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Other Name: Alms House
State: Virginia
Location: Henrico County
Campaign: Richmond-Petersburg Campaign (June 1864-March 1865)
Dates: October 13, 1864
Principal Commanders: union  Union States: Maj. Gen. Alfred Terry
confederate  Confederate States: Lt. Gen. Richard Anderson
Forces Engaged: Corps
Estimated Casualties: 950 total
Results: Result(s): Confederate victory
Description:

On October 13, Union forces advanced to find and feel the new Confederate defensive line in front of Richmond. While mostly a battle of skirmishers, a Federal brigade assaulted fortifications north of Darbytown Road and was repulsed with heavy casualties. The Federals retired to their entrenched lines along New Market Road.
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