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Re: Wirt Adams' Cavalry command, March-April 1865

I do not have direct evidence that Moorman's Battalion was at Pleasant Ridge on April 6, 1865. I do, however, have a primary source that says that a trooper of "Capt. Davenport's company" (Co. F of 24th Miss. Cav. Battalion) was going to Jefferson, Mississippi, shortly after April 4, 1865, from West Point. This may mean that Moorman's entire battalion or just Capt. Davenport's company were transferred to Jefferson, Miss, and may not have been with Wirt Adam's command on April 6, 1865. The following is from the B.B. Paddock Civil War Letters, in the Manuscripts collection of the University of Texas in Arlington, TX:

West Point, Apr. 4th/65

Darling Emmie,

We leave this morning for Selma, Alabama. The enemy are advancing on that place and we are to confront them. I am afraid darling that I will not see you soon but I will not despair, but trust in luck. I applied to Gen. Taylor yesterday for a detail to go to Jefferson. I will not hear from it soon, but hope it will be granted when it does come. Mr. Chandler of Capt. Davenport’s Co. is going to Jefferson and will deliver this to you. Please send me a letter in return. He will be coming back in a few days. I did not know until this morning that he was going, and as the command is in line ready to start you will excuse this hurried note and believe me as ever your devoted lover.

Direct to me Co “K” Wood’s Cavalry Regt. Wirt Adams’ Brig. Chalmer’s Div., anywhere you please, and I will be sure to get it.

My love, B.B.P.

It is possible that Moorman's battalion may have remained in Mississippi for the next month, as Rowland records that on May 4, 1865, Col Moorman wrote to Adams from Canton. Or it may only mean that Mr. Chandler (alone) was going to Jefferson. Interpretation is not clear. I think the last alternative is most likely.

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