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Southern Historical Society Papers, Volume 19. (ed. Reverend J. William Jones), chapter 1.19 (search)
at with these reinforcements he would sweep down the Valley again. He took into his confidence Colonel T. T. Munford, who commanded the advance of his cavalry, and he detailed for special duty Mr. William Gilmer, of Albemarle, who was widely known in Virginia as a political speaker, and in the army as a gallant soldier. A number of Federal surgeons, who had come under a flag of truce to look after Banks' wounded, were quartered in a room adjoining Colonel Munford's, when Mr. Gilmer (Billy Gilmer was his popular subriquet) stalked in with rattling saber and jingling spurs, and in loud tones announced, Dispatches for General Jackson. What is the news? he was asked loud enough to be heard by surgeons in the next room, who pressed their ears to the key-holes and cracks eager to catch every word. Great news, was the loud response. Great news. The whole road from here to Staunton is full of gray people coming to reinforce us. There is General Whiting and General Lawton and General
Southern Historical Society Papers, Volume 19. (ed. Reverend J. William Jones), The Valley after Kernstown. (search)
g (Fremont's advance arrived after the battle closed) the Federal army to Franklin he returned to the Valley and left Captain Gilmer only with his company to watch the enemy. There was no other force between them and Staunton, the base of his suppli. Instructions to watch Freemont. May 28, 1862. dear Major: Please send the above by telegraph. Direct Captain Gilmer to return towards Shaw's Fork, or to keep within sight of the enemy if he is this side. Please give me all the inforu have succeeded so well in removing the public property from Staunton. Respecting your operating against the enemy with Gilmer's company and such other force as you may be able to collect, it is not advisable for the present. I am very desirous of having the cavalry, lately under the gallant Ashby, organized. Is Gilmer's company necessary west of Staunton? Please let me know where the cavalry are that belong to the Army of the Northwest. From what I learn they are probably with General Lo