As they drew nearer to Shreveport, the men knew a battle was imminent They just weren’t sure when the enemy would make a stand. The Confederates didn’t make their stand at Natchitoches, but things were to change soon, as on April 3rd a fateful decision would be made.
Friday, April 1, 1864
The regiment joined the march at 8 o'clock this morning. They marched about fifteen miles then camped on the Cane River just five miles from Natchitoches. The regiment captured three Rebel prisoners today. The men expected a fight tomorrow in that town.
As they drew nearer to Shreveport, the men knew a battle was imminent They just weren’t sure when the enemy would make a stand. The Confederates didn’t make their stand at Natchitoches, but things were to change soon, as on April 3rd a fateful decision would be made.
As they drew nearer to Shreveport, the men knew a battle was imminent They just weren’t sure when the enemy would make a stand. The Confederates didn’t make their stand at Natchitoches, but things were to change soon, as on April 3rd a fateful decision would be made.
