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Submitted: 5/8/16 • Approved: 5/8/16 • Last Updated: 10/12/16 • R1137901-G0-S3
Arkansas Civil War
Action At Moscow
After skirmishing for several days at Prairie D'Ane, General Frederick Steele turned his starving Union army away from Louisiana, a nd headed toward Camden to seek supplies.
Confederate cavalry under T.P. Dockery and S. B. Maxey attacked Steele's rear guard, the Frontier Division from Fort Smith, here at the village of Moscow on April 13, 1864.
Union cavalry, infantry and artillery fought back, driving the Confederates several miles before breaking off and marching to rejoin Steele.
U.S. losses were 7 dead, and 24 hurt.
Confederate losses were not reported.
Arkansas Civil Sesquicentennial Commission
Prescott/Nevada County Depot Museum
In memory of Max Phillips
Arkansas Historical Preservation Program
NO 108
2016
Contributed on 5/8/16 by MryAl8
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