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: 39
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SKIRMISH NEAR RIENZI, MISS.
daylight with 120 men of my regiment to ascertain his whereabouts and
strength. At a point known as the Cumberland Iron Works he was
found to be in strong position. I at once had a few men dismounted to
act as skirmishers, who speedily drove in the pickets, and, following
up with two companies, it was soon ascertained that most of the ene-
my's force were dismounted, and using, at a distance of from 10 to 20
yards, the muskets recently captured at Clarksville. A 6-pounder was
also brought to bear upon us, and finding it somewhat annoying I or-
dered Company B, under Lieutenants Summers and McNeely, to charge
and take the piece. This was done in the most gallant style, the piece
being upset and the carriage broken to pieces and rendered perfectly
useless. Parts of Companies A and L, under Captain Lower and Lieu-
tenant Gallagher, were started forward to the support of Company B,
while Company D, under Captain Baird, was held in reserve. The
enemy's cavalry was at once put to flight, but finding that with cavalry
alone the infantry could not be dislodged from their hiding places, I
reformed my command in an open space and waited for more than an
hour for his appearance. Failing to draw him out, and both men and
horses suffering much from fatigue and want of food, I returned to Fort
Donelson. During the skirmish all behaved with the utmost coolness.
I lost in killed I officer (Lieut. Summers) and 3 men; wounded, 1
officer (Lieut. McNeely) and 13 men, of whom 6 were captured, and 5
men captured who were not wounded. The enemy's loss is not known.
I am, sir, your obedient servant,
W. W. LOWE.
ASSISTANT ADJUTANT-GENERAL,
Headquarters District of Western Tennessee, Corinth, Miss,
FORT DONELSON, September 2, 1862.
I now have reliable information that the loss of the enemy in fight of
Tuesday, 26th, at Cumberland Iron Works, was 35 killed and wounded.
I have twice made a reconnaissance beyond the Iron Works. All is
going well; am almost ready. Can I be furnished with a small amount
of secret-service money ? I have some valuable spies who ought to be
paid. Answer at once.
W. W. LOWE.
ASSISTANT ADJUTANT-GENERAL.
AUGUST 26, 1862.-Skirmish near Rienzi, Miss.
REPORTS.
No. 1.-Brig. Gen. Gordon Granger, U. S. Army.
No. 2.-Col. Edward Hatch, Second Iowa Cavalry.
No. 3.-Col. Philip H. Sheridan, Second Michigan Cavalry.
No. 1.
Report of Brig. Gen. Gordon Granger, U. S. Army.
HEADQUARTERS, Rienzi, Miss., August 28, 1862.
COLONEL: I have the honor to inclose a report from Colonel Sheri-
dan, commanding Second Brigade, Cavalry Division, of skirmish with39
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/m1/50/?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.