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Caroline E. Whitcomb, History of the Second Massachusetts Battery of Light Artillery (Nims' Battery): 1861-1865, compiled from records of the Rebellion, official reports, diaries and rosters, Nims' Second Massachusetts Battery (search)
nerals Washburne and Burbridge were with us during the engagement and gave us much credit. This battle is known as that of Carrion Crow Bayou. The next day, November 3, marks another occasion when the battery won especial honor for itself, and as we read in General Burbridge's report—did more than its whole duty. Off. Recorou Bourbeau, Ion Crow Bayou. In pursuance to your orders I have the honor to make the following report of the part taken in the action at this place on the 3rd of November by the section under my command. In obedience to orders received on the evening of the 2d of November I harnessed up at 4 A. M. on the 3rd, remaining so uneutenant Snow, who had gone North for recruits. Christmas Day, by exchange of prisoners, Sergeant Burwell and Private Smith, who had been taken at Grand Coteau November 3 were returned to the battery. They were ragged and dirty, having had a hard time. The month of December was devoted largely to drilling. Recruits kept com