History of Crawford and Richland counties, Wisconsin, Part 75

Author: Butterfield, Consul Willshire, 1824-1899. [from old catalog]; Union publishing company, Springfield, Ill., pub. [from old catalog]
Publication date: 1884
Publisher: Springfield, Ill., Union publishing company
Number of Pages: 1298


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Cheer after cheer was given for the Union, the speaker, and for the men, as they walked up and put their names to the enlistment roll.


The air resounded with martial musie, every demonstration of enthusiasm prevailed, and the meeting continued throughout the day without a thing to mar the glorious outpouring spirit of patriotism.


The citizens who had charge of the dinner, and the general arrangement for the comfort of all, did credit to the town of Seneca and then- selves.


Such meetings are good at this time, and there should be at least one held in each town in the county.


August 28 .- The Union volunteers of the county of Crawford, who make up the compa- nies of Capt. Chase and Capt. Thomas, stand at the head in answer to the President's last call. They have held their elections, organized, and commenced to do the duty of soldiers. The selections of officers were necessarily good, for among so many really earnest, true men there could not be a mistake. Most of the officers chosen in each of the companies we have been intimately acquainted with for years, and can join the men in feeling that their interests and welfare will be carefully looked to.


The following is a correct list of the officers elected, as furnished us:


Captain .- O. B. Thomas, Prairie du Chien. Ist Lieut. - N. C. Denio,


2d C. Amman,


Orderly Sergt .- J. C. Bellville, Haney.


David Van Wert, Wanzeka.


3d T. G. Brunson, P. du Chien.


4th 66 J. Gale, Prairie du Chien.


5th 66 A. Denio, "


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Ist Corpl .- R. Boiswert Prairie du Chien.


2d Orando Birge


3d Jeremiah Kast, Bell Centre.


4th John Coughlin, Wauzeka.


5th R. ITaskins, Haney.


6th A. W. Haskins, “ 66


7th John Grace, Prairie du Chien.


8th Alanson Graves, Utica.


Captain .- Henry A. Chase, Prairie du Chien.


Ist Lieut .- Geo. F. Lewis,


2d E. A. Bottum,


Orderly Sergt .- David Beard, Utica.


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¥ George Lyman, Seneca.


3d


Edward Grey, Clayton.


4th


Milton Jacobs, Grant Co.


5th Dealton Tichenor, Seneca.


Ist Corpl .- Harrison Whaley, Lynxville.


24 J. C. Inman, Seneca.


3d


Owen Miller,


4th


E. Thompson, Mt. Sterling.


5th E. E. Forsythe, Prairie du Chien.


6th


John Smethurst, Seneca.


7th


T. Livermore, Prairie du Chien.


8th Wm. Martin, 66


We shall, as soon as the companies are in camp, give the names of each man comprising them.


September 4 .- Among the many good men who have enlisted to go to the war from this county is our esteemed fellow citizen, Geo. E. Harring- ton of the town of Scott. Ile has been elected Ist lieutenant of the last new company mustered at Boscobel, and has with him upwards of forty of "old Crawford County's best sons." George E. Harrington will prove a good soldier and a worthy officer. Having always been strictly temperate, and bearing an untarnished reputation, and a good moral character, with a fair share of patriotism, he will prove perfectly trustworthy, be it in facing the enemy or in any other position in which he may be placed. We know that he enters the army from a sense of duty and will perform faithfully the duties de- volving upon him as a soldier. May the God of battles be with him on the battle field. But


if he falls it will be in the thickest of the fight with his face towards the enemy, fighting for liberty and the Union.


September 25 .- The "Old Barracks" begin to assume a soldier-like appearance once again. Several companies of as good men as the war has called forth are now quartered in the fort. The commissary department is being arranged; many of the army stores are received and the sutler's store is opened. Blankets have been distributed among the men who will soon have their rations furnished them and do all their own cooking. It is not yet decided how long the regiment will remain or where it is to go.


September 25 .- Co. C. Sixth regiment. From a private letter received in town from Capt. Hooe, of the above named company, we learn that the following men, in addition to the list published week before last, were wounded in the battle of South Mountain, Sept. 14th and Sharpsburg, Sept. 17th:


Sergt. E. A, Whaley, Lynxville, leg.


