Statistics for occurrence #1 of “Breckinridge” in chapter 3 of James D. Porter, Confederate Military History, a library of Confederate States Military History: Volume 7.1, Tennessee:
... notice of the advance of Nelson's division, made a dash at his skirmish line, captured 50 prisoners, and held the enemy in check until ordered by General Hardee to retire.
Colonel Forrest was with Breckinridge in covering the Confederate retreat to Corinth, and in a combat with the Federal advance was severely wounded.
After the abandonment of the capital of Tennessee, Gov. Isham G. Harris determined t...
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