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they bore my orders to every portion of the field met my hearty approbation.
Lieutenant S. Wilmer, my signal officer, had been previously wounded, during the skirmishing in front of Maryland Heights, bearing under severe fire an order from me. Major Moore, my inspector, rendered efficient service in his department.
My senior surgeon, Dr. J. H. Stevens, labored assiduously during the afternoon and night in caring for the many wounded.
I am, Major, very respectfully, your obedient servant,
J. B. Gordon, Major-General.