|
|
July 5th. At Smithburg this regiment was employed in supporting the battery.
"July 6th. At Hagerstown the regiment, having been in rear of the column on. the march, was ordered to the front, but on arriving there General Custer, having driven the enemy, ordered us back.
" Same day, at Williamsport, passing in the direct range of the enemy's guns, thereby losing one officer killed, and three wounded, the regiment was posted on the front and to the right of our battery, and connecting with the skirmishers of the 1st Michigan Cavalry, protected our own guns and held the enemy, who was advancing on our right, until the remainder of our command left the position, the 1st and 6th being the last to retire.
American Civil War
Page 52
|
|
|
|
|
