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May 11, 1862
Memphis Daily Appeal
Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee
What is this article about?
On May 10, 1862, Confederate forces under M. Jeff. Thompson skirmish with Union gunboats near Fort Pillow on the Mississippi River, celebrating the Camp Jackson anniversary. After 30 minutes, they retreat with 2 killed and 8 wounded, praising the Van Dorn and crew.
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FROM FORT PILLOW!
Jeff. Thompson has a "Scrimmage"
with the Gunboats!
Fort Pillow, River Defense Fleet,
Gunboat "LITTLE REBEL," May 10, 1862.
Editors Appeal. - We Missourians concluded to-day to celebrate the anniversary of the Camp Jackson massacre. We have shown the enemy that we still own the Mississippi river and can "run the blockade" whenever we choose.
We gave them a few butts this morning to show them our power, and after a handsome little scrimmage of thirty minutes, we backed down the river to our post, with two men killed and eight slightly wounded.
The officers are all safe, with more confidence than ever, and our boats are uninjured. The "Van Dorn," Captain Fulkerison, has covered our fleet with glory, and all, from Commodore Montgomery down to the powder boys, behaved like soldiers and gentlemen, and proved themselves as good men as ever feathered an oar around a quarter deck or butted a Yankee.
M. Jeff. Thompson.
Jeff. Thompson has a "Scrimmage"
with the Gunboats!
Fort Pillow, River Defense Fleet,
Gunboat "LITTLE REBEL," May 10, 1862.
Editors Appeal. - We Missourians concluded to-day to celebrate the anniversary of the Camp Jackson massacre. We have shown the enemy that we still own the Mississippi river and can "run the blockade" whenever we choose.
We gave them a few butts this morning to show them our power, and after a handsome little scrimmage of thirty minutes, we backed down the river to our post, with two men killed and eight slightly wounded.
The officers are all safe, with more confidence than ever, and our boats are uninjured. The "Van Dorn," Captain Fulkerison, has covered our fleet with glory, and all, from Commodore Montgomery down to the powder boys, behaved like soldiers and gentlemen, and proved themselves as good men as ever feathered an oar around a quarter deck or butted a Yankee.
M. Jeff. Thompson.
What sub-type of article is it?
Military Action
Naval Engagement
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Bravery Heroism
Triumph
What keywords are associated?
Fort Pillow
Jeff Thompson
Gunboats
Skirmish
Mississippi River
Confederate Fleet
Camp Jackson Anniversary
What entities or persons were involved?
M. Jeff. Thompson
Commodore Montgomery
Captain Fulkerison
Where did it happen?
Fort Pillow, Mississippi River
Story Details
Key Persons
M. Jeff. Thompson
Commodore Montgomery
Captain Fulkerison
Location
Fort Pillow, Mississippi River
Event Date
May 10, 1862
Story Details
Confederate Missourians under Thompson engage Union gunboats in a 30-minute skirmish to demonstrate river control, retreating successfully with minimal losses and praising the Van Dorn's performance.