Peebles House, October 28th, 1864.
Contrary to expectations, we are back again in our old camp. I confess I am disappointed. I can form no idea, at present, of the result of the movement, as I know nothing of Butler’s operations the last two days. I conclude it was only a feint, on our part, to draw part of Lee’s forces from Richmond, out of Butler’s way. Be that as it may, to me it was a failure. The “Fighting Second,” commanded by the “invincible Hancock,” was to have the honor of attacking, while the Fifth and Ninth were to draw their attention to other points. The attack was made, and the Rebels were driven before them, like chaff before the wind, until our forces struck the railroad. Then they rebounded like a rubber ball.
