Hi List Members, Lately, I have seen list members mention that they have diaries, memoirs, or letters from ancestors during the War. What treasures these are! After reading the posting from Mr. Howard Soloman, I emailed him personally to give him an idea about preservation of documents such as these and I also wanted to share some ideas with the list. If by chance you have a diary, memoirs, or letters, one good idea is to put them on loan to a credible university library. An agreement should be made with the library concerning such things as publishing rights, time of the loan, etc. Many university libraries are able to safely hold and care for these documents so they will be around for many generations to come. On a personal note regarding this, my German GG Grandfather, Baron William Henry von Eberstein, wrote the memoirs of his life before his death in 1890. During the War, he served with Company K, 10th North Carolina State Troops (Heavy Artillery) as 5th (Orderly) Sergeant and later transferred to the Field and Staff of the NC 61st Infantry Regiment, where he was promoted to Sergeant Major. The last family member who had possession of the original memoir was a cousin and my Godmother, and upon her death, gave them to Joyner Library at East Carolina University in Greenville, NC. They are now a part of the Special Collections Department and have been used as a source of information for several books, a student's Master's Thesis, etc. I obtained a copy from the library, and over the past couple of years have painstakingly transcribed one part, and soon hope to have the portion regarding his war career published. It was most interesting doing the transcribing, although somet! imes it was very frustrating. Being fluent in several languages, the entire manuscript was written in English, but there were also things done in French and German. Just in case there may be some interest in this, I'll give a website that the Special Collections Department of the library did that shows an extract of what is contained in these memoirs. http://www.lib.ecu.edu/SpclColl/ead/vault/frmvault/0148.frame.html On my wife's side, the letters of her Great Grandfather, Major General Bryan Grimes, that he wrote home to his wife are located and protected at the library at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, North Carolina. The University library has also put extracts from the letters on a website at http://docsouth.unc.edu/grimes/menu.html if anyone is interested. As I said before, things such as these are such treasures, and it's always so fantastic to be able to read firsthand accounts of the War. We just need to make sure they are protected and saved for our future generations. Best regards to all, Edward

We are planning a trip to Virginia this October and would like to know if anyone has any 'must see' Civil War sites. The three we are definately planning on visiting are Richmond, Chancellorsville Since you are in that area, you are also near Fredericksburg, Spotsvania and the Wilderness battlefields. You can get info on these 3 plus Chancellorsville in Fredericksburg. Fredericksburg also has a great deal of Colonial history. The Geo. Washington boyhood home, the Ferry Farm is there. Paula

Dear Fellow Researchers of Whatever Gender, Life Style, and/or Persuasion: Captain James Keith BOSWELL, a distant cousin and member of General Thomas "Stonewall" Jackson's staff was killed at the Battle of Chancellorsville in the same volley of friendly fire that mortally wounded General Jackson on May 2, 1863. (Captain Boswell is buried in the Confederate Cemetery, Fredericksburg, Virginia--Section 12 Row 7.) I know that what I am about to ask puts a great deal of strain on the niceties of genealogical civility, but...since we're all involved in Civil War research in one way or another, I figure...what the devil, "nothing ventured; nothing gained." You know, the same sort of devil-may-care attitude that drove my ancestors to fire on Fort Sumter. ("How's that for chilins, Yank?") As fate, and a smorgasbord of grotesquely distorted genes would have it, I am legally blind and cannot read from printed text (or microfilm). As a result, like Blanche DuBois, another faded Dixie flower, I have become accustomed to depending "on the kindness of strangers". At the present time, I am asking for all the help I can get in putting together a bibliography and/or collection of notes on my unfortunate, but brilliant and heroic cousin James. Naturally, any help I receive concerning Captain Boswell will be very greatly appreciated. (Also, FYI: The information I am putting together is not intended for publication, but merely as a much needed addition to the Boswell Family Database of Legendary Heroes--which, sad to say, is currently quite empty. Unlike cousin James, I have discovered that to most members of the Boswell Persuasion, any thought of war--or even heated debate, usually results in a bad case of the vapors.) Also, I understand that the Keith Family Papers, 1831-1916 are on file in the Virginia Civil War Archives (46 items. Mss1K2694b. Microfilm reel C599). These papers contain two letters written by James Keith Boswell: (1) an 1862 letter from JAMES KEITH BOSWELL (1838-1863) to his cousin, James Keith, describing the battle of Fredericksburg; (2) and a letter dated 1861, from Boswell to his aunt, Juliet Keith, in which he expresses his hope that Virginia will secede from the Union (section 3. I am wondering if it is possible to order copies of these two letters from the Virginia Archives by mail. If anyone has knowledge concerning the Archives, I would greatly appreciate your sharing that knowledge with me. Thank you for your time, Walt Boswell hogdu26@knology.net Montgomery "The Cradle of the Confederacy" Alabama

