...en almost off the field, Captain McCaslan was killed. He was a noble and gallant man, and rendered me invaluable assistance in the battles. Since the battles, I have had no staff at all, except David Wilson . The adjutant of the 8th has been acting adjutant-general for me. There are now but twenty-two line officers, and two hundred and thirty-three enlisted men, for duty in the brigade. Our loss ...