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Comte de Paris, History of the Civil War in America. Vol. 4. (ed. Henry Coppee , LL.D.), Book IV:—the war in the South-West. (search)
ainly have driven it into the river. Instead of that, he hesitated, parleyed, and was satisfied with skirmishing and investing the town while waiting for the arrival of reinforcements which Forrest had promised him. The latter, in fact, immediately on his arrival at Starkville had sent his division to the encampment it had occupied during the winter behind the Tallahatchie. Richardson's brigade had received orders to help Ross to fight the Federals on the Yazoo. It joined him on the 4th of March. But Coates had availed himself of the respite which was allowed him to fortify his position. A large redoubt protected by a ravine and situated near the town had been repaired and occupied by the Eleventh Illinois, a white regiment. Not being able to post all his forces in it, Coates had established himself in the town with the Eighth Louisiana, a negro regiment. The Confederates attacked him early on the 5th after having easily driven back his outposts. Richardson, who had taken th