Federals Repulsed at Slanesville: Day 7 - morning

Two columns of cavalry, identified as being from the 1st (West) Virginia Cavalry, approached Slanesville in the morning of Day 7 of the campaign. One came up the Martinsburg Turnpike from Forks of Cacapon, the other approached on the Sidling Hill Road from Spring Gap. They were met by a brigade of Confederate infantry, supported by a six-gun battery.

Confederate artillery opened fire on the Union horsemen as the infantry advanced, spooking the horses and causing several casualties. The infantry advanced to the northern end of town, stopped and reformed. It then advanced against and engaged the column that had come from Forks of Cacapon, as their guns shelled the column on the Sidling Hill Road. After a short engagement, the Federals were in quick retreat towards Spring Gap, with Slanesville remaining in Confederate possession.