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Indiana (Indiana, United States) (search for this): chapter 104
them. Thompson, however, had rallied a portion of his troops, about half a mile in the rear of his first position, and brought one gun into battery on the road, supported by infantry on either side. The cavalry charged and took the gun, and were exposed at the same time to a deadly fire from the enemy's infantry; but as the column I had ordered forward to their support, did not reach the point in time, the enemy were enabled to carry the piece from the field. It was here that fell two of Indiana's noblest and bravest sons--Major Gavitt and Captain Highman. The rout now became general, and the enemy were pursued by our troops for several miles, until the approach of night induced me to recall them to town. Capt. Stewart, however, with his squadron of cavalry followed them until late in the night, and brought in several prisoners. One field-piece was taken by the Seventeenth Illinois, under Col. Ross, whose gallantry during the action, as well as his promptness at the commenceme
Fredericktown (Missouri, United States) (search for this): chapter 104
Doc. 100. the battle of Fredericktown, Mo. Official report of Colonel Plummer. Headquartebout fifteen hundred men, and marched upon Fredericktown via Jackson and Dallas, where I arrived at by superior numbers; and in the action of Fredericktown they have given proof of courage and deterollowing report of my recent expedition to Fredericktown: I received the order on the 17th instarning that Thompson and his forces were at Fredericktown instead of Farmington, I took the road frodays rations for my command, I returned to Fredericktown the next day, and on the morning of the 24ied by our troops before my departure from Fredericktown, and many other bodies had been found. regiment marched twelve miles from camp to Fredericktown, where a halt was ordered. After resting nd received an order to halt and return to Fredericktown, which I did. During the engagement andlowing details of the engagement:-- Fredericktown, Mo., Oct. 22, 1861. We have met the enemy[6 more...]
Headquarters (Washington, United States) (search for this): chapter 104
ate themselves in the midst of their affliction, that they fell in maintaining the cause of constitutional freedom and the integrity of a flag erected in the first instance at a sacrifice of many of the noblest lives that ever graced a nation. In conclusion, say to your troops they have done nobly. It goes to prove that much more may be expected of them when the country and our great cause calls upon them. Yours, &c., U. S. Grant. Brigadier-General Commanding. The report. Headquarters, camp Fremont, Cape Girardeau, Mo., October 31, 1861. sir: I have the honor to submit the following report of my recent expedition to Fredericktown: I received the order on the 17th instant, and on the following morning marched with about fifteen hundred men, composed of the Seventeenth and Twentieth regiments of Illinois Volunteers, commanded by Colonels Ross and Marsh, the Eleventh Missouri under the immediate command of Lieutenant-Colonel Pennabaker, Lieut. White's section of Tay
Missouri (Missouri, United States) (search for this): chapter 104
it would be the deserted homes and desolated fields of our Union friends, which I witnessed upon the march. I am, very respectfully, your obedient servant, J. B. Plummer, Col. Eleventh Mo. Vols. Com. To Capt. J. A. Rawlings, A. A.-G., Dist. S. E. Mo., Cairo, Ill. Official report of Col. Marsh. Headquarters Twentieth regiment Ill. Vols. Cape Girardeau, October 26, 1861. sir: In accordance with your request, I have the honor to submit my official report of the action of the 21st: n, Colonel 38th Illinois Volunteers. An eye-witness gives the following details of the engagement:-- Fredericktown, Mo., Oct. 22, 1861. We have met the enemy and they are ours. Illinois has made another impression upon the rebels of Missouri; her gallant sons have fully sustained her reputation of former years, and given the lie to any slanderous imputations that may have been preferred against her; her blood has flowed freely in the defence of her country's honor, and nobly has she
Cairo, Ill. (Illinois, United States) (search for this): chapter 104
ur obedient servant, J. B. Plummer, Colonel Eleventh Missouri Volunteers Commanding. to Assistant Adjutant-General, Headquarters District Southeast Missouri, Cairo, Illinois. General Grant to Colonel Plummer. Headquarters District southeast Missouri, Cairo, October 21, 1861. Colonel J. B. Plummer, commanding United StatesCairo, October 21, 1861. Colonel J. B. Plummer, commanding United States Forces, Cape Girardeau, Mo.: Colonel: Your report of the expedition under your command is received. I congratulate you, and the officers and soldiers of the expedition, upon the result. But little doubt can be entertained of the success of our arms, when not opposed by superior numbers; and in the action of Fredericktown thn the march. I am, very respectfully, your obedient servant, J. B. Plummer, Col. Eleventh Mo. Vols. Com. To Capt. J. A. Rawlings, A. A.-G., Dist. S. E. Mo., Cairo, Ill. Official report of Col. Marsh. Headquarters Twentieth regiment Ill. Vols. Cape Girardeau, October 26, 1861. sir: In accordance with your request, I
Farmington, Mo. (Missouri, United States) (search for this): chapter 104
