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: 27
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AFFAIR AT HATCHIE BOTTOM.
of the enemy was threatening Bolivar. I ordered Colonel Bryant to
take all the cavalry, with a force of infantry, to follow up the enemy's
forces north of the Hatchie River and toward Brownsville, at the same
time starting a force from here toward Dyersburg.
Last night Colonel Bryant encamped in rear of the enemy's forces at
Poplar Corners and is still following them. I trust, in connection with
the Jackson forces, he will cut off their retreat across the Hatchie and
thereby bag them. The enemy's forces are on the increase both north
and south of the Hatchie. Those north I believe I shall be able to at-
tend to, but they are so slippery and dodge through such small holes
that they may evade me.
As I have taken charge of the bridge south of Humboldt I shall
endeavor to so guard it that no small band of the enemy can take or
destroy it. I have in process of erection there a strong block-house,
which when finished will add greatly to the strength of the position.
The bridge burned I have had rebuilt, and one hour after we obtained
possession of the road had telegraphic communication south.
I must say that the strain upon my health and nerves lately has not
added much to the state of my health, though I have full faith I shall
weather it and get through safe. I would be glad to visit Columbus,
as the general suggests, but it is not best just at this time.
I am, very respectfully, your obedient servant,
G. M. DODGE,
Brigadier- General.
Capt. M. ROCHESTER,
Asistant Adjutant-General, Columbus, Ky.
JULY 29, 1862.--Affair at Hatchie Bottom, near Denmark, Tenn.
Reports of Brig. Gen. John A. Logan, U. S. Army.
JACKSON, July 29, 1862.
(Received at Corinth July 29, 1862.)
My cavalry, 75 in number, under Major Stewart, overtook the en-
emy's cavalry to-day some 25 miles from here-down the Hatchie
River-attacked and routed them, killing and wounding quite a num-
ber, taking 10 prisoners. Our loss, 1 killed 3 or 4 wounded. Our cav-
alry still in pursuit.
JOHN A. LOGAN,
Brigadier- General.
Major-General GRANT.
JACKSON, July 30, 1862.
(Received at Corinth July 30, 1862.)
Yesterday evening Major Stewart and cavalry were defeated, having
met a large force near Denmark, some 15 miles from here. Our loss
considerable in killed, wounded, and prisoners. He thinks the force
was about 400.
My information is that Jackson has crossed the greater part of his
regiment over the Hatchie on this side, having crossed in squads for
several days.
JOHN A. LOGAN,
Brigadier-Ge ral
Major-General GRANT.27
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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/m1/38/: accessed July 16, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting UNT Libraries Government Documents Department.