"The great length of time I have had to honor to command you has led to no ordinary attachment. The many hardships, trials, and dangers we have shared together, and the distinguished services you have performed in camp, on the march, and upon the field of battle, have long since endeared you to me. I shall ever be proud to have been your commander, and will cherish a lasting recollection of both officers and men. Your efficient services and gallant conduct in behalf of human rights and human freedom will not be overlooked and forgotten by a grateful country.
"I cannot repress the deepest feelings of sadness upon parting with you.
"I mourn with you, and share in your sorrow, for the many brave comrades who have fallen in battle and have been stricken down with disease. Let us revere their memories and emulate their noble character and goodness. A proud and great nation will not neglect their afflicted families. The many disabled officers and soldiers will also be cared for by a grateful people and an affluent country.
"You have a proud name as soldiers; and I trust that, at your homes, you will so conduct yourselves that you will be honored and respected as good citizens.
"I shall part with you entertaining the sincerest feelings of affection and kindness for all, hoping that it may be my good fortune to meet and greet you in future as honored citizens and friends.
"J. Warren Keifer."
Summary of Casualties in Regiments of the Second Brigade, Third Division, Third and Sixth Army Corps, 1863-65
Killed Wounded Total Officers Officers Officers Aggregate | En. Men.| En. Men. | En. Men. 110th Ohio Infantry . . . . . . 10 102 18 443 28 545 573 122d Ohio Infantry . . . . . . 7 92 17 432 24 524 548 126th Ohio Infantry . . . . . . 9 111 10 379 19 490 509 6th Maryland Infantry . . . . . 7 103 21 213 28 316 344 138th Pennsylvania Infantry . . 5 120 16 223 21 343 364 67th Pennsylvania Infantry . . 2 90 3 130 5 220 224 9th N. Y. Heavy Artillery . . . 14 204 16 590 30 794 824 — —- —- —— —- —— —— Total . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 812 101 2410 155 3232 3387
APPENDIX D
"Springfield, Ohio, October 22, 1888.
"General Horatio G. Wright, Washington, D. C.