Official Records - 1st Alabama Cavalry, USV

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Series 1, vol 31, Part 3 (Knoxville and Lookout Mountain)

Page 607

HEADQUARTERS CANE CREEK, October 30, 1863-8 a. m.

Major-General WHEELER,

Commanding Cavalry Corps, Warrenton, Ala.:

GENERAL: The enemy are still in force at Cherokee Station; about a division has crossed at Eastport, and are marching via Florence. I am not positive yet whether the main force will cross at Eastport or not, but think the main column will. All the tents were standing at Cherokee yesterday noon, and no appearance of a move. Ferguson has completely routed the tory regiments (Alabama) and taken two pieces of artillery, with 40 prisoners, small-arms, horses, &c. Will post you on further developments.

Yours, respectfully,

S. D. LEE,

Major-General.