The fight took place between Ver- sailles and Frankfort. Morgan said to be retreatitig toward Sharps- burg or to re-enforce Marshall at Mount Sterling or Sharpsburg. I have scouts on all the roads east of this place. Will keep you advised of any advance of the rebels. M. WLSNER, [16.] Colonel. SPECIAL ORDERS, ~ HDQRS. DEPARTMENT OF THE OHIO, No. 74. Cincinnati, Ohio, October 20, 1862. * * * * * * * 2. Brig. Gen. H. M. Judah, U. S. Volunteers, now in Cincinnati, Ohio, will report for duty without delay to Maj. Gen. G. Grauger, U. S. Volunteers, commanding Army of Kentucky, at Coviugton, Ky. By order of Major-General Wright: N. II. MCLEAN, [16.] Assistant Adjutant- General and Chief of Staff. JACKSON, TENN., October 21, 1862. Maj. Gen. HENRY ~. HALLECK, (Received 7.10 ~. in.) General-in- Chief U. S. Army: GENERAL: I respectfully recommend promotion for the following officers for meritorious services and qnalifications for their advance- ment: Brig. Gen. C. S. Hamilton; Col - C. C. Marsh, Twentieth Illinois; Col. M. M. Crocker, Thirteenth Iowa; Col. J. A. Mower, Eleventh Missouri; Col. M. 1). Leggett, Seventy-eighth Ohio; Col .JohnD. Stevenson, Seventh Missouri, and Col. John E - Smith, Forty-fifth Illinois. U. S. GRANT, Major- General. N. H. MCLEAN, GALLIPOLIS, October 22, 1862. Assistant Adjutant-General: The dispatch of the general commanding received. The following is the copy of a dispatch received to-day from Colonel Lightburn: HEADQUARTERS DIVISION OF THE KANAWHA, Buffalo, October 22. Maj. G. M. BASCOM, Assi8tant Adjutant-General: A Mr. Harvey just in from Dublin Depot, who reports the rebel force returning. Jenkins already at Charleston and below. The infantry was expected last night at Charleston. This I have no doubt is reliable. He also says that it is reported that Loring himself is ordered to Richmond to be court-martialed for not capturing my command. 1- loyd is coming in from Logan. Harvey saw his artillery at Dublin Depot on its way to him.* J. A. J. LIGHTBURN, _______________________ Colonel, Commanding. For reply, see Bascoin to Lightburn, Vol. XIX, Part II, p. 469 Page 294 294 Sw. VA., KY., TENN., MISS., ALA., W. FLA., & N. GA. [CHAP. LXIV. I still do not give full credit to the report, but am pushing forward troops as rapidly as possible. J. D. COX, [19.] Major- General, Commanding. CoVINGToN, Ky., October 2.2, 1862. General G. CLAY SMITH: Order the Twenty-second Michigan to return throngli Winchester, Germantown, and Athens to Lexington. G. GRANGEH, ]1J2{jor- General, Commanding. GENERAL: I made a mistake last night. It should have been German- town instead of Georgetown. SMITH, [16.] Operator. GENERAL ORDERS, HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF KENTUCKY, No. 8. Covington, Ky., October 22, 1862. Brig. Gen. H. M. Judah, having reported at these headquarters for duty, is announced as inspector-general of the Army of Kentucky. By order of Maj. Gen. Gordon Granger: T. G. BEAHAM, [16.] First Lient., Second Iowa Car., and Actg. Asst. Adjt. Gen. SPECIAL ORDERS, ~ HDQRS. DEPARTMENT OF THE OHIO, No. 78. Cincinnati, Ohio, October 22, 1862. * * * * * * * 3. Brig. Gen. Jefferson C. Davis, U. S. Volunteers, now in Cincinnati, Ohio, is temporarily assigned to duty with the Army of Kentucky, and will report to Maj. Gen. G. Granger, U. S. Volunteers, commanding at Covington, Ky. * * * * * * * By order of Major-General Wright: N. H. MCLEAN [16.] Assistant Adjutant-General and Chief of Staff. SPECIAL ORDERS, HDQRS. DEPARTMENT OF THE OHIO, No. 79. Cincinnati, Ohio, October 22, 1862. On its arrival at Cincinnati, Ohio, Col. Daniel French will proceed with his regiment, the One hundred and twentieth Ohio Volunteers, to Covington, Ky., and report to Brig. Gen. Jefferson C. Davis, U. S. Volunteers, commanding at that place. * * * By order of Major-General Wright: N. H. MCLEAN, Assistant Adjutant-General and Chief of Staff. [16. Page 295 CHAP. LXIV.] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.UNION. 295 CORINTH, Miss., His Excellency the PRESIDENT: October 25, 18622.30 p. rn. I must respectfully plead that yoa may be pleased to permit Lieut. Stephen C. Lyford, Ordnance Corps, U. S. Army, to be inspector-gen- eral on my staff. lie has been doing a colonels duty, and has been offered four colonelcies of volunteers since the commencement of the war, which show how he is appreciated and at what a sacrifice he is retained in his present position. It is not to please myself, but for jus- tice to merit, and for the interest of the service that 1 urge the request. W. S. IIOSECRANS, [17.] Major- General, Commanding. WASHINGTON, D. C., October 26, 1862. Major-General ROSECRANS, Corinth: Your telegram of yesterday to the President has been sent to the War Department. Your conduct in this matter is very reprehensible, and I am directed to say that unless you immediately obey the orders sent to you you will not receive the command. II. W. HALLECK, [17.] General-in-Chief. CAIRO, ILL., October 27, 186211.40 a. m. (Received 4 p. in.) Maj. Gen. H. W. HALLECK, General-in- Chief: I was astonished at your dispatch. I am obeying orders as fast as the ordinary means of travel will carry me. My telegraph only mean~ to say, as I could not get conveyance from Cairo before this morning, I would spend the time in completely winding up my affairs at Corinth instead of lying idle at Cairo. If you desire more, please say what, and it shall be done if possible. W. S. ROSECRANS, [17.] Major- General. HEADQUARTERS, Bolivar Ten Brigadier-General LATJMAN, , n., October 27, 1862. Commanding Fourth Division: GENERAL: Colonel Leggett returned last night and reports no enemy in force this side of Davis Mills except cavalry. About 400 cavalry passed up through La Grange to Somerville yesterday morning, and the report is that 200 have gone on toward Costanaula, whether tocrossthe Hatchie or not I do not know. I have cautioned the officer in command of forage party to be on the lookout for them. I propose to send a regiment of infantry from your division and a section of artillery, with what cavalry is available, this morning out on the Whiteville road. The expedition is to be under the command of Colonel Johnson. I think you had better send Coloiiel Johnsons regiment and a section of Spears battery, the infantry and artillery to go as far as Whitevill Page 296 296 S~. VA., KY., TENN., MISS., ALA., W. FLA., & N. GA. [CHAP. LXIV. and the cavalry to push on in the direction of Costanaula, and also to make a thorough reconnaissance in the direction of Somerville from Whiteville. You will please give the necessary orders, and instruct that portion of your command which is to go to hold themselves in readiness to start. as soon as the cavalry reports. Very respectfully, your obedient servant, JAS. B. McPHERSON, Major- General. P. 5.Ascertain if possible if the rebel cavalry have crossed the ilatchie and the direction in which the enemy is moving. [17.] SPECIAL ORDERS, ~ IIDQRS. DEPARTMENT OF THE OHIO No. 86. Cincinnati, Ohio, October 27, 1862. Capt. William P. Anderson, assistant adjutant-general of volunteers, having reported to the major-general commanding, is assigned to tem- porary duty at these headquarters. By order of Major-General Wright: N. II. McLEAN, [16.] Assistant Adjutant-General and Chief of Staff. GENERAL ORDERS, HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF KENTUCKY, No. 9. Lexington, Ky., October 27, 1862. I. The headquarters of the Army of Kentucky are for the present established in this city. II. Brig. Gen. Quincy A. Gillmore is hereby assigned to the command of this post. III. Commissioned officers, enlisted men, teamsters, camp followers, or citizens will not be allowed to leave this post without passes from the headquarters of the post commander. All railroad companies, stage companies, and other public carriers will be held to a strict responsibility for any and every infraction of this order. IV. General Gilimore will at once appoint a provost-marshal and organize a competent provost guard to maintain good order and qniet throughout the limits of the city and within the lines of his division. He will also appoint a depot quartermaster, commissary, and ordnance officer. V. The indiscriminate arrest of persons upon hearsay evidence only must be henceforth discontinued. By command of Maj. Gen. G. Granger: J. S. FULLERTON, [16.] First Lieut., Second Missouri Vol. Infty., and Aide-dc-Camp. GENERAL ORDERS, HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF KENTUCKY, No. 10. Lexington, Ky., October 27, 1862. Capt. E. P. Ransom, commissary of subsistence, is assigned to duty as depot commissary of this post. He will be obeyed and respected accordingly, and will report to Brigadier-General Gillmore for orders. By order of Maj. Gen. G. Granger: J. S. FULLERTON, [16.] First Licut., Second Missouri Vol. Infty., and Aide-dc- Camp Page 297 CHAP. LXIV.] 297 CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.UNION. CINCINNATI, OHIO, October 28, 18622.10 p. m. Major-General HALLECK, General-in- Chief: I apologize to you for the dispatch to the President, which was inad- vertently signed officially. It was intended only as the appeal of a private citizen to the President in a special case where were concerned the public interest on one hand and a worthy young man on the other. I would have asked your permission had I had the opportunity. W. S. ROSECHAINS, [17.] Major- General. SPECIAL ORDERS, IIDQRS. DEPARTMENT OF THE OHIO, No. 90. Cincinnati, Ohio, October 29, 1862. * * * * * * * 2. Brig. Gen. J. Ammen, U. S. Volunteers, now in Cincinnati, Ohio, will relieve Brig. Gen. J. C. Davis, U. S. Volunteers, in the command of the U. S. forces at and near Covington and Newport, Ky. 3. Brig. Gen. J. C. Davis, U. S. Volunteers, on being relieved by Brig. Gen. J. Ammen, U. S. Volunteers, from the command of the U. S. forces at and near Covington and Newport, Ky., will procee(l to Louis- ville, Ky., and report for duty to the commanding general of the Army of the Ohio. * * * * * * * By order of Major-General Wright: N. II. MCLEAN, [16.j Assistant Adjutant- General and Chief Qf Staff. JACKSON, TENN., November 1, 18624.30 p. m. (Received 9.20 p. in.) Maj. Gen. II. W. HALLECK: I respectfully recommend the promotion of Brigadier-General Oglesby. U. S. GRANT, [17.] Major- General. LOUISVILLE, Ky., N 1, 18627.40 p. m. (Received 9.30 p. in.) Major-General HALLECK, General-in- Chief: General Cox reports from Charleston yesterday that part of rebel forces retreated from that place on approach of our troops, part retreat- ing by the Boonetown road and part going up to Gauley Bridge. He was pushing forward as fast as practicable. Crook was at Sutton, moving toward Summersville and Gauley Bridge. The river was rising. Governor Mortons military secretary telegraphed yesterday that he was in Washington, and that they had no complete regiments. Two were nearly full, but not mustered, and no money to pay bounty. I telegraphed you to-day that three regiments had just gone to General Grant from Illinois, and that ten more would go next week. Morgans command is in Western Virginia with General Cox, who has bee Page 298 298 Sw. VA., KY., TENN., MISS., ALA., W. FLA., & N. GA. [CHAP. LXIV. several times instructed to send the whole or a part back as soon as it can be spared. I will telegraph him again in the matter. H. U. WRIGHT, [16.] Major- General, Commanding Department of the Ohio. GENERAL ORDERS, HEADQUARTERs, No. 15. Bolivar, Tenn., November 2, 1862. The order of march will be as follows: First, Second Illinois Cavalry; second, advance guard, two regiments of infantry, First Brigade, Fourth Division; third, two companies of Engineer Regiment; fourth, balance of First Brigade; fifth, battery of artillery, Captain Mann, First Missouri; sixth, Second Brigade, Fourth Division; seventh, two batteries of artillery, Boltons and Burnaps batteries; eighth, Third Brigade, Fourth Division; ninth, train of Fourth Division; tenth, one squadron Seventh Illinois Cavalry; eleventh, First Brigade, Third Division; twelfth, two batteries of artillery, Company First Illinois Battery and Ninth Indiana Battery; thirteenth, Second Brigade, Third Division, with the exception of one regiment; fifteenth, train of Third Division; sixteenth, rear guard, regiment of infantry; seventeenth, Seventh Illinois Cavalry. Second Illinois Cavalry will form on Grand Junctioii road, in front of Fourth Division, at 6 a. m. to-morrow, march at 6.15, halt at forks of road leading to Van Buren; First Brigade, Fourth Division, will march at 6.30 a. in.; Second Brigade, Fourth Division, will march at 6.50 a in.; Third Brigade, Fourth Division, will march at 7.20 a. in.; First Brigade, Third Division, will march at 8 a. in.; Second Brigade, Third Division, will march at 8.20 a. m. * * * . * * * * By order of Major.General McPherson: W. T. CLARK, [17.] Assistant Adjutant- General. GENERAL ORDERS, HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF KENTUCKY, No. 14. Lexington, Ky., November 3, 1862. Capt. F. E. Walbridge, assistant quartermaster, U. S. Volunteers, is announced as chief quartermaster; Capt. U. W. Burton, commissary of subsistence, U. S. Volunteers, as chief commissary; and Capt. W. L. Avery, Seventyfirst Ohio Volunteer Infantry, as aide-de-camp on the staff of the general commanding the Army of Kentucky. They will be obeyed and respected accordingly. By order of Maj. Gen. G. Granger: T. G. BEAHAM, [20.] First Lient., Second Iowa Car., and Aetg. Asst. Adjt. Gen. GENERAL ORDERS, HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF KENTUCKY, No. 15. Lexington, Ky., November 4, 1862. I. Passes will not be required from and after this date for citizens to pass and repass within a circuit of ten miles from the city of Lexington. II. Persons desirous of leaving the State, or going beyond the limits prescribed above, must obtain passes for that purpose from the pro- vost-marshal in this city, or from the commanders in the immediate vicinity of their homes Page 299 CHAP. LXIV.1 299 CORRESPONDENCE, ETC. UNION. III. ~ o citizen nor non-combatant will be permitted within the camps or lines of this army, without special authority to that effect. This prohibition does not apply to residents already domiciled within the lines. IV. No officer nor soldier will be permitted to visit the city of Lex- ington between retreat aud reveille, except upon urgent public busi- nessthose on duty within the city excepted. V. All officers in or about the city of Lexington, not on duty with the Army of Kentucky, will report at these headquarters, in person, without delay. VI. Only one commissioned officer from each regiment, and one enlisted man from each company in this command, will be allowed to be absent from his regiment or company at any one time; nor will such officer or enlisted man be allowed to be so absent at any time that will in any way interfere with regimental or company duties. By order of Maj. (len. G. Granger: T. G. BEAHAM, [20.] First Lient., Second Iowa Cay., and Actg. Asst. Adjt. Gen. SPECIAL ORDERS, RD QRS. FOJJRTEENTH ARMY CORPS, DEPARTMENT OF THE CUMBERLAND, No. 7. ) Bowling Green, Ky., November 5, 1862. * * * * * * * VI. Brig. Gen. Jeff. C. Davis, having reported for duty, will resume command of the INintli Division, reporting to Major-General McCook. * * * * * * * VIII. The Seventeenth Kentucky Volunteers will report to Col. S. D. Bruce, commanding post at Bowling Green. * * * * * * * By command of Major-General Rosecrans: ARTHUR C. DUCAT, [20.] Lieutenant-Colonel and Acting Chief of Staff. GENERAL ORDERS, HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF KENTUCKY, No. 18. Lexington, Ky., November 7, 1862. Capt. H. C. Ransom, assistant quartermaster, U. S. Army, having reported for duty at these headquarters, pursuant to Special Orders, No. 95, headquarters Department of the Ohio, is assigned to duty with this army as chief of the quartermasters department. He will relieve Capt. F. E. Walbridge, as chief quartermaster, and assign him to duty as depot and post quartermaster in this city. By order of Maj. Gen. G. Granger: T. G. BEAHAM, [20.] First Lieut., Second Iowa Cay., and Actg. Asst. Adjt. Gen. HEADQUARTERS FIRST CORPS, ARMY OF TUE OHIO, Nashville, November 9, 18628 a. m. Maj. (len. T. L. CRITTENDEN, Commanding Second Corps: Your dispatch* has this moment been received. 1 endeavored to communicate with you at several points on the road but failed - When * See Vol. XX, Part II, p. 31 Page 300 300 SW. VA., KY., TENN., MISS., ALA., W. FLA., & N. GA. (CHAP. LXIV. at Edgefield Junction I sent four companies of cavalry to look you up. They ran into Morgan at Gallatin and had to make good time. How- ever, now that I have heard from you, all will be well. Rosecrans informs me you are to cross the river, and occupy a front to the left of Nashville. I can communicate with you there. I am also ordered to send you 50,000 rations, which will be done as soon as I can know the point at whicli you want them. They do not give supplies at Mitchell- ville as fast as I can haul them away. I can throw into Nashville 200,000 rations per day if they would only ship them to Mitchellville. Everything safe here, and no considerable enemy at hand. Kennetts cavalry was ordered by iRosecrans from Springfield to Scottsville on the 5th instant, and marched on that day for Scottsville. Since then I have not heard from them and do not now know where they are. If you come over to Rural Hill I will meet you. Suppose you meet me at the Hermitage to-morrow at 12 oclock. If you can send me word I will be there, or if any point on the Gallatin and Nashville road would suit you better, I will meet you there. Let me know at once. Very truly, yours, A. MoD. MoCOOK, [20.1 Major-General of Volunteers. SPECIAL ORDERS, IIDQRS. DEPARTMENT OF THE OHIO, No. 107. Cincinnati, Ohio, November 10, 1862. * * * * * * * 2. The One hundred and twentieth Regiment Ohio Volunteers (Col. D. French), now at Covington, Ky., is assigned to the First Division of the Army of Kentucky (Brig. Gen. A. J. Smith, U. S. Volunteers), and will proceed direct without delay to join its division at Memphis, Teun. * * * 3. Brig. Gen. A. J. Smith, U. S. Volunteers, will proceed with his (First) division of the Army of Kentucky, now at Nicholasville, Ky., and report to the commanding officer at Memphis, Tenn. * * * * * * * * * * By order of Major-General Wright: N. H. McLEAN, [20.] Assistant Adjutant. General and Chief of Staff. GENERAL ORDERS, IIDQRS. DEPARTMENT OF THE OHIO, No. 18. Cincinnati, Ohio, November 10, 1862. I. Surg. Levi II. ilolden, U. S. Army, is announced as a member of the department staff and medical director of the department, to date from September 1, 1862. * * * * * * * By command of Major.General Wright: N. II. McLEAN, [20.] Assistant Adjutant- General and Chief of Staff. SPECIAL ORDERS, HDQRS. DEPARTMENT OF TifE OHIO, No. 112. Cincinnati, Ohio, November 13, 1862. 1. The Third, Fifth, and Sixth Regiments Tennessee Volunteers, of Brig. Gen. J. G. Spears brigade, ordered to Cincinnati, Ohio, will o Page 301 CHAP. LXIV.] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.UNION. 301 their arrival proceed on, via Bowling Green, Ky., and report for duty to Maj. Gen.W. S. Rosecrans, U. S. Volunteers, commanding the Depart- ment of the Cumberland * * * * * * * * * * By order of Major-General Wright: N. II.. McLEAN, [20.] Assistant Adjutant- General and Chief of Staff. SPECIAL ORDERS, ~ HDQRS. DEPARTMENT OF THE OHIO, No. 114. Cincinnati, Ohio, November 14, 1862. * * * * * * * 3. The First Regiment Tennessee Volunteers (Colonel Edwards) and the Second Regiment Tennessee Volunteers (Colonel Cook), incomplete cavalry organizations, on their arrival at Cincinnati, Ohio, will proceed via Bowling Green, Ky., to report for duty to Maj. Gen.W. S. Rosecrans, U. S. Volunteers, commanding Department of the Cumberland. * * * * * * * * * * By order of Major-General Wright: N. fl. MCLEAN, [20.] Assistant Adjutant- General and Chi~f of Staff. SPECIAL ORDERS, IIDQRS. DEPARTMENT OF THE OHIO, No. 115. Cincinnati, Ohio, November 14, 1862. The First and Second Regiments Tennessee Volunteer Infantry on their arrival at this place will proceed via Bowling Green, Ky., and report for duty to Maj. Gen. W. S. Rosecrans, commanding Depart. ment of the Cumberland. Brigadier-General Morgan. with the remain- ing troops of his command, will proceed to Memphis, Tenn., and report to the commanding officer at that place. The batteries of General Morgans command, which are manned by details from infantry regi- ments, will be left at this point, the guns, equipments, ammunition, & c., being turned over to the ordnance department, the horses to the quartermasters department, and the men returned to the regiments to which they belong. * * * By order of Major-General Wright: W. P. ANDERSON, [20.] Assistant Adjutant- General. SPECIAL ) IIDQRS. THIRTEENTH ARMY CORPS, FIELD ORDERS, DEPARTMENT OF THE TENNESSEE, No. 4. ) La Grange, Teun., November 14, 1862. I. Chaplain J. Eaton, jr., of the Twenty-seventh Regiment Ohio Infantry Volunteers, is hereby appointed to take charge of all fugitive slaves that are now or may from time to time come within the military lines of the advancing army in this vicinity, not employed and regis- tered in accordance with General Orders, No. 72, from headquarters 1)istrict of West Tennessee, and will open a camp for I hem at Grand Junction, where they will be suitably cared for and organized into com- panies and set to work, picking, ginning, and baling all cotton now out- standing in fields. II. Commanding officers of troops will send all fugitives that come within the lines, together with such teams, coo king utensils, and othe Page 302 302 SW. YA., KY., TENN., MISS., ALA., W. FLA., & N. GA. [CHAP. LXIV. baggage as they may bring with them, to Chaplain Eaton, jr., at Grand Junction. III. One regiment of infantry from Brigadier-General McArthurs division will be temporarily detailed as guard in charge of such con- trabands, and the surgeons of said regiment will be charged with the care of the sick. of subsistence will issue on the requisitions of IV. Commissaries Chaplain Eaton, jr., omitting the coffee rations, and substituting rye. By order of Maj. Gen. U. S. Grant: JNO. A. IRAWLJINS, [17.] Assistant Adjutant- General. WAR DEPARTMENT, Washington City, D. C., November 17, 1862. Major-General IROSECRANS, Nashville, Tenn.: Sixteen hundred Colt revolving rifles have been ordered to you to-day; 600 breech-loading carbines are on the way to you, and 1,400 more will leave at once. All will be sent to Lieutenant Smyser, at Louisville, subject to your order.