MANASSAS GAP, VIRGINIA
                                       JULY 21-22, 1863.

                     Manassas Gap, Va., July 21-22, 1863.  Reserve Brigade Cav-
                alry, Army of the Potomac.  In the pursuit of Lee after the
                battle of Gettysburg, this brigade was detached from its divi-
                sion at Rectortown with orders to occupy Manassas gap.  On the
                21st the gap was taken and the summit held while the 1st U. S.
                cavalry pushed on toward Front Royal and engaged the enemy in
                superior numbers.  The 5th and 2nd U. S. cavalry were sent to
                reinforce the 1st and in the skirmish which followed 27 of the
                enemy were captured.  The following day there was continual
                skirmishing, although no concerted attempt was made to drive
                the Federals from their position.  No casualties were reported.

                Source: The Union Army, vol. 6

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