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J. S. Weiser (search for this): chapter 128
miles from Camp Atcheson, a shout from the advance told that our pursuit had not been in vain. The savages lined the crest of the surrounding hills, covering their camp some five miles to the southwest. By direction of the General, the Sixth regiment, together with company M of the Mounted Rangers, under command of Lieutenant Johnson, and a section of artillery, under command of Lieutenant Weston, occupied the east front, and threw up earthworks supporting the guns. About this time Surgeon Weiser, of the Mounted Rangers, in company with others, rode up the heights and engaged in conversation with the Indians, who, true to their proverbial treachery, pierced his manly heart at the moment he offered them bread. Observing this act, I at once deployed companies E, I, and K well to the front, and with company E, under command of Captain Schoennemann, together with Captain Chase's company A, of the Ninth regiment, on Schoennemann's left, supported by Captains Slaughter and Braden, dro
Slaughter (search for this): chapter 128
with company E, under command of Captain Schoennemann, together with Captain Chase's company A, of the Ninth regiment, on Schoennemann's left, supported by Captains Slaughter and Braden, drove the savages for three miles, and prevented their turning our left. Lieutenant-Colonel Averill was directed by me to advance three compaent was ordered to scour the woods to the river, and ascertain the exact position of the enemy. I deployed companies D, I, and K, commanded by Captains Whitney, Slaughter, and Braden, as skirmishers under the command of Major McLaren, while the five other companies under Colonel Averill were held as reserve. Captain Jones accompafriend did not return. At noon on the thirtieth of July, a detachment consisting of companies A, I, and K, of the Sixth regiment, commanded by Captains Grant, Slaughter, and Braden; A, B, and H of the Seventh, commanded by Captains Arnold, Gillfillan, and Stevens, and B, F, and K of the Tenth infantry, commanded by Captains Edge
F. J. H. Beever (search for this): chapter 128
trograde movement was ordered. Just prior to the fire of Colonel Averill's reserve, Lieutenant F. J. H. Beever, an English gentleman of qualities worthy of the best, a fellow of Oxford University, le River, with the loss of private N. Miller, of company K. On my return to camp I learned that Beever had never reported, and we had just grounds to believe him lost. Guns were fired and rockets sewith directions to destroy the transportation left by the Indians, and to find the body of Lieutenant Beever and that of private Miller, if dead, and engage the savages if the opportunity presented. regiments. All the objects contemplated were fully accomplished. It was apparent that Lieutenant Beever, on his way back with my despatch, became embarrassed by the many trails left by an alarmege force of Indians were immediately in our front, accompanied by an order communicated by Lieutenant Beever to prepare my regiment for action, which order was immediately executed. Meantime the tra
Amos Johnson (search for this): chapter 128
ot been in vain. The savages lined the crest of the surrounding hills, covering their camp some five miles to the southwest. By direction of the General, the Sixth regiment, together with company M of the Mounted Rangers, under command of Lieutenant Johnson, and a section of artillery, under command of Lieutenant Weston, occupied the east front, and threw up earthworks supporting the guns. About this time Surgeon Weiser, of the Mounted Rangers, in company with others, rode up the heights an B, and H of the Seventh, commanded by Captains Arnold, Gillfillan, and Stevens, and B, F, and K of the Tenth infantry, commanded by Captains Edgerton, White, and O'Connor, and companies L and M of the cavalry, commanded by Captain Davy and Lieutenant Johnson; Lieutenant Whipple's and Lieutenant Dwelle's sections of the battery, together with a detachment of company A, Ninth regiment infantry as pioneers, under Lieutenant Jones; the whole under my command, was ordered to proceed to the place whe
Davy (search for this): chapter 128
ad just grounds to believe him lost. Guns were fired and rockets sent up, but our friend did not return. At noon on the thirtieth of July, a detachment consisting of companies A, I, and K, of the Sixth regiment, commanded by Captains Grant, Slaughter, and Braden; A, B, and H of the Seventh, commanded by Captains Arnold, Gillfillan, and Stevens, and B, F, and K of the Tenth infantry, commanded by Captains Edgerton, White, and O'Connor, and companies L and M of the cavalry, commanded by Captain Davy and Lieutenant Johnson; Lieutenant Whipple's and Lieutenant Dwelle's sections of the battery, together with a detachment of company A, Ninth regiment infantry as pioneers, under Lieutenant Jones; the whole under my command, was ordered to proceed to the place where I had been the day before, with directions to destroy the transportation left by the Indians, and to find the body of Lieutenant Beever and that of private Miller, if dead, and engage the savages if the opportunity presented.
