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Wiley Britton, Memoirs of the Rebellion on the Border 1863., Preface. (search)
Gallaher, Colonel Phillips' Assistant Adjutant-General, for many kindnesses and courtesies in connection with the writing of my Memoirs while we were attached to the Indian division. And during the latter part of the year I received from General C. W. Blair, the commanding officer of the post of Fort Scott and the District of Southern Kansas, many acts of kindness and words of encouragement, for which I feel under deep obligations to him. As he was one of the most accomplished orators in therare culture and refinement, I have always considered myself fortunate that I made his acquaintance, and was permitted to regard him as my friend. I have never met any one who came nearer my ideal of the perfectly accomplished gentleman than General Blair. It will perhaps be thought by some that I have given undue prominence to the operations of Colonel Phillips' division. But I think that any one who will follow the operations of this division, will agree with me that I have not magnifie
Wiley Britton, Memoirs of the Rebellion on the Border 1863., Chapter 11: (search)
will now be at an end. It is estimated that the supplies received by this train will ration this command for upwards of a month. On account of some rumors that have been afloat for several days, a detachment of two hundred cavalry was sent out to escort it into camp. It will now be the business of the troops here to keep the country open between this post and the southern line of Kansas. And we feel satisfied that Colonel Phillips will not be unmindful of his duty in this respect. Colonel C. W. Blair, the commanding officer at Fort Scott, will probably furnish escorts strong enough to guard our trains to Baxter Springs or Neosho river. Should the enemy at any time throw a force between this post and either of those points, with the view of attacking a train, Colonel Phillips will reinforce the escort by troops from this division. But the main body of his troops will be required for active service in this vicinity in contending with the enemy in front and around us. This last
Wiley Britton, Memoirs of the Rebellion on the Border 1863., Chapter 16: (search)
wing troops as an escort: One company of the Third Wisconsin cavalry, company C Ninth Kansas cavalry; six companies of the Second Colorado infantry; one section of Blair's battery, and one twelve-pound mountain howitzer. This force and the train reached Baxter Springs, on the 26th of June, where they were joined by Major Foreman overy nearly as they had been during the evening, as already described. It was arranged that the positions of the troops should be about as follows: The section of Blair's battery and the twelve pound mountain howitzers, were to take positions on eminences above and below the ford, two hundred yards or so apart, so that their fire d infantry regiment, which marched with a firm steady step, with their bright muskets glittering in the morning sunlight at a right shoulder shift. The section of Blair's battery and the howitzers marched in the rear; but when the head of the column had reached a point within two hundred yards of the ford, it halted a moment, and
Wiley Britton, Memoirs of the Rebellion on the Border 1863., Chapter 18: (search)
olors and prisoners General Cabell came up after the battle was over. The train and escort, composed of the battalion of the Sixth Kansas cavalry, arrived at Fort Scott July 14th. We shall remain here a few weeks, subject to the orders of Major Blair, the Post Commander. In the meantime, the dismounted men of the battalion will be remounted upon fresh animals, and those who have brought their horses through will draw full rations of forage for them for a few weeks, which will greatly imprdifficult to hold than it was before Colonel Harrison left Fayetteville, for, as I have already stated, the enemy have been able to direct all his forces in western Arkansas and the Indian country against the division of Colonel Phillips. Colonel Blair, the Post Commander, has just received a despatch from General Blunt, stating that he attacked and routed the forces of General Cooper at Honey Springs, on Elk Creek, twenty-five miles south of Fort Gibson, last Friday morning, July 17th. A
Wiley Britton, Memoirs of the Rebellion on the Border 1863., Chapter 19: (search)
Fort Gibson probable cause of cholera breaking out a soldier killed by Captain Tough a little too much drunkenness Major Blair closes the whisky shops resisting the draft great riot in New York City remarks on neutrality arrival of Colonel Pcrossed the line on the night of the 24th, and came within about two miles of this post, and robbed several families. Major Blair, who is kept quite busy in fitting out trains to carry supplies to our troops in the Indian country, is also obliged t during the six months in Colonel Phillips' division. In fact, a drunken soldier, white or Indian, was a rare sight. Major Blair, the Post commander, is going to issue an order shortly, closing up those whisky shops that sell intoxicating liquors Fourteenth Kansas cavalry is being recruited very rapidly, and in a few weeks will be ready to elect field officers. Major Blair, commanding this post, will probably be made Lieutenant-Colonel of the regiment. Two or three companies raised in Sou
