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Army of the Potomac
reported advance of the Federals--Sketches of Capt. Messrs. Lieuts. Slocomb and Dearing--the Washington Artillery--Skirmishing — Promotions. &c.
[special correspondence of the Dispatch.] Fairfax, Oct. 14, 1861.
Friday night it was reported that a large force of the Federals had advanced
So much by way of introduction merely to the history of the exploits I shall write hereafter of this young and gallant officer.
The second officer is Lieutenant Slocomb, of New Orleans, also a young man, of perhaps twenty seven or twenty-eight years. Although not a military man by profession, he is said to be a brave and ef s much admired and respected by his men. Like Chevalier Bayard, he maintains the character, and does his whole duty, even in the face of a cannon.
At home, Lieutenant Slocomb is one of the wealthiest young men in the city, and lives in all the elegance and refinement of a polished and traveled gentleman.
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