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Hdqrs. First Brig., Third Div., 14TH Army Corps, Utoy Creek,
Ga.,
August
20, 1864
.
Major:
Early
on the morning of the
7th of May
this brigade, then commanded by
Brig. Gen.
John
B.
Turchin
, broke up camp at Ringgold, Ga., and after a hard day's
march encamped near Tunnel Hill, Ga., throwing out a picket guard of one regiment, the Thirty-first Ohio Veteran Volunteer Infantry.
On the
8th
we marched to a position opposite Buzzard Roost Gap.
On the
9th
, 10th, and 11th the brigade remained in camp in line of battle.
On the
12th
marched through Snake Creek Gap to a position two miles east, and
occupied works previously built by the Army of the
Tennessee.
On the
13th
the brigade moved into position
four miles from Resaca
.
On the morning of the 14th the brigade was moved to a position on the left of the division, connecting on its
left with the right of the Army of the Ohio.
Skirmishers were immediately thrown out, who engaged the enemy's skirmishers about 200 yards in advance of our
line of battle, driving them back to the hills opposite our front, about three-fourths of a mile, the main line
advancing at the same time, until the skirmishers had ascended the first line of hills.
Here the firing on the skirmish line became brisk and well sustained, our line holding its position, but being
unable to advance,
owing to the superior strength of the enemy's line.
This fact being reported by Capt. W. H
Wade
, the line was immediately doubled in strength and the enemy's skirmishers driven back to the second line
of hills.
General
Turchin
then gave orders to
Col.
M.
B.
Walker
, Thirty-first Ohio Veteran Volunteer Infantry, to advance the front
line of the brigade and occupy the first line of hills.
This was immediately done, the second line moving at the same time, with the proper interval.
Shortly after the brigade had arrived at the top of the hill it was observed that
General
Hascall
's brigade, of
General
Judah
's division, was moving in a double line of battle to the front, on a line of direction which
brought it upon the rear of this brigade.
Not understanding the nature of the movement, our lines stood fast until
General
Hascall
's front line had passed our front line and his rear line our rear line.
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At this time
General
Baird
gave the order that this brigade should advance as
General
Hascall
's brigade advanced, and the troops were immediately ordered forward, advancing in the order
they had assumed.
The face of the country was very rough, rising and falling in a succession of high hills and deep gorges,
covered with an almost impenetrably dense growth of timber, rendering it a
very difficult matter for troops to advance in line.
On reaching the second line of hills we passed our skirmish line, and were struck by the enemy's fire from their
line, which had evidently been
strengthened into a formidable line.
The enemy also opened a heavy fire from artillery.
Our lines steadily advanced, driving back the enemy, until we reached the crest of the last line of hills, from
which, for
the first time, we gained a view of the enemy's intrenched lines.
Our advance was here to some extent checked, some of the men in the lines stopping and lying down behind the
crests of the
hills, but the main portion of the lines rushed down the hill and charged toward the enemy's works, under a most
murderous
fire of canister and shell from the enemy's batteries, as well as the musketry from their lines.
Our lines suddenly found themselves confronted by a deep, narrow stream, with quicksand in places, and steep,
muddy banks.
The enemy's sharpshooters were posted here, but fled precipitately back to their works before our men. No
assaulting column
had been formed.
The creek proved a bar to our advance.
Our troops sprang into the creek and opened fire on the rebel lines, then within from seventyfive to one hundred
yards of the enemy's works.
This creek proved a protection to us and a source of great annoyance to the enemy, as we gained an enfilading
fire upon one line of his works and quickly drove the troops out of this line.
It then appearing that our troops had fallen back from the hills, and the number of men who had gained a
protection from the
creek and remained there being very small and very much exposed, Col].
M.
B.
Walker
, being the ranking officer of the brigade present in the creek, ordered the men to fall back in single
file, covering themselves
the best way they could from the enemy's fire, at the same time keeping up as rapid a fire as possible from the
creek, and
making it difficult for the enemy to use his artillery, except from one battery, or to fire from his lines.
The Seventeenth Ohio, Thirty-first Ohio,
Ninety-second Ohio, and Eighty-second
Indiana were in the front line, but both lines advanced to the creek, the officers and men with
scarcely a single exception behaving
most gallantly.
Our lines were quickly reformed in good order and posted on the first ridge in front of the rebel works.
In this charge and affair the brigade lost in killed 2 officers and 14 men, in wounded 7 officers and 112 men.
For full particulars I refer to the reports of the regimental commanders.