Corpl George Fairfield, Seneca, head.


Private Richard Corcoran, Sergt, J. N. Ches- nut, (color bearer) Clayton, Iowa, wrist.


Private Ezra P. Hewitt, Prairie du Chien, thigh, Private William Nicholson, Cassville, leg.


The captain says: "This company has been in seven hard fought battles in less than twenty days, and now is reduced to less than eighteen men for duty, including officers."


October 9 .- We publish below a list of the men who composed the companies of Crawford coun- ty volunteers, now in Fort Crawford. They are a noble set of boys, many we have known and associated with for years, They are from among our best citizens; good, honest, worthy men; and their names are creditable to "Old Crawford:"


CAPTAIN CHASES' COMPANY.


Captain .- Henry A. Chase, Prairie du Chien. Ist Lieut .- George F. Lewis, 2d J. C. Wood,


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Orderly Sergt .- George Lyman, Seneca.


21 Harrison Whaley, Lynxville


3d


Edward Gray, Clayton.


4th Milton Jacobs, Grant Co.


5th Dealton Tichenor, Seneca.


1st Corpl .- Milo J. Strong, Lynxville.


21 J. C. Inman, Seneca.


E. Thompson, Mt. Sterling.


4th Owen Miller, Seneca.


5th William S. Reinier, P. du Chien.


6tlı T. Livermore, Prairie du Chien.


7th John Smithurst, Seneca.


8th Robert Wisdom, Eastman.


Musicians. - L. E. Farnun, vacancy, (fifer.)


Privates. - James Abbott, James Allen, Wm. Ault, Wm. T. Bottum, Ishamer Bur- gess, Eugene Briggs, L. A. Bonney, David Beard, Wells Briggs, Win. F. Benson, Richard D. Ball, Samnel F. Brown, S. F. Brockway, David Clark, Jedediah Cole, Samuel W. Clark, Pizarro Cook, John B. Coyle, Daniel Canfield, Jas. S. Dudley, Jas. Davidson, John Ervine, S. E. Farnum, Edward Glenn, Samuel II. Griffin, Nicholas Grant, Thos. W. Gay, David L. Hill, Edward Hall, Geo. B. Hill, Wm. Haley, John Harold, Andrew M. Hall, G. N. Hammond, N. 11. Hopkins, Samuel L. Hewitt, Isaac Johnson, Leroy Jacobs, W. G. Johnson, John C. Kellogg, Cyrus C. Knapp, Luke La Pointe, A. T. Lewis, Phillip Loek, Joseph Michael, John McClaren, Samuel HI. Merrill, A. Montgomery, W. L. Mar- tin, A. T. Newman, H. C. Newcomb, Edmund Packard, George Pease, Joseph Prew, Joseph Pugmire, Henry C. Rose, Geo. Russell, Ilenry D. Shiltz Joseph Smithurst, Daniel T. Sage, Jac- ob Shrake, Chas. Scorill, Cyrus S. Sharp, W. Shipley, O. B. Swift, Gardener Stearns, A. C. Stille, A. W.Sheppard, Joseph N. Scarles, N. A. Tallman, Samuel Tucker, A. F. Tichenor, Ira W. Thayer, A. C. B. Vaughn, A. P. E. Vaughn, II. II. Wilkerson, Alfred Wallin, John D. Welch, Zachariah Wright, Robt. Wilson, Fred- erick Watts, Joseph Wallin, Ozial Watson, Got- tlieb J. Zeek.


CAPT. THOMAS' COMPANY.


Captain .- O. B. Thomas, Prairie du Chien.


1st Lieutenant .- N. C. Denio, “


2d C. M. Lockwood,“


Orderly Sergeant .- J. C. Bellville, Ilaney. 2d 66 D. Van Weit, Wauzeka.


3d


T.G.Brunson, P. du Chien.


4th


J. Gale, Prairie du Chien.


5th A. Denio, “


1st Corporal .- R. Borswert,


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2nd John Coughlin, Wauzeka.


3d Henry Hardwick, P. du Chien.


4tl M. E. Mumford, Wauzeka.


5th 66 Louis Bartlett, Bell Centre.


