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William E. Jones (search for this): chapter 130
McLaren, and two sections of the Third Minnesota battery, under Captain Jones, formed the Second brigade, under command of Colonel Thomas. Tons; Brackett's Minnesota battalion on the right in the same order; Jones' battery and four companies of cavalry as a reserve. The few wagonim, but he repelled them, assisted by some well directed shots from Jones' battery. About this time a large body of Indians, who we ascertaid been out hunting for me came up on my rear. I brought a piece of Jones' battery to the rear, and with the rear guard dispersed them. The soon drove them out of their strong positions in the ravines, and Jones' battery, with Brackett's battalion moving upon the right, soon putm the rear to the left of the First brigade, and also to direct Captain Jones. Third Minnesota battery, to report to the Brigadier-General cour companies of the Eighth regiment were sent forward to escort Captain Jones' battery to the front, for the purpose of shelling a ravine con
Horatio Austin (search for this): chapter 130
y to the base of a high hill, where I met with a strong opposition, they being in strong force on its summit. I finally succeeded in taking possession of the hill, which I held, driving the enemy far beyond. The nature of the ground in front rendering it impracticable to pursue further at the time, I rejoined your command with my battalion. In the charge Sergeant George W. Northrup, of company C, fell, after receiving eight or ten wounds, one of which pierced him through the heart. Horatio Austin, of Company D, was also killed while skirmishing. My loss during the day was two killed and eight wounded. I also lost twenty-two horses, punishing the enemy by killing twenty-seven found dead on the field afterward, besides quite a number that were seen to have been carried off by them. I take pleasure, General, in saying that my officers and men displayed an amount of courage, coolness, and skill worthy of veterans that they are. I am, General, with profound respect, yours to co
Winden (search for this): chapter 130
five miles in six days one day being occupied in the fight. The officers and men of my command behaved well, and all appeared desirous to carry out my instructions as well as they could. My thanks are due to the officers of my staff for communicating my orders promptly, sometimes being obliged to expose themselves very much in so doing. Captain Pell, Adjutant. General; Major Wood, Fifteenth New York cavalry, chief of cavalry; Captain Marsh, Sixth Iowa cavalry, Inspector-General; Captain Von Winden, Brackett's batallion, acting Topographical Engineer; Lieutenant Ellison, Sixth Iowa cavalry, acting Ordnance Officer; Lieutenant Bacon, Dacotah cavalry, acting Assistant Quartermaster; and I was also obliged to accept the services of Surgeon Freeman, Medical Director, to carry orders. I shall march towards the Yellowstone in two days, bearing a little south, and I expect to overtake the enemy again on my way. I would beg leave also to add that the day after the fight, when I ret
R. N. McLaren (search for this): chapter 130
y judging from the amount of lodge-poles burnt, I should judge the camp to have numbered fourteen hundred lodges. I would report that after the work of destruction commenced the Indians carried a white flag on the bluff close to the camp. As I could not interpret the meaning at this particular time, I did not feel called upon to report the fact to you until I had accomplished the object and carried out order No. 62. I have the honor to be, ost respectfully, Your obedient servant, R. N. Mclaren, Colonel, Second Minnesota Cavalry. headquarters Independent Company Indian scouts, August 2, 1864. Adjutant-General North-West Indian Expedition: According to the circular requesting commanders of regiments, battalions, and companies to hand in an official report of their positions in action on the twenty-eighth and twenty-ninth of July, 1864, I give the following statements: The position awarded me, when line of battle was first formed, was in rear of Captain Pope's battery of a
Nelson Miner (search for this): chapter 130
ing; three companies of the Seventh Iowa cavalry, Lieutenant-Colonel Pattee commanding; two companies Dakota cavalry, Captain Miner commanding; four companies of Brackett's Minnesota battalion, Major Brackett commanding; about seventy scouts, and a ian camp with four companies of Second Minnesota cavalry, Major Rich commanding, and two companies of Dakota cavalry, Captain Miner commanding; four companies of the Sixth Iowa, and three campanies Eighth Minnesota infantry, under Major Camp. On aras displayed in the conducting of said battle by our most worthy General. I am sir, Your most obedient servant, Nelson Miner, Captain Commanding Dakota Cavalry. Brigadier-General Alfred Sully, Commanding Expedition. headquarters Prairie battith the Prairie battery for their coolness and prompt obedience of orders; and it may not be improper here to mention Captain Miner's and Tripp's companies of Dakota cavalry, Captain Williams's company of the Sixth Iowa cavalry, and the Nebraska sco
