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Rebellion Record: a Diary of American Events: Documents and Narratives, Volume 9. (ed. Frank Moore), chapter 1 (search)
ed (2800) men. The Second brigade, Colonel Smith D. Atkins, Ninety-second Illinois mounted infane attempted to halt and make a stand. But Colonel Atkins, (Second brigade,) being now in advance, cthe fighting, and behaved most gallantly. Colonel Atkins (commanding Second brigade) deserves greathim beyond Griswold Station. The same day Colonel Atkins (Second brigade) had some severe fighting t to retire to our infantry. Accordingly, Colonel Atkins (Second brigade) was ordered to move out t Colonel Murray was directed to move past Colonel Atkins, and take up position in his rear, and so ommand, made a vigorous attack upon one of Colonel Atkins's regiments, encamped upon the railroad thrricades, with their flanks well secured. Colonel Atkins was directed to move forward and take the ection of the Altamaha. December 17. Colonel Atkins, with upward of two thousand (2000) men of of my brigade commanders, Colonels Murray and Atkins. Both have, at all times, faithfully performe[3 more...]
Rebellion Record: a Diary of American Events: Documents and Narratives, Volume 9. (ed. Frank Moore), November 22. (search)
November 22. Wheeler advanced with his entire corps of cavalry and three (3) brigades of infantry, drove in my pickets and skirmish line, but was finally checked and driven back by the Ninth Pennsylvania cavalry (Colonel Jordon) and Fifth Kentucky cavalry, (Colonel Baldwin,) the sabre being principally used. General Wolcott with his infantry now came up, and the enemy was driven by him beyond Griswold Station. The same day Colonel Atkins (Second brigade) had some severe fighting on the Macon and Milledgeville road, and effectually prevented any attack upon our trains, that were this day moving from Clinton to Gordon.
Rebellion Record: a Diary of American Events: Documents and Narratives, Volume 9. (ed. Frank Moore), November 27. (search)
ed me. After destroying sufficient track to prevent transportation on the road for a few days, I deemed it prudent to retire to our infantry. Accordingly, Colonel Atkins (Second brigade) was ordered to move out to the intersection of the Waynesboro and Louisville road, and there take up position. Colonel Murray was directed to move past Colonel Atkins, and take up position in his rear, and so on in succession retire from any force that might be sent in pursuit. By some misunderstanding, Colonel Atkins moved on without halting as directed, and the consequence was, that two regiments — the Eighth Indiana (Colonel Jones) and Ninth Michigan cavalry (ColoColonel Atkins moved on without halting as directed, and the consequence was, that two regiments — the Eighth Indiana (Colonel Jones) and Ninth Michigan cavalry (Colonel Acker)--together with myself and staff, were cut off and partly surrounded. But the brave officers and men of these two regiments, by their splendid fighting, broke through the rebel lines and slowly fell back, repulsing every attack of the enemy, until the main column was reached. We moved on, crossed Buckhead Creek, burn
Rebellion Record: a Diary of American Events: Documents and Narratives, Volume 9. (ed. Frank Moore), December 3. (search)
een Waynesboro and Briar Creek, moved, in the early part of the evening, to Waynesboro, and, with a portion of his command, made a vigorous attack upon one of Colonel Atkins's regiments, encamped upon the railroad three (3) miles south of the town. This attack was easily repulsed, as were several others, made during the night. Aage, defeat, and rout the rebel cavalry encampment at Waynesboro. Accordingly, at daylight the following morning, we moved out of camp, the Second brigade (Colonel Atkins) leading the advance. The enemy's skirmish line was met, quickly driven in, and finally retired upon his main line, which consisted of dismounted cavalry, strongly posted behind long lines of barricades, with their flanks well secured. Colonel Atkins was directed to move forward and take the barricades; but the enemy was found to be more strongly posted than was anticipated, and the first attempt was a failure. The Ninety-second Illinois mounted infantry was dismounted; the Tenth Oh
Rebellion Record: a Diary of American Events: Documents and Narratives, Volume 9. (ed. Frank Moore), December 6. (search)
December 6. The First brigade (Colonel Murray) marched to Springfield, moving in rear of the Twentieth army corps. The Second brigade (Colonel Atkins) moved to Hudson Ferry.
Rebellion Record: a Diary of American Events: Documents and Narratives, Volume 9. (ed. Frank Moore), December 17. (search)
December 17. Colonel Atkins, with upward of two thousand (2000) men of my command, moved in conjunction with a division of infantry, under General Mower, to destroy a portion of the Gulf Railroad, and, if possible, the railroad over the Altamaha. Difficulty of approaches and a strong force of the enemy, which could not be dislodged, prevented the accomplishment of the latter. The railroad, however, was very thoroughly destroyed, and the command returned to camp.
Rebellion Record: a Diary of American Events: Documents and Narratives, Volume 9. (ed. Frank Moore), December 21. (search)
m now in use. Captured and destroyed eight hundred and sixty-five stands of small arms; have taken upward of five hundred prisoners, and killed, wounded, and disabled not less than one thousand five hundred of the enemy. We have lost four officers killed, six wounded, and two missing; thirty-four men killed, one hundred and fifty-three wounded, and one hundred and sixty-six missing. Before closing my remarks, I desire to make favorable mention of my brigade commanders, Colonels Murray and Atkins. Both have, at all times, faithfully performed the responsible duties that have devolved upon them. Always on duty, attentive to orders, energetic, skilful, and brave. Both are educated gentlemen and accomplished cavalry soldiers; both merit promotion. Lieutenant-Colonel Sanderson and his regiment, Tenth Ohio cavalry, at East-Macon; Colonel Acker and his regiment, Ninth Michigan ; and Colonel Jones, Eighth Indiana, when cut off and surrounded near Waynesboro; Colonel Heath and his regime
Rebellion Record: a Diary of American Events: Documents and Narratives, Volume 9. (ed. Frank Moore), chapter 68 (search)
rigade became engaged with Wheeler's forces. Our men, under the command of Colonel Atkins, drove them from one position to another until we reached a point on the rae were deployed in line, with skirmishers in front, on the extreme right of Colonel Atkins's brigade, but were not engaged. Late in the evening, the enemy having beee lesson to the mounted chivalry of the South. After the Second brigade (Colonel Atkins) had encountered General Wheeler's whole force in the morning and driven hi Kentucky Cavalry, Commanding Regiment. William D. Mitchell, Adjutant. Colonel Atkins's Report. headquarters Second brigade, Third cavalry division, militare and example. I am, Captain, most respectfully, your obedient servant, Smith D. Atkins, Colonel Ninety-second Illinois Infantry, Mounted, Commanding Brigade. Capte of five hundred and sixty-three men, marched with the Second brigade, Colonel S. D. Atkins commanding, from Marietta, Georgia, on the fourteenth November, 1864, on