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Arkansas (United States) (search for this): chapter 13
pare for battle. It was a warm night, and only a few of them seem to have slept with even their trousers on, as they did not suppose we were within forty miles. In the engagement they lost about thirty men killed and wounded. Most of the killed and wounded were among those who attempted to pass through the openings where our lines had not quite closed up. We had only eight men wounded. After this affair the troops of the Indian Expedition had no organized force to oppose north of the Arkansas river. The prisoners were sent to Fort Scott, and the train and animals taken to our camp on Cabin Creek, a few miles from here on the west side of Grand river. The salt works near here have made this locality one of considerable importance for many years. Before the war large quantities of salt were taken from this place to various points in southwest Missouri and northwest Arkansas, and sold or exchanged for goods which the Indians required. We passed several of the salt wells this mo
Big Cabin Creek (Oklahoma, United States) (search for this): chapter 13
ers on, as they did not suppose we were within forty miles. In the engagement they lost about thirty men killed and wounded. Most of the killed and wounded were among those who attempted to pass through the openings where our lines had not quite closed up. We had only eight men wounded. After this affair the troops of the Indian Expedition had no organized force to oppose north of the Arkansas river. The prisoners were sent to Fort Scott, and the train and animals taken to our camp on Cabin Creek, a few miles from here on the west side of Grand river. The salt works near here have made this locality one of considerable importance for many years. Before the war large quantities of salt were taken from this place to various points in southwest Missouri and northwest Arkansas, and sold or exchanged for goods which the Indians required. We passed several of the salt wells this morning, and they were flowing like fountains, the column of salt water in one instance extending five
Bedford (Missouri, United States) (search for this): chapter 13
s of caution, and suggested that it would be safest to follow the road along the east side of Grand River until we came to Lewis Ross's place near Grand Saline, some thirty miles above Fort Gibson. train and animals taken to our camp on Cabin Creek, a few miles from here on the west side of Grand river. The salt works near here have made this locality one of considerable importance for manymight run into a detachment unless we were very cautious. As there is a good crossing of the Grand River near Grand Saline, and as it is always fordable after a rise in the river, before any other pnemy to strike, should they have serious intentions of attacking our trains. When we left Grand river at Grand Saline, we marched across the country in a northeast direction, with the intention oout ten miles to the South of it, as it would shorten our route considerably. We then struck Grand River about eight miles above Grand Saline. The grass had grown astonishingly since we came up, an
Baxter Springs (Kansas, United States) (search for this): chapter 13
cked large number of troops, including the State militia, in Southwest Missouri activity of the militia the First Kansas colored infantry organized, and at Baxter Springs remarks on arming the freedmen many small tracts being cultivated in Missouri by whom on the march to Fort Gibson a fight with guerillas stopping in a ot up a high percentage. Information has been received here that the First Kansas Colored regiment has completed its organization, and is now stationed at Baxter Springs, under command of Colonel James M. Williams. Kansas now has the honor of organizing the first Colored regiment for service in the war. This is highly gratifyisocial and moral progress from breaking over ancient landmarks, will wonder how it was that they held such views. Built to return to the colored troops at Baxter Springs. Though they may be of some service at that point in affording protection to our supply trains, it is to be regretted that they were not sent on to Fort Gibs
Rolla, Mo. (Missouri, United States) (search for this): chapter 13
are much for a small infantry force at that station, as they can play around it even in sight, so long as they keep out of range of the infantrymen's muskets General F. J. Herron's two divisions of the Army of the Frontier, which were with us at the battle of Prairie Grove, have been ordered to join General Grant's army now besieging Vicksburg. These troops, during the last three months, have been operating along the southern counties of Missouri, but recently they moved to the vicinity of Rolla. General Herron is a gallant officer, and commands troops that have already made a glorious record. They are now entitled to have Prairie Grove inscribed upon their victorious banners, and in a few months they will probably have Vicksburg added. A detachment of the State Militia had a skirmish with a squad of guerrillas on the 9th at Gad Fly, a small place about half way between Cassville and Newtonia, resulting in the wounding of three of the enemy, and the capture of their horses, sa
