killed and wounded and several thousand prisoners. We have captured artillery, small-arms, and wagons. Indeed, everything indicates the almost entire annihilation of this force of the enemy. In the first two battles they were commanded by General Manson; in the last by General Nelson. Re-enforcements must be sent up to me at once. We have large numbers of adherents here, who, if we can show an ability to maintain ourselves, will flock to our standard.

I am, sir, respectfully, your obedient servant,

E. KIRBY SMITH,

Major-General, Commanding.

General S. COOPER,

A. and I. G., C. S. Army, Richmond, Va.

P. S.- AUGUST 31.

GENERAL: I have only time to add that the commander of the enemy (General Nelson) was wounded in the thigh; its second in command (General Manson, and staff) a prisoner in this place, and General Miller killed; all their artillery taken; some 3,500 prisoners and their whole force dispersed in every direction. The cavalry continues to bring in prisoners.

Respectfully, and in haste,

E. KIRBY SMITH,

Major-General.

HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF KENTUCKY,
Lexington, Ky., September 3, 1862.

GENERAL: On the 30th ultimo our forces met and repulsed the enemy in three separate engagements. General Cleburne's division, which was in advance, came upon the enemy's advance about 6 miles from Richmond early in the day and drove it from the field before the remainder of my column was brought into action. Falling back about 3 1/2 miles and receiving re-enforcements the enemy again made a stand and were again driven from the field in confusion. My cavalry having been sent to the enemy's rear I could not pursue rapidly, and he formed his line of battle in the outskirts of Richmond, his force having swelled to the number of 10,000 men, General Nelson commanding. Within an hour after our column was deployed for the attack the enemy were utterly routed and retreated in terrible confusion. The cavalry came in upon their flank and scattered them in all directions, capturing all their artillery and train. Not a regiment escaped in order.

The enemy's loss during the day is about 1,400 killed and wounded and 4,000 prisoners. Our loss is about 500 killed and wounded. General Miller was killed, General Nelson wounded, and General Manson taken prisoner. The remnant of the Federal force in Kentucky is making its way,utterly demoralized and scattered, to the Ohio.

General Marshall is in communication with me. Our column is moving upon Cincinnati. The country is rising in arms, and all that is needed to accomplish the objects of the campaign is to have our left in communication with your right. If I am supported and can be supplied with arms 25,000 Kentucky troops in a few days would be added to my command. Breckinridge and Buckner should be here.

I am, general, very respectfully, your obedient servant,

E. KIRBY SMITH,

Major-General.

General BRAXTON BRAGG,

Commanding Army of the West.