T. J. Jackson, January 11, 1862

MAJOR:

Though on the 4th instant Bath and all that part of Morgan County east of the Big Caeapon River was recovered from the enemy, and their stores at Bath and at the mouth of the Big Cacapon River, as well as those opposite Hancock, fell into our hands, and the railroad bridge across Big Cacapon River was destroyed by our troops, yet on the 7th the enemy surprised our militia at Hanging Rock Pass, distant the other a 4-pounder smooth bore); the limber of the rifled piece was saved, but both caissons lost. So soon as they had accomplished this and burned the buildings of Col. Charles Blue, near by, killed his live stock, leaving it on the ground, they returned to Romney.

The Federal forces in and about Romney have forthe last month been apparently acting upon the principle of burning every house in which they ascertaiy that any of our troops have been.

Respectfully, your obedient servant, –