Marcus F. Wright's Civil War Bios -  General Leonidas Polk

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                                    POLK
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   POLK, GEN. LEONIDAS, born in Raleigh, N.C., April 10, 1806. Graduated
   at West Point 1827. Entered the ministry. Accepted major-generalship
   in Confederate army, and erected the extensive defensive at New
   Madrid, Fort Pillow, Columbus, Ky., Island No. 10, Memphis, and other
   points. Commanded 1st corps under Johnston, at Shiloh and around
   Corinth. Commanded army of Mississippi at Perryville. Promoted to rank
   of lieutenant-general. Relieved of command after Chickamauga. Restored
   to command and served under Johnston during Atlanta campaign. Killed
   at Pine Mountain.