Official Reports of the Campaign in North Alabama and Middle Tennessee, November 14, 1864-January 23, 1865: No. 20. — Reports of Lieut. Col. Bedan B. McDanald, One hundred and first Ohio Infantry, of operations December 15-30, 1864, and January 17-21, 1865.

No. 20.

Reports of Lieut. Col. Bedan B. McDanald, One hundred and first Ohio Infantry, of operations December 15-30, 1864, and January 17-21, 1865.

HEADQUARTERS 101ST OHIO VOLUNTEERS,        

Huntsville, Ala., January 5, 1865.

SIR: I have the honor to make the following report of the operations of my command during the present campaign, commencing December 15. 1864:

During the night of December 14 orders were received to provide the necessary amount of ammunition and make other preparations for an active campaign. At the same tune orders were also received to move at 6 o'clock the following morning. I had previously taken the precaution to make all needful preparations, and was ready to move promptly at the time designated. The colonel commanding in person assigned to my regiment the right of the front line of his brigade, and at the same time gave general directions to be observed during the day, to be varied only as he should direct. I moved with the brigade across the Granny White pike, beyond the Acklen place, then west on the Hillsborough pike, and formed in line of battle in front of the works constructed by the Second Division, Fourth Army Corps, and to the right of the Hillsborough pike. In this position we remained during most of the forenoon, waiting for the formations on our extreme right to be completed. I think it was near 12 m. when the first general advance was ordered. As we moved forward I noticed that the Ninth Regiment Indiana Volunteers, General Grose's brigade, joined on my right, and the general guide was right. Our skirmishers succeeded in driving those of the enemy beyond the point at which our first line was to be established, and my regiment sustained no loss in reaching it. While in this position the enemy shelled us vigorously, but succeeded in doing but little damage. At 2 o'clock in the afternoon another advance was made to a road running parallel and within about 300 yards of the rebel works. The banks of this road formed an excellent protection to our men from the enemy's musketry, which at times was very severe. In the last advance we had crossed the Hillsborough pike and formed about 200 or 300 yards to its left. While in this position, and at about 4 p.m., an assault of the works was ordered, and executed in splendid style. My regiment moved forward promptly at the command, although encountered by a heavy fire of musketry. As far as my observation went no one faltered until the enemy's works were in our hands, and I claim for my regiment the honor of having planted the first colors on the rebel works at that point of the line. In the advance the right wing of my regiment struck an angle in the works in which was posted three pieces of artillery. Officers and men forced their way through the embrasures, capturing these guns. The artillery (three pieces) was turned over to the ordnance department and a memorandum receipt given by Lieutenant Croxton, ordnance officer First Division, Fourth Army Corps. Two officer's sabers were captured, and have been forwarded, with statement, through the adjutant-general's department. We also captured and sent to the rear about 100 prisoners, including several commissioned officers. The ground in and about the trenches was strewn with abandoned clothing, small-arms, intrenching tools, &c. At this time the utmost enthusiasm prevailed, and the command became somewhat scattered, and it was near night-fall before it could be reformed. The direction of march was here changed toward the Granny White pike. The ground was very uneven, and moving in line quite difficult as well as tiresome on the men. By direction of the colonel commanding I threw forward a company as skirmishers, and the advance was continued to a short distance beyond the Granny White pike, where a halt was ordered and position taken for the night.

Where all did so well it is difficult to discriminate in favor of any one, but I feel that my own thanks and those of the command are due to Sergt. Jesse H. Hall, Company I, who was temporarily carrying the regimental colors. I never witnessed more gallant conduct than he displayed during the entire day, always carrying the colors at the head of the command. On the 16th my regiment was changed from the right to the center of the brigade. Being in reserve we did not become engaged and suffered no loss. We moved to the Franklin pike and out to Brentwood Hills, and there bivouacked until daylight the following morning. I have participated with other portions of the army in pursuit of the enemy as far as Lexington, Ala.

A report of the casualties of my command has already been forwarded through the proper channels.

I have to thank both officers and men for gallant bearing during the two days of battle and victory at Nashville, and for the uncomplaining and patient manner in which they have endured the severities of the campaign.

Very respectfully, your obedient servant,

B. B. McDANALD,        

Lieutenant-Colonel, Commanding 101st Ohio Volunteers.

Lieut. WILLIAM FELTON,
        Actg. Asst. Adjt. Gen., 1st Brig, 1st Div., 4th Army Corps.

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HEADQUARTERS 101ST OHIO VOLUNTEER INFANTRY,        

Huntsville, Ala., January 22, 1865.

