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Pond (search for this): chapter 23
rs of the band burned in the band wagon the enemy defeated by Lieutenant Pond at Baxter Springs the invasion of Missouri by General Shelby the engagement of Monday evening, and three men who were with Lieutenant Pond, commanding the station at Baxter Springs, arrived here and fue station at Baxter Springs. But as the companies there under Lieutenant Pond have rifle pits thrown up around a block house furnished with saw that the casualties were likely to be all on their side. Lieutenant Pond had also one howitzer, which was effectually used, for when thent north. The losses of the enemy in the engagements with Lieutenant Pond and General Blunt, are estimated at about thirteen killed. Abothout artillery. General Blunt thought that they had captured Lieutenant Pond's force, or he would have made an effort to fight his way to it. Or had Lieutenant Pond known of the approach of General Blunt, and that the enemy had marched away to attack him, he could and it would ha
Marmaduke (search for this): chapter 23
service in the field. But they have had sufficient instruction to become acquainted with their duties, and no doubt will make good soldiers. It appears from dispatches received from Fort Smith that the scattered forces of Generals Cooper, Marmaduke and Shelby are reorganizing, and making preparations to march against that place with about nine thousand men and eighteen pieces of field artillery. But when we take into account the badly demoralized condition of Cooper's and Shelby's forcesre, and would be handled to the best possible advantage. We have got a firm footing at Fort Smith, and will be able to hold western Arkansas and the Indian country, unless our officers make some unpardonable blunder. It is not likely that General Marmaduke will be permitted to occupy the country north of the Arkansas River much longer. Should he endeavor to confine his operations to the central or eastern portion of the State, north of the river, General Steele, commanding an army at Little
E. A. Smith (search for this): chapter 23
troops are all returning, and will go to their regular stations, since the storm that has swept over southwest and central Missouri has now nearly subsided. A retrospect of the recent military operations in Missouri shows that the enemy have lost more by the invasion than they gained. The supply train started on the 28th instant for Fort Smith; General Blunt accompanies it. The escort is composed of the Second Kansas colored infantry, two companies of the Fourteenth Kansas cavalry, Captain Smith's battery of light artillery of four rifled guns, one battalion of the Twelfth Kansas infantry, and General Blunt's escort. General McNeil and Colonel Cloud left Springfield about three days ago, for Fort Smith, and will not likely leave undisturbed any considerable force of the enemy that might be in northwestern Arkansas. On account of the rain and snow-storm which has prevailed in this section for several days past, the roads are heavy, and the progress of the train will be slower t
Quantrell (search for this): chapter 23
on Fort Scott General Blunt's escort attacked by Quantrell near Baxter Springs, and nearly all killed Colonehad been attacked near that place by a force under Quantrell, about live hundred strong, and that nearly all hiBetween four and five o'clock Monday, 5th instant, Quantrell with three hundred men, and an officer belonging t perhaps nearly two miles distant on the prairie. Quantrell was quickly informed, and immediately abandoned thy were the troops from Baxter Springs. As soon as Quantrell was informed of the approach of General Blunt's esy have been counted while passing over the ridge. Quantrell therefore knew that there was less than two companhout expressions of dissatisfaction on the part of Quantrell's men. Our loss in the affair already foots up eigeen his duty to have attacked him in the rear. Quantrell took General Blunt's carriage with him, and marche who have just arrived from Fort Gibson state that Quantrell's force crossed the Arkansas River about a week ag
William A. Phillips (search for this): chapter 23
e four twenty-four pound siege guns, and troops enough to hold the place several days against an enemy of two thousand men. The heights to the east of us, should the enemy get possession of them, would give him positions from which he could throw shells into the town. General Blunt has sent orders for the troops stationed at Webber's Falls and Skullyville to move into Fort Smith, and all the Indian troops stationed at different points in the Nation to concentrate at Fort Gibson. If Colonel Phillips has returned to take command of the Indian division, we need have no fears of the enemy capturing Fort Gibson. It is reported that General Shelby, with the assistance of his artillery, has been able to capture one or two posts in southwest Missouri. The militia, not being aware that the enemy had artillery with them, undertook to defend their stations, and were surrounded and attacked with it at short range, and compelled to surrender. Their losses, however, by capture have been quit
