340 20 9210 https://archive.councilbluffslibrary.org/files/original/8a51f462bc4d448c4dd605d51a2f202c.tif 6bdd236e5401186af1a1af6d44e270cc Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Council Bluffs Public Library Special Collections Subject The topic of the resource Council Bluffs local history Description An account of the resource Photographs and documents of the Council Bluffs Public Library Special Collections. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Special Collections Postcard a card for sending a message by mail without an envelope, typically having a photograph or other illustration on one side. Physical Dimensions The actual physical size of the original image 9 x 14 cm. (4 x 6 in.) Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Christian Home, Council Bluffs, Iowa Subject The topic of the resource Historic buildings -- Iowa -- Council Bluffs. Orphanages -- Iowa -- Council Bluffs. Photographs held by the Library Postcards -- Iowa -- Council Bluffs. Shelters for the homeless -- Iowa -- Council Bluffs. Council Bluffs (Iowa) -- History -- 1950-2000. Council Bluffs (Iowa) -- History -- Photographs. Council Bluffs (Iowa) -- Orphanages. Description An account of the resource Postcard. This building was the first contructed on the grounds of the Christian Home. It was made possible by an unknown donor who contributed an undetermined amount as a Gift of Love - "In His Name". It is named Cornerstone Hall, not only to call attention to the stone which upholds it and its unique message, but to remind us of the spirit expressed. This gratifying work of caring for homeless and neglected children has been perpetuated since 1883 by thousands of free gifts received from throughout the U.S Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Library Special Collections Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Council Bluffs Public Library Special Collectons Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource ca. 1960 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Color photograph Type The nature or genre of the resource Postcard Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Christian Home C475c Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Council Bluffs, Iowa Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Educational use only, no other permissions given. U.S. and international copyright laws may protect this item. Commercial use or distribution is not permitted without prior permission of the copyright holder. Christian Home postcard https://archive.councilbluffslibrary.org/files/original/88d7faeac80fe37d35c74fa9df439e71.jpg b4187d3dcb99e186f09aed11dcb123a2 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Council Bluffs Daily Nonpareil Archives Subject The topic of the resource News, events and people of Council Bluffs and Southwest Iowa. Description An account of the resource Newspaper clippings and photographs from the Council Bluffs Daily Nonpareil Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Council Bluffs Daily Nonpareil Archives Still Image A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials. Original Format The type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data Photograph Physical Dimensions The actual physical size of the original image 14.5 x 16.5 cm Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Cargo Is Removed From Sunken Boat Subject The topic of the resource local news Description An account of the resource The Final Day ...of removing cargo from the Bertrand was Wednesday. Workers will wash and photograph the remains of the boat to prepare it for winter "storage." Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Nonpareil photos Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Daily Nonpareil October 9, 1969 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Council Bluffs Daily Nonpareil Archives Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1969-10-9 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Black and white photograph Type The nature or genre of the resource Photograph Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Bertrand_10_9_1969_19.jpg Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Western Iowa Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource The Council Bluffs Public Library is unaware of any claim of copyright in the images in the collection. We encourage use of these materials under the fair use clause of the Copyright Act (17 U.S.C. § 101 et seq). The Council Bluffs Public Library has provided in the catalog records for these materials all known information regarding the photographer or other persons associated with the materials. This information is provided as a service to aid users in determining the appropriate use of an item, but that determination ultimately rests with the user. Bertrand Bertrand steamship DeSoto Bend DeSoto National Wildlife Refuge shipwrecks steamboats https://archive.councilbluffslibrary.org/files/original/6322117bf417456e927f4901d208f594.jpg 2c11747e6e86a96ca454471752c64596 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Council Bluffs Daily Nonpareil Archives Subject The topic of the resource News, events and people of Council Bluffs and Southwest Iowa. Description An account of the resource Newspaper clippings and photographs from the Council Bluffs Daily Nonpareil Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Council Bluffs Daily Nonpareil Archives Still Image A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials. Original Format The type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data Photograph Physical Dimensions The actual physical size of the original image 14.5 x 11.5 cm Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Cargo Is Removed From Sunken Boat Subject The topic of the resource local news Description An account of the resource Acting Refuge Manager...Wayne Chord looks over the supply of Bertrand relics stored in a remodeled garage. The temperature and humidity are controlled to prevent the items from deteriorating. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Nonpareil photos Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Daily Nonpareil October 9, 1969 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Council Bluffs Daily Nonpareil Archives Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1969-10-9 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Black and white photograph Type The nature or genre of the resource Photograph Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Bertrand_10_9_1969_18.jpg Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Western Iowa Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource The Council Bluffs Public Library is unaware of any claim of copyright in the images in the collection. We encourage use of these materials under the fair use clause of the Copyright Act (17 U.S.C. § 101 et seq). The Council Bluffs Public Library has provided in the catalog records for these materials all known information regarding the photographer or other persons associated with the materials. This information is provided as a service to aid users in determining the appropriate use of an item, but that determination ultimately rests with the user. Bertrand Bertrand steamship DeSoto Bend DeSoto National Wildlife Refuge steamboats Wayne Chord https://archive.councilbluffslibrary.org/files/original/1882963e276ad5857a402323a23ace26.jpg 642da639505143d2db74e0ee9462730d Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Council Bluffs Daily Nonpareil Archives Subject The topic of the resource News, events and people of Council Bluffs and Southwest Iowa. Description An account of the resource Newspaper clippings and photographs from the Council Bluffs Daily Nonpareil Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Council Bluffs Daily Nonpareil Archives Still Image A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials. Original Format The type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data Photograph Physical Dimensions The actual physical size of the original image 19.25 x 9 cm Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource At The Bertrand Meeting Subject The topic of the resource local news Description An account of the resource At The Bertrand Meeting...were (front) Wayne Chord, George Fischer, Sen. Tom Frey, Sen. James Griffin, Jackson Moore, Phil Morgan, (back) Rep. William Darrington, Newell Bowers, Mayor Protem [sic] of Missouri Valley, Vern Henrich, Missouri Valley Chamber of Commerce; Robert Carlson, Blair Chamber of Commerce; R.H. Simpson, Blair Mayor Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Nonpareil photos Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Daily Nonpareil September 29, 1969 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Council Bluffs Daily Nonpareil Archives Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1969-9-29 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Black and white photograph Type The nature or genre of the resource Photograph Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Bertrand_9_19_1969_17.jpg Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Western Iowa Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource The Council Bluffs Public Library is unaware of any claim of copyright in the images in the collection. We encourage use of these materials under the fair use clause of the Copyright Act (17 U.S.C. § 101 et seq). The Council Bluffs Public Library has provided in the catalog records for these materials all known information regarding the photographer or other persons associated with the materials. This information is provided as a service to aid users in determining the appropriate use of an item, but that determination ultimately rests with the user. Bertrand Bertrand steamship DeSoto Bend DeSoto National Wildlife Refuge George Fischer Jackson Moore James Griffin Newell Bowers Phil Morgan R.H. Simpson Robert Carlson shipwrecks steamboats Tom Frey Vern Henrich Wayne Chord William Darrington https://archive.councilbluffslibrary.org/files/original/74174a5726e5583fe34db45fa6310211.jpg 27d9f0f0c6a842a95e3402317b66518d Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Council Bluffs Daily Nonpareil Archives Subject The topic of the resource News, events and people of Council Bluffs and Southwest Iowa. Description An account of the resource Newspaper clippings and photographs from the Council Bluffs Daily Nonpareil Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Council Bluffs Daily Nonpareil Archives Still Image A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials. Original Format The type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data Photograph Physical Dimensions The actual physical size of the original image 14.25 x 11.5 cm Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Bertrand's Home Is Still Undecided Subject The topic of the resource local news Description An account of the resource Over Half Way...through with excavation are workers uncovering and unloading cargo in the century old riverboat Bertrand at De Soto Bend. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Nonpareil photos Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Daily Nonpareil August 22, 1969 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Council Bluffs Daily Nonpareil Archives Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1969-8-22 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Black and white photograph Type The nature or genre of the resource Photograph Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Bertrand_8_22_1969_16.jpg Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Western Iowa Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource The Council Bluffs Public Library is unaware of any claim of copyright in the images in the collection. We encourage use of these materials under the fair use clause of the Copyright Act (17 U.S.C. § 101 et seq). The Council Bluffs Public Library has provided in the catalog records for these materials all known information regarding the photographer or other persons associated with the materials. This information is provided as a service to aid users in determining the appropriate use of an item, but that determination ultimately rests with the user. https://archive.councilbluffslibrary.org/files/original/4c28dc58d07dd52016ebb1e25a81a0d6.tif 788147367faf109680507b3d078867ef Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Council Bluffs Public Library Special Collections Subject The topic of the resource Council Bluffs local history Description An account of the resource Photographs and documents of the Council Bluffs Public Library Special Collections. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Special Collections Still Image A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials. Original Format The type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data Photograph Physical Dimensions The actual physical size of the original image 9 x 14 cm. (4 x 6 in.) Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Children's Square U.S.A. Subject The topic of the resource Photographs held by the Library Photographs held by the Library Postcards -- Iowa -- Council Bluffs. Council Bluffs (Iowa) -- History -- 1950-2000. Council Bluffs (Iowa) -- History -- Photographs. Description An account of the resource Postcard. Discovery Park, Children's Square U.S.A. Paul Goodenow Discovery Park is the heart of Children's Square U.S.A. in Council Bluffs Iowa. The educational center teaches values and life skills to children and families. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Library Special Collections Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Council Bluffs Public Library Special Collectons Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource ca. 1990 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Color photograph Type The nature or genre of the resource Postcard Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Charities C455a Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Council Bluffs, Iowa Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Educational use only, no other permissions given. U.S. and international copyright laws may protect this item. Commercial use or distribution is not permitted without prior permission of the copyright holder. Children's Square postcard https://archive.councilbluffslibrary.org/files/original/c7d58772d43492b5c397088c5b89afd5.jpg 422f62413e7ec4bf19e01bdc6e1719ea Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Council Bluffs Daily Nonpareil Archives Subject The topic of the resource News, events and people of Council Bluffs and Southwest Iowa. Description An account of the resource Newspaper clippings and photographs from the Council Bluffs Daily Nonpareil Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Council Bluffs Daily Nonpareil Archives Still Image A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials. Original Format The type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data Photograph Physical Dimensions The actual physical size of the original image 14.25 x 11.75 cm Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Bertrand's Home Is Still Undecided Subject The topic of the resource local news Description An account of the resource Hundreds Of Oysters...peanuts in shells, overcoats and bottles of ink are among the items removed from the Bertrand by Charlie Rankin, Omaha, an employe [sic] of Sorensen Sand and Gravel Co. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Nonpareil photos Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Daily Nonpareil August 22, 1969 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Council Bluffs Daily Nonpareil Archives Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1969-8-22 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Black and white photograph Type The nature or genre of the resource Photograph Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Bertrand_8_22_1969_15.jpg Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Western Iowa Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource The Council Bluffs Public Library is unaware of any claim of copyright in the images in the collection. We encourage use of these materials under the fair use clause of the Copyright Act (17 U.S.C. § 101 et seq). The Council Bluffs Public Library has provided in the catalog records for these materials all known information regarding the photographer or other persons associated with the materials. This information is provided as a service to aid users in determining the appropriate use of an item, but that determination ultimately rests with the user. Bertrand Bertrand steamship Charlie Rankin DeSoto Bend DeSoto National Wildlife Refuge shipwrecks steamboats https://archive.councilbluffslibrary.org/files/original/35110bc8436b5e4187d82ee5533bb398.tif acf162e4c057ba79608cd75087e3eeae Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Council Bluffs Public Library Special Collections Subject The topic of the resource Council Bluffs local history Description An account of the resource Photographs and documents of the Council Bluffs Public Library Special Collections. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Special Collections Still Image A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials. Original Format The type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data Photograph Physical Dimensions The actual physical size of the original image 21 x 25 cm. (8 x 10 in.) Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Woodward Candy Factory Subject The topic of the resource Advertising. Business enterprises -- Iowa -- Council Bluffs. Candy industry -- Iowa -- Council Bluffs. Factories -- Iowa -- Council Bluffs. Council Bluffs (Iowa) -- History -- 1900-1950. Council Bluffs (Iowa) -- History -- Photographs. Photographs held by the Library. Description An account of the resource Reproduction of an advertisement for Woodward Candy Company, showing an overview of the factory. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Library Special Collections Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Council Bluffs Public Library Special Collectons Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Color photograph Type The nature or genre of the resource Illustration Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Business W663c Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Council Bluffs, Iowa Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Educational use only, no other permissions given. U.S. and international copyright laws may protect this item. Commercial use or distribution is not permitted without prior permission of the copyright holder. Business Woodward Candy https://archive.councilbluffslibrary.org/files/original/537cf27c09af5da03a194a0095a882fe.tif 5629347563be65e6300efa0da4df285f Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Council Bluffs Public Library Special Collections Subject The topic of the resource Council Bluffs local history Description An account of the resource Photographs and documents of the Council Bluffs Public Library Special Collections. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Special Collections Still Image A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials. Original Format The type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data Photograph Physical Dimensions The actual physical size of the original image 7 x 12 cm. (3 x 5 in.) Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Woodward Candy Company truck Subject The topic of the resource Business enterprises -- Iowa -- Council Bluffs. Candy industry -- Iowa -- Council Bluffs. Council Bluffs (Iowa) -- History -- 1900-1950. Council Bluffs (Iowa) -- History -- Photographs. Photographs held by the Library. Description An account of the resource Photograph of the "Woodward office gang" by a Woodward delivery truck Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Library Special Collections Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Council Bluffs Public Library Special Collectons Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource ca. 1930 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Black and white photograph Type The nature or genre of the resource Photograph Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Business W663b Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Council Bluffs, Iowa Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Educational use only, no other permissions given. U.S. and international copyright laws may protect this item. Commercial use or distribution is not permitted without prior permission of the copyright holder. Business trucks Woodward Candy https://archive.councilbluffslibrary.org/files/original/ca893fbdba10594f937d21317f6e63c4.tif ee563c5b2222eacd18ae03795ca590f7 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Council Bluffs Public Library Special Collections Subject The topic of the resource Council Bluffs local history Description An account of the resource Photographs and documents of the Council Bluffs Public Library Special Collections. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Special Collections Still Image A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials. Original Format The type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data Photograph Physical Dimensions The actual physical size of the original image 24 x 19 cm. (10 x 8 in.) Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource W. L. Whitney Jr. Store Subject The topic of the resource Business enterprises -- Iowa -- Council Bluffs. Ceramic tableware -- History. Glassware -- History. Hotels -- Iowa -- Council Bluffs. Historic buildings -- Iowa -- Council Bluffs. Council Bluffs (Iowa) -- History -- 1850-1900. Council Bluffs (Iowa) -- History -- Photographs. Photographs held by the Library. Description An account of the resource Photograph of the exterior of the W. L. Whitney Jr. Store, Becht Hotel is next door. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Library Special Collections Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Council Bluffs Public Library Special Collectons Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource ca. 1870 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Black and white photograph Type The nature or genre of the resource Photograph Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Business W594 Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Council Bluffs, Iowa Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Educational use only, no other permissions given. U.S. and international copyright laws may protect this item. Commercial use or distribution is not permitted without prior permission of the copyright holder. buildings Business https://archive.councilbluffslibrary.org/files/original/d1563c3a522bca7b4937b5a83d55e2c0.jpg 31b0da2a65c4151d9b7d3640535e0c2a Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Council Bluffs Daily Nonpareil Archives Subject The topic of the resource News, events and people of Council Bluffs and Southwest Iowa. Description An account of the resource Newspaper clippings and photographs from the Council Bluffs Daily Nonpareil Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Council Bluffs Daily Nonpareil Archives Still Image A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials. Original Format The type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data Photograph Physical Dimensions The actual physical size of the original image 19.25 x 10.5 cm Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource On Display Subject The topic of the resource local news Description An account of the resource On Display ....in the Iowa Power and Light Co. window are artifacts recovered from the sunkrn riverboat Bertrand. The boat was uncovered in the old Missouri River channel at DeSoto Bend. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Nonpareil photos Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Daily Nonpareil August 18, 1969 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Council Bluffs Daily Nonpareil Archives Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1969-8-18 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Black and white photograph Type The nature or genre of the resource Photograph Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Bertrand_8_18_1969_14.jpg Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Western Iowa Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource The Council Bluffs Public Library is unaware of any claim of copyright in the images in the collection. We encourage use of these materials under the fair use clause of the Copyright Act (17 U.S.C. § 101 et seq). The Council Bluffs Public Library has provided in the catalog records for these materials all known information regarding the photographer or other persons associated with the materials. This information is provided as a service to aid users in determining the appropriate use of an item, but that determination ultimately rests with the user. Bertrand Bertrand steamship DeSoto Bend DeSoto National Wildlife Refuge Iowa Power and Light shipwrecks steamboats https://archive.councilbluffslibrary.org/files/original/3ccc41cddc1047870e8e04690406b662.tif 51f212f1a66fe0dd2f977931f74cf58c Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Council Bluffs Public Library Special Collections Subject The topic of the resource Council Bluffs local history Description An account of the resource Photographs and documents of the Council Bluffs Public Library Special Collections. