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TEXANS WHO WORE THE GRAY by Sid S. Johnson
 
OFFICER AND MEN

Private B. P. Simmons, a gallant soldier of the 6th Texas Cavalry, 
writes in a private letter the following, showing the affection of 
the men for Gen. Sul Ross:  "I was with the command at the battle of 
Corinth, where I was wounded; and, right here, I wish to make mention
of Gen. Ross (God bless him!), who assisted me in getting off the 
field of battle.  I had the calf of my leg shot away in a charge we 
made on Friday evening, when I was conveyed back to the hospital; I 
suppose some three miles to the rear, and was placed on a blanket 
between Goodson King and Spearman, both belonging to Co. D, 6th Texas.  
Both of them had their legs shattered by grape shot.  King died that 
night, and Spearman the next morning about 8 o'clock.  As the army 
retreated on Saturday morning, Gen. Ross placed me on his own horse, 
and carried me safely out of danger."