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every part of my command to do its duty, & when I was far in the rear of the enemy's position & nearly all other firing had ceased I heard the dropping fire of the 102 & 109 in the position on which I had placed them. My brigade on the day rendered the important service of holding the enemy's entire right wing on check a vastly superior force, collaterally with the other assistance it contributed towards the victory. Yours truly (Sig) H. Prince Brig. Gen. ? Comd'g 2nd Brigade Augur's Division To Gen. Augur My Dear Augur Will you do me the favor to look over this account & avail yourself of any information in it that you need to make your report & send it immediately to my brother in law Mr. P. Houghton, Eastport, Me. For it is my first letter home. While writing it I thought of sending it to you. Your truly (Sig.) H. Prince (over)