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into Virginia. Nelson with the Ohio regiments was then ordered to join thecolumn in front of Louisville , where he was assigned to command the FourthDivision. On this expedition Nelson reported as part of his force, “ thirty-six gentlemen volunteers,” probably the latest appearance in history of thatdescription of soldier. One of them, of strong bibulous propensities, actingas his private secretary, brought about an altercation between Nelson and awagoner nearly as large, which narrowly missed fatal results. He wasanxious to get the driver away from his wagon in which there was a jug ofwhisky, and directed him to Nelson’s tent to find a big fellow who wasemployed to unhitch teams for tired drivers. He warned him that the bigfellow was cross, but told him he must insist on his rights. The driver wasjust tipsy enough to be reckless, and he roused Nelson with little ceremony.