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The Daily Dispatch: June 25, 1864., [Electronic resource], The position at Petersburg. (search)
urprised at any movement Grant may make. He is a reckless man, and will strike anywhere which promises the faintest hope of success, regardless of consequences. The raiders. The raiders struck the Petersburg and Weldon railroad Wednesday morning at half-past 7. --They came up the read just below Oak Grove Church, at Duval's blacksmith's shop, and are supposed to number about 4,000. They comprise the whole of Wilson's division, who commands in person, and is accompanied by Kautz and Spears. They remained at Reams's some three hours, and destroyed the water tanks, wood sheds and office. The track was also torn up for a distance of about 150 yards. All the citizens in the vicinity were robbed of their bacon and horses, and such negroes as manifested a willingness to accompany them were gladly welcomed. Buggles and carriages were also taken. The rear guard of the enemy was encountered by a portion of Gen. W. H. F. Lee's cavalry before they left Reams's, and a brief fight ensu