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11th Cavalry
Gap, when the whole command started in pursuit, and after three days and nights of forced marching the enemy was overtaken on the 8th of June at Mt. Sterling, and on the 9th a severe engagement ensued, resulting in the complete route and flight of the rebels. The pursuit was continued, the llth having the advance and pressing closely, followed them to Cynthiana, where on the 12th, the enemy having made a junction, with another body of troops, again gave battle. During this engagement, which was short but severe, the regiment took an active part and participated in a final charge, which completely destroyed the enemy's line, scattering his forces in every direction. The pursuit was again continued, overtaking Morgan at Georgetown, attacking a portion of his fleeing command, and capturing a number of prisoners.
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