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support of Fitz John by the way of Woodbury's bridge and soon after the whole division was on the way. At this time Genl. Porter was warmly engaged in the vicinity of Dr. Gainer's house.
Having crossed the bridge Gen'l Newton who led the column was at once hurried to the front supporting Upton's battery (2nd Artillery regular) on the right of the line. Gen'l. Taylor went in on the left. Also Col. Bartlett who after ascending the hill nearly to the crest moved to the extreme right, under a severe cross fire of the enemy.
So soon as our division engaged the enemy, Porter's troops at once fell back in the greatest disorder, not pretending to form a reserve line at all. The