Maxcy gregg biography of alberta smith

The [South Carolina state secession] convention authorized a 6 month regiment, giving the command to him [Gregg], with the rank of Colonel. After he and his volunteers participated in the bombardment of Fort Sumter, in April , they moved north to Virginia, where they spent the spring months drilling and picketing.

Maxcy Gregg offered the following Resolutions, which were adopted, viz: Resolved, That an Executive Committee, to consist of seven members, of whom the.

When their term expired, many in the regiment returned to their homes, missing the First Bull Run Campaign [First Manassas, July 21, ]. In December, , he was promoted to brigadier-general and ordered to South Carolina, where he took command of a brigade composed of the First, Twelfth, Thirteenth and Fourteenth regiments. With this brigade he was attached to the famous light division of A.

Hill for the Seven Days' campaign before Richmond. Hill's Light Division. During this searing battle, he walked along the brigade's line, fearlessly exposing himself and encouraging his men. His conduct moved Hill to say that "he is the man for me.

For two years I had been a dedicated research scientist but considered it a hobby, like stamp collecting and the gathering of Indian arrowheads.

Hill reported: "The reply of the gallant Gregg to a message of mine is worthy of note: 'Tell General Hill that my ammunition is exhausted, but that I will hold my position with the bayonet. Labels: confederacy , maxcy gregg , secessionist. Newer Post Older Post Home.