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distance beyond that point.--The Yankees halted, and at once commenced their work of destruction by burning the water tanks and one or two hand care belonging to the railroad company; but before they had an opportunity to accomplish more General Rosser approached by the Half Sink road, and at once engaged them. The fight raged furiously for some two hours, when the enemy gave way, and were pursued some three miles, when they again made a stand, but were soon put to rout, and driven beyond Wickham's farm, when night put an end to the contest. The Yankees left their dead and wounded behind them. A considerable amount of spoils was captured, including three hundred horses and thirty pack, miles. The mules were laden with ten days rations, showing that it was contemplated to have extended the raid far beyond Ashland — probably to the canal and the Danville Railroad. It is reported that the enemy burnt the South Anna bridge, two miles above Ashland. This structure is (or was) 60 fee