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Captain Louis A. Cormier, a farmer from Washington County Louisiana, enlisted in June 1861 in
the St. Landry Light Guards of the 6th Louisiana infantry. The Guards were mostly native
Louisianians. The 6th saw action in Jackson's Valley Campaign,and with the Army Of Northern
Virginia from The 7 Days Battles 2ND Manassas, Antietam, Fredricksburg Chancellorsvile to
Gettysburg. Louis Cormier would be mortally wounded July 2nd while leading his troops up East
Cemetery Hill. In James P. Gannon's excellent book,THE IRISH REBELS CONFEDERATE
TIGERS, is the following account of his death. " the wounded were carried to a nearby barn which
served as a field hospital for Hay's Brigade where they were tended to the next day by several
women from Gettysburg. Among them was Capt. Cormier who was dying from a painful stomach
wound. He was a young handsome man less than 20 years of age whose suffering attracted the
attention of the sympathetic ladies. The young Captain told them that he knew that he had only
hours to live and asked them later in the day "to see him die" About noon they gathered around him
again. Cormier told them of his Mother and two sisters at home, whom he wish were with him and
asked the ladies to kiss him goodbye, which they did one by one as he took his final breaths"
Recommended reading------ Irish Rebels Confederate Tigers A history of the 6th Louisiana
Volunteers 1861-1865 by James P. Gannon
the St. Landry Light Guards of the 6th Louisiana infantry. The Guards were mostly native
Louisianians. The 6th saw action in Jackson's Valley Campaign,and with the Army Of Northern
Virginia from The 7 Days Battles 2ND Manassas, Antietam, Fredricksburg Chancellorsvile to
Gettysburg. Louis Cormier would be mortally wounded July 2nd while leading his troops up East
Cemetery Hill. In James P. Gannon's excellent book,THE IRISH REBELS CONFEDERATE
TIGERS, is the following account of his death. " the wounded were carried to a nearby barn which
served as a field hospital for Hay's Brigade where they were tended to the next day by several
women from Gettysburg. Among them was Capt. Cormier who was dying from a painful stomach
wound. He was a young handsome man less than 20 years of age whose suffering attracted the
attention of the sympathetic ladies. The young Captain told them that he knew that he had only
hours to live and asked them later in the day "to see him die" About noon they gathered around him
again. Cormier told them of his Mother and two sisters at home, whom he wish were with him and
asked the ladies to kiss him goodbye, which they did one by one as he took his final breaths"
Recommended reading------ Irish Rebels Confederate Tigers A history of the 6th Louisiana
Volunteers 1861-1865 by James P. Gannon
This is what appears to be blood stains
PHOTOGRAPHS OF MICAH JENKINS
1/6th PLATE DAGUERREOTYPE OF YOUNG
MICAH JENKINS AS A CADET AT THE CITADEL
PHOTOGRAPHER UNKNOWN
MICAH JENKINS AS A CADET AT THE CITADEL
PHOTOGRAPHER UNKNOWN
1/4 PLATE AMBROTYPE COL. MICAH JENKINS
PHOTOGRAPHER UNKNOWN
PHOTOGRAPHER UNKNOWN
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CAPTAIN WILLIAM F. McRORIE CO. A 4TH
REGIMENT NORTH CAROLINA VOLUNTEERS K.I.A.
INSCRIPTION IN BACK OF CASE READS "MY DEAR
COUSIN CAPTAIN WM. McRORIE/KILLED AT
SPOTSYLVANIA COURTHOUSE VA. 1864" "OH WHAT A
DESOLATE PRIDE THIS WAR IS MAKING IN THE
HEARTS OF OUR NATION" p
1/2 plate ambrotype by Rees studio Richmond, Virginia
REGIMENT NORTH CAROLINA VOLUNTEERS K.I.A.
INSCRIPTION IN BACK OF CASE READS "MY DEAR
COUSIN CAPTAIN WM. McRORIE/KILLED AT
SPOTSYLVANIA COURTHOUSE VA. 1864" "OH WHAT A
DESOLATE PRIDE THIS WAR IS MAKING IN THE
HEARTS OF OUR NATION" p
1/2 plate ambrotype by Rees studio Richmond, Virginia
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UNIFORM COAT WORN BY JOHN T. KENNEDY NORTH CAROLINA AND GEORGIA
Regulation Confederate Frock Coat, worn by James C. Salters 27th South
Carolina Infantry
and 1st Charleston Battalion South Carolina Infantry.
