A touching episode occurred a few days since which deserves more than a passing notice. While a portion of our pickets were charging those of the enemy to drive them from a position from which they were annoying us considerably, Private Washington Davis, 2nd Georgia Regiment was mortally wounded. When brought to the breastworks he was met by his friend, and commander, Lt. Col. W.S. Sheppard, and his hand pressed by young davis, as he bent over him who said "Colonel, tell father that I fell while charging them. The picket is off duty." These beautiful words were his last for he died immediately.

Correspondence of the Richmond Enquirer, dated June 11, 1864

Richmond Daily Enquirer

June 13, 1864

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