Our readers will remember what an important figure “Thompson’s Battery” cut in the battle of Shiloh; how gallantly it was served and what fearful havock it made among the rebels.
Capt. Thompson, who so ably commanded the battery on that occasion, arrived in the city last night, en route for Holly Springs, he having, as we are informed, been promoted to the rank of Lieut. Col. of artillery, and been assigned to duty with Gen. Grant, as Chief of Artillery.
The report that the Captain had been mustered out of the service for absence without leave, was of course erroneous. He has been sick for several months, but is now in excellent health and spirits.
The Daily Evansville Journal, Evansville, IN