the French Broad country, between Big Pigeon and Little Pigeon

rivers, where we soon had all the mills in operation, grinding out

plenty of flour and meal. The whole region was rich in provender of

all kinds, and as the people with rare exceptions were

enthusiastically loyal, we in a little while got more than enough

food for ourselves, and by means of flatboats began sending the

surplus down the river to the troops at Knoxville.

The intense loyalty of this part of Tennessee exceeded that of any

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