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Re: 17th Texas Inf in Louisiana
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I remember reading somewhere that the 17th Texas Infantry was in Jackson and Winn Parishes in mid-1863 to round up deserters under direct orders from Kirby Smith. If I recall correctly, only 4 or 5 companies from the 17th Infantry were on this detail. I'm sorry I can't cite the references.

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