The Confederate troops in this area were under the command of General Dick Taylor and General Kirby Smith. They were currently retreating in front of the column of federal troops. Taylor would skirmish with small groups here and there, but he was generally being cautious until promised reinforcements could arrive.
Tuesday, March 29, 1864
The regiment marched at 8 o'clock. They came to Pine Woods about 9 o'clock and continued to march until almost sundown. They camped on the banks of Cane River. This was the same ground where the advance troops fought with the Confederate troops earlier today. The rumor was the U.S. troops chased 5,000 Confederates across the river.
The Confederate troops in this area were under the command of General Dick Taylor and General Kirby Smith. They were currently retreating in front of the column of federal troops. Taylor would skirmish with small groups here and there, but he was generally being cautious until promised reinforcements could arrive.
The Confederate troops in this area were under the command of General Dick Taylor and General Kirby Smith. They were currently retreating in front of the column of federal troops. Taylor would skirmish with small groups here and there, but he was generally being cautious until promised reinforcements could arrive.
