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HEADQUARTERS FOURTH DIVISION,
Three and a half Miles from Blountsville, October 14, 1863.We met the enemy 1 miles in the rear of this point this morning, the rebels being not less than a regiment strong, and two pieces of artillery. We have driven them and still advancing. It is impossible to tell their strength, or whether they will make a stand.
Citizens are all rebels, and we can get no information whatever.
I am, colonel, very respectfully,
J. M. SHACKELFORD,
Brigadier-General, Commanding Division.
Lieutenant-Colonel RICHMOND,
P. S.-Since writing the within I have information upon which I rely that General Williams is on our front with his whole force.
HEADQUARTERS FOURTH DIVISION CAVALRY,
Blountsville, Tenn., October 15, 1863-2.30 a.m.We have just reached this point, having to fight for every inch of the ground. The force has gone down the Zollicoffer road.
The best information I have is, that the enemy's infantry is at Zollicoffer. I cannot tell the extent of our losses, but do not regard them heavy.
I am, colonel, very respectfully,
J. M. SHACKELFORD,
Brigadier-General, Commanding Division.
Lieutenant-Colonel RICHMOND.
HEADQUARTERS FOURTH DIVISION,
Bristol, October 15, 1863-2.30 p.m.(Received 16th.)
I have the honor to report that, with the blessing of Providence, we have succeeded in driving the enemy out of East Tennessee, and are still pursuing him. Our forces occupy Zollicoffer and this place. The enemy evacuated Zollicoffer.
I am, colonel, yours, truly,
J. M. SHACKELFORD,
Brigadier-General, Commanding.
Lieutenant-Colonel RICHMOND,
Assistant Adjutant-General.
HEADQUARTERS FOURTH DIVISION CAVALRY,
Bristol, October 16, 1863-9 a.m.We drove the enemy 10 miles above this yesterday evening. Have just returned to this place. Our advance is still 10 miles up the Abingdon road. The railroad bridge and block-house at Zollicoffer have been destroyed. We are destroying cars, locomotives, railroad tracks here, above, and below. No news from the enemy this morning.
J. M. SHACKELFORD,
Brigadier-General.
Lieutenant-Colonel RICHMOND,
Assistant Adjutant-General.
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