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closer approach, but when once broken, I never knew them to rally under fire.
At Second Manassas the Twenty-ninth New York stood until it was necessary to use the bayonet.
At Gettysburg four regiments maintained unbroken front until the hostile colors almost kissed.
A large number of prisoners (over one thousand) were captured Sunday, but as Stewart's men had part in the capture, I cannot say what number thereof properly belonged to the brigade.
It was at Benning's suggestion that Stewart made any captures at all, however, for I heard it made and Stewart assent.
Richmond, VA. 1888.
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