Second Battle of Mesilla

1862 CE.

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The Second Battle of Mesilla was an engagement during the American Civil War. It was fought on July 1, 1862, and was the last engagement between pro-Union and Confederate forces in the Arizona Territory. Following their flight from the Battle of Albuquerque and the advance of Union forces from California into Arizona, Confederate troops were in retreat from Union Arizona and Northern New Mexico, and were greatly in need of supplies.Retreating forces at the Confederate capitol of Mesilla had scoured the territory, taking cattle and crops from locals, New Mexican and Puebloan alike. A battle took place in the Town, resulting in the death of 20 citizens of Mesilla. Following this, skirmishes began on the outskirts of the town with the New Mexican guerillas capturing 2 pieces of Confederate artillery and successfully running the rebels out of the area. Accounts suggest that seven to twelve Confederates were killed, including their commander Capt.

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