that they were confronted only by cavalry, Early brought up the whole

of the four infantry divisions engaged in his manoeuvre, and in a

sharp attack pushed Torbert rapidly back.

All the advantages which Torbert had gained by surprising the enemy

were nullified by this counter-attack, and he was obliged to withdraw

Wilson's division toward my right, to the neighborhood of Duffield's

Station, Merritt drawing back to the same point by way of the

Shepherdstown ford. Custer's brigade becoming isolated after the