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The Daily Dispatch: May 12, 1862., [Electronic resource], The battles on the Peninsula. (search)
tion upon the field has demonstrated the wisdom and sagacity which prompted his appointment, not only for this, but for any other position that requires prudence, skill and undaunted courage, to secure successful movements upon the battle-field. Louisiana. A youthful hero.[for the Richmond Dispatch] Among the many youthful heroes who fell dying or wounded, at the battle of Williamsburg on Monday last, was John Tyler Waller, the same who at Leesburg received the approbation of Gen. Evans for his heroic conduct. Young Waller, (14 years of age,) belonged to the gallant "Home Guard" of Lynchburg, (Captain Otey,) whose company was in the thickest of the fight during the entire period of action. When met by his father, who was deeply distressed, he remarked, " Father, I feel defending my dear mother's grace." God grant him recovery from his wounds, and that his brilliant promise may be fulfilled, to the discharge of even more important duties to his country. A Friend