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Southern Historical Society Papers, Volume 19. (ed. Reverend J. William Jones), chapter 1.14 (search)
hed me this historical letter in regard to General Ewell and Stonewall Jackson: October 10, 1891 Dear General: 'Twas in connection with General Ewell's conversion to Christ, from his accidentapresent as one of the session in examining General Ewell (who had been a very profane man and skeptim to desire membership in the Church. General Ewell had been wounded in the series of battles ade, and he had time for deep reflection. General Ewell did not have a high opinion of General Jac in the strain they had been indulging in, and Ewell was left alone in reaffirming his oft-repeatedof war was held, at which Generals Jackson and Ewell were present. Each general was asked what he onsideration. They all then separated. General Ewell had not gone very far when he discovered t. Jackson continued praying so very long that Ewell concluded that he would leave. When they asollowed with the results so well known by all. Ewell was wounded, but he still held the opinion as
Southern Historical Society Papers, Volume 19. (ed. Reverend J. William Jones), The old Texas brigade, [from the Richmond times, September 22, 1891.] (search)
without opposition, crossed his army over the Rapidan at Ely's and Germanna fords and was marching towards Gordonsville. Ewell with the Second corps—Stonewall Jackson's old command—occupied the left on the Confederate front, covering the old turnpi relief to the troops of A. P. Hill, who had been fighting steadily during this and the day previous. The battle-line of Ewell's corps extended across the old turnpike, which was about his centre, and on which was their heaviest fighting. A. P. High, of massive white field-quartz, lay on the side of the old turnpike just on the advance battle-line and breastworks of Ewell's corps. Subjected to a bapbometic fire baptism of battle, it became a fitting memorial tribute from the hard-fought and victorious lines of Ewell's Second corps to her sister corps under Longstreet to now and forever stand as a battle monument above these graves of the Texas brigade. Pleasing spectacle. It was a pleasing spectacle to see with the Confederate
Southern Historical Society Papers, Volume 19. (ed. Reverend J. William Jones), chapter 1.19 (search)
f his plans as the private soldiers. I remember that General Ewell, second in command, remarked to his chief of staff in mester. I remember that one day in the summer of 1862 General Ewell rode up to the house of Dr. J. L. Jones, near Gordonsvie a staff officer rode up to General Jackson, and said: General Ewell sends his compliments, and says he is ready. General Jprayer, and then said quietly to one of his staff: Tell General Ewell to drive the enemy. Soon the terrible shock of battle he progress of the fight. Presently a staff officer of General Ewell galloped up and exclaimed: General Ewell says, sir, thaGeneral Ewell says, sir, that it is almost impossible for him to advance further unless that battery (pointing to it) is silenced. Go tell Major Andrewsly. Soon the battery was silenced. Now, said he, tell General Ewell to drive them, and right nobly did General Ewell and hiGeneral Ewell and his gallant men obey the order. In the afternoon of the day at Cold Harbor Jackson became very impatient that the enemy did
Southern Historical Society Papers, Volume 19. (ed. Reverend J. William Jones), General Thomas J. Jackson. (search)
that if they saw Jackson they should not cheer, and as he rode along the line every man had his hat off, waving it in the air, along the whole great column of soldiers, cheering Jackson by this enthusiastic but silent salute. Tuesday night we struck Bristow station, just this side of Manassas Junction, captured and destroyed four or five trains of cars, and that night Stuart, with some cavalry and infantry, took Manassas Junction. All day Wednesday we fought the advance of Pope's army, Ewell doing most of the work. Thursday we took our position between Manassas Junction and Thoroughfare Gap and terrific fighting occurred. On the morning of Friday we resisted the advance of Pope's immense army, and late Friday afternoon Longstreet got up and joined in the fight. He took four days to come over a way that we had opened for him in two. I never shall forget Jackson's anxiety that Longstreet should get up. Late Thursday night I rode with him a mile or two in the rear of our
Southern Historical Society Papers, Volume 19. (ed. Reverend J. William Jones), The Valley after Kernstown. (search)
th his company to watch the enemy. There was no other force between them and Staunton, the base of his supplies. In this connection I will mention a fact I have never seen in print. By General Jackson's order I gave Colonel Gibbons, of the Tenth Virginia, and Colonel Harman, of the Fifty-second Virginia regiments, the positions they were to take, and when I reported to the General he abruptly asked me who was attending to my duties in Staunton, and said go there as quick as you can. General Ewell, he said, whom I left at Swift Run Gap, is not under my orders, and in the event he has left that position, and General Banks has moved towards Staunton from Harrisonburg, you will send as quickly as possible supplies to Millboroa Depot. I will have to move in that direction. On arriving at Staunton I found the situation as General Jackson had left it, and so reported. A. W. H. Buttons for his coat. Conrad's store, April 22, 1862. dear Major: Did Major Paxton Afterward
Southern Historical Society Papers, Volume 19. (ed. Reverend J. William Jones), chapter 1.60 (search)
ot, or shell, or minnie. Every one of these strikes just where the Lord permits it to strike, and nowhere else, and you are perfectly safe where the missiles of death fly thickest until Jehovah permits you to be stricken. Major Nelson, of General Ewell's staff, one of the bravest of the brave, and an humble Christian and devout churchman, heard that sermon, and did not fully endorse what he called its extreme Calvinism. During the battle of Malvern Hill General Jackson rode, as was his wlves. Dr. Dabney chanced to be near a very large, thick oak gate-post, and he very wisely got behind that, sitting bolt upright with his back against it. Soon after he had assumed this position Major Nelson rode up to bring some message from General Ewell to General Jackson, and with a soldier's keen eye at once took in the situation. Delivering his message, he at once rode straight to Dr. Dabney, and, with a graceful military salute, said: Major Dabney, every shot and shell and minnie strike
Southern Historical Society Papers, Volume 19. (ed. Reverend J. William Jones), Index (search)
s character, 406. D, Company, Eighteenth Virginia; war roll of, 120. Delaware, Fort, Prisoners at, 35, 46. Dillon, Colonel, Edward, 198. Donelson, Reminiscences of Fort, 372. Drewry's Bluff, Battle of, 100. Drummond, Governor of North Carolina, hung, 132. Early, General J. A., 153, 312. Echoes from Hampton Roads, 246. Echols, General, John, 111. Edmonds, Hon., Paul, 203. Elkhorn, Battle of, 193. Ellis, Colonel Thomas H., 57. Ellyson, Henry Keeling, 130. Ewell, General R. S., 112, 153. Farinholt, Colonel B. F., 52, 201. Farragut, Admiral D. G., 74. Fayette Artillery, Richmond, 57. Federal Prisoners, Pastimes in, 35; statistics of mortality in, 47, 190, 288. Fisher's Hill; Incidents of, Battle of, 289. Flournoy, Colonel T. S , 52, 203. Flowerree, Colonel C. C., 108. Forts—Delaware, 35; Gregg, 65; Owen, 68; Morgan, So. Forrest, Admiral F , 12. Forrest, General N B., 199. Foute, Rev R. C., 246. Frazier's Farm, Battle of, 306. Fre