09/08/2026
Richmond KY, August 29-30 1862 (2026) report
Company arrived in full by the night of August 28th in the vicinity of Richmond Kentucky. Camp was erected in a prominent location along the head of a wooded lot. Camp was arranged into one street with Cpt. Duncan heading ending with civilian camp followers at the rear. Around 10 am on August the 29th we received reports of an enemy force to our front and was given operations for throwing the enemy from their positions along the road and in the cemetery. We also received word that Cpt. Duncan was promoted and would be leading 3 companies into the field. 1st sgt. Dylan Daugherty-Bragg was elected as the companies temporary captain until Captain Duncan was returned to us. Our company reported 19 total men for service around noon on the 29th, and after a brief but fierce artillery engagement, moved forward to strike the enemy. We engaged the enemy about 2pm on August the 29th. Company advanced forward as the center company of the assault, with the first advancement being made at the right oblique into line. After 15 minutes of engaging the enemy 1st company was able to out maneuver the Union's left flank. Simultaneously 3rd company advanced forward at bayonet point and nearly caused the enemy's right flank to collapse. We continue to aggressively attack the enemies center as company 1 and company 3 rolled over their flanks. At about 2:35 the enemy gave way into a rout, retreating back towards town. We retired from the field about 2:45, and returned to camp to restock for further operations the following day.
The company was formed into line of battle around 1 pm on August the 30th for the finale assault on the enemies lines, having 14 present for duty at the time. Our mounted scouts reported the enemies position to us before step off at 1:45. This report found the enemies further to our right then we anticipated, and with nearly double the numbers all three Confederate companies present possessed. We were able to swing around and begin hitting the enemies center and right flank despite the enemies awkward position. 3rd company was sent further afield into a gully on the enemies left flank and orders to hold until sent for. 1st Company, and 2nd Company maintained pressure of the enemy to their front for 3rd Company to move into position. We fought the enemy for about 15 minutes before the enemies right flank begin the envelope our left flank. 3rd Company was sent forward from their hidden position and came down behind the enemies right flank, turning it instantly. With the renewed pressure on the enemies flank we began to push the cent causing the enemy line to bowl inward. The Federal's line finally snapped from the pressure at around 2:30, all three of our companies present gave chase. Several companies of Union infantry and a battery of artillery was taken by 2:40. Company returned to camp about 2:45 and begin breaking camp to march north to take Lexington. Command of the company was returned to Cpt. Duncan by the time the company reached Lexington.
---1sgt Dylan Daugherty-Bragg
