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The National tribune., 1901-05-02
The Battle of eatnes's Mill.

James Allen, Co. f, 18th n. Y, 173
South Wabasha Ave, st. Paul, Mimi,
replying to the letter of Comrade NJ.
Reed, Sergeant, Co. A, 14th Regulars, in
the issue of April 4, says: Il was there
in that 'straw-hat brigade, June q, 1867,
81 and can prove what / have previously
stated, that the 14th did break and run
and went through the lines of the 10th
n. Y. to the rear, while We were chang
ing front to meet charge of StOnewall.
To substantiate this statement L refer to
Col. ]. G. Gilmore, War Department,
Washington, ID. c., who was Captain oil
my company Cd at the time, and also to
100 or 200 more of the survivors OF the
10th n. Y. COmrade Reed says that the
10Th came on the field at dusk, when the
fact is we went on the field across Deep
Bottom Bridge between and ) clock
in the afternoon, and through some mis-
take in the order went TO the left of the
line instead of the right, and crossed the
field and counter-marched under fire both
ways, a shell striking in Co. q, the color
company, taking the center out of the com,
pany, but not killing all, as some were
only stunned and recovered from the
shock. We had been manuvering from
early in the morning on the south side
of the river, in full view of the enemy,
for a purpose, and were finally sent over
the river at the urgent request of Gen.
Porter for assistance. Now, L do not
wish to detract from the reputation of
any command, nor do / know what the
18th did before or after; but l do know
what they did on that occasion on the
9th of June, 1862. i was there all the
time until midnight, when we withdrew
across the river on the famous retreat,
reaching Savage about daylight next
morning l don't remember again seeing
the 18th on the retreat. Again, Comrade
Reed says we were a large regiment.
Well, 1 will answer that by saying that
the Colonel's wife got those straw hats
for the regiment from New York a short
time before, and bought enough for the
effective men in the command, about 700,
or less, at that time. Comrade Reed also
speaks OF us as a new regiment. Well,
we did our whole duty at first Bull Run
and all other battles that followed; so he
is wrong again."
The National tribune., 1901-05-02
AN ARMY NEWSBOY.
Captured by Rebel Pickets Only to Be Res
o,aed and His Captors Made Prisoners,

EDITOR NATIONAL TRIBUNE: 1t re-
quired pluck and endurance for the news
boys to follow the army during cam
paign. A loss to them was a loss to US
at the front, as they brought papers tell
ing of battles lost and victories gained,
and also letters from home. How eager
" we bought papers, often spending our
last dime. How they sold like hot cakes"
is now history.
In the opening campaign Of '63 or '64
the army crossed one of the Virginia
rivers, rifles, ammunition and haversacks
carried as high as possible to keep them
dry. At that time l was less than hve
feet in hight, and would have had to go
under or swim had / not reached the rifle
of Taylor, private of our company, and
then walking ON my toes managed to
keep my mouth above water.
On reaching the south side of the river,
and having large shoes on small feet,
lost both shoes in the mud near the edge
of the river. and when on top of the bank
/ covered my shoeess feet with an extra
pair of stockings. Taylor, who assisted
me in crossing, had been wounded in a
former engagement, and his belts caused
him much pain to carry them around his
body, so we agreed TO Straggle and JON
our regiment later in the day.
After going a few miles the hot sun
dried our clothes, and we felt quite re-
frcshed. Taylor, seeing our troops taking
roads which surrounded a cOne-shaped
woods. proposed that we take 4 bride
path that led through the center, as he
The National tribune., 1901-05-02
Capture of the rive-eun Battery

EDITOR NATIONAL TRIBUNE: i want
to say word about the capture of the
five-gun fort on the Nansemond in the
Spring of 1868. Three attempts were
made to capture the guns. The first was
on Friday night. Fifty volunteers were
called for from each regiment of infantry
and how many cavalry and artillery |
never knew, but they were each repre-
sented.
The writer was one Of the 10 that vol
untercd from Co. /. S9th n. Y. The in
tention was to surprise the rebel pickets
and then capture the fort, but the at
tempt was a failure.
The next night the S9th was ordered TO
the river. A GunbOat was ont in the
stream, and we lay on the bank all night.
The next day Sunday about o'clock
p. M. Capt. Stevens, Chief of Gen. Get
tys staff. came with orders to the S9th
\. Y. We marched to the river and en-
barkcd on the gunboat. The Sth Conn.
was already aboard. They were on the
bow of the boat The S9th took the stern.
The tide was going out, and the boat was
allowed TO drift down until just above
the fort. The boat was then swung half
around. with the stern next the shore.
The S9th landed, surrounded and cap,
tured the fort, with 100 prisoners, five
brass cannon, and n large amount of am
munitiOn.
| was not there, through no fault of my
own, but my terminate came back about
10 D. m. and told me just how it was. IL
the S9th did not capture the fort why
were the cannon brought to our camp and
mounted and we have entire charge Of
them while we remained there? | did
not hear that the Indiana regiment was
present. | understood that the Sth Conn.
did not disembark until the S9th captured
the fort Now, / may be wrong, but this
is the way / understood ii at the time.
/ would not have said anything about it,
but / saw in picket Shots" of Feb. y
n statement by Comrade Martin BOYER,
Hewins, Kan, that differed considerably
from what l have written.-CHAs. GRA-
The National tribune., 1901-05-02
HIS REBEL CONFIDANT.
How Gen. Sherman Gave Away the Secret
of His Destination.

