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Official Records of the Union and Confederate Armies, Chapter XXII: Operations in Kentucky, Tennessee, North Mississippi, North Alabama, and Southwest Virginia. March 4-June 10, 1862. (ed. Lieut. Col. Robert N. Scott), March 11, 1862.--skirmish near Paris, Tenn. (search)
f Curtis' Horse, Fifty-second Indiana, and Bulliss' battery. The enemy were driven from their works, situated about a mile and a half beyond the town, with the loss of probably 100 killed and wounded. Our loss was Captain Bulliss and 4 men killed and 5 men wounded. We have taken 8 prisoners. I am now engaged in sending more troops to the west bank of the river. The enemy are in force at Humboldt and might re-enforce their Paris troops in one day. U. S. Grant, Major-General. Maj. Gen. H. W. Halleck, Saint Louis, Mo. No. 2.-report of Lieut. Charles H. Thurber, battery I, first Missouri Light artillery. headquarters Buell's battery Missouri Vols., In the field, March 16, 1862. Sir: I have the honor most respectfully to submit the following report, not being certain that it is my duty to do so. However, it will probably be of some interest to you: On the 11th of March, 1862, about 8 o'clock a. m., the battery under command of Capt. Robert E. Bulliss left Paris Lan
Official Records of the Union and Confederate Armies, Chapter XXII: Operations in Kentucky, Tennessee, North Mississippi, North Alabama, and Southwest Virginia. March 4-June 10, 1862. (ed. Lieut. Col. Robert N. Scott), April 4, 1862.-skirmish near Pittsburg Landing, Tenn. (search)
end them to Hamburg, some 4 miles above Pittsburg, when they all get here. From that point to Corinth the road is good, and a junction can be formed with the troops from Pittsburg at almost any point. Colonel McPherson has gone with an escort to-day to examine the defensibility of the ground about Hamburg, and to lay out the position of the camps if advisable to occupy that place. I am, general, very respectfully, your obedient servant, U. S. Grant, Major-General. Maj. Oen. H. W. Halleck, Commanding Department of the Miss81s8sippi, Saint Louis, Mo. No. 2.-report of Brig. Gen. William T. Sherman, U. S. Army. headquarters Fifth Division, Camp Shiloh, Tenn., April 5, 1862. Sir: I have the honor to report that yesterday about 3 p. m. it was reported to me that the lieutenant commanding and 7 men of the advance pickets had imprudently advanced from their posts and were captured. I ordered Major Ricker, of the Fifth Ohio Cavalry, to proceed rapidly to the picket s
Official Records of the Union and Confederate Armies, Chapter XXII: Operations in Kentucky, Tennessee, North Mississippi, North Alabama, and Southwest Virginia. March 4-June 10, 1862. (ed. Lieut. Col. Robert N. Scott), April 6-7, 1862.-battle of Pittsburg Landing, or Shiloh, Tenn. (search)
nding, or Shiloh, Tenn. Reports, etc. No. 1.-Maj. Gen. Henry W. Halleck, U. S. Army, commanding Department of the MissisTexas Rangers (unattached). No. 1.-reports of Maj. Gen. Henry W. Halleck, U. S. Army, commanding the Department of the Mi were repulsed with heavy loss. No details given. H. W. Halleck, Major-General Hon. E. M. Stanton. headquarters Deparant. Very respectfully, your obedient servant, H. W. Halleck, Major-General, Commanding. Hon. E. M. Stanton, Secretthis instance the enemy suffered more than we did. H. W. Halleck, Major-General. Hon. E. M. Stanton. Pittsburg Landnemy's approach hours before the battle commenced. H. W. Halleck, Major-General. Hon. E. M. Stanton. Corinth, Miss.was. Very respectfully, your obedient servant, H. W. Halleck, Mlajor-General, Commanding. Hon. E. M. Stanton, Secre is contemplated. U. S. Grant, Major-General. Maj. Gen. H. W. Halleck, Saint Louis, Mo. Pittsburg, Tenn. (via Savann
