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and Hoods all commanded
by Genl Whiting advanced for-
ward and took our position
on the ridge [confronting?] the
Yanks which was covered with
whiped and demoralized Rebs.
This was the turning point if
this position was not carried
the day would be lost, and if
carried McLelland was [whi?].
On first taking this position
we lay down among the
trees and for half hour ex-
changed shots with the Yanks.
While doing this a staff officer
of Genl Ewells rode up to our
regt and exclaimed, "Stand
boys, dont run, for Gods
sake, don't run, but die here."