* P. II. WATSON, [20.] Assistant Secretary of War. GENERAL ORDERS, HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF KENTUCKY, No. 23. 5 Lexington, Ky., November 17, 1862. Surg. William Varian, U. S. Volunteers, having reported at these headquarters for duty, is announced as medical director of the Army of Kentucky, and will be obeyed and respected accordingly. By order of Maj. Gen. G. Granger: T. G. BEAHAM, [20.] First Lieut., Second Iowa Cay., Actg. Asst. Adjt. (len. SPECIAL ORDERS, ~ HDQRS. DEPARTMENT OF THE OHIO, No. 121. 5 Cincinnati, Ohio, November 19, 1862. Brig. Gen. J. J. Reynolds, U. S. Volunteers, having, in pursuance to instructions from the War Department, reported by letter to these headquarters, will proceed to Lexington, Ky., and report for duty to Maj. Gen. G. Granger, U. S. Volunteers, commanding the Army of Kentucky. By order of Major-General Wright: N. H. MCLEAN, [20.] Assistant Adjutant- General and Chief of Staff. GENERAL ORDERS, HDQRS. THIRTEENTH ARMY CORPS, DEPARTMENT OF THE TENNESSEE, No. 8. ) La Grange, Teun., November 19, 1862. I. In addition to permits from the Treasury Department, all persons are to have a permit from the local provost-marshal at the post before purchasing cotton or other Southern products in this department and shipping the same North. See 1~osecran~ to Halleck, 10 p. in., Vol. XX, Part II, p. 58, and Stanton to Rose- crans, ibid., p. 64 Page 303 CHkI~. LXIV.] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.UNION. 303 II. It will be regarded as evidence of disloyalty for persons to go beyond the lines of the army to purchase cotton or other products, and all contracts made for such articles in advance of the army or for cot- ton in the field are null and void, an~~ all parties so offending will be expelled from the department. III. Freight agents on military railroads will report daily to the post provost-mar%al all cottoll or other private property shipped by them, and when shipments are made by persons who have not the proper permits, notice will be given by telegraph to the provost-marshal at Columbus, Ky., who will seize the goods for the benefit of the Govern- ment. IV. The Federal army being now in the occupancy of West Tennes- see to the Mississippi line, an~ it being no part of the policy of the Government to oppress or cause unnecessary suffering to those who are not in active rebellion, hereafter, until otherwise directed, licenses will he granted by district commanders to loyal persons at all military stations within the department, to keep for sale, subject to the Treasury regulations, such articles as are of prime necessity for families, and sell the same to all citizens who have taken or may voluntarily take the oath of allegiance, and who have permits from the provost-marshal obtained under oath, that all goods to be purchased are for their own and for their families use, and that no part thereof is for sale or for the use of any person other than those named in the permit. Permits so given will be good until countermanded, and all violations of trading permits will be punished by the forfeiture of the permit, fine, and imprisonment, at the discretion of a military commission. V. Particular attention is called to existing orders prohibiting the employment or use of Government teams for hauling private property. All cotton brought to stations or places for shipment in this department by Government teams will be seized by the quartermasters depart- mnent for the benefit of Government, and persons claiming such property expelled froni the department. It is made the duty of all officers, and especially of local provost-marshals, to see that this order is rigidly enforced. By command of Maj. Gen. U. S. Grant: JNO. A. EAWLINS, [17.] Assistant Adjutant- General. SPECIAL ORDERS, ~ IIDQRS. DEPARTMENT OF THE OHIO, No. 123. 5 Gincinnati, Ohio, November 20, 1862. * * * * * * * 2. Brig. Gen. A. Asboth, U. S. Volunteers, now in Cincinnati, Ohio, is relieved from duty in this department, and will comply with the instructions he has received from headquarters of the army, dated the 17th instant. By order of Major-General Wright: N. H. MCLEAN, [20.] Assistant Adjutant-General and Chief of Staff. GENERAL ORDERS, ~ HEADQUARTERS FIRST DIVISION, No. 2. Fort Pickering, November 23, 1862. I. In compliance with General Orders, No. 94, headquarters District of Memphis, November 23, 1862, the troops composing the First Divis- ion will be prepared to march by Wednesday morning, the 26th instant Page 304 304 SW. VA., KY., TENN., MISS., ALA., W. FLA., & N. GA. [CHAP. LXIV. The colonel of each regiment will see that his men are fully equipped and provided with five days~ rations at the time of starting, and am inn- nition at the rate of 200 cartridges per man. II. The sick in hospital will be immediately transferred to the gen- eral hospital, and the sick in quarters of the division will be organized as one or more companies to remain at Fort Pickering as a part of its garrison under the command of invalid officers. Descriptive rolls of these men must in all cases be left with the officers in command. III. The baggage and transportation of each regiment will be reduced to the minimum prescribed in General Orders, No. 3, head- quarters Department of the Tennessee, November 18, 1862. By order of General Denver: C. F. CLARKE, [17.] Assistant Adjutant- General. SPECIAL ORDERS, HDQRS. FOURTEENTH ARMY CORPS, DEPARTMENT OF THE CUMBERLAND, No. 25. ) Nashville, Tenn., November 24, 1862. * * * * * * * III. Brig. Gen. E. A. Paine is assigned to the command of the troops guarding the railroad from Mitcheliville to Nashville, and will estab. lish his headquarters at Gallatin. He will report in person to Maj. Gen. G. H. Thomas and be governed by his instructions. * * * * * * * By command of Major-General Rosecrans: W. H. SIDELL, [20.] Major Fifteenth U. S. Infantry, Actg. Asst. Adjt. Gen. GENERAL ORDERS, HEADQUARTERS FIRST DIvISION, No. 5. Port Pickering, November 25, 1862. In pursuance of instructions from headquarters District of Memphis, Colonel Cockerill, Seventieth Ohio Volunteers, is placed in command of the Third Brigade, First Division. By order of General Denver: C. F. CLARKE, [17.] Assistant Adjutant- General. HEADQUARTERS, Gallatin, Tenn., November 26, 1862. Major-General IROSECRANS: General Paine has arrived, reported, and entered upon his duties as commandant of this post. Awaiting the arrival of Dumont, I have arranged for his troops as follows: One brigade at Hartsville, one bri- gade at Castalian Springs, one brigade at Gallatin. Gemi era] Fry will not be able to move before Saturday, as he must await the arrival of Dnmoiit. One of his brigades will also have to be left to guard the railroad until the permanent guards arrive. I have given orders to Rousseau to move with his eiitire division to Nashville as soon as the brigade now at Mitchellville is relieved by other troops expected for that purpose. Awaiting the arrival of those troops, he will continue to haul flour to Nashville from Springfield. I think it important that the permanent Page 305 CHAP. LXIV.] 305 CORRESPONDENCE, ErPC.~UNION. garrison for this place and the guard for the railroad should be sent to report to General Paine as soon as possible. It would also be very advantageous if a regiment of cavalry could be left with Paine. I learn to-day that a portion of Morgans cavalry is in the Cairo bend of the Cmnberland. If so, could not some cavalry be sent from Nashville to get in their rear and capture them or cut them to pieces. Respectfully, GEG. II. THOMAS. [20.1 SPECIAL ORDERS, ~ HDQRS. DEPARTMENT OF THE OHIO, No. 135. 5 Cincinnati, Ohio, November 26, 1862. 1. Brig. Gen. S. P. Carter, U. S. Volunteers, accompanied by his assistant adjutant-general and aide-de-camp, will proceed to Louisville, Ky., and there carry out the verbal instructions he has received from the major-general commanding. * * * * * * * By order of Major-CTeneral Wright: N. H. MCLEAN, [20.] Assistant Adjutant- General and Chief of Statf. GENERAL ORDERS, IIDQRS. THIRD l)iv., DIsT. OF MEMPHIS, No. 2. 5 November 26, 1862. The order of march of the Third Division will be as follows: I. The Fifth Brigade, Colonel Buckland, will move down upon the Hernando road, starting at the hour of 9 a. m. II. The Sixth Brigade, Brigadier General Lauman, will follow the Fifth Brigade, forming promptly upon the same road, and being ready to move forward by the hour of 10 a. m. Ill. Waterhouses battery will follow immediately in the rear of the first regiment of the Fifth Brigade; Cheneys immediately in advance of the rear regiment of the same brigade; Rogers battery imiuediately in the rear of the first regiment of the Sixth Brigade. IV. The train of each regiment will follow immediately in the rear of the regiment and the division train at the rear of the division, except the Twelfth Indiana Regiment, which will constitute the rear guard. /. The strictest order and discipline will be preserved upon the march; no straggling from the ranks, no pillaging and plundering, and no discharging of fire-arms in sport or wantonness will be allowed, and officers will be held strictly accountable for the conduct of their men. By order of Brigadier-General Lauman: lEt. SCOFIELD, [17.] Assistant Adjutant- General. GENERAL ORDERS, HEADQUARTERS THIRD DIVISION, No. 3. 5 On the march, November 26, 1862. I. The Sixth Brigade, General Lauman, will march to-morrow, November 27, 1862, promptly at the hour of 7 a. m. II. The Fifth Brigade will follow as soon as the road is clear. III. Rogers battery will follow the advance regiment of the Sixth Brigade; Cheneys the advance regiment of the Fifth Brigade; Water- houses battery between the third and fourth regimeilts of the Fifth Brigade; the division train at the rear of the division. 20 U RYOL LII, PT Page 306 306 SW. VA., KY., TENN., MISS., ALA., W. FLA., & N. GA. [CHAP. LXIV. IV. Colonel Buckland, commanding Fifth Brigade, will detach one regiment from his command as guard to the division train, to march at the rear of the division. By order of Brigadier-General Lanman: II. SCOFIELD, [17.] Assistant Adjutant- General. IIDQRS. RIGHT WING, FOURTEENTH ARMY CORPS, Nashville, November 26, 1862. Brigadier-General DAVIS, Commanding Ninth Division: GENERAL: Colonel Bruce has just telegraphed from Russeilville that 1,200 rebel cavalry crossed the Cumberlaud yesterday at ilarpeth Shoals. The general commanding desires you to send out two good regiments of infantry from your division in wagons to-night, with three days rations, along the Whites Creek road in the directionof Clarks- yule, with a view to intercept, and if possible cut them to pieces. The commanding officer of the infantry will be instructed to stop occasion- ally, get out, and examine the tracks on the cross-roads, or at points where they may have passed. Very respectfully, your obedient servant, J. A. CAMPBELL, [20.] Major and Assistant Adjutant- General. HDQRS. RIGHT WING, FOURTEENTH ARMY CORPS Nashville Nov Brigadier-General NEGLEY, , ember 26, 1862. Commanding Post: GENERAL: Major-General MeCook directs you to send out to-night, in wagons, an exl)edition of two regiments of infantry with three days rations, along the Charlotte pike. The object is to capture guerrillas, for which purpose guides must be carefully selected, the roads and tracks carefully examined, and the guerrillas, if met with, roughly handled. I am, general, very respectfully, your obedient servant, CALEB BATES, [20.] Aide-de- Camp. HDQRS. RIGHT WING, FOURTEENTH ARMY CORPS, 862. Hon. E. M. STANTON, Nashville, November 27 1 & cretary of War: SIR: I have the honor to recommend to your favorable consideration the appointment of Cols. E. N. Kirk, Thirty-fourth Illinois, and W. II. Gibson, of the Forty-ninth Ohio, for brigadier-generals. They both fonght gallantly at Shiloh, and in their camps and duties comport them- selves in such soldierly manner that fully entitles them to promotion. They each command brigades, and I would not make this recommenda- tion did I not know I ask but justice to these brave, competent, and gallant officers. I hope that you will interest yourself in their behalf. They command and fight intelligently and will honor the position I s Page 307 CHAP. LXIY.] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.UNION. 307 earnestly seek for them. Colonels Kirk and Gibson are both natives of Jefferson County, Ohio, and every hill and valley dear to us. They are worthyvery worthyof the star. I am, respectfully, your obedient servant, A. MoD. MoCOOK, [20.] Major- General, Commanding. GENERAL ORDERS, ~ HDQRS. RIGHT WING, 13TH ARlvIY CORPS, IN o. 22. La Grange, Tenn., November 27, 1862. The troops of this command will be prepared to move at daylight to-morrow morning. The order of march will be as follows: First, Second Illinois Cavalry; second, advance guard, two regi- ments of infantry; third, brigade Fourth Division; fourth, battery of artillery; fifth, brigade Fourth Division; sixth, two batteries of artil- lery; seventh, brigade Fourth Division; eighth, train Fourth Division; ninth, First Brigade, Third Division; tenth, two batteries of artillery; eleventh, Second Brigade, Third Division; twelfth, two batteries of artillery; thirteenth, Fourth Brigade, Third Division, with the excep- tion of one regiment; fourteenth, remaining artillery; fifteenth, train of Third Division; sixteenth, rear guard, one regiment of infantry; seventeenth, Fifth Ohio Cavalry. The Second Illinois Cavalry will form on the Holly Springs road, beyond the bridge, at 6 a. m. to-morrow, and will march at 6A5 a. m. precisely. The Fourth Division will move at 7 oclock a. in., the commanding officer of Fourth Division designating and reporting to these headquarters the brigades and bat- teries as assigned by him in the column, The Third Division will move at 8.30 a. in. precisely. The ammunition wagons and ambulances will follow their respective regiments, and the remaining teams will occupy their proper places in the division train. The trains, batteries, and the cavalry will move in time to take their proper places and not delay the column. Commanding officers are reminded that the orders relative to straggling will be rigidly enforced. No soldier will leave the ranks except when absolutely necessary, and then only upon a pass signed by his immediate commander, approved by the commanding officer of the brigade. By order of Major-General McPherson: WM. T. CLARK, [20.] Assistant Adjutant- General. GALLATIN, November 28, 1862. General ROSECRANS: Do you wish me to move on Lebanon? If so, I suggest that one brigade take post at Carthage. It can go there with perfect security and observe the country as far as Gainsborough and cover the railroad as far as Bowling Green or Munfordville. Can get its supplies from Gallatin, about thirty miles, and can communicate with the main body by good road, amid be on the lookout for any move of the enemy from Sparta. The main body at Lebanon can get its supplies from Gallatin, and thus facilitate an accumulation of supplies at Nashville. The troops thus posted will threaten both Sparta and Murfreesborough and divide the attention of the enemy.* [20.] G. H. THOMAS. * For reply, see Rosecrans to Thomas, November 29, Vol. XX, Part II, p. 105 Page 308 308 SW. VA., KY., TENN., MISS., ALA., W. FLA., & N. GA. [CHAP. LXIV. ~1ENERAL ORDERS, ~ HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF KENTUCKY, No. 30. Lexington, Ky., November 28, 1862. Lieut. and Bvt. Capt. William E. Merrill, Corps of Engineers, is hereby announced as chief engineer of the Army of Kentucky, to date from October 12, 1862. He will be obeyed and respected accordingly. By order of Maj. Gen. G. Granger: T. G. BEAHAM, [20.] First Lieut., i3eeond Iowa Cay., and Actg. Asst. Adjt. Gen. HEADQUARTERS RIGHT WING, Nashville, Teun., December 1, 1862. Col. W. B. HAZEN, Forty-first Ohio, Commanding Nineteenth Brigade: COLONEL: Your favor of the 29th instant [ultimo] has been received and contents noted. In reply to your inquiry I would respectfully state that I was general officer of the day~~ of the Army of the Ohio, and had command and charge of the entire front on that day. Your brigade, of Nelsons division, was engaged in a heavy skirmish with the advance posts of the enemy. General William Nelson and myself were in company. General Buell rode up to the advance where we were. General Nelson, in my presence and hearing, made the following report to General Buell: Some of Colonel Hazens brigade has been skirmishing heavily with the enemy. Colonel Hazen is down there in command; got up ont of a sick bed, contrary to the advice of his surgeon, and I have told him to go to his quarters, but he persistently refused, and hi~ gallantry is unequaled, and, general, I do wish you would order him away. I would also state that any one who would say that you, who have such a reputation in this army for gallantry and attention to duty, would absent yourself from the post of duty, and particularly in the presence of the enemy, to secure promotion, either must be unac- quainted with you, or he intentionally, basely, and falsely perverts the facts, and can have no appreciation of truth. Respectfully, your obedient servant, A. MCD. MCCOOK, Major. General, Commanding. GENERAL ORDERS, ~ HEADQUARTERS THIRD DIVISION, No. 5. Chulahoma, Miss., December 1, 1862. I. The troops of this command will be in readiness to march at 7 a. m. to-morrow, December 2, 1862, with one days cooked rations iii haversacks. II. No transportation will be taken except ambulances. The Ninety- third Indiana Regiment will be left behind to bring up the train. By order of Brigadier.General Lauman: H. SCOFIELD, Assistant Adjutant- General. [20. Page 309 Cni~. LXJV.1 CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.UNION. 309 GENERAL ORDERS, ~ HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF KENTUCKY, No. 31. Lexington, Ky., December 1, 1862. Capt. L. D. Watkins, Fifth U. S. Cavalry, is hereby announced ab chief of cavalry of the Army of Kentucky. All returns, reports, requisitions, & c., from the cavalry will be submitted to him. By order of lVlaj. Gen. U. Granger: T. G. BEAHAM, [20.] First Lieut., Second Iowa Car., Actg. Asst. Adjt. Gen. HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF TENNESSEE. Murfreesborough, Tenn., December 3, 18t~9. Maj. Gen. W. S. RoSECRANS, Commanding U. S. Forces, Nashville, Tenn.: GENERAL: I inclose for your information the following papers, viz: First. General Orders, No. 84, from the Adjutant and Inspector Gen- erals Office, Richmond, in reference to Federal military violations of the laws and usages of war, with retaliatory provisions, special and general. Second. An extract of a communication from Clarksville, Tenn., giving a statement of the outrages committed upon private citi- zens, and their deplorable condition, under the military authority as administered there. Third. Copy of a report from the commanding officer of my picket forces in your front, detailing the depredations which marked the route of one of your reconnoitering parties a few days since, under the orders and sanction of its officers. Fourth. Extract from the report of another picket officer on the Lebanon road, in which he gives the statement of a reliable citizen as to the system of rapine indulged in by another one of your reconnoitering parties. I deem it unnecessary to enlarge upon the subject as presented in the papers submitted to you. I could multiply almost indefinitely authentic com- plaints from widely separated parts of my department setting forth a similar condition of affairs, as consequent upon a visit or occupation by your troops. Inasmuch, however, as in your highly esteemed favor of the 29th ultimo you foreshadowed a correction of the previous existing causes of complaint by declaring your intention to observe the usages and laws of war, I shall place a generous construction upon the late occurrences and hope that they were without your knowledge, and will meet with a prompt correction and punishment. Awaiting your reply,* I shall abstain from the disagreeable duty of considering the steps which a suffering people and an outraged civilization will demand, in order to put a stop to such an extended and uniform system of unpar- alleled and savage warfare. I am, general, very respectfully, your obedient servant, BRAXTON BRAGG, [20.] General, Commanding. SPECIAL ORDERS, )~ HDQRS. DEPARTMENT OF THE OHIO, No. 146. 5 Cincinnati, Ohio, December 4, 1862. * * * * * * * 2. Brig Gen. S. P. Carter, U. S. Volunteers, and Col. J. P. T. Carter, Second Regiment Infantry East Tennessee Yolunteers, now at Louis- * See Vol. xx, Part II, p. 121 Page 310 310 sw. VA., KY., TENN., MISS., ALA., W. FLA., & N. GA. (CHAP. LXIV. yule, Ky., are detailed for temporary duty with the Army of Kentucky, and will report in person to Maj. Gen. 0-. 0-ranger, at Lexington, Ky. * * * * * * * By order of Major-General Wright: N. H. MCLEAN, [20.] Assistant Adjutant- General and Chief of & aff. SPECIAL ORDERS, JIDQRS. DEPARTMENT OF THE OHIO, No. 149. Cincinnati, Ohio, December 6, 1862. 1. Brig. (len. J. Ammen, U. S. Volunteers, at Covington, Ky., will turn over his present command to the next senior officer present and proceed without delay and assume command at Camp Dennison, Ohio. * * * * * * * By order of Major-General Wright: N. H. MCLEAN, [20.] Assistant Adjutant- General and Chief of & aff. SPECIAL ORDERS, No. 8. HEADQUARTERS THIRD DIVISION, ~ Camp near Wyatt, illiss., December 6, 1862. This division will move forward to-morrow morning, December 7, 1862. The order of march will be as follows: I. The Sixth Brigade, except Twelfth Indiana Regiment. II. The battery, Parrott guns, Lieutenant Hart commanding. III. The Fifth Brigade, Colonel Buckland commanding (except one regiment, to be detailed by Colonel Buckland for rear guard). IV. The division train. The Sixth-Brigade will move at 7.30 a. in., and the Fifth Brigade will follow as soon as the road is clear. Rogers battery will move with the Sixth Brigade and be assigned to position by Colonel Moore, Thirty- third Wisconsin Regiment. Waterhouses and Cheneys batteries will move with the Fifth Brigade and be assigned to position by Colonel Buckland, commanding brigade. By order of Brigadier-General Lauman: H. SCOFIELD, [17.] Assistant Adjutant- General. SPECIAL ORDERS, HEADQUARTERS THIRD DIVISION, Camp on Hurricane Creek, ~ No.9. ) December 9, 1862. The Twelfth Indiana Regiment, Lieutenant-Colonel Keinpton com- manding, will, on tomorrow, the 10th instant, at as early an hour as practicable, move forward from their present encampment at Wyatt, Miss., and rejoin their command at this place. By order of Brigadier.General Lauman: H. SCOFIELD, [17.] Assistant Adjutant- General. SPECIAL ) HDQRS. FOURTEENTH ARMY CORPS, FIELD ORDERS, ~ DEPARTMENT OF THE CUMBERLAND, No. 14. ) Nashville, Teun., December 9, 1862. I. Brig. 0-en. B. W. Johnson, U. S. Volunteers, having reported for dnty, is assigned to the command of the Second Division, and wil Page 311 CHAP. LXIV.] