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CUMBERLAND GAP,
September 2, 1863.
General S. B. BUCKNER,
Loudon, Tenn.:
The cartridges which were sent me from Abingdon never reached Morristown. Many cartridges in magazine are damaged, leaving me about 150 for small-arms.
[JNumbers W. FRAZER.]
HEADQUARTERS U. S. FORCES,
In front of Cumberland Gap, September 7, 1863.General FRAZER,
Comdg. Confederate Forces, Cumberland Gap:
GENERAL: You are surrounded by my forces. In order to save the effusion of blood and the unnecessary loss of life, I demand the unconditional surrender of yourself and command by 3 o'clock, instant.
I am, general, very respectfully,
J. M. SHACKELFORD,
Brigadier-General, Commanding.
HEADQUARTERS,
Cumberland Gap, September 7, 1863.Brigadier-General SHACKELFORD,
Commanding U. S. Forces:
GENERAL: I have just received your note of to-day demanding the unconditional surrender of myself and forces. In reply I have simply to state that I must decline acceding thereto.
I am, general, very respectfully,
JNumbers W. FRAZER,
Brigadier-General.
HEADQUARTERS,
Cumberland Gap, September 8, 1863.Brigadier General J. M. SHACKELFORD,
Commanding U. S. Forces near Cumberland Gap:
GENERAL: A flag of truce is just in from Colonel De Courcy, commanding United States forces on Kentucky side the gap, and I ask you to suspend any demonstrations until the same is terminated, of which you shall have immediate notice.
I am, general, very respectfully,
JNumbers W. FRAZER,
Brigadier-General.
SEPTEMBER 8, 1863.
General FRAZER,
Commanding Confederate Forces, Cumberland Gap:
SIR: I have the honor to request you to surrender yourself and all the troops under your command, unconditionally. The gap is now
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