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Southern Historical Society Papers, Volume 13. (ed. Reverend J. William Jones), Report of Colonel J. R. Hagood, First S. C. Volunteers, of campaign of 1864. (search)
Report of Colonel J. R. Hagood, First S. C. Volunteers, of campaign of 1864. headquarters First South Carolina infantry, 20th December, 1864. Captain A. C. Sorrel, Acting Adjutant-General. Captain,—I have the honor to submit the following report of the operations of this regiment since the 6th of May last: On the morning of that day we confronted the enemy at the Wilderness. After getting into position, I was instructed by General Jenkins, commanding brigade, to support, if necessary, the regiment of General Kershaw's brigade immediately on my front, then hotly engaged with the enemy, and shortly afterwards, receiving a message from the officer commanding the regiment, stating that his ammunition was nearly exhausted, and requesting me to relieve him, I moved forward and occupied his position, his men retiring on my arrival. The woods were very dense, shutting out all view, excepting a short distance in front of my line. The timid firing of the enemy led me to susp