The War of the Rebellion: A Compilation of the Official Records of the Union And Confederate Armies. Series 1, Volume 4. Page: 32
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OPERATIONS IN TEX., N. MEX., AND ARIZ.
the enemy pursuing them. In less than ten minutes my camp was sur-
rounded by U. S. troops, numbering about 190. None of the ordinary
ceremonies of attack were performed. There being no misunderstand-
ing, we at once commenced business. The firing commenced at 7 o'clock
and ended at 11 a. m. The enemy began to retreat before 11, and about
that hour fled from the field. I lost 2 inen killed, and had 2 severely
wounded, each in the arm, besides 6 others slightly wounded, all of
which will more fully appear from the list hereto annexed. The enemy
removed their dead and wounded as they retreated, so as to evade a
discovery of their losses; but, from the number of horses led away with
bodies apparently lashed across them, there were 12 or 13 killed, but
the number of their wounded could not be ascertained.
The principal portion of the battle was fought with the enemy's force
formed in two lines, forming the angle of a square, and my forces formed
the same way inside of theirs, my lines being much the shorter. One
of my lines was composed of the detachment from Captain Pyron's com-
pany and a portion of the detachment from Captain Stafford's company,
under the immediate command of Lieutenant Poore, Sergeant O'Grady,
and Sergeant Browne. My left line was composed of the detachment
from my company and a part of the detachment from Captain Stafford's
company. This line was under the immediate command of Lieutenant
Sutherland, being divided into two platoons, one led by Sergeant Coul-
ter, and the other by Private Tevis, who was named for the special
occasion.
I remained upon the field till 10 o'clock a. m. the next day, but was
prepared to receive another attack should the enemy return re-enforced.
In relation to the men and officers under inme I would say to you, sir,
that I have not witnessed such a display of manly courage and perfect
order during my experience in wars. Each officer and man conducted
himself as though he thought the destinies of himself and his country
were depending upon his action on that occasion. The wounded would
not even utter a cry, lest it would be injurious to the cause. A remark-
able instance of this was displayed in the case of Sergeant O'Grady.
After being severely wounded, and after having fallen to the ground
from loss of blood, he continued to cheer his men and encourage them
to fight, telling them not to cease firing until they had avenged hi's
blood. This kind of courage was also displayed by others whose
wounds were not so severe. Sergeant Quinn, Sergeant Robinson, and
Antonio Lambert, after having each received a wound, continued to
fight, if possible, with more courage and determination. The officers
and men paid strict attention to every order, and acted more like vet-
eran troops than volunteers. I cannot with words express the esteem
I have for all who were with me. Nothing short of witnessing a simi-
lar occasion can impress you with an idea of the value of such troops
and the-credit due them for what they have already done. I herewith
annex a list of the names of all who were with me, that you may know
that number of men by name who will not flinch under the most try-
ing circumstances.
Regretting much that some of my esteemed fellow soldiers have suf.
fered the fate of war on this scout, I most respectfully submit to you
this report of the same.
I am, sir, your most obedient servant,
BETHEL COOPWOOD,
Captain, Commanding Scout.
Lieut, Col. Jon R1B. BAYLou,32
ICHAr. X1.
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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 4., book, 1893; Washington D.C.. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth154607/m1/45/: accessed May 31, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting UNT Libraries Government Documents Department.