Whitney (search for this): chapter 128
t, with Captain Jones and his field-pieces, to the front, with the view to intercepting the savages ere they crossed the river. Rapidly McPhaill pushed forward, but the Indian rear was covered by a dense forest, and a tangle of prickly ash and thorn bushes almost impenetrable. Our advance was soon up, and by order of the General the Sixth regiment was ordered to scour the woods to the river, and ascertain the exact position of the enemy. I deployed companies D, I, and K, commanded by Captains Whitney, Slaughter, and Braden, as skirmishers under the command of Major McLaren, while the five other companies under Colonel Averill were held as reserve. Captain Jones accompanied me with Whipple's and Western's sections of his battery. We advanced slowly but surely, shelling the woods in my advance, and we reached the river to find the enemy just crossed, after abandoning all their transportation and losing many of their women and children drowned in their hasty flight. Lieutenant-Colon
William W. Averill (search for this): chapter 128
rtillery, the whole under command of Lieutenant-Colonel Averill, of this regiment. The brigade leftprevented their turning our left. Lieutenant-Colonel Averill was directed by me to advance three . Having turned the command over to Lieutenant-Colonel Averill, with instructions to draw in his meanced steadily, driving the Indians; Lieutenant-Colonel Averill, with marked coolness and judgment, ing upon the north side of the lake, Lieutenant-Colonel Averill commenced deploying the right wing, oldly forward and worked splendidly, Lieutenant-Colonel Averill displaying much judgment in an obliqren, while the five other companies under Colonel Averill were held as reserve. Captain Jones accodren drowned in their hasty flight. Lieutenant-Colonel Averill with the reserve, received the fire was ordered. Just prior to the fire of Colonel Averill's reserve, Lieutenant F. J. H. Beever, ane fearlessly rendered in the field. Lieutenant-Colonel Averill and Major McLaren have proven themse[1 more...]
McLaren (search for this): chapter 128
reme left, where a strong demonstration was being made; Major McLaren remaining in command of the reserve and camp. The moconformity with his orders, I despatched a messenger to Major McLaren to come forward with all haste with five companies, to extended line of skirmishers, while the reserve, under Major McLaren, was but too eager to engage. At two o'clock P. M., Geo ordering Captain Jones forward with his fieldpieces. Major McLaren was now ordered to take the reserve to camp, a mile and with his section of the battery. The Indians observing McLaren's movement, having made a feint to the left, made a desperughter, and Braden, as skirmishers under the command of Major McLaren, while the five other companies under Colonel Averill wed. Lieutenant-Colonel Jennison of the Tenth infantry, Major McLaren of the Sixth, and Major Bradley of the Seventh, command rendered in the field. Lieutenant-Colonel Averill and Major McLaren have proven themselves worthy of the regiment. For t
E. J. Jones (search for this): chapter 128
direct charge of the guns, was as usual cool and efficient; and Captain Jones had but another opportunity of congratulating himself upon the hat morning, despatched Colonel McPhaill and his regiment, with Captain Jones and his field-pieces, to the front, with the view to interceptive other companies under Colonel Averill were held as reserve. Captain Jones accompanied me with Whipple's and Western's sections of his bathment of company A, Ninth regiment infantry as pioneers, under Lieutenant Jones; the whole under my command, was ordered to proceed to the pla was entitled to the forward position,) by the artillery, under Captain Jones, when at half-past 4 P. M. I received an order by Captain Olin the order of march had not yet arrived. Fortunately, however, Captain Jones had early moved out of camp with one section of artillery, and with their characteristic hideous yells. The artillery, under Captain Jones and Lieutenant Whipple, did great execution, as I could well ob
R. C. Olin (search for this): chapter 128
report of Colonel William Crooks. headquarters Sixth Minnesota infantry, camp Williston, D. T., August 5, 186. Captain R. C. Olin, Assist. Adjutant-General: sir: Pursuant to order of Brigadier-General H. H. Sibley, this regiment reported at Cort of Colonel James H. Baker. headquarters Tenth regiment Minnesota infantry, camp Williston, August 5, 1863. Captain R. C. Olin, Assist. Adjutant-General: I have the honor herewith to submit a report of such part as was borne by my regimenttled to the forward position,) by the artillery, under Captain Jones, when at half-past 4 P. M. I received an order by Captain Olin to deploy a company to support this battery. I immediately deployed company B, Captain Edgerton, and that company, the performed all that has been required at their hands. I have the honor to be, Captain, Very respectfully, Your obedient servant, J. H. Baker, Colonel Tenth Regiment Minnesota Infantry. Captain R. C. Olin, A. A. General, Dist. Minnesota.
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