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Rebellion Record: a Diary of American Events: Documents and Narratives, Volume 3. (ed. Frank Moore), chapter 238 (search)
are still being found in the woods. Six were found yesterday, with their eyes picked out by the crows, and many more doubtless lie scattered through the dense forest. Among the officers that distinguished themselves in the late battle was Major Boykin, who commanded the Thirty-first Virginia Regiment. He charged at the head of his men, cheered them on by his valor, and drove the enemy in confusion down the hill. Major Boykin is from Lewis County, a graduate of the Military Institute, and Major Boykin is from Lewis County, a graduate of the Military Institute, and is quite a young man. He is the idol of his men. We learn that he has since been promoted to a lieutenant-colonelcy. We daily expect a renewal of the attack upon our camp. The enemy, under the guidance of a tory named Slavin, have been reconnoitring our position, with the intention of cutting a road for artillery. A party has gone out to capture them, and I hope they may succeed, as Slavin is a great scoundrel, and guided the enemy in the attack on the 13th inst. If they head old Johnson, t
Emilio, Luis F., History of the Fifty-Fourth Regiment of Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry , 1863-1865, Chapter 15: Potter's Raid. (search)
jor Webster with the cavalry pursued for some distance. At the mills the Fifty-fourth destroyed fifty-four bales of cotton and three of corn fodder used in the breastworks, besides the grist and saw mill. Lieutenant Stevens's body was buried at Boykin's, as was that of Corporal Johnson. Their bodies and resting-places were marked. In July, 1885, through the information furnished by Lieutenant Whitney, secretary of the Association of Officers Fifty-fourth Massachusetts Volunteers, their bodies were removed to the National Cemetery at Florence, S. C. Lieutenant Stevens was a genial comrade and brave officer. He must have been the last officer, or one of the very last officers, killed in action during the Rebellion. Leaving Boykin's by a cross-road, the Fifty-fourth marched to the pike and re-joined the division, which proceeded several miles and camped for the night, after making twelve miles that day. A thunder-storm prevailed, the rain continuing all night. At this camp Colon
Southern Historical Society Papers, Volume 11. (ed. Reverend J. William Jones), Report of Conner's South Carolina brigade at Cedar Creek, October 19th, 1864. (search)
R. M. Whitner, commanding the battalion of sharp-shooters. He fell whilst gallantly leading his little band in an attack on the enemy's line. He was conspicuous for his cool courage and undaunted bravery. It is a matter of profound regret that the Second regiment is deprived, for a time at least, on account of the loss of a leg, of the services of its commanding officer, Major R. R. Clyburn, whose bravery on this, as on other occasions, is beyond all praise. Major Todd, commanding the Third regiment, was also severely wounded whilst gallantly leading his men against the enemy's. second line of works. The entire loss of this brigade was as follows: Officers.Men. Killed622 Wounded 13172 Missing6199 —— Total25393 Among the prisoners are Colonel Boykin and Lieutenant-Colonel McMichael, of the Twentieth South Carolina. I am, Major, very respectfully, &c., James M. Goggin, Major Commanding Brigade. Major E. L. Costin, Assistant Adjutant-General Kershaw's Divisi
Southern Historical Society Papers, Volume 24. (ed. Reverend J. William Jones), Sketch of Company I, 61st Virginia Infantry, Mahone's Brigade, C. S. A. (search)
rg, I; Greensville county, i, and Gates county, N. C., 1. Total number of deserters, 35. Deserted at the evacuation of Norfolk in May, 1862, 25; died in hospital, 3; discharged, 3; transferred, I; dropped at reorganization, I; left in hospital, 2; who offered substitutes, 4—40; which left for the field in May, 1862, an effective force of 62 men. On April 29, 1862, the company was detached from the 41st Regiment of Virginia Infantry, and ordered to report to Lieutenant-Colonel Archer, at Boykin's, near Smithfield, and guard the Norfolk and Petersburg Railroad. There it remained until May 27, 1862. May 27, 1862, it was ordered to report to Major Jones' Battery, No. 3, near Richmond, Va., as a reserve to sustain our forces in the event of need at the battle of Seven Pines, &c. June 14th, it was ordered to Battery 10, near Richmond. July 15th, it was ordered to report to Brigadier-General John H. Winder, to do guard duty at Libby Prison, Richmond, Va. July 14th, it was a
The Daily Dispatch: April 26, 1861., [Electronic resource], Return. (search)
ichardson Guards, Captain C. H. Axson, left last night on the Northeastern Railroad for Richmond, Va.--The remainder will follow to-day. The gallant Second Regiment, Capt. J. B. Kershaw, composed of as fine a body of troops as could be organized in any State, will leave on Thursday. They will be joined by that noble corps, the Palmetto Guard, Capt. Cuthbert, now on Morris' Island. That company will be relieved to day with a view to the above movement. One of the Camden companies, Capt. Boykin's, left Camden last evening for Richmond in advance of their Regiment, the Second. The Charleston Mercury says; We learn by private advices from Havana that the Commissioners of the Confederate States to the States of Europe had arrived in that city, where they were received with distinguished courtesy by the Captain General. Col. Lamar, who has been detached by Gov. Pickens from his Staff for duty in North Carolina, will leave for Raleigh in the morning. Col. Pettig