6th John C. Seybold, P. du Chien.


7th James A. Porter, Seneca.


8th Jeremiah N. Kast, Crow's Mill.


Musicians .- Martin D. Smith, Henry L. Twining.


Privates .- Jonathan Adney, Samuel Arm- strong, Michael Bartley, Moses Barrett, Edwin M. Bacon, John S. Baker, John Betz, Austin Birge, Orlando W. Birge, Marvin Boyer, James Boyles, Frederick Brandis, Henry N. Clark, Reuben Cooley, Lyman Cook, David Coleman, John Coleman, Nathan Coleman, N. K. Cole- man, John Copas, Edwin P. Curtiss, George Curley, George Dean, Michael Dunn, William H. Evans, Z. F. Ferguson, Patrick Finley, John HI. Fortney, Alanson Graves, John Grace, Levi Grandy, A. W. Haskins, R. F. Haskins, G. (). Harrison, William Ilicklin, Martin Hlost, Ed- win R. James, Israel Johnson, Angust Kessler, Wesley Lenox, John Maginnis, William Max- well, John P. Mathews, Joseph Mars, James MeCluskey, John McCInskey, William F. Mc- Millan, Anthony McQueen, James McCann, Arthur McDonald, Hugh Mines, Ira N. Miller, P. II. Moon, Patrick Murphy, George W. Os- wald, George W. Phillips, Jeremiah Phelps, Richard D. Phelps, Cushman Rogers, Cornelius


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Russell, Patrick Ryan, Norman Sherwood, An- dre v Sherwood, W. H. Sloan, Lewis B. Smith, Frank Sterne, David St. Germain, George W. Smith, Timothy Sullivan, George W. Thack- ery, Thomas Tokes, William Trew, James Theker, Ephriam H. Turk, David M. Twining, John Valentine, Joseph Villemin, John Vo- wick, Peter Ward, William Ward, S. T. White- head, Josiah Wilsey, B. D. Woodburn, J. K. Wolfe, S. R. Woolery, David Wright.


October 16 .- Army correspondence .- Editor Courier :- I have only time to drop you a line. In the battle at Corinth, my company lost two men, killed-Corpl. John W. Shell, of Vernon county, and John Peters, of Seneca. They were brave, good and true men. George M. Robbins, of Lynxville, was wounded severely in the arm, so that amputation has been necessary. W. H. Thompson, of Seneca, was missing after the regiment retired from the field; but I learn he is wounded and in hospital at Corinth. We are now forty miles south of Corinth, in pursuit of Price. In haste,


J. IL. GREENE, Capt. Co. F, 8th Wis.


October, 23 .- Company C. 6th Wisconsin .- The following members of the above company were in the hospitals at Washington, on the 6th inst:


Sergt. J. W. Fonda, intermittant fever. Corpl. C. Babcock, dysentery. Corp'l. Wm. Hay, rheumatism. Corp'l. S. W. Ilubbard, wounded leg. Henry E. Pettit, wounded. Frank Young, wounded. Wm. Kelly, vericose veins. M. McAdams, pneumonia. A. Ondir- kirk, A. Boyd, wounded, below knee HI L. Bottum, nurse. Henry Cardey, dysentery. E. W. Ellis, wounded, hip. R Corcoran, woun- ded, shoulder. G Fairfield, wounded, head. S M Brewer, convalescent. C. W. Akey, Ium- bago. Luke Parsons, debility. Jesse Adams, at King street hospital, Alexandria, Capt. A, S. Hooe, sick at private house in Georgetown.


November, 6th. - A letter dated at Corinth, Oct. 12th, contains the following pleasing ex-


tract. Speaking of the recent fight at Corinth, the writer says:


"The finest thing I ever saw, was a live American eagle, carried by the 8th Wiscon- sin, in the place of a flag. It would fly over the enemy, during the hottest fight, then would return and seat himself upon his pole, elap his pinions, shake his head, and then start off again. Many and hearty were the cheers that arose from our lines as the old eagle would sail around, first, to the right, then to the left, and always return to his post regardless of the storm of leaden hail, which was flying around him."


