icers killed and 114 wounded, of non-commissioned officers
and privates 204 killed and 946 wounded and 31 missing, aggregating a
loss of 1,314. The Federal loss was greater. "The regiment" had its due
share of casualties, owing to its prominent share in the engagement.
After more than forty-five years it is impossible to recall the names
of the unfortunates, but I do recall that Capt. John Duff of Company
"C" and I were in conversation just as we reached the border of the
wheat field from the skirt of the woods. He was in a most cheerful
mood as we entered this rapid and fierce battle. He fell in death a
few minutes after he entered. Capt. Felix Duff of Company "H," another
brave and efficient officer, fell mortally wounded and died in a few
hours. I was of the number of the wounded. Of the killed and wounded
of the regiment I am unable to recall the number, names or companies,
except in one instance, and that was impressed upon my mind because
of the nature of the wound and of the unlooked for result, viz: Young
Combs of Company "C" was to appearances vigorous and strong, of fine
physical appearance. It was his first battle. A minnie ball passed
just under the skin in the calf of the leg for the space of one or two
inches and out. There was but little blood, no artery had been touched
and no reason could be assigned for serious results; nevertheless, he
was greatly excited and died in a few minutes.

The victory over superior numbers by Jackson's army, composed of the
divisions of Jackson, Early and A. P. Hill, had a telling effect;
but now the Federal Commander, Pope, who had so valiantly proclaimed
headquarters in the saddle, began to concentrate his army on a strong
position near Culpeper Court House to resist Jackson's further
advance. But Jackson chose to await the coming of the main army under
Lee which was still in the vicinity of Richmond, hence retired to
Gordonsville.

The rest and recuperation so much needed was now enjoyed until the
middle of August, thus putting the army in fine condition for the
ca