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.UNION. 311 report in person for orders to Maj. Gen. A. McD. MeCook, commanding Right Wing, Army of the Cumberland. * * * * * * * XXYI. Brig. Gen. W. B. Campbell, U. S. Yolunteers, is assigned to and will assume command of the Thirty-sixth Brigade as soon as his health will permit him to do so. XXYJJ. Brig. Gen. J. M. Palmer is assigned to and will assume command of the Fourth (Smiths) Division to-morrow, the 10th instant. * * * * * * * By command of Major-General iRosecrans: C. GODDARD, [20.] Major and Acting Assistant Adjutant- General. SPECIAL ) IIDQRs. THIRTEENTH ARMY CORPS, FIELD ORDERS, DEPARTMENT OF THE TENNESSEE, No. 19. ) Oxford, Miss., December 10, 1862. * * * * * * * Colonel Buckland will designate one regiment from his brigade to report to Brigadier-General Quinby at Oxford with as little delay as practicable. Waterhouses battery will remain with Colonel Buckland, and will report to the chief of artillery on the 14th instant. Cheneys battery is assigned to the First Division, Brigadier-General Denver commanding, and will report to him without delay. The general wagou train will be divided pro rata among the regiments now being reas- signed and the surplus ammunition will be issued to them in like man- ner, to be carried with them in regimental trains. General Lanman will designate three regiments to remaii~ at Waterford to report to Colonel Du Bois at Holly Springs. The guarding of the bridge at Wyatt will be left to Colonel Buckland until otherwise directed. By order of Maj. Gen. U. S. Grant: JNO. A. RAWLINS, [17.] Assistant Adjutant. General. SPECIAL IIDQRS. FOURTEENTH ARMY CORPS FIELD ORDERS, DEPARTMENT OF THE CUMBERLAND, No. 16. Nashville, Tenn., December 11, 1862. * * * * * * * XIV. The brigade commanded by Brigadier-General Ward, now in the Twelfth (Dumonts) Division, will hereafter be known as the Eighth Brigade, and will report for duty to Brig. Gen. E. A. Paine, for the purp~se of guarding the railroad from Mitchellville to Nashville. The Fortieth Brigade, commanded by Col. A. 0. Miller (now in General Dumonts division), will report for duty to Brig. Gen. J. J. Reynolds. The detachments of cavalry now attached to General Dumonts division will report to Brig. Gen. J. J. Reynolds, whose command will hereafter be known as the Twelfth Division, and is attached to the Center, wider Maj. Gen. G. H. Thomas. * * * * * * * By command of Major-General Rosecrans: C. GODDARD, Major and Acting Assistant Adjutant- General. [20. Page 312 312 sw. V~A.,.RY., TENN., MISS., ALA., W. PLA., & N. GAl [CHAP. LXIV. SPECIAL ORDERS, No. HEADQUARTERS THIRD DIVISION, ~ Camp on Hurricane Creek, December 11, 1862. I. The Twelfth Indiana Regiment, Lieutenant-Colonel Kempton, and the Twenty-seventh Iowa Regiment, Colonel Gilbert, will, as soon as practicable, move their respective commands to the town of Waterford, and there remaining; will report to Colonel iDa Bois at Holly Springs. II. The Thirty-third Wisconsin Regiment and Rogers battery will, nuder the command of Colonel Moore, of the Thirty-third Wisconsin Regiment, move to-morrow, the 12th instant, to the town of Oxford, Miss., starting at the hour of 9 a. m. Arriving there, will report to Brigadier-General Lauman, commanding Fourth Division. - By order of Brigadier-General Lauman: H. SCOFIELD, [17.] Assistant Adjutant- General. GENERAL ORDERS, HDQRS. DEPARTMENT OF THE OHIO, No. 30. Cincinnati, Ohio, December 12, 1862. Surg. F. M. hester, U. S. Volunteers, having reported to the major- general commanding, is announced as acting medical inspector of the department. He will be recognized and respected accordingly. By command of Major-General Wright: N. H. MCLEAN, [20.] Assistant Adjutant- General and Chief of AS~taff. SPECIAL ) HDQRS. FOURTEENTH ARMY CORPS, FIELD ORDERS, ~ DEPARTMENT OF THE CUMBERLAND, No. 17. ) Nashville, Teun., December 12, 1862. * * * * * * * XIV. Col. W. E. Woodruff, Second Kentucky Volunteers, is assigned to and will assume command of the brigade composed of the Tenth Ohio and Third and Sixth Tennessee Volunteers, and will report in person to Maj. Gen. Schuyler Hamilton. * * * * * * * XVII. The Twentieth Kentucky Regiment will proceed without delay to Bowling Green, Ky., and report for duty to Brig. Gen. R. S. Granger, commanding at that post. * * * * * * * * * * By command of Major-General Rosecrans: C. GODDARD, [20.] Major and Assistant Adjutant- General. SPECIAL ) HDQRS. FOURTEENTH ARMY CORPS, FIELD ORDERS, DEPARTMENT OF THE CUMBERLAND, No. 18. ) Nashville, Teun., December 13, 1862. * * * * * * * XV. Brig. Gen. W. S. Smith is directed to proceed to Bowling Green, Ky., and assume command of the cavalry, consisting of Tennessee and Pennsylvania troops, en route for this place. lie will take with him his staff, horses, transportation, and everything necessary for the field Page 313 CN& P. LXIV.] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.UNION. He will report by letter to Brig. Gen. D. S. Stanley, chief of cavalry, and proceed at once to join his command, reporting its condition by tele- graph from Bowling Green, and keeping these headquarters and Gen- eral Stanley informed of his movements. * * * * * * * By command of Major-General iRosecrans: C. GODDARD, [20.] Major and Acting Assistant Adjutant- General. OXFORD, Miss., December 14, 1862. Maj. Gen. II. W. HALLECK, Washington, D. C.: DEAR GENERAL: I have just received a private letter from Mr. Washburne in which he speaks of a conversation that he had with you in which you said that anything I would recommend with reference to my staff you would aid me in. My individual labors have been harder probably than that of any other general officer in the Army, except probably yours and McClellan, with the exception of the time you was present with the army in the field. Much of this was due to having an entire staff of inexperienced men in military matters. I now have for chief of each the quartermasters and commissary of subsistence departments men that are all I want. Also engineers, topographical engineers, and ordnance officers in whom I have great confidence. Of my individual staff there are but two men who I regard as abso- Intely indispensable. One of them is Lieutenant-Colonel Rawlins, assistant adjutant-general, and Captain Bowers, aide-de-camp, and now recommended for the position ofjudge-advocate with the rank of major. Colonel Itawlins I regard as the ablest and most reliable man in his department of the volunteer service, and with but few equals in the regular Army. Captain Bowers has been with me for fourteen months, first a private soldier and clerk in the office. On his promotion I made him aide-decamp, and he has continued in reality an acting assistant adjutant-general. He is capable, attentive, and indispensable to me. Colonel Hillyer is very efficient as provost-marshal-general, and relieves me from much duty that I have heretofore had to attend to in person. Colonel Lagow I am very much attached to personally, and can indorse him as a true, honest man, willing to do all in his power for the service. My regular aides are all persons with whom I had previous acquaint- ance, and were appointed by me for what I believed was their merit as men. They give entire satisfaction. llillyer and Lagow were my regu- lar aides, but by promotion are additional aides. Lagow fills the posi- tion of inspector-general, an appointment I have not made, or recom- mended any one for, and llillyer is provost-marshal-general. I learn that there will probably be an effort made to defeat the confirmation of all the recent promotions. There are many of them I have no interest in, but in the case of McPherson I am deeply inter- ested. He is now second in command with the army iu the field, and should his name be bronght up and be rejected I would feel the loss more than taking a division from me. He is worth more than a divis- ion of men in his present position, particularly as his successor to the command of a wing would be such a person as would leave me to look after that command direct, in addition to my duties with the whole. I am now better situated with regard to wing and division commander Page 314 314 Sw. VA., KY., TENN., MISS., ALA., W. FLA., & N. GA. [CRAP. LXIV. than I have ever been before, and hope no officers will be sent into the department who rank those who are now with me. I am sorry to say it, but I would regard it as particularly unfortunate to have either McClernand or Wallace sent to me. The latter I could manage if he had less rank, but the former is unmanageable and incompetent. I would bespeak for General Hamilton promotion. He has earned it on the battle-field, and is competent. Besides this there is not a single major-general from Wisconsin, and some day they may claim one and give the rank to some less worthy person. The people of Mississippi show more signs of being subdued than any w e have heretofore come across. They are very cordial in their reception of the Federal officers, and seem desirous of having trade resumed. I have been waiting on the reports of the cavalry commanders before making mine. If they are not handed in within a few days I will make mine, and submit theirs when received. I am under many obligations to you for the confidence which Mr. Washburne says you expressed in me, and will endeavor not to disap- point you. Yours, truly, [17.] If. S. GRANT. SPECIAL ) HDQRS. FOTJRTEENTII ARMY CORPS, FIELD ORDERS, ~ DEPARTMENT OF THE CUMBERLAND, No. 21. ) Nashville, Tenn., December 16, 1862. * * * * * * * VIII. Lient. Col. A. von Schrader, Seventy-fourth Ohio Volunteers, is hereby relieved from duty as acting inspector-general with Brigadier- General Negley, and will report to Major-General Thomas, commanding Center, for same duty. * * * * * * By command of Major-General Rosecrans: C. GODDARD, [20.] Major and Acting Assistant Adjutant. General. GENERAL ORDERS, IIDQRS. SECOND BRIG., Ross DIVISION, No. 24. Oxford, Miss., December 16, 1862. Colonel Loomis having been relieved from the command of this brigade and assigned to the command of the post of Oxford, the undersigned, by virtue of an order from the commander of the Left Wing, dated the 15th instant, hereby assumes the command of the brigade. JOSEPH A. MOWER, [17.] Colonel Eleventh Missouri, Commanding. SPECIAL ) IIDQRS. FOURTEENTH ARMY CORPS, FIELD ORDERS, ~ DEPARTMENT OF THE CUMBERLAND, No. 23. ) Nashville, Tenn., December 18, 1862. * * * * * * * XV. The battalions of the Fifteenth, Sixteenth, Eighteenth, and Nine- teenth Infantry, and Battery H, Fifth Artillery (Captain Guenther), ar Page 315 CHAP. LXIV.] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.UNION. 315 relieved from duty in the various divisions in which they are now serv- ing, and are assigned to the Third Division, commanded by Maj. Gen. Lovell H. Rousseau. They will constitute a separate brigade, under command of the senior officer on duty with them. XVJ. The Fifth Indiana Battery is relieved from duty with the Third Division aiid will report to Brig. Gen. It. W. Johnson, commanding Second Division, to replace Battery H, Fifth Artillery, transferred to Third Division. XVII. The Seventeenth Indiana Volunteers is hereby relieved from duty with the Fifteenth Brigade, Sixth Division (Left Wing), and is transferred to the Fortieth Brigade, Twelfth Division (Center). * * * * * * * By command of Major-General IRosecrans: C. GODDARD, [20.] Major and Acting Assistant Adjutant. General. SPECIAL ORDERS, HDQRS. DEPARTMENT OF THE OHIO, No. 167. 5 Cincinnati, Ohio, December 19, 1862. * * * * * * * 2. The Eighty-seventh Regiment Illinois Volunteers, now at Shawnee- town, Ill., will proceed without delay, via Bowling Green, Ky., to Nash. ville, Teun., and report to Maj. Gen. W. S. Rosecrans, commanding Department of the Cumberland. * * * * * * * * * * By order of Major-General Wright: C. W. FOSTER, [20.] Assistant Adjutant- General. GENERAL ORDERS, HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF KENTUCKY, No. 36. 5 Lexington, Ky., December 19, 1862. Deserters from the rebel service, and persons who are returning to their homes in this Statehaving been followers of the rebel army, but not in the servicewill, upon coming within the limits of the Military District of Central Kentucky, report in person at these headquarters to the major-general commanding the Army of Kentucky, and submit their respective cases to be properly adjudged upon and disposed of. Per- sons included within the terms of this order who shall fail to observe the same will be arrested and treated as spies or as prisoners of war, according to the circumstances of each particular case. Civil officers and loyal citizens are requested to aid in the enforcement of this order. By order of Maj. Gen. G. Granger: T. G. BEAHAM, [20.] First Lieut., Second Iowa Cay., A ctg. Asst. Adjt. (Jen. SPECIAL ) HDQRS. FOURTEENTH ARMY Coups, - - FIELD ORDERS, DEPARTMENT OF THE CUMBERLAND, No. 25. ) Nashville, Tenn., December 20, 1862. * * * * * * * IX. The Seventeenth Regiment Indiana Volunteers will proceed to Gallatin by rail without delay and report to Maj. Gen. G. H. Thoma Page 316 ~316 SW. VA., KY., TENN., MISS., ALA., W. FLA., & N. GA. [CHAP. LXIV. for duty with the Fortieth Brigade. The quartermasters department will furnish transportation for the regiment, including camp and gar- rison equipage and officers horses. X. Brig. Gen. M. ID. Manson, U. S. Volunteers, is assigned to the command of the post of Bowling Green, Ky., and will proceed to that place, accompanied by his staff, and assume command of the post and troops composing its garrison. On being relieved by General Manson, Brig. Gen. iR. S. Granger will repair to these headquarters and report in person for duty to the major-general commanding. * * * * * * * By command of Major-General iRosecrans: C. GODDARD, [20.] ]lfajor and Acting Assistant Adjutant-General. IIDQRS. RIGHT WING, THIRTEENTH ARMY CORPS, Oxford, December 23, 1862. Brigadier-General DENVER, Comm an(ling First Division: GENERAL: You will, if possible, get your train across the Talla- hatchie to-night, and park it in the field across the bottom, on the west side of the road. You will march from Abbeville (in case you get no farther than there to-night) at 7 oclock to-morrow morning, cross the river, and go into camp in good position on the hill, ou the west side of the road. Very respectfuily, your obedient servant, JAS. B. McPHERSON, [17.] Major- General. HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF THE OHIO, JOHN A. DUBLE, Cincinnati, December 24, 1862. Late Commander U. S. Gun-boat Service, Cincinnati, Ohio: SIR: I am instructed by Maj. Gen. H. G. Wright, commanding this department, to express to you his high appreciation ot the energy and zeal with which you have pursued your duties and the gratifying success which has attended your labors as chief of the gun-boat service in this department, and he takes this occasion to commend you to the most favorable consideration of the Government you have so efficiently served. I am, sir, very respectfully, your obedient servant, N. H. McLEAN, [20.] Assistant Adjutant- General and Chief of Staff. SPECIAL ORDERS, HDQRS. DEPARTMENT OF THE OHIO, No. 179. Cincinnati, Ohio, December 27, 1862. Col. J. A. Wilcox, One hundred and thirteenth Regiment Ohio Vol- unteers, will proceed without delay with his regiment from Camp Den- nison, Ohio, to Louisville, Ky., and report to Brig. Gen. J. T. Boyle, commamiding District of Western Kentucky. * * * By order of Major-General Wright: N. II. McLEAN, Assistant Adjutant- General and Chief of Staff. [20. Page 317 CHAP. LXIV.] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.UNION. 317 SPECIAL ORDERS, HDQRS. DEPARTMENT OF TILE OHIO, No. 182. Cincinnati, Ohio, December 28, 1862. 1. Col. Robert Johnson, First Regiment Tennessee Volunteer Cav- alry, will iroceed without delay with his regiment from Camp Denni- son, Ohio, to Louisville, Ky., and report to Brig. Gen. J. T. Boyle, commanding District of Western Kentucky. * * * * * * * * * * By order of Major-General Wright: N. II. MCLEAN, [20.] Assistant Adjutant-General and Chief of Staff. OFFICE OF TILE SIGNAL OFFICER, Washington, December 30, 1862. Capt. JESSE MERRILL, Actg. Signal Officer, General ~ lid qrs., Nashville, Teun.: CAPTAIN: I am directed to inform you that it is the intention to send to your department three field telegraphic trains of the kind now in use with the Army of the Potomac. These trains are ordered and are now making for you. The organization you will need for each train will be four intelligent sergeants and twelve privates with one commis- sioned officer. The sergeants need to be quick, intelligent, and of good education. The train can be ran out at any time anywhere that men can walk, and the instrument can be worked by any intelligent soldier or officer after three days practice. They were used in the field of battle at Fredericksburg and under fire with success, working easily without batteries, acids, or fluids. They are far in advance of anything used in Europe, and are American, aiid of the Signal Corps from the outset. The signal officer of the army deems it advisable that you inform General Rosecrans of the early expectation of these trains, that you apply for the additional details you will need to manage them, and that you cause the three officers amid six of the sergeants to be ordered to report here where they will be instructed while the trains are prepar- ing, and will then, so soon as they are completed, leave in charge of the trains to report to you at General Rosecrans headquarters. Instruc- tion in the use of these trains will now be made a part of the regular course at the Signal Camp of Instruction, which is now organizing on a more complete basis at Georgetown, D. C. When the trains are once in your possession I wish you to cause your officers to serve with them in turn until all are able to manage them when necessity may require. In reference to your corps I am directed to say you can assure General Rosecrans that everything this office can furnish to insure its perfection and success will be forwarded. It is intended the corps in the Depart- ment of the Cumberland shall have a fair chance to achieve success. In regard to their management the Chief Signal Officer fears you will not achieve much reputation by communicating simply from one headquar- ters to another, though by this means you can most thoroughly prac- tice your officers and men. Duty of this nature will be best done by your trains when they arrive, but when the army moves your parties must be always on the alert amid in the front, keeping the general com- manding always informed of the presence and movements of the enemy. Here you can be useful. I inclose an extract from the annual report of the signal officer of the army to show the duties in other departments Page 318 318 SW. VA., KY., TENN, MISS., ALA., W. FLA., & N. GA. [CHAP. LXIV. Every day adds to the reputation and success of our parties in the East. We watch your progress now with interest. I remain, very respectfully, your obedient servant, By order: LEONARD F. HEPBURN, [20.] Captain and Signal Officer. SPECIAL ORDERS, HDQRs. DEPARTMENT OF THE OHIO, No. 184. 5 Cincinnati, Ohio, December 30, 1862. * * * * * * 2. The senior officer present for duty with the companies of the Eighth Regiment Ohio Volunteer Cavalry, mustered into the U. S. service and now at Camp Dennison, Ohio, will see that the companies are immediately equipped for the field, and as soon as possible proceed with them, marching across the country to Lexington, Ky., and report for duty to Maj. Gen. G. Granger, commanding the Army of Kentui~ky. By order of Major-General Wright: N. H. MCLEAN, [20.] Assistant Adjutant-General and Chief of Staff. GENERAL ORDERS, HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF KENTUCKY, No. 40. 5 Lexington, Ky., December 30, 1862. Capt. William C. Russell, assistant adjutant-general, U. S. Volunteers, having, in obedience to Special Orders, No. 173, headquarters Depart- ment of the Ohio, reported for duty at these headquarters, is announced as assistant adjutant-general of this army. He will be recognized and obeyed accordingly. By order of Maj. Gen. G. Granger: T. G. BEAHAM, [20.] First Lieut., Second Iowa Cay., and Actg. Asst. Adjt. Gen. GENERAL ORDERS, HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF KENTUCKY, No. 1. 5 Lexington, Ky., January 1, 1863. Second Lieut. W. H. Ridenour, Eighteenth Kentucky Volunteer Infantry, is hereby announced as acting ordnance officer of the Army of Kentucky. He will be recognized and obeyed accordingly. By order of Maj. Gen. G. Granger: WM. C. RUSSELL, [20.] Captain and Assistant Adjutant-General. HOLLY SPRINGS, MISS., January 2, 18638 p. m. Maj. Gen. H. W. HALLECK, (Receive(l 4.30 a. rn. :3t1.) General-in-Chief: Will you order the regiment of heavy artillery from Saint Louis to report to me. I want six companies at Memphis and six at Corinth.* U. S. GRANT, [17.] ___ ________ Major- General. ~ For reply, see Halleck to Grant, .January 3, Vol. XVII, Part I, p. 479 Page 319 CHAP. LXIV.] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.UNION. 319 SPECIAL ORDERS, HDQRS. DEPARTMENT OF THE OHIO, No. 3. 5 .Cincinnati, Ohio, January 2, 1863. Brig. Gen. H. Ewing, U. S. Volunteers, will proceed with his bri- gade, now in Cincinnati, Ohio, and composed of the Thirtieth, Thirty- seventh, and Forty-seventh Regiments Ohio Volunteers, and the Fourth Regiment Virginia Volunteers, to Louisville, Ky., and report for duty to Brig. Gen. J. T. Boyle, commanding District of Western Kentucky. * * * By order of Major-General Wright: N. H. MCLEAN, [20.] Assistant Adjutant-General and Chief of Staff. SPECIAL ORDERS, HDQRS. DEPARTMENT OF THE OHIO, No. 5. 