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Adamsville, Tenn. (Tennessee, United States) (search for this): chapter 5
s not good — in fact, it is very difficult-and the gunboat may not be here when wanted. Colonel Thayer's brigade is at Adamsville, about 2 miles from me, watching the enemy at Purdy. I am here with Smith's brigade to check any advance by the road fnot, in consequence of the high state of the watercourses, been able to get nearer the river than 4 miles. They were at Adamsville; saw where the enemy had been encamped. The officers told the prisoners that they intended to land at Pittsburg and Eaarrested. As their advanced pickets cut me off from doing anything on the river, I am now inclined to return by the Adamsville road, keeping an eye on their movements. I will write again to-morrow. Very respectfully, Danl. W. Adams, Colo our scouts sent out reported the bridge just as we had left it-pulled down. I also learned that the enemy had left Adamsville and the rumor from a citizen that they had landed troops last night at Pittsburg. Proceeding farther, my advance picke
Pittsburg Landing (Tennessee, United States) (search for this): chapter 5
however, must be large, as there was back of Pittsburg about 6,000 troops, who, as stated, were re-rigade to check any advance by the road from Pittsburg, namely, at the junction of the Pittsburg anmmand upon the road now traveled to and from Pittsburg to a creek over which the bridges crossing tf any size could now move on this point from Pittsburg or its vicinity. Captain Jordan is now out or on the Savannah road. The scouts on the Pittsburg road report having seen about 25 Yankee scou the prisoners that they intended to land at Pittsburg and Eastport, with the view of capturing Corippi Valley, Near Corinth nine miles towards Pittsburg, March 12, 1862. Sir: A mounted courier hommand of Lieutenant O'Daniel, to proceed to Pittsburg. I herewith send you a copy of his report. en that they had landed troops last night at Pittsburg. Proceeding farther, my advance pickets reported the firing of signalguns on the Pittsburg road near the fork; whereupon I left the main road
Savannah, Tenn. (Tennessee, United States) (search for this): chapter 5
al McClernand's division to debark and occupy Savannah and the surrounding country. From a scoutinl day. They have seen nothing below or on the Savannah road. The scouts on the Pittsburg road repormpanies of infantry and one of cavalry on the Savannah road, who have not returned; they left here a, under Major Baskerville, to scout above the Savannah road. The major saw nothing. He approached the Yankee transport Golden State arrived at Savannah loaded with troops, followed by a gunboat (na by a gentleman who had the temerity to visit Savannah that they are draught horses. The gunboat mentioned above returned to Savannah again yesterday, having on board several tories taken from Chalk . General Smith was expected to arrive at Savannah yesterday. The number of troops at SavannSavannah is pretty well ascertained to be 1,500. The above information is obtained from my scouts stationed at Chalk Bluff and opposite Savannah. I have the honor to be, sir, your obedient, humble s[2 more...]
Shunpike (New York, United States) (search for this): chapter 5
h is pretty well ascertained to be 1,500. The above information is obtained from my scouts stationed at Chalk Bluff and opposite Savannah. I have the honor to be, sir, your obedient, humble servant, Charles Baskerville, Major, Commanding. Brig. Gen. Daniel Ruggles. Hdqrs. Second Battalion Mississippi Cavalry Purdy, Tenn., March 14, 1862. Colonel: In obedience to your orders I took Captains McCaa's and Robertson's companies (except that portion already on duty) down the Shunpike road to ascertain if the enemy had reconstructed the bridge. At the Pittsburg fork I detached 19 men, under command of Lieutenant O'Daniel, to proceed to Pittsburg. I herewith send you a copy of his report. Not found. On our way to the bridge our pickets, two in number, stationed on the road in our rear, reported that they had discovered a detachment supposed to be of the enemy. We countermarched some 2 miles and discovered nothing; then proceeded on our mission, to ascertain abou
Iuka (Mississippi, United States) (search for this): chapter 5
a change of plan on the part of the enemy) I have sent to General Ruggles to suspend his movements, he being still at Corinth, and to send General Chalmers back to Iuka, which is the most assailable point on the road. I would also advise a suspension of the movement of General Polk's command, stopping at Jackson such portion as mult one, especially with the mob we have, miscalled soldiers. I have suspended any further movements from Corinth this way, and have sent General Chalmers back to Iuka, holding all in hand for a move in any direction. The country is apparently flooded from recent rains, and the country people say no force of any size could noburg or its vicinity. Captain Jordan is now out to determine this point. On the contrary, it is said no condition of water would prevent a march from Eastport to Iuka. My whole force is up from Mobile except two small regiments, ordered by the War Department to hold Pensacola. Let me hear from you, and give me the genera
