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This command struck a train of wagons , burned them , and captured five pieces of artillery and several hundred prisoners . The enemy moved out a stronger force and renewed the contest , but were driven back . `` Meador had now arrived with his force and joined Sherlin , but failed to attack , he being the senior and then in command . Silent rode late in the night to Sherlin 's headquarters , and at once ordered an attack at four in the morning , but said that Laws would steal away that night . The next morning he was gone , and changing his course , was now heading for Lynchburg . Pursuit was immediately made . Hume struck the rear of the enemy at Deatonville , and at once attacked him .