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The Daily Dispatch: January 4, 1862., [Electronic resource], Negro Hiring for 1862. (search)
Such a position, I knew, I could hold against almost any odds. but as my cavalry came in sight of the turnpike, Capt. Pitzer discovered the enemy at the point (d) on a ridge, and sent the word immediately. I galloped forward at once, and, rect flank, and to compel him to desist from such a purpose. I sent back for the infantry to hurry forward, and sent Capt. Pitzer with his detachment of cavalry to gain the roads towards Leesburg, give notice to our wagons to return at once to campd the enemy, threatening his front and flank. And I will state here, parenthetically, that this duty was performed by Capt. Pitzer and his gallant detachment in the most creditable manner, all our wagons reaching camp safely. in the meantime , aid to Gen. Jones, Volunteers for the occasion, for valuable services on the field. Lieut. Throckmorton accompanied Capt. Pitzer, and was conspicuously useful during the day; and Lieut. Johnson was of great service to me. Corporal Henry Hagan, of