Springfield, Mo. (Missouri, United States) (search for this): chapter 13
. We find that we shall be obliged to remain here perhaps a week to await dispatches from Springfield. Colonel Harrison will probably endeavor to justify his action before the Department Commandlso several companies stationed at Mount Vernon, thirty miles northeast of this place, and at Springfield there are probably between three and four thousand effective troops. The Missouri State tolonel Cloud, with a force of two thousand men and a battery of light artillery, was to leave Springfield immediately for this point. But he has not put in an appearance yet. He has probably marchednge around the old brick Court House at Cassville. The dispatches and mail have arrived from Springfield; our horses have rested and fared moderately well in regard to forage, and we now leave for Fps at Cassville, nor do they propose to return to Fayetteville until they are reinforced from Springfield. Nothing of interest occurred the first day of our return march, but the second day, betw
Cassville (Missouri, United States) (search for this): chapter 13
with dispatches to Colonel Harrison at Cassville, Missouri the First night's march in a storm of k out for the enemy in Missouri arrival at Cassville detention at Cassville the troops there daCassville the troops there daily expecting to be attacked large number of troops, including the State militia, in Southwest Misteville with his troops and marching to Cassville, Missouri. When the information first reached ushe wanted taken to Colonel Harrison, at Cassville, Missouri,--a distance of about one hundred and fhe time we left Fort Gibson until we reached Cassville, as we had no troops stationed anywhere in tle, and on the evening of the 5th we reached Cassville, and delivered the dispatches and packages tat Newtonia, twenty-five miles northwest of Cassville. From all accounts he is an active and enerl lounge around the old brick Court House at Cassville. The dispatches and mail have arrived from er talk of the enemy attacking the troops at Cassville, nor do they propose to return to Fayettevil[1 more...]
Fayetteville (North Carolina, United States) (search for this): chapter 13
a lonely retreat return to Fort Gibson. I have already mentioned Colonel Harrison leaving Fayetteville with his troops and marching to Cassville, Missouri. When the information first reached us, tirely satisfied with the movement. It has been generally understood here that the troops at Fayetteville belonged to Colonel Phillips' districts, and would not be expected to leave that station withthe First Arkansas cavalry here, it does not appear that he has any intention of returning to Fayetteville soon. We find that we shall be obliged to remain here perhaps a week to await dispatches irection. There does not seem to be any hope of being able to accompany our troops as far as Fayetteville on our return. We hear every day of the Militia scouting the country and skirmishing witfurther talk of the enemy attacking the troops at Cassville, nor do they propose to return to Fayetteville until they are reinforced from Springfield. Nothing of interest occurred the first day of
Newtonia (Missouri, United States) (search for this): chapter 13
t Missouri. Colonel T. T. Crittenden, of the Seventh Missouri Militia cavalry, has eight hundred men and two pieces. of the Second Indian battery, stationed at Newtonia, twenty-five miles northwest of Cassville. From all accounts he is an active and energetic officer, and is doing good service for the State. There are also fortifications and a block house at Newtonia, so that the principal part of the cavalry force stationed there can be kept in the field. Two companies of the Eighth Missouri State Militia cavalry, are stationed at Neosho, under Captain Milton Burch, one of the most efficient officers in Southwest Missouri. There are also several co added. A detachment of the State Militia had a skirmish with a squad of guerrillas on the 9th at Gad Fly, a small place about half way between Cassville and Newtonia, resulting in the wounding of three of the enemy, and the capture of their horses, saddles and equipage, together with two negroes. Slavery is unquestionably ge
Mount Vernon (Missouri, United States) (search for this): chapter 13
orthwest of Cassville. From all accounts he is an active and energetic officer, and is doing good service for the State. There are also fortifications and a block house at Newtonia, so that the principal part of the cavalry force stationed there can be kept in the field. Two companies of the Eighth Missouri State Militia cavalry, are stationed at Neosho, under Captain Milton Burch, one of the most efficient officers in Southwest Missouri. There are also several companies stationed at Mount Vernon, thirty miles northeast of this place, and at Springfield there are probably between three and four thousand effective troops. The Missouri State troops are well armed, mounted and equipped, and should be, and I believe are, effective troops in the service of the State. They could, no doubt, maintain order in this State and suppress guerrilla warfare, if our volunteer forces Would take more advanced positions and prevent invasion of the State by an organized army of the enemy. It
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