From the Records of the War of the Rebellion LEXINGTON, KY., April 17, 1864. Citizens of Booneville, 40 strong, whipped, on the 14th instant, Fred Gray's guerrillas, numbering 75. Citizens report no enemy in Perry or Breathitt Counties. Whitesburg, in Letcher County, evacuated by rebel forces lately there. Jack May, their colonel, recalled theta to re-enforce rebel Colonel Edmonds [Edmundson], near Piketon. Colonel True's command will possibly meet them. He should be at Salyersville today. I apprehend but little danger. E. H. HOBSON, Brigadier-General. Sherry Baker Frazier Nashville, Tennessee President Owsley County Historical Society http://owsleykyhist.org http://sherryfrazier.com ----- Original Message ----- From: <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Saturday, November 08, 2003 12:02 PM Subject: [KYWBTSVETS] EASTERN KENTUCKY REBELLION > CONFEDERATES RESPOND TO KENTUCKY DISRUPTION NOVEMBER EIGHTH 1861 > > During the early months of the War for Southern Independence, it > was quite common for local civilians to attempt to drive out any > force which happened to be associated with either side. Such was > the case in eastern Kentucky, where pro-unionists wanted to push > out all southern influences. > > On the 8th of November in 1861 southern forces are in control of > eastern Kentucky and are hopin to maintain their grip as long as > possible. General Zollicoffer is obliged to make a request for a > force of southern reinforcements. He wanted to contain their pro > union sentiments and instill solid support for the Confederacy. > > The November 8th rebellion was minor in scope, but it did create > concerns for southern commanders. The yank disruption is swiftly > halted and served to alert the southerners of ardent mountaineer > interests. > > Can anyone tell our list what areas were affected in this union > rebellion? Share with our list: [email protected] > > THANKS for your participation! glenn > > > > ==== KYWBTSVETS Mailing List ==== > ADDRESS all "KYWBTSVETS" Messages > to: [email protected] > >