The Nashville daily union. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1862-1866, 1862-11-05
NO l78

fldence reposed in them by sheir State
and country. These cases, happily but
few, compel me the more strongly TO
awaken the attention Of our authorities
TO more rigid and careful selection Of
officers, who may join 10 their other quali-
fications the essential ones of courage
and honor
The material Of the new levies is evil
IDENTIFY as good as in the old regiments.
My apology for the misbehavior Of some
Of them is want Of discipline and con-
lidence in the field and line officers.
II IL were not a great pleasure, my
duty compels me 20 call the attention Of
my superiors and my Government 10.
the conspicuous gallantry and good con-
duet Of Brig. Gen. l.. H. Rousseau, upon
this holly contested field The manner
Of posting his left and of maintaining its
position renders him one of the most
conspicuous lights Of this war. The at
tsntion of my superiors is also called TO
the good conduct and gallantry of Col
L. A. Harris, Of the I'd Ohio Infantry,
commanding the 9th brigade; Col. j. @.
Starkweather, Of the LIST Wisconsin, COM
handing tie 29th brigade; Col. w. III.
Lytle, of the 10th Ohio, commanding the
18th brigade. These officers deserve pro-
motion. Capt. LOomis, Of the LIST Michi-
gan battery, handled his battery with
great success and ability. Captain o. f.
Pinney, Of the 18th Winconsin battery,
greatly distinguished himself during the
close of the action, rs did the entire
brigade of Colonel G00ding, sent me
from Robert p. Mitchelrs division. For
adavorable mention of other officers and
men, refer you TO reports of General
Rousseau; also, 10 those of the Adiutant
Generals of Generals Jackson, Terrill,
and Colonel Webster To my personal
staff
Lieut. Col. J. V. Bomford, 10th u. s.
Infantry.
Lieut.. Col. e. Basset Langdon, Inspec-
tor General
Capt. j. A. Campbell, Assistant Adpt
General.
Capt w. T. Hoblitzell Aide de- camp.
Lieut.. s. w. Davies,
Lieut.. S. NJ. Hosea, f
Major Caleb Bates, Vol.
Capt. II. N. Fisher,
Capt. j as. p. Collier,
return my thanks for their conspicuous
gsIlantry and intelligence on the Geld Of
battle. tst
Lieut.. Colonel BOmford was wounded
twice, while posting a regiment in line
Ny orderles, privates Isaac Bailey, I'd
Indiana cavalry; Geo. Richardson, 3ith
Illinois infantry Avery Graham, 34th
Illinois infantry; Henry Kline, LIST Ohio
battery; George p. Jenniss, 34th Illinois
infantry; VIM. Edwards I'd Indiana
cavalry and Henry Knowles, I'd Indiana
cavalry, behaved with GOODNESS and brav-
cry on the field, and are recommended 10
their superiors for promotion.
To Surgeon George d. Beebe, Medical
Director Of my corps, my thanks are due
for his good conduct ON the field, aud
the kind care he has taken Of the wound
cd. Favorable mention is also made Of
Surgeons Marke, 10th Wisconsin, Dixon,
lst Wisconsin; Williams, 12lst Ohio;
Wright, 10Th Pennsylvania; Beckwith,
35th Indiana; Sinnett, Oath Ohio; and
Fowler, -; Assistants Surgeons Taft,
I01st Ohio; Devendorf, 1st Wisconsin;
Albright, 10th Pennsylvania; Mitchell,
10th Wisconsin; Reeve and Fuller, 21st
Wisconsin, aud Shannon, 2Rd Ohio.
Major O. s. Cotter, 1st Ohio Artillery,
Chief of that arm, behaved with conspic-
uous gallantry aud good judgment dur
ing TIE entire action. He was, unfortu-
nately, taken prisoner after dark. Capt.
/ Beverly ID. Williams. A. O. NJ, was my
guide during the entire day. The battle
was fought near bis birthplace, and he
was Of inestimable service 10 me. Lieut..
NJ F. Gratz and Volunteer Aid Henry
Duncan, of Kentucky, Of Jsckson's staff,
reported TO me for duty after the fall OF
theirgallant General Lieut.. o. O. Par
sons, 4th U. ). Artillery, also reported TO
me after his battery had fallen into the
hands of the enemy. He behaved with
great bravery during the entire day. The
loss Of his battery was no fault Of his.
He remained with II until he was deserted
by every man around him.
Captain William p Anderson, Assist
ant Adjuiant General 70 General Terrill,
also reported TO me after the fan of his
chief and behaved with GOODNESS and
bravery during the day.
My casualties were very large The
nation is called upon 10 mourn the loss Of
such spirits as Jackson, Terrill Webster,
Jewett, Campbell, Berryhill, Herrell, aud
others, who fell upon this bloody field.
A list Of killed and wounded are here
with inclosed Of ROusseau's and jack
sons divisions. All Of which Is respect
fully submitted
ALExASDER Mcdowell McCooK,
Mai. Gen Comd'g lst Corps Army OF the
Ohio.