Statistics for occurrence #1 of “Breckinridge” in chapter 6 of Colonel Charles E. Hooker, Confederate Military History, a library of Confederate States Military History: Volume 12.2, Mississippi:
...der Stephens sent his men ashore, while he set fire to the boat.
So, with colors flying, the gallant Arkansas was blown into the air in the face of her expectant foe.
Unaware of this disaster, Breckinridge attacked Williams on August 5th.
Sickness had reduced his force to about 2,600 men, and according to the Federal reports the enemy had about the same strength.
The battle was successful in drivin...
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