Nebraska advertiser., 1862-05-29

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from the time they left the lIne. they
were again in their position before The
enemy. But the enemy was now fleeing
the General here ordered forward bis
whole division in pursuit. himself leading
it, which was continued for a mile and a
half. when we bigouacked for the night
Thus did we drive the enemy before US,
from five o'clock in the morning till five
10 the evening, never. receedipg an inch,
but pressing steadily forward over a dis
lance of four miles, the enemy contestine
the ground rod by rod, witha courage and
determination that would have honored a
better cause. Icannot speak 10 too high
praise of the officers and men under my
command. Their conduct was most gal.
liant and brave throughout. They fought
with the ardcr and zeal of true patriots.
It gives me pleasure 10 speak of the
different regiments and their officers
Nobly did the First Nebraska sustain its
reputation, well earned on the field of
Donelson. It's progress was onward du-
ring the whole day. in the face of a gall
ing fire Of the enemy, moving on without
ainching, at one time being an hour and
a half In front of the battery, receiving
and returning its fire. It's conduct was
most excellent. Lieutenant Col. w. ID.
McCord and Major r. r. Livingston of
this regiment. were constantly in the
thickest of the fight, executing every
order with the greatest promptness and
aiacrity. They are deserving the high
est commentator for their ~gallantry.
The TUenty-lhird Indiana, by IFS con-
duct on the field, won my unqualified ad-
miration. 1t moved constantly forward
under the lead of its brave commander,
Col. Sanderson, under a heavy FIRE
charging upon the enemy's cavalry, and
utterly routing them. The GOODNESS and
courage Of the Colonel aided much in the
success Of the movements of the Brigade.
Lieutenant Colonel ID. G.. Anthony and
Major w. P. Davis of the same regiment
behaved CALAMITY throughtbe action. and
were ever OF the post of duty. The for
mer had his horse shot under him. This
regiment with its Colonel and other Off
GERS have earned distinguished honors for
themselves, and for the whole State which
sent them into the field.
The Fifty-eighth Ohio proved them
selves worthy of the confidence reposed
in them. They fought with undated
courage during the day-nevsr yielding,
but firmly advancing, pressing the enemy
before them. They have my highest es-
TEEN for their noble conduct in this bat
tie. Col. Bausenwem, Lieut.. Col. Rem
pei, and Major Dister, of this regiment;
were conspicuous for their GOODNESS and
bravely throughout the day. Ever .ex-
posed to imminent danger, they readily
performed every duty, and handled their
regiment most admirably.
Most honorable mention is due to Sur
geon u. b. Harrison, of the Sixty-eighth
Ohio, Surgeon of the Brigade, and TO
WIN. McClelland, Acting Surgeon of The
First Nebraska, for their prompt atten-
ton to the wounded. They labored at
the hospitals with ceasefess devotion for-
days and nights after the battle. in adj
ministering relief. Their services were
invaluable.
/ must express my obligations also to
the members o. my staff, S. A. Strick-
land, A. A. G., my aide-decamps, Capt.
Allen Blacker, and Lieut.. w. S. Whit
ten. and also TO Lieut.. CO.. Scott, and
Capt. Richards, of the S~ixty-eighfh Ohia
and MI. Geo. Z. Spencer, who acted as
volunteer aids, for their prompt convey
ance and execution of orders in the face
of every danger.
Appended is a list of the killed and
wounded Of the brigade, I directed the
to lay down when not engaged. and
to fire kneeling and laying down as much
as possible, and also take advantage Of
the ground whenever it could be DONE
By adopting this course and continuing it
throughout the day, | have no doubtbut
that the lives Of hundreds Of our men
were saves.
In conclusion, / may be. permitted 10
congratulate the General upon the part
his Division took, and upon the success
which attended all his movements, in the
memorable battle Of Pittsburg.
/ have the honor to be,
Very truly yours,
JOHN NJ. THAYER,
Colonel First Nebraska, Commanding
Second Brigade, Third Division, Army
in the field.
Capt. Fred. Kneaor, Asst Adj't Gen