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nty-seven horses and mules, and dispersing the guerrillas. Samuel H. Elbert, Acting Governor of Colorado Territory, issued a proclamation urging the assessors of the several counties, in view of the probability of the Colorado regiments being ordered by the United States Government for service out of the territory, to complete the enrolment of the militia in accordance with an act passed at the last session of the Territorial Legislature. A series of skirmishes occurred near Williamsport, Tenn., between a small body of Union troops under the command of Major Kennedy, and a superior force of rebel guerrillas, resulting in the defeat of the latter on each occasion, with considerable loss.--Gen. Negley's Despatch. A fight took place near Compton's Ferry, on the Grand River, Mo., between a force of Union cavalry under the command of Colonel Guitar, and a body of rebel guerrillas under Colonel Poindexter, resulting in the defeat of the latter, who lost one hundred men killed
Southern Historical Society Papers, Volume 3. (ed. Reverend J. William Jones), Defence of Fort Gregg. (search)
thout one moment's interval of peace, and we repulsed with great loss an attack in the rear which would have otherwise necessitated our surrender. The credit of that bloody fight is due to your men, and I sincerely hope you may correct so foul a statement as that which appears as history. With my best wishes for your welfare and success, I remain as ever, yours most sincerely, George H. Snow. Letter from Lieutenant F. B. Craig, Thirty-third North Carolina regiment. Williamsport, Tennessee, June 4th, 1867. General James H. Lane: Dear sir — Yours of the 27th ultimo was remailed to me at Sailsbury, and received to-day. I am happy to know that you intend making an effort to give our old brigade some of the honor due her, which has more than once been given others to whom it does not belong. I will give you as correct an account of the defence of Fort Gregg as my recollection will permit. There were but two six-pound guns in the fort, conducted by a few Marylander
John M. Schofield, Forty-six years in the Army, Chapter XI (search)
ce, or wait until Wilson can organize his entire cavalry force, and then withdraw from your present position. Should Hood then cross river, we can surely ruin him. You may have fords at Centreville, Bean's [Beard's] Ferry, Gordon's Ferry, and Williamsport thoroughly obstructed by filling up all the roads leading from them with trees, and then replace your infantry by cavalry. Send an intelligent staff officer to see that the work is properly done. As soon as relieved, concentrate your infantrmy's movements. I desire you to fall back from Columbia and take up your position at Franklin, leaving a sufficient force at Spring Hill to contest the enemy's progress until you are securely posted at Franklin. The troops at the fords below Williamsport, etc., will be withdrawn and take up a position behind Franklin. General A. J. Smith's command has not yet reached Nashville; as soon as he arrives I will make immediate disposition of his troops and notify you of the same. Please send me a
John M. Schofield, Forty-six years in the Army, Index (search)
