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John William Jones (search for this): chapter 1.28
ured, although outnumbering their antagonist nearly three to one. So much for the genuine article versus the spurious. Stonewall Jackson on his march to Pope's rear at Manassas, in August, 1862, placed Colonel Bradley T. Johnson in command of Jones' brigade in the Stonewall division (General Jones being disabled.) Colonel Johnson put Captain Goldsborough in command of the 48th Virginia Regiment (the ranking officer present for duty being a captain) and made Captain G. W. Booth his brigade-aGeneral Jones being disabled.) Colonel Johnson put Captain Goldsborough in command of the 48th Virginia Regiment (the ranking officer present for duty being a captain) and made Captain G. W. Booth his brigade-adjutant. Booth was a typical young officer and had been adjutant of the First Maryland. At Second Manassas this brigade, reduced to about 800 effectives, for nearly two days fought desperately and heroically at the railroad cut against Fitz John Porter's Corps, holding its ground to the end, repulsing many attacks in heavy force and often making counter charges. It was truthfully said that the air was thick with leaden hail. When physical endurance and cartridges alike were nearly exhausted
Harry Gilmor (search for this): chapter 1.28
ame, a typical soldier; three volleys were fired over the grave; a bugler sounded taps, and all that was mortal of the grand old soldier-patriot were left to await the trump of the resurrection morn. And it is comforting to know that in life much of his thoughts and hopes were heavenward. Major Goldsborough's grave is beside that of Major John B. Brockenbrough, lately deceased, the organizer and distinguished commander of the Baltimore Light Artillery. Almost abreast of them lies Colonel Harry Gilmor, the dashing Maryland partisan, while fifty yards away lies brave General James R. Herbert, and intermediate is the monument to the lamented Captain Wm. H. Murray and his men, and surrounding all these are five hundred men and officers of the invincible armies of the glorious Confederacy. Ah! realm of tombs! but let her bear, This blazon to the last of times: No nation rose so white and fair, Or fell so pure of crimes. From early manhood the career of Major Goldsborough was rep
United Confederate Veterans (search for this): chapter 1.28
A Maryland Warrior and hero. Death of Major William W. Goldsborough, of the famous Maryland line, C. S. A. Military funeral in Baltimore—sketch of his eventful life and distinguished services—soldier, Journalist, Historian. By Winfield Peters, Lieutenant-Colonel, etc., U. C. V., Maryland Member Historical Committee, etc., United Confederate Veterans. On Christmas afternoon last the startling information was telegraphed to Baltimore of the unexpected death in Philadelphia of Major William Worthington Goldsborough, to Captain George W. Booth, acting President of the Society of the Confederate States Army and Navy in Maryland, to the writer and to Sergeant Richard T. Knox, a famous soldier, who accompanied the Major when reconnoitering. A telegram was sent to his widow, Mrs. Louise Goldsborough, to forward the remains to Baltimore, to be buried with military honors in the Confederate burial plot, Loudoun Park Cemetery. Also, General Bradley T. Johnson, former commander
William H. Murray (search for this): chapter 1.28
delphia by Mr. Fred. L. Pitts, an associate with Major Goldsborough on the Philadelphia Record, and a member of Captain William H. Murray's company in the First Maryland regiment, as also was the writer. The honorary pall-bearers (appointed and wan, while fifty yards away lies brave General James R. Herbert, and intermediate is the monument to the lamented Captain Wm. H. Murray and his men, and surrounding all these are five hundred men and officers of the invincible armies of the gloriousuart replied that he, also, had protested. Goldsborough, seeing the charge would be desperate, said to the chivalric Captain Murray: Take command of the right wing; I prefer to lead the left. Two more valiant leaders never found glory on a field ofcond Maryland were killed or wounded, the remnant retiring sullenly, unpursued, and reoccupied the captured works. Captain Murray was killed late in the charge, his body being covered with earth thrown up by countless bullets. Goldsborough was wo
Stonewall Jackson (search for this): chapter 1.28
regiment, August 17, 1862, participating in both the campaigns in the Valley of Virginia, i. e., in 1861 under General Joseph E. Johnston, and in 1862 under Stonewall Jackson; also in the First Manassas battle and campaign in 1861 and in the Seven Days Battles below Richmond, in June and July, 1862. Near Front Royal, Va., during ly defeated, most of them were captured, although outnumbering their antagonist nearly three to one. So much for the genuine article versus the spurious. Stonewall Jackson on his march to Pope's rear at Manassas, in August, 1862, placed Colonel Bradley T. Johnson in command of Jones' brigade in the Stonewall division (General Jions about opposite, moving toward each other, would, if successful, have cut Meade's army in twain. His superior numbers and his earthworks saved him. Were Stonewall Jackson alive, Gettysburg would have been Meade's Waterloo. Colonel Herbert and Major Goldsborough were among five or six hundred Confederate officers, prisoners
