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La Grange (Indiana, United States) (search for this): chapter 89
n the redan. Much nearer the enemy, they received a large share of his attention, and three of them were slightly wounded. General Hamilton remarked, while speaking of the fight a few days ago, that: The Twenty-fifth Indiana was not only an honor to its commander, but to the State of Indiana, and the whole army; and that had it not been for the victory of Davis's Mills, both Lagrange and Grand Junction would have fallen into the hands of the rebels. And General Grant's father, now at Lagrange, remarked that General Grant said: The fight at Davis's Mills was the most brilliant of the war. Colonel Morgan deserves the highest praise, not only for standing his ground, and successfully defending the position, but also for the skilful manner in which he did it. The determination to resist the triumphant advance of seven thousand men, with so small a force, may well be styled the climax of bravery. But when it is known that Col. Morgan not only determined to hold his ground, but ac
Bolivar, Tenn. (Tennessee, United States) (search for this): chapter 89
most brilliant of the war. Colonel Morgan deserves the highest praise, not only for standing his ground, and successfully defending the position, but also for the skilful manner in which he did it. The determination to resist the triumphant advance of seven thousand men, with so small a force, may well be styled the climax of bravery. But when it is known that Col. Morgan not only determined to hold his ground, but actually did hold it, defeating the enemy, and had so formed his plans and arranged his defences, and with so little time, as not to lose a man, it should entitle him to a high rank among the true military men of the army. Most commanders are brave; not all show method in their bravery. After leaving Holly Springs, Van Dorn's raid was a disastrous failure. After his defeat, he crossed Wolf River, ten miles west of La Grange, took a look at Bolivar, broke out of our lines at Middleburg, and was gone, with our cavalry after him. Yours, respectfully, C. L. T.
Coldwater (Mississippi, United States) (search for this): chapter 89
d were deposited by them in a house near a church, about three quarters of a mile to the rear. These were left in the care of a surgeon, and from him I learn that between two and three hundred wounded were taken off in ambulances and on horseback. Our loss was but three slightly wounded and none killed. The other four companies of the Twenty-fifth Indiana were at Lamar and along the line of the railroad, under the command of Capt. E. C. Hastings of company C. His line extended from Cold Water to within three miles south of this point, and was there joined by pickets from here. Of these last, sixteen men were captured and paroled, but not without a very creditable resistance. To Major Walker, Adjutant Walker, and Capt. Larkin, of the Twenty-fifth Indiana; Capt. Henry, company M, Sixth Ohio cavalry, and the other officers and men of both arms, am I much indebted for their skill and the assistance rendered me in preparing our defences; but to single out particular officers and
Shiloh, Tenn. (Tennessee, United States) (search for this): chapter 89
he twenty-first of December, 1862, would certainly be doing an injustice. Our Senior Assistant-Surgeon, Dr. C. L. Thomas, for the skill displayed and the kind and humane mane treatment rendered the enemy's wounded, is deserving of mention. Each and every one did his duty, and, if our defence and conduct during those trying hours meets with the approval of our General, we shall feel that we have received our reward. We respectfully ask, however, that along with the names of Donelson, Shiloh, and Metamora, Davis's Mills may be inscribed upon our banner. I am, Captain, very respectfully, your obedient servant, Wm. H. Morgan, Colonel Twenty-fifth Indiana Volunteers. Cincinnati Gazette account. Davis's Mills, Miss., December 27. This place, on Sunday, the twenty-first of December, was the scene of one of the most animated and gallant struggles of the war. The conflict was between Col. William H. Morgan, of the Twenty fifth regiment of Indiana volunteers, with two
Holly Springs (Mississippi, United States) (search for this): chapter 89
contrast to the shameful and cowardly conduct of the Colonel commanding at Holly Springs. But, in order to convey a correct idea of the achievement, a short descri Wolf River, six miles south of Grand Junction, and twenty miles north of Holly Springs. Wolf River is a narrow but deep stream, bounded on either side by wide cyp, that Van Dorn, with a force of seven thousand cavalry, had made a dash on Holly Springs, capturing the entire infantry force at that place, numbering about one thoplace, the enemy would by then have had time enough to complete his work at Holly Springs and reach this point. And in the second place, it would be the Sabbath-daytine, and Lieutenant Slade, Fifth Ohio cavalry, on the two roads leading to Holly Springs, who were to act as committees of reception and herald the coming, should tommanders are brave; not all show method in their bravery. After leaving Holly Springs, Van Dorn's raid was a disastrous failure. After his defeat, he crossed Wo
Wolf (Mississippi, United States) (search for this): chapter 89
