...ox's, was ordered to march across the country from that city to Kinston. Lack of transportation delayed their departure until the 6th, when they proceeded parallel with March. the coast to avoid Holly Shelter Swamp , and then by way of Onslow and Richlands. Behind Southwest Creek lay Hoke's division, with a small body of reserves, ready to dispute the passage of Schofield's troops. The march in that direct...