Chestnut Mound, within reach of relief from Nashville.

In the Life of Albert Sidney Johnston, speaking of Crittenden's
retreat, the author says: "During his retreat his army became
much demoralized, and two regiments, whose homes were in that
neighborhood, almost entirely abandoned their organization and went
every man to his own house. A multitude deserted, and the tide of
fugitives filled the country with dismay."

The battle fought at Logan's Cross Roads, called by the rebels the
Battle of Fishing Creek, and by the Federals the Battle of Mill
Springs, was most disastrous to the enemy, and inflicted the most
severe blow they had up to that time experienced. The victory for
the Federal forces was the first complete success of the war, and
was hailed everywhere with joy and hope. An order was issued by
the President congratulating the troops on their success, and the
general in command conveyed his thanks to General Thomas and troops
for their brilliant victory.

Thomas's command lost in the engagement 39 killed, and 207 wounded.
He reported the rebel loss at 122 killed, and the total loss at
349. The large proportion of killed to the wounded indicates heavy
fighting at close quarters, and also a superiority of either the
arms of the Federal troops or their firing.

The body of General Zollicoffer was treated with great respect.
General Thomas had it embalmed and carried around by Lebanon. It
was then sent to General Buell through his lines under a flag
of truce. Zollicoffer's death was a very depressing event to the
Tennesseeans. He was their most popular leader, and his death was