Statistics for occurrence #1 of “Colonel J. Johnson Petigrew” in chapter 39, section c.39.77, page 485 of Southern Historical Society Papers, Volume 13.:
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The company took to this new drill with great alacrity, and it was not long before they became as proficient in artillery as they were in infantry tactics.
Morris Island was then commanded by Colonel J. Johnson Petigrew , of the First Regiment of Rifles, South Carolina Militia.
The Wee Nees were much pleased with their new commanding officer.
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