EDITOR NATIONAL TRIBUNE: As he was
marching through Georgia to the sea Gen.
Sherman, with several members of his
staff, one day rode up and halted in front
Of a rather pretentious-looklng house,
where they were soon greeted by the lord
of the manor, who came out among them,
hat in hand, bowling and smiling in an
obsequious manner.
Gen. Sherman, | believe?
Yes, sir" replied the General.
"My name is Jones, Judge Jones, il you
please, sah," he informed the General.
And Ger. Sherman, l feel that justice
to myself demands that tell you that l
am a Union man, though l have always
been States rights man. But when
Aleck Stephens and /, and other leading
Union Georgians, could no longer hold
our State in the Union, we finally yielded
to the powahful pressure that my good
friends, Bob Toombs, Howell Cobb, ct al,
brought to bear on US, and with deep Fe-
gret we consented to cast our lot with cur
State. And, Gen. Sherman, will you per-
nit me to ask you a question:!
Yes, sir, go on"
"Well, sab, it is this: l am powahfully
anxious to know at what place you aim to
strike the sea coast!
"Why, Judge Jones, that is secret that
| have not divulged, not even to the mem-
bers of my staff, nor to my most trusted
Generals"
Il pledge you my word and honoh, Gen
eral, that if you trust me with this in
formation it shall be kept NEST sacredly;
| won't even tell my wife,"
Whereupon the General rode off toward
the rear of the house, reckoning for the
Judge to follow, and when he had led him
back beyond ear-shot of any eavesdroppers
he leaned down, and with his mouth close
to the Judges ear, the Judge in the mean
time almost dancing jig of delight over
the prospect of soon being the only one
beside Gen. Sherman in possession of the
momentous secret. well, Judge" resumed
- please. Good-by, Judge" and put
ting spurs to his steed the General was
soon flying on his way to the sea, and the
Judge was left lamenting.-W. II. ANDER-
son, Highlands, n. G.
The National tribune., 1901-05-02

later, many of them, surrendered after
fighting to the front, then to the rear. sac
rificing themselves that the Army of the
Tennessee might establish its lines in a
position from which the Confederate army
never could have driven them, were the
saviors of the army on that eventful Sun
day, and that, while Gen. Prentiss was
the hero who survived, Gen. w. III. L.
Wallace was the hero who died that this
object might be attained.
Sometimes the statement of an enemy
constitutes the strongest proof, and here
is an instance: When the Confederate
soldiers attempted to raise cheer on the
disarming of the prisoners at Shiloh, Gen.
Hardee reproved them by telling them
they had nothing to cheer for, and that il
had taken 10000 men two hours to effect
their capture-two hours of priceless
value to the army of Gen. Grant. The
number of prisoners is usually stated at
1000 or 2,200; my recollection is that
when counted at Monterey, the officer re-
ported 2,315 as the number captured
j. w. CoTEs, Co. /, 18th Iowa.
The National tribune., 1901-05-02
The Battle of Shiloh.

