National Park Service LogoU.S. Department of the InteriorNational Park ServiceNational Park Service
National Park Service:  U.S. Department of the InteriorNational Park Service Arrowhead
Richmond National Battlefield Park Cannon firing program, a part of the anniversary program at Cold Harbor battlefield
view map
text size: largest larger normal
printer friendly
Richmond National Battlefield Park
24

HEADQUARTERS TEXAS BRIGADE,
October 4, 1864.

COLONEL: After strict inquiries among the officers of the forces composing my command on the 29th ultimo, I can state that Benning's brigade captured 433 prisoners, the Texas brigade captured 43, and Johnson's brigade 9, making in all 485. Besides others dead (and there were many) Colonel DuBose's command have buried 119 in front of Fort Gilmer. These were near the lines.

I am, colonel, very respectfully, your obedient servant,

JNO. GREGG,
Brigadier-General, Commanding.

Col. W. H. TAYLOR,
Assistant Adjutant-General.

You are exiting the National Park Service website

Thank you for visiting our site.

You will now be redirected to:

We hope your visit was informative and enjoyable.

Last Updated: October 01, 2007 at 14:37 MST