This I thought

necessary to prevent their passing to our rear upon Lebanon, and thence through Bradfordville and Somerset, in the event they should discover our movement toward Muldrow's Hill. I also ordered a reconnoissance of their position, which duty was assigned to Major Rue, his men being familiar with the locality in which they were said to be camped. I ordered the remaining force to form in line of battle, with the artillery in position, and each section supported by a select company of riflemen from the Twelfth and Sixteenth Kentucky.. In this position they were required to bivouac on their arms and without fires.

Near daylight on the morning of the first instant, the reconnoitring party returned with the report that the rebels had left camp. I immedi ately ordered the column to be in readiness to move, and the march was resumed in the order of the previous night, except the transportation, which was turned over to the Thirty-fourth brigade, the Twelfth and Sixteenth Kentucky marching. On arriving at the summit of Muldrow's Hill, I learned that the enemy's rear-guard had passed about twelve o'clock the night previous. From citizens I learned that they had passed up the old Dug road which intersects the Campbellsville road on the summit of Muldrow's Hill. We now forwarded with all possible celerity, in the hope that we might come upon them at Campbellsville, or at all events be in supporting distance should Colonel Wolford's or any other force attack them in front or on the flank. Our cav

out camp or garrison equipage at a moment's one and a half miles in our rear. "warning; and I also ordered all the teams at the post to be in readiness to move at a moment's notice. In the mean time I had heard nothing from Colonel Halisy since eleven o'clock A.M., and already felt considerable anxiety in regard to his safety. At five o'clock P.M., I received information that Colonel Halisy was still in pursuit, who was moving in the direction of Muldrow's Hill, and from their rear-guard he had succeeded in capturing fifteen prisoners, whom he sent into camp. About the same time Colonel Boyle returned, bringing into camp some prisoners, with the assurance that Morgan's main body had passed St. Mary's Church. I knew we had a force at Glasgow, and had been informed that we had a force at or near Greensburgh, under command of Colonel Wolford, to whom I had on the thirtieth started a courier notifying him that I would pursue Morgan should he pass west of us, and suggesting the propriety of his moving his command to Pinchem or Muldrow's Hill. Unfortunately, however, this courier was captured and paroled before he reached Colonel Wolford. At six o'clock P.M., December thirty-first, my command, consisting of a squadron of the Sixth Kentucky cavalry, under Major Gratz, a squadron of the Ninth Kentucky cavalry, under command of Major Rue, the Twelfth Kentucky infantry, the Sixteenth Kentucky infantry, (which two regiments, together with the Seventh Tennessee, had been temporarily brigaded and placed under command of Colonel Craddock, of the Sixteenth Kentucky,) the battery of artillery, and the Thirty-alry was much worn down by scouting both at fourth brigade, commanded by Colonel Reed, Lebanon and on the border. They were also in moved in pursuit. The order of the march was bad condition to attack a superior force, inasmuch as follows: first, the squadron of cavalry under as they were poorly armed, the Sixth Kentucky Major Gratz; second, one section of the battery; having no arms but pistols and sabres. Notthird, the Ninth Kentucky cavalry; fourth, sec- withstanding they were thus poorly armed, they tion of the battery, supported by company A of manifested a disposition to press forward, which the Sixteenth Kentucky; fifth, the Sixteenth they were allowed to do with as much speed as I Kentucky infantry; sixth, section of the battery, deemed consistent with prudence, I endeavoring supported by company I of the Sixteenth Ken- to keep the infantry within quick supporting distucky; seventh, Twelfth Kentucky infantry, tance. On arriving within two miles of Campmounted in wagons; eighth, the brigade of Col- bellsville I was informed by citizens and paroled onel Reed unbroken. In the above order, we soldiers that the rebel rear-guard was still at that moved on the Campbellsville road until we place engaged in destroying commissary goods reached a point near New-Market. Here we abandoned by the Thirty-fourth brigade. The were informed by a citizen of the death of the column being well closed up, I ordered the cavgallant, accomplished, and lamented Colonel alry to charge upon the town, which they did in Halisy, whom I could but admire for his great handsome style, resulting, however, in the capzeal in the cause of our Union, and the energy ture of but a few prisoners, the main force havand promptness with which he executed every ing left some five hours previous. Knowing that order confided to him. By his death the service a considerable quantity of forage had been colhas lost one of its most accomplished and chiv- lected at Green River bridge, and believing that alrous officers, and the community one of its most the enemy would halt there to feed and rest his useful and honorable citizens. We were also in-stock, I ordered Majors Gratz and Rue, with one formed by the same person that the rebels were section of artillery, to press forward, hoping to then encamped two miles to our right on the prevent, by rapid pursuit, the destruction of forRolling Fork.

