Dodge, Mary Mapes, 1830-1905 · [New York : Scribner & Co.] · leaf 304
men to ride abreast. Thisroad struck the main one along which the Confed-erates were advancing, at right angles. The regiment rode at a gallop, till they discoveredthat the enemys skirmish-line was on their right,and the line of battle on the left not seventy yardsaway. The firing was thus on both… … THE CONFEDERATES RUSHED OVER THE BREASTWORKS. lutely advancing in his rear. He was obliged toturn and defend himself against a force coming onin the full tide of triumph. He gathered together what troops he could tostop not only Jacksons advance but the rush ofthe routed Union soldiers, and gave…
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