The National tribune., 1897-03-25
/ RODE IN ADVANCE.

"On April the brigade moved with the
| division, and took part in the attack made
on the enemy's infantry and trains at Sail
or's Creek. A splendid and dashing recon-
noissance of the position of the enemy was
made by the 1st N. J. Cav, which was of
great assistance in the attack. When the
order for the attack was given the oath N. Y.
Cav, 10th n Y, and 1st N. ]. Cav. charged
| in line, mounted, and with great gallantry,
| under heavy fire, followed by the LIST Pa.
| Cav. as support
"The charging regiments behaved ad-
mirably, keeping their line perfectly, and,
capturing breastworks, drove the enemy
in confusion, capturing many prisoners
then, charging right on up the hill, they
came upon the enemy's wagon-trains, which
they followed up for some distance, destroy
ing many wagons and taking many prison
ers. In this engagement $50 prisoners. two
guns, and two flags were captured and
turned over to Capt. Harper, Division Pro-
vost- Marshal. Some 300 prisoners were mad
| vertently turned over to another command
by the officers in charge, and two guns cap
tured by the Oath N. Y. Cav, which they
were unable to bring off at that time, were
taken by some other command.
"On April Z the brigade moved through
III
tox in the rear Of the Second Brigade formed
and checked the 4enemy's advance. After
having driven that command, and night
coming Oh, the brigade was withdrawn from
the front and marched to Prospect Station,
on the South Side Railroad. On the morning
of the 9Th the brigade moved to the vicinity
of Apponattox Courthouse. On the 9th the
brigade moved out on reconnaissance
around the enemy's tight flank, but while
On the road, hearing that the rest of the di-
vision had been attacked in heavy force, l
made a demonstration in that direction, and
repulsed cavalry force moving towards the
left and rear of our army.
Afterwards, having been joined by the
Second Brigade, / attacked the enemys cav
airy in my front and was driving them rap
idly when orders suspending hostilities
were received. Frem that time there is
nothing Of interest to report, the command
having moved from Appomattox Courthouse
to the present camp by easy marches and
unoppesed.
u have to regret the loss of many brave
and gallant men and officers in the brigade.
Col Janeway, of the 1st N. J. Cav. fell
while CALAMITY charging at the head of his
regiment in the action of April near Jeters-
vile. No better or Drawer officer has ever
fallen on the field of battle. Col. Newberry,
Oath N. Y. Cav, fell severely wounded in
the thickest of the fight near Dinwiddie
Courthouse, March 81, 1865, while leading
his regiment, displaying signal courage and
gallantry in action. Lieut.-Col. Richards,
Oath N. Y. Cav, was MORALLY wounded
while in command near Amelia Springs,
April 5, 1865. Leut.-Col. Seava, 10th N. Y.
Cav, was severely wounded in action at
Dinwiddie Courthouse, March 81, and fully
deserves honorable mention for good con-
duct. Maj. Hart, 1st N. J. Cav, and Maj.
Doran, Oath N. y. Cav, both fell in the same
action, the former killed, the latter MORALLY
wounded. Brave and true soldiers, they
did their duty to the last and fell as they
lived, honorably and with distinction.
Maj. Thomas, commanding the 1st Pa.
Cav, was severely wounded while leading
his command in a charge at Jetersville,
April s. 1865. OF this officer cannot speak
too highly; foremost in every fight, brave
and daring, yet possessed Of most excellent
judgment, his loss to the service is irrepsra-
bic. In every action he was distinguished.
The success of the attack on The train at
Painevile is greatly due to him. and in the
subsequent action of the day his services
were most valuable. and / respectfully ask
that the brevets of Lieutenant-Colonel and
Colonel may be granted to him, dating April
5, as slight recognition of his merits and
deserving.
"Of all the officers and men who served
with the command am able to speak in the
highest terms; among so many who have
done well it is difficult to discriminate.
The enlisted men distinguished by flags
have already received the award of their
valor, and list has been forwarded of those
otherwise particularly remarkable for good
conduct.