following morning marched with about fifteen hundred men, composed of the Seventeenth and Twentieth regiments of Illinois Volunteers, commanded by Colonels Ross and Marsh, the Eleventh Missouri under the immediate command of Lieutenant-Colonel Pennabaker, Lieut. White's section of Taylor's battery, and Captains Steward and Lansden's companies of cavalry, under the command of the former, with rations for twelve days. Learning that Thompson and his forces were at Fredericktown instead of Farmington, I took the road from Jackson to Dallas for the purpose of cutting off their retreat south, should they attempt it. From my camp at Dallas, on Saturday night I despatched a messenger with a communication for the commanding officer at Pilot Knob, requesting his cooperation, which unfortunately fell into the hands of the enemy, and gave them information of my intention to attack them on Monday morning. On my arrival at Fredericktown at twelve o'clock on Monday, the 21st, I found the town had
Dallas, Ga. (Georgia, United States) (search for this): chapter 104
battery, and Captains Steward and Lansden's companies of cavalry, under the command of the former, with rations for twelve days. Learning that Thompson and his forces were at Fredericktown instead of Farmington, I took the road from Jackson to Dallas for the purpose of cutting off their retreat south, should they attempt it. From my camp at Dallas, on Saturday night I despatched a messenger with a communication for the commanding officer at Pilot Knob, requesting his cooperation, which unfortDallas, on Saturday night I despatched a messenger with a communication for the commanding officer at Pilot Knob, requesting his cooperation, which unfortunately fell into the hands of the enemy, and gave them information of my intention to attack them on Monday morning. On my arrival at Fredericktown at twelve o'clock on Monday, the 21st, I found the town had been occupied since eight o'clock that morning by Colonel Carlin with about three thousand men from Pilot Knob. The townspeople stated that Thompson had evacuated the town the evening before, and was en route for Greenville. Being determined to pursue the enemy, Co. Carlin consented to
Greenville (South Carolina, United States) (search for this): chapter 104
the town the day before and retreated toward Greenville. I found him, however, occupying a position about one mile out of town, on the Greenville road, which he has held since about nine o'clock A. My I pursued Thompson twenty-two miles on the Greenville road, for the purpose of capturing his trainown the evening before, and was en route for Greenville. Being determined to pursue the enemy, Cond had not proceeded over half a mile on the Greenville road, when the enemy was discovered in frontce, I pursued the enemy for ten miles on the Greenville road, and sent forward a reconnoitring partyprevious, and marched about ten miles toward Greenville, where he left his train. He then proceededith the rest of the brigade, to march toward Greenville, and took my place in line in rear of the See right wing, being on the right side of the Greenville road, and Major Goodwin, with the left wing, of march immediately on the road leading to Greenville, where it was supposed the enemy would make
, Mo. (Missouri, United States) (search for this): chapter 104
iles on the Greenville road, for the purpose of capturing his train, but finding further pursuit useless, and believing Pilot Knob secure and the object of the expedition accomplished, I returned to this post, where I arrived last evening, having bee. From my camp at Dallas, on Saturday night I despatched a messenger with a communication for the commanding officer at Pilot Knob, requesting his cooperation, which unfortunately fell into the hands of the enemy, and gave them information of my inte found the town had been occupied since eight o'clock that morning by Colonel Carlin with about three thousand men from Pilot Knob. The townspeople stated that Thompson had evacuated the town the evening before, and was en route for Greenville. Bf her country's honor, and nobly has she vindicated it. Last Sunday the order was issued for the troops stationed at Pilot Knob to march on Fredericktown, the rebels supposed to be intrenched at that place four thousand strong, under command of Je
Illinois (Illinois, United States) (search for this): chapter 104
ves great praise for his useful services. Major D. H. Gilmer commanded the main body of the regiment, the three companies above specified being under my own direction. We, fortunately, have no killed or wounded in the regiment to report. I am, sir, very respectfully, your obedient servant, W. P. Carlin, Colonel 38th Illinois Volunteers. An eye-witness gives the following details of the engagement:-- Fredericktown, Mo., Oct. 22, 1861. We have met the enemy and they are ours. Illinois has made another impression upon the rebels of Missouri; her gallant sons have fully sustained her reputation of former years, and given the lie to any slanderous imputations that may have been preferred against her; her blood has flowed freely in the defence of her country's honor, and nobly has she vindicated it. Last Sunday the order was issued for the troops stationed at Pilot Knob to march on Fredericktown, the rebels supposed to be intrenched at that place four thousand strong, und
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