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Wiley Britton, Memoirs of the Rebellion on the Border 1863., Chapter 3: (search)
re is an opportunity for those whose sympathies have all along been with the Government, to assist it by organizing for the defense of their lives and homes, we may reasonably expect that these two regiments will soon have their maximum of men. If they see that there is a probability of our permanently holding this part of the State, many of those who are refugees to Missouri and Kansas, will doubtless return and enter the service. A post has been established at Neosho, Missouri. Major John A. Foreman with a battalion of Indian troops, has already been ordered there. A large number of refugee Indian families are in that vicinity, and they are all to be collected at that point to remain until spring. There is an abundant supply of fine spring water at Neosho, and as it is in a wooded region plenty of fuel can be easily furnished them at a small cost during the winter. Their subsistence supplies can also perhaps be mostly drawn from that section. Last night, the 8th, the Firs
Wiley Britton, Memoirs of the Rebellion on the Border 1863., Chapter 5: (search)
mbers ten or twelve thousand men, are not obliged to go out of the State, yet they are kept in active service, and their service is scarcely less arduous than that of the Volunteer Cavalry in the field. The force under General Brown that fought General Marmaduke at the battle of Springfield, on the 8th instant, as already stated, consisted chiefly of State Militia. And in the engagement, they stood as firm as veterans until the enemy were driven from the field. To-day, February 2d, Major Foreman had erected on the Court House Square, Neosho, a high flagstaff, and run up our National Flag, and its folds floated to the breeze for the first time since a detachment of General Sigel's men were captured in the Court House here on the 3d July, 1861. Expressions from some of the rebel families in town show that they regard it scornfully, and would, if they dared, trail it in the dust. But as we are just beginning to develop our strength, while the enemy is unquestionably beginning to
Wiley Britton, Memoirs of the Rebellion on the Border 1863., Chapter 6: (search)
ed the affairs of his District in a manner deserving the warmest commendation. The active operations of this command, and of the troops at Neosho under Major John A. Foreman, against the guerrillas in this section, are beginning to have a wholesome effect. Scarcely a day passes that a squad of rebels do not come in and take thmiles north-west of that post, and had two men badly wounded, without inflicting any loss on the enemy as far as is known. The commanding officer of the post, Major Foreman, immediately sent out a larger force, about a hundred men, to the vicinity where the skirmish took place, but it returned to its station after having capturedt permit our arms to rust. We have very favorable reports from Captain A. C. Spillman of this division, who has been in command of the post at Neosho since Major Foreman left there. Captain Spillman is showing himself to be a very competent and energetic young officer. His scouting parties are active in hunting down bushwhack
Wiley Britton, Memoirs of the Rebellion on the Border 1863., Chapter 10: (search)
der Colonel David B. Corwin. Every precaution is being taken that our trains, artillery, and thorough organization shall not be endangered by ambuscade or surprise. We are now so far away from any other troops from whom we could expect assistance, that a defeat might prove the complete demoralization of this division. Colonel Phillips has carefully considered the probable consequences which would be sure to follow any reckless action of a military commander occupying his position. Major Foreman, of the Third Indian regiment, who was sent out from here on the 8th instant with about three hundred men, to make a reconnaissance in the direction of Webber's Falls, on the Arkansas river, some twenty-five miles south of us, returned to-day, having captured nearly three hundred head of cattle, and killed six of the enemy, including one captain and one sergeant. He also brought in a number of prisoners, who thought that their last day had come. The action took place near the mouth of
Wiley Britton, Memoirs of the Rebellion on the Border 1863., Chapter 11: (search)
en kept in close quarters since their arrival, and will be blindfolded when they are conducted beyond our lines. This precaution is deemed necessary to prevent them from gaining any information in regard to the strength and disposition of our troops at this post. The same day we left for Webber's Falls, Colonel Phillips sent out Lieutenant-Colonel F. W. Schaurte, second Indian regiment, with about five hundred men, in the direction of Ivansville, a little town on the Arkansas line. Major Foreman, with four companies of the Third Indian regiment, a detachment from the battalion Sixth Kansas Cavalry, and a section of Hopkins' battery, joined Colonel Schaurte beyond Park Hill. Colonel Harrison, commanding at Fayetteville, was also expected to join Colonel Schaurte near the State line. These troops were to attack the enemy near Cane Hill, if he seemed disposed to give battle. But after nearly a week of hard marching, the expedition under Colonel Schaurte returned to this post, h
Wiley Britton, Memoirs of the Rebellion on the Border 1863., Chapter 15: (search)
l's force near Cincinnati the Indians harvesting the wheat crop good, what there is of it Major Foreman after Standwaitie engagement on Green Leaf prairie the enemy finally driven from the fieldbe more severe in some respects than the Federal remarks on flogging and severe discipline Major Foreman with six hundred men sent to meet Federal supply train the enemy preparing to attack it agacountry as free of the enemy as possible. A dispatch was received on the 14th instant, from Major Foreman, who was sent out a few days ago, with a force of about three hundred and twenty-five Indian up between the belligerent parties, generally resulting in bloody contests. The reputation Major Foreman has as a fighting officer, justifies us in believing that he would either bring the rebel Incy to reform them instead of hardening their perverse natures. Colonel Phillips sent out Major Foreman on the 20th instant, with a force of about six hundred men and one twelve-pound howitzer, to
Wiley Britton, Memoirs of the Rebellion on the Border 1863., Chapter 16: (search)
in Southwest Missouri. A dispatch from Major Foreman states that our commissary train was detaihe 26th of June, where they were joined by Major Foreman of this division, with the six hundred menld between Colonels Dodd and Williams, and Major Foreman, and it was decided that further operationof the inverted A in the following order: Major Foreman with the Indian cavalry, and some detachmer, as if going on parade or out to drill. Major Foreman marched at the head of the column of cavaln as they crossed over. The bugler beside Major Foreman sounded forward, and in a moment more the ogs and felled trees. Our cavalary, under Major Foreman, continued to move forward, and just as thappeared behind their temporary defences. Major Foreman continued to move steadily forward until hds the opposite ford. A few moments after Major Foreman was wounded and taken to the rear, Captain I have already mentioned the wounding of Major Foreman; and of the cavalry under him, there were [4 more...]