5 Gincinnati, January 3, 1863. * * * * * * 4. The One hundred and twenty-fifth Regiment Ohio Volunteer Infantry, Col. Emerson Opdycke, will, on its arrival in Cincinnati, Ohio, proceed immediately by river to Louisville, Ky., and report to Brig. Gen. J. T. Boyle, commanding District of Western Kentucky. ~ * * * * * * * * * By order of Major-General Wright: C. W. FOSTER, [20.] Assistant Adjutant- General. GENERAL ORDERS, ~ HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF KENTUCKY, No. 2. 5 Lexington, Ky., January 5, 1863. It is with deep regret that the major-general commanding announces to this army the death ot Col. Moses Wisuer, of the Twenty-second Michigan Volunteer Infantry, who at 5 a. m. to-day departed this life near the city of Lexington, Ky. The deceased was appointed colonel of the regiment that now so sadly mourns his loss on the 8th day of August, A. D. 1862. Before entering the service he was a resident of Pontiac, State of Michigan. Although he was yet a young man at the time of his death, he had already occupied the highest and most responsible political position in his State, having been Governor of the State of Michigan from A. D. 1858 to 1860. When his country called for men to fight her battles, he cheerfully gave up the honors and peace- ful pursuits of the citizen to undergo the hardships and privations of the soldiers life. He died in camp, absent from the comforts of home, but surrounded by the soldiers who loved himdying with the proud 4onsciousness of having faithfully served his country in this her hour of I)eril. Thus closes an honorable and useful life of a true patriot, a good soldier and a courteous gentleman. The regimental colors of the Twenty-second Regiment Michigan Volunteer Infantry will be draped in moarning, and the officers of the First Brigade, Second Division, of this army, will wear the usual badge of mourning for thirty days. By order of Maj. Gen. G. Granger: WM. C. RUSSELL, Captain and Assistant Adjutant- General. [20. Page 320 320 SW. VA., KY., TENN., MISS., ALA., W. FLA., & N. GA. [CHAP. LXIV. SPECIAL ORDERS, HDQRS. DEPARTMENT OF THE OHIO, No. 15. Oincinnati, Ohio, January 7, 1863. * * * * * * 2. Brig. Gen. J. Ammen, commanding at Camp Dennison, will turn over his command to Capt. A. J. Ware, One hundred and fifteenth Regi- ment Ohio Volunteer Infantry, anJ proceed without delay to Camp Douglas, near Chicago, Ill., and assume command of that post. * * * * * * * By order of Major.General Wright: C. W. FO8TER, [20.] Assistant Adjutant- General. SPECIAL ORDERS, IIDQRS. DEPT. OF THE TENNESSEE, No. 11. Memphis, Tenn., January 11, 1863. * * * * * * * 3. The Fifteenth Regiment Michigan Infantry Volunteers is hereby assigned to the First Division, Brig. Gen. J. W. Denver commanding, and will report for duty accordingly. 4. Col. W. H. Morgan, of the Twenty-fifth Regiment Indiana Infantry Volunteers, will proceed with his command to Memphis, Teun., and report to Brig. Gen. J. C. Veatch for orders. By order of Maj. Gen. U. S. Grant: JNO. A. RAWLIINS, [17.] Assistant Adjutant- General. SPECIAL ORDERS, IIDQRS. DEPARTMENT OF THE OHIO, No. 24. 5 Cincinnati, Ohio, January 12, 1863. * * * * * * * 3. Colonel McMillen will proceed without delay with his regiment, the Ninety-fifth Ohio Volunteers, now at Camp Chase, to Memphis, Tenn., and report to Maj. Gen. U. S. Grant, commanding Department of the Tennessee. * * * By order of Major-General Wright: C. W. FOSTER, [20.1 Assistant Adjutant- General. GENERAL ORDERS, ARTERS ARMY OF KENTUCKY No. 5. 5 Lexington, Ky., January 12, 1863. The general commanding is reminded by the number of inquiries addressed to him on the subject that a variety of opinions exist in the minds of provost-marshals and others within this command as to the proper treatment of soldiers discharged from the rebel service, and of those whose term of enlistment has expired. Inquiries have also been made as to the treatment of captured soldiers and officers of the rebel army, and as to the effect, in certain cases, of administering the oath of allegiance. To set at rest such inquiries, and to secure uniformity of action in these particulars for the future, the following instructions are issued. They will be hereafter strictly observed within the limits of the Military District of Central Kentucky. I. Where the oath of allegiance has been taken and sufficient bonds entered into, the loyalty of the party may, under ordinary circumstances Page 321 CHii-. LXIV.] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.UNION. 321 be regarded as sufficiently well assured. But taking the oath and giving bond will not be regarded as furnishing an indemnity for past offenses, and overt acts, such as taking up arms against the Government or engaging in the military service of the enemy, although previously committed, may nevertheless be inquired into and punished, except where, upon fair investigation, the party has been once discharged by the major-general commanding this army, or by superior authority. 11. Captured soldiers of the rebeParmy, and persons other than offi- cers in the military service of the so-called Government of the Confed- erate States, will, if they are not deserters from our own service, and do not from their conduct or the circumstances of their capture deserve the treatment of spies, be treated as prisoners of war and forwarded to Yicksburg, Miss., for exchange. To such persons it will not be proper to administer the oath of allegiance. They will be treated as prisoners of war, and, where they have taken such oath, will, if in custody of a proper officer, be released from its obligations; provided the case has not been passed upon by authority superior to that of the major-general commanding this army. Captured officers of the rebel army will, how- ever, be kept in confinement, and neither paroled nor forwarded for exchange, until further orders. III. Officers and soldiers discharged from the rebel service and those whose term of enlistment has expired will be arrested unless they have been once set at liberty upon the charge by authority of the general commanding this army or some superior officer, and will be kept in cus- tody until a report in each case has been made to these headquarters and action taken thereon. In these cases the oath of allegiance will not be administered unless orders to that effect are received; but if such oath has already been taken, the fact will be stated in the report. IV. As to deserters from the rebel service, and others named in Gen- eral Orders, No. 36, from these headqnarters, a plain rule of action has been furnished. They will report here. That order, however, applies only to such cases as had not been, when it was issued, already passed upon and disposed of. V. Where the bond for the observance of an oath of allegiance is not a sufficient security, the oath will be readministered, and a new bond taken in a sufficient amount and with sufficient sureties. VI. Provost-marshals and officers acting in that capacity, within the limits of this command, will report at once to these headquarters the names of all persons now in their custody, with the charges against them. This report will also include a list of the cases disposed of since November 17, A. ID - 1862, with a statement of the disposition made in each case. VII. Semi-monthly reports will be hereafter required from provost- marshals and those acting as such upon the first and fifteenth days of every month. Such reports will be arranged in tabular form, contain- ing, first, the names of prisoners; second, their rank, company, and regiment, if in military service; third, the time and Place of their cap- ture; and fourth, the disposition made iii the several cases, with the date of such disposition. In all cases where prisoners are forwarded for exchange, or sent under custody beyond the limits of the State, reports similarly arranged will be at once forwarded to these headquarters. By order of Maj. Gen. G. Granger: WM. C. RUSSELL, [20.] Captain and Assistant Adfrtant-Qenerat. 21 n RYoL LII, PT Page 322 322 SW. VA., KY., TENN., MISS., ALA., W. FLA., & N. GA. [CHAP. LXIV. SPECIAL ORDERS, IIDQRS. DEPARTMENT OF THE Oujo, No. 25. Cincinnati, Ohio, January 13, 1863. * * * * * * * 3. Colonel Cameron, Sixty.fifth Illinois Volunteer Infantry, will pro- ceed without delay with his regiment, now at Camp Douglas, near Chicago, Ill., to Memphis, Tenn., and report to Major-General Grant, commanding Department of the ~I2ennessee. * * * 4. Colonel Lynch, Fifty-eighth Illinois Volunteer Infantry, will pro- ceed without delay with his regiment, now at Springfield, Ill., to Memphis, Teun., and report to Major-General Grant, commanding Department of the Tennessee. * * * * * * * * * * By order of Major-General Wright: W. P. ANDERSON, [20.] Assistant Adjutant- General. SPECIAL ORDERS, HDQRS. DEPARTMENT OF THE OHIO, iNo. 27. Cincinnati, Ohio, January 14, 1863. 1. The One hundred and sixth and One hundred and eighth Regi- ments of Infantry Ohio Volunteers, now at Cincinnati, Ohio, will pro- ceed immediately to (amp Dennison, Ohio. The commanding officers of these regiments will at once adopt measures to collect the stragglers from their regiments, both officers and men, and on their arrival at Camp Dennison will make reports to these headquarters of the number of officers and men present for duty. The officers and men absent with- out authority will be reported as deserters. * * * 2. The One hundred and fourth Regiment Illinois Volunteers, now at Cincinnati, Ohio, will proceed immediately to Camp Douglas, Chicago, Ill. The commanding officer will at once adopt measures to collect the stragglers from his regiment, both officers and men. On arrival at Camp Douglas the commanding officer will report the number of offi- cers and men present for duty, and all who may be absent without authority will be reported as deserters. * * * * * * * * * * By order of Major-General Wright: C. W. FOSTER, [20.] Assistant Adjutant- General.. SPECIAL ORDERS, IIDQRS. DEPT. OF THE TENNESSEE, No. 18. Ifernjphis, Teun., January 18, 1863. * * * * * * * 5. Surg. Charles Sutherland, U. S. Army, is hereby announced as chief medical purveyor of the Department of the Tennessee. The prin- cipal purveying depot will be located at Memphis until further orders, and sub-depots will be established at such points as may hereafter be selected. * * * * * * * By order of Maj. Gen. U. S. Grant: T. S. BOWERS, Acting Assistant Adjutant. General. [17. Page 323 CHAP. LXIV.] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.UNION. 323 WASHINGTON, January 19, 1863. Major-General GRANT, Memphis, Teun.: I am directed by the Secretary of War to say that if you have ordered the shipment of negroes from the slave States to Cincinnati, you will countermand the order.* [17.] H. W. HALLECK, General-in- Chief. HEADQUARTERS ANDERSON CAVALRY, Camp Negley, Nashville, Teun., January 20, 1863. Major GODDARD, Aetg. Asst. Adjt. Gen. and Chief of Staff, Department 01 the Cumberland: MAJOR: In obedience to instructions received from headquarters of the Cumberland, through Brig. Gen. D. S. Stanley, I have the honor to forward the names of those who did and those who did not obey marching orders December 26, 1862. The members of this regiment whose names do not appear on either list were either on detached duty or sick (present or absent). Very respectfully, your obedient servant, NORMAN M. SMITH, Captain, Commanding Regiment. [In connection with this paper and its inclosures, found since the publication of Vol. XX, see Part II, pp. 505507, of said volume, and the report of the Committee on Military Affairs, published in Report No. 4153, House of Representatives, Fiftieth Congress, second session.] [Thelosure No. 1.] List of commissioned and non-commissioned officers who obeyed orders December 26, 1862 FIELD ARI) STAFF OFFICERS. Lieut. Col. William Spencer, off duty on account of sickness. Maj. A. G. Rosengarten, killed. Maj. F. B. Ward, wounded and since died. Adjt. James Blackstone. Lient. George S. Fobes, regimental com- missary. Surg. J. W. Alexander. Assistant Surgeon Mish, prisoner. NON-COMMISSIONED STAFF. Sergt. Maj. Wash. Airey. Q. M. Sergt. A. B. Fobes. Coin. Sergt. Charles S. Hincliman. Charles E. Sellers, hospital steward. List of names of those who obeyed orders to go to the front December 26, 1862. COMPANY B. Capt. James A. Lashell. Lient. Allison McDowell. Actg. Lient. James C. Sproul. Sergt. Comly J. Mather. Sergt. Henry C. Butcher. Sergt. William Wagner, missing. Sergt. Charles A. Galloney. Sergt. Charles H. Stewart. Sergt. Edmund Throckmorton. Corpl. William Thompson. Corpi. William H. Diller. Corpl. Charles L. Hayden, paroled. Corpl. George J. French. Corpl. James L. Hamill. Private Thomas C. Babb. Private Robert E. Bnzby. Private John Burton. Private George M. D. Boutcher. Private Arthur H. Craig, missing. Private Peter J. Donnelly. Private William P. Ellis. Private Horace Evans. Private Robert Edye, wounded; since died. ~This in reply to Grant of January 6, 1863, Vol. XVII, Part I, p. 481 Page 324 324 SW. VA., KY., TENN., MISS., ALA., W. FLA., & N. GA. [CHAP. LXIV. List of names of those who obeyed orders to go to the front December 26, 1862Contd. COMPANY ncontinued. Private Joseph P. Fullerton. Private John C. Fleming, missing. Private John M. Gilmour. Private George F. Headley. Private Henry D. Hirst. Private Harry C. Johnson. Private Nicholas Lennig. Private Joseph D. Little, missing. Private Stuart Logan. Private Edwin M. Mehi. Private Horatio W. Pharo. Private Henry E. Roberts. Private William K. Rile, missing. Private Josiah C. Reiff. Private John C. Sinclair, missing. Private Theodore H. Stauffer. Private John Tweedale. Private Charles E. Taylor. Private H. Clay Williams. Private William Walsh. Private Thomas C. Warren. Private George P. Yocum, paroled. COMPANY C. Capt. Alfred Vezin. Actg. Lieut. William F.. Prosser. Actg. Lieut. Christian Musselman. Actg. Lient. Marcelin L. DeCoursey. Sergt. William H. Kimber, killed. Sergt. Harry C. Blake. Sergt. William P. Rockhill, wounded. Sergt. David Holmes. Corpi. Annesley N. Morton. Corpl. Frederick Spang. Corpi. William F. Colton. Corpl. Joseph R. Thomas. Private Henry W. Arnold, missing. Private J. Wesley Bowen. Private J. XVarrington Caidwell. Private M. Baldwin Colton, missing. Private XV. B. Crawford. Private A. B. Cummings. Private Edward F. Evans, injured. Private John A. Guldin. Private P. Stephen Jacoby. Private Samuel R. Jamison, wounded and prisoner. Private Harry C. Johnson. Private Wilfred H. Keely. Private Joseph R. Lonabaugh. Private George W. Lukens. Private Joseph B. Mears. Private James E. Negus. Private Frank E. Remont. Private Frederick Schrack. Private Edward C. Smith, wounded. Private Abram G. Spidle. Private Jacob IR. Steinmetz, woun(led. Private Orlando Weikel, killed. COMPANY D. Capt. Norman M. Smith. Actg. Lieut. Edward Marshall. Sergt. Charles F. Blight. Sergt. William H. Wayne. Sergt. Joseph H. Seal. Sergt. Samuel G. Burroughs. Sergt. Harry K. Weand. Corpi. William M. Field. Corpl. John 1). Lewis. Bugler Francis J. Koesterer. Bugler henry Helling. Private E. W. Anderson. Private Frank T. Adams, missing. Private David R. Connard. Private Harry G. Dennis. Private James L. Dunn. Private Abner Evans. Private.James S. Fenimore. Private J. W. Johnson. Private Joshua Johnson. Private Samuel A. Lewis. Private Ferdinand G. Link. Private Harry H. Myers. Private Smith Newcomer. Private John Overholt. Private James E. IZeyua. Private Horatio D. Snyder, missing. Private John J. Shelasire. Private Louis A. Stallmau. Private Alfred M. Rihl. Private Samuel T. Tyson. Private Harry S. Vandyke. COMPANY E. Lient. JohnW. Jackson. Act. Lient. Joseph Anderson. Sergt. Charles M. Betts. Sergt. George W. Hildebrand. Sergt. Edward Sellers. Sergt. William Conard, paroled. Sergt. John S. Bower. Corpl. Harry Paschall, missing. Corpl. Charles H. Kirk. Corpl. John T. Conaway.. Corpl. Paul Hersh. Corpl. Joseph T. Sullivan. Corpl. Adam T. Drinkhouse. Private William Armstrong. Private William W. Barnitz. Private John E. Benner. Private Howard W. Becker. Private Samuel C. Black. Private George W. Bleyler. Private Charles M. Brough. Private Henry II. Brough. Private John E. Browne. Private George W. Bishop. Private Andrew J. Buchaaan, paroled Page 325 CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.UNION. 325 List of names of those who obeyed orders to go to the front December p26, 186~Contd. COMANY Econtinued. Private John G. Bourke. Private Richard ~J,T Chase, killed. Private William Beverly Chase, paroled. Private Daniel A. Clark. Private Albert B. Coleman. Private James F. Conawav. Private James H. Coruwell, missing. Private Hiram P. Eves. Private Thomas H. Franklin. Private Edward M. Fullerton. Private Thomas W. Gitt. Private Arthur Granger. Private Williani H. Hergesheimer. Private John C. Hirst. Private Oliver Hough. Private David F. Howe. Private Joseph R. Jackson. Private David C. King. Private Jacob Kitzmiller. Private George W. Kinler. Private Simeon Lord, Jr. Private Edgar A. Lowe. Private John K. Marshall. Private John A. Martin. Private Joseph Meals. Private Alexander McNair. Private John McLaughlin. Private John Moore. Private William J. Mnllin. Private Francis W. Murphy. Private George W. Nagle. Private Horatio N. Oliver. Private Richard Pancoast, paroled. Private William F. Pattison. Private James G. Paxson. Private William H. Pierce. Private Joseph Pontius. Private David Reeseman. Private Joseph Rue. Private William G. Shaffer. Private William H. Small. Private Beniah C. Snyder. Private George W. Spencer. Private Warren Supplee. Private William Tarr, paroled. Private David H. Tawney. Private Augustus Taylor. Private Lancaster Thomas. Private Samuel Wampler. Private James A. Weir. Private John W. Wierman. Private James S. Welty. Private Isaac White. Private Mahlon H. Williamson, paroled. Private William Wilson. Saddler John M. Willard. Bugler Nicholas F. Weigle. Blacksmith William F. Bowers. COMPANY F. Lient. Charles S. Derland. Sergt. Frank McCarty. Corpl. Robert W. Browulee, paroled. Private Perley J. Aiken. Private James F. Boles. Private Louis B. Cross. Private James Collins. Private David Clark. Private Edward Comes. Private Samuel R. Fairchilds. Private William Heffley. Private William Long. Private Joseph S. Overholt. Private Robert R. Taylor, paroled. Private Selden L. Wilson. Private Samuel Weir. COMPANY G. Lient. Henry 0. Tinstman. Sergt. Anthony Taylor. Sergt. Albert T. Clark. Sergt. James H. Lloyd. Sergt. Isaiah H. Stratton. Corpl. Elisha P. Alexander. Corpl. D. Spencer Bates. Private William Anderson. Private Charles E. Beck. Private D. E. Bigler, paroled. Private Charles S. Clark. Private John P. Gemimmill. Private A. R. Godshall. Private Abram Hartranft. Private Edward W. Johnson. Private John B. Johnston. Private Thomas A. Jones. Private John B. Kreider. Private George L. Lang. Private John A. Laughridge. Private James F. Murphy. Private John F. McFarlane. Private Henry F. Mason. Private Herbert H. Platt. Private Edward Patteson, Jr., missing. Private Milton Ryan. Private Alexander Ramsey, jr., missing. Private Henry B. Riehle. Private Theophilus H. Smith. Private Thomas Sale. Private Hugh Turner. Private John F. Turner. Private John B. Wright. Private George S. Yerkes. COMPANY H. Lient. A. M. Parker. Actg. Licut. W. G. McClure. Actg. Lieut. H. lsett. Sergt. Oscar W. Yezin. Sergt. Will J. Currin. Sergt. Levi Sheffler. Corpl. W. W. Blackmar. Corpl, D, H. Hartman. CHAP. LXIV. Page 326 326 SW. VA., KY., TENN., MISS., ALA., W. FLA., & N. GA. [CHAP. LXIV. Li8t of names of tho8e who obeyed orders to go to the front December ~6, 186~Contd. COMPANY Hcontinued. Corpi. William De Bree. Corpi. J. V. Horn. Private James M. Adair. Private William Andrews. Private Edmund H. Boice. Private Levi L. Bran thover. Private Williani L. Bratton. Private William J. Brown. Private William N. Crumpton. Private William H. Crawford. Private Andrew P. Deenier. Private George Fisher, prisoner. Private John V. French. Private Charles H. Fox. Private Ezra E. Griffith. Private Josepli Hilty, wounded. Private David A. Hunter. Private Samuel R. Henry. Private George N. Hoke. Private John J. Job. Private David C. Johnson. Private Jesse Jenkins. Capt Braden Hurst. Lieut. Roland Seeger. Sergt. Adam Kramer. Sergt. Francis P. Drinker, paroled. Sergt. Eben Allison. Sergt. Samuel T. Hamilton. Sergt. Geoffrey P. Denis, missing. Sergt. Samuel A. Kelsey. Sergt. Harry Walters. Corpl. Charles C. Ketler. Corpi. Jacob H. Isett. Corpl. Samuel Murphy. Corpl. David Barnhart. Private Wilmer H. Baldwin, missing. Private W. Wallace I3orst. Private John R. Boyer. Private C. Harry Bradford. Private John W. Eckman. Private Robert F. Gant. Private Reynold L. Kelly. Private Anthony R. Kintigh, killed. Private George C. Laws. Private Ephraim Lamborn. Private Benjamin F. Mewbirter. Private Oliver T. McConnell. Private Andrew J. Megee. Private William S. Moore, prisoner. Private Charles B. Magee. Private John Pinkerton, prisoner. Private William H. B. Stewart. Private John L. B. Sherrick. Private Samuel C. Stout. Private William C. Sloan. Private Robert E. Sloan. Private John G. Scheinle. Private Samuel Trimble, paroled. Private Thomas B. Taylor. Private Alfred Wise. Private Alfred Woodward. Private Josiah Warg, paroled. COMPANY I. Private J. B. Garber, jr., wounded and missing. Private J. Willis Hall, missing. Private Abraham Horn, paroled. Private Edward E. Lynch, paroled. Private Arthur P. Lyon. Private J. XV. Miller. Private Josiah Moats. Private John Richards, wounded and missing. Private Thomas Serrill. Private John Sunday. Private Webster K. Setzler. Private Robert Sowersby. Private John Schanfield. Private John M. Sense. Private George Wright. Bugler J. W. Buttorf. Bugler A. C. Miller. COMPANY K. Capt. J. Randolph Hewitt, wounded. Sergt. D. C. White. Sergt. S. S. Bayard. Sergt. William P. Smith. Sergt. A. S. Drake, killed. Sergt. Josiah Turner. Corpl. R. Worthington. Corpi. C. Ritchie. Corpl. Edward W. Wood. Corpl. Eli Hewitt. Bugler William B. Murdock. Bugler J. F. Gwynn. Private William Brooks, wounded and since died. Private A. D. Frankenberry. Private Jacob Hewitt. Private Edward Hartzell. Private A. M. Johns. Private W. F. Jamison, paroled. Private James Messenger. Private James McCormick. Private J. M. Pyles. Private XVilliam McGee. Private Martin Sairk. Private T. R. Sproat. Private H. C. Sayers. Private A. Turner. Private Bennett Rinehart. COMPANY L. Lieut. James B. Curtin. Actg. Lieut. Robert A. Henderson. Sergt. Henry McAllester, jr. Sergt. Edward Middleton, jr. Sergt. H. S. Lingle. Sergt. Samuel Phillips. Sergt. S. F. Herring, killed. Corpl. T. E. Clapp Page 327 CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.UNION. 