Skirmish at Franklin, VA, where it looks like rain.

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NOVEMBER 18, 1862.- Skirmish at Franklin, Va.

Reports of Major General John J. Peck, U. S. Army, commanding at Suffolk.

SUFFOLK, November 18, 1862 - 1 p. m.

General Wessells reports that the enemy had been re-enforced at Franklin in infantry and artillery, and that he is strong there. The fords have been blocked, the approached closed, and the crossing is bad. A smart skirmish at the river, with only a horse wounded. It looks like rain.

JOHN J. PECK,

Major-General.

General DIX, Fort Monroe.

 

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SUFFOLK, VA., November 18, 1862.

GENERAL: I advised you this afternoon of the reports from Wessells. The boats broke last night en route, and they were not able to make the bridge support the artillery. During the morning the enemy were in order of battle back from where he proposed to cross. He has shelled their camps. About noon he moved down in front of Franklin and was shelling the place. They are superior in numbers, and he thinks have from eight to twelve pieces. Only one wounded. Have advised hi to move in near the Deserted House and come in to-morrow. A larger infantry force is needed for this position to enable us to cross that river in the presence of the force there, and the supports that may be sent by two railways. they could easily have re-enforced from Weldon during the day or from Wakefield or Ivor.

JOHN J. PECK,

Major-General.

Major-General DIX< Fort Monroe.

NOVEMBER 22, 1862.- Reconnaissance from Williamsburg, Va.

Report of Major John A. Dix, U. S. Army, commanding the Department of Virginia.