SIR: I have the honor to report:

In compliance with orders received from headquarters on the evening of the 17th instant I furnished my regiment with three days' rations of hard bread and moved at 7 p.m. same day out the Big Cove road in pursuit of a party of bushwhackers that had captured one first lieutenant, four men, and one team of a forage party that had been sent out from my regiment on that day. On the morning of the 18th Lieutenant White, Fifteenth Pennsylvania Cavalry, reported to me with one company of cavalry, twenty-five men, as also Captain Harris, Union scout and guide, with written instructions for me. I crossed Flint River by means of a raft constructed of logs and a small canoe, and scoured the country lying between Flint River and Paint Rock River from the Tennessee River as far north as Cedar Mountain, capturing four bushwhackers, with their horses, arms, and accouterments; also two citizens charged with harboring and feeding bushwhackers, named John Cobb and William P. Hornbuckle. The names of the prisoners captured with arms are Adams Cobb, Theophilus Cobb, George W. Hunt, and Harrison D. Herring. I am informed that all the above-named prisoners have taken the oath of allegiance to the United States Government, since which time they have engaged in bushwhacking. I burned some fifty tenements on my line of march that were occupied by bushwhackers and their supporters, leaving their families in a houseless, helpless condition, with orders to leave that country by going north or moving south of the Tennessee River. The community at large through the country between Flint and Paint Rock Rivers uphold and support these bands of guerrillas, by feeding them and communicating with them, informing them of any Federal force that is in the vicinity, in order that if they are closely pursued, they hide their arms, disband, and become good, loyal citizens at once, armed with an oath of allegiance, properly attested and approved by U.S. officers. Such being the case, with the addition of the mountains to flee to in order to conceal themselves in the rocks and caves, it is impossible to capture them without they are taken wholly by surprise. I returned to camp on the afternoon of the 21st, being absent four days.

Respectfully submitted.

B. B. McDANALD,        

Lieut. Col. 101st Ohio Volunteer Infantry. Comdg. Expedition.

Lieut. WILLIAM FELTON,
        Acting Assistant Adjutant-General

SOURCE: The War of the Rebellion: A Compilation of the Official Records of the Union and Confederate Armies, Series I, Volume 45, Part 1 (Serial No. 93), pp. 192-5

Official Reports of the Campaign in North Alabama and Middle Tennessee, November 14, 1864-January 23, 1865: No. 15. — Report of Capt. William H. Jamison, Twenty-first Illinois Infantry, of operations December 15-31, 1864.

No. 15.

Report of Capt. William H. Jamison, Twenty-first Illinois Infantry,

of operations December 15-31, 1864.

HEADQUARTERS TWENTY-FIRST ILLINOIS,

January 1, 1865.

LIEUTENANT: I have the honor to report that on the evening of the 14th of December, 1864, while lying in camp at Nashville, Tenn., on the right of Granny White pike, I received an order from Col. I. M. Kirby, commanding First Brigade, First Division, Fourth Army Corps, to be ready to move at daylight on the morning of the 15th. In accordance with said order we moved to the right to the Hardin pike, then filed to the left until we passed outside the defenses, when we were formed in rear line of brigade, on right of Hardin pike—the Thirty-eighth Illinois was on my right, the Thirty-first Indiana on my left, and the Eighty-first Indiana in my immediate front. After being formed we lay on our arms for some time, when we were moved forward to the crest of a small hill which was in our front. We lay here for near an hour, then moved to the base of the hill, and were halted in rear of a stone wall. After laying here about thirty minutes we were moved forward into a corn-field, our left resting on the Hardin pike. We lay in this position for some time, when we moved to the front about half a mile, and halted in rear of the crest of a hill near the enemy's works; here we lay about an hour, there being considerable firing from the works. About this time our front line began moving forward, and Brigadier-General Wood, commanding Fourth Army Corps, rode up and ordered us forward quickly; we advanced as rapidly as the nature of the ground (which was an open field and very muddy) would permit. The enemy about this time opened a very hot fire from his works, which were situated on the crest of a hill in our front. On arriving at the base of this hill I found a large number of men lying down. I supposed them to be the Eighty-first Indiana, who were in our front; but finding it impossible to halt at this point, I passed over them and pushed on for the works, and although we started in rear line, our color was the second on the works. That night we were sent on picket duty, and on the 16th we were again formed in rear line of brigade, and moved to the front and left, until we came near the Franklin pike, when we halted and threw up some light works. We were then moved farther to the left and halted, remaining there until the enemy's line was broken, when we started in pursuit, and moved forward until dark, when we halted. Since that time we have been with the brigade in pursuit of the enemy.

My loss during the campaign is—killed, none; wounded, 1 commissioned officer and 6 enlisted men, among whom was my color-sergeant; total, wounded, 7.

