Suffolk Christian Sun

April 4, 1862

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Among the prisoners taken by the Yankees at Newbern we learned the name of Robert Meltier, a young man of Nansemond county. He was a member of Capt. Mayo’s company.

Capt. Wm. T. Parker, formerly of Nansemond commanded a company from Gates in Col. Avery’s Regiment. He fought bravely, losing 6 of his men.

Lieut. Alex. Jones, formerly of Suffolk, fought through the battle in Capt. Whiteburst’s Heavy Artillery company. This company came out of the fight with only 6 men left, the balance being all wounded, captured or killed.

[Transcribed by Sharon Strout]