1862 June 27 near Richmond, Va.

[from the diary of Frank Fitzhugh of Cutshaw's Battery]


                                  Friday 27
Battle opened at day break. enemy
retreated until 1 Oclock   battle
then opened & lasted until 9 P.M.
with great fury.  Enemy ret-
-reated.  Va. Bat. under heavy
fire, but could not return
a shot.

[transcript by Mary Roy Dawson Edwards]

MSS 4448