
A Rare Recording of Julius Howell, Civil War Confederate Soldier
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Julius Howell
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Julius Howell
Julius Franklin Howell was born in Suffolk, Virginia, in 1846. He enlisted in the Confederate States Army in 1862 and served in the 24th Virginia Cavalry until 1864 when his regiment was moved to the north of Richmond as Robert E. Lee and Ulysses S. Grant fought near Petersburg. Howell took part in the cavalry charge against Union artillery and infantry at a clearing near the Darbytown Road, during which he was shot in the leg.
After his recovery, Howell returned to fight and was captured at the Battle of Sailor's Creek in Amelia County, Virginia, on April 6, 1865, and held in a Union prison at Point Lookout, MD. when he heard about the assassination of President Abraham Lincoln. After the war, he became an educator, preserving the memories of the Confederate soldier and serving as Commander-in-Chief of the United Confederate Veterans for decades. In 1947, he gave the following recording about his wartime experiences. He died a year later at the age of 102.
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magnificent
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Very interesting
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But the last 2 minutes ruined it. The south did fight to preserve and extend slavery—their own ‘vice president’ alexander Stephens loudly proclaimed it in his ‘cornerstone speech.’ Robert Edward Lee was not a leading manumitter. His father in law george Washington Parke Custis did free slaves upon his death , the Lee wanted the manumission extended and delayed for ‘financial’ reasons and even had a runaway whipped.
Howell’s recording took place during the time of the myth of the Lost Cause—which has now been firmly debunked. His testimony nonetheless will instruct for years to come.
Fascinating, but false
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I love the ending
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Southern USA born
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Voice from history
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