The men still clung to their flag, and declared their determination to be avenged.
The story of this regiment was the story of many others.

Shattered and disorganized, their retreat to Corinth had but little order.

Only the splendid rear-guard, commanded by General Bragg, saved them from utter confusion.

The Rebels admitted that many of their regiments were unable to produce a fifth of their original numbers, until a week or more after the battle.

The stragglers came in slowly from the surrounding country, and at length enabled the Rebels to estimate their loss.