The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1862-04-25

ton. It was made at the right moment to
preserve the flank on the right, and to pre-
vent the enemy from taking advantage OF
our broken lines.
The limits ofthis report. will not allow
me to mention the many acts of bravery
and good conduct of officers and men. For
these must refer to the reports of the
regimental commanders herewith submit
ted. So far as they came within my per-
sonal observation, their conduct was wor
thy of the highest praise. They went into
the fight early on Sunday morning, and re-
NAMED in the field till Monday night, eat
ing but one meal during that time. No
complaint was uttered-all were willing to
do whatever was required. More heroic
officers and men are not to be found in the
service. 1t will not be claiming too much
for this brigade to say that but for its de-
ternnined resistance to the enemy, he would
have reached the center of our camp early
in the day. The field officers behaved with
gallantry on every occasion. Lieut.. Col.
Ellis and Major Goddard of the 18th Illi-
nois held that regiment steady under the
terrible shock of the first attack on this
brigade, and yielded not an inch till they
fell They were gallant officers and worthy
men, whose places it will be difficult to
supply. $3.50
Col Davis, Lieut.. Col. Jones, and Major
Dornblaser of the 18th Illinois, each dis
played GOODNESS and courage in resisting
the heavy columns thrown against them
Major Dornblaser was wounded and COM
PEELED to leave the field early on the first
| day. Col. Davis was severely wounded on
| the second day while CALAMITY fighting in
| Col Marsh's brigade, and was carried from
| the field. Lieut.. Col. Jones took command
and conducted his regiment with skill and
| courage till the battle closed.
Lieut.. Col. Morgan, of the 25th Indiana,
was severely wounded in the leg very soon
| after his regiment became engaged. He
was compelled reluctantly to retire from
| the field. The loss of his services was Sc
| verely felt by both officers and men. The
command devolved upon Major Foster, who
| proved himself every way worthy of it.
He was active, brave, and energetic, in
i spring his men with courage and conf
denee. His worthy example was felt by
all around him. Colonel Hall, of the 14th
Illinois, led with his regiment that gallant
charge on Monday evening, which drove
the enemy beyond our lines and closed the
struggle of that memorable day. In the
heat of battle he exhibited the skill and
6rmness of veteran.
Lieut.. Col. Coon was prompt and ready
to execute commands, and rendered valua-
BILE service in leading the 18th Illinois Oh
the second day. Msj. Morris stood bravely
by his co'ors, was active in rallyiug hi:
men, prompt in the execution of every or
der, and always to be found at his post o
duty. l take pleasure in mentioning il
the strongest terms of appreciation the con
duct of my staff officers, Capt. Fox, of the
14th Illinois, acting Brigadier Adjutant
They were with me from the opening of thC
action till it closed, and their activity
courage and devotion to duty proved then
worthy, and I recommend them for promo
ton. Major John T. Walker, acting Brig
adler Surgeon, devoted his whole time t
the care of the wounded, and proved him
self one of the best and most faithful Off
GERS.
The brigade sustained heavy loss il
killed and wounded. A list of the name
is appended to each of the Regimental Re
ports.
A statement of the total loss is here at
tached.
have the honor to be, .sls-
Most respectfully,
Your ob't serv't,
JAMES G. VEATCH,
| Col Com End Brigade 4th Division