. The story of the Twenty-first Regiment, Connecticut Volunteer Infantry, during the Civil War, 1861-1865 [electronic resource] . concentratingits fire. The colonel complimented them upon their reportingback to the regiment the next day, saying, He was proud ofhis men. For the gallant, patriotic, and brave action recited above ofthe said Corporal Palmer, I earnestly recommend that he beawarded one of the medals of honor provided by the govern-ment. The following extracts are fro n letters from Major-GeneralDaniel E. Sickles : Dear Corporal Palmer—I herewith return the papersenclosed with your
. The story of the Twenty-first Regiment, Connecticut Volunteer Infantry, during the Civil War, 1861-1865 [electronic resource] . concentratingits fire. The colonel complimented them upon their reportingback to the regiment the next day, saying, He was proud ofhis men. For the gallant, patriotic, and brave action recited above ofthe said Corporal Palmer, I earnestly recommend that he beawarded one of the medals of honor provided by the govern-ment. The following extracts are fro n letters from Major-GeneralDaniel E. Sickles : Dear Corporal Palmer—I herewith return the papersenclosed with your letter of the 28th instant. They tell aninteresting story most honorable to you. You were as modestas you were brave, as I do not remember you ever told me ofthe Fredericksburg incident. It was a heroic act and deservesthe medal of honor you have received for it. It will be aprecious heritage to your family. You were a faithful soldier, and your service with me wasalways satisfactory. You are right to preserve your equip-ments and other memorials of your soldiers life. Sincerely your friend, D. E. Sickles, MAJOR WILLIAM SPITTLE. Fredericksburg. 83 Captain D. D. Brown, commander of Company F, alsowrites us as follows : Corporal John G. Palmers services after the battle of Fred-ericksburg, were unusual, and in so many different lines fromhis regiment, that they are worthy of being put on record. In Portsmouth, Virginia, he was detached with three mento guard the family of General Whipple, who occupied a con-fiscated house, being quartered in a Macon House Norfolk, Virginia, was appointed to duty with the provostguard, while the regiment was stationed in the city. FromNewport News went on a raid up James River with othertroops to Brandon Farms, and helped destroy $300,000 worthof Confederate supplies. Received an injury on this raid, thedisability remaining to this time. Was sent to MowerGeneral Hospital, North Carolina, for treatment. At hisearnest re
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