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Person (North Carolina, United States) (search for this): chapter 1.14
Veterans, 30 men, Captain C. L. Thompson commander, Huntington, W. Va. Winchester camp, Colonel E. Holmes Boyd commander, Winchester, Virginia. Louisa county, Virginia, 82 men, Colonel T. Smith commander. Frederick county Maryland camp, Rev. C. Randolph Page commander. Thirteenth Virginia Infantry, 210 men, Major R. O. Peatross commander, Caroline county, Virginia. Randolph Thirtieth Virginia Infantry, 30 men, Lieutenant M. H. Wilson commander, Beverley, West Virginia. Person county, North Carolina Veteran Association, 30 men, J. A. Long Prescott commander, Roxboroa, North Carolina. Ninth Virginia cavalry, 200 men, General R. L. T. Beale commander, Westmoreland county, Virginia. Company K, thirty-fourth Virginia. Among the troops gathered here to honor the memory of our departed chieftain none displayed greater alacrity or enthusiasm than this gallant old company. Thirty-four strong they mustered for the unveiling ceremonies, with letters of regret from th
Portsmouth, Va. (Virginia, United States) (search for this): chapter 1.14
Virginia brought up the rear in the line of infantry, and her four regiments made a strong background for what had passed in exhibition before. The uniforms were not as attractive perhaps as some others, but each regiment made a creditable showing, and their movements were very soldierly. The Fourth regiment came first, and was commanded by Colonel H. C. Hudgins. There were ten companies in all, two of which marched as one, and about 380 men. The companies were: Old Dominion Guard, of Portsmouth, Captain J. M. Binford, 41 men; Lee Rifles, of Norfolk, Captain George W. Taylor, 37 men; Old Dominion Light Infantry, of Smithfield, Captain E. A. Morrison, 26 men; Petersburg Grays, Captain F. R. Lassiter, 43 men; Nottoway Grays, Captain J. M. Harris, 24 men; Farmville Guard, Captain W. S. Paulett, 23 men; Portsmouth Rifles, Captain W. C. Williams, 43 men; City Guard, of Norfolk, Captain H. Hodges, 36 men. The ambulance corps—Dr. Bilisoly, surgeon—accompanied the regiment. Captain Pig
Texas (Texas, United States) (search for this): chapter 1.14
an-war flag, mentioned above, who in the meantime had become grandmothers. From Texas. Texas, the next State in rotation, was represented by the Paris Pickets, of Paris, who made the longest trip of any organization coming here, having travelled nearly 4,000 miles. Captain A. S. Braden is in command of the company, which has twenty-six men along. The uniform of white pants, blue coat and white helmet with white and blue plumes is very attractive. The colors borne are those of the State of Texas, with the name of the command on it. Colonel Charles M. Ragland, a native of Richmond, accompanied the company here. North Carolina troops. North Carolina had quite a full military representation. The Fourth regiment is commanded by Colonel J. T. Anthony, Adjutant H. H. Orr, and comprised the following: Iredell Blues, Captain J. F. Armfield, 33 men; Southern Stars, Captain W. W. Motts, 33 men; Hornet's-Nest Riflemen, Captain T. R. Robertson, 33 men; Asheville Light Infantry, Cap
Warrenton (Virginia, United States) (search for this): chapter 1.14
on this stand: General A. L. Long of Virginia; Colonel Charles S. Venable, University of Virginia; Colonel Walter H. Taylor, Norfolk; Colonel Charles Marshall, Baltimore; and Colonel T. M. R. Talcott, Richmond—all members of General R. E. Lee's staff; Generals Charles W. Field of Kentucky, D. A. Weisiger of Virginia, and Dabney H. Maury of Virginia, Mr. Calderon Carlisle of Washington, Misses Mary and Mildred Lee, Mrs. Fitzhugh Lee, Mrs. W. H. F. Lee, Miss Ellen Lee, Miss Lizzie Gaines of Warrenton, Mrs. Dr. Stone of Washington, Mrs. Ellen Daingerfield of Alexandria, Mrs. Senator Hearst of California, Mrs. Peyton Wise, Colonel Hemphill of South Carolina, General Bradley T. Johnson of Maryland, Congressman Breckinridge of Arkansas, Honorable Thomas G. Skinner of North Carolina, Colonel C. O'B. Cowardin of Virginia, Colonel Gregory of the Stonewall brigade, Colonel L. Daingerfield Lewis of Virginia, Colonel J. Hampton Hoge of Virginia, General Lawton of Georgia, General Cadmus Wilcox o
Pine Bluff (Arkansas, United States) (search for this): chapter 1.14
amuel P. Weisiger. Parker's Battery was followed by Woolfolk's Battery, represented by Lieutenants Willam Terrell and Vaughan, and Taylor's Battery, represented by Lieutenant Leake, and Jordan's Battery, represented by Sergeant James C. Read. But few of these old soldiers were without honorable scars. Wise's brigade, Thirty-fourth Virginia, General Peyton Wise in command; A. P. Hill veterans; Great Southern's Band and veterans of the Fifth Maryland regiment; Ed. Murry Camp of Pine Bluff, Arkansas, commanded by J. B. Trulock; Confederate Veterans of Alexandria, with flag of Alexandria Light Infantry; Carpenter's Battery and Stonewall Brigade. Mexican Veterans. The following is a list of the Mexican veterans who joined in the parade: Robert G. Scott, captain Company A, First regiment Virginia volunteers; John Poe, private, Company A, First regiment Virginia volunteers; Josiah Heller, Company H, First regiment Virginia volunteers; James H. Barnes, Company E, First regiment
North Carolina (North Carolina, United States) (search for this): chapter 1.14
. Robertson; Governors Daniel G. Fowle, of North Carolina; F. P. Fleming, Florida; A. B. Fleming, WeRichmond, accompanied the company here. North Carolina troops. North Carolina had quite a fullNorth Carolina had quite a full military representation. The Fourth regiment is commanded by Colonel J. T. Anthony, Adjutant H. if not oftener, as the best drilled men in North Carolina. The Governor's Guard, Captain J. J. Beame first, and were followed by those from North Carolina. Next came J. C. Stancill Camp, then t, J. A. Long Prescott commander, Roxboroa, North Carolina. Ninth Virginia cavalry, 200 men, Gener flag of the famous Fighting Thirteenth of North Carolina is so full of bullet-holes that it scarce last two years of the war. Another famous North Carolina flag is that of the Eighth (Colonel Shaw'sf Arkansas, Honorable Thomas G. Skinner of North Carolina, Colonel C. O'B. Cowardin of Virginia, Colernor Gordon of Georgia, Governor Fowle of North Carolina, Governor Fleming of West Virginia, Govern[2 more...]
