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The Daily Dispatch: May 13, 1862., [Electronic resource], The crew of the Merrimac. (search)
Dashing affair in Rockingham. From unquestionable sources and positive information, we have received particulars of a brilliant brush which took place in Rockingham between some companies of the 7th Louisiana, under Col. Harry Hays, and a large force of Indianian, resulting in the total rout of the latter, with many killed and wounded. The 7th and 8th Louisiana (Gen. Taylor, Ewell's division,) being camped some eight or ten miles from Swift Ron Gap, two companies of the 7th and one of theRockingham between some companies of the 7th Louisiana, under Col. Harry Hays, and a large force of Indianian, resulting in the total rout of the latter, with many killed and wounded. The 7th and 8th Louisiana (Gen. Taylor, Ewell's division,) being camped some eight or ten miles from Swift Ron Gap, two companies of the 7th and one of the 8th, under Maj. D. B. Penn, with one field piece were ordered out on a scout to look after the enemy, reported to be prowling in the rear near the Shenandoah, and in force. Taking the mountain road, and proceeding some distance without meeting with an enemy, heavy firing was heard in the direction of the river. The fusillade was perfectly audible in camp, and supposing Major Penn to be engaging the enemy, Colonel Hays sallied forth with the rest of the 7th and an additional piece of Bowyor's