(from archived 2nd Tennessee Infantry Regiment, U.S.A., site by Dave Mathews)

Note from the original site: the 2nd Tennessee Infantry comprised troops from multiple East Tennessee counties, including several from Roane and its neighbors.

Morristown, November 6, 1863

General Burnside:

General:  I was attacked this a. m. and totally defeated.  I lost my guns and two-thirds of my command; rebel force not known, as they were continually sending their troops forward.  I think the whole of the Second Tennessee is lost.  About one-half of the Seventh (Ohio) Cavalry is lost.  The rebel cavalry was following us this side of Bull’s Gap.

Very respectfully, your obedient servant,

I. Garrard,
Colonel, Commanding