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FOURTH REGIMENT.
By colonel E. A. OSBORNE.
To write a full and accurate history of this noble body of n
would require far more time, ability and space than the pres
writer can command. But as the honor and distinction of wi
ing a brief sketch has fallen to my lot, I cheerfully and gr£
fully address myself to the task, feeling at the same time dee]
conscious of my unworthiness and inability to handle suet
theme. I cannot conceive of a braver, truer, nobler, more
voted and self-denying body of men than was this splendid re
ment of North Carolinians. In every position, under the m
trying circumstances in which men can be placed, from the ca
of instruction to the close of a four years' war—a war that
volved more hardships, more persevering courage and fortitu
more self-denial, more devotion, more true manhood and end
ance, more love of home, of country and of principle, and m
true heroism on the part of the men of the South than has b
manifested at least in modern times, these devoted men, e
forgetful of self, and following firmly and steadily in the lead
patriotic duty, without pay, and suffering for the bare neces
ries of life most of the time, never flinched nor murmured; 1
endured with sublime patience and fortitude the hardships
the camp, of the march, of the bivouac, and the many terri
scenes of strife, and blood, and carnage, through which tl
passed during these four long and terrible years of suffering a
trial.
In writing this sketch I must be content to give a mere outl
of actual occurrences. The facts simply stated speak for the
selves. They need no embellishment to commend their act
to the admiration of all who value and love what is brave i
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