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Special Collections Still Image A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials. Original Format The type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data Photograph Physical Dimensions The actual physical size of the original image 19 x 23 cm. (8 x 10 in.) Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource T. J. Clark, Grocer Subject The topic of the resource Business enterprises -- Iowa -- Council Bluffs. Carriages and carts. Historic buildings -- Iowa -- Council Bluffs. Roads -- Council Bluffs -- Iowa. Wagons -- Photographs. Council Bluffs (Iowa) -- History -- 1850-1900. Council Bluffs (Iowa) -- History -- Photographs. Photographs held by the Library. Description An account of the resource Photograph of businesses on Broadway and North 1st street in Council Blufss, Iowa. T. J. Clark, Grocer; A. S. Beck; S. Stern; Imbrie & Davidson hardware; Johnson Spratler & Co., groceries dry goods. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Library Special Collections Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Council Bluffs Public Library Special Collectons Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource ca. 1880 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Black and white photograph Type The nature or genre of the resource Photograph Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Business T535 Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Council Bluffs, Iowa Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Educational use only, no other permissions given. U.S. and international copyright laws may protect this item. Commercial use or distribution is not permitted without prior permission of the copyright holder. Broadway Business https://archive.councilbluffslibrary.org/files/original/32fc1fd8ac32ad9c4ab0cfa17591dbef.jpg 6b54e4ebdcc096f13abf3cdb97a0ccaf Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Council Bluffs Daily Nonpareil Archives Subject The topic of the resource News, events and people of Council Bluffs and Southwest Iowa. Description An account of the resource Newspaper clippings and photographs from the Council Bluffs Daily Nonpareil Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Council Bluffs Daily Nonpareil Archives Still Image A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials. Original Format The type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data Photograph Physical Dimensions The actual physical size of the original image 19.5 x 12.5 cm Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Treasure Ship Tapped Subject The topic of the resource local news Description An account of the resource Newsmen loot at theo pen bow section of the sunken riverboat believed to the Bertrand which went down in 1865 after hitting a snag near what is now De Soto Bend wildlife refuge. Four cylinders of mercury, believed part of a 20-ton shipment, were uncovered Monday. Treasure hunters hope to uncover stores of whisky, merchandise, gold and silver coins. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Nonpareil photos Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Daily Nonpareil July 15, 1969 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Council Bluffs Daily Nonpareil Archives Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1969-7-15 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Black and white photograph Type The nature or genre of the resource Photograph Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Bertrand_7_15_1969_13.jpg Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Western Iowa Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource The Council Bluffs Public Library is unaware of any claim of copyright in the images in the collection. 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Title A name given to the resource Council Bluffs Daily Nonpareil Archives Subject The topic of the resource News, events and people of Council Bluffs and Southwest Iowa. Description An account of the resource Newspaper clippings and photographs from the Council Bluffs Daily Nonpareil Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Council Bluffs Daily Nonpareil Archives Still Image A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials. Physical Dimensions The actual physical size of the original image 14 x 12.5 cm Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Riverboat Search Yields 8 Mercury Flasks; Treasure Hunters' Probe Continues Subject The topic of the resource local news Description An account of the resource Measuring a Flask...of mercury which was one of eight uncovered by treasure searchers at De Soto Bend are Kermit Dybsetter, De Soto Bend Refuge manager, and Jerry Petsche, National Park Service archeologist [sic]. Among other things netted in the hunt were bottles of wine, boots, stomach bitters, combs and oil lamps. 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Title A name given to the resource Bottle of Wine Subject The topic of the resource local news Description An account of the resource Kermit Dybsetter, De Soto Bend Wildlife Refuge manager, examines two-gallon bottle of wine found on the boat. Another photo and story on page 8. 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Title A name given to the resource Council Bluffs Public Library Special Collections Subject The topic of the resource Council Bluffs local history Description An account of the resource Photographs and documents of the Council Bluffs Public Library Special Collections. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Special Collections Still Image A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials. Original Format The type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data Photograph Physical Dimensions The actual physical size of the original image 7 x 12 cm. (3 x 5 in.) Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Omar Bakery Subject The topic of the resource Bakeries -- Iowa -- Council Bluffs. Historic buildings -- Iowa -- Council Bluffs. Council Bluffs (Iowa) -- History -- 1950-2000. Council Bluffs (Iowa) -- History -- Photographs. Photographs held by the Library. Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Photograph of Omar Bakery, 300 West Broadway, Council Bluffs, Iowa. 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Commercial use or distribution is not permitted without prior permission of the copyright holder. Business https://archive.councilbluffslibrary.org/files/original/c1ebfed0441d2707e361084f0b58e91c.pdf 1af97749a430b27adf0f7581597e4fae PDF Text Text March, 1863« C . . ^11 ■ K • .f frmC'". " boats are almost wrecked, in two days more we will be down as far as Greenwood, the rebels have a battery at that point that will stop our •w»d advance till it is taken. B, R. Pegram came as far as Memphis, his boat was release d and sent back to St. Louis. I saw Frank Davenport in Memphis, he said he was going on to Corinth, and has arrived ere this. My best wishes to Mrs. Dodge and Frank. ' ' Brief of the Ligon case: I, Charles Wamble Judge of the court of probate, for said county, '»o ■ hereby certify that James W. Ligon of said county is the guardian of the following named children, minors. I further certify *o ■ . that to my own knowledge said J. W Ligon as such administrator and f m guardian has received the sxim of thirty two hundred and two dollars. That said J. W, Ligon is a citizen of said county idiose pjeneral character is that of an honest upright peaceable man whose words and acts may be relied on as correct. Headquarters District of Corinth, tienartment of the Tenn. ' OJ Corinth Miss., Apr, Ist, 1863. Received of Brig. Gen. G. M. Dodge one sack of coin taken by Col. Cornyn from my safe containing $367.95 in gold and silver coin. $1210 C. S. A. currency. The entire amoung ^ ^ being money belonging to minor heirs and myself. J. W. Ligon. .. _ Gen. Dodge to Gen. Hurlbut, Corinth April 1, (lODyiB?): tPVl . I have not a battery that can move all its guns for the want of Iti .. horses, and more or less of my cavalry are dismounted. Smce the Ist of M^veinber 1862 iip to the present time, no stock of any kind has^ April 1863. .1^1 ,m«|A r ,been furnished us, except 33 broken down horses,. You can readily perT ceived the condition we must be in, and as requisition after requisi- ,- tion has been forwarded without any response, i know of no other way „ than to bring the matter to the notice of the General. We require 150 artillery horses and 300 cavalry horses. ; » G.M. Bailey to Gen. Dodge, Washington 2:- loi JUiw awf ^ I am ordered to the field, and will have to use a borrowed horse until I am able to buy a horse which will be eome time, -ml. ^ I went to see the Secretary of War this morning and asked to be transfered to your department. He told me if you wanted me that it would be necessary for you to apply for my transfer, and then he would I issue a special order discharging me, and appoint me in the capacity you ^jr^t mo to servo. General if you think I will suit you as a clerk, or in ^^any other capacity, please get me transfered,. ,w«., Gen. Dodge to Capt. Fitch, Corinth 3, (lODRlSS); When you return if you have transportation, I will put infantry on your boats at any point you may designate, and if my cavalry are here will move up to Tuscurabia in connection with you and clear the 1# 04place out. e^eip : M ''her. are abont 2000 rebels at Tusoumlba, with one battery, also a foroo of from 1000 to 2000 at Plorenoe with anotherbattery eaia , me to be one or two large guns. »o doubt elth a little notice they can dr.. *ulte a force there, and If I ■»<"» "P ">13 sldo. ae shall have to keep them from oroeslng to relnforoe. It Is posdlble my cavalry April, 1863. .SMt may be ordered out. I f so, I will fia^ish you with what infantry you '1 may need. I will cheerfully co-operate with you at any time, and I de sire you to communicate with me any information you may obtain Tihile op erating on this river. At any time you should need a force to help you will forward it. <• OU Gen. Dodge to Gen. Wood, Gorinth 3:-(10DR189) ;• •0*^ Your communication of April 1st, by flag of truce, arrived at ray lines today; and in answer I have to say that James Neil is held by us asa prisoner of war, and treated as such. How you obtained su(&h information I am unable to sur ise, "as there is no foundation in fact for it. Your threat to hang two men for one, is given its proper i.'3X weight. Our Government never hangs men without good and sufficient i<U 19 •cause. (I wish I could say the same of yours), and when it decides upon hanging men the threats of Confederate officers coxint nothing. We have no fears of the old story of retaliation.- Gen. Dodge to Gen. Hurlbut, Corinth 3, (10DR190): have the honor herewith to submit a statement in relation t6 the capture of John Beall, CeSi^"E'* 6(3 Ills. Vols. Infty. It appears that these officers while out in oOTi"mand of a *otachment- at the town of Rienza failed to mak'e the necessary arrangements to guard against sup prise, scattered their command,took off their arms, and went from one half to three quarters 0^% toils a*ay from their command to get dinner and Whiia 'thaj:^ WWre taW prUoners by a fltrag&liug gUerrlULaa^ It Wi. ' "c el > y'^iaeum imtui o." ^ BIi April, 1863. ^ , was no fault of theirs that the whole command was not captured and such gross neglect of duty should he summarily punished. I there- . fore recommend that they he dismissed from the servico. They are 1 prisoners in the hands of the enemy, i'MiM Geo, E. Spencer to Col. Chetlain, Corinth 4, (10 DR190): 11 ctf 3 Brig. Gen. G. Dodge directs me to say to you that you will cause the firm of T. H. Davis & Co. to stop the sale of all intoxicating liquors under the extreme penalty of the law. I*' The General also direct® that you instruct the Post Provost Marshal to Use the utmost vigilance in detecting any violation of t«. • Geo. E. Spencer to Capt. Van Sellers, Corinth 4, (10DR191) tJUm BriK. Gen. 0. M. Dodge Comd'g. instructs me to say to you:That Of •Tjt yoxi will take all men intoxicated, and keep them to work on the for .tlfications, until they reveal the parties from whom they obtained the liouor. The General directs that you cause the arrest of all tttelseiirT ^ ^ parsons intoxicated on the street. To Mrs. Dodge from her sister Lettie, St. Louis, 4: Joseph left a letter of yours to him for me to read, 4«if ^ ^ enclosed to me. Sorry indeed to hear of Ocean's poor health, surely ha has not a sufficient reason for heing in the army __ if leaving it would prolong his health, it seems to me a duty for him to attend to it that ho gets out. I would have him, fame and ialth ore as nothing to life and hoalt; and if patriotism-perhaps . t . iw . A—v 1^ his li#e ITT ■ —loq ta m m M.V- rt-» ' i, April, 1863. ftf t». f ■ . iJLlm tr: to ttc iMUK: iwAai Urn 1 can be preserved the country will be more benefited than if %e yielded it up* I would talk to him like a even if he did "bah"; for I don't like to hear of Ocean's being sick Tlhat is the matter with Lettie? I suppose of course you thought I had no room, else you would hot have recommended the Olive Street house to a sick child. I shall tell Joseph to bring them up if he will. I am living up in north St. Louis', on ninth between Spring an Wright, For the last two or three days Sallie has been here; she has long wanted orders from you to stay with me until you come, but I have never said anything about it, knwwing Ida was alone. She has asked me twice to take her before, as Ida doe's not get along with r _ her very well. But I would not, and told her so; but it was only for Ida. Last night she urged me so hard "not to hdve her go back to Mrs. Brown," that I told her if she did not want to she need not, and that I would write and have you say where she should stay, today. Bhe has never wanted to stay with Ida, but I have told her repeatedly lihe ought to try to get along well and be a good girl, and she has, I told Sallie twice if she left Ida I would'not take her because I A - did not wish Ida left alone, but it would perhaps be better for Ida, and Sallei too if I did. At least you had bet ter send directitoa/ to Sallie, it will please and satisfy her. She is a smart girl, and with the exception of the one time I spoke to you about, has done very well with me. - Qea. Dodgo to Col, Bane, ,/^Corinth '-orinth 5,B, iiuimxvxj i ^ Institute a coxuct of Inquiry to ascertain who tore down or par- April 1863. ^ a. In* '^Tially destroyed the building just east of the encampment of the S9th jl^ I Iowa Infty, ig reported to have been done by the 122nd Ills. Infty iIqI^i ^d 39th lowa Infty. I desire if possible to fasten it on the men; if not, on their regiments; as such unauthorized depredations cannot hmks. allowed, , •1 iiia-.:. ' ^h, Hamilton to Gen. Dodge, Momphis 1:- " . ' _*• I'eceived your letter on my return from Vicksburg. My im ti: pression is you had better stay where you are* means _|l^^ improbable that Vicksburg will yet have to be taken by an advance wt: Corinth down the M. & 0. R. R. I have resigned my commission as Haj. Gen. and start for home today. It is brought about by family ^ ,reasons, and because I was assigned to a division when Mcji'herson my rtju- ih command of a corps. I am entitled to the corps by rank and by services, he has no claim to it whatever. Ml ' Everything Vicksburg is just where it was three months since. Every plan has failed and something new must be tried./ f '-*11 jj^tjji, I Gen, Tuttle to Gen, Dodge, Yo\ing8s Point 5:- ti j'-- arrived here in due time, and em now in command of what was the division, formerly Ross's, afterwards Gen. Jno. E. Smith. There is now two brigades of four regiments each. Gen. Grant has ordered five more Iowa roginients to Join me, which will make 13 regiments in all. •fO<h» I only Iowa troops now in the Division is your old battery. 1 tried to accom pliah what I wrote you about at Memphis; but he ^ could not do ae desired for the reason that it would require too much 9m JiwrntrnmO im ■■■nin to iem mdi t< A pril, 1863. »mm Prearranging of troops. He assured me that when he gets his army suf .ficiently together, that he will organize as suggested. He spoke in tfla ;ijigh terms of you. I suggested that you otight to be Ipr omoted, which he readily assented to* 1 The Iowa regiments that I am to get are, the 8th; 12th, 33nd 34and V ' 36th. The 14th is to relieve the*35th at Cairo, as the regiment is jsmall and I understand Shaw don't want to take the field with it. ^ I have two good brigades here now, 4000 men for duty. The other '■* brigade will have "000 for duty, which will make the strongest divi- •• sion here, ^cknessof troops here -is very much exaggerated. I have my troops now digging a canal through on this side of the river that »- intersects a bayou a mile from the river, that empties into Miss. ^ river 15 miles below Vicksburg, the Intention it to only pass through flatobats and very light drauglit steamers, and after marching the men down by land, ferry them across the river. It looks like it might be a success; I think there will be no fight here very soon, but circtuastances may change things 'soon. 'There are other things taking place that I would like to tell you of, hut for fear of accidents ' Budh as rebels getting hold of mail &c, it Von*t do to put on paper. •wit • ilM but I will say that somd fine morning they may be very much astonlBhed. . ^,1 , ^ Sen. anith is to coflffltrad my Iowa brlgad^f^e is now tip^io'see about " I :faxfw ) I , ooJ •"■«»» rs^i IturlB^/tbrinlih 5, (lOMlSgTi ^ By the act of CongrosB and Department orders, negroes are allowed m in April, 1863. n'' 7^- .zmt - to a certain number, as cpmpan;^ cooks. The Chief Quartermaster of the departniant refuses to pay them t« proper Q, M. rolls and vouchers, ana Bays in a circular which I enclose that they will be paid on company rolls by the paymaster. The paymaster refuses to pay,saying he has no authority to pay them., I; desire to know the proper method of takI jing up^ these men and who. is the proper, person to. pay them. It . xl wprks great injustice to these men, ^ Gen. Dodge to Capt. Van Sellers, Corinth 9, .(10DR192): .rjjj# You will have all prisoners in the guard house subject to fatigue jjm duty, immediately renort to Lt. Col, Hurlbut 57th Ills. Infty for duty. Send spade with each man; also furnish sufficient guard. j ^ ' Horace ^erett to Gen. Dodge, Council Bluffs 7:- Some time since, I understood Col, Redfield to say that you had g. several companies of negro troops at Corinth, under your command, and that their discipline was hi^ly creditable. On repeating it here, Mr, Clinton denied my statement Intoto, and doewo that you have an^ negro troops, and that you have no faith in their good qualities. Not wishto be misled on such an important subject, and not desiring to B%(i9ii8lead others, i will be much obliged if you v/ill give the facts, whether or no you have any bleck troops, aj^ their condition and their efficledby. ^ . While absent from home, l read your letter to the Nonpareil, and tuma very much pleased with Its tone. We could almost make you Govenor on the strength of it. OTiero is evidently a •m mS 1T9 OQI a .oisiirc'r^ ol .V: :?>.■-l^' ■ , f;'V ^Lmt April, 1863. •'" 'vailing in the State, Union-organizations are quietly but'energeticaily being made, and very soon, we will be ready to enforce the oath, X'* Gen. Dodge to Commanding Officer Confederate Forces, 4^** Corinth 10, (10DR193) ; ■ - Xloi You have two Federal soldiers, viz; John R. Runnian, Co, E,, 12th 111, Infty and Geo, White Co, E, I2th Ills, Infty, prisoners, I send Capt, Geo, E, Spencer, A.A.G. to- your lines, with a proposition to exchange them. He has with him a list of Confederate soldiers of your •'-command held by me as prisoners, which, if you accept the proposition to exchange,- you can select from. The place and mode of delivery will be agreed upon by Capt. Spencer, Gen, Dodge to Gen, Ellet, Corinth 10, {10DR193); ' I am instructed by Maj. Gen, Hurlbut that your command has been or- ^'^dered up the Tennessee by MaJ, Gen, Hurlbut to report to me. As soon as you arrive at Hamburg,*report by messenger your strength, condition, ^ and the amount of rations you have aboard, as I may desire to place more on your boats. Also inform me if. at the present stage of water you can go over Colbert Shoals, The enemy have a small force in Hardin and Wayne counties, under Col, Cox; and at Florence a battery made of pig iron, mounting two guns, also one opposite of seme kind, and considerable force of enemy supporting it. ."Idh s i ii ■ . * Communicate with me immediately, and>hold yourself rhaUy to co-op Srith a contemplated movement from here, dW', "iw omm -o»4 iiiuu Dodge to Gen, Webster, Corinth 10^, ' oin ^ lo pfovieions are sold from this command to citizens ex0-1 IflO ^rll 186S. cept to families of Union soldiers. The lines are kept closed, an' ,I do not see the policy of even charging sutlers enormous freights, as it all comes out of the soldier. Nor can I see the reason why an * officer or soldier stationed at Corinth, should have to pay 100 per . cent more for goodd in Corinth than in Memphis. Gen, Webster must be 1^^aware that the frichgts alone almost prohibit the use of anything .^l^teQught outside of commissary department. i have given no permits to j,bring goods through free except for provisions into the hands of Capt, Carpenter, C. S. and take the precaution that the goods are shipped to him and these goods are sold only to hospital officers, and are taken up ^ l.^on his returns samd as all Government property. By this method we oht .,tain o\;ir supplies at less than half the price charged by merchants and others. % have no way of getting any vegetables or produce except from St. Louis, and the risk of bringing them here is so great ^ .that no one will engage in it except under the arrangment made with C.S. -mm •iff . Private Diary Mem, ^ Julia and Lettie arrived. jff 10» Capt. Gpencer started with flag of truce to Tuscumbia, S. W, ,^to 13. Bridge betv/een Decatur and Tuscumbia, ^ ^ ^ II- 5fth Ohio cavalry had a skirmish at Jumpertpwn; took six prlsonars, horses and arms. .eW* Council Bluffs 11;- - ^ ^ . SLjm tied up so I dare not move a peg, and every move- "^i rmtrn iimmKr ^ATZ'.T-^ ( - .-L April, 1865. tmi iHm ment I make is watched. 'I would like to sell our Denver ' house and pay the Deble Work and Moon claim which amounts to about I ^ $1700, The list of ourindebtedness that I sent you was made by ** "Wyman under your direction, - I have not heard from Durant since he returned from Denver. Tou know he was to make a return, ^he property that he got cost us and ijf was worth at least $14,000 and our indebtedness was but little over $7000. He paid $700 out to Rider and the drivers, and has made no return of the balance. He got 800 sacks of flour which gold for a little over $10,000. He got 40 J^oke of cat tie and 19 Wagons and all the fixings, which if he takes all to satisfy his ds^t, will be a heavy sacfifice. I have settled a great many of our debts, and in no instance have I sacrificed a cent. I have always made what cost us a dollar pay a dollar, and in some instances more. I ajn satisfied that Pegram made great sacrifices the last summer he wag in Denver. Nothing of particular interest going on here. The demovrats at the state convention will kdopt resolutions ii^ favor of prosecuting the war, which will cause a split, the coppgpj^aads will not go it. The republicans are urging Caie to run for Governor, he thinks he can't stand the expense. Dr. M, W. Robbins to Gen. Dod'ge Greenville 12<; Our divisions landed at this point on the 4th. Hade throe days march on the route to Rolling fork, where most of us sup posed we were going. About two P. M. of the third day cur advance cam^^ April, 1863, in sight of Ferguson's band, who fired on our men with their artillery. ^ We had two batteries with us, Langraber's flying artillery and the jith Ohio. These were sent forward in line of battle, but a few shell from the flying battery made the rebels skedaddle, and we went into cimp. The next morning we turned back burning all the corn and mills along our route on both sides of Deer Creek. The rebels followed us pretty closely, picking up afew of our men who ere straggling, one of whom they burnt. They caught him setting fire to a corn crib, and threw him in. We took all the mules and horses we could find, with any quantity of niggers who would follow us. The burning of the mills , and corn was by Gen. Steel's order, and the negroes were told they could do as they pleased stay at home or go with us. though as there were a great many women and children Gen. Steel and Wagner advised . them not to come as the boats could not take them on. Day before yesterday, the day we got back, the rebels came up iwith our rear guard and killed one of them. Our force were crossing bridg» which we had built on our down trip across Black Bayou, about ■ half of our force had crossed when the bridge gave way and had to be rebuilt, thus dividing our force, but I suppose there were not omany of the rebels as they kept at a respectful distance. Twice they ventured within range of our batteries when a few shots scattered bridge was soon rebuilt and all reached the place safely lWj.th, the exception of two men killed, and a few str agglers picked up. I We found part of our transports had returned to Young's Point, ».