To the officers and men of this command I return my sincere thanks for their gallantry and promptness in doing their duty. It would be useless in me to designate any officer or man as doing more than another, as all did their duty truly and well.

I am, lieutenant, yours,

W. H. JAMISON,        

Captain, Commanding Twenty-first Illinois.

Lieutenant FELTON,
        Acting Assistant Adjutant-General.

SOURCE: The War of the Rebellion: A Compilation of the Official Records of the Union and Confederate Armies, Series I, Volume 45, Part 1 (Serial No. 93), pp. 186-7

Official Reports of the Campaign in North Alabama and Middle Tennessee, November 14, 1864-January 23, 1865: No. 14. — Reports of Col. Isaac M. Kirby, One hundred and first Ohio Infantry, commanding First Brigade, of operations November 30 and December 14-30, 1864.

No. 14.

Reports of Col. Isaac M. Kirby, One hundred and first Ohio Infantry, commanding First Brigade, of operations November 30 and December 14-30, 1864.

HDQRS. FIRST BRIG., FIRST DIV., FOURTH ARMY CORPS,        

Near Nashville, Tenn., December 5, 1864.

I have the honor to forward the following report of the part taken by this brigade in the late action at Franklin, Tenn.:

The brigade arrived with the division at Franklin about 12 m. November 30, 1864, and during the afternoon was placed in position on the right of General Grose's brigade, with three regiments (Twenty-first and Thirty-eighth Illinois and Thirty-first Indiana) in the front line, and temporary barricades constructed at once. Heavy firing was soon heard to the left of us, indicating severe fighting, and our picket-line in a short time became briskly engaged. I then put two companies of the One hundred and first Ohio in the front line, to close a gap between this brigade and that of General Grose. This disposition had just been made when the division pickets were seen coming in hurriedly, followed by a considerable force of the enemy, who came as far as the open ridge directly in our front, when we opened fire on him, and with two or three volleys drove him back. The skirmishers were then advanced, and held their position until the army withdrew. During the action I was ordered to send a regiment to report to General Ruger, commanding [Second] Division, Twenty-third Army Corps; the eight companies of the One hundred and first. Ohio not on the front line were sent, under command of Lieutenant-Colonel McDanald. I understand that they were put in position on the line of works of the Twenty-third Army Corps, and did good work, holding a most critical point in the line until ordered away. Our loss was 2 men killed and 14 wounded.

I am, very respectfully, your obedient servant,

I. M. KIRBY,    

Colonel, Commanding.

Capt. N. G. FRANKLIN,
            Acting Assistant Adjutant-General.

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HDQRS. FIRST BRIG., FIRST DIV., FOURTH ARMY CORPS,        

Lexington, Ala., December 30, 1864.

I have the honor to submit the following report of the operations of this brigade, from the morning of December 15, 1864, to present date, including the battle of Nashville:

Late in the evening of December 14 I received verbal instructions from the general commanding division to have my command in readiness at 6 o'clock the following morning to move into position, preparatory to moving against the enemy's works. At 6 a.m. December 15 my brigade was under arms, and moved between 7 and 8 o'clock, with the division, to the Hillsborough pike, and out that through our line of fortifications, going into position, with my right connecting with General Grose, and my left resting on the Hillsborough pike, the One hundred and first Ohio, Eighty-first Indiana and Ninetieth Ohio forming my front line, the Twenty-first Illinois, Thirty-eighth Illinois, and Thirty-first Indiana my rear line, in the order named. The skirmishers of the brigade, under command of Major Hitchcock, Ninetieth Ohio, were taken from Thirty-first Indiana and united with those of balance of division, under command of Lieutenant-Colonel Hallowell, Thirty-first Indiana. During the forenoon I moved gradually forward, gaining ground to the right, conforming to the movements of the troops upon my right, and slightly refusing my left in compliance with instructions previously received, and rested at the foot of the long ridge intervening between our line of works and those of the enemy. In a short time this ridge was cleared of the enemy's skirmishers, and I was ordered to change direction a very little to the left, and move forward and occupy the ridge, which order was executed at once, resting about two-thirds of my line on the left of the Hillsborough pike, and resting in this position until 2 p.m., in support of Ziegler's battery, which had been placed in position on the left of the pike, and was working vigorously against the main line of the enemy's works. About 3.30 p.m. I received orders to move forward and occupy a low ridge in the open fields near the foot of the hill on which the enemy's works were, and immediately under his guns. I moved at once with the Ninetieth Ohio in advance, to secure the point or crown of the ridge, and formed my first line of battle along the crest of the ridge. The musketry fire here from the enemy's works was very annoying, and seeing a sunken roadway on the slope of the ridge next the enemy, I moved the front line into that, and found it an admirable protection, and brought up my rear line near the crest of the ridge, but under cover; in this position the enemy's balls were harmless.

