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hem talked of going right "on to Richmond," but finally concluded not to do it just then. Several officers soon visited Col. Forney, and finally Gen. McClellan came in.--Some of them were old schoolmates of Gen. John H. Forney, and learning that the Colonel was his brother, inquired much about him, and treated the Colonel with a great deal of kindness. He assured him he should have every attention and any quarters in Williamsburg, and as much room as he pleased. The Colonel's ebony boy Zenas was terribly frightened, and commenced crying from the fear of being carried off by the Yankees from "Mas. Henry;" but he was suffered to remain to take care of his wounded master, and up to the latest accounts was still with him. The citizens of Williamsburg. especially the ladies, ministered freely to the sufferings and wants of our wounded. The Federal Surgeons came in to look after the wounded, and visited Col. Forney, and tendered their services to him. The wounded were shortly after