\1 April, 1863, * and we are wiating for't'hem I suppose. I can hardly guess the object ^ of this expedition. We went as far as Gen, Grant's orders were that ' we should, and we nearly ruined a portion of the richest and best country in the south, ' I think that the Tazoo pass expedition is a total failure. It is 'returning and going down the river. All of our canals have failed; '^"twenty dredge boats would not keep th e one opposite Vicksburg clear 'of sand, I see no way of taking Vicksburg, but by attacking it in ' front, or getting a sufficient fleet below, to cross' our troops and ' njWf •" attack from below. Or an army of twentj"^ five or thirty thousand men with pontoon trains, could be marched down the same road that we went I . as the road is good as far down as the jtinction of Deer Creek and Sunflower, and probably'to Tazoo City, forage and subsistence in great abundance, and only a hundred miles from this place to Yazoo City, or wait for the rebels to evacuate Vicksburg which they will not do as long as theycan obtain supplies. As the river aboveand 9 "below is pretty well blockaded, if the forage and subsistence was deetroyed in Deer creek and Sunflower valley, I think it would puzzle the butternuts to subsist in army long in Vicksburg, « We have had no news from the N^rth for some time, and have no idea of what is going on. j r • f /-# 1 •* 9 * •> 'A-fc,' -. Col. Burton wished me to write that if any new" regimente going * ■ - to be raised in Iowa, he wolil(i have the command of one, I suppose he wishes you to assist hi®* April, * ' 1863. .gjif ,iJWk ^ *NWr"W^P?» • The old ,4th is all right, pretty healthy and in good spirits, Capt, Pike has resigned. 4m X I -tv Private Diary Mem, 13:- ?.t? p.: X Received pay of Mr, Wilson up to March 1st, 63: Mtd# 14; Cavalry attacked Glendale and was repulsed, «4grfl jtq Correspondence of Hawk-Eye, Corinth 5:- ,;<it §,1^ ^ Since Col. Cornyn's raid into Tusoumbia, military matters have been very quiet in oxir district. The garrison is now busily engaged in building barracks and lev- .jf, eling up the earthworks which have become somewhat delapidated by the . action of the '•''Inter's rain, Th tents occupied by the troops are to be sent to Vicksburg* . . ^ . gg I Gen Dodge is mounting his infantry as fast as he can get horses and mules to do it with. All the native Alabama and Mississippi Reggtjjiments now forming are mounted. The 9th Illinois Infantry are all ^ counted on mules. It is a very funny sight to see them on company and battallo n drill, with the long ears and biy heads bobbing. The j 9th is one of the best drilled infantry regiments in the servic , and have already acquired a tolerable knowledge of cavalry tactics. Col, Comyn, of the 10th Missouri, is chief of cavalry. His regiment has four mountain howitzers attached, which they always take with them, comyn is a dashing go-a-head man, €und hates the rebels IHgl worse than he does the d-1. Like Gen. Sweeney, his old and intimate I, friend, he believe# in hitting the enemy whenever and wherever foimd. April, 1863. and of repeating the doae. Gen. Dodge will, probably; send these two officers on a very important mission shortly, • • The weather is still quite cool and- the spring backward, we should think for the sunny south. Gen. Dodge has recently issued an order encouraging the citizens of this District "in their agricultuaral pursuits, promising protection as far as possible. Correspondence of the Cincinnati Gazetts, Corinth 13;-.' 'Wei gQjjjQ thunder from the point of the Bayonet. ^ I have just seen a copy of resolutions adopted without the knowl- '^'^edge or connivance of any commissioned officers, by the non-commis sioned officers and privates of C. B. of the -Slst Ohio. They are sent to their county papers for publication. They were instigated by i ■**' some remarks made by the copperhead editor of one of their papers, upon the manner in which some resolutions of the regiment were voted on by the soldiers, intimating that the resolutions were gotten up by a few "bread-and-butter patriots", and passed by the regiment "at the !»» , point of the bayonet. Now these soldiers were not willing to rest tmder a charge of such cowardice, and they have spoken their minds freely without the inteferenoe or knowledge of any "bread-and butter patriots," They say that they voted heartily for the resolutions of a" . the regiment condemning Capt. Lyler*s disloyal letter, because they iii-- thought such action was ri^t and necefa^ary. They expressed extrem«(^ lilagust for treason ererywhere, but mora*Especially in the army and Aprll» 1863, t g»,-at home, They do not approve every act of the Administration, hut yet they deem it proper to give the Chief Magistrate the warmest co-oper ation so long as he shall honestly keep to the one great work of vindiaating the nation's dignity and restoring the laws. And they think right to reserve the settlemtn of minor questions, of mere politi cal differences, for tlie hallot-bax after the war. There is no use of trying to falsify the feeling of the rank and file toward copper heads. Here are genuine resolutions, which express the feeling of ^the men those who wield the hayonet and are hy that, if nothing more a thousand fold more worthj' of honor than the most respectahle stay- ^ , at-;iome Copperhead in the North, I A Flag of Truce goes 15 miles through the Enemy's Lines.-, „ This evening Capt. Spencer returned from Tuscumhia, whither he wKfl ^ ' ' ' *[^|t with a flag of truce. At Bear Creek he met the first rehel pick ets. They manifested a little curiosity upon the Captain's approach with his small escort, hut allowed him to ride into the streaih before halting him. Then they required that only two should advance, and make known the object of the truce party, Capt, Spencer took one man with him, and advancing, informed the wondering Butternuts that he was the hearer of dispatched to Gen, Wood, from the United States authorities at Corinth, This information was unexpected and the pick ets did not know what to do about it. One suggested that he he perpn mitted to proceed, but another proposed that they should send to their jk ^ Captain for instructions. This appearing to he the safer plan, was adopt< .'V-y ■ April, 1863. ,ft*# i«d •and in due course of time, their Captain, one Moreland, made his -1BH0--" appearance. Ascertainin' that a part of Capt. Spencer's business Id iras in reference to the exchange of prisoners, and the rebel . jIr|4CI captain being greatly interest in obtaining the release of prisoner now in Corinth, he was so greatly rejoiced by the Captain I WMI n promise to secur® therelaaee of the prisoner in QXiestion, If he i! I might be allowed to attend to his business with all possible ^0 dlispptch, that he not only allowed him to proceed, but also generously offered to accompany him. He first, however, told the 'Captain that Gen. Rhoddy was the man to see and not Gen. Wodd. Pleased with the prospect "of visiting Rhoddy's headquarters, ^ Captain Spencer rode fearlessly along with his accomodating rebel escort dispensing at times, as much hospitality from the store on , 'hand, as he thought to be serviceabre. Boldly without being challenged the Yankee bemd, escorted by the well know Captain -Moreland, rode through camps passed pickets, and even reached the out- ^ ""skirts of Tuscumbia, when a Lieutenant of the last camp they had ' passed, overto'ok the 'party and prevented their going any further If ' much to the disgust of the Yankees, who would gladly have been esc corted thus to Johnson's Head-quarters, ' The business off Cppt. Spe cer was, however, made know, and the I ' commfiuidant of the post of Tuecumiba, Col, Gaines met the party and administered a stem rebuke to the kind-intentioned rebel Capt ^ who was aatonisfi&fd'^to thinfTSie iiad committed a blunder. Capt. Spenci April, 1863. was taken back seven iniles, where he remained all night, and receivedan answer from Geh. Rhoddy in the morning, he returned to CorSnth reaching here this evening. • Rebel . i»<»t n. Gen, Dodge is i'^ debted to the Kindness of Capt, Morelanl, "for much ^valuable informati®'^ in reference to the condition of affairs in the country passed over. It is certain that between Bear Creek and Tuscumbia, and at the latter place and Florence, there are six thousand rebel troops, mostly cavalry, with from nine to fifteen pieces of artxiiery, tiliei>y, .; -o.o -i. : j' ^ j , ^ .;.,Xr 'ffl ef o Southern p£^P®r3. - » • CWWf a Capt, Spencor obtained copies of the Chattanooga Rebel and Jack- •fltS son, MiSS*> Appeal* containing news from the attack on Charleston as late as ten o*clook P. M. April athi which you have already received by telegraph. They contain little else of interest. An editorial in the Appeal thinks the point of danger to the Southern Confederacy lies in Tennessee. Tl\e "wily Rosecrans" as they call him, is evidently the greatest thorn in the flesh which troubles them at present. Hitll' . At Port Hudson on the 7th, our lower fleet had opened fire, lying if. out of range of the rebel batteries* firing slowly without effect. IMQ J The Bath paper mills, in South Carolina* near August, Georgia. destroyed by fire on the Second. The were the largest in the -•t iSouthern Confederacy, and the loss aeriously effect newspaper ' ^ publishers. The Charleston Courier ^ reduced to a tri-woekly issue j -■ i; /. :'f iJ I.I . I-.- ' (^>l4 V April, 1863. , •"«»« «iPVP -fctvlo.and its last issue could not promise another for want of paper, fl' £■• ; Mrs. Gen, Bragg was convalescent. ^ r -mmttm Hf Fifth Ohio Cavalry Skirmish-. - --f Day befogs yesterday, a small force of the Fifth Ohio Cavalry UpAfft' attacked the, rebel outpost at Jumperville, some twenty miles southwest fLftf Of Corinth, and routed the rebels, killing and wounding a nximber and -awT cppturing ei^t or ten prisoners. The fifth Ohio had two wounded. I^lglliu;;^;' . Activxty~Somotiling to be done. §c'Although there is the appearance of the most perfect quiet at Cor inth, yet there is great activity displayed by Gen. Dodge. His scouts are penetrating in every direction, and he is constantly gaining in- | of veaue not only to himself, but to other commanders who ^ are closer to the enemy. Something of interest may be. expected soon. Gen. podge to T. J, Raines, C. S. Corinth 13: (10DR195): eX liit'jCj jjy Q^minand is so situated here that to supply it with vegetables, •"^Vroduce, ale Sec. necessary for the hospitals and officers, at a resonablo rate, it has to be done by Capt. Carpenter, C. S.He employs *' three men, or makes arrangements with them, by which they agree to * bring him all the vegetables produce and ale that he requires, besides "''^that sent hy Commissary Department, and turn it over to him at cost **■ and twenty five percent. This enables him to issue it at about one •^quarter, and always less than One half, the price it can be bought or ^obtained for in any other way. ^ei« man carry with them proper pato show their authority in •Atter, The goods are shipped 4 April, 1863. Capt. Carpenter, C. S*, and .1 have instructed them to report to you with a list of the goods they desire to ship, and obtain an order, or request, when necessary, so as to have them sdnt througli at Government Mlli ^ rates, and that no delay may behad, by failure to get permits, or on ^ . account of the stringent rules at the Custom House, ^ , The aid you have heretofore given these men has been of great benefit in getting the goods through without delay, and has been a God-send to our sick. Gen, Dodge to Gen, Oglesby, Corinth 13, (10DR197); I suppose you were apprised of the proposed movements in conneoc • • tion with Gen, ^oseorans. It was planned some time ago, when but few -*T troops were at Tusctunbia, Now we shall meet about 6000 of the enem and eleven pieoes of artillery. It is agree d that Roseorans shall have a force at Eastport, by steam, of 1500 men, while I join with fivr or six thousand, and that we attack the enemy at Tuscumbia and Florence defeat them, and then rush a column of cavalry to Decatur, and into Georgia to cut the rail road, Rosecrans* Cavalry is to go to Georgia while I hold line of Tennessee river. They are to return m through the mountains to this place. At the same time a movement will ^ I be made south, by Gen, Hurlbut, and also one in front of Roseorans, Matters and forces have so changed since the plan tas formed that a part of it may be impossible. The enemy are moving continaullay towards Roseorans* right, and also on to my left, and have made exten- •• . «=> » alve arrangements for oiX)sslng the Tennessee River, I have plaeed April, 1863. scouts on their telegraph and railroad lines, and they will cut and * destroy as far as they can. This may dis concert them. I also prottfUMcr. to fall upon the force at Bear Creek, tal<e their out-posts and secure the crossings. They no doubt will malte a determinate stand on both, Lit'tle and Bear ireek. If everjrthing works well I shall have the line of Big Bear tomorrow. I take 4000 infantry, 1500 mounted ^ infantry and cavalry, and twleve pieces of artillery,/ I shall endeavor to communicate with dispatchs sent to Col. Pullor, whom I leave in command will be forwarded. -oo:—0 , X Gen. Dodge to Capt. Tiedman, Corinth 14, (10DR198): wet % r'■ . You will prepare to move with your corps Wednesday morning, at i day-light, men armed and equipped; also three days rations in haverIln sacks a full supply of spades, axes and pick-axes, rope, spikes and bridge tools will be taken in wagons. Ho camp and garrison equipage will be allowed, Gen. Dodge to Major Stone, Corinth le, (10DR198): Three batteries will prepare to move at s';nrise Wednesday morning. < / Thov will take three days ration s in haweraacks, and illve in wfig IXiw 9tr-' ^ ens; also two days* forage (com or oats), No can?) and garrison equipage will be taken. Gen. Dodge to Gen. Ellet, Corinth 14, (10DR198)f^ LUtiUi-fir-:- Hhen you arrive at Pittsburg Landing, move on up to mouth of Big dear Creek at Eastport or Chickadaus, where X shall be on Thursday T . k' ted " April, 1863. ^ t with my foroos. I desire you to oo-operate with me In the movement ^ „ on Tuscumbla, and will oonoult ylth you at one of those places. Gen. Dodge to Col. Straight of Gen. Roseorane' Army, Ooranth 14: ^•^.tomorrow (^fednesday) morning. It Is probable that I shall bo delay ^ ad at Bear Greek on account of water, and I Judge it would be better _ for you to land above the mouth of that oreek. where I shall oommunicate with you. • i . 1 . ^ Gen. Dodge to Ool. Sweeney, "orlnth 14, (10DR199): ^ „ Your brigade will prepare to move on Wednesday morning 15th Inst. arsunrise, with three days ratlona In haversacks, forty rounds of amu- ^ nltlon in cartridge boxes and sixty Bounds in wagons, alsoflve days rations of bread, coffee, sugar and salt. One wagon will be al- ^ , lowed for ammunition, and two for rations. Ho camp and garrison equl- : P®8a will be allowed, except spades and axes, a full supply of which \ jWiii taken. nufif , , ^ Brigade Commanders will cause an Inspection of their comman s made, and see that the above Instructions are fully compiled ^ ^^with. (Similar instructions sent to'Ool. Comyn, Col. «ersy and Col. Bane) He M. Hotle to Gen. Dodge, Des Moiuea 14:-' I understand that some copperheads havd ^rlttsn to men moJtliMM m: ^ In your district, urging thera to desert &§, Can ydU send me any ^ l it 9lmm 1^ 'f ^vw%iyo*ml# ■ipftiaaiMMS Jbi'^rrv^- MdIM 4Nl# April* 1863. SMU .(Jta# letters of that kind? Please have some man look this up, and send mo information and letters by 10th May, that I may have them indicted hy ax Grand Jury of U. S. Circuit Court. Correspondence of Missouri Democrat, Council Bluffs, 15: The late election in "your city "The Great Free Heart", of Missouri is cheering to every good and loyal man, and renders as4.4 • , surance floubley sure, that come what may-let this or that many g' up or go down, the edict has gone forth from the people in the language of the immortal Jackson, the "Union'must and shall be preserved." There is no other solution of the question- the administration must tm Jc and shall be maintained in its efforts to suporess the rebellion, prej^ serve the union and perpetuate Republican Institutions, The men of the "slope" have contributed largely of thier bone and A muscle to this war. The noble and now veteran 4th Iowa Infantry of Which the gallant Brigadier-General G. M. bodge was Colonel, now com manded by J. A. Williamson, and the 29th regiment*, commanded by Col. Thomas H. Burton Jr. was recruited from this county, and we are proud of them, and accept them as worthy and true representatives of Iowa prowess, valor and endurance. We also contributed a company for the 6th Iowa watalry. Col. D* S. Wilson, assigned to duty at Sioux City, HHHP O- .under Qen, John Cook for frontier service. ♦ There are other n^es of which Just and honorable mention ^ould be made and it is meet that they ould be rwaembered. I refer to tJw .ctlve mwibers of the awvitwy Oommlsslons throughout tb^ April, 1863. .''.fRI # Uiq' frifi state. These Commissions are managed and controled by noble womenifi'-tlorthy descendants of the "Women of the Revolution", and in whose hearts ts an inherent love of liberty, right justice and the cause of truth; in them the oppressed,find unswerving advocates, true and never failing friends. Prominent among these of this place, of whom just ,and honorable mention should be made here; prominent for heroic de- ■votion to duty, and the impulses of patriotic and worthy motives, stand the names of Miss Sue C. Lockwood, Mrs. A. L. Doming and Mrs. Frank Street. The early dawn, the evening shade, all seasons and con dition of weather and time, are alike to them in their heavenly and patriotic career of ministering to the comfort and alleviating the sickness and distress of our heroic soldiers, whom sickness, the perils of battle, and the changes and chances of war have deprived of ^%i|i©ans and health. aniwr*® honor to them. May others go and do likewise. e#Hl MMMll ^odge to Col. Fuller, Corinth 15, (10DR201) j. , yg Ic ■ The troops and out-posts within this command will be placed sub ject to your orders. Vt , fug g^l: All official returns and commttnl cat ions that require to go forjtHr^rd from District headquarters, will go forward through my headquartero, emd will be examined and acted upon by you. Any important move- -ments of the enemy, and dispatches from our own corps or from Roseol%i crans, will be forwarded to me by messenger. -Vted Strict watch will be kept on Tennessee river by the Bethel command tl80 to the south and south east of me. The cavalry at Camp Davies April, 1863. .C»CX •XXl# $■( *^-ii±l-l be kept a c^ive in making demonstration south, and watching the movements in that direction. The command is distributed as follows: " "' Col. Rice in conijnand from 16 mile Tank to Henderson; Col. Miller at liwar! Qhevyalla and at Smith's bridge; Col. Burke at Camp Davies; and Lt. v ■' Col. Morrill at Glendale. " . i . You will also P Oglesby'posted of reoorts of scouts, and 'liny information that may be of Importance; and also keep me fully •' posted by the messenger. •HO* hOM Gen* Dodge to his brother, Corinth 3<- ' tern i^iQ has gone to St. Louis. My tr-oops arS just arriving '' ■ home from their Alabama raid leaded down with heavy trrins of the ^ "'*■ ' enemies stores, captured at Tuscumbia; also 200 prisoners and one ^ niece of artillery. It was made through drenching rains; they swam creeks and rivefS, built bridges marching 300 miles in 12 days right into the heart of the enemies country. It-was a boldand successful expedition. They fought quite a battle at Tuscumbia, taking the place irith its stores. Gen. Bragg crossed the Tennessee river to meet my forces but we wo^e too quick for him. ' - I was recommouded by Gen. Hallec^ for promotion long time ago, but aup ose it was pnt aside for some political preferences. I don't o«iroa never ask'ed it therefore can do withdut it. We all feel good L "*^%ver the conscript law, last night when the news reached here the f ^ ; boys were wild with "^foy;" It will give tul' a chance to grant furloughs ViMmmso ^ bravo boys ^ve been from homt moro than' a I worked ^ ' —. -. . - ^ hard •ti / 4 \ iiMMi' dJ.JuW ihMi dtwmi tifii 0$ 0%Xn April, 1863. , r IrfrtA to get that clause inserted for I have some feeling for an enlisted ••rl man. I believe it will be very beneficial to our army if judiciously used, and add to its discipline and effectiveness, Julia can come down and see us while Annie is here, it will bo pleasant for her, llfit' My troops are in excellent condition, and seem to be the best disa ciplined of any in Grant's army. I should go into any fight with them with perfect confidence that they would win. It is the Old Guard of the Army of the Tennessee, so called, they having participated in all the battles and always won fame. It is the Division Gen, Grant ^ first commanded, and their banners are inscribed with "Belmont", "Fort -•IT • . , Henry", "Fort Donelson", "Bhiloh", "Corinth 2nd", "Island No. 10","parker's Cross Roads", "Monteray" - "Tuscumbia", Their ranks have been thinned by battles, but enough remains to hold aloft the-old banner and carry it through this war victorious. Gen. Dodge to his brother, Corinth March 27:- Our armies are in good condition, and we shAll certainly go form . ward to success. No one has any idea of the condition of the rebels they have got their last man in and are now conscripting the negroes for teamsters, cooks, laborers, • ^ Gen, Dodge to his brother, April 9th:- * '■ ' Tvai T We look for Julia tonight, just received a dispatch that she is on the train, ^ ^ • r _ Gen, Dodge to his brother, Corinth April 10:- 1|<!l M UrtlJ 'w ; • fullai and Lettie arrived last night. Lettie has been all over April, 1863. r tm fl»U' Corinth, and Ella is tickled to see her, they are having grand times together, I expect to make a move from here next week and att ack the enemy In my front, shall be gone some time. From the General's wife to his brother, Corinth 18:- Ocean is away on an expedition to dislodge the rebels in North Alabama. Private Diary Mem. 15:- ta t > Moved out with 2nd Division^ Camped at Brownsville, Built bridge • , ' • » v; "• ,. across the Yellow Creek. ^mmrnrn** M 16:- Moved forward and camped at Cook's. Enemy on Bear Creek. 17:- Made crossing at Bear Creek and fought enemy to Bethel Sta tion; lost 100 men and one piece of artillery, Capt. Cameron killed, mi*- » Rode to front, and brought un Sweeny. ' 18:- Capt. Spencer, Lt., Titchenor and Capt. Goudy arrived. Moved to front at Crane Creek and then returned to Bear Creek, Engineer corps built bridge. 19;- Laying at Bear Creek waiting for forces. Col. Straight and Col. Ellet arrived at camp. Boats could not go over shoales. Col, Strai^t lost 200 mules. Charles 0, Dewey to Gen. Dodge, 19: - ^11^ I avail myself of the privllodge you gave me some time since, of •1 calling upon you when I desired assistance. Prom the time that te proposed measure of raising a negro voltinteer force was first brought to my notice', I have'been debating in my fevo - t " t » el#i<*.i. ■ csj*. \'.V V', -v. ■ AvlS ■V,- t o. . f r -r •• •- . • #>*V: ^ !: ::• April, 1863. own mind whether or not it were a proper nove; whether it could meet tils , 1 success, and whether it would be for the advantage of the counMy mind is made up. Ajt. Gen. TJiomas is here now organizing negr b' . regiments. He accepts applications for positions, through Corps com manders. He has not got to our corps yet, which is dov-n at Carthage Si crossing the river, I came from near there today. Now General can you not give me a recommendation to Generii Tliomas, which will secure me the position of colonel on Lieutenant Colonel of negro volunteers? I am ambitious to do all I..can for my country, and I can see an here which is not ^presented where i am now. Col. Kinsman told mo a month ago, that if I would take the position of Colonel in these CkrteJ that he would make the effort to secure it for me. My mind was not then made up, and I did not assent. The Colonel is absenC now at Washington. Now, General, i want one of these regiments. I t'iiltnnmii i assist in solving the problem} whether or not the negro is ca- • . pable of freedom, I want to Justif;^^ the action of my country to the world and to her enemies. But perhaps you are authorized to organize 5^ regiments where you are, then you would have it in. your power to grant my request, the.14th Division, I3th Army Corps, Gen, Carr is our Division Commander. A portion of this corps has crossed the river at r' j^,_3vCarthage. Our Division will cross soon... ^ Gen. Dodge to his wife. In the field, hei»e##e Got your letter. PonH fretj jt am all rl^t^ e]^d^anxli^^.to move; April, 1863. .-.CPf ."".CPf I but am waiting for the other side, Vmean to get"" into Tuscumbia -.i4f9T< -Thursday night. Will prbbably skirmish from here to Little Bear, and then fight there. Capt. Spencer wants you to send forward* his letters; : -Vm ©< also news papers, every chance. Gen. Oglesby will be there soon. You write as though you were all scared, but v;e are in good t»^ spirits here., except fcr the loss of one gun. We don't like thtt e-wma" much, though it could not be very well helped. 