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The Daily Dispatch: February 4, 1862., [Electronic resource], article 6 (search)
clock, I became convinced that the main point of attack would be at Ball's Bluff, and ordered Col. Hunton with his regiment, the 8th Virginia volunteers, to repair immediately to the support of Col. Jenifer. I directed Col. Hunton to form line of battle immediately in the rear of Col. Jenifer's command, and to drive the enemy to the river; that I would support his right with artillery. About twenty minutes past 12 o'clock, M., Colonel Hunton united his command with that of Colonel Jenifer, and both commands soon became hotly engaged with the enemy in their strong position in the woods.rt to march his regiment, the 16th Mississippi, and attack the left flank of the enemy, while Cols. Hunton and Jenifer attacked him in front. On arriving at his position, Col. Burt was received with er three regiments to fall back towards Carter's Mill, to rest and to be collected in order. Col. Hunton, with his regiment and two pieces of artillery, were hatted at a strong position on the south