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June 17-19, 1863
General J.E.B. Stuart, screening Lee's invasion route, sparred with Pleasonton's cavalry.
On the June 17, Col. Alfred Duffié's isolated 1st Rhode Island Cavalry Regiment was attacked by the brigades of Munford and Robertson.
The 1st Rhode Island Cavalry was routed, taking about 250 casualties.
On June 19, J. Irvin Gregg's brigade advanced, driving Stuart's cavalry one mile beyond the town. Both sides were reinforced and mounted and dismounted skirmishing continued.
Stuart was gradually levered out of his position but fell back to a second ridge, still covering the approaches to the Blue Ridge gap.
Result(s): Inconclusive
Location: Loudoun County
Campaign: Gettysburg Campaign (June-August 1863) next battle in campaign previous battle in campaign
Date(s): June 17-19, 1863
Principal Commanders: Brigadier General David M. Gregg [US]; Major General J.E.B. Stuart [CS]
Forces Engaged: Divisions
Estimated Casualties: 390 total
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