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Official Records of the Union and Confederate Armies, Chapter XXII: Operations in Kentucky, Tennessee, North Mississippi, North Alabama, and Southwest Virginia. March 4-June 10, 1862. (ed. Lieut. Col. Robert N. Scott), March 9-14, 1862.-expedition toward Pardy and operations about Crump's Landing, Tenn. (search)
ry difficult-and the gunboat may not be here when wanted. Colonel Thayer's brigade is at Adamsville, about 2 miles from me, watching the enemy at Purdy. I am here with Smith's brigade to check any advance by the road from Pittsburg, namely, at the junction of the Pittsburg and Purdy roads. Both of us are in good position to cover our cavalry. According to information Cheatham is only distant about 4 miles. Very respectfully, lew. Wallace, General, Commanding Third Division. Captain McMichael. headquarters Third Division, Crump's Landing, March 13, 1862. Sir: Say to the general that my entire command has returned safely and successfully. Major Hayes has extended his orders by cutting away about half a mile of trestle-work over a swamp, now impassable, on the north side of Purdy. While at work a train ran up the road. A rebel regiment of cavalry was encamped about 2 miles from the place of his labor, and must have known his object, as his guides lost him in the night
Official Records of the Union and Confederate Armies, Chapter XXII: Operations in Kentucky, Tennessee, North Mississippi, North Alabama, and Southwest Virginia. March 4-June 10, 1862. (ed. Lieut. Col. Robert N. Scott), March 14-17, 1862.-expedition from Savannah, Tenn., to Yellow Creek, Miss., and occupation of Pittsburg Landing, Tenn. (search)
ar Pittsburg Landing and embarrass our return. I have the honor to be, your obedient servant, W. T. Sherman, Brigadier-General, Commanding Division. Captain McMichael, Assistant Adjutant-General. Hdqrs. First Division, Expeditionary Corps, Steamer Continental, March 15, 1862. Sir: I have the honor to report that in obeed. I await the general's further orders at Pittsburg Landing. I am, sir, your obedient servant, W. T. Sherman, Brigadier-General, Commandig. Capt. William McMichael, Assistant Adjutant-General, Savannah, Tenn. headquarters First Division Steamer Continental, Pittsburg Landing, March 16, 1862. Sir: Inclosed please ow. I will send down the two companies of the Fifth Ohio as soon as the reconnaissance is complete. W. T. Sherman, Brigadier-General, Commanding. Capt. William McMichael, Assistant Adjutant-General. headquarters First Division, Pittsburg Landing, March 17, 1862. Sir: Last night I dispatched a party of cavalry at 6 p. m
led under him. In making this mention of a gallant officer no disparagement is intended to the other division commanders, Maj. Gens. John A. McClernand and Lewis Wallace, and Brig. Gens. S. A. Hurlbut, B. M. Prentiss, and W. H. L. Wallace, all of whom maintained their places with credit to themselves and the cause. General Prentiss was taken prisoner in the first day's action, and General W. H. L. Wallace severely, probably mortally, wounded. His assistant adjutant-general, Capt. William McMichael, is missing; probably taken prisoner. My personal staff are all deserving of particular mention they having been engaged during the entire two days in conveying orders to every part of the field. It consists of Col. J. D. Webster, chief of staff; Lieut. Col. J. B. McPherson, chief engineer, assisted by Lieuts. W. L. B. Jenney and William Kossak; Capt. J. A. Rawlins, assistant adjutant-general; Capts. W. S. Hillyer, W. R. Rowley, and C. B. Lagow, aides-de-camp; Col G. G. Pride,