I read this and I think back to the purpose of why the 7th nad the 3rd Mississippi was formed, for the purpose of defending the gulf coast. After thesse units were moved North for Shiloh and Corinth the entire gulf coast was left open for easy picking. This is some good stuff I am going to send to Ron Skellie who may want to include it in our "Lest we Forget" The History of the 7th Miss. Infantry. I am also going to include your name to give proper credit to.

Thank you grat find.

PS
Gotta run now, I have a bit of news to pass to you later about the discussion regarding Knight and Collins of Jones County.