The War of the Rebellion: A Compilation of the Official Records of the Union And Confederate Armies. Series 1, Volume 17, In Two Parts. Part 1, Reports. Page: 18
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WEST TENN. AND NORTHERN MISS.
cavalry under Chalmers, and after an eight-hours' fight defeated and
drove them back, leaving their dead and wounded on the field. The
coolness, determination, and fearless gallantry displayed by Colonel
Sheridan and the officers and men of his command in this action de-
serve the thanks and admiration of the army.
The general commanding likewise takes occasion to signalize the gal-
lantry of Colonel Minty, and the troops of the Third Michigan Cavalry,
who.under his command met and drove thrice their number of rebel
cavalry toward Baldwyn, on the Blackland road, on the 14th ultimo;
and to Major Moyers, Third Michigan Cavalry, of his command, with
Company K, Seventh Illinois Cavalry, who attacked a rebel advance
on Blackland and chased^ their cavalry to within 4 miles of Ellistown,
on the 28th ultimo, killing, wounding, and taking prisoners.
He compliments Brig. Gen. G. Granger for the signal services the
cavalry under his command have been and are still rendering to this
army, and trusts that increasing ambition, care, watchfulness, and zeal
for instruction, discipline, and order may add more to its efficiency and
renown.
By order of General Rosecrans, U. S. Army:
W. L. ELLIOTT,.
Brigadier-General and Chief of Staf.
No. 2.
Report of Brig. Gen. Gordon Granger, U. S. Army, commanding Cavalry
Division, Army of the Mississippi, with congratulatory order.
HDQRS. CAY. DrV., ARMY OF THE MISS., July 5, 1862.
GENERAL: I have the honor to report that on July 1 the Second Bri-
gade of my division, composed of the Second Iowa and Second Michigan
Cavalry, under the command of Col. P. H. Sheridan, was attacked by
a force of the enemy's cavalry numbering 4,700 men. The engagement
lasted from 8.30 a. m. until 3.30 p. m., when the enemy retreated, and
were pursued by our troops for 4 miles. Our whole number engaged
was but 728. Our loss was 41 killed, wounded, and missing. From
many sources of information I learn the loss of the enemy was very se
vere, no less than 65 dead rebels having been picked up in front of our
lines.
It affords me great pleasure to bring to your notice the excellent
management of the troops by Colonel Sheridan and the bravery and
coolness displayed by his officers and men. Their resistance to over-
powering numbers was most stubborn, and I commend them to your
especial consideration.
I am, general, respectfully, your obedient servant,
G. GRANGER,
Brigadier-General, Commanding.
General W. L. ELLIOTT,
Chief of Staff, Army of the Mississippi.
GENERAL ORDERS, ( HDQRS. (AV. DIV., ARMY OF THE MISS.,
No. 43. July 3, 1862.
The general commanding refers with pride to General Orders, No. 81,
Headquarters Army of the Mississippi, July 2, 1862, which he directs
to be published at the head of each company in this command.18
[GaaP. XXIX.
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United States. War Department. The War of the Rebellion: A Compilation of the Official Records of the Union And Confederate Armies. Series 1, Volume 17, In Two Parts. Part 1, Reports., book, 1886; Washington D.C.. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth154626/m1/29/: accessed July 16, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting UNT Libraries Government Documents Department.