Cortes, Company A, wounded slightly in arm and cheek, and James Cable, Company A, in left arm.

Captain Davidson writes that the loss of the enemy greatly exceeded his. From my men I learn that the rebel loss was 11 killed and more than 20 wounded. The enemy took both officers and enlisted men to Moulton, Ala., at which place the latter were paroled and the former retained and sent to Tupelo, Miss.

I herewith inclose a complete list of the enlisted men who were taken prisoners and paroled (with the exception of James Rogers, who was too badly wounded to travel and was left with the rebels at Moulton). The paroled men were forwarded to Nashville, Tenn., with orders to report to Major W. H. Sidell, assistant adjutant-general, and from that place, I learn, were forwarded to Camp Chase, Ohio.

Justice to Captain Davidson requires that I should say that the unvarying testimony of all the men of Companies A and H is that he acted as became a brave and dauntless soldier under the trying circumstances surrounding him. The admirable manner in which he disciplined his company and his high character afford every assurance that he performed his whole duty. I feel sure that he did all that he could do with the small force at his command. The infantry numbered about 97 effective men. The cavalry force stationed there did not exceed, as I learn, 35 to 40 men, composing parts of two companies, under command distinct from Captain Davidson. They performed the picket duty for the station. Their operations upon the occasion alluded to will doubtless be detailed by others.

The enemy captured the entire camp equipage of Companies A and H, including 2 company wagons, 12 mules, and a small quantity of forage and provisions.

In conclusion, I beg that you will take such steps as will effect a speedy exchange of such of the officers and men of Companies A and H as were taken prisoners. They deserve to be returned to the service of the United States.

I should have stated that the rebel commander and his men were so enraged at Captain Davidson and his command because of the resistance made by them, attended by the killing and wounding of some of their number, that he (General Armstrong) and they threatened to kill them all. General Armstrong denounced Captain Davidson because he did not surrender, without fighting, to such a superior force. This is stated because it was rumored that my companies surrendered without fighting or firing a gun.

Respectfully,

JNumbers M. HARLAN,

Colonel Tenth Kentucky Regiment.

G. D. HUNT, Jr., Acting Assistant Adjutant-General.

Numbers 4.

Reports of Colonel Moses B. Walker, Thirty-first Ohio Infantry.

DECATUR, July 26, 1862-1 a. m.

General Schoepf is on the north side of the river with three regiments of his brigade. He directs me to say that all guards between this point and Tuscumbia have been attacked on yesterday and driven from their