CAMP THIRTY-SIXTH ALABAMA REGT.,
In front of Chattanooga, Tenn., September 28, 1863.

CAPT.: I have the honor to make the following report of the
participation of my command in the battles of the 19th and 20th
instant:

I took into the battle of the 19th instant 401 muskets. . . . .

. . . . Color Bearer J. W. Tillinghast, of Company B, carried the
colors both days, and always full to the front. In the charge on
Sunday he was foremost with his flag, and only retired when most
of the command had turned back. He is a cool, brave man, and
deserves special mention.

Very respectfully, &c., your obedient servant,
L. T. WOODRUFF, Col., Comdg.

Source: Official Records
CHAP. XLII.] THE CHICKAMAUGA CAMPAIGN. PAGE 407-51
[Series I. Vol. 30. Part II, Reports. Serial No. 51.]