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Southern Historical Society Papers, Volume 17. (ed. Reverend J. William Jones), Itinerary of the Fourth Virginia cavalry. March 27th-April 9th, 1865. (search)
ained in breastworks here all night. Enemy charged in several times—repulsed. Sunday, April 2d. We left about daybreak; went three or four miles and remained until about 10 o'clock A. M. Enemy appeared, drove in picket, closely pressed us to Bevil's bridge on Appomattox river; camped for the night near Bevil's bridge. Monday, April 3d. Remained in line of battle all day; no fighting; camped within a few miles of Amelia Courthouse. Tuesday, April 4th. Met with General Lee's army at Bevil's bridge. Monday, April 3d. Remained in line of battle all day; no fighting; camped within a few miles of Amelia Courthouse. Tuesday, April 4th. Met with General Lee's army at Amelia Courthouse; hurried to the front; attacked the enemy while burning wagon train; drove him beyond Amelia Springs; killed, wounded and captured many of the enemy; came back and encamped at Amelia Springs. Wednesday, April 5th. We left Amelia Springs; in line of battle near High Bridge all night; fell back just before sunrise. Thursday, April 6th. Killed General Reid and captured his brigade near High Bridge; lost Boston and Dearing. Laid in breastworks not far from High Bridge all