Memphis-Skirmish

February 9, 1865

Shelby County

On February 9, 1865 a Confederate force near Memphis attacked and captured a Union wagon train carrying wood that was escorted by the 2^nd Arkansas, 2^nd Missouri and 1^st Iowa Cavalry Regiments. Union casulaties were 2 killed, 4 wounded and 5 taken prisoner. Property loss included 111 mules.

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Memphis-Skirmish

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