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June 23, 1846
Alexandria Gazette
Alexandria, Alexandria County, District Of Columbia
What is this article about?
A letter from New Orleans reports that Major Ringgold's bloodied uniform, boots, holsters, and saddle are shipped to his friends in Baltimore via the brig Architect. The damage indicates he was likely standing in his stirrups, facing left, when shot from the rear, shattering his thigh midway.
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MAJOR RINGGOLD'S EFFECTS.
A letter from New Orleans to the Charleston News says:—
The coat, boots, and complete uniform of the late Major Ringgold, with his holsters, "housing and saddle bloody red," were sent to his friends at Baltimore in the brig Architect, Capt. Grey, which cleared for that port yesterday.—The boots had been cut from his feet, and the front of the saddle was completely torn away. From the judgment of a person in horses and riders I learn that Major Ringgold must have been standing in his stirrups, giving orders, with body facing a little to the left. The ball, it is inferred, came from the rear of the left and passed in his front, shattering the thigh about mid way.
A letter from New Orleans to the Charleston News says:—
The coat, boots, and complete uniform of the late Major Ringgold, with his holsters, "housing and saddle bloody red," were sent to his friends at Baltimore in the brig Architect, Capt. Grey, which cleared for that port yesterday.—The boots had been cut from his feet, and the front of the saddle was completely torn away. From the judgment of a person in horses and riders I learn that Major Ringgold must have been standing in his stirrups, giving orders, with body facing a little to the left. The ball, it is inferred, came from the rear of the left and passed in his front, shattering the thigh about mid way.
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
Military Action
Tragedy
What themes does it cover?
Misfortune
Tragedy
What keywords are associated?
Major Ringgold
Bloodied Uniform
Saddle Damage
Shot In Battle
Shipped To Baltimore
What entities or persons were involved?
Major Ringgold
Capt. Grey
Where did it happen?
New Orleans, Baltimore
Story Details
Key Persons
Major Ringgold
Capt. Grey
Location
New Orleans, Baltimore
Story Details
Major Ringgold's bloodied effects, including uniform, boots, and saddle, are sent from New Orleans to Baltimore. Damage to boots and saddle suggests he was standing in stirrups, facing left, giving orders when shot from the rear, shattering his thigh.