Taken up by Capt. Andrew Riddel, provost-marshal of the Third Brigade infantry, the following articles, which have been accounted for:

I beg, in conclusion, to present to favorable notice of the general commanding the names of the following officers, who particularly distinguished themselves in the battles by their courage and coolness, and to whom my thanks are justly due: First, Col. D. Frost, Eleventh Regiment West Virginia Volunteers; second, Lieut. Col. T. F. B. Tapper, Fourth Pennsylvania Reserves; third, William H. Davis, surgeon Fourth Pennsylvania Reserves; fourth, Major Wells, Fifteenth West Virginia Volunteers; fifth, Capt. J. Lenhart, jr., Third Pennsylvania Reserves; sixth, Lieut. C. Walter Kirby, acting assistant inspector-general on my staff, who rendered me most valuable service on the battle-field; Capt. Andrew Riddel, acting provostmarshal for this brigade; and, lastly, but not least, my faithful and efficient acting assistant adjutant-general, Lieut. H. S. Jones, who has stood by my side in many battles, and who displayed upon the present occasion his usual courage and ability on the field.

I am happy to be able to say that the conduct of the officers and men of the brigade was unexceptionally good, and deserves the thanks and commendations of the nation.

I am, captain, with great respect,

H. G. SICKEL,

Colonel Third Pennsylvania Reserves, Comdg. Third Brig.

Capt. JAMES L. BOTSFORD,

Assistant Adjutant-General.

No. 12.

Report of Capt. Robert Johnson, Third Pennsylvania Reserves.

HDQRS. THIRD REGT. PENNSYLVANIA RESERVE CORPS,

Meadow Bluff, Va., May 20, 1864..

COLONEL: In compliance with orders from brigade headquarters of May 19, 1864, I most respectfully submit the following report of

the part taken by the Third Regiment Pennsylvania Reserve Volunteer Corps in the recent marches and battles:

We broke camp at Brownstown on the 30th of April at 5 a. m.; marched to Paint Creek. Nothing of importance occurred during the march.

On the 1st of May, in accordance with orders, we marched to Montgomery's Ferry, arriving at that place about 3 p. m., and encamped for the night. Nothing worthy of note transpired.

On the 2d instant we took up the march across Cotton Ridge Mountain to Fayetteville. A heavy rain-storm came up in the afternoon which made the marching very hard and fatiguing.

On the 3d instant we left Fayetteville and marched to Kelton's farm, nothing of interest occurring.

On the 4th, and in accordance with previous orders, we took the advance, throwing two companies, A and B, forward as skirmishers. Passed through Raleigh 11 a. m. and arrived at Pine Hill about 4.30 p. m., where we encamped for the night. The march was through a continuous wood, crossing two large streams. Nothing of importance occurred.

On the 5th we were ordered to take the rear as wagon guard. The day was very warm, and from some unknown reason the woods on either side of the road was fired, which at times made it quite suffocating and endangered the train. In a narrow pass one of the teams broke a tongue, which caused great delay, keeping us on the road from 7 a. m. until 12 midnight. The men were very much exhausted from the heat and smoke.

We started again on the 6th, at 4 a. m., crossing the Blue Stone. River. The day was clear and hot, telling severely on the men, but upon arriving at Princeton the sight of the abandoned rebel fortifications seemed to inspire them with new life. Encamped for the night.

On the 7th left Princeton at 4.30 a. m. Companies A and B were thrown in the advance as skirmishers. We skirmished with the enemy more or less all day. No loss of life was sustained by either side. Crossed Black Oak and East River Mountain, also East River. Passed through Rocky Gap unmolested, and encamped on the banks of Wolf Creek about 6 p. m.

On Sunday, the 8th, we were again detailed as wagon guard. Crossed Brush Mountain. On the north side of the mountain the train was fired into by a band of guerrillas; my men promptly returned the fire and drove the enemy from his hiding-place. Capt. William N. Harman, a notorious bushwhacker, was killed. The ball entered the right side above the hip and came out of the left breast. The march was very long and tiresome, making twenty-seven miles and arriving in camp about 10 p. m.

