The Daily Dispatch: July 4, 1861., [Electronic resource]

The late Cavalry skirmish.

‘"There were two skirmishes on the afternoon of the 26th June, Capt. Ashby's command being engaged with the enemy. In the first encounter, Richard Ashby led five men to the charge against about forty; about two hours after wards Capt. Turner Ashby came to the field with thirteen men. As he advanced upon them, two of his men were shot down, his own horse being killed under him. He led, however, his remaining ten men to a gallant but desperate charge upon upwards of sixty of the enemy, who were ambushed upon an island, and very much concealed by driftwood. The enemy were entirely routed, losing 15 men, 10 or 12 horses, (which we have) 8 or 10 rifles, and as many pistols. We lost only two men killed and 3 wounded. Of the wounded was Lieut. Richard Ashby, who was very badly wounded, having been bayonetted twice after he was supposed to be killed. The surgeon, however, has very strong hopes of his recovery."’