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The Daily Dispatch: October 15, 1864., [Electronic resource], article 1 (search)
the citizens having been called to arms by General Fisk, in anticipation of a visit from Price. The Late operations in the Valley. A correspondent of the Herald, writing from the Valley on the 9th, gives an account of the reverse of General Rosser. On that day, Sheridan halted and sent his cavalry back to drive off Rosser, who had been greatly annoying his rear. Torbert had command of the expedition. The letter says: Sharp skirmishing in the front did not seem to indicate anytRosser, who had been greatly annoying his rear. Torbert had command of the expedition. The letter says: Sharp skirmishing in the front did not seem to indicate anything decisive until Devins's brigade succeeded in striking the enemy on the flank. This produced consternation in the rebel ranks in Merritt's front. The whole division line then pushed forward and followed the enemy, who was now in full retreat. The retreat was soon turned into a perfect rout. Custer and Merrit pursued the flying fugitives, capturing guns, caissons, wagons, a herd of cattle, and several hundred prisoners. Among the wagons captured are several ammunition wagons, and thos