On the
15th
the brigade moved to a position in reserve,
two and a half miles from Resaca
.
About 10 p. m. the brigade was ordered to arms by an attack made by the enemy on our front line.
During the night the enemy retreated across the Oostenaula River.
On the
16th
the brigade moved across the river in pursuit of the enemy.
Here the Eleventh Ohio Infantry was detached from the brigade and ordered to
garrison Resaca.
On the
17th
the brigade moved through Calhoun to a point
three miles
north of Adairsville
.
On the
18th
the brigade moved, and encamped for the night
four miles
north of Kingston
.
On the
19th
marched nine miles, and encamped on the railroad
five miles
south of Kingston
.
20th, 21st, and 22d, remained in camp.
On the
22d
the Twenty-fourth Illinois Infantry was detached for garrison duty at
Kingston.
On the
23d
crossed the Etowah River at Island Ford and encamped on Euharlee
Creek,
three miles from Euharlee.
On the
24th
moved one mile on the
Dallas road
and returned to camp. 2Sth, remained in camp.
26th, moved to Raccoon Ford,
four miles from Burnt Hickory
; ordered to return to Kingston to escort a supply train.
Returned to Gillem's Bridge and encamped; threw out strong picket guards.
Early the following morning sent three regiments to bring up trains from Kingston to the bridge; marched with the whole command to Raccoon Ford, on the Dallas road.
28th, moved through Burnt Hickory and encamped on Pumpkin Vine Creek,
four miles
southeast of Burnt Hickory
.
29th, changed camp to a position
one mile
east of Burnt Hickory
, on Pumpkin Vine Creek. 30th and 31st, remained in camp, the weather
being very wet and the roads very heavy.
June
1
, remained in camp, guarding train.
2d, marched two miles and encamped on Starns' Creek,
three miles
east of Burnt Hickory
.
3d and 4th, remained in camp.
ath, marched through Burnt Church to Smith's house,
eight miles from Acworth
.
6th, remained in camp.
7th, marched through Acworth into camp, one mile south.
8th and 9th, remained in camp.
On the
8th
the Thirty-first Ohio was sent to Cartersville in charge of a supply train.
On the
9th
the Nineteenth Illinois Infantry was relieved from duty to be mustered
out of service, the term of its enlistment having about expired.
On the
10th
the brigade was relieved from charge of trains and joined the division, taking a position in the line of
battle near Big
Shanty.
On the
11th
moved forward to a position
one mile
west of Pine Hill
; at dark changed position about one mile to the left.
The Eleventh Ohio relieved from garrison duty and ordered to Cincinnati, Ohio, to be mustered out of service, their term of
enlistment having expired.
12th, 13th, and 14th, remained in position.
On the
13th
the Twenty-fourth Illinois rejoined the brigade, having been relieved
from garrison duty at Kingston.
On the
15th
advanced to the front one mile in line of battle.
The Thirty-first Ohio, having been relieved from duty with the supply train,
rejoined the brigade.
On the
16th
moved forward half a mile to a new position, in line of battle.
On the
17th
moved forward in front of enemy's fortifications, occupied by
French
's division, of
Loring
's corps.
On the
18th
made gradual approaches to the enemy's works.
19th, enemy evacuated his works; brigade moved forward to a position in line of battle
one mile
west of KIenesaw Mountain
.
On the
20th
remained in position.
On the
21st
moved to the right three-quarters of a mile, in line of battle.
22d, 23d, and 24th, remained in position.
25th, moved two and a half miles southeast and bivouacked in an open field.
26th, moved into position in line of battle three and a half miles southh.of Kenesaw Mountain. 27th, 28th, and 29th, remained in position.
On the
30th
took up a position in the line one-quarter of a mile to the right and front.
On the
28th
the Twenty-fourth Illinois Infantry was relieved from duty and ordered
to Springfield, Ill., to be mustered out of service by reason of
expiration of term of service.
From the 17th to the 30th, inclusive, though not engaged in action, the brigade was constantly exposed by night
and day to the enemy's fire, and we
had much hot work on the skirmish line.
Our lines were constantly in close proximity to the enemy.
July
1
and
2
, remained in position.
On the night of the 2d the enemy evacuated Marietta.
On the
3d
marched through the suburbs of Marietta, on the Atlanta road, and took up a position four miles south of the town and
west of the railroad.
On the
4th
moved about one-fourth of a mile, and took up a position in reserve.
On the
5th
moved to a position on the railroad
ten miles from Atlanta
.
6th,
7th, 8th, and 9th, remained in position.
