Washington telegraph., 1862-12-24
Correspondence Of the Telegraph.
LITTLE Rock, Dec. Is, 1862.


Dear Telegraph: For the last few day. little
else has been talked of but our splendid VIC
tory the hard fought field Of Prsirse Grors.
Of the 18th inst. This was but another testi-
monial of the bravery and chivalry Of our
noble boys, which adds new lustre to our arms
and new honor to our flag. without discrimi-
nation or distinction, csn safely say all acted
well on that trying occasion, and doubtless
All will be richly rewarded in due time; but,
from papers and reporte exhibited to ne.
must mention particularly Gen Pagan, one
of whom We are all proud Gen. r, heading
his Brigade, commanded the night, and by
sunset be had triunphed, having drove the
enemy frcr. the field: Since this began.
Gen. +. has been engaged in many conflicts.
but in meme more severe than this, and al
though hut recently placed st the head OF .
Brigade. ne behaved with o GOODNESS and
courage which showed well that he had carmel
the position TO which he had been assigned
Merit made him Brig. General-nerit viii
carry him proudly on in the discharge of hi.
duties, with the applause and approval Of his
people everywhere. His Brigade. like the IA
nous Light Brigade" At Balshlava, turned
the tide Of battle, and covered our Arms With
success. The loss (6l4) Of this Brigade. is
sufficient evidence that it mingled IN the hot
test Of the fight, and is convincing though
mournful proof that it, gallant loader uss
worthy Of such followers
There Is one part of the report Of General
Pagan TO which I wish to call attention.
Before closing this report, l must nsntoa
my A. A. Gen.. Capt. Wyatt c. Thomas, sud
nv aid de camp, Ii Albert Bolding. Both
Of these officers were with me during the whole
of the engagement; their conduct on the Asii
i deserving Of the highest praise. and for the
valuable assistance rendered me, have to
tender them my thanks. They were prompt
and active in carrying out all orders given
them. For their gallantry they deserve erpe.
cial mention, and it gives me great pleasure
to SO report them" This is happy eulogiam
on Wyatt Thomas. 50 well known to your fsi-
low-citizens, your readers and your CORES
pondents IL goes to the world with new fame
through the columns Of the Telegraph. here
tofore enliveEei and made rich with the treas
ures Of his mini. This report which needs
words of comment from Jour correspondent
will be greeted with heartfelt JOY by MS old
friends and acquaintances in Hempstesd, whose
wishes and prayers doubtless are with him
daily, for long life Of honor and usefulness-
You and your readers may net know Lieut.
Boldin. so well. know him and have known
him for ysars, snd a trusr and better man
does not live. He and Capt. Thonss serves
with Gen. then Coll Pagan at the ever mem
orable battle of Shiloh, and they both fought
as brave men slone fight. Lieut.. Bolding has
been ia the war frsm the commencement, and
he has taken part in some Of the most desper-
ate battles which have yet occurred, and il all
Of them he has won good name for prompt
ness, courage and honor.
deem this but simple tribute TO the merit
Of these brave men, and. poor a. il is. hope
their friends and the friends of the cause will
appreciate il As an attempt to honor those in
some degree TO whom great honor Is due.
Yours, &C.,
CITIZEN.