r. E. Fitch, Co. G, 14th Iowa, Lara
mie, Wyo., writes: Il have been much
interested in reading the most accurate
history of the battle of Shiloh l have YET
seen, and ! do not hesitate to say that
II. W. Holman merits the thanks of every
soldier who took part in that furious
struggle for his able, intelligent and i'm,
partial description of the same. /! would
venture to mOdestly correct one little in
accuracy in the same regarding Col: Tut
Ties Brigade of Gen. w. II. l.. Wallace's
Division. VIM. T. Shaw, a fearless and
able officer, andsth friend of all his boys,
was Colonel of the 18th Iowa, and not OF
the Sth Iowa, of which Col. Geddes was
in command, ard Col. Wood commanded
the 10Th Iowa. 1t was the 18th and l4th
Iowa that remained in the vicinity of the
Hornets Nest and eventually surrendered
with brave Prentiss. The I'd and 9TH
Iowa, of our brigade, retired with Col.
Tuttle, and / think the greater part OF
the Sth Iowa escaped capture in the same
manner, although not technically in our
brigade, but fighting nearly all day with
us. As / remember, the 18th Iii. was not
in Tuttle's Brigade.
'I recall an inquiry made some time ago
as to how many companies the 18th Iowa
had in the battle of Shiloh. Will say
there were seven companies present. Cos.
A, B and G had been detached to the
neighborhood of Fort Randall before the
regiment went South, and they did not
join the regiment till after the other seven
companies were exchanged, about the
early part of 1868.
"Our much-esteemed Colonel, W. T.
Shaw, is still the soldiers friend at his
home in Anamosa, Iowa, where he en-
ioys the good things of life in his hale old
age 1t would be exceedingly pleasing to
hear occasionally from some member of
the old regiment through The National
Trib1rua -
The National tribune., 1901-05-02
For Senior Vice commander-in- Chief.

EDITOR NATIONAL TRIBUNE: 1t Is with
great pleasure l notice the Department
of the Potomac has unanimously indorsed
Comrade John McElroy, Of Washington.
d. c., for the position of Senior Vice
Commander-in-C Chief, to be voted for at
the coming National Encampment, to be
held at Cleveland, Ohio, next September
The splendid fight Comrade McElroy has
made for years on behalf of the old SOL
diers as editor of The National Tribune
entities him to any position his friends
may ask for him from the Grand Army
of the Republic. He is an Illinois man.
and was a good soldier, enduring the
hardships of a prisoner of war at Ander-
scnville. I trust the coming Illinois State
Encampment will indorse Comrade McEl-
roy for the position mentioned without a
dissenting voice. The old soldiers owe
him debt for his gallant defense of their
rights which they can never repay.-H.
@. CoNNELLY, Major, 18th Ill. Cav, Rock
Island, Ill.
The National tribune., 1901-05-02

ner, always. however, with the same re-
suit, the General composedly and appar-
emily without an effort parrying every
cut or thrust, until, having sufficiently
amused himself, he ordered US TO desist.
rcmarking that our awkwardness might
make him forget himself and leave his
guard open. That exercise was n revela>
ton 10 me of the advantage an expert
swOrdsman would have in close combat
over novice.
I'm LETTIN' EN- KNOW IN HERE
Lieut.-Col. Clarence ]. Prentice. son of
Geo. u. Prentice. the famous editor of
the Louisville Journal. possessed much of
the versatility of his illustriOus sire. He
was an extremely handsome young man,
always bold. often rash, seldom prudent.
His battalion was a peculiar one. made
up of men from no particular State. wild.
tough characters. difficult TO discipline.
Notwithstanding his wild revels and IA
miliarity with his men. they were afraid
of him and his ever-ready pistol, which
promptly flashed in the air at the first
sign of insubordinatiOn.
Prentice was the handiest man with a
pistol / ever saw. Throwing a chip into
the air he would put a ball into it before
The National tribune., 1901-05-02
Capture of Browns Ferry.

EDITOR NATIONAL TRIBUNE: l have
seen several communications In The Ma,
tional Tribune about the Browns Ferry
expedition. / was in that affair. We
were awakened in the night and marched
across the river at Chattanooga, then
down to Browns Ferry, on the north side
of the river. There were wagons with
us loaded with pontoon boats. There
was large detail made from the entire
brigade, some for skirmishers and some
for fatigue duty. 1 was detailed
for fatigue duty, but changed places with
William Holiday, who was detailed for a
skirmisher. We were set across the river
in the boats, that were hauled down on
the north side of the river. We drove the
rebels from the bank of the river over n
hill toward Lookout Mountain. We halt
ed on top of the hill, and remained there
until Gen. Hooker's men came in sight,
The National tribune., 1901-05-02

