True Democrat., 1862-12-31
HEAD QUARTERS, BRoJK's ARK. INFANTRY. {
 Comy 0a Lees Gre <, Dec. 9th, le6 <


 CAPT.-I have the honor to report the part taken by my regiment al the battle of Prairie GrnIel on the 7th inst. MDEHEDl Upon reaching the field, Gen. Pagan ordered me into line of battle near Borden's house, my eft resting near the yette vile road; half past the federal batteries commenced shelling the posi- tion, and continued firing until after o'clock when my skrmi>hers were driven in and reported the federals advancing in force. then received orders from n.Fagan to move forward, and after advancing about two hundred yards, the command ''halt" passed along the line. Ordering my men to kneel and wait for the command "ire,'' and taking advantage of the ground to conceal them as much possible, awaited their approach until within fifty or sixty yards, and then opened upon them murderous fire, killing and wounding many, their lines wavered, and without further orders, immediately ordered my regiment forward, which was oinedby Chew's battalion and Col Hawthorn's s regiment, charging and completely routing them To my surprise my right and Col. Hawthorn's left passed through BIocker's Ark. battery, (captured a few moments before by the enemy, the position of which had not been informed of, as it was in
 
 regiments and the guns were retaken. The fed erals raIiie behind the fence beyond Bo den's house, again we charged and they fled; pursuing them we encountered body of fresh troops con cealed ny the fence enclosing d woodland pasture; u der heavy fire charged the third time, putting them to flight and driving them in confusion to the protection of their batteries and cavalry in the fields beyond. The orchard, lot, and hill side, near BJrden'S house, strewn with their dead, dying and wounded. At the house my men killed Col. I'aac Thompson, commanding 37th III. regi- ment.
 Finding myself the senior officer immediately present and to remedy the confusion incident upon three successful charges directed the regiments to al back short distance and form upon their ri ght which oon accomplished. was then ordered by Gen Fag,n the crest of the hiIl where formed u line of battle upon the left of Woodruff, battery and remained until ordered to retire from the field.
 There were many acts of personal daring and bravery, but too numerous to particuarize. I re gret to report the loss of my adjutant It. McDuke who fell under the heaviest fire, hilst gallant, dschargng soldiers duty, both by words and ex ample. Also Capt. w. w Woes ey, and It J. II Pollard, who re ,ired moral wounds while boIdl, leaiing their men. Color Serst William Gray oi Co. B, receiving severe wound, my battle flag WIS promptly taken by corporal F. R. B, Ter, COG anGby him borne through the eng, gemnt.
 T. It. Col. Gunter anl Maj. Jas Woosey, am indebted for vaulble services rendered me- anC to acting assistant Surgeon J Lacey. for bis untiring efforts in caring for the wounded upon the field
 Capt. J. R. Pettigrew, commanding Co.,, K, cap tured federal captain of the 9th Iowa, who sur. rendered to him an elegant sword. Several other prisoners, both officers and soldiers were taken.
 The regiment lost fifteen killed and sxty-nine wounded, list of which is herewith transmitted am Capt. very respectfully your ob't serv't,
 W. II. BROOKS, Col.
 Commanding Reg't. Capt. WYATT C. THOMAS, A. A. Gen.
 FAGAN's Brigade, SHoup's Division