Special Edition: Skirmish at Albuquerque (April 8-9, 1862)
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After their defeat at Glorieta, the small Confederate Army of New Mexico retreated to Santa Fe, and then back to Albuquerque, New Mexico Territory (a small town of approximately 1,600 people) where they rejoined their commander Henry H. Sibley. Albuquerque had been the ‘Confederate capital’ of New Mexico Territory since they first entered the town on March 7th. (The ceremony included a 13-cannon salute.) There were limited supplies available in the town and the eastern end had been fortified. At a meeting with his officers, Confederate General Henry H. Sibley explained his situation to his officers. “They had food for 15 days and only 35 to 40 rounds of ammunition per man.” The only available subsistence supplies were in the Union held forts and he had no money, except Confederate currency, which was not accepted by the locals. Sibley’s only option was to retreat from New Mexico Territory back to Texas.
Special Edition: Skirmish at Albuquerque (April 8-9, 1862)
Special Edition: Skirmish at Albuquerque…
Special Edition: Skirmish at Albuquerque (April 8-9, 1862)
After their defeat at Glorieta, the small Confederate Army of New Mexico retreated to Santa Fe, and then back to Albuquerque, New Mexico Territory (a small town of approximately 1,600 people) where they rejoined their commander Henry H. Sibley. Albuquerque had been the ‘Confederate capital’ of New Mexico Territory since they first entered the town on March 7th. (The ceremony included a 13-cannon salute.) There were limited supplies available in the town and the eastern end had been fortified. At a meeting with his officers, Confederate General Henry H. Sibley explained his situation to his officers. “They had food for 15 days and only 35 to 40 rounds of ammunition per man.” The only available subsistence supplies were in the Union held forts and he had no money, except Confederate currency, which was not accepted by the locals. Sibley’s only option was to retreat from New Mexico Territory back to Texas.