Thomas J. Davis Letter : September 23, 1862

Thomas J. Davis marched to Inka to uproot Confederate General Price along the railroad and experienced heavy rain on the way. Davis's party engaged with rebel calvary pickets, whom Davis' party defeated with no casualties on their side. Davis' party rejoined their army and marched on Inka with little resistance, killing a few hundred Confederate soldiers as the Confederate force retreated. Davis returned to camp at Corinth, Mississippi, and he reports the health status of several friends.

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In Collections: Davis Family Papers (c.00050)

Copyright Status: No Copyright

Date: 1862-09-23

Authors: Davis, Thomas J., -1915

Subjects: American Civil War (United States : 1861-1865)
Military camps
Guard duty
Rosecrans, William
Railroads

Material Type: Correspondence

Language: English

Extent: 4 pages

Holding Institution: Michigan State University. Archives and Historical Collections

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