Eighth Texas Cavalry Regiment, CSA, by Paul Robert Scott.
M.A. Thesis, University of Texas at Arlington
July 1977

When Bragg began withdrawing about the twentieth, Buell sent his forces out to exploit the situation. The Eighth Texas, in conjunction with the other cavalry, fought several engagements to frustrate the Federals. This culminated in a highly successful skirmish at Bardstown on October 4. The brigade was on the Louisville pike some four miles west of Bardstown guarding it from the enemy. A large force of Federal cavalry, infantry, and artillery managed to get between the Confederates and Bardstown about half a mile from town. Wharton immediately headed for this force at a rapid pace. He found the Union cavalry drawn up on line of battle while the infantry and artillery were in the rear too far back to support their horsemen. Wharton, with the Rangers, charged the Federals who broke and ran. The Texans pursued the enemy shooting some and capturing thirty-six men and four officers. General Thomas reported that he had about twenty dead and wounded and a large number missing. Bunting listed only one man killed and three others wounded. After the Rangers had cleared the cavalry from the path, the remnant of the brigade dashed past the infantry and artillery without trouble.

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