Mr. Engel

Yes. Under the defenses of Richmond their was a Corp Level organization called the "Post of Richmond" Brig. Gen. William M. Gardner. Division was called, Artillery Defenses, Ltc Col. John C. Pemberton, Brigade, Lightfoot's Battalion. The Thornton's Co. was loosely attached to "Lightfoot's Battalion", Lt. Col. CE Lightfoot. The Caroline Light was an unusual battery. It was equipped with 6 12 lb. Napoleon's instead the normal CSA battery of 4 guns. They also used 6 horses and not the normal 4 to move their guns. They were officially assigned to Lightfoot, but spent much of their time on detached duty where needed. Two of these assignment were at Drewry's Bluff and along and below the Bluff toward the mouth of the james river. Also, did you mean that these regiments were all from Caroline Co.? 30th VA Inf., 47th VA Inf., 55th VA Inf. I've got a little more detail of the Caroline Artillery. contact me by e-mail rmassey6165@yahoo.com

Dr. R Massey
Arizona