OR, Series 1, Vol. 30, Part 4, Page 762

Abingdon
October 17, 1863
 
Hon. J. A. Seddon
Secretary of War
 
   The enemy has fallen back beyond Bristol. Destroyed about 4 miles of the railroad this side of Bristol {on the Virginia & Tennessee RR}, and I am informed they destroyed the bridge at Zollicoffer {on the East Tennessee & Virginia RR}. A part of my cavalry is in Bristol.
Sam. Jones
Major-General

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