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The Daily Dispatch: July 31, 1863., [Electronic resource], An Authentic account of Morgan's Great raid through Kentucky, Indiana and Ohio. (search)
July, and crossed the Cumberland river on the 2nd, with about twenty-five hundred men. We extract the following from the account: On the 4th of July the expedition took up the line of march for Green river bridge. An attack was here made upon the enemy, who were found to be posted in a strong position, protected by well constructed stockades. On account of the superior strength of the works our forces failed to carry the position. During this engagement we lost Col. Chensult and Capt. Tribble killed, and about 60 men killed and wounded. The enemy's loss was equal to ours in the charge that was made upon them. From Green river bridge Morgan next directed his attention to the town of Lebanon. He encamped within five miles of the place on the night of the 4th. The following morning he reached Lebanon, and at once demanded the surrender of the place, which was refused by the Federal officer in command of the post. A heavy engagement ensued, which lasted, with considera