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The Daily Dispatch: June 20, 1864., [Electronic resource], article 1 (search)
ailroad communications in that direction, whilst General Kantz was similarly occupied on the Southside, the object being to prevent the movement of supplies and reinforcements. Gen. Storgin's Esp edition. A telegram, dated Memphis 18th instant, says: The expedition of Gen. Sturgis, which left Memphis on the 1st, in coming in. We learn from an officer that they met a large force of rebels at Guntown, said to consist of 10,000 infantry and cavalry, under the command of Generals Forrest, Lee and Roddy. This large force attacked them suddenly, and a most desperate fight ensued, resulting in the death of Sturgis, with the loss of his wagon train and ammunition. The last was a most severe loss, as Sturgis had run out of ammunition and was obliged to destroy and abandon his artillery. Many of his infantry were captured, but the exact number is not known. General Sturgis's force consisted of 3,000 cavalry and 5,000 infantry. The N. Y. Times says the above r