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eby requested to cause these resolutions to be read at the head of every regiment in the army of the United States. Mr. Edwards, of New-Hampshire, thought it inexpedient to require the President to have the resolution read at the head of every reneteenth Mr. Olin, of New-York, reported it back without amendment. After debate, in which Mr. Olin, Mr. Stevens, and Mr. Edwards took part, the joint resolution was passed. It was approved by the President on the nineteenth of March, 1862. No.trike out the sixth section, abolishing regimental bands. Mr. McPherson, of Pennsylvania, Mr. Fouke, of Illinois, and Mr. Edwards, of New-Hampshire, opposed the amendment, and it was rejected. The fifth amendment proposed to strike out in the seve him within eight days, so as to read, may be tried whenever the exigencies of the service will permitt. On motion of Mr. Edwards, of New-Hampshire, the amendment was amended by adding the words, within twelve months after such release from arrest
always been noted for his daring and gallantry. The services of my Adjutant-General, Major James M. Goggin, were important and distinguished, as they have been always. My thanks are due to the other members of my staff, Major McLaws and Major Edwards, for their assistance; to Lieutenant Edwards, ordnance officer, who was active and efficient in supplying ammunition to the troops; and to Lieutenant Campbell, of the engineers, who had been engaged day and night, frequently all night, in strLieutenant Edwards, ordnance officer, who was active and efficient in supplying ammunition to the troops; and to Lieutenant Campbell, of the engineers, who had been engaged day and night, frequently all night, in strengthening the different positions, and on all occasions was very devoted and prompt in the discharge of his duties. Colonel McMillan, of the Twenty-fourth Georgia, who succeeded to the command of the brigade when General Cobb was disabled, during the first assaults of the enemy on Marye's Hill, behaved with distinguished gallantry and coolness. General Barksdale commanded his fine brigade as it should have been commanded, and added new laurels to those gained on every other previous battl
ee, off Mayport Mills, Florida, June 12, 1864. Admiral: I have the honor herewith to transmit the statement of Drover Edwards, (landsman,) lately attached to the Columbine. He escaped from that vessel after she surrendered, but before the rebelsted States Navy. Rear-Admiral J. A. Dahlgren, Commanding S. A. B. Squadron off Charleston, S. C. Statement of Drover Edwards, (landsman,) late attached to the Columbine, who escaped by swimming to the East side of the St. John's on the Twenty-Thch place we reached in five days. I hereby certify that the above statement is true and correct.  his  Drover+Edwards.  mark.  Certified to as the statement of Drover Edwards, (landsman,) late of the Columbine. June 12, 1864. GeorEdwards, (landsman,) late of the Columbine. June 12, 1864. George B. Balch, United States Navy. List of officers and men captured. flag-steamer Philadelphia, Port Royal harbor, June 27, 1864. Sir: I herewith enclose, for the information of the department, list of the officers and men of the United
became separated from Archer's left, and the interval increased as the enemy were driven before them, until McGowan and Lane found that their right flanks were seriously threatened. It was not until this occurred that these two brigades fell back to the line of works from which they first commenced to advance. Many valuable officers and men were lost in the charge, and especially when falling back. It was here that General McGowan was wounded, the command of his brigade devolving on Colonel Edwards, who was, immediately after assuming command, seriously wounded. The command of McGowan's brigade next devolved on Colonel Hamilton, First South Carolina regiment, who commanded the brigade during the remainder of the action. General Archer advanced with his brigade, conforming his line of battle to that of the enemy. He charged the works in his front, and without the least halt or hesitation, carried them, driving the enemy before him, who outnumbered him five to one. General Archer
le division to the support of Loring and Bowen, at the bridge, leaving Baldwin's and Moore's brigades to protect your right. In consequence of this information, Brigadier-General Gregg was ordered not to attack the enemy until he was engaged at Edwards or the bridge, but to be ready to fall on his rear or flank at any moment, and to be particularly cautious not to allow himself to be flanked or taken in the rear. Thus, it will be seen that every measure had been taken to protect Edwards' Depoe abandoned. His letter concluded with the following remark: I greatly regret that I felt compelled to make the advance beyond Big Black, which has proved so disastrous in its results. It will be remembered that General Pemberton expected that Edwards' Depot would be the battle field before I reached Jackson. See his dispatch of the twelfth, already quoted, and that his army, before he received any orders from me, was seven or eight miles east of the Big Black, near Edwards' Depot. On Tue