November, 27 .- For several years past, the county of Crawford has been indebted, and the county serip has been at a discount. Thanks to the careful management of our county officers, and particularly to the present county board, this order of things is now changed. The board at its last session, displayed the greatest industry, working from morning until late at night, carefully examining the affairs of the county. No board of supervisors ever labored more faithfully. Worth Miller, of Seneca, Lor- enzo Barney, of Marietta, and Ralph Smith of Wanzeka, are the members of the county board and the citizens of the county have been very fortunate in selecting these gentlemen for the position. They are among our oldest inhabi- tants, they are well acquainted with the necess- ities of the county, and also well qualified to discharge the duties appertaining to the office. The interests of the people will not suffer so long as they are entrusted to such hands.


B. Dunne Esq., the clerk of the board, dis- charges his duties with aptness and dispatch He is now about entering upon his third term. His repeated re-election is the best evidence of the appreciation of his excellent qualifications for the position.


The board has levied a volunteer aid tax of five mills on the dollar of all the taxable property in the county, which it is estimated, will be pro- vision sufficient to prevent any suffering this win-


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ter, among such families of volunteers in the county, as are not otherwise well provided for. This fund is placed subject to the draft of the towns. This measure necessarily places county orders at a par, as they are receivable for taxes, and the holders will keep them for that pur- pose. The whole amount of county taxes lev- ied this year, is $11,795,10, and all the county seript now out-standing is one-half that amount. Thus it will be readily seen, that the orders of the county are better than the irredeemable currency now in circulation.


Jan. 22, 1863 .- In town .- Capt. O. B. Thomas has been in town for a few days on business. Ile is looking well, and says a sol- diet's life agrees with him. He will rise to be a Brigadier at least, if allowed a chance to dis- tinguish himself. We wish him well. The captain would like to hear from about a dozen good, hardy boys, who wish to enlist. Come boys, who of you will go with Capt. Thomas.


February 26 .- Capt. A. S. Hooe, of the first company of Union volunteers organized in Crawford, county for the 6th Wisconsin regi- ment has resigned, and returned home, by rea- son of illness. Capt. Hooe has been in the service about two years. We have it from the best authority that a majority of all the com- missioned officers in the 6th regiment and other regiments in Virginia have, or are about to resign for one cause or another.


May 21. - Returned home .- Capt. Tom Plum- mer of the 6th Wisconsin regiment has returned home. Ile was wounded severely in one leg, and left hand, at the late battle near Fredieks- burg. Hle was among the first of his regiment to cross the river. Capt. Plummer is recover- ing, and will be able to join his regiment. Capt. Plummer is a brave young officer and all our citizens may well feel proud of him.


June 11. - Enrolling Officer .- Mr. Menges, town assessor, has been appointed enrolling officer for Prairie du Chien. He is a prompt man, and the appointment is good.


July 2 .- The Enrollment .- The enrollment for this town and county is completed. No difficulty whatever has been had by the enroll- ing agents. The people of old Crawford are true, law-abiding citizens, and intend to main- tain their reputation in this respect, and as es- tablished by their aets in the past.


July 23 -Lieut. Loyd G. Harris, of the 6th Wisconsin regiment was in town recently. He has returned. Lieut. Harris was the first to shoulder his musket and enter the ranks as high private He was loved and respected by all. He left a good situation, and with feelings of real patriotism, he entered the army. Ilis soldierly conduct has won for him the respect of his superior officers, and has been rewarded by promotion.


Like many of the young men who left with the first company enlisted in "old Crawford," Lieut. Ilarris has bravely fought and bled with the gallant sixth, in the "Iron Brigade," until the command is reduced to a mere handful of scarred veterans. He speaks well of several of our friends in the ranks, and as has every offi- cer and soldier with whom we have spoken. IIe speaks in praise of Gen. George B. MeClellan, and pledges his life and honor on "Little Maek." Lieut. Harris has the best wishes of our eiti- zens.


December 17 .- Resigned .- It is annonneed (not officially) that Surgeon D. Mason, and Capt. O. B. Thomas, both of the 31st Wisconsin regiment, have resigned, and will soon return home. Surgeon Mason is loved and valued by a host of friends here, who will be happy to welcome him home.


