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Southern Historical Society Papers, Volume 23. (ed. Reverend J. William Jones), The last battle of the late war. [from the times-democrat, September 8, 1895.] (search)
The last battle of the late war. [from the times-democrat, September 8, 1895.] Personal Reminiscences. I was ordered to report to Brigadier-General Henry W. Allen, of Louisiana, at his special request; being unable to do so, the order was rescinded. Par. IV, S. P., No. 275. January 5, 1864, I was ordered to relieve Major E. W. Baylor, post-quartermaster West Point, Georgia, where I remained until the fall of that plucky little city, which event took place a week after the surrender of General Robert E. Lee at Appomattox. West Point, Georgia, a town of some importance to our armies, on the banks of the Chattahoochee River, being the key to the sitution at this juncture, was splendidly fortified against attacks by stockades, redoubts and long-range rifle pits, and by the erection of a large fort on the west side of the river. The fort commanded a great portion of the place, and under more favorable conditions would have proved a veritable Gibraltar. This fort was manne
Southern Historical Society Papers, Volume 23. (ed. Reverend J. William Jones), chapter 1.9 (search)
rmed by a gentleman who resided in that section of the country at that time. We rather incline to the opinion that ex-Governor Allen, of Louisiana, who died an exile in Mexico shortly after the close of the war, was their author. He was one of thedsonville, I think. The name of the paper, if he told me, I have forgotten. I have since been of the opinion that ex-Governor Allen, of your State, composed the poem, and if you ascertain the name of the paper and the date on which the poem was put General Lytle was in truth the author of the poem in question. Antony and Cleopatra was certainly never written by General Allen, for it is the work of a true poet, and though Allen was a gallant soldier, a splendid and noble gentleman, and a popAllen was a gallant soldier, a splendid and noble gentleman, and a popular orator, there was nothing of the poet about him. The Sugar Bowl was printed in New Iberia, but long after the poem was given to the public. It might have been printed in the Planters' Banner, published in St. Mary, long before and long after t
Southern Historical Society Papers, Volume 23. (ed. Reverend J. William Jones), chapter 1.10 (search)
oldier belonged to this old company. Privates. Adams. A. B. A most excellent soldier; was wounded at the battle of Port Republic, and served to end of war. Armistead, Robert H. Wounded at McDowell, Chancellorsville, and at Richmond. Allen, Willie. Died in hospital, 1862. Amos, W. S. Discharged; over age. Allen, Wesley. Put in a substitute in 1862, and afterwards served through the war in the Fourth Virginia Cavalry. Armistead, W. A. Good soldier; wounded in the leg at batAllen, Wesley. Put in a substitute in 1862, and afterwards served through the war in the Fourth Virginia Cavalry. Armistead, W. A. Good soldier; wounded in the leg at battle of Gettysburg. Atkins, A. S. A substitute. Bell, T. P. Detailed on government work. Baker, A. V. A good soldier; never wounded, and served through the war. Bennett, A. B. Detailed in government shop. Coleman, J. T. Taken prisoner, and died in prison, 1864. Cobb, E. H. A most excellent soldier and a gallant fighter; was under sixteen years old when he joined the army. Cousins, M. C. A better soldier never carried a musket; was killed at Gettysburg. Cobb, Henry. Killed Oc