Statistics for occurrence #1 of “Tombigbee River” in chapter 7 of William Boynton, Sherman's Historical Raid:
...ted behind a river which became impassable when so held.
The enemy's left was covered by a swamp and river, and a movement in that direction was impracticable, while his right was protected by the Tombigbee River which General Smith could not cross.
His command was encumbered with a large body of negroes that he had gathered up in pursuance of orders and was in honor bound to protect.
A rebel brigade was ...
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