Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1863-10-05
Our Army commandments Bat
tfe of Chtckamauga-Tne Gaiiautry
of the Hoosser SOidiers-The Casual
ties OF the indiana Regiments.

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tfe of Chickamauga-Tne Gaiianiry
of the fso0srer S~Oidiers-The Casual
ties OF the indiana Regiments.
CHATTANOOGA. TESS, Sept. %.
EpIroR SESrIsEL:-EncIosed YOU will find a
list of the casualties, resulting from the great
battle just passed, between the armies OF Gems.
RosecraDs and Bragg. in the Chickamauga Val
ley, about Is miles southwest Of this place, on
ofthe 18th. 10Th aud 2lst inst
The general plan of this battle cannot be given
for fear OF inaccaracy, but that which il import
ant and of great interest TO all lndianans Is TO
know who was killed and wounded. Up to this
time the list furnished is perfectly accurate. but
unfortunately il only embraces ole OF our regi-
ments. The other Surgeons have not. as vet.
from the press of duty been able to furnish lists
their casualties. Il, aa a F. a
Major j. p. Collins, of the 9th. is missing.
Ii is thought he is a prisoner in the hands of the
rebels Major Fitzgerald, of the Both. is also
missing.
The Second brigade of Johnston's division.
which includes the 18th and Both Indiana regi
ments, went into the fight about l o'clock on the
afternoon of the 18th, and from their impetuous
charges. upon the eremy.s batteries and dense
columns with bayonet and ball, they drove the
rebels before them like sheep. In the first charge
made, Capt. Dunn and Lieut., j. Cutter fell at
the head of their respective companies. calamity
cheering on their men Capt. Dunn died as the
men we're removing him. Lieut.. Cutter fell
dead upon the spot. The bravery of these two
gallant regiments have added fresh laurels to the
men composing them, and great credit to the
State.
The rebel lines we're very full and strong;
their position was chosen bv themselves, and. of
course, it was selected with a view to military
advantage. The fight cor tinued favorable to
our men until about dusk. when the rebels poured
out of the woods in dense masses. and literally
crowded our boys back to the ground from which
they commenced the attack, when the fight
ceased for the night. The wounded were all
carried from the field except a few who fell into
the rebel lines.
Early on the morning Of the 10Th. the fight
was renewed upon the left of our division, where
the rebels had msssed their forces. A part OF
Davis line gave way and the rebels drove our
men back under a most deadly fire which no
troops could Withstand The division hospital
fell into their hands. but not until we had re.
moved all our wounded hut about 25.
When it was noticed by the Surgeons that
our lines had commenced falling back. all the
wounded that could walk we're started on the
road for Chattanooga. Others were cIrried on
stretcaers and the worst cases were put in the few
remaining ambulances. The enemy threw u
number of shot and shell into the hospital, by
which some cases were seriously wounded and
one killed. Our men gained a part of the ground
again, and most of the Surgeons and The re
mainder of the men were released and escaped
Our army then fell back in good order about
eight miles. toward Chattanooga, until they took
another position. but finding it unsafe they re
treated after night into this place, where we now
are. undergoing the very ticklish operation of a
siege The rebels have followed closely. and
are determined to keep us on the move. They
are now planting batteries in front of Us and ex
tending their lines above the town to the river.
If they succeed in obtaining a foothold on the
north side this army will be severely handled.
have Just learned that the 18th Indiana and
the 18th Ohio were driven from Missionary Hill,
east of the town, and from Shell Ford last
night, which will bring the rebels uncomfortably
close to our rear. Our cavalry have all crossed
the river. as thew are of no use 20 Us except to
keep open communication between here and
Bridgeport. Orr infantry and arul cry are fright
fully reduced No great amount OF ammunition
or supplies has vet been captured, but nearly all
has been expended in battle. and whether we
maintain this army three DAYS further remains to
he seen, and depends altogether upon the ferocity
or mildness of the rebel attacks.
The 18th Indiana has 81 men wounded, III
killed and So missing. The regiment has now
lis men for duty. Col ID NJ Dunn is safe. and
His gallant bearing throughout the terrible Fl sht
ing has not been surpassed by anv.
The Both Indiana has lost 65 men wounded
and 8 killed. Col Herd still maintains his 20
sition with honor at the head of his regiment.
The cannonading has just commenced. and as
the bursting shells have astimulating effect upon
my nervous system, / shall he compelled to close
j. NJ. CONFER,
Surgeon 18Th Ind. Vol.