|
|
11th Cavalry
We found the road at Laurel Gap so nearly destroyed that it took till morning to pass the ford. Lieutenant Burgher, Company C, was mortally wounded and left. Our loss here was severe, as was also that of the 12th Ohio and the Negro regiment. The loss of the brigade during the whole raid cannot be less than 350, killed, wounded, and missing.
" Tuesday morning, October 4th, while passing over Big Sandy Mountain, our regiment being rear guard, was attacked by Colonel Witchar's infantry (lying in ambush), and a regiment of cavalry. The rebels, elated by their success, and inspired by the hopes of large spoil, and believing our forces to be demoralized, came on with a cheer; but with the coolness of veterans, companies E, K, G, and 13, Major Wise commanding, dismounted and held them in check till the enemy closing in with so great force, the regiment (every other man) was dismounted and sent to the support of the rear guard.
Civil War
Page 18
|
|
|
|
|
|