Report of Lieutenant Colonel James N. Lightfoot, Sixth Alabama Infantry May 5, 1863

            CAPTAIN: In pursuance of orders from brigade headquarters, I have the honor to submit the following as the part taken by my regiment in he battle of Chancellorsville, commencing at 5 p. m., May 2, and ending 10 a. m. May 3:

            We were formed in a line of battle, my regiment occupying the right center, the Third Alabama on my right, and the Twelfth on my left. Moved forward, and soon became engaged with the enemy, when we advanced at a double-quick, with a cheer. The greater portion of my regiment captured four pieces of artillery on the right of the road, assisted by parts of the Third and Twelfth Alabama Regiments. Capt. T. Lightfoot, Company B, was the first to plant the colors of the regiment on the artillery captured. We drove the enemy about 2 miles that evening, and I returned with 105 prisoners, including 3 commissioned officers, beside many others sent to the rear as we moved forward, all of whom were turned over to Lieutenant (Daniel) Partridge, (jr.,) brigade inspector.

            We rested on the field of battle that night without any rations except what we captured from the enemy (having been two days without), and advanced early on the morning of the 4th. Crossed two lines of battle, and engaged the enemy, whom we drove back some distance. The brigade advanced so much faster than the troops on the right of the road, and having no support on the left, we were exposed to a flank fire from both flanks, and were compelled to fall back to the wooden breastworks constructed by the enemy. I refer you to the report of Colonel [Samuel B.] Pickens, Twelfth Alabama Regiment, for particulars after we fell back.

            My officers and men all acted so very gallantly that I cannot specify any particular individuals. In a word, my officers and men all acted exceedingly gallant.

            I took into action about 450 men. Out of that number I had 22 killed, 129 wounded and 21 missing; * 6 officers wounded, and tire gallant A. M. Gordon was killed at the head of his regiment. His vacancy cannot be filled in the regiment.

            I had 5 color-bearers shot down, 2 of whom were killed, besides 1 color-corporal killed arid 1 wounded.
           This report is so hurriedly made their are a great many incidents worthy of note that will necessarily be omitted.

            I am, very respectfully, your obedient servant,

J. N. LIGHTFOOT,

Lieutenant-Colonel, Commanding Sixth Alabama Regiment

                                    Captain H.A. WHITING, Assistant Adjutant-General