A halt of the column was ordered. Major Rue, of the Ninth Kentucky cavalry, was ordered forward to guard the bridge over Rolling Fork. A strong cavalry picket was sent back upon the road leading from St. Mary's to Lebaon, and which intersects the Campbellsville road

age and bridge; also directing the shelling of their rear at every available point, with the further view of attracting the attention of any force that might be to our right, and thus defining to them the route pursued by us. At two o'clock our advance came in sight of the ruins of Green River bridge, when, believing that farther pursuit

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self, for, had he pressed upon and followed Mor-
gan to Springfield, I could have attacked him in
front while he engaged his rear, or we could have
attacked him unitedly. I also regret that the
reënforcements from Danville never reached me.
My determination was to attack Morgan at Spring-
field had they come up.

To Colonel Reid, and the officers and men of
his brigade, I take pleasure in expressing my
thanks for the promptness and alacrity with
which they executed orders confided to them.
It may be proper to state that the aggregate
force of this brigade did not exceed one thou-
sand eight hundred men, and my whole effective
force did not exceed three thousand three hun-
dred men.

was cut off, the section of the battery was placed in position and opened fire, not so much with a view of damaging the enemy as signal-guns to any force which might be in reach of Columbia, trusting to thus give them a cue to the route pursued by the rebels. I ordered the troops to go immediately into camp, feed stock, and make details for cooking, while the men could get that rest they so much needed after the forty-eight hours' heavy duty they had undergone. I also ordered the company of pioneers attached to the Thirty-fourth brigade to be immediately set to work in clearing the obstructions from a dirt road that crossed the river but a few hundred yards below the bridge. In the mean time the whole To Captain Miller, of company M, First Illinois column closed up, the Twelfth and Sixteenth Kentucky having marched twenty-two miles in seven consecutive hours. I had not yet aban- battery, thanks are due for his efficient services doned the hope of overtaking the enemy at Cum- as an artillery officer. My thanks are due to I also learned that Colonel Wol- Colonel Craddock for his energy and valuable berland River. ford was certainly at Greensburgh in command suggestions, as well as to all the officers on the of four regiments of cavalry. I immediately des- expedition; but, above all, the gallant soldiers patched to him, notifying him of our pursuit, and composing the command deserve especial notice suggesting that he should press on to Columbia- for the cheerfulness with which they endured in the event that he should find Morgan in camp the privations to which they were necessarily To my aids, Captain Letat the latter place to quietly await our arrival, subjected, and the alacrity with which they which would be some time during the night. By obeyed all orders. ten o'clock P.M., of the first instant, the obstruc- cher, of the Twelfth, Captain Help, of the Tenth, I then directed Lieutenant Mannen, of the Sixteenth Kentucky, tions in the road were removed. that the whole cavalry force under my command and Lieutenant Nell, of the First Kentucky batshould move forward, accompanied by one section tery, my thanks are due for the efficient manner of the battery, with instructions to Colonel Boyle in which they discharged their duties. Captain that if he should find Morgan in camp at Colum- Gaubert, Post-Quartermaster, displayed great bia not to disturb him, unless he should attempt energy and efficiency in getting up on short noto move off, until he was supported by my infan- tice transportation and rations for the expedition. try or Colonel Wolford's cavalry. Following im- And while it may seem invidious to make disAs mediately in the rear of the cavalry was the re-tinctions where all deserve commendation, yet mainder of the force under my command. soon as I saw the principal part of the Thirtyfourth brigade across the river I pressed forward to the front, and to my surprise found the whole column halted at six o'clock A. M., six miles from the bridge which they had left at eleven o'clock the previous night. The apology for such a direct violation of orders by the cavalry was that a citizen had told them that Morgan had left Columbia at eight o'clock the previous night, and that their horses were worn down. The infantry and artillery were moved forward and reached Columbia about noon on the second instant, when, learning that the Cumberland was certainly fordable, I abandoned the pursuit and ordered my men into

