Oct. 2nd. Moved to left early and supported the skirmishing line. The records of the day I shall not chronicle, but I shall never forget them. Moved back at night for fear we should get flanked.
[It is told in the regiment’s history what he declined to tell: “The brigade was ordered to make a demonstration on the enemy’s works, to ascertain their strength and, if possible, carry them. As we advanced the enemy opened a battery that was masked in the angle of his works, having a raking fire with canister and spherical case. Our support not coming up, we were obliged to retire. It was a very stubborn fight; officers and men were killed, wounded, and taken prisoners. It was known as ‘ Poplar Grove fight.’ “— Ed.]