William D. Whipple (search for this): chapter 130
eft flank and rear. The left of the Eighth Minnesota was thrown slightly to the rear, and two companies of the Second Minnesota cavalry dismounted and deployed still further to the left in that direction. At this time large numbers of Indians were passing in that direction, and attacked the rear guard of the main train which was promptly repulsed by the guard, which consisted of companies B and D Eighth Minnesota volunteers, and company B, Second Minnesota cavalry, and a shell from Lieutenant Whipple's six-pounder. At this time Colonel McLaren with two more companies of his regiment were sent to the front, immediately on the left of the Eighth regiment, when they were dismounted and took possession of a range of sharp hills, which was rapidly done by a sharp skirmish. At this point the left of the whole line was halted and the right thrown forward. After a few minutes the whole line advanced in the same direction, the whole brigade moving as rapidly as possible, much of the ti
Camp (search for this): chapter 130
advancing at the same time. By sunset no Indians were on the ground. A body, however, appeared on top of the mountain over which they had retreated. I sent Major Camp, Eighth Minnesota, with four companies Eighth Minnesota forward; they ascended to the top of the hill putting the Indians to flight, and killing several. The tommanding, and two companies of Dakota cavalry, Captain Miner commanding; four companies of the Sixth Iowa, and three campanies Eighth Minnesota infantry, under Major Camp. On arriving at the camp a few straggling Indians were seen lurking about the Bluffs. I immediately dismounted, and deployed company G, Second Minnesota caval Eighth regiment were sent forward to escort Captain Jones' battery to the front, for the purpose of shelling a ravine containing water. These companies, under Major Camp, being deployed, advanced through the ravine and ascended the steep hills rapidly, and, in a lively skirmish, drove the rear guard of the enemy from the sight o
John (search for this): chapter 130
st no men either in killed or wounded. I am, very respectfully, Your obedient servant, John Pattee, Lieutenant-Colonel, Seventh Iowa Cavalry Volunteers. Captain John H. pell, Assistant Adjutant-General. headquarters Second brigade, N. W. Indian expedition, camp No. 36, August 1, 1864. Captain: I have the honor to make t I have the honor to remain, sir, Very respectfully, Your obedient servant, S. M. Pollock, Lieutenant-Colonel Sixth Iowa Cavalry, Commanding Begiment. Captain John H. pell, A. A. G., First Brigade North-western Indian Expedition. headquarters Brackett's Minnesota battalion, camp No. 36, North-West Indian Expedition, Augt were seen to have been carried off by them. I take pleasure, General, in saying that my officers and men displayed an amount of courage, coolness, and skill worthy of veterans that they are. I am, General, with profound respect, yours to command, A. B. Brackett, Major Commanding Battalion. Captain John H. pell, A. A. G.
North (search for this): chapter 130
ld report that after the work of destruction commenced the Indians carried a white flag on the bluff close to the camp. As I could not interpret the meaning at this particular time, I did not feel called upon to report the fact to you until I had accomplished the object and carried out order No. 62. I have the honor to be, ost respectfully, Your obedient servant, R. N. Mclaren, Colonel, Second Minnesota Cavalry. headquarters Independent Company Indian scouts, August 2, 1864. Adjutant-General North-West Indian Expedition: According to the circular requesting commanders of regiments, battalions, and companies to hand in an official report of their positions in action on the twenty-eighth and twenty-ninth of July, 1864, I give the following statements: The position awarded me, when line of battle was first formed, was in rear of Captain Pope's battery of artillery, to support the battery, which position I held until after passing around the high butte on the left, where the
Rich (search for this): chapter 130
nders. With much respect, Your obedient servant, Alfred Sully, Brigadier-General, Assistant Adjutant General, Department of the Northwest. headquarters Second Minnesota cavalry, July 29, 1864. Captain John H. Pell, A. A. G.: I have the honor, most respectfully, to report that, in accordance with Special Orders, No. 62, Headquarters Northwestern Indian Expedition, Camp No. 34, July twenty-nine, 1864, I proceeded to the Indian camp with four companies of Second Minnesota cavalry, Major Rich commanding, and two companies of Dakota cavalry, Captain Miner commanding; four companies of the Sixth Iowa, and three campanies Eighth Minnesota infantry, under Major Camp. On arriving at the camp a few straggling Indians were seen lurking about the Bluffs. I immediately dismounted, and deployed company G, Second Minnesota cavalry, who skirmished through the timber and remained in a position to protect the working parties. I commenced by disposing of the various forces so as to destroy
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