Thos. G. Rhett, September 12, 1861
September 12, 1861.
No. 19. j – September 12, 1861.
The commanding general has great satisfaction in making known the excellent conduct of Col. J. E. B. Stuart, and of the officers and men of his command, in the affair of Lewinsville, on the 11th instant, on which occasion Colonel Stuart, with Major [James B.] Terrillâs battalion
(Thirteenth Virginia Volunteers), two field pieces of the Washington
Artillery (Louisiana), under Captain [T. L.] Rosser and Lieutenant [C. H.] Slocomb, and Captain Patrick’s company of cavalry (First Virginia), attacked and drove from that position in confusion three regiments of
infantry, eight pieces of artillery, and a large body of cavalry, inflicting severe loss, but incurring none.
By command of General Johnston :
Assistant Adjutant- General.
No. 16.
Report of Brig. Gen. James Longstreet, C. S. Army.