Source: The Friend. Honolulu: August 4, 1864.
We learn that Mr. Nathaniel Emerson, son of Rev. J. S. Emerson, of Waialua, has been honorably discharged from the Army of the United States, having served the full period (and over) of his enlistment. At the time of entering the army he was a member of Williams College. He has now returned to renew his studies. During the period of his enlistment he has experienced much hard service. At the battle of Fredericksburg, under Burnside, he was wounded in the knee. After lying awhile in the hospital, he was ready to join the army to be ready for the battle of Chancellorsville, under Hooker, where he was wounded in the wrist. That wound healed in season for him to be at Gettysburg, where he was much exposed, but escaped, an exploding shell merely taking off the back side of his cap.
His term of service expired just before the opening of the campaign under Grant, who was unwilling to allow his regiment to leave just upon the eve of battle, hence Mr. Emerson remained and took an active part in all the battles from the Rapidau to Richmond, escaping uninjured, while his comrades fell on his right hand and left. During a period of two weeks and longer, he was almost constantly under fire. Surely such young men deserve well of their country, and are an honor to their friends.
We also hear good reports of young Armstrong, who is now in command of a colored regiment at Hilton Head. Of late we have heard no reports respecting the three sons of the Rev. Mr. Forbes, formerly of Kealakeakua.
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