13th Mississippi Infantry Regiment
military unit
The 13th Mississippi Infantry Regiment was a unit of the Confederate States Army from Mississippi. As part of the Army of Northern Virginia, the 13th Mississippi took part in many battles of the Eastern theater of the American Civil War, as well as some battles in Georgia and Tennessee. The 13th Mississippi Regiment surrendered at Appomattox Court House on April 9, 1865.
History
The 13th Regiment was formed on May 14, 1861, from volunteer companies assembled at Corinth, Mississippi. William Barksdale, a US Congressman and prominent "Fire-eater" was elected as colonel, leading him to resign his commission as brigadier general in Mississippi's state armed forces. In July the Regiment was sent to Tennessee, then onward to Virginia. Upon arrival, the Regiment was immediately sent to the battlefield, taking part in the First Battle of Bull Run under the brigade of General Jubal A. Early. Four detached companies from the 13th took part in the Battle of Ball's Bluff in October.
The regiment spent the winter in camp in Virginia, then re-enlisted for 3 years in April, 1862. During the Seven Days Battles, the Regiment was assigned to General Richard Griffith's brigade.
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