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The Daily Dispatch: August 9, 1861., [Electronic resource], Ranaway. (search)
with his health very much impaired, in consequence of which he resigned his position in the army. He shortly afterwards accepted a professorship in the Military Institute at Lexington, which office he filled with ability and distinction till the commencement of the present war, when he accepted the post of Colonel, conferred upon him by Governor Letcher, unanimously recommended by the Council, and unanimously confirmed by the Convention. He was assigned to the command of our forces at Harper's Ferry, and continued in it till he was superseded by General Johnston. He then took command of a brigade, and was subsequently appointed Brigadier General by President Davis, During the manŒvures of the army in the Valley of Virginia, Gen. Jackson held a conspicuous position, and in the great battle of Manassas he carped an on viable and never-dying distinction. His command acted a part in that memorable engagement which will not be forgotten while deeds of valor and self-sacrifice are
The Daily Dispatch: August 9, 1861., [Electronic resource], Runaway Negro. (search)
t any odds and at whatever cost. This Patterson, no doubt, as we infer from his movements at the time, sought to do. But then he was fooled by Johnston, who refused to gratify him now by giving him battle, except on his own terms. In the meantime, the day of the grand advance approached, necessarily the original plan was at last resorted to. Unable to engage Johnston, Patterson was immediately ordered on to Fairfax. He left Martinsburg on Wednesday, and arrived at Charleston, near Harper's Ferry, that night. This movement was observed and understood. That same day the enemy advanced from Alexandria, and this was also reported. Still it was necessary to be sure that Patterson's movement was not a feint. So soon as this was determined, Johnston, ever ready, moved forward with all possible speed, leaving., however, sufficient force at Winchester to defend that place. Friday morning his men were at Piedmont, on the Manassas Gap road, and had the railroad done its work promptly