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earnestness and heroic determination which covered all engaged with the highest honor, and would have insured success if their flanks could have been properly supported.
Advanced to within fifteen paces of the enemy's intrenchments, the troops were compelled to desist from the attack by the flank fire of artillery and musketry, not by the direct ones.
For the heroism displayed, the commanding general expresses the warmest thanks.
By command of Brigadier-General Wood:
M. P. Bestow, Captain and Assistant Adjutant-General.
General orders, no. 42.
Hdqrs. 3D Div., 4TH Army Corps, Near Buck Head, Ga., July 19, 1864.
The commanding general congratulates the division on the very brilliant success it achieved to-day.
The forced passage of a stream in the presence of an intrenched enemy is justly regarded among military men as one of the most difficult feats of arms.
This the division did to-day, effecting a permanent lodgment, with comparatively small loss.
Though the Third Brigade enjoyed the good fortune of being the most prominent in the day's operations, the First and Second Brigades are entitled to the credit of a prompt and hearty co-operation.
The commanding general is happy to believe there will never be any other feeling among the brigades of the division than a noble rivalry and a generous appreciation of each others good deeds.
He tenders his thanks to the division for its good conduct, and expresses his sympathy for the officers and men who have on this occasion sealed their devotion to their country with their blood.
By command of Brigadier-General Wood:
M. P. bestow, Captain and Assistant Adjutant-General.
