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Rebellion Record: a Diary of American Events: Poetry and Incidents., Volume 6. (ed. Frank Moore), chapter 98 (search)
ed it in token of his willingness to surround and capture the whole rebel force rather than shoot them down. The cool impudence of the act nonplused the foe, and perhaps thinking there was a large force in the rear, eight of them threw down their arms and surrendered, and the balance skedaddled. It is difficult to say which I admired most in the Lieutenant, his bravery in making the charge against such odds, when to have hesitated a moment was certain death, or his presence of mind and coolness in offering them their lives. The orderly, too, deserves more than a passing notice. His name is Peter Basnett, and he was at one time Sheriff of Brown County, Wis. The Lieutenant and orderly were well matched-both quiet and determined men. I am glad of having an opportunity of bearing testimony to the bravery and soldierly conduct of Lieut. Wells H. Blodgett. I hope the Governor will reward him as he deserves. I am very truly your obedient servant, E. B. Brown, Brigadier-General.