This disposition of the troops being made, I was surprised to see Ziegler's battery again on my right in the open field and within easy musket-range of the enemy, and throwing shot into him thick and fast. This battery, together with one placed in position by General Kimball, near the left of my brigade, soon worked confusion in the ranks of rebeldom, and at 4.15 p.m. I was ordered to charge the enemy's works. The front line led off at the "double-quick," followed closely by the second line, each regiment of the front line striving to be the first to plant their colors on the rebel works, and the rear line eager to support their gallant comrades going before. The musketry fire encountered was very severe, but the front line was equal to the task, although they struggled over heavy ground and up a sharp ascent. The flags of the three regiments were carried so near a true line that neither can claim much honor over the other for being the first on the works, and the rear line was close on the heels of the front in crossing the works. Here the brigade captured four guns, one Rodman and three brass Napoleons. Reforming our line we changed front to the east and moved in that direction, crossing the Granny White pike, and halting some time after dark, bivouacked in line. December 16, this command was held in reserve for the division until after our lines became heavily engaged, when I was ordered to the left of the Second Division, to support either that division or the Third, as they might need help. Frequently through the day I was exposed to the artillery fire of the enemy, but escaped with the loss of three men wounded. When the works were carried I followed the Second Division, and shifted to the right until was again in rear of the First Division and moved with that in pursuit. From that time to the present I have moved in column with the division in pursuit of the enemy, not having been actively engaged since.

Our loss on the 15th was—officers, killed, 1; wounded, 5; men, killed, 19; wounded, 92; on the 16th, men, wounded, 3; total, 120.

Capt. E. M. Schell, Eighty-first Indiana, killed in the assault on the 15th, was a young officer known by all in the brigade and admired for his accomplishments and gentlemanly qualities, and honored for the remarkable gallantry he displayed in all actions in which he was engaged. All of my officers displayed that gallantry for which they are ever conspicuous, and on this occasion seemed determined, as did most of the men, that there should be no failure if human efforts would avail. With such officers as Col. John T. Smith, Thirty-first Indiana, Lieutenant-Colonel Yeoman, Ninetieth Ohio, and Lieutenant-Colonel McDanald, One hundred and first Ohio, to control and direct a line, a brigade commander need have no fear for the reputation of command. I would also call the attention of my superiors to Lieut. Col. James R. Hallowell, Thirty-first Indiana, who commanded the division skirmish line on the 15th of December. His personal gallantry on that day, and the ability with which he handled the skirmish line, is rarely equaled and I have never seen surpassed; he deserves great credit. I am again called upon to express my thanks to, and my warmest admiration for, my staff officers—Lieut. William Felton, acting assistant adjutant-general; Lieut. T. J. Stevens, acting inspector general; Capt. William N. Beer, topographical engineer, and Lieut. J. C. Smith, aide-de-camp for their intelligent discharge of duties. They rendered great aid in the assault on the enemy's works by being mounted and continually on the front line. Lieutenant Felton distinguished himself by seizing the colors of the Ninetieth Ohio and bearing them on horseback through an embrasure in the works. My escort deserve my warmest thanks for their devoted attention, riding with me at all times and bearing my flag to the front in the assault till the works were carried.

For further particulars I have the honor to call your attention to the accompanying reports of regimental commanders.

I am, very respectfully, your obedient servant,

I. M. KIRBY,    

Colonel, Commanding.

Capt. E. D. MASON,
        Assistant Adjutant-General.

In addition to the above report I would call special attention to the gallantry of Color-Sergt. Jesse H. Hall, One hundred and first Ohio. When about to cross the enemy's works he was met by a rebel officer with drawn saber and seemingly in command of that portion of the line. Sergeant Hall demanded the surrender of this officer and was refused. He (the sergeant) then brought into requisition the spear of his flag-staff and compelled an unconditional surrender.

I am, very respectfully, your obedient servant,

I. M. KIRBY,    

Colonel, Commanding.

SOURCE: The War of the Rebellion: A Compilation of the Official Records of the Union and Confederate Armies, Series I, Volume 45, Part 1 (Serial No. 93), pp. 184-6

Diary of Private John J. Wyeth, January 22, 1863

The rain is continuous: over a week now of steady weather, and nothing but inside drills, under Lieut. Newell, who is always trying, and generally succeeds, to "PUT IN MORE SNAP, MEN!" interspersed with bayonet drills on our own hook, and occasionally, when it holds up for a few hours, Col. Lee stretches our legs with a drill outside.

At dress parade lately the order was read directing the following victories to be inscribed upon the flags of the regiments, batteries, &c., which were on the Goldsboro expedition:

KINSTON, DECEMBER 14, 1862.

