Sad Reunion

Sad Reunion (HMC51)

Location: Henrico, VA 23231 Henrico County
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Country: United States of America
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N 37° 28.527', W 77° 17.123'

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On 16 August 1864 Confederate Brig. Gen. John R. Chambliss, Jr., was killed near here attempting to evade capture during the Second Battle of Deep Bottom. As troops of the 16th Pennsylvania Cavalry removed his epaulets, sash, and saber, Union Brig. Gen. David M. Gregg rode by and recognized Chambliss, his schoolmate at West Point in the early 1850s. He took charge of the body and sent it through the lines to Chambliss's widow in Hicksford (now Emporia). By his actions, Gregg adhered to the spirit of the West Point hymn, to "grip hands though it be from the shadows."
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HM NumberHMC51
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Marker NumberPA 251
Year Placed1992
Placed ByDepartment of Historic Resources
Marker ConditionNo reports yet
Date Added Tuesday, September 23rd, 2014 at 3:03pm PDT -07:00
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UTM (WGS84 Datum)18S E 297914 N 4150070
Decimal Degrees37.47545000, -77.28538333
Degrees and Decimal MinutesN 37° 28.527', W 77° 17.123'
Degrees, Minutes and Seconds37° 28' 31.62" N, 77° 17' 7.38" W
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Area Code(s)804
Closest Postal AddressAt or near 4450-4530 Charles City Rd, Henrico VA 23231, US
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