Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1862-07-07

t.pt service in the pursuit of Banks flying army the
banks Of the Potomac and during the return Of Jack
sons army to Pert Republic.
But there were two engagements with the enemy, re-
sung in decisive and brilliant victories which were
fought and won by the 6.h Va. Cavalry alone.
The f St took plics near Front Royal. After the
enemy driven back from Front Royal and we're re-
treating the turnpike leading to Winchester the cav
airy were ordered 10 pursuit. Owing 20 the difficulty in
crossing the rver-the bridge having been partially
burned by the euemy-ouy .our Companies Of the 6 h
Cavalry crossed in time to make lick pursuit. They
overlook he rear Of the enemy at CedarsVis, about
three miles from Front Royal, where they we're found
drawn up in line Of battle receive the charge. They
consisted Of three Companies of New York Cavalry,
two pieces of Artillery and Regiment of Infantry,
the Ist Maryland (YAnkee) As as the four
Companies of the h came in sight, and commenced
the charge, the guns were ab'n Toned aud the N
Y. Cavalry took to flight Bus the lat Maryland
formed across the turnpike behind fences, and IN ad'
Joining orchard, made bold aud determined stand;
firing yoey after voley uto the Cavalry as they ehago
uoon them The impeuous charge was not checked Tor
moment but with as much determination and courage
AZ men ever exhibited The charge continued fGri'
ousy breaking the enemys lines and finally putting him
| N inter rout A number were killed and wounded on
both SIDES and between six and sove hundred OF the
enemy were taken prisoners by this Regiment The four
q ,mpanias which made the charge we're Companies b,
| Car Gtims6y Co. A, Capt Ddlany, Co. n, CAPT o.
& Flouruoy, and Co. X, Capt Geo. A Baxter The re-
maioing Companies of the Regiment came up in time
TO on il the pursuit and to aid in the capture OF prsor.
ers The Rapplhsnnoek Cavalry, commanded by Captain
Grimsley suffered most severely. They charged the
enemy rigLt Up the turnpike and wero first upon them
They lost nine men killed. fourteen wounded, and four
teen horses killed Co. A, Capt K. II. DGlauy lost one
killed and one wounded. The brave and intrepid BA1
~ FL 4roTlsly Souaded loading his Company most
CALAMITY to toe charge.
All the III eis aud men acted with the utmost cool
| meas aud courage In addition to tie killed, wounded
and prisoners Gf lhs enemy, large humber Of wagons
flied with scrts, rnedieiLes, S' fell into our hands
more gallant and uecsssul Charge against Eeavy odds
Las lot been made during the war.
The other engagement a.ul led to, took place three
mosbploS HARRISON burg, Oh ia, road to Port Republic
This was cayslry fight. The Oh, 2nd, and 7'h were
bringing up the cur army. Tie I'll being in tie
rear OF the whole cavalry. Coming the wagon
train the 2ud and 7h had turned oui In field to the
right and in front the oh halted in the road in column
oil fours Alter remaining some minutes, without sus.
pieon that the enemy meditated attack, it was sud-
denly discovered that their cavalry, commanded by Col
Wyudham, in large force was Advancing rapidly upon
the rear OF the b, In the woods. So sudden the
adSa.ce that there Gst time to wheel the column
"rgll about" when Ito eremys cavalry, 1900 strong,
charged delivering quick and rapid fire The oh Nas
ordered to the charge which i. made in gallant
Style shouling most G,flnuy. Alter hot FIRE of some
minutes or two, the Yankee Cavalry lied before the
charge Of the in the utmost confusion and disInay
Ia this fgh. there were only siI Companies Of the
Regiment, and they much reduced many members Of
each Company having been sent forward on account OF
sickness, and horses unfit Tor duty. The command
ia fact reduced 10 one hundred and siIy meu.
The Ynk,e Cavalry we're in full retreat before either
the 2ad or The d came up. They advanced rapidly
| a, possible, and united In the pursuit
They enemy lya. about twenty 20 killed and ~ taken
prisoners Including their Oolorel and hFjor.
Among our wounded Nas Nj J,hn S5ac Green,
who, while gsl.suty lea ding the charge shot 10 the
thigh. The Companies engaged in this fight we're Com
panios D, Capt. Richards Go. b, Capt. Gimsley, Co. H.
Lieut.. wecb Go. X Capt Bal, 20. !, Lieut.. Carter,
| Co. E Capt o h Fl1urnoy. -Four Companies OF tte
gmeut bad prcviCu sen detailed for other service,
This communication "a made as act Of simple ls.
ice 20 doe 6 a Va CysirJ, and Win view TO the
dsparageuent OF the other Regiments OF this igade.
The 6 was fortunate IN having these opportunities
OF distuc lou ad OF service III rded IT, aud no doubt
With the same opportunities, the other Regiments would
have acted With the courage and distinction. Bot
the h did the work and to il belongs the credit No
truer patriots Drawer in the Southern Army
AID they will never iier 10 the discharge Of their whole
duty as long az III foot Of the invader d,sScra.cs tie
,oil Of the South.
Az OFFICER or The REGIMENT
The + qlrCr and Disga'ch viii please copy.
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