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Smithfield, and ten in Smithfield, who had died of their wounds there. We did not learn whether any prisoners were taken, but a number of wounded Yankees were carried off by their comrades. So the party who came out to whip got whipped. Bold exploit — the Yankee Generals Crook and Kelly captured. The following interesting official telegram was received at the War Department last night: "Headquarters, February 24, 1865. "Hon. J. C. Breckinridge, Secretary of War: "General Early reports that Lieutenant McNeil, with thirty men, on the morning of the 21st, entered Cumberland, captured and brought out Generals Crook and Kelly, the adjutant- general of the department, two privates and the headquarters flag, without firing a gun, though a considerable force is stationed in the vicinity. "Lieutenant McNeil and party deserve much credit for this bold exploit. "Their prisoners will reach Staunton to-day. "R. E. Lee." Another account. The following