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Col. J. J. Dickison, Confederate Military History, a library of Confederate States Military History: Volume 11.2, Florida (ed. Clement Anselm Evans), Chapter 8: (search)
ed to the service of the Confederate States. Before this was effected Colonel Finley was assigned by the governor of the State to the command of the troops stationed on the river from Chattahoochee to Apalachicola, but very soon after the organization of the regiment it was ordered to report to Maj.-Gen. E. Kirby Smith at Knoxville, Tenn. Upon its arrival at Chattanooga it was ordered to report temporarily to General Leadbetter, who had planned an expedition across the Tennessee river at Shell mound, but this expedition being abandoned, the Sixth proceeded to Knoxville and remained there until General Smith was ordered to move into Kentucky. During the battle of Richmond, Ky., the Sixth regiment was on a detached expedition to Williamsburg, Ky., to break up and prevent the reported organization of a Federal regiment of Kentuckians. On their return from this duty the Sixth and Seventh Florida regiments, with a section of artillery, under command of Colonel Finley, rejoined the army.
The Daily Dispatch: June 11, 1862., [Electronic resource], Army correspondence. (search)
-A dispatch from Atlanta to the Augusta papers, dated the 9th instant, says the enemy had retired from shelling distance of Chattanooga. Their loss was eight killed. The number of wounded in unknown. The Federal gunboat which appeared before Shell Mound was fired into by our scouts, and three of the enemy killed.--Several citizens were taken by the Yankees from across the river. Gen. Mitchell is said to be with his entire force opposite Shell Mound. A number of "contraband," and several disShell Mound. A number of "contraband," and several discharged Confederates, were captured by the enemy on Friday last. It is supposed that the demonstration at Chattanooga may be a feint to cover some other movement. All quiet now. Several spies have been captured. [second Dispatch] Atlanta, June 10. --Passengers by the State train report that the enemy, variously estimated at from three to seven thousand, left the river opposite Chattanooga and divided his forces, part going up, part going down the river. It is believed he will att
The Daily Dispatch: June 17, 1862., [Electronic resource], article 1 (search)
From Chattanooga. Augusta, June 16. --A dispatch from Chattanooga, dated the 14th, states that the city is still threatened by the enemy, who are reported below. Shell Mound, on the opposite side of the river, at Rankin's Ferry.--supposed to be Mitchell's forces. A picket skirmish took place at that point last night. Col. Slam's 3d Tennessee cavalry, which was supposed to be out off, came in this morning. They had a skirmish with the enemy's cavalry, near Murfreesboro', killing eight and capturing sixty-eight prisoners. A battle is expected between Gen. Kirby Smith and the Yankee General Morgan, at Powell's Valley.
The Daily Dispatch: June 18, 1862., [Electronic resource], The lines. &c. (search)
War movements in Tennessee. Augusta, June 17. --A dispatch from Augusta, dated yesterday, says: The enemy, reported 10,000 strong, under Gen. Morgan, has fallen back from Powell's Valley towards Big Creek Gap, from the advance of our columns. Gen. Nagle's force, 6,000 strong, is reported to be advancing by way of Pikeville towards Kingston and Knoxville. It is supposed that Gen. Morgan is waiting for Nagle's arrival before risking a battle. The enemy in Sequatchie is reported as having attempted to cross the Tennessee river this morning, three miles below Shell Mound, but were, driven back by Col. Davis, with the Florida forces. Green Roberts, one of Morgan's men, made his escape from the Nashville penitentiary, and arrived at Chattanooga to-day.
The Daily Dispatch: July 7, 1862., [Electronic resource], A salute in Honor of the victory. (search)
The War in the Southwest. Mobile, July 5. --A special dispatch to the Advertiser, dated Knoxville, 4th, says: Buell's forces, estimated at 30,000 strong, have all crossed the Tennessee. It is supposed that they may make a feint movement on Chattanooga to cover movements, by the way of North Alabama, on Rome, Ga. Foraging parties of the enemy are reported to have reached Will's Valley, above Shell Mound. The Federal forces, under Gen. Morgan, still hold Cumberland Gap. A sharp cavalry skirmish occurred at Clineh's Valley, Wednesday last. Several of the enemy are reported killed. Our loss was two wounded.