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Southern Historical Society Papers, Volume 14. (ed. Reverend J. William Jones), Campaign of 1864 and 1865. (search)
o include a small brigade of cavalry, under Brigadier General Gary, as a part of the permanent force on the no the enemy dashed at this point, Fussell's mill, but Gary quickly dismounting two of his three regiments threw two guns opened upon the enemy's left flank, whilst Gary poured in a galling fire in front; the enemy waveredd fell back out of range for the day. The conduct of Gary on this occasion was very judicious and gallant. Ony road, being hard pressed, I sent to his assistance Gary's cavalry brigade, and the Texas infantry brigade, ad them. Having previously detached Perry, who, with Gary's cavalry, was to turn the enemy's right and come into the Williamsburg road, and relieved a regiment of Gary's cavalry which I found there skirmishing with the eision should remain at the Williamsburg road, whilst Gary's cavalry should move to and hold the Nine-Mile roas leaving their dead upon the field. I may add that Gary was quite as successful in repulsing the enemy's cav
Southern Historical Society Papers, Volume 14. (ed. Reverend J. William Jones), Field telegrams from around Petersburg. (search)
Lee, General. F. June 23, H. D., 11 K. 30 A. M. Colonel W. H. Taylor: All quiet in my front up to this hour. I am inclined to think that the report of Colonel Gary, stating that the enemy were crossing last night over the pontoon, much exaggerated. I will let you know the earliest moment I consider it safe to withdraw CoColonel Gary and Davis from this side. H. Heth, Major-General. D. H. June 27, Hd. Via. Colonel W. H. Taylor: All quiet in my front. 1 think if Cooke's and Davis's brigades are not, that they might be now ordered back. The enemy evinces no disposition to advance or increase his force on this side. General G. W. C. Lee thinks he can hold Chaffin's Bluff with his force and Gary's cavalry until reinforcements could be sent him. General Ewell will be down to-day and I will consult with him. H. Heth, Major-General. Petersburg, Va., 4 P. M., 8th August, 1864. Major-General Wade Hampton, Stony Creek: Have you received further information of departu