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marshal reports 705 prisoners. The medical director reports 819 wounded received in hospital. The number of flags not reported. I know of two.
JNO. G. PARKE,
Major-General.
HEADQUARTERS NINTH ARMY CORPS,
April 2, 1865.SAMUEL HOOD,
Attorney-at-law, Sixth street, Philadelphia:
It pains me to announce to you the death of Colonel Gowan. He was instantly killed while gallantly leading his regiment in a charge upon the enemy's works this a.m.
JNO. G. PARKE,
Major-General.
HEADQUARTERS NINTH ARMY CORPS,
Avery House, April 2, 1865-2.35 a.m.Major-General WILLCOX,
Commanding First Division:
Move Harriman's brigade at once to the position assigned for the assault at 4 o'clock, and direct him to assault at that time in conjunction with General Hartranft on Hartranft's right, in accordance with the general order. Let Harriman send a staff officer here to consult with General Hartranft.
JNO. G. PARKE,
Major-General.
HEADQUARTERS NINTH ARMY CORPS,
Avery House, April 2, 1865-3.05 a.m.Bvt. Major General O. B. WILLCOX,
Commanding First Division:
Just previous to 4 o'clock headquarters will be moved to Fort Rice.
JNO. G. PARKE,
Major-General.
HEADQUARTERS NINTH ARMY CORPS,
April 2, 1865.Bvt. Major General O. B. WILLCOX:
Two forts and 2 redans captured in front of Fort Sedgwick, and 12 guns. General Wright also successful on his front. Push forward as vigorously as you can.
JNO. G. PARKE,
Major-General.
HEADQUARTERS NINTH ARMY CORPS,
April 2, 1865-12.10 a.m.General POTTER:
I wish you to keep the garrison in the forts and supports at the batteries.
JNO. G. PARKE,
Major-General.
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