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| Keywords: outdoor (from Frank Leslie's Illustrated History of the Civil War..., edited by Louis Shepheard Moat, Published by Mrs. Frank Leslie, New York, 1895) "Acting under instructions from Brigadier General Morris, the Federal troops were arranged in two columns, one commanded by Colonel B. F. Kelley and the other by Colonel E. Dumont. It was agreed that Colonel Kelley's command should proceed along the Beverly Turnpike, above Philippi, with the view of engaging Colonel Porterfield's rear, by Colonel Dumont's column would simultaneously open fire from the heights overlooking the village. Colonel Kelley being delayed by a treacherous guide, Colonel Dumont made a dash upon the Confederate pickets, carrying consternation in their ranks and capturing the barricaded bridge across the river. Colonel Kelley then arrived and pursued the fugitives through the streets of Philippi until he was badly wounded." (from Frank Leslie's Illustrated History of the Civil War..., edited by Louis Shepheard Moat, Published by Mrs. Frank Leslie, New York, 1895) "Acting under instructions from Brigadier General Morris, the Federal troops were arranged in two columns, one commanded by Colonel B. F. Kelley and the other by Colonel E. Dumont. It was agreed that Colonel Kelley's command should proceed along the Beverly Turnpike, above Philippi, with the view of engaging Colonel Porterfield's rear, by Colonel Dumont's column would simultaneously open fire from the heights overlooking the village. Colonel Kelley being delayed by a treacherous guide, Colonel Dumont made a dash upon the Confederate pickets, carrying consternation in their ranks and capturing the barricaded bridge across the river. Colonel Kelley then arrived and pursued the fugitives through the streets of Philippi until he was badly wounded." | ||||