WHITEHALL, DECEMBER 16, 1862.

GOLDSBORO, DECEMBER 17, 1862.

On account of the resignation of Captains Lombard and Reynolds, the rank of Capt. Richardson is advanced, he becoming third. Consequently "E" is color company, a position not only of honor to the captain and his men, but in some positions in which we may be placed it means dangerous work. We hope we may carry them well, and when we give them up either to some other company or when we are disbanded, it will be with the same pride that we take them now.

Several of the company are a little under the weather, but no fever cases yet. We have been fortunate, while other companies are having quite a number of sick men.

SOURCE: John Jasper Wyeth, Leaves from a Diary Written While Serving in Co. E, 44 Mass. Dep’t of North Carolina from September 1862 to June 1863, p. 34

Official Reports of the Campaign in North Alabama and Middle Tennessee, November 14, 1864-January 23, 1865: No. 250. — Report of Col. Charles H. Olmstead, First Volunteer Georgia Infantry, commanding Smith's brigade, of operations December 6, 1864--January 20, 1865.

No. 250.

Report of Col. Charles H. Olmstead, First Volunteer Georgia Infantry,

commanding Smith's brigade, of operations December 6, 1864 –January 20, 1865.

HEADQUARTERS SMITH'S BRIGADE,        

Near Tupelo, Miss., January 20, 1865.

CAPTAIN: I have the honor to submit the following report of the operations of this brigade from December 6, 1864, to the present date: On December 6 and 7 the command was busy constructing a second line of works in, front of Nashville, a little to the right of the Nolensville pike. On the morning of the 8th we took up the line of march for Murfreesborough, having been ordered to report to General Forrest near that place. At night-fall went into camp within eleven miles of the place. From that time until December 15 the command did little else than destroy the railroad between Murfreesborough and Nashville. On the 15th marched with Palmer's brigade and a portion of the cavalry to a position considerably to the eastward of Murfreesborough. On the next day, however, we retraced our steps, and (the news of the disaster at Nashville reaching us that night) we immediately started across the country for Pulaski by forced marches. The roads were in horrible condition and the weather intensely cold, so that the sufferings of the men, who were many of them barefooted and all poorly clad, were intense. On arriving at Duck River it was found to be so much swollen by heavy rains as to be impassable. We were accordingly ordered to Columbia, which place we reached late at night on the 18th. Here we remained for three days, receiving orders to report to Major-General Walthall as a portion of the rear guard of the army.

Early on the morning of the 22d the enemy crossed the river in force above Columbia, and [we] commenced our retreat. We retired slowly, forming line of battle occasionally, until we had gotten some six or seven miles on this side of Pulaski, when the enemy pushed us so hard that it was determined to stop and fight them. Accordingly, the line was formed, our position being upon the extreme left of the infantry, with Palmer's brigade upon our right, the cavalry upon our left. The enemy approached boldly, a heavy line of skirmishers preceding them. Upon a given signal our whole line charged, when the enemy retired in confusion after offering but a slight resistance. We captured a number of horses and one piece of artillery, a 12-pounder Napoleon. This was on Christmas day. On the following day the rear guard was again attacked, but this brigade was not engaged in the affair, nor did we again meet the enemy.

On the 28th we recrossed the Tennessee, and on the 1st of January rejoined our division at Corinth, from whence we marched to Tupelo.

The conduct of men and officers in this trying retreat was admirable; they bore the hardships forced upon them unflinchingly, and were ever ready to show a bold front on the approach of the enemy.

I would especially call the attention of the general commanding to the gallant conduct of Private P. Murner, of the First Georgia, and Private A. Vicary, of the Fifty-fourth Georgia. These men carried the colors of their respective regiments, and showed conspicuous bravery in the charge on the 25th.

I am, captain, very respectfully, your obedient servant,

CHAS. H. OLMSTEAD,        

Colonel, Commanding Brigade.

Capt. W. W. HARDY,
        Acting Assistant Adjutant-General.

List of casualties: 1 killed, 2 wounded, 70 missing. The missing were most of them men who broke down physically on the other side of Duck River, and are supposed to have fallen into the hands of the enemy.

CHAS. H. OLMSTEAD,        

Colonel, Commanding Brigade.

SOURCE: The War of the Rebellion: A Compilation of the Official Records of the Union and Confederate Armies, Series I, Volume 45, Part 1 (Serial No. 93), p. 740-1

Official Reports of the Campaign in North Alabama and Middle Tennessee, November 14, 1864-January 23, 1865: No. 245. — Report of Maj. Gen. William W. Loring, C. S. Army, commanding division, of operations November 29-30, 1864.

