Wheeler Attacks Newport Again (July 19)

For a third day in a row, Colonel Joseph Wheeler moves against Newport from Finley on July 19.

This time Wheeler and his 1st Battalion, 1st Tennessee Cavalry leave the Old Stage Road and advance on Newport from the southwest.

The 2nd Battalion, 2nd Kentucky Cavalry under Lieutenant Colonel Isaac Richmond moves into position in the southwest corner of town to prevent Wheeler from gaining a foothold in Newport. 

As Wheeler and his 1st Battalion engage, Confederate re-enforcements (another cavalry battalion) arrive from the east. 

The 3rd Battalion, 1st Kentucky Cavalry moves up on the left of the 2nd Battalion, 2nd Kentucky to engage the newly arriving Rebel horsemen. 

An overview looking north. 

An overview looking south. 

After a prolonged skirmish, Federal casualties become more than Lieutenant Colonel Richmond can support. The Federals withdraw in good order to the north, across bridge to North Bank. Confederates now hold Newport and the two sides are able to observe each other from across the river. The third time is a charm for Wheeler.