The War of the Rebellion: A Compilation of the Official Records of the Union And Confederate Armies. Series 1, Volume 30, In Four Parts. Part 1, Reports. Page: 10
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10 KY., SW. VA., TENN., MISS., N. ALA., AND N. GA. [CHAP. XLII.
river lower down half a mile, and get in the rear of the enemy, if
possible. Through the indiscretion of some of his command the
alarm was given ere this was done, and the enemy in front retreated
with some loss; just as the flanking party came in sight. During
this time there was continued skirmishing in our rear and on both
flanks, several hundred men being in that direction.
Repairing the boat we crossed and encamped at dark 4 miles from
the river, and arrived at Cane Creek, 4 miles from Memphis, at noon
the 22d instant, having marched 265 miles, with loss as follows:
Third Iowa, 4 privates wounded, not dangerously; Fourth Iowa,
4 privates and 1 sergeant missing ; Fifth Illinois, 1 private killed
and 1 wounded seriously.
There were captured and paroled 55 prisoners of war, and I brought
to this point 25 railroad engineers and mechanics, thus damaging
the enemy much, as this latter class of persons are not numerous in
Mississippi.
The regiments which I have the honor to command did not com-
mit any excesses; did not enter one house from camp to Grenada,
except on duty, and the property was respected, while the inhab-
itants were kindly, firmly, and fairly treated by the entire command.
Very few able-bodied citizens were in the country, and there was
little hope, apparently, of success of the Confederate cause.
A large amount of growing corn was everywhere seen and some
beef cattle, but bacon is quite scarce. In the central portions of the
State considerable wheat has been harvested.
I could not have returned via Yazoo City without undoing the
good conduct and feeling created, because of the scarcity of provis-
ions, and on account of condition of my command as regards rations,
health, and ammunition, and with consideration for the horses, many
of whom became temporarily unserviceable from sore backs, &c., I
deemed it best to return via this city. I had every reason to believe
that a portion of Jackson's cavalry would endeavor to prevent my
return southward.
Nothing could be done toward running the railroad stock toward
Memphis because of lack of means of repairing bridges over the
Yalabusha, Tallahatchie, and Coldwater Rivers.
At Grenada there had been burned by Colonel Phillips a large mill
with a quantity of flour sufficient for our entire force, though his
division was out of food.
I take pleasure in stating that the cavalry as a Whole did every-
thing which could be asked, and would mention particularly the val-
uable services of Captain Peters, Fourth Iowa Cavalry ; Lieut. D.
E. Jones, acting assistant quartermaster of the expedition, and the
gallant conduct of Major Noble and Major Farnan.
Trusting my conduct and operations will meet your approval, I
have the honor to be, your obedient servant to command,
E. F. WINSLOW,
Colonel, Commanding Cavalry Forces.
Capt. R. M. SAWYER,
Assistant Adiutant-General, 15th Army Corps.
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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 30, In Four Parts. Part 1, Reports., book, 1890; Washington D.C.. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth152978/m1/21/: accessed May 15, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting UNT Libraries Government Documents Department.