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was twice brought to the charge with bayonet, but was compelled to fall back, with fearful loss. That regiment charged full upon Reynolds's skeleton regiment of less than 300, and was sent reeling before the fire of that little band; whose courage was so cool and calm, and whose aim was so true, that their fire was terrific. The thousand of Benham reeled, and wheeled, and fled from the remnant of the regiment commanded by his gallant classmate of the Confederate Army. Col. Reynolds and Col. Heath held the centre, assisted by four of Guy's guns, and their position it was which was chiefly assailed by the overwhelming ranks of the enemy under Rosencranz. They covered themselves with glory. Col. Reynolds's regiment having been reduced to so meagre a number by disease, he has been ordered to this place to recruit, and to take command here for the purpose of reducing to order the hospitals, and establishing a more vigilant military discipline generally. I regret to learn that