Cocke, with East Tennessee Militia, had taken…

December 1813 CE

Cocke, with East Tennessee Militia, had taken the field on October 12.

His route of march has been from Knoxville to Chattanooga and then along the Coosa toward Fort Strother.

Because of jealousy between the East and West Tennessee militia, Cocke had been in no hurry to join Jackson, particularly after he angered Jackson by mistakenly attacking a friendly village on November 17.

When he finally reaches Fort Strother on December 12, the East Tennessee men only have ten days remaining on their enlistments.

Jackson has no choice but to dismiss them.

Further, General Coffee, who had returned to Tennessee for remounts, writes Jackson that the cavalry has deserted.

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Fort Strother St. Clair County Alabama United States View →

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