University of Texas at San Antonio Civil War Diaries

having this the bountifully sup -plied camp, we struck the Chick -ahominy swamp, and like a piece of [lard?] into a bucket of wa -ter, we went "kersplash" upto our waists nearly into the swamp. We moved forward, chang -ing our course, so as to strike the flank of a large force who were making a strong resistance to the Division of Longstreet, seeing us, they became demoralized & retreated, and were followed up by Longstreet. We then moved deeper into the swamp, as well as into the water, guarding & supporting the right flanks of our army Though we were several times under fire