ORs: (US) Report of Railroad Superintendent J. B. Anderson - April 28, 1863

War of the Rebellion: A Compilation of the Official Records of the Union and Confederate Armies
Series 1, Volume 23, Part 1, Page 325

NASHVILLE,
April 28, 1863.

GENERAL:
The mail train north on the Louisville and Nashville Railroad was attacked by guerrillas yesterday, 4 miles north of Franklin, Ky., at the point where the wood train was burned a few weeks since. General Paine, anticipating trouble, had placed a larger guard than usual on the train. This guard drove the enemy from the field, killing them, and wounding some 4 or 5, who were captured. The guard had 4 or 5 wounded, none I believe, mortally. No passengers injured, and no
damage to the train.

The portion of the road between South Tunnel and Franklin seems more exposed to raids than any other. I would suggest whether it would not be well to place garrisons at Mitchellville, Tenn .,and Franklin, Ky., with stockades or earthworks, with sufficient mounted men to patrol that portion of the road.

The garrison at Richland seems very watchful, but have too much line to guard.

Very respectfully, your obedient servant,

J. B. ANDERSON.

Maj. Gen. W. S. ROSECRANS,
Commanding Army of the Cumberland.