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The Daily Dispatch: October 15, 1861., [Electronic resource], A brilliant skirmish. (search)
skirmish was won while he had command; and on two most important occasions, and in the thickest part of the fight, he was nearest to the enemy. At one time, far ahead of every one he was seen riding alone through the cornfield in pursuit of the armed fugitives. He captured an enemy mounted, and still holds the horse and saddle as trophies. Captain Phelns, next to Captain Rosser, was the first Captain in the skirmish, though his company was in the rear of the column. Captains Caskie and McGruder would have doubtless made their mark, as they stand high in the Legion as skillful and brave officers, had they not been detailed at headquarters on other duties. The reason why other companies, with their officers, are not noticed by your correspondent is, that Captain Rosser's company cut up the enemy so quickly that upon their arrival at Toney's they had nothing to do but to pursue the scattered fugitives. In this skirmish not a rider-was wounded or thrown, or a horse fell. The intent