The daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1863-1864, 1863-10-09

and the river, though still deep, being pro.
nounced fordabls, the army commenced to
withdraw to the south side on tho night OF
the 18th.
Ewelps corps forded the river at Viii.
Transport, those of Longstreet and Hill
crossed upon the bridge. Owing to the
condition of the roads, the troops did no,
reach the bridge until after daylight on the
l4th, and the crossing was not completed
until l P. NJ, when the bridge was removed.
The enemy offered no serious interruption,
and the movement was attended with no
loss of material except few disabled was.
ons, and two pieces Of artillery, which the
horses were unable to move through the
deep mud. Before fresh horses could be
sent back for them the rear Of the col.
umn had passed. 81
During the slow and tedious march to the
bridge, in the midst Of violent storm OF
rain, some Of the men lay down by the way
to rest Officers sent back for them failed
to find many in the obscurity Of the night,
and these, with some stragglsrs, fell into
the hands of the enemy
Brig. General Pettigrew was mortally
wounded in an attack made by small body
Of cavalry, which was unfortunately mists
ken for our own and permitted to enter our
lines. He was brought to Bunker hill,
where he expired few days afterward. He
was brave and accomplished officer and
gent eman, and his loss will be deeply felt
by the country and the army.
The following day the army marched to
Bunker Hill, in the vicinity Of which it en-
camped for several days. The day after its
arrival large force Of the enemys cavalry
which had crossed the Potomac At Harpsr's
Ferry advanced toward Martinsburg. Il
was attacked by Gen. Fitz Lee, near Ksar
neysville, and defeated with heavy loss,
leaving its dead and many Of its wounded
on the field.
Owing to the swollen condition of the
Shenandoah River, the plan of operations
which had been contemplated when We re
crossed the Potomac could not be put in
execution, and before the waters had sub
sided the movements OF the enemy induced
me to cross the Blue Ridge and take posi-.
tion south Of the Rappahsnnock, which
was accordingly done.
As soon as the reports of the command
ing officers shall be received, a more detsil.
ed account of these operations will be given,
and occasion will then be taken TO speak
more particularly of the conspicuous gal.
lantry and good conduct Of both officers and
men.
1t is not in my power to give a correct
statement of our casualties, which were
severe, including many brave men and sn
unusual proportion Of distinguished and
valuable officers. Among them regret to
mention the following general officers: Ma
ior Generals Hood, Pender and Trimble Sc
verely, and Major General Heth slightly
wounded.
Gen. Pender has since died. This Ia
mented officer has borne distinguished
part in every engagement Of this army, and
was wounded on several occasions while
leading his command with conspicuous gal.
lantry and ability. The confidence and
admiration inspired by his courage and ca
pacity as an officer were only equalled by
the esteem and respect entertained by oil
with whom he was associated for the noble
qualities of his modest and unassuming
ldItSi'
and Garnett were killed, and Brigadier Gen
eral Semmes mortally wounded, while
leading their troops with the courage that
always distinguished them. These brave
officers and patriotic gentlemen fell in the
faithful discharge Of duty, leaving the army
to mourn their loss and emulate their noble
examples.
Brgadier Generals Kemper, Armistesd,
Scales, q. T. Anderson, Hampton, j. N
Jones and jenkins, were also wounded
Brigadier General Archer was taken pris
oner. General Pettigrew, though wounded
at Gettysburg continued in command until
he was mortally wounded near Falling Wa
tiers.
The loss Of the enemy Is unknown, but
from observations on the field, and bis sub
sequent movements, it is supposed that be
suffered severely. Respectfully submitted.
(Signsd) K. E. LEE, Gen'l