No. 245.

Report of Maj. Gen. William W. Loring, C. S. Army, commanding division,

of operations November 29-30, 1864.

HEADQUARTERS LORING'S DIVISION, STEWART'S CORPS,                

ARMY OF TENNESSEE,        

Near Nashville, Tenn., December 9, 1864.

CAPTAIN: In accordance with circular from army headquarters calling for a report of the number of flags lost in the engagements of 29th and 30th of November, I have to report four, those of the Third, Twenty-second, and Thirty-third Mississippi Regiments, Featherston's brigade, and that of the Fifteenth Regiment, of Adams' brigade, and inclose herewith a statement from each brigade commander.

Very respectfully, your obedient servant,

W. W. LORING,        

Major-General, Commanding.

Capt. W. D. GALE,
        Assistant Adjutant-General.

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[Inclosure No. 1.]

HEADQUARTERS FEATHERSTON'S BRIGADE,        

December 9, 1864.

MAJOR: In obedience to orders from army headquarters I would respectfully report that three stand of colors were captured from my brigade on the 30th of November, belonging to the Third, Twenty-second, and Thirty-third Mississippi Regiments. The color-bearers of the Third and Twenty-second planted their colors on the enemy's works, and were wounded and captured with their colors. The color-bearer of the Thirty-third was killed some fifteen paces from the works, when Lieut. H. C. Shaw, of Company K, carried them forward, and when in the act of planting them on the works was killed, his body falling in the trench, the colors falling in the works.

Very respectfully,

W. S. FEATHERSTON,        

Brigadier-General.

Major ROBINSON,
        Assistant Adjutant-General.

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[Inclosure No. 2.]

HEADQUARTERS ADAMS' BRIGADE, LORING'S DIVISION,        

December 9, 1864.

MAJOR: In obedience to orders from army headquarters I have the honor to report that one flag was lost in the engagement of the 30th ultimo of the Fifteenth Mississippi Regiment. Four men were shot down in bearing it.

I am, major, very respectfully, your obedient servant,

ROBERT LOWRY,        

Colonel, Commanding Brigade.

Maj. HENRY ROBINSON,
        Assistant Adjutant-General.

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[Inclosure No. 3.]

BRIGADE HEADQUARTERS,        

December 9, 1864.

I would respectfully report that no flags were lost in this brigade on the 29th and 30th ultimo.

Respectfully,

JOHN SNODGRASS,        

Colonel, Commanding Brigade.

Maj. H. ROBINSON,
        Assistant Adjutant-General.

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ADDENDA.

Report of the killed, wounded, and missing of Loring's division in the engagement of November 30, 1864, near Franklin, Tenn.

Command.	Killed.		Wounded.		Missing.		Aggregate.
	Officers.	Men.	Officers.	Men.	Officers.	Men.
Featherston's brigade	16	60	22	178	4	72	352
Adams' brigade	10	34	39	232	1	21	337
Scott's brigade	2	29	23	125	2	6	187
Total.	28	123	84	535	7	99	876

Respectfully submitted.

Capt. W. D. GALE,        

Assistant Adjutant-General.

W. W. LORING,
        Major-General, Commanding.

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HEADQUARTERS FRENCH'S DIVISION,        

Near Nashville, Tenn., December 10, 1864.

Report of flags lost in engagement November 30, 1864:

Cockrell's brigade: Second and Sixth Missouri Infantry lost one. Ector's and Sears' brigades not in engagement; absent on detached service.

Respectfully submitted.

S. G. FRENCH,        

Major-General, Commanding.

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HEADQUARTERS FRENCH'S DIVISION,        

December 12, 1864.

Capt. W. D. GALE,
        Assistant Adjutant-General:

CAPTAIN: I have the honor to report that no flags were captured from Sears' brigade November 30, 1864.

I am, captain, very respectfully, your obedient servant,

S. G. FRENCH,        

Major-General, Commanding.

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Return of casualties in French's division at the battle of Franklin, Tenn., November 30,1864.

Command.	Killed.		Wounded.		Missing.		Aggregate.
	Officers.	Men.	Officers.	Men.	Officers.	Men.
Cockrell's brigade1	19	79	31	198	13	79	419
Sears' brigade	5	25	26	142	1	34	233
Total	24	104	57	340	14	113	652

¹ Eighty-two officers and 614 men in fight. The missing from Cockrell’s brigade are known to be prisoners of war (from men who escaped”, captured in the enemy’s works.

The above is the loss from the two brigades, the third one being on duty detached. The loss is over one-third of my troops engaged.

S. G. FRENCH,        

Major-general.

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Report of casualties in French's division December 4, 1864.             

