trenching tools and pack-saddles for which I wrote to Major V. K. Stevenson, assistant quartermaster-general, at Nashville on the 10th, should overtake me soon. Please press it upon his attention. I have yet heard nothing of the ammunition which Captain White says was shipped to Knoxville on the 6th for Colonel Murray, who is really out of ammunition. Colonel Stanton informs me he needs 50,000 musket caps. can they be forwarded from Knoxville? Give me the current eventes connected with your expedition against the Tories.

Very respectfully

F. K. ZOLLICOFFER,

Brigadier-General.

[7.]

O'BANNONVILLE, November 22, 1861.

S. COOPER.

Adjutant-General, Richmond:

The enemy commenced firing on us at 9.30 this morning. We are slowly and cautiously returning the fire.

BRAXTON BRAGG.

[6.]

O'BANNONVILLE, November 22, 1861-1.30 p. M.

S. COOPER:

Bombardment continues heavy from the enemy, but his firing is wild. Ours slow and deliberate. Nobody hurt and no damage done. Niagara and Colorado firing on McRee. No other ships here.

BRAXTON BRAGG.

[6.]

O'BANNONVILlE, November 22, 1861

General S. COOPER.:

Darkness and a rain-storm have stopped the firing. Enemy's fire not effective. Our casualties this evening, 4 killed and 10 wounded, mostly at Fort McRee.

BRAXTON BRAGG.

[6.]

RICHMOND, November 22, 1861.

Major General BRAXTON BRAGG

Pensacola:

DEAR GENERAL: Your telegrams received and submitted. All here are looking to you with hope and confidence, and with earnest wishes that yourself and command may be spared in this conflict for other fields of action.

S. COOPER.

Adjutant and Inspector General.

[6.]

BRIGADE HEADQUARTERS,

Hopkinsville, Ky., November 23, 1861.

Colonel W. W. MACKALL

Asst. Adjt. General, Department Numbers 1, Bowling Green, Ky.:

COLONEL: I assumed command of the forces at this place on the 19th instant. I hope I shall be able at the end of the week to render