327 List of names of those who obeyed orders to go to the front December ~6, 1862C ontd. COMPANY Lcontinued. Corpi. J. C. Wilson. CorpE H. C. Potts. Corpi. R. A. Olin. Corpi. C. E. Scheide, paroled. Private George Ulrich. Private Joseph Lougmire. Private James Agnew. Private G. W. S. Allen. Private C. J. Albright. Private Benjamin Bartram, paroled. Private A. Foulkes. Private Joseph S. Bunting. Private W. K. Burchinell. Private IR. Beisel. Private R. Cox. Private 1-1. J. Chilton. Private William R. Carlisle. Private A. B. Garner. Private George S. Clark. Private S. Y. Curtis, paroled. Private H. Camp. Private C. W. Creager. Private W. P. Campbell. Private J. H. Castle. Private R. Gordon. Private E. W. Dysart. Private C. L. Diehi, wounded. Private J. H. Dunham. Private J. H. Duncan. Private H. W. Esbeushade. Private D. B. Esbenshade. Private J. E. Esbenshade. Private H. B. Eckey, paroled. Private F. S. Eaton, wounded and since died. Private 0. Edwards. Private T. Humphrey. Private J. Hubbell, paroled. Private XV. Hart. Private L. B. Holt. Private W, E. Irwin. Private M. L. Jones, paroled. Private H. H. Jacobs, paroled. Private J. Lingerfield, jr. Private L. G. Lingle. Private W. Loan. Private C. S. Longshore. Private J. W. Moyer. Private J. S. Miller. Private J. G. Marshall, paroled. Private J. W. Morris. Private 174T H. Morris. Private J. R. Moore. Private T. H. Mills. Private 0. Martin. Private A. W. Marker. Private M. Musser. Private E. L. Mills, paroled. Private D. McKinney. Private W. T. Nieman, wounded. Private W. ONiel. Private W. H. Powell, wounded. Private E. C. Parry. Private F. J. Quinn. Private A. H. Robinson, paroled. Private J. W. Rickards. Private J. H. Sherts. Private N. W. Sample. Private G. H. Shreve. Private E. T. Stevens. Private C. S. Sharps. Private C. H. Smith. Private J. Torbert. Private C. T. Wilson, paroled. Private J. M. Williams. Private A. D. Wagner. Private W. Waits. Private E. P. Williams. Private I. Weiler, wounded, died. Private S. A. Watson. Private J. A. B. Williams. and since [Inclosure No. 2.] List of those refusing to go to the front December 26, 1869g. COMPANY B. Private John Baylis, jr. Private Joseph Bontemps. Private H. J. Birubaum. Private Charles P. Boyer. Private Nathaniel B. Briggs. Private Thomas S. Booz. l~rivate Harry Cress. Private Charles H. Cress. Private Adrian S. Clark. Private John E. Creth. Private John S. Cooper. Private George XV. Earnest. Private Robert M. Garrett. Private Aubrey Henry. Private Lorenzo Hall. Private .Joseph P. Herriott. Private William H. H. Headley. Private William H. Johnson. Private Benjamin F. Keyser. Private Samuel H. Kneass. Private Caleb B. Kimber. Private Henri Lecaron. Private Jacob M. Larsen. Private Thomas H. Myers. Private William H. Musgrove. Private Thomas C. Moore. Private Thomas T. Mason. Private William McClnre. Private William M. Palmer. Private John Eugene Reed. Private William Rule. Private James A. Rothermel. Private Lewis Selgrade. Private William F. Staker. Private J. Harry Stewart. Private Isaac E. Shallcross. Private Francis Tack. Private Warren A. Upham. Private John B. Wildes. CHAP. LXIV. Page 328 328 Sw. VA., KY., TENN., MISS., ALA., W. FLA., & N. GA. [CNkP. LXIV. Li8t of tho8e refu8ing to go to the front December 26, 1862Continued. COMPANY C. Corpi. Oscar B. Morris. Bugler Byron 0. Camp. Bugler N. F. Dager. Private W. T. Babbitt. Private Amos W. Bacon. Private William Benner. Private Jacob A. Bodder. Private Flavius J. Bowles. Private William H. Carpeulter. Private W. A. Cummings. Private Alex. H. Cut]er. Private Harry De Silver. Private Wesley J. Duncan. Private George Eckert. Private George XV. Edwards. Private Solomon Ely. Private Edward Engle. Private J. Frank Faucett. Private Edmund Z. Ferry. Private Charles H. Fretz. Private Jacob Fitzwater. Private Harry H. Geary. Private Jeremiah Geiwicks. Private W. H. Graff. Private Charles A. Graver. Private Alvin Haines. Private Joseph G. Haines. Private Daniel Hagey. Private David Harkinson. Private John Huey. Private William M. Johnson. Private James A. Kenney. Private Nathan King. Private Charles McGinley. Private John McKee. Private William McMain. Private Harry Mears. Private Edward B. Mears. Private Christian G. Miller. Private Mickle J. Paul. Private J. K. Pierce. Private William De H. Reeder. Private David S. Rice. Private Charles Stine. Private Jonathan Stokes. Private Edward S. Stuard. Private Abram Thomas. Private Joshua Thorne. Private Joseph Townsend. Private John C. Wallace. Private William H. H. Wallace. Private Jonathan R. Weaver. Private Thomas D. Willis. Private Walter Wilson. Private Ralph Withington, jr. Private John M. Zoll, jr. Private Joseph Wright. COMPANY D. Corpl. Andrew Wills. Corpl. H. D. Overholt. Corpl. J. P. Strebig. Corpl. C. P. Bechtel. Corpl. Benjamin Balmer. Private F. J. Anspach. Private J. P. Barringer. Private William Bardsley. Private William H. Bittle. Private S. C. Bowman. Private J. C. Collahan. Private R. D. Coombs. Private H. P. Dager. Private A. G. Davis. Private Harry H. Davis. Private William H. Davis. Private George P. Devlin. Private M. L. Donohue. Private William A. Dunlap. Private Daniel W. Eberly. Private Samuel L. Ennis Private Harry K. Forster. Private James M. Forster. Private J. G. Henvis. Private Walter S. Johnston. Private Septimus N. Knight. Private Isaac Leedom. Private J. R. Locke. Private Hiram II. Long. Private George P. Louder. Private Edward H. Masson. Private William W. Maurice. Private John H. Metzlar. Private Conrad Miller. Private James A. Murray. Private Geurge Neil. Private Daniel W. Oliver. Private John F. Parker. Private John H. Pugh. Private William C. Rogers. Private William F. Simons. Private Stephen S. Southard. Private L. S. Strickler. Private Henderson Supplee. Private Jacob A. Swartz. Private F. P. Tompkins. Private Thomas B. Tucker. Private Edward Wheat. Private Thomas J. Whipkey. Private Samuel C. Weistling. Private William Wills. Private Isaac J. Worrell. Private William S. Young. COMPANY E. Private Edward Anderson. Private William A. Hartley. Private Benjamin Hongh. Private Edwin W. Hough. Private Francis OBrien. Private Paul A. Scheerer. Private Elwood Wright Page 329 CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.UNION. 329 List of those refusing to go to the front Deoemlwr 26, 1862Continued. COMPANY F. Sergt. A. W. Hood. Sergt. G. H. Lawton. Sergt. A. S. R. Overholt. Sergt. Samuel Skillen. Corpi. W. H. Wallace. Corpi. H. B. Tiirbett. Corpi. H. H. Vance (Jorpi. Darwin E. Phelps. Private Stephen D. Bugher. Private harvey E. Brooks. Private William S. Bell. Private John M. Davis. Private S. R. Boggs. Private David Coogle. Private Franklin H. Denig. Private Thos. C. Duff. Private H. C. Fry. Private H. B. Fretz. Private D. S. Fnlkreth. Private Daniel Fisher. Private J. C. Farrer. Private L. B. Fulton. Private William Griffith. Private W. S. Guffey. Private A. P. Howard. Private B. Hurbett. Private J. D. Hull. Private T. N. Ilarthaway. Private XVilliam A. Heffley. Private H. Johnston. Private Joseph M. Kough. Private A. T. Kreps. Private J. G. Lee. Private William R. Logan. Private H. J. Logan. Private James K. Lewis. Private S. Livengood. Private J. R. Martin. Private D. N. Milligan. Private Peter P. Miller. Private W. Messer. Private W. J. Marion. Private L. R. Metzgar. Private D. H. Metzgar. Private S. J. MeFarren. Private J. McDonald. Private J. E. McCord. Private W. MeVay. Private L. D. McVay. Private H. C. McCormick. Private T. J. McCall. Private M. L. Niswonger. Private C. B. Newton. Private J. W. Over. Private R. L. Orr. Private J. P. Orr. Private Norwood Pinney. Private Samnel Robinson. Private W. E. Rippert. Private M. E. Shaw. Private F. M. Shaner. Private F. B. Sellers. Private J. S. Yarick. Private R. J. Watson. Private W. Wassell. Private C. F. Weller. Private G. D. Watt. Private W. R. Yeager. Private J. P. Young. Private John M. Snowd: Private S. B. Ewer. COMPANY G. Sergt. R. W. Hammell. Sergt. J. Callahan. Corpl. H. B. Kerr. Corpi. J. P. Anderson. Corpl. H. R. Jones. Private P. P. Arnold. Private C. H. Alexander. Private Fred. Autes. Private H. Biggert. Private Theodore Beck. Private George W. Bratton. Private F. M. Crawford. Private D. H. Dunlap. Private W. H. Dennig. Private C. C. Des Grange. Private T. W. Dyott. Private J. D. Dunseath. Private J. A. Foresman. Private Edwin Fame. Private George P. Franklin. Private J. W. Gay. Private William Gable. Private A. 0. Gaw. Private Joseph L. Hammell. Private E. H. Hunt. Private J. D. Homer. Private Alouzo Hitchins. Private H. D. Heberton. Private A. 0. Hagey. Private J. B. Jones. Private Charles R. Jenkins. Private J. L. H. Krause. Private R. C. Kear. Private Edward J. Lescure. Private Aug. Markley. Private S. L. Miller. Private H. W. Morgan. Private N. A. Mowton. Private George K. Mecke. Private R. C. Morris. Private P. C. Newbecker. Private S. H. Norman. Private James J. Owens. Private J. M. Oliver. Private George M. Petty. Private J. H. Ramage. Private L. G. Reed. Private J. E. Smith. Private D. Scull. Private S. II. Showers. Private E. L. Vandling. Private H. Wilson. Private J. L. Woodwell. Private XV. B. Wallace. Private C. H. Warner. CHAP. LXIV. Page 330 330 SW. YA., KY.~ TENN., MISS., ALA., W~ FLA., & N. GA. (CHAP. LXIV. List of those refusing to go to the front December f?6, 186~Con17inned. COMPANY H. Private Charles Baeder. Private Samuel T. Chadwick. Private Walter S. Gleudenning. Private John H. Harrison. Private Edwin L. Hiltuer. Private Edmund B. Jones. Private George H. Kline. Private Charles Moyer. Private Courtland T. McCarter. Private Joseph D. Price. Private Joseph H. S. Plielan. Private Benjamin B. Rockey. Private James W. Sanford. Private William Swartz. COMPANY I. Private S. A. Abbey. Private S. Barr. Private Joseph R. Bourke. Private John C. Boggs. Private William C. Burr. Private Smith D. Cozens. Private Joseph Copeland. Private Charles Carr. Private Thomas S. Dilks. Private H. R. De Grant. Private S. A. Daly. Private V. A. Dick. Private John C. Yodel. Private Robert C. Geddes. Private Samuel S. Gyger. Private Thomas Ginn. Private George Howard. Frivate Allen M. Hopkins. Private Joseph W. Houston. Private James H. Houston. Private William F. Johnson. Private George W. Jones. Private Jacob Kimmel. Private Abram Levering. Sergt. John Rex. Sergt. James L. Rickey. Corpl. A. L Hawkins. Corpl. John H. Bell. Corpi. William Coteral. Private John Adamson. Private Joseph Arvacost. Private Joseph Bell. Private George E. Brown. Private Edward Bond. Private Edward Crawford. Private Jonas Coteral. Private John Compston. Private William B. Conner. Private William Chambers. Private Clark Denney. Private Benjamin B. Evans. Private Daniel L. Estle. Private Nelson Gosline. Private Samuel Gass. Private Lycurgus Grim. Private William L. Grim. Private Samuel Hewitt. Private James Houlsworth. Private Samuel Houston. Private Joseph Houston. Private John M. Hartley. Private John A. Jamison. Private Robert Jordon. Private Joseph B. Berkstresser. [20.] Private William H. Lush. Private John Michael. Private Canton B. Moore, jr. Private M. E. Megonegal. Private G. McCann. Private William H. McDonald. Private Edward J. Pohl. Private A. M. Price. Private W. L. Rushton. Private Richard Roberts. Private Howard M. Sands. Private Albert Super. Private Samuel A. Topham. Private Harry Thorne. Private Emmor C. Winter. Private John Walter. Private Jacob Wentsler. Private W. H. Winter. Private George Wright. Private Joseph G. White. Private A. D. XVoolston. Private James A. Wilt. Private Joseph C. Squires. COMPANY K. Private C. M. Keys. Private Josiah Lewis. Private Andrew J. Minor. Private John Murdock. Private William B. Murdock. Private Alpheus Myers. Private Jonas Milligan, Private James Milligan. Private Samuel Milligan. Private Edward Milligan. Private Newton B. MeNay. Private Jasper P. McNay. Private Thomas McGovern. Private Boyd G. McCarty. Private John Philips. Private David D. Ross. Private Amos Riggle. Private Jacob Reynolds. Private George E. Stone. Private Alfred Stevenson. Private Milton Shape. Private James M. Wily. Private John D. Waveoff. Private Angelo Wiser. Private William Lonay. Private R. Kincaid. Private Ingraham Pratt. Private Frank Thomas. Private Joseph Thomas. COMPANY L. Private Harry C. Fisher Page 331 CHAP. LXIV.] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.UNION. 331 MEMPHIS, January 21, 1863. Mr. STANTON: DEAR SIR: You will remember our conversations ou the subject of excluding cotton speculators from the regions occupied by our armies in the South. I now write to urge the matter upon your attention as a measure of military necessity. The mania for sudden fortunes made in cotton, raging in a vast population of Jews and Yankees scattered throughout this whole country, and in this town almost exceeding the numbers of the regular residents, has to an alarming extent corrupted and demoralized the army. Every colonel, captain, or quartermaster is in secret partnership with some operator in cotton; every soldier dreams of adding a bale of cotton to his monthly pay. I had no con- ception of the extent of this evil until I came and saw for myself. Besides, the resources of the rebels are inordinately increased from this source. Plenty of cotton is brought in from beyond our lines, especially by the agency of Jewish traders, who pay for it ostensibly in Treasury notes, but really in gold. What I propose is that no private l)nrchaser of cotton shall be allowed in any part of the occupied region. Let quartermasters buy the article at a fixed price, say 20 or 25 cents per pound, and forward it by army transportation to proper centers, say to Helena, Memphis, or Cincinnati, to be sold at public auction on Government account. Let the sales take place on regular, fixed days, so that all parties desirous of buying can be sure when to be present. But little capital will be required for such an operation. The sales being frequent and for cash, will constantly replace the amount employed for the purpose. I should say that $200,000 would be sufficient to con- duct the movement. I have no doubt that this $200,000 so employed would be more than equal to 30,000 men added to the national armies. My pecuniary interest is in the continuance of the present state of things, for while it lasts there are occasional opportunities of profit to be made by a daring operator; but I should be false to my duty did I, on that account, fail to implore you to put an end to an evil so enor- mous, so insidious, and so full of peril to th.e country. My first impulse was to hurry to Washington to represent these things to you in person; but my engagements here with other persons will not allow me to return East so speedily. I beg you, however, to act without delay if possible. Au excellent man to put at the head of the business would be General Strong. I make this suggestion without any idea whether the employment would be agreeable to him. Yours, faithfully, CHARLES A. DANA. P. S.Since writing the above I have seen General Grant, who fully agrees with all my statements and suggestions, except that imputing corruption to every officer, which, of course, I did not intend to be taken literally. I have also just attended a public sale by the quartermaster here of 500 [sic.] bales of cotton confiscated by General Grant at Oxford and Holly Springs. It belonged to Jacob Thompson and other notorious rebels. This cotton brought to-day over $1,500,000 cash. This sum alone would be five times enough to set on foot the system I recom- mend, without drawing upon the Treasury at all. In fact, there can be no question that by adopting this system the quartermasters depart- ment in this valley would become self-supporting, while the army would become honest again and the slave.holders would no longer find that the rebellion had quadrupled the price of their great staple, but only doubled it. [24. Page 332 332 SW. VA., KY., TENN., MISS., ALA., W. FLA., & N. GA. [CH~P.LXIV. SPECIAL ORDERS, IIDQRS. DEPARTMENT OF THE OHIO No. 40. 5 Cincinnati, Ohio, January 21, 1863. * * * * * * 2. Brigadier-General White, now at Chicago, Ill., by direction of the General-in-Chief, having reported to these headquarters for duty, will at once proceed to Louisa, Ky., and assume command of the Eastern Dis- trict of Kentucky, his headquarters to be in the field. * * * By order of Major-General Wright: W. P. ANDERSON, [23.] Assistant Adjutant- General. HEADQUARTERS ANDERSON CAVALRY, Camp Ward, Nashville, Tenn., January 24, 1863. Brigadier-General MORGAN, Commanding Fourth Division, Fourteenth Army Corps: GENERAL: It is with great difficulty that the details from this com- mand for scouts and pickets can be made, for the following reasons: Men fit for duty, and whom it is intended to detail, go to town without passes, stay as long as they please, and are not arrested. I have no means of punishing these men, and would therefore respectfully beg you to assist me in this matter. A number of our men who have mutinied were l)laced in confinement in town, but the guards of the prison and the provost guards of the city allowed them to roam about in perfect freedom. A number of men in camp, finding that by refusing to obey orders they can have good food and quarters in town, with the freedom of the city, are becoming disobedient. To-day two men, Long- mire arid Castle, of Company L, refused to go on picket. I would wish to confine them in some place and in such a manner as to convince them that they are being punished. Captain Atkinson, when in com- mand, and other officers have repeatedly complained of the way the men can get about without hindrance, but without effect. By letting me know how to proceed in this matter and where I shall place those I wish to arrest, you will oblige, Your most obedient servant, A. VEZIN, [20.] Captain, Comdg. Fifteenth Regt. Pennsylvania Vol. Cavalry. HEADQUARTERS FOURTH DIVISION, CENTER, FOIJRTEENTH ARMY CORPS, Nashville, Tenn., January 24, 1863. Captain VEZIN, Commanding Fifteenth Pennsylvania Cavalry: CAPTAIN: In answer to your communication of to-day, the general cornman(ling directs me to say that it is your duty as commailding offi- cer to enforce your orders by placing these men refusing to do duty or absenting themselves from camp without your permission under arrest, and inflict punishment. If these men refusing to obey orders cannot be kept any other way, you will send them to the jail at Nashville and order them to be kept there, subject to your orders. As commanding officer you must enforce obedience at all hazards, trusting to your own judgment the manner in which it should be done. For the present yo Page 333 CHAP. LXIV.] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.UNION. 333 cannot be relieved from the detail for scouts and vedettes. You will see that the detail reports promptly every evening Very respectfully, your obedient servant, TIIEO. WISEMAN, [20.] Licut. and Actg. Asst. Adjt. Gen., Fourth Division, & c. GENERAL ORDERS, HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF KENTUCKY, No. 7. 5 Lexington, Ky., January 25, 1863. 1. Pursuant to instructions received from headquarters Department of the Ohio, Maj. Gen. Gordon Granger hereby relinquishes command of the District of Central Kentucky to Brig. Gen. Q. A. Gillmore. II. Capt. H. C. Ransom, chief quartermaster, will transfer all Gov- ernment ~)roperty in his possession to Capt. II. J. Latshaw, assistant quartermaster. LU. Capt. John A. Irvine, assistant commissary of subsistence, will transfer the subsistence stores now in his possession to Capt. Edward P. Ran son, commissary of subsistence. By order of Maj. Gen. G. Granger: WM. C. RUSSELL, [23.] Captain and Assistant Adjutant-General. GENERAL ORDERS, ~ HDQRS. DIST. OF CENTRAL KENTUCKY, No. 1. 5 Lexington, Ky., January 25, 1863. In conformity to General Orders, No. 7, from headquarters Army of Kentucky, dated Lexington, Ky., January 25, 1863, the undersigned hereby assumes command of the District of Central Kentucky, and all the U. S. forces serving therein. All regiments, battalions~ or com- panies within this district, not hitherto under the command of the undersigned as commander of the Second Division, Army of Kentucky, will at once make a report in detail of the strength and condition of their respective commands to these headquarters, and hereafter all reports required by existing orders, until brigaded. All orders issued by Maj. Geii. G. Granger while iii command of this district will remain in force until further orders. The following organization of brigades is made for the present: First Brigade, under command of Col. Samuel A. Gilbert, Forty-fourth Regiment Ohio Volunteer Infantry, will be organized as per instructions by letter. Second Brigade, under com- mand of Col. Ben. P. Runkle, Forty-fifth Regiment Ohio Volunteer Infantry, will be organized as per instructions by letter. Third Brigade, under command of Col. Charles C. Doolittle, Eighteenth Regiment Michigan Volunteer Infantry, will be organized as per instructions by letter. Q. A. GILLMORE, [23.] Brigadier- General, Commanding. GENERAL ORDERS, ~ HDQRS. DIST. OF CENTRAL KENTUCKY, No. 2. 5 Lexington, Ky., January 25, 1863. The following-named officers are announced as upon the staff of the brigadier-general commanding this district, and will be obeyed an Page 334 334 Sw. VA., KY., TENN., MISS., ALA., W. FLA., & N. GA. [Cni~. LXIV. respected accordingly: Capt. William L. M. Burger, assistant adjutant- general; Capt. Leander C. Noble, assistant quartermaster; Capt. ~Ehomas B. Brooks, aide de-camp; Lient. Henry M. Bragg, aide.de-camp; Lient. Samuel M. Kneeland, aide-dc-camp. Q. A. GILLMORE, [23.] Brigadier- General, Commanding. GENERAL ORDERS, HDQRS. DIST. OF CENTRAL KENTUCKY, No.3. Lexington, Ky., January 26, 1863. Capt. H. J. Latshaw, assistant quartermaster, is hereby appointed chief quartermaster of the District of Central Kentucky, and will be obeyed and respected accordingly. He will temporarily relieve Capt. F. E. Walbridge as depot and post quartermaster for this army, mak- ing his headquarters at Lexington, Ky., and will receive from Captain Walbridge all the quartermasters property in his possession. By order of Brig. Gen. Q. A. Gilimore: W. L. M. BURGER, [23.] Captain and Assistant Adjutant- General. SPECIAL ORDERS, HDQRS. DEPT. OF THE TENNESSEE, No. 27. Memphis, Tenn., January 27, 1863. * * * * * * * 2. Brigadier-General Gorman, commanding Helena, Ark., will send one regiment and the three detached companies of cavalry now at Helena, Ark., to Memphis, Tenn., to report to Brigadier-General Ham ilton, commanding. * * * * * * * * * * By order of Maj. Gen. U. S. Grant: JNO. A. RAWLINS, [24.] Assistant Adjutant- General. GENERAL ORDERS, HDQRS. DIST. OF CENTRAL KENTUCKY, No.4. Lexington, Ky., January 27, 1863. Surg. George G. Shumard, U. S. Volunteers, having reported at these headquarters for duty, is announced as medical director of the District of Central Kentucky, and will be obeyed and respected accordingly. By order of Brig. Gen. Q. A. Gillmore: W. L. M. BURGER, [23.] Captain and Assistant Adjutant- General. SPECIAL ORDERS, HDQRS. DEPARTMENT OF THE OHIO, No. 50. Cincinnati, January 28, 1863. * * * * * * * 5. Brigadier-General Crook with his command, composed of the Eleventh, Thirty.sixth, Eighty-ninth, and Ninety-second Regiments of Ohio Volunteer Infantry, now at this place,will proceed-at once to Louis- ville, Ky., and report for duty to lVlaj. Gen. Gordon Granger. * * * * 1~y or~Xer of Ma~or-GeneraX Wright: W. P. ANDERSON, -. - ~. . Assi8tant Adjutant-Genera Page 335 CHAP. LXIV.] