Thanks Alan : ( appreciate your explanation )

I thought he was injured at that time and like you explained, he was "out of service " for a time during the final chapter of the war. Yes, he did do a lot of hard riding. I understand what you are describing. It seemed that Forrests command was apparently scattered and could not get together for a final challege to the forces of Wilson. I believe if they had done so, the final battles would have possibly equalled Brice Cross roads in a heavier scale. But as it goes, no one will ever know. Buford was the type of officer that makes the difference as his record shows. I was under the impression that Forrest and Buford were to meet as usual and as you explained, this did not occur. Is that correct ? Also, was the 3rd Mounted with Forrest under Crossland but due to orders, without Buford? I have been a little confused but I do believe that Crossland was with Forrest unless the 3rd was actually with Buford. Normally they were in Bufords brigade under the command of Crossland thanks for the good explanation on Buford at that time. Obviously I was confused here.

Jim Bushart