I had two gg-uncles in the 16th - twins named Wilson and Archibald Hensley. Archibald is documented as being killed at Chancellorsville on May 3 but I am unable to find a grave for him (which is probably a common problem with researchers). Both boys enlisted as Privates at age 23 on May 1 1861 in Yancey County and were in Company C. Wilson was captured at Falling Waters, Maryland on July 14 1863 and confined at Point Lookout until paroled and transferred to City Point, Virginia where he was received March 6 1864 for exchange. He was promoted to Sergeant subsequent to October 31 1864. He was then present or accounted for until captured at Hatcher's Run on April 2 1865. Wilson was confined at Hart's Island, New York Harbor until released on June 17 1865 after taking the Oath of Allegiance. He evidentally returned to Yancey County and prospered as well as being well thought of by his neighbors. I am trying to find any descendents of Wilson or his wife who might have more information about his life or better yet, photos. I also have the transcript of a letter written by Wilson dated October 11 1863 "camp near Bunkers Hill N.W.". I will be posting the letter to the site because it does mention a few names, interesting prices of supplies, etc. I will keep your name and email address and if I can find more info or pictures, will get in touch with you. Brenda ************************** ----I saw your email on the Civil War list. I am writing a book on the Pender/Scales brigade of which the 16th was a part. Do you have a photograph or other pertinent information on your gg uncle that might be used in this work? Thanks By the way if you really want a great trip get the state Civil War Trails guides that are free. They mat out places to visit and they are great. Good luck, if you get further up the Shenandoah Valley let me know. I live in Edinburg which is about 35 miles south of Winchester. Hal F. Sharpe, MFS Commander, VFW Post 2774, Edinburg, Va Archivist, Virginia Division, SCV Managing Editor, Old Dolinion Voice---- __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! SiteBuilder - Free, easy-to-use web site design software http://sitebuilder.yahoo.com

Version 7.4 of the U.S. Civil War Units File (July 27, 2003) is available on the web. We hope that it will soon be available from the Rootsweb server but there are problems with the system. (See below for addresses.) The Civil War Units File (CWUNITS) lists people who have information on a unit or ship (often rosters, battles, etc.) and are willing to help others research it. Some are experts; most are "just" helpful fellow researchers. If you see a listing for a unit you are interested in, you can send the contact person email and share information. There are also listings for battles, organizations, counties, ethnic groups, etc. The following addresses no longer work and we were unable to find the people, so their listings have been deleted. If you are one of these people or know how to contact one, please email me. civilwar@ccia.com cmangold@ix.netcom.com dixontj@worldnet.att.net (William T. Dixon, III) fbrandt@bmmhnet.com (Franklin Brandt) jbaughman@kscable.com (Joe Baughman) jkrear@cello.gina.calstate.edu lminnis@worldnet.att.net (Lee Minnis) mmf19@idt.net (Michael Fahrion) taylorj@tccc.com twilson@knox.edu (Terry Wilson) CWUNITS is five files (plus one for the intro and one for the FAQ) as follows: Part Filename Contents 0 CWUNITS introduction only 1 CWUNITS1 USA national & states A-I 2 CWUNITS2 USA states K-N 3 CWUNITS3 USA states O-W 4 CWUNITS4 CSA national & states A-M 5 CWUNITS5 CSA states N-V Q FAQ frequently asked questions and answers Parts 1-5 include the intro as well as the listings. Within a state the units are organized by number (1st Infantry, etc.). The Civil War Units File is on the American Civil War Homepage: http://sunsite.utk.edu/civil-war/warweb.html under the heading Rosters & Regimental Histories. I don't run this site. To get the latest version by email: Send email to ROOTS-L-request@rootsweb.com (Upper and lower case count in the email address and everywhere else.) Subject: archive Text is: get genealog.cwunits get genealog.cwunits1 get genealog.cwunits2 get genealog.cwunitsq etc. The period (.) has to be after genealog and before the file name. To get a listing of all of the ROOTS-L files, send the command get roots-l.catalog Another way to obtain files is via anonymous ftp. To do this, ftp to ftp.rootsweb.com using "anonymous" (withOUT quotes!) as your username and your net address as your password. Issue the command: cd /pub/roots-l/genealog/ You may issue a dir command to see a listing of files, use ctrl-s to temporarily halt the dir command, and ctrl-q to resume the dir command. The command for retrieving a file via ftp is: get genealog.filename substituting, of course, the proper filename for "filename" above. Notice the PERIOD between "genealog" and the filename. Then issue a quit command to exit. If you have a file you would like included in the GENEALOG area, please send email to the Genealog administrator, Vicki Lindsay Thauvin, at chance@eskimo.com describing the file. Please do _not_ send her a file without asking. Questions and new listings for the CWUNITS file go to me at botteron@alum.mit.edu Please do _not_ send me attachments. Carol Botteron (ancestors on both sides) botteron@alum.mit.edu

