Location: Fauquier County, Virginia

Campaign: Bristoe Campaign (October-November 1863)

Date: October 14, 1863

Principal Commanders:
Maj. Gen. G.K. Warren [US];
Maj. Gen. J.E.B. Stuart [CS]

Forces Engaged: Brigades

Estimated Casualties: 113 total

Description:
As the Federal army withdrew towards Manassas Junction, Owens and Smyth’s Union brigades (Warren’s II Corps) fought a rearguard action against Stuart’s cavalry and infantry of Harry Hays’s division near Auburn. Stuart’s cavalry boldly bluffed Warren’s infantry and escaped disaster. The II Corps pushed on to Catlett Station on the Orange & Alexandria Railroad.

Result: Inconclusive :: Auburn, 1st day <