...vere skirmishing. Rodes, for a wonder, was not engaged. My good mother says Rodes' division is in every battle her papers mention, and that such expressions as Rodes bore the brunt of the battle, Rodes began the action, Rodes' division led the advance or Rodes conducted the retreat, serving as rear guard, are constantly in the telegraphic columns, and to be found in Letters from war correspondents....