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The fight continued with the artillery for smnetinie, but the,.whole force.of the enemy soon f«li buck and made a has,ty retreat;The conduct of theofficers and men through-' out was gallant and worthy of the JhtgbCBt praise.It would be difficult to mention any.particular one without naming all ; but my thanks are especially due to C'-hmela Hall and Mor-ga i,aud Lieutenant Colonels Rodgers, J. J. Jones and William Joues, commanding Regiments of this Brigade, and to Col. Scott commanding 68th Ohio and 12th Michigan, for their prompt, fearless and energetic conduct ^during the engagement.The field and staff of every Regiment appeared to do all that could be done to render victory complete.The line officers, eo far as their conduct came within n»y notice, did their whole duty , and the men moved with a steadiness and resolute courage, not easily *-urjasHed.The bnticriee of Captains Bolton and Bur-nap did mo*t valuable service, and have won for them a high place in the estimation of the Brigade, fThe loss in killed and wounded, with a list ol the names, is attached to this report. It embraces many valuable officers «Dd men.Col. John a Davis, 46th III., fell severely wounded early in the action, whi’e gallantly leading bis Regiment in a charge. He has since died ol his wounds. Ho was generous, noble and brave, and will be regretted by allwho knew him.
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Indianapolis Daily Journal
Indianapolis, Indiana, US
Mon, Oct 27, 1862
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