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Frederick H. Dyer, Compendium of the War of the Rebellion: Regimental Histories 2 0 Browse Search
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The Daily Dispatch: June 16, 1862., [Electronic resource], Bill to be entitled "an act to further provide for the public residence. (search)
ont than theirs. Appearing in considerable force, the enemy advanced in admirable order, but suddenly facing to the right about were quickly retreating, when the dismounted men poured a galling volley into them, emptying many saddles and causing much confusion.--Reforming, they were a second time reinforced and came on to the charge up the rise in gallant style. Burning to distinguish themselves the third squadron of the 9th, (composed of the "Essex Light Dragoons," Captain Latane and "Mercer County Cavalry," Lieut. Walker commanding,) under command of Captain Latane, had received orders to charge the advancing enemy, and putting spurs to their steeds dashed gallantly along the road the brave Latane fifteen paces in front! "Cut and thrust," shouted the Federal commander. "On to them, boys," yelled Latane, and the meeting squadrons dashed in full shock together. The front men of either-column were unhorsed, and the fight became instantly hot and bloody. Capt. Latane singled out t
The Daily Dispatch: July 25, 1863., [Electronic resource], The raid on Wytheville. (search)
in the fight, were taken from their houses and forced to walk to the mountain, where they were paroled. These are only come of the inhumanities which were perpetrated. Among the victims of the Yankees are two citizens of the town, an old gentleman named Cock and a Mr. Telligan. The latter was murdered in cold blood, after he has surrendered. The Abiegden Virginian has the following about the probable, or rather improbable capture of the raiders: It is now reported that Col. May cut off their retreat through Burk's Garden, and that they attempted to make their way out through Mercer county, but when they get in the vicinity of the Cross Roads, they found that Celapel RcCarmland was in their front, and the only possible way for their escape was by the way of Rocky Gap, Bland county. When they arrived here they met the gallant Col. Wm. R. Peters. with a portion of his new regiment and a small force sent him by Col. May, to whom report says, the Yankees surrendered.
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