George C. Hallet to Daniel W. Lindsey
1863-11-21
- Date of Creation
- November 21, 1863
- Place of Creation
- Hickman, Fulton County, Kentucky
- Document Genre
- Correspondence
- Repository
- Kentucky Department of Military Affairs
- Collection
- 37th - 76th Regiments Enrolled Militia Primary Source Documents (1861-1866)
- Box / Folder
- Box 80, Folder 863-64 FULTON COUNTY Recruiting and Raising Company 40th Rgt. Ky. Militia
- CWGK Accession Number
- KYR-0002-022-0010
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- 32212280
Citation
George C. Hallet to Daniel W. Lindsey, 1863-11-21, 37th - 76th Regiments Enrolled Militia Primary Source Documents (1861-1866), Kentucky Department of Military Affairs. Accessed via the Civil War Governors of Kentucky Digital Documentary Edition, https://discovery.civilwargovernors.org/document/KYR-0002-022-0010 (February 11, 2026).
Head Quarters 40th Ky Militia
Hickman Ky
Genl D W Lindsey
Inspr Genl. Ky M.
General.
I am in receipt of yours of the
Before this reaches you, you will doubtless have been informed of the fact, that on Wenesday afternoon, the
several of our Dry goods stores and supplying themselves as well as they could from the remnant of stocks on hand, they finally decamped, carrying with them some seven Federal soldiers, who were in town from Union City and also a number of citizens. They done me honor to make me a call, but finding me severely crippled and only able to move with crutches, they left me with an expletive, not necessary to repeat, that the "did'nt want to be bothered with cripples."
In the meantime and fortunately however, one of the Federal soldiers effected his escape, and hurriedly made his way to Union City, where upon the alarm being given, a large force, was sent in pursuit by the Commandant, Col Waring 4th Mo. Cav. It seems they were fortunate enough to overtake them next morning, (Thursday) at or near Merriweather's crossing of the Obion, where the major part of them were captured, some shot and others drowned. All the cattle were brought in, and all the prisoners released, one of whom however was severely wounded by a pistol ball, in the arm. The captured party has been sent to Columbus. They are not of the Rebel Army, are not soldiers, but an impromptu band of thieves, cut-throats and robbers from Mississippi. Against such marauders, it is the duty of the people to defend themselves. Whether they will consent to do so, remains to be seen. and to this end, I shall patiently await the elections ordered for Major.
Meanwhile however, if you do not regard me, as pragmatical, I will prepare a bill, embodying my views, for the action of the Legislature, with special reference to the district South & West of the Tennessee river. It may be worth some-
thing, perhaps nothing. still if desired I will be happy to submit it for your consideration
With great respect
Your Obt Servt
Geo. C. Hallet
Col 40th Ky Militia
