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Numbers 268.

Report of Brigadier General John H. Kelly, C. S. Army, commanding Fourth Cavalry Division.


HEADQUARTERS FOURTH CAVALRY DIVISION,
Six Miles East of Dalton, Widow Jackson's House

November 28, 1863.

MAJOR: Attacked the enemy, some six regiments strong, yesterday morning at Cleveland, with three regiments and a squadron. Drove him from the town and pursued him 4 miles, but was forced to relinquish the pursuit for want of ammunition. Loss slight. Captured 8 prisoners.

Very respectfully,

J. H. KELLY,

Brigadier-General, Commanding.

Major E. S. BURFORD,

Assistant Adjutant-General, Wheeler's Cavalry Corps.


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