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Rebellion Record: a Diary of American Events: Documents and Narratives, Volume 11. (ed. Frank Moore), chapter 139 (search)
culean labors, working night and day, regardless of personal comfort, and only intent on carrying out the plans of their generals. Many of them were exposed to great danger while carrying despatches, but all providentially escaped unhurt. Captain H. C. Wier, Assistant Adjutant-General of the Second division, had his horse shot under him while leading a charge. Our wounded received the kindest care and treatment, the surgeons working night and day in the performance of their painful duty. Ais brigade is in action. His briade, during the recent heavy fights, have done fully their share, and always acquitted themselves with honor. composition of the Second division. Brigadier-General D. McM. Gregg commanding. Staff.--Captain H. C. Wier, Assistant Adjutant-General. Captain R. R. Corson, Quartermaster. Major W. W. L. Phillips, Surgeon-in-Chief. Captain P. Pollard, Commissary of Subsistence. Major C. Taylor, Assistant Inspector-General- Captain W. D. Phillips, Commiss
Rebellion Record: a Diary of American Events: Documents and Narratives, Volume 11. (ed. Frank Moore), chapter 209 (search)
e saved the greater part of the rebel army from capture, for there never were men who displayed more fear of cavalry than they did upon this occasion. The service of the cavalry on this day to the army and the country can never be too highly appreciated. The Horse artillery, Companies K and L, of the First United States, commanded by First Lieutenant Taylor, Companies B and L, Second United States, commanded by First Lieutenant Pierce, Company C, Fifth United States, commanded by First Lieutenant Wier, and Captain Martin's battery of the Sixth New York, rendered invaluable services on this day, as for five or six hours the only artillery used was that of the cavalry, and nobly did they do their duty, having but about two rounds per piece left after the engagement. For the gallantry and good judgment displayed by Brigadier-Generals Merritt and Custer, and Brevet Brigadier-General Devin, and Colonel Lowell in this battle, I must again recommend them for promotion, which on severa