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From this victim of D'Estang's madness, I went with a heavy heart on parade, to take a review of the sad remains of the battle. The call of the roll completed the depression of my spirits. To every fourth or fifth name there was no answer the gloomy silence which ensued, told us where they were. About twelve o'clock we sent in a flag to the garrison for permission to bury our dead.
The count D'Estang, with the French fleet, arrives to attack Savannah our army marches and joins him fatal effects of D'Estang's politeness biographical dash of young colonel Laurens curious dialogue betwixt him and the French general unsuccessful attack on Savannah the brave Jasper mortally wounded is visited by the author in his last moments interesting conversation dies like a Christian soldier.
Thus friends and foes the same sad fortune shar'd, And sickness swallowed whom the sword had spar'd. Many gallant men were the victims of count D'Estang's folly in this affair; among the number was that impetuous Polander, the count Polaski. But none fell more universally lamented than the heroic Jasper. Every reader must wish to hear the last of this brave and generous soldier.
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