and the enemy, seizing the opportunity, outflanked us in that direction. The Ninety-fifth Ohio had given way on our left some time before, and in the attempt to change front to the left we were exposed to a galling cross-fire from both wings of the enemy. Being thus almost entirely surrounded, the command was given to fall back to the main road, which was done in as good order as possible, and the retreat was continued for 2 miles, when a new line of battle was formed, and after awaiting the approach of the enemy for some time we were ordered to fall back to Richmond.

The Sixty-sixth was then formed in the cemetery and the woods on the right and waited for the attack of the enemy, which was made on the whole line and both flanks. We held our position until the whole right had given way, and we were again outflanked and obliged to retreat, the Sixty-sixth being detailed to bring up the rear. After passing about half-way through the town of Richmond we halted, and three companies formed in line across the street and opened fire on the enemy. The entire column was then in full retreat toward Lexington, the Sixty-sixth still bringing up the rear and covering the retreat. After marching about a mile the enemy made their appearance on our front being our advance and Lexington. The wildest confusion then prevailed, and each one tried to save himself. It is thought that there Major Morrison was taken prisoner. It is impossible to make any further report at this time, the whole force being scattered in all directions. During the night many escaped to Lexington, some 316 of the Sixty-sixth being among the number.

I have the honor to be, very respectfully, yours,

J. N. RODMAN,

Captain Company B.

Captain W. H. FAIRBANKS,

Assistant Adjutant-General.

No. 11.

Report of Major Frederick G. Bracht, Eighteenth Kentucky Infantry.

The following statement of the action of the Eighteenth Regiment Kentucky Volunteers, U. S. Army, in the engagement of Friday and Saturday, near Richmond, Ky., is respectfully submitted:

On Friday evening, when the roar of artillery in the direction of Rogersville announced that the contest had commenced, the Eighteenth was promptly drawn up in line, and two companies detached and sent out, with a couple of field pieces, on the Irwing road, from which excursion only one of the companies returned, the other remaining on picket duty till after the battle.

At 3 o'clock in the morning of Saturday our camp was quietly awakened, and fell into line more promptly and in better spirits than I have ever before observed, manifesting as laudable a desire to meet the invading foe in deadly conflict as ever inspired a veteran regiment, and when the roar of artillery announced that the conflict had again commenced the countenances of all were lit up with an enthusiasm which promised well for their action on the field. When the order to march was received they stepped off with as light a tread as ever inspired the true soldier, and when we approached the field and the rattle of musketry told of the close proximity of the combatants, a new zeal and an increased enthusiasm were constantly growing on every countenance.