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assuming yet brave and fearless, he had not occupied the
position a great while before he was mortally wounded
at Kelly’s Ford and slept “an iron sleep—slain fighting for
his country.”

Major Moore, of Edgecombe County, the next in rank,
was absent on wounded furlough. So severe was his wound
it was doubtful whether he would ever be able to join his com-
mand, but he did so before the wound was closed and before
he received his promotion was shot through the body, while
unnecessarily exposing himself, and instantly killed. He
was an officer singularly attractive in person and manner and
greatly beloved and admired by his friends.

Before and after the death of Major Moore, the regiment
was under the command of Captain J. OC. McMillan. His
promotion had been marred by the want of that one essential
of a commanding officer, “discipline,” yet he was otherwise
faithful and diligent in the discharge of his duties. While
issuing an order to the regiment some three days before the
surrender, he was shot through the body, and with the blood
gushing from his nose and mouth, he turned and inquired of
one whether the wound was fatal. He was placed in an am-
bulance, taken to the rear, and his wound dressed and in this
condition remained with the army to the last.

The foregoing record of casualties among the field officers
alone in the closing days of the war is a far more eloquent
eulogy than mere ‘words can express, of the devotion, the zeal
and undaunted fortitude of this brigade, which General Lee
declared was among the first of its rank in the service.

THE STAF F—RAMSEUR’S BRIGADE.

Seaton Gatzs, Major and A. A. G.

Cates Ricnmonp, First Lieutenant and Aide-de-Camp.
W. C. Covenrnovr, Captain and A. I. G.

S. H. Cormman, First Lieutenant and Ordnance Officer.
J. W. Wizson, Major and Brigade Q. M.

B. D. Witt1aMs, Major and Brigade Q. M.

H. M. Miter, Major and Commissary.

G. W. Briees, Brigade Surgeon.

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COX'S BRIGADE.

Seaton Garzs, Major and A. A. G.

J.S. Barrie, First Lieutenant and A. D. CG.
W. C. Covenrnonvr, Captain and A. I. G.
Joun B. Brown, Captain and A. I. G.

J. Jones, Captain and A. A. G.

S. H. Coreman, First Lieutenant and Ordnance Officer.
B. D. Wiritas, Major and Brigade Q. M.
W. T. Farrcroru, Captain and A. Q. M.

H. M. Mitirr, Major and C. S.

G. W. Brieas, Brigade Surgeon.

Grorcr L. Krrsy, Brigade Surgeon.

Major Gales was a man of varied accomplishments. He
entered the service as Assistant Adjutant-General at the for-
mation of the brigade and served with Anderson, Ramseur
and myself until captured at the battle of Fisher’s Hill. Be-
fore entering the service, he had an established reputation
as a speaker and writer. As an officer of the brigade, I ever
found him true and loyal to his commander.

Lieutenant Richmond, on the motion of General Ramseur,
was transferred to the division staff.

W. C. Coughenour near the close of the war was transferred
to Dearing’s Brigade, afterwards Roberts’ Brigade, as As-
sistant Inspector-General.

Gales, Richmond and Battle, during every engagement of
their service, were kept on the firing line bearing commands
from point to point as the battles progressed and proved them-
selves true and gallant soldiers.

Joughenour and Brown, while not required to be thus ex-
posed, frequently volunteered for such duties and proved
themselves efficient and fearless. ;

Drs. Briggs and Kirby were not only excellent surgeons,
but in camp and hospital were excellent physicians, careful
and attentive to the needs of the men.

I must not omit to mention the couriers of this brigade,
who were connected with it from its organization. James
A. Stinson, a mere youth of 20, when shot down upon the bat-
tle field, signaled with his message for some one to take it to