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Southern Historical Society Papers, Volume 9. (ed. Reverend J. William Jones), The courage of the Confederate soldier. (search)
Amid the hurtling hail of death he bore it, till he received the mortal wound. He was then taken to the rear, and as his eyes were closing calmly, as if for a night's repose, he said to a friend: Tell my father that I died at my post, and in hope of a peaceful future. Again and again had that soldier expressed to me the conviction that the defeat of the South would be the downfall of republican liberty. We cannot lift the curtain which veils the future and see to what extent this prophecy was true, but whether true or false, it was that conviction that fired his heart and nerved his arm to the last. He, sirs, was a specimen of our Southern soldiery. Like him were the men whose deeds of daring and patriotism have rendered immortal the name of this old battalion of artillery. Like him were Brown, Watson, McCarthy and the men who sank with them in a burial of blood. Like him were thousands who fell beneath our flag-- With their backs to the field, And their feet to the foe.
Southern Historical Society Papers, Volume 9. (ed. Reverend J. William Jones), Correspondence of Hon. George W. Campbell, of Tennessee--original letters from distinguished men. (search)
Correspondence of Hon. George W. Campbell, of Tennessee--original letters from distinguished men. [Through the kindness of our old friend, Colonel Campbell Brown, of Tennessee, who was widely known as a gallant officer on General Ewell's staff, we have received a number of original letters of the correspondence of his distinguished ancestor, Governor George W. Campbell. We propose to publish such as have never been in print, and are of historic interest.] Letters from General Jackson. camp Craigs, April 13th, 1804. Dear Sir,--Having a direct opportunity for the conveyance of a letter to Knoxville, I embrace it to address a few lines to you. The opportunity is extremely grateful to me, as I had not the pleasure of having that conversation that I wished yesterday when we met on the road. Acts of disinterested friendship always leave a lasting impression upon my mind, and always remembered with the liveliest emotions of gratitude by me. Your disinterested friendship tow
Southern Historical Society Papers, Volume 10. (ed. Reverend J. William Jones), Notes on Ewell's division in the campaign of 1862. (search)
Notes on Ewell's division in the campaign of 1862. By Col. Campbell Brown, of Ewell's Staff. [Written at the time.] Memorandum.September 8TH, 1862. While on the Rappahannock, in March and April, 1862, our division consisted of Taylor's (elzey's brigade, and the Maryland line now composed of the First Maryland Regiment, the Baltimore Light Artillery, and Captain Brown's (formerly Captain Gaither's Company, and in the First Virginia Cavalry) Company of Maryland Cavalry was left under artillery, Captain D'Aquin: the First Maryland artillery, Captain Dement; the Chesapeake (Second Maryland) artillery, Captain Brown, and the Manchester artillery, Lieutenant Pleasants (I think) was in command. All these batteries were engaged, and all did good service. Captain Brown was especially commended. While at Liberty Mills the Ninth Louisiana was transferred to General Starke's brigade, and the Fifth Louisiana (Colonel Forno) and the Fourteenth Louisiana (Colonel York) were added
Southern Historical Society Papers, Volume 10. (ed. Reverend J. William Jones), General Ewell's report of the Pennsylvania campaign. (search)
ls, skilful handling of their men, and prompt obedience to orders are beyond praise — Generals whose scars bear testimony to the manner in which were won their laurels and rank. Colonel J. Thompson Brown, commanding artillery of this corps, showed himself competent to his position, and gave me perfect satisfaction. I have to express my thanks to the officers of my staff for their valuable services during the campaign: Major (now Lieutenant-Colonel A. S. Pendleton), chief of staff, Major Campbell Brown, A. A. G., Lieutenant T. T. Turner, A. D. C., Lieutenant James P. Smith, A. D. C., Colonel A. Smead and Major B. H. Greene, Assistant Inspectors General; Surgeon Hunter McGuire, Medical Director; Major J. A. Harman, Chief Quartermaster; Major W. J. Hawks, Chief Commissary of Subsistence; Major William Allan, Chief of Ordnance; Captain R. E. Wilbourn, Chief of Signals; Captain H. B. Richardson, Chief Engineer; Captain Jed. Hotchkiss, Topographical Engineer. Colonel J. E. Johnson, fo
Southern Historical Society Papers, Volume 13. (ed. Reverend J. William Jones), General Ewell at First Manassas. (search)
General Ewell at First Manassas. Colonel Campbell Brown's reply to General Beauregard. [note.—The following letters appeared in the Century for March, 1885. They are reprinted for circulation among the friends of General Ewell, especially those who were associated with him during his long service in the armies of the rather than impute blame to a dead comrade. Had the same moderation and self-restraint influenced General Beauregard, this publication would be unnecessary. Campbell Brown.] In General Beauregard's article on Bull Run, on page 101 of the November Century, is this severe criticism of one of his subordinates: The commandell's Ford, waiting for an attack which, by his own figures, he should not have expected before twelve. It is not for me to reconcile these contradictions. Campbell Brown, Formerly Aide-de-camp and Assistant Adjutant-General on General Ewell's staff. Spring Hill, Tenn., December 29, 1884. [Correspondence.] Union Mills, July
Southern Historical Society Papers, Volume 13. (ed. Reverend J. William Jones), From the Rapidan to Spotsylvania Courthouse. (search)
ds Germania Ford. About 8 A. M. I sent Major Campbell Brown, of my staff, to General Lee to report Lieutenant-Colonel A. S. Pendleton and Major Campbell Brown, Acting Adjutant-Generals; Colonel A. Se, Commissaries of Subsistence. All except Majors Brown, Greene and Rogers, and Lieutenant T. T. Tuuarters by both compliments and promotion. Major Brown had been with me from the first battle of Mneighborhood of Gordonsville, and directed Colonel Brown to move his division of artillery in the d our line being quite extended, I directed Colonel Brown to take charge of that portion posted on tng to repel this attack. Early in the day Colonel Brown, while selecting a position for a battery,, as this attack was made next day, the 19th.—C. Brown. General Ewell having determined to make a fl in General Ewell's presence. [Signed] Campbell Brown. This endorsement is not dated, but ouse shortly before sunset of the 11th. The above is a true copy. Campbell Brown. May 6th, 1874
Southern Historical Society Papers, Volume 13. (ed. Reverend J. William Jones), Evacuation of Richmond. (search)
n, tobacco, &c., which the owners could not remove, in places exposed to capture by the enemy. I immediately sent Major Brown, of my staff, to Mayor Mayo with the document, and requested him to call a meeting of the Common Council to give their ophat officer. I am, Major, very respectfully, your obedient servant, J. B. Kershaw, Late Major-General C. S. A. Major Campbell Brown, Richmond, Virginia. Camden, April 29, 1867. my Dear Major:—Your favor covering copy of my report came to hams was on the right of the road. Please have the correction made in the original. Yours truly, J. B. Kershaw. Major Campbell Brown, Charlottesville, Virginia. Report of General G. W. C. Lee, from the 2d to the 6th of April, 1865. Ricr, as further effusion of blood is useless. The above is about the substance of it, and not far from the very words.—Campbell Brown. The order was not received by me. G. W. C. L. Memorandum. On the morning of Thursday, April 6th, when