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Southern Historical Society Papers, Volume 16. (ed. Reverend J. William Jones), The Wee Nee volunteers of Williamsburg District, South Carolina, in the First (Hagood's) regiment. (search)
he rear. I was shown into his room, found him in bed, and made the statement which had been agreed upon. Are the men supplied with bayonets? inquired General Mercer. Yes, sir, said I. Well, Major, was his reply, tell Colonel Hagood to use the bayonet in the morning. Very well, General, it will be done, I replied. I got back to Rivers' about daylight and communicated to Hagood and Simonton the result of my mission, having been nearly the whole night in the saddle. June 4th, 1862.—The First regiment and the Eutaws marched from Rivers House, as they had been directed by General Mercer, confident that the fight would very soon begin. Notwithstanding the fatigues of the last twenty-four hours and the unserviceable condition of their arms, the men showed no hesitation. The gunboats ceased shelling just before daylight. The enemy did not advance, and showed no disposition to bring on the general engagement, which was so confidently expected. It was still raini