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: 85
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CHAP. XXIX.] IUKA. 85
No. 12.
Report of Capt. Thomas D. Maurice, First Missouri Light Artillery, com-
manding Battery F, Second U. S. Artillery.
CAMP NEAR JACINTO MISS.,
September 22, 1.862.
CAPTAIN: In compliance with orders I herewith submit a report of
the battery under my command at the battle near Iuka, Miss., on the
19th instant :
The battery marched from camp, on Clear Creek, September 16, at-
tached to the First Brigade, Second Division, Col. J. W. Fuller com-
manding.
On the evening of the 19th, when near Iuka, the firing commenced
about 2 miles in our front. The battery was ordered forward, and placed
in position on the right of the road and 1 mile from the battle-field.
Remained in position during the night, and on the morning of the 20th
moved up, passing the battle ground, and halted in sight of the town.
The enemy having retreated during the night, the battery was ordered
back on the road to Barnett's plantation and encamped, moving again
Sunday evening to Jacinto, having taken no active part in the engage
meant. No loss or casualties to report.
I am, sir, very respectfully, your obedient servant,
THOS. D. MAURICE,
Capt. First Mo. Light Arty., Comdg. Co. F, Second U. S. Arty
Capt. C. W. DUSTAN,
Assistant Adjutant- General.
No. 13.
Report of Col. Joseph A. Mower, Eleventh Missouri Infantry, command-
ing Second Brigade.
HDQRS. SECOND BRIG., SECOND DIV., ARMY OF THE MISS.,
Near Jacinto, Miss., September 22, 1862.
I have the honor to report that, in obedience to orders, I moved for-
ward on the evening of the 19th instant, at the head of my brigade, to
a position in front of the enemy. On arriving at that point I halted
the head of the brigade, when I found that I had only one regiment
with me, the Eleventh Missouri Volunteers. I opened fire on the en-
emy, which they briskly returned. The engagement was kept up until
the men had exhausted their ammunition and the enemy had ceased
firing, when I ordered the regiment to fall back a short distance to
prevent their being outflanked. The men fell back in good order, when
I halted them and directed them to remain in that position, which they
did through the night. The Eleventh behaved with the greatest gal-
lantry and determination, both officers and men standing to their posts
in the midst of a most deadly fire.
Where all did their duty so well I can hardly mention any particular
persons, without appearing to be guilty of partiality. Major Weber
encouraged the men by his presence and coolness under the fire of the
enemy. I refer to his report for the particulars of the engagement.
enclosed herewith find reports of the commanders of the several
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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/m1/96/?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.