battle would probably require a sacrifice of my command, so I

informed Roberts and Schaefer that we must be prepared to meet the

demand on us by withstanding the assault of the enemy, no matter what

the outcome. Every energy was therefore bent to the simple holding

of our ground, and as ammunition was getting scarce, instructions

were given throughout the command to have it reserve its fire till

the most effective moment. In a little while came a second and a

third assault, and although they were as daring and furious as the

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