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Fourth Cavalry
some twenty miles below Nashville in pursuit of the rebel cavalry who were becoming a source of much annoyance to the transports on the river, driving Wheeler's, Forrest's and Wharton's cavalry beyond Harpeth river, and capturing 18 prisoners. While on the expedition the regiment marched 250 miles in storms of rain and snow, part of the time without rations, a necessity growing out of the destitution of the country. Returning to Murfreesboro on the 19th went into camp. During the remainder of the month the regiment was engaged as scouts, driving the enemy from Bradyville, Woodbury, and Rover.
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