...Above all, and before all, we should be grateful, and I trust all are, for the favor of Almighty God, under which, and by which, a signal deliverance has been achieved. Very respectfully, [Signed] W. H. C. Whiting , Major-General. P. S.--I wish it to be understood that in no sense did I assume the command of Colonel Lamb. I was a witness, simply confining my action to observation and advice and t...