She enlisted in the Crescent Blues (who later became Co. “G” in Coppens’ Battalion) and served the men as cook and nurse four years.[49]

On June 1, 1861, Coppens’ men left Pensacola for Richmond.

[49] Jones, Louisiana Infantry, note 17.
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