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Benson J. Lossing, Pictorial Field Book of the Civil War. Volume 2., Chapter 2: civil and military operations in Missouri. (search)
Carthage, 43. Sigel's retreat to Springfield Lyon's March southward, 44. he hastens toward Sprinfield Confederates marching on that town, 45. Lyon goes out to meet them battle at Dug Springs, 4Bride, effected a junction. At that time General Lyon, with his little force daily diminishing byosition at all hazards. On the 31st of July, Lyon wrote, saying: I fear the enemy may become emboe. Information reached them at Cane Creek that Lyon's force was immensely superior, and McCulloch cate hour. This was a fortunate circumstance for Lyon. He had moved at the appointed hour; and as Mcrve. The Confederate pickets were driven in by Lyon's skirmishers, and the Nationals were within munto the woods. Hearing the continued roar of Lyon's heavy guns, Sigel now pressed forward to attaConfederates moving southward, he believed that Lyon had won a victory; and that belief was strength force, was pushing into the interior to menace Lyon's flank and rear. At the same time Liutenant-G[48 more...]