	Killed.	Wounded.	Aggregate.
Cockrell's brigade.
Sears’ Brigade1	2	19	21
Ector's brigade	1	14	15
Total	3	33	26

¹ Colonel Andrews wounded.

Respectfully submitted.

S. G. FRENCH,        

Major-General, Commanding.

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Report of officers and men of Sears' brigade who reached the main line of the enemy's works at Franklin, November 30, 1864.

Names.	Rank.	Co.	Regiment.	Remarks.
James M. Swearingin	Corporal	A	35th Mississippi
C. D. Grady	Private	A	do
E. T. Eldridge	do	A	do
J. L. Conner	First lieutenant	D	do
E. S. Holman	Private	D	do
J. A. Harrison	Captain	E	do
T. B. Walsh	Second lieutenant	E	do
J. F. Walsh	First sergeant	E	do
F. M. Hester	Sergeant	E	do
A.J. Cooper	do	E	do
J. H. Rice	Corporal	E	do
J. R. Barrett	Private	E	do
A. Lowry	do	E	do
J. N. Strait	do	E	do
H. W. White	do	E	do
W. H. Youngblood	Sergeant	F	do
J. M. Robinson	Private	F	do
A. L. Barnett	Sergeant	I	do
J. S. Fox	Private	I	do
W. J. Brown	do	I	do
J. N. McCoy	First lieutenant	A	35th Mississippi	Reached abatis and wounded.
H. B. Hudnall	Second lieutenant	A	do	Do.
W. F. M. Tate	Corporal	D	do	Do
E. H. Parks	Private	D	do	Reached abatis.
J. A. Killingsworth	do	D	do	Do
J. A. Killingsworth.	Second lieutenant	E	do	Do
A. M. Page	Private	K	do	Do
George Dockery	do	K	do	Do
J. F. Green	do	K	do	Do
G. W. Davis	do	K	do	Do
Isaac Carroll	do	K	do	Do
J. D. Harrington	do	K	do	Do
Munroe Watson	do	K	do	Wounded three times near interior works.
J. W. Saunders	do	K	do	Reached abatis.
R. Calvert	do	K	do	Do
W.W. Witherspoon.	Colonel	--	36th Mississippi.	Killed near interior works
G. M. Gallaspy	Captain	C	do
W.J. Smith	do	F	do	Wounded between works.
P. H. Davis	Lieutenant	A	do
J. N. Denson	First sergeant	F	do
H. B. Williams	Sergeant	F	do	Wounded between works.
D. F. Pace	Corporal	F	do
E.J. Pace	Private	F	do
S.S. Braswell	do	F	do
M. N. Sojourner	Sergeant	G	do	Wounded between works.
Nicholas Pace	Captain	A	46th Mississippi
C. L. Nichols	Private	A	do
Isaac Whatley	do	A	do
J.T. Duckworth	Lieutenant	B	do
W. H. Barnett		D	do
J. W. Pennington	Sergeant	D	do
W. Deavers	Private	D	do
J. S. Hill	do	D	do
A. Phillips	do	D	do
J.C. Phillips	do	D	do
J M Ross	do	D	do
R. H. Sewell	do	D	do
D. Hildebrand	Sergeant	E	do
A. Screws	Corporal	E	do	Wounded.
T. P. Wiggins	Captain	F	do
W. M. McElroy	Sergeant	F	do
J. W. Kittrell	Private	F	do
W. W. Harvey	Sergeant	F	do	Wounded severely at main ditch.
J. A. Epting	Lieutenant	G	do
W. Warren	Corporal	G	do
A.M. Anderson	do	G	do
J. M. Eakin	do	G	do
J. Drummond	Private	G	do	Wounded.
S. B. Windham	do	G	do
J. B. White	do	H	do
T. Burgess	Captain	I	do	Wounded twice severely while near main ditch.
T. A. Florence	Private	K	do
M. J. Albritton	Corporal	A	7th Mississippi Battalion.
G. D. Hartfield	Captain	B	do	Wounded near second line.
M. Glover	Private	B	do
H. Steward	do	B	do
W. B. McDonald	do	B	do
W. W. Jordan	Corporal	E	do
A. J. Thompson	Captain	G	do	Wounded near second line.
W. Carter	Private	F	do
J. B. Smith	Sergeant	A	4th Mississippi	Wounded.
W.J. Butler	Private	A	do
W. J. Pearson	do	A	do
W. W. Nations	do	A	do
Isaac McCafferty	do	A	do
G. G. S. Patterson	Corporal	B	do
A. J. Strickland	Private	B	do
J. T. Thornton	Corporal	B	do	Killed.
W. H. Cook	Private	B	do	Do
W. B. Smith	do	C	do