1 was sorry to fall ' back, but there was no help as Rosecrans delayed too long. tm Private Diary Mem. 20:- ■3'; r»: bib' 0Mii "■ Col. Fuller started for Corinth, '^flad a fight at Dixon's Station. I •jBWU 1 Enemy left five killed on road. ' in t tMlJi . " 21:- Col. Puller arrived with brigade.'"ITery fainyi -Dispatches came up. Marine-brigade went doim to land at Savannah, 1 .fJ ' Newspaper Clippings. ' (6dr41); * ' al O"" Cincinnati, April 21:- The Commercial's Murfreesboro correspondent '■ ^says: A dispatch from Gen, Hurlbut at Memphis reports that Gen. Dodge ' if SflllIks'commanding at Corinth, attacked the enemy and drove them from Bear Creek to crane Creek. Our loss is one htmdred killed and woxinded. Rebel loss not stated. •uio al Vicksburg-dispatches contain nothing new. Important news expectie in a day or two, ' . Memphis, april 23:- the l!*«bSfl8 lirtder the doftimand of Gen. Wood were attacked by Brigi<Gen* Dodge—a part of the command of Maj, Gen. Hurlbut MNMRM c,'at» Bear cfmelt* and driven confusedly to Cane Greek, Gen, Dodge now oocupisa IBeaver Greek, April, 1863. 1*4 Private Mary Mem. 22:_- . tOOfM t«» K* Col. Straight arrived with command. ^ ^ 23: Moved out on Tuscuir.hia road and met enemy at Rock Cut, and fought him hack to Little Bear. Skrinish very short. Geo. M. Bailey to Gen. Dodge, 23:- I received my distcharge this afternoon, and will arrange my af- ^jfairs so as to start as soon as possible, and I will go to Greenfield where I will wait to hear from you. I have nothing to show my right • I to go to Corinth so I suppose it will be necessary to have it from you. If you direct to Greenfield, Indiana, it will reach me. •t'l- , . They would not allow me transportation for myself or horse, so that I will have to go at my own expense; also sell my horse before ■ i I . jgoing, which I am afraid will be hard to do. ^ " Will you allow me to visit my parents a short time before reportPrivate Diary Mem. 22;- ing for duty? From "Vanity Fair", New Tbrk (6DR40) : _ .•/•rfVAX, "Vanity fair , «ew xox-n lOlftwrrr is something good from the west; there is an om^ of success —. in it; it is dated from Murfreesboro, April 21, and we hope it is true Dodge, commandiing at Corinth, has routed the enemy, after severe action, driving them from Bear Creek to Crane Creek." ^ After the failure of so many dodges to outflank the foe, it is .jp, gratifying to know thatone General Dodp has been attended with suc- . r xm' to " imnaj umitm tlmm Private, Diary Mem. orff Bade crossing of Little Bear, lot onomy ft Toocumbla. Drove him April, 1863. .^1 through add beyond the town. Sent Col. Phillips to Florence. He bombar aed the town. ■ JUlieU . Newspaper Clippings. (6DR44) to i'*?' The Operations 'in Northern Alabama! Our Big Bear Creek Correspondence*. !• Iff IXtff Headquarters, General Dodge's Division, 9i Iftff f fftti i4i^i fff of On field of battle. Big Bear Creek, Ala. i April 17, 1863. General Dodge's Expedition Towards Tuscumbia- Fight on Bi^ Bear Cree'k- Colonel James C. Cameron, of the First Union Alabama 'Cavalry, ' Kilied-Plenty of Skrimishlng- Concerning the strength and condition *bf the enemy, &c, &c. On Wednesday last, at ten A. M., General o. M. Dodge, commanding ^ district of Corinth, at the head of a considerable force of cavalry, infantry and artillery, set out from Corinth with a view to visit Tuscumbia, and as far beyond as pnudence and necessity would dictate. " n The expedition was designed more for observation and dmmonstration than actual engagement of the enemyj yet, where an advantage was certain, to seize it of course was involved in the plan. -Gen. Dodge's fitness for operations of this kind is most prominent, and the exper- * ■ ience of several former incursions into this country, secures him the • * i confidence of all engaged. Thus far, notwithstanding the severe en gagement of today, the expedition has been eminently successful. The first opposition which we encountered* wio'lftt a small outpost xl;i tvotH L.' le eiffll April, 1863. .T.Wt. of the enemy near Glendale, about ten miles east of Corinth, on the Memphis and Charleston Railroad, Here a brisk skirmish ensued, in aao'so ''^ich otir force lost one man wounded. What loss was suffered by hhe ^^^^ennmy is not known. The day before a small detachment of the enemy -»ir> ^ d^sh into that placd, burning several bales of cotton in store there, and committing some depredations upon other property. In a short time the Union Alabama cavalry, under Co]. Cameron, formed and ^ ^ drove the enemy out of the town. Driving the enemy before them, our advance pushed forward, followed by the main column. Arriving at Burnsville, seventeen miles from Corinth, at four P. M, the column 'v., halted Cor the night. The march of Thursday was without speciil excitement. U pon reach- ^^^Ing luka, at noon. Colonel Cornyn commanding cavalry brigade, issued - the following amusing order to the citizens of the town,- Edict No. 2. -fx . . -v. - # Camp Close After Rhoddy, April .16, 1863. 9 *'lu ^ -f* The citizens of luka, loyal and disloyal, will furnish forthwith corn bread for the patriotic heroes of this command. This order will ^^1^ be obeyed immediately as ^he heroes are hungry. Porence M. Cornyn. ^ ' .X Com-anding brigade. paving secured the desired rejpfeshment and repose, the cavalry 1^ and column again sat forward, and crossed into Alabama during the afternoon, camping last night at Cook*s, one ^lile from Great Bear Creek. Hero the enemy again appeaeed on the other side of the stream, he be- April, 1863, .'Ji^.ing in force, andhrving evidently made dispositions to contest our passage of the stream. . . • i It being late in the afternoon. Gen. Dodge determined not to cross last night, but matured his plans in order to-make an early commencement of the engagement this morning. During the night occasional pic- « Jtet firing was heard, without, however, material damage to either party. AiM ^ At sunrise this morning the troops were called out and put in readW'iness to force the passage of the creek, which, from the size of the stream, was no ordinary undertaking, even-in the face of a very small force. The configuration of the prospective battle field, and theatre of the subsequent running fight, which extended nine miles beyond the ^ creek, was an alternation of high hills and deep ravines, the former being densely overgrown with oakd and other trees, while the latter were a network of wild'grape and other vines, alike entangling to .'3 foot or mounted men. Th e expansive openings with v/hich this country is interspersed did not appear for several miles beyond the stream. Upon reaching these the attacking party stands upon an equal foot- " ing with the attacked, whereas previously all the odds were decidedly against him. Having once gained these positions the General has every facility o bringing to beiir all the Instmiments of his command. <*19i A This much accomplished, ind the ultimate condition of affairs could •^^not but bd fuvorabic*"'fn l?egard to the Big Bear Creek, nothing could -ehf 9. « tU #Ma iMidic acid §m mmm «iU edMrii April, 1863. a be more inapt than its classification among this inferior orded of streams. In width it .is fully sixty yards, and not fordable. It is more of a river than many of those of Mississippi recently made nav- -a^■.lsable with the loss of chlmnies, steamoipes, guards, ^q., of many Valuable steamboats. As a military prOpOsitiOH it Is Of great defeil" • ' aive strength. The land bordering the stream, as well as that of this -•u entire section, is composed of gravel of various coarsemess, and in j numerous places huge rocks are seen jutting above the surface. It 'Was on such ground, and that chosen by the enemy, that the first se vere contest betv/een our troops and the enemy oocured. '•lit The engagement opened at about nine in the morning. For several ^ Ti" hours previously General Dodge was busily engaged reconnoitering the ground and making ajudicious disposal of his troops. During all this . time the enemy was plainly visible, moving about and taking position; ^ong the trees and rocks along the creek they had a heavy line of skirmishers, which were to contest the approach to the creek. In the rear, upon a ridge, were men in line, dismounted, and their artillery in park, were in position to sweep the ascent from the stream bridge, upon the approach of our forces, was destroyed. It was, therefore, necessary that this should be rebuilt before a ^♦crossing could be effected. The place of crossing by the old bridge t was covered by artillery and riflemen, in order to drive out the eni4| gineers, if an attempt were made to throw a l^bidge across. At nine o'clock, after great effort on the part of the enemy to April, 1863. .«MI{ draw our fire, they were suddenly surprised in their hold approaches hy a Volley of jusketry and round of shell- The musket firins kept Up but a few hours, when the artillery continued the engagement shelling the positions commanding the only point suitable for bridg- -iwli* ing. After several hours more of firing the .rebels suiieniy withdrew. mUlt Colonel Florence M. Cornyn, commanding cavalry, in a short time ■"* succeeded in throwing over a toniporary bridge for his own men, it be ing completed upon the arrival of the infantry and artillery. The Colonel immediately pushed forward, pursued the flying enemy, overtook him and skirmished for nine miles. ' As soon as the bridge was completed the body of the troops cross- * ed and advanced two miles. Here Gen- Dodge established his headquar- ^ ters, with the intention of remaining over night, liMtitt Uq sooner were the preparations for cairp completed than a courier came galloping in from the front, bringing information from Col. Cornyn that the enemy had made another stand, and unless reinforcements were brought up he could not hold his ground. Immediately Cen- Dodge accom paned by Capt, Chas» E. Ferrand and Major G. H; Stone rode to the front a distance of nine miles, in the reiaarkabiy short space of thirty-five minutes. ' Survej'ing the situation. Gen. Dodge at once ordered forward the ** third brigade, under Col. Bane. His troops though greatly fatigued after the severe fighting end marching of the day, upon receiving the ■ 0 * order to forward leVup a shout of satisfaction, plunged into the - April, 1863. r creek and crossed as hastily as possible, not being willing to lose time by waiting to cross the bridge. With astonishing rapidity the troops pushed ahead. Before the arrival of the Third brigade, the rebels by a dexterous movement of their men, got close up to our arillcry, and charged suc cessfully, capturing and taking off the field one pieces of Capt. Ben jamin Tannarah*s battery, 1 First Missouri Light Artillery. Another place of the same battery was upon the verge of capture, when Lieut. Bruner with commendable presence of mind, had his men tumble it into 'J a railroad cut near by. The rebels subsequently succeeded in taking but not securing it. In this affray the battery lost two men killed, seven wotinded and twelve captured. Col. Cornyn now fell back about a mile and a half, to await their arrival of the reinforcements sent on from the creek. In a short time the brigade came up, and was immedi ately deployed in relief of Col. Cornyn*s men, who now took a respite of an hour. At the expiration of this time'the battle was renewed with in- * creased vigor on our part. By successive approached the artllleryi supported by infantry and cavalry* closed upon the enemy and opened at close range. After considerable firing of all arms. Col. Cornyn m#) rp. ordered a charge of cavalry upon the enemy. This gallant feat was headed by Col. James C. Camreon, followed by one hundred and fifty of his Union Alabama Cavalry. This hazardous undertaking was executed in the face of artillery ambuscaded infantry, but, neverI. :'- I ftlodlXXI s « • • « V ^ XT" April, 1863. ^ ^ ^ theless was eminently successful, notwithstanding the ineffective weapons in the hands of the men, they having long muskets, without baynnets. Upon drawing, near to the enemy, a volley was fired by our men, and they then dashed forward club-mustket fashion, driving the enemy at all points, until they were seen scampering for cover in every direction, and barely escpped with their artillery. One of the two pieces cantured earlier in the engagement was now retaken. « We have to lament in this exploit the death of its leader. Colonel Cameron. He was savaff^/'ounded in the side by a charge of buckshot and died a few hours later. Colonel Cameron was a young man, not be- • ^jjing more than twenty tv.o years of age. He set out in the war as a ^ ^captain in the Yates Sharpshooters,_and participated in all th gen -it e^^el engagements of the Army of the West, Upon the raising of ,j. Union Alabama regiment last 'Vinter, he had tendered him the command of it, which he accepted, and due to his efforts and energy is the marked efficiency of the corps. The Colonel's body was interred in . the garden adlolning the house of Mr. Goodloe, this bding the most cont yenlent to the field. It will probably be exhumed and taken to Ccrdtinth, thence to Ottawa, Illinois upon our return. The death of Col. Cameron has spread a gloom over his followers; for he was beloved and had the confidence of all. Captain Palrfield will probably be his •• Bucoessor. f • ' f i « , During ^ Colonel Bane with hi. co«-md, th. 7th lUinols Infantry was filed April, 1863. along the ridge under cover 6'f the timber, on the right of the road, I. * . ' and the 50th Illinois in a somewhat similar position on th left. Sa , Both regiments were within musket range of the road, and placed ■•►a?,/? so as to sweep it. Colonel Cornyn now fell back, deceiving the enemy by contesting his ddvanoe. Unaware of the snare set for them, the rebels advanced every assurance of driving our force into the creek. They were, however, doomed to speedy disappointment, but not with the sanguinary consequences which would inevitable have been the case if r • • the plan had been completely successful. As it was just as the head ■ •ii''- t of the ememy's pursuing column penetrated the road, lying between our two regiments, a soldier imprxidently prematurely discharged his piece, and the report of the musket very naturally brought the enemy to a •'i. realization of some ruse for their capture. He hesitated, and in haste reversed his direction. However, before the column had time ' i ' , to make its escape, a volley was poured into them by the 7th Illinois, ^ resulting in emntying forty saddles. P*' ' .. The Partial success of the ruse, however, had an astonishing ret- •fs? regressive effect. The enemy broke and fled through the brush, rallying beyond Kane Creek, with his pickets staioned Anthis side. ^ Gen. Dodge now established his headquarters upon the field, and ^ colonels Bane and Cornyn with their troops went into camp. The conduct of the series of admirable rovements and dispositions - of today were under the personal aupervision of Gen. Dodge* , ai -.j- • t iiiii 1. • Aptil, 1863. .. „ 0 3*9''' ^ ' ■■)" 'Mi *.-! » ' ! speotive parts taken by Gen. Sweeny, Col. Bane and Col. Cornyn were mar ked and every particular worthy of the merit of those most excellent officers. To them was the execution of the details of the engagement entrusted; and they did their part most nobly.' The men, during the entire day, and more especially during the uncertainty of the afternoon's fight, behaved themselves heroically, ard when pressed by out numbering forces, sullenly fell back, inch by inch, battling the en emy continually. Though jaded by long marching and incessant skirmishing, upon the appearance of Col. Bane's command, feeling assured iMto; Of succor in case of a reverse, they again threw themselves upon the enemy and checked his progress until the disposition of the reinforce-^ ments was completed. Then simultaneously both worn and fresh troops continued the attack, which ended in the moat complete discomfiture of the enemy. The enemy who thus determinedly*disputed the passage of Big Bear creek by our forces, numbered abouC 6000 men, with five pieces of ar tillery. This ntunber was made up of parts of several commands which were sent here to reinforce the moment the strength of our army was known. Permanently the Partisan Rangers, under Col, P.D.Rhoddy, hold this country and the beautiful valley of Tuscumbia, the head of which begins where we now stand. Hhoddy's force numbers about' QOOO men when all called in. The accessory commands sent here for the occasion were those of Colonel Hanna, Colonal Gaines, Colonel Edmonson, Major ^ ulien. Major Bill Johnson, Captain Dick Johnson, bpptain Morelsuid I April, 1863. . 'JOi eiSH# and others. The ^artillery was sent over by Van Dorn* • 'tftlXt*# The arms of these men were of multifarious patterns, from the single barrelled shotgun up to a musket. The latter, however, were subject to some slight, modification, adapting them more fully to moun ted service. This modification was the shortning of the barrel, by cutting off six inches or more. The abbreviation rneders them quite ^ serviceabl on horseback but materially shortens their range. To the fact of superiority of weapons, as much as military skill on the part of our leaders, is due the great disproportion of losses between us. - - . . While we lost but nine killed and wouneded, the enemy acknowledges •awla , a loss of one hundred. The nunier of graves here and their appearing fresh upon the surface are convincing proofs ©f this fact. As the result of our success upon this field the enemy have fatllen »t . back to Cane Creek, several miles further on. In the morning, after a night'8 rest, the General proposes to advance upon the enemy again. In CS®P Buzzard Roost Creek, April 18, 1863. This morning General ^odge started out at a Very early hour with ^ the advance. Proceeding thuee miles, the enemy's out-post appeared In sight, A brisk skirmish ensued, #iich ended inforcing the enemy I on the other side of Kane creek, A desultory fire, with no effect ,now commenced, lasting several hours. At length the enemy gave way , , and crossed Buzzard Roost creek, takihg up a new position here. Our , forces immediately advanced. It being night, our men rested on their A arms, awaiting daylight in order to resume the offensive. During the ir. > April, 1863. earlier part of the evening, up to the present, frequent firing e'between the pickets has been going on. Headquarters, April 19, 1863. "Cmott of ^ During the night Lieutenant Pitch, of the gunboats on the Tennessee ("arrived at headquarters. He reported from the Fleet Commander ' to Gen. Dodge that the co-operation of the gunboats in this movement along the river was impossible, owing to the low stage of the water. This, however, did not change the determination of the General to push 1 r' *■ ahead as far as possible and safe. Accordingly, Gen, Dodge ordered the cavalry under Col, Cornyn to advance upon the enemy, whose pickets stood but a few miles ahead. Before noon li© came upon them, and immediately deployed several companies as skirmishers. In this affair the enemy lost five killed. Our loss was one man slightly wuunded. X, Headquarters, Rock Cut, April 23, 1863, For several day s, up to the present, the army has been inactive, awaiting the arrival 6f Col. Streight's command, which was expected to overtakd us on Monday last. They came during the night. ' This morning Q«n. Dodge again ordered an advance of his entire force. At one o'clock in the afternoon tWi arrived at the entrance of ^ a mountain gorg® considerable size, lying between two parallel ridges. The enemy here occupied a strong position, covered by irremC Clarities, i^ich were greatly in their favor. Nothing but artillery •4i s' could dislodge them. Accordingly, Gen, Sweeney, with hi- command, was ordered on the flanks of the batteried occupying positions "the 41 April, 1863. .f.fWr ^ ridges, while Ih® artillery held the centre. As soon as the arrangemi'.- ments were completed the firing commenced, and lasted three hours. At the expiration of this time the rebels withdrew beyond Little Bear creek, making ano^^^er stand. Light parties were immediately pushed forward and at on®® engaged and drove them hack upon Tuscurabia. Gen Dodge now madeJdi® headquarters on the east side of the stream, ft IT DiahvT,Ji a •a*®#! Headquarters, Dodge's Division, raitil Ala., April 24, 1863. This morning General Dodge again set his column in motion, deter mined to occupy place during the day. The cavalry went forward * - early in the morning, so as to reach Spring Creek immediately north rt' of the town, in 9®®son to engage the enemy prior to the arrival of the infantry* in order to feel the positions and strength of the en emy. The land bordering the creek being open, it was found that the ifwTll nilI I 1 1, had posted himself in the town. The Seventh Kansas, commonly known as the JaylJawkers, were ordered to charge into the town. No iltSi aooher were ihe orders given than the entire regiment dashed into the creek, and rode into the town in splendid style. As they were ascend ing the hill a volley of jusketry was fired at them without effect. •Mlp-: . The rebels now took to their horses and rode away on the Florence road, closely pursued by the cavalry. Upon the success of the flratt " party the remainder of Col. Comyn's command at once followed, and the I 'I town was formerly oocupiad, the enemy having wisely determined to se- "Wl'lect a position more lultable to their mode of fighting. Colonel Cor- April, 1863. -«^rt(nyn kept his cavalry in pursuit, and is now pursuing with a proha- • bility of overtaking them before night. The hedd of the main column is now about entering the town. ■ . ^ ' I't is reported that large reinforcements have reached the enemy, and the prospects of a battle the most severe of the expedition, are positive. Gen. Dodge will give battle if they see fit to stand. A dispatch for Corinth is about to leave. It is therefore nec es'sary to close here. What may transpire withinthe next twelve hours ! is \ancertain; but it is more than probable a most determined resistance to our further advance is now at hand. This has been the tut utmo at limits of all former raids in this direction. I may safely assert that we will penetrate some distance beyond before we return. A good fight is what Gen. Dodge now looks for and desires. - Its im£i J. M. Brown to Mrs. Dodge, St. Louis, 84:- " I have the nerws of the General's contest with the rebels. It was more severe* than I at first anticipated; they must have been in strong force. Please inform me of any further events in that command that will interest me. t mi 4 Q'tnl • 0 -«» isi Capt. J. K. Wing to Gen. Dodge, Corinth 25:-'*'^ wiU fiii C-f ' Please accept this "Bridle" as a slight testimonial of^y esteem 'for you as an officer and as a man. '' If* ydii ttitVa' already technically earned the two "stars" I pre- 'diot with much confidence that the merited victory is just before and will be realized. With ny prayers for your safety and success. April, 1863. »8^Jt To Gen. Dodge from his brother, Council Bluffsj 27: - •?, I have under separate cover acknowledg© receipt of Annie's last reinittance of $1500 and returned my certificate of deposit, have alao given her statement of her money in my hands. I mcved into my now office last week, am not yet, quite settled, f . It seems to be the iiniversal expression that I have the,best of- ^Tice in town. Have two rooms, each about 19 ft. square. It has cost ■0 J . mo about $200 or $250 to fit it up. Am satisfied it will prove a profitable move for me, one depositor has already left the "State Bank** and opened an account with me. I stand considerably in fear of I ■ .fire. It is a row of wooden buildings from Baldwin's brick up. Have Insured in the "Atena" for $600 which will let me out. Do not '*®f*'thlnk the buring of a farm building would even injure my safe, to .say nothing of its contents. You have probably heard of the great *?fire in Denver by which a large section of the business portion of town was burned u_p in throe hours. B. P. & Go's building went < with the rost. Campbell who oc^pied it lost all ho was worth $7000. Daniels who married Hattie ifamsey, lost $5000 more than hd was i^orth. Jim Jackson will probably lose not less than $ 15000; had •^sold his building a few weeks prior to fire, for $4000. For one item he lost 1400 sackq of flour. Baldwin was about selling B.P.& Go. property there for $1000 to A. J. Williams, intended to turn proceeds on Debbie Work-ln^ U; judgment, which is troubling him greatly. ^ U#ll| fhi Jghiladelphla or Pittsburg claim you ask ^about is in Redioka Aprilf 1863. hands in Omaha. He is going to sell Pegram's property, pay it, so •J « - Baldwin tells me. "• *1'- ; -X» Spencer is not doing right by John Phillips. No account was ever more just. He is abundantly able to pgty, so I learn through Warner, .