To Jno Cravens From Thomas Boone Sept 13 1864

              Head Qrs. 115th Ohio Vols. 

Murfreesboro, Tenn. Sept. 13th, 1864
 
Capt. E. A. Otis 

	A. A. G. 

Hd. Qrs. U. S. Forces 

	Murfreesboro, Tenn.
 
					I have the honor to report on the 31st of  
August 1864, as per order from your Hd. Qrs.  Commenced mustering and  
inspecting my command on N. & C. R. R. stationed at the different  
Block Houses, beginning at No. 3, then 2 and 1, left the latter with  
my escort of six men in company with Capt. Ware Co. “F” of my  
regiment for No. 4 and Lavergue.  Enroute on pike was informed Wheeler’s  
force had captured the latter named place, arrived at No. 4 without  
any resistance.  Lieut. Nash Co. “G” Com’g. was fully prepared and  
expecting an attack, his house being one that has to be moved and  
is without a cover.  After arriving at Lavergue discovered that  
I was entirely cut off and could proceed no further the enemy appear- 
ing on all sides.  Lt. Col. R. Fitch then in command with sixty  
men (including musicians) all armed & regret to state he was not  
directing with the coolness and judgment necessary to give that appea- 
rance and confidence the men have reason to expect of a comdg.  
officer under such circumstances, therefore relieved him on the 5th inst. 
Capt. Hake Co. “B” relieving, who now is in command. 


	With our artillery and infantry force, with Block House No. 4  
we saved “near” three miles railroad, two large water tanks, engine  
for forcing water, and a large amount of government wood, said to  
be ten thousand cords, also wounded of the enemy three (3), two of which  
have since died, captured three (3) prisoners and five (5) horses. 


	The enemy persisted in destroying the water tanks and engine  
during the night, by magnifying one force and posting pickets at  
points where they could best protect themselves and do good execution  
were inabled to check them, at one time the six men (the picket)  
turned “near” one whole company, leaving one empty saddle.  Lt. Eadie  
with his usual coolness and energy rendered good service, he with his  
men (Co. “C”) are justly entitled to credit for their coolness and bravery