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The Daily Dispatch: May 26, 1864., [Electronic resource], Hurdle of Confederate soldiers by negro troops. (search)
ve the particulars of the atrocious murder of two Confederate soldiers by the Yankee negro troops in Middlesex county, Va., on the 12th inst. It appears that Capt John Maxwell, whose name has become familiar in connection with the daring exploits of his command, which is detached from the navy on secret service, was at Mill Creek, George Phillips, of Elizabeth City; John Collona, of the Eastern Shore; and Scott, a private in the Jeff Davis Legion — surrendered. After these surrendered Captain Maxwell attempted to cut his own way out with the remainder of his command. After come desperate fighting he made his escape, having received a slight wound. The reegroes replied that the Confederates and killed some of their men. This answer seemed perfectly satisfactory, and nothing more was said. Among the captured of Capt Maxwell's party was Acting Master John G. Burnley, whose fate has not been ascertained. The facts of this murder are not based upon rumor. They are from th