White House

(on the Pamunkey), Va., a battle of the Civil War during Grant’s expedition against Richmond. It occurred June 21, 1864, and the Confederates were defeated. A smaall l’ederal force held White House, and upon this Wade Hampton had contemplated an attack with a strong company of Confederates, chiefly cavalry. Just as the a ault was about to be begun, Sheridan, who had been absent on an expedition against the West Virginia Central Railroad, came up with 6,000 men. He immediately attacked Hampton’s troops. These were utterly defeated and had to retreat with all po ible haste. Sheridan captured a considerable number of prisoners.