The
Online Archive of Terry's Texas Rangers
Sharing & preserving the history of the 8th Texas Cavalry Regiment, 1861-1865
The
Online Archive of ORs: (US) Report of Gen. A. M. McCook - December 23, 1862
War of the Rebellion: A Compilation of the
Official Records of the Union and Confederate Armies
Series 1, Volume 20, Part 1 Page 158
HEADQUARTERS RIGHT WING,
December 23, 1862.
One of General Sheridan’s outposts (a sergeant and 9 men) was captured this evening. The vedettes were driven in, and gave no alarm. The enemy’s cavalry were dressed in our uniform. Detailed report will be sent in the morning.
A. McD. McCOOK,
Major-General, Commanding.
Col. J. P. GARESCHE.