CHAPTER XLII.

PETERSBURG.

The Fierce Concerted Assault by the Federals--Death of A. P. Hill--General Lee announces to Richmond Authorities that he must retreat--Reception of the News by President Davis at Church Service--Federals take Forts Gregg and Whitworth--The Retreat harassed by Continuous Fighting--Longstreet saves High Bridge, a Vital Point--Ewell and Others compelled to surrender--General Mahone's Account of Interesting Scenes-- Magnitude of the Disaster--"Is the Army dissolving?"--General Reed mortally wounded--Panic occurs, but Order is restored-- General Gregg and Part of his Cavalry Command captured by Rosser and Mumford 603