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he contest, but declined to take command, although it was tendered to him by Colonel Miles. On Sunday morning there was infantry skirmishing on the Charlestown turnpike. The rebels also used artillery from the same direction; but little damage was done, and for two or three hours the fighting was almost entirely suspended. About two P. M. the enemy succeeded in getting their batteries in position on Loudoun Heights, and a heavy artillery fire was commenced by them simultaneously from Loudoun and Maryland Heights and from the direction of the Charlestown turnpike. The cannonading from this time until about sunset was terrific. Our batteries from Bolivar Heights, and, in fact, every gun that could be brought to bear upon the enemy replied. While this was taking place there was a general infantry engagement on the Charlestown turnpike. Nearly our whole force was engaged in this battle. The rebels were in very strong force, and the fight was desperate. While this was going on