ORs: (CS) Report of Colonol Wharton - October 3, 1862

War of the Rebellion: A Compilation of the Official Records of the Union and Confederate Armies
Series 1, Volume 16, Part 2, Page 900

TWO MILES SOUTH OF SALT RIVER,
October 3, 1862—12 m.

Major-General POLK,
Commanding Army of the Mississippi:

GENERAL:
My scout has just returned from within one mile of Taylorsville. They represent a large force of the enemy at that place, said to be under the command of General Rousseau. The scout informs me that the enemy discharged a great number of guns this morning, probably those that got wet this morning. The bearer of the flag of truce 15 awaiting a reply. I am told that the enemy availed themselves of the flag of truce to cross a portion of their infantry over Salt River. I have sent to investigate this. I received a dispatch from General Johnson, commanding the advance infantry force on Shepherdsville road this morning; everything indicates an advance of the enemy to give you battle. I find upon investigation that I am very short of artillery and Enfield-rifle ammunition. I send my ordnance sergeant to you for instructions.

Most respectfully, you m’ obedient servant,

.JNO. A. WHARTON,