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Comte de Paris, History of the Civil War in America. Vol. 4. (ed. Henry Coppee , LL.D.), Book IV:—the war in the South-West. (search)
til it arrived. Without taking into account the fatigue of the infantry brigade which had been in advance of the cavalry since morning, he allowed it to deploy on the right when Ransom came about two o'clock to form the balance of the Fourth division holding both sides of the road. This line, established in the middle of the glade on the slope of the hill in a good position, was reinforced by several batteries of artillery, and was flanked on the left by Lucas' cavalry, and on the right by Dudley's; the latter extended into the second glade. Robinson's brigade of cavalry remained in reserve near the train. For nearly two hours the two adversaries watched each other without any movement. If Lee had not been hindered by the infantry, the artillery, and the train, he might easily have fallen back on the bulk of the army, but his position no longer permitted him either to advance or to retire. Taylor, who is in no hurry to take the offensive, avails himself of this delay to rectify