I meant to support the infantry; a small detachment of these were, however,, ready, and proved amply sufficient for the purpose. The Indians were driven by the infantry at the point of the bayonet; and the dragoons pursued and forced them into a marsh, where they could not be followed. Captain Cook and Lieutenant Larrabee had, agreeably to my order, marched their companies to the right flank, and formed them under the fire of the enemy; and being then joined by the riflemen of that flank, had charged the Indians, killed a number, and put the rest to precipitate flight. * * * * * "The whole of the infantry formed a small brigade, under the immediate orders of Colonel Boyd. The colonel, throughout the action, manifested equal zeal and bravery in carrying into execution my orders-in keeping the men to their posts, and exhorting them to fight with valor. His brigade-major, Clarke, and his aid-de-camp, George Croghan, esq., were also very serviceably employed. Colonel Joseph Bartholomew, a a very valuable officer, commanded, under Colonel Boyd, the militia infantry. He was wounded early in the action, and his services lost to me. Major G. R. C. Floyd, the senior officer of the 4th United States regiment, commanded immediately the battalion of that regiment, which was in the front line. His conduct, during the action, was entirely to my satisfaction. Lieutenant-colonel Decker, who commanded the battalion of militia on the right of the rear line, preserved his command in good order. He was, however, but partially attacked. I have before mentioned to you, that Major-general Wells, of the 4th division of Kentucky militia, acted, under my command, as a major, at the head of two companies of mounted volunteers. The general maintained the fame which he had already acquired in almost every campaign, and in almost every battle which has been fought with the Indians since the settlement of Kentucky. Of the several corps, the 4th United States regiment, and the two small companies attached to it, were certainly the most conspicuous for undaunted valor. The companies commanded by Captains Cook, Snelling, and Barton, Lieutenants Larrabee, Peters, and Hawkins, were placed in situations where they could render most service, and encounter most danger; and those officers eminently distinguished themselves. Captains Prescott and Brown

performed their duty, also, entirely to my satisfaction, as did Posey's company of the 7th regiment, headed by Lieutenant Albright. In short, sir, they supported the fame of American regulars; and I have never heard that a single individual was found out of the line of his duty.

"Several of the militia companies were in no wise inferior to the regulars. Spencer's, Guiger's, and Warrick's maintained their posts amid a monstrous carnage-as, indeed, did Robb's, after it was posted on the left flank. Its loss of men, (seventeen killed and wounded,) and keeping its ground, is sufficient evidence of its firmness. Wilson's and Scott's companies charged with the regular troops, and proved themselves worthy of doing so. Norris' company also behaved well. Hargrove's and Wilkins' companies were placed in a situation where they had no opportunity of distinguishing themselves, or, I am satisfied, they would have done it. This was the case with the squadron of dragoons also. After Major Daveiss had received his wound, knowing it to be mortal, I promoted Captain Parke to the majority, than whom there is no better officer. My two aids-de-camp, Majors Hurst and Taylor, with Lieutenant Adams, of the 4th regiment, the adjutant of the troops, afforded me the most essential aid, as well in the action as throughout the campaign.

"The arrangements of Captain Piatt, in the quartermaster's department, were highly judicious; and his exertions, on all occasions-particularly in bringing off the wounded-deserve my warmest thanks. But, in giving merited praise to the living, let me not forget the gallant dead. Colonel Abraham Owen, commandant of the 18th Kentucky regiment, joined me, a few days before the action, as a private in Captain Guiger's company. He accepted the appointment of volunteer aid-decamp to me. He fell early in the action. The representative of his State will inform you that she possessed not a better citizen, nor a braver man. Major J. H. Daveiss was known as an able lawyer and a great orator. He joined me as a private volunteer; and, on the recommendation of the officers of that corps, was appointed to command the three troops of dragoons. His conduct, in that capacity, justified their choice. Never was there an officer possessed of more ardor and zeal to discharge his duties with propriety; and never one who