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The cozrfederate army was reported to b; cu tbesouth side, A high causeway tb.roagt nsurehy and boggy ground led to a brldg* ovpt the stream lor some quarter of a anile. This marah was impassable except by persons on foot. The uaual salutations tact barely been passed with Shannon and bis mtn when rapid firing was beard about a mile eouLb of us. Soon the causeway was tilled by a disorderly mob of confederate cfiTBji? reeking good time infinrHaer the recr. From them It was learned that they, a brigade of Butler's division of cavalry ot the army of Virginia, had been stationed on tliQ opposite aid a of the creek to defend tiie approach to the bridge; tbat at least a coins of the pnemy'4 infantry had attacked and driven riiem back, end that while they were teiiJog the tale they were sure tfa9 ciemy had gained the high bank on the opposite side of the creek and had out oS the only line of retreat for Hardee's army.Juat here tiring was agala hoard on tha couth side, end knowing the Bangers were there, the writer vectored to tread the danger cue path and share their fate and for* «ac*. As ho ascended the opposite hill or bind: do enemy wa* In sight; Lr an ora I Hat-dee and a few staff officers anrl nan Her*
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Galveston Daily News
Galveston, Texas, US
Sat, Dec 03, 1887
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