Lenoir County, NC - Kinston Battle, Enemy Repulsed, 1865

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Another Battle Near Kinston - The Enemy Repulsed

Newbern, NC - March 11, 9 o'clock AM (by mail)

The enemy, elated with the capture of two or three small guns and
a line of skirmishers in our front, made several charges yesterday
of a most reckless character, in which they were repulsed each time
with heavy loss. Our forces were well entrenched, and are now within
three miles of Kinston, to which point the railroad is now complete.

The enemy continue to receive reinforcements and evidently intend
to make stubborn resistance at Kinston. Gen. Couch's division from
Wilmington communicated with Gen. Cox last night from Beaver Dam,
a point he had reached, which is eight miles from Gen. Cox's 
headquarters.

Gen. Couch joins Gen. Cox forces this morning, which indicates a
battle today. The enemy show signs of weakness, and will doubtless
fall back to the other side of Neuse river and make a stand in Kinston.
The enemy are reported to number from 15,000 to 25,000. A rebel ram
is stationed at Kinston to protect the bridge across the Neuse, which
is quite an extensive structure.

It is reported by deserters that General Robert E. Lee and General
Breckinridge, from Richmond, visited Kinston and gave instructions.

General Schofield remains in the field with General Cox, giving every
movement personal attention.

The enemy are much alarmed and mystified in regard to Sherman's
movements. We expect to hear from him in a day or two.

General Cox issued an order congratulating his troops on the heroic
manner in which they have met the enemy and successfully sustained
themselves thus far.

General Markland, Military Mail Agent, arrived at Morehead City with
a large mail for Sherman's army, which he is waiting to deliver by
way of Newbern.

Source: The Daily Ohio Statesman
        March 16, 1865

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