524 Nortu Carorina Troops, 1861-65.

Carolina Battalion became a part of the brigade in the win-
ter of 1863-64, and rendered splendid service.

Upon the return from the Valley, the division was com-
manded by Pegram, and was placed in Anderson’s Corps,
commanded by Major-General John B. Gordon. It was sta-
tioned to cover the right flank of Lee’s army some eight or ten
miles southeast of Petersburg. In February the Federals at-
tempted to turn the flank and the battle of Hatcher’s Run was
fought. This brigade held three divisions of the enemy in
check, being deployed as skirmishers until Mahone’s Divis-
ion could reach them, being distant several miles and, then it
renewed the assault with Mahone and drove the enemy from
the field. Major-General Pegram was killed here in the field.

The brigade surrendered at Appomattox. It was then
commanded by Colonel Jno. W. Lea, of the Fifth Regiment,
and was in the charge driving the enemy before them shortly
before the news of the surrender reached them. It numbers
at the surrender were reduced to 30 officers and 433 men. 95
Off. Rec. Union and Confed. Armes, 1277.

Jas F. Jonnsron.

BirMInGHAM, ALA.,
13 December, 1901.