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I advanced, under a destructive fire from the enemy, the enemy forming several times, and desperately contesting every foot of ground. Too much praise cannot be awarded to both officers and men for their gallant conduct in the battle. Among the former who did efficient service were Lieut. Col. George Dole, who had command of the left wing, and was the first to cross the stream, which he accomplished, under a most galling fire from the enemy, who were formed on the opposite side; Actg. Adjt. E. C. Lowe, Captains No-ko-so-lo-chee, and So-nuk-mik-ko, and Lieuts. R. T. Thompson, Fred. Crafts, Ferd. R. Jacobs and Charles N. Rix. Of the latter who deserve honorable mention are O. P. Willetts, A. Flanders, and Thompson Overton. My loss was: Killed, 2; wounded, 6; missing, none. Number of guns captured, 25. I am, Colonel, very respectfully, &c., STEPHEN H. WATTLES, Colonel, Commanding First Indian Regiment. Col. WILLIAM A. PHILLIPS, Commanding Fort Blunt |
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No. 8. Report of Col. Stephen H. Wattles, First Indian Home Guards. HDQRS. FIRST REGIMENT OF INDIAN HOME GUARDS. Fort Blunt, C. N., July 18, 1863. |
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COLONEL: On the morning of the 17th of July 1863, we came upon the enemy at Elk Creek. My command was ordered to the left in support of Hopkins' battery, and then ordered to charge the enemy out of the timber. |
