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line. I have sent Colonel Jones with the Ninth Texas over to my right as a protection, but will need him again soon to operate against the force in my immediate front.
I am, general, very respectfully, &c.,
L. S. ROSS,
Brigadier-General.
HDQRS. ROSS' BRIGADE, JACKSON'S CAVALRY DIVISION,
Shaw's House, Ga., June 27, 1864-8.10 a.m.Brigadier-General JACKSON,
Commanding Division:
GENERAL: The enemy has driven back the command on my right and is now within a few hundred yards of my horses and of the road over which I must retire. I am, therefore, withdrawing from my position here. Have notified the command on my left.
I am, general, very respectfully, &c.,
L. S. ROSS,
Brigadier-General.
HDQRS. ROSS' BRIGADE, JACKSON'S CAVALRY DIVISION,
In the Field, Ga., June 27, 1864-8.25 a.m.Brigadier-General JACKSON,
Commanding Division:
GENERAL: I have fallen back to the hill, half a mile in rear of my position this morning. The command on my right giving way gave the enemy control of the road in my rear and I have had to fight my way back. I do not wish to retire any farther and will not if General Ferguson will protect my right and rear. Major Steede just informs me that the enemy in force is flanking his right.
I am, general, very respectfully, &c.,
L. S. ROSS,
Brigadier-General.
HDQRS. ROSS' BRIGADE, JACKSON'S CAVALRY DIVISION,
Shaw's House, Ga., June 27, 1864-3.10 p.m.Brigadier-General JACKSON,
Commanding Division:
GENERAL: The enemy are chopping down tress and, I think, putting a battery in position in front of my left. If this is so I shall not be able to remain here long after they commence firing, as their battery will enfilade my line from a hill which effectually commands my position here. The country in my rear is so level that I can find no place secure for my horses against artillery.
I am, general, very respectfully, &c.,
L. S. ROSS,
Brigadier-General.
HDQRS. ROSS' BRIGADE, JACKSON'S CAVALRY DIVISION,
In the Field, Ga., June 27, 1864-6.30 p.m.Brigadier-General JACKSON,
Commanding Division:
GENERAL: My skirmish line found, after driving back the advance line of skirishers in my front, that the enemy were in considerable
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