Abram Buford was in charge of an infantry brigade that included Crossland's Kentucky Regiment throughout 1863 up until this command was mounted in March 1864. In the winter of 1865 Buford was reassigned to command of all Alabama cavalry in General Taylor's department. He established a camp at Montevallo, Ala., and was there when Wilson's Raid began.

When the question was asked about the occupation of Jackson, I assumed you were asking about Jackson, Tenn. General Grant and his troops occupied Jackson, Miss. (I'm also asuming you were asking about the senior Union commander.) General Loring was a Confederate division commander assigned to Johsnton's army.