ecedented coolness and daring. To mention the name of any particular officer or soldier as having distinguished himself for gallantry above his fellows, would be to do injustice; for the brigade, as a whole, has fully sustained its well-earned reputation, and given additional evidence of the disinterested devotion of Missourians to the cause of their country-showing, as heretofore, that they are always among the first in the breach, and the last to leave it. I am indebted to my Aids, Captain Edwards and Lieutenant Chesnut for the prompt and untiring energy with which they assisted me in the engagement. Major Monroe, my brigade Quartermaster, and Major Ruthven, my brigade Commissary, deserve great praise for the activity with which they discharged the duties of their respective departments. Chief Surgeon Bear, with the regimental surgeons and their assistants, were on the field, and, by their prompt professional attention to the wounded, saved many valuable lives. A report in det
ps were brought up and while those engaged retired. The Beaufort volunteer artillery fought with great courage, and their pieces were admirably served. Captain Stephen Elliott, whose name is identified with the history of the defence of this coast by many a daring exploit, behaved with his accustomed coolness, skill, and determination. Captain Trenholm, in command of the cavalry, again exhibited high qualities as a soldier on the same ground where he had won his first laurels. Captain Edwards, Company B, First battalion cavalry, showed good conduct in the command of his company. Lieutenant Walker, commanding the Rutledge Mounted Riflemen, displayed judgment and daring. His company were as steady as veterans, using their rifles with great precision and effect. When the battle was hottest I ordered Lieutenant Walker to take a squad of his men and assist the Beaufort artillery to remove one of their pieces further to the rear. This was most gallantly done under a severe
Fifth Kentucky volunteers, Colonel Hunt; Thirty-first Alabama volunteers, Colonel Edwards; Fourth Alabama battalion, Lieutenant-Colonel Snodgrass; Thirty-fifth Missubmitted, L. B. Smith, Colonel, commanding Fourth Brigade. Report of Colonel J. Edwards. headquarters Thirty-First Alabama regiment camp near Comite River, re ordered to fall back, they did so in perfect order. Very respectfully, J. Edwards, Colonel, commanding Thirty-first Alabama Regiment. Report of Major Toppounded and requested him to assign some one to the command of the brigade, Colonel Edwards, of the Thirty-first Alabama, having lost his horse, and expressing an unwhn Snodgrass. headquarters Fourth Alabama battalion, August 6, 1862. Colonel J. Edwards, commanding Second Brigade: Sir: I have the honor to make the followinnd seeing that our line, to the left, was not up on line with us, I placed Captain Edwards in command temporarily, until I went to the rear to see where to form the
ioned in report of Gen. J. C. Breckinridge, engagement of Baton Rouge and occupation of Port Hudson, July 27 to August 4, 1862. (82) Two killed and 9 wounded; Lieut. W. H. Boggess killed, Vicksburg, July 15th. (84, 85) Mentioned in report of Col. J. Edwards, commanding, engagement at Baton Rouge, August 5, 1862. Lieutenant Childress, of Company K, was mortally wounded, and Lieutenant Hays, of Company G, and Sergeant Loughlin, of Company B, severely wounded while gallantly fighting. (273) Edwards' consolidated (Forty-ninth), Buford's brigade, March 15, 1863, at Port Hudson, La. (278) Casualties, 1 wounded during the bombardment of Port Hudson, La. (934) General orders, No. 5, Port Hudson, January 7, 1863, General Gardner assigns consolidated regiment, consisting of Twenty-seventh, Thirty-first, and Sixth Alabama battalion, to Beall's brigade. (1033) Buford's brigade, March 31, 1863, department of Mississippi and East Louisiana, General Gardner commanding; Col. Jeptha Edwards in comm
Southern Historical Society Papers, Volume 15. (ed. Reverend J. William Jones), Terry's Brigade, formerly John M. Jones's. (search)
E. S. Allen, Ord. Sergeant T. R. Malone, Hosp. Steward J. G. Knight. C. S. Sergeant E. T. Sims, Co. A. Sergeant W. H. Harvin, Corporal C. H. Rogers, T. M. Whitesides, Private J. R. Burgess, L. J. Burgess, J. W. Crawfords, Private J. Edwards, J. L. Harris, D. A. Garrison, J. T. Lee, J. W. Scott, E. Tucker. Co. B. Sergeant E. F. Vaughan, Private Lem. Burgess, John Cook, C. E. Fowler, R. W. Follin, W. George, T. Hames, N. R. Hawkins, Private J. F. Harvey, J.nt G. W. Hardy, W. B. Wooten, Corporal R. N. Thomas, H. C. Beckham, C. E. Scherer. Co. B. Sergeant F. R. Smith, A. L. Slater, Corporal Nolan Stone, Private B. J. Burnett, J. W. Callahan, John Coffey, T. A. Douglass, A. Deacon, J. Edwards, A. Griffith, M. Hambright, Private R. A. Hockaday, W. C. Ivey, F. W. Lindsay, W. C. Martin, M. Mallory, Wm. Stearer, D. Thompson, W. S. Varner, J. W. Williams, J. L. Watson. Co. C. Sergeant R. J. Hatcher, James S. Slaughter,
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