The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1892-03-24

the line. The skirmishers then advanced, fol-
lowed by the line, through small open field,
which brought us close to the rebel line We
then received the order by the right flank. file
left, which order brought us against the rebel
flank, left in 'front.' when they fired one voIey
over our heads and threw down their guns and
surrendered. In executing this order, which
was difficult one, on account of the ground
that we operated on. there was little confu-
sion IN our ranks. the order not having been
heard all along the line at the same time, so
that while part was executing the order another
part was not and another part was marching
straight ahead; consequently it made q small
gap in the line, but it could not be called
break. We find upon examination of the
"Cannoneer's" account Of Five Forks, which
begins on page 348 and ends on page 300, that 10
makes no reference whatever to Gwinn's Bri-
gade, except on page $40, where he mentions it
as part of Ayres's Division Then again, on
page 351, he says that Col Mike Sheridan came
to Gen. Griffin in the edge Of the Sydney farm
with the news that Ayres had struck the rebel
works, had been checked, and was reforming
his division for another assault. And on page
352 be says that Chamberlain's Brigade, of
GrIhn's Division, connected with Ayres, who
was attacking their works in front and on their
left flank. so that the two divisions Of Ayres
and Griffin shut up on them like jack knife.
Certainly there is no foundation in the text of
lions of COmrade Walker.-EOITOR NATIONAL
TRIBUNE.l
Good Record
I. A. Withrand, Fatrplain, w. Va, says that
his regiment, the 18th W. Va. belonged to the
First Brigade, Second Division, Eighth Corps.
Its loss lin 1864 was $50 killed and died; it
mssshed ], 437 miles, and was transported 538;
it participated in II fights, besides skirmIshss.
Ha thinks this record is good one.
Why Don't They Write,
Samuel NJ Williams. New Albany, Pa, has
looked long for something froI the comrades
of Hancock's Veteran Corps. He wants to meet
lot of them at the Washington Encampment.
He Found Him.
Frank Holsinger, Rosedale, Kan, writes:
I" In yours of Feb 25 appeared my article, "a
Christian Soldier" but in it am located at
Randall, Kan, instead of Rosedale. Many COM
munications were sent to Randall concerning
my friend, j. B. Linn. Some had dined with
him in Hotel Libby, some had felt bis influence
in camp, one knew him In South Dakota and
located him at Shelby, Iowa. while others wrote
that they knew persons of the name in various
places. To all / would express my thanks for
their kindness in trying to help find my friend.
The letter attracted the attention of J. B. Linn.
he being subscriber to THE NATIONAL TRIB-
UNE. / have been to see him and enjoyed his
hospitality for week. What pleasant time
we had during that weeki How we fought
over the old fights and cauvassed the old friends.
Comrades, you know how it is yourselves.
Linn has been a successful farmer; is still
Republican and Prohibitionist He is father
of seven children, six of whom are boys They
are great athletes, members of the Epworth
League and Sons of Veterans. THE NATIONAL
TRIBUNE is useful factor in bringing together
and cementing the bond of affection between the
boys who were loyal and true to their country
in her hour Of tribulation. All hail, glorious
NATIONAL TRIBUNE! ! cannot do without
you"