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: 25
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CRAP. XXTX.1 EXPEDITION FROM RIENZI TO RIPLEY.
With but 500 cavalry, much' worn and jaded by previous service
and privation, we penetrated some 70 miles behind the enemy's lines,
destroyed the railroad bridges in his rear, and met him in eight sepa-
rate engagements, in all of which, except the skirmish of Captain Hen-
derson, he was thoroughly defeated, many of his horses and men being
killed, wounded, or taken prisoners by our troops, who were only pre-
vented from continuing their pursuit by the close proximity of large
bodies of the enemy.
With respect, your obedient servant,
JOS. WHEELER,
Colonel, Commanding.
JULY 27, 1862.-Affair near Toone's Station, or Lower Post Ferry, Tenn
Report of Capt. James J. Dollins, Stewart's Battalion Illinois Cavalry.
BOLIVAR, July 27, 1862.
GENERAL: I am at this place. I reconnoitered the ground where I
had the fighting to-day. About 1 p. m. found the enemy's cavalry
posted on your side of the river. They are about 200 strong, I learn
from a. reliable source that some had crossed the river by swimming at
Estanaula Ferry, where I destroyed the boats yesterday. I have just
seen General McClernand's dispatch to General Ross, saying Major
Stewart is sent to re-enforce me. After reconnoitering to-day I fell
back to Toone's Station, 6 miles. They followed us to within 3 miles of
that place.
Major Stewart had better come there, as I think their intention is to
overpower the guards and burn the cotton at that place. What shall
I do ' Will wait your orders. All here on hand and will wait a few
minutes for an answer. My dead are yet on the field.
JAMES J. DOLLINS,
" Captain.
General LOGAN.
JULY 27-29, 1862.-Expedition from Rienzi to Ripley, Miss.
Report of Col. Albert L. Lee, Seventh Kansas Cavalry.
OAMP NEAR RIENZI, MISS.,
July 29, 1862.
SIR : I would respectfully report that on the 27th instant, at 7 p. m.,
pursuant to orders, I left my camp with a command of 400 cavalry,
moving on the town of Ripley. I arrived at the crossing of the Hatchie
River and Bottom at 11 o'clock; found the bridges destroyed and was
obli,,ed to turn back, effecting a crossing 2 miles above.
At daylight I was 14 miles from Ripley. Approaching that town, I
learned from a negro that the enemy had then in camp, 5 miles be-
yond and southwest of the town, a regiment of cavalry 600 strong.
The negro had left the camp that morning. Taking him as guide, I
passed on through Ripley toward the camp. Arriving within a mile, I
met a negro, who stated that the enemy had hurriedly left his camp an
hour before. Entering at a gallop, we captured, as they were leaving, 3
soldiers of the enemy. Two were armed with Sharps rifles, Colt's navy25
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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/m1/36/?q=%221862%22&rotate=270: accessed July 16, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting UNT Libraries Government Documents Department.