The New York herald., 1862-02-05
OUR MILL SPRING CORRESPONDENCE.

OOh MILL nAI<u OO4sNIIOA O4NDEINOCs
MILL SPRING, KY, Jan. %, 1862.
Fago of Truce From the Rebes-7ne Boiy Of Zolliccfsr
Sent for-Lctters from the Rebel General Criaenden-
Reply Of Brigadier General Manson Of the United States
Army-Ierestiy Statement of Rebel Officer Regarding
the circumstances of the Death Of Zoco6er-7ns Rbel
Crittenden Polrooa and CoIdrd-He Gets Behind
Haystack-A Rebel Captain Thinks Generals Crittenden
and Carroll Whisksy Bloats," dc.
Nothing of interest had occurred since the date Of my
last giving full particulars Of trip to Dixies land
and the condition Of the rebels who lately held this
point until yesterday, when flag Of truce came to
camp to receive the dead body Of General Zocofsr.
After having delayed week and more, leaving their SICK
wounded and dying in the most destitute condition. the
rebel General sends forward flag Of truce to
dead body while the sick are left to die visit day
or two before the appearance Of the flag to Monticello
had revealed to General Manson the that less
than ono hundred and seventy five sick aud wounded
had been left to die at that place. ten miles from the
river, which they knew could not cross On the
morning Of Tuesday subsequent to the flight many Of
those left had died. tho bodies Of three others
found milo beyond Their graves by tho road
sds
But to the flag of Captain Henry Ewing Of Nash
vie aid tho late General zolicoer accompanied by
Captain Speer and twenty nve nen appeared and asked
an interview Of tho Commanding General Captain r. c.
klSe, ASS8tant AuJutuut VI Nohofui MduSOub
staff and tho writer despatched to meet the Rag of
truce and make arrangements for interview at tho
house of Captain A. R. wer without the lines of the
encampment. Information conveyed to General
Manson of the made and tho General and
Co!ones Harlan and Kse shortly after met Captain Ewing
at the house named Captain Ewing stated that he had
communications from General G. B. Crttenden, and hand
cd to General Manson the following letter. addressed as
below
LETTERS OF MAJOR GENERAL GEO. B. CRIrrENDEN.
DIVISION HgADoUARTERs,
CANT SHIELDS, Jan. 25, 1852. (
To THE OFFICER COMMANDING UNITED STATES TRooPs
THE UPPER CUMBERLAND
SrRI have tho honor to send you this by the bearor,
Captain Henry Ewing, of the army of the Con.
fcderate States, and late Acting Assistant Adjuant
General the staff Of Brgader General Zolliconer,
under a flag of truce, and request that you deliver
10 him the remansor General Zollicoer who was killed
in battle the 10th inst. Captain Sper. one noncom
missioned officer and twelve men will accompany Cap
tain Ewing for purpose Of bringing back the remains
Not doubling that you will be pleased to comply with
this request, i remain, yours, respectfully
q. B CRITTENDEN, Major General Commanding.
second lettcr explanatory Of the condition OF the
twelve men, who, by means, had picked up numer-
Gus recruits, and stood about twenty five. 1t
D follows
DIVISION HEADQuARrEIs
CAsP SHIELDS. Jan. 2j, 1862. !
To THE OFFICER COMMANDING THE UNITED STATES TROOPS
ON THE UPPER CUMBERLAND
sln-Captain Spicr and his men, who accompany Cap.
tsn Ewing and the flag OF truce mentioned In my note TO
you of this date, will bear arms TO protect themselves
against unorganized mon not under your command who
NAV attempt violence upon them on tholr Journey The
condition OF the country is the reason for this. remain,
with distinguished consideration, yours, &c,
e. Il. CRlrrENDEN, Major General Commanding.
REPLY OF GENERAL MANSON.
General Manson closed the interview by returning the
following reply
HsADerARrxRs SECOND BRIGADE, FIRST DIVISION, J
DEPARTMENT THE Ono, CAMP At Mill SPRING.
Sorm SIDE OF THE RIVER, Jan. 81, 1852 J
General GEo. Il. CRrrTENDEN:-
of the 9th inst. ACCOMPANYING flag
OF truce has received In reply win state that II
would AFFORD great pleasure TO comply with your re-
quest but am informed the body Of General Zoicoier
was removed Somerset and has been from there sent
to his home in Tennessee in charge Of Of your
gccns who taken prisoner by the United states forces
in the engagement of the 10th inst For tho satisfaction
tho family and friends of tho late General Zconer,
will say that his body has been properly cared for
Commanding at Mill Spring.
Little or no direct Information was obtained from the
men but from sundry conversations held have been
aDo to CLEAN the following facts
STATEMENT OF CAPTAIN HENRY EWING.
Captain Ewing Is young who has just arrived at
tho dignity Of biting a delicate mustachc Of saffron
hue lie was aid to General Zolcorer Acting Assist
ant Adutant General and appears to have been groat
nvore with tho rebel General He Is a of one Or.
vile Ewing of Nashville, and nephew Of the notorious
Andrew Ewing who early became proseyte to seces-
sionism, and prominent Breckenridge elecor Cap
tain Ewing is the aid who fred Colonel Fry, who In
returning his nrc, killed Zoiconer Ewing says Zolli-
imagined the Fourth Kentucky regiment Of Col Fry
to be the extension of his left wing and though fore
warned by Ewing the rebel General rode to Col Fry to
caution him against firing his men. Ewing fred at
Fry at the moment Zolcorer turned from Fry having
discovered his mistake Ewing thinks he hit Fry. Frys
back towards him at the time says IL mpossi.
bic for him tn have shot Fry's horse in the side He
says that had not Thomas appeared al Logans Cross
roads at the time he did Critendon would have rercatcd
without fight He says they were entirely destitute Of
provisions, and were gradually beng surrounded lie
says they had IN camp on the 18th only two days' pro-
visions which the troops carried TO the battle Geld II
their havcrsacks. An order dated tho 1911 corruboaes
tins statement, while tho destitute condition In which
our troops found the Commssary Department adds frcs "A
proof No intention to attempt defence of the inrcnch-
nlenis was shown fear existed that Boyle would cross
| to Monticello and cut on tho rear. Tho Gro sing
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