Miss Mary Ann Buie was one of the North Carolina troops’ most tireless supporters. She energetically solicited donations of cash, clothing, medicine, and other goods from local citizens and businesses for support of the state’s soldiers. Most of her donations went to military hospitals in North Carolina, South Carolina, and Virginia, but at times she… Continue reading Miss Mary Ann Buie, The Soldier’s Friend
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Major then colonel of the 51st North Carolina
Feuding in the Officers’ Ranks
Background When the 51st Regiment North Carolina Troops organized on April 30, 1862, John L. Cantwell was elected as commander of the regiment. Along with Colonel Cantwell, the company officers elected William Allen as Lieutenant Colonel and Hector McKethan as Major. Colonel Cantwell only commanded the regiment a few months. On October 10, 1862, while… Continue reading Feuding in the Officers’ Ranks