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correctly ascertained, but it is known, that 3 barge loads,
were shipped from Montgomery Ferry, and passed
Charleston en route for Ohio and that 4 waggons, [with?][struck-through]
filled with wounded or dead, were burnt along the road
from Fayetteville to this place, leaving exposed in the
most inhuman manner, portions of partially consumed
bodies in the road. Judging from the most correct
information, they could have not less than 180 wounded
in that action. Four left dead in Charleston and five
wounded. Their loss, west of Elk River, could not
be ascertained, as the Bridge across that stream, was
destroyed to prevent our crossing, thereby enabling them
to carry off their dead and wounded.
The capture of Hospital and Medical
Stores, cannot fall short of 20,000 dollars.
Permit me, in conclusion, to congratulate
you upon the success of your arms, and the health
and working condition of your Army.
Most respectfully
your obt servant
Jno. A. Hunter
Med. Director, S. W. Va.
To
Major General Loring
Charleston, Va.
