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Bristol, Tenn.
Dec. 14, 1864

Cavalry commanded by Gen. Burbridge.

After the engagement at Kingsport on the 13th, Burbridge's
cavalry pursued Duke's brigade to Bristol, where the 11th Ky.
made a dashing charge into the town at 3 o'clock in the morning,
routed the enemy and drove him from the place in confusion.

About 200 were captured, together with 2 trains of cars, 5
locomotives and a large quantity of stores and munitions of war.

Col. Boyle of the 11th was warmly commended by his superiors for
his gallant action. The engagement was an incident of Stoneman's
raid.

Source: The Union Army, vol. 5, p. 168

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