camp.

Soon after going into camp General Fry
arrived and assumed command of all the troops
in the vicinity of Columbia, and ordered the pur-
suit to be resumed, which order was counter-
manded at a point three miles beyond Columbia.
The result of these operations was the capture of
about one hundred and fifty prisoners, a number
of horses and trappings, some arms, two caissons,
and a quantity of ammunition for artillery and
It is also reported by a citizen that
small arms.
one of our shells exploded among the rebel rear-
guard at Green River and killed three of their
I regret that there could not be more
number.
concerted action between Colonel Harlan and my-

especial thanks are due to Lieut. Col. Gantt and
Major Harbeson, of the Sixteenth Kentucky,
Majors Farris, Rue, and Fidler, of the cavalry,
and Dr. S. M. Cartmell, Medical Director of the
Expedition; nor should I forget Captains John S.
and Carr B. White, of the Sixteenth Kentucky,
and Lieutenant Crozier, of the Twelfth, who,
with their companies, supported sections of bat-
tery, and were always in place and ready for
duty. I ought perhaps to state that I labored
under great disadvantage from the fact that I
could get no definite information of Morgan's
force. I had been officially notified that Morgan,
at the time of his attack on Elizabethtown, had
less than three thousand men, and certainly but
two pieces of artillery. I had also been officially
notified that simultaneously with his attack on
that place, an attack was made on Munfordville,
supposed to be led by Kirby Smith, whose force
was unknown. When I learned that the force
advancing on Lebanon certainly had ten pieces
of artillery, I inferred that a junction of the two
forces had been effected-the whole force being
reported by citizens and scouts at eleven thou-
sand.

Very respectfully,

Your obedient servant,

W. A. HOSKINS, Colonel Commanding Expedition.

Doc. 53. PROCLAMATION BY GOV. LETCHER. BY THE GOVERNOR OF VIRGINIA.

A PROCLAMATION.

Let the people in each county and corporation in the State set to work immediately to procure whatever may be necessary for the soldiers from their immediate neighborhoods. Let them ap point a trusted agent to collect the articles that may be contributed, to carry them in person to the encampments, and to see to their proper distribution. These contributions will cheer and comfort thousands, and call down the blessings of heaven upon yourselves and families.

HAVING reason to believe that the volunteers from this State in the army are not provided with the necessary supply of shirts, drawers, shoes, stockings, and gloves, I have deemed it proper to appeal to the good people of the Commonwealth The unusually early appearance of winter into furnish such of these articles as they may be duces me to make the appeal now, and admonable to spare for the use of our troops. The heav-ishes me to urge upon you to expedite your offerier articles of clothing will, no doubt, be provided ings. by the confederate government.

Few of us, while seated around our own fires in winter, well supplied with comfortable clothing, can realize the situation of those who are exposed to the inclemency of the weather, without sufficient covering, without change of apparel, or with tattered and unclean under-clothing.

Given under my hand at Richmond, and under the seal of the Commonwealth, this [L.S.] thirteenth day of November, 1862, and in the eighty-seventh year of the Commonwealth. JOHN LETCHER. By the Governor : GEO. W. MUNFORD,

Secretary of the Commonwealth.

Doc. 54.

SURRENDER OF THE CITY DEMANDED.