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.UNION. 335 SPECIAL ORDERS, IIDQRS. DEPARTMENT OF THE OHIO, No. 53. * * Cincinnati, Ohio, January 30, 1863. * * * * 2. The Fourteenth Kentucky Volunteer Infantry is relieved from duty with the command of Major-General Granger. It will proceed at once to Louisa, Ky., and report to Brigadier-General White, commanding Eastern District of Kentucky. * ~ * 3. On the arrival of the Fourteenth Kentucky Volunteer infantry at Louisa the commanding officer District of Eastern Kentucky will relieve the Fortieth and One hundred and seventeenth Ohio Volunteer Infan- try and the Eighty-fonrth Indiana Volunteer Infantry, and direct them to report to these headquarters for further instructions. * * * * * * * By order of Major-General Wright: W. P. ANDERSON, [23.] Assistant Adjutant- General. SPECIAL ORDERS, IIDQRS. DEPT. OF THE TENNESSEE, No. 34. Youngs Point, La., February 3, 1863. 1. Brig. Gen. B. M. Preutiss will report for duty to Maj. Gen. W. T. Sherman, commanding Fifteenth Army Corps. * * * * * * * By order of Maj. Gen. U. S. Grant: JNO. A. IRAWLINS, [24.] Assistant Adjutant- General. CITY CLERKS OFFICE, CITY OF CINCINNATI. Maj. Gemi. LEWIS WALLACE, U. S. Army: At a meeting of the city council of the city of Cincinnati, held on the 17th day of October, A. D. 1862, the following resolution was read and unanimously adopted: Resolved, That the city council of the city of Cincinnati, deeply sensible of the services rendered to our metropolis by Major-General Wallace in her hour of peril during the recent advance of the rebels in Kentucky, and in admiration of his energy and high military ability displayed upon that occasion, that we desire to express to him our gratitude, and that it shall thus be placed ou the records of our city and a copy be forwarded to General Wallace. In testimony thereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my official seal this 9th day of February, A. D. 1863. GEORGE M. CASEY, [16.] City Clerk. SPECIAL ORDERS, IIDQRS. DEPARTMENT OF THE OHIO, No. 66. Cincinnati, Ohio, February 13, 1863. 1. The One hundred and seventeenth Regiment Ohio Volunteers, now in Cincinnati, Ohio, will proceed without delay to Covington, Ky., and report to Colonel Lucy, One hundred and fifteenth Regiment Ohio Volunteers, commanding U. S. forces at that post. * * * 2. The Eighty-fourth Regiment Indiana Volunteers, now in Cincin- nati, Ohio, will proceed without delay to Louisville, Ky., and report to Maj. Gen. G. Granger. * Page 336 336 SW. VA., KY., TENN., MISS., ALA., W. FLA., & N. GA. [CHAP. LXIV. 3. The Second Regiment Ohio Cavalry, now at Camp Chase, Ohio, and the Tenth Regiment Ohio Cavalry, at Cleveland, Ohio, will pro- ceed by steamer via the Ohio and Curuberland Rivers to Na~hville, Tenn., as soon as they can be prepared for the field, and report to Major-General Rosecrans, commanding the Department of the Cum- berland. * * * * * * * * * By order of Major-General Wright: C. W. FOSTER, [23.] Assistant Adjutant- General. SPECIAL ORDERS, ~ WAR DEPT., ADJT. GENERALS OFFICE, No. 75. 5 Washington, February 14, 1863. * * * * * * * 18. Brig. Gen. Nathan Kimball, U. S. Volunteers, will report in per- son without delay to Major-General Grant, commanding Department of the Tennessee, for duty. * * * * * * * By order of the Secretary of War: L. THOMAS, [24.] Adjutant- General. GENERAL ORDERS, HDQRS. DIST. OF CENTRAL KENTUCKY, No. 16. 5 Lexington, Ky., February 18, 1863. Capt. E. P. Ransom, commissary of subsistence, is hereby appointed chief commissary of the District of Central Keutucky, and will turii over his commissary property and instructions to Capt. Molyneux Bell, commissary of subsistence, who is hereby appointed to succeed him as post and depot commissary. By order of Brig. Gen. Q. A. Gillmore: W. L. M. BURGER, [23.] Captain and Assistant Adjutant- General. SPECIAL ORDERS, HDQRS. DEPARTMENT OF TIlE OHIO, No. 78. 5 Cincinnati, Ohio, February 24, 1863. * * * * * * * 4. On the expiration of his leave of absence Brig. Gen. Henry M. Judah, U. S. Volunteers, will proceed to Louisville, Ky., and report for duty to Brig. Gen. J. T. Boyle, commanding District of Western Kentucky. * * * * * * * By order of Major-General Wright: W. P. ANDERSON, [23.] Assistant Adjutant- General. GENERAL ORDERS, )~ HDQRS. DIST. OF CENTRAL KENTUCKY, No. 17. 5 Lexington, Ky., February 26, 1863. I. Brig. Gen. S. P. Carter, U. S. Volunteers, is hereby placed on temporary duty in this district, and will repair to Danville, Ky., and relieve Col. S. A. Gilbert of the command of the troops in that neigh- borhood Page 337 CHAP. LXIV.] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.tTNTON. 337 II. On being relieved from duty at Danville, Colonel Gilbert will resume command at Frankfort, Ky., without delay. By order of Brig. Gen. Q. A. Gillmore: W. L. M. BURGER, [23.] Captain and Assistant Adjutant- General. SPECIAL ORDERS, HDQRs. DEPT. OF THE TENNESSEE, No. 60. 5 Youngs Point, La., March 1, 1863 * * * * * * * 8. The work on the canal in front of Vicksburg will be prosecuted day and night until its completion, and for this purpose Maj. Gen. John A. McClernand and Maj. Gen. W. T. Sherman will detail one-half of the effi~ctive force (exclusive of guards and extra-duty men) of each regi- ment of their respective commands at this place to report each day at 7.30 a. m. under arms, with one days rations, at that portion of the canal assigned to them, to the engineer officer of their respective army corps. This detail to commence to-morrow, 2d instant, and be made daily until the engineer of the corps states that the work assigned each regiment or brigade has been completed, or is in such condition that a smaller detail is all that can be worked to advantage. * * * * * * * * * * By order of Maj. Gen. U. S. Grant: JNO. A. RAWLIKS, [24.] Assistant Adjutant- General. Joint resolutions relative to a vote of thanks to Maj. Gen. Lew. Wallace for service rendered at Cincinnati. Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives, That the thanks of the people of this State are due, and are hereby tendered through their General Assembly, to Maj. Gen. Lew. Wallace, for the signal serv- ice he has rendered to the country at large in connection with the army during the present war, and especiallyfor the promptness, energy, and skill exhibited by him in organizing the forces, planning the defense, and executing the movements of soldiers and citizens under his com- mand at Cincinnati in August and September last, which prevented the rebel forces under Kirby Smith from desecrating the free soil of our noble State. Resolved, That the Governor be, and he is hereby, requested to trans- mit a copy of these resolutions to Maj. Gen. Lew. Wallace. JAMES R. HUBBELL, Speaker of the House of Representatives. P. HITCHCOCK, Pro Tempore President of the Senate. MARCH 4, 1863. SECRETARY OF STATES OFFICE, Columbus, Ohio. It is hereby certified that the foregoing resolutions are correctly copied from the original roll on file in this office. Lu testimony whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed the great seal of the State of Ohio the 5th day of March, 1863. W. W. ARMSTRONG, [16.] Secretary of State. 22 R RVOL LII, PT Page 338 338 Sw. VA., KY., TENN., MISS., ALA., W. FLA., & N. GA. [CHAP. LXIV. FRANKLIN, Miarch 5, 1863. General SMITH: I am under apprehension for Colonel Coburn. Be ready to sustain me. C. C. GILBERT, [23.] Brigadier- General of Volunteers, Commanding. FRANKLIN, [March 5,] 1863. General SMITH: There is a Considerable fight going on at Spring Hill. I am taking my whole force out, and you will crowd all the force you can. C. C. GILBERT, [23.] Brigadier- General. FRANKLIN, March 6, 1863. Brig. Gen. G. C. SMITH: The infantry will he left at Brentwood. G. GIRANGEII, [23.] Miajor- General. FRANKLIN, March 6, 1863. Brig. Gen. G. C. SMITH: You will report to the general commanding without delay with the whole of your cavalry. Your camp and garrison equipage will be brought forward with the command. By order of Major-General Granger: T. G. BEAHAM, 9) 1 General. Assistant .ziujntant- MARCH 7, 1863. Col. P. SIDNEY POST, Commandinq, Salem, Tena.: COLONEL: You are posted at Salem to observe any movement the enemy may make in your vicinity. General Sheridan has gone to raise the blockade of Franklin, which is being besieged by Van Dorns cav- alry. The main object in sending you to Salem was to watch move- ments of enemy in coming upon Sheridans rear, but as he has moved so far to the right his left is in no danger. General Steedman is at Triune and Concord Church, near Nolensville. I wish the Versailles and Shelbyville roads, the latter the old stage road, watched and patroled by sqnads of say fifty men. I also wish you to send parties over toward and to the Shelbyville pike to watch their movements. There order these patrols out under competent and discreet officers, and by secrecy and vigilancc I hope to hear of some of the rebel cavalry bushwhacked or captured, if possible. It is not necessary for me, colonel, to caution you to be vigilant, for I take great pride in thinking that none of my corps will ever be used up or meet with the disaster that Coburns brigade, of Gilberts command, did at Spring Hill. Keep your command constantly supplied with three days rations, so that it can be moved with promptness. Communicate here frequently, so that I can always know your condition. I am, colonel, very respectfully, A. MoD. MoCOOK, illajor- General, Commanding. [23. Page 339 CHAP. LXIV.] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.UNION. 339 GENERAL ORDERS, ~ llnQus. DIST. OF CENTRAL KENTUCKY, No. 19. Lexington, Ky., March 7, 1863. Capt. T. B. Brooks, New York Regiment Volunteer Engineers, and aide-de-camp, is hereby appointed chief engineer for this district, and will be obeyed and respected accordingly. By order of Brig. Gen. Q. A. Gilimore: W. L. M. BURGER, [23.j Captain and Assistant Adjutant- General. MARCH 11, 1863. Brig. Gen. R. S. GRANGER, Commanding Forces at Versailles, Teun.: GENERAL: General McCook directs that I furnish you with the fol- lowing copy of his instructions for the expedition on which you are now engaged.* General McCook directs that you govern your oper- ations by the above directions and orders you will receive from these headquarters. Put yourself in communication with General Davis, and report frequently to these headquarters the condition of your com- mand, and any information you may gain of the movements of the enemy. If you desire your camp and garrison equipage, or any portion of it, you can order it brought forward to you. By order of Major.General McCook: J. A. CAMPBELL, [23.] Assistant Adjutant- General. HEADQUARTERS TWENTIETH ARMY CoRPS, In Camp, March 11, 1863. Brig. Gen. R. S. GRANGER, Commanding Forces at Versailles: GENERAL: General Davis reports the enemy in considerable force at Unionville. It is desirable to know whether this report is correct, and General McCook desires you to send out scouts or a sm all force of cavalry to observe and report upon the condition of affairs at Union- ville, or on the Unionville pike, as far as they can get without danger of being captured or cut off by the enemy. The general also directs me to say that General Davis is ordered to remain in his present posi- tion at Triune, or fall back to the Salem pike, as circnmstances or the condition of affairs in his front may determine. You will keep np colt- stant communication with General Davis, and in case he falls back you will retire toward Salem, as indicated in instructions sent you this morning. Very respectfully, your obedient servant, J. A. CAMPBELL, [23.1 Major and Assistant Adjutant- General. HEADQUARTERS TWENTIETH ARMY CORPS, Camp on Stones River, March 13, 1863. Brigadier-General DAVIS, Commanding Forces on Salem Pike: GENERAL: Major-General McCook directs that you remain in the position on the Salem pike designated in your letter of instructioiis * See Garfield to MeCook, embodied in Thrall to Granger, Vol. XXIII, Part II, p. 128 Page 340 340 SW. VA., KY., TENN., MISS., ALA., W. FLA., & N. GA. [CHAP. LXIV. from these headquarters dated March 10, 1863,~ until the return of General Sheridans division from Franklin. You will be informed of General Sheridans return, and receive further orders from these head- quarters. In the meantime if you desire your camp and garrison equi- page, or any portion of it, you can order it forward. The general also directs that in case you should discover aftercommunication with Gen- eral Granger that there is a force of the enemy at Unionville which you think you can with General Grangers assistance cut off or cut up before re-enforcements can be got to them, you will make the attempt. Do not, however, make an attack without you have as near as possible correct information as to the number and position of the enemy, the condition of the roads, and have secured perfect concert of action with General Granger. Very respectfully, your obedient servant, J. A. CAMPBELL, [23.] Major and Assistant Adjutant- General. MARCH 14, 1863. General DAVIS: GENERAL: Major-General McCook directs that you return to your old camp near Murfreesborough, leaving yonr present camp to-morrow (15th instant) morning. I am, general, very respectfully, your obedient servant, CALEB BATES, [23.] Aide-de- Camp. SPECIAL ORDERS, HDQRS. DEPARTMENT OF THE OHIO, No. 96. Cincinnati, Ohio, March 14, 1863. * * * * * * * 3. Brig. Gen. S. P. Carter, now at Lexington, Ky., will at once report in person to Brigadier-General Gillmore, commanding Central District of Kentucky, for duty. * * * * * * * By order of Major-General Wright: W. P. ANDERSON, [23.] Assistant Adjutant- General. GENERAL ORDERS, HDQRS. DIST. OF CENTRAL KENTUCKY, No. 22. Lexington, Ky., March 16, 1863. Capt. J. C. Shields, Nineteenth Ohio Battery, is hereby aniiounced as chief of artillery for the District of Central Kentucky. He will be obeyed and respected accordingly. By order of Brig. Gen. Q. A. Gillmore: W. L. M. BURGER, [23.] Captain and Assistant Adjutant- General. SPECIAL ORDERS, ~ IIDQRS. DEPARTMENT OF THE OHIO, No. 99. f Cincinnati, Ohio, March 17, 1863. * * * * * * * 4. The commanding officers of the One hundred and sixth and One hundred and eighth Regiments Ohio Volunteers will proceed without * See Vol. XXIII, Part II, p. 129 Page 341 CHAP. LXIV.] 341 CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.UNION. delay with their regiments, now at Camp Dennison, Ohio, to Lexington, Ky., and report for duty to Brig. Gen. Q. A. Gilimore, commanding District of Central Kentucky. * * * 5. Col. A. V. Kautz, Second Regiment Ohio Volunteer Cavalry, will proceed without delay with that portion of his regiment at Camp Chase, Ohio, to Covington, Ky., whence he will proceed, marching overland, to Lexington, Ky., and report for duty to Brig. Gen. Q. A. Gillmore, com- manding District of Central Kentucky. * * * * * * * * * * By order of Major-General Wright: W. P. ANDERSON, [23.] Assistant Adjutant- General. GENERAL ORDERS, HDQRS. DIST. OF CENTRAL KENTUCKY, No. 23. 5 Lexington, Ky., March 18, 1863. Capt. J. C. Shields, Nineteenth Ohio Battery, and chief of artillery, is hereby appointed chief of ordnance for the District of Central Ken- tucky. He will be obeyed and respected accordingly. By order of Brig. Gen. Q. A. Gillmore: W. L. M. BURGER, [23.] Captain and Assistant Adjutant- General. GENERAL ORDERS, ilD QRS. DIST. OF CENTRAL KENTUCKY, No. 24. 5 Lexington, Ky., March 18, 1863. Brig. Gen. S. P. Carter is hereby placed in command of all the U. S. forces in and about Lexington. Brigade commanders and the com- manders of unattached regiments will report directly to him. The artillery will all be placed under the immediate command of the chief of artillery and be parked together. By order of Brig. Gen. Q. A. Gillmore: W. L. M. BURGER, [23j Captain and Assistant Adjutant-General. SPECIAL ORDERS, IIDQRS. DEPT. OF THE TENNESSEE, No. 79. 5 Youngs Point, La, March 20, 1863. * * * * * * * 20. Brig. Gen. J. C. Sullivan is hereby relieved from duty with the Sixteenth Army Corps, and will report in person and without delay to these headquarters for orders. 21. Brig. Gen. Nathan Kimball will proceed immediately and without delay to Memphis, Teun., and there report to Maj. Gen. S. A. llurlbnt, commanding Sixteenth Army Corps, for assignment to duty. * * * * * * * By order of Maj. Gen. U. S. Grant: JNO. A. RAWLINS, Assistant Adji~tant- General. [24. Page 342 342 Sw. VA., KY., TENN., MISS., ALA., W. FLA., & N. GA. [CHAP. LXIV. HEADQUARTERS TWENTIETH ARMY CORPs, March 20, 1863. Brigadier-General SHERIDAN: GENERAL: In accordance with instructions received from depart- ment headquarters, General MeCook directs that you place one brigade of your command on the Shelbyville pike at an early hour to-morrow morning. This change is necessary owing to the withdrawal of General Davis forces from that neighborhood. The general desires you to select such a location for your brigade as will enable it to protect the road from incursions of the enemy and support, if necessary, the corps picket-line on that front. I have the honor to be, very respectfully, your obedient servant, G. P. THRUSTON, [23.] Assistant Adjutant- General and Chief of Staff. 8634.40 p. in. Brig. Gen. L. THOMAS, INDIANAPOLIS, March 20 1 Adjutant- General, Washington, D. C.: Expedition to Rush County successful. Deserters arrested without bloodshed. Ilingkaders will be turned over to U. S. Court. The effect will be good. [23.] HENRY B. CARRINGTON, Colonel Eighteenth U. S. infantry. HEADQUARTERS TWENTIETH ARMY CORPS, 863. Brigadier-General GARFIELD, March 20 1 Chief of Staff: GENERAL: General Davis has two brigades at Salem. He reports a considerable force of the enemys cavalry beyond there some miles. This morning a small detachment of cavalry fired on his pickets and they are still hovering around his lines, too fleet for infantry to manage or follow. There is a brigade of cavalry encamped just beyond Stones River on the Salem pike, in rear of General Davis troops, apparently doing no good. Can they not be ordered to report to General Davis for duty for a few daysl Very respectfully, your obedient servant, A. MoD. MCCOOK, [23.] Major- General, Commanding. HEADQUARTERS TWENTIETH ARMY CORPS General JOHNSON, March 20, 1863. Commanding Second Division: GENERAL: General MeCook directs that you send a brigade of your command out on the Shelbyville pike, with one days rations, to take position within supporting distance of the line of outposts at the Shel- byville pike bridge. The withdrawal of General Davis troops fro Page 343 CHAP. LXIV.] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.UNION. 343 that neighborhood makes this order necessary. It is also in accord- ance with instructions received from department headquarters. The general desires the brigade sent at an early hour to-morrow morning. I am, very respectfully, your obedient servant, G. P. THIIUSTON, [23.] Assistant Adjutant-General and Chief of Staff. HEADQUARTERS TWENTIETH ARMY CORPS, March 20, 1863. Brigadier-General DAvis: GENERAL: General MeCook directs that your men strike tents, load camp and garrison equipage, and, if you think your present camp in an unsafe position, have your train reported here and disposition will be made of it; also that you move forward with your brigade to Salem and assume command. The cavalry brigade beyond Stones River is to report to you for instructions immediately. It is new cavalry, and the general desires that you do not trust it on any turning maneuver, but use it only for picket or observation. General Sheridan has been ordered to hold himself in readiness to move to your support as soon as you desire. One of his brigades moves to-morrow to take position on the Shelbyville pike, so as to protect the pike bridge and picket-line on that front. If the enemy attack you in superior numbers at Salem, use your discretion about withdrawing or falling back. The general desires that you keep him advised as to the condition of affairs con- stantly. He does not think Salem will be attacked, and states that if it is attacked it must mean a general advance of the enemy on Mur- freesborough. A line of couriers should be immediately established between Salem and General Sheridans headquarters, and we will extend them at once to these headquarters. Very respectfully, your obedient servant, G. P. TITRUSTON, [23.] Assistant Adjutant- General and Chief of Staff. GENERAL ORDERS, IIDQRS. DIST. OF CENTRAL KENTUCKY, No. 25. Lexington, Ky., March 24, 1863. Col. Samuel A. Gilbert, Forty-fourth Regiment Ohio Volunteer Infantry, is hereby assigned to duty as commandant of the post at Lexington. He will be obeyed and respected accordingly. All troops in this vicinity except the First East Tennessee Volunteer Infantry are under his immediate command. By order of Brig. Gen. Q. A. Gillmore: W. L. M. BURGER, [23.] Captain and Assistant Adjutant- General. HEADQUARTERS FIRST CAVALRY BRIGADE, Camp near Murfreesborough, Teun., March 25, 1863. Captain SINCLAIR, Assistant Adjutant- General, Cavalry: SIR: In accordance with your order of this p. in., I sCut the Seventh Pennsylvania Cavalry, under Lieutenant-Colonel Sipes, to drive th Page 344 344 SW. VA., KY., TENN., MISS., ALA., W. FLA., & N. GA. [CHAP. LXIV. rebels from the hill on the Shelbyville pike. Colonel Sipes proceeded as far as the seven-mile stone without meeting any rebels. He learned from negroes and others that none but small parties of from three to four came near our pickets. The attack on the picket this a. m. was made by three men, and two of those returned badly wounded, one being shot through the leg and the other through the leg and an ugly wound on the head. There are small parties moving in every direction about the country, but the nearest camp is nearly ten miles from here, not far from the Widow Mintens house, and that is an outpost from Fosterville. My pickets on the Shelbyville and Middleton roads are now supplied with a few Enfleld rifles, and the pickets on the Wartrace road will have them in the morning. I have given directions that these shall be placed in the hands of the best marksmen, and I trust that they will make a few of the rebs bite the dust. I am, respectfully, your obedient servant, ROBT. H. G. MINTY, [23.] Colonel, Commanding First Cavalry Brigade. SPECIAL FIELD ORDERS, HDQRS. DEPT. OF THE OHIO No. lA. 5 Cincinnati, Ohio, March 25, 1863. Capt. D. R. Lamed, assistant adjutant-general, having reported to these headquarters in compliance with instructions from the Secretary of War he is assigned to duty at these headquarters. By order of Major-General Buruside: W. P. ANDERSON, [23.j Assistant Adjutant- General. GENERAL ORDERS, HDQRs. DIsT. OF CENTRAL KENTUCKY, No. 26. 