After a forced march from Waldo they met the enemy at Gainesville, and, undaunted by the superiority of his numbers, attacked andĬompletely routed him.
This allowed the "Swamp Fox" and his men to hand Harris a stunning defeat. The Federals outnumbered Dickison and his men but were taken by surprise. His total strength was around 290 men, although only 175 took part in the actual fighting. This was the case at Gainesville, where the captain's command consisted of two companies (H and F) from the Second Florida Cavalry, a detachment of 40 men from the Fifth Florida Cavalry, local home guards and at least two cannon. An officer in the Second Florida Cavalry, he often commanded larger forces than his rank might indicate. The Confederate force was headed by the famed "Swamp Fox" of Florida, Captain J.J. Seventy-fifth Ohio Volunteer Mounted Infantry on both the right and left flank, thus weakening my first line. The enemy was checked in front, but he immediately surrounded me with his whole force, thus compelling me to send Company B, Fourth Massachusetts Cavalry, to the rear of the town, and throw portions of the The Federals had just taken this new position when the Confederates attacked. The cannon was aimed down the road and the remainder of the Union force formed into a hasty reserve. Colonel Harris had the Seventy-fifth Ohio, now dismounted, take up a position in "the fill of the Florida railroad"and behind adjacent fences. Just 30 minutes later, however, pickets pickets brought in news that a Confederate column was approaching. Believing the immediate danger to be over, Colonel Harris allowed his men to feed their horses, make coffee and engage in some looting. Company B, Fourth Massachusetts Cavalry attacked and dislodged the Confederates, forcing them to retreat. They arrived on schedule to find the town occupied by one company from the Second Florida Cavalry, numbering around 70 men. Hoping to strike Gainesville at first light on August 17, the Federals marched through the night. A party of 12-15 Florida Unionists also turned out to help, raising the total strength of Harris' command to around 310 men. After destroying a fortified picket post on the New River, the raiding party advanced to Starke where it was joined by 90 officers and men from the Fourth Massachusetts Cavalry. His command included 173 officers and men from the Seventy-Fifth Ohio Volunteer Infantry (mounted) 12 men with one cannon from Company A, Third Rhode Island Artillery, and 15 cooks, blacksmiths, wagon drivers, etc. Harris of the Seventy-Fifth Ohio Infantry left Baldwin near Jacksonville on August 15, 1864. Dickison, the Confederacy's famed "Swamp Fox" of Florida. His forces were badly defeated there by Captain J.J. Hatch on the raid he had sent against the Florida Railroad at Gainesville. "I.am sorry that I have little good news." So began the report of Union Brigadier General John P. It took place at the city's key intersection on August 17, 1864. But those who are submitted to God's spirit will recognize those doctrines as being nothing but bad breath.The Battle of Gainesville was small, fierce action of the War Between the States in Florida. The doctrines of devils have filled the atmosphere, and many fall to their wicked deceptions. While the clock continues to tick, you and I can be prepared by holding true to biblical doctrine and not be swayed by the breath of a wicked system. In 3 Minutes to Midnight, Pastor Chuck Salvo endeavors to rebuild the walls of biblical truth by destroying the anti-biblical world views of our day.Ī spiritual catastrophe is upon us, and the doctrines of devils have permeated our culture. Then, on the other hand, the clock is ticking to a judgment that every man, every woman, the rich and the poor alike, will have to attend. Mankind has plummeted into deep darkness in their morality, leaving a gaping hole between them and the Living God-that, my friend, spells catastrophe. It is countdown to spiritual catastrophe, as well as spiritual accountability. There is a spiritual doomsday clock ticking away as well. Whether or not people are listening is irrelevant the clock is ticking.
The Doomsday Clock is declaring a warning to this world.
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