Yale Tavern Flag Saga Bravery Tied To 1883 Letter
The narrative recounts a Civil War incident at Yellow Tavern where a Yankee captain seized a regimental flag from a fallen Confederate color bearer. General Hagood intervened, the captain refused surrender, and the clash ended with heavy brigade losses. A former Iowa captain later sought confirmation of a wound in the line of duty and was praised by Hagood, inviting Bailey to visit South Carolina as a guest of ex Confederate veterans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Petersburg
Yellow Tavern
Hagood
South Carolina
Colombia
Yau
Coser, Botris
Johnston Hagood
Columbia
D. C
Yekaw
James Bailey
Iowa Volunteer Infantry
Bailey
Captain Bailey
Lee
United States
Local News Briefs From Clarton and Nearby Towns
Sturgeon visited his brother in Clarton and foresees four mails daily after May first. Carpenters began work on a store building Tuesday morning. Mrs. G. H. Cheever led the Epworth League last Sunday. Mrs. John Notesime traveled to Eelstand for her brother-in-law’s funeral. Miss Ora Olden and Katie Loder stayed with Arbie and Maud Harvey Wednesday. Oliver Storhow visited Serdy and left Monday for Ottesen to stay awhile. A watchmaker, P. Harvey, advertises skilled repair services in Iowa. Sturgeon bought one thousand forest trees to plant in his park south of B.C. RB. & N. trains and village life are noted amid a muddy, busy countryside. A wedding trophy was won by Christopher, youngest married couple in the house. Mrs. Rhiner’s health remains guardedly hopeful. A large number of wagons and buggies travel the countryside in the muddy weather. A millinery display is announced for Hardy April 37 and 25. An interpretation of fertility is urged for readers, and a Republican pay notice is referenced. The death of Frank Mitontweted near Bayton is mourned, with fear of saloon influence in Dayton and broader public sentiment against drinking establishments.
The Yellow Tavern Assault and the Surrender at Petersburg
Confederate assault near The Yellow Tavern during the 1864 Petersburg operations faced firm Union fire as General Johnston Hagood's brigade crossed a water-filled trench and pressed toward a level roadway. A Union captain demanded surrender of a South Carolina regimental flag borne in battle by veterans, and the color bearer surrendered amid heavy combat amid a canyon of lines.
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T. J. Mackey
Petersburg
Lee
Grant
Yellow Tavern
Johnston Hagood
Bagood
Bressing
South Carolina
South Carolinkapon
Mexico
Cortes
Notable tribute echoes in South Carolina greetings
The text recalls cordial host invitations to a visiting captain once enemy, now honored guest. It notes the captain’s gracious response, his regret over poor health preventing travel, and his hope to visit later. It references Whitman and Bailey as exemplary figures in a broader tribute to American chivalry and comradeship.
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Raiey
South Carolina
Whitsier
Bailey
Lava
Ling
Bayaris
Sidneys
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