On the
10th
moved to Pace's Ferry, on the Chattahoochee River.
The Twenty-third Missouri Infantry here joined the brigade.
On the
11th
, 12th, 13th, 14th, 15th, and 16th remained in camp.
On the
15th
Brigadier-General
Turchin
received a leave of absence on account of sickness, and
Col.
M.
B.
Walker
, Thirty-first Ohio Veteran Volunteer Infantry, assigned to the command
by seniority.
On the
17th
we crossed the Chattahoochee River on pontoons, and
encamped in reserve about one mile from the river.
On the
18th
advanced about two miles on the Atlanta road.
On the
19th
advanced to Peach Tree Creek; spent most of the day
reconnoitering the enemy's position and skirmishing along the creek until 5 p. m. Was ordered to advance one
regiment to the support of
General
Davis
' left; ordered the Eighty-ninth Ohio, under command of
Colonel
Carlton
, to this duty; half an hour later was directed, if possible, to cross the brigade; sent the Eighty-second Indiana in support of the Eighty-ninth
Ohio, under
Colonel
Hunter
.
I would fail in my duty were I not to mention the gallant conduct of these two regiments.
The enemy had a strong line of skirmishers posted on the opposite side of the stream, well protected by
rifle-pits and heavy
timber, which skirted the open field on the opposite bank of the stream and commanded every approach to the
ford.
General
Davis
' left brigade had been brought under a heavy fire on the right of the ford, where a very brisk fight was
going on at the
time
Colonel
Carlton
led his regiment into the stream.
The crossing, from the depth of the water, uneven bottom, and muddy banks, was difficult.
Colonel
Hunter
, ever prompt to obey an order and discharge a duty, had hastened the march of his regiment, so that the
head of his column
reached the ford before
Colonel
Carlton
's lett was over.
Both regiments bounded through the stream (which struck the men at the waist) with an alacrity and energy truly
surprising.
Instantly, on reaching the opposite bank,
Colonel
Carlton
deployed his regiment, charged and drove the enemy from his rifle-pits,
Colonel
Hunter
moving close in support.
Capt.
W.
B.
Curtis
, assistant adjutantgeneral and chief of staff, rendered the most efficient service, being personally
present to superintend
the movement, and won the admiration of all who saw him by his daring gallantry.
The rest of the brigade, under my own direction, was hastened forward, and the whole command crossed over.
The line advanced to the edge of the timber, and works were soon constructed to protect the men. The night which
followed
was one of great watchfulness and care.
The brigade lay exposed, but our works, under the energetic industry of officers and men, soon became too
formidable for the
enemy to charge, and we remained in position without anything of importance occurring during the night.
Our loss in crossing was very small; for exact number I refer to accompanying reports.
On the
20th
we pressed forward our lines gradually, under a heavy fire from the enemy.
21st, advanced about half a mile with heavy skirmishing in front.
Sent forward the Thirty-first Ohio to take and occupy a high hill on our
front.
This was gallantly achieved with light loss.
On the
22d
we marched toward Atlanta; met the enemy about two and a
half miles from the city; formed a line of battle in front of the enemy's works under a sharp fire of artillery
and musketry; remained
in this position from the 23d to the 31st inclusive, skirmishing with the enemy, and much of the time exposed to
an annoying fire from artillery planted upon the works
around Atlanta.
During the time we were in this position two of my regiments, the Twenty-third
Missouri and Eighty-second Indiana, deserve honorable mention for
having each driven the enemy from an advanced position; captured, held, and fortified the
same.
The loss of the Eighty-second Indiana was trifling in this affair; that of the
Twentythird Missouri more serious.
The taking of these two points rendered it an easy matter for the troops on our right (Sixteenth Corps) to gain an advanced position.
August I and 2, remained in camp.
Early on the morning of the 3d marched to the right of the Army
of the Tennessee.
Late in the afternoon crossed Utoy Creek under a heavy artillery fre; advanced about three-quarters of a mile upon
the enemy, driving back his skirmishers, and taking up a position from 250 to 400 yards in front of the enemy's
works.
We did not get into position until after dark.
The night was very dark and rain fell in great quantities, rendering it very unpleasant for the men to work, but
morning found
us behind works of sufficient strength to enable us to repel any assault the enemy could have made.
Such was the nature of our position here that it became necessary to watch our right flank vigilantly, and my
brigade was
placed in position almost perpendicular to the rear and right of
Colonel
Gleason
's brigade.
