"general mcgowen addressing the thirty-fifth abbeville (s. C. ) volunteers, in front of the charleston hotel. The gallant band of confederates known as the abbeville volunteers was composed of a hundred of the wealthiest citizens of the district. A number of them were accompanied by their negro servants, as the barons of old were by their armed vassals. General mcgowen made a strong speech, and was loudly cheered. " (frank leslie. Famous leaders and battle scenes of the civil war. New york, ny: mrs. Frank leslie, 1896. ). Date: 1861.
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