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BA002814

Lawrence's Mill, Tennessee

January 5, 1864

Event ID # BA 002814

Federal Troops Engaged: Detachment of 2nd Cavalry Brigade, Department of the Cumberland.

Col. O. H. LaGrange, commanding the 2nd brigade, reported that the forage detail of his command attacked a Confederates picket at Lawrence's mill, 5 miles east of Mossy creek, and captured 12 men with their arms and 9 horses. None of the Federals were injured.

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Reports of Col. Oscar H. LaGrange, First Wisconsin Cavalry, commanding

Second Brigade, First Cavalry Division.

HDQRS. SECOND Brig., FIRST CAVALRY DIVISION, DEPARTMENT OF

THE CUMBERLAND, Mossy Creek, Tenn., January 5, 1864.

CAPT.: I have the honor to report that the forage detail, Second Brigade, today attacked the enemy's picket at Lawrence's Mill, 5 miles east of Mossy Creek, and captured 12 men with their arms and 9 horses, without loss.

Very respectfully,

O. H. LAGRANGE, Col., Cmdg.

HDQRS. SECOND BRIGADE, FIRST CAVALRY DIVISION, DEPARTMENT OF THE CUMBERLAND, Near Mossy Creek, January 5, 1864.

CAPT.: I have the honor to report that the scout to Lawrence's Mill has just returned, bringing 1 lieutenant and 11 men prisoners. The battalion reported at the mill had not been stationed there, but at Hunt's Mill, 1 1/2 miles from Lawrence's, and had removed before we arrived, leaving a picket, most of which was captured. The nearest rebel force is reported to be at Panther Springs. . .

Very respectfully,

O. H. LAGRANGE, Col., Cmdg. 2d Brig.

OR, Ser. I, Vol. 31, pt. I, p. 66.