Official Records of the Union and Confederate Armies, Chapter XXII: Operations in Kentucky, Tennessee, North Mississippi, North Alabama, and Southwest Virginia. March 4-June 10, 1862. (ed. Lieut. Col. Robert N. Scott), April 12-13, 1862.-expedition to Bear Creek, Ala. (search)
April 12-13, 1862.-expedition to Bear Creek, Ala. Reports. No. 1.-Brig. Gen. William T. Sherman, U. S. Army. No. 2.-Maj. Samuel M. Bowman, Fourth Illinois Cavalry. No. 1.-report of Brig. Gen. William T. Sherman, U. S. Army. headquarters Fifth Division, Camp Shiloh, April 14, 1862. Sir: I have the honor to report that in obedience to verbal orders from General Grant, ratified in person by General Halleck, I embarked on board the transports Tecumseh and White Cloud, during the evening of the 12th instant, 100 men of the Fourth Illinois Cavalry, under command of Maj. S. M. Bowman, and the brigade of General Fry, and, escorted by the gunboats Tyler and Lexington, Commanders Gwin and Shirk, proceeded up the Tennessee River to Chickasaw Landing, where all the troops were disembarked at 7 a. m. the 13th instant. By my orders Major Bowman proceeded rapidly on the road to Iuka, the enemy's pickets retreating before him, and destroying themselves by fire a road bridge a
Official Records of the Union and Confederate Armies, Chapter XXII: Operations in Kentucky, Tennessee, North Mississippi, North Alabama, and Southwest Virginia. March 4-June 10, 1862. (ed. Lieut. Col. Robert N. Scott), April 28, 1862.-skirmish near Monterey, Tenn. (search)
to move forward. Have you received my dispatch of this morning in relation to movement on Farmington with strong force? I think there is no considerable force of enemy on any road this side of Corinth. Jno. Pope, Major-General. Major-General Halleck. headquarters near Grier's, April 28, 1862. I occupied Monterey this morning at 9 o'clock; took tents, baggage, and supplies. Enemy fled during the night. Our advance went 1J miles beyond Monterey toward Corinth, and found batter, and found battery of enemy on road. As their orders did not justify, it they went no farther. Took 15 prisoners in the town and deserted camps. The reconnaissance toward Farmington still out. Unless you disapprove I will push forward reconnaissance on Corinth to-morrow morning. Our forces still occupy Monterey, but will return to this camp. Please acknowledge the receipt of this dispatch, as I am not sure that you receive all I send. Jno. Pope, Major General. Major-General Halleck.
Official Records of the Union and Confederate Armies, Chapter XXII: Operations in Kentucky, Tennessee, North Mississippi, North Alabama, and Southwest Virginia. March 4-June 10, 1862. (ed. Lieut. Col. Robert N. Scott), April 29-June 10, 1862.-advance upon and siege of Corinth, and pursuit of the Confederate forces to Guntown, Miss. (search)
mish. Reports, etc. No. 1.-Maj. Gen. Henry W. Halleck, U. S. Army, commanding Department o will be repaired as soon as possible. H. W. Halleck. Hon. E. M. Stanton. Pittsburg Landing is no time to be lost in this matter. H. W. Halleck, Major-General, Commanding. Hon. E. M. Stanstration merely to cover his retreat. H. W. Halleck, Major-General. Hon. E. M. Stanton. Waor, and will very soon re-enforce him. H. W. Halleck. To the President. Corinth, June 9, ight of the 27th, when I received from Major-General Halleck an order by telegraph to send a force cCLERNAND, Major-General, Commanding. Maj. Gen. H. W. Halleck, Commanding Department of the Mississt is all that I could possibly desire. H. W. Halleck, Major-General, Commanding. [Addenda.that in compliance with the purpose of Major-General Halleck, as explained at the interview of the advance. Jno. Pope, Major-General. Maj. Gen. Halleck. headquarters, Farmington, May 30, 1[36 more...]
