The skirmish beween the soldiers of Lee and Sheridan took place near the Spring?. Sabots, shells, “min ive" balls and an officer’s sword have been found there. The sword was found where Captain Ruther ford, who had been married the evening before in Petersburg, fell. Mrs. Longs!reet. the wire of Gen eral Lonpstreet. and their daughter were staying at Cool Shade. S R. Godsey's home, at the time of the •skirmish. She had just returned from visit ng her father up North, b'inging with her a brace of silver plated revolvers hidden in a big wax doll that the little girl carried. General and Mrs Picket!. General and Mrs. Bradley T. Johnson and General Johnston were but a few of the noted guests who stayed at the Springs. An even better known guest was Gen. Robert E. Lee. who spent
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“The skirmish beween the soldiers of Lee and Sheridan.” Farmville Herald, April 1957.
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