History of Albany, (Clinton County) Kentucky United States of America

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Albany, KY., Sept. 29, 1861. Shortly before this Date the Confederates at Albany withdrew to an encampment about 20 Miles away, taking much private and public property, including more than 30 home-guard muskets and 3,000 rounds of cartridges. In the presence of a foe outnumbering them ten to one, the Russell Home-guards (Federal) occupied the Place, replanting and standing by the colors and defiantly inviting an attack. About 300 Federals, of the 12th Ky. infantry Under Col. Haskins, arrived on the 28th and were soon reinforced by 500 to 600 cavalry and home-guards, On the 28th, Haskins ordered Capt. Morrison to Attack A New Confederate camp at Travisville, 13 Miles distant. About 100 troops were surprised there, 2 were killed, 2 taken prisoners and the others escaped, Maj. Brents, with 45 men, was sent to reinforce Morrison, but arrived too late to participate in the attack.

Albany, KY., Aug. 18, 1863. Detachment of the 23d Army Corps. The monthly return of the corps, itinerary, during the East Tennessee Campaign, Says: "On the 18th Lieut, Carr Fell in with Champ Ferguson at Albany. Killed 2, wounded 3, among whom was Ferguson himself." This is the only official mention of the affair.

SOURCE: The Union Army A History of Military Affairs in the Loyal States 1861-65 -- Records of the Regiments in the Union Army -- Cyclopedia of Battles -- Memoirs of Commanders and Soldiers. 8 vols. Madison: Federal Publishing, 1908.

History of Albany, (Clinton County) Kentucky

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