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Southern Historical Society Papers, Volume 33. (ed. Reverend J. William Jones), The Twelfth Alabama Infantry, Confederate States Army. (search)
re-enlisted unconditionally for the war. I never witnessed such unanimity upon a matter of such vital importance. The brave Twelfth Alabama, when the invitation was given to those who desired to volunteer to step forward two paces, moved forward as one man. General Battle spoke eloquently. Other officers spoke well. Battle's brigade is the first in the Army of Northern Virginia to re-enlist unconditionally for the war. This is an act of which we should well be proud to our dying day. January 27. General Battle sent the following communication to each regiment in his brigade: Headquarters Battle's Brigade, January 26, 1864. The Brigade Commander has the pleasure of presenting the subjoined communication from Major-General Rodes: Headquarters Rodes' Division, January 26, 1864. Brigadier-General battle, Commanding Battle's Brigade: General,—I have just received your message by Captain J. P. Smith, informing me of the glorious conduct of my old brigade in re-enlisting for