In this vicinity the Union cavalryman, Gregg, guarding army trains moving to Petersburg, was attacked by Wade Hampton, June 24, 1864. Gregg was driven back toward Charles City Courthouse, but the wagon trains crossed the James safely. This action . . . — — Map (db m17755) HM
In a well-coordinated movement, Grant’s army crept away from the grim experience at Cold Harbor and marched rapidly for the Chickahominy River crossings.
A Union soldier writing home from Long Bridge on June 13, 1864, was not impressed: . . . — — Map (db m16804) HM
