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The Daily Dispatch: August 20, 1861., [Electronic resource], The Second Virginia Regiment. (search)
f the 2d Regiment, during the engagement of the 21st ult., has been variously represented and misunderstood, I send you a copy of my official report, which you will do me the favor to publish in your next issue. Very respectfully yours, &c., J. W. Allen, Colonel 2d Regiment. Brigadier-General Jackson-- Sir: --I have the honor to make the following report of the operations of the regiment under my command, on Sunday, July 21st. About 1 P. M., I was directed to station my regiment owith his men; to Lieutenant Mainer, company "E," who fell whilst advancing on the enemy; to Captain Clarke, who fell dangerously wounded whilst leading his men, and to Adjutant Hunter, who aided materially in rallying to the charge. The coolness of the men under the fire of the enemy's batteries for more than an hour was most commendable, especially as they had to receive, without being able to return any of the fire. Respectfully submitted, J. W. Allen, Colonel Second Regiment Infantry.
The Daily Dispatch: August 20, 1861., [Electronic resource], Narrow escapes. (search)
Narrow escapes. --In the late battle of Bull Run several of the soldiers in Col. Allen's Regiment made very narrow escapes. Mr. Richard B. Washington received some six or seven bullet holes through his clothes, without injury to his person. The same occurred with Mr. Geo. Flagg. A ball passed the shoulder of Mr. Samuel W. Wright, slightly tearing the cloth. These gentlemen are members of the Botts' Greys. Mr. Joseph Vanvacter, of the Jefferson (Rowlan's) Guards, had his life saved by his porte- monnaie, a ball passing through his pants and lodging in the porte-monnaie.-- Charlestown Free-Press.