enemy Chambliss was thrown forward, and by a movement handsomely executed connected with him, and the two brigades were thrown on the flank of the enemy. At the same moment the whole line, under the immediate command of Maj. Gen. Fitzhugh Lee, charged the works of the enemy, who, after fighting stubbornly for a short time, gave way, leaving his dead and wounded on the field. This advance of our troops was made in the face of a very heavy fire of artillery and musketry, and it was most handsomely accomplished. As soon as the enemy gave way I brought up the Phillips and the Jeff. Davis Legions (mounted), ordering them to charge. This they did most gallantly, driving the enemy for 3 miles in confusion. Robins' battalion and the Twelfth Virginia Cavalry were mounted and participated in a part of this charge, in which Lieutenant-Colonel Massie, commanding the latter, was wounded while gallantly leading his men over the works of the enemy. The enemy was completely routed and were pursued to within 2 miles of Charles City Court-House, the pursuit lasting till 10 o'clock at night. We captured 157 prisoners, including 1 colonel and 12 commissioned officers, and the enemy left their wounded, amounting to quite a large number, scattered over the ground upon which we had fought. My loss was 6 killed and 59 wounded in my own division. The reports of losses from the other commands have not been sent to me. Sheridan retreated to Wyanoke Neck in order to cross the James River under protection of the gun-boats, and I, in accordance with instructions from the general commanding, moved on June 26, to the pontoon bridge, with a view to cross and join the army on the south side of the James River. This closed my operation, which had for their object the defeat of Sheridan's movement in our rear. The recent publications of the enemy, together with some of their orders which have been captured, show that Sheridan's object was to destroy Gordonsville and Charlottesville, with the railroad near those places; to unite with Hunter in his attack on Lynchburg, and after the capture of that place to move their joint forces to the White House, on the Pamunkey, from which point they could join Grant or threaten Richmond. Sheridan was defeated at Trevilian; was punished in the skirmishes at the White House and Forge Bridge, and was routed at Samaria [Saint Mary's] Church. We captured 852 prisoners, while his loss in killed and wounded was very heavy. I beg to express my entire satisfaction at the conduct of officers and men in my command. Maj. Gen. Fitzhugh Lee co-operated with me heartily and rendered valuable assistance. Brigadier-General Butler, who commanded my division a part of the time; General Rosser and Colonel Wright, in my own command, all discharged their duties admirably. The same may be said of Colonel Dulany, who succeeded to the command of Rosser's brigade after General Rosser was wounded. Brigadier-General Chambliss, with his brigade, rendered most efficient service, as did Brigadier-General Gary, both of these commands contributing largely to the success at Samaria [Saint Mary's] Church. The subordinate officers have sustained their superiors well, and the men could not have behaved better than they did. The artillery, under Major Chew, was admirably handled and did good service. I am under obligations to my staff for the very able assistance they gave me, and I take pleasure in expressing not only my obligations, but my thanks to them. When the general commanding takes into consideration the disparity in numbers of the troops engaged, the many disadvantages under which my men labored, their hard marches, their want of supplies, their numerous privations, and the cheerfulness with which these were borne, he will, I trust, be satisfied with the results accomplished. I have the honor to be, very respectfully, Lieutenant-Colonel TAYLOR, WADE HAMPTON, Assistant Adjutant-General. No. 297. Major-General. Report of Brig. Gen. Thomas L. Rosser, C. S. Army, commanding brigade, of operations May 15. MAY 15, 1864. I have just returned from an expedition in rear of the enemy's position, and as General Hampton is not here, think it well to report directly to you. Near Piney Creek Church I found this morning a brigade of cavalry, which, after a brisk skirmish, I drove to the plank road, about 2 miles below Chancellorsville, below the Catharpin road, where I met a small force of infantry at Mr. Alrich's. Not more than a regiment was seen. Captured a few prisoners, who reported the Ninth Corps at this place. I then moved to the right, passing down the Ny River to Mr. Armstrong's, where I found a new road cut by the enemy, leading out into the Spotsylvania Court-House and Fredericksburg road, passing between the poor house and Mr. Harris'. Pressing down upon this road (which is almost impassable) I ran upon the Second Corps (so reported by the prisoners captured), which was just going into camp just to the right of the poor house. In going to this point I passed in rear of the enemy's line for some distance, the right of which rests at this time (I think it will be moved to-night) on the heights opposite Captain Brown's place (Mr. Rowe lives there now). All wagons, cattle, &c., which have been on the plank road have been moved off toward Fredericksburg. There is nothing but a few cavalry near Chancellorsville, one brigade headquarters at Zion Church, about 3 miles from Chancellorsville, on the old pike: Yours, truly, Col. W. H. TAYLOR. THOS. L. ROSSER, No. 298. Report of Capt. R. B. Kennon, Assistant Inspector-General, of operations May 5. CATHARPIN ROAD, May 5, 1864. GENERAL: Brigadier-General Rosser directs me to say that he met the enemy (reported to be Kilpatrick's old division) 2 miles below Allmand's. He charged the picket and drove it back on the reserve, and the reserve back on the main body. Finding them strongly posted and in superior force, he was compelled to fall back slowly, and is now fighting about where he first met them this morning. He has taken a few prisoners and horses; lost no prisoners, but have had some killed and wounded. Very respectfully, your obedient servant, R. B. KENNON, Captain and Assistant Inspector-General. Maj. Gen. J. E. B. STUART. No. 299. Report of Col. Bradley T. Johnson, First Maryland Infantry, commanding Maryland Line, of operations May 11. HANOVER JUNCTION, May 11, 1864-10.15 a. m. General Stuart engaged the enemy at Ashland this morning and drove them out with loss. Their column still moving on Richmond. BRADLEY T. JOHNSON, Colonel, Commanding. Hon. J. A. SEDDON, Secretary of War. No. 300. Confederate Roll of Honor. ADJUTANT AND INSPECTOR GENERAL'S OFFICE, GENERAL ORDERS, Richmond, Va., December 10, 1864. I. The following roll of honor is published in accordance with paragraph I, General Orders, No. 131, 1863. It will be read to every regiment in the service at the first dress-parade after its receipt. Corpl. T. S. Carter, a Company A, May 5, 1864. ä Killed in action. Eleventh Regiment Mississippi Infantry. Corpl. Richard C. Bridges, Company A, May 5, 1864. Forty-second Regiment Mississippi Infantry. Private J. M. Lourden, Company A. Corpl. W. T. Blaylock, Company F. NORTH CAROLINA. Fifty-fifth Regiment North Carolina Infantry. Corpl. Haywood Scott, a Company A. Sergt. W. A. Williams, Company F. BATTLE OF TALLEY'S MILL. MISSISSIPPI. Second Regiment Mississippi Infantry. Corpl. S. L. Neely, Company A. Eleventh Regiment Private A. J. Due, Company A. Private W. T. Ayers, Company F. Mississippi Infantry. Private George M. Dooley, Company G. BATTLE OF SPOTSYLVANIA COURT-HOUSE. MISSISSIPPI. Second Regiment Mississippi Infantry. Corpl. S. L. Neely, Company A. Private J. H. Dailey, Company A. | Corpl. E. L. Earle, Company G. Sergt. R. T. Hobson, Company H. a Killed in action. |