The inability in an army to procure necessary washing, makes it imperative that they should be furnished with a larger supply of clothing. The loss of clothing, which is inevitable to those who are making long and hurried marches, renders it OPERATIONS AT FREDERICKSBURGH, VA. proper that they should be supplied more frequently than the army regulations allow. The articles of shoes and stockings are most needed, because the wear and tear upon them from frequent and rough usage is incessant. Shoes especially have become so exorbitantly high that the pay of the soldier is not sufficient to enable him to procure them. From such causes, and from inattention on the part of subordinate officers, the men are too frequently unprovided with these indispensable requisites. Who can see the soldiers of Virginia marching with naked feet, in weather such as we have lately experienced, without feeling his cheek flushing with sensations of shame

and mortification? Who can contemplate the prospect for the soldiers in the future, as winter advances, while the slaves on our farms and in our streets are comfortably clad, without emotions calculated to open his purse and his heart to remedy the evil?

HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF THE POTOMAC, į Friday, November 21-11 P.M. GEN. PATRICK, Provost-Marshal General of the army, this morning crossed the river to Freder icksburgh, under a flag of truce, conveying to the rebel authorities of that city the following letter, demanding its surrender:

HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF THE POTOMAC,
November 21.

To the Mayor and Common Council of Fred-
ericksburgh:

GENTLEMEN: Under cover of the houses of your

city, shots have been fired at the troops of my command. Your mills and manufactories are furnishing provisions and the materials for clothing for armed bodies in rebellion against the Government of the United States. Your railroads and other means of transportation are removing sup

The man who, amid rain and snow, is compelled, plies to the dépôts of such troops. This condition in mud up to his knees, to put his shoulder to a of things must terminate, and by direction of Gen. cannon-wheel when stalled, and drag it out by Burnside, I accordingly demand the surrender of his bodily exertion, will properly enjoy the com- the city into my hands, as the representative of fort of a clean and dry pair of stockings when he the United States, at or before five o'clock this returns to his tent. The man who has been stand-afternoon. Failing an affirmative reply to this ing on guard on a stormy night, until thoroughly demand, by the hour indicated, sixteen hours will drenched, can comprehend the pleasure of a dry be permitted to elapse for the removal from the and clean shirt, and a comfortable pair of flannel city of women and children, the sick and woundor cotton drawers. The man who, in bitter cold ed and aged, etc., which period having expired, I weather, with fingers nearly frosted, has to clench shall proceed to shell the town. Upon obtaining a frozen musket or rifle-barrel, will appreciate the possession of the city, every necessary means will kindness of one who will furnish him with a pair tive operation of the laws and policy of the United be taken to preserve order and secure the protec of woollen gloves. He will feel that he is not forgotten by his country, and his heart will overflow as he silently vows to peril his life in defence of her honor and for her glory.

I feel confident it will be enough for me to state the necessity that exists to insure a supply of the article named.

States Government.

I am very respectfully your obedient servant, E. V. SUMNER, Brevet Major-Gen. U.S.A., Commanding Right Grand Division

On his arrival on the opposite side of the river, Gen. Patrick was conveyed to the guard-house by

the military, where he was detained until the re-
ply was ready. In the mean time his communi-
cation was conveyed to Gen. Longstreet, whose
troops were encamped a short distance outside of
the city. The following is the reply of the Mayor:

MAYOR'S OFFICE, FREDERICKSBURGH,
November 21, 1862.

Brevet Major-General E. V. Sumner, Command-
ing U.S.A.

You must be aware that there will not be more than three or four hours of daylight within the sixteen hours given by you for the removal of the sick and wounded, the women and children, and the aged and infirm from this place; and I have to inform you that while there is no railroad transportation accessible to the town, because of the interruption thereof by your batteries, all other means of transportation within the town are so limited as to render the removal of the classes of persons spoken of within the time indicated an utter impossibility. I have convened the council, which will remain in session awaiting any further communication you may have to Very respectfully, your obedient servant, M. SLAUGHTER,

make.

