Cleburne's Division

Breckinridge's Corps.

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Cleburne's Division - Breckinridge's Corps.

Maj. Gen. Patrick R. Cleburne.

Nov. 25, 1863.

Govan's Brigade, - Col. Daniel C. Govan.

Smith's Brigade, - Brig. Gen. James A. Smith.

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