The Union commander, and was also a member of the military court.

During the night, the Union commanders tried to put their forces in position for the expected fight on the next day.

Although less well known than other Union commanders, he was nonetheless considered an able battlefield commander.

At the beginning of the war, some Union commanders thought they were supposed to return escaped slaves to their masters.

He reported that his observations "restored confidence" to the Union commanders.

Wainwright's observations on the Union commanders with whom he served are pungent.

"No talking in the ranks, but you may stand at ease," the Union commander said, eyeing his troops sternly.

The Union commander refused to surrender and fighting ensued.

The reports from the Union commanders in official records also refer to the town as Colliersville.

The Union commanders referred to it as "Colliersville" in the official reports.