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United States (United States) (search for this): chapter 240
ey reformed into fours, and came up in good order, when another fire from the rifles again scattered them, and they returned by a cross road to Alexandria. Our troops took four horses, branded U. S. B, and killed three horses. The retreating detachment were seen near Anandals, with fifteen led horses and a wagon containing wounded men. Four prisoners were taken during the fight, and nine others are reported as having been found in the neighborhood during the next day, (Saturday.) Five United States soldiers were killed. Several carbines, dragoon swords, officers' swords, a double-barrel shot-gun, and eight dragoon revolvers, were picked up by our troops. Our loss was Capt. Marr, killed — a brave and efficient officer, the support of a widowed mother, and a most useful citizen. He was a member of the Virginia Convention, and had filled many responsible positions. Col. Ewell was slightly wounded in the shoulder. A member of the Rappahannock company was also severely wounded. Ca
Arlington (Virginia, United States) (search for this): chapter 240
Doc. 221.-skirmish at Fairfax Court-House. The following is the official report of General McDowell to General Scott, of the fight at Fairfax Court-House. Lieutenant Tompkins, who commanded the company, was severely wounded, so much so that he was unable to make his report:-- Headquarters, Department of Eastern Virginia, Arlington, June 1, 1861. Colonel E. D. Townsend, Assistant Adjutant-General, Headquarters of the Army, Washington:-- Sir: The following facts have just been reported to me by the Orderly Sergeant of Company B, of the Second cavalry, commanded by Lieutenant Tompkins, the commanding officer being too unwell to report in person. It appears that a company of the Second cavalry, commanded by Lieutenant Tompkins, aggregate number seventy-five, left their camp at half-past 10 o'clock last night on a scouting expedition. They reached Fairfax Court-House about three in the morning, where they found several hundred men stationed--Captain Ewell, late of the Uni
Providence, R. I. (Rhode Island, United States) (search for this): chapter 240
Capt. Marr: The telegraphic wires bring us the sad intelligence that Capt. John Marr, brother to our respected friend and associate, Mr. Thomas S. Marr of The Union and American office, has been the first soldier of the South to baptize the soil of the Old Dominion with his patriotic blood, in an engagement with the enemy. Earnest and sincere as is our sympathy with the friends and relatives of this noble martyr to Southern independence, deeply as we condole with them in the decree of Providence which has singled him out as the only victim to Black Republican vengeance at Fairfax, yet we cannot but console them with the inspiring and manly thought that his name now stands side by side, on the roll, with the great and good of earth, who have died for their country and its sacred altars. He has found the grave a pathway to glory, and the libation which he has offered up to the independence of the South will moisten a plant that will bloom in eternal beauty, and give forth immortal
Fairfax, Va. (Virginia, United States) (search for this): chapter 240
edingly intelligent. The other four are not very prepossessing in their appearance. One of them informed me that there were only about three hundred soldiers at Fairfax--three companies of cavalry, and one of infantry.--National Intelligencer, June 8. Lieut. Tompkins' report. The following is the report of Lieutenant Tompkirt-House. Approaching the town, the enemy's picket was surprised and captured. Several documents were found upon them, which I enclose. On entering the town of Fairfax, my command was fired upon by rebel troops from windows and housetops. I charged and drove the mounted rifles from the town. Immediately two or three companies to Southern independence, deeply as we condole with them in the decree of Providence which has singled him out as the only victim to Black Republican vengeance at Fairfax, yet we cannot but console them with the inspiring and manly thought that his name now stands side by side, on the roll, with the great and good of earth, who hav
Headquarters (Washington, United States) (search for this): chapter 240
Doc. 221.-skirmish at Fairfax Court-House. The following is the official report of General McDowell to General Scott, of the fight at Fairfax Court-House. Lieutenant Tompkins, who commanded the company, was severely wounded, so much so that he was unable to make his report:-- Headquarters, Department of Eastern Virginia, Arlington, June 1, 1861. Colonel E. D. Townsend, Assistant Adjutant-General, Headquarters of the Army, Washington:-- Sir: The following facts have just been reported to me by the Orderly Sergeant of Company B, of the Second cavalry, commanded by Lieutenant Tompkins, the commanding officer being too unwell to report in person. It appears that a company of the Second cavalry, commanded by Lieutenant Tompkins, aggregate number seventy-five, left their camp at half-past 10 o'clock last night on a scouting expedition. They reached Fairfax Court-House about three in the morning, where they found several hundred men stationed--Captain Ewell, late of the Unit