Capt. Thomas stands high in the profession of law, and he may re-enter his favorite pur- suit in an office here, unless something unex- pected should happen.


[From the Prairie du Chien Union. ]


1864 .- March 25 .- William Dutcher, son of attorney Dutcher, of this eity, a young veteran, of the "Iron Brigade," called here this week. It really does us good to grasp the hand of one


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of those noble veterans-there is something abont them that is cheering to all patriots. Mr. Dutcher enjoys an enviable reputation in the musket and artillery drills ; and from what our military men say concerning him, we wonder that he is kept in the background, as new regi- ments are being formed. This young man is intelligent, active, and we mistake if he does not possess the qualities necessary for a first-class officer. Let his claims be properly presented in the place of civilians and the army would be the gainer and true merit would be rewarded.


April 1 .- We have the pleasure of announe- ing that company K, of the 12th regiment of Wisconsin veteran volunteers arrived here [in Prairie du Chien] last evening. They number abont forty, and all have re-enlisted Three cheers for company K. On behalf of our eiti- zens, we welcome yon brave defenders of our country to your homes once more. We feel proud of you for what you have done, and still more proud after all you have endured for our country, for what you still propose to do. Wel- come, thrice welcome, to our town and our fire- sides once more.


May 20 .- Promoted .- We are always glad to hear of the promotion of brave and worthy soldiers, but more especially of those of our own town. This is true of most of our citizens; and it is with pride that we notice the promotion of Rufus King, late quarter-master of the 31st Wisconsin, with rank of lieutenant, to commis- sary, with rank of captain. Our readers will also be pleased to learn that Quarter-master Sergt. William F. Benson, also of this place, [Prairie du Chien], has been promoted to lien- tenant and quarter-master to fill the vacancy made by the promotion of Capt. King. All our citizens will feel a little town pride as they see their townsmen climbing. May both of these gentlemen honor their new positions as they have heretofore their old ones.


June 24 .- The 8th returned .- Capt. Green's company of the 8th regiment arrived in town yesterday morning. Capt. Green did not ac-


company them; he has gone east to meet his family. He expects to be in Prairie du Chien in a day or two.


These noble veterans have re-enlisted and only remain at home a short time. Let our people give them such a welcome and make their stay so happy that they will feel they have homes and friends and a country worth fighting for. Three cheers for the glorious 8th.


The following is a list of those returned of company F .: Drum Maj. T. W. Laey, Sergt. G. W. Kohins, Corpl. F. Wagner, Corpl. L. S. Tillotson, Privates A. Allen, B. Bush, J. Hen- ry, A. Sears, A. G. Sherwood, G. W. Sterling, J. Keiff, A. Shelka, D. Shrake, Corpl. F. Thurs- ton, Privates Samuel Burloek, M. Salender, William Stevenson.


July 1 .- Mr. C. B. Thomas, a veteran from Eastman, in the 36th Wisconsin regiment, is now home, wounded. He received a bullet through his hand in the battle of the Wilder- ness, disabling him at present. He talks en- couragingly of the army.


July 15 .- Capt. William Hill, formerly editor of the Prairie du Chien Leader, has been in town for a day or two. He has been in the service over three years and is now mustered out.


Sept. 9 .- Dr. Eastman has again returned with his health much improved and is actively engaged in his praetice again. Having for a long time been a successful practioner, his patrons will be glad to hear of his return. His partner, Dr. Conant, has been very successful this season. His experience in the siege of Vicksburg is of great value to him.


Oct. 28 .- It may not be generally known that we have a United States hospital located here. The Brisbois House is secured for this purpose. Capt. Cutler, a gallant Minnesotian, is stationed here as commander of the post, and quarter- master. He has opened an office in Dousman's block. Iowa papers speak highly of him and we believe his stay with us will be agreeable to the citizens.


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The drafted men from this county started for Madison on Tuesday last. They were fine looking men and will give a good account of themselves on the tented field. Better men than many of them never volunteered or drew a sword. We hope the brave veterans will give them a brotherly welcome as they reach their camps. The sneaks mostly ran away, and sev- eral towns will have to be drafted from, again, to fill their quotas.


