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•After six arduous weeks of skirmishing, The troopers of the 3rd Texas Cavalry went into camp on the 20th of July at Pelahatchie, Twenty-two miles from Jackson. With time for rest, the 3rd Texas Cavalry
and the Texas Brigade received much needed
supplies. They found time to
participate in a parade and there was a formal
ball held that they attended. Even though a rest was ordered there was still duties of the cavalry that knew no rest. During the “rest” the 3rd Texas was but on picket duty, scouting and guard duty in addition to participation to raids and skirmishes as each regiment was stuck to these duties.