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: 42
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WEST TENN. AND NORTHERN MISS.
No. 3.
Report of Col. Philip H. Sheridan, Second Michigan Cavalry.
HDQRS. SECOND BRIG., CAV. DIV., Aug. 27, 1862.
CAPTAIN: I have the honor to report that my cavalry pickets on the
Ripley road were attacked about 2 o'clock yesterday afternoon by a large
force of the enemy, say 700 to 800. The pickets were rapidly driven
in, followed by a small detachment of the enemy to the vicinity of my
camp. The command was quickly turned out, and Colonel Hatch, of
the Second Iowa, was directed to attack the enemy with two battalions
of his regiment, supported by Colonel Lee with two battalions of the
Seventh Kansas, the Second Michigan being held in reserve, upon the
approach of this force. The enemy, after exchanging a few shots,
broke and ran, closely followed by Colonels Hatch and Lee, who were
directed to drive them beyond the Hatchie. The enemy made a second
stand at Howland's Store, but were so vigorously attacked that they
again broke and fled, this time scattering in every direction. From this
point to within 5 miles of Ripley there was a complete rout. The road
was strewn with shot-guns, hats, coats, blankets, dead horses, &c.
Colonel Falkner, commanding this rebel force, was so hard pushed
that he separated from his command on one of the little by-paths and
made his escape. He left us his hat, however, as did nearly the whole
of his command. The pursuit was continued to within 5 miles of
Ripley and until after dark, when the command was ordered to return
to camp with their jaded and worn-out horses.
Our loss in this affair is 2 badly and 4 slightly wounded, and 4 or 5
missing, some of whom I think will come in. The loss of the enemy I
am unable to state. It was understood that they were guerrillas. Un-
fortunately 11 prisoners were brought in. Two hundred shot-guns, 20
horses, and a large number of pistols were also brought in.
The effect of this rout must be very discouraging to the enemy. I
doubt if they will ever fully collect together again. All but three com-
panies were raw levies. The effect of the pursuit on the part of our
own men was fine, adding still to their confidence in each other, which
has already been inspired by past successes.
I cannot speak too highly of the promptness with which the com-
mand turned out, being ready and in pursuit of the enemy in fifteen
minutes after the first information of their approach was received.
I am, sir, very respectfully, your obedient servant,
P. H. SHERIDAN,
Colonel, Commanding Second Brigade, Cavalry Division.
Capt. W. C. RUSSELL, A. A. G., Cay. Div., Army of the Miss.
AUGUST 27, 1862.-Skirmish near Kossuth, Miss.
Report of Col. Albert L. Lee, Seventh Kansas Cavalry, commanding Second
Brigade, Cavalry Division.
HDQRS. 2D BRIG., C O . DIV., Rienzi, Miss., Sept. 27, 1862.
LIEUTENANT : I received to-day the following telegram:
SEPTEMBER 26, 1862.
Colonel LEE:
The general commanding is informed by General McArthur that in the skirmish
your men had with guerrillas some time ago on the Kossuth road your men left their42
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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/m1/53/?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.