Chalk Bluff (Wyoming, United States) (search for this): chapter 5
valry we could not tell. We are however, informed by a gentleman who had the temerity to visit Savannah that they are draught horses. The gunboat mentioned above returned to Savannah again yesterday, having on board several tories taken from Chalk Bluff, among whom may be mentioned the following: Col. A. M. Craven, Thomas Orr, Ned Towry, and Benton Towry. Another gunboat was expected up last evening when the scout was dispatched. Rumor has it that the Yankees are forwarding 1,200 cavairye river is getting within its banks. General Smith was expected to arrive at Savannah yesterday. The number of troops at Savannah is pretty well ascertained to be 1,500. The above information is obtained from my scouts stationed at Chalk Bluff and opposite Savannah. I have the honor to be, sir, your obedient, humble servant, Charles Baskerville, Major, Commanding. Brig. Gen. Daniel Ruggles. Hdqrs. Second Battalion Mississippi Cavalry Purdy, Tenn., March 14, 1862. C
Greenwood (Mississippi, United States) (search for this): chapter 5
about 2 miles from the river early this morning and before the streams rose. I am, general, very respectfully and truly, your obedient servant, A. H. Gladden, Brig. Gen., Comdg. 2d Corps, 2d Div., Army Miss. Valley. Brig. Gen. Daniel Ruggles. Hdqrs. Second Battalion Mississippi Cavalry, March 12, 1862. General: Information has just reached my quarters, through one of the scouts belonging to Captain McCaa's company, that the enemy are landing on this side the river at Williams' Landing, about half a mile below Crump's Landing. Colonel Adams and Major Baskerville are both advised of the fact. On the approach of the enemy the man Williams hoisted the Union flag. I have the honor to be, general, your humble and obedient servant, Charles G. Field. Brigadier-General Gladden, Commanding. [indorsement] General: Above I forward you a copy of intelligence just received.: Col. D. W. Adams, with 350 Louisiana Infantry, a detachment of Baskerville's cavalr
Louisiana (Louisiana, United States) (search for this): chapter 5
equence of fatigue of men and horses incident to the duties of yesterday I did not get started until 12 o'clock m. On arriving at the creek I found that the enemy had deserted his camp in that neighborhood, bat in consequence of the swollen condition of the creek and the nature of the banks I deemed it inexpedient to cross. I learned from a citizen of the neighborhood that the enemy had fallen back on Purdy and Bethel; that he supposed them to be from 5,000 to 8,000 strong, consisting of Louisiana and Alabama infantry, with some few companies of Tennessee cavalry, and the citizen from whom I obtained my information was positive that this force is well armed, principally with Sharp's and Enfield rifles. I am, sir, your obedient servant, Chas. S. Hayes, Major, Comdg. Third Battalion Fifth Ohio Volunteer Cavalry. Capt. Fred. Knefler, Assistant Adjutant-General. No. 4.-reports of Maj. Gen. Brawton Bragg, C. S. Army. Bethel Station, March 14, 1862-11.30 p. m. Colonel
Bethel, Me. (Maine, United States) (search for this): chapter 5
s on my left, with from 15,000 to 18,000 men, who were marched from Bethel yesterday to occupy Crump's Landing, where we disembarked. He is ePittsburg about 6,000 troops, who, as stated, were re-enforced from Bethel. It is now 4.30 p. m. and nothing from my cavalry. I feel a lick a. m. arrived at a point on the Mobile and Ohio Railroad between Bethel and Brown Station, and proceeded at once to destroy the bridge at tzen of the neighborhood that the enemy had fallen back on Purdy and Bethel; that he supposed them to be from 5,000 to 8,000 strong, consistingnderstand that Colonel Smith's regiment, McNairy Volunteers, are at Bethel, and that Allen's regiment, Louisiana Volunteers, are on the way. Is, 360 men, and the remainder of Ketchum's battery. I have left at Bethel the Alabama battalion, about 300 men. So you will see that the enemmonstration higher up the river. I send a copy of these reports to Bethel, to be forwarded by railroad, and for fear that the cars may not be
Bethel Station (Tennessee, United States) (search for this): chapter 5
ld rifles. I am, sir, your obedient servant, Chas. S. Hayes, Major, Comdg. Third Battalion Fifth Ohio Volunteer Cavalry. Capt. Fred. Knefler, Assistant Adjutant-General. No. 4.-reports of Maj. Gen. Brawton Bragg, C. S. Army. Bethel Station, March 14, 1862-11.30 p. m. Colonel: After much delay, mostly unnecessary, from inefficient railroad management, I have just reached here. General Gladden is at Purdy, with his two regiments and a battery and a small force of cavr alry. I send a copy of these reports to Bethel, to be forwarded by railroad, and for fear that the cars may not be able to leave I send by special messenger, as I deem the information of the utmost importance. I have stopped all reenforcements at Bethel Station, subject to your order. I regret that you were unable to join me yesterday. My expecting your coing prevented me from forwarding to you important information early yesterday. I was momentarily expecting you all day. I have sent out a l
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