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Battle of Mine Run
Other Names: Payne’s Farm, New Hope Church
Location: Orange County
Campaign: Mine Run Campaign (November-December 1863)
Date(s): November
27-December 2, 1863
Principal Commanders: Maj. Gen. George Meade [US]; Gen. Robert E. Lee [CS]
Forces Engaged: Armies: 114,069 total (US 69,643; CS 44,426)
Estimated Casualties: 1,952 total (US 1,272; CS 680)
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Description: Payne’s Farm and New Hope Church were the
first and heaviest clashes of the Mine Run Campaign. In late November 1863, Meade attempted to steal a march through the Wilderness
and strike the right flank of the Confederate army south of the Rapidan River. Maj. Gen. Jubal A. Early in command of
Ewell's Corps marched east on the Orange Turnpike to meet the advance of William French’s III Corps near Payne’s
Farm. Carr’s division (US) attacked twice. Johnson’s division (CS) counterattacked but was scattered by heavy
fire and broken terrain. After dark, Lee withdrew to prepared field fortifications along Mine Run. The next day the Union
army closed on the Confederate position. Skirmishing was heavy, but a major attack did not materialize. Meade concluded that
the Confederate line was too strong to attack and retired during the night of December 1-2, ending the winter campaign.
Result(s): Inconclusive
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