...I have received was communicated to me by Lieutenants A. H. Polk and William B. Richmond, Aids to Major-General Polk, who state that they felt assured it was executed under the direction of Brigadier- General Ruggles , as they saw him at that time on our extreme left engaged in ordering up batteries for some position along the line. I have the honor to remain, Captain, your obedient servant, Smith P. Bankhead...