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The Daily Dispatch: September 13, 1861., [Electronic resource], Major Terrill's official report of skirmishes near Alexandria. (search)
dquarters an order from General A. Elzey, to take four companies of the Thirteenth Infantry, accompanied by a section of Beckham's battery, to be commanded by Captain Beckham in person, the entire force to be under my command, and proceed to AnondalCaptain Beckham in person, the entire force to be under my command, and proceed to Anondale and there join Col. J. E. B. Stuart, of the First Cavalry, who would give me farther instructions. Upon arriving at Anondale I joined Col. Stuart with his cavalry, who conducted my command, composed and officered as follows: Company A, Cany D, 1st Lieut. Winston commanding, 2d Lieut. Byrd, 3d Lieut. Hibbs. Company G, Capt. Hill, And one section of Beckham's battery, commanded by Capt. Beckham in person, to "Mason's Hill." an eminence six miles from Alexandria, commanding a Capt. Beckham in person, to "Mason's Hill." an eminence six miles from Alexandria, commanding a view of the Federal Capitol and all the principal points along the Potomac. Almost immediately upon our arrival, a considerable force of Federal infantry and cavalry made their appearance in the road, about a quarter of a mile from the base of