Alice, That's a very impressive website you've created. It inspires me to get more serious about my own research. How long have you been working at it? Sharon

In a message dated 7/29/03 6:38:16 PM !!!First Boot!!!, Wilson950@aol.com writes: > Anyone out there researching, or have a member of the 16th > Mississippi Infantry Reg., co. E. Nope have D 18 Mississippi Cavalry. and a couple of others all the same man < G> No. Soldier Name Side Function Regiment Name 20 <A HREF="http://www.itd.nps.gov/cwss/Personz_Detail.cfm?PER_NBR=2362167">Lacy, M.M.</A> Confederate Cavalry <A HREF="http://www.itd.nps.gov/cwss/template.cfm?unitname=18th%20Regiment%2C%20Mississippi%20Cavalry&unitcode=CMS0018RC">18th Regiment, Mississippi Cavalry</A> 21 <A HREF="http://www.itd.nps.gov/cwss/Personz_Detail.cfm?PER_NBR=2363546">Lacy, M.M.</A> Confederate Infantry <A HREF="http://www.itd.nps.gov/cwss/template.cfm?unitname=34th%20Regiment%2C%20Mississippi%20Infantry&unitcode=CMS0034RI">34th Regiment, Mississippi Infantry</A> 22 <A HREF="http://www.itd.nps.gov/cwss/Personz_Detail.cfm?PER_NBR=2362166">Lacy, Matthew W.</A> Confederate Cavalry <A HREF="http://www.itd.nps.gov/cwss/template.cfm?unitname=18th%20Regiment%2C%20Mississippi%20Cavalry&unitcode=CMS0018RC">18th Regiment, Mississippi Cavalry</A> And some Georgia; but it got kind of hard looking at them, there are 60 men of the name WILLS entered and 3/4 of them were my ggf's father, uncles, cousins and brothers and we aren't getting into in-laws. Rattles me everytime I see it. Eliz

I have the muster roll for the 22nd Cavalry, Company L, along with the history and service record of the 22nd on my PA in the Civil War web site at: http://www.pa-roots.com/~pacw/cavalrynew.html The 3rd Provisional Cavalry was organized at Cumberland, Md., June 24, 1865, by consolidation of 18th and 22nd Pennsylvania Cavalry. Duty at Clarksburg, W. Va., till October, 1865. Mustered out October 31, 1865 Alice Gayley George Frunzi wrote: > My great grandfather, Jacob Clippinger, lived in Fulton Co., PA, with his parents in 1850. There are 2 records in Ancestry.com concerning his Civil War record. > > They say that he served in the 22nd PA Cavalry, Co. L. I can't find a Co. L in the 22nd. > > One says 3rd PA Prov'l Cav, 22 PA Cav. > > Anyone have any clues as to where I can look? > > Thanks, Pat -- Pennsylvania in the Civil War http://www.pa-roots.com/~pacw/

