Lamoille newsdealer. [volume] (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1860-1877, 1863-11-11

ing. Led by Capt Sc of'll ard 1t MOI
ton, the boys absolutely pitched in to
this charge. 1t had become apparent as
they advanced, that some force was in
their front. on the road co"@@7ed by the
woods. The squadron never faltered.
The enemy now opened heavy fire from
their batteries. but the boys went gallant
ly on, until they had nearly reached the
woods, when they received terrific volley
from force of about 500 infantry, or
dismounted cavalry, under cover of the
woods and fence, which compelled them
to return not however until they had
accomplished their object, SO far as to
capture two of the enemy whom they
brought back as they retired. Skirmish-
ing continued until the enemy were driv-
en- inside their works and silenced,
when we we're ordered back 70 Hagars-
town.
Captain Schofeld was wounded in the
charge, and taken prisoner; and Lieut..
Newton's horse was hit in the shoulder
by musket ball, which passed up, and
through the saddle, giving the Lieutenant
a very narrow escape with his life. My
loss in killed and wounded and missing,
was ID men and officer.
This affair though not as considerable
as many the Regiment had before, and
has since passed through, was one which
tested the spirit and mettle of the men and
officers severely, and gave me good earnest
for the future.
Adiutant Gates did efficient service in
promptly communicating my orders and
/ Majors Wells and Bennett, showed cool
ness under a severe fire, while forming
I their battallions to cover them from the
enemys batteries. Lit. Col Preston hav
ing been absent when the Regiment NOV
ed, did not 60 with us, but returning to
camp and finding we had gone, followed,
and arrived in season to render me impor-
tant assistance.
Next morning we followed the enemy
to Williamsport, and were in reserve at
the thrilling affair at Falling Water On
the 18th we returned to Boonsboro', and
next day marched to Harper's Ferry via
Berlin, and on the 18th crossed the She
nahdoah. Passing down the South bank
of the Potomac. we arrived at PurcellVille
on the 18th. Next day marched to Ash
by's Gap. On the Goth the Gap was oc-
cupied by our forces, and we returned
to Upperville On the 3lst marched to
Snickersville, and on the 22d, occupied
the Crap, and held it until the night of
the 23d, and returned to Upperville. On
the Oath marched from Upperville and
crossed the Rappahannock and Bivouaccd
near Amesville. On the 25th joined
Brigade at that place, and was immedia-
tely placed in command of the first brig.
AIDE of Kilpatricks division, which was
already formed upon our arrival. to go tc
the font. | here turned the command
over to Lieutenant Colonel Preston. and
excused it from duty that day, in consid
Grafton of its recent great fatigues, and
proceeded with the remainder of the brig
ade to Gains Cross Roads.
did not again return to my regiment
until August 22d. | have, however, had
command of it as Brigade commander
meantime. yet its particular affairs IL
this interim, are more properly reported
to you by its then immediate command
err.
! shall make its operations from Aug
22d to September 18th, the subject of
seperate report
Very respectfully. Your obedient serv't
Z. B. SAWYER,
Col. First Vt. Cavalry.
HEADQUARTERS FIRST VI. CAVALRY, J
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