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Southern Historical Society Papers, Volume 33. (ed. Reverend J. William Jones), How General R. E. Lee saved the life of a Federal officer. (search)
in a counter charge, using our pistols as we came within range of their line. Just before the two squadrons clashed in a hand-to-hand encounter, a Federal officer, riding in advance of his men, dashed into our ranks. Instantly three or four pistols were turned upon him and a command rang out, Don't shoot! I thought I recognized in the command the voice of General Lee, and, turning, saw him at my horse's heels, with his hand raised, his countenance and posture indicating intense anxiety for the safety of the Federal officer. One of our men seized his bridal, thus stopping his horse, and it was then discovered that he was wounded and unable to control the animal. In another instant, but for General Lee's quick outcry, he would have been riddled with bullets. The general had taken in the situation, when it had occurred to no one else on our side, and thus saved the life of the gallant Federal officer. Samuel M. Gaines, First Lieutenant Charlotte Cavalry, 14th Virginia Cavalry.