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The Daily Dispatch: April 26, 1864., [Electronic resource], The Department of Henrico. (search)
emy's artillery, Gen. L thought it prudent to retire to a better position some half a mile in the rear. Brig Gen Junes's brigade got up this evening, and was ordered to the left, near Union Mills. Hampton also joined the main body on the 20th, which day a heavy rain set in. During the engagement just ended Major Von Borck, whilst riding with Major General Stuart, was wounded by the fire of the enemy's sharpshooters, who were posted behind a stone fence. On the evening of the 20th Col Rosser, 5th Virginia cavalry, assisted by Brig Gen Jones, attacked the enemy and drove him across Goose creek. On the 21st, about 8 A. M, the enemy opened with artillery. Hampton and Robertson were moved rapidly forward, and took up a position of much strength, and one which had been previously collected to be occupied in case of attack. The enemy were held in check for a long time, but having a large force of infantry and cavalry, and our cavalry having no infantry supports, were compelled to f