...o intercept them, had there been routed, after a short skirmish; himself and 90 men being captured. The enemy retreated up the south branch of the Potomac, pursued by Averill, who struck them near Moorefield , routing them, with a loss of but 50 on our side; Averill capturing their guns, wagons, and 500 prisoners. Gen. Grant had already sent Sheridan to Washington, with intent to have him placed in c...