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directing the fire of his men. First Lieut. Turner, commanding Company B, (who insisted upon taking part in the operations of the day, notwithstanding the fact that he was quite ill and feeble,) behaved in an exceedingly gallant manner. Second Lieut. Overton, of Company A, also behaved with great gallantry, exerting himself to make the men move forward to the ridge, and deliver their fire effectively. Second Lieut. Coltrain, of Company E., attracted my attention by similar conduct. Acting Sndiminished fury, until half-past 6 o'clock, when I received orders to fall back, fighting as skirmishers. ***** The retreat became general. After passing over the ridge next behind us, an attempt was made by Captains Thom and Leigh, Lieutenants Overton and Coltrain, and perhaps others, to rally the men, which partially — succeeded; but the enemy advancing and pouring a heavy fire down upon us from the crest of the ridge, and the crowd of fugitives rushing by us, the attempt proved ineffe