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He said that it was the first time they had been treated decently, and they were thankful they had fallen into the hands of some one who appreciated them.
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gutenberg.orgGrenville Dodge: “He said that it was the first time they had been treated decently, and they were thankful they had fallen into the hands…”
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Dodge shares a sentiment from General Smith about the appreciation felt by troops for being treated well.
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I remember distinctly that my Regiment would go into line, strip themselves, and throw down the chickens, potatoes, apples, and other eatables they had foraged and taken during the day, and as they would go forward the troops in our rear…
My flag-bearer, after having been wounded so he could not hold up the colors, would not leave them.
They never fell under my command again, but on every field that they fought they won the praise of their commanders, and General Grant ordered that they should place on their banners, "First at Chickasaw Bayou.
This caused the troops to stand and fight, preferring to die rather than to fall into their hands.
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