Region of military operations from the 27th of April to the. 6th of May, 1863. |
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on three sides.
Every moment his position became more perilous.
The day wore away with nothing more serious than skirmishing, until about six
o'clock, when the Confederates made a general attack.
Sedgwick's forces, after a short but obstinate defense, gave way, and he retired toward Banks's
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