Of interest, the Spires-Boling House is located in Holly Springs, Mississippi. Famed Ida B. Wells was born there.
Robert Murphy, the colonel of the 8th Wisconsin was into Wisconsin politics and his family was well-connected to presidents. He had, however, little military experience and didn't learn on the job either. He was promoted to command of the 2nd Brigade of Gen. Rosecran's Army of Mississippi.
George Driggs, a sergeant with the 8th Wisconsin kept a journal and said that Murphy was generally well-liked by his men.
At Iuka, Mississippi, Murphy was arrested for abandoning his post at the September 19, Battle of Iuka. The Union Army retook Iuka, but the Confederates were able to get away. Grant blamed Rosecrans for it. As a result, Grant and Rosecrans now disliked each other.
A court martial was held for Murphy and Murphy covered himself and was acquited.
--Old Secesh
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