. The photographic history of the Civil War : thousands of scenes photographed 1861-65, with text by many special authorities . mself as aleader of cavalry under Stonewall Jackson. The English militarywriter, Colonel Henderson, says of him: Ashby was the beau-ideal ofa captain of light-horse. His reckless daring, both across-country andunder fire, made him the idol of the army. Nor was his reputation con-fined to the Confederate ranks. I think even our men. says a Federalofficer. had a kind of admiration for him. as lie sat unmoved upon hishorse, and let them pepper away at him as if he enjoye
. The photographic history of the Civil War : thousands of scenes photographed 1861-65, with text by many special authorities . mself as aleader of cavalry under Stonewall Jackson. The English militarywriter, Colonel Henderson, says of him: Ashby was the beau-ideal ofa captain of light-horse. His reckless daring, both across-country andunder fire, made him the idol of the army. Nor was his reputation con-fined to the Confederate ranks. I think even our men. says a Federalofficer. had a kind of admiration for him. as lie sat unmoved upon hishorse, and let them pepper away at him as if he enjoyed it. To the brave all homage render! Weep, ye skies of June! With a radiance pure and () saddened moon: Dead upon tin- field of glory! — Hero tit for song and story-Lies our hold dragoon. Well they learned, whose hands have slain him. Braver, knightlier foeNever fought gainst Moor or Paynim— Rode at Templestowe:With a mien how high and the hordes that would destroy us. Went he forth, we know. Nevermore, alas! shall sabreGleam around his crest—Fought his right, fulfilled his labor, .5>.
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