Battle of Columbus (1865)
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The Battle of Columbus, also known as the Battle of Girard, was fought on April 16, 1865, in Columbus, Georgia and Russell County, Alabama, during the American Civil War. It was part of the Union camp
Sketch of Columbus, Ga., and its Defenses
The route the United States Cavalry under Wilson took on the raid that passed through Columbus, Georgia.
Bvt. Maj. Gen. James H. Wilson, USA
Maj. Gen. Howell Cobb, CSA
Robert Toombs
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Robert Augustus Toombs was an American politician from Georgia, who was an important figure in the formation of the Confederacy. From a privileged background as a wealthy planter and slaveholder, Toom
Battle of Columbus (1865)
…It seemed that the Confederates might be able to defend Columbus. Wilson turned his attention to the upper bridge. As the sun began to set, General Robert Toombs (CSA) telegraphed Governor Joseph E. Brown of Georgia telling him that a skirmish had occurred. He projected a "decided fight" the following day. To…
CSA Sec State Toombs
The original Confederate Cabinet. L-R: Judah P. Benjamin, Stephen Mallory, Christopher Memminger, Alexander Stephens, LeRoy Pope Walker, Jefferson Davis, John H. Reagan and Robert Toombs.
Toombs' house in Washington, Georgia, seen here in 1934.
President Jefferson Davis