Young Confederate Veteran recalls Winchester fight and last battle
A Lexington Ky veteran, one of the youngest Confederates, recounts surviving the Winchester battle and a pivotal Civil War moment. He describes Gordon’s flank action, Captain Anderson’s wounding, and the dash of Jubal Early’s troops during the retreat. He notes the long day ended as Union forces pressed, marking his last battle and lasting memory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J Soulp Smith
Lexington
Tuhal Surlys
Winchester
Judge Smith
Damen Anderson
San
Newow
Wiley Joes
Twelfth
Georgia
Ryard
Irsinian
Stone Wall
Jsyire Smith
Clinton F
Tallahassee
Wiey
Prion
Point Lookout
Gordon
Lees
Virginia
Cold Harbor
Jubal
Sront Sud
Anderson
Risimz
Cobh
Cook
Philips Georgia Legion
Robert McMillan
Twenty Fourth Georgia Regiment
McMillan
Ross
Fredericksburg
Remembering Civil War Time With Jackson and Port Republic
A North side reminiscence recounts fourteen veterans recalling Civil War encounters around Port Republic and the Shenandoah. They discuss Jackson, Carroll, and Reid, detailing a bridge battle, a captured officer, and a moment of Yankee bravado amid the Port Republic fight and Stonewall Jackson’s movements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willow Springs
Aetel
John S Cooper
Port Republic
John G Reid
Enns
VeClellan
Peninsula
Coopar Herve
Hasey
Ilnois
Tennessee
Blanker
Manassas Junction
Shenandoah Valley
Fremont
Carroll
Reid
Lozs
Jackson
Douglas
Lin” Gard
Hesey
Rela
Virginia
Captain Reid
Lonewall Jackson
Husey
Fort Republic
Crags Keys
Chasey
Bath
Poem and Confederate reminiscences from an old scrapbook
An inserted wartime poem by General Henry R. Jackson reflects on wife and child, followed by brisk notes on Stonewall Jackson, a tale about a negro servant, Farragut’s blockade incident, Washington chair curiosities, jokes in southern papers, and Fredericksburg gallantry with Colonel Hubert McMillan. The piece traces Civil War era memories, anecdotes, and literary fragments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry R. Jackson
Harry Jackson
Atlanta
Iwag
Savannah
George Washington
Memphis
Charleston Courier
Courier
Nathaniel Levin
Cruikshanks
Glevin
Fredericksburg
Eichmnond
Jetter
Mergher
Hubert McMillan
Twenty Fourth
Georgia
McMillan
Cobbs
Meagher
Corcoran
Mississippi's Old Penitentiary Replacement Progress
Long history of the old Mississippi penitentiary ends as walls are torn down to clear the site for the new state capitol. Describes demolition, salvaged materials, and the shift to convict farms on 1300 acres with improved death rates and humane treatment. Notes the project’s financials and the surrounding wartime anecdotes and era tone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Res Denea
Jackson 5
Cote
Mississipi Penitentiary
New
Trentlery
Mississippi
Walla
Wishslopt
Tme
Federal Sq
Ptison
Victor
State Insane Hospital
Putine
Owers
Penitentiary Board of Control
Delta
Successful in Life Although a Cripple
A feature praising perseverance through disability with examples from Lord Nelson and Alexander Stephens. Focuses on John C. Jones Clinch county tax receiver born in North Carolina who, despite paralysis, has served since 1871, marrying twice, remaining active and independent while aiding others to stay hopeful.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexander H Stephens
Reed
North Carolina
Sehlf
Howerville
Clinch County
J C Jones
Mr Jones
Rampoon
Geo
Les
Jones
Jonean
Gehen
Mfe
Elizabeth Anna and the Prize A tale of love and writing
A long married couple, John Eddington Marshall and Elizabeth Anna, navigate finances, ambition, and a shared dream of literary success. Elizabeth Anna pursues a magazine prize, improves her craft, and sacrifices comfort, only to discover the cost to their harmony and home when she finally decides how far to push for recognition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Azaueth
Anna
Eizabeth Anna
Elizabeth Anna
John FE
Mal
Cir Vilage
Mtewotv
Ingent
Elizabeth Anon
Elgsbeth Annasy
John Eddington Marshall
Alwaya
Dagabeth Annastong
Bhvareth
Eizabeth
Elizabeth Anna Merle
John
Johm Eddington Marshall
Asleen
Erin
Tian
Dex
Elizabeth
Ald Ang
Es Hope
Elizabeth Anna G
Elzeheta Ays
Bret
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Jurge Smith
Newawawers
Beryville
Artilery
Fischershil
J Louie Smith
Confederate of Thrilling Experience
Rosecrans
War Department
Richmond
Stonewall
Shanandoah Valley
Stressburg
Teenth
Front Royal
Shields
Shenandah
Port Republc
Ge Summy South
Georgia Coronel
Solerm
Earth
Sara
Stomewasl
Chattanooga
Stonewall Jackson
Stonewells
Someong
Hlarrester
Sch
Vickshure Whig
Farraguts
Hartford
Frederick Sulens
Old Pri
Lord Noledn
Lesa Whaman
Nelson
Sunny South
By Elizabeth Lemont Brown
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