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Report of Lieut. Col. James P. Brownlow, First Tennessee Cavalry.

HDQRS. FIRST TENNESSEE CAVALRY,
Winchester, Tenn., November 3, 1863.
LIEUT.:I have the honor to submit the following report of operations of the
First Tennessee Cavalry for the months of September and October:

After crossing the Tennessee River on the 1st of September, we encamped
at Caperton's Spring, Ala. Squadrons F and G, ordered to report to Gen.
Jeff. C. Davis for picket, were placed in advance of a reconnoitering party,
and after skirmishing with the enemy's advance for some time, drove them
into and through Trenton, Ga., without any loss.

On the 4th, crossed Sand Mountain; encamped in Wills' Valley, 4 miles
from Valley Head.

On the 5th, in advance of the First Brigade, we moved on the Will's Valley
road in the direction of Lebanon, and after skirmishing with the enemy for
a distance of 3 miles, drove them several miles beyond the town and
returned to camp.

On the 9th, crossed Lookout Mountain and entered Alpine, ga. The entire
command stood picket on the night of the 9th, and on the 10th remained in
line of battle.

On the 11th, with the brigade, we proceeded to Chattanooga River. Here I
was ordered to make a scout in the direction of Rome, Ga.

After proceeding 5 miles I divided the command, sending a portion in
command of Maj.'s Dyer and Flagg on the main road, in which direction they
proceeded as far as the Narrows, within 10 miles of Rome, where they
drove in the pickets, capturing and destroying all the arms and equipments
of one company. I proceeded with the other battalion, in command of Maj.
Thornbrugh, to the main road leading from Rome to Dalton as far as Dirt
Town, within 10 miles of Rome. This move was made in between the
divisions of Gen.'s Forrest and Wharton.

After skirmishing with the enemy for two hours I captured 4 prisoners, from
whom I gained very valuable information, and returned to camp with my
entire command at midnight without the loss of a man in killed, wounded,
or missing.

On the 12th, we returned to Alpine.

On the 13th, we proceeded to La Fayette, Ga., where our brigade engaged
the enemy; here I was shelled by the enemy at short range for some time,
and returned with the rest of Campbell's brigade as a rear guard to Alpine.

On the 14th, left Alpine and bivouacked on Lookout Mountain; 15th,
returned to Will's Valley; 16th, recrossed Lookout Mountain into
McLemore's Cove; 17th, proceeded to Cedar Grove; 18th and 19th, moved
to Crawfish Spring, and remained in line of battle till the evening of the
20th, when we fell back, to guard the Chattanooga Valley road, where we
remained in line of battle until 10 p. m. of the 20th, at which time we fell
back to within 5 miles of Chattanooga.

On the 21st, advanced 4 miles in the direction of Chickamauga, and
remained in line of battle until the morning of the 22d, when we fell back
into Chattanooga; remained in line of battle till evening, when we crossed
the Tennessee River.

On the night of the 25th, we crossed Walden's Ridge, and proceeded to
Caperton's Ferry, Ala.*

I am, very respectfully, your obedient servant,

JAS. P. BROWNLOW,
Lieut.-Col., Comdg.

Lieut. E. HOYT, Jr.,
Acting Assistant Adjutant-Gen., First Brigade.

Source: Official Records
PAGE 905-50 KY., SW. VA., TENN., MISS., ALA., AND N. GA. [CHAP. XLII.
[Series I. Vol. 30. Part I, Reports. Serial No. 50.]

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NOVEMBER 24, 26, 1863.--Skirmishes at and near Sparta, Tenn.

Reports of Lieut. Col. James P. Brownlow, First Tennessee
Cavalry.

HDQRS. FIRST TENNESSEE CAVALRY,
Sparta, November 25, 1863.
COL.: I entered this place yesterday on three different roads, and
had a skirmish on each road. I whipped Col. Murray's force, killing
1, wounding 2, and capturing 10 men, with them 1 of Champ
Ferguson's lieutenants. I have also captured several horses and arms,
and destroyed some ammunition. I have sent dispatches to Washington
and Pikeville. It will be impossible to hear from Washington before
Saturday.

Col. Murray has sent for the forces under Hughs, Hamilton,
Daugherty, Ferguson, and others, who will probably attack me
to-morrow night. I will give them hell if they come, although their force
is largely superior to my own.

I would like if you would send me 20 men of the Second Michigan,
with their six-shooters, and the remainder of my own regiment. I can
then hold my own against any force. Have Maj. Dyer to send me the
ammunition of the dismounted men in camp, as I probably will need it.

If you send me more men have them start early, and not stop until they
reach this place, as it will be dangerous for a small force to camp on the
road.

Very respectfully, your obedient servant,

JAS. P. BROWNLOW,
Lieut.-Col., Cmdg.

Col. A. P. CAMPBELL,
Cmdg. First Brigade.

I have just learned that Farley it collecting a force of soldiers and
citizens, to join Hughs.

[Indorsements.]

