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White Hall Battle of White Hall Ferry  

Other Names: Whitehall, White Hall Ferry Battlefield

Location: Wayne County

Campaign: Goldsboro Expedition, aka Goldsborough Expedition (December 1862)

Date(s): December 16, 1862

Principal Commanders: Brig. Gen. John G. Foster [US]; Brig. Gen. Beverly Robertson [CS]

Forces Engaged: Amory’s and Stevenson’s Brigades [US]; Robertson’s Brigade [CS]

Estimated Casualties: 150 total

Description: On December 16, Foster’s Union troops reached White Hall where Beverly Robertson’s brigade was holding the north bank of the Neuse River. The Federals demonstrated against the Confederates for much of the day, attempting to fix them in position, while the main Union column continued toward the railroad.

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Engagement at  White Hall, North Carolina

After departing Kinston on the 15th, the Confederates were engaged at White Hall (now Seven Springs), North Carolina, on the following day. The Confederates were situated on the north side of the Neuse River with the Union forces mounting their guns on a high hill on the south side. The battle was mainly an artillery duel with very little infantry involvement (see American Civil War Artillery Organization). The Confederate ram Neuse was also under construction at White Hall. During the battle, Union forces thought that they had destroyed it, however, very little damage was inflicted on the Neuse. After the engagement, Foster's troops headed for Goldsboro, still traveling on the south side of the Neuse River and encamped that night just 8 miles from Goldsboro.

Result(s): Inconclusive (Federals withdrew)

Sources: National Park Service; Official Records of the Union and Confederate Armies

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