When was it published?

April 11, 1865 in Columbia Phoenix

Domestic News April 11, 1865

Columbia Phoenix

Q: What entities or persons were involved?

Hampton, Stephen D. Lee, Butler, P. Gregg, Gary, Conner, T. M. Logan

Q: What keywords are associated?

Hampton Legion, Confederate Generals, Military Promotions

Columbia, Richland County, South Carolina

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What is this article about?

Hampton's Legion has produced seven Confederate generals, including Hampton, Stephen D. Lee, Butler, the late P. Gregg, Gary, Conner, and T. M. Logan, detailing their ranks and careers.

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Hampton's Legion has given to the Confederacy seven generals. Hampton, its originator and colonel, is now a lieutenant-general. Stephen D. Lee, formerly a captain of its artillery, is also a lieutenant-general. Butler, a captain, is now a major-general. The lamented P. Gregg, first a private in the Washington Light Infantry, fell at the head of his North Carolina brigade. Gary, a captain of infantry, is brigadier of cavalry in command around Richmond. Conner, once a captain, is also a brigadier, minus a leg; and T. M. Logan, who started as a lieutenant, has followed the honorable career of his comrades and received his brigadier's stars and wreath.

What sub-type of article is it?

Military Appointment

What keywords are associated?

Hampton Legion Confederate Generals Military Promotions

What entities or persons were involved?

Hampton Stephen D. Lee Butler P. Gregg Gary Conner T. M. Logan

Domestic News Details

Key Persons

Hampton Stephen D. Lee Butler P. Gregg Gary Conner T. M. Logan

Outcome

p. gregg fell at the head of his north carolina brigade; conner minus a leg; others promoted to high ranks including lieutenant-generals, major-general, and brigadiers.

Event Details

Hampton's Legion has contributed seven generals to the Confederacy, with details on their starting roles and current or final ranks: Hampton from colonel to lieutenant-general; Stephen D. Lee from artillery captain to lieutenant-general; Butler from captain to major-general; P. Gregg from private to brigade leader; Gary from infantry captain to cavalry brigadier; Conner from captain to brigadier; T. M. Logan from lieutenant to brigadier.