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Rebellion Record: a Diary of American Events: Poetry and Incidents., Volume 6. (ed. Frank Moore), chapter 98 (search)
A brilliant Exploit.--One of the coolest and most extraordinary exploits of the war is thus described in a letter by Brig.-Gen. Brown, dated Springfield, Mo. After a preliminary description of an engagement with the rebels, eighteen miles from Newtonia, Gen. Brown proceeds:
The General (Schofield) sent Lieutenant BlodgGen. Brown proceeds:
The General (Schofield) sent Lieutenant Blodgett, attended by an orderly, with orders to Colonel Hall, Fourth Missouri cavalry, to move to the left and attack in that direction.
The route of the Lieutenant was across a point of woods, in which, while passing, he suddenly found himself facing about forty rebels drawn up in irregular line.
Without a moment's hesitation he an 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.