Tag Archives: Second Battle of 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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Fallen

Posted on August 29, 2012 by SUMPTER

I was drawn to the following photograph because I did not realize that tricorn hats were worn by Civil War soldiers. As it turns out, Private Thomas Green was killed 150 years ago today at the Second Battle of Bull … Continue reading →

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Nice Try

Posted on August 27, 2012 by SUMPTER

I don’t know how true this is, but it is a pretty creative way to try to hinder the Confederate advance in northern Virginia. From the Richmond Daily Dispatch August 27, 1862: A Daring spy Hung. A man named Mason, … Continue reading →

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