...ds, the Maryland regiment, Colonel Maulsby commanding, had been stationed as a guard at a ferry on the Shenandoah, between four and five miles from Charlestown towards the southeast. During the day Colonel Maulsby had been threatened by the enemy's cavalry, and had asked for reinforcements, which were not furnished. Between twelve and one o'clock A. M., of the 7th, a frightened teamster came flying from camp...