na was killed at
his side.

Our entire battery, with the rest of the brigade, arrived at the summit of
Wild Cat Mountain about 2 P. M. We then camped on the same place we had
occupied on the first battle, and our guns were placed in almost the same
position that they were in when we hurled death and destruction into the
enemy's ranks nearly one year ago. Appearances indicated that we were to
have another battle. It would indeed be a singular coincidence should we
again fight on the old ground.

Our battery, being the only company of our present division that had
participated in the former battle, was the center of attraction, and many
a tough "yarn" was told by our men of their exceeding valor at that time.

Lieutenant Bennett here left us to take command of a battery in Virginia.

During the day of October 18th, there was considerable movement among the
troops, and, for a time, it seemed as if we were about to have an
engagement. But still it was thought that the Rebels would make for
Cumberland Gap as speedily as possible. Some of our troops went out on the
Winding Glade Road. Two of our guns were sent with them. Another body went
towards London. Troops were constantly arriving. In the afternoon
considerable firing was heard in the direction taken by our two guns. It
was soon ascertained that a lively fight had taken place between our men
and some Rebel Cavalry and Infantry. Our troops soon drove them, taking
about one hundred prisoners, and between two hundred and three hundred
head of cattle. This occurred about four miles from Wild Cat. The enemy
were driven some miles, and several of them were killed and wounded. Four
men were wounded on our side.

About 10 o'clock, October 19th, were ordered to follow after the advance.
A march of six or eight miles brought us to their encampment. It was
located at what is called Scovill's Corners, or Cross-Roads, being where
the Richmond road intersects the Lexington pike. We remained here during
the night.

At 2 o'clock on the morning of the 20th, our Battery was ordered out, to
go on a reconnoisance, as was also the greater part of the brigade. All
baggage-wagons, tents, and camp equipments, were left behind. The men took
but one day's rations.

Shortly before daylight the brigade separated in two divisions, and
proceeded out on different roads; but, after being absent all day without
meeting with any of the enemy, with the exception of a few stragglers,
whom they capt