This force was thrown forward to meet the advance of Buckner's army, which then fell back to Green River, twenty-three miles beyond.

These regiments were substantially without means of transportation, other than the railroad, which is guarded at all dangerous points, yet is liable to interruption at any moment, by the tearing up of a rail by the disaffected inhabitants or a hired enemy.

These regiments are composed of good materials, but devoid of company officers of experience, and have been put under thorough drill since being in camp.

They are generally well clad, and provided for.

Beyond Green River, the enemy has masked his forces, and it is very difficult to ascertain even the approximate numbers.
No pains have been spared to ascertain them, but without success, and it is well known that they far outnumber us.