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en. Colonel Wiley had his horse shot from under him. The services of Lieutenant-Colonels Kimberly, Forty-first Ohio volunteers, and Lasselle, Ninth Indiana volunteers, were conspicuous and valuable. Lieutenant-Colonel Kimberly had two horses killed under him. Of the noble dead there are Lieutenant-Colonel Rockingham, Captains of the advance-guard by charging on its flank, but the vigilance of Lieutenant-Colonel Kimberly, commanding it, frustrated their object, a volley from the skirmishegain forming the advance. Four companies deployed, under command of Lieutenant-Colonel Kimberly, drove them easily, and without loss, a distance of two and a half mree hundred and thirty-seven; aggregate, three hundred and sixty. Lieutenant-Colonel Kimberly had two horses and Major J. H. Williston one horse wounded and disabir thinned ranks failed to depress. My thanks are especially due Lieutenant-Colonel R. L. Kimberly and Major J. H. Williston, as well for their untiring vigilance a
t Ohio volunteers, commanding the battalions formed of the residue of the brigade. Had either of these officers been less prompt in the execution of their duties, or less obedient to the letter of their instructions, many more lives might have been lost, or the expedition failed altogether. The spirit of every one engaged in the enterprise is deserving of the highest commendation. My staff gave me the intelligent and timely assistance they have always done when needed, and to Lieutenant-Colonel Kimberly, Forty-first Ohio volunteers, and Lieutenant Ferdinand D. Cobb, same regiment, I am especially indebted for valuable service. Very respectfully, your obedient servant, W. B. Hazen, Brigadier-General. Colonel Wiley's report. headquarters Forty-First regiment, Ohio volunteer infantry Brown's Ferry, Tenn., Oct. 30, 1863. Jno. Crowell, Jr., Captain and A. A. G.: In compliance with your order I have the honor to submit the following report of the part taken by the det