George Martin

Itineraries of the Army of the Potomac, Sheridan's Cavalry Command, and the Army of the James

April 6.--Moved at 6.30 in direction of Amelia Court-House, in three columns, with deploying distance--Second Division on right, First in center, Third on left. At 9 o'clock discovered the enemy moving past Amelia Sulphur Springs. 9.30 o'clock Mott's division moved down the Jetersville and Deatonsville road; cross Flat Creek and skirmish with their rear guard. At Deatonsville they made a strand; we charged and drove them 2 p.m. At 4.40 o'clock connected with Sixth Corps and moved down the Farmville road to Sailor's Creek, where the enemy made a stand; drove them, taking 250 wagons, 75 ambulances, several battle-flags, and between 600 and 700 prisoners. The enemy's route was strewn with wagons, camp and garrison equipage. General Barlow reported early in the morning and was assigned to the command of the Second Division.
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