Skirmish near Cripple Creek, Woodbury Pike, Tenn.

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MAY 25, 1864. -Skirmish near Cripple Creek, Woodbury Pike, Tenn.

Report of Captain Isaac N. Campbell, One hundred and fifteenth Ohio Infantry.

CAMP 115TH Ohio VOLUNTEER INFANTRY, May 25, 1864.

CAPTAIN: I have the honor to report that on my return from escorting Major Rodgers, paymaster, to McMinnville, when near Cripple Creek, on Woodbury pike, I heard of some guerrillas crossing the pike and going into the cedars. I followed them and overtook the party (five men, mounted and armed with carbines and revolvers) near the house of Jesse Beshears. They were drawn in line across the lane, but after exchanging one round fled to the cedars. We killed 1 of the party, but the balance succeeded in making their escape. They appeared to be loaded with goods, and undoubtedly belonged to the band of guerrillas that have been plundering in the vicinity of Shelbyville.

I am, captain, very respectfully, your obedient servant,

I. N. CAMPBELL,

Captain, Commanding Mounted Detach. 115th Ohio Volunteer Infantry.

Captain E. A. OTIS,

Assistant Adjutant-General.
 

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