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The Daily Dispatch: July 6, 1864., [Electronic resource], Forrest's great fight — the victory greater than reported. (search)
e morning, Gen Forrest following before daylight with his escort and 7th Tennessee, fighting the enemy until the other commands came up. At Ripley, a desperate fight ensued, in which Bell's brigade and Lyon's greatly distinguished themselves, charging into the town and driving the Yankees from every stronghold they had taken, killing, wounding, and capturing five hundred or more. The enemy took the Salem road, and were pressed every inch of the way. A terrible ambuscade was given them by Col. Barteau, near Salem. Having gained a position on their flank, in advance of the column, he dismounted and marched his command within sixty yards of the road. As the column came on, the road was crowded with infantry and cavalry. One sheet of fire from his line, and hundreds lay hors du combat. Charging immediately upon the road still further execution was effected until compelled to give way. The 95th Ohio regiment, which was in the rear of the columns, and hard pressed by Col Lyon, surre