Publisher's Synopsis
This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1904 edition. Excerpt: ... whole of my brigade remained in the front, and did good service until after sixty rounds of ammunition had been expended, and until they were relieved at dusk by other troops, when, by your order, my command was withdrawn in good order to the position occupied the previous night. The men were here supplied with ammunition, and then bivouacked for the night. My brigade remained in the same position until Monday evening, when I was again, by your order, moved to the front with instructions to hold the City at all hazards. I placed my troops in position on the left of the railroad, and commenced to strengthen and fortify my position by throwing up entrenchments and digging rifle pits, etc. At 11.30 p. Mv by your order, I withdrew my command across the river to our former camp. Too much praise cannot be given to the officers and men of my command. . . . The 12th R. I., being an entirely new regiment, some little difficulty was had in getting them into position, but they behaved well, and did more service than was expected from raw troops. Col. Browne, who was the only field officer (Major Dyer having been disabled before going into action), is entitled to much praise for his personal conduct. . . . I am, very respectfully, your obedient servant. JAMES NAGLE, Briga dier- Gen era I. General Sturgls. Commanding Second Division Ninth Army Corps. OFFICIAL RECORDS. [Series 1, Vol. XXI. Page 324.] Report Of Col. George H. Browne, Twelfth Rhode Island Infantry. Camp Near Fredeuicksburg, Dec. 14, 1862. Sir: I have the honor to report that your order of yesterday, to move my regiment through the City and against the enemy in line of battle, found it resting on Sophia St., near the lower pontoon bridge, from whence it moved by the front to the railroad...
