The War of the Rebellion: A Compilation of the Official Records of the Union And Confederate Armies. Series 1, Volume 32, In Three Parts. Part 2, Correspondence, etc. Page: 576
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KY., SW. VA., TENN., MISS., ALA., AND N. GA. ECHAP. XLIV.
HEADQUARTERS -DEPARTMENT OF EAST TENNESSEE,
Russellville, Tenn., January 19, 1864.
Col. J. M. CORNS,
Commanding Cavalry Brigade:
I am gratified to be able to announce to you quite a handsome
affair with the enemy near Tazewell. Maj. George W. Day, com-
manding a detachment of 100 cavalry, attacked at daylight this
morning a force of 150 of the enemy at Big Spring; killed and
wounded 6, captured 3 lieutenants and 64 privates, 50 stand of arms,
70 horses, and 6 wagons and an ambulance. I am directed by the
lieutenant-general commanding to say that if you keep on the watch
and are active and enterprising, you may be able to pick up quite a
number of the enemy above you. Our own fighting with the enemy
has terminated. We skirmished lightly with him for two days,
supporting our cavalry with about 2,000 infantry, and got a good
position about dark on the 17th, after a brisk skirmish. During
that night the enemy retreated precipitately and is now supposed to
be in full flight for Knoxville. Our cavalry is in close pursuit of
them.
I am, colonel, very respectfully, your most obedient servant,
G. M. SORREL,
Lieutenant-Colonel and Assistant Adjutant-General.
HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF EAST TENNESSEE,
Russellville, January 19, 1864-1 p. m.
Maj. Gen. W. T. MARTIN,
Commanding Cavalry:
. I am just in receipt of your note of this morning. Colonel Carter
is still under your orders, having been only temporarily placed under
the command of General Wofford, as he was separated from you.
The commanding general directs me to say that your considerations
in reference to your picket lines must be left until you have ceased
to pursue the enemy. He is evidently in full flight and must be
vigorously and closely followed. The commanding general desires
you to do so with your whole energy, and with all the force you can
mount. You must follow him and harass him until you are stopped
only by the strongest necessity. Cross the river after him if he
should and give him no rest. If you find that you cannot do much
on his rear, operate on his flank in the best manner you can. Use
in your pursuit, if necessary, the last pound of forage that the coun-
try has rather than let the enemy escape unhurt.
The commanding general desires that you will keep him regularly
and promptly advised. He may send down Jones brigade to co-
operate with you. He also desires that you will let him know how
many saddles and bridles you have in camp out of use. With them
he may mount some of the infantry on mules, and send them down
in further co-operation with you.
I am, general, very respectfully, your most obedient servant,
G. M. SORREL,
Lieutenant-Colonel and Assistant Adjutant-General.S576
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