November 4, 1861: Report of Gen. Sherman to General L. Thomas, Adjutant-General, in Washington D.C.

Sir: In compliance with telegraphic orders of General McClellan, received late last night, I submit this report of the forces in Kentucky and of their condition.

The tabular statement shows the position of several regiments. The camp at Nolin is at the present extremity of the Nashville Railroad. This force was thrown forward to meet the advance of Buckner's army, which then fell back of Green River, 23 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 material, but devoid of company officers of experience, but have been put under 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, but it is well known that they far outnumber us. Depending, however, on the railroads to their rear for transportation, they have not thus far advanced this side of Green River, save in marauding parties. This is the proper line of advance, but will require a very large force -- certainly 50,000 men -- as their railroaad facilites south enable them to concentrate at Munfordville the entire strength of the South. General McCook's command is divided into four brigades, under Generals Wood, R. W. Johnson, Rousseau, and Negley. ...

With great respect, your obedient servant,
W. T. Sherman,
Brigadier-General, Commanding

[Inclosure]

Brigadier-General McCook, commanding.

First Brigade
Brigadier-General Rousseau, commanding
Sixth Indiana, Colonel Crittendon
Fifth Kentucky, Colonel Buckley
Sixth Kentucky, Colonel Whitaker
Second Kentucky Cavalry, Colonel Board
Fifteenth U. S. Infantry (2 cos.), Captain Gilman
Nineteenth U. S. Infantry (2 cos.), Captian Gilman
Stone's Battery

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November 30, 1861: Special Orders No. 16, Headquarters Department of the Ohio, in Louisville, Ky.

Fourth Brigade Brigadier-General Rousseau, commanding.
6th Indiana
3d Kentucky
1st Ohio
15th and 19th U. S. Infantry (battalion).