Kecoughtan/ Kikotan, is the ancient name for the area later known as Elizabeth City County, now the city of Hampton. The fighting JDH referred to was possibly a part of the "Seven Days" Battles. Regards, Freddie S. > Can anyone tell me about a skirmish or battle called Kecaughtin during the > Civil War? I did read about a fight that took place at Kecaughtin, VA., one > day after his letter was written to his wife. I sincerely would like to find > this article. > > The man John Dillard Howell wrote the letter in July 1862 and he died on the > 18th of July 1862, near Richmond. Is it possible that the name of the battle > is known. > > Thank you > > Marheinek@aol.com > >