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Dick Ashby (search for this): chapter 1.10
was at Romney, Va., operating against the enemy. On or about June 26th, Captain Dick Ashby, with a small detachment, while scouting near New creek, was ambuscaded by Federal infantry. Ashby, having fallen with his horse, and helpless, was bayoneted repeatedly by coward hands. Being rescued, he was carried back to Romney, wher and Captain George R. Gaither's Maryland company. Between the two brothers, Ashby, the close, tender ties existed that are so often found in Southern homes; hence the mortal wounding, under harrowing circumstances, of Dick Ashby, was believed by many to have made his brother, Turner, daring to desperation—reckless of personal peril, and ever keen for a fight. Ashby's cavalry and the Ashby brothers will be the theme of story and song for generations through the Valley and the Confedera B. Averitt, an Episcopalian minister, and now resides in Cumberland, Md. Under Ashby he was a fighting chaplain. Since the war he has written historical accounts o
Sir Percy Wyndham (search for this): chapter 1.10
on and ideal of chivalry and fearlessness), some one had placed a beautiful wreath of flowers, which concealed the gaping hole torn by the cruel bullet. He was not only the eye of Jackson, but he was felt, as the avant-courier (being always with the advancing column), to be the protecting Aegis of our army, and thus, his death was to our cause and to all an incalculable loss. The newspapers have recently given us a tribute from a foe, from whom much was expected by the Federals—Colonel Sir Percy Wyndham, that it was a cruel calamity that one so brave as Ashby should fall. I viewed the remains about the same time at Waynesboro that the doughty Englishman did, although the tribute was not uttered in my hearing.—Editor. his horse having been killed just before. Private M. Warner Hewes of Ashby's Cavalry cut the saddle girth and secured the saddle. Jackson visited the room where Ashby's body lay and asked to be left alone in silent communion with his dead cavalry chief. Within o
Stonewall (search for this): chapter 1.10
Maryland Confederates. Proposed Monument to them in Baltimore. Original field orders from General Joseph E. Johnston and T. J. (Stonewall) Jackson to Ashby, of cavalry fame. Marylanders complimented for Efficency and Gallantry—Ashby died fighting with Them—Ashby brothers' and Marylanders' monuments in Stonewall Cemetery—Historical Resume—Bazaars in Baltimore. The Daughters of the Confederacy in Maryland held a popular and successful bazaar in the Fifth Regiment armory, Baltimore, December 2d to 11th ultimo, which yielded about $10,000 for the fund to erect a monument in Baltimore city to the Marylanders in the Confederate service. The monument will cost, perhaps, $25,000. The heroism of the Maryland soldiers and sailors of the Confederate States is known and acknowledged by all intelligent and fair-minded men and women in Maryland, as elsewhere. Young men and maidens, old men and children, praise their valor and sacrifices for principle, and resound their deathles
Edmund J. Lee (search for this): chapter 1.10
newall Jackson's way, he annihilated Milroy and telegraphed these words: God blessed our arms with victory at McDowell to-day; hurried back to the Valley and whipped in detail the other Yankee armies; then by a ruse de guerre, threw his force upon Lee's flank at Richmond, crushed McClellan's right and suddenly caused the star of that much vaunted Young Napoleon to set! By the strategem of Lee and Jackson and the valor of their armies, the Federal army of 40,000 at Fredericksburg was kept in Lee and Jackson and the valor of their armies, the Federal army of 40,000 at Fredericksburg was kept in the air (like McClellan's right flank) between Washington and McClellan's army beleaguring Richmond, but a day's march from him! The historical connection between the First Maryland Regiment and General Ashby had a tragic termination during the fight near Harrisonburg, Va., on the evening of June 6, 1862, when, that regiment being hotly engaged with the Pennsylvania Bucktail Regiment, Ashby, while rallying the 58th Virginia Regiment to support the Marylanders, was killed, almost in touch wi
James Battle Averitt (search for this): chapter 1.10
are in the possession of Judge George W. Wilson, of Upper Marlboro, Md., who was a gallant soldier in the First Maryland battery, C. S. A. (raised and first commanded by Colonel R. Snowden Andrews, of Baltimore), who received them from Rev. James Battle Averitt, (when stationed at Upper Marlboro after the war), who was chaplain of Colonel Turner Ashby's cavalry and the custodian of the treasured documents. Following are copies of the orders referred to above: Hd Qrs Harper's Ferry, June Va., nearly side by side, mark respectively the graves of the Ashby brothers and the Marylanders. The Maryland infantryman in marble, at parade rest, from his pedastal looks down upon the polished granite sarcophagus over the Ashbys. Rev. James B. Averitt, an Episcopalian minister, and now resides in Cumberland, Md. Under Ashby he was a fighting chaplain. Since the war he has written historical accounts of his experiences and observations. Judge Wilson, also, has a curious memento of t
