Greensborough Patriot
April 3, 1862
Page 1
Capt. John Morgan Again
A
gentleman just arrived here from Nashville, says the Memphis Avalanche of the
14th, states that Capt. Morgan was sent out on a scout with a
detachment of his squadron near Laverno, and had a
skirmish with the enemy’s pickets- killing seven then, and taking about as many
prisoners. Capt. Morgan was entering the
turnpike from a lane, and was alone, when he suddenly came in contact with a
cavalier, who said to Morgan, “Halt, and dismount!” The reply was, “I am Capt. John Morgan, and do
not obey Federal commands; draw your pistol, sir; we are upon an
equality.” The Federal replied: “We are
not, sir”- at the same time making a quick motion with his hand to his side-
when the valiant Captain fired, and “down went a Federal meeting house!” He fell dead- and turned out to be the
veritable Capt. Wilson, of Gen. Howell’s staff, who planted the Federal flag on
the capitol at Nashville! Morgan is
certainly the intrepid Marion of the war.
[Transcribed by: Sharon Strout]
