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necessary, it being rumored during the p.m. that our forces had fought a hard fights and were retreating. Up to this time (2 or 3 p.m. 1st) there is nothing certain, to my mind, in the rumors in camp, the latest being that our army is falling back; that my division commander (Gen. Sheridan) is mortally wounded; that our brigade commander (Gen. Sill) is killed; and that our division is entirely out to pieces; &c. although not certain, I am inclined to think that if not worsted, our men are having a severe fight, as we have heard cannonading all day; Gen. McCook is also reported killed,. We lost a provision train of about 100 wagons about half way there, being surprised and burned by one of the Morgans; Communications by railroad with Louisville has been interrupted for three or four days, but it may now be open, and so this letter go through; small boats can now come up the river.

Direct letter to Nashville, Co.F.,88th Reg. Ill.