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Frazier (search for this): chapter 107
egers ; for although they largely outnumbered us, and had actually gained a foothold within the limits of the city, they retreated with all possible silence and secrecy, under cover of the night. They carried their wounded with them, except about eighty, who fell into our hands. They left seventeen dead upon the field, and twenty-four graves of others were afterward found in Col. Phelps's field, south of the town. Among their killed and wounded officers were Major Bowman, Captains Flint, Frazier, Fitsworth, and Woodsmall; and Lieutenants Richardson, Buffington, M. P. Stewart, and F. M. Green. On Friday morning, the current of feeling in our midst had changed. Our troops were confident and even exultant. They awaited the renewal of the attack, not only with equanimity, but with eagerness. We were, however, disappointed. The battle was not renewed, although a small party of rebel cavalry made a feint at the eastern side of the town, to amuse us and cover the retreat of the mai
Bachof (search for this): chapter 107
roperty they could not carry with them, which order was promptly executed. The enemy entered Ozark a few minutes after our forces had evacuated it. They destroyed the block-house, and then continued their march on this place. Messengers were despatched to the various stations around Springfield to send in reenforcements, and the E. M. M. was ordered into service. The night of the seventh was spent in making preparations to meet the enemy. Under the supervision of Lieutenant Hoffman, of Bachof's First Missouri light artillery, two twelve-pound iron howitzers and one six-pound piece, were mounted on wheels as temporary carriages, taken to the blacksmith shop, repaired, and rolled into the fort Number Four by daylight of the eighth instant. Dr. S. H. Melcher mustered some three hundred convalescents from the various hospitals, who were armed and equipped; also, near one hundred soldiers who had recently been discharged from the same, under command of Capt. McAfee, were armed, and ma
Pound (search for this): chapter 107
e Second battalion, Fourteenth M. S. M., ordered his men to horse, (as I was afterward informed,) and the whole battalion came running in great confusion to the rear and took to horse. I tried in vain to rally them — they seemed panic-stricken. This caused a partial giving way among the other troops. I had no difficulty in rallying them, and they went again into the fight. It was now near dark, and the enemy were making an additional demonstration on our left. By this time, Lieutenant-Colonel Pound commanding, had succeeded in re-forming the Second battalion, Fourteenth Missouri State militia. I ordered him to advance on the enemy's right, which order he promptly executed. The enemy fired but a few rounds and again retired, leaving us in full possession of this part of the field. Five additional companies of the Eighteenth Iowa, under the command of Lieutenant-Colonel Thomas Z. Cook, came to the rescue, whooping and cheering, which gave fresh courage to our brave men, who i
Blue (search for this): chapter 107
d right of the fort, which order he promptly executed. He was supported by parts of three companies of the Eighteenth Iowa, under their respective commanders, Captains Blue, Van Meter, and Stonaker. This piece of artillery, owing to some mistake in the delivery of the order, was placed in a very exposed position. The enemy, perc, made a desperate charge upon it with overwhelming numbers, killing the horses and driving back the support, and captured it after a hard and bloody contest. Captains Blue and Van Meter fell mortally wounded, and Captain Landes and many of their brave comrades fell severely wounded, while some were killed. It was now between two the army of the frontier. Among our own officers killed and wounded, were Brig.-Gen. E. B. Brown, of the M. S. M.; Major John Hornbeak, Major A. C. Graves, Captains Blue, Landis, and Van Meter, of the Eighteenth Iowa; Lieutenants H. W. Blodgett, A. D. C., A. B. Conway, John Vaughn and D. J. McCroskey. Special praise is due t
J. Marmaduke (search for this): chapter 107
, and a rebel force under the command of General Marmaduke: On Wednesday, the seventh instant, a four thousand men, under the command of General Marmaduke, and Shelby, Gordon, Gilkey, Elliott, Mco be six thousand strong, under command of Gen. Marmaduke, were moving on Lawrence Mill, Taney Countattle of New-Orleans, a body of rebels under Marmaduke, attacked the city of Springfield, Mo. A batd and authentic account of the fight. General Marmaduke, the commander of the rebel forces in thcommanded a brigade, he was twice defeated. Marmaduke's brigade is composed of the flower of the M own regiment. In the batle of Springfield, Marmaduke acted as commander of a division, including service, if indeed there were so many; while Marmaduke's men numbered from two thousand to two thouighteenth Iowa infantry, who were raw; while Marmaduke's command had been seasoned in numerous engaad thought that this infamy was reserved for Marmaduke alone; but I learn that Hindman did the same
