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1864 AD (search for this): chapter 1.28
ousand 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 McPhail's residence or lawn, which is (or was in 1864) obstructed from any extensive view by intervening woods. I had the pleasure of knowing all of the family except Major Mc-Phail, who was absent with his command at the front. And I designedly had the empty trains frequently run back and forth between our defences and Clover depot, while the enemy were approaching and deploying, our men being instructed to huzza on the arrival of every train, thus giving plausibility to the report of Mrs. McPhail to the Federal commander, and giving him
November 22nd, 1891 AD (search for this): chapter 1.28
The Staunton river fight. [from the Richmond times, November 22, 1891.] Colonel Farinholt replies to General Dabney Maury—Certain alleged Errors Corrected—Another account of that famous Engagement—To whom the honor of the victory is partly Due—Interesting details. [The narrative to which Colonel Farinholt excepts appears in this volume, ante, pp. 51-57. The intent of General Maury is evident. It is just to to him to state that he earnestly endeavored to obtain all the facts attendant upon the remarkable victory before publishing his account. The editor had several conversations with him during its preparation. General Maury states that he was anxious to hear from Colonel Farinholt, to whom he wrote, but received no reply from him.] The following is an account of the battle at Staunton river bridge, prepared by Colonel 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
June 22nd (search for this): chapter 1.28
y years you have either misconstrued the conversation you had with Colonel Stanhope Flournoy, or that your remembrance of his account is at this date imperfect, I write to inform you of the facts, and, in justice to myself, place in your hands a correct statement of this engagement. How the 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 at home on leave to come forward and assist in completing the defences of this, the largest and most important bridge on the railroad, well knowing that if it was given up and destroyed,. from there to Danvil
July 16th, 1864 AD (search for this): chapter 1.28
r children deprived of such honor and credit as our contemporaries 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 severest fire of the enemy in doing so. Report to General Lee. headquarters army of Northern Virginia, 16th July, 1864. Captain B. L. Farinholt, Commanding at Staunton River Bridge: Captain. Your report of the repulse of the enemy by the forces under your command on Saturday, 25th ult., at Staunton River bridge has been received. Please express my thanks to the men and officers engaged for the gallantry and determination with which they repelled every assault of the enemy. I regret the painful wound of Colonel Coleman, of the Twelfth North Carolina, who exhibited such a noble example of patriotism
June 27th, 1864 AD (search for this): chapter 1.28
assault of the enemy. 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 c
November 20th, 1891 AD (search for this): chapter 1.28
re publishing his account. The editor had several conversations with him during its preparation. General Maury states that he was anxious to hear from Colonel Farinholt, to whom he wrote, but received no reply from him.] The following is an account of the battle at Staunton river bridge, prepared by Colonel 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. General 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 Federal forces which took place at Staunton River bridge, on the Richmond and Danville railroad, on the 25th of June, 1864 (you say the 24th), Believing you would not misrepresent the facts intentionally, and would not knowingly minimize the just deserts of one officer to aggrandize the fa
June 25th, 1864 AD (search for this): chapter 1.28
. 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. General 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 Federal forces which took place at Staunton River bridge, on the Richmond and Danville railroad, on the 25th of June, 1864 (you say the 24th), Believing you would not misrepresent the facts intentionally, and would not knowingly minimize the just deserts of one officer to aggrandize the fame and add to the laurels of another, and feeling sure that after the lapse of so many years you have either misconstrued the conversation you had with Colonel Stanhope Flournoy, or that your remembrance of his account is at this date imperfect, I write to inform you of the facts, and, in justice to myself, place in y
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