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The Daily Dispatch: May 31, 1862., [Electronic resource], The battle of Lewisburg. (search)
g on till they reached the farther edge of town, when the engagement became fierce and general. The Federals stood behind a fence and fired, while our men stood out on the open field. The forces engaged were the 22d Virginia, the 45th Virginia, Edgar's battalion, a portion of the 8th Virginia cavalry, dismounted, and a battalion of artillery. The dismounted cavalry was held in reserve; the 45th composed the centre. The battle lasted about an hour, being hottest on the flanks; our men gradually driving them, when, from some unknown cause, the 45th became panic stricken and fled. But yet the day was not irretrievably lost. Our men still fought courageously, when, unfortunately, brave Edgar was slain, and his men, being dispirited by his untimely fall, were no longer able to withstand the terrific fire of the enemy, and fled precipitately, and could not be rallied. We had sixteen pieces of artillery, though I understand all were not brought into action. It did good service,