The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1862-08-14
From tbs First Wise 1nsiu Cavalry.
BLooMFIELD, STODDARD Co., Mo,
Aup 9Th 1892

Aug. 5th, 1862
To the Editors of the KenOsha Telegraph =
Thinking that some account of events in this
condensed few particulars for their perusal.
On Saturday, July Oath, reports reached this
post, that the woods in the neighborhood we're
swarming with Guerillas, who had risen to pre-
vent the carrying out the enrolment of the
militia of this county This place was garri-
soned by about 40 men able to do duty. Capt
Hyde of squadron f, LIST Wisconsin Cavalry,
commanding post, Lient. Fl. Hillard of squad
ron l., End in command, and Lieut.. Johnson
Of squadron E, acting as Surgeon. On that
but were finally driven to the woods The
next day some Of the State Militia got in to our
relief, and were armed for the occasion Mon
day we found ourselves sbesieged in all direc-
tons, and communication cut off with the sur
rounding country Some firing occurred dur
ing the day aud night. Early in the morning
of Tuesday the fight commenced in earnest, the
reports came in that We were surrounded by
a force of 600 men, commanded by Capt's
Allen, Limback, Jetfries and Miller. A gener-
al skirmishing and bushwhaclSing game was
carried on all day, in the woods bordering the
town, in all of which the enemy were repulsed;
large gatherings Of them at particular point s
v ere sheed by means Of an iron IL pound
gun taken at FrederIcktown. Whonever they
found themselves the object Of our attention,
> Ir1, I'LL e Al,
cd. For seven days the siege continued, and
was only raised on the approach of reinforce
ments from Greenvilie. During this time our
loss has been small, considering the exposed
situation in which we were placed,
To show your readers the brutality which
has distinguished this raid and the utter want
of all principle of those engaged in it, will
cite you the following incident connected with
the siege: Acting Cimmissary Job Warren
was sent out with party of IL men and three
teams to get forage, he had accomplished his
object, and was OIL his return to town, when
200 bushwhackers suddenly rose at the side
of the road, and pouring in volley, complete
ly riddled our men, Job Warren received 9
balls and his horse II. He was then brutaly
assaulted b. some one, with the butt end of a
gun, and his scalp nearly torn from his head
Two prisoners were only taken, and they be-
longing to our regiment Several of the State
Militia were wounded, one of whom has since
died. These men might all have been taken
prisoners without blow being struck, as it
would have been madness for them to resist so
large force. Our loss during this siege Cf
seven days has been two mortally wounded and
four others dangerously, though not fatally
wounded, and two men taken prisoners The
enemy's loss in killed, wounded and taken
prisoners is ascertained to be 49,
Capt. Hyde deserves the highest commenda-
ton for his bravery and frmness during all
these trying scenes. Lieut.. billiard ably sec
onded his commands, and to Lieut. johnson
too much praise cannot be awarded for the
manner in which his duties at the Hospital
were discharged, with large number of sick
and wounded on his hands. All non. commits
stoned officers and privates of our regiment
and of the State Militia who took part in the
defense, conducted themselves like veterans.
Youls, &c,