On the
4th
sent the Eighty-second Indiana, Eighty-ninth Ohio, and Twentythird Missouri,
under
Colonel
Hunter
, to support the Second Brigade in a reconnaissance; took the enemy's
rifle-pits and captured about 30 prisoners. On the
5th
advanced our skirmish line and again took the enemy's rifle-pits and captured 56 prisoners out of the
works; took up an advanced position, posting the Seventeenth Ohio and Twenty-third Missouri on the right of the Second
Brigade; Thirty-first, Eighty-ninth, and Ninety-second Ohio and
Eightysecond Indiana on the left of the Third Brigade; advanced our lines a third
time to within 200 yards of the enemy's main line.
This position has been a very trying one, and our losses in gaining and holding it will be seen to be heavier
than in any of our former operations except at Resaca.
I have no doubt
General
Turchin
will furnish a report of the operations of the brigade during the time he commanded it. I have,
therefore, endeavored to
condense this as far as possible, but to report the operations of a single brigade through an entire campaign of
over 100 days is not a work which can in justice be limited to a very small compass.
To speak of the officers and men I must confine myself mainly to generalities.
Where all have done so well, defying danger and disregarding hardships and privations, it would be almost
invidious to point
to the merits of a single man. I might occupy much space in individualizing.
None, however, can consider themselves neglected where all are approbated.
During the time I have commanded the brigade I have had opportunity of proving the composition of my staff.
Capt.
W.
B.
Curtis
, assistant adjutant-general;
Capt.
M.
B.
W.
Harman
, acting assistant quartermaster;
Capt.
James
J.
Donohoe
, acting commissary of subsistance;
Capt.
E.
G.
Dudley
, provost-marshal;
Capt.
Edward
Grosvenor
, inspector;
Capt.
A.
Whedon
, acting aide-de-camp, have each and all discharged their duties in the most commendable manner.
I would not neglect the opportunity of acknowledging my obligation to the regimental commanders of the brigade,
their gentlemanly and soldier-like bearing, their willingness and zeal in the execution of all orders.
their dignified deportment before their own commands, their unwearied attention to the wants and comforts of
their men, their uniform cheerfulness and zealous approbation of everything
done by the army, their constantly expressed desire to stop at nothing short of the full accomplishment of the
entire object
of the campaign, all go to place me under a debt of gratitude and to entitle them to the favor of their country.
The line officers of the brigade, with but very rare exceptions, have distinguished themselves by their ability,
zeal, and
gallantry.
Owing to the very limited number of line officers serving with the regiments, their labors have been constant,
unremitting,
and arduous.
I cannot speak in detail of their good conduct; the limits of my report will not admit.
I cannot, however, omit to mention the brilliant gallantry of
Capt.
Michael
Stone
, Thirty-first Ohio, who, on the morning of the
5th instant
, in charge of the skirmish line, charged the rebel rifle-pits, taking the works and capturing 2
lieutenants and 54 non-commissioned officers and privates.
The command has been well supplied throughout the campaign with all necessary quartermaster and commissary
stores,
Captains
Harman
and
Donohoe
being ever vigilant and active in promoting the interests of the brigade.
I append a small map
Not found. Not found.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
M. B. Walker, Colonel, Commanding Brigade. [ Maj. James A. Lowrie :] Hdqrs. First Brig., Third DIv., 14TH Army Corps, Atlanta, Ga., September 8, 1864 .
