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: 38
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WEST TENN. AND NORTHERN MISS.
given me. I immediately called my commissioned officers into council,
submitted the proposition of Colonel Woodward, and put the question :
"' Shall we fight ?" The unanimous vote was, " Fight them," and this
vote of the officers was but the reflected sentiment, purpose, and deter-
mination of the entire command. After negotiations had ended be-
tween Colonel Woodward (who bore himself as a gentleman) and myself
they made a charge with their cavalry. We repulsed and drove them
off, with a loss to them of 5 to 10 men, killed and wounded, and 4 horses
killed. On our part we met with no loss in killed or wounded. After
about half an hour's fighting the enemy retreated in confusion, and
were no more seen during the day or night.
I cannot close this brief and hasty report without expressing to you,
colonel, and through you to the commanding general, the warmest and
most earnest approval of the conduct of all officers and men engaged in
the battle. Each and every one of them did his duty and did it well.
I have the honor further to report that when I found a battle in-
evitable I directed several buildings to be set on fire, to prevent the
enemy's taking cover behind them or in them. Of the prudence of this
course I have no doubt. It in my judgment contributed greatly to the
confusion of the enemy's cavalry, which was represented to be 335
strong, supported by 450 infantry and one 6-pounder. Neither infantry
nor cannon were brought into action.
I am, colonel, with sentiments of regard, yours,
JAS. H. HART,
Major, Commanding.
Col. W. W. LOWE, Commanding.
[Indorsement.]
Respectfully forwarded.
The attacking force at Donelson, it should be remembered, was the
same (increased) to which Clarksville was surrendered. In justice to
Major Hart and his command I respectfully suggest that his report be
made public. The remnant of the Seventy-first Ohio and its gallant
commander deserves, under all the circumstances, more than a passing
notice.
W. W. LOWE,
Colonel Fifth Iowa Cavalry, Commanding.
AUGUST 26, 1862.-Skirmish at Cumberland Iron Works, Tenn.
Reports of Col. William W. Lowe, Fifth Iowa Cavalry.
HDQRS. FORTS HENRY, HEIMAN, AND DONELSON,
August 30, 1862.
SIR: On the 25th instant, at about 1.30 p. m., I received a dispatch
from Major Hart, commanding at Fort Donelson, stating that he was
being attacked. I immediately started over with all the cavalry force
I could collect without delay and arrived at the fort about sunset. I
found that the enemy had been repulsed by Major Hart's command, as
stated in his report, to which I beg leave to refer you." It then being
too late to make any move that night I immediately took steps to make
everything secure and awaited the movements of the enemy. Nothing
being heard from him during the night I started the next morning at
See p. 37.[CHAP. 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/m1/49/?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.