11th Cavalry

This brilliant affair was not accomplished without loss, which included the gallant Mason, a noble soldier; he was mortally wounded in the charge and died next day."
For its gallant conduct in this affair the regiment received the thanks of General Burbridge in general orders. It was found impracticable to carry off the body of Colonel Mason, and he was buried by his command in a lonely spot near the plage where he fell.
"Slowly and sadly we laid him down,
From the field of his fame, fresh and gory; We carved not a line, we raised not a stone, But we left him alone in his glory." A correspondent furnished the following: "I hereby transmit a statement of our raid under General Burbridge into Western Virginia.

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