T. P. Robb to Richard Yates

Jackson Tenn Jany 2 1863

Governor Yates

Sir

Last evening a courier arrived bringing us the good news that Gen Sullivan, who left Trenton a few days since, with a force of some 5,000, met the rebel Col Forrest, with a force of 8,000, yesterday morning, 30 miles N.E. from Jackson -- fought him 4 hours, & whiped him severely

Gen Sullivan took 2 Cols, 2 A.D.C.s, 300 prisoners, 800 stand of armes, 300 Horses & 6 pieces Artillery. The rebel Col Napier was Killed. Col Remicker of the 122 Ills, was wounded -- our loss slight. Other particulars not [illegible]. I start for the battle field with necessaries for the wounded this morning. I will forward particulars on my return.

I enclose Gen Grants order in reference to the disgraceful surrender of Holly Springs by Col Murphy of the 8th Wis. -- showing the deep mortification of our Commanding Gen. On Tuesday 30th Dec, I sent by courier to Columbus, a report of the previous week. We are yet without a mail or papers -- 17th Dec being the last. We hope by

Monday next communication with Columbus will be opened, & that we will get our back mail. All quiet in Jackson.

Respectfully Your Obt Sert

T.P. Robb

State agt.

T.P. Robb

Jackson Jany 2nd 63.

Report of fight with Col. Forrest (rebel)

"Reports"