| MANNER.
it fell to the ground. Again, he would
designate two small objects, on either side
of the road, opposite each other, and then,
| at a gallop, he would almost invariably
put a ball into each object as his horse
swept by them. He performed other
feats equally marvellous.
AS l have intimated Prentice was fond
OF fun. Upon a certain occasion it be-
came my duty to direct him to a camp
ground. Taking position to intercept
him, l awaited his coming. he soon ap-
peared riding jauntily at the head Of his
column. In reply to the order l gave him
he said: ''All right, ny boy" at the same
time inviting me to ride with him to the
encampment.
After a few off-hand pleasantries he
asked if / Should like to hear his "yahoOs"
giTe n yell. Giving an affirmative answer
/ was surprised to see him simply lift his
gold-braided cap from his head: he neither
turned his head nor gave a word of COM
, mand, but instantly there arose blood
| curdling, prolonged yell that would have
made 4 Comanche Indian turn green with
envy. Every "yahoo" seemed to keep his
eye on that fancy little cap, and when
Prentice gracefully lifted it, every fellow
| knew Just what was expected of him.
Prentice frequently visited our head
quarters, where he was always welcome!
and entertained us by reading original
poetry, usually humorous, written IN re-
gard TO some army incident. He also sang
gay ditties and played the violin, OF which
he was a master. Upon one occasion he
| read a number of verses, suggested to him
| BIZ finding a soldier, during an inconse
| quential skirmish enscOnced behind q
| small log hut. in rear of the firing line
rapidly loading and firing his gun
straight up in the air." Prentice angrily
demanded an explanation, to which the
I
want to let 'em know I'm here" Each
stanza read by the Colonel closed with the
line, I'm lettin' 'em know I'm here"
MUTUALLY ASHAMED.
certain genial Captain not troubled
with any prohibition scruples mounted his
thoroughbred gray charger and rode out
of camp on q private scouting expedition
his real objective point being moOnshine
distillery. Having imbibed liberal pota
merrily frolicsOme, ready for any alb
surd adventure, dangerous or otherwise
Taking a bridle-path through the woods
| going to the encampment. the thought oc.
Cured to him that his accomplished
charger could climb a tree. While en-
deavoring to make the protesting anima
perform the squirrel act, the Colonel ap
peared upon the scene. Then ensued the
following dialogue:
"Well, Captain, what-in-the-worli
u-trying-to-do?"
Hey! Hello, Colonel: I'm trying Il
make this horse climb a tree"
Captain, l must say = I'm -
ashamed-of-you."
"What's that. Colonel? You say you're
ashamed of me?'
"Yes. Captain, must say am.''
"Well. look here, Colonel. I'm ashamed
Of you, too, and what's more, I've beer
ashamed OF you n long time"
ITO be continued)
The National tribune., 1901-05-02
Regiments Captured at the snodgrass House.

EDITOR NATIoyAL TRIBUNE: In the
issue of March II l notice in an article
under the head of Southern Battle
Fields" written by c.. f. Waldron, Ser
geant. Co. L, 29th Ohio, and Lieutenant
Co. K, 9th Reg't, Hancock's First Vet
eran Corps, 1865, Welaka, Fla, an error
in regard to the capture of three regi-
ments by Longstreets command at the
battle of Chickamauga, Sunday evening,
Sept. 20, 1868.
Comrade Waluron, In describing the
Snodgrass house and hill, where the last
stand was made at dark, says he noticed
n sign nailed TO tree stating, "On this
spot were captured the 18th Mich. and
two Ohio regiments, who failed to receive
the order at dark to retire" Now, / was
right there at dusk on that very spot, and
was taken in and had free ride to Rich
mond.
I wish 10 correct Comrade Waldron
when he says ION this spot were captured
the 11th Mich. and two Ohio regiments" !"
The eommands were the 22d Mich. s9th
| and 21st Ohio-S. w. STooKEY, First
Lieutenant, Co. L, s9th Ohio, Fourteenth
Corps, Lorraine, Tenn.
The National tribune., 1901-05-02

bearing the old Stars and Stripes, on tbs
skirmish line. We all yelled when We
saw it coming, as we knew we would get
full rations once more and a new pair
of shoes, of which We. were very much
in need 1 killed a COW on top of the hill
and treated the whole skirmish line ID
beef-the first square meal we had had
since the battle of ChickamaUga. Gen.
Turchin came along and told us to keep
close lookout for the rebels.-T. d. Os.
BORNE, Go. B, 18th Ohio, Idaho Falls,
Idaho.
]. s. Winslow, Liberty, Neb., would be
pleased to hear from any member Of the
4th Tenn. Cav. through the columns Of
The National Tribune.
The National tribune., 1901-05-02
Zimmerman & Bro
Condensation.
Boston Transcript.

Norman-I got letter from my son
today. It's the same as all his letters
He writes a long rigmarole about nothing
in particular, and winds up with a re-
quest for money.
French-Mly son is more considerate
than that. He asks for money in the first
line, and that saves me the trouble Of
reading the rest of his letter.
The National tribune., 1901-05-02
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