The ladies' festival was a great success. . A large amount was taken in for sanitary pur- poses. The untiring efforts of Horace Beach; the assistance rendered and wares furnished by J. S. Newton and L. Case; and the help re- ceived of Messrs. Lester, Pierson and others, aided the ladies in accomplishing so much. The soldiers will appreciate these patriotic ef- forts; and now that a general United States hospital is located here, there is likely to be immediate need of all they can do for the sol- dier.


November 4 .- Horace Beach has taken a large contract to furnish the hospital buildings with stoves and other articles on short notice. Capt. Cutler is fitting up the entire Brisboi- house and the barracks of Fort Crawford for hospital purposes. This general United States hospital will be open in a few days. Indeed, 150 invalids from the army are daily expected. Few men, in a common establishment, could fill such an order for hardware, but Mr. Beach is a prompt, fair dealer.


November 11 .- The United States hospital at this place [Prairie du Chien] is in operation. Over 150 soldiers from Iowa, Minnesota and Wisconsin, are now here under charge of Sur- geon Kelly. It is due to this officer to state that by his energetic and patriotic efforts to alleviate the wants of those under his charge and his gentlemanly deportment to all, he is making many friends here. All who have friends here may be assured they will meet with every at- tention Capt. Cutler or he can give them. But do not forget the boys are in need of mueb,


which cannot in a new hospital be obtained for them.


Now is the time for the aid societies of Iowa, Minnesota and Wisconsin to send in sup- plies You will be sure that the supplies are not lost or stolen; so do not hesitate to send in, at once, loads of potatoes, firkins of butter, bar- rels of eggs, bushels of onions and other articles. And, ladies, they have no window curtains-do not forget this, and slippers are much called for. We make mention of these things for we feel assured that the L. A. S. only have to be apprised of the wants and needs of the soldiers. The ladies of this place, God bless them, are doing all they can.


December 2 .- We are happy to state that Dr. Whitney, our townsman and surgeon of the 18th Wisconsin, is now at home with the regiment, spending a few days with his friends. The noble regiment has re-enlisted, and the Doctor is to return with them soon to the tented field. It will be remembered that the 18th regiment distinguished itself at Altoona and other hard fought battles and their friends will feel proud of the privilege of making these heroes happy during the short respite given them before they go to the tented field. All honor to the Doctor and the brave boys who again offer themselves to the country.


December 23 .- We were shown over the building [at the hospital] and found every thing systematically arranged, and as far as we could see in perfect harmony. The brave boys seemed to have the knowledge that we used the "quill" in their behalf, and were very anxious for us to know that they appreciated the best hospital and surgeon they had ever been in or had.


As we were invited to dine on the same fare that the soldiers had, more through curiosity. we admit we accepted the invitation and called it good. We made up our mind if it was this way the soldiers were starved, it had better be continued. We will mention the list we saw for the special diet of patients, which was pre-


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pared under the eye of the Doctor himself: Toast, boiled milk, boiled onions, poached eggs, warmed potatoes, baked apples, canned peaches, piekles and oysters. These delicacies are not furnished by the government, but by the peo- ple; and that they may continue to have these things, do not let a malicious rumor deter you from sending supplies. Dr. Kelly and lady are doing all they can for those under their eare. Mrs. Kelly furnishes the sick with delicacies at her own labor and expense. How many other ladies do this?


More soldiers have arrived at the hospital. There are now nearly 300 there. All sorts of vegetables, preserves, etc , should be gathered in as fast as may be. Enough is here just now; but 300 men will soon consume a large quanti- ty. Shirts, drawers, ete., are less needed here than at the front. The government furnishes these; but butter, milk, potatoes, fruits, dried and green, and all sorts of vegetables are to be supplied by the sanitary commission, and will be kept saeredly for time of need.


1865-January 6th .- Our friend, Joseph Hen- ry, of company F, 8th regiment, was one of the killed before Nashville. Mr. Henry served three years, and last fall re-enlisted as a veteran He went out in 1861 with Capt. Greene; has fought bravely, and has now nobly given his life for his country. Let us remember and honor him. We received a letter from him a few days before the eventful battle, and he talked like a hero who deserved his country's thanks. Lient. Greenman was wounded; also another man of the same company by the name of Greenman.




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