The War of the Rebellion: A Compilation of the Official Records of the Union And Confederate Armies. Series 1, Volume 30, In Four Parts. Part 1, Reports. Page: 431
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THE CHICKAMAUGA CAMPAIGN.
to place the Thirty-fifth Ohio across that flank to prevent a surprise.
This had scarcely been done before a rebel force appeared in the
gloom directly in their front. A mounted officer rode to within a
few paces of the Thirty-fifth Ohio and asked, " What regiment 'is
that ?" To this some one replied, "The Thirty-fifth Ohio." The of-
ficer turned suddenly and attempted to run away, but our regiment
delivered a volley that brought horse and rider to the ground and
put the force to flight. Prisoners said this officer was the rebel Gen-
eral Gregg.
At 7 p. m. an order came from Major-General Thomas that the
forces under General Brannan should move quietly to Rossville.
This was carried into execution under the direction of Captain Cilley,
of my staff, in excellent order.
During the whole of the two days' fighting my brigade kept well
together, at all times obeying orders promptly and moving with al-
most as much regularity and precision as if upon drill. They were
subjected to a very severe test on the 19th, when, being actively
engaged with the enemy, another brigade (not of this division) ran
panic-stricken through and over us, some of the officers of which
shouted to our men to retreat or they certainly would be overwhelmed,
but not a man left the ranks, and the approaching enemy found be-
fore him a wall of steel. Private Savage, of Smith's battery, struck
one of the "retreating officers with his sponge and damned him for
running against his gun.
Our loss in the engagements of both days amounts to 13 officers
and 132 men killed, and 25 officers and 581 men wounded, and 51 miss-
ing, the total loss being 802 men and officers.
Doubtless many of those enumerated among the missing will be
found either wounded or killed. There was no straggling, and I have
little doubt those not wounded or killed will be found prisoners in the
hands of the enemy.
It is a noticeable fact that the Second Minnesota had not a single
man among the missing or a straggler during the two days' engage-
ment.
I cannot speak too highly of the conduct of my officers and men.
Without exception they performed all that was required, much more
than should have been expected. Where all did so well it seems al-
most unjust to make distinctions. More gallantry and indomitable
courage was never displayed upon the field of battle.
The attention of the general commanding the division is particu-
larly called to the conduct of Col. James George, Second Minnesota;
Col. Gustave Kammerling, Ninth Ohio; Col. N. Gleason, Eighty-
seventh Indiana ; Lieut. Col. H. V. N. Boynton, commanding Thirty-
fifth Ohio; and First Lieut. Frank Guest Smith, commanding Bat-
tery I, Fourth Artillery. These officers performed every duty
required of them with coolness and great promptness, and by their
energy and gallantry contributed much to the favorable result
which attended every collision with the enemy. Such officers are a
credit to the service and our country.
Smith's battery rendered great help in the action of the 19th, and
was ably and gallantly served, Lieutenant Rodney being conspicu-
ous in the management of his section.
Captain Church, of the First Brigade, with one section of his bat-
tery, fought well and is entitled to credit for the assistance he ren-
dered me on the 19th. I cannot refrain from alluding to the reckless
courage and dash of Adjutant Harries, Ninth Ohio. My staff uponCHAP. XLII.]
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United States. War Department. The War of the Rebellion: A Compilation of the Official Records of the Union And Confederate Armies. Series 1, Volume 30, In Four Parts. Part 1, Reports., book, 1890; Washington D.C.. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth152978/m1/442/: accessed May 8, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting UNT Libraries Government Documents Department.