Marched but

On Monday, 9th instant, we started again at 5 a. m. a few miles when the enemy were discovered well posted. My regiment was marched by the flank a short distance along the foot of Cloyd's Mountain, filed to the right, and ascended the mountain. After gaining the summit we made a right oblique movement to the road, following the road a short distance by the flank, then took the woods again, and on arriving near the south base deployed in line of battle on the left flank of the Fourth Pennsylvania Reserve Volunteer Corps. About 11 a. m. we were ordered to advance and engage the enemy. As we emerged from the woods into the open ground we received a terrific volley of canister. The regiment

advanced steadily across the open ground for about 200 yards under a galling fire of grape and canister. My men delivered several volleys, but the distance was too great to be very effective. A temporary panic occurred, but was checked by the exertions of the officers. The color bearer was shot down, but. the colors were picked up by one of the men and borne across the field. Seeing it impossible to advance directly on the front, I ordered a left oblique movement so as to gain the protection of the hill on the right of the enemy's artillery, thus bringing us within rifle range of their works. At the first waver of the enemy I advanced, and my colors were among the first to enter the works of the enemy. Capt. Jacob Lenhart was in command of the regiment, but was severely wounded through the shoulder early in the action, when the command devolved on me. The loss of the regiment in crossing the clearing was 5 commissioned officers and 32 enlisted men wounded and 2 enlisted men killed. (It may be well to say here that the regiment only numbered about 300 rank and file.) After gaining the works I halted a few moments to collect the men, who were somewhat scattered (as they necessarily must, owing to the ground over which we passed), and then pushed forward, but after marching about two miles I was ordered back by the general commanding division to take charge of the battle-field. Upon arriving on the field I formed the regiment into squads, under charge of commissioned officers, to collect the dead and wounded, also the arms; but it is impossible to give with any degree of accuracy the number of either as the friends of those who had fallen were attending to them in person. We were busy until dark and every effort made to discharge the duty faithfully. Two brass pieces of artillery (12pounder Napoleon guns) and about 300 stand of small-arms were taken from the field and sent forward; five caissons and about 100 stand of small arms were destroyed for want of transportation. dark the ambulances were loaded with the wounded that could be moved and sent to Dublin Depot. I formed the rear guard, bringing with me the 52 prisoners which were turned over to the provostmarshal. We arrived at the depot about midnight and laid over until daylight.

At

On the 10th we started at 5 a. m., marching along the railroad for some miles. Upon arriving near New River we were marched by the flank into the woods on the right of the road, where we received a severe shell fire. The column halted; I brought the regiment to the front to get orders and while absent 1 enlisted man was killed, 1 commissioned officer and 2 enlisted men were wounded. Lieutenant Glenn, acting adjutant, seeing that the fire was enfilading, ordered the regiment to change front forward on first company, which was executed in good order, thus escaping a terrible fire and evidently saving many lives. About 11 a. m. I was ordered to take the regiment to the bank of the river on the left of the Fifteenth Virginia Infantry, to drive the sharpshooters from the opposite bank and burn the bridge. Several shots were fired, but we soon accomplished our mission. After the bridge had fallen we took up our march to Pepper's Ferry, where we lay all night.

On the 11th we crossed the river and marched to Blacksburg; a heavy rain-storm came on which made the marching very bad. After arriving in camp Companies I, C, and H were sent on picket. Captain La Rue, commanding Company I, learning that a band of guerrillas were in close proximity to his post, deployed his men as

skirmishers to drive them from the mountain. In so doing 2 of his men were captured, but by great exertion he recaptured them, together with 9 horses, from the enemy, which were turned over to the proper authority. Thus ended the day without further trouble. 12th, left Blacksburg, passing through Newport. Beyond the town we were marched by the flank on the left of the road and deployed in line of battle; passed the camp of a company of guerrillas; passed over a miserable road and through a drenching rain. Encamped on the summit of Salt Pond Mountain. The march was very hard and fatiguing.

On the 13th took up line of march again, passing a train of wagons and one piece of artillery that had been abandoned by the enemy.

On the 14th started about 12 noon as wagon guard. Crossed Big Stony Creek and Peter's and Wiseman's Mountains; the roads were very bad. Arrived in camp at dark.

On the 15th continued as wagon guard, passing Iodine Springs; arrived at Union at 2 p. m. and encamped beyond the town.

16th, started at 8 a. m.; crossed Little Flat Top Mountain and encamped about one mile from Alderson's Ferry, on the Greenbrier River.

17th, laid in camp all day.

18th, crossed Greenbrier River, marched about four miles and encamped for the night.

