... Barksdale's brigade made itself conspicuous in the beginning of the action, and I learn that it suffered severely. Among the noteworthy incidents is the fact that when Gen. Featherstone sent to Col. Posey , of the 16th, then in the advance position, desiring to know if he wished to be relieved, as he had been on picket 24 hours, the reply was, "Tell Gen. Featherstone that we will remain here, if necess...