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they were not called forth by the glitter of gold, or excited by prospective rewards, but were actuated solely by patriotism, and the highest sense of the soldier's duty, for no knowledge of the President's proclamation, or General Wilson's order, offering rewards for the capture of Davis, were received until two days after the capture. "It is indeed hard to individualize where all have done their whole duty, but still I would make special mention of those assigned to important duties, and who performed those duties well, among whom are Captain Hathaway, commanding that part of the regiment picketing the river; Captain Charles T. Hudson, in command of advance guard of fourteen picked men, and who led the column into the camp;
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