The History of Company A, Second Illinois Cavalry

CHAPTER V.

Chapter 533 wordsPublic domain

The Corinth campaign--General Halleck--Manifestation of caution --"Better to retreat than to fight"--Spade-brigade--Elaborate fortifications--Battle of Davis' Bridge on the Hatchie River-- Bolivar--Death of Colonel Hogg--Water Valley--Fight at Holly Springs--Cowardice of Colonel Murphy--Foraging 59