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The Daily Dispatch: November 29, 1864., [Electronic resource], Death of W. R. W. Cobb. (search)
mules and horses and wagons have been placed in the supply train. The direction of the army is not known." A letter from Florence says: "Clayton's division reached South Florence about 12 o'clock on Sunday, October 30th, and preparations were immediately made to cross the river on the right of the railroad bridge, of which nothing remains but the piers. Pontoon boats were brought up, and a crew for each selected — poles, paddles, etc., being made under cover of a large bluff. Fenner's (Louisiana) and Garrity's (Alabama) batteries were placed in position on the bluff to support the infantry in crossing, as the enemy were known to occupy the town; although nothing was known outside of headquarters as to their exact number. At 4 o'clock P. M. everything was reported in readiness. "Immediately in front of South Florence (the point selected for crossing) is a large narrow island, about two hundred yards from the northern shore.--Nearly opposite the west point of this