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The Daily Dispatch: January 2, 1863., [Electronic resource], The capture of steamers by the Virginia State Line. (search)
les, with large supplies of ammunition; but what pleased their fancy more than all besides were 500 overcoats, 500 jackets, 500 pairs of drawers, 500 pairs splendid army shoes, 3,000 pairs yarn socks, 500 thick shirts, 500 pairs pants, 800 good army hats, and hundreds of heavy blankets, besides heavy supplies of sugar, salt, and coffee. The value of the whole can be safely estimated at $250,000. The loss on our side was three killed and seven wounded. Among the latter was Capts. Kesler and Findlay, who were painfully injured, but not dangerously. These gentlemen deserve high commendation for their gallant conduct during the engagement. It fell to the lot of Col. Beckley, of the 1st regiment, to lead the main charge against the enemy, and to his manly bearing and bold leadership of his men may be attributed our speedy success. It is needless to make further mention of individual instances of gallantry, for all (both men and officers) did their duty nobly. Our commanding office