The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1862-06-18

HrADorARrKRs BKRRy's BRIGADE, !
Near the Battle Field of Nav Slst,

June D, 1907
GKo. /. Parsons, ESQ, Dear S.r II wrote
on the evening of the battle To my wife, giving
a hasty description of the part which our Brig
AIDE took in the action Of that day also, par
pany.
The reports were not completed until late last
night, and now enclose an abstract IRON them
OF the loss of the three Michigan Regiments of
our Brigade:
NIcAIGAN 90. KILLED. WOUNDED. MISSING
Officers, none. none.
Enlisted men, 10 Al 2
Officers, S none
NeL, % lea -
Officers, none
Men, 5, lis IA
Making an aggregate of S7s-some OF the
missing ~ill undoubtedly be found.
The loss Of our Lansing company is severe.
and comprises some Of the best men of the CON.
pany-
Sergt Chas T. Foster, the Color Sergt. OF the
holding the colcrs, and by his GOODNESS and cour-
age, doing much to encourage the bays 10 press
on Orderly E. +. Siverd was soon after woun-
died. but still did his duty and urged his comrades
on Soon after this, Corporals Case b. Wick
ham, John Blanchard and Nathaniel 7. Atkinson,
and privates Samuel Dowel and Charles 7. Gas
kell received fatal shots. Atkinson aud Dowsl
were brought from the field before they died
All have been buried, and their resting places
marked with board giving the name, company
and regiment.
Jackson, Clays, Benson, Trimmer and Crane
are in camp, and the balance OF the wOun
ded have been sent on the cars 10 White House
Landing 10 be forwarded 10 their homes ana
where they are not able to stand the journey
will be taken to hospitals at Fortress Monroe
Washington, and Baltimore, but think it is the
intention to send them home when they are abb
to go, and can be better cared for. There is an
ratons of the sick and wounded soldiers at ..
cents per day while away from the charge of the
Department.
Gen. Berrys Assistant Adjutant General Capt
f.. NJ. Smith was killed during the engagement
He was mos, gallant and brave officer, and be
loved by all who knew him. He distinguished
himself at the battle of Williamsburg for hi:
bravery, "a will be seen by the official report o
both Generals Kearny and Berry. -Four OF my
comrades, with myself, carried him back TO III,
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where many more have been buried since.
Capt Judd, of Co. a" Sd Regiment, wa!
killed while in charge of the Sharpstooters ii
the advance Of our Brigade.
| Captain Quackenbusb, of the 9th, was ais;
killed.
| Col Champlin was wounded severely thOngl
il is not considered dangerous. He walked som,
distance after be was wounded, and by his pres
encc and energy did much TO encourage his men
l would gladly speak of the merits of each o
our company who are dead, had the ability o
doing so as they deserve; they were beloved b.
all, and their many mourning friends may be rs
sured they have the heartfelt sympathy of ever,
one Of us.
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train across the river and NAV not soon be up
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feels of those who are gone, and forward then
to their friends as SOON as possible.
Our Division moved las. evening farther to III.
front and across the railroad, to the right, anC
in the rear of Generals Sedgwck and Richard
sons Divisions
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Sunday and he los: about goo men. He cam
to our camp to day, aud was immediately sur
rounded by the Brigade who greeted him will
the widest enthusiasm.
The weather is very warm, with frequent show
ers, which keeps the roads in horrible cOndi
ton.
Our boys are feeling quite tired out, but stanc
it as a general thing well. Corporal Shauuck
and private w. +. Hogan, arrived in camp yes
terday from the Hospital at Yorktown they re
port Sergt. J. B. Ten Eyck as getting better, tu
not vet able to return for duty.
| The rebels are holding their position here bet
ter than at any other place in Virginia, still W,
| have no doubt of our fipal success.
lHt OuCIAi ItpoIts VI TUG engagement vi e"'
| 3lst of NAV, suppose will soon be published
so that you can have better idea OF the part GU
regiment performed. They were 10 the advanc,
of the balance OF the Brigade, aud fought witt
determination seldom equalled. GeheraTi
Kearney and Berry both gave Us great praise.
The loss Of s7th n. Y. Regiment was 81 kill
cd, wounded and missing
Earnestly hope it may not be nv duty tt
again report losses such as these TO our brigade
Our numbers are small, but each feel that VI
still have duty to perform. and while there il
man left to do duty, I trust you will hear of i
being done we'll.
will try to keep your readers informed of ou
Whereabouts and doing., but am well aware
they will mis-. "Stray Leaves from Camp" ant
with US, mourn the loss OF their author.
Capt Jeferds has been ablged to forward hi:
resignation on account of continuing i'll health
and will probably soon be at home that ou'
many friends can hear more particularly from
each. Yours,
HOMER L. THAYER.