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War Along the Bayous

Has anyone ever heard of Jacob's Plantation? "Bee who was leading the pursuit, was unable to use the damaged Double Bridge and moved instead to Jordan's Plantation , where he halted to feed the troops and feed the animals on April 12. Once that had been accomplished, he moved the command on to Jacob's Plantation, where there was adequate forage to maintain the force for a time. Pickets were then sent from there to Protho's Bridge, which crossed the Bayou Pierre about four miles from Grand Ecore. Here the Rebels again made solid contact with the Union forces and a lively skirmish ensued, but the Confederates were able to establish and hold a position." page 168, "War Along the Bayous" Brooksher........ "I need a map, "Ha Ha". Kay ("Kathryn")