David, here are the OR reports.
HDQRS. DISTRICT OF NORTHEASTERN ARKANSAS,
HDQRS. ELEVENTH MISSOURI CAVALRY VOLUNTEERS,
HDQRS. COMPANY M, ELEVENTH MISSOURI CAV.,
All are from O.R.-- SERIES I--VOLUME XXXIV/1 [S# 61].
Jacksonport, Ark., April 25, 1864.
MAJOR: I have the honor to report that at 11.30 o'clock of the night of the 20th instant. I received a dispatch, per steam-boat Igo, from Brig. Gen. C. C. Andrews, commanding expedition to Augusta, Ark., informing me of his arrival at Augusta and his intention of going in search of the enemy, reported to be in force, under command of Colonel McRae, in that neighborhood, and desiring my co-operation. I immediately sent the boat back to General Andrews with a dispatch in which I stated that I would order "boots and saddles" sounded immediately, and that I had intelligence to the effect that the enemy was in the vicinity of Huff's Mill. I started with my command, consisting of detachments of the First Nebraska and Eleventh Missouri Regiments of Cavalry, numbering 450 men, at 2 a.m. of the 22d instant, taking with me eight days' rations, packed on mules; traveled all day through a drenching rain and arrived at Huff's Mill at I p.m., where I learned that General Andrews' command had proceeded to Cache River and thence returned to Augusta. I immediately took the road for Augusta, where I arrived at 3 p.m., and reported my command to General Andrews. During this march
Too much praise cannot be given Captain Weber for the gallantry and dash displayed in this affair. Lieutenant Schweikher, of Squadron H, of the same regiment, who accompanied Captain Weber, is mentioned in high terms by Captain Weber in his report, which is herewith forwarded. Accompanying I also forward the reports of Col. William D. Wood, Eleventh Regiment Missouri Cavalry Volunteers, and Lieut. Col. William Baumer, First Regiment Nebraska Cavalry Volunteers, who commanded the detachments of their respective regiments during the expedition. To both of these officers I am indebted for valuable services rendered and their promptness and energy displayed in carrying out the various orders given them.
I remain, major, very respectfully, your obedient servant,
R. R. LIVINGSTON,
Col. First Regt. Nebr. Cav. Vet. Vols., Comdg. Dist. N. E. Ark.
Maj. W. D. GREEN,
A. A. G., 7th A. C. and Dept. of Ark., Little Rock, Ark.
Camp Kauffman, April 27, 1864.
CAPTAIN: In obedience to instructions from district headquarters, I herewith submit report of the march recently made by a portion of my command from this place to Augusta and back. I received
I took up the line of march at the time specified, and joined the column of the First Nebraska just below town, and after a long and fatiguing march, arrived at Augusta at sundown of the 23d. At 8 o'clock that evening Major Pace reported to me with 60 mounted men, making my effective force 215 men and 18 officers.
We were directed to rest here one day, and on the 24th took up the line of march for Jacksonport, my command being divided into six squadrons, the right wing under my own supervision, and the left under Major Pace. On arriving at Village Creek, 4 miles from town, news was brought from the front that heavy firing was heard in the direction of our camp. I immediately closed up my squadrons and moved forward at a gallop. On arriving at the town, I found it to have proceeded from the fact that the men in camp had been ordered to discharge their arms for the purpose of cleaning them. Just before the word of the enemy being in front had been brought back, Capt. George W. Weber, who commanded the advance guard, came across a number of the enemy and charged them at once, and, after a pursuit of several miles, captured 4 and killed 1. The prisoners, 1 captain, 1 lieutenant, and 2 privates, were turned over to the provost-marshal, Captain Majors. The energy and soldierly bearing of both officers and men of my command, displayed during the fatiguing march of over 80 miles through interminable swamp, is worthy of all praise, and the only disappointment I have heard expressed was because we did not meet the enemy.
I am, sir, very respectfully, your obedient servant,
WM. D. WOOD,
Colonel, Comdg. Eleventh Missouri Cavalry.
Capt. H. C. FILLEBROWN,
Asst. Adjt. Gen., District of Northeastern Arkansas.
Camp A. B. Kauffman, Jacksonport, Ark., April 25, 1864.
ADJUTANT: I have the honor to report that being in advance on yesterday's march I met a body of rebels about 4 miles from here. They drove in my extreme advance, consisting of 4 men, but as soon as they discovered my squadron approaching they broke and fled in all directions. After chasing them about 7 miles I captured 1 captain, 1 lieutenant, 2 privates, and killed 1 sergeant. I also captured 3 horses,
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
GEO. W. WEBER,
Captain Company M, Eleventh Missouri Cav. Vols.
Lieut. A. J. NEWBY,
Adjt. Eleventh Missouri Cavalry Volunteers.