8 November 1863
Kelley, Benjamin Franklin, 1807-1891
Telegram signed
Title: to Eliakim P. Scammon
Report of the rout of the rebels by Averell at Droop Mountain. "…he encountered Genl Echols, Pattons & Jacksons forces entrenched on the summit of Droop Mountain…after a severe action the rebels were routed completely all of his wounded falling into our hands. Our loss in killed & wounded about one hundred Gen Averell moved on Lewisburg on the seventh (7) as arranged"
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