I know, interesting reading.
Also, just found an Iverson "Ive" G. Batchelor born 1846, Amite Co., Miss. but lived in Pointe Coupee Parish when the war started. Can't quite pin down what unit he was in the first few years of the war but know he joined "Scott's command, Co. L, 1st LA Cavalry" as per an Internet webpage. His brothers fought in Virginia in the 2nd La. Regt.