l, Second U. S. Infantry, 188; accompanies S. to Paris, 385 Whisky, tendency to conflict with business and military duties, 19 Whitaker, Maj.-Gen. Walter C., at Spring Hill, 173, 216 White, Col. John S., in battle of Franklin, 179 Whittaker, Cadet, alleged outrage on, at West Point, 445, 446 Wilder, A. C., heads faction against Gen. Ewing, 80 Williams, Col., denies rumor of expulsion of Union families, 93 Williams, J. E., letter from S. to, June 1, 1863, 74, 75 Williamsport, Tenn., proposal to obstruct roads at, 211; troops ordered to Franklin from, 217 Will's Valley, military movements via, 317 Wilmington, N. C., trip by Grant and S. to, 294, 295; military operations at, 346; capture of, 346 Wilson, Maj.-Gen. James H., operations on Duck River, 206, 208, 209, 211-214, 217; urges immediate retreat to Franklin, 210; to organize his cavalry force, 211, 284, 285; despatch from S., Nov. 29, 1864, 212; reports Hood's crossing of Duck River, 213; to cover Fr
Harper's Encyclopedia of United States History (ed. Benson Lossing), Civil War in the United States. (search)
troops. A draft of the militia to serve nine months was ordered by the President. —5. Malvern Hills occupied by National troops.—6. Battle near Kirksville, Mo.; the Union troops victorious.—8. Battle near Fort Fillmore, N. M.; Unionists victorious. The privilege of the writ of habeas corpus, in respect to all persons arrested under it, suspended; also for the arrest and imprisonment of persons who by act, speech, or writing discourage volunteer enlistments.—11. Skirmishes near Williamsport, Tenn., and also at Kinderhook, Tenn.; Confederates defeated. Independence, Mo., surrendered to the Confederates.—12. Gallatin, Tenn., surrendered to Morgan's guerillas. Battle at Yellow Creek, Clinton co., Tenn.; Confederates defeated.—18. Confederate Congress reassembled at Richmond.—19. Department of the Ohio formed of the States of Ohio, Michigan, Indiana, Illinois, Missouri, and Kentucky east of the Tennessee River, and including Cumberland Gap. Cavalry expedition to Charlesto
Frederick H. Dyer, Compendium of the War of the Rebellion: Battles, Tennessee, 1862 (search)
killed, 23 wounded, 50 missing. Total, 76. Aug. 7: Skirmish, TrentonILLINOIS--2nd Cavalry. Aug. 7: Skirmish, Wood Springs, near DyersburgILLINOIS--6th Cavalry (Detachment). Union loss, 2 killed, 5 wounded. Total, 7. Aug. 10-11: Reconnoissance from Brownsville toward Hatchie River(No Reports.) Aug. 11: Affair, KinderhookKENTUCKY--3rd Cavalry (Detachment). TENNESSEE--5th Cavalry (Detachment). Union loss, 3 killed. Aug. 11: Skirmish, SaulsburyILLINOIS--11th Cavalry. Aug. 11: Skirmish, Williamsport(No Reports.) Aug. 12: Skirmish, GallatinKENTUCKY--28th Infantry (Cos. "A," "B," "D," "E," "F"). Aug. 13: Skirmish, Huntsville, Scott Co.TENNESSEE--7th Infantry. Aug. 13: Skirmish, GallatinINDIANA--29th Infantry. MICHIGAN--11th Infantry. OHIO--69th Infantry. Union loss, 3 killed, 50 wounded, 200 missing. Total, 253. Aug. 13: Affair near MedonHome Guard detachment. Aug. 14: Skirmish, Mount PleasantKENTUCKY--3rd Cavalry (Detachment). Aug. 14: Skirmish, Rogers' GapKENTUCKY--6th Cavalry
Capt. Calvin D. Cowles , 23d U. S. Infantry, Major George B. Davis , U. S. Army, Leslie J. Perry, Joseph W. Kirkley, The Official Military Atlas of the Civil War, Index. (search)
2; 20, 3; 20, 4; 92, 1; 100, 1; 135-A; 137, F10; 171 Battle of, May 5, 1862 20, 2-20, 4 Reconnaissance from Fort Monroe to 18, 1 Williamsburg to White House 19, 3 Yorktown to 18, 2 Williamsburg Road, Va. 16, 1; 17, 1; 19, 1; 20, 1; 22, 1; 92, 1; 100, 2; 135, 3 Williamsport, La. 135-A; 155, H5; 156, A5 Williamsport, Md. 25, 6; 27, 1; 42, 5; 43, 7; 69, 1; 81, 4; 82, 3; 85, 1, 85, 8; 116, 2; 135-A; 136, D6 Vicinity of, 1863 42, 5 Williamsport, Tenn. 24, 3; 30, 2; 118, 1; 149, A5 Willamston, N. C. 135-A; 138, D9, Willis' Church, Va. 92, 1; 100, 2 Williston, S. C. 80, 3; 86, 3; 117, 1; 118, 1; 135-A; 143, F9; 144, B9 Willow Creek, Oreg. 134, 1 Willow Springs, Miss. 36, 1; 155, D7 Will's Creek, Ala. 149, F9 Willstown, S. C. 139, H3; 143, H12; 144, D12 Will's Valley, Ala. 48, 1; 118, 1; 149, G8 Wilmington, N. C. 25, 5; 76, 2; 105, 8; 117, 1; 118, 1; 132, 1; 135-A; 139, C10; 1