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Southern Historical Society Papers, Volume 10. (ed. Reverend J. William Jones) 13 1 Browse Search
The Daily Dispatch: May 10, 1864., [Electronic resource] 2 0 Browse Search
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The Daily Dispatch: May 10, 1864., [Electronic resource], The movement on Richmond--two more Repulses of the enemy by Gen Lee — affairs on the Southside — feint at Drewry's Bluff — fight expected near Petersburg Today — the Central Railroad Tapped, &c, &c. (search)
usual sad scenes of amputations, resections of limbs, groaning and dying men, saluted the ears and eyes at every step. Our surgeons seemed to be exerting themselves industriously, and I hope with a large degree of success. The enemy are said to have fought during the last two days with great obstinacy. In most instances our men acted up to their ancient fame; some are said to have done badly. Until I know more than I now do my motto shall be nil nist bonum. The loss of Col J Thompson Brown, of the artillery, will not easily be replaced. He was picked off by one of the enemy's sharpshooters whilst reconnoitering on Ewell's front on Friday morning. One of the statements going the rounds — believed by some and disbelieved by others — is one that Gen. Lee started to lead on a Texan brigade, when they to one man cried out, "We will not go forward unless you go back." Last night all was quiet. This morning, about 4 A M, I left the front. Just before day there was so