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The Daily Dispatch: December 15, 1862., [Electronic resource], article 1 (search)
g, so much complained of on the eve of previous battles, seems to have been obviated in this instance, and very few men are to be seen absent from their posts. The condition of the army is such as to inspire confidence in the result. Lieut. James Ellett, of Crenshaw's battery, was killed this morning while placing a section of his battery in position. His body will be sent down this evening. Major Brockenbrough, Chief of Artillery of 1st Division, Jackson's corps, was severely wounded iatimer's command, Lieut. Grayson, of the Chesapeake Artillery, was mortally wounded; four privates were killed, sixteen wounded, and eleven horses killed. Lieut. Zeph. C. McCruder, of the Purcell battery' of Richmond, was killed. Lieut. James Ellett, of the Crenshaw battery, was killed by a fragment of shell while standing in conversation with Major Pegram. His battery was not firing at the time. Lieut. E. was Clerk of the Circuit Court of Richmond. His body has been brought here.
The Daily Dispatch: December 15, 1862., [Electronic resource], The Yankee robberies. (search)
Death of a public Officer. --James Ellett, Clerk of Richmond Circuit Court, was killed in action near Fredericksburg by the Abolitionists, on Saturday last, by a shell. On the formation of the Crenshaw battery, he was elected first lieutenant.