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I was ordered by General Blunt to rally two companies of my command to support Hopkins' battery, which was to cross the creek in pursuit of the enemy. After rallying my companies, we crossed the stream, and discovered the enemy on a hill, or rise of ground in the advance. Here Hopkins' battery, supported by my infantry, opened upon the enemy, who fled in confusion after the second fire. I was here ordered by Colonel [William A.] Phillips, commanding brigade, to have the rest of my command brought forward, which order was promptly obeyed, I at the same time moving my two companies forward in support of the battery, until we occupied the enemy's former position. Here the remainder of my command came up. After halting a short time, we were ordered into camp. Killed or wounded, none.* I have no one to censure or praise, as every officer and soldier tried to do his duty. Very respectfully, your obedient servant, J. NELSON SMITH, Major, Second Regiment Colorado Volunteers. Col. WILLIAM A. PHILLIPS, Third Indian Volunteers, Commanding. * But see revised statement. |
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No. 7. Report of Maj. J. Nelson Smith, Second Colorado Infantry, Phillips' brigade. FORT BLUNT, July 19, 1863. |
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COLONEL: I have the honor to transmit the following report of the part taken by the battalion of the Second Regiment Colorado Volunteers at the battle of Honey Springs, after having been put in command by Colonel [Theodore H.] Dodd, he going to the rear with prisoners: |
