Letter
Bushrod R. Johnson to George William Brent, July 23, 1864
HEADQUARTERS JOHNSON’S DIVISION,
July 23, 1864.
CoLONEL: Nothing unusual has occurred along the line during the past twenty-four hours. General Gracie kept up such a brisk fire upon the enemy last night that they were unable to advance their sap-rollers. They again attempted to threw hand-grenades into his trenches, but without success. Brigade commanders report all work being pushed on. A great deal of lead, number of balls and shells of every description were collected yesterday. Private Reamey, Company B, Thirtyfourth Virginia Regiment, Wise’s brigade, alone collected 1,567 minieballs, 2 shot, and 2 shells.
The following casualties are
respectfully submitted: Elliott's brigade,
killed, 1; wounded, 11. Ransom's brigade, killed, 4 (2 carelessly);
wounded, 4 (2 carelessly). Wise's brigade, wounded, 4. Gracie's brigade, killed, 2; wounded, 7. Total, 7 killed and 26 wounded.
I am, colonel, very respectfully, your obedient servant,
wounded, 4 (2 carelessly). Wise's brigade, wounded, 4. Gracie's brigade, killed, 2; wounded, 7. Total, 7 killed and 26 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 to George William Brent on July 23, 1864, detailing defensive actions, enemy attacks, ammunition collected, and casualties within Johnson's Division during ongoing Civil War trench warfare.
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The War of the Rebellion: Official Records of the Union and Confederate Armies, Series I, Volume 40, Part 1
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