19th, was rear guard; crossed Little Sewell Mountain, passing Blue Sulphur Springs, and arrived at this place (Meadow Bluff) about 3 p. m. The day was very hot, many of the men giving out from exhaustion.

Herewith you will find a list of casualties in the Third Regiment Pennsylvania Reserve Volunteer Corps in the battles of the 9th and 10th instant.*

Very respectfully, your obedient servant,

[Col. H. G. SICKEL,

ROBERT JOHNSON, Captain, Commanding Regiment.

Commanding Third Brigade.]

No. 13.

Report of Lieut. Col. Thomas F. B. Tapper, Fourth Pennsylvania

Reserves.

HDQRS. FOURTH REGT. PENNSYLVANIA RESERVE CORPS,

Meadow Bluff, W. Va., May 20, 1864. COLONEL: I have the honor to forward you the official report of the part taken by the Fourth Regiment Infantry, Pennsylvania Reserve Volunteer Corps, during the late raid from the 30th day of April, 1864, to the 19th day of May, 1864:

On the 30th day of April, 1864, the Fourth Regiment Infantry, Pennsylvania Reserve Volunteer Corps, commanded by Col. R. H. Woolworth, left Camp Piatt, Kanawha County, W. Va., and took up the line of march for active campaign in the western part of Vir

*Embodied in table, p. 14.

ginia. After a long and wearisome march of fourteen miles, we arrived at Paint Creek, where we encamped for the night. Nothing of interest occurred on the march.

May 1, left camp at 7 o'clock and marched up the river road to the Great Falls, where we encamped for the night at 4.30 p. m.; distance sixteen miles.

May 2, left camp at 7 o'clock and crossed Cotton Hill, arriving at Fayette at 3 o'clock. Nothing of importance occurred.

May 3, left camp at 7 o'clock and marched fourteen miles, and encamped at 1 o'clock on Kelton's farm.

May 4, left camp at 6.30 o'clock and reached Raleigh about 11 a. m.; crossed Piney Creek at 12 o'clock and encamped about 1 o'clock; distance seventeen miles.

May 5, left camp at 5.30 o'clock and passed over Great Flat Mountain, and encamped about 6 o'clock; distance twenty-two miles.

May 6, left camp at 5 o'clock and passed over several mountains and Blue Stone River, and encamped at Princeton about 2 o'clock, the rebels having possession previous to our arrival, but retreated after firing a few rounds on our advance.

May 7, left camp at 4.30 o'clock and marched within one mile of Rocky Gap, where we halted for dinner. The regiment was ordered to flank Rocky Gap. The order was given to advance after the knapsacks were unslung. After fording Wolf Creek we met the rebel pickets. Company A was deployed as skirmishers and drove the rebel pickets into Rocky Gap. The regiment forded Wolf Creek the second time, the water being knee-deep, and passed the ravine about one mile, and then crossed a small mountain, also a clear field to the foot of Wolf Creek Mountain. The regiment then crossed over Wolf Creek Mountain, which was 1,400 feet high, the men and officers displaying great courage in crossing the latter, which was very rugged. The regiment was five hours crossing and reached. the opposite side about 6 p. m., where we bivouacked for the night. May 8, left camp at Rocky Gap about 7 o'clock, our position for the day being wagon guards; some bushwhacking. Marched twentyfive miles, and encamped for the night at 9 o'clock.

May 9, left camp at 5 o'clock, and as we approached the gap, the rebel skirmishers fired on our advance. The regiment was ordered up the mountain to flank the road, which they did in a satisfactory manner. We passed cautiously along the road about two miles, when the rebels opened an artillery fire upon us, wounding one man. We then marched by the left flank through the woods, and formed in line of battle. The orders were given to advance as soon as we reached the open field. The rebels opened a heavy fire of grape and canister, which threw the regiment into confusion, killing Colonel Woolworth and severely wounding one of the color bearers, which was picked up by Sergt. C. W. Whiteman, of Company G, who was instantly killed, but the colors were again raised triumphantly, pierced with eight shots in the old one, and nine in the new. Lieutenant-Colonel Tapper then assumed command, and was ordered by Col. H. G. Sickel, commanding Third Brigade, to advance up the hill on the right to flank the rebels' left. In doing so a large number of prisoners were captured, and the enemy put to flight, for which, I think, great praise is due Colonel Sickel, commanding brigade, for his good judgment in flanking the enemy's left. The regiment continued advancing upon Dublin Depot, which we reached