G. B. Crittenden to To the ASSISTANT ADJUTANT-GENERAL, January 20, 1862

Monticello, Ky., January 20, 1862.

SIR:

On the night of the 18th (at 12 midnight) I moved my Prod from Beech Grove and attacked the enemy (in position about 9 or 10 miles from camp) at 7 o’clock the next morning. After a very severe fight of three hours I was compelled to retire, and reoccupied my intrenchments. ‘The enemy advanced the same evening and opened their batteries upon us.

Finding it was impossible to remain where I was, I crossed my command to the south side of the river by a steamboat on the night of the 19th.

I am now on my march to Celina or some other point on the Cumberland River where I can communicate with Nashville. The country is entirely destitute of provisions.

very respectfully, your obedient servant,

Major- General.

To the ASSISTANT ADJUTANT-GENERAL,

Headquarters Department of the West, Bowling Green, Ky.

DIVISION HEADQUARTERS, January 26, 1862.

SIR: I arrived at this place* this afternoon, via Livingston, at which

place I remained one day. My marches were slow, and during the time .

nothing was heard that was reliable of the enemy being on this side of