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Okalona (Tennessee, United States) (search for this): chapter 1.2
rapidly to Starkville, which place I reached on the evening of the 18th ultimo. On the 19th the enemy were reported at Okalona, but his movements or intended course was not developed; and fearing he might cross the Tombigbee, I ordered Bell's brigng, the column moved forward. Taking a different road with my escort, I came upon and charged the enemy four miles from Okalona, and drove their rear guard into town, where I found them drawn up in line of battle and apparently awaiting our arrival. Colonel Barteau, with Bell's brigade, had also reached Okalona, and was in line of battle awaiting the arrival of the balance of my forces. Leaving my escort in line as skirmishers, with my staff I made a circuit around the town, took command of them I was compelled to dismount the most of my command, and fought the last nine miles on foot. About five miles from Okalona, they formed and awaited us, making a determined stand. McCulloch's and Forrest's brigades both arriving, with Hoole's
Tallahatchie River (Mississippi, United States) (search for this): chapter 1.2
nt, Columbus, Miss., March 8th, 1864. Colonel — I have the honor to submit the following report of the movements and operations of my command against the Federal forces under command of General Smith, in the engagements of the 20th, 21st and 22d ultimo. Learning on the 14th ultimo at Oxford that the enemy was moving in heavy force in the direction of Pontotoc, and believing his destination to be the prairies, and from thence a junction with Sherman, I withdrew all my forces from the Tallahatchie and Yazoo rivers and moved rapidly to Starkville, which place I reached on the evening of the 18th ultimo. On the 19th the enemy were reported at Okalona, but his movements or intended course was not developed; and fearing he might cross the Tombigbee, I ordered Bell's brigade to Columbus, and also dispatched General Ruggles to use all his effective force to prevent them from doing so. At the same time, I ordered Brigadier-General Chalmers, commanding division, to send Forrest's brigade
Rufus B. Richardson (search for this): chapter 1.2
nd ascertain the movements of the enemy, and also with McCulloch's brigade of his division and Richardson's brigade, under Colonel Neely, to move out to West Point — leaving General Richardson at StarGeneral Richardson at Starkville in command of all the dismounted men of the command, to protect my wagon train, and send out scouts in the direction of Houston in order to give timely notice, should the enemy divide his forceed over to his assistance with.General Chalmers and his remaining brigade, taking with me also Richardson's brigade and two batteries of artillery, joining Colonel Forrest within three miles of West Pm in the event he was compelled to retire and recross the stream. Dispatches were sent to General Richardson to move up all his force to the bridge across Line creek, eight miles of Starkville and fon the flank, and, if possible, to gain the enemy's rear. I ordered Colonel Neely to move his (Richardson's) brigade at once, and to guard all the ferries and fords across Tibbee river from the mouth
Charles W. Anderson (search for this): chapter 1.2
and troops of my command for their gallant and meritorious conduct, for their energy, endurance and courage; and it would afford me pleasure to mention individual instances of daring and dash which came under my own observation, but for fear of doing apparent injustice to others who, in other parts of the field, perhaps did as well. My escort deserves especial mention. Commanded by Lieutenant Thomas S. Tate on 21st and by its commander, Captain Jackson, on the 22d, its battle-flag was foremost in the fray, sustaining its reputation as one of the best fighting cavalry companies in the service. I also desire to acknowledge, as I have often done before, my indebtedness to Major J. P. Strange, my Adjutant-General; Captain Charles W. Anderson, my Aid-de-Camp, and Lieutenant Tate, Assistant Inspector-General, for prompt and faithful services rendered in the delivery and execution of all my orders on the field. All of which is respectfully submitted. N. B. Forrest, Major-General.