The Daily Dispatch: December 16, 1861., [Electronic resource], Federal relations with foreign Powers. (search)
. Our loss in the battle is set down at 25 killed and 75 wounded and missing. Among the killed are the following: Capt. B. P. Anderson, of the Lee battery, from Lynchburg, a gallant and meritorious officer. Lieut. Lewis S. Thompson, of the Marion Guards, a son of Judge Thompson, of Wheeling. Among the wounded are Lieut. Col. Hansbrough, Capt. Deithier, one of Col. Johnson's aids; and Capt. Mollohon, of the axton county company. The 31st Virginia regiment, commanded by Major Boykin; suffered more severely than my other. This is the regiment formerly under Col. Wm. L. Jackson, who was superseded by Col. Reynolds and resigned, but was reappointed to the command of the regiment on Saturday last. Col. Jackson is now a Richmond. The enemy left eighty dead on the field, said their loss in killed and wounded is believed to be very heavy. It was a desperate fight, and a dearly bought victory. Col. Edward Johnston, under whose command the battle was fought, is a
The Daily Dispatch: December 18, 1861., [Electronic resource], article 1 (search)
d in this city, which gives some father details of the battle on the Alleghany. The enemy was repulsed, and retreated precipitately. The 31st Virginia Regiment, composed of men from the Northwestern counties, temporarily under the command of Major Boykin, suffered more than any of our soldiers. Lieutenant Reger, of the Upshur Grays, was mortally wounded, and Lieutenant Thompson, of Marion county, son of Judge Thompson, was killed. The county has sustained a great loss in the death of these tced upon all parts of the encampment. A large body of the enemy field to the left of the road, and endeavored to take up a position upon a commanding height in the rear of our tents. They were promptly met by the 31st Virginia Regiment under Major Boykin, (formerly commanded by Col. Wm L. Jackson.) Hansborough and Reger's battalions, and the 12th Georgia Regiment. --After a band-to-hand contest the enemy was driven from the hills. Three times were they forced to give way, and three times did
The Daily Dispatch: December 20, 1861., [Electronic resource], article 2 (search)
en back by a charge On the left the defence was made by the 52d regiment, commanded by Major Ross; eight companies of the 12th Georgia, Miller's, and Anderson's batteries. "Enclosed I send you a list of the killed and wounded in the 31st. Major Boykin behaved nobly, and richly merits promotion. I have just heard that Col. Wm. L. Jackson has been reinstated to his regiment, Major Boykin promoted to Lieutenant-Colonel, and John S. Hoffman, Major. The boys are delighted. They say, with suchMajor Boykin promoted to Lieutenant-Colonel, and John S. Hoffman, Major. The boys are delighted. They say, with such men they can "whip the--" Col. Johnson says they have covered themselves with glory. He was in chief command. I wish he was General, for he fully deserves it. He was everywhere that danger was most imminent." The following is the list of killed and wounded of the 31st Virginia regiment: Company A.--Killed--Lt. Lewis S. Thompson, Privates Lemon, Tennant, and Henry Nichols. Wounded--Lieut. Davis Toothman, Privates Jacob Tuoker, James S. Kerr, Frank Mandel. Company B.--Killed — n
The Daily Dispatch: December 28, 1861., [Electronic resource], Negro Hiring for 1862. (search)
e still being found in the woods. Six were found yesterday, with their eyes picked out by the crews, and many more doubtless lie scattered through the dense forest. Among the officers that distinguished themselves in the late battle, was Major Boykin, who commanded the 31st Virginia regiment. He charged at the head of his men, cheered them on by his valor, and drove the enemy in confusion down the hill. Maj. Boykin is from Lewis county, a graduate of the Military Institute, and is quite Maj. Boykin is from Lewis county, a graduate of the Military Institute, and is quite a young man.--He is the idol of his men. We learn that he has since been promoted to a Lieutenant-Colonelcy. We daily expect a renewal of the attack upon our camp. The enemy, under the guidance of a tory named Slavin, have been reconnoitering our position with the intention of cutting a road for artillery. A party has gone out to capture them, and I hope they may succeed, as Slavin is a great scoundrel and guided the enemy in the attack on the 13th inst. If they head "old Johnson" they
The Daily Dispatch: February 5, 1862., [Electronic resource], article 6 (search)
the enemy. I immediately turned out the whole of my command and prepared to meet them. I ordered Hansborough's battalion, the 31st Virginia, commanded by Major Boykin, and Reager's battalion, to occupy the crest of the mountain on the right to guard against approach from that quarter. On this hill there were no defences. T Adjutant Willis, Lieutenants McCoy. Ethridge, Marshall, and Turpin, 12th Georgia regiment, deserve particular mention for their good conduct. Lieut., Col. Boykin, commanding 31st Virginia volunteers, his officers and men, deserve my thanks for their unflinching courage throughout the struggle. This regiment suffered seve 12th Georgia regiment, under the immediate command of Lieut., Col. E. T. Connor; 52d Virginia, Majors Ross's, Hansborough's, and Reader's; 31st Virginia., Lieut. Col. Boykin; "Lee Battery" of artillery, four pieces, Capt. P. B. Anderson; Captain Miller's battery, four pieces; a detachment of Pittsylvania cavalry, Lieut. Dabney T
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