, 1862-05-01

ill near one o'clock, il TIE hope that some
opening might offer for the use of this arm.
None appearing, I ordered the command
gtthd5aWu from the reach Of shot.
They were not In action again until the al
ternoon Of Monday, when they we're ordered
to the front, but returned to their camps.
Their subsequent conduct will no doubt be
reported By the officers who conducted the
specfaI expedition Of which they made part.
TN Sunday the cavalry lost one na1n killed,
aix wounded and eight horses before they
we're withdrawn.
captured on the afternoon Of Sunday in the
rayine near my camp
For the officers and men Of my division,
am Mt q loss for proper words to express my
appreciation Of their courage and steadiness.
Where all did their duty so well, I fear to
do injustice by especially naming any.
The fearful List Of killed and wouaded Off
GERS in mF diyiaion shows the amount Of ex-
posure which they met, while the returns Of
loss among the pEyates who fell, unnamed
but heroic, without the hope Of especial men
ton, shows distinctly that the rank aud tlc
were animated by as true devotion and as firm
courage as their officers -
Col. Williams of the Sd Iowa, comm 3nding
the LIST Brigade, was disabled carly in the &C.
ton of Sunday By cannon shot which Killed
his horse and peralyzed him-from which he
has not yet fully recovered
The Command Of the Brigade deyolved upon
Col Pugh, who led It steadily and we'll
through the entire battle.
Col. Pngh deserves special mention to be
made Of L1eut. :. Sessions. Of the Sd Iowa,
A. A A. G.
Ny own observation confirms his report,
and I recommend Lieut.. Sessions to the f.tyos-
able consideration Of the Department.
Col. 4. z. johnson, Of the 28:h Illinois,
vas under my own eye during both days.
bear willing testimony. to his perfect GOODNESS
throughout the whole time, aud to the fact
that his regiment halted as rear guard on
Sunday afternoon, during the retreat, by his
personal order, and reported to me for orders
before he CLOSED into the line.
Col. Logan, OF the Sod, was severely wound
the 4lst fell about the samc time, both il dis
charge OF duty.
So great we're the casualties among officer;
that the Sd Iowa Regiment went into action
on Monday in command OF a 1st Lieutenant:
To Col. Veacl, commanding the I'd Brigade,
my thanks are due for the skill with which he
handled his Brigade On detached duty-aud
refer to his report for the conduct and special
notice Of his officers. The Government, as
am informed, has recognized his former ser
vices by promotion, and if not lie has won il
now.
tue Sd Brigade, took command only the da,
| before the battle.
| The Brigade aud their commander know
| each other now.
| 1saw him hold the right Of my line on Sun
day With this small body OF gallant men, on
changed over to the left: repet the attack o
twice his force for full hour Of terrible aght
| ing, closing BY the most gallant and success
| ful charge which gave him time to draw Of
! his force in order and comparative safety.
| His report renders full Justice TO his offlcars
w~+1x Val D~11 v
was especially distinguished. My Own thank
have been personally rendered on the field 0
| battle to First Lieutenant E. Brotzmaun, com
manding Mann Battery, and to his command
This battery fought through both days un
! der my personal inspection It was alway
ready, effective in execution, changing posi-
ton promptly when required, and officers
men and horses steady in action. Having los
one piece on Sunday, it was easy to distin
| guish the fire Of this battery throughout Mon
day. In position first on Gen. McClcrnand'
! right, then on his centre, then on the left
they everywhere fulfilled their duty. espe
cially recommend this officer for promotion
Capt. Mann Of this battery was unable 10 b
in the action.
recommend that the officers Of the 13t
Ohio Battery be mustered out Of service, an
that tho men and material remaining may
applied to filing up the ranks Of some batter
which has done honor to the service.
My thanks are due to MY personal staff
Capt. s. D. Atkinson, Acting Assistant -At
infant General, rose from . sick bed-wa
with me until ordered i'm to the real
He was absent about three hours aud returne
md remained through the battle.
Lieut.. J. c. Long, 9th Regiment q. s. II
1ant7y, my aid, WIS peculiarly active and er
cFgetic and during in conveying my order
under heavy fire. BE WAS fortunate in recei'
ing no wound, although one ball passe
through bis cap and one through his sleeve.
Lieut. Benner, my 4. 4. Q. NJ, acted as ait
with great GOODNESS and courage, and had Ii
| horse killed under him.
Lii ut ". q. Dorchester Joined me IS 20
untcer aid on Sunday, aud rendered valuab|
aid during Monday.
Tie Loss Of the division was heavy: Killes
31"; wounded, 1,4t9; missing, 225; tota
1,9S5. Horses, l24: guns aud caissons, each,
The ofhcinl list OF killed aud wounded b
already bQen forwarded. I am, very 1espec
fully, your obetlirnl strvant,
S. A. HCGLBCr,
Brig. Gen. Co'nr1and ding, 9TH Div.