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Then there is the case of Fort Pillow; whether or not Forest gave the order it is claimed he gave, I do not know; but the fact that no quarter was shown there has been amply verified.
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Dodge discusses the controversial events at Fort Pillow, where no quarter was given to surrendering troops.
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