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In A History of Morgan’s Cavalry, Basil Duke writes
“, Fortunately, while the men resting near Wytheville, their attention was attracted by the efforts of a squad of citizens to handle an old six pounder “belonged to the town.
General Morgan having no artillery, at one took charge of it and called for volunteers to man it. “

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Falling back about five hundred yards, he took position again around the dwelling and buildings upon Mr Crockett’s farm , and maintained it obstinately for sometime The Piece of Artillery , well served by the gallant volunteers, did excellent service.

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