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Comte de Paris, History of the Civil War in America. Vol. 4. (ed. Henry Coppee , LL.D.), Book III:—the Third winter. (search)
having succeeded Burnside in North Carolina, must again succeed him at Knoxville, arrived on the 30th of November at Cumberland Gap; but, enlightened by the non-success of Graham, he will resume the Knoxville road only with considerable force. Therefore he gets in motion only on the 6th to molest Longstreet, after hearing that the siege of Knoxville had been raised. His position enables him to fall on the left flank of the Confederate columns that are coming up the long and narrow valley of the Holston. It is seen that Longstreet is surrounded by enemies. As firm in retreating as energetic in attacking, as skilful in taking the offensive to cover his retreat as he was well inspired in the choice of the direction given to his army, he will soon prove to the Federals how imprudent was Burnside in keeping with him only two of the divisions sent by Grant to his assistance. After having joined Ransom on the 5th at Blain's Cross-roads, he falls back on the next day as far as Rutledg