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The Daily Dispatch: December 28, 1861., [Electronic resource], Negro Hiring for 1862. (search)
e still being found in the woods. Six were found yesterday, with their eyes picked out by the crews, and many more doubtless lie scattered through the dense forest. Among the officers that distinguished themselves in the late battle, was Major Boykin, who commanded the 31st Virginia regiment. He charged at the head of his men, cheered them on by his valor, and drove the enemy in confusion down the hill. Maj. Boykin is from Lewis county, a graduate of the Military Institute, and is quite Maj. Boykin is from Lewis county, a graduate of the Military Institute, and is quite a young man.--He is the idol of his men. We learn that he has since been promoted to a Lieutenant-Colonelcy. We daily expect a renewal of the attack upon our camp. The enemy, under the guidance of a tory named Slavin, have been reconnoitering our position with the intention of cutting a road for artillery. A party has gone out to capture them, and I hope they may succeed, as Slavin is a great scoundrel and guided the enemy in the attack on the 13th inst. If they head "old Johnson" they