Capture of Booneville Mississippi

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Capture of Booneville

Booneville, MS, USA

Mississippi State
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On May 30, 1862, a Union brigade under the command of Col. W.L. Elliott of the Second Iowa Cavalry advanced to Booneville. Entering twon at daybreak, the Federals destroyed the depot and a large train loaded with munitions and equipment and captured 2,000 sick and wounded Confederates. Elliott returned to Farmington that night.

Last updated: 6/17/2009 10:15:00

Related Themes: C.S.A., Confederate States of America, Confederacy

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