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Other Name: None
State: Virginia
Location: Amelia County
Campaign: Appomattox Campaign (March-April 1865)
Dates: April 5, 1865
Principal Commanders: union  Union States: Maj. Gen. George Crook
confederate  Confederate States: Maj. Gen. Rosser and Maj. Gen. Fitzhugh Lee
Forces Engaged: Divisions
Estimated Casualties: 250 total
Results: Result(s): Inconclusive
Description:

On April 5, Confederate cavalry under Fitzhugh Lee and Rosser assaulted Union cavalry under George Crook as they returned from burning Confederate wagons at Painesville. This running fight started north of Amelia Springs and pushed through and beyond Jetersville.
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