Since Polk's Corps joined us, I have
found several acquaintances, among whom are John Butler, lieutenant
of engineers; the two Spencer boys, in Cowan's Battery; and Ed.
Hoops, in Tenth Mississippi. They were all apparently well when I
saw them last, and inquired particularly of you.
"Respectfully Yours,
"----"
I enclose a letter that we received from General Clayton on a copy of
the letter to the captain, with an extract from the general's report
of the battle of New Hope Church:
"HEADQUARTERS, CLAYTON'S BRIGADE,
"June 7, 1864.
"CAPTAIN,--I take pleasure in making for you the following extract
from my report of the battle of New Hope Church. With renewed
expression of the profoundest acknowledgments for the signal
service you did the country, and particularly my brigade, of which
every officer and man speak in the highest terms,
"Believe me, dear captain,
"Yours always,
"A.D. CLAYTON,
"Brigadier-General."
("_Extract._")
"For its conduct in the engagement too much praise cannot be
awarded to Fenner's Louisiana Battery, which occupied a position
along my line.
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