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The Daily Dispatch: October 4, 1861., [Electronic resource], Colonel Reynold's report of the battle at Gauley river. (search)
and though but few had ever heard the sound of cannon, they evinced a spirit which would have done credit to veterans. I must beg leave to bring to the favorable notice of the General Commanding-in-Chief, the gallantry and coolness of Major C. E. Thorburn, of this regiment, (whose name was favorably mentioned in my report of the battle of "Cross Lanes;") from the commencement to the end of the action, he was engaged in various parts of the line encouraging the men and instructing them as toommend also to his notice the good conduct of John L. Cowardin, Adjutant of the regiment, who was energetic in conveying orders. I also recommend to his favorable attention Captain L. H. N. Salyer, of company H, who, under the supervision of Maj. Thorburn, rendered, with a portion of the company, most effective service against the sharp shooters of the enemy. Corporal Lyons, of company I, exhibited bravery and great skill in picking off several of the enemy who were posted behind trees after