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tained themselves most gallantly, and proved their courage against superior numbers. The fate of the Fourth regiment, Col. Simpson, one of my most efficient regiments, as regards officers and men, was most painful. At the moment when victory seemed report in a few days. I have the honor to be, very respectfully, etc., George W. Taylor, Brigadier-General. Colonel Simpson's letter. military prison Richmond, Va., July 8, 1862. O. H. P. Champlin, Esq., Buffalo, N. Y.: dear brothit as a great mercy we all were not shot down. Kind remembrances and love to all. Affectionately, your brother, J. H. Simpson. General Lee's official report. headquarters, June 27. To His Excellency, President Davis: Mr. President: or three volleys they threw down their arms and surrendered. It was the Fourth regiment of New-Jersey volunteers. Colonel Simpson and his Lieutenant-Colonel surrendered their swords and two stands of colors. A company was detached and the prison
face and shoulder, slightly. Company F. On detached service. Company G. Killed: none. Wounded: none. Company H. On detached service. Company I. Killed: none. Wounded: Sergeant J. W. Whitehead, in knee, slightly; Sergeant D. S. Muse, in leg, severely; privates J. C. T. Glass, in head, severely; T. J. Hudson, in shoulder, severely; J. H. B. Keatts, in hand, slightly; V. A. Linthicum, in hand, severely. J. E. Roach, in head and side, slightly; W. B. Riddle, in head, slightly; J. H. Simpson, in hand, slightly; G. W. White, in face and shoulder, slightly; R. H. L. Whitehead, in arm, severely; G. E. Mays, in leg, slightly. Company K. Killed: private W. D. Rock. Wounded : Sergeant F. F. Harwood, in leg, severely; privates N. P. New, in thigh, slightly; R. B. Gill, in leg, slightly; R. H. Mayo, in hand, severely. recapitulation. Killed: three. Wounded: twenty-seven. Total, twenty-eight. Aggregate, thirty. Very respectfully, Your obedient servant, H. B. Toml
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Rebellion Record: a Diary of American Events: Documents and Narratives, Volume 11. (ed. Frank Moore), Doc. 19. the siege of Suffolk, Virginia. (search)
Colonels Foster and Spear, while a feint was made on the Sommerton by Colonel Buler. The enemy was driven in confusion from all his advance points and rifle-pits, back upon the main line of defence behind the dam and swamp at Darden's Mill. A force, estimated at about fifteen thousand, was believed to be massed on that front. The object of the move was attained, and the command withdrawn. Colonels Beach, Drake, and Murphy, had provisional brigades, and handled them extremely well. Captain Simpson commanded the artillery. Twenty-fifth.-Information was received of the arrival of heavy artillery from Petersburg. Troops were reported on this side of the Chowan, on the way from General Hill, under General Garnett. Twenty-seventh.--Major Stratton occupied Camden Court House, and burned a ferry boat of the enemy's. The rebels were very active at night, chopping, moving troops, and signaling. A new battery of three guns was opened by them below Norfleet battery. Chopping partie
allantry at Ebenezer Church, April first, 1865. Major W. W. Woods, Fourth Iowa cavalry, and A. A. I. G. Fourth division C. C., M. D. M., to be Brevet Lieutenant-Colonel, for his habitual good conduct and gallantry at Selma, Alabama. Captain J. H. Simpson, Fourth Michigan cavalry, and A. A. Q. M. Fourth Division C. C., M. D. M., and First Lieutenant T. H. Brown, Third Iowa cavalry, and A. C. S., thoroughly efficient and energetic officers, for commissions in their respective departments. ajor and A. A. G. Thomas C. Gilpin Captain 3d Iowa Recommended for promotion by Bvt. Maj.-Gen. E. Upton To be Major by brevet. W. W. Woods Major 4th Iowa Recommended for promotion by Bvt. Maj.-Gen. E. Upton To be Lieut.-Colonel by brevet. J. H. Simpson Captain 4th Michigan Recommended for promotion by Bvt. Maj.-Gen. E. Upton A. A. Q. M. For commissions in respective depm'ts. T. H. Brown First Lieutenant 3d Iowa Recommended for promotion by Bvt. Maj.-Gen. E. Upton A. C. S. John S. Keck Fir