Tuesday, May 27, 1862

 

1862 Diary Entry

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Tues 27

    The army crossed little Red River on a reconnaissance. They were in force. A sufficient number being left to water the camps. Went 3 or 4 miles south of Searcy, no enemy found that would fight. They to the number of 500 retreated across a creek and formed in line beyond the reach of our muskets after they had burned the bridge. 

    Forage was found in abundance. 

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