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Rebellion Record: a Diary of American Events: Documents and Narratives, Volume 4. (ed. Frank Moore), chapter 118 (search)
s Adjutant, Lieut. Wilson, who accompanied him on the field during the day and shared all the dangers, I wish to mention as the bravest of the brave. Capt. W. H. Harvey, of Co. K, Eighth Illinois, was instantly killed while commanding his regiment, and died the death of a brave man. Capt. R. H. Sturges, of Co. H, took command of the regiment and led them gallantly through the day. Major Samuel Eaton, of the Eighteenth Illinois, was badly wounded while commanding his regiment. Capt. D. H. Brush, next in command, was soon after also severely wounded. Capt. Dillou, of Co. C, arrived on the field at this moment and took command, but was almost instantly killed. From that time the regiment was led on by Capt. Anderson, who did his duty nobly. My thanks are due my volunteer aid, Lieut. Coldwell, of General Ogleby's staff, who assisted me during the day. And I express my very great obligations to my Adjutant, Lieut. C. Cadel, who accompanied me on the field, and during th