. The story of American heroism; thrilling narratives of personal adventures during the great Civil war, as told by the medal winners and roll of honor men . e cavalry until about two p. m. of the 3rd. whenwe quietly withdrew, without the knowledge of the enemy, who did not findout until after daylight next morning that our lines had been deserted. Wethen withdrew towards Richmond and I was ordered with my regiment tomarch across country and take position at the point where the Osborneturnpike and the New Market road come together, and to remain there and A. H.—36 628 THE STORY OF hold that po
. The story of American heroism; thrilling narratives of personal adventures during the great Civil war, as told by the medal winners and roll of honor men . e cavalry until about two p. m. of the 3rd. whenwe quietly withdrew, without the knowledge of the enemy, who did not findout until after daylight next morning that our lines had been deserted. Wethen withdrew towards Richmond and I was ordered with my regiment tomarch across country and take position at the point where the Osborneturnpike and the New Market road come together, and to remain there and A. H.—36 628 THE STORY OF hold that position until further orders. Airiving at the point indicated I foundan old fort, and dismounted my men and manned the works. Fatigued and drowsy I dropped off to sleep, and upon awaking was sur-prised and shocked to find a white fiag flying over the fort. I at onceordered the white flag to be taken down, and upon inquiring who had put itthere a gentleman stepped forward, attended by some half a dozen others,and informed me that he was Joseph Mayo, the mayor of the city of Rich-mond, and that the flag had been raised by his orders, adding that he had.
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