-and ought to do so. John cannot reach him except you, or to go him- -lo self. To do the latter would use up greater part of the account. I have advised him- to draw through you and let me enclose draft and ac- "count in this letter, which I-do, and hope it maybe paid. If you can suggest a better way, he will follow your advice in the matter, - ^ Tucker married an "Orchard" girl in Omaha. In three weeks she went crazy and I guess will have to be sent to an Insane Asylum. Ha^^ a case for Tucker. ^ The great cavalry expedition, how formihg*under Brig. Gen. John Cook at Sioux City to fight the Indians, is pronounced a useless thing by those best posted in that section. No call for any such , OCv • expense. The Iowa Bth Cavalry which passed through here was a good "looking regiment. A Nebraska regiment passed theaugh yesterday to - . AM - it''- a ,».» same destination ■ . , W" Ed. Thompson went through here a few days ago west? did not see A ^ him. Einigration wedt, principally to Galifomla, very largo this Spring. Mormon emigration will be large, cu XMhl v.' Z see Vy dispatches you have been fighting and whipped the enemy. Gen. Dodge to his wife,* In the 'iiold,» 29i-ii^ eMNMr nm Am sorry to hear you are slck.*^ guodL JXucisir shall be^^ April, 1863. *rcrt> 1 ^ days. I have had two sharp battles since I wrote you and made them "Get." Van Dorn is now after me, but I believe I can evade -letitAi/ r&tef I can whip him should be cross. I want to get back to replenish rations &c. We have cpatured at least 800 head of animals, large amount of cotton &c. and destroyed -flws an immesne of corn and produce. ^ j Qjn sorry to say that today the cavalry burned several deserted houses against my positive orders. I ordered tonight any man shot who was detected in firing a house. Cannot write any more tonight. Get well as soon as possible. , Newspaper Clippings. (6DR41)* , Dispatch to the Cincinnati Gazette,. , j I'.inr' 91 Mf" „ V, East Bank of Bear creek, Ala., April 18, via Cairo, April 29;- I Yeaterday the f orces under Gen. Dodge skirrished from Buzzard's Roost Station, five miles from here, to Burton's Station, where a bat tle was fougtit, resulting in a Union victory. Our loss in killed was very slight. About forty were wounded. The rebels were drawn into r complete trap, and suffered terribly. ^ In the skirmiohin^: before t'e battle, Capt. Cameron, formerly of the 12th Illinois, but now commanding the Alabama Cavalry (Union) was .killed. Captain Adams of the 9th Illinois was wounded slightly. Sneicial Dispatch to Cincinnati Gazette. Cairo, April 29:- . By we^ ff ,Meittphl8t ww. tifT® news of the capture of Tuscumbia# It ' f April, 1863. f^.>( '■ was held by the rebel Col. Chalaers, whose forces have been very troub lesome lately in the vicinity of the Tennessee river. On last Thurs day General Dodge attacked him and a severe engagement ensued, Chalmor stoutly contesting the ground. He was, however, compelled to give way and fall back to Tuscumbia. The Union loss is stated at one hun dred. The rebel loss is -not given, ^ General Dodge is now in possession of Tuscrunbia, and rebel communication nication by that route is cut off. . - It is reported ggain from Memphis that the rebels are evacuating Vicksburg. We have nothing later from Cape Girardeeu, Cairo, April 29:- The Memphis bulletin has resumed publication, under a close censorhhip. It states that our troopS occupy Tuscumbia. The attack was made on the place on Thursday last; after a stout resistance the rebels were driven out. ' - . , ■ ■ Prom History of the Eighty-First Reg Lment Ohio Infantry Volunteers <rf ■ April, 1863, ^n. Dodge moved from Corinth with al most his entire force. The previous day an attack had been made upon the outpost of Glendale, and this seemed to the rebels at the occa- ** sion of General ^edge's movement, though in reality quite a different * object was in view. The cavalpy chased the rebels away from Glen dale, and the infantry moved on leisurely afterward, encamping the first night at Burhsville. The next day the march was continued a ' few miles beyond luka to a point a mile or two from Bear Creek which® -=r -- ■ . '"iii - April, 1863. . JPH-a f r » ,; « h i , lyas said to be defended by the rebel cavalry under Rhoddy. On the 17th Gen. Dodge Troved with the intention of crossing the stream. It •SW3?" w&s almost too deep to ford and there was no bbidgej .the opposite fiXMB Ol bank was favorable for defense. Placing a section of artillery in position aiid shelling the ford a little while. Gen. Dodge compelled the ^ rebels, who had no artillery , to flee, andour cavalry, finding a shallow place, crossed and pursued. The infantry was immediately or1 dered to cross also. How wasit to be done? Th water was not only jp deep but swift. To attempt to wade would be but to be carried away by the current. To provide against this, a rope was stretched from shore to shore Just above the water, which served to steady the steps of the soldiers. It was rare sport for mo t of them. The day was tmd water felt cool and refreshing. Doffing their clothes ^ and swinging their knapsack and cartridge box a cross their guns. m which they carred on their shoulders, in order to keep their powder dry, the soldiers, with songs and cheers and exclamation 9^ delight, marched single file across the angry stream. It was to < all a novel way of crossing a stream. The whole division went into bivouac on crossing, but the cavalry, which, under the impetuous Col. Comyn, had pressed on further than was expected, met with a considearable force of the enemy and sent back for help. Col. Bane's brigade was Instantly ordered forward, and came very near entrapping the rebel >rce. _ .jj '■'h , ha . But as the object of the expedition was to co-operate with Col Api'il, 1863. .59®.! •< Straight's command, which was coming from Nashville, Gen-. Dodge collecvtT «f: ted his troops again at Bear Cfeek and waited for the arrival of Col. •Jji Straight. This command having reached Eastport on the river, disemY.'barke-' and marched to Bear Creek. The plan was for Gen. Dodge to move bcXXc* with his force to Tuscumbia, Col. Straight accompanying. There, i^ile • c Gen. Dodge manoeuvered to distract the attention of the rebels. Col. -'•5 Straight was to move rapidly to the south and east, and do the work of tX**' destruction assigned him in Georgia. Ak this movement was one of some historical interest, and as it was'at that time the most extended madch and campaign the regiment had made, I propose to extract freely from accounts written at the time. ti Sfstrl noliiiK:. "On the morning of the 23nd of April, at an early hour, the whole column was put in motion on the road toward Tuscumbia. The rain had put the roads in the finest condition, and the rested troops marched gaily along in the happiest humor, glad to see so much beauty as the green hills on either side of the road afforded. Beginning a few miles east of Bear Creek, there is a large upland valley, remakkable "thfMmz for its direction, being*at right angles with the streams. Along this valley runs ike Memi)his and Charleston railroad And the wagon road to Tuscumbia. .-"TV; On Oithe'r side of the road, at variohs distances, (Sbe the finest of green-topped hills, with just enough irregularity to relieve them of monotony. They bear a striking reaomblance to the graceful hills along the Uiaal andi ^cibto' Vitvehs^ii t5faio except^ tllat Just now they ' April, 1863. t r ^ mottled with the dark green of the pines which are scattered a- • mong the oaks and other trees of lighter colored foliage. m ' About 3 p. M. the column had crossed Cane Creek and gone into camp -j the left resting almost on the Tennessee river. The cavalry v/as caret^lly secreted along the base of the hills on the right, while the infantry was boldly placed in the open fields. Scarcely had the men - time to prepare supper xintil orders came to fall in and advance. On the right of the railroad Gen. Sweeney advanced with a regiment or two ^d some artillery, while on the left Col. Morton advaiiced his bri- "iM. gade with artillery accompanying. 1^^ The Eighty-first Ohio, with Company C., and a platoon of Company I, as skirmishers, was in advance and made a splendid appearance as l^,lts long lines extended across the open fields. Very soon the rebel M... - position was discovered, and with the impression that they were supplied 4ith artillery, Gen. Sweeney sent in a few shells, but without eliciting any reply. Then Col. Morton sent from his guns a few of the same kind of me ssengers with same result. It was obvious that the t rebels were only holding the place with a small force, yet it was de- *■ « sirable to drive them away, lest during the night they should slrength- •tfw position. The whole line advanced. It looked hazardous. Our forces were in open ground, descending to a small stream, while on the o pposite side was a Rock Cut, a narrow gap where the railroad passes between two sentinel hills and where a small force could 1^1 easily have wrought great damage to us. But still the lines advanced April , 1863. , -th'e little stream was cross'^d, the opposite heights gained and the gap secured, the rebels incontinently fleeing before us, A portion of General Sweeney's troops pushed on to Little Bear Creek, on the opposite bank of-which the rebels were strongly posted, ^he Eighty -nl it first Ohio bivouacked at the eastern end of "Rock Cuts" for the night. Before daylight-of the 24th the troops of Gen. Sweeney, including *the 81st Ohio, temporarily acting under his orders, v;ere silently Oi«t 1- placed in new positions, it having been supposed that the rebels were about to attack us at-daylight. But in this we were disappointed, ■v A little while before sunrise. Company C of the Eighty-first Ohio and Company B of the Second Iowa, were deployed as skirmishers, and ^ ordered forward until within sight of Little Bear Creek. Without op-^ position the long line penetrated the thick woods in its front and moved \insupported, a mile at least, when, coming to the edge of a nar- ^ L row field, i't- hnlted in full sight of the disputed stream. The rebdls on the opposite shore immediately took to horse and galloped off. * A few men from the skirmish line went down to the creek and reported no enemy there, but as the crest of the hill above was suffi- ■ cient for the masking of any amount 6f hostile forces, it was deemed prudent to push the reconnoisance farther. This was done, and the reb els were found flying. Gen. Dodge, with a small cavalry forCe, imme diately passed over the crest of the hill and in a few minutes made the entry into Tuscumbia. Immediately the whole column was in mo- **^*i^'tion and so prompt was the movemini that the rear of the column had m April 1863. . , xkfqi' reached the heights overlooking the town before the rebels were entiregone. Capts. Spencer and Carpenter of Gen. Dodge's Staff pressed too closely on the rebel rearguard and were sharply fired on. ttiowa ; TuscuEbia is one of the oldest towns in the State, and is remarkable for its beauty of situation and its wonderful springs. Okocopix native Indian spoke of it when he meant cold water, is the jf name of the largest spring, which gushes out from beneath an overhanging rock, at a rate of four miles an hour, and with a volume sufficient t® form a stream three feet deep and from fifteen to thirty feet BMW ! t Wide. A rude stone wall has been built on either side of the basin, .♦». just below Where the water comes out, and a stone stairway leads ® down to the smrface of the water. Aunt Susey's Spring is another Affl smaller one, farther to the west. Several other smaller and nameless ones are found along the base of the bank on which Tuscumbia is sit- •s£r uated. The stream formed by these springs is sufficient to supply It# motive power for several mills. ^ ^ -mm mi- The town itself, in its buildings is ordinary; but the shrubbery WM ,#1. «^nd flowers, of which there is the richest profusion, render it a paradise even in its desolation. War has paralysed its business; but eeien jnature, in defiance of armies, has made Tuscumbia charming. Our sol diers, who have for a year seen only the dull desolation of Corinth, j arc delighted with the view, of civiliaation and refinement which is 'iirimwi'tf given them here. I ill o;!! S;ti' ik-• w*-. r Col. Cornyn * - ^ with the ^ ^^ oavalry J J J 4 pushed ". on after , the flying rebels, rr:p-jIJhKi April, 1863. " . • — ^ 8Jid ovGrtaking thsm at. Leighton, tsn niilGS east of Tuscumbia, had a sharp fight, driving them in three hours a distance of as many miles. Gen, ^odgd remained at Tuscumbia on the 25th and 26th using every effort to complete the equipment of Col. Straight command for the important expedition it was about to undertake. He even gave up one t r 1 third of the animals belonging to his own command, (except cavalry) and yet there was not enought Col. Straight was obliged to spend the first day or two of his march in pressing animals to mount the remain der of his men. It is perhaps owing to this thtit his expedition was not more successful. Howdver, at midnight of the 26th he 'started. Gen. Dodge having thoroughly occupied the rebel cavalry so as to di- ^ vert attention from Col. Straight's movements. In order still to keep HHkliir the enemy deceived, Gen. Dodge' moved early on the morning of the 27th . SMu'' with his whole force eastwardly. X£q i , Leaving Tuscumbia, the country becomes more like an elevated pla teau, flanked on each side with "a low and tolerably regular range of hills. Large plantations, elegantly adorned by the true southern mansi one, and dotted with the neat little villages of negro quarters, now all vacant, are to be seen all along the road. For a distance of Lu. . . several miles no stream is in view, but numerous ponds and sink holes • i 12. are every where bo be found. Gen. Sweeney with his brigade in the advance, found no interrup tion until after he had passed the little villbgft of Leighton several miles and reached the stream known as Town Clreekf Here on the eastei^^ ApriXj 1363* Xii side he found a force of cavalry and artillery. Arriving nearly at night, he only threw a few shells across, and then the troops went into camp for the night. On the 28th of April occurred hhat, hy a little license may be ^ , termed the battle of Town Creek. Quite early in the morning we were roused by a sharp fire of musketry between our pickets and those of the enemy, posted on opposite sides of the stream. Not long after i^i ' daylight, our troops were under arms, and having two or three batteries ^ in position we commenced a deliberate cannonnading of the enemy's po sition. Rhoddy had but a few guns, and they being of an inferior ^ange, he soon discovered that they were no match for Capts. Welker and Richardson and cased firing. Cap^- Tannrath, with his battery % devoted his attention to clearing the woods of sharp shooters on the (left of the railroad, where they hdd been of considerable annoyance. B. His accurately thrown shells soon drove them to the high groimd beyond range. * - ad J # ,, Ahout ten o'clock the enemy suddenly opened with artillery on one of our batteries near a brick house, with such BKcellent range that . the first shot struck in the building. Anxious for an opportunity to Iff I give them a taste of our shell, an iirmediate response by two or three Sup of our batteries was made, though the rebel position was so well chosen that it was almost impossible to dislodge them. The rebels contin1*^5, * ved to throw shell and solid shot, the latter flying far to the rear sfi . ®f our batteries, while the former burst long before they reached aur . ■ 'JO ■ • ^ • - ■ .. > , • . . , April, 1863. ,XM# guns. Company B of the 81st Ohio, being deployed as skirmisherlg alongthe bank to guard hgainst attempts at crossing, was somewhat annoyed by these prematrire ex|ilosions. The only casualty, however, 'was a pretty severe flesh wound received by Private Arthur Hall, who was struck below the left shoulder by a piece of shell. In about an hour the rebel guns caased and ours fired out very slowly. Preparations were now made for crossing the stream; It was a deep narrow stream, with preciptous banks, and swollen by the rain of the previous night, it was entirely too deep and swift to be forded by ei ther cavalry or artillery, and the only bridge was the onfe at thd railroad. Placing Captain Tannrath*s battery in a position to com- ^ mand the bridge. General Dodge, who had been on the grovmd all the morning, ordered Colonel Morton to send a regiment of his brigade across the bridge to cover the crossing of such forces as should be ordered to follow. The Colonel chose to send the 81st Ohio, and Lieu, tenant Colonel Adams commanding, ordered Company F to cross the Iridge and deploy to the right of the railroad. The bridge being partially hidden by trees, this movement waspromptly executed without opposi tion, and a few minutes afterward the whole regiment, accompanied by Gen. Dodge on foot, crossed the bwidge, and deploying Company C as skirmishers on the left of the railroad, formed close to the creek. No sooner had the regiment crossed than the Pioner corps began tearing down rome buildings on the west dide of the stream, and us ing the Iximber in flooring the bridge to facilitate the crossing. ■m April, 1863. •t this was done, Lieutenant Colonel Phillips, with four companles of the 9th Illinois, crossed, and deploying as skirmishers formed , on the extreme left. Then, taking commad of the whole line of skirmishers, he "began an advance. Several rebels had been seen already up the railroad, and a squad had been fired at while reconnoitering our line the left of the railroad. So soon as Colonel Phil lips emerged from the v:oods which skirted the bank of the creek, he saw before him a vast open plantation rising gently some five or six •(foerr hundred yards to what seemed a ridge. ^ On the ridge was a dwelling house, a cotton house and a little of negro huts, near which the rebel artillery had been posted in the morning. Seeing no hiding place for the rebels except toward -eg* 1 the left where there was a woods. Col. Phillips determined to halt «g||ll4r-tihe skirmishers on the right of the railroad, and swing around the mn ffj-lght of the remaining line toward the supposed hiding place. In do- /iT' ing so, the iPight soon reached the top of the ridge and found nuaier0 b*i<P"UB squads of rebels on horsebakc, hovering arcund, just behind the egiKt —crest of the ridge, or rather the summit of the elevated plateau, some •-f of them almost directly in rear of the right of our line. As soon -flno as this was discovered. Col. Phillips halted the line, and sent four mwn from Company C, Blst Ohio, from the right of the line to a little -•If eminence on the right to wake up whoever might be behind it. They -advanced steadily.tp the fence, and looking over they perceived sev- ^ eral horsemen within range. They fired,._^d one of the horsemen was April, 1863. " dismounted. < The others moved off, and uur four men started boldly in tear: pursuit. But like the bonnets and plaids of the warriors of Rhoderic Dhu, the butternut hats and coats began to appear from every fence -i**corner, and from behind every bush, until quite a considerable force -Jlo/.^as developed. Still the four men kept on, going straight toward the whole lot, until they'were ordered to come back, which they did with ' d I r- ^ " great reluctance. General Dodge had remained all this while with the 81st Ohio watching the movement, and superintending the crossing of other troops ^"on the right. It was now about 4 P. M. and by this time portions of Gen. Sweeney's and Colonel Bane's brigades had effected a crossing farft'' ther to the right. The General determined to make a thorough recon- ^ noissance of the whole spate in front, and, if possible ggive the ene my battle. For this purpose he ordered out a grand line of skirmish- -a h : " ers*. Taking the railroad for the center, he deployed to the right and left one of the longest lines of skirmishers khich we had then seen. Five comp-nies (all large) of the 81st Ohio were out: F, I and C 'deployed, and D and K. following close in reserve. A like number from at least three other regiments made a line which was estimated to be two miles ih legnth. The ground was- almost wholly clear, and descendI rj j ' ing with but slight irregularities, it was possible from various iDOlrtts to obtain a view of the whole line, with its dark little bodierf <4f companies In reserve following close after it at regular intervaia, while* a little g'reaWr distanofl the rear cQuld be seen i April, 1863. - the main reserves moving in splendid order, with their flashing ban ners unfurled, and floating majestically in the brightening rays of the declining sun. It was a sight to move one's soul; and what gave it additional interest was, that all along our whole front, at a distanc , just out of ranger of our guns, the rebel horsemen kept slowly moving on, no doubt enamored of the splendid spectacle presented to their -.^..nview. How and some lingerer would find himself saluted by the music of our balls, and would hasten forward, out of range. Still, stead- ,;-iiy the grand line, with its primary and secondary reserves, moved on etf plaiting occasionally to correct the alignment or to make observations. A3 steadily, halting when we did, the rebels moved, taking care not i rtmS to stop within range. Once on the left, a bold rebel remained secreted within a little skirt of woods until we came in good range, when he fired, the ball torching the fingers of Sergeant Workman, Company 1 I, Slat Ohio, infllotins only a flight wound. Quick as a flash a dozn en of our Enflelds answered his lone shot, and he was not bold enough gBlftto try another. . until sunset, when the line had ad- rtllw In this manner we proceeaea untxi »ux « , vanoed three miles from the oreek, and both flanks had reached a dense forest, while the center was but e short distance froci the edge of the elear ground. So far we had moved without opposition; the rebels slowretiring before us without evincing any desire to accept battle. At dusk the line hHted, and soon after'wae silently withdrawn to . „ the opposite side of Town Creek. The object'of the expedition had .•A/--. ^ 1863. April, Dodge General do. to possible was it as accomplished fully as teen time which during nights, and days two for en^gaged enemy the kept had sequel The way. his on far be would Straight Colonel hoped was it obtaining of purpose the for delayed was officer that that pfoved wasted. virtually was day first the until troops his mount to stock * the to communicated was movement his noon about day next The ol as'possible quickly as withdrawn as w it and Dodge, Gen. before force . . i! -I therefifter. , as expeditiously as Corinth to returned therefore Dodge General be could that kind every of pplies su and corn all burning possible, ^ foiand. bein^ taken, then had regiment the extended mebt the was march The dis- Excellent best. the was it yet duration, days eighteen of one , . orderly most the and pleasant most the once at it rendered cipline the at short .ere rations the although and made, yet had they Dovement on yet march, the with weary troops the and campaign, the of Close Slylng banners with Mmp' Into marched regiment the "ay of second the with drill, from returning ir as regular as step and sounding, music fommv - , a.. , place, his in man evefy nnf, ^ . (7DR46) Register: State the to Correspondence alixfn brigades third end second first The 1863» ISth, April Mies., Corinth brigade Our morning. this Corinth left Dodge Gen. oommandoir tmdsr n, „ during oooured importance muoh if Hothing Bane. Col. under 3d) (the the in b«d to going Bumsvllle-am neai' encamped W. march. today's wmUUL T'" April, 1863. balance. • ^ .,jf^ i.f^tmy' 9 ^ tlf(* fefr»#wf April 16th, 1863, Miss. This morning fel very well; marched all J#»n' without anything occurring worthy of mentioning. We passed through luka, Miss., and camped tonight on the line between Mississippi and Alabama. ^ |>oc. v April 17th: Our regiment was ordered, or more properly eight coml^,-panie3 were, to remain at last night's camp and guard trains, it not being our turn to stop. / ba» ? rode over to headquarters and insisted upon going with brigade. Succeeded in ^getting to go. Doct. Woods remains at camp; after n arriving at banks of crefek with the skirmishers several shots were p.