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The Daily Dispatch: August 5, 1861., [Electronic resource], article 2 (search)
So thickly flew the canister, grape and Minnie balls of the enemy, that we were compelled to lie flat upon the ground while the line of battle was being formed. It was whilst in this position we sustained a galling fire from the Fire Zouave Regiment, stationed behind a fence in our front. We also discovered at this time that there was a park of rifle cannon playing upon us from the right. At length the line of battle was formed, consisting of the 2d and 8th South Carolina Regiments and Preston's Virginia Regiment, all under command of Col. Kershaw. Riding to the front and right of his own regiment, Col Kershaw inquired of his men if they would follow him. Replying in the affirmative, he gave the order to charge, and with a shout they arose and broke the enemy's line. So sudden did we spring on them and pass them, that more than a hundred Zouaves were left in our rear, and were made prisoners of by our straggling soldiers. The right wing of the Second Regiment came square upon
The Daily Dispatch: August 5, 1861., [Electronic resource], article 10 (search)
Gen. Beauregard's Staff. --A letter from an officer in the Army of the Potomac to the editors of the Dispatch says: "Your correspondent, in mentioning the Staff of General Beauregard on the field of battle on the 21st of July, omitted the names of Col. John S. Preston and Col. A. G. Rice. When all were upon the same footing and acted with equal gallantry, I am sure it will be a pleasure to you, as well as just to the Staff, to correct the omission."