Action at Union Mills


July 16: Troopers of company A arrive at the mill in northern Maryland and camp along the mill’s creek. We are joined by Ken and Chad, who are new recruits, by the next morning, After the arrival of the Lieutenant ( 17 Jul.) the company conducted drill and field deployments.

After noon July 17: Union troopers probing our flank, deployed company A and engaged the blue forces. Company A laid down a withering volume of fire and kept the northern forces pinned to the creek bank until relived by Virginia infantry. As they drove them back Company A reformed and protected Virginia’s flanks and then attacked helping drive the Yankees into the creek.

July 18, Troopers having rested and eating a grand meal of crawfish from the nearby creek are givin a new assignment. The Blue line has again crossed the creek. Lt. Eric suggests that we deploy on a flanking attack. Selecting our best shooters we cross the creek and are soon in the emery rear. Concealed and un-detected we fire on their command and artillery troops while the Virginia infantry is attacking their front.


Reporting for duty,

Capt. Jim, Lt. Eric

Porvost Bob

Cpl. Nick,

Troopers: Calvin, Kris, Chad, Ken


Ken, wounded on Sunday and in hospital,

1st. Maryland Cavalry, CSA


Next reenactment is Union Mills mid-July.  Will post pictures and reports of the action.