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The Daily Dispatch: December 17, 1863., [Electronic resource], The Turning Point in Bragg's late defeat — the breaking of the "Left Centre." (search)
t. In a few minutes the enemy formed a line on the top of, and at right angles to the ridge, and came marching down upon the flank of our brigade. Then the left began to give way, and it was gradually continued on towards our right. The right of my regiment was the last to leave, and when it did, the whole of Anderson's brigade on our left and Deas' on our right, had gone, and the enemy had planted his colors all along the line. Companies R, C, and C, came very near being captured. Lieut. Northrop was shot down as he turned to run away, besides two or three others in the same company. Lieut. Bell started to the rear and then went back, stating that he had rather be captured than run the risk of being shot getting away. Captain Hazard received a flesh wound in the arm, but still remained at his post urging the men to stand firm, and remained with them until all hope was lost, when he started to the rear. He was seen to fall upon his face, and I was fearful that he had either be