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August 4, 1863
Staunton Spectator
Staunton, Virginia
What is this article about?
Confederate General Armistead, reported mortally wounded and buried after Gettysburg, is revealed to be recovering via a letter to his son, as per the Richmond Examiner.
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GENERAL ARMISTEAD.
Gen. Armistead was left upon the field at Gettysburg in the hands of the enemy, supposed to be mortally wounded. The Northern papers reported him dead, and gave the particulars of his burial, stating that he was buried in a rough box, and that a board was placed at the head of the grave with his name inscribed upon it. Notwithstanding this statement which seemed to extinguish what lingering hope might have existed that he was still alive, that hope has been revived by the following paragraph contained in the Richmond Examiner of Thursday last:
"Concerning our wounded officers, we learn that a son of Brigadier General Armistead, reported mortally wounded at Gettysburg, is in receipt of a letter from the General, conveying the gratifying information that he is recovering."
It would seem that the Yankees are so much under the influence of the "father of lies" that they can tell the truth neither of the living nor dead.
Gen. Armistead was left upon the field at Gettysburg in the hands of the enemy, supposed to be mortally wounded. The Northern papers reported him dead, and gave the particulars of his burial, stating that he was buried in a rough box, and that a board was placed at the head of the grave with his name inscribed upon it. Notwithstanding this statement which seemed to extinguish what lingering hope might have existed that he was still alive, that hope has been revived by the following paragraph contained in the Richmond Examiner of Thursday last:
"Concerning our wounded officers, we learn that a son of Brigadier General Armistead, reported mortally wounded at Gettysburg, is in receipt of a letter from the General, conveying the gratifying information that he is recovering."
It would seem that the Yankees are so much under the influence of the "father of lies" that they can tell the truth neither of the living nor dead.
What sub-type of article is it?
Military
Death Or Funeral
What keywords are associated?
Armistead
Gettysburg
Wounded
Recovery
Richmond Examiner
What entities or persons were involved?
Gen. Armistead
Brigadier General Armistead
Where did it happen?
Gettysburg
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Gettysburg
Key Persons
Gen. Armistead
Brigadier General Armistead
Outcome
reported mortally wounded and buried by northern papers, but recovering as per letter to his son.
Event Details
Gen. Armistead was left on the Gettysburg field in enemy hands, supposed mortally wounded. Northern papers reported his death and burial in a rough box with a marked board. The Richmond Examiner reports his son received a letter from him stating he is recovering.