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Rebellion Record: a Diary of American Events, Diary from December 17, 1860 - April 30, 1864 (ed. Frank Moore), 1862 , September (search)
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December 14.
Between two and three o'clock this afternoon, the forces of Longstreet turned upon and attacked the pursuing column of cavalry under General Shackleford.
The line of battle was formed at Bean Station, Tenn., on the Cumberland Gap and Morristown road; and a fight ensued which continued until nightfall, when the rebels succeeded in driving the Nationals about half a mile.
Colonels Wolford, Graham, Foster, and others were engaged.
The musketry fire was very heavy.
The whole movement was made with a well-contrived plan to cut off and capture General Shackleford and command; and a heavy force of rebel cavalry moved down the left bank of the Holston River, with the intention of crossing at Kelly's Ford and coming in his rear.
This portion of the programme was checked by General Ferrero, who sent the brigade of General Humphrey to hold the ford.
The rebels fired across the river with artillery upon the brigade, but with little effect.--(Doc. 36.)
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