Pat, The database I use, civilwardata.com, says he enlisted and deserted in the 22nd Cav, but that unit was reorganized at the end of the war and was briefly known as 3rd Provisional Cavalry from June 24 to October, 1865. Company "L" existed and had a total of 115 men assigned to it over the course of its life. Do you want the regimental history? I could easily send that. Sharon Ancestor Chronicles: Our Kin And Their Times http://groups.msn.com/AncestorChroniclesOurKinAndTheirTimes/ Please visit, join, and share your family stories http://groups.msn.com/OurCivilWarAncestors Ancestors in the Civil War? Come visit and join. Both sites are free.

My great grandfather, Jacob Clippinger, lived in Fulton Co., PA, with his parents in 1850. There are 2 records in Ancestry.com concerning his Civil War record. They say that he served in the 22nd PA Cavalry, Co. L. I can't find a Co. L in the 22nd. One says 3rd PA Prov'l Cav, 22 PA Cav. Anyone have any clues as to where I can look? Thanks, Pat

Pat: Go to your local library and obtain a copy of "Pennsylvania Men In The Civil War" and search in there. You can most likely also find this info online. Regiments were often reorganized and some companies often vanished as they were incorporated into existing companies. That book I mentioned may explain that. Stay in touch! Sonny. --- George Frunzi <GFRUNZI@nc.rr.com> wrote: > My great grandfather, Jacob Clippinger, lived in Fulton Co., PA, with > his parents in 1850. There are 2 records in Ancestry.com concerning his > Civil War record. > > They say that he served in the 22nd PA Cavalry, Co. L. I can't find a > Co. L in the 22nd. > > One says 3rd PA Prov'l Cav, 22 PA Cav. > > Anyone have any clues as to where I can look? > > Thanks, Pat > > > > ==== CIVIL-WAR Mailing List ==== > To unsubscribe from list mode, email CIVIL-WAR-L-REQUEST@rootsweb.com > and in the text area of the message, type only the word > unsubscribe > ===== / Sonny Hand, 440 Foxridge Dr, Spring Crk, NV 89815 \ / Author of "ONE GOOD REGIMENT" ISBN 1-55212-460-6 \ / The 1st Regimental History of the 13th PA Cavalry \ / View online - WWW.Trafford.Com/Robots/00-0125.HTML \ / Or, email author at sonnyhand@yahoo.com for info. \ __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! SiteBuilder - Free, easy-to-use web site design software http://sitebuilder.yahoo.com

If you are interested in Chacellorsville, you might want to visit Guinea Station, the place where Stonewall Jackson died. It is off of I-95 no far from Fredericksburg. I believe there is a $ 4.00 fee and you must buy your ticket at the Fredericksburg battlefield which is also very interesting. They are run by the3 National Park Service Myra ----- Original Message ----- From: "Brenda Normandin" <harrow444@yahoo.com> To: <CIVIL-WAR-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Tuesday, July 29, 2003 3:12 PM Subject: [CIVIL-WAR] Civil War Trip > Hello List, > > We are planning a trip to Virginia this October and > would like to know if anyone has any 'must see' Civil > War sites. The three we are definately planning on > visiting are Richmond, Chancellorsville (lost a > gg-uncle there on May 3 with the 16th North Carolina > Infantry) and Lexington. We will be there a week but > want to spend quality time at the sites we do go to, > therefore, we would appreciate help on narrowing the > list down. > > Thanks. > > Brenda > > __________________________________ > Do you Yahoo!? > Yahoo! SiteBuilder - Free, easy-to-use web site design software > http://sitebuilder.yahoo.com > > > ==== CIVIL-WAR Mailing List ==== > To unsubscribe from list mode, email CIVIL-WAR-L-REQUEST@rootsweb.com > and in the text area of the message, type only the word > unsubscribe >