Official Records of the Union and Confederate Armies, Chapter XXII: Operations in Kentucky, Tennessee, North Mississippi, North Alabama, and Southwest Virginia. March 4-June 10, 1862. (ed. Lieut. Col. Robert N. Scott), June 4, 1862.-skirmish at Sweeden's Cove, near Jasper, Tenn. (search)
rprising the rebel General Adams, and after a sharp fight routed and scattered the enemy in the wildest disorder capturing camp, wagons with supplies, and ammunition. The column under Generai Sill formed a junction with General Negley's column at Jasper. Adams' cavalry fled 43 miles, without stopping at Chattanooga. The enemy were crossing the river at Shell Mound with infantry and artillery. Adams' cavalry turned them back. Mitchel. On the 8th he says: I am ordered by General Halleck to push cars and locomotives across the river at Decatur. This cannot be done until the enemy's troops are driven out. 1 know their cavalry still remains opposite Lamb's Ferry and along the line of the railway. In my opinion a great struggle will take place for the mastery of the railway from Richhn nd iouth to Atlanta. D. C. Buell, Major-General. Major-General ha Lleck. Huntsville, Ala., June 6, 1862. An expedition, composed of troops from all those under my command, in
Official Records of the Union and Confederate Armies, Chapter XXII: Operations in Kentucky, Tennessee, North Mississippi, North Alabama, and Southwest Virginia. March 4-June 10, 1862. (ed. Lieut. Col. Robert N. Scott), June 6, 1862.-naval engagement off Memphis, Tenn., and occupation of that city by Union forces. (search)
and cotton yards taken down by Colonel Fitch with detachments from Forty-third and Forty-seventh Indiana. Five thousand persons on bluff looking on battle; Jeff. Thompson among them, mounted, soon disappeared. Montgomery ran his boat ashore and escaped to the woods with his crew. The gunboat Van Dorn was the only one escaped. Troops had all left Memphis Thursday. People acquiesced in new orderof things. Everything quiet when steamer left. Wm. K. Strong, Brigadier--General. Major-General Halleck. No. 3.-report of flag-officer C. H. Davis, U. S. Navy. United States steamer Benton, Off Memphis, June 6, 1862. I arrived here last night at 9 o'clock, accompanied by the mortar fleet, under Captain Maynadier. The advance steamers, store-ships, &c., anchored a mile and a half above the city. This morning I discovered the rebel fleet, which had been re-enforced, and now consisted of eight rams and gunboats, lying at the levee. The engagement, which commenced at 5.30 a
Official Records of the Union and Confederate Armies, Chapter XXII: Operations in Kentucky, Tennessee, North Mississippi, North Alabama, and Southwest Virginia. March 4-June 10, 1862. (ed. Lieut. Col. Robert N. Scott), June 7, 1862.-capture of Jackson, Tenn. (search)
June 7, 1862.-capture of Jackson, Tenn. Report of Maj. Gen. John A. McClernand U. S. Army. Bethel, June 8, 1862. The detachment from my command, consisting of the Thirtieth Illinois, Colonel Dennis, General Logan's division, and part of the Seventy-eighth Ohio, Colonel Leggett, General Wallace's division, seized Jackson yesterday at 3.15 o'clock p. m., putting a rebel force to flight, taking their dinner, a number of animals, and a quantity of commissary and quartermaster's stores. The detachment is also in possession of both depots and telegraph office. John A. McCLERNAND, Major-General. Major-General Halleck.
Official Records of the Union and Confederate Armies, Chapter XXII: Operations in Kentucky, Tennessee, North Mississippi, North Alabama, and Southwest Virginia. March 4-June 10, 1862. (ed. Lieut. Col. Robert N. Scott), June 7-8, 1862.-attack on Chattanooga, Tenn. (search)
of 32 miles. The expedition to Chattanooga was a complete success. General Negley could not cross, hut drove the rebels out of town, and General Kirby Smith came from Knoxville and was in the second day's fight. He brought with him seven or eight regiments, but they all left. General Negley is on the march to McMinnville, at which point the rebels are said to have a camp. An expedition under General Dumont will co-operate and will advance from Murfreesborough. O. M. Mitchel. Major-General Halleck. No. 2.-reports of Brig.. Genl. James S. Neyley, U. S. Army. headquarters U. S. Forces, Before Chattanooga, Tenn., June 7, 1862-10 a. m. Sir: Yesterday morning moved Colonel Sills command direct to Shell Mound, to divert the enemy opposite that point; also prevent them from crossing. Colonel Sill found two pieces of artillery in position and opened upon it without reply. As I expected, they threw heavy re-enforcements to that point lastnight expecting the attack to be m