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: 41
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SKIRMISH NEAR RIENZI, MISS.
and wounded (sabered) I cannot doubt. Orders were given to take no
prisoners. I report to you all I know. Of course the first reports, like
camp stories, are always more or less exaggerated.
The only thing that could look like a surprise was the running away of
Captain Eaton, Second Iowa Cavalry, at the head of his men, instead
of patrolling the country as he was ordered to do. He is being tried
on charges which will cost him his life if proven. Of course you can't
blame Sheridan for the willful neglect and cowardice of one of his
officers.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant
4. GRANGER,
Brigadier- General.
Lieut. Col. H. G. KENNETT,
Chief of Staf, Army of Mississippi.
No. 2.
Report of Col. Edward Hatch, Second Iowa Cavalry.
HEADQUARTERS SECOND IOWA CAVALRY,
Camp near Rienzi, Miss., August 27, 1862.
SIR: I have the honor to report:
Learning the pickets of my command had been driven into the camp
on adjournment of court-martial at Rienzi, Miss., I rode to that post,
where I found four companies of my regiment awaiting orders.
Complying with order from General Sheridan to move forward and
attack and drive the enemy as far as Hatchie River, moved forward
rapidly, came up with the enemy about 2 miles from there, drove in his
rear guard, and at Harris', 5 miles from camp, found the enemy drawn
up in battle line, about 250 to 300 cavalry; charged them immediately,
breaking their line and routing them. Kept up a running fire upon
their retreating columns as far as B., about 8 miles from camp, where
the enemy again formed, and were again charged and broken. The en-
emy then fled by three routes in great disorder. Dispatching Compa-
nies E and M, under command of Lieut. A. Scherer, on the Dry Creek
and Ripley road by the way of Skerrell's Mill, pushed forward on the
main Ripley road, dismounted Companies C and G, attacked the enemy
in Hatchie Bottom, driving them out rapidly and putting them to flight.
The enemy being utterly routed, our horses breaking down from a
run from 12 to 20 miles and excessive heat, night coming on, I was
obliged to sounrl the recall.
Please find report marked A, Lieutenant Scherer, of operations on the
Dry Creek and Ripley road after leaving me.* Returned to camp same
night, having had 6 men wounded, 4 horses killed and badly wounded by
the enemy, and having lost 4 from fatigue and the excessive heat. We
destroyed a very large amount of arms and ammunition and captured
8 prisoners.
I am, very respectfully, your obedient servant,
EDWARD HATCH,
Colonel, Commanding.
First Lieut. GEORGE LEE,
Actg. Asst. Adjt. Gen., Second Brigade, Cavalry Division.
*Not found.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/m1/52/?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.