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Rebellion Record: a Diary of American Events: Documents and Narratives, Volume 5. (ed. Frank Moore) 2 0 Browse Search
The Daily Dispatch: July 16, 1862., [Electronic resource] 1 1 Browse Search
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The Daily Dispatch: July 16, 1862., [Electronic resource], The enemy's lines before Washington. (search)
— Ii! We were repulsed, and the 7th formed again and charged alone on it. But it was no good. We have lost about 100 men out of our regiment. The Secesh threw everything, from a 13 inch shell to a junk bottle. The way the bottles flew you would think they were going to treat you to champagne. Dan was there; he had only one foot that was good for anything, and he hobbled around with a boot on one foot and a slipper on the other. Capt. Hitchcock, of New Haven, was killed, and Lieut. Houton, of Waterbury, was killed by a junk bottle. The Connecticut battery was there, and distinguished themselves very much. Carlle's piece was very near the battery, and did good execution. Gen. Banham, alias "Old Rummey," calls it a reconnoissance in force; but if that was a reconnoissance I would like to know what a battle is. They are doing a large business in the meat trade here. Uncle Sam's meat wagons (ambulances) are continually coming in with their loads of meat. The Sec