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On Oct. 23, 1862, 22nd USA Brig. including lst, 2nd, and 20th Ky. Infantry moved here in wake of retreating CSA forces. 500 men worked 36 hours to destroy salt works mainly owned by unionists but used by Confederates. Loyal USA citizens allowed to remove salt enough for their own needs on taking oath none of it would be used to benefit Confederacy.
21/2 mi. S. of Manchester, KY 11
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