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Longstreet established his headquarters at the Nenney House located at Russellville TN on December 22, 1863. The various brigades of his First Corps, Army of Northern Virginia encamped on farms nearby. During the time that they were quartered at Russellville, parts of Longstreet's forces were engaged at Mossy Creek, Dandridge, and Fair Garden, battling troops under Union General Samuel Sturgis for strategic positions and control of foraging areas. By January 29, 1864, Longstreet had withdrawn back Morristown and in April, he returned to Virginia, to join Robert E. Lee against Ulysses S. Grant's Overland Campaign.
The bus tour was scheduled to cover A LOT of ground. It was advertised as 9am to 5pm on Saturday, November 20. Knowing first hand how these group tours tend to fall behind schedule, we decided to visit the Longstreet Headquarters Museum on Friday. Ill post photos from the museum in separate thread called "Longstreet Slept Here" and link it back to this thread for those who are interested.
Before I start recounting the bus tour though, I have to tell you the highlight of the entire trip for me. Many of you know that my main research interest is McLaws' division of Longstreet's 1st Corps. And that Joseph B. Kershaw was promoted to command of the division when McLaws was removed.
Well imagine my surprise on arriving at the museum, to find the tiny farm office used by Joseph B. Kershaw as his headquarters during Dec 1863 to Feb 1864 right there on the grounds. The building has been saved and relocated to the grounds of the Nenny House.
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