In his official report concerning the battle of Big Creek near Helena on July 26th, Maj. Eagleton Carmichael, 15th Illinois Cavalry, says, "We captured 5 prisoners of war, 2 of Foss' regiment and 2 of Gordon's regiment, Shelby's command, 1 of Dobbin's regiment." (OR Vol. 41, Part 1, p. 21)

Who was Foss?

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