Report of Major S. S. Batchelor, First Louisiana Infantry (Regulars), of operations May 9-27.

CAMP GIBSON'S BRIGADE,

May 29, 1864.

CAPTAIN: In compliance with orders I have the honor to report the loss of 13 men* -2 killed, 6 wounded, and 5 missing. We have not participated in many of the engagements, and our loss has been caused by the enemy's sharpshooters.

Very respectfully, your obedient servant,

S. S. BATCHELOR,

Major, Commanding.

Captain H. H. BEIN,

Assistant Adjutant-General.

Numbers 676.

Report of Major Duncan Buie, Fourth Louisiana Battalion Infantry, of operations May 15-29.

HEADQUARTERS FOURTH LOUISIANA BATTALION,
May 29, 1864.

CAPTAIN: I assumed command of the Fourth Louisiana Battalion near night-fall May 15. Same night retreated from Resaca. Continued to retreat south, resting at intervals, until Wednesday, 25th instant, when the command was ordered into line of battle near New Hope Church. Same night intrenched our position. Remained in trenches sixty hours, during which time lost 3 men killed and 28 wounded. May 28, marched to the right of New Hope Church. May 29, in rear of line of battle two miles and a half east of New Hope Church.

D. BUIE,

Major, Commanding Fourth Louisiana Battalion.

Captain H. H. BEIN,

Assistant Adjutant-General.

Numbers 677.

Report of Lieutenant Colonel Francis L. Campbell, Thirteen Louisiana Infantry, of operations May 7-29.

HEADQUARTERS THIRTEENTH LOUISIANA INFANTRY,
In the field, May 30, 1864.

CAPTAIN: I have the honor to submit the following report of events in which my regiment participated since May 7, 1864:

On May 7 left to take position on the ridge to the left of Mill Creek Gap. The regiment then numbered seventy-six men

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* Nominal list omitted.

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