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Wounded commis. officers (4) four
Wounded non-commis. officers & privates (81) eighty one
Missing comm. officers (3) three
Missing non-commis. officers & privates (8) eight.
I must return my thanks to Lieuts. Dabney and
Ferret of the corps of engineers for their able
services in assisting me in planting "torpedoes"
also to Capt Girard who likewise assisted them.
To the two former gentlemen I feel much
indebtedness for their able services in assisting
me in planning and building my works,
erected after the seige commenced. And for their
kindness in giving advice upon all matters
within their knowledge, that related
to the defense of the position.
I am My Dear Sir
Your Obedient Servant
Ben Johnson
Col. 15 Ark. Rgt.
Comd. "Fort Desperate"
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