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The Daily Dispatch: January 2, 1863., [Electronic resource], The capture of steamers by the Virginia State Line. (search)
h was stationed at that point. The value of so rich a prize was duly appreciated by our commanding General, and such an opportunity for equipping and clothing our forces was not permitted to escapes. Early on the morning of the 3d ult. Col. Clarkson, with detachments of the 1st, 2d, and 3d regiments V. S. L., proceeded in the direction of Prestonsburg, Ky. Bright and early the following morning we found the boats five miles below that town, and attended by a guard of upwards of 300 men. anly bearing and bold leadership of his men may be attributed our speedy success. It is needless to make further mention of individual instances of gallantry, for all (both men and officers) did their duty nobly. Our commanding officer, Col. Clarkson, won the admiration of his whole command, for he was ever seen at the post of danger and duty cheering his men onward! Unloading the boats and packing the plunder consumed nearly the whole day. Late in the evening the boats were destroye