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about one hundred miles ahead, in a thick wood on the right of the road. The Major ordered the Mecklenburg detachment to dismount and advance; they alone had rifle carbines. The Cumberland Troopers, only six or eight of whom had carbines, were ordered to hold themselves in readiness in the centre for a charge. The other detachments, which were armed with double barrelled guns, were ordered to the rear as a reserve corps, and also to prevent the enemy's retreating toward Newport News. Captain Goode and his men, with a few individuals of other companies who could not hold back, then hurried forward as skirmishers, and the action immediately began. The gallant fellows were as deliberate as regulars, and picked off every Yankee who appeared. Major Hood, at the head of fifteen men, rushed into the ambush and took them in the rear. The enemy being driven from their position rushed for the woods on the other side, and some went up the road. Then the command was given to us to cha