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74 Series I Volume XVI-I Serial 22 - Morgan's First Kentucky Raid, Perryville Campaign Part I

Page 74 KY., M. AND E.TENN., N.ALA., AND SW.VA. Chapter XXVIII.

My impression was that it was moving in a line parallel with ours, but know nothing of his position.

Question. Who was in command of your column?

General Rousseau.

Question. Of what troops was it composed?

His own old division and General Smith's.

Question. Were there any detachments from our column at Bear Wallow?

There was a detachment moved in the direction of Glasgow to cut off a train, as I supposed.

Question. Did it return before the column left there?

I did not.

Question. For what point did you march?

We marched on the pike, turned to the left, and halted within 3 miles of Munfordville.

Question. When did you reach Louisville?

On the 26th September.

Question. What is the distance between Louisville and Munfordville?

Between 70 and 80 miles.

Question. How many encampments did you make between Munfordville and Louisville?

I remember but four.

Question. Was there any unnecessary loss of time?

The marches were made promptly. We had good marches up to the time of arriving at Bowling Green.

Question. Do you know anything of the amount of supplies on hand at the time of leaving Bowling Gree?

I do not.

Question. At what hour on the morning of the 8th of October did McCook's column leave Mackville?

I moved about 5 o'clock.

Question. Was the line of battle formed by McCook's corps a continuous line or did it consist of detached positions taken up at the moment?

I can make no statement except as to that portion attached to my command.

Question. Could you judge of the position of the line by the firing?

I could not.

Question. Was the engagement throughout the entire line during the principal part of the action?

I inferred it was a general one.

Question. Did you know where the headquarters of General McCook were during the engagement?

I did not.


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