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Civil War: 83rd Illinois Infantry (contd.)- From Fort Henry the regiment marched to Fort Donelson.
Roving bands of guerrillas filled the country and lurked particularly on the Cumberland and Tennessee Rivers and skirmishes were frequent with some being severe. In Feb. 1863 there regiment achieved its fame as a fighting unit.
Forrest was threatening the river communication at Palmyra and Colonel Harding telegraphed Paducah for re-enforcements.
Four rifled guns and a 32 pound pivot siege gun mounted on the northeast corner of the fort comprised the battery.
1911 History of Henderson County