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which the enemy might threaten the moving column.
This regiment, with the exception of the colonel and a few men, was subsequently captured by the enemy, who made a vigorous assaultupon the ordnance train and artillery then passing, but were gallantly repulsed by Colonel J. Thompson Brown, commanding battalion artillery.
Colonel Best's report of the manner in which his regiment discharged its important duty, and of its fate, is enclosed.
A court of inquiry on the subject was prevented by the removal of Colquitt's brigade, to which it was attached, from this Department to that of North Carolina.
On reaching the plank road again, about two miles northwest of Chancellorsville, our cavalry was found skirmishing with that of the enemy, and a delay was caused by an endeavor on our part to entrap them.
At this point, it having been determined to make a still further detour towards the enemy's rear, the column was moved across to the old turnpike road, and was formed in line of battle about 4 o'clock P. M., two and half miles from Chancellorsville.
The line was formed perpendicular to the road, by which it was equally divided, Iverson's brigade on the left; Colquitt's on the right; Rodes' on the left centre; Doles' on the right centre — the right of Rodes' and left of Doles' resting on the road.
Ramseur's brigade was placed in the rear of Colquitt as a support, and to guard the flank.
By five o'clock Trimble's division, under command of Brigadier-General Colston, had formed about one hundred yards in rear of my command, and in continuation of Ramseur's line.
A. P. Hill's division formed the third line in rear of Colston.
Each brigade commander received positive instructions, which were well understood.
The whole line was to push ahead from the beginning, keeping the road for its guide.
The position at Talley's house was to be carried at all hazards, as, from the best information that could be obtained, it commanded the second position of the enemy at Melzei Chancellor's house.
After taking the heights at Talley's, if the enemy showed a determined front on the next ridge, my men were to be sheltered until our artillery could come up and dislodge them.
Under no other circumstances was there to be any pause in the advance.
As there was a possibility of pressure on my right flank, Ramseur was directed to watch that flank carefully, thus leaving Colquitt free to push ahead without fear from that quarter.
For similar reasons the left regiment of Iverson was placed
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