ingly took possession of an old sawmill, which I converted into a block-house by means of railroad ties and cotton-bales. This is so situated as to command the entire trestle-work and the wagon-road leading to the mill from the south, crossing Wolf River by a bridge, distant only about seventy yards. In this block-house I placed company H, of the Twenty-fifth Indiana, with a sufficient amount of ammunition and bread to last them a siege of at least forty-eight hours. Our work here was completed about dark Saturday evening, when with one half of my command, I erected an earthwork around the base of a mound, distant from the bridge over Wolf River about three hundred and fifty yards, and in such a direction as to cover the approach to, and, with the aid of the block-house, afford us a crossing on the bridge. Our circle was completed and sufficiently strong for an ordinary engagement by eleven P. M. the same night, and was then, with a sufficient amount of ammunition, taken possessio
Fort Morgan (Alabama, United States) (search for this): chapter 89
ur hours was placed in the little forts; the Indian mound, soon perhaps to be baptized in blood, christened by the men Fort Morgan, and the saw-mill, the redan. The small band of determined men, ready to take the places assigned them, company H, Twenty-fifth Indiana, with a few dismounted cavalry-men, the redan; the remainder, Fort Morgan. I shall use the terms Fort Morgan and redan in this letter merely as a matter of convenience. Thus we remained, expectant, until half-past 12 o'clock PFort Morgan and redan in this letter merely as a matter of convenience. Thus we remained, expectant, until half-past 12 o'clock P. M., when two heralds in quick succession dashed up to the Colonel's tent, and reported that Lieutenant Slade had met the enemy and been driven into the picket-lines, and that the rebels were dismounting, and forming in line of battle by thousands,uty it was to slay him. He fell beneath his flag — that accursed flag of treason — his head pierced with two balls. Fort Morgan presented a scene during the fight never witnessed but once in a lifetime. It is but faint praise to say that every m
Collierville (Tennessee, United States) (search for this): chapter 89
Holly Springs. But, in order to convey a correct idea of the achievement, a short description of the field will be necessary. Davis's Mills are situated on Wolf River, six miles south of Grand Junction, and twenty miles north of Holly Springs. Wolf River is a narrow but deep stream, bounded on either side by wide cypress swWolf River is a narrow but deep stream, bounded on either side by wide cypress swamps, into which, at rare intervals, the elevated land extends to the main stream, thus affording natural advantages for roads, bridges, mill-sites, etc. At one of these points, and on the east side of the river, is the site of Davis's Mills. Here also the railroad and wagon-road cross the river, the former on a trestle structumanders are brave; not all show method in their bravery. After leaving Holly Springs, Van Dorn's raid was a disastrous failure. After his defeat, he crossed Wolf River, ten miles west of La Grange, took a look at Bolivar, broke out of our lines at Middleburg, and was gone, with our cavalry after him. Yours, respectfully, C
Indiana (Indiana, United States) (search for this): chapter 89
we stood-- Woundless and well, may Heaven's high name be blessed for't, As erst, ere treason raised a hand against us. It would be but a repetition of the above, were I to speak of the conduct of the men in the redan. Much nearer the enemy, they received a large share of his attention, and three of them were slightly wounded. General Hamilton remarked, while speaking of the fight a few days ago, that: The Twenty-fifth Indiana was not only an honor to its commander, but to the State of Indiana, and the whole army; and that had it not been for the victory of Davis's Mills, both Lagrange and Grand Junction would have fallen into the hands of the rebels. And General Grant's father, now at Lagrange, remarked that General Grant said: The fight at Davis's Mills was the most brilliant of the war. Colonel Morgan deserves the highest praise, not only for standing his ground, and successfully defending the position, but also for the skilful manner in which he did it. The determin
Fort Donelson (Tennessee, United States) (search for this): chapter 89
ment of the twenty-first of December, 1862, would certainly be doing an injustice. Our Senior Assistant-Surgeon, Dr. C. L. Thomas, for the skill displayed and the kind and humane mane treatment rendered the enemy's wounded, is deserving of mention. Each and every one did his duty, and, if our defence and conduct during those trying hours meets with the approval of our General, we shall feel that we have received our reward. We respectfully ask, however, that along with the names of Donelson, Shiloh, and Metamora, Davis's Mills may be inscribed upon our banner. I am, Captain, very respectfully, your obedient servant, Wm. H. Morgan, Colonel Twenty-fifth Indiana Volunteers. Cincinnati Gazette account. Davis's Mills, Miss., December 27. This place, on Sunday, the twenty-first of December, was the scene of one of the most animated and gallant struggles of the war. The conflict was between Col. William H. Morgan, of the Twenty fifth regiment of Indiana volunteers,
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