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Southern Historical Society Papers, Volume 7. (ed. Reverend J. William Jones), Engagement at Sappony church-report of General Wade Hampton. (search)
nd wounded on the ground. They were followed closely for two miles, when, finding they had taken the route to Reams' station, I moved by Stony Creek depot, in order to get on the Halifax road to intercept them, should they attempt to cross below Reams'. Butler's brigade was sent to Malone's crossing, two miles south of Reams' station, and the other brigades were ordered to occupy the roads leading into the Halifax road. I moved up with Chambliss' brigade, following Butler, and soon after crosd to intercept them on the road leading to Peter's bridge, but though I made a rapid march, I found on striking the road that the rear of their column had passed two hours previously. Had there been proper concert of action between the forces at Reams' and my own, there would have been no difficulty in cutting off the party which escaped by Jarratt's. In the fight at Sappony church and during the following days, the enemy lost quite heavily in killed and wounded. We captured 806 prisoners, to
Southern Historical Society Papers, Volume 7. (ed. Reverend J. William Jones), Telegrams concerning operations around Richmond and Petersburg in 1864. (search)
Va., August 21st, 1864--4.45 P. M. Major-General Wade Hampton, via Chaffin's Farm: Your telegram received. If enemy's cavalry has left north side, I desire you to move with Hampton's division to this point as soon as practicable. R. E. Lee, General. Official: W. H. Taylor, A. A. G. August 21ST, 1864--11 P. M. Charles G. Talcott, Danville Railroad, Richmond, Va., and Superintendent Southside railroad, Petersburg, Va.: It is reported that enemy's cavalry crossed Weldon railroad at Reams' this evening, and took direction of Dinwiddie Court-house. Raid on Southside and Danville railroads may be contemplated. Be on the lookout for them. W. H. Taylor, Assistant Adjutant-General. August 21ST, 1864--4.45 P. M. Major-General C. W. Field, via Chaffin's Farm: Telegram received. If enemy has reduced his force, send two (2) of your brigades to Petersburg. Telegraph Major Wood, Quartermaster, Richmond, to have cars at Rice's turnout. R. E. Lee, General. Official: W. H. Tayl