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Southern Historical Society Papers, Volume 29. (ed. Reverend J. William Jones), Memoir of Jane Claudia Johnson. (search)
other companies were rapidly collected at Harper's Ferry. They were all mustered into the service Of the 500 men at the Point of Rocks and Harper's Ferry, Company A, from Frederick only were armedria that very day, she pushed on by way of Harper's Ferry, and reached Raleigh the night of the 27thn. Beauregard. Rec'd Ordnance Dept. Harper's Ferry, Va., June 3rd, 1861, of Mrs. B. T. Johnson,s for 500 men. Mrs. Johnson remained at Harper's Ferry and accompanied the troops when that placeton commanded the Confederate forces at Harper's Ferry, Va., having relieved Colonel T. J. Jackson directed to be burned. Johnston evacuated Harper's Ferry June 19, and on the 22d he issued a speciatry, C. S. A. This regiment, forming at Harper's Ferry, Va., was recruited largely from the First Rand of General Kenton Harper, marched into Harpers Ferry by the light of the burning arsenal and arVirginia authorities to move the army from Harpers Ferry to Baltimore. Before leaving for Harpers [6 more...]
Southern Historical Society Papers, Volume 29. (ed. Reverend J. William Jones), Maryland Confederates. (search)
d? The first in order of these curious papers is an order from General J. E. Johnston to Captain Ashby, when Johnston commanded the Confederate forces at Harper's Ferry, Va., having relieved Colonel T. J. Jackson (promoted to Brigadier-General June 18, 1861). His farthest outpost eastward, under Ashby, was at Berlin bridge, which in this order of June 8, 1861, he directed to be burned. Johnston evacuated Harper's Ferry June 19, and on the 22d he issued a special order complimenting the First Maryland regiment, under Lieut.-Colonel George H. Steuart, for efficiency in carrying out his orders, and he further said: Owing to their discipline, no private proerans, late commander of J. R. Trimble Camp Confederate Veterans, etc., who was a private in the first Maryland infantry, C. S. A. This regiment, forming at Harper's Ferry, Va., was recruited largely from the First Rifle regiment of Baltimore, through the efforts of its commander, Colonel George Peters, father of Lieutenant-Colonel
Southern Historical Society Papers, Volume 29. (ed. Reverend J. William Jones), How Virginia supplied Maryland with arms. (search)
, the Virginia troops, under command of General Kenton Harper, marched into Harpers Ferry by the light of the burning arsenal and armory, fired by the Federal soldiefollowing telegram on April 22d: Major-General Kenton Harper, in command at Harpers Ferry, is hereby ordered to deliver to General Stewart, at Baltimore, 1,000 of the arms recently taken at Harpers Ferry. On the same day, at the recommendation of the Governor, the Advisory Council of the State of Virginia agreed to loan the Stae South; I was urged to tell the Virginia authorities to move the army from Harpers Ferry to Baltimore. Before leaving for Harpers Ferry that evening, I was told thHarpers Ferry that evening, I was told that John W. Garrett, president of the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad, desired to talk to me. I went to his office, where I met him and the chief officers of the road. Jnest, and desirous to have the move made. Lee refused. When I reached Harpers Ferry and delivered their messages to General Harper, he sent me immediately to R
Southern Historical Society Papers, Volume 29. (ed. Reverend J. William Jones), A Maryland Warrior and hero. (search)
d employment on newspapers until May, 1861. As a compositor and proof-reader he atttained great proficiency. In politics he was always an old school Democrat. In 1857 he joined Captain D. E. Woodburn's company in the Baltimore City Guard Battalion, one of the best known military commands in the United States, and after four years drilling and instruction he was well fitted for the duties of a soldier and an officer in field service. His company, with others, having been sent to Harper's Ferry, Va., to aid in subduing John Brown's murderous raid, in October, 1859, they closed upon the United States Marines who battered down the door of Brown's Fort and rushed in, Goldsborough and another of his company were the first militiamen to enter with the marines. In May, 1861, Goldsborough, in his thirtieth year, enlisted as a private in Captain E. R. Dorsey's company in the First Maryland Infantry. In June following he was elected captain of Company A to succeed Captain Bradley T. J
Southern Historical Society Papers, Volume 29. (ed. Reverend J. William Jones), Index. (search)
Gettysburg, 124; Storming Stone fence at, 3839. Gilmor, Colonel, Harry, 137. Goldsborough Major W. W., 185, 291; Sketch of, 243. Goochland Troop, Roll of, 228, 311. Goode, Hon., John, 177. Gordon, Colonel James B. killed, 141. Gorgas, General, Josiah, 349. Grant, General U. S. 272; his change of base, 285; losses in. 287. Greble, Lieutenant John T., 202. Greer, Mrs., Hal. W., 314. Gunboats, Federal, 142, 208, 16. Guy, Colonel John H, Roll of battery of, 311. Harper's Ferry, Capture of 134. Harper, General, Kenton, 163. Hatcher's Run, April 5, 1865, 291. Henderson, Hon Don E., 297; Colonel R. J 220. Hill, D. H., 207, 296. History Committee, Grand Camp, C. V., Report of, 99; members of, 131. Hobson Colonel E L., Tribute to 281. Hood's Texas Brigade, Deeds of, 297. Hoke, General R. F., Charge of, 218. Hooker, General, Joseph, 167. Housatonic, Sinking of the, 295. Hunter. General David, Infamous order of, 128; Hon. R. M. T., 346.