CHAPTER VII.

The expedition to Paris--The forces engaged in it--Details of the movement to that place--Conduct of Colonel Williams and Lieut. Col. Blair while there--They return speedily to Shelbina--Green pursues and confronts them with a large force--Details of the affair at Shelbina--Colonel Williams retreats to Hudson where he meets General Hurlbut with reinforcements--The propriety of the retreat discussed--The account of the Rebellion Record 104