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Lieutenant Cluverius lost his horse “Rebel,” who was shot in the head, and died.
Our detachment had three wounded; the horses saved themselves by running away.
In all, we lost twenty-three, and perhaps more.
Stanford was on our left, they lost about fifteen killed and wounded;
Oliver, sixteen.
John Cooper has a welt on his shin from a spent ball; John was driving and lost both horses.
I was number six at the limber until Willie was killed, when I acted as gunner.
McGregor ranks me, and hereafter I expect to be caisson-corporal.
General Clayton paid us the very highest compliment upon the manner in which the guns were managed; “
too flattering to be repeated,” as
Captain Fenner remarked.
“Owing to the loss in horses, men, and ammunition expended,” we were relieved and sent to the rear to replenish.
A couple of days may right us, when we will again be in the front.
Stewart did the fighting yesterday; I don't believe any other division was engaged.
A part of
Polk's (if not all) arrived about midnight.
Since
Polk's Corps joined us, I have found several acquaintances, among whom are
John Butler, lieutenant of engineers; the two
Spencer boys, in
Cowan's Battery; and
Ed. Hoops, in Tenth Mississippi.
They were all apparently well when I saw them last, and inquired particularly of you.
Respectfully Yours,
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