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Southern Historical Society Papers, Volume 27. (ed. Reverend J. William Jones), chapter 1.10 (search)
lant North Carolinians—a stirring Reminiscence—Lest we forget a letter from Mosby. In the Confederate Veteran for August, Captain William Kaigler, of Dawson, Ga., insists that the last volley at Appomattox was fired by the sharpshooters of Evans's division under his command, and not by North Carolinians. The closing incident of the greatest of modern wars is of such historic importance, and is so creditable to those participating therein, that it is not surprising that they should be prt charge at Appomattox. I enclose, therefore, the following extract from Grimes's own report, or statement, published in 1879, and never questioned before his death. As stated by him, he was given by General Gordon the divisions of Walker and Evans in addition to his own division, which was composed of Phil Cook's Georgia brigade, Battle's Alabama brigade, Grimes's old brigade, and Cox's brigade. It is proper to state that General Grimes was not in the rear, but was with the line of battle
Southern Historical Society Papers, Volume 27. (ed. Reverend J. William Jones), The surrender at Appomattox. (search)
s of a mile beyond the range of hills covered with oak undergrowth. I then learned from the prisoners that my right flank was threatened. Halting my troops, I placed the skirmishers, commanded by Colonel J. R. Winston, 45th North Carolina troops, in front, about 100 yards distant, to give notice of indication of attack. I placed Cox's brigade, which occupied the right of the division, at right angles to the other troops, to watch that flank. The other divisions of the corps (Walker's and Evans's) were on the left. I then sent an officer to General Gordon, announcing our success, and that the Lynchburg road was open for the escape of the wagons, and that I awaited orders. Thereupon I received an order to withdraw, which I declined to do, supposing that General Gordon did not understand the commanding position which my troops occupied. He continued to send me order after order to the same effect, which I still disregarded, being under the impression that he did not comprehend our
Southern Historical Society Papers, Volume 27. (ed. Reverend J. William Jones), Sick and wounded Confederate soldiers at Hagerstown and Williamsport. (search)
. Private G. T. W. Finch, 7th North Carolina regiment; wounded July 14th. Sergeant S. T. Mabry, 2d Mississippi regiment; wounded July 14th Private C. Caufield, 11th Mississippi regiment; wounded July 14th Private W. H. Deazy, 55th North Carolina regiment; wounded July 14th. Private J. L. Snellgrove, 55th Georgia regiment; wounded July 10th. Sergeant M. H. Jernigan, 55th Georgia regiment; wounded July 10th. Private Bowen, 7th Georgia regiment; wounded July 10th. Private E. A. Evans, 8th Georgia regiment; wounded July 10th. Private W. Colley, 59th Georgia regiment; wounded July 10th. Private McGanghey, 9th Georgia regiment; wounded July 10th; died August 9th. Sergeant J. G. Greenwood, 11th Georgia regiment; wounded July 10th. Private J. S. Black, 11th Georgia regiment; wounded July 10th. Private W. J. Posey, 59th Georgia regiment; wounded July 10th; died July 17th. Private W. J. Shepherd, 11th Georgia regiment; wounded July 10th. Private H. C