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I saw Fuller get down off his horse, grab the colors of the Twenty-seventh, rush to the front with them in his hands, and call upon his regiment to come to the colors; and they rallied and saved his front.
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gutenberg.orgGrenville Dodge: “I saw Fuller get down off his horse, grab the colors of the Twenty-seventh, rush to the front with them in his hands…”
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Dodge recounts a moment of bravery from Fuller, who rallied his regiment during a critical moment in battle.
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In view of all the facts, I must doubt the sincerity of those who are seeking to bring discredit upon our little Army, the marvellous efficiency of which has won the admiration of the world.
I must say this is the first time I ever heard of national honor being sustained by such methods.
We were always careful that no cruelties were committed by enlisted men, but whatever was done was by the order of an officer.
It is the duty of every companion here, as well as of every good citizen, to enter his protest against these unjust attacks.
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