Winfield Peters (search for this): chapter 1.28
he famous Maryland line, C. S. A. Military funeral in Baltimore—sketch of his eventful life and distinguished services—soldier, Journalist, Historian. By Winfield Peters, Lieutenant-Colonel, etc., U. C. V., Maryland Member Historical Committee, etc., United Confederate Veterans. On Christmas afternoon last the startling infmendous will-power. Once he said to his wife: Should the end come, don't bury me among the—Yankees here; send my body to Broad-street station, and ship it to Winfield Peters, Baltimore. His command was obeyed. Major Goldsborough's remains reached Baltimore Friday, December 27th, and the funeral took place Saturday afternoon. Tr-General Bradley T. Johnson, Captain Wilson C. Nicholas, Major Frank A. Bond; Lieutenants Clapham Murray, McHenry Howard, Frank Markoe, Andrew C. Trippe, and Winfield Peters; Sergeants Richard T. Knox and Daniel A. Fenton; Privates N. Lee Goldsborough, Lamar Holliday, J. McKenny White, Sommerville Sollers, D. Ridgely Howard, Thoma<
Daniel A. Fenton (search for this): chapter 1.28
e with Major Goldsborough on the Philadelphia Record, and a member of Captain William H. Murray's company in the First Maryland regiment, as also was the writer. The honorary pall-bearers (appointed and who were nearly all present) were: Brigadier-General George H. Steuart. Brigadier-General Bradley T. Johnson, Captain Wilson C. Nicholas, Major Frank A. Bond; Lieutenants Clapham Murray, McHenry Howard, Frank Markoe, Andrew C. Trippe, and Winfield Peters; Sergeants Richard T. Knox and Daniel A. Fenton; Privates N. Lee Goldsborough, Lamar Holliday, J. McKenny White, Sommerville Sollers, D. Ridgely Howard, Thomas D. Harrison, and Daniel L. Thomas. The active pall-bearers were six members of James R. Herbert Camp, in uniform, of which Major Goldsborough was a member. Despite the inclement weather, many gallant old soldiers were present to testify their love and respect for the beloved old Major. At the grave the service of the Episcopal Church was conducted by Rev. Dr. Dame, a typi
George C. Meade (search for this): chapter 1.28
, like Pickett's men, they charged into defeat and death. The analogy is plainer, because the respective charges of Pickett's division and Steuart's brigade, in directions about opposite, moving toward each other, would, if successful, have cut Meade's army in twain. His superior numbers and his earthworks saved him. Were Stonewall Jackson alive, Gettysburg would have been Meade's Waterloo. Colonel Herbert and Major Goldsborough were among five or six hundred Confederate officers, prisoneMeade's Waterloo. Colonel Herbert and Major Goldsborough were among five or six hundred Confederate officers, prisoners of war, who were placed within range of the Confederate batteries at Charleston, S. C., during the fierce Federal assault on that city; suffering many hardships and privations, having often killed and eaten cats and other animals! What could have been more cowardly and despicable than such treatment to such heroes! Colonel Herbert's exchange was effected, but Major Goldsborough remained a prisoner until the war was over. Soon after the war Major Goldsborough established the Winchester,
Richard T. Knox (search for this): chapter 1.28
graphed to Baltimore of the unexpected death in Philadelphia of Major William Worthington Goldsborough, to Captain George W. Booth, acting President of the Society of the Confederate States Army and Navy in Maryland, to the writer and to Sergeant Richard T. Knox, a famous soldier, who accompanied the Major when reconnoitering. A telegram was sent to his widow, Mrs. Louise Goldsborough, to forward the remains to Baltimore, to be buried with military honors in the Confederate burial plot, Loudoun present) were: Brigadier-General George H. Steuart. Brigadier-General Bradley T. Johnson, Captain Wilson C. Nicholas, Major Frank A. Bond; Lieutenants Clapham Murray, McHenry Howard, Frank Markoe, Andrew C. Trippe, and Winfield Peters; Sergeants Richard T. Knox and Daniel A. Fenton; Privates N. Lee Goldsborough, Lamar Holliday, J. McKenny White, Sommerville Sollers, D. Ridgely Howard, Thomas D. Harrison, and Daniel L. Thomas. The active pall-bearers were six members of James R. Herbert Camp,
James R. Herbert (search for this): chapter 1.28
rrison, and Daniel L. Thomas. The active pall-bearers were six members of James R. Herbert Camp, in uniform, of which Major Goldsborough was a member. Despite thelmor, the dashing Maryland partisan, while fifty yards away lies brave General James R. Herbert, and intermediate is the monument to the lamented Captain Wm. H. Murrhe First Maryland), being shortly afterward elected major, under Lieutenant-Colonel James R. Herbert, who had been Captain of Company D, in the First Maryland. Und and wounded was heavy, and among those very dangerously wounded was Lieutenant-Colonel Herbert, who was left in the enemy's hands when the army retired, having Maje Stonewall Jackson alive, Gettysburg would have been Meade's Waterloo. Colonel Herbert and Major Goldsborough were among five or six hundred Confederate officersave been more cowardly and despicable than such treatment to such heroes! Colonel Herbert's exchange was effected, but Major Goldsborough remained a prisoner until
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