The first battalion of Nebraska and a portion of a regiment of Carter’s cavalry, attacked a force of rebels 600 strong this morning at Paris, defeating them and taking possession of the town. Being apprised that a large body of rebels are within two hours’ marching distance, they retreated, bringing with them a number of prisoners. We lost five men killed, among them Sergt. Maj. Stowell. The second battalion under command of Lieut. Col. Patrick, crossed the river to-day to reinforce them.
– Published in The Davenport Daily Gazette, Davenport, Iowa, Thursday Morning, March 13, 1862, p. 1
