Pictorial history of the war for the Union, volume 2 (of 2) : $b A complete and reliable history of the war from its commencement to its close ... together with a complete chronological analysis of the warStephens, Ann S. (Ann Sophia)
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Pictorial history of the war for the Union, volume 2 (of 2) : $b A complete and reliable history of the war from its commencement to its close ... together with a complete chronological analysis of the war
Stephens, Ann S. (Ann Sophia)
United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865
“Early in the engagement Lieutenant-Colonel R. B. Hayes, commanding the
Twenty-third Ohio, was severely wounded in the arm whilst leading his
regiment forward. He refused to leave the field for some time, however,
till weakness from loss of blood compelled him. Major E. M. Carey of the
Twelfth Ohio, was shot through the thigh late in the action, in which he
had greatly distinguished himself by his gallantry and cool courage.
Captains Skiles and Hunter, and Lieutenants Hood, Smith, Naughton and
Ritter of the Twenty-third Ohio, and Captains Ligget and Wilson of the
Twelfth Ohio, were also wounded in the engagement.
“Lieutenant Croome, commanding a section of McMullen’s battery, was
killed whilst serving a piece in the place of the gunner who had been
killed.
“In the Kanawha division the casualties were five hundred and
twenty-eight, of which one hundred and six were killed, three hundred
and thirty-six wounded, and eighty-six missing, of all of which a full
list will be immediately forwarded.
“I take pleasure in calling attention to the gallantry and efficiency
displayed in the action by Colonels Scammon and Crooks, commanding the
brigades of the division. The manner in which their commands were
handled reflected great credit on them, and entitles them to the highest
praise. I beg leave, also, to mention my indebtedness to Captain E. P.
Fitch, Captain G. M. Barcom, and Lieutenants J. W. Conine, and S. L.
Christie, of my personal staff, for the devotion and courage displayed
by them in the laborious and hazardous duties of the day; also to
Brigade-Surgeon W. W. Holmes, medical director of the division, for his
tireless activity and efficiency in his department. The conduct of both
officers and men was every thing that could be desired, and every one
seemed stimulated with the determination not to be excelled in any
soldierly quality.
“I cannot close this report without speaking of the meritorious conduct
of First Lieutenant H. Belcher, of the Eighth Michigan, a regiment
belonging to another division. His regiment having suffered severely on
the right, and being partly thrown into confusion, he rallied about one
hundred men and led them to the front. Being separated from the brigade
to which he belonged, he reported to me for duty, and asked a position
where he might be of use till his proper place could be ascertained. He
was assigned a post on the left, and subsequently in support of the
advanced section of Simmons’s battery, in both of which places he and
his men performed their duty admirably.”
SURRENDER OF HARPER’S FERRY.
SEPTEMBER 15, 1862.
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