Statistics for occurrence #1 of “Breckinridge” in chapter 10.72 of Robert Underwood Johnson, Clarence Clough Buell, Battles and Leaders of the Civil War. Volume 4.:
...h Valley, except General Imboden's cavalry and mounted infantry, reported to be about 3000 strong.
It seemed to me, therefore, necessary to advance farther south toward Staunton, in order to induce Breckinridge to send a part of his forces against us, and thereby facilitate the operations of Crook and Averell.
Before leaving Winchester, a force of 500 cavalry, under Colonel Jacob Higgins, was sent toward ...
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