Akers remained with Col.
Booker instead of going off on an excursion with Lieut.-Col.

Dennis on the tug "Robb," his presence might have made some difference in the fortunes of the battle at Lime Ridge.

Lieut.-Col.

Booker had no staff officer to assist him, and in this position Capt.

Akers might have been of some service, and won more glory than he did in the campaign.