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We went into position on the crest of the hill just this side. While there I observed the skirmishing of our Cavalry pickets as they advanced and it was a beautiful sight. The enemy retired and I could distinctly see them as they passed across the road on the top of the opposite hill. Soon they posted a gun on the pike and sent a few shell at us. Abattery was got into position and replied. | We went into position on the crest of the hill just this side. While there I observed the skirmishing of our Cavalry pickets as they advanced and it was a beautiful sight. The enemy retired and I could distinctly see them as they passed across the road on the top of the opposite hill. Soon they posted a gun on the pike and sent a few shell at us. Abattery was got into position and replied. | ||
| − | Meanwhile we retired to | + | Meanwhile we retired to Centerville and the 2nd. Brigade took up position on the left of the work occupied by the troops of Gen. Newton. |
Visited Gen. Pope's head quarters. Saw, beside him, Heintzleman and Sumner. | Visited Gen. Pope's head quarters. Saw, beside him, Heintzleman and Sumner. | ||
Joe got us some bread, ham, and coffee. | Joe got us some bread, ham, and coffee. | ||
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superintended the destruction of the bridge.
We went into position on the crest of the hill just this side. While there I observed the skirmishing of our Cavalry pickets as they advanced and it was a beautiful sight. The enemy retired and I could distinctly see them as they passed across the road on the top of the opposite hill. Soon they posted a gun on the pike and sent a few shell at us. Abattery was got into position and replied.
Meanwhile we retired to Centerville and the 2nd. Brigade took up position on the left of the work occupied by the troops of Gen. Newton.
Visited Gen. Pope's head quarters. Saw, beside him, Heintzleman and Sumner.
Joe got us some bread, ham, and coffee.