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[501] my caissons to the rear, by order of chief of artillery, Fourth Army Corps, and marched to the camp of the Artillery Brigade, north of Jonesborough. I have continued marching with the Artillery Brigade, Fourth Army Corps, including the remaining time up to date, without further action.

I believe the foregoing report includes the principal actions in which my battery has been engaged during the campaign.

To Lieuts. Charles W. Scovill, Henry C. Grant, and Albert Reigler, of my battery, I tender my thanks for their willing support and bravery displayed on the fields of battle. While I was acting as chief of artillery, Second Division, Fourth Army Corps, Lieutenant Scovill had command of the battery.

To the enlisted men of my command I also tender my thanks. I have nothing to say in regard to any one man distinguishing himself. All of my men have performed their duty as good soldiers and brave men. The following is a list of killed and wounded men of my battery during the campaign :1

The following is a statement of ammunition expended: Solid shot, 1,237; shell, 362; spherical case, 1,343; canister, 134; total, 3,076.

I remain, yours,

W. F. Goodspeed, Captain, Comdg. Battery A, First Ohio Light Artillery. Lieut. L. D. Immell
, Actg. Asst. Adjt. Gen., Artillery Brig., 4th Army Corps.

1 Nominal list (omitted) shows 3 men killed and 11 wounded.

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