Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1862-10-10
CAMP MAR CHARLESTON, KANAWHA,
GaDta bsr 18th n

cepl6 Der Lotls 4eo%.
We have had quite an active and successful
campaign since l saw you in Richmond. L
| coached the Red Sulphur Just in time to partici-
pate in the forward movemsutOf this little army,
he march was pushed forward with gress en-
ergy and industry At FGyette court house we
encountered the enemy, well fortified, aud
fought him seven hpuTs, with heavy loss on
hs part. he stole sway during the night. At
day break we Commenced the pursuit aud over
tsok bis resr at Cotton Hill. From this point TO
The falls Of KsnAwha the chase was splendid,
the enemy falling back, fighting and securing
MS retreat in . MOST mastery manner and
We fighting, removing Obstructions and push
ing him by every means in our power IN
order to give time TO Wharton's brigade which
rad gone round by another road to cut them of.
We could not accomplish it. Wharton could
not get up in time.
They reached the river, set FIRE to their i'm
meme stores, q portion of them crossed over,
iced the boat, and part Of them retrested on the
same side OF the river with ourselves. We
still pressed on, saved a great many wagons
aud other things from the coBhagration, and
threw a part Of our forces scrOss the river in Z
large boat, which we eItinguiShSd before it was
/ severely damaged by the FIRE. Down the river
we went, and slept upon the ground from which
we drove the enemy's pickets after dark. Next
morning w sgsin vigorously pursued, one great
object being 80 save the salt works Oh the river,
scattered ali along, by giving the enemy no
time 10 destroy them. The enemy, alarmed at
our near approach. had travelled 4 large portion
Of the night, destroyed another immense depot
Of provisions and stores, and still toiisd on upon
his weary way, shipping his worn-out and bare
foot men upon boats, and sending them forward.
Near Charleston the force came up with the rear;
out Oh opposite sides Of the river an artillery
duel was kept up all day. The enemy falling
back. fred the townof Charleston, crossed Elk
liver, destroyed the bridge, and, although nigh.
nad set in, still continued his toilsOme march
toward the OaiO. Here General Loring, having
secured the great object of his expedition-this
beautiful valley, with an immense amount OF
salt-hslted TO rest his worn out troops. The
losses of the enemy in killed snd wounded were
quite heavy ours but SNAIL. The destruction
II military stores and al the accomplishments
Of On army was immense. l have heard it
estimated Is high as SIX or seven millions in
value. We secured {, very large number Of
Esgons, and many othsr things most necessary
to the army.
never saw such untiring energy pef g greater
amount of military talent displayed by any man
thsu by General Williams. In the march, the
fight, the pursuit, be was everywheTe-day ard
-Ight. His physical enduranco and personal
courage were subjects of remark by ali the men.
He is, undoubtedly, a great military leader, and
l am proud OF him.
Our recent successes have inspired me with
lie hope that our Gay Of trouble is drawing to a
close. What abundant reasons have we to lie
thankful to the noble men who have guided Us,
aud The great God wkc has projected US, in our
days Of tubulstiOn.
Iremain, very truly, your friend and cb'disnt
servant. .