death agents, we had obtained a clue in those works of

on the outskirts of the town the brigade was formed with the Second

Iowa on my right, and the whole force moved forward, right in front,

preceded by skirmishers. Here we encountered the enemy, but forced

him back with little resistance. When we had gained possession of

the station, Colonel Elliott directed me to take the left wing of my

regiment, pass to the south, and destroy a bridge or culvert supposed

to be at a little distance below the town on the Mobile and Ohio

Railroad. The right wing, or other half of the regiment, was to be