Miajor: I have the honor to submit the following report of the operations of my brigade from the 7th day of August to the 8th instant , inclusive:
On the 7th of August the brigade remained in its old position on the hills southeast of Utoy Creek, holding our advanced lines on the left of the division, as well as the right, having four regiments, the Thirty-first, Eighty-ninth, and Ninety-second Ohio and Eightysecond Indiana on the left, and the Seventeenth Ohio and Twentythird Missouri on the right. On the 7th I pressed forward my line to a new position about 200 yards from the enemy's works; took up and fortified a line from which we held the enemy close within his lines, compelling him to keep his men constantly covered behind his works. About 100 men of the Eighty-second Indiana were sent forward to fight for this new position, whilst the main line was advanced and the position fortified. Almost one-fourth of this gallant little band (22) were killed or wounded during the day. Each of my other regiments, especially the Thirty-first and Seventeenth Ohio, suffered severely whilst we occupied this position. It was here the noble young Ruffner gave up his life for his country. Captains Stone and Barber , of the Thirty-first Ohio, were both wounded here, the latter severely in the head. The enemy had laid a firm hold upon the Utoy Hills. On the ��� of August we challenged his right to hold them by a bold advance, and day after day and night after night, until the 11th, did we hold him in a deadly embrace. At 9 p. m. of the 11th we moved about three-fourths of a mile to the right and relieved a portion of General Morgan 's division. This position we held until thenight oth e he nihh. Othe6t. he 19th, before daylight, moved out of our works on the Sandtown road about one-half mile and took up a position in readiness to support the troops on our right, if necessary; remained until night and returned to our works. On the 20th made a little movement as far as Wallace 's place for a similar purpose; reported to Brevet Major-General Davis ; relieved General Morgan 's division, which went forward on a reconnaissance to the right as far as the Atlanta and Montgomery Railroad. At 5 p. m. we were relieved by General Davis , and returned to our works and reported to our division commander. From the 20th tothe night of the 26th we remained in our works, being constantly annoyed but not seriously hurt by the enemy's artillery and sharpshooters; occasionally a man was hit. During our stay upon the Utoy Hills we captured about 90 prisoners and received within our lines about the same number of deserters. At 1 a. m. on the morning of the 27th we quit our old works under a heavy fire from the enemy's artillery, and moved about one mile upon the Sandtown road. Here we halted and formed a line of battle, front to the rear, to cover the movement of our trains, General Morgan 's division forming on our right. As the trains advanced we fell back, forming line of battle upon three successive positions to cover and protect our trains. The enemy made but a feeble advance, feeling our skirmish line very cautiously. Our line was handled very skillfully, but with boldness, by Captain Grosvenor , brigade inspector. The trains being safely guarded to a place of safety within our new lines, we moved as far as Wallace's house. At 5 p. m. we were ordered forward to report to General Davis ; by his order advanced as far as the Widow Holbrook's place and camped for the night in a position to protect the trains then parked near Patterson 's. On the 28th marched by a cross-road to Mount Gilead Church; remained with the teams until 10 a. in.; were then ordered by General Thomas to report to our division commander; marched with the division until near night, when we crossed the Atlanta and Montgomery Railroad; took up a position about three-fourths of a mile from Red Oak Station. Remained in position on the 29th . On the 30th marched at 6 a. m. by Shoal Creek Church; met the enemy's cavalry in small force and skirmished with it about one mile, to house, killing 1 and capturing 2 of the enemy ; took up a strong position; sent forward the Ninety-second Ohio for picket duty; received reports of the enemy moving in the direction of Jonesborough during the night, and sent the reports to General Baird . About daylight on the morning of the 31st I went out to the picket-line, then half a mile in advance of house. As soon as it became light I saw the enemy's trains moving in the direction of .Rough and Ready on the Jonesborough road; reported the same to General Baird , who ordered Captain Morgan , Seventh Indiana Battery, to report to me with his battery, which I advanced to the skirmish line, supporting it with my entire brigade; placed the battery in a commanding position; it opened fire upon the enemy's trains, causing much disorder amongst the wagons and driving them from the main road. About 7 a. m. I was visited by Major-General Sherman and Brigadier-General Baird , who ordered me to send one or two good regiments to the front to reconnoiter the [ground] or detect the position of the enemy; sent the Ninety-second Ohio, Colonel Fearing , supported by the Seventeenth Ohio, Colonel Ward , with instructions to go boldly forward at least as far as the Flint River, unless met by an overwhelming force, in which case I would bring forward my entire brigade. These gallant commanders executed my orders with promptness, and in about one hour's time reported that they had gained the opposite bank of the stream, and were repairing a bridge which had been burned by the enemy, and that in one hour's time the artillery and trains could be crossed over.
