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The Daily Dispatch: January 13, 1865., [Electronic resource], The late operations at Wilmington — the official reports. (search)
To Colonel Tansill, of my staff, we owe many thanks. To his skillful judgment and great experience the defence of the sand front was committed at the critical moment of assault. Of Major Rielly, with his battery, of the Tenth North Carolina, who served the guns of the sand front during the entire action, I have to say he has added another name to the long lists of fields on which he has been conspicuous for indomitable pluck and consummate skill. Major Still, chief of my staff, and Major Strong, aide-de camp, here, as always, actively aide me throughout. The gallant bearing and active labors of Major Saunders, chief of artillery to General Herbert, in very exposed positions, attracted my especial attention. I present my acknowledgments to Flag-Officer Pinkney, Confederate States navy, who was present during the action, for the welcome and efficient aid sent to Colonel Lamb, the detachment under Lieutenant Roby, which manned the two Brooke guns, and the company of marines,