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mall arms, shell, grape, and round shot, before they were reinforced. The whole Confederate command now arrived in position, when a general engagement took place all along the line. At first the enemy attempted to our left flank, when Major Lockridge came to their assistance and nearly did he do it. Then they made another attempt all along our lines, but without effect. Then again they made a concentrated attack upon our left with such vigor as to compel our forces to fall back from the bravery and gallantry, numberless; while the whole army fought like veterans and patriots. The victory, though achieved gloriously, over double our numbers, was dearly won. We have to mourn the loss of 86 heroes, and have 106 wounded. Major Lockridge was killed in the charge when the battery was taken, falling at the head of his column, and at the foot of a gun, but lived long enough to see victory crown our arms. In skill and bravery, he was surpassed by none. In his death the Confede