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Rebellion Record: a Diary of American Events, Diary from December 17, 1860 - April 30, 1864 (ed. Frank Moore), 1862, November (search)
November 27. Colonel Kirk, commanding the Fifth brigade of General Sill's division, made a reconnoissance from Nashville toward La Vergne, Tenn., with two companies of the Third Indiana cavalry, and that portion of his brigade not on picket-duty. He came upon the rebel outposts of cavalry three quarters of a mile beyond Scrougesville. The rebels fired a few rounds and fled, until they fell in with their other out-posts on the right and left of the road, when they made a stand at a church three fourths of a mile beyond. Here they discharged several rounds at the Union advance, slightly wounding Lieutenant-Colonel Hurd, of the Thirtieth Indiana, who was bravely leading his men. This regiment, under lead of Colonel Dodge, quickly drove the guerrillas from their position, who retreated until they reached their artillery, which was planted on a hill. They fired a few rounds and continued retreating. The National troops chased them some two miles beyond La Vergne, when the rebels
Rebellion Record: a Diary of American Events: Documents and Narratives, Volume 7. (ed. Frank Moore), chapter 215 (search)
nforcements being sent from the enemy's right to support his left, he was enabled to regain a portion of the ground he had lost. Cleburn's division, which had encountered the enemy behind his breastworks, after a firm onset and most gallant assault, was driven back with heavy loss. This veteran division returned slowly and in good order to a position just beyond the range of the guns in the enemy's works, which they occupied and held, Information of this fact having been communicated by General Sill to General Polk, the latter ordered Cheatham to replace Cleburn in the general line, and while this movement was being effected, another message from General Hill was received by General Polk, informing him that his right was again threatened, and he wanted support. General Polk examined the position of Cleburn, and finding he could hold it if he could not advance, moved Cheatham rapidly by the right flank to the extreme right to meet the reported movement of the enemy, which was ascerta
Rebellion Record: a Diary of American Events: Documents and Narratives, Volume 3. (ed. Frank Moore), chapter 148 (search)
e following evening the Thirty-third, under Colonel Sill, and Major Hurt's light battalion, were ordn line of battle. It was at this time that Colonel Sill, who had command of this part of the expedio be likewise dispersed by the forces under Colonel Sill. Thus is Eastern Kentucky ridden of her iled from the reports of General Nelson and Colonel Sill: On the 7th November General Nelson despatched Colonel Sill with his own regiment, the Ohio Thirty-third, and the light battalion under Majoe of forty miles--and turn or cut them off. Colonel Sill marched at eleven A. M. on the 7th. At fiv next morning they reached Pikeville, where Colonel Sill had arrived the previous night. Captain Bee. During these operations the command of Col. Sill executed Gen. Nelson's orders and occupied Pirmishers opened fire, but he retreated, and Col. Sill subsequently occupied his Headquarters. The casualty was one man killed. On the route, Col. Sill twice encountered a party of mounted men; th
William Tecumseh Sherman, Memoirs of General William T. Sherman ., volume 1, Chapter 8: from the battle of Bull Run to Paducah--Kentucky and Missouri. 1861-1862. (search)
nsportation. Brigadier-General Nelson is operating by the line from Olympian Springs, east of Paris, on the Covington & Lexington Railroad, toward Prestonburg, in the valley of the Big Sandy. where is assembled a force of from twenty-five to thirty-five hundred rebel Kentuckians waiting reenforcements from Virginia. My last report from him was to October 28th, at which time he had Colonel Harris's Ohio Second, nine hundred strong; Colonel Norton's Twenty-first Ohio, one thousand; and Colonel Sill's Thirty-third Ohio, seven hundred and fifty strong; with two irregular Kentucky regiments, Colonels Marshall and Metcalf. These troops were on the road near Hazel Green and West Liberty, advancing toward Prestonburg. Upon an inspection of the map, you will observe these are all divergent lines, but rendered necessary, from the fact that our enemies choose them as places of refuge from pursuit, where they can receive assistance from neighboring States. Our lines are all too weak, pro
Rebellion Record: a Diary of American Events: Documents and Narratives, Volume 4. (ed. Frank Moore), Doc. 129.-occupation of Huntsville, Ala. April 11, 1862. (search)
l had ordered them, had pretty thoroughly angered us against them, and nothing would have pleased our boys better than to have given the rascals a lesson which would never have departed from their memory, provided that after the administration of said lesson they had any memory left. Col. Turchin's brigade and Simonson's battery started from Fayetteville at six o'clock A. M., on Thursday, and marched diligently until nine P. M., which brought them to within eleven miles of Huntsville. Colonel Sill's brigade, with Loomis's famous battery, followed closely, the other brigades at a greater distance. The weather was cool, and beautiful for marching, on Thursday, but we had no turnpike, and in places the road was very bad. This was especially the case about six miles from Fayetteville. A series of swamps and mud-holes was succeeded by a long, precipitous and rocky hill. The tired animals could not take the wagons up, and it was found necessary to hitch the horses or mules of two or
