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: 88
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WEST TENN. AND NORTHERN MISS.
anteer Infantry in the battle fought at Iuka, Miss., September 19, I
have to report the allowing:
During the day the regiment had marched, as the third regiment of
the Second Brigade, immediately in rear of the Third Division, Army
of the Mississippi, commanded by General C. S. Hamilton. Th( enemy
was first engaged by General Hamilton, but they were in such force that
General Rosecrans deemed it necessary to order forward our brigade,
which he did in person. For some reason the regiments in front of us
did not move forward, and, by order of Colonel Mower, commanding
the brigade, I immediately ordered my regiment to advance, which
they did, taking the double-quick step and cheering vociferously. I
advanced to General Hamilton's line of battle, and, hearing heavy firing
on the extreme right, I hastened on in that direction. Owing to the
density of the woods and briers immediately on the right of General
Hamilton's, I formed in the open field on the right, and then moved
forward in line of battle. Immediately on entering the woods we found
ourselves face to face with the Fourth Mississippi Brigade and not more
than thirty paces from their line of battle. We fired a volley into them,
which must, in consequence of our close proximity, have done great ex-
ecution. At this juncture a man ran into our ranks exclaiming: "For
God's sake, stop firing into your own men; you are firing into the
Thirty-seventh Mississippi." This information was promptly answered
by a cheer and a volley more terrific than the first. The firing now
became general on both sides, and the smoke, of our and the enemy's
guns was so dense that an object could not be seen five paces distant.
We were charged upon three different times, and I am proud to report
that each time the charge was equally unsuccessful. In several in-
stances the enemy was received on the point of the bayonet and then
shot off, and others were shot by officers, who placed their pistols in
their very faces. A number of prisoners were taken who pressed into
our lines, five by my color guard alone. After about an hour's firing
the enemy fell back to the top of the ridge. When I found that my
ammunition was entirely gone I reported the fact to Colonel Mower,
who had just learned that an attempt was being made to turn our left
flank, and he ordered us to fall back slowly, which we did in order for
about eight or ten rods. The enemy did not follow. We received am-
munition and remained in our new position until morning.
During the engagement we had 7 men killed, 64 wounded, and 3
missing.* Our loss was thus small from the fact that our men were
below the enemy and they overshot us.
I could not speak too highly of the conduct of every officer and man
of my command. I would desire to mention them by name, but brave
and gallant conduct on the part of our officers was so universal that I
cannot attempt it. Captain Singleton, one of our best officers, was, I
regret to say, very dangerously, if not mortally, wounded, while bravely
doing his duty. Lieut. W. W. Cleland, of the same company, who was
acting regimental adjutant, was badly hurt by the fall of his horse,
which was shot under him. Lieutenant Osgood, of Company I, was
badly wounded while encouraging his men. Captain Warner and Lieu-
tenants Cowperthwait and Foster were slightly wounded.
Respectfully submitted, by your obedient servant,
A. J. WEBER,
Major, Commanding Eleventh Missouri Volunteers.
Col. JOSEPH A. MOWER, Commanding Second Brigade.
* But see revised statement, p. 78.88
[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/m1/99/?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.