ORs: (US) Report of Brig. Gen. Philip H. Sheridan - November 27, 1862

War of the Rebellion: A Compilation of the Official Records of the Union and Confederate Armies
Series 1, Volume 20, Part 1 Page 22-23

HDQRS. ELEVENTH DIV., FOURTEENTH ARMY CORPS,
Camp on Mill Creek,
November 27, 1862.

MAJOR:
This morning I directed a reconnaissance in force in the direction ofNolensville, under the direction of Colonel Schaefer, supported by two regiments and a section of artillery, under Colonel Greusel. I inclose herewith their instructions. Colonel Schaefer found the enemy’s pickets 2 miles in my front; drove them in until they were supported, a short distance beyond Mill Creek, by a section of artillery, and about 2,000 cavalry. These he drove without difficulty to Nolensville, and then turned to the right to the Edmondson pike, leaving Colonel Grensel to cover his rear. These commands have returned to camp. Colonel Schaefer reports having killed several of the enemy; the body of only one was recovered. There were no indications of infantry, nor any determined resistance of cavalry. The colonel captured some rebel flour at Mill Creek. I know of no engagement at La Vergue. I learn by a note from General Sill that he sent a Party there, and Colonel Schaefer reports about twelve
artillery shots in that direction.

The crossing of Mill Creek, on the Nolensville road, is not bad; the bridges have been burned; 3 prisoners were captured. The cavalry was Texas Rangers, commanded by Wharton.

I have the honor to be, major, yonr obedient servant,

P. H. SHERIDAN,
Brigadier-General, Commanding.