-fired, but no one Injured on our side. Shelled the woods surrounding ^.r.I but If ailing to get any reply our advance crossed. The advance is a cavalry force under command of Col. Cornyn. He was ordered to move five miles and halt. Our brigade being the advance infantry force we soon commenced crossing. Our Pontoons proving a failure we were com4,palled to ford. The creek was up about 50 yards wide, &c. The boys ,,,stripped, placing their clothes in bundles on the end of their gun and holding to a rope that was stretched across, waded over. We ad- ♦ vanced (our brigade) about half a mile and then threw out skirmishers. They soon found an enemy and skirmishing comm need. Seeing a cavalry force of the rebels advancing over the hill, I determined to wait and watch our infantry give them the beAefit of 1^ their Enfields. They, not knowing of any force save^the 19th Illinois April, 1863. being behind the hill, advanced with confidencej soon, however, they ' foiind out their error, for the 50th Hiinois, and two companies of the 39th Iowa, ppened on them , killing several and throwing them into great icff t ; confusion. They fled over towards us when the* 7th 111., who were posted In the woods again poured into the m a volley. I was* about six hund- -Jtcii yards fro m the brow of the hill and could plainly see anything that occurred. We held our position during the night. The wounded having been brought to the rear, v;e dressed them. April 18th. This morning we commenced a retro'grade'" mov ement and tonight encanped on the east side "Of Bear Creek, ;a. ocifApril 19th: (Albbama) Asked permission to join my regiment on west side of the river bu t did not get it. Was ordered to the ' position we intended to have occupied whe'-- we first moved across the • ^ o .oitilMiC hmmmi • • ,-vtcreek. tw a Surgeon Zerihg, Asst. Surgeon Hamilton and I seeing some very pretty girls concluded to dismount and have a clfat with them. Had been so engaged about an hour when we heard firing in the -advance, mounted and moved to the front. Remained \here^ "during the'day. ^ ^ir^ng soon ceased. n ' "" " April 2ist (Ala.) Thewounded of tha division were sent to East port on the Tennessee River. Fuller*s brigade from Corinth arrived this afternoon, and two regiments of cavalry from Eastport. Arpil 22nd (Alabama); Hothing of importanb^"today, with t&a ex- |i^ 0 A 0^-lt ^ oeption that two more regiments arrived frbm Bastport. fe have oiviers^^ April, 1863. •yti to move in the morning at six o'clock.. . - • I-jit ■ April 23, (Alabama) According to order we are this morning ready to move, but we are in the rear for the purpose of guarding trains. By some means we are allowed to join our brigade. We marched to ff r^8ty 19 miles, and are encamp d now on the west bank of Tuscumbia creek, iedo There is a rumor that we will have a fight five miles in advance/ iymz' 1 have been sick all day and will not eat any supper, but go to r, bed. On our march today the soldiers who had been fired upon from *0. I 'the resident of Doctor Despre became so exasperated on that account -mI r-^that they burned his house and all his furniture, which was of a fine ^ quality, and consisted of a piano, etc. A house on the opposite side of the road, with the negro quarters &c. was burned. ^ April 24:- This moming started on the march. The advance (Cav il^; airy) skirmishing the entire way. Hitched my horse in ambulance on gpttf(Recount of sore shoulder and rode one of the ambulance horses. Had lim ^tseveral streams to cross, &c. This afternoon about one, arrived at our present camping ground about a quarter of a mile this side of Tus •4llw joumbia. Doctor Woods and I started over to town to see it. The place ^jlg^-very nicely situated, suwouned by mountains. Visited two springs jthat afford sufficient water to make quite a river. Each flows out at the base of a mountain. Where one of them first boiled out the stream is at least twenty feet wide and eighteen inches deep. Made circuit of the place*. At one place was asked to come in at one 1^ af the houses but did not apcept. At another went in and got our din- .1 .1 ; ,ij '4.,, j 'B r April, 1863. wmi Htuti ner, and was begged to maKe that place our head quarter's while we stayed here. After quite a conversation with several of the young ladies of the place we tiorned to camp. ^ April ^5:- This morning was expecting to recieve orders to march but did not get them. Capt, Holmes Co. C, 2d lowa^ Lieut. Marsh Co. D and Lieut, Parker Co. H. made me a visit. Had quite a pleasant chat C with them. Doctor Woods being absent I was left tonight in charge of He the medical department. A verbal order came for one of our-ambulances, which I refused to obey, until I became satisfied that it was t'£ an order originating from the Medical Director. Brigade Surgeon Ken~ It ^ dal and I went over to his (Medical Director's) headquarters to see ^ about it. Learned that it was merely to convey the sick from Col. Straight's brigade to a hospital that had been established in town. oc Ordered the ambulance to be sent over. Was detailed by Medical Ml Director to assist the Brigade surgeon in examining those presenting themselves, and determine whether or no they should be admitted. Did ASft tc itaXf so and returned to camp at 12 o'clock. April 27th:- Received orders to march, and arrived -tonight without anything of importance occurring iditil we arrived at Town Creek, iwo w where Cornyn who is in command of adv ance was stopped by rebel artil •AJ lery on opposite side. Men ordered to halt when we arrived in gbout half of the mile of the creek. Aoril 28th;- This morning at Daylight the rebel artillery commenc nth 111 r ■ M ed shelling us. We got our batteries in poaitlon and returned the ^ S34 April, 1863. - 7. ■ fire with precision as to make them change their position, (lo o'clock) -firing still going on, but so far without injury to us. )Our pioneer m .■ force has gone to the creek above for the purpose of constructing a opinion of artillery is that it is the safest arm of the service. I may change my opinion before dark. Have just finished reading a letter from Mother, and one from The battlefeild is *l<! ® curioufl place to receive letters, but then I am doubly thank ful for them. Artillery firing continued until four o'clock -when -Tin? . our men crossed on bridges they had constructed under cover of our ar- ^ tillery. The left crossed and occupied the field held by the rebels -m, during the day, I got permission to go over, but having advanced about two miles concluded to come bock, as nothing of importance was ^^Ttoccurring. The regiment soon after crossed the creek, and came over also. . April 29th:- This.morning as the object of the expedition had been lnq ,g,^aoooraplished (the burning of railroad bridges between Jackson, Miss. gtmm ^ and Vicksburg, and between Tuscximbia and Chattsnooga) we started ,lb«#efl%ack to Corinth. Just as we started I discovered that our rear on opposite side of the creek had burned the houses on that side. JMn Throughout thewhole march buildings have been burned. Burning houses by the dozen have been constantly in my sight. Tonight we oamp on Little Bear Creek. Sino^ our arrival I have taken a drink of !)randy with Dr. Woods. Wriwoen » ^ -MMf ftav April 30th» We startg|^,thl8 morning on our march at 7 o'clok and April, 1863. iliidi , wfih the except of the burning of corncribs, cotton &c, nothing of 1.^0/1 -importance occurred. Surgeon Woods has just challenged me to take a • u. game of checkers. I accept the challenge. We encamp on Big Bear Creek-will cross early in the morning. Went to bed with'the supposi- ^ tion that we would move in the morning as above stated,'but was awak- ^ ened at 10 o'clock and moved acrcsS the creek. May 1:- Nothing of interest occurred during the day, save that Dr. "Woods attempted to get some sick in the wagons, but did not suc- •t* < alede ceed. I went back v/ith three or four and instead of asking the drivers whether or not they could carry them, I ordered the'teams to stop and put them on. Colonel Cummngs is commanding the brigade. We en camp near Burnsville tonight. ..Tjr ■ J Lf»b ; ' 2}- ^rived tonight in (JorintH without anythihg"of interest occurring, • - Gen. Dodge to Col, Chetlain, Corinth 2, (1ODR2Q20; * I want the troops moved out of our canps this morning. Better put them north west of town on the ridge. Let them vicouao. Also I want every man who comes to the picket lines ahead of the column arrested, unless he has a written permit; and all ambulances and wagons stopped a/i* . at the lines until they are released by an order from these headquar ters. ov.a. '• 1# ll-'i Gen. Dodge to Gen. Oglesby Corinth 2, (10DR202)' following dispatches received from Col* Rice*:* "Scout CeTt RawHide ^^S,2''iniles below florence with 1000 mlettl ''"Cbx, ^willi six oriaeven hun- ^ Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource General Dodge Papers Subject The topic of the resource Dodge, Grenville M., 1831-1916 -- Correspondence. Union Pacific Railroad Company. 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Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Book 1863 civil war General Grenville M. Dodge https://archive.councilbluffslibrary.org/files/original/65fc2f829292b0457cac9b71665b28c6.pdf 1a16f9efc413ec5b53176496dec90b88 PDF Text Text Pebrnary, 1063. Christmas, &c. r . . .» . ... ^ Gen. Grant to Gen. Hamilton, Janua^y, Ist, 1863. Dodge says that a scout brings in the news that Rosencrans has had a fight and whipped the enemy badly. Vickshurg iS not taken. Gen. Dodge's Sister to his wife. Council Bluffs, March let: This is a dreadful day., uud knee deep and wind blow ing a perfect hurricane. I ventured out to Sabb.ath School and church and was glad enough to come home. Council Bluffs has been quite gay lately, a great many have given parties. Mr. Baylts has given the greatest one of the season so far. I attended, there wore three hundred and thirty six persons took sup- — per so you cen judgo of the number there. The supper was splendid. Had dancing of course. I enjoyed it much, but it used me up complete ly. I have not been worth a cent. Everybody v;as there, I presiuHe she will go down in the course of two or three weeks, and I guess I shall go with her. The doctor has given me orders to leave here and go scuth as soon as Sprmg opens, for my health. I have been miserable the last month, have been going a great deal^ think that may be the cause of it in part. Nate wants me to say to you that he has received the papers that have been sent. Mag Lafferty was married last week to Capt. Hopper, Burke is 300^ to be married to Cad Younger. Awful times getting married up here. Ant Qiive had the Congregational society last Friday evening, it S UlNt in •'5 »«was a bad evening but several were there* " ®| WfifiXf Tfrt? *ai5| 4 You know Mrs, McDonal^i county- Her husband died last July, and ahe was marrie^i young Sylvester, a fellow that teaches school there. Short and of it, I think, hn Gen. Dodge's motber to his wife. Council Bluffs, March 1st. Irt I received a letter froni you for Lettie yesterday. I had mailed one the day before to you. Dear Lettie's countenance lit up with joy as you spoke of her sister wHnting to soo her, with the rest of you; now I don't think Lettie bas had one hour of homesickness dince she has been with us, but she has looked forward to Spring that she would see you ad how she often speaks of going '^^wn to see you; wants me to go with her. I told her today I did not think I should make out to, but Jule would. She hung her head saying, "I want your photograph to take with me."; so I shill have it taken for her. She is lying on the lounge with her kitten, waiting for me to .put her to bed, Thi^ month has been a stormy month, awful walking, I have had to confine Lettie in so much that she gets out of patience ■ j^nd almost tires ma out to continue to amuse her to keep her in. Hon. John A. Kasson to Gen. Dodge, Washington, March 2 so long as the two California Lawyers, Stanton and Halleck, are tat the head of military affairs, let us put oujb truwt in Ood. I have thi morning ascertained from Stanton in porson, that and Mathlea are nominate^ to be Brigadiers, among others; and February# 1863. that they adhere to Herron for Major Goherl# 1^^ view of his victory - in thesouthwest, in answer to my representations he said "May be so but Herron has been so fortunate as to distinguish hiitiSGlf more than Dodge. We may make mistakes, but this is settled now," 'C I had before written an earnest letter to the-President, and left ••W'^it with his secretary, protesting that your ranking position should ' be kept, asking that both might be promoted if possiblej if not that •W. your name should not be superseded, but should have the preference it -was entitled to. Grimes agreed with me, and Herron*s promotion was not give over you by request of our delegation, but by Stanton and Halleck. The President I think has left the matter entirely to them, 1,1-J Hii I learned these facts this morning, and propose to see Grimes to " ^ day, but nothing can change the determination I am satisfied. Private Diary Mem, March 2; • Fair. Capt Spencer went on raid with 150 mounted Infantry. Received dispatch from Kasson, Herron Maj, Gen,; Corcker Brig, Gen, March 3rd: Col. Cornyn*B Commad returned; 200 prisoners, one piece of •"^firtillery, and heavy train; three hundred mulos and horses; 60 bales 'of cotton, 17,000 in money, in Gen. Dodge to Capt. Dodds, Corinth 3, (10DR169) , The unserviceable stock here that wo are unable to feed and that dying on oui hands, wl 1 b« taken to Henderson Station Tenn,, fed ^ f«^d disposed Of for cash to the citizens of that county to the best jtdvsntage to Oovern^nt, and as speedily as poasible. Before being M ■arch, 1863. tmm sold, they will be branded "C". Gen. Dodge to Commanding officer expedition to Red Sulphur Springs Corinth, 4; (10DR169); } 1|T(' You will proceed in charge of the train to Red Sulphur Springs, and take the furniture, bedding, crockery &o at that place belonging to Cox & Co., now in charge of Mr. Marvin, leaving Mr. Marvin such as he may need for his own use. It will be carefuHy packed as pos sible, and the whole of it on your return turned over to Capt. J. K. Wing, Q. M. A. Great care will be taken that no unauthorized depreda tions are committed by the men. Capt. Cameron win be sent with the command, and has verbal instructions from me, and is also well ac- ^ ^ quainted with the locality &o. _ Gen. Dodge to Gen. Corinth 4, (10DR170) : HHP I have the honor to submit the following information gained from the scouts returned from Alabama, and from a Confederate officer who was confined in theAtlanta prison on charge of high treason. He made his escape the 7th of February. He reports 81 of our offiJi cers confined there,among them- General Willich, '^Col. Williams, • f' V Lt. Col. Stewart, 2nd Ind. Cavy. Lt. Col. Shacker, 32d Infty. Lt. Col .Dunn Lt. Col. 42d Ills., Maj. Warren 5th Ka. &c. &c» There are no troops on the railroad from Atlanta to Chattanooga, suid only about 0 § mite five hundred at Atlanta. At this place they hav© six months provision pn hand for the entire western army. -j At Mobile theree are about 5000 men under ^ckner; in the harbor, — — X-J fT 1 RI.31 ■ C«! March* 1S63. .mi •wi'^ •I . five iron clad gun-boats, two wooden gun-boats, and two building. In Charleston harbor they have three iron-clads and two floating batteries, with two other iron-clads waiting for the machinery which was in the Princes Royal captured by our fleet. In Savannah three iron-clads or rams. On the Yazoo river, they Ki : have one powerful ram, which they are pushing to completion, the prow and engine came up from Mobile. The Sander's fleet in Europe is steel clad, one of them ia launched and was to be ready In February. H' gandershas gone to Europe to attend to getting them out to sea. All the cavalry, partisan rangers, in the states of Georgia, Ala bama, Mississippi, and Tennessee are ordered to report to Gen. Van Dom in Tennessee. The ocouts say, this cavalry is going across the ( Tennessee above Decatur daily, taking with them all the goods, horses and mules that they can find, that it is estimated that Johnson's cavalry force will amount to 25000. Newsoaper Clippings; (6DR36) " *** Prom Corinth: James F. Brooks, son of Dr. Brooks, and a solUer in the 39th Infantry writes from Corinth under date ©f March 4th. We quote ^he following: Ml W "Yesterday a scouting party went out under the command of Geo. E. ^"""spencer. Adjutant General. Theytook five days' rations. Yesterday avenging the lOth Missouri "nd another regiment of cavalry came in from a five days* scout. They took about,1«Q00,000 dollars' worth «MMK property, 60 bales of oottow, 100 head of horses and mules, 108 February, 1863. contra^®"^®» 140 prisoners, 15 yoke of oxen, and about $3000 in gold. The contrabands said they never saw a Union soldier before. They said there ^ large number of n groes in the country who were very anx ious to come within the Federal lines." jajnes writes that Maior J» Griffiths has not receovered yet from his serious illness. He has become greatly emaciated^. It is thought, however, that he will recover. ' li# MNT ^ , Words of Cheer. in our account of the late Union demonstration at Tipton, we stat ed that a patriotic and highly encourasing letter from Hon. J. A. Kasson, read at the evening meeting* following extract from that letter as published in the Tiptop Advertiser will be read with interest; "in our conquests and victories west of the Alleghanies, niiat state claims a prouder remembrance than our own? Besides our first General, Curtis, there are Dodge, who forced loud praises from the lips of the enemy at Pea Ridge, who never lost a battle, a post or a aklrmishi whose youth carried with it the valor of a c fl veteran; Tuttie, Lauman# Vandevere, Crocker, and McKean, who like the others, won their silver stars upon the battlefield; and hundreds Of others, officers and privates, whose prudence and courage equally de serve the tribute of hoio®8®* , m Bmt «l I Xjww Rebel Barbarities.,^^ «ii ehot down for loyalty to the Onion- One hundred 132^ March, 1863. ' ''bloodhounds used to hiint down loyal ^ople- Hundreds of families W»' *C^"^iveu out to perish of starvation. -MM " Washington, March 6,"'l863f* . .. j The follow!;:g has been forwarded to the headquarters of the army: «lfl liH See page ^ tMpM# ; (Jen. Dodge to Col. Mersey, Corinth 5, (lODrl7l) :* You will turn over to the Provost Marshal, Capt. P. A. Tyler, 81st Ohio infy. now under arrest. The Provost Marshal will place him in 'SmSb by himself. - -Ml ■Ml .V .V ."i j. Baldwin to Gen. Dodge, CoTincil Bluffs , 5:- ^ ' Nathan tells me that you think our debts can be settled with land^ I have made every effort in my power to settle in that way, but find ^ it impossible to even get a proposition from our creditors to take •■'land on any terms. *'• I send you a list of bills payable as made out by "Wyman".' wm willing to entertain any proposition you make In regard to set- ••••lllng these old debts. I am anxious to have them settled. * ^ . W. Robbins to Gen. Dodge, Camp Opposite Vicksburg, 5: lying here in sight of Vicksburg* and have ^ been since the 1st of February, not doing much, with a great many men sick and suffering from the scurvy, caused by being crowded together 80 long on transports. The river has beenr wV^PCgfff la now some eight feet higher than the ground We'^O^ftmpaci on. If the levee should break we would soon March, 1863. he lander water. The soldiers have been working night and day on the ditch for the last few days. They have done near y all the work on t viitll the water in the river falls. I understand it is the intention to let the water into it in a few days, but until ) it is made deeper, there will not be water sufficient to float any1X1$^ thing but a flat-boat or raft. i«Ml an. We are building a ten gun fort at the mouth, and it is reported ^p^i^that we have some on hundred lbs. parrot guns to place in it. We will need them to silence the rebel battery opposite before we can safely run any craft through the canal. last three days the rebels have been throwing shells at I Ili9i4lt work on the canal. I do not think any one has lgl llftv been hurt by them yet, although they have g^ruck all around them. Some of their solid shot entered the south Qf -the canal and passing up made great splashing of the water* rebels evidently have got ^11, the range perfectly, and their guns *ill have to be dismounted before we can take any boats through. There is not one of the new Iowa regiments, that have more than ^ two hundred and fifty men for duty. Some do not have nearly as many as that, and they are the most disheartened set you ever saw. They go for peace on any ter-s, if they can only get home, or out of the #« ' ermy. p (xm ^ I am eomewhftt tired of the kind of soldiering such as we have had for the last two months* Ws have not been paid for six months, and re March 1863. •H# Mi** Uim t we have seen a great deal harder time than ever before7*""* ~ "« I do not hear from Lettie but seldom, the letters are sent but do not reach me, snd I cannot help being very anxious abon-t jjjy family, sit uated as they are, so I think I shall try and get my resignation ao— 'cepted. I have been waiting ^be capture of Vickaburg, but it may be a long time before w® succeed in doing that, though I am still ^ confident of success, not ohiy taking this place, but in the final subjection of the rebels, uhless the copperheads become too strong at home. The 4th are getting along pretty well. We have suffered some ij, from Sicknes , but not near as much as many others. The Chaplain ^ returned about a week ago reinstated. He was taken sick inmediately •"^is now quite sick, confined to his bed for the last six weeks, with no '^prospect of his getting better as long as he remans here. My hea th is good. I can't get sick enough to get a surgeon's cer- • ^-tificate. That is going to be the trouble in getting a resignation accepted, • w f ^n, OTnat to Gen, Define befon<i Vicksburg I'arch 6th:- ■ •• '" Release from arrest. Private Columbus Munn, Co. K. 9th ill. Inf. • <tala. «nd order him to report to those headquarters without delay. Dodge to Colonel Rio., Corinth 7, $10DR171); Yon being the Senior officer will eesung command of the pogt of NMl mt ' •' -J- J- 1 bclM mj tp lk9tXJ ^ •; March 1863* »'tMU « Bethel, with the troops that are left there by Col» Sanford, The 43d Ohio Infty. will report there from Boliver. The instruction to the guard at 8 and 16 mile tanks will be turned over by the companies leaving here, and great vigilence must be used in guarding the road 0)1 from 8 mile tank to Bethel. A small out-post will be kept at Purdy. You will also keep scouts on the Tennessee river from Clifton to pittsburg Landing, it being part of your duty to watch all movements ^ .of the enemy in direction. You will endeavor to get copies of all maps relating to the coun- ^ try surrounding that place,^d,„the names of reliable men, with heir residentce. § ti* Hpm ] , Private l>iary Mem. 4th: ^ f:- Col. Sweeney's command returned from-Jacinto, Maj. Fe.. Burnsville. Mrs. i'odge and Joseph went to St. ^ou^^jl^ IMMIt 4 Private Diary Mem. 5:- i M llf igfiii Comyn turned over captured property. ^ iM 9$ mm tlv Private Diary Mem. 7 - ^ mmm ltm r 1 tm f Capt. Spencer returned from scout to Bear m T} Private Diary Mem. 7:-^ ^ 9$ 0mm 001 Harrloon went to St. Louis, 9 *0009000000^0001 09 Private Diary Mem. 8:* ,0m0 <009$ 000909 1 '•m fcm Received letter from Kasson jand ^^^000 00009 0 , Inv&te Diary Mem. 9* ^1^ 0900 90009m 900 00990 .mm* .3l«rote. E., ■)>«'« >"<1 Crocker. ^ „ mtmm » ^ «»«HM ^jOSL 'Mi'. March, 1863. .0m it# «fT Ml# Gen.- Dodge to Gen, Hamilton Corinth 8» ) (10DR172) The scouts in from the south give the position of the troops in my immediate front as follows: U0I Two companies of Guerillas in Porks of Hatchie scattered. At Jumpertown four hundred. Pontotoc, Col. Faulkner with 600. Two com panies at Ripley with Haws. Warren near Brownsville. 26th Miss Inf. "mounted at Tupelo. Baxter and conscripts at Okolona about 1,000 strong, and then nothing until reach ColTombus where there are a tew regiments of conscripts and mailtia; at Enterprise a few men of same sort, and Meridian the ajune sort also. I have every reason to believe that most of Van Dorn'g bagS^S® transportation is on the road at Okalona and below, a^d with the General's permission, I pro- ^ pose to fit up an oxpddltion qj. cavalry to sweep out the entire crowd and push as f^r south as will permit. If the 3d Michigan cavalry iq j. start with a respectable force, and follow up with a supportij^g force of infantry for the cavalry to fall back upon and if at the gjune time a cavalry force could push to the Mississippi Central R. R. to koap any force from flanking me, I may be able to reach Meridian. It will take a week or ten days to fit up the expedition. I want Cavalry* amms and equipments at Memphis end I should like them. - A large force has* cb^ i^ack into the Tuscumbia valley, and re ports are current that the euemy are- mounting several regiments south of us. It appears to that ia our time to Strike south. March 1863. . ;' tSi' C. H. McNally to Gen. Dodge, Port Halleck, Ky., 9:- •IMNHli I received your telegraph yesterday, but as Capt. Hov;land my senior, is now in command, I handed it to him to act upon. ft The squadron was ready to embark for Memphis on board the steamboat Bostona No. 2., when an order from Gen. Hurlbut was received this morn . inc orderin*^. them to remain here. Let me assxire you. General, that it has been my ost earnest and constant desire, and is so still, to join you at any risk. I have spared no paias to obey your orders, as well as Gen, Grant's, to report at once to your headquarters, but ^ conflicting orders from Gen's, Davies and Hamilton, have actually kept me and my men here rotting, actualy rotting. I have, it is true, . but 60 men, but they are old cavalry soldiers of from ten to fifteen '' ttf t ^ ' have served with me during this period. Both they and myself have been prisoners of war for fifteen months, until exchanged last October, and my earnest dedire is to get into the ^ field on active service, and make up for lost time. "t Gen. Dodge to Col. Bane, Corinth 10, (10DR173): . You will detail two companies of the 50th 111. Infy, tinder compe- » I I * * w • ^ tent officers to relieve the two companies of 18th Mo. Infty. at & 8 mile tank. , t. ^ Gen, Dodge to Lieut. Barnes, Corinth 10th, (10DR173): Mt-Ib; , Will proceed to Mempl is and file copies of ill my telegraph dia* patches for months of Nov. Dec. and Jan. and up to the 17th of Feb. Mr. W, L. Grass, chief clerk telegraph office, is requested to give • • . ( ^ 94 mm . .i jMMM* March, 1863. •• * /i%^« C va* i* ^ Lieut, Barnes the necessary facilities for complying with this order. Gen, Hamilton to Gen. Dodge, La Grange 10:- Letter received; will aid you all I can in proposed movement. If all is quiet will send 3d Mich, and make diversions from here. H fdt «i Gen. Dodge to Col. Hillyer, Corinth 10:- * ^ < i There is required five thousand (5000) dollars for use in secret I service corps employed at these headquarters, by order of Maj. Gen. U. S. Grant. ■ General Grant's instruction are to ca 1 onyou when necessary. t' There is now no income here. Trading and cotton permits having been all issued. r •i' ■ I .I fitf Please deliver the amount to Lieut, j, w. Barnes A. D.C, and I wilJ return receipts. ■ M ttm tMMtf MMif tfwrrt Endorsements. » „ . . . .. A. - ^ ^ « I' m. .. No. 1, Office Pro. Mar. Gen. Memphis, March 13, 1863. Respectfully referred to Maj. Gen. Hurlbut for instructions. Wm. S, Hillyer Pro. Mar. Gen, ^ No, 2. Gen. Dodge having received from Pro. Marshal |22.91, It seems proper that he should render some strong reason tdiy he should ask this additional sum. If Gen. Dodg® will report that the fund has beenexpended and how, and that this amount ifi necessary for public services, it will be permitted, otherwise not. To avoid any loss to public Col. Hillyer wil^ send j^2,000. S. A. ' rr. Hurlbut. 