Grenville Dodge: “His name is woven in indelible colors in the history of our country, and is linked with a fame that is undying.”

The men, if properly officered, would make good soldiers, but with their present officers they are little better than an armed mob.

It was during this ambulance trip, while lying on my back, that I received a telegraphic dispatch from General Halleck notifying me of my promotion for services in this battle.

My Regiment was greatly reduced from sickness and men on furlough, but the bravery and steadiness with which those with me fought was a surprise and a great satisfaction to me.

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…