The Colored Regulars in the United States Army by T. G. Steward
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by escalade if possible; if not by entrance into it, they
are to be supported if necessary by the first South Carolina regiment; in the meantime the column will proceed with the lines to the left of the Springhill battery. "The light troops having succeeded against the redoubt will proceed to the left and attempt the several works between that and the river. "The column will move to the left of the French troops, taking care not to interfere with them. "The light troops having carried the work towards the river will form on the left of the column. "It is especially forbidden to fire a single gun before the redoubts are carried; or for any soldier to quit his rank to plunder without an order for that purpose; any who shall presume to transgress in either of these respects shall be reputed a disobeyer of military orders which is punishable with death. "The militia of the first and second brigades, General Williamson's and the second battalion of the Charleston militia will parade immediately under the command of General Huger; after draughting five hundred of them the remander of them will go into the trenches and put themselves under the commanding officer there; with the 500 he will march to the left of the enemy's line, remain as near them as he possibly can without being seen, until four o'clock in the morning, |
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