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On April 12 Gen. Maj. Nathan Bedford Forrest and a calvary of 2,500 soldiers started there attack on Fort Pillow. Within minutes Gen. Forrest cavalry had taken control of the outer edges of the fort. The Union needed reinforcements but because of the rough terrain the Union ship New Era was unable to succeed. Rebel sharpshooters surrounded the fort firing into the middle killing Gen. Booth of the federalist army causing Gen. Bradford to take command. At ll AM, Gen. Forrest sent an attack on the fort gaining better strategic positions. Soon after Gen. Forrest demanded surrender. Gen. Bedford requested a hour to think it over Forrest refused and gave the only a mere twenty minutes to consult. Gen Bradford refused surrender and the Confederates

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