James C. Salters originally served in the 1st Charleston Infantry Battalion (Gaillards Battalion) The
battalion was active in action around Charleston from January 1862 until the Fall of 1863. During
this time they were engaged in the following actions. James Island, and Secessionville (where John
Salters was wounded)Charleston Harbor, Battery Wagner, and the boat attack on Fort Sumpter. In
late 1863 The 1st Charleston Battalion was merged with the 1st Battalion S.C. Sharpshooters to
form the 27th South Carolina Infantry Regiment. The 27th would become part of Hagood's
Brigade, Hoke's Division, in the Army Of Northern Virginia. As the 27th they would see action at
Drury's Bluff, Bermuda Hundred, Cold Harbor, and at Petersburg, where James Salters would be
captured on June 17, 1864. James C. Salters would remain as a prisoner of war until his release in
June 1865.
Recommended reading-----Charlestonians in war The Charleston Battalion
By Chris Phelps
Carolina Infantry
and 1st Charleston Battalion South Carolina Infantry.
James C. Salters originally served in the 1st Charleston Infantry Battalion (Gaillards Battalion) The
battalion was active in action around Charleston from January 1862 until the Fall of 1863. During
this time they were engaged in the following actions. James Island, and Secessionville (where John
Salters was wounded)Charleston Harbor, Battery Wagner, and the boat attack on Fort Sumpter. In
late 1863 The 1st Charleston Battalion was merged with the 1st Battalion S.C. Sharpshooters to
form the 27th South Carolina Infantry Regiment. The 27th would become part of Hagood's
Brigade, Hoke's Division, in the Army Of Northern Virginia. As the 27th they would see action at
Drury's Bluff, Bermuda Hundred, Cold Harbor, and at Petersburg, where James Salters would be
captured on June 17, 1864. James C. Salters would remain as a prisoner of war until his release in
June 1865.
Recommended reading-----Charlestonians in war The Charleston Battalion
By Chris Phelps
DASHING CONFEDERATE CAPTAIN
1/4 PLATE AMBROTYPE
PHOTOGRAPHER UNKNOWN
1/4 PLATE AMBROTYPE
PHOTOGRAPHER UNKNOWN
GEORGIA INFANTRYMAN READY FOR ACTION
1/4 PLATE AMBROTYPE PHOTOGRAPHER
GEORGE COOK CHARLESTON, SOUTH
CAROLINA
1/4 PLATE AMBROTYPE PHOTOGRAPHER
GEORGE COOK CHARLESTON, SOUTH
CAROLINA
JARRETT NORFLEET HARRELL CAPTAIN AND
LIEUTENANT COLONEL 1ST NORTH CAROLINA
INFANTRY WOUNDED AT
CHANCELLORSVILLE, VIRGINIA 1/2 PLATE
AMBROTYPE PHOTOGRAPHER UNKNOWN
LIEUTENANT COLONEL 1ST NORTH CAROLINA
INFANTRY WOUNDED AT
CHANCELLORSVILLE, VIRGINIA 1/2 PLATE
AMBROTYPE PHOTOGRAPHER UNKNOWN
YOUNG CONFEDERATE NAVAL
OFFICER 1/4 PLATE AMBROTYPE
PHOTOGRAPH BY REES RICHMOND,
VIRGINIA
OFFICER 1/4 PLATE AMBROTYPE
PHOTOGRAPH BY REES RICHMOND,
VIRGINIA
CAPTAIN JAMES EMALLS MARTIN
(CENTER) AND FRIENDS 2ND BATTALION
MISSISSIPPI INFANTRY KILLED IN
ACTION AT THE BATTLE OF ANTIETAM.
1/2 PLATE AMBROTYPE PHTOGRAPHER
UNKNOWN
(CENTER) AND FRIENDS 2ND BATTALION
MISSISSIPPI INFANTRY KILLED IN
ACTION AT THE BATTLE OF ANTIETAM.
1/2 PLATE AMBROTYPE PHTOGRAPHER
UNKNOWN
A FEW CONFEDERATE FACES
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I am always buying Confederate images
GEORGIA CAVALRYMAN WITH
1ST MODEL MAYNARD CARBINE
1/4 PLATE AMBROTYPE
PHOTOGRAPHER UNKNOWN
1ST MODEL MAYNARD CARBINE
1/4 PLATE AMBROTYPE
PHOTOGRAPHER UNKNOWN
Recommended reading THE STRUCK EAGLE a biography of Brigadier Gen. Micah Jenkins by James J. Baldwin III
GENERAL WADE HAMPTON'S SWORD AND PERSONAL ITEMS THE GIANT IN GRAY
Silverware by William Glaze Columbia, South Carolina
Ames Helmet Head Sword and scabbard
Presentation on scabbard
Cameo of Wade Hampton's father cut in
Italy in 1858 by T. Saulina F.
Italy in 1858 by T. Saulina F.
W.Hampton inscribed silver ware by Glaze
Coin Silver drinking cup inscribed
WH
WH
Card case and pencil
Overall Collection
Wade Hampton's Grandson's
Teether
Teether
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