4. — Ca lai—' .■ , . < . ^ ^ J. W. See to (Jen. Dodge, Tarrytown, t". I waa measenfer in the telegraph office at Rolla Harrison) 140 ... . March 1863. all the time that you were there. Hy father is Capt. and A. C. S. in Sprngfield. I am going to school at this place., private Diary Mem. 10:- kI ft mJflS Occupied Post of Bethel, Col. Rice of 7th 111. in ccmmand. 43d. Ohio and Ross' battery with 11th and 15th Cav. , . > Gen. Dodge to Col, Webster, Corinth 11, (10dR165)j- ^ < The bearer of this, Mrs. Tucker, was the wife of a R. R. employe, ■; Who died the 8th of December 1862. She wishes to consult you as to means of obtaining the pay due her husband. She will tell her own . story. If you can assist her, you will oblige. Gen. Dodge to Capt. Wing, Corinth, 13th:- p. mwill have all the transportation of this command except enough (t to do the camp duty, report to you at hald past six o*clock tomorrow morning with three days* rations, to hatil in a lot of lumber about fifteen (15) miles from this place. Escort will report at the same time. Place it under charge of proper officer, who will see that it *■ jpil is properly loaded. , --f tfV ImCH . Dodge to Senior officer in command escort to train, , I , Corinth IS, (lODRm) : ,4,^ You will proceed in command of the regiments of infantry, as es cort to train for lumber, to a mill about 17 miles distant from this ^mi|r|lf^place, on the Sulpher Spring road, in the vicihity of Walkers. !• ^ load the traj . with lumber and return. private Disry Men. 13:- , Col, Myers and Lady, Capt. Wllliasis and Mrs. Smith visited me today. j»ti- ' V March 1863« ■* ••••• Private Diary Mem'4%^* '»-** mt* «•» Uf Sent six 30-lb. parrotts to Grant, Mrs. D. arrivT^^'frnin St". Louis. Six 8 in. howitzers arrived from Vicksburg. ' JbSA • Gen. Dodge to commanding oTficer at 8- mile tanks, KM# w Corinth, 14, (IODRI75) : ^ The road will be patrolled day and night at different " iiourS 'at night, and ir day time before regular trains run over it. The telegraph line wiH he watched, and if cut, blown down or Injured in any way, you will immediateIj' endeavor to repair itj if you cannot do so report the break at the telegraph office in Corinth, as quickly as possible. Hhere breaks or damage to road occurs, signal men will he put out each side of break to stop all trains, and the fact will be reported here. ^ od Ji _ , Gen. Dodge to Capt. Prime, Corinth 15, )(IODR175). ^ I have the honor to acknowledge receipt of yours of March 9th. ^ should be very glad to get the contrabands; able bodied men are very scarce here, and all our works need a large amountof dressing • up and repairing. Ditches cave in, and in many placed become filled up; which, as soon as heavy rains are over, I shall irmedialely repair; otherwise the works stands well, and have settled without much bulge from bottom, as is liable in such earth.' ' Gen. Dodge to Col. J. W; Puller, Commanding Brigade, Corinth 16 You will relieve tomorrow hoBaing, five (6) posts on the left of Col. Sweeney's picket line. ^ ' YaiMMt ww ' > i %iM0 wwaJLAHM' eewiSfli itl* March 1863. Gen, Dodge to Col. Mersy, Coringh 15, (lODRlvS) you will relieve tomorrow morning, five (5) posts on the right of Col,..^.. M. Bane's picket line. Hpfl -jc'' Dodge to Col. Bane, Corinth 161' ^ fcl^i relieve tomorrow morning, four (4) posts on the right of Col, Sweeney's picket line. Col. Mersy will relieve five (5) posts on your right, .in,- o i***" i' Private Diary Mem. 16 i" jifent to La Grange to see Gen. Hamiltdti"»l , < Private Diary Mem. 17 ileturned from La Grange. . Dodge to Maj. Vincent, War Dept. Corinth 18, ) {IX5DR177) ^. 1 have the honor to herewith return the enclosed paper in rela- «in> ■ tion to Frank C. BUrdick with accompanying papers as directed. jThe 1st Alabama cavalry are being raised under orders of Maj, Gen. .^sGrant and five (6 ) companies have been mUStered iB^O SePVlce by Cap. Hi;* Parrand 11th U, S. Infy,, mustering officer of the district. I found Capt. Burdick in command of the first company, when I took j command, and have no doubt his statement is correct. .1 rospoctfuliy request that his application be granted as he has ^ taken great interest in raising the regiment, and placed in pa*o a jif, class of men who were formerly a burden tiQ jthe Government, jyp Private Diary Mem, 18:- •' "* t*r| j) 1 • 111. Cav, had skirmiah with Street's command. ®he nuBHi wound ed. ^he Lieut, and five prisoners taken. 4A a I k ^ ^ l' r vv', ' ,■ ..•••".vf .•; »/ March 1863. *9Km «PW^ Newspaper Clipping.' vMI ## iJPJ® !• 4J|||I« aili n* Col. Cornyn's Raid." *»flf Rebel account of the Famous Union Expedition to Florence;'^ The Huntsville Advocate, of "the 11s, contains aletter from ^ j Tuscumbia, giving the particulars of what it cals the "late raid of gip f'the Abolition hell hounds into North Alabama," > It says; "Early on Sunday morninS* 22d February, five Yankee gun-boats came up the Tennessee riverJ they did not land at Tuscum bia landing, but proceeded on up to Florence, Here two of them land ed and destroyed the ferryboat; the other three went on up to Bainbridge at foot of Muscle Shoales, and destroyed the ferryboat at i* hhat place. he Confederate States steamer Dunbar had been lyaing at . ' 'Sainbridge for some time,but had taken advantage the highwater, and gone over the shoales where the gunboats coul'^ not follow, . About three o'clock the gunboats all went down th® J^tver, without •• making any attempt to land, or showing any warlil^:® disposition, ex cept-giving three cannon shot at a party-of little boys on t is side 4-of the rlven^ ♦ - Late in the evening, when the oxoit®®®ht caused by the gunboats had in a great measure sublsded, the rattle Of SlQ&ll HriHS GUld tihO loping of horeea, announced the arrival of the Yankee cavalry. There was at-this time about thirty of Baxter's bai taliion in town; about sixteen of them were quietly finding their horses, and getting their '•••''tettpper at tihelr barracks on Main Streep) th« bakance were scattered ' over town. At the first alarm, thage sixteen men got into line. eti44 March, 1863. 4^9^ Baker, (Baxter being absent) telling them to stand firm, that it took more than one Yankee to stampede his men. The advtmce guard of the Tankess, about sixty men, cahrged upon these sixteen men; our boys gave a yell and galloped to meet them; the Yankeds turned and fled as fast as their horses qo^ld carry them; our boys pursued them back a mile, \intll they met the main body of the enemy, consisting of the 10th Miss uri, 5th Ohio, two battalions of Illinos,one company of Mississippi and one of Alabama cavalry, with a battery of moimted howitzers, in all about 1200 men; some estimate them at 800,^. The enemy fired several volleys, and charged in turn our boys falling back slowly until they were about to be flanked, when they retreated hastily into town; here they made a short stand, killing the orderly of the Yankee Commander, and one or two others* "By this time I ^^e Yankees, guided by renegade Alabaminas, had got the remaining boys nearly surroimded; but they made a -desperate effort,, and broke through the enemyfs ranks and escaped. We lost six men taken prisoners, but not one man was killed or wound ed on our side. It was now dusk, and the enemy did not pursue beyond the suLurbs of the town. The wagons, tents and camp equipage of Baxter's battalion were saved, having been sent out in the morning when the gunboats appeared." , ii , cr j The letter then gives a dreadful accoTint of outrages committeed r^apon fences, shrubbery, acc. and says: "You have had Mitchel and Turchin with youi oempared with Cornjrn (Col. P. M. Cornyn), 10th l^ssour March, 1863. ^"Cavalry), and his set, they were angels." liliii The letter proceeds: ^ •SliRJT ■ "Here is a fac simile of several writs that were served upon citizens of the town and nelghhorh ood: ' .::.A i *''* "Headquarters 1st Brigade, Maj. E. F. Blair's Division, Tus- ^*^cumbia, Alabam, February 23, 1863. '' "Edict 1st. "The United States Government, having ordered assessments to be made upon the wealthy citizens of the states now in rebellion against said Government, ^ have ordered an assessment ' upon your property to amount of dollirsi payable immediately "You are therefore,, commanded to ply over to iJaj. H.Lusk, pay ^^'"^'^master of this brigade, the above sum, or the same will be collected from you at the sacrifice of your property. Florence M. Cornyn. Col 10th Missouri Cavalry, Commending Brigade. • •1^'^ The lowest assessment that I have heard of under this edict was *^^^1500, the highest |5,000. One gentleitian» Mr. Wm. Warren, for failing to pay his aasessment was carried off, ' * iiqiQ inexpressible relief, the scoundrels' left town on Wed- ^'^xiesday afternoon, ■'aklng with them aboftt fifty bales of cotton, all the mules and horMC they could find, and about as many n- groes as they could force off, abdut sixty in all* They took the plantation teams to haul their cotton. Owing to the bad roads they left four teen bales of <§6tton between town «tid tfW^'^ountain, and I ^derstand they were compelled to leave tooeh more fuK^'Wier on, which lib®y burnt. March, 1863, • "The enemy came through Frankfort, to which place they came on ••#11 the Pulton road. By this means they were "to Sct here without having warning, as nobody dreamed of thei^ coming that roundabout way. Nearly every person they met or saw they brought along with them Some of them were compelled to walk thinty miles. When they arrived i a«v here, they had a hundred citizen prisoners. These, together with the M Citizens they got in town made a big show. No doubt the official remi- cord of the oxpedition will mention having captured 150 prisoners, not ten of whom will be Confederate soldiers, "As they subsisted whooly on the country, "our loss is enormous. Our farmers say they will not try to. make crops in- the valley this year, unless protection is given them. Tj^ere are immense quantities •■#9 Of corn in this valley, enough to feed a very large cavalry force all ■••• othe year round. All the Yankees have to do is to come and get It." M, M. Crocker to Gen. Dodge, Lake Providence La., 19:- ttN .1 have delayed writing for several days until I should hear from g •! •Washington, as future course depended somewhat upon the result there. We have Just heard of my confirmation, and.I am going in a day or two down to Vicksburg to see Gen. Grant, when I intend to have •|gt"80pe conversation with him about matters suggested in your letter. You may rely upon my doing every thing in my power. I feel so grateful to you, for the interest that yoxi have^anlfested. In my pro motion, and the servioe that you havp rendered me,, that I could stim the bayous from here to vicksburg to dA you a favor. *hon I return from there l will write you fully. March, 1863. ^ mmt As far as I can see military matters here are at a stand still, mp wf ■ more troops can be brought down, all the schemes about shutes ggM'Cut off, and canals, seem to be humbugs, gotten up for the Purpose of ing time and distracting attention from the real game; 'but seme ns thing may happen soon. I wish you were here. If I did not know that Herron*a glory acquired in Missouri was a 4—(j humbug, more or less, I would feel better satisfied; but J am ... not mistaken, I know the men who did the puffing, and have some slight acquaintance with the Commander of the Department. «10WKO.* Pof^ring that I may lose Kasson's letter I enclose it to you, ^llgH Gen. Dodge to Gen, Hamilton, Corinth 19, (10DR178) ; : Sometime in December 1862, Capt, McNally w ith two companies of ^ ir the 3d U. S. Cavalry, ^as ordered to join m here, and from some case •.." they were unalbe to reach here until Gen. Hurlbut a few days ago order ©d thepi to remain at Columbus. I. have received a letter from Capt. Mhr Ho Nally; he desires to come forward, and as hie stroes, &o. have al ready reached this place, I respectfully request that he be sent to ms • «4 Gen. Dodge to Col. Comyn, Corinth 19, (10DR178 ); ^ ilMI ei f is reported that, the oavlary are using the lumber turned over .•I)to them for sheds for their horses, in putting Up house©» ^0* This •• cannot be allowed the lumber must be used for shelter for the horses ,only. ' / K «l6l I Dodge to Maj. Stone, Corinth X9> (iodri79) B flW*' It. l8 not ooneidered a desirable plan to put men ' V ^ March 1863, .rrr^t r^-—' houses, excppt when their tents hpve been so worn that they are leak- ■ ■ ^ - „ - • ing» and do not afford proper shelter, c i dtslHtMMiMi iMMt'i'VO Private Diary Mem. 19:- Lieut. Col. Sheldon fought and defeated hiJfl. Our loss some 10, enemy 25. Capt. Spencer left for Bear Creek ■■ ^ - v*-. t>vst.|.p -t .■' .. .. ■ ■ 'i-u; in command of 300 cavalry. Private Diary Mem. 20:- __ Wrote J. T, Baldwin, «t «# Gen. Dodge to Col. ®omyn, Corinth 20, Ti6dR179) = You can turn the officers oi your command now under arrest, over to Capt. Van Seller if you desire. Have the charges made out immediate H ' ly, 30 that they may be brought to trial. ■ . ' K Gen. Dodge to W. W, Scanlan, Corinth 21, (10bR179): It is reported to these headquarters, that you have openely made charges of corruption, and swindling of Government, against officers / of this command. You will immediately send in the charges, designsting the officers and wttneaaess against them. It# ttlP From South Danvors Wizard, (6DR39)/ ^ ^ g General Dodrge. iMtJimil Avw' - - r ' Extract from a letter dated Council Bluffs, Meu^ohlSd, 1863. "Gen. M. Dodge la stin at Corinth as successful as ever-has a large cor^iad, which fights on a small scale almost every day-has Is^tely mdde one of the biggest cavalry raids of th® war- went 300 ajjLles right into the heart of the enemy's forces, and all the way in mm March 1863. - irrt r? t their territory. It was made throu^ drenching rains. They swam streams, crossed mountains by paths, and dashed dovm among the enemy before they were aware of it- captured more prisoners than they could take care of, several hundred horses and mules, and destroyed a large ammunition train- also a train of commissary stores- and carried back with them over 200 prisoners, as many negroes, horses, mules and sev eral thousands of dollars in gold." Gen. Dodge to Col. Cornyn, Corinth 23, (10DR180): You will detail two companies of cavalry from your commad to be ready at ei^t (8) o'clock tomorrow morning, to accompany Capt, Harri son of Scouts, to Kossuth. Capt. Harrison will report at the camp at that time, care will be taken that no unauthorized depredations are committed hy the troops. Gen. Dodge to Dr. Stewart, Corinth 24, )(10DR180): Send in all the Government property at luka, and abandon th^ ^ hospital. If you find they are disposed to interfere with the removal of the property I will send a force to protect you# Private Diary, Mem. SirWood train taken by SqI. stret two miles north of Grand Junction. Captured lot of prisoners near Bethel# 41 S mi fr ^ Private Diary Mem. 22:- CaptAin Spencer sent in 18 prisoners and ^oraS'S^ipmenta. Had skirmish with Warren. Bethel cavalry tooic tl priaoners at Pocihontas belonging to Street, t u.J la iiaed mitU m MArch 1863 • " 'Hf ifc-tfiaiJ' Phillips ^odge. South Danvers, 24:- ^ However hard it might be for me to excuse myself, the neglect has not arisen from a lack of interest in the cause, for my mind has been largely occupied with the affiars of the country, and the noble men who are risking their lives for its preservation, and my cnHstant prayerhas been that you may be carried safely and victorioualy through the dangers which beset you , and that the country may come out of this conflict, piirified from the veils which are 3# X!^ threatening to sweep away its very foundation. If this nation fails in its struggle for existence, it will be through the influence of Northern traitors; at least, such has been my ^ •V' opinion from the commencement of the wa?*; but it will not fail, copperhead treason at the north thAt seemed so formidable at li^one time, and have given so much support to the rebels, has come fijlljf to its strength and is now waning; while the loyal citizens are beImg ginning to lift up their heads, and believe that the rebellion has «iNlf passed its zenith. ,111 I havo watched your course with great interest, and have been •» Wdt very much gratified with it. It has exceeded anything we had a right to expect from a person of your age and experience in war. .te,' " t'SElhh to make me think that the rij#>t spirit is of more oonse- ^ quenoe than experience. I have been particularly pleased withthe M ,fci, recent letter of yours published in the Nonpareil. It has the right It aMM ring to it. It dh? .. W goo« to.read so« stirring ^ words ^ 1) calculated 4^." to March 1863. p - eounteract the deleterious inflhenoe exerted hy cowardly hearts at H • the North over loyal minds. SWiMNm' ^ There seems to me to be truth in your remarks, that did the en- *tire free states, unconditionally support the Government, the rebellHJI 'iong would be done for In the time you name; and had the north possessed for years past the spirit you manifest, this rebellion would never have occurred; It was the expectancy of northern aid that emboldened *'the rebels to strike at the Government."'' I have at times been very anxious In some way to join the army of my country, but when I came to look at the matter in a reasonable manner, it has seemed clerrly my duty to remain at home. My age would prevent my seiving as a private to much purpose, and I have not the military talent or experience to fit mo for any other situation * " in the anny, and so I have thought it best to remain at home, and do ^ "what I can to aid the soldiers and provide for their families. tory good care has been taken of them thus far in this toim, and I hope that its patriotic interest in them will hold out to the end. I am willing, I think, to work and contribute of my means * last dollar if neaessary, to suetaiA tW Government in thl,3 effort to presofve its own existence and if it comes to that I am wining assist in any capacity in which I can b® of use to the Government. Mil} t Tour letter has had a wide circulation in this vicinity, I procuredits publication in the South Danvers Wizard. It was copied, in part o whole, from that paper inlor^ Bostoh Journal and the Salem M March 1863. papers. It was read at the inauguration of the Union Club at Meohanis ^ . ^all in Salem, by the Hon. S. H. Phillips; the hall was literally crammfull» and the reading of it produced a universal and most enthusit . astic applause. I don t doubt we have had some traitors among our officers and io"\ privates, more, probably, who were not made of the right stuff to be ^l^.of much use to the Government; but I do believe that had the people at home* conducted themselves as well as the officers and privates in the army* the rebellion would have been put down long ere this, 1 I^rniahed in town for the war, about 500 men, which iS more than our quota, and could if necessary send nearly as many more. We have raised money in various ways for the soldiers to the amount of about three thousand dollars, A ladies Soldiers Aid Society has been established, which has done considerable for the comfort of the sicK and wounded soldiers in the hospitals. , Your friends and relatives in this vicinity are well. Your grand mother Phillips is in her 89th year, and is still as bright and smart as ever. Aunt Lydia i* deeply interested in national affairs, and stands firmly by the Government, My family are well and all feel a great interest in your welfare, and wish to be remembered to yourself and Mrs. Dodge, M. B. Hoxie to Gen. Dodge, Was ington 24:*» -o I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of yotir; letter of the 9th inst. addressed to Mr, Kasaon, he being In Conn, stumping for the March 1363. .CMC MNNC Republican ticket, fll!^wTll return ofi the 30th inst. ■4NMI Xi Presuming upon the cordial relations exsiting between yourself -lej.. and brother Herbert , and the affection and admiration he holds for you and shared by myself, I beg you to accept my best regards, with U the assurance that every Iowa man in Was ington feels that the rule Ml tWhich has obtained in this war, viz; that merit must stand aside for •-ftrtMOPitism, has been applied in the case of the second MaJ. Generalnl ejp>tej^ip from lowa. * „ Gen. Dodge to Gen. Deitzler, Corinth 25:- tCI •I 1^? -Lieut, Gill Reader, A. D,c. on my staff iias been relieved, andl 1 • •KSntl^e pleasure in recommending him to you. While he has been with me as been prompt and faithful in perfomring his duty, and is CMf^'very well posted in the Adjutants office, having for a great portion ^ ' of his time been my acting Asst. Adjt. gen, ' He leaves with my hearty-jjood wishes for his future success, and trust; if he desires it, will see fit to give him a staff appointmant. toe leH III M W »''■^-^rivate Diary Mem. 26: MMMti MMtf tnM .mm m • Qen. Hamilton relieved from his dbinaiAnd of left wing leth'^A^y Cofps tiMMC Dodge to Col. Meray, Corinth 25, (10DR180:- ' You will take all the mules of the 9th Ills., 'except two teams tfor camp duty. Whatever la lacking you will take from your brigade complete the'WountinC of the'9th liia, infantry. l«i. Gen.' Dodge to Beef Contractor#* Corinth 25, ) (lODRisi > F You will Immedlatelf ramove your slaughter yard out on the Dan March 1863. ville road, to the crossing of Clear Creek. The place will he des ignated by Capt. Irwin Inspector General. ^ Gen. Dodge to Capt, Wing, Corinth 25, (lODRlBl) will issue to Lt. Col. Phillips, 9th IHs. Infantry, 60 mulesj should you have to take any out of the teams yo^ will do so, as the division train will he in, in a few days, from which you can replace Dodge to Col. Chetlain, Corinth 25, (10DR182); ^ . You will detail a sufficient number of men from the 12th Ills. Infy, to drain and thoroughly clean out the ditch at the west end of their camp. ^ Gen, Dodge to Gen, Hurlbut, Corinth 26, (10DR182)t ^ mb:- - The enemy has taken up the line of Bear Creek again, and have PVm . . . thornw a force into Tuacumhia and Florence, in all about 4000 with two batteries under command of Brig, Gen. S.A. Wood. They no doubt are a force of ohservation, and I can move on them and drive them out: tinless this is done they will take out immense quan- .tities of forage *ith which th® valley abounds. If it meets the .Gen's, approval, as soon as the streams and ponds will admit, I will H ' ^arch upon them with all my cavalry, and sufficient infantry and ar tillery to insure success of the expedition. _ , ij1!9 mttfm Private Diary Mem. 26^7 , Mai, Howard wont to Alton wi;^ 3^ prisoners. Gunboats went up ■■ ■ -v-- t W • !