Texas (Texas, United States) (search for this): chapter 240
rom mentioning the Virginia cavalry, who occupied the place; but the reason of this neglect is discovered in a private letter from the brother of Capt. Marr, (the secession officer killed by our troops,) which states that the Virginia cavalry who first encountered the enemy, ingloriously fled: The enemy, on Friday morning, about 3 o'clock, in numbers about 80 strong, entered the town of Fairfax Court-House, under command of Lieut. Tompkins. The company was the United States regulars from Texas. The enemy dashed into town so unexpectedly that the Warrenton Rifles, Capt. John Q. Marr, had only some ten minutes to prepare for them. The enemy fired at the quarters of the troops, killing Capt. Marr instantly, and though near to his command, his death was not known untill after 9 o'clock, when his body was found. The enemy pushed on through the town. The Warrenton Rifles then formed, under Col. Ewell and Gov. Smith, into two platoons, and proceeded down the road after the enemy, and
E. D. Townsend (search for this): chapter 240
Doc. 221.-skirmish at Fairfax Court-House. The following is the official report of General McDowell to General Scott, of the fight at Fairfax Court-House. Lieutenant Tompkins, who commanded the company, was severely wounded, so much so that he was unable to make his report:-- Headquarters, Department of Eastern Virginia, Arlington, June 1, 1861. Colonel E. D. Townsend, Assistant Adjutant-General, Headquarters of the Army, Washington:-- Sir: The following facts have just been reported to me by the Orderly Sergeant of Company B, of the Second cavalry, commanded by Lieutenant Tompkins, the commanding officer being too unwell to report in person. It appears that a company of the Second cavalry, commanded by Lieutenant Tompkins, aggregate number seventy-five, left their camp at half-past 10 o'clock last night on a scouting expedition. They reached Fairfax Court-House about three in the morning, where they found several hundred men stationed--Captain Ewell, late of the Unit
John W. Ryan (search for this): chapter 240
there by one of our cavalry, who was a prisoner in the Court-House for a short time, and afterwards made his escape. The following is the report by the Sergeant of our loss:-- killed. Private Saintilair1 wounded. Corporal Max, ball through the hip1 Corporal Turner, ball in the ankle1 Private Lynch, ball in the hand1 Private Baggs, ball in the foot1 missing. Private Sullivan1   Total casualties6 Five prisoners were captured by our troop, their names being as follows:--John W. Ryan, private of the Old Guard; H. F. Lynn, Prince William Cavalry; John A. Dunnington, Prince William Cavalry; F. W. Worders, Prince William Cavalry; W. F. Washington, son of the late Col. Washington, of the United States Army. Having no good means of keeping prisoners here, they are sent to Headquarters for further disposition. As soon as Lieut. Tompkins recovers, a less hurried report than this will be submitted by Col. Hunter commanding the brigade. Irwin McDowell, Brigadier-General C
Irwin McDowell (search for this): chapter 240
Doc. 221.-skirmish at Fairfax Court-House. The following is the official report of General McDowell to General Scott, of the fight at Fairfax Court-House. Lieutenant Tompkins, who commanded the company, was severely wounded, so much so that he was unable to make his report:-- Headquarters, Department of Eastern Virginia, Arlington, June 1, 1861. Colonel E. D. Townsend, Assistant Adjutant-General, Headquarters of the Army, Washington:-- Sir: The following facts have just been reportes Army. Having no good means of keeping prisoners here, they are sent to Headquarters for further disposition. As soon as Lieut. Tompkins recovers, a less hurried report than this will be submitted by Col. Hunter commanding the brigade. Irwin McDowell, Brigadier-General Commanding. A file of soldiers who captured the prisoners brought them to Gen. Mansfield's quarters, who immediately remanded four of them to the Navy Yard, to be placed with those heretofore captured. Young Washingto
Sergeant (search for this): chapter 240
Fairfax Court-House. The following is the official report of General McDowell to General Scott, of the fight at Fairfax Court-House. Lieutenant Tompkins, who commanded the company, was severely wounded, so much so that he was unable to make his report:-- Headquarters, Department of Eastern Virginia, Arlington, June 1, 1861. Colonel E. D. Townsend, Assistant Adjutant-General, Headquarters of the Army, Washington:-- Sir: The following facts have just been reported to me by the Orderly Sergeant of Company B, of the Second cavalry, commanded by Lieutenant Tompkins, the commanding officer being too unwell to report in person. It appears that a company of the Second cavalry, commanded by Lieutenant Tompkins, aggregate number seventy-five, left their camp at half-past 10 o'clock last night on a scouting expedition. They reached Fairfax Court-House about three in the morning, where they found several hundred men stationed--Captain Ewell, late of the United States Dragoons, said
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