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easons I forbear to mention the exact force engaged on the part of the Confederates. The fight occurred near Brandy Station, and from the locality, the force they had, and other circumstances, it is inferred that it was the identical body of Yankee cavalry that attempted the bold reconnaissance Saturday. This time Gen. Stuart brought on the fight, opening with his effective horse artillery on the position of the enemy partially concealed in a wood. We had eight pieces under command of Major Beckham, and the Yankees twelve, with which they promptly responded, and advancing forced our outer line of skirmishers back to the main body. Our right and left wings advanced, and the fight became general. The Yankees were driven back nearly to the river, but being reinforced we fell back, and drove the enemy in turn back to his covert in the woods. Immediately on the opposite side of the river was a large encampment of infantry which probably prevented a further pursuit. The fighting