Duffin, A. N., fl. 1863 to J. L. Botsford
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02414.247 Author/Creator: Duffin, A. N., fl. 1863 Place Written: s.l. Type: Telegram signed Date: 7 November 1863 Pagination: 2 p. : docket ; Height: 21.5 cm, Width: 13.3 cm Order a Copy
reporting his occupation of Lewisburg. "The enemy had all passed through the town in retreat from Gen Averells who had given them a severe whipping at Droop Mountain seventeen (17) miles beyond Frankfort I had no engagement We captured the enemys Camps with tents knapsacks provisions &c also one Caisson & over a hundred of fine cattle I have sent Cavalry in pursuit - The enemy are in rapid retreat & had a good start we have some prisoners Gen Averell is now coming into the town"
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