Fletcher Bowman (search for this): chapter 107
or to the hearts of our besiegers ; for although they largely outnumbered us, and had actually gained a foothold within the limits of the city, they retreated with all possible silence and secrecy, under cover of the night. They carried their wounded with them, except about eighty, who fell into our hands. They left seventeen dead upon the field, and twenty-four graves of others were afterward found in Col. Phelps's field, south of the town. Among their killed and wounded officers were Major Bowman, Captains Flint, Frazier, Fitsworth, and Woodsmall; and Lieutenants Richardson, Buffington, M. P. Stewart, and F. M. Green. On Friday morning, the current of feeling in our midst had changed. Our troops were confident and even exultant. They awaited the renewal of the attack, not only with equanimity, but with eagerness. We were, however, disappointed. The battle was not renewed, although a small party of rebel cavalry made a feint at the eastern side of the town, to amuse us and c
Henry Sheppard (search for this): chapter 107
econd regiment, E. M. M., under the command of Colonel Sheppard, the Quinine brigade, under the command of Lie-second regiment E. M. M., under command of Colonel Henry Sheppard, fought well and faithfully during the entiby me to Colonel Johnson, Twenty-sixty regiment, Col. Sheppard, Seventy-second regiment, Col. Boyd, Seventy-fouused for a military prison, being the centre. Colonel Sheppard's regiment E. M. M. infantry to the right of ted his attack upon our right wing, composed of Colonel Sheppard's regiment, when the hardest and most decisivepart of the time, with considerable effect. Colonel Sheppard was compelled to fall back in the direction offforded me by members of my staff on the field, Majors Sheppard, Bishop, Graves, and Clarke. Also, volunteer a-second enrolled militia, (infantry,) under Colonel Henry Sheppard, were ordered forward with two or three comong over our heads in a way that was dangerous. Col. Sheppard's regiment of enrolled militia bore the brunt of
Stonaker (search for this): chapter 107
well aimed, was not sufficiently rapid, owing to their being manned by volunteers with only five artillery soldiers at the three pieces. The enemy, about two P. M., massed their forces and advanced on our centre and right. Captain Landes with his piece of artillery was ordered to advance to the front and right of the fort, which order he promptly executed. He was supported by parts of three companies of the Eighteenth Iowa, under their respective commanders, Captains Blue, Van Meter, and Stonaker. This piece of artillery, owing to some mistake in the delivery of the order, was placed in a very exposed position. The enemy, perceiving this, made a desperate charge upon it with overwhelming numbers, killing the horses and driving back the support, and captured it after a hard and bloody contest. Captains Blue and Van Meter fell mortally wounded, and Captain Landes and many of their brave comrades fell severely wounded, while some were killed. It was now between two and three P. M.
B. Crabb (search for this): chapter 107
Doc. 98.-attack on Springfield, Mo. Report of Colonel Crabb. headquarters South-Western District, Mo., Springfield, January 10, 1863. General: Owing to the illness of Gen. Brown, and by his request, I have the honor to submit the follosend herewith attached a detailed report of the killed, etc. I have the honor to remain, your most obedient servant, B. Crabb, Colonel Commanding. Major-General S. R. Curtis, Commanding Department of the Missouri. General Holland's report. driving them back south of the Fayetteville road, being assisted on their left by a detachment of Iowa troops under Colonel B. Crabb. The enemy succeeded in gaining possession of the college building, a strong position, enabling their sharp-shoot bone up to the socket. He fell from his horse and was carried off the field. The command thenceforth devolved upon Colonel Crabb, of the Nineteenth Iowa. From this time, the fight was carried on, upon both sides, entirely from behind fences an
Number Four (search for this): chapter 107
n this place. Messengers were despatched to the various stations around Springfield to send in reenforcements, and the E. M. M. was ordered into service. The night of the seventh was spent in making preparations to meet the enemy. Under the supervision of Lieutenant Hoffman, of Bachof's First Missouri light artillery, two twelve-pound iron howitzers and one six-pound piece, were mounted on wheels as temporary carriages, taken to the blacksmith shop, repaired, and rolled into the fort Number Four by daylight of the eighth instant. Dr. S. H. Melcher mustered some three hundred convalescents from the various hospitals, who were armed and equipped; also, near one hundred soldiers who had recently been discharged from the same, under command of Capt. McAfee, were armed, and many loyal citizens turned out willingly, and were armed to fight in the defence of their homes. At an early hour on the morning of the eighth, about two hundred or three hundred of the enrolled Missouri militia
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