Record Data Place Unit Type Location or Site Containing Unit Magoffinsville, TX Events Date Type 12/14/1861 At Fort Bliss, Confederate Brigadier-General Henry Sibley takes command of the "Army of New Mexico" Battles/Soldiers 11/18/1861 Confederate Brigadier-General Henry H. Sibley marches from San Antonio to launch his invasion of New Mexico Battles/Soldiers People Documents Images