This is part of JEB Stuart's report on the same events. Sharon My advance reached Gettysburg July 2, just in time to thwart a move of the enemy's cavalry upon our rear by way of Hunterstown, after a fierce engagement, in which Hampton's brigade performed gallant service, a series of charges compelling the enemy to leave the field and abandon his purpose. I took my position that day on the York and Heidlersburg roads, on the left wing of the Army of Northern Virginia. On the morning of July 3, pursuant to instructions from the commanding general (the ground along our line of battle being totally impracticable for cavalry operations), I moved forward to a position to the left of Gen. Ewell's left, and in advance of it, where a commanding ridge completely controlled a wide plain of cultivated fields stretching toward Hanover, on the left, and reaching to the base of the mountain spurs, among which the enemy held position. My command was increased by the addition of Jenkins' brigade, who here in the presence of the enemy allowed themselves to be supplied with but 10 rounds of ammunition, although armed with the most approved Enfield musket. I moved this command and W. H. F. Lee's secretly through the woods to a position, and hoped to effect a surprise upon the enemy's rear, but Hampton's and Fitz. Lee's brigades, which had been ordered to follow me, unfortunately debouched into the open ground, disclosing the movement, and causing a corresponding movement of a large force of the enemy's cavalry. Having been informed that Gen.'s Hampton and Lee were up, I sent for them to come forward, so that I could show them the situation at a glance from the elevated ground I held, and arrange for further operations. My message was so long in finding Gen. Hampton that he never reached me, and Gen. Lee remained, as it was deemed inadvisable at the time the message was delivered for both to leave their commands. Before Gen. Hampton had reached where I was, the enemy had deployed a heavy line of sharpshooters, and were advancing toward our position, which was very strong. Our artillery had, however, left the crest, which it was essential for it to occupy on account of being of too short range to compete with the longer range guns of the enemy, but I sent orders for its return. Jenkins' brigade was chiefly employed dismounted, and fought with decided effect until the 10 rounds were expended, and then retreated, under circumstances of difficulty and exposure which entailed the loss of valuable men. The left, where Hampton's and Lee's brigades were, by this time became heavily engaged as dismounted skirmishers. My plan was to employ the enemy in front with sharpshooters, and move a command of cavalry upon their left flank from the position lately held by me, but the falling back of Jenkins' men (that officer was wounded the day previous, before reporting to me, and his brigade was now commanded by Col. [M. J.] Ferguson, Sixteenth Virginia Cavalry) caused a like movement of those on the left, and the enemy, sending forward a squadron or two, were about to cut off and capture a portion of our dismounted sharpshooters. To prevent this, I ordered forward the nearest cavalry regiment (one of W. H. F. Lee's) quickly to charge this force of cavalry. It was gallantly done, and about the same time a portion of Gen. Fitz. Lee's command charged on the left, the First Virginia Cavalry being most conspicuous. In these charges, the impetuosity of those gallant fellows, after two weeks of hard marching and hard fighting on short rations, was not only extraordinary, but irresistible. The enemy's masses vanished before them like grain before the scythe, and that regiment elicited the admiration of every beholder, and eclipsed the many laurels already won by its gallant veterans. Their impetuosity carried them too far, and the charge being very much prolonged, their horses, already