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September 17, 1907
The Calhoun Chronicle
Grantsville, Calhoun County, West Virginia
What is this article about?
Capt. H. A. Ferrell corrects a New York World article on Monroe Graham's death, who rode with Gen. Sheridan in the Civil War. Ferrell debunks the myth of Sheridan's 20-mile ride in an hour, citing Sheridan's memoirs to show it was 8 miles in 1.5 hours from Winchester to Newtown during the Cedar Creek battle.
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Ride with Sheridan.
Capt. H. A. Ferrell comments on the following from a New York paper.
Monroe Graham, who was a despatch bearer and courier in the civil war and who rode with Gen. Sheridan on his famous ride of twenty miles from Winchester, died last night at his home in Village Green.
Mr. Editor-I send you a clipping from the New York World which I hope you will publish with comment. I am an admirer of the truth, especially in matters of history. Let the truth be told. General Sheridan's famous ride of "twenty miles in an hour." has been talked in song and story until it is believed by the rising generation. Let General Sheridan tell his own story.
On page 71, of his "Personal Memories." he says, 'We mounted our horses between half-past eight and nine.' and on page 80, he says, 'I arrived not later, certainly, than half-past ten o'clock.' Cedar Creek-where the battle was commenced was, and not is. fifteen miles south of Winchester.
The Federals fled to Newton seven miles from Cedar Creek. and eight miles from Winchester where General Sheridan after having mounted his 'black horse' between half-past eight and nine'' arrived there 'certainly not later than half-past ten o'clock.' You will notice that the General reduces that 'twenty miles in an hour, to eight miles, in an hour and a half.
Capt. H. A. Ferrell comments on the following from a New York paper.
Monroe Graham, who was a despatch bearer and courier in the civil war and who rode with Gen. Sheridan on his famous ride of twenty miles from Winchester, died last night at his home in Village Green.
Mr. Editor-I send you a clipping from the New York World which I hope you will publish with comment. I am an admirer of the truth, especially in matters of history. Let the truth be told. General Sheridan's famous ride of "twenty miles in an hour." has been talked in song and story until it is believed by the rising generation. Let General Sheridan tell his own story.
On page 71, of his "Personal Memories." he says, 'We mounted our horses between half-past eight and nine.' and on page 80, he says, 'I arrived not later, certainly, than half-past ten o'clock.' Cedar Creek-where the battle was commenced was, and not is. fifteen miles south of Winchester.
The Federals fled to Newton seven miles from Cedar Creek. and eight miles from Winchester where General Sheridan after having mounted his 'black horse' between half-past eight and nine'' arrived there 'certainly not later than half-past ten o'clock.' You will notice that the General reduces that 'twenty miles in an hour, to eight miles, in an hour and a half.
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
Curiosity
What themes does it cover?
Moral Virtue
Justice
What keywords are associated?
Sheridans Ride
Civil War
Historical Correction
Monroe Graham
Winchester
Cedar Creek
What entities or persons were involved?
Capt. H. A. Ferrell
Monroe Graham
Gen. Sheridan
Where did it happen?
Winchester, Cedar Creek, Newton
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Key Persons
Capt. H. A. Ferrell
Monroe Graham
Gen. Sheridan
Location
Winchester, Cedar Creek, Newton
Story Details
Monroe Graham, Civil War courier who rode with Sheridan, dies. Ferrell corrects myth of Sheridan's 20-mile ride in an hour, citing memoirs showing 8 miles from Winchester to Newtown in 1.5 hours during Cedar Creek battle.