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Southern Historical Society Papers, Volume 37. (ed. Reverend J. William Jones), Black Eagle Company. (search)
nt, was killed at Gettysburg and his body left upon the field. He had the roll book of our company with him, and as such it was lost. I will relate an incident in connection with our roll book which may be of interest to the surviving members of the company, as told me by Thomas W. Shiffleth, who was color sergeant for the Fourteenth Regiment, Virginia Volunteers—a soldier never known to shirk a duty nor flinch in battle. Shiffleth, in attempting with his flag in his hand to follow General Armistead over the stone fence, had a Federal soldier to thrust his musket in his face, shooting him below the eye, the ball coming out through the back of his head. He fell unconscious and remained in that condition during that day and the following night, till next morning, when he was around to consciousness by a Federal soldier, giving him a kick, supposing him dead, remarking to a comrade he had killed him the day before when attempting to climb over the stone fence. The Federal, realiz
Southern Historical Society Papers, Volume 37. (ed. Reverend J. William Jones), Review of the Gettysburg campaign. (search)
the lines behind the batteries. It was two o'clock when these arrangements were completed. The assaulting column was formed under cover of a wood. It consisted of Pickett's division, with two brigades, Kemper's and Garnett's in front and Armistead's as a support in rear. Heth's division, under Pettigrew, was formed in two lines on Pickett's left, with a space of several hundred yards between the two, and two brigades of Pender's division under Trimble formed in rear and in supporting difor repetition of the details. The monuments on the ground attest the desperate valor with which each side fought. Of Pickett's brigade, commanders, Kemper was first shot and borne from the field, Garmett was killed near the stonewall, and Armistead leaping the wall with sword aloft, at the head of a few followers, finally fell overcome by his foes. Pettigrew and Trimble met with the same fate as Pickett. Wilcox reports that shortly after the advance began, he received successive orders
Southern Historical Society Papers, Volume 37. (ed. Reverend J. William Jones), General Armistead's portrait presented. (search)
General Armistead's portrait presented. An address delivered before R. E. Lee camp no. 1, Cin Pickett's charge, and fell by the side of Armistead on Cemetary Ridge. But this could not be, a blazing in our faces, and every regiment of Armistead's brigade dressed on its colors as straight w near the advance lines Kemper rode back to Armistead, who marched on foot, and said: Armistead, hArmistead, hurry up; I am going to charge those heights and carry them, and I want you to support me. I'll do soon be made on Pickett's men. Colonel, said Armistead to the commanding officer of the Fifty-thirdlors, he cried, and over the wall they went, Armistead and Martin; and with them went a gallant banwho he was, Hancock dismounted, and grasping Armistead's hand, told him with a soldier's sympathy, would not be mortal, as our hero said. But Armistead was right. He knew that death was near at h fatal charge. But none fell so lamented as Armistead, none crowned with glory like his. Many anot[11 more...]
Southern Historical Society Papers, Volume 37. (ed. Reverend J. William Jones), Colonel James Gregory Hodges. (search)
as ordered to Suffolk and was there made a part of Armistead's brigade. On the reorganization of regiments in es writing on the 22nd of September, says that General Armistead was wounded early on the morning of the 17th and that he was still in command, but expected Gen. Armistead to be able to return to duty in a few days. Gehe repulse of the enemy Col. Hodges, in command of Armistead's brigade, reported to me, and I placed it in linemount of fatigue. On the 15th of October, 1862, Armistead's brigade was encamped near Winchester, Va. On thas division. It was here on November 7, 1862, that Armistead's brigade was placed in the new formed division of the title of D. D. On the 21st of November, 1862, Armistead's brigade left Culpeper Courthouse, and reached cathe division were present, Kemper's, Garnett's and Armistead's. The field officers of the Fourteenth Virginia whe division. Of its generals, Garnett was killed, Armistead fatally wounded, and Kemper desperately wounded.
Southern Historical Society Papers, Volume 37. (ed. Reverend J. William Jones), My personal experiences in taking up arms and in the battle of Malvern Hill. (search)
nett, Fiske, White and others dear in the memory of us all. Let us recall the part which our own regiment, the Ninth Virginia, took in this memorable charge. Armistead's Brigade, to which our regiment belonged, were the first troops to reach the immediate vicinity of Malvern Hill, arriving there at 10 A. M. Tuesday, July I, 186xt below them was our own gallant regiment forming a line by itself; below us was Mahone's brigade and other forces-near us were Gens. Magruder, Cobb, Wright and Armistead. The day was fast declining. The deep shade of the majestic trees with which the valley was filled and the smoke of the enemy's guns brought on twilight dimnesoar of the artillery, arose and rushed forward. Then Wright repeats the order to his brigade, and as quick as thought his men spring forward. Then came from Gen. Armistead: Ninth Virginia, charge! The men arose with a shout — a joyous shout that rose above the din of battle and with a passionate enthusiasm we rushed forward. D
Southern Historical Society Papers, Volume 37. (ed. Reverend J. William Jones), Index. (search)
Index. Alexander, Gen. E. P., 125, 222. Allen, Major W 16. Anderson, Gen. Joseph R., 6. Anderson, Gen. R. H., 173. Andrew, Gov. John A., 246. Andrews, Gen., on Battle of Gettysburg, 128. Andrews, Col. of Artillery, surrendered, 213. Armistead, Gen. L. A., 144; heroic death of, 150. Arms, &c., of the C. S. Army, 3. Army of Northern Virginia, surrender of, number paroled, 177. Arsenals of the Confederacy, 6, 12. Atkinson. John Wilder, commander of 10th and 19th Battalion, C. S. Artillery, 353. Beard, Dan W., 304, 355. Baldwin, Lt. Col. B. G.. 16. Barron, Commodore, 59. Basseler J. H., 266. Battine, Capt. Cecil 112. Bayne, Lt. Col. T. R., 16. Bethesda Church, Battle of 236 Bidgood, Adjutant Joseph V., 319. Black Eagle Company, Roster of, 52. Blockade running, 3. Bloody Angle, Battlefield of, 164. Blunt, killed, Private, 200. Breathed, Jim, 25. Breckinridge, Gen. J. C., 247. Brehm Henry G., 266. Broun,