jaded by hard marching, failed under it. Their movement was too rapid to be stopped by couriers, and the enemy perceiving it, were turning upon them with fresh horses. The First North Carolina Cavalry and Jeff. Davis Legion were sent to their support, and gradually this hand-to-hand fighting involved the greater portion of the command till the enemy were driven from the field, which was now raked by their artillery, posted about three-quarters of a mile off, our officers and men behaving with the greatest heroism throughout. Our own artillery commanding the same ground, no more hand-to-hand fighting occurred, but the wounded were removed and the prisoners (a large number) taken to the rear. The enemy's loss was unmistakably heavy; numbers not known. Many of his killed and wounded fell into our hands. That brave and distinguished officer, Brig.-Gen. Hampton, was seriously wounded twice in this engagement. Among the killed was Maj. [W. G.] Conner, a gallant and efficient officer of the Jeff. Davis Legion. Several officers and many valuable men were killed and wounded whose names it is not now in my power to furnish, but which, it is hoped, will be ultimately furnished in the reports of regimental and brigade commanders. Notwithstanding the favorable results obtained, I would have preferred a different method of attack, as already indicated; but I soon saw that entanglement by the force of circumstances narrated was unavoidable, and determined to make the best fight possible. Gen. Fitz. Lee was always in the right place, and contributed his usual conspicuous share to the success of the day. Both he and the gallant First Virginia begged me (after the hot encounter) to allow them to take the enemy's battery, but I doubted the practicability of the ground for such a purpose. During this day's operations, I held such a position as not only to render Ewell's left entirely secure, where the firing of my command, mistaken for that of the enemy, caused some apprehension, but commanded a view of the routes leading to the enemy's rear. Had the enemy's main body been dislodged, as was confidently hoped and expected, I was in precisely the right position to discover it and improve the opportunity. I watched keenly and anxiously the indications in his rear for that purpose, while in the attack which I intended (which was forestalled by our troops being exposed to view), his cavalry would have separated from the main body, and gave promise of solid results and advantages. After dark, I directed a withdrawal to the York road, as our position was so far advanced as to make it hazardous at night, on account of the proximity of the enemy's infantry. During the night of July 3, the commanding general withdrew the main body to the ridges west of Gettysburg, and sent word to me to that effect, but his messenger missed me. I repaired to his headquarters during the latter part of the night, and received instructions as to the new line, and sent, in compliance therewith, a brigade (Fitz. Lee's) to Cashtown, to protect our trains congregated there. My cavalry and artillery were somewhat jeopardized before I got back to my command by the enemy having occupied our late ground before my command could be notified of the change. None, however, were either lost or captured. During the 4th, which was quite rainy, written instructions were received from the commanding general as to the order of march back to the Potomac, to be undertaken at nightfall. In this order two brigades of cavalry (Baker's and Hampton's*) were ordered to move, as heretofore stated, by way of Cashtown, guarding that flank, bringing up the rear on the road, via Greenwood, to Williamsport, which was the route designated for the main portion of the wagon trains and ambulances, under the special charge of Brig.-Gen. Imboden, who had a mixed command of artillery, infantry, and cavalry (his own)....

