An account of Battle of Collierville, Nov. 3, 1863.
A couple of companies of the 2nd Iowa Cavalry were armed with Colt Rifles.
I tend to think that this account elaborates on the quote from the Confederate commander as I doubt he really believed the Union defenders would get off only one volley. It also states General James Chalmers let the attack by the Right flank but I have not found that in the OR's. Col. George lead the regiment on the right and Col. Slemons on the Left.
Just at this time the Second Iowa, Lieut-Col. Hepburn commanding, came up from the north of town on a gallop. Quickly dismounting the eight rifle companies, Hepburn sent them to the railroad across which the enemy must charge, and which afforded fine shelter; while companies "E" and "K" were placed on ther right, mounted, and "M" and "L" on the left.
No sooner were these preliminary orders for our formation executed, than the enemy came down upon us at full speed, their right lead by Chalmers, and their left by Gen. George, of the Mississippi Militia.
The sight was truly imposing, for their course was across an open field where their entire line was visible. They kept their line remarkably well dressed, while the riflemen of the Second Iowa quietly awaited their approach, conscious of their ability to check them when they should open. Unfortunately they fired a moment to(sic) soon, and few feel from the balls thrown. Gen. George, who supposed he was charging single shooting carbines, now yelled to his men to "Come on, as they have now no loads in their guns, they will be ours before they can reload." These words were not out of his mouth, however, ere a second volley, more murderous than the first, appraised him of his error and the nature of of the work he had undertaken.
His lines waver, but still follow their dauntless chieftain; a third volley whistled past him with murderous effect upon his follers, who break in confusion; two more vollies are fired at them as they leave the field. Gen. George, however, refuses to stop, but comes madly on regardless of the leaden hail around him. WIth four brave followers he reaches out lines and leaps over the railroad, when his horse falls pierced by five balls. Serg't John .M. Guild, of Co. "G", seized George by the collar and ordered him to surrender.
Source: History of Second Iowa Cavalry
Gen. George mentioned in the account was Col. James Z. George who commanded the 5th Mississippi Cavalry. He was referred to as a General because of his previous position as Inspector General for the State of Mississippi.