Don Carlos Buell to ' Brig. Gen. LORENZO THOMAS, February 8, 1862
Louisville, February 8, 1862.
SIR:
I have the honor to inclose herewith the official report of a skirmish at Rowlettâs Station, south of Green River, Kentucky, on the 17th of December, 1861, between a portion of Colonel Willichâs Thirtysecond Regiment of Indiana Volunteers (German), and a brigade of the enemy under General Hindman. The gallantry displayed by the Thirtysecond Indiana on the occasion has been noticed in general orders from these headquarters, a copy of which is inclosed for file with this letter and the report. Colonel Willich was at the time on other duty, and the troops engaged were commanded by Lieutenant-Colonel Von Trebra, whose skill and gallantry on the field merit the distinction of the brevet rank of colonel. I am, general,
very respectfully, your obedient servant,
Brigadier-General, Commanding Department.
‘ Brig. Gen. LORENZO THOMAS,
Adjutant-General U.S. Army, Washington, D. C.