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: 406
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WEST TENN. AND NORTHERN MISS.
received from the general commanding to press forward with two bri-
gades to the support of Price, who was checked by large re-enforce-
ments of fresh troops at Hatchie Bridge. Leaving Bowen's brigade
as a rear guard on the Corinth road Villepigue and Rust were pushed
forward rapidly. The former arriving first was put in line of battle
on the road to Hatchie Bridge to hold the enemy in check in that direc-
tion, while Rust was directed to proceed with General Price in advance
to the crossing at Crum's Mill, where it was decided to pass the army
over. Villepigue held the enemy back with skirmishers. Bowen, how-
ever, was attacked in force on the other road, but repelled the attack
with great slaughter to the enemy and but little loss to his own com-
mand. They were driven clear from the field, when he crossed the
Tuscumbia and burned the bridge, all the wagons having been passed
over in safety. The Fifteenth Mississippi distinguished itself particu-
larly on this occasion.
From the Hatchie to Hickory Flat, 40 miles, this division continued
as the rear guard to the army, frequently forming line of battle when
the enemy was reported to be coming too near, cheerfully toiling along
through heat and dust and undergoing long marches, loss of sleep,
and want of food with a fortitude worthy of the most unqualified admi-
ration. Good order, discipline, and subordination suffered no relaxa-
tion under this severe and trying ordeal.
To the commanders of brigades-Generals Rust, Villepigue, and
Bowen-my thanks are especially due. Displaying their well-known
and approved gallantry on the field they evinced sound judgment, dis-
cretion, and ability in handling their troops both in action and on the
march, achieving signal successes with small loss. The admirable con
dition in which the division returned to this point is the best proof of
their merits.
Surgeon Hawes, chief medical officer of the division, performed his
duties quietly, systematically, and with the utmost efficiency. Our
wounded, with very few exceptions, were brought into this depot.
My thinks are due to the officers of my staff-Lieutenant-Colonel
Ivy, Captains Toutant and Quitman-for their assistance on the field
and in the conduct of the retreat. Being few in number, additional
labor devolved upon them. Their duties were performed cheerfully,
coolly, and with a deliberate gallantry which caused me to repose the
greatest confidence in them.
The following-named commanders of regiments are mentioned par-
ticularly by their brigade commanders for their courage and efficiency:
Colonel Thompson, Third Kentucky; Captain Ashford, Thirty-fifth
Alabama; Colonel Dunlop, Ninth Arkansas; Captain Lester, Twenty-
second Mississippi; Colonel Riley, First Missouri; Colonel Hurst,
Thirty-third Missouri; Colonel Shelby, Thirty-ninth Mississippi.
For the names of other officers who particularly distinguished them-
selves you are respectfully referred to the reports of the brigade com-
manders, herewith transmitted.
Colonel Jackson, commanding cavalry brigade, acted under my
orders during a portion of the time, always displaying the coolness,
courage, and efficiency for which he has heretofore been remarkable.
The loss in my command during the operations was 77 killed, 285
wounded, and about 200 missing.
Respectfully submitted.
M. LOVELL,
Major- General, Commanding.
Maj. M. M. KIMMEL,
Assistant Adjutant- General.40(;
(usep. xxI.
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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/m1/417/?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.