Letter
George B. Crittenden to Don Carlos Buell, January 20, 1862
HEADQUARTERS,
Monticello, Ky., January 20, 1862.
SIR:
On the night of the 18th (at 12 midnight) I moved my Prod from Beech Grove and attacked the enemy (in position about 9 or 10 miles from camp) at 7 o’clock the next morning. After a very severe fight of three hours I was compelled to retire, and reoccupied my intrenchments. ‘The enemy advanced the same evening and opened their batteries upon us.
Finding it was impossible to remain where I was, I crossed my command to the south side of the river by a steamboat on the night of the 19th.
I am now on my march to Celina or some other point on the Cumberland River where I can communicate with Nashville. The country is entirely destitute of provisions.
very respectfully, your obedient servant,
G. B. CRITTENDEN,
Major-General.
To the ASSISTANT ADJUTANT-GENERAL,
Headquarters Department of the West, Bowling Green, Ky.
Major-General.
To the ASSISTANT ADJUTANT-GENERAL,
Headquarters Department of the West, Bowling Green, Ky.
DIVISION HEADQUARTERS, January 26, 1862.
Editor's Notes
From: Operations in Kentucky, Tennessee, N. Alabama, S.W. Virginia, 1861–62. Location: Monticello, Ky.. Summary: G. B. Crittenden reports to Don Carlos Buell his failed attack near Beech Grove, subsequent retreat across the river, and movement toward Celina amid severe supply shortages during the 1862 Kentucky campaign.
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The War of the Rebellion: Official Records of the Union and Confederate Armies, Series I, Volume 7
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