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Southern Historical Society Papers, Volume 35. (ed. Reverend J. William Jones) 11 1 Browse Search
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Southern Historical Society Papers, Volume 35. (ed. Reverend J. William Jones), chapter 1.32 (search)
ast. Another instance among thousands occurred in Bedford County, Va. Judge Micajah Davis, an honored citizen of the county, was Collector of Internal Revenue, under appointment by President Davis. Judge Davis, like all his extensive family, was an ardent Confederate. When the Yankee General Hunter began his march of devastaJudge Davis, like all his extensive family, was an ardent Confederate. When the Yankee General Hunter began his march of devastation down the valley, it became necessary for Judge Davis to keep out of his reach in order to preserve the records of his office. After making the necessary preparJudge Davis to keep out of his reach in order to preserve the records of his office. After making the necessary preparations for departure he called up one of his faithful old servants, and said: Billy, I shall be obliged to leave home before the Yankees come, I am sorry to go, but u think is best with them, but be sure the Yankees do not find them. When Judge Davis returned, after Hunter had been hurled back by Early, he found everything saful as long as he lived, as a matter of fact not a single negro belonging to Judge Davis ever deserted him. The first, and so far as I know, the only memorial to
The Daily Dispatch: January 24, 1862., [Electronic resource], Contraband trade in Illinois--Seizure of medicines, &c. (search)
L. M. Jude offered the following preamble and resolutions, which were adopted; Whereas, It has pleased our all-wise Redeemer, who doeth all things in His divine purposes to take from us, to His celestial world above, one of our members, Micajah Davis, a member of the night police of the city of Richmond. He was a member of the police for fifteen years. He was beloved, admired, and venerated. This good man has passed from among us, having led a life so pure and spotless that, to those who know him not, a truthful tribute to his many Christian qualities would seem the exaggerated language of friendship. He was a man of noble heart, and his loss is deeply mourned by us. Micajah Davis was an ornament to the police. Resolved, That the sympathy of the police is tendered to his family in this afflicting event. Resolved, That the police will attend his funeral in a body, and wear the badge of mourning for thirty days. Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be sent