Anyone out there researching, or have a member of the 16th Mississippi Infantry Reg., co. E. Thought maybe we could exchange info or just chat. My great grandfather Rodolphus Wilson was a private in this Reg. He mustered in, in April of 1861, in Holmsville, Pike County, Mississippi. He was one of the survivors at Fort Gregg. He was captured, and imprisoned at Point Lookout, in Maryland. Where his cousin Thomas Harvey Newman, had been kept since 1864. They both were released in June of 1865, and started their journey home to Pike County, Mississippi. Well, Look forward to talking to someone. Thanks. John Wilson

David, I'm not sure this will tell you much, but I'm pasting a copy of Hampton's report regarding his Brigade's action at Gettysburg. The units brigaded with Phillips Legion all submitted individual reports, but Phillips' did not, at least not in the data I have (CSA Order of Battle for Gettysburg from civilwardata.com). Sharon Maj. H. B. McClellan, Assistant Adjutant-Gen. Columbia, August 13, 1863. Maj.: I avail myself of the first opportunity at which I am able to do so, to send in a report of the part taken by my brigade during the battle of Gettysburg. The previous operations of the brigade shall be embodied in a subsequent report as soon as I am well enough to make it out. I send the present report, as I deem it important that it should go in at the earliest moment. The brigade was stationed on July 2, at Hunterstown, 5 miles to the east of Gettysburg, when orders came from Gen. Stuart that it should move up, and take position on the left of our infantry. Before this could be accomplished, I was notified that a heavy force of cavalry was advancing on Hunterstown, with a view to get in the rear of our army. Communicating this information to Gen. Stuart, I was ordered by him to return, and hold the enemy in check. Pursuant to these orders, I moved back, and met the enemy between Hunterstown and Gettysburg. After skirmishing a short time, he attempted a charge, which was met in front by the Cobb Legion, while I threw the Phillips Legion and the Second South Carolina as supporting forces on each flank of the enemy. The charge was most gallantly made, and the enemy were driven back in confusion to the support of his sharpshooters and artillery, both of which opened on me heavily. I had no artillery at this time, but soon after two pieces were sent to me, and they did good service. Night coming on, I held the ground until morning, when I found that the enemy had retreated from Hunterstown, leaving some of his wounded officers and men in the village. The Cobb Legion, which led in this gallant charge, suffered quite severely, Lieut.-Col. [w. G.] Delony and several other officers being wounded, while the regiment lost in killed quite a number of brave officers and men, whose names I regret not being able to give. On the morning of July 3, I was ordered to move through Hunterstown, and endeavor to get on the right flank of the enemy. In accordance with these orders, the brigade passed through the village just named, across the railroad, and thence south till we discovered the enemy. I took position on the left of Col. Chambliss, and threw out sharpshooters to check an advance the enemy were attempting. Soon after, Gen. Fitz. Lee came up, and took position on my left. The sharpshooters soon became actively engaged, and succeeded perfectly in keeping the enemy back, while the three brigades were held ready to meet any charge made by the enemy. We had for the three brigades but two pieces of artillery, while the enemy had apparently two batteries in position. In the afternoon (about 4.30 o'clock, I should think), an order came from Gen. Stuart for Gen. Fitz. Lee and myself to report to him, leaving our brigades where they were. Thinking that it would not be proper for both of us to leave the ground at the same time, I told Gen. Lee that I would go to Gen. Stuart first, and, on my return, he could go. Leaving Gen. Lee, I rode off to see Gen. Stuart, but could not find him. On my return to the field, I saw my brigade in motion, having been ordered to charge by Gen. Lee. This order I countermanded, as I did not think it a judicious one, and the brigade resumed its former position; not, however, without loss, as the movement had disclosed its position to the enemy. A short time after this, an officer from Col. Chambliss reported to me that he had been sent to ask support from Gen. Lee, but that he had replied my brigade was nearest and should support Chambliss' brigade. Seeing that support was essential, I sent to Col. Baker, ordering him to send two regiments to protect Chambliss, who had made a charge (I know not by whose orders), and who was falling back before a large force of the enemy. The First North Carolina and the Jeff. Davis Legion were sent by Col. Baker, and these two regiments drove back the enemy; but in their eagerness they followed him too far, and encountered his reserve in heavy force. Seeing the state of affairs at this juncture, I rode rapidly to the front, to take charge of these two regiments, and, while doing this, to my surprise I saw the rest of my brigade (excepting the Cobb Legion) and Fitz. Lee's brigade charging. In the hand-to-hand fight which ensued, as I was endeavoring to extricate the First North Carolina and the Jeff. Davis Legion, I was wounded, and had to leave the field, after turning over the command to Col. Baker. The charge of my brigade has been recently explained to me as having been ordered by Capt. Barker, assistant adjutant-general, who supposed that it was intended to take the whole brigade to the support of Col. Chambliss--a mistake which was very naturally brought about by the appearance of affairs on the field. Of what occurred after I gave up the command, I am, of course, ignorant; nor can I state the casualties of my command. I am now only able to give a brief and bare statement of the part taken by my brigade in the battle of July 3, showing how it became engaged. The disposition I had made of my command contemplated an entirely different plan for the fight, and beyond this disposition of my own brigade, with the subsequent charge of the First North Carolina and the Jeff. Davis Legion, I had nothing whatever to do with the fight. I am, major, very respectfully, yours, WADE HAMPTON, Brig.-Gen.