In the mean time our Third Brigade and Colonel Mitchell 's brigade, of General Carlin 's division, had moved forward, and General Baird , commanding in person, with my brigade in advance, followed by Este 's and Mitchell 's brigades, moved rapidly on as far as the Rough and Ready and Jonesborough road , meeting with no resistance from the enemy. The three brigades were placed in line of battle and our position was fortified to command the road. The Atlanta and Macon Railroad now being about two and a half miles to the front, and General Baird being desirous to get his troops on it as soon as possible, ordered me to send out a force of one regiment, to be supported by a like force from Este 's brigade, with instructions to push forward, if possible, to the railroad and cut it. I sent the Eighty-ninth Ohio, commanded by Colonel Carlton . This regiment being very small, I allowed Captain Grosvenor , at his earnest request, to go forward upon its left flank with 100 picked men from the Seventeenth Ohio, under Captains Noles and Inskeep . Captain Grosvenor 's command and Colonel Carlton 's skirmishers appear to have vied with each other in gallantry, and from all the facts I can learn reached the railroad about the same time and commenced the work of destroying it. Colonel Este had sent forward the Seventy-. fifth Indiana, which I am told gallantly co-operated with Colonel Carlton in driving back the enemy's cavalry and taking position on the railroad. About night Colonel Carlton , finding that the enemy was bringing forward a considerable force of cavalry against him, deemed it prudent to withdraw his command a short distance from the railroad, and reported the same to me. I had been very uneasy lest he should be overpowered by numbers, and on learning his condition I obtained permission of General Baird and sent the Eighty-second Indiana and Thirty-first Ohio, under command of Colonel Hunter , to his support. Colonel Hunter now being the ranking officer, assumed command of the entire force, marched upon the railroad, driving back the enemy's cavalry, took up a position, fortified it, and, during the night and succeeding morning, destroyed about one mile of the railroad. I think great praise is due to all the officers and men engaged in this most successful effort to reach and cut the railroad. I would not assert it positively, but from all the facts I have learned Carlton and Grosvenor led the first of our troops who cut the railroad. During the day and night my brigade captured 43 prisoners from the enemy. Captains Curtis and Whedon , of my staff, took a very active and honorable part in the operations of the day and night, rendering Colonel Hunter the most efficient assistance.
On the morning of the 1st , by direction of General Baird , I withdrew my troops from the railroad. At 12 m. marched with the other brigades on the Jonesborough road, having detached the Thirty-first Ohio to guard the trains at --Creek; passed the Second Brigade and formed a line of battle; was soon ordered to move to the front, our troops now having engaged the enemy and a brisk fight going on about one mile north of Jonesborough . On coming up I found Moore 's brigade, of Carlin 's division, and Este 's, of ours, about ready to assault the enemy's works; received orders to support their lines; formed my brigade at a double-quick. The assault having commenced, I received an order from General Baird , through Major Connolly , to move farther to the right and support Este if necessary; moved rapidly up within about 150 yards of Este 's line and ordered my men to cheer the gallant fellows who were then driving the enemy from his works. This they did with a will, knowing that their old comrades, with whom they had stood side by side at Perryville, Stone's River, Hoover's Gap, Chickamauga, and Mission Ridge, and all through the great campaign, were in the deadly breach. But it was soon over. The work was done and the Third Brigade immortalized, and but 12 of my brave men had won the renown of being struck in this most brilliant affair. The enemy's works being carried, I relieved Colonel Este 's brigade with my front line, and assisted in carrying off his killed and wounded-alas! too many of whom we found upon that bloody field. Groping my way in the darkness to those bloody trenches, stumbling at almost every step over the dead and dying as I placed fresh lines of men in them, in the midst of other thoughts I shuddered that such was the work of my countrymen. At midnight, and for an hour later, the air was rent by the explosion of ammunition at Atlanta. At 10 a. m. of the 2d I was ordered to advance toward the town. The enemy had retreated, leaving us to bury their dead and care for their badly wounded. Formed a new line, facing diagonally to the rear; at night took up a new position north of east and about one mile from the town of Jonesborough. On the morning of the 3d discovered five of the enemy's field hospitals in which were yet remaining over 300 badly wounded men, several surgeons and hospital attendants, and one chaplain. On the 3d , 4th, and 5th remained in camp sending out small foraging parties, who took in all about 25 prisoners. At 12 m. on the 6th marched to a position about one-half mile from the battleground. On the 7th , acting as the rear guard, marched to a position one and a half miles from Rough and Ready and encamped for the night. At 4 a. m. on the morning of the 8th took charge of the trains and marched to our present position. The health and spirits of the brigade are good. We claim only to have borne an honorable part in the great campaign. I herewith forward a complete list of casualties, Not found. together with reports of regimental commanders, some of which, I regret to say, are not prepared with as much care as they deserve, but as I wish to apologize for the same deficiency in my own, I ask a like favor to be shown them. Our hearts are all too full of the happy results of our labors, perils, and privations to admit the work of detail or finish. My thanks are due in some measure to every officer under me. I might report the same in this of those who are personally mentioned in my former report. They have added to their deserts by their good conduct throughout the campaign, but words avail but little and I have nothing but good words to bestow, yet I will ever be their witness before the world that they have done their duty.
M. B. Walker, Colonel, Commanding Brigade.
Maj. James A. Lowrie , Asst. Adjt. Gen., Third Division, 14th Army Corps.