April 5, 2024
CIVIL WAR *** 95 DUG EAGLE BUTTON 95 *** SAILORS CREEK
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CIVIL WAR BUTTONS MOSTLY ROUGH CONDITION 95 GIVE OR TAKE MOSTLY EAGLE BUTTONS BUT T IS A FEW NEW YORK STATE BUTTONS AND A COUPLE FLAT AND UNDERWARE BUTTONS. THESE WERE DUG NEAR SAILORS CREEK YEARS AGO. COMES WITH A RIKER DISPLAY CASE. THESE WORK WELL IF YOU ARE MAKING UP DISPLAY CASES FOR RESALE . S&H 8.00. Sailor's Creek Other Names: Hillsman Farm, Lockett Farm Location: Amelia County, Prince Edward County, and Nottoway County Campaign: Appomattox Campaign (March-April 1865) Date(s): April 6, 1865 Principal Commanders: Maj. Gen. Philip Sheridan [US]; Lt. Gen. Richard Ewell and Maj. Gen. John B. Gordon [CS] Forces Engaged: Corps Estimated Casualties: 9,980 total Description: On April 6 at Sailor's Creek, nearly one fourth of the retreating Confederate army was cut off by Sheridan's Cavalry and elements of the II and VI Corps. Most surrendered, including Confederate generals Richard S. Ewell, Barton, Simms, Kershaw, Custis Lee, Dubose, Hunton, and Corse. This action was considered the death knell of the Confederate army. Upon seeing the survivors streaming along the road, Lee exclaimed "My God, has the army dissolved?" Result(s): Union victory
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