The brigadier-general commanding recurs with great satisfaction
to the
conduct of his troops in their late battle, and desires to convey
to them in
the most public manner his full appreciation of their steadfast
courage on
that well-contested field.
Against superior numbers, holding a position chosen by
themselves, you were
all but successful. For four hours you stood face to face with
the enemy, and
when the battle ended--and it ceased only with night--you sent
him cheers of
defiance.
In your repulse there was perhaps misfortune, but neither
disaster nor
disgrace, and every officer and soldier may forever remember with
just pride
that he fought at Olustee.
By order of Brig. Gen. T. Seymour:
R. M. HALL,
Acting Assistant Adjutant-General.
Copied from The Official Records of the War of Rebellion.