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Southern Historical Society Papers, Volume 2. (ed. Reverend J. William Jones), Correspondence between Colonel S. Bassett French and General Wade Hampton. (search)
votion akin to the sentiment which prompts the gift. They know that the honored name you bear will be a guarantee to them that the work of their hands will lead your gallant command to Honor and Immortality. I am only for a few days longer at these headquarters, and will deliver the guidon to your order. I have the honor, General, to be, with high respect, Your obedient servant, S. Bassett French, Colonel and A. D. C. to Governor of Virginia. headquarters Valley district, Near Martinsburg, September 25, 1862. Colonel — Under orders from General Hampton, I conducted to this point the escort detailed to receive and guard the guidon presented by the ladies of Fredericksburg to Hampton's Cavalry Brigade. In your absence, the package containing the gift has been handed me by Major Paxton, with whom I have left General Hampton's note of thanks in reply to your letter. I have the honor to be, Colonel, Very respectfully, Your obedient servant, Theodore G. Barker, C
Southern Historical Society Papers, Volume 2. (ed. Reverend J. William Jones), General Lee's final and full report of the Pennsylvania campaign and battle of Gettysburg. (search)
l directed General Johnson to occupy with part of his command a point on the Martinsburg road about two and a half miles from Winchester, where he could either intern's Springs to Stephenson's depot, where he took a favorable position on the Martinsburg road, about five miles from Winchester. Just as his line was formed, the reder his command. In the meantime General Rodes marched from Berryville to Martinsburg, reaching the latter place in the afternoon of the 14th. The enemy made a snd Ohio Railroad, and destroyed all the important bridges on that route from Martinsburg to Cumberland, besides inflicting serious damage upon the Chesapeake and Ohis cavalry, which crossed the Potomac at Harper's Ferry, and advanced towards Martinsburg on the 16th July. They were attacked by General Fitz. Lee with his own and apture a force of the enemy guarding the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad west of Martinsburg, Wright's brigade was left to hold Manassas Gap until his arrival. He reach
Southern Historical Society Papers, Volume 2. (ed. Reverend J. William Jones), General J. E. B. Stuart's report of operations after Gettysburg. (search)
the enemy's cavalry was between Shepherdstown and Leetown. 1 determined at once to attack him, in order to defeat any designs he might have in the direction of Martinsburg. I made dispositions accordingly, concentrating cavalry in his front, and early on the 16th moved Fitz. Lee's brigade down the turnpike towards Shepherdstown, , with that commendable spirit which has always distinguished him remained at the head of his brigade. Jenkins' brigade was ordered to advance on the road from Martinsburg towards Shepherdstown, so as, by this combination, to expose one of the enemy's flanks, while Jones, now near Charleston, was notified of the attack, in order tesultory skirmishing was kept up on the front for several days with the enemy, while our infantry was engaged in tearing up the Baltimore and Ohio railroad near Martinsburg. Parts of Jones' brigade were also engaged with the enemy in spirited conflicts, not herein referred to, resulting very creditably to our arms, near Fairfield,
Southern Historical Society Papers, Volume 2. (ed. Reverend J. William Jones), chapter 2.11 (search)
Farewell, sweet friends, and may Heaven protect you from the ruthless foes by whom you are surrounded. The pike to Martinsburg was very rough, and I was in constant dread of another hemorrhage from my wound. There was a strong guard of cavalry ar, and on either side of us. They seemed to fear an attack from Mosby. Our halts were frequent, and we did not reach Martinsburg before dark. When the ambulance stopped in front of the Presbyterian church, of which Rev. Mr. Hughes is pastor, nof some ladies on the sidewalk. I did this at request of Dr. W., and the ladies promised to tell her of my presence in Martinsburg. I was carried into the church, and placed on some straw beside my friend Captain Hewlett. In a short while the veneromised to write to her by the underground railway --i. e., Mosby's men. The South has a few true and tried friends in Martinsburg, but they are greatly outnumbered by the Unionists. The former are of true Old Virginia stock, while the latter are a
Southern Historical Society Papers, Volume 2. (ed. Reverend J. William Jones), General R. E. Bodes' report of the battle of Gettysburg. (search)
er and Berryville; the subsequent attack of Martinsburg, and the immediate entrance into Maryland, erryville, then to advance without delay on Martinsburg, and thence proceed to Maryland, there to ahe division was again put in motion towards Martinsburg. General Jenkins had already proceeded in ed prisoners, and drove the balance towards Martinsburg. These facts I learned on the next day. or a few moments between proceeding towards Martinsburg, in accordance with my general instructionss to turn back, determined me to push on to Martinsburg as rapidly as possible, which I did, reachi very fatiguing march of nineteen miles. Martinsburg. Arriving in the field before MartinsburMartinsburg, ahead of the troops, I found General Jenkins, with his command, before the enemy, skirmishing wie to seize the principal roads leading into Martinsburg, I feel certain that I would have captured regiment, the Sixth Alabama, as a guard at Martinsburg, and ordering the pioneers of the division [1 more...]
Southern Historical Society Papers, Volume 2. (ed. Reverend J. William Jones), chapter 5.29 (search)
Diary of Captain Robert E. Park, of Twelfth Alabama regiment. [continued from October Number.] December 9th, 1864 Letters have been received from Captain Hewlett, now at Fort Delaware; from Misses Lizzie Swartzwelder, Nena Kiger, Gertie Coffroth and Jennie Taylor, of Winchester, and Misses Anna McSherry, Mollie Harlan and Mary Alburtis, of Martinsburg. The dear young ladies who write me so promptly and so kindly have my warmest gratitude for their cheering letters. These charming, hitherto unknown Cousins, contribute greatly towards relieving the tedious, unvarying monotony of this humiliating prison life. Additional insults in different ways are the only change, and keep us in a constant state of excitement and indignation. The very confusion and turmoil is monotony. Private Sam Brewer, of my company, also wrote me from Elmira, New York, where he is confined as a prisoner of war. Sam was the well known, humorous sutler of the Twelfth Alabama. He says that a poor,
Southern Historical Society Papers, Volume 2. (ed. Reverend J. William Jones), chapter 6.35 (search)
ermon on Sunday from a Minnesota Methodist preacher. January 16th, 17th and 18th I received letters from Mr. J. M. Coulter, enclosing $5.00 in greenbacks, and offering to send me a suit of clothes, and from Cousin Mary Louise A------, of Martinsburg, proposing to send me a box of eatables. Miss Annie R------u, of Martinsburg, now on a visit to Washington, also wrote to me. January 19th to 22d Sunday.--Lieutenant Bryde and Captain Rankin received boxes of eatables, and generously inMartinsburg, now on a visit to Washington, also wrote to me. January 19th to 22d Sunday.--Lieutenant Bryde and Captain Rankin received boxes of eatables, and generously invited us all to partake of the good things. The chickens, cheese, butter and biscuits were eaten with great relish. January 23d Superintendent Wood gave me a permit to receive clothing from Mr. Coulter of Baltimore, which I forwarded. January 24th and 25th Received a letter from Mr. Alfred Bennett, of Baltimore, telling me a friend of his in Washington would furnish me with any clothing I might need. January 26th to 30th A sentinel summoned me to the Superintendent's office,