In recognition of the 150th anniversary of the Civil War, I hope to chronicle the daily life of my great-great grandfather, William Fleming. He served with the 130th Illinois Infantry. I also have a great-great grandfather, William Henry Ellis, who served with the North Carolina Cavalry. Unfortunately, I do not have much information about his service, but perhaps I'll mix in some of his story in when time allows.
The retreat began moving about 10 o'clock this morning. A squad of Southern soldiers fired into the transports about 8 miles below Alexandria, Louisiana. The troops in advance of the column skirmished with the Confederates in front of them.
