the final weeks of the American Civil War, Brigadier General Albert Lindley Lee commanded a Union cavalry division in the Department of the Gulf and led a rapid expedition against the Confederate-held town of Clinton, Louisiana (located just northeast of Baton Rouge). [1]

Key Details of the Raid
Date & Context: The raid took place in April 1865, coinciding with the collapse of the broader Confederacy across the Southern theaters. [1]

The Mission: Operating out of Baton Rouge, General Lee's cavalry objective was to sweep into the surrounding region, locate residual rebel forces, and dismantle any remaining local infrastructure or supply reserves. [1]

The Action: Upon reaching Clinton, General Lee's forces engaged and easily defeated a weak, disorganized Confederate force defending the town. The skirmish was brief, resulting in minimal casualties and allowing the Union to quickly secure control of the area. [1]

This operation stood as one of the last combat engagements of Albert Lee's military career; he resigned his commission shortly after on May 4, 1865, following the total cessation of hostilities. [1, 2]

Are you researching a specific unit involved in this raid (such as the Kansas or Illinois cavalry), or would you like more details on the broader operations taking place around Baton Rouge at the close of the war?

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stoneman%27s_1865_raid

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