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Rebellion Record: a Diary of American Events, Diary from December 17, 1860 - April 30, 1864 (ed. Frank Moore), 1861, September (search)
the following:--Last Saturday night (21st) lock No. 3, on Green River, was blown up by order of Gen. S. B. Buckner, commander of the Confederate forces at Bowling Green, Ky. We are informed that the other two locks have also been destroyed. General Buckner's order for the destruction of lock No. 1 has fallen into our hands. It was intrusted to a spy named James Burnham, who was arrested at the ferry across Mud River, and, making an excuse to step aside for a few moments, he tore the letter inthe lock. If possible, it should be done in such a way as to leave a strong current through the lock, which will empty the dam. Provide every thing in advance; do not fail; it is worth an effort. S. B. Buckner. The Union men, on learning Gen. Buckner's intention from this letter, attempted to guard the locks, and rallied five or six hundred men for the purpose; but, ascertaining the approach of a greatly superior force of cavalry, they retreated, and the work of destruction was done. For