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The Daily Dispatch: August 16, 1861., [Electronic resource], The Fifth Virginia Regiment in the battle of Manassas. (search)
approaching, and filling past them, with the swiftness of the wind, was a splendid body of Cavalry, numbering probably a thousand. These came rushing on like a mighty torrent, with drawn sabres glittering in the evening's bright sunbeams, mounted on steeds who seemed to be maddened by the contest that was being waged by man against his fellow man. I soon recognized this to be the splendid body of Cavalry commanded by the gallant Col. Stuart, of which the excellent company from Augusta (Capt. Patrick's) forms part. In the meantime, Gen. Beauregard appeared on the field in person, and approaching our regiment inquired who we were, and on being informed, he addressed us in the following cheering language: "Fight on, brave Virginia boys; the day is ours everywhere else, and it must be here also," He then commanded us to follow him, and, with a loud cheer, we rushed forward, determined to do as commanded, or die. By this time Sherman's battery had evidently become somewhat disabled