Rebellion Record: a Diary of American Events: Documents and Narratives, Volume 5. (ed. Frank Moore), chapter 56 (search)
until we can overtake him. I shall push on to Chattanooga to-morrow. Jas. S. Negley, Brigadier-General Commanding. headquarters U. S. Forces, before Chattanooga, June 7, 10 A. M. Gen. O. M. Mitchel, Huntsville: sir: Yesterday morning moved Col. Sill's command direct to Shell Mound to divert the enemy opposite that point, also prevent them from crossing. Col. Sill found two pieces of artillery in position and opened upon it without reply. As I expected, they threw heavy reinforcements to Col. Sill found two pieces of artillery in position and opened upon it without reply. As I expected, they threw heavy reinforcements to that point last night, expecting the attack to be made there. Col. Scott and Capt. Shaffer's Ohio cavalry were sent from Jasper by a path through the mountain, which resulted in surprising and capturing the enemy's pickets at the ferry and preventing the further retreat of Adams's men over the river. My main force came by Anderson's road. Col. Scribner's command is occupying an important point, which I omit alluding to except by saying that it is for the benefit of Starns and his artillery,
Rebellion Record: a Diary of American Events: Documents and Narratives, Volume 5. (ed. Frank Moore), chapter 138 (search)
k's report. headquarters First corps, army of the Ohio, camp near Crab orchard, Oct. 18. Col. Jas. B. Fry, Chief of Staff: I have the honor to report that in compliance with written instructions from you, dated October seventh, eight P. M., and received by me at my camp at Maxville, at half-past 2 A. M. on the morning of the eighth, I marched at five A. M. on the Perryville road. I had but a portion of my corps with me, Rousseau's and Jackson's divisions, the Second division under Gen. Sill having been detached to march upon Frankfort. The Tenth division, Gen. Jackson commanding, was entitled to the advance, but being composed entirely of new troops, I ordered Gen. Rousseau's division to take the lead. Gen. Rousseau was ordered to march with great caution in view of the known presence of the enemy at Harrodsburgh, and also of your letter informing me that the enemy would resist your advance into Perryville, and that you intended to attack them that day. Hearing reports of a
Rebellion Record: a Diary of American Events: Documents and Narratives, Volume 5. (ed. Frank Moore), chapter 149 (search)
ediately set to work to learn the particulars of Colonel Sill's movements in the neighborhood of Jasper. He wnd six companies of the Twenty-fourth Illinois. Col. Sill had learned that the enemy, having crossed the riving into it by which an enemy might advance; and Colonel Sill could not afford to divide his small force for tthe different portions in detail. More than this, Col. Sill received his supplies by way of Stevenson. His waarily pass. Such being the condition of things, Col. Sill, an officer prudent and cautious as he is otherwis of Jasper. Upon Friday, the twentieth of June, Col. Sill sent four companies of the Twenty-fourth Illinois back to Jasper, and as soon as he had returned, Colonel Sill's entire force commenced its march to Battle Crest. One of Capt. Edgarton's horses was killed. Col. Sill, throughout these operations, has exhibited much pn the blue distance. South of the point where Colonel Sill has his headquarters, the mountain upon the west
Rebellion Record: a Diary of American Events: Documents and Narratives, Volume 6. (ed. Frank Moore), chapter 29 (search)
ng the enemy four times, losing the gallant General Sill of his right, and Colonel Roberts of his leing, being placed in the interval between Brig.-Gen. Sill's right and my left. My front was curtainot only driven the enemy from my front, but Gen. Sill's also, but, as he had no orders to move forwithdrawal of the reserves ordered up by Brig.-General Sill, the enemy made their attack in five heaoods, at about six hundred yards range, when Gen. Sill ordered us in position in the woods, pointin-chests damaged. After dark, by command of General Sill, we took position about three hundred yards Col. Schaeffer received orders to reenforce Gen. Sill's brigade with some regiments, and the Fiftesigned to them about thirty yards in rear of Gen. Sill's brigade, when after a short interval Lieutg through the thickets, reporting disaster--General Sill is killed--General Johnson had lost three bep — sufficient to break any ordinary line; but Sill gallantly received the shock and drove the foe [9 more...]
Rebellion Record: a Diary of American Events: Documents and Narratives, Volume 6. (ed. Frank Moore), Rebel reports and Narratives. (search)
troyed three hundred wagons loaded with baggage and commissary stores, and paroled seven hundred prisoners. He is again behind them, and has captured an ordnance train. To-day he secured several thousand stand of small arms. The body of Brigadier-Gen. Sill was left on the field, and three others are reported to have been killed. God has granted us a happy New Year. Braxton Bragg. Murfreesboro, January 2, 1863. The enemy retired last night but a short distance in rear of his former posied a continuous line, very nearly perpendicular to the original line of both — then leaving nearly the whole field with all its trophies, the enemy's dead and many of his wounded, his hospitals and stores in our full possession. The body of Brig.-Gen. Sill, one of their division commanders, was found where he had fallen, and was sent to town and decently interred, though he had forfeited all claim to such consideration by the acts of cruelty, barbarity and atrocity, but a few days before commi
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