SIR: I have received at twenty minutes before five o'clock this afternoon, your communication of this date, in which you state that under cover of the houses of this town, shots have been fired upon the troops of your command; that our mills and manufactories are furnishing provisions and the materials for clothing for armed bodies in rebellion against the Government of the United States; that our railroads and other means of Mayor.* transportation are removing supplies to the dépôts The following are the concluding letters of the of such troops; that this condition of things must correspondence between Gen. Sumner and the terminate; that by command of Major-Gen. Burn-authorities of Fredericksburgh, which show why side, you demand the surrender of this town into the threat to shell the city was not executed. your hands as the representative of the Govern- The following is Gen. Sumner's reply to the ment of the United States, at or before five o'clock Mayor's letter refusing to surrender the town: this afternoon; that failing an affirmative reply to this demand by the time indicated, sixteen hours will be permitted to elapse for the removal from the town of women and children, the sick and wounded, and aged, which period having elapsed, you will proceed to shell the town.

In reply, I have to say, that this communication did not reach me in time to convene the council for its consideration and furnish a reply by the hour indicated, five P.M. It was sent to me through the hands of the commanding officer of the army of the confederate States, near this town, to whom it was first delivered by consent of Gen. Patrick, who brought it from you, as I am informed, and I am authorized by the commander of the confederate army to say that there was no delay in passing it through his hands to me.

In regard to the matter complained of by you, the firing of shots upon your troops occurred upon the northern suburbs of the town, and was the act of the military officer commanding the confederate forces near here, for which matter neither the citizens nor the civil authorities of this town are responsible. In regard to the other matters of complaint, I am authorized by the latter officer to state that the condition of things therein complained of shall no longer exist; that your troops shall not be fired on from this town; that the mills and manufactories here will not furnish any further supplies, provisions, or material for clothing for the confederate troops; nor will the railroads or other means of transportation here convey supplies from the town to the dépôt of said troops outside of the town. The civil authorities of Fredericksburgh have no control; but I am assured by the military authorities of the confederate army near here that nothing will be done by them to infringe the conditions herein named as to matters within the town; but the latter authorities inform us that while their troops will not occupy the town, they will not permit yourself to

do so.

HEADQUARTERS RIGHT GRAND DIVISION,
CAMP NEAR FALMOUTH, November 21, 1862.
To the Mayor and Common Council, Fredericks-
burgh, Va.:

Your letter of this afternoon is at hand, and in consideration of your pledge that the acts complained of shall cease, and that your town shall not be occupied by any of the enemy's forces, and your assertions that a lack of transportation renders it impossible to move the women, children, sick, wounded and aged, I am authorized to say to you that our batteries will not open upon the town at the hour designated.

Gen. Patrick will meet a committee of representatives from your town to-morrow morning at nine o'clock, at the Lacey House.

Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
E. V. SUMNER,

Brevet Major-Gen. Commanding Division. An interview having thus been invited at nine Marye, Jr., W. A. Little, and W. S. Scott, on the A.M., Mayor Slaughter, Dr. J. G. Wallace, J. L. part of the citizens, and Gen. Kershaw on behalf of the military, proceeded at the hour named, to the opposite shore, but were not received, as the that an apology was made for firing on the train following note will explain. It will also be seen which left, carrying out the departing citizens.

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HEADQUARTERS RIGHT GRAND DIVISION, NEAR
FALMOUTH, VA., Nov. 22, 1862.
To the Mayor of Fredericksburgh, Va. :
The invitation given you in my letter of last
night was in these words:

Gen. Patrick will meet a committee or representatives from your town to-morrow morning, at nine o'clock, at the Lacey House.

The invitation was intended only for the civil anthorities at Fredericksburgh, but I have no objection to the committee being accompanied by one or two military persons. If you wish to

*See page 79 Docs, ante.

I am authorized to say that so long as no hos-dences are large and tastefully built. It has half tile demonstration is made from the town, it will a dozen churches, one of which, the Episcopal not be shelled. I have also to say that there Church, is a little architectural gem. will be no more firing upon the cars before eleven o'clock A.M. to-morrow.