[28] Formerly, this engine was the property of the Old Colony Railroad Company of Massachusetts, but had been purchased by the Government.
[29] Now Major Twenty-fourth United States Infantry.
[30] The Count makes a mistake as to the composition of this brigade, though the Twenty-ninth Regiment, which was a part of the brigade, can still claim a share of this high compliment.—Author.
[31] General Sumner’s testimony before the Joint Committee of Congress on the conduct of the war. See Report on the “Conduct of the War,” Part I., page 364.
[32] “Peninsular Campaign in Virginia,” page 293.
[33] The net losses of the Army of the Potomac, from June 20 to this time, amounted to 15,249 men, of whom 1,582 were killed, 7,700 wounded, and 5,958 missing. The loss of the Confederates during the seven days amounted to 20,000 men, to which should be added 5,000 rendered unfit for service from various causes.—History Civil War in America, by the Compte de Paris, Vol. II., pages 147, 148.
[34] General McClellan’s Report.
[35] General McClellan’s Report, page 382.
[36] General McClellan’s Report, page 382.
[37] Charles C. Whitman, a very brave soldier.—Author.