They forded with their horses by swimming 15 feet.

A. P. CAMPBELL,
Col., Cmdg. First Brigade.

Respectfully forwarded to Gen. Elliott.

The man at the ferry says he is afraid the enemy will cut his ferry loose
to-night. I sent 100 men from the Second Michigan Cavalry to-night
before dark. They will be at the ferry in the morning. Advise me what
to do further by my orderly, and I will await further orders.

A. P. CAMPBELL,
Col., Cmdg.

HDQRS. CHIEF OF CAVALRY,
Alexandria, Tenn., November 26, 1863.

Respectfully referred for the information of Col. McCook,
commanding First Division.

The general commanding directed the detachment to be sent to the ferry,
and a re-enforcement of 100 men, in addition, to be sent to Col.
Brownlow. This communication to be returned.

By command of Brig.-Gen. Elliott:

J. E. JACOBS,
Assistant Adjutant-Gen.

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HDQRS. FIRST TENNESSEE CAVALRY,
Sparta, Tenn., November 27, 1863.
COL.: I received your dispatch yesterday at 2 a. m. My scouts had a
skirmish with the rebels yesterday within 2 miles of their camp,
capturing 4 and killing 2. I have had 2 men slightly wounded. I also
destroyed their salt-works, which were very extensive. Within 4 miles
of this place there are six fine merchant mills, and within 10 miles there
are fourteen. The rebels are threatening to burn them, but I can easily
prevent it. The road is in very fine condition.

Very respectfully, your obedient servant,

JAS. P. BROWNLOW,
Lieut.-Col., Cmdg.

Col. A. P. CAMPBELL,
Cmdg. First Brigade.

Source: Official Records
PAGE 573-54 KY., SW. VA., TENN., MISS., N. ALA., AND N. GA. [CHAP. XLIII.
[Series I. Vol. 31. Part I, Reports and Union Correspondence. Serial No. 54.]

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NOVEMBER 30, 1863.--Skirmish at Yankeetown, Tenn.

Report of Lieut. James P. Brownlow, First Tennessee Cavalry.*

HDQRS. FIRST TENNESSEE CAVALRY,
Sparta, Tenn., December 1, 1863.
COL.: Col. Hughs' command, consisting of Murray's,
Hampton's, [Hamilton's?] Bledsoe's, Ferguson's, Daugherty's, and
other bands, attacked Lieut. Bowman while scouting, on yesterday,
and after skirmishing for some time, drove him across the river within
2 miles of this place, killing 4, wounding 1, and capturing 5. I went
immediately to his assistance, and drove the enemy (numbering 500) 8
miles, killing 9, and wounding between 15 and 20.

I would take no prisoners. One of the Ninth Pennsylvania was mortally
wounded (died this morning), and Capt. McCahan wounded in the
ankle.

Eighteen scouts, of the Second Michigan, got leave last evening. Send
Doctor Green to this place. On account of the heavy picket duty, I
would like to have one more company, unless the brigade is coming
soon.

Very respectfully,

JAS. P. BROWNLOW,
Lieut.-Col., Cmdg.

Col. A. P. CAMPBELL,
Cmdg. First Brigade.

Source: Official Records
CHAP. XLIII.] SCOUTS TO NEW MADRID BEND, TENN. PAGE 591-54
[Series I. Vol. 31. Part I, Reports and Union Correspondence. Serial No. 54.]

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Report of Lieut. Col. James P. Brownlow, First Tennessee Cavalry.
HDQRS. FIRST TENNESSEE CAVALRY,
Maryville, Tenn., February 2, 1864.
CAPT.: I have the honor to submit the following report of
operations of my command from January 31 to February 3, 1864:

On the 1st of February, in accordance with orders from headquarters
First Division Cavalry, Army of the Cumberland, I reported with the
First Tennessee Cavalry and Fourth Indiana, Maj. Purdy commanding,
to Brig.-Gen. Beatty, commanding detachment, who ordered me
to advance as far as Trundle's Cross-Roads, 16 miles from Maryville,
and encamped for the night, with orders to move in the direction of
Sevierville next morning at 5.30 o'clock.

I moved promptly, in obedience to orders, as far as Boyd's Creek,
within 8 miles of Sevierville, where I ascertained that the enemy (one
corps of cavalry under Gen. Martin, comprising Armstrong's and
Morgan's divisions, and three brigades of infantry under Gen.
Johnson) were fortifying in the fork of French Broad and Pigeon Rivers,
2 1/2 miles west of Sevierville and 14 miles southwest of Dandridge.
After satisfying myself perfectly that the information was reliable, I
turned to camp at this place without any loss.

Very respectfully, your obedient servant,

JAS. P. BROWNLOW,
Lieut.-Col., Cmdg.

Source: Official Records
PAGE 161-57 KY., SW. VA., TENN., MISS., ALA., AND N. GA. [CHAP. XLIV.
[Series I. Vol. 32. Part I, Reports. Serial No. 57.]

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