"Battle of Baker's Creek"
Enemy's skirmishers open
early on our right -- near Mrs.
Ellliston's house. Line of
battle formed between two
Raymond roads, on cross
road. Battle fairly opened
on left about midday.
Enemy flanks our position
by vastly superior numbers,
and forces us to retire
about 4 p.m. Tilghman
killed late in the action --
Loring covers retreat -- is
cut off -- carries his command
to Jackson.
General Lloyd Tilghman (1816-1863)
General William Wing Loring (1818-1886)
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