Under my directions, in the Mississippi campaign, through Holly Springs, Miss., and again in the Vicksburg campaign, he rendered the most signal service in obtaining information. He once entered the city of Vicksburg, during its investment, and returned with valuable and reliable information. If such authority can be, under any circumstances, granted, I respectfully recommend that it be granted him.
"Very respectfully,
John A. Logan,
"Major-General Volunteers."
I carried the letter to General Leggett, who placed on it the following indorsement:
"Head-quarters 3d Division, 17th Army Corps,
"Before Atlanta, Ga., Aug. 15, 1864.
"I am well acquainted with said Lorain Ruggles, and have been familiar with his career since he entered the secret service, and I can fully subscribe to all that is said for him by Major-General Logan.
"During the most of his time he has been in the secret service he has been under my direction. He has often had under his direction from six to thirty men, as scouts, and has always handled them with great skill, collecting valuable information and yet saved his men.
"M. D. Leggett,
"Brigadier-General."
From head-quarters 17th Army Corps, I received the following indorsement:
"Head-quarters 17th Army Corps,
"Near Atlanta, Ga., Aug. 15, 1864.
"Respectfully forwarded. Approved.