Following the 1862 Newburgh Raid into Indiana, the Federal government had put a regiment of regular cavalry troops in south central Indiana for defensive purposes, but they had been withdrawn in March leaving only the local militia for defense.
Following the 1862 Newburgh Raid into Indiana, the Federal government had put a regiment of regular cavalry troops in south central Indiana for defensive purposes. After patrolling the border for several months, they were withdrawn in March after no more raids materialized, leaving only the local militia for defense.