From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Clark Collection. Telegram from Sam Henderson, commander of independent scouts, at Canton, Mississippi), to Mississippi Governor Charles Clark at Macon, Mississippi, informing him that United States Army forces had arrived at the Big Black River Bridge early yesterday morning. Henderson says that the United States Army, led by General Hall, would be met at equal numbers at Jackson, Mississippi, with forces from Natchez, Mississippi, and below, under Brayman's command.

Henderson, Sam

November 24, 1864

Brayman, Mason, 1813-1895

Clark, Charles, 1811-1877

Confederate States of America. Army

Confederate States of America. Army--Officers

Mississippi. Governor

Scouts (Reconnaissance)

United States. Army

United States. Army--Officers

Adams County (Miss.)

Hinds County (Miss.)

Lauderdale County (Miss.)

Madison County (Miss.)

Noxubee County (Miss.)

Item housed at Mississippi Department of Archives and History.

Clark Series 767

Clark Series 767: Box 953, Folder 8

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