Now I remember you. One if his cards indicated he played Bass drum. Franklin was one of the few times during the war that all the bands played during the battle. I think they knew what a hopeless charge was to follow and wanted give the boys a final hurrah.
I still have a few books so just check the website for mailing instructions. www.7miss.org
There are several good references for both of these battles in the end notes and bibliography.
Regards,
Ron Skellie
2532 Howell Farms Way NW
Acworth, GA 30101
"Lest We Forget-The Immoral Seventh Mississippi"