Val. H. Stone to Joseph Benson, July 12, 1862

Respectfully forwarded. Captain Brady performed his arduous march well, reporting to me with his battery in excellent fighting trim. ROB’T M. WEST, Major, Pennsylvania Artillery, Commanding,

Report of Lieut. Valentine H. Stone, Battery M, Fifth U. 8. Artillery, of the defense of Jones’ Bridge, June 29-30.

HpagRs. ARTILLERY RESERVE, GENERAL Kryks’ Corps, July 11, 1862.

Sir: I have the honor to make the following report: On the morning of the 29th of June, 1862, I was ordered with the Section under my command to guard Jones’ Bridge, on the Chicka- ‘hominy. Took up position at the bridge at 6 p.m. same day. June 30, 11 a. m. the rebels appeared on the opposite side. At 1 p.m. they opened fire with eight guns. I was under fire the greater portion of the time until 6 p.m. For two hours of the time I had their guns completely silenced. They succeeded in crossing 2 miles with cavalry and infantry. I then retired to join the army, marching all night to do so. My riding horse was killed with a shell. No men killed in my command. One of the cavalry killed. Considerable loss on the enemy’s side. I am,

very respectfully, your obedient servant,