Letter
Bushrod R. Johnson to G. W. Brent, July 14, 1864
HEADQUARTERS JOHNSON’S DIVISION,
July 14, 1864.
COLONEL: General Elliott occupied his former position last night, relieving General Gracie; nothing of interest has been reported this morning; the picket-line of Colonel Goode, commanding Wise’s brigade, which runs across the front of the line, by which the enemy are approaching our works, was connected and strengthened last night.
The following casualties are
respectfully submitted: Gracie's brigade,
wounded, 2. Wise's brigade, killed, 1; wounded, 3. Ransom's brigade,
killed, 4; wounded, 10. Total, 5 killed and 15 wounded.
I am, colonel, very respectfully, your obedient servant,
killed, 4; wounded, 10. Total, 5 killed and 15 wounded.
I am, colonel, very respectfully, your obedient servant,
Editor's Notes
From: Operations in Northern Virginia, West Virginia, Maryland, and Pennsylvania, Pt. 1. Summary: B. R. Johnson reports troop movements, strengthened picket lines, and casualty figures from Gracie's, Wise's, and Ransom's brigades during July 1864 military operations.
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Sources
The War of the Rebellion: Official Records of the Union and Confederate Armies, Series I, Volume 40, Part 1
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