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My command was formed in battle order on the right about 10 a.m., in accordance with your orders, and moved forward toward the enemy, posted in the edge of the timber. A portion of my battalion was sent farther on to the right, for the purpose of flanking the enemy. The howitzers, which we were supporting at this point, opened upon the enemy, posted behind a rail fence, in the edge of a cornfield. These two movements forced the enemy to fall back upon their center. Dismounting a portion of my command, I skirmished the woods, capturing 8 prisoners, with their arms, and, following the enemy through the timber, I encamped on the prairie beyond. I am highly gratified to speak in terms of praise of the conduct of officers and men under my command, and of their bravery and promptness in obeying orders. The able manner in which our force was handled in other parts of the field drew the attention of the enemy in such a manner that they inflicted no loss upon my command. Very respectfully, your obedient servant, E. R. STEVENS, Capt. Third Wisconsin Volunteer Cavalry, Comdg. Battalion Col. WILLIAM R. JUDSON, Commanding Brigade. |
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No. 5. Report of Capt. Edward R. Stevens, Third Wisconsin Cavalry. CAMP NEAR FORT BLUNT July 19, 1863. |
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SIR: I have the honor to make the following report of the part taken by the battalion of the Third Cavalry Wisconsin Volunteers in the action at Honey Springs, on the 17th instant: |
