Kelley, Benjamin Franklin, 1807-1891 to Eliakim P. Scammon
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02414.248 Author/Creator: Kelley, Benjamin Franklin, 1807-1891 Place Written: Clarksburg, West Virginia Type: Telegram signed Date: 8 November 1863 Pagination: 1 p. : docket Height: 21.6 cm, Width: 13.3 cm Order a Copy
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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