Posted on 12/11/2022 2:29:05 PM PST by Homer_J_Simpson
WASHINGTON, Wednesday, Dec. 10.
The official dispatch of the battle of Fayetteville has been received at the headquarters of the army here:
ST. LOUIS, Dec. 9, 1862
Major-Gen. Halleck, General-in-Chief, Washington:
My forces of the Army of the Frontier united near Fayetteville, in the midst of a hard-fought battle.
Gen. BLUNT had sustained his position at Cane Hill until Saturday night, when the enemy, twenty-five thousand strong, under Gen. HINDMAN, attempted a flank movement on his left, to prevent the arrival of Gen. HERRON's forces, which had been approaching for four days, by forced marches.
On Sunday, about 10 A.M., the enemy attacked Gen. HERRON near Fayetteville, who, by gallant and desperate fighting, held him in check for three hours, until Gen. BLUNT's Division came up and attacked him in the rear.
The fight continued desperately until dark.
Our troops then bivouacked on the battle-field, while the enemy retreated across the Boston Mountains.
The loss on both sides is heavy, but is much the greatest on the side of the enemy, our artillery creating terrible slaughter in their greater numbers.
The enemy had greatly the advantage in position.
Among the enemy's killed is Col. STEIN, formerly Brigadier-General of the Missouri State Guards.
Both Gens. BLUNT and HERRON deserve special commendation for their gallantry in the battle of Fayetteville, Ark. S.R. CURTIS,
Major-General Commanding.
FROM THE ARMY OF THE POTOMAC
The Rebels Still Actively at Work on Their Fortifications.
OUR SPECIAL ARMY CORRESPONDENCE.
WASHINGTON, Wednesday, Dec. 10.
A special dispatch from the TIMES correspondent, with Gen. HOOKER, says that the rebels continue active work on their fortifications, though it is regarded as a fuse to conceal their movement toward Richmond.
HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF THE POTOMAC.
Wednesday, Dec. 10.
Gen. BURNSIDE, to-day, visited Gens. SUMMER and HOOKER's commands.
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The rebels cut the telegraph line or there was a power outage in Watsonville. Either way, better late than never.
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From the Army of the Potomac: The Rebels Still Actively at Work on Their Fortifications – 2-4
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Disastrous Battle coming up.
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