Hunter (search for this): chapter 23
marched away to attack him, he could and it would have been his duty to have attacked him in the rear. Quantrell took General Blunt's carriage with him, and marched south in the direction of Fort Gibson, and Shelby's men marched northward, and were, perhaps, the force that fired into our pickets again on the night of the 7th. General Blunt and Colonel Blair arrived on the morning of the 12th, from Baxter Springs. As General Blunt now has definite information that Shelby, Gordon and Hunter have invaded Missouri, with a force of about two thousand men and three pieces of light artillery, and are marching northward, he will probably remain here a week or so, to make such disposition of his troops as will best protect the border counties of Kansas. This being a large depot of army supplies, and only a few miles from the State line, it is thought that Shelby may turn aside and attack us here in a few days. But we have one battery, beside four twenty-four pound siege guns, and t
Thomas Ewing (search for this): chapter 23
ture his artillery and disperse his force General Ewing's force joins in the pursuit of the enemy southwest Missouri have joined the chase. General Ewing, commanding District of the Border, includavalry, and Judge Advocate on the Staff of General Ewing, arrived here the night of the 16th, direcd direction, and soon came in contact with General Ewing's forces. The State troops under General ght at Marshall, but are co-operating with General Ewing with hope of capturing Shelby's entire fore sent against the enemy in the field than General Ewing. Some stragglers are also being daily picment with his adversary, In his dispatches General Ewing states that he will continue the pursuit oss use his influence in his behalf. General Thomas Ewing has been assigned to the command of theion and other supplies for the troops with General Ewing. He reports our men short of almost everyfoe under extraordinary disadvantages. General Ewing--and Staff and Escort arrived here October[2 more...]
Shelby (search for this): chapter 23
xter Springs the invasion of Missouri by General Shelby, with two thousand cavalry and three piecethree hundred men, and an officer belonging to Shelby's command, with about two hundred men, attackeeneral Blunt now has definite information that Shelby, Gordon and Hunter have invaded Missouri, with miles from the State line, it is thought that Shelby may turn aside and attack us here in a few dayting with General Ewing with hope of capturing Shelby's entire force. While our troops will not likhe turn affairs have taken, it is thought that Shelby will be disappointed in regard to increasing hwing's forces overtook and had a skirmish with Shelby's rear guard at Carthage, Jasper county, Missos he returns from the expedition in pursuit of Shelby's raiders. Major W. C. Ransom, of the Sixttered forces of Generals Cooper, Marmaduke and Shelby are reorganizing, and making preparations to mhe badly demoralized condition of Cooper's and Shelby's forces, we may conclude that such an army ca[8 more...]
24th (search for this): chapter 23
der, and no better one could have been selected to perform an important service like that which has been intrusted to him. In recognition of his well-known abilities, General Lyon, in July, 1861, authorized him to raise the regiment to which he belongs. He worked more industriously and persistently in organizing and drilling his regiment than any other officer in it. Kansas may well be proud of him. Senator Lane made a big speech from the balcony of the Wilder House on the evening of the 24th, to a large audience. He discussed the political issues of tile day, the prospect of the early collapse of the Confederacy, and was particularly severe, and in my opinion justly, on the Copperheads of the North, or those who are opposing and embarrassing the Government in its efforts to crush the rebellion. He has apparently abandoned, and I think very sensibly, the scheme of his crusade into Missouri, as he did not refer to it directly. It would be difficult to see how he could advocate
23rd (search for this): chapter 23
e will doubtless use his influence in his behalf. General Thomas Ewing has been assigned to the command of the District of Kansas, with headquarters at this post. The border tier of counties of Missouri, as far south as Barton county, will be included in his district, He is expected to assume command of his new district in a few days, or just as soon as he returns from the expedition in pursuit of Shelby's raiders. Major W. C. Ransom, of the Sixth Kansas Cavalry, arrived here on the 23d, with about four hundred men, direct from General Ewing's command, which he left at Neosho, Missouri. He has come up for ammunition and other supplies for the troops with General Ewing. He reports our men short of almost everything, and much worn from constant marching and skirmishing with the enemy for the last two weeks, He is one of the most experienced and efficient officers on duty along the border, and no better one could have been selected to perform an important service like that wh
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