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Forrest's Bivouac, July 11, 1862 2F36

Crossing Tennessee River on July 9, Forrest's brigade marched here in two columns, where he received reinforcements of four companies. His force bivouacked in this vicinity; the following morning it marched toward Murfreesboro, where the Federal garrison was attacked, its commander Gen. T.T. Crittenden captured with about 1200 prisoners, plus a quantity of stores and munitions.

US70S, at the crossing of Mud Creek. Warren County Tennessee


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