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The Daily Dispatch: May 6, 1864., [Electronic resource], The Confederate notes (search)
ely. A telegram says: Price supposed Gen Steele was going to Shreveport via Washington, and moved his command from Camden to Washington after the fight at Prairie de Anna. Gen Steele pursued the rebels towards Washington, and then suddenly turned and pushed for Camden. Price discovered his mistake, and started for Camden also. A desperate race ensure, and, although heavy skirmishing occurred all the way, Marmaduke being in front and Dockery in the rear, with cavalry and artillery,Camden also. A desperate race ensure, and, although heavy skirmishing occurred all the way, Marmaduke being in front and Dockery in the rear, with cavalry and artillery, Steele came out victor, and entered the enemy's fortifications unopposed. Camden is strongly fortified with nine forts. All its approaches are well guarded, and it can be held against a largely superior force. Gen Steele's force is fully stroCamden is strongly fortified with nine forts. All its approaches are well guarded, and it can be held against a largely superior force. Gen Steele's force is fully strong enough to whip Kirby Smith should he attack him. No tears need be entertained for his safety. Another exposition of the thief Butler. A Washington letter says that Pierpont a Virginian Yankee, is about to expose Butler, a Massachusetts Ya