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Rebellion Record: a Diary of American Events: Documents and Narratives, Volume 9. (ed. Frank Moore) 1 1 Browse Search
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e to our own troops than to the enemy. I gave permission afterward, just before dark, to turn the guns upon the foe, which was done, and a continuous fire kept up until about half past 8 P. M., when night closed the conflict. Among those whose names deserve special mention for courage and daring, I find commended by their commanders: Adjutant R. McCullock, Lieutenant company B, Eighteenth regiment Virginia volunteers; Ex-Lieutenant Richard Ferguson, volunteer, same command. Privates John Lightner, company B,----Bowyer, company F, N. W. Herndon, company F, William Campbell, company F, Nineteenth regiment Virginia volunteers. Lieutenant J. W. Jones, company B, Fifty-sixth regiment Virginia volunteers. Private Royall Lockett, company G, Fifty-sixth regiment Virginia volunteers. I would also bring to your notice the name of Captain Charles Pickett, Assistant Adjutant-General, who acted with the most conspicuous gallantry, carrying a flag by my side at the head of the brigade