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The Daily Dispatch: December 14, 1861., [Electronic resource], From Southwestern Virginia. (search)
is order will likewise be set aside. The material of the 55th is regarded as being so excellent, their proficiency in drill so decided, the wealth, social standing, and soldiery qualities of its officers so marked, that the readers of the Dispatch will not object to seeing a complete list of field, staff, and company officers: Col., W. D. Stuart; Lieut. Col., P. Slaughter; Major, W. F., Green; Adjutant, E. B. Goode; Surgeon, Marion Howard; Assistant Surgeon, R. M. Evans; Quartermaster, R. B. Patterson; Commissary, R. C. Nicholas; Captain Company "A," T. T. Boswell; "B," G. W. Davis; "C, " T. Smith; "D," C. Patterson; "E," J. Taylor; "F," Jno. Richardson; "G," T. D. Jeffress; "H,"--Michie; "J," Jno. T. Palmer; "K," D. C. Harrison. To enumerate the other officers and privates would take up more space than you could spare, though not more than they deserve; for they are all as brave and glorious a set of fellows as ever breathed Virginia air. I cannot perform a more accepta
The Daily Dispatch: December 30, 1861., [Electronic resource], From Southwestern Virginia. (search)
at Camp Robertson, which circumstance speaks well for the 56th The men were genial without being boisterous, merry without madness, and dignified without dejection. As the last rays of the sun fell on the adjacent mountain ranges, capped with snow, while the valley below them could boast of none, a scene of indescribable beauty met the eye. It presented the appearance of a splendid, surging sea of molten gold! A dispatch from General Marshall, dated Dec. 22nd, to which I am permitted to have access by the popular and accommodating Quartermaster of the 56th Regiment, Dr. R. B. Patterson, reads as follows,--"The enemy in front at Louisa in large force--fifteen hundred Cavalry, and seven Regiments of Infantry and Artillery--thirty two miles from me. An army is collecting to drive me and intends to advance at once I am informed." As a consequence of this dispatch, there is considerable bustle in the Quartermaster's Department, and horses are being impressed rapidly. Occasional.
The Daily Dispatch: January 23, 1862., [Electronic resource], From Kentucky. (search)
r the inalienable rights of both. When they are ordered to occupy the advance, as soon they probably will be, they will meet the enemy with the spirit of Virginians, and illustrate by deeds of prond daring "the noblest motto that ever blazed on a warrior's shield"--Sic; Semper Tyrannis. Occasional P. B. I have just learned that forty of the enemy's pickets have been captured by Hindman's advance guard, and they have arrived at Bowling Green. Information has reached me also that Dr. R. B. Patterson, quarter master of the 56th, has been offered the commend of an artillery company. The regiment will protest against his acceptance. His services are indispensable, and the members of the regiment, individually and collectively, like him as a brother. I hazard nothing in saying that a more efficient officer and a more courious and excellent gentleman cannot be found in the service. Probably he may decline the post to which he has been invited in deference to the wishes of the 56th
The Daily Dispatch: April 4, 1862., [Electronic resource], article 1 (search)
of the regiments constituting the brigade had previously re-enlisted for the war, and had left to enjoy for a time the quietude and comforts of home. The remainder of the brigade is now commanded by Col. Wm. D. Stewart, of the 56th Virginia regiment. Our regiment, the 56th Virginia, has sustained some losses from deaths recently. The men died from diseases contracted amid the cold, exposure, and intense suffering endured at Fort Donelson. I regret to mention the death of Capt. R. B. Patterson, our late Quartermaster. He died of typhoid fever. He was a popular and efficient officer, and his loss is much to be deplored. Lieut. Ferguson, of Company D, wounded at Donelson, has since died. Capt. D. C. Harrison, of Company "K," 56th Virginia, who was killed at "Donelson," on the 15th of February, was a gallant and chivalrous officer. He was a Presbyterian minister, and his demeanor at all times was that of a Christian gentleman. I recollect distinctly at Donelson on T