5 Lexington, Ky., March 25, 1863. I. The counties of Fayette, Bourbon, Clark, Jessamine, Woodford, and that portion of Frankfin east of the Kentucky River, are hereby placed under martial law. All citizens and non-combatants are for- bidden to pass the Kentucky River, bounding said district on the south, or to go beyond the limits of the military posts at which they reside withont permission from the nearest military authority. II. Ccl. S. D. Bruce, Twentieth Kentucky Volunteer Infantry, is hereby placed on temporary duty at these headquarters and is ap- pointed provost-marshal-general for the district above named. He will be obeyed and respected accordingly. In addition to the usual duties of provost-marshals-general, Colonel Bruce will collect together, for temporary duty as laborers, as many able-bodied male contrabands as may be required for such purposes. Any citizen or other person fail- ing to respond promptly to calls made by Colonel Bruce under the authority conferred in this order, or detected in interposing, directly or indirectly, any obstruction in the way of its execution, will be arrested and imprisoned. By order of Brig. Gen. Q. A. Gillmore: W. L. M. BURGER, Captain and Assistant Adjutant- General. [23. Page 345 CHii~. LXIV.] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.UNION. 345 MURFREESBOROUGH, March 26, 1863. General SHERIDAN: GENERAL: General MeCook directs that you relieve the two bri- gades of the Second Division now at Salem with two brigades of your command. General Johnson was directed to keep the general com- manding the corps advised as to the condition of affairs in his neigh- borhood, and he has instructions to use his own discretion as to the manageme:it of his forces. The general desires that these instructions be also given you, and that the line of couriers now posted, connecting Salem with the Stones River bridge on the Salem pike, be continued. I have the honor to be, very respectfully, your obedient servant, G. P. THRUSTOK, [23.] Assistant Adjutant-General and Chief of Staff. SPECIAL ORDERS, ~ IIDQRS. DEPT. OF THE TENNESSEE, No. 86. Youngs Point, La., March 27, 1863. * * * * * * * 5. Maj. Gen. C. S. Hamilton, U. S. Volunteers, having tendered his resignation, is, at his own request, hereby relieved from duty in this department, and will report to Headquarters of the Army, Washington, D. C., by letter. * * * * * * * By order of Maj. Gen. U. S. Grant: JNO. A. RAWLINS, [24.] Assistant Adjutant- General. CINCINNATI, OHIo, March 30, 1863. Hon. EDWIN M. STANTON, Secretary of War: There are some persons in this town who want to go South, and who ought to be sent there, for they are doing harm here, and yet there is no positive proof or excuse for arresting them. I do not want to send them through my lines just now. Can I have authority to send them to City Point via Baltimore and Fort Monroe~ I think it important that they should be sent, and the earlier the better. Can I have an answer from this to~nightO?* A. E. BURNSIDE, [23.] Major- General, Commanding Department of the Ohio. CINCINNATI, OHIo, March 31, 1863. E. M. STANTON, Secretary of War: I telegraphed you yesterday in reference to sending some persons in this city over the lines via City Point, but have received no reply. I shall start to-morrow morning some females in charge of an officer to care of General Dix, and hope you will authorize their transfer into the * For reference to this dispatch (not received by Stanton), see Slanton to Burnside, March 31, Vol. XXIII, Part II, p. 196 Page 346 346 Sw. VA., KY., TENN., MISS., ALA., W. FLA., & N. GA. [CHiP. LXIV. enemys country. They will certainly do great harm here if they stay, and in my opinion no good will result from placing them in prison here, as they rather court martyrdom.* A. E. BURNSIDE, [23.J Major- General, Commanding. SPECIAL ORDERS, IIDQRS. DEPT. OF THE TENNESSEE No. 91. Youngs Point, La., April 1, 1863. * * * * * * * 2. Brig. Gen. J. M. Tuttle will report in person to Maj. Gen. W. T. Sherman, commanding Fifteenth Army Corps, for assignment to the command of the Eighth Division, Army of the Tennessee. * * * * * * * 8. So much of Special Orders, No. 79, of date March 20, 1863, from these headquarters, as relieves Brig. Gen. J. C. Sullivan from duty with the Sixteenth Army Corps and directs him to report at these head- quarters for orders is revoked. He will remain on duty with Sixteenth Army Corps. * * * * * * By order of Maj. Gen. U. S. Grant: JNO. A. RAWLJNS, [24.] Assistant Adjutant- General. SPECIAL ORDERS, IIDQRS. DEPT. OF THE TENNESSEE, No. 92. 5 Youngs Point, La., April 2, 1863. * * * * * * * 21. The Senate having adjourned without confirming the appointment of Brig. Gen. David Stuart, made by the President, he is hereby relieved from the command of the Fifth Division, Army of the Tennessee, and will proceed to Memphis, Tenn., from where he will report by letter to the Adjutant-General of the Army, Washington, D. C., for orders. In thus relieving Brigadier-General Stuart from duty, the general com- manding deems it but justice to a brave, intelligent, and patriotic officer to express his deep regret at the loss to the country of his valuable services in the field, where, by meritorious action, he won the right to the position the favor of the President had conferred. * * * * * * * By command of Maj. Gen. U. S. Grant: JNO. A. IIAWLINS,. [24.] Assistant Adjutant- General. WAR DEPARTMENT, Washington City, April 3, 1863. Maj. U-en. A. E. BURNSIDE, Gineinnati, Ohio: Ascertain why Lieutenant Smyser, in charge of ordnance depot at Louisville, has been placed in arrest by General Boyle and ordered ~ For reply, see Stanton to Burnside, Vol. XXIII, Part II, p. 196 Page 347 CHAP. LXIV.] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.UNION. 347 to turn over the depot and stores. Unless he is arrested for gross neglect of dnty or for disloyalty, supersede the order immediately, and direct Lieutenant Smyser to resume charge of the depot. Report the facts by telegraph.* By order of the Secretary of War: P. II. WATSON, [3.] Assistant Secretary of War. MURFREESBOROUGH, TENN., April 3, 18G3. Hon. EDWIN M. STANTON, Secretary of War, Washington, D. C.: DEAR SIR: Pardon us for intruding upon your private attention a few moments, just long enough to lay before you an account of the trials of two of the party who composed the Mitchel secret-service expeditkn, and after perusing the narrative, if you can in any way promote the interests of those men (for they are worthy of promotion) you will oblige your obedient servants and confer lasting favors upon the men. LEWIS E. BREWSTER, Captain, Commanding Company B. JOHN V. PATTERSON, First Lieutenant, 6~ompany C, Twenty-first Ohio Volunteers. ASA C. SPAFFORD, Second Lieutenant, Company C, Twenty-first Ohio Volunteers. NARRATIVE. Lient. A. C. SPAFFORD: Sw: You wished us to furnish a plain and unvarnished ~ of the troubles and trials experienced by us as parties connected with General 0. M. Mitchels secret-service expedition. We herewith fur- nish you the required information. On the 7th day of April, 1862, our company commander, Capt. A. MeMaban, came to us (Mark Wood and Alfred Wilson) and informed us it was proposed by General Mitchel to organize a party of men who would volunteer to go on a secret and dangerous service expedition to the State of Georgia, the purpose of which party was to destroy railroad bridges and cut off the railroad communication between Georgia, Tennessee, Virginia, and Mississippi. W e volunteered to go, expecting to never return unless successful. Our division was at this time encamped at Shelbyville, Tenn. As soon as we signified our assent to go, we were ordered to report to J. J. Andrews, who was to be the leader of the party. Upon reporting we found there was to be a force of twenty-two men from the various regi- iiicnts in the division, and was also informed that we would be reim- lursed for all moneys we might expend while on this service, if we returned, whether successful or not. I, Mark Wood, expended for a suit of citizens clothes, revolver, and expenses incurred while travel- ing, $125. Alfred Wilson expended $15, money being furnished him (Wilson) by J. J. Andrews. He cxpects no remuneration further than the above $15. We proceeded from Shelbyville, Tenn., to Chattanooga. We then went to Marietta, Ga.; from Marietta we caine back north to a place called Big Shanty. There was a large rebel force of 20,000 men in camp at this placeBig Shanty. Here we found a train of See Burnside to Watson, Vol. XXIII, Part II, p. 209 Page 348 348 SW. VA., KY., TENN., MISS., ALA., W. FLA., & N. GA. [Cnip. LXIV. cars with an engine, and while the conductor and brakemen were get- ting their dinner we took possession; at a given signal we jumped aboard and moved off toward Chattanooga, cutting the telegraph wires and tearing up the track as we went. Unfortunately for us they pur- sued us so close that we had not time to burn a certain bridge to stop the pursuit. We were also delayed by having to meet five extra trains, which we could not do without exciting suspicion. At last, despairing of success, and after running the train 100 miles. we had to abandon it and run our chances of getting back to the Fed- eral lines. All of the party, with the exception of us (Wood and Wil- son), were captured the same day. We were not captured for seven days afterward, and theu we got clear by taking the oath of allegiance to the Confederacy. Seven days more passed and we were again arrested at Stevenson, Ala., within five miles of the Federal lines. We were recognized by the enemy as parties to the bridge burners and taken to Chattanooga in chains. At this place we found the balance of our comrades in chains, handcuffed, and chains around their necks secured by padlocks. The men were in a miserable condition. We were all confined in a dark and loathsome dungeon, only thirteen feet squarea small place, we thought, for twenty-two men. Andrews, our leader, was [tried] by court-martial at Chattanooga and condemned to be hung. The court-martial adjourned after trying Andrews and removed to Knoxville, where some of the party was taken. At last we all met together in Atlanta, Ga., when we were marched from the prison to the cars. At Chattanooga we were chained in pairs by the neck and hands. In many instances the chains around our necks were through the flesh to the cords, and those around our wrists were to the bone. On the 7th day of June, 1862, Andrews was taken out and strangled to death. It cannot be called hanging, for the cord was so long his feet touched the ground so heavily they had to dig the earth away from under his feet and let him gradually strangle to death. Seven more of our comrades were hung on the 14th day of June, and on two of them the cords were so poor that when they dropped the cords gave away and the men fell to the ground. They, however, tried it again. The feelings of the remaining fourteen can be more easily imagined than described. After we had seen our comrades taken out and disposed of in the manner they were, terrible were the hours we passed, thinking every moment we would be called upon to follow our comrades, for they told us we were all to be hung. Four months were passed in this suspense of feeling, when we were informed a courtmartial was about to convene to try the balance of us, and expecting neither justice nor mercy, we made a firm resolve to either escape or die in the attempt. The day at length arrived. The 15th day of October we broke jail, disarmed the guard, and made our escape. We took different directions. We (Wood and Wilson) struck out east from Atlanta. After we had traveled a few miles we proceeded south and west in order to elude pursuit. We at last took a southerly direc- 1~ion and traveled twenty-two days through Georgia, Alabama, and Florida, eating only five meals of victuals during the twenty-two days, aside from the berries we gathered in the woods. We had iio money, and had to travel nights to prevent being retaken. We at last arrived at Apalachicola, Fla., on the Gulf coast, where we found the blockad- ing of the Federal Navy. Oh, how the Stars and Stripes did cheer our depressed spirits. When we first caught a glimpse of them our trials and troubles for months were as nothing compared with the joy of tha Page 349 CHAP. LXIV.] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.UNION. 349 moment. We forgot everything. We were taken on board of the gun- boat Somerset, and treated very kindly by Captain Crosman. We were sent to Key West, and from there to Beaufort, S. C. A tthis place we were ordered to report to Colonel Hoffman, commissary-general of prisoners at Washington. Colonel Hoffman gave ns a report to for- ward to the general of this department through my colonel, stating it would be unjust to place ns in a position to be retaken again, for if we were we should be tried and executed as spies. Colonel Hoffman then ordered us to report to our regiments, which we did, and arrived at this place during the month of February, and were put on duty in the company and have been doing duty ever since. We have never beeim remunerated for money expended, nor have we been paid anything for rations not drawn. We enlisted to serve the Federal cause, and are willing, if the country demands it, to give our lives; at the same time we would like to be placed in such positions that we need not fear the gallows; nor yet do we wish to leave the service, for there are certain parties in the Confederacy, so styled, that we would like to meet again, but not in the same circumstances we did at first. We certify the above to be a true and correct statement. MARK WOOD, J. ALFRED WILSON, [10.] Members of Company C, 21st Regt. Ohio Vols., U. S. Army. SPECIAL ORDERS, IIDQRS. DEPARTMENT OF THE Ouio, No. 118. Cincinnati, Ohio, April 4, 1863. 1. Brigadier-General Boyle is relieved from duty iii the District of Western Kentucky. He will at once proceed to Washington, D. C., and report to the Secretary of War. 2. Brig. Gen. H. G. Wright, now in this city, will at once proceed to Louisville, Ky., and assume temporary command of the District of West- ern Kentucky. * * * * * * * 5. Brigadier-General Ammen is hereby relieved from duty at Camp Douglas, Ill. He will at once proceed to Columbus, Ohio, and assume command of the troops in that vicinity, making Camp Chase his head- quarters. By order of Major-General Burnside: W. P. ANDERSON, [23.] Assistant Adjutant- General. GENERAL ORDERS, ~ Hn QR5. DIST. OF CENTRAL KENTUCKY, No. 27. Lexington, Ky., April 4, 1863. The counties of Fayette, Bourbon, Clark, Jessamine, Woodford, and that portion of Franklin east of the Kentucky River, are hereby relieved from the restrictions of martial law, proclaimed in General Orders, No. 26, issued from these headquarters, and dated Lexington, Ky., March 25, 1863. By order of Brig. Gen. Q. A. Gillmore: W. L. M. BURGER, Captain and Assistant Ailjutant.General. [23. Page 350 350 SW. VA., KY., TENN., MISS., ALA., W. FLA., & N. GA. [CHAP. LXIV. SPECIAL ORDERS ) IIDQRS. DEPT. OF THE TENNESSEE No. 96. Millikens Bend, La., April 6, 1863. * * * * * * * 6. Capt. IR. M. Sawyer, assistant adjutant-general, will report in per- son to Maj. Gen. W. T. Sherman, commanding Fifteenth Army Corps, for duty. * * * * * * * By order of Maj. Gen. U. S. Grant: JNO. A. RAWLINS, [24.] Assistant Adjutant- General. SPECIAL ORDERS, IIDQRS. DEPARTMENT OF THE OHIO, No. 121. Cincinnati, Ohio, April 7, 1863. * * * * * * * 4. Lieutenant-Colonel Hawley, with his regiment, the One hundred and seventeenth Ohio Volunteer Infantry, will report to Brigadier- General Tillson, chief of artillery, for garrison duty. * * * * * * * 7. Colonel Kautz, Second Ohio Volunteer Cavalry, with his com- mand, now in this city, will proceed to Maysville, Ky., by boat. From there he will maich through Flemingsburg to Owensburg [Owings- yule], where he will probably find the remainder of his regiment. He will then proceed with the whole regiment to Mount Sterling, Ky., and upon his arrival report by letter to Brigadier-General Gillinore, com- manding District of Central Kentucky, for duty. * * * * * * * * * By order of Major-General Burnside: W. P. ANDERSON, [23.] Assistant Adjutqnt- General. SPECIAL OL~DER5, IIDQRS. DEPARTMENT OF THE OHIO, No. 124. Cincinnati, Ohio, April 10, 1863. * * * * * * * 3. Brigadier-General Welsh, having reported to these headquarters in compliance with instructions froni the Secretary of War, will at once proceed to Lexington, Ky., and report to Brigadier-General Willeox for duty. * * * * * * * By order of Major-General Buruside: W. P. ANDERSON, [23.] Assistant Adjutant- General. GENERAL ORDERS, IIDQRS. DIST. OF CENTRAL KENTUCKY, No. 29. Lexington, Ky., April 10, 1863. In accordance with orders received from the general commanding the department, the undersigned hereby relieves Brig. Gen. Q. A. Gillmore from the command of this district. 0. B. WILLCOX, Brigadier- General. [23. Page 351 CHAP. LXIV.] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.UNION. 351 GENERAL ORDERS, HDQRS. DIST. OF CENTRAL KENTUCKY, No. 30. Lexington, Ky., April 10, 18G3. The following-named officers are announced as composing the staff of the brigadier-general commanding the district: Lient. Col. Nicolas Bowen, assistant adjutant-general and chief of staff; Capt. Jiobert A. Hutchins, U. S. Volunteers, assistant adjutant-general; First Lieut. B. H. Hall, Tenth U. S. Infantry, chief commissary of musters; Lieut. Col. 0. E. Babcock, assistant inspector-general; Licut. Col. John H. Coale, chief commissary of subsistence; Capt. W. W. Van Ness, U. S. Volunteers, acting chief quartermaster and acting aide-de-camp; Lieut. G. S. Williams, Second Michigan Volunteers, acting assistant chief quartermaster; Surg. P. A. OConnell, U. S. Volunteers, medical director; Surg. John E. McDonald, U. S. Volunteers, medical inspector; First Lieut. 0. M. Dearborn, Third New Hampshire Volunteers, act- ing chief of ordnance; Capt. John Edwards, ji-., Third U. S. Artillery, chief of artillery; Maj. G. C. Lyon, Seventeenth Michigan Volunteers, chief provost-marshal; Capt. T. B. Marsh, Fifty-first New York Volun- teers, chief of ambulance corps; First Lieut. L. C. Brackett, Twenty- eighth Massachusetts Volunteers, aide-dc-camp; First Lieut. William V. Richards, Seventeenth lYlichigan Volunteers, aide-de-camp; First Lient. Charles A. McKnight, Seventh Michigan Volunteers, acting aide-dc-camp. By command of Brig. Gen. 0. B. Willcox: NICOLAS BOWEN, [23.] Assistant A djutant- General. GENERAL ORDERS, HDQRS. DIST. OF CENTRAL KENTUCKY, No. 32. Lexington, Ky., April 13, 1863. General Orders, No. 30, from these headquarters, aiinouncing the staff of the brigadier-general commanding the district, is corrected to read as follows: Lient. Col. Nicolas Bowen, assistant adjutant-general and chief of staff; Capt. Robert A. Hutchins, U. S. Volunteers, assist- ant adjutant-general; First Lieut. H. H. Hall, Tenth U. S. Infantry, chief commissary of musters; Lient. Col. 0. E. Babcock, assistant inspector-general; Lieut. Col. John H. Coale, chief commissary of sub- sistence; Capt. MT. W. Vau Ness, U. S. Volunteers, acting chief quar- termaster and acting aidede-camp; First Lieut. G. S. Williams, Second Michigan Volunteers, acting assistant quartermaster; Sn rg. George G. Shumard, U. S. Volunteers, medical director; Surg. John E. McDon- ald, Seventy-ninth New York Volunteers, medical inspector; First Lient. 0. M. Dearborn, Third New Hampshire Volunteers, acting chief of ordnance; Capt. John Edwards, jr., Third U. S. Artillery, chief of artillery; Maj. G. C. Lyon, Seventeenth Michigan Volunteers, chief provost-marshal; Capt. T. B. Marsh, Fifty-first INew York Volunteers, chief of ambulance corps; First Lient. L. C. Brackett, Twenty-eighth Massachusetts Volunteers, aide-de-camp; First Lieut. William V. Rich- ards, Seventeenth Michigan Volunteers, aide-de-camp; First Lieut. Charles A. McKnight, Seventh Michigan Volunteers, acting aide-de- camp. By command of Brig. Gen. 0. B. Willcox: NICOLAS BOWEN, [23.] Assistant Adjutant- General and Chief of & aff Page 352 352 Sw. VA., KY., TENN., MISS., ALA., W. PLA., & N. GA. [CHAP. LXIV. SPECIAL ORDERS, HDQRS. DEPT. OF THE TENNESSEE, No. 106. Millikens Bend, La., April 16, 1863. * * * * * * * XI. Brig. Gen. J. P. Hawkins is hereby assigned to the command and organization of all troops of African descent in this department. By order of Maj. Gen. U. S. Grant: JNO. A. HAWLINS, [24.] Assistant Adjutant- General. HEADQUARTERS TWENTIETH ARMY CORPS, April 20, 186310 p. m. Brig. Gem R. W. JOHNSON, Second Division: GENERAL: Inclosed find copy of instructions just received from department headqu~rters.* General McCook directs that you send one brigade of your command with three days rations down the Shelbyville road, to start from camp at 7 a. m. to-morrow morning and to be gov- erned by such instructions as are contained in the inclosed letter. It is also directed that you hold the other brigade of your command in readiness to move to the support of the first if necessary. Very respectfully, your obedient servant, G. P. THIIUSTOK, [23.] Assistant Adjutant. General and Chief of Staff. HEADQUARTERS TWENTIETH ARMY CORPS, April 20, 186310 p. m. Maj. Gen. P. H. SHERIDAN, Third Division: GENERAL: Inclosed find letter of instructions just received from department headquarters.