Wiley Britton, Memoirs of the Rebellion on the Border 1863., Chapter 20: (search)
bell threatening General Blunt Paola mass-meeting plan of removal of rebel families considered. A detachment of the Third Wisconsin cavalry was ordered by Colonel Blair to Baxter Springs, on the morning of the 17th, for the purpose of occupying that place as a regular station. Several months ago, in looking over the route of Gibson, where a small force of cavalry can be stationed to better advantage. And had not all his cavalry that could be spared been; employed on escort duty, Colonel Blair would have ordered several companies there months ago. Some sort of fortifications have already been constructed, and one or two companies of colored infantry icers feel apprehensions for its safety, for if the enemy should capture or kill our pickets, and make a dash upon the place in the night, we are not sure that Colonel Blair has a sufficient number of troops at his disposal to successfully defend the town, or public property. He is vigilant, however, and may not permit the enemy t
Wiley Britton, Memoirs of the Rebellion on the Border 1863., Chapter 21: (search)
s Fort Smith Generals Steele and Davidson capture little Rock Colonel Blair sends out a reconnoissance a new department wanted General Gice larger than the escort, he is not likely to make an attack. Colonel Blair has sent out a detachment of cavalry to the east and southeast ur service together in the Indian country, I almost regret that Colonel Blair has requested of General Blunt my temporary detail for special A brilliant reception was given the General and his party. Colonel C. W. Blair, commanding the troops here, ordered them out as a complimenlute, and the bands to take their proper place in the line. Colonel Blair, who is one of the finest orators in the State, if not indeed ipeech, in charming and elegant language. The announcement that Colonel Blair is to speak on any occasion, is always sufficient to draw an i Scott and the State line, and then make a raid on this place. Colonel Blair, however, had found out their intentions from his scouts, and h
Wiley Britton, Memoirs of the Rebellion on the Border 1863., Chapter 22: (search)
tacked by Quantrell near Baxter Springs, and nearly all killed Colonel Blair with a cavalry force to the rescue members of the band burned ions while sitting in their seats in the Band wagon in front of Colonel Blair's residence, on the north side of the plazza. To me the music m is beyond doubt coming, and may be upon us in a few days. Colonel Blair for several days has been busy in putting everything in fightinack. Immediately after the troops were aroused and under arms, Colonel Blair sent out detachments of cavalry on all the roads leading in herhelby. The 7th was a day of great excitement at this post. Colonel Blair received a dispatch about one o'clock in the morning from Baxtem was again sounded, and all the troops called out under arms. Colonel Blair immediately took most of the cavalry and started to the relief ur pickets again on the night of the 7th. General Blunt and Colonel Blair arrived on the morning of the 12th, from Baxter Springs. As Ge
Wiley Britton, Memoirs of the Rebellion on the Border 1863., Chapter 23: (search)
prairie in the northwest denuded of grass every year by fire, would produce smoke enough to overspread such a wide region as we have to account for. Captain Willets, of the Fourteenth Kansas cavalry, who was sent out several days ago by Colonel Blair, on scouting service in the direction of Lamar, Missouri, returned with his company on the 3rd, via Osage Mission, Kansas. He found no enemy, but, from accounts that have reached here, he permitted his men to engage in disreputable depredati of soldiers for the field, as soon as they were permitted to enlist in the United States service. There have been some recent intimations that Colonel Jennison, of the 15th Kansas cavalry, will take command of this post shortly, and that Colonel Blair will be relieved and ordered South with his regiment. Colonel Jennison is not popular in this section of the State, and should he be assigned to the command of this post, it is likely that a protest will be sent up by the citizens to the com
Wiley Britton, Memoirs of the Rebellion on the Border 1863., Chapter 24: (search)
e night of the 28th, by an emissary of the enemy to spike one of the.Twenty-four pounder seige guns mounted at Lunette C. W. Blair. The party was probably disturbed by the guard on his beat walking to and fro, as he left a rattail file and hammer os work to render it useless. Nothing has been found which would identify the party engaged in this bold adventure. Colonel Blair has the four seige guns in the Forts here carefully inspected every day that they may be in perfect order in case of could capture and destroy this place, he knows that it would add to his notoriety as much as the Lawrence massacre. Colonel Blair has sent out detachments of cavalry to the south and southeast of this post, so that we shall soon know whether he isents patrolling the country along the Neosho River below that place, extending to the southern line of the State. Colonel Blair received information on the night of the 30th, that a force of the enemy, about fifteen hundred strong, under Colonel
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