The War of the Rebellion: A Compilation of the Official Records of the Union And Confederate Armies. Series 1, Volume 20, In Two Parts. Part 1, Reports. Page: 44
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44 KY., MID. AND E. TENN., N. ALA., AND SW. VA. [CUAP. XXXIL
affair at Hartsville, but escaped capture, shows that there were no ca-W
airy vedettes out in that direction, no picket guard, and apparently no
camp guard; that the first notice in camp of the presence of the enemy
was given by an orderly, or servant, that the enemy's cavalry was com-
ing up and wheeling, by fours, into line on the opposite side of a ravine,
about 400 yards distant from our camp; that they were quietly formed
without a shot being fired at them; that the artillery did nothing to dis-
turb them; that only two companies of skirmishers turned out; that
the infantry stood in line of battle at " ordered arms," and allowed the
enemy to dismount and advance, as skirmishers, within 100 yards before
they commenced firing. The artillery allowed the enemy's mountain
howitzers, and probably two other pieces, to move up into position with-
out disturbing them. It was finally brought out of the woods, and fired
a few shots, with little effect, as the enemy advanced in line of skirmish-
ers. Closing in, our troops soon fell into confusion, ran to their camp
in a crowd, where the enemy's artillery played on them, and they soon
hoisted a white flag and surrendered. The behavior of the Second In-
diana Cavalry seems to have been as spiritless as their picketing. The
enemy hastily exchanged their Austrian for our Springfield rifles, leav-
ing many arms on the field; drove their prisoners across the river,
waist-deep, and retreated so hastily.that, when our succor arrived, a light
battalion of cavalry pursued them across the river and retook three wagon-
loads of our arms. Probably 30 wagons lost. These facts indicate pretty
clearly where the blame lies. It is pretty certain that the enemy's force
did not exceed 2,500 men-two regiments of mounted, and, possibly,
two dismounted cavalry. No official reports yet in.
W. S. ROSECRANS,
Major-General, Commanding.
HDQRS. 14TH ARMY CORPS, DEPT. OF THE CUMBERLAND,
Nashville, Tenn., December 22, 1862.
Brig. Gen. LORENZO THOMAS,
Adjutant-General, U. S. Army, Washington, D. C.:
GENERAL: I have the honor herewith to transmit all the official re-
ports that have been received at these headquarters of the battle at
Hartsville, Tenn., on the 7th instant.
I am, general, very respectfully, your obedient servant,
W. S. ROSECRANS,
Major-General, Commanding Department.
[Indorsements.]
HEADQUARTERS OF THE ARMY,
January 13, 1863.
Respectfully returned to Major-General Rosecrans, to ascertain and
report who are the guilty officers concerned in the surrender of Harts-
ville, Tenn.
By order of Major-General Halleck:
J. C. KELTON,
Assistant Adjutant-General.
The within reports and statements show that the United States forces
captured at the above place,December 7, 1862, were either surprised
or that great negligence was displayed in failing to prepare for the
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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 20, In Two Parts. Part 1, Reports., book, 1887; Washington D.C.. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth154629/m1/54/?q=Arkansas%20Infantry: accessed May 18, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting UNT Libraries Government Documents Department.