Raynors 2012-09
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Elmer Ellsworth (1837-1861) Colonel of Zouaves, Elmer Ellsworth was killed while taking down a Confederate flag in Alexandria, Virginia. Ellsworth was a Chicagoan who was a close friend of President Lincoln's family and accompanied him on his pre-inaugural trip to Washington. Ellsworth's sense of the theatrical cost him his life in Alexandria when he was shot on May 24, 1861 after pulling down a Confederate flag flying over Marshall House. Wonderful period hand written poem dedicated to Ellsworth, 8" x 12 1/2". Written by Levi Mogg, and reads in part: "Down where the patriot army near Potomac side died Guards the glorious cause of freedom gallant Ellsworth"...."Entering the traitor city with his soldiers true Landing up the Zouve columns"...."Quickly from that proud position that base flag was torn Trampled neath the feet of freemen circling Ellsworths See him bear it down the landing past the traitors door Hear him groan Oh God! they shot him Ellsworth is no more"...." First to fall thou youthful martyr help less thy fate Hastening to as thy avengers from thy native state...." more great content. A poignant dedication to the first fallen Union soldier of the Civil War. Excellent.
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