* General McCook directs that you send one brigade of your command down the Middleton dirt road with three days rations, to start at 7 a. m. to-morrow and to be governed by such instructions as are contained in the letter herewith transmitted. It is also directed that you hold the remainder of your command in readi- ness to move to the snpport of the brigade sent forward if necessary. Very respectfully, yonr obedient servant, G. P. THRUSTON, [23.] Assistant Adjutant-General and Chief of Staff. HEADQUARTERS TWENTIETH ARMY CORPS, ililiurfreesborough, April 20, 1863. General SHERIDAN: GENERAL: Inclosed find further instructions for the brigade com- mander in command of the brigade on Middleton dirt road. Colonel Gibson will command the brigade moving down the Shelbyville pike. He has orders to advance four or five miles beyond Stones River, and keep np communication with the troops making the reconnaissance on his right. The general commanding directs that brigade commander on * See Vol. XXIII, Part II, p. 257 Page 353 CHAP. LXIV.] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.UNION. 353 Middleton road communicate from time to time with Colonel Gibsonthe Shelbyville and Middleton roads running nearly paralleland also that frequent reports be sent to these headquarters of progress, & c. Also of the movements and information of the enemy. You will please report the name of the brigade commander on the Middleton road a43 these headquarters. I am, respectfully, your obedient servant, G. P. THRUSTON, [23.] Assistant Adjutant-General and Chief of Staff. GENERAL ORDERS,? HDQRS. DIST. OF CENTRAL KENTUCKY, No. 40. Lexington, Ky., April 20, 1863. Col. William P. Sanders, Fifth Kentucky Cavalry, having been assigned to duty at this post by Special Orders, No. 6, from these head- quarters, is hereby appointed chief of cavalry in this district. By command of Brig. Gen. 0. B. Wilicox: NJCOLAS BOWEN, [23.] Assistant Adjutant- General. APRIL 21, 1863. Brigadier-General GARFIELD, Chief of Staff: GENERAL: I have the honor to report that disposition has been made as directed in the communication from you received last night. General Johnson sent one brigade at 7 a. m. down the Shelbyville pike with directions to proceed four or five miles beyond the Shelbyville bridge over Stones River. He will move another brigade up to the bridge in order to support it if necessary. General Sheridan sent a brigade at the same hour down the Middle.ton dirt road, with directions to proceed as directed in your letter. The two brigade commanders making the advance have orders to communicate with each other, the roads being nearly parallel. If the general commanding desires the brigade on the Shelbyville pike to move farther down the road than directed, please inform me. My command will be in readiness to move to the support of the brigades if necessary. A wagon per regiment has been sent along to better deceive the enemy. Very respectfully, A. MoD. MoCOOK, [23.] Major- General, Commanding. HEADQUARTERS TWENTIETH ARMY CORPS, ]Ilurfreesborough, April 21, 1863. Major-General SHERIDAN: GENERAL: General McCook directs that you order about two regi- ments of the force at Salem to make a reconnaissance, say two or three miles out on the Versailles road, as a demonstration in that direction. The brigade commander at Salem can judge from his knowledge of his front how far it will be prudent to go. Very respectfully, your obedient servant, G. P. THRUSTON, [23.] Assistant Adjutant- General and Chief of Staff. 23 R RYOL LIII PT Page 354 354 SW. VA., KY., TENN., MISS., ALA., W. FLA., & N. GA. [CHAP. LXIV. HEADQUARTERS TWENTIETH ARMY CORPS, Murfreesborough, April 22, 1863. General SHERIDAN: GENERAL: General Itosecrans orders that you push your brigade on the Middleton dirt road out four or five miles farther down, with the same instructions they had yesterday. You will keep this brigade properly supported. Report from time to time any information gained. 1 am, general, respectfnlly, A. MoD. MoCOOK, [23.] ill c~jor. General, Comma )Idiuy. HEADQUARTERS TWENTIETH ARMY ConPS, Murfreesborough, April 22, 1863. General SHERIDAN: GENERAL: General MeCook directs me to say that, inasmuch as it seems to have been intended that this brigade should remain in an advance position longer than one day, lie thinks it best that Col- onel Laiboldts or some other brigade from your division should con- tinue to hold some position in advance. General Johnsons brigade, under Colonel Gibson, is still on the Shelbyville pike, two miles in advance of Stones River bridge, at Andersons, and the general directs that you place a brigade on the Middleton dirt road, about as far to the front, so as to make a proper defensive line. I am, very respectfully, your obedient servant, G. P. THRUSTON, [23.] Assistant Adjutant-General and Chief of Statf. SPECIAL ORDERS, HDQRS. DEPT. OF THE TENNESSEE, No. 112. 5 Millikens Bend, La., April 22, 1863. * * * * * * * 8. Brig. Gen. G. W. Deitzler is hereby relieved from duty in this department, and will report in person without delay to Maj. Gen Irvin McDowell, president of the military court of inquiry now in session at Saint Louis. * * * * * * * 16. Brig. Gen. John E. Smith, U. S. Volunteers, will report in person without delay to Maj. Gen. James B. McPherson, commanding Seven- teenth Army Corps, for assignment to command of First Brigade, Third Division, of said army corps. * * * * * * By order of Maj. Gen. U. S. Grant: JNO. A. RAWLINS, [24.] Assistant Adjutant- General. GENERAL ORDERS, ~ IIDQRS. P1ST. OF CENTRAL KENTUCKY, No. 44. 5 Lexington, Ky., April 24, 1863. First Lient. 0. M. Poe, U. S. Engineers, is hereby announced as chief of engineers of this district. By command of Brig. Gen. 0. B. Willcox: NICOLAS BOWEN, [23.] Assistant Adjutant- General Page 355 CHAP. LXIV.] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.UNION. 355 HEADQUARTERS 129TH ILLINOIS VOLUNTEERS, Richiand, Tenn., April 27, 1863. Capt. PHELPS PAINE, Assistant Adjutant- General: SIR: I have to report to the general commanding that a band of thirteen guerrillas, on the evening of the 23d instant, attacked a Union man named Thomas Kowill, at his residence, some four miles from our camp. After severely wounding him, they succeeded in capturing; took him from his family without hat or coat; took him off some fifteen miles and there murdered him, literally hewing him to pieces. With them were some at least of what Captain Peddicord used to call his commandEllis Harper, Berryman, and, some say, Peter Blane. As we could not take the murderers, I sent down yesterday the fathers of Harper and Berryman. Last night, some 2 a. in., i received pretty reliable information that a band of some seventy-five rebels were moving toward Franklin, on La Fayette road. My mounted men were then out and did not return until about daylight, and then so jaded were their horses that I have not been able to ascertain any further news. Almost nightly robberies are committed in the country out from five to fifteen miles from this station. If we are expected to stop this a much larger mounted force will be indispensable; though if there were one of the companies from the tunnel sent here so that I could send 75 or 100 into the country to watch roads, fords, and houses at night, we might possibly effect something more. If four companies at the tunnel would build some little stockades they would be quite as safe as the five now are. Should the general see fit to move any company from the tunnel here, Captain Baird, of Company E, has asked me to get his company moved here, if it be in accordance with the best interests of the service. He would be a very efficient officer in that kind of service. Your most obedient servant, A. J. CROPSEY, [23.] Major 129th, Commanding Regiment. SPECIAL ORDERS, HDQRS. DEPT. OF THE TENNESSEE, No. 118. ~ Millikens Bend, La., April 28, 1863. * * * * * * * X. Brig. Gen. C. L. Matthies, U. S. Volunteers, will report to Maj. Gen. W. T. Sherman for assignment to command of brigade in General Tuttles division, Fifteenth Army Corps. * * * * * * * By order of Maj. Gen. U. S. Grant: T. S. BOWERS, [24.] Assistant Adjutant- General. GENERAL ORDERS, ~ HDQRS. P1ST. OF CENTRAL KENTUCKY, No. 48. 5 Lexington, Ky., May 4, 1863. First Lieut. 0. M. Poe, U. S. Engineers, having been relieved from duty by orders from department headquarters, Lieut. Col. 0. E. Bab- cock, assistant inspector-general, is hereby appointed chief of engineers for this district. By command of Brig. Gen. 0. B. Willeox: NICOLAS BOWEN, Assistant Adjutant- General. [23. Page 356 356 SW. VA., KY., TENN., MISS., ALA., W. FLA., & N. GA. [CHAP. LXIV. HDQRS. FIRST BRIG., FIRST DIV., 14TH ARMY CORPS, Murfreesborough, Tenn., May 6, 1863. Maj. W. P. MCDOWELL, Assistant Adjutant-aeneral: MAJOR: In view of the fact that honorable mention has officially been made of well-merited conduct on the part of other commands, and no such notice having been made of mine, I have the honor to respect- fully call the attention of the general commanding to my report of the battle of Stones iRiver,* and more especially to that part which relates to the terrible conflict in the Cedars, where by our stubborn resistance we effectually covered the retreat of our forces, who were being driven by overwhelming numbers of the enemy, checking their advance, and hold- ing them at bay. The importance of this service is enhanced by the consideration of the fact that the enemys left had just attempted to charge our batteries on the pike, and being repulsed were forced back upon the column opposing us. The enemy pressed upon us to a rail fence, within twenty-five paces of my lines; thus for twenty-five min- utes a dreadful strife continued, each officer and man behaving with undaunted courage. Here one of my regiments, as before reported, lost in killed and wounded 100 men, about one-third of their number, and only after orders, imperatively repeated, did we fall back to the posi- tion designated on the pike. By this timely check by us and other brave fellows in the edge of the Cedars to our left and rear the enemy were prevented from gaining the key of our position. Believing as I do that it is the desire of the general commanding to award his com- mendation npon those who deserve it, and to stimulate my brave fellows to still greater heroism, 1 make this statement. Your obedient servant, B. F. SCRIBNER, [20.] Colonel, Commanding Brigade. CINCINNATI, May 8, 1863. His Excellency the PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES: Your dispatch just received.I I thank you for your kind assurances of support and beg to say that every possible effort will be made on my part to sustain the Government of the United States in its fullest authority. A. E. BURNSIDE, [23.] Major- General. HEADQUARTERS TWENTY-FIRST ARMY CORPS, Murfreesborough, Teun., May 11, 1863. Maj. Gen. J. M. PALMER, & eond Division: GENERAL: The general commanding directs that you leave this night at 12 with the brigade now with you and proceed to Cripple Creek, there to establish the brigade and your own headquarters and take command of your entire division. The object of sending you there is to punish or wipe out any comparatively small force said to See Vol. XX, Part I, p. 383. Reference probably to Stanton to Bnrnside, May 8, Vol. XXIII, Part II, p. 316 Page 357 CHAP. LXIV.J CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.UNION. 357 have approached your command now at Cripple Creek. You will understand that your division will be considered an outpost for this corps and for the Army of the Cumberland. Very respectfully, your obedient servant, P. P. OLDERSHAW, [23.] Captain, and Assistant Adjutant- General. SPECIAL ORDERS, IIDQRS. DEPARTMENT OF THE OHIO, No. 179. Cincinnati, Ohio, May 14, 1363. * * * * * * * 6. Maj. Gen. George L. llartsuff, U. S. Volunteers, having reported to these headquarters for duty in accordance with orders from the War Department, is assigned to duty in this city until arrangements can be made for organizing the troops in Kentucky into an army corps. This assignment to duty to date from April 16, the day he reported for duty. By order of Major-General Burnside: W. P. ANDERSON, [23.] Assistant Adjutant- General. IIDQRS. FIRST DiVISION, FOURTEENTH ARMY CORPS, Murfreesborough, Teun., May 15, 1863. Lieutenant-Colonel FLYNT, Asst. Adjt. Gen. and Chief of Staff, llidqrs. 14th Army Corps: COLONEL: My attention has just been called by Col. B. F. Scribner to the fact, which had not, however, escaped me, that his brigade of this division had not been mentioned by the general commanding this department for the part it took at the battle of Stones River.* I feel acutely, as does Colonel Scribuer, at this apparent injustice, though neither he nor myself make this omission any ground of complaint. In my report of that battle I called attention to Colonel Scribuer and to his brigade, but I feel that I did not say as much as they deserved for the gallant services which they rendered there. It is very certain that the position which this brigade occupied on the first day of that battle was all important. I allude more to the last than to the first position it held in the cedar brake. When the enemy in overwhelming nnmbers had driven all of the main line of our troops in front and to the left of my division from the field, Colonel Scribner held the enemy in check until the troops that had been forced to retire obtained and prepared to hold a new position. During the remainder of the battle Colonel Scribner held a position fronting the cedar brake occupied by the enemy and in gunshot of it. That, too, was a position of the greatest importance. I must be allowed to say that of the Army of the Cumberland, in my judgment, no brigade commander did more to win the victory than Colonel Scribuer, and the fact that he has not been mentioned in the list of those complimented for good service has been a source of no little mortification to me, knowing as I do the important service he and his brigade rendered. I beg leave to submit to [you] this as an additional report,t and forward with it the additional report of Colonel Scribner. I am, sir, yours, most respectfully, L. II. ROUSSEAU, Major- General, Commanding. * See Scribner to McDowell, May 6, p. 356. See Vol. XX, Part I, p. 377 Page 358 358 SW. VA., KY., TENN., MISS., ALA., W. FLA., & N. GA. ~CHAP. LXIV. HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF THE TENNESSEE, In the Field, May 16, 1863. Maj. Gen. F. P. BLAIR, Commanding Division Fifteenth Army Corps: GENERAL: Move at early dawn toward Black River bridge. I think you will encounter no enemy by the way. If you do, however, engage them at once, arid you will be assisted by troops farther advanced. Sherman left Jackson to day and is moving by forced march. He will join ns by 10 a. m. to-morrow, afterwhich you will receive orders from him. Very respectfully, U. S. GRANT, Major- General. [Indorsement.] I shall join yoa as soon as I can in the morning. It is near ten miles to you by the road which I must take. I am near given out, as well as my horse. WM. D. GREEN, [24.] Assistant Adjutant- General. HEADQUARTERS TWENTY-FIRST ARMY CORPS, ]lfnrfreesborough, Tenn., May 17, 1863. Brig. G.en. J.. A. GARFIELD, Assistant A djutant- General and Chief of Staff: SIR: List of regiments detached from Major-General Crittendens corn inaud, by order of Major-General Rosecrans: November 20, 1862, Twenty-sixth Kentucky Volunteers, effective force 387 November 25, 1862, Thirteenth Kentucky Volunteers, effective force 338 November 24, 1862, Twenty-seventh Kentucky Volunteers, effective force 246 November 24, 1862, Twenty-fourth Kentucky Volunteers, effective force 228 December 19, 1862, Twentieth Kentucky Volunteers, effective force 230 December 20, 1862, Seventeenth Indiana Volunteers, effective force 554 January 5, 1863, Eleventh Kentucky Volutiteers, effective force 376 April 7, 1863, Fifty-first Indiana Volunteers, effective force 409 April 7, 1863, Seventy-third Indiana Volunteers, effective force 282 Total (nine regiments) 3, 050 I would respectfully call the attention of the general commanding to the above list of regiments, takein from my command during the time which passed from the 20th of November, 1862, to the 7th of April, 1863. Some of these old and depleted regiments were sent home to recrnit and come back, or their places to be supplied by new and full regiments. Not one of those sent to recruit has ever returned, nor has any regiment reported to supply any of their places. I understand these regirneiits sent to recruit have greatly increased their numbers, and as I have served with them long I would much prefer that they should be ordered back, if practicable, to having new regiments in their places. But this statement is submitted that the commanding general may see to what a very serious extent my command has been diminished within a short time, and with the hope that the commanding general can and will do something to restore my command. Very respectfully, T. L. CRITTENDEN, Major- General, Commanding Twenty-first Army Corps. [23. Page 359 CHAP. LXIV.] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.UNION. 359 SPECIAL ORDERS IIDQRS. DEPARTMENT OF THE OHIO, No. 193. Cincinnati, Ohio, ]lliay 22, 1863. * * * * * * * 5. Maj. Gen. John G. Parke having reported to these headquarters March 28, 1863, in compliance with instructions from the Adjutant- General of the Army, the verbal instructions then given assigning him to dnty in this city are hereby approved. * * * * * * * By order of Major-General Burnside: W. P. ANDERSON, [23.] Assistant Adjutant- General. SPECIAL ORDER S,~ IIDQRS. DEPARTMENT OF THE OHIO, No. 195. * * Cincinnati, Ohio, May 23, 1863. * * * * * 7. The commanding officer of the Sixty-fifth Regiment Illinois Vol- unteers will immediately upon his arrival iii this city proceed with his regiment to Catlettsburg, Ky., and report to Brigadier-General White, commanding District of Eastern Kentucky, for duty. ~ * By order of Major-General Buruside: W. P. ANDERSON, [23.] Assistant Adjutant- General. SPECIAL ORDERS, ~ IIDQRS. DEPT. OF THE TENNESSEE, No. 147. Near Vicksburg, ]Jfiss., June 1, 1863. I. The commanding officer of the Fifth Regiment Illinois Cavalry Volunteers will report with his command immediately and without delay to the commanding officer at ilaynes Bluff, Miss., foi- orders. * * * * * * * III. Brigadier-General Matthies is hereby relieved from duty in the Fifteenth Army Corps and will report in person immediately and with- out delay to Maj. Gen. James B. McPherson, commanding Seventeenth Army Corps, for orders. * * * * * * * By order of Maj. Gen. U. S. Grant: JNO. A. RAWLINS, [24.] Assistant Adjutant- General. HEADQUARTERS TWENTY-FIRST ARMY CORPS, ]Iiliurfreesborough, Tenn., June 4, 1863. Brigadier.General VAN CLEVE, Commanding Third Division: SIR: The general commanding the departrn~nt directs that you report in pers& n at his headquarters for instructions in reference to assuming temporary command of the works at this place. By order of Major-General Crittenden: P. P. OLDERSHAW, Captain and Assistant Adjutant- General. [23. Page 360 360 SW. VA., KY., TENN., MISS., ALA., W. FLA., & N. GA. [CHAP. LXIV. MURFREESBOROUGH, TENN., June 4, 1863. General SHERIDAN: Your communication is received. General McCook does not think it necessary that your brigade shall remain any longer on the Middleton road, and directs that you order it to camp. We have no frirther infor- mation as to affairs at Franklin than we sent you last night. General Carlin reports all quiet on the ridge on the Shelbyville pike. Very respectfully, your obedient servant, G. P. THIRUSTON [23.] Assistant Adjutant- General and Chief of & aff. SPECIAL ORDERS, IIDQRS. DEPT. OF THE TENNESSEE, No. 151. Near Vicksburg, Miss., June 5, 1863. * * * * * * * 6. The Sixty-third Regiment Illinois Infantry Volunteers, Colonel McCown commanding, now in Major-General Logans division, Seven. teenth Army Corps, will proceed immediately and without delay to Youngs Point, La., and report for duty to Brig. Gen. E. S. Dennis, commanding. Land transportation, camp and garrison equipage, will be taken. Immediately upon the arrival of the Sixty-third Illinois Volunteecs, the Twenty-third Iowa Volunteers will proceed to join their proper brigade in the Thirteenth Army Corps. The quartermasters department will furnish necessary transportation by river. * * * * * * * By order of Maj. Gen. lIT. S. Grant: JNO. A. RAWLINS, [24.] Assistant Adjutant- General. SPECIAL ORDERS, IIDQRS. DEPT. OF THE TENNESSEE, No. 155. Near Vicksburg, Miss., June 9, 1863. * * * * * * * 4. The Second Regiment Illinois Cavalry Volunteers, Lieutenant- Colonel Bush commanding, will report immediately and without delay to Brig. Gen. P. J. Osterhaus at the Big Black River railroad bridge. * * * * * * * By order of Maj. Gen. U. S. Grant: JNO. A. RAWLINS~ [24.] Assistant Adjutant- General. IIDQRS. FOURTH Div., ARMY OF CENTRAL KENTUCKY, Col. A. V. KAUTZ, Somerset, June 9, 1863. Commanding Gavatry Brigade: COLONEL: The general directs that, if it becomes necessary, you will fall back until you come up to the One hundred and third Ohio Volun- teer Infantry, which crossed the river this evening at Waitsborough, with instructions to communicate with you and to render you assist- ance. They have one section of the Wilder Battery with them. - If you think it advisable fall back on this side of the river. Let us know at once what you are doing. Respectfully, & c., L. A. GRATZ, Major and Acting Assistant Adjutant. General Page 361 CHAP. LXIV.] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.UNION. 361 COLONEL: I have no desire to have you hold a position on south side of river, unless you see that some good will be accomplished by doing so. Do not endanger your command. S. P. CARTER. [23.] IIDQRS. FOURTH Div., ARMY OF CENTRAL KENTUCKY, Somerset, Ky., June 9, 1863. Col. A. V. KAUTZ, Commanding, & c.: COLONEL: The general directs me to say that he has sent you re-en- forcements. If you need heavy artillery send to Colonel Sterling and he will send you a section of Wilder Battery, which is at the river now, and I will replace it by other. If it is necessary I will send you more re-enforcementsmen and guns. Very respectfully, your obedient servant, L. A. GRATZ, [23.] Major and Acting Assistant Adjutant- General. IIDQRS. FOURTH Div., ARMY OF CENTRAL KENTUCKY, Somerset, June 9, 1863