| From the Raleigh Register |
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| July 1, 1863 |
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| The Raid in East Tennessee |
| The Greensville (Tenn.)
Banner, of the 23d, in a postscript to an account of the last raid,
says: |
| Since writing the above we
have learned definitely that the Yankees have made their escape over
Clinch Mountain and are being pursued by our cavalry. They burned the
bridge over Mossy creek, and the bridge at Strawberry Plains {both
on the East Tennessee & Virginia RR}; also
stole a great many negroes, horses and other property. We are informed
in their demonstration on Knoxville, they destroyed the {East
Tennessee &}Georgia
railroad engine house, about a mile from the city. It is thought they
will attempt to escape through some of the gaps below Pound Gap. Gen.
Preston, "report says, is moving down to intercept them." |
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