Letter
John F. Tyler to Davipson, Saint Louis, April 20, 1863
Prtot Kno
Prtot Kno, April 20, 1863.
General Davipson, Saint Louis : A messenger from Colonel Smart says the rebels, under Marmaduke, are fighting with about 4,000 men and artillery, partly heavy. Our men were only about 300, the others being on scouts. Colonel Smart is falling back as fast as he can, but fighting as he comes. I think it would be best to order Colonel Bell and the troops at Centreville to concentrate at this place, that our forces may be hurled against them in a mass. Advise me early. I will be ready here.
JOHN F. TYLER,
Colonel, Commanding.
Editor's Notes
From: Operations in Missouri, Arkansas, Kansas, Indian Territory, Pt. 1. Location: Prtot Kno. Summary: Colonel John F. Tyler reports a Confederate attack under Marmaduke with 4,000 men and requests reinforcements from Colonel Bell at Centreville to concentrate forces for a counterattack.
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The War of the Rebellion: Official Records of the Union and Confederate Armies, Series I, Volume 22, Part 1
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