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Louis T. Hicks, 2d Lieut.
Lemuel Hodges, 3d Lieut

N. C., April 20th, 1861.

R. E. Lex, General.
Hon. Secretary of War, Richmond, Va.

It is just, in this connection, to bear witness to the d
bravery of Brigadier-General Johnston, Lieutenant-
Davis, and Major Rob. Alston

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aring
Colonel
, of the Twelfth North Carolj-
arge. On the 11th raining, muddy, disa-
greeable, under ordinary circumstances, but especi
soldier with very scanty means of comfort.
aroused before light,
could see;

CONFEDERATE GRAYS. oe
ft ard Company E, 20th N. C. Regiment of Infantry.
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On the 12th,
precipitated into the battle before we
met the successful enemy

his temporary triumphs, the first yoll
flame made doubly visible by the dar
of the enemy and lighted up the space between.
see George Stepps in the mortal combat, with the «
of one of the advancing regiments, and Major Jno.
leap wildly into the air, grasp his side, and f
ing the Twentieth North Carolin
ever engaged in.
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C. B. Denson, Captain.
R. Pryor James, 1st Lieut.

I can now
slor-bearer
S. Brooks

all while urg-
a to the hottest conflict we
We lost no ground, however, but, with oth-

acking column, regained our breastworks and
remained fighting until 9 o’clock at night, when we were with-

drawn. Late that evening, General Johnston was w.
I also received a shot in the leg,

tenant George Bullock’
This, however, dis

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abled me only for a few days. Adjutant