| Charleston |
| December 22, 1864 (Received 23d) |
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| On the 16th instant enemy, 800 strong,
occupied Pollard. After burning Government and railroad buildings {three
railroads met in Pollard -- the Alabama & Florida (of Alabama),
the Alabama & Florida (of Florida) and the Mobile & Great
Northern RR},
retreated in the direction they came. They were pursued thirty
miles, losing a portion of their transportation, baggage, and
supplies, leaving many dead negro troops on the road. Our forces,
commanded by General Liddell, acted with spirit and gallantry. |
| G. T. Beauregard |
| General |
| (Same to President, Secretary of War, and General
Bragg) |
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