The War of the Rebellion: A Compilation of the Official Records of the Union And Confederate Armies. Series 1, Volume 34, In Four Parts. Part 1, Reports. Page: 527
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TIHE RED RIVER CAMPAIGN.
HEADQUARTERS DISTRICT OF WEST LOUISIANA,
In the Field, April 8, 1864-6 p. m.
Brig. Gen. W. R. BoGGS,
Chief of Staff:
GENERAL: We commenced skirmishing with the enemy about
2.30 p. m., which continued heavy for some time, the battle becom-
inggeneral about 4 p. m. We have driven the enemy at this hour
3 miles, with a loss to him of six guns, and, as far as ascertained,
many hundred prisoners. We are still driving him. We have lost
some very valuable officers, among others the gallant and chivalric
General Mouton. The force of the enemy consists, as far as ascer-
tained, of the Thirteenth Army Corps and troops I rom other corps,
together with the enemy's cavalry force, which is large.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
R. TAYLOR,
Major-General.
Will report again at the close of the action. Churchill's troops
were not up in time to take part in the action, and will be fresh in
the morning. I shall push the enemy to the utmost.
IN THE FIELD, April 8, 1864-7.30 p. inm.
Brigadier-General BOGGS.
Chief of Staff:
GENERAL: Since my last I have driven the enemy at least 3 miles
farther, captured hundreds of wagons, many guns, caissons, ord-
nance wagons, &e. Some prisoners of the Nineteenth Army Corps
have been captured. Banks and Franklin were both on the field.
I shall push the enemy with Churchill's fresh troops in the morning.
Very respectfully,
R. TAYLOR,
Major-General.
The battle still rages, and my loss in officers has been heavy.
HEADQUARTERS DISTRICT OF WEST LOUISIANA,
Mansfield, April 8, 1864-10.30 p. m.
Brig. Gen. W. R. BOGGS,
Chief of Staff:
GENERAL: I have the honor to report that the fighting continued
until night. The fight then for water was very severe, the enemy
being at that time re-enforced by the Nineteenth Corps. We fought
the Thirteenth Army Corps all day, and late in the evening met the
Nineteenth Army Corps; repulsed and drove them back. We have
captured about 2,000 prisoners, 20 pieces of artillery, 200 wagons,
and thousands of small-arms. Our loss in officers has been severe,
and we have many wounded. Send all the medical assistance and
medical stores you can, and if you have any re-enforcements hurry
them down. Churchill's and Parsons' divisions, which did not take
part in the fight to-day, have been ordered to the front before day-
light to-morrow morning. I shall continue to push the enemy with
the utmost vigor.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
R. TAYLOR,
Major-General, Commanding.527
CHAP. XLVI.]
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