I have just returned from the eastern part of the Civil War Sites. Get "National Geographic Guide to the CIVIL WAR National Battlefield Parks" ISBN # 0-87044-878-1. This small book will help you to make up your mind as to where to go and have an idea of what you may see and the significance of the battles. Because you are interested in the CIVIL WAR, don't forget much of our history, Pre-Civil war, is also located in that area. Mount Vernon, Monticello, etc. Have a wonderful trip, Don't try to see everything, They would like you to, Come back, y'll. Richard Callard -----Original Message----- From: Brenda Normandin [mailto:harrow444@yahoo.com] Sent: Tuesday, July 29, 2003 12:12 PM To: CIVIL-WAR-L@rootsweb.com Subject: [CIVIL-WAR] Civil War Trip Hello List, We are planning a trip to Virginia this October and would like to know if anyone has any 'must see' Civil War sites. The three we are definately planning on visiting are Richmond, Chancellorsville (lost a gg-uncle there on May 3 with the 16th North Carolina Infantry) and Lexington. We will be there a week but want to spend quality time at the sites we do go to, therefore, we would appreciate help on narrowing the list down. Thanks. Brenda __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! SiteBuilder - Free, easy-to-use web site design software http://sitebuilder.yahoo.com ==== CIVIL-WAR Mailing List ==== To unsubscribe from list mode, email CIVIL-WAR-L-REQUEST@rootsweb.com and in the text area of the message, type only the word unsubscribe --- [This E-mail scanned for viruses by Surfside Internet] --- [This E-mail scanned for viruses by Surfside Internet]

My great grandfather, Isaac Jacob Sikes (Sykes) was a bugler in Co E, Phillips Legion, Hampton's Brigade. His pension records indicate that he was wounded at Gettysburg. A gunshot wound in his left arm and shoulder required the bone to be removed causing his arm to hang useless. The dates don't agree on all records, but his horse was killed July 3rd. He was wounded on the 3rd, 4th or 5th according to various records. He was captured at Cashtown July 5th. I would appreciate any information regarding his unit's action during this time period. Thanks and Best Wishes, David ddorsey@mindspring.com http://freepages.military.rootsweb.com/~ddorsey/gmi/

Hi JoBeth, I found this soooo interesting, thought that you just might find it the same. I wouldn't be surprised if some of our ancesters may have been involved with the cotton industry at one time. Love, Betty In a message dated 7/28/2003 4:21:34 PM Eastern Standard Time, CIVIL-WAR-D-request@rootsweb.com writes: > X-Message: #10 > Date: Mon, 28 Jul 2003 14:12:44 EDT > From: Va8thVolsCoG@aol.com > To: CIVIL-WAR-L@rootsweb.com > Question > Subject: [CIVIL-WAR] Re: What would be meant by "Borried middling." > > > In a message dated 7/28/2003 1:25:53 PM Eastern Daylight Time, > jimgilmer@alaweb.com writes: > > >That expression "middling" brings up another question. An old southern > >expression used when someone asks "How y'all doin?", is the answer "fair to > >middlin'". Does anyone know if that term "middling" as it applies to meat > >has any connection to the expression stating one's state of health? > > > >Jim Gilmer > > > Jim: > This term comes from grading cotton. Some cotton has long fibers which > makes > it expensive. The cotton with the shorter fibers is less expensive. Fiber > length is the factor which determines the grade of cotton. A grade of "fair" > > means short fibers. A grade of middling means medium length. Fair to > middling > means from short (poor) to medium length (OK). Cotton grows, is picked and > sent > to market in small bolls or balls. Market removes the seeds, leaf and small > > trash. Then someone pulls the fibers of a batch in a certain manner between > the > fingers to determine staple of fiber length. In making yarn the cleaned > matted fibers have to be pulled apart mechanically and the fibers laid > parallel > before the yarn can be spun. This paralleling of fibers is called "carding." > > Cotton is graded in order to determine a price. Fair cotton is a certain > grade and > demands a certain price whereas middling cotton will bring more. > I'm fair to middlin' t'day thankya Suh-- > In true Southern, the above responce means: I am not sick and I am not the > best I have ever been but I am OK and hope you are. I'm saying I'm fair to > middling in case you are feeling down and I would not want to hurt your > feelings by > telling you just how good I really feel on this fine day. I'm always safe > down South to say I'm middle of the road (Fair to middling). > Ed Sherman >

Hello List, We are planning a trip to Virginia this October and would like to know if anyone has any 'must see' Civil War sites. The three we are definately planning on visiting are Richmond, Chancellorsville (lost a gg-uncle there on May 3 with the 16th North Carolina Infantry) and Lexington. We will be there a week but want to spend quality time at the sites we do go to, therefore, we would appreciate help on narrowing the list down. Thanks. Brenda __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! SiteBuilder - Free, easy-to-use web site design software http://sitebuilder.yahoo.com

Well said, Bill.