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The Daily Dispatch: July 29, 1861., [Electronic resource], Tomes of respect. (search)
position occupied by this regiment, supported by a full brigade of the enemy.--Colonel Jones, determined to ascertain the position of their batteries and the force of the enemy, detailed a small reconnoitering force, under the command of the Rev. James Sinclair, Chaplain of the Regiment, who had volunteered his services for the day. This force crossed the Run, and attempted to penetrate the wood on the left of the enemy's position, but was recalled, in order to charge the batteries up the ravind have probably been another bright spot in the glories of the 21st of July, 1861. But bravely did he perform his duty, though his Lieutenant Colonel was a preacher, taking his first lesson in the art of war, and imparting the same to the enemy in the most impressive manner possible. Gen. Longstreet, in token of his appreciation of Mr. Sinclair's services on the occasion, presented him with one of the sabres captured from the enemy, and expressed his desire that he should go on his staff.