Reminiscences of the Tullahoma Shelbyville Campaign and Move Toward Chattanooga
A firsthand military letter recounts cavalry clashes with Forrest and Wheeler near Rover and Middleton, the Shelbyville battle with four cannon captured, and heavy Rebel losses. It covers Bragg’s retreat from Tennessee, pursuit actions to Elk River and Tullahoma, the weather delays, desertions in the enemy ranks, and outlook toward Chattanooga plus camp life notes and personnel updates. The writer reflects on providence guiding the war, tradeoffs of pursuit, and hopes for homecoming and peace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bragg
Reaper
Golden Fields
Tennessee
Old Rosey
Forrest
Rover
Wheeler
Middleton
Stanley
Gray’s Gap
Shelbyville
Jess
Duck River
Huntsville
Alabama
Chattanooga
Vicksburg
Lee
Polly
Kate
Bess
Sally
Neves
Nothan
Gragg
Murfreesboro
Tullahoma
Reynolds
Negley
Winchteter
Elk River
Thea
Elk
Manchester
Middle Tennessee
Winchester
Morgan's Raid Suppresses The Commercial July 28 1863
The Commercial suspends publication for a week to aid the governor in driving Morgan from the state. Readers are told behind schedule on correspondence and upcoming articles due to military duty and limited space.
Morgau's Wuerrasoots hunted by Ohio militia
Morgan with about 500 exhausted men skulks through hills of south eastern Ohio while militia presses them. About 300 crossed the Ohio. the rest captured. Telegraphs claim he is cornered though not yet captured. Gover's Lady's Book August issue features conclusion of Husks by Marion Harland along with lavish literary and fashion content from L. A. Godey Philadelphia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morgan
Ohio
Telegraph
Gover
Marion Harland
L. A. Godey
Philadelphia
Commencement Week Ends at Moore's Hill College
Commencement exercises at Moore's Hill College closed June 19 with a celebrated sermon by Rev. W. W. Snyder and a fine baccalaureate by Prof. W. C. Pierce. Examinations showed faithful teaching by Pierce and Mrs. Adams and diligent study by students. The week featured lectures by Rev. Snyder and Rev. J. W. Mellander, Sigournean and Philo neikean anniversaries, with strong audiences. The board reappointed Pierce for the coming year despite past difficulties and urged next term enrollment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moore’s Hill
Moore’s Hill College
W. W. Snyder
W. C. Pierce
Pierce
Dearborn militia March to Morgan chase ends in Vernon and Lawrenceburg
The Dearborn County militia recounts a four day campaign against Morgan. Units from Aurora Lawrenceburg Manchester and Ohio county march by rail and road facing panic and confusion. They endure dust fatigue and hospitality from Vernon and Manchester residents, with one leg injury reported and Morgan evading capture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morgan
Muscatatack
Dearborn County
Aurora
Lawrenceburg
Manchester
Ohio County Regiment
Seymour
Lawrenceburg Company
North Vernon
Old Vernon
Madison
Webber
Ohio Regiment
Vernon
John Morgan
Fair Grounds
McClellan and Garibaldi
Lower Ford
Upper Ford
Cooneying
Madison State Road
Michigan
Beecher
Dearborn
Columbus
Shelbyville
Col
Gavin
Sunmanville
Greensburg
Morris
Col. Shryock
Lawrenceburg Register
Hobson
Schuler
Manchester Road
Manchester Company
Perry
Notice to file claims for militia services in Indiana
Executive Department Indianapolis July 18 1865 notice calls for claims accrued in organizing and moving the State Militia to oppose Morgan's guerrilla raid. Claimants must file with Capt James A Ekin or General A Stone with certified statements of services or supplies. Muster rolls of companies filed in Adjutant General's office. Horses pressed into service may be returned and commissioners appointed to investigate losses. By order Governor O P Mortor Lat Nose Adjutant General.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tspranapolis
Morgan
James A. Ekin
General A. Stone
Adjutant General’s Office
O. P. Mortor
Indiana- Lat
Nose
Rebels scorch stables and horse Tempest in Salem incident
A trio of rebels visited a Salem stable owned by George Lyman of Evansville. Tempest kicked one attacker and chomped at others as a groom rode the horse away, guarding against capture. The stallion is valued at a thousand dollars. Nearby, a Dearborn County farmer claimed to be a guerilla suspect. officials released him after locals vouched for him. Doctor Holloway’s long service to armies is extolled as a universal cure for dysentery and scurvy with affordable remedies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bragg
Shattanooga
Georgia
Frank Riddle
Elias Crosby
Riddle
Dan Ridlon
George Myers
Connelly
Breckey
Nashville
Morgan
Hoosterdam
Indiana
Salem
Tempest
George Lyman
Evansville
Columbia Treet
Dearborn County
Cty
Cincinnati
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