The Wyandot pioneer. (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1853-1868, 1862-05-02

ing fire Of artillery and infantry. Adju-\
tant Taft performed his whole duty re-
gardless of danger, and the entire Regi |
ment gave proof of its thorough discip-
line.
To the SD Indiana too much praise
be awarded. Active and vigilant
at every moment, Col. Harrison exhibited
skill and the highest courage and cool
ness in maneuvering his command. Ma
jor Evans was prompt and courageous in
every duty during the day, and every Of
fcer and man was so heroic that distinc
tions would be invidious. Lieut.. Phillips,
most gallant officer, fell at his post of
duty, and Lieut.. Woodmansee was borne
from the field mortally wounded.
The 10Th Ohio was commanded by 1t.
Col. Blackman, who performed his duty
nobly, giving proof of his skill and cour-
age on the field. The maneuvres of his
command under fire, as before stated,
showed that irmness and discipline so
essential to the glory Of our army.
Major Drake occupied a most perilous
position, but, with unshaken courage, he
cheered on the extreme left under cross
fire of infantry and shower of shell and
grape.
| Adlutant Charles A. Norton was con-
stantly at his post of duty and showed
himself a soldier worthy of his position.
l herewith enclose list of casualties in
this command, which shows twenty three
killed twelve mortally wounded, twenty
four severely wounded, and one hundred
and twenty seven slightly wounded.
Major S. w. Gross, Brigade Surgeon
was placed in charge of a depot of woun.
ded and merits great praise for the skill
and energy, with which he treated and
provided for the hundreds placed under
his care.
The Medical officers Of the regiment:
were on the field, giving prompt and skill
full aid TO the wounded of this and Other
commands.
| beg leave to name Dr., Roding, Hospit
al Steward of the 18th Ohio, whose indus
try and attention to- the wounded excited
general admiration, and DR.. Corey Hos
pital Steward and John Click, ward Mas
ter OF the 49th Ohio. who rendered mos
valuable service. e. ...-.-..r
To the members of the Brigade staff
am under great personal obligations 70
valuable suggestions on the field. Capt
Henry Clay, A. A. Gen., ever active an,
prompt in the performance of duty CAV
exhibitions of genius and courage wor
thy of his ancestors. aE .L-EF
Lit. w. c. Turner, senior aid-de-camr
comprehended the responsibility of hi
position and bore my orders to every par
of the field with the greatest alacrity
and was exposed throughout the day t
fearful danger.
| L. E. A. Oils, junior aid d-de-camr
though lndisposed, kept the saddle, an
has my warmest thanks for his activit
in bearing orders, and for his valuabl
assistance in the midst of the hottest fre
Accidentally in command of the Br
gade, as ranking officer on duty, l dis
claim any credit for It's brilliant success
Unfortunately Brig. Gen. Johnson, was a
home prostrated by sickness, but to th
thorough discipline and rigid study ex
acted by him of officers and men, we al
indebted for that success and heroic bear
ing of the command, which has won fo
it an honorable page in history.
In the name Of the Brigade l mus
thank Gen. Me Cook for the labor and en-
ergy he has exhibited, in bringing hi
division to that state of discipline and ski
that renders it, at once, an honor and a
ornament to the armies of the Republic.
I am, very respectfully.
WIN. H. GIBSON,
Col. Commanding 9th Brigade.