Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1864-06-01
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not stop atthe works, but pressed forward in
advance of them, and captured a number of
prisoners. Having captured the outworks
of the enemy, in order to hold them it was
necessary to change their construction as
rapidly as possible. We had captured any
quantity of the bestarms, spades, and shov.
els, and to throwing dirt we went in hur-
ry. The enemy made four assaults upon
our,froht, after being driven by US from
their works, every one of which was re.
pulsed with ease and much loss to the enc.
my. Gen. Walker, in placing the other
regiments of our brigade into position, told
them to "emulate the example Of the 18th,
whose actions to-day had been an honor to
their State" Gen. Hoke, I learn, also,
spoke very highly of our conduct in the
charge. I should like to give you full
account of all the incidents which have oc,
CURED, but will try to do so again. We
are still in the face of the enemy, we had
| it hot and heavy for an hour last night, and
both sides this morning are at work with all
their might. We have captured, up to this
time, a great number of prisoners. Ibe-
lieve Brig. Gen, Walker is the only prison
er lost in our brigade during this fight. We.
were attached to our new Brigadier, and for
the time be was in command of US, he was
having our most enthusiastic support, but
he was unlike many other Generals, he was
always present to place his regiments in p6-i
sition, and in passing down our lines on foot
fell into gap and was sgobbled up when
least ezpecting.it. The Yankees; may en-.
deavor to claim victory at Hewlett's Farm,
by producing Brig. General captured, but
the facts are that they were driven from
their works, leaving their dead and wound
ed behind, and also number of prisoners.
The great anxiety for obtaining good posi-,
tion for his brigade was the cause Of our,
General exposing himself so:much, and
then gap having been left jn the lines, he
fell into that ,apd was taken. During yes
terday and this morning the enemy have
been quiet, our "ball' last night making
us feel somewhat disposed to keep s'aisy."
] will give you an account Of eur l0sses,to
this morning, and if l survive the fight,
will givs;you fuller account Of the battle
of Hewlett's Farm, again. The scene Of
this battle ground is about 8 miles from
Drewry's Bluff, and 2 miles from Chester
Station-our line of battle extending some
four miles. Our Colonel has endeared him.'
self to us again; while standing beside him
the other morning, he was struck in the
breast bya ball, tearing his. clothes and
bruising the skin, but it was, fortunately;
too far spent to iDaict much damage. IT.
W. S. Moore, Of my company, was serious
y wounded at nearly the sameiti time, when
standing together. Iwill only give the
losses in the York companies, ~
(: Casualties 10 18th Regiment. S. G. v, in
the battle of Hewlett's. Farm, up to May
2lst, 1854: re-.
COMPANY Eft. Nicely commanding.
RaHed-Corpoya. Minor Poag.
COMPANY -F.-Liert, D J. Logan COM
handing (Capt. Avery acting Msjor.)-
RaRed-Priyate Wm. Martin. Roanaed.
Lieut.. W. s. Moore, seriously / .priVates
YIN. Dixon and B.. s. Randall, slightly
COMPANY K.-Capt Crawford comman'
ding Wounded- Private John Whiso.
paut slightly. ... .,
COMPANY C,--Lieut. j. G. Saunders
commanding Wounded-Michael Dover,
leg amputated; J Childers, slightly in hand.
!. Our York companies have Jared well, the
wounded are being we'll cared for, and rap
idly sent home when disabled from service
We are al in fine spirits, and believe We
can, whip the enemy any tine thsy come.
fssareadful haste. Yours &c. =. s':L.@