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Beauregard (search for this): chapter 1.28
he fight began. I had been in charge of the post at Staunton River bridge for about forty days prior to the engagement, preparing its defences and organizing and drilling the reserve forces. On the 22d of June, receiving a telegram from General Beauregard, at that time near Petersburg, that a large raiding party of the enemy was out making its way towards the Danville railroad, I at once sent out couriers in every direction calling upon the citizens and all local organizations and soldiers aand commissaries, to cover this gap in the road from Staunton bridge to Burkeville until it could be repaired. The defences on both sides of the river, already well under way, were rendered as complete as the limited time after receiving General Beauregard's order, up to the hour of the commencement of the fight, would permit, every position of which I directed and superintended myself, including the rifle-pits on the north and east sides of the Staunton river. Colonel Coleman's position
William Clarke (search for this): chapter 1.28
oving their defences, as well as to reserve fire upon the enemy's approch until they could aim with deadly precision and at a close range. This was all done before I had seen Colonel Coleman, and well do I remember the words of gallant old Mr. William Clarke, who remarked when I returned to the defences on the south side of the river that I seemed to be satisfied that we should hold the place against all odds, as I had by the disposition of our forces abandoned all idea of retreat and intended nemy under the command of Captain Marshall. A gallant Virginian. Colonel Flournoy was a gentleman sans peur et sans reproche, and as he, by special invitation, on two occasions (once at his own house and once at the house of his neighbor, Mr. Clarke), soon after this engagement met me and assisted in entertaining me as a compliment for the most gallant defence, as he pleased to term it, made of Staunton river bridge, his home and household goods, I cannot think for a moment Colonel Flourno
John Marshall (search for this): chapter 1.28
entlemen and their commands did most efficient service, neither of them were immediately present while the battle was being fought. Your report of it, after giving Colonel Coleman the credit of preparing the defences on the north and east side of the river and commanding those forces, says the rest of the command was held in reserve under Colonel Flournoy on the right bank of the river. This work was armed with four six-pounders, which were worked upon the enemy under the command of Captain Marshall. A gallant Virginian. Colonel Flournoy was a gentleman sans peur et sans reproche, and as he, by special invitation, on two occasions (once at his own house and once at the house of his neighbor, Mr. Clarke), soon after this engagement met me and assisted in entertaining me as a compliment for the most gallant defence, as he pleased to term it, made of Staunton river bridge, his home and household goods, I cannot think for a moment Colonel Flournoy would have related to you that h
W. T. Atkins (search for this): chapter 1.28
ontemporaries and posterity think but just to award us. I am, most respectfully, B. L. Farinholt. N. B.—I also append extracts from a letter from Captain W. T. Atkins, of Boydton, Va., who most efficiently aided as my adjutant in carrying out the details of the engagement, being himself frequently exposed to the severestf so you can turn one over to me. I should be glad to get one. Very respectfully, your obedient servant, R. E. Withers, Colonel Commanding Post. What Captain Atkins says. Boydton, Va., November 9, 1891. Colonel B. L. Farinholt: My Dear Sir: Your letter, with a copy of the Richmond Times of the 27th of September,e bridge on the north side of the river. General Maury also misunderstood Colonel Flournoy as to where he was stationed during the fight. The Colonel, with some mounted men he had raised, was guarding Cole's Ferry, two or three miles above the bridge, to prevent the Federal forces crossing there. Yours truly, W. T. Atkins
Rev Mr. Burke (search for this): chapter 1.28
on of our forces abandoned all idea of retreat and intended that it was to be victory, death or imprisonment, for, said he, we are between the devil and the deep sea. After Colonel Coleman reported to me I placed him in command of two hundred men besides those already on the east side of the river, placing twenty of the two hundred behind heavy timber, crossed so as to leave loopholes for them to fire through, in the form of an A over that end of the bridge, and it was at this point the Rev. Mr. Burke was instantly killed by the explosion of a shell from the enemy's battery. Colonel Coleman did his duty gallantly and efficiently, and in recognition of which I especially mentioned him in my report to General Lee of the engagement, causing him to give Colonel Coleman due consideration in his congratulatory order to my command. It was I who sent the message to Colonel Flournoy and many other prominent men throughout that and other adjacent counties, urging them to assemble all me
