Dispatch

W. M. M. Archer to Edward P. Alexander, July 15, 1862

HEADQUARTERS LIGHT DIVISION,

Sir: I have the honor to make the following report, in accordance with the requirements of your circular of 10th instant:

There are the following captured guns in possession of the batteries of this division, viz:

In Capt. Carter M. Braxton’s battery, two 3-inch rifle, steel.

In Captain Bachman’s battery, two 12-pounders.

In Capt. W. J. Pegram’s battery, one Napoleon gun. .

In Capt. R. 8S. Andrews’ battery, two Napoleon guns.

Total number, 7.

The guns exchanged by Captain Bachman were. transferred by him to General Wade Hampton. Those of the other batteries were turned over to Brig. Gen. W. N. Pendleton.

There were no guns or caissons captured from any of the batteries of this division by the enemy or lost in any other way.

very respectfully, your obedient servant,

W. M. M. ARCHER,
First Ineutenant and Division Ordnance Officer.
Maj. E. P. ALEXANDER,
Chief Ordnance Department, Northern Virginia.
Editor's Notes
From: Peninsula Campaign, Pt. 1. Summary: W. M. M. Archer reports to E. P. Alexander the capture and distribution of seven artillery guns within the Light Division during July 1862, noting no losses to the enemy.
Sources
The War of the Rebellion: Official Records of the Union and Confederate Armies, Series I, Volume 11, Part 1 View original source ↗