Capt. J. H. Dayton surprises Confederates under Zach Cochran

Capt. J. H. Dayton surprises Confederates under Zach Cochran

13 years ago By John Dawson
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GRAFTON, VA. 12:00 P.M. Union Capt. J. H. Dayton and 50 men from the 4th Virginia Regiment surprise and route 200 Confederates under Zach Cochran.

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