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Action of Nance's Shop

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In this vicinity, Union cavalry under Gregg, guarding army trains moving to Petersburg, was attacked by Wade Hampton on June 24, 1864. Gregg was driven back toward Charles City Courthouse, but the wagon trains crossed the James safely. This action closed the cavalry campaign that began at Trevillians on June 11-12, 1864.
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