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The Daily Dispatch: March 30, 1863., [Electronic resource], Lost on a Railway. (search)
Successful cavalry raid by Gen, Forrest.
The following official dispatch was received Saturday at the War Department:
Tullahoma, March 27.
--To Gen S. Cooper, A. and I.
G:--Gen. Van-Dorn reports that Gen Forrest made a successful visit to Brentwood with his division.
He burnt the bridge and took all the prGen Forrest made a successful visit to Brentwood with his division.
He burnt the bridge and took all the property and arms, and captured 860 prisoners, including 35 officers.
He lost three killed and five wounded. (Signed) Braxton Brags.
[another Dispatch.] Chattanooga, March 27.
--the Rebel has received the following dated Columbia.
25th: General Forrest captured yesterday at Brentwood, nine miles in the rear of 800 pa, March 27.
--the Rebel has received the following dated Columbia.
25th: General Forrest captured yesterday at Brentwood, nine miles in the rear of 800 prisoners, with their arms, ammunition, &c. He destroyed a large house of commissary stores, burnt the railroad bridge, tone up the track and captured 17 covered wagons.
The Daily Dispatch: May 21, 1863., [Electronic resource], Honors to the dead hero. (search)
Gen. Forrest.
--The Huntsville Rebel learns directly from Mississippi, that Gen Forrest, after various gallant exploits and three severe engagements, with superior forces of the enemy, had arrived safely in North Mississippi with about 6,000 men, of whom 3,000 were armed.
There were plenty of arms at Okolona, and his whole force is probably by this time fully equipped.
The command was in high spirits and will soon be actively engaged.
Gen. Forrest.
--The Huntsville Rebel learns directly from Mississippi, that Gen Forrest, after various gallant exploits and three severe engagements, with superior forces of the enemy, had arrived safely in North Mississippi with about 6,000 men, of whom 3,000 were armed.
There were plenty of arms at Okolona, and his whole force is probably by this time fully equipped.
The command was in high spirits and will soon be actively engaged.
The Daily Dispatch: February 11, 1864., [Electronic resource], The raiding expedition up the Peninsula . (search)
Arrival of Yankee prisoners.
--On Tuesday, the 18th, a detachment of some five or six hundred prisoners passed through Montgomery.
Ala, en route for Americus, Ga, where the prisoners will remain until paroled.
The Advertiser says:
The most of these prisoners belong to Col Hawkins's renegade 7th Tennessee cavalry, who were captured by Gen Forrest at Union City, Tenn — Col Hawkins, his Staff, one Major, seven Captains, and several Lieutenants were with the party.
Col Hawkins is a well known Tennessee lawyer, a man of superior abilities, but one who is alleged to have been extremely cruel to all our people that have fallen into his hands.
He stated that he hoped soon to be exchanged, in order fight harder for the Union than ever; but whether his wish will be gratified is questionable.
His officers were generally liked by the party who had them in charge, although he himself evidently needed to be closely looked after.
The men under his command were a hard looking set, c
The Daily Dispatch: May 7, 1864., [Electronic resource], Changes in command of the naval forces in James river . (search)
Changes in command of the naval forces in James river.
We understand that Commander John K. Mitchell has been assigned to the command of the naval forces in the James river in place of Flag Officer Forrest, relieved.
Commander Robt. B. Pegram has been assigned to the iron-clad sloop Virginia, the flag ship.
Commander Thomas R. Rootees has been assigned to the command of the iron-clad sloop Fredericksburg, and
Lieutenant Commanding Wm. H. Parker has been assigned to the iron-clad sloop Richmond, to relieve Commander Pegram, transferred to the Virginia.
Capt. S. S. Lee has been assigned to the office of Orders and Detail, Navy Department, to relieve Commander Mitchell.