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William Schouler, A history of Massachusetts in the Civil War: Volume 1, Chapter 3: (search)
ncoln. On the same day, he fell from his horse, from wounds received at the battle of Cedar Creek, and died on the day following, October 20. The writer was in Washington when the battle was fought in which Colonel Lowell was killed. The following is an extract from a letter addressed by me to Governor Andrew, and which is printed in the Adjutant-General's Report for 1864:— On arriving at my hotel in Washington, I had the honor of an introduction to Brigadier-General Custar, of General Sheridan's army. He had arrived in Washington that afternoon (Oct. 22) from the Shenandoah Valley, having in his custody twelve battle-flags, which had been captured from the enemy the Wednesday preceding. He was to present them the next day to the Secretary of War, and he was pleased to give me an invitation to be present. From him I first learned that Colonel Lowell, of the Second Massachusetts Cavalry, had been killed, gallantly leading the regiment in the front of battle. This news sadde
William Schouler, A history of Massachusetts in the Civil War: Volume 1, Chapter 11: (search)
e to remember our brothers—braver men never lived—who have upheld the honor of our flag, under Sherman at Atlanta, under Sheridan at Winchester, under Grant at Petersburg, on the land; under Farragut, Dupont, and Dahlgren, and other commanders, on th. At the close of Mr. Sweetser's speech, Charles G. Greene, editor of the Boston Post, proposed three cheers for General Sheridan, and his victory in the Shenandoah valley; and expressed the hope that the General might drive the enemy from the vaight up campfires. After arriving at my hotel, I had the honor of an introduction to Brigadier-General Custar, of General Sheridan's army. He had arrived in Washington that afternoon from the Shenandoah Valley, having in custody twelve battle-fla been accomplished, so far as time and circumstances would allow me to visit our men. I could not visit the army of General Sheridan. A strong and universal wish I found everywhere expressed, that your Excellency should visit our regiments, and o
William Schouler, A history of Massachusetts in the Civil War: Volume 1, Chapter 12: (search)
le it swept, by its resistless energy, the cities of Savannah, Columbia, Charleston, and their surrounding territories. . . .To these have been added the recent capture of Fort Fisher, on the Cape Clear River, and the occupation of Wilmington by a force detailed for that purpose by Lieutenant-General Grant, and immediately led by Brigadier-General Terry in an enterprise most brilliant, both in action and result. The Governor also refers to the brilliant services and operations of Major-General Sheridan in the valley of the Shenandoah. He then says,— In the midst of a great national rejoicing, we are called again to mourn the loss, to the country and their kindred, of, we know not how many, our most gallant and worthy sons. Their names, their memory, and their deeds will last while the best actions of men have a record on earth. And the precious sacrifice of heroic lives will find their great reward in the gratitude of mankind and the benediction of God. The address was