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Rebellion Record: a Diary of American Events: Documents and Narratives, Volume 9. (ed. Frank Moore), chapter 86 (search)
: I have the honor to report that the First Virginia cavalry remained, during the battles in front of Richmond, under the immediate command of General J. E. B. Stuart, and took part in all the operations. The only casualty was the loss of private R. P. Thomas, of company A. He had been sent to the front, in company with Lieutenant Stuart, of company B, to reconnoitre, dismounted, when he came suddenly upon a large body of the enemy, concealed in the woods. Refusing to surrender, this party of two gathered up some abandoned arms in the vicinity, and fought bravely, until Thomas was killed, when the Lieutenant made his escape, the enemy not daring to pursue a soldier who had shown he was not to be taken alive. Very respectfully, Your obedient servant, Fitz Lee, (Late Colonel First Virginia Cavalry,) Brigadier-General, commanding Brigade. Report of Colonel Rosser. headquarters Fifth Virginia cavalry, camp Cary, July 26, 1862. General: In pursuance with your instructi