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Harper's Encyclopedia of United States History (ed. Benson Lossing), Cathcart , William Schaw , Earl 1755 -1843 (search)
Cathcart, William Schaw, Earl 1755-1843
Military officer; born in Petersham, England, Sept. 17, 1755; joined the British army in June, 1777, and came to the United States; later was aide to Gen. Spencer Wilson and General Clinton, and participated in the siege of Forts Montgomery and Clinton, and in the battles of Brandywine and Monmouth.
In May, 1778, during the reception given in honor of Lord Howe, in Philadelphia, he led one section of the knights at the celebrated Mischianza (q. v.). Later he recruited and commanded the Caledonian Volunteers, which subsequently was called Tarleton's Legion.
He returned to England in 1780, and was promoted lieutenant-general in 1801.
He died in Cartside, Scotland, June 16, 1843.
Military men, attention!
The largest variety to be found in
Cloths, Cassimeres and Vestings, For military suits, and citizens' fine dress.
Three thousand yards.
Coating and Pant Stuff,
For soldiers, by the yard, or large quantity.
Over Coatings, all grades some fine; Beaver and Petersham, for officers' coats; Military Over Coats, in great variety; Camp Blankets; Shawls; Gloves; Socks; Comforts; Oil Over-Coats; Leggin; and Cap Covers; Water-Proof Seamers Over- Coats; Water-Proof (40 on hand) Suits made to mature in short notice, warrant d to fit; Merino, Lams Wool, and Shaker Under-Shirts and Drawers.
all sizes; fine French Cloths and Cassimere, black and fancy, the finest assortment to be found; Vestings of all styles, all made to measure, in the best style; Trimmings, all kinds.
A full assortment of fins Drees Cloth Coats, and black Dee Skin Pants, (a full assortment on hand)
Boys' Clothing. --Over Coats, Jackets, Pants, and Vests
T. W. Royston & C
The Daily Dispatch: February 6, 1862., [Electronic resource], The "Times" and our Commissioners. (search)
Runaway.--$50 reward.
--Ranaway on Friday morning, January 31st, 1862, from the subscriber, at Camp, four miles from Manassas, my Negro Man, CÆSar — about six feet three inches high, dark, copper color thick lips and open mouth, a little round-shouldered, and weighs about 195 lbs. Had on when he left a brown Petersham coat, gray pants, with black stripes on the sides; black slouched hat, with narrow brim; checked cassimere vest, and a pair of new pegged boots, No. 11.
He has been serving me in camp as cook and waiting servant for the last eight months. He may be harbored by free negroes in the neighborhood of Bristol.
Centreville, or Manassas, or has made his way to Richmond, where his mother lives.
I will give the above reward for his delivery to me, or if lodged in any jail so that I can get him.
Ro. S. Abernathy,
Capt. "Co. G.," 19th Reg. Miss Vols.,
fe 5--ts 5th Brigade, Gen. Wilcox Com'g
Runaway.
--$50 Reward — Ranaway on Friday morning, January 31st. 1862 from the subscriber, at Camp, four miles from Manassas, my Negro Man, CÆSar — about six feet three inches high, dark, copper shouldered, and weighs about 195 lbs., Had on when he left a brown Petersham coat, gray pants, with black stripes on the sides; black slouched hat, with narrow brim; checked cassimere vest, and a pair of new pegged boots, No. 11- He has been serving me in camp as cook and waiting servant for the last eight months. He may be harbored by free negroes in the neighborhood of Bristol.
Centreville, or Manassas, or has made his way to Richmond, where his mother lives.
I will give the above reward for his delivery to me, or if lodged in any jail so that I can get him.
Ro. S. Abernathy,
Capt. "Co. G.," 19th Reg. Miss. Vols,
fe 5--ts 5th Brigde, Gen. Wilcox Com
Runaway.--$50 reward.
--Ranaway on Friday morning, January 31st 1862, from the subscriber, at Camp, four miles from Manassas, my Negro Man, CÆSar — about six feet three inches high, dark, copper color, thick lips and open mouth, a little round-shouldered, and weighs about 195 lbs. Had on when he left a brown Petersham coat, gray pants, with black stripes on the sides; black slouched hat, with narrow brim; checked cassimere vest, and a pair of new pegged boots, No. 11.
He has been serving me in camp as cook and waiting servant for the last eight months. He may be harbored by free negroes in the neighborhood of Bristol.
Centreville, or Manassas, or has made his way to Richmond, where his mother lives.
I will give the above reward for his delivery to me, or if lodged in any jail so that I can get him.
Ro. S. Abernathy,
Capt. "Co. G," 19th Reg. Miss. Vols.,
fe 5--ts 5th Brigade, Gen. Wilcox Com'g