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War memories from a Georgia cavalryman near Jonesboro
The writer recounts a November 1864 Confederate stand near Jonesboro Georgia, describing a sisterly bond between two Alabama cavalry friends who swore to bury a dead comrade. One rider carries the body through heavy fire to safety, while the regiment fights a delaying action before retreating toward Griffin. The piece also notes Maj Madison Bell’s death and includes reflections on Colonel Mosby’s wartime exploits and a Washington encounter with Mrs. Barlow.
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Atlanta Journal
Close Calla
Bopk
Sherman
Joe Wheeler
ISI
Iverson
Jonesboro, Ga
Alabama Cavalry
Ines
Sil Ata
Eleventh
Georgia Cavalry
Lovejoy's Station
Jonesboro
Toola
Flint River
Elder
Clarke County
Watkinsville
Oronce County
Tabor
Company K
Rafe Dunakoo
Athens
Macon and Western
Anglea
Voluntere Nickets
Hardie
Vat Coal and Ios Company
Lilland
Young
Gordon
Providence
Stooper
Fio
Captain Barkly
Colonel Young
Johnnie Reb
Cne
Kee
Ninth Kentucky Cavalry
Griffin
Hitler
Madison Bell
Alabama
Eade
Georg
Galois
Empire State of the Sundh
Aluo
Major Bell
T. J. Smith
Atlanta, Ga