Reminiscences of Four Years As a Private Soldier in the Confederate Army, 1861-1865
The book Reminiscences of Four Years As a Private Soldier in the Confederate Army, 1861-1865 was written by author Gill, John, 1841-1912 Here you can read free online of Reminiscences of Four Years As a Private Soldier in the Confederate Army, 1861-1865 book, rate and share your impressions in comments. If you don't know what to write, just answer the question: Why is Reminiscences of Four Years As a Private Soldier in the Confederate Army, 1861-1865 a good or bad book?
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I have a very indistinct recollection of what occurred across the river ; in fact, there was no fighting of any consequence. General Lee gradually retired towards Winchester and then to, Culpeper, our command extending as far as Fredericksburg on our extreme right. 92 I was called to Gen. Fitz Lee's headquarters as a courier in the fall of 1863. We were then stationed near Fredericksburg, Colonel Bradley T. Johnson in command of our battalion. I had always wished to serve under Lee, al- though ...at that time I knew him only by reputa- tion. The whole cavalry corps looked upon him as an eminently able young ofificer, and one who would rise rapidly in the estimation of the army. I felt that I might have a chance here. I certainly did my part, but promotion was slow to Marylanders without friends or influence. General Lee's headquarters at that time were about three miles distant from Fredericksburg, at Guest's house, on the old plank road. I suppose I was indebted for this slight eleva- tion to Capt.
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