J. J. Graham	do	C	do
W. D. Thompson	do	C	do
J. J. Cowey	Corporal	C	4th Mississippi	Killed
L. O. Paris	Captain	D	do	Do
W. H. Patton	Private	D	do	Do
W. H. Sartain	do	D	do	Do
W. E. Brasher	Sergeant	D	do	Wounded.
C. C. Clements	Corporal	D	do	Do
J. W. Stevens	Private	D	do	Do
Wyatt Brasher	Sergeant	D	do	Do
Henry Counts	Private	D	do	Do
W. Counts	do	D	do	Do
M. J. West	Sergeant	D	do
C. W. McCain	Private	D	do
J.M. Levain	do	D	do
O. E. Townsend	Second lieutenant	E	do
W. H. Lowriman	Private	E	do
John Stafford	do	E	do
John Boland	do	E	do
L. J. King	do	E	do
J. S. Yelington	do	E	do
P.S. Webb	do	E	do
E. P. Holmes	Sergeant	E	do	Wounded.
John A. Pyron	Private	E	do	Do
W. A. Stafford	do	E	do
W. M. Nabors	Sergeant	E	do
S.W. King	Corporal	E	do	Wounded.
Samuel Fox	First lieutenant	F	do
H. L. Bailey	Sergeant	F	do
J. M. Hastings	Private	F	do
G. D. Taylor	Sergeant	H	do	Killed.
G. W. Kerr	Corporal	H	do	Wounded.
J. W. Russell	do	H	do
R. W. Anderson	Private	H	do
W. E. Black	do	H	do
Jesse Riddle	do	H	do
J. B. Minter	do	H	do
H. J. Russell	do	H	do	Wounded.
W. S. Massey	Sergeant	K	do
J. E. Bowie	Corporal	K	do	Wounded.
W. S. Dulin	do	K	do
A. C. McComb	do	K	do	Wounded.
T. T. Bates	Private	K	do	Do
J. P. Garner	do	K	do
W. H. McComb	do	K	do
S. T. L. Ramage	do	K	do
E.G. Liles	Captain commanding	--	39th Mississippi.
J. F. Newsom	Sergeant	A	do
D. J. Drummond	Private	A	do
S. M. Brooks	do	A	do
H. D. McNease	do	A	do
Wm. B. Hemphill	do	A	do
S. A. Farmer.	Do	A	do	Killed.
J. S. Donnell	Corporal	B	do	Wounded.
T. Speaks	Private	B	do	Do
W. W. Thacker	Sergeant	B	do
G. W. Elliott	First lieutenant	C	do	Wounded.
Tom Waters	Private	C	do
D.M. Adams	Sergeant	D	do	Killed.
E. Carleton	Sergeant, acting adjutant	D	do	Slightly wounded twice.
J. S. Ware	Corporal	D	do	Slightly wounded twice.
R. Wilner	Private	D	do	Wounded twice.
J. S. Smith	do	D	do	Do
J. D. Sims	do	D	do	Do
M. Williams	do	D	do	Do
B. Chaney	do	D	do	Do
G. R. Sims	do	D	do
M. C. Nichols	do	D	do
M. Russell	do	D	do
Thomas Parks	do	D	do
J. M. Loper	do	D	do
R. J. Williams	do	E	do	Wounded.
M. Townsend	Captain	F	do	Killed.
D. J. Grubbs	Private	F	do	Do
William Hutson	Corporal	F	do
A. Hutson	Private	F	do
J. B. Mahoffy.	do	F	do
Joseph B. Garrett	do	F	do
E. T. Kersh	Corporal	G	do
Jacob D. Kersh	Private	G	39th Mississippi
J. P. Hodges	Corporal	I	do	Killed.
J. D. Jones	Private	I	do	Do
R. Crisswell	do	I	do
E. Dockery	do	I	do	Killed.
J. T. Hodges	do	I	do
J. Neely	do	I	do
W. D. Coney	Second lieutenant	K	do
B. F. Elzey	Sergeant	K	do

Respectfully submitted.

J. W. BENOIT,        

Assistant Adjutant-General.

NEAR NASHVILLE, TENN., December 14, 1864.

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[ First indorsement.]

Respectfully forwarded.

R. H. SHOTWELL,        

Lieutenant-Colonel, Commanding Brigade.

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[Second indorsement.]

HEADQUARTERS FRENCH'S DIVISION,        

December 14, 1864.

Respectfully transmitted.

These gallant men merit honorable mention; they were foremost amidst the forlorn hope.

C. W. SEARS,        

Brigadier-General Commanding Division.

SOURCE: The War of the Rebellion: A Compilation of the Official Records of the Union and Confederate Armies, Series I, Volume 45, Part 1 (Serial No. 93), p. 714-9