■ ■■ m" W jm^ihe river to Florenof| ^ ^ jv ■ ■ -U ,^^•• March, 1863. -* Private Diary -m: Vt: - » * ••"W •« •# <iWM •<«» Gen. Sullivan relieved from his "cSSffiand^ofjac^son,*' Gen. Dodge to Col. Cornyn, Corinth 27, (10DR183): ^ ' You will send one Lieutn and 20 men to report to commanding ofi'icer at Smith's bridge, for duty Immediately. • Gen, Dodge to Dr. Marsh, Corinth 28, (l©DrlB3) : ADlAlTtii ®n accordance with the decision of the Surgeon General, ambulanc es are under the control of the surgoon who is held responsible for their use, in accordance with existing order. Gen, Dodge to Capt, Van Seller, Corinth 27, (10DR183) : Bring Allen, Walker and Edwards, Mississippi citizens, before | Capt* Hawes Judge Advocate, and have their depositions tkken in case of U. S, vs. Reed Co. "C" 50th Ills. Infy, and then order them to leave this department for violation of orders €uid army regulations in pur chasing from a soldier, commissary stores. Gen. Tuttie to Gen, Dodge, Memphis, 27th:- % m I am now on my way to the front. Don't know what kind of a com mand I will get yet, but I tell you what I want and am going to try for, that is for myself and Crocker to have each an Iowa Division, and to have you co mmand both, I will take the responsibility to represent to Gen, Grant that it will be desirable with you. If the thing can be accompliahed I want to get the 2nd and7th with me when you are relieved, and give Col. Rice a good brigade. Will you speak to blm and Col, UMiTer of the matter? I write in a great hurry, will March 1863. write you again as soon as I see Gen. Grant. Gen Oglesby is with me going down for duty, I think I can work it so as to get him out to ..Corinth in your place if the other is likely to go off. ^ ft Gen, Hurlbut was going to send me to your command, but I told him I would rather go to the front. From what you have told me I takd it for granted that your feelings are the same. I want to be under you as my immediate commanding officer, if possible. X liVtf ••d Write me at Yoxmg's point as soon as you get this. We leave im mediately on steamer "Dove". fee* Gen. Dodge to Gen. Hurlbut, Corinth 28, (10DR184) : ^ I herewith rsturn the conunimica-tion of c. w. McNany with the following explanation/ While I was on the march after Forrest, I passed the man's farm, and his family supposing It was Forrest's command, came out to the fence and commenced cheering for jeff Davis, Forrest and the southern confederaoy. Whether the grown people cheered or not I could not say; they, at any rate, stood by anicountenanced It; and they did not stop until we rode up to the house and made ourM . selves known. I Inmedlately took the property as receipts show, and It has been properly accounted for to the A. M. McMcHany we found at Hlfflin; o n our approach he endeavored to escape with others, but ati- the cavalry caught him. Ha afterwards visited Corinth with some Dnlon men, and stated to me that he took the oath because he was or- »n. d.red to, and for the purpose jf saving his property; that Ws^eymMRMt path lea were with the ^ W AS, March 1863. •at <M The Union men with him said that he was an honorable man, but 1 *'^that he was a noted rebel. Children never cheer for governments of ' » I, ' men who are enemies without their fathers and mothers are enemies too, S-k atd t-j^nd if we were to take the testimony of good Union men, Mr. McHany is just as good a rebel today as ffeff Davis is; and had he been in my ^district he would'have been ordered to the Southern Confederacy. I despise a mah who cloaks his principles under the oath; and they are far more dagerous to us than a rebel in arms. I believe McHany has been dealt too leniently with, and under our laws his entire property would be subject to confiscation. It*is false that* any person cheered for Lincoln. I was present during the entire time. Saw and ^ heard everything. - "jt Gen. Dodge to Captain Prime, Corinth 28, (10DR185): ^ suggest the propriety of sowing grass seed on the ""^batteries and entrenchments stu-rouhding Corinth. I believe with care, and a little labor, grass seed could be made to grow, thereby renderIng more safe and preventing the wearing of the earth. * If you dso® proper and will send the seed, I will see that it is *** properly put in an d cared for, Dodge to Col« Hoffman, Corinth 29, (10DR185):"T l« """" Th e rebels captured about Dec. 27th; 1862, Jack Kauffman,^a citiaen * "^ef Hardin Co. Tenn., and have him confined in prison at Tullahonia. I desiro to have him exchanged; he is a Union man and haS rendered valuable seryic® to our Government. If in the exchange of citizens A ^ March, 1863. ^i;-you c?.n effect his, it will be granting a favor to his family* and Tender great benefit to the service. They are not aware who he really ,i s, and for that reason I desire to get him out of their hands; they jppj^^hold him merely as a dangerous Union man* yul ^ Gen. Dodge to Gen. Hurlbut, Corip^h 30, (10DR186)s , The works at Bethel were badly planned, the main work built on a side hill, while the surrounding country commands it. -.■ To avoid this an outwork was built some two hundred yards from twwV- KM*' - the main work, and when I took command I occupied the main works in wich the barracks were built, placing one section of the battery v.hich is — protected by two regfliments of Infantry in it; and, to prevent the 0' ^ enemy by a sudden dash occupying the outwork, I placed one section of artillery in it rupported by one company of infantry, and camped the cavalry in its rear; thus the forces are only 200 yards apar^, and .^i^oth sections of the battery I consi.lor well supported. I also be lieve that no enemy could approach the place without due w g. when the force would occupy the works on ihe hill bringing both de fii'-' - - tachments. , r.iW* Gen. Dodge to Oen. Hurlbut, Coriuth 30# (10DR186) •' ^^,The pos'tion of the enemy has somewhat changed in the last week. Their line now stretches from the mouth of Bear Creek on Tennessee ^ g river around through Verona to Pontotoc'and then westward to connect i with the roving bands near the Central Miss. R. R* Brig. Oen. S. A. Wood of rebel army# commands in north Alabama, having his headquarters at Florence on this side of the river, his forces all conimanded by Col. Rammon of 16th Ala. , and the entire cominand amotints to about 4,000 men, mounted and being mounted, with two batteries, vigilently guard1*-' ing the li^e of Bear Creek; and they are putting their men in condition for a raid. Next is Coli Barteau's brigade of cavalry at Verona. He has lately been reinforced by cavalry, and infantry has relieved his 4 % ,. r men at Okalona, guarding the R* R. and other points. His pickets extend this side of Baldwin, and west of him is stretched out Hamond Faulkner. At i* He also is making arrangements for a raid; while, on east side of river, E *■* Cox, Rhoddy and a small part of Van. Dorn's force is in Harden, Wayne and other counties, where they are collecting together stores. They a?e also securing number of flats in Horse Creek &hd Duck river, and are ^ ready, when the opportunity offers, to cross, is my impression that Cox, Woods and Barteau are all fixing to make a simultaneous raid on our communications and posts; they, however, cannot move with out my knowledge- and I believe it is practicable for me to move on them and break them up. If I had one more regiment of cavalry, I could move east or southiSupported with infantry and artillery, brealB up all their plans > and whip them badly shiuld they deem pru- «i ' dent to give me battle. If I should move south I can push infantry . and artillery to Pcntotoc, and then use my cavalry in breaking up the #0 force south, destroy their R, R. and, I believe, also break the R. R. in rear of Grenada, It is certainly best for ua to stop this contemplated raid, and the most effectual way is to make one'bft,them* If the March, 1863. .ewf it" H If General coxild, at the same time, send down and threaten Grenada with a cavalry brigade, it would insure our success, and put them back a long time, I respectfully request that you will call the General's ^0-attention to this matter, ^ . As soon as streams fall, and the regiments that are now moxmting are fully equipped they will move; in the mean time, I will endeavor j to keep fully posted. Scouts have come in from Jackson and Meridian R, R. but there is no news of importance. They have a considerable force on the Yazoo, a few militia at Grenada, while most of Vicksburg is camped on the Big Black or the R. R. leading to it, and all within striking distance of Vicksbrug. To Gen, Dodge from his brother, Council Bluffs 11, ; vob . If I had conveyed property without actual consider ation for th© purpose of preventing its being sacrificed mand it ei should be levied upon, I would compromise and not fight it-for to ••rI fight it and got beaten leaves a bad record; a man must look out for his character as well as for his interests in such matters. The facts and circumstances atte =ing each case would generally point out to theparty what would be his best course. ^0 In this place, and I su ppose in this section of the country, it is customary to have property in the wife'a name. To such an extent is km At carried that solvent men huy and^sell real estate in their wife's Pnname. Douglas for instance fit •: more, you make, while in » «on®y. i° .. Bf 1G]| March 1863« ® is next to it, and be content with small returns from it, if such ''is the result and when you come out you have something to work with. If you do not live thorugh it your family has something to live upon and very likely the interest and annual income of it would keep them. Real estate I would not touch except through tax titles, which I consider as safe an investment as I know of, and one which gives good returns; but judicious selections of lands and lots must Mttdj " be made, or a person better let it alone, ■ • • "Ii ' ' I had, say $200 worth of city tax certificates covering some very j * good lots and a great many in outside additions. They were being constantly redeemed; but to look after them at city sales and at ^ company sales I fotmd very troublesome, and I traded them all off ^ M. last winter; as yet I have only invested $73 in that way for Annie, The past winter my tax business &c has crowded me very l^s' alose; work enough before me all the time to keep me busy; no time to look outside of my business, for a good investment or anything else. My profita in Jan, and Peb, were large; my tax business seemed ■t •1 SMdi to be crowMed into those two months. My business increased largely over last year and my deposits as per statement March Ist are upwards of $10,000, That however is far ebove the average, I am very care ful and cautious and moving along prosperously. If I had had a partner a year ago to have relieved me from a part of the cares and labor of my business (a clerk don't* fill the place), I could have 1 I Siade money for you as well a9 myself,'and could have been with you a part 16^ March 1863. (Man fal>f» time. You know so little about my business, it is impossible ' Judge correctly of the advantages an d disadvantages of a partner. This same matter was talked of when I first started in • 1860; have had it in view ever since, and have had but one opinion Jk -# < - ijt about it; could I talk to you about the matter, you would be of the same opinion; it could not be otherwise. I will simply mention one ^ view of the matter you do not proVably think of, which is of some importance to you and every one else who has money in niy hands. In case of my death there is no one person who could take my business as I leave it, and carry it along or clear It up satisfactorily, not knowing anything about it before hand-same in case of severe illness. I The Judge has already declined the JUdgeship; is asked to run for •voO Governor. Is being pressed very strongly to accept one or the other, i® immovable; has his reasons for declinging both, aside from his 4lfg anticipation of going into business with me. I have never urged him eSllf » matter last mentioned; but, on the contrary, represented my business, 4c. in an inferior light. He has done his own thinking, I mine; Ijj-i we both arrive at same conclusion. It is a matter in the future, and ffVa-f possibly may never occur, you will treat it as confidential, as I do f h not want any one here to know such a thing is contemplated. I last week sold my office where I now am, for near f700 to R. L. Douglas, and purchased the property adjoining Post Office for |llOO of Jake Wiikina, now occupied by bim as beer ship,--22 feet front runI :..ning back tp alley. Building about Jike one I now occupy. The loca- March, 1863. i^ition is one of fhe best in town, and I can today sell'out* i'or several ii i hundred dollars bonus, so I guess I made a good swap, shill move Ckl there in May, You can send me what spare funds you have, say $1000 or more. I mi' can maJce use of it so as to pay you ten per cent, and will invest it 9mo • if I have the right kind of opportunity. I shall have more leisure •''♦ from this time on, and will endeavor to hxmt up something that is de •1 ♦sirable* Julia and Lettie will go to Corintli as soon as they hear in re- * ply to letters written hbout it. Father cannot go now; we could not -Spare him, " not an ijo Gen. Dodge from his brother. Council Bluffs, 13:- ^ giotfio ' John D, Lockwood will probably accompany Julia and Lettie to Corinth. He goes to see you and the army, and for benefit of his health '^tit my solicitation.- I wish you would enclose a pass over R. R, to ^ his address, care Gen. Tyttle Cairo, it of advantage to him, ••• ' • and perhaps prevent delay that he might otherwise be subjected to. hm «nfr There are but few who feel more interest in your welfare, and ^ prosperity than Lockwood and Deming, Both very patriotic, and have supported the war liberally; are valualbe friends to me here, and I hope if he reaches there you will make his visit a pleasant one. Lt. Sample on Tuttle's staff Is an old and intimate friend of ' Lockwooda. 'They will leave'in a week or two. First boat from St. Joe expected tomori;>oir.' it will be impossible for me to leave at d •i Harchi 1863. g|, present; could not even leave for a day. I want to visit you very .... To Gen. Dodge from his brother. Council Bluffs 22:- Your letter of 0th enclosing pass for Julia received several « days ago, Julia, Lettie and Lockwood will leave in first boat after 6th of April. Biss Lockwood will go with them as far as St, Louis, wYou will see by circular in Nonpareil that mother is President .j of Sanitary Commission here. Her election, as well as Miss Lockwood's was unanimous. Miss, L. is very active and efficient in aiding sol- «'iil-- - ^ ^ diers families here, and in gett ng up festivals, &c. to obtain money to send to sanitary commission to be used for benefit of soldiers in hospitals. So few young ladies here take any part in such matters, or have a thought for the brave fellow who are trying to save for . them a Bipwpf Qoverninent, except it be to denounce them or ridicule mil itheir efforts, that when one does her duty in defiance of the wishes ■•I Uhv threats of the church of which she is a member (Presbyterian), f "f^added to the opposition of the nionerous secesh sympathizers, to say ggg Ij-inothing of the local jealousies for which this place is famous, she ,do8erveB the praise of all loyal men and womep, and will get it. I think we shall be able to send quite a lot of vegetables from Jmi hi point to the sanitary commission. I yesterday got ten men in ^ town tO'contribute ten bushels of potatoes each -100 Imshels in all. A$iw iWi 1 contributed ten b^hels of onions, worth here |2,50 per bushel, *^| have stirred them up In Harrisin county, and we shall receive several .6tM •HiMi March, 1863. loads from the friends* there. In most of the settlements In this county I think they will make up several loads and send in. Some portions of this county are very loyal. Big Settlement, for in stance* notice resolutions passed at union meeting held there. Fetler is the only secesh in the township. • this war is not near its end, and I do not think it so-we cannot now realize the value of the recent conscription law. That one act may yet be the means of saving our Government. I think and hipe have a beneficial influence over the torftes at home. 'Leniency to rebels either in the front or"rear while they oppose us rtl *di 'wT-i vrsm~1' in force, is bad policy. . I see Salen Gazette has an accounl of your report on "Rebel Bar- -'C Oen. Dodge(s mother to his wif^^ Council Bluffs 24:- Tuesday evening, 9 o'clock, have juat got Lettie into bed; she put arms around my neck and gave me one hearty kiss saying, "What will you ml oJ do when I go doim to Corinth, for a little girl to pnt to bed?" I asked her if she thought she would come and live with me again; she answered so affectionately, "I do think I shall but I Go want to 'see my pa» ^ ®nG sister; then I will bo back again-" *** Mr. Lockwood thinks of going with theni. He thodSht he could not leave Before the 6th or 6th ofApril, but he told JuXia today he might get away next weak. I am glad that she can hu^e some Man with \er; and his sister 'will'go as far as St. Louis. That will make it ^ bariti al IMS es" in it. Wol ) ^ klXs At • Xssr^ March 186S. ,gf|| pleasant for them. I am disappointed that I cannot go, but shall have to give that up for the present; should G. M. remain at Corinth I iCu. _ ^and not come home, I shall come if possible when Julia returns. Ihy cannot you come and spend a few weeks with us in the summer? ( nC I have just laid aside the evening paper, and the news is encouraging; should it prove true that Farragut had safely made the passage lai with his whole fleet, I am almost firm in the belief that this war is near its end. Let us have peace that will he honorable in every ► m ry ' respect to the north. Won't the copperheads lower their sails? We have a batch of them here that I would like to have down in the rebel 110 army. They are rebels at heart and they would be of no use in our ar my. Just teike them where they belong. . i I had a letter from G, M. last week; we know that his time just tim'- 1* be all taken up but it is cheering to get a letter when he has a few ijf ^ spare moments that he can devote in writing us. Julia and Nate have gone to Miss Lucy Lock" ood's to a small party. 11? She has spent the day out today and is engaged tomorrow and next • (lay, so that she has but llltle time at home. m t Geo. E. Ford to Gen, Dodge, Bhiladelphia, 26:- ^ Not hearing from you since George left your command, 1 wish to have a few pleasant moments in communicating with you. I suppore you are aware that George consulted me by telegraph, it !•? ^ respecting his leaving the^jposition your kindness had placed him in as your A. D, 0. answer advising him to remain with you and March, 1863. nov to accept the command of his company, ' — , .^.1 .J.L ^1* ■ , . ij. »« ^ .f ,. ^.' After receiving the petition that had been sent to him by the men (which he forwarded to me), and his noble letter written to me on receipt of my telegram, I was satisfied that he had done right in re- ,, turning to his company, and leaving the pleasant position with which yQ^ honored him. George not having informed me of your views In the matter of his retura, and fearing you may not have fully understood his feelings and sentiments, I take the liberty of enclosgH' Ing extracts hig letters written to me, on that occasion, iRhich I I have no doubt will interest you, and will certainly vindicate George in the course he pursued. ' ^ I" letter dated'August 26th, 1862, the date of h'is'telegram, 'requesting my advise, he writes, "I came into the company a private, I have been with them constantly until our arriaval at Helena, I have been with them and shared their hardships, their dangers and their privations, and now I return to remain with the gallant 4th until iti"! peace or death shall relieve me of my command. I regret to leave Gen. Dodge, for'he is one of a thousand, but I go, "not because I love Caesar le'ss, but Rome more," my conscience ^ '^'clearly tells me that I should share my destiny with t^.at of my com pany." IM George^s letter dated the 27th August, on receipt of my •^•Vtelegram he writes: "I have no idea of the motive that prompted you ftJI jtfT ^ ' 'to urge my refusal of the commission, further than you thought it for \ ®y good, I can fully appreciate your solictude for my welfare, and, ® T ^ lb March, 1863. I faar, can never fully repay you for it. But I feel that niy first duty Is what I owe my country, I have sworn to support her to the ; best of my ability, and I feel that I would b© recreant to my oath should I remain here in a comfortable position, knowing at the same time that my company nesds my services, "I know there is no on- that have a greater influence oer the men IHj,,.'than I have. There is not a man who would not follow me into the ratlin jaws of death, and I will venture to a ssert that there is not one that would not be willing to sacrifice his life to save mine, and now. Pa would you desert men like these, on the very eve of an impor- ^ hnow very well you would not. Imagine my feelings Would get into an action and Co/. B. would fail in their duty, owing to the incapability ©f its comniander When I felt oonsoloua that had i have been with them, they would have -overed themeiivee with glory, instead of dlegraoe. Could I return to you at ^^the end of the war feeling that I had done my duty? No sir, I could never hold my head up amona men again, i could never drive off that ^ . guilty feeling, and conscience would night and day hies, "perjurer" in my ear. j- d -t' :,. I leave for my company the early part of-next week, and tn^-T future my address win t>e, Capt. o. E. E. Co. B, ttlj.loia Infy army of the South-west, via Helena Art." better than,I,# if fleorge'a eubsequent actions have susj the noble aqntisents of hts letters. ^ He has our. constant ¥*- •— - March 1863. prayers for Divine protection, and has certainly escaped in the *a- ^(•rious positiona of danger in which he has been exposed, in a wonder- , ful manner. , The poiltion of the rebels is certainly becoming desperate, and I look forward to the next three months to complete the downfall of OMI » base conspiracy and wicked rebellion. I fully believe that the down-trodden black race will yet occupy an important position in the subjtigation of their proud despot masters and that our heavoniy Father, who hears the prayers of those who call upon him in time of trouble, has heard these people, and in the course of the won-ierful .events now transpiring these people will by their fijl; conduct, and the aid we shall reooive, vindicate their claims to man-^ estabiioh their rights citizenship, |r; To Gen. Dodge from his brother. Council Bluffs, 30:-"^* Ptt Julia and Lettie leave today hy packet to St, Joej thence by rail ko Hannibal and packet to St. Louis. They will go from there in company with Mr, Brown who telegraphed me he would leave the 5th, 1 Lockwood was unable to go. Denning i^ftnts to go East. Judge Baldwin goes With them on his way to Davenport; others go all the'way to ^t. Louis, Lettie is in good trim; has left orders about having her l*^arden fixed, and thinks she will not be gone a great while. Your letter ig being extensively copied in Eastern papers; BosJournal, Ao. have published 1^* Baskell writes me It was read by jr ' I Stephen H. PhUlipg' at a monster union Weitllng In Mechanic's Hall, an^ Marbh, 1863. ^ * * brought down the houso at almost every sentence. Sends his respects to you and would like to have you write him. Haskell of Salem, ■O ' Phillips, of Davers, and Plymton (Collector of Dist)of Boston have fil r written me that your letter will do much good in that section. ^ I hope you will send me flOOO o more; can make good use of it. Will make everything secure so you would meet with no delay in obtain- • • • ing money on certificates in case of death. I entered into written agreement to connect myself in business with Judge Baldwin on the 1st Sept, The pressure at Davenport to have him accept the Governorship or IW f' ^ Judgeship will be very strong, and he wanted to have it in a shape to ^ prevent his changing his mind. We xinderstand each other, and know whatwe are going to do. It cannot be otherwsise than beneficial to me Wilkins is out of my building and I shall move over in a few •w- , weeks, Samuel L, Freeborn to Gen, Dodge, Str. Belle Creole, Tala- , it 1 j;0 1 hatcha river, 3ltSir: You will doubtless think it impertinent in me for writing to . . . . . . . . . you, but knowing you to be a soldier and a soldier's friend, and be ing my former commanding officer, I take the liberty of writing to you hoping it will meet your approval/ Iowa is at Vicksburg yet, I have not been with the regiment since las t Doc. I am Governor's aid, and have been up the Cumberland river for three months. We are on our way to Yazoo city, ^ere are fity boats in the fleet and move according to orders from Gen'# Grant, The ! LLi- . .. . . , . on The brave old 4th w March, 1863. tiS 0 " ' . " I >•;- boats are almost wrecked, in two days more we will be down as far as « Greenwood, the rebels have a battery at that point that will stop our • _.V#. advance till it is taken, B. R. Pegrara came as far as Memphis, his boat was release d and sent back to St, Louis, I saw Frank Davenport in Memphis, he said he was going on to Corinth, and has arrived ere this. My best wishes to Mrs, Dodge and Frank, X-.x m*ii $mi mut nt Brief of the Ligon case: I, Charles Wamble Judge of the court of probate, for said county. hereby certify that James W, Ligon of said county is the guardian of the following named children, minors. I further certify that to my own knowledge said J, W Ligon as such administrator and ^ «« ei / guardian received the sum of thirty two hundred and two dollars. That said J, W, Ligon is a citizen of said cotinty ^ose general character is that of an honest upright peaceable man whose words and acts may be relied on as correct. Headquarters District of Corinth, liepartment of the Tenn, OJ Corinth Miss., Apr. 1st, 1863. Received of Brig, Gen, G. M, Dodge one ~0<i ( , sack of coin taken by Col, Cornyn from my safe containing $367.95 in ' gold and silver coin, $1210 C, S. A, currency. The entire amoung being money belonging to minor heirs and myself, J, W, Ligon. [ i ms mL. ' Gen, Dodge to Gen, Hurlbut, Corinth April i, (lODyiS?): •wrt leirX - I have not a battery that can move all its guns for the want of horses, eud more or less of my cavalry are dismovmted, ^ince the 1st of i^vember 1862 up to the present time, no stock of any kind has^ Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource General Dodge Papers Subject The topic of the resource Dodge, Grenville M., 1831-1916 -- Correspondence. Union Pacific Railroad Company. 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