True Democrat., 1862-11-05
Gen. churchill's Report of the Battle at
Richmond Ky.
HEAD QUARTERS 3rd DIV ARK,
 CYNTHlANA KY, Sept. s, 1862.
no Mai. .-Gen. D. KIRBY S1rTu-

ClNTiIANA KY, sept. 3, l9o2. To Mai-Gen. !. KIPBY SMITH
 have the honor to report that on the morning of the 31th ut~ according to instructions, 1 moved my division composed o the sJ and End brgade commanded by Cos McCay and McNar respectively up tile road in the drec ton of Richmond When arrived in the neighborhood of hngstown heard the artillery open OH our right showing that Gen Ceburne had met the enemy It about o'clock a. n It at this time that you arrived the field and ordered to hold of my brgades in reserv while with the other was to make flank movement on the eremys right In accordance with these instructions left Col McNair with his brigade force and proceeded with Col McCrays brigade composed of Arkansas and Texas troops execute the movement OR the enemy flank, and by proceeding cautiously thr ugh field and ravine had almost perfected the when the my pressed by commenced to give way but after falling back distance, they formed m skirt of timber when my forces fired and charged upon the then for the hrst time discovering position they commenced many and taken large number of prisoners was again or'ere to up the left with the brigade and discover the position of the enemy while Gen. Cehurne to move on the right After proceeding some two miles in the direction of Richmond found the entire force of the lemy numbering G GOO in strong position the left T the road. concealed by corn field and skirt of timber then word to Gen. Cleburne to up that r-ady engage the enemy. ther placed section of p. ttH1ahrsas 2 pottery nnder colnnapd of It. - on my right within two hundred yards sf the enemy, to effectualy rake his nes
 etore Gen Clebnrnes division came up the fight had commenced in earnest The fire of the enemys artillery and musketry ucessan while piled only with artillery then ordered my command lie down. protected by fence and ditch, and for fu five minutes did fire gun in esponse tbeir terrible fire The enemy at this time advancing in heavy force and when tbev had arrived within
 
 fire and charge which order most promptly and galntly obeyed The enemy could withstand the perae courage of my but still for awhile they contested very inch of ground they were driven from ntil finally dn it mrossble check this gallant charge they gave | way in every direction.
 fno victory was complete The field was covered with the dead and wounded If the enemy, and some though arativey ew} of he gallant of Arkansas and Texas fell martyrs t0 the Cause of liberty.
 Here captured large number of prisoners guns and lupments every kind In this charge splendid rifle nannon taken This perhaps the most severely nglt town by ncessant fighting, ordered up Col McNair to fol low in pursuit of the flying enemy After pursuing them some two miles found again drawn up in line near the outskirts of Richmond having collected her whole toi final struggle. Here took position on the of the enemy which was soon followed by general engagement of my forces driving back the enemy right wing when heard firing my right showing that Cleburne had engaged the enemy on their left Thr then became general along the entire line For time the contest sharp and the rattle of musetry almost deaennE but agan ana Tor the hTd and last time enemy fled in great confusion through the of richmond, night closed upon vctonous cap tured in this engagements large amount of ordnance and rnance together with four five hundred prisoners speak too highly of the gaanry and coone- dis uaved nv 0ls McNair and McCray thr0irhout the entire day aud have thank them the prompness and skill with wh ch they executed all orders. Oi the m nv division the one commanded bv Capt Douglass was ordered the evening previous report to Gen Cebarne orders. The other commanded by Capt Humphreys wa with my division during the whole day and 1T gives pleasure say that his pieces handled with
 ng ability ani did great execution in the ranks Of the enemy.
 during the day m Killed, wounded and misSlng, Vas hundred and twenty y-hve.
 Before closing must particularly mention for their dar bravery, and gallant bearing the battle field fol owing members - my staff. Capt & Johnson Adit Gen 'apt. F Blackburn Inspector Gen. Capt John ennic volunteer aid Capt Jones signal officer and Lieut.. l. M to5n ordnance officer These officers seen hearine orders through the thckest of tho fight in the If the battle cheering my meu to victory Nj, division Dr. II smith, addition profess iona duties upon the field to the wounded rendered many valuable services.
 The officers and men of my entire division always the with unhinChng galantry and the proud vctos Of every battle ei ana for the pryaton hardsps and almost unequaed marches-all of which they bore without muTmnrthey deserve the thanks of their ny. have the honor to be General,
 Very respectfully your obt servt (Signed) T. J. CHURCHILL, Brig.-Gen- Comd'g 3rd Div. army of Kentucky