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some 3 1/2 or 4 miles, I think, from the turnpike which leads from Haysville to Perryville. I remember the camp distinctly, because we had a very fatiguing march, and my last division did not get into camp until 3 o'clock in the morning, and we marched without water too.

Question. Did you encamp at the place at which you were expected to encamp when I parted with you at Springfield?

I did not, sir. I expected to encamp at Haysville, but when I reached that place General Thomas ordered the command to go on to this fork of Salt River. He was of opinion, I know, that it would take us only about 2 1/2 miles out of our way, and he deemed it important that the men should have water; and this being the only water, or the nearest, he ordered us to go there.

Question. What position did General Thomas occupy at that time and did he move with your corps?

He was second in command of the Army of the Ohio, and he did move with my corps.

Question. Do you know how far it is from Haysville to Perryville and on what known turnpike road is the town of Haysville?

It is, I should think, about 10 miles from Haysville to Perryville. I am not sure about the distance, however. Haysville is on the main road from Danville to Lebanon or Harrodsburg; I do not know the name of the road however.

Question. Do you mean to say that it is on the road from Danville to Harrodsburg?

No, sir. There is no main turnpike road through Haysville either to Danville or Harrodsburg.

General BUELL. I will offer at this time the instructions issued to General Thomas on the night of the 7th of October in reference to the movements of General Crittenden's corps for the following day.

The JUDGE-ADVOCATE. I admit the instructions offered by General Buell to be those forwarded to me by General Thomas.

OCTOBER 7-7 p.m.

GENERAL: The Third Corps (Gilbert's) is within 3 1/2 miles of Perryville, the cavalry being near, perhaps 2 1/2. From all the information received to-day it is thought the enemy will resist our advance into Perryville. They are said to have a strong force in and near the place. We expect to attack and carry the place to-morrow.

March at 3 o'clock precisely to-morrow morning without fail, and if possible get all the canteens filled and have the men cautioned to use water in the most sparing manner. Every officer must caution his men on this point. Send back every team and animal that is not absolutely necessary with the troops, as they will suffer for water. All the wagons which come must move in rear of your troops. The right of Gilbert's corps rests opposite to Gordon's place, which is on the Lebanon pike, and from Gordon's to Gilbert's right is about 2 or 2 1/2 miles. When the Second corps gets up to that vicinity, that is to say, about 3 or 3 1/2 miles from town, let the front be halted and put in order of battle and the whole column closed up, and the men allowed to rest in position and made as comfortable as possible, but not allowed to scatter. The commander of the corps must then immediately have the front reconnoitered and gain all the information he can of the position of the enemy and his strength, also of the nature of the country in his front. This must be done by inquiring of the inhabitants and personal examination of officers and by the reconnaissance. When the column has got into position you will please report in person at these headquarters, with all the information you may have been able to obtain, and instructions for the future movements will be given. Send orderlies back with bearer to learn when our headquarters are. All the usual precaution must be taken and preparation made for action. There is no water near us, and we can expect but little, if any, until we get it at Perryville. Nothing has been heard of you since we parted this morning.

Respectfully, &c.,

JAMES B. FRY,

Colonel and Chief of Staff.

General THOMAS, Second in Command.

A true copy.

GEO. E. FLYNT,

Major and Chief of Staff.