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The Daily Dispatch: April 10, 1862., [Electronic resource], An explanation of the affair at Union city, Tenn. (search)
ormed by Major Cole and Lieut. Porter there was no use in going, as his regiment had gone to hell! The forces of the enemy consisted of four regiments of infantry and two battalions of cavalry, and nine pieces of artillery. Our whole force did not exceed eight to nine hundred effective men. The enemy immediately opened fire on our camps and cars. No return made by us. Our loss is fifty taken prisoners; in that number thirty of the pickets, under command of lieut, Coleman, including Lieut. Fite, and about fifty horses; no arms, and but few of the wagons. Provisions lost valued at about $6,000, and but little ammunition. The enemy destroyed the cars, quarters, and tents, and retired with great demonstrations of joy. Col. Tilghman displayed great coolness and bravery, and won the esteem of the regiment. Col. Jackson had command of the cavalry, by order of Gen. Polk. Our regiment rallied at Crockett's Station, ten miles from Union City. They were pursued by the enemy