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Saint Mary�s Church

June 24, 1864
Also known as: Nance's Shop
Charles City, VA
Campaign: Grant�s Overland Campaign (May-June 1864)

 

Maj. Gen. Philip Sheridan, USA
Maj. Gen. Wade Hampton, CSA

Both sides had about a division present.

Casualties totaled about 650.

On June 24, Maj. Gen. Wade Hampton�s cavalry attempted to cut off Sheridan�s cavalry returning from their raid to Trevilian Station. Sheridan fought a delaying action to protect a long supply train under his protection, then rejoined the Union army at Bermuda Hundred.

 



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