W. T. Sherman (search for this): chapter 1.2
headquarters Forrest's cavalry Department, Columbus, Miss., March 8th, 1864. Colonel — I have the honor to submit the following report of the movements and operations of my command against the Federal forces under command of General Smith, in the engagements of the 20th, 21st and 22d ultimo. Learning on the 14th ultimo at Oxford that the enemy was moving in heavy force in the direction of Pontotoc, and believing his destination to be the prairies, and from thence a junction with Sherman, I withdrew all my forces from the Tallahatchie and Yazoo rivers and moved rapidly to Starkville, which place I reached on the evening of the 18th ultimo. On the 19th the enemy were reported at Okalona, but his movements or intended course was not developed; and fearing he might cross the Tombigbee, I ordered Bell's brigade to Columbus, and also dispatched General Ruggles to use all his effective force to prevent them from doing so. At the same time, I ordered Brigadier-General Chalmers, c
Stonewall Jackson (search for this): chapter 1.2
tulated and returned my thanks to the officers and troops of my command for their gallant and meritorious conduct, for their energy, endurance and courage; and it would afford me pleasure to mention individual instances of daring and dash which came under my own observation, but for fear of doing apparent injustice to others who, in other parts of the field, perhaps did as well. My escort deserves especial mention. Commanded by Lieutenant Thomas S. Tate on 21st and by its commander, Captain Jackson, on the 22d, its battle-flag was foremost in the fray, sustaining its reputation as one of the best fighting cavalry companies in the service. I also desire to acknowledge, as I have often done before, my indebtedness to Major J. P. Strange, my Adjutant-General; Captain Charles W. Anderson, my Aid-de-Camp, and Lieutenant Tate, Assistant Inspector-General, for prompt and faithful services rendered in the delivery and execution of all my orders on the field. All of which is respectf
W. Sooy Smith (search for this): chapter 1.2
Report of General Forrest of operations against W. Sooy Smith in February, 1864. headquarters Forrest's cavalry Department, Columbus, Miss., March 8th, 1864. Colonel — I have the honor to submit the following report of the movements and operations of my command against the Federal forces under command of General Smith, in the engagements of the 20th, 21st and 22d ultimo. Learning on the 14th ultimo at Oxford that the enemy was moving in heavy force in the direction of Pontotoc, anGeneral Smith, in the engagements of the 20th, 21st and 22d ultimo. Learning on the 14th ultimo at Oxford that the enemy was moving in heavy force in the direction of Pontotoc, and believing his destination to be the prairies, and from thence a junction with Sherman, I withdrew all my forces from the Tallahatchie and Yazoo rivers and moved rapidly to Starkville, which place I reached on the evening of the 18th ultimo. On the 19th the enemy were reported at Okalona, but his movements or intended course was not developed; and fearing he might cross the Tombigbee, I ordered Bell's brigade to Columbus, and also dispatched General Ruggles to use all his effective force to p
J. P. Strange (search for this): chapter 1.2
and troops of my command for their gallant and meritorious conduct, for their energy, endurance and courage; and it would afford me pleasure to mention individual instances of daring and dash which came under my own observation, but for fear of doing apparent injustice to others who, in other parts of the field, perhaps did as well. My escort deserves especial mention. Commanded by Lieutenant Thomas S. Tate on 21st and by its commander, Captain Jackson, on the 22d, its battle-flag was foremost in the fray, sustaining its reputation as one of the best fighting cavalry companies in the service. I also desire to acknowledge, as I have often done before, my indebtedness to Major J. P. Strange, my Adjutant-General; Captain Charles W. Anderson, my Aid-de-Camp, and Lieutenant Tate, Assistant Inspector-General, for prompt and faithful services rendered in the delivery and execution of all my orders on the field. All of which is respectfully submitted. N. B. Forrest, Major-General.
N. Bedford Forrest (search for this): chapter 1.2
and troops of my command for their gallant and meritorious conduct, for their energy, endurance and courage; and it would afford me pleasure to mention individual instances of daring and dash which came under my own observation, but for fear of doing apparent injustice to others who, in other parts of the field, perhaps did as well. My escort deserves especial mention. Commanded by Lieutenant Thomas S. Tate on 21st and by its commander, Captain Jackson, on the 22d, its battle-flag was foremost in the fray, sustaining its reputation as one of the best fighting cavalry companies in the service. I also desire to acknowledge, as I have often done before, my indebtedness to Major J. P. Strange, my Adjutant-General; Captain Charles W. Anderson, my Aid-de-Camp, and Lieutenant Tate, Assistant Inspector-General, for prompt and faithful services rendered in the delivery and execution of all my orders on the field. All of which is respectfully submitted. N. B. Forrest, Major-General.
a courier reported the enemy as having crossed the river eight miles above Ellis' bridge, destroying mills and taking horses and negroes. With five companies of Faulkner's regiment and my escort, I moved rapidly to the point, clearly designated by the smoke of the burning mill, gained the bridge, and succeeded in capturing the sqgreatly protected his men, and our casualties during this fight were seven men wounded. As the enemy withdrew, I followed them with my escort and a portion of Faulkner's regiment mounted; also with a section of Morton's battery, supported by a regiment from McCulloch's brigade on foot. Our advance at first was necessarily slowidly as possible, two thousand of his best mounted men and Hoole's battery of Mountain howitzers. I soon came on their rear guard, charged it with my escort and Faulkner's command, and drove it before me. They made several stands; but Colonel McCulloch, with his brigade, having caught up, we continued to charge and drive them on,
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