Statistics for occurrence #1 of “General Pillow” in entry belmont-battle-at of Harper's Encyclopedia of United States History:
...rant went with McClernand.
The troops landed 3 miles above Belmont, Nov. 7, 1861, and while they were pushing on the gunboats opened fire upon Columbus.
General (Bishop) Polk, the commander, sent General Pillow over the river to reinforce the little garrison at Belmont.
A sharp battle ensued, and the Nationals were victorious; but, exposed to the heavy artillery at Columbus, the post was untenable.
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