M. Warner Hewes (search for this): chapter 1.10
ing Aegis of our army, and thus, his death was to our cause and to all an incalculable loss. The newspapers have recently given us a tribute from a foe, from whom much was expected by the Federals—Colonel Sir Percy Wyndham, that it was a cruel calamity that one so brave as Ashby should fall. I viewed the remains about the same time at Waynesboro that the doughty Englishman did, although the tribute was not uttered in my hearing.—Editor. his horse having been killed just before. Private M. Warner Hewes of Ashby's Cavalry cut the saddle girth and secured the saddle. Jackson visited the room where Ashby's body lay and asked to be left alone in silent communion with his dead cavalry chief. Within one year the corpse of the illustrous chieftian himself likewise received the homage of all the good and the brave. Stonewall Jackson, in his official report, said of Ashby: As a partisan officer I never knew his superior. His daring was proverbial, his powers of endurance alm
Turner Ashby (search for this): chapter 1.10
h E. Johnston and T. J. (Stonewall) Jackson to Ashby, of cavalry fame. Marylanders complimenteoro after the war), who was chaplain of Colonel Turner Ashby's cavalry and the custodian of the treaBrig. Genl., C. S. A. (Confidential.) Capt. Ashby, Comdg at Point of Rocks. near Unger's Stor't Servt T. J. Jackson, Maj. Genl. Lt. Col. Turner Ashby, Comdg Cavalry. Hd'qrs. Valley Dist., is an order from General J. E. Johnston to Captain Ashby, when Johnston commanded the Confederate fon between the First Maryland Regiment and General Ashby had a tragic termination during the fight bucktail to be appended to the color staff. Ashby's last words were: Charge men; for God's sake the saddle. Jackson visited the room where Ashby's body lay and asked to be left alone in silenhe purposes and movements of the enemy. Turner Ashby was promoted from Captain to Colonel of theeral just before his death. This regiment, at Ashby's death, was reputed to have twenty-seven comp[11 more...]
Harry Gilmor (search for this): chapter 1.10
ers, Ashby, the close, tender ties existed that are so often found in Southern homes; hence the mortal wounding, under harrowing circumstances, of Dick Ashby, was believed by many to have made his brother, Turner, daring to desperation—reckless of personal peril, and ever keen for a fight. Ashby's cavalry and the Ashby brothers will be the theme of story and song for generations through the Valley and the Confederacy. Many Marylanders served under the knightly Ashbys, among them Colonel Harry Gilmor, the famous partisan, who began his service as a private in the Seventh Virginia cavalry. Memorial day, June 6th, is identical in the Valley of Virginia and Maryland. Two monuments in the Stonewall cemetery in Winchester, Va., nearly side by side, mark respectively the graves of the Ashby brothers and the Marylanders. The Maryland infantryman in marble, at parade rest, from his pedastal looks down upon the polished granite sarcophagus over the Ashbys. Rev. James B. Averitt, an
Joseph E. Johnston (search for this): chapter 1.10
Maryland Confederates. Proposed Monument to them in Baltimore. Original field orders from General Joseph E. Johnston and T. J. (Stonewall) Jackson to Ashby, of cavalry fame. Marylanders complimented for Efficency and Gallantry—Ashby died fighting with Them—Ashby brothers' and Marylanders' monuments in Stonewall Cemeterol. Hunton can have sufficient notice, which please send him, Come up with your cavalry—bringing in any party which may be at Berlin bridge. Your obt servt J. E. Johnston, Brig. Genl., C. S. A. (Confidential.) Capt. Ashby, Comdg at Point of Rocks. near Unger's Store, January 2d 1862. Col., I am on my way to Bath and hoaj. Gen. How many men were captured of Harper's company so far as you have ascertained? 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-Gene<
R. Snowden Andrews (search for this): chapter 1.10
lating to Maryland Confederate troops, the historical sketch which follows possesses peculiar interest, anent the late successful bazaar. The three military orders which follow below are of great historical value. The copies are exact, the careless punctuation indicating the haste of the writers. The originals are in the possession of Judge George W. Wilson, of Upper Marlboro, Md., who was a gallant soldier in the First Maryland battery, C. S. A. (raised and first commanded by Colonel R. Snowden Andrews, of Baltimore), who received them from Rev. James Battle Averitt, (when stationed at Upper Marlboro after the war), who was chaplain of Colonel Turner Ashby's cavalry and the custodian of the treasured documents. Following are copies of the orders referred to above: Hd Qrs Harper's Ferry, June 8th, 1861. Captain, I have ordered the Berlin bridge to be burned to-night, & Capt. Drake to remain in observation until you pass. Burn your bridge as well as you can, & blow up aft
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