Caroline (Virginia, United States) (search for this): chapter 1.14
ssion. J. Bowie Strange Camp, Confederate Veterans, 200 men, General T. L. Rosser commanding, Charlottesville, Va. Camp Garrett Veterans, 30 men, Captain C. L. Thompson commander, Huntington, W. Va. Winchester camp, Colonel E. Holmes Boyd commander, Winchester, Virginia. Louisa county, Virginia, 82 men, Colonel T. Smith commander. Frederick county Maryland camp, Rev. C. Randolph Page commander. Thirteenth Virginia Infantry, 210 men, Major R. O. Peatross commander, Caroline county, Virginia. Randolph Thirtieth Virginia Infantry, 30 men, Lieutenant M. H. Wilson commander, Beverley, West Virginia. Person county, North Carolina Veteran Association, 30 men, J. A. Long Prescott commander, Roxboroa, North Carolina. Ninth Virginia cavalry, 200 men, General R. L. T. Beale commander, Westmoreland county, Virginia. Company K, thirty-fourth Virginia. Among the troops gathered here to honor the memory of our departed chieftain none displayed greater alacrity or ent
Charlottesville (Virginia, United States) (search for this): chapter 1.14
city, but among them are Generals D. H. Maury, B. D. Fry, D. A. Weisiger, Dr. J. L. M. Curry, and Major John Poe, all of whom were in the procession. J. Bowie Strange Camp, Confederate Veterans, 200 men, General T. L. Rosser commanding, Charlottesville, Va. Camp Garrett Veterans, 30 men, Captain C. L. Thompson commander, Huntington, W. Va. Winchester camp, Colonel E. Holmes Boyd commander, Winchester, Virginia. Louisa county, Virginia, 82 men, Colonel T. Smith commander. Frederickth hats in hand as they were on their way to their assigned place. Later Colonel Preston Chew, the gallant commander of the Stuart Horse Artillery, with the veterans of that battery bearing a flag which was presented them by the ladies of Charlottesville in recognition of their gallant defence of the town against the Federal cavalry on the occasion known as Custer's Raid. They stood before the bust of Lee with reverence, as if to pay their duty at the shrine of him under whose banner they h
Charlotte (North Carolina, United States) (search for this): chapter 1.14
side and protecting his loved general with his own body, and these blood-stains yet remain to tell the story of his devoted heroism. The Band of the Hornets. At the reception given by Mr. W. S. Forbes to the Hornet's-Nest Riflemen, of Charlotte, N. C., they were accompanied by the famous Hickory Military Band (twenty-six pieces). Mr. Forbes had as his guest Major John G. Young, of Winston, N. C. (formerly of Charlotte, N. C.), who reorganized the Hornets after the war. Just before leavCharlotte, N. C.), who reorganized the Hornets after the war. Just before leaving Mr. Forbes' residence, the Hornets presented Mrs. Forbes with a very large hornet's nest which was carried in the procession on the 29th by Sergeant Blockwelder, a veteran of the Mexican and late war, and who has been a member of the Hornets for the past forty years as color-bearer. The Hornets wore their dress uniform—olive—green and gold—and left with regrets, in love with Richmond, her people, and especially with Mr. and Mrs. W. S. Forbes. The Lee House—great crowds before it—incid
Bennettsville (South Carolina, United States) (search for this): chapter 1.14
iam H. Burkman major and F. R. Webb leader, had the post of honor as the first musical organization, and preceded Generals Lee and Cooke and the assistant marshals who were at this point. South Carolina. The volunteers from South Carolina held the position of right and followed just after the marshals. Brigadier-General Hugvemin was in charge of the First division, in which were these companies from the Fourth and Third regiments: Sumter Guards, Captain Brand; Gordon Rifles, of Bennettsville, Captain J. L. McLaurin; Butler Guards, of Greensboro, Captain W. A. Hunt; the Washington Light Infantry, of Charleston, two platoons, fifty men, Captain Alexander W. Marshall. These commands formed a battalion with Major Gilchrist and Colonel B. J. Auld connected with it. The Palmetto regiment (Second) came next, and was preceded by Brigadier-General James and staff. Adjutant W. H. Brennan was in command of this regiment, which was constituted as follows: Gordon Light Infantry, Cap
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