T. T. Boswell (search for this): chapter 1.28
boys made this fight against twenty-five hundred of the enemy. This is a mistake: we still have enough credit left, and it may be correctly termed a remarkable victory, when, as I find by reference to my report, we had nine hundred anh thirty-eight men—of these only one hundred and fitty veterans, the remainder being the gallant reserves and citizens from adjacent counties, who deserve all the encomiums you have bestowed upon them. In the management of these I was ably assisted by Captain T. T. Boswell, of Mecklenburg. The enemy had six thousand well-trained and splendidly-equipped troops, over three thousand of whom advanced to the charge repeatedly on our small force, being as often disastrously repelled. Another mistake. Your description is in error in stating that General Wilson made his headquarters on McPhail's lawn, from whence he could view the field of battle and all of its approaches. Really, neither Staunton bridge nor but few of its approaches can be seen from M
Dabney H. Maury (search for this): chapter 1.28
l B. L. Farinholt, in reply to the account of that memorable engagement from the pen of General Dabney H. Maury, and which was recently published in the Times. Baltimore, Md., November 20, 1891. GGeneral Dabney H. Maury: Dear Sir: My attention has been called to a copy of The Times, of Richmond, Va., giving, over your signature, an account of the engagement between the Confederate and Federir: Your letter, with a copy of the Richmond Times of the 27th of September, containing General Dabney H. Maury's account of the fight at Staunton river bridge in June, 1864, came duly to hand. Ofunt does you a great injustice in giving to others the credit of planning and directing what General Maury correctly terms the most remarkable fight of the war. I was an active participant in the ndred and fifty men then placed at the foot of the bridge on the north side of the river. General Maury also misunderstood Colonel Flournoy as to where he was stationed during the fight. The Colo
Fairinholt (search for this): chapter 1.28
nemy. I regret the painful wound of Colonel Coleman, of the Twelfth North Carolina, who exhibited such a noble example of patriotism and bravery in leaving home, though wounded, and taking an active part in the defence of the post. Thanking you for the skill and conduct with which you have executed the charge committed to you, I am very respectfully four obedient servant, R. E. Lee, General. Colonel Withers' congratulations. Commandant's office, Danville, June 27, 1864. Captain Fairinholt, Commanding Staunton River Bridge: Captain: I beg leave to offer you my congratulations on the very handsome and successful defence of your position against a largely superior force of the enemy. The service you have rendered will be highly appreciated by the whole country. I am glad to know that some of the companies from this place contributed so essentially to the result. Please send me an accurate list of the causalities of the command as soon as you can, and a detailed
Stanhope Flournoy (search for this): chapter 1.28
either misconstrued the conversation you had with Colonel Stanhope Flournoy, or that your remembrance of his account is at ther to my command. It was I who sent the message to Colonel Flournoy and many other prominent men throughout that and othearms, even temporarily, to assist in this defence. Colonel Flournoy and farmer Edmonds. Colonel Flournoy, as did Hon. Colonel Flournoy, as did Hon. Paul Edmonds (then at home on leave, now member of Congress from that district), reported to me for any duty I might assign ays the rest of the command was held in reserve under Colonel Flournoy on the right bank of the river. This work was armed mmand of Captain Marshall. A gallant Virginian. Colonel Flournoy was a gentleman sans peur et sans reproche, and as hehome and household goods, I cannot think for a moment Colonel Flournoy would have related to you that he was in command of tide of the river. General Maury also misunderstood Colonel Flournoy as to where he was stationed during the fight. The C
B. L. Farinholt (search for this): chapter 1.28
er fight. [from the Richmond times, November 22, 1891.] Colonel Farinholt replies to General Dabney Maury—Certain alleged Errors Correcis partly Due—Interesting details. [The narrative to which Colonel Farinholt excepts appears in this volume, ante, pp. 51-57. The intent oation. General Maury states that he was anxious to hear from Colonel Farinholt, to whom he wrote, but received no reply from him.] The foccount of the battle at Staunton river bridge, prepared by Colonel B. L. Farinholt, in reply to the account of that memorable engagement fromterity think but just to award us. I am, most respectfully, B. L. Farinholt. N. B.—I also append extracts from a letter from Captain headquarters army of Northern Virginia, 16th July, 1864. Captain B. L. Farinholt, Commanding at Staunton River Bridge: Captain. Your repaptain Atkins says. Boydton, Va., November 9, 1891. Colonel B. L. Farinholt: My Dear Sir: Your letter, with a copy of the Richmond <
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