James B. Fry to Cur. XVIL] LOGAN'S CROSS-ROADS, KY. 19, January 23, 1862

January 23, 1862.

No. 4b. j Louisville, Ky., January 23, 1862.

The general commanding has the gratification of announcing the achievement of an important victory, on the 19th instant, at Mill Springs, by the troops under General Thomas, over the rebel forces, some 12,000 strong, under General George B. Crittenden and General Zollicoffer.

The defeat of the enemy was thorough and complete, and his loss in killed and wounded was great. Night alone, under cover of which his troops crossed the river from their intrenched camp and dispersed, prevented the capture of his entire force. Fourteen or more pieces of artillery, some 1,500 horses and mules, his entire camp equipage, together with wagons, arms, ammunition, and other stores to a large amount, fell into our hands.

The general has been charged by the General-in-Chief to convey his thanks to General Thomas and his troops for their brilliant victory. No – task could be more grateful to him, seconded as it is by his own cordial approbation of their conduct.

By command of Brigadier-General Buell:

Assistant Adjutant-General, Chief of Staff.
*To appear in Atlas.
Cur. XVIL] LOGAN’S CROSS-ROADS, KY. 19
No. 2.
Reports of Brig. Gen. George H. Thomas, U. S. Army, commanding diviston, with congratulatory orders.
Hpgrs. First DIVISION, DEPARTMENT OF THE OHIO,
Somerset, Ky., January 31, 1862.