The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-08-25
Thomas Francis Meaghsr and Russslrs
Letter.
TO THE EDITOR or THE HERALD.

TO THE EDITOR or THE HERALD.
Allusions to Capt Thos Francis Meagher or TIVE
Of the recent letters OF Mr. Russell to the London
Tines seeming to imply that at and Immediately after The
battle Of Bull run he wanting his duty and did nt
exhibit the steadness and bravery which the Aet.
can public have given him credit, we, the undersigned,
officers Of the Sixty NINTH present at the battle OF But
rum consider it due to Captain Meagher emphaticay y
state that officer soldier could have borne himsek
more CALAMITY with perfect GOODNESS and
pidy than he did all through the abors and II
that battle.
Acting Major Of the regiment and special aid Co
lionel Corcoran his exertons ncessant throughout
tho day-now delivering orders-anoher time encouras-
ing tho manufacturing up straggers on the march
keeping the compact and silent in the ranks-dong
everything officer could do to excite the ardor and insure
ratey along the ne in trent OF the enemys batteries
from which tempest Of ball and shell swept the slds
whilst in The act Of delivering the Coonels order pre-
pare to charge, Captain Meaghers horse torn -
pieces by cannon shot. From that out he took hs
place with his company Of Zouaves foot advanced
upon the enemys batteries, cheered and inspired the
they rushed upon tho works and in the face Of
the deadliea fire, with his head uncovered stood hs
ground waved his sword, rallied the Sixty ninth in hs
name Of Ireland when tho regiment twce re-
pulsed, and was among the last, il he himself
the very last TO leave tho fatal spot where many e
his honest-h hearted countrymen wore slain.
In the confusion which followed the final repuse rom
the batteries and in tho smoke and uproar OF tho bat
teres wo lost Sgnt OF captain heaghor and ne OF
We did not him again until no up mile or .
beyond the village Of Ccntrcve to the main body ho
regiment which, in good order was It's return TO Foet
COrcoran, it having been reported to the officers BY
Brigader Sherman that Colonel Corcoran had gone
there In ambulance, being badly wounded Yielding
to the unanimous request Of both officers and men, CApA
Meagher took command Of the regiment this unctur0
and brought it back steadily to Fort Corcoran, where
arrived little after three O'Clock the morning after the
BATTLE after uninterrupted march Of thirty miles.
In conclusion, take the hearties satisfaction In bear
ing witnessIonce for ALL against all nsinuations or a.
serons to the contrary and from whatever they
cemeO the exemplary and chivalrous conduct OF Captain
Thomas Francis Meaghcr upon every occasion since he
attached himself to the Sixty ninth. In the camp
officer digent active and ndefatigabe In the
discharge Of his dutics the march no one was moro
eager, more reckless of his life.
James Kelly, Captain Company K
James Cavepagh, Captain CompanyO
Patrick Kelly. Captain Company f.
Thomas Clarke, Captain Company d.
John Bressn, Captain Company F.
VIM. Butler, Lieutenant CompanyI
John German, Lieutenant Company.
Theodore Kelly Lieutenant Company A.
VIM. McGies, Lieutenant Company B.
Edw K Butler, Lieutenant Company K.
James Quinlan, Captain Engineers
Daniel Strain, Lieutenant Company A.
u. L. Sullivan Lieutenant Company A.
Thos. Liddy, Lieutenant Company B.
Laurence Cahll, Lieutenant COmpanyH
James Smith, Lieutenant Company @.
Jasper N. Witty, Lieutenant Company O.
Richard Dalton, Lieutenant Company D.
Michael O'Boye, Lieutenant Company D.
VIM. s. McManus, Lieutenant Company e
Patrick Duffy, Lieutenant Company +.
John A. Nugent, Lieutenant Company r.
Henry j. Mcmahon Lieutenant Company G..
Matthew Murphy Lieutenant Company G,
James Lowry, Lieutenant Company II.
Francis Whelply, Lieutenant Company H.
Thos. NJ. Canton, Lieutenant Company
VIM Fogarty, Lieutenant CompanyL
Maurice W. Wall, Lieutenant Company K.