Tag Archives: Battle of First Manassas (Bull Run)

“the cereals of August”

Posted on August 30, 2019 by SUMPTER

A recent post was about a medallion and monument related to the American Civil War that was found on a single page in a newspaper from 150 years ago. And, mirabile dictu, the editors at Harper’s Weekly packed even more … Continue reading →

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Bull Run Brings Out Bears

Posted on July 23, 2011 by SUMPTER

Securities Down 4% on Wall Street From the Northern perspective, the first reports from the Battle of First Manassas (Bull Run) were positive. That all changed as the Confederates stopped the Union advance on Henry Hill cold. This piece details … Continue reading →

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A Most “Instrumental” Brigade

Posted on July 22, 2011 by SUMPTER

General Thomas J. Jackson writes his wife about the First Battle of Bull Run, where Jackson earned the “Stonewall” nickname: Manassas, July 22d. My Precious Pet, — Yesterday we fought a great battle and gained a great victory, for which … Continue reading →

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“the wounded jumped”

Posted on July 21, 2011 by SUMPTER

On July 21, 1861 Confederate forces at Manassas Junction, Virginia beat back and eventually routed the Union army at the First Battle of Bull Run. Here’s a Union participant’s letter to his parents ten days after the battle. From a … Continue reading →

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