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: 26
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WEST TENN. AND NORTHERN MISS.
revolvers, and sabers. All were mounted. A small party sent ahead
soon reported that the enemy had already advanced so far that it would
be impossible for us with our jaded horses to pursue successfully. I
placed my force incamp for rest and feed, returning to Ripley with
one company to take possession of the town. I found there Colonel
Hatch, with the Second Iowa Cavalry, just arrived. I arrested Judge
Thompson, as ordered, and handed him over to Colonel Hatch. Davis,
whom I was instructed to arrest, had escaped at daylight that morning,
having been informed of our approach. Allen could not be found.
At 2 o'clock the Second Iowa left town. I ordered my command back
to Ripley. While awaiting it I arrested the postmaster of the town
and seized a considerable mail. This, with the prisoners and their
horses, I have already reported at headquarters.
At 6 p. m. I left Ripley with my whole command; encamped near
the Hatchie, and entered my own camp about noon this day.
Information obtained regarding movements and position of the en-
emy, &c., I have already communicated to the brigade commander.
I am, sir, respectfully, your obedient servant,
A. L. LEE,
Colonel Commanding Seventh Kansas Volunteers.
Lieut. GEORGE LEE,
Aotg. Asst. Adjt. Gen., Hdqrs. eeond Brig., Car. Div.
JULY 28, 1862.-Skirmish near Humboldt, Tenn.
Reports of Brig. Gen. Grenville M. Dodge, U. S. Army.
HEADQUARTERS,
Trenton, Ienn., July 28, 1862.
The attack was made early this morning about 8 miles south of
Humboldt on two companies of my cavalry. They attacked in front
and rear, and I have no doubt but our cavalry behaved badly, scat-
tered and ran. Bryant immediately made preparation for them, and
is now pushing through to connect With the Jackson forces. There is
no doubt of there being a large body of the enemy south of the Hatchie,
and that these attacks are made by parties from that force. They took
Brownsville two or three days ago and are destroying immense quan-
tities of cotton. I am posted on all their movements so far, but I can-
not get a satisfactory. account of the strength of the band north of the
Hatchie. All my cavalry are under Bryant, and have gone with in-
structions to open the road to Jackson at all hazards. Loss this morn-
ing 10.
G. M. DODGE,
Brigadier-General.
Brig. Gen. I. F. QUINBY, Columbus, Ky.
" HDQRS. CENTRAL DIVISION OF THE MISSISSIPPI.
Trenton, Tenn., July 29, 1862.
CAPTAIN: I have the honor to submit the following report of the
movements of troops in my division for the past few days:
After the attack on my forces near Humboldt and their dispersion
of the enemy I ascertained- that a force had been sent from Jackson to
attack the enemy near Ripley, Lauderdale County; also that a force26
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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/m1/37/?q=%221862%22: accessed July 16, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting UNT Libraries Government Documents Department.