January 9, 1865

The Skirmish at Pine Bluff took place. Under the command of Lieutenant James Sanders, the Federal detachment surprised a group of guerrillas and forced the enemy to retreat. After a running battle, the Confederates charged the Federals’ lines but were repulsed, and they retreated again. The Federals pursued, but the Confederates escaped. Sanders reported suffering one man wounded, one horse captured, and one horse shot. Sanders also estimated that the Confederates had four killed, four wounded, and eight horses badly wounded or killed.