The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1901-02-15
Gay's Brigade in 0ppo-
Siti0n to Sheridan S Raid.
"reminiscences of the War by
Another Good Writer.
BY DR.. A. E. FAINT.
Meador. s. c.. Feb. II. 1901,

Meador, 5, o., Feb. IL, 19Ol,
Editor UNION TIMEs:-I am
greatly pleased at the writing of
sketches of the great war, hence l
send my mite and with your approval
may do more, publish if it meets
your appreciation. am again able
to be up but am still quite feeble
man. But when I hear the bugle
sound shoots and saddle" and the
charge, it revives every LATENT spark
of vitality in my carcass. 1t makes
me sad, and the tears flow, to learn of
the death of my dear old comrades,
McKown and Betsill, two noble men.
1 am much pleased with your paper,
you deserve credit. Yours for sue
cess, "A. +. f.
OPPOSING sHERIDAN's RAID.
On the 9th day of June, 1864,
Gen. Sheridan, with heavy force
of cavalry and artillery, crossed the
Panunky. 1t was supposed that he
would strike at Gordonsville and
Charlottesville. Gen. Hampton
moved rapidly, so as to interpose his
division between him and the places
named above. In two days march
the object was accomplished, that of
placing our troops in front of the
enemy. This was near Trevillin's
Station on the Central R. R. Early
on the morning of the 11th at day
light, the enemy were attacked and
driven back, almost if not quite,
tracks. The enemy in retreat crossed
the river at Carpenters Ford, and
kept down the north bank of the
stream, so as to prevent US from at
tacking him. This proved that they
had got enough of US. They had
| pontoons, we had none. Gen.
Hampton offered battle frequently,
but they evaded him. They kept
down the river until they reached
the White House, here they received
heavy reinforcements, new supplies,
rested two or more days, then re-
sumed their march across the PENN
sular to join Gen. Grant, by passing
nm James River, through Charles
City c. H. and through Westover
We took position at night to cover
the roads from Long Bridge, on the
Chickahominy and the latter place
The next morning, the 24th Of June
he drove in our picket at Samaris
church, and advanced beyond Nance
shop. Gen. Gary was ordered t.
move around to Smyth's store, am
, to attack on tho flank, as soon as tn
attack in front commenced. Th
, necessary arrangements having bee
, made, We advanced from Snyth
9 store and took position near Nance
y shop. The enemy in the meantln'
J. had thrown up strong breastworf
a along his whole line, and his positio
d was q strong one. Soon Gen. ga,
"a gave us orders to advance, this Il
y men did to perfection. eve we
le dismounted, indeed We were noth'r
a. more nor less than mounted infantr
10 our sabers being securely fastened
b. our saddles.) At this time Ge
ID Chambless' brigade was thrown 10
Of ward and the two brigades, by
i'd movement handsomely execute
#, were thrown on the flank OF
,ir enemy. At the same moment I
hs whole line under Gen. Fitz l.
ud charged the works Of the enemy, vi
ne after fighting stubbornly Or sh
IT. time, gave way leaving his dead a
wounded on the field. This advaI
IA was made in the face of a very hea
,ar fire Of artillery and musketry, .ns
ed was most handsomely accomplish
,on AS soon as the enemy gave "
ers Gen. Hampton brought up the n
in lips and JEFF Davis Legions (mou
the ed) ordered them to charge, this q
mn did most calamity, driving the enc
inc for 8 miles in confusion. They v
ola completely routed and we're Purss
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