The War of the Rebellion: A Compilation of the Official Records of the Union And Confederate Armies. Series 1, Volume 34, In Four Parts. Part 1, Reports. Page: 807
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THE CAMDEN EXPEDITION.
(some being entirely without), the troops still were eager to be led to
the charge again. Taking up) position again almost in the same place
as before, we soon engaged the enemy, and after a brief action he
retired, leaving us in possession of the field. By direction of Gen-
eral Churchill I sent a company over the field under Major Hatha-
way, who sent in 17 prisoners and reported the enemy gone. During
the entire engagement, lasting over four hours, and in which the
troops were under the heaviest and most incessant fire of musketry
I ever listened to, all, both officers and men, behaved like veterans.
Too much praise cannot be accorded those men who drove the
enemy's center a half mile after all support, both on their right and
left, had given way. They deserve the highest commendation for
their conduct. When all acted so gallantly it is difficult, if not im-
possible, to point out particular instances. Colonel Davie, Lieuten-
ant- Colonel Brooks, and Lieutenant-Colonel Hicks, commanding
regiments, did their whole duty, urging their men forward in the
advance and rallying them when driven back. In this they were
faithfully assisted by Major Hathaway, of Davie's regiment; Major
Stanley, Yell's regiment, and Captain Anthony, acting lieutenant-
colonel, and Captain Montell, acting major. Gause's regiment. Major
Stanley and Captain Anthony were both wounded, the latter severely.
I am particularly indebted to Lieutenant Smither, volunteer aide, for
valuable services on the untrch from Camden and (luring the engage-
menit. He was conspicuous for his gallantry, ever ready and prompt
to execute orders, and deserves particular mention. I desire also to
mention Captain Carter, acting assistant adjutant-general; Lieu-
tenants Ross, assistant adjutant and inspector-general, and Leroy
Burrow, acting aide-de-camp, of my staff, for the promI)ptness and
energy with which they discharged their several duties. My loss is
16 killed and 07 wounded, as will be see )y reference to report* for-
warded herewith. Among the killed are the gallant Captain Mc-
Iver, Lieutenants Cude, Lasiter, and Ponder, all of wl(hom fell bravely
leading the men in the charge. Their loss is sad and an almost irrep-
arable blow to their command. Braver or truer men never fell in
any battle. About 2 p. min. I withdrew my brigade from the field
and bivouacked on the hill on the Princeton road, and marched
thence to this place.
Respectfully submitted.
L. C. GAUSE,
Colonel, Commanding Brigade.
Lieut. A. H. SEVIER,
Acting Assistant Adjutant-General.
No. 64.
Report of Lieut. Col. H. G. P. Williams, Nineteenth (Dockery's)
Arkansas Infantry, Dockery's brigade, of engagement at Jenkins
Ferry.
CAMP NEAR CAMDEN, ARK., May 7, 1864.
LIEUTENANT: In obedience to your order requiring a report of the
action of my command in the battle of Jenkins' Ferry I have the
honor to submit the following: I carried into action nearly 400 men,* Not found.
807
CHAP. XLVI.]
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