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Rebellion Record: a Diary of American Events: Documents and Narratives, Volume 9. (ed. Frank Moore), chapter 88 (search)
er, and Colonel Thomas, with the batteries of Braxton, Latham, Crenshaw, McIntosh, Davidson, and Pegram, under Lieutenant-Colonel L. Walker, chief of artillery. The march was without incident of importance, until arriving at the ford opposite Warry Colonel Brewer. This was acomplished with but slight resistance, and the fate of Harper's Ferry was sealed. Lieutenant-Colonel Walker was directed to bring up his guns, and establish them in the position thus gained. This was done during the night, by the indomitable resolution and energy of Colonel Walker and his Adjutant, Lieutenant Chamberlaine, ably seconded by the Captains of batteries. Generals Branch and Gregg had also gained the position desired, and daybreak found them in rear ofdred and fifty yards of the works, and were sheltered as much as possible from the fire of the enemy. At dawn, Lieutenant-Colonel Walker opened a rapid enfilade fire from all his batteries, at about one thousand yards range. The enemy replied vigo