OR, Series 1, Vol. 30, Part 4, Page 618

Abingdon
September 6, 1863
 
General S. Cooper
Adjutant and Inspector General
Richmond
 
   The enemy came as far on the East Tennessee & Virginia Railroad as Watauga bridge, but failed to get possession of the bridge and have fallen back. My cavalry was in Jonesborough this evening. Will endeavor to get the enemy out of that part of East Tennessee.
Sam. Jones
Major-General

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