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: 693
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bridge. In the morning it was ascertained that the enemy had given
up the effort to bridge the lake and had withdrawn their boats.
During the 30th and 31st ultimo and 1st instant the artillery kept
its position, but the enemy kept out of range. On the 2d instant it was
thought another effort would be made against Blake's Levee, but later
in the day it was ascertained that probably the enemy were re-embark-
ing their troops, when a portion of our troops were advanced across the
lake and Chickasaw Bayou, capturing some prisoners and pursuing the
enemy to their transports. Lieutenant Johnston and a section of Cap-
tain Wofford's battery engaged in this expedition.
The enemy were offered battle within a few hundred yards of their
boats but declined, and took shelter as rapidly as possible under cover
of their gunboats: Our troops in the mean time were exposed to a heavy
artillery fire from the boats, but remained on the field until it was cer-
tainly ascertained that the enemy were moving their transports toward
the Mississippi River. One gun of Lieutenant Johnston's section was
left as a picket near the Yazoo, and our wearied troops returned to
their encampments.
Too much praise cannot be accorded our brave soldiers; who were out
seven days and nights without tents or shelter of any kind, and who
were for some time not even permitted to build fires to warm them-
selves. I bear testimony with pride and pleasure that my command en-
dured their hardships not only uncomplainingly but cheerfully.
Six guns of Company A, Capt. [S. J.] Ridley, and Capt. [J. J.] Cowan's
battery were posted at Snyder's Bluff. The enemy were constantly
threatening this position, but never attacked our land defenses; conse-
quently these fine batteries had no opportunity of engaging the enemy.
Though they were not actually engaged yet they were out, exposed to
the weather for nearly two weeks, and suffered almost as much from ex-
posure as those who were in the actions at Chickasaw Bayou. Every
officer connected with my regiment behaved with great gallantry except
Captain Drew,. of Company E.
I beg leave to call especial attention to Capt. J. L. Wofford, who dis-
tinguished himself for his gallantry and good conduct. He fired the
first gun at the enemy, and a section of his battery followed them to
their transports as they embarked. Lieutenants Lockhart and Weems
of his battery also acted with great coolness and gallantry. Lieut.
Frank Johnston, of Company A, though a youth in years showed him-
self to be a man in experience, and called forth the admiration of all who
saw him for the cool and efficient manner in which he handled his sec-
tion.' Captain Bowman, of Company I, though only a short time under
fire, behaved with great gallantry, and gave favorable promise of good
work whenever his gallant company have an opportunity. Lieutenant
Tye of his company handled his 6-pounder gun on the 29th ultimo with
spirit and did admirable work.
My especial thanks are due Lieutenant Duncan, who assumed com-
inand of Company E after the arrest of Captain Drew, for the gallant
"and effective manner in which he managed .his command. Their con-
duct was such on the 29th as to merit and obtain the approbation of the
brigadier-general commanding. Lieuts. [William J.] Cottingham and
[J. A.] Guest, of Company E, both cond ucted themselves with gallantry
and spirit. I take great pleasure in stating that the non-commissioned
officers and men of all the batteries conducted themselves in a soldierly
manner and are entitled to the thanks of their officers and of the country.
Captain Wofford's company lost 1 corporal (killed), 2 sergeants, 1 cor-
poral, and 6 privates (wounded). Company E, Lie atenant Duncan com-693
OHAP. XXIX. ]
VICKSBURG.
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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/m1/704/?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.