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Re: Cavalry Fight - May 6, 1864

Chuck,

I believe the fighting near Craig's Meeting House occurred on the 5th of May as an opening encounter of the battle of the Wilderness.

My wife's ancestor, Thomas Nelson Torreyson, was the colorbearer for the 35th Virginia Cavalry Battalion (White's Comanches) and lost his leg in the May 6th fight.

I'd also like to know if anyone knows of a map of this May 6th engagement between Rosser and Wilson?

Thanks,

Jim

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