(From Horatio D. Jarves to Stephen M. Weld, Senior)
August 2, 1864.
My Dear Mr. Weld, — What was a little uncertain about Steve has been cleared up, and we have had definite news from him. One of our officers conversed with the captain who took him. It appears he and some few men were so run over and trampled upon by the colored troops in their stampede that they could n’t move until too late. It was in between two traverses of the rebel first line. The rebel captain says that Steve and the few men with him held out to the last, and was finally “taken like a soldier with his arms in his hands,” by an overwhelming rush of rebs. He was unhurt, and took it good-naturedly. His enemies could n’t help admiring him. I send you a lot of letters which have come for Steve, and have taken care of his things. I will take measures to send home his horses as soon as possible.
With regards to all your family,
I am yours truly,
H. D. Jarves.
