The Southwestern Historical Quarterly, Volume 66, July 1962 - April, 1963 Page: 398
641 p. : ill., maps, ports. ; 23 cm.View a full description of this periodical.
Extracted Text
The following text was automatically extracted from the image on this page using optical character recognition software:
Southwestern Historical Quarterly
Oct. 1862) near Lattimer's and Richies' steam mill, for the purpose
of consulting how to rescue Harper. He wished me to attend and
bring my gun, which I did. The meeting was attended by Ramey
Dye, John M. Wiley, 61 Isham Welch,62 Wm Boyles,s John Ware, H.
Gilman, Robt Duncan and others.
He talked about the rescue of Harper. We came to the conclusion
that the force at Gainesville was too strong for us to accomplish our
purpose.
Ben F. Barnes sworn.
[WITNESS.] There was a meeting at the Steam Mill last Wednesday
night. Some members observed we had better go to the Northern army
where we could fare better. They were to hold a meeting the next
night, somewhere. Ramey Dye was appointed captain. The meeting
was to be held in the bottom on Jordan Creek, near Alveads.
I. W. Morris sworn.
[WITNEss.] I was at the meeting at Richie's Mill. Dr. Foster said
the object of the meeting was to rescue Harper; and he wanted
us to take our guns and go-myself and Ramey Dye. The reason we
did not go to rescue Harper was because a messenger (Essman) told
us that there were a great many soldiers in Gainesville and we were
then afraid.
Gilbert Smith sworn.
[WITNESS.] I was at the meeting on Wednesday night. Present:
Ramey Dye, James Powers, Moses Powers, John Ware, John W.
Morris, Dr. Foster, H. J. Esman, Harry Gilman, Arphax Dawson,
O. B. Atkinson, and Wm Boyles. We were all ordered to bring our
guns. I loaded mine after I got there. I suppose there were twenty-
eight men in all.
Our object was to come here, (Gainesville) and rescue the pris-
oners. Ramey Dye was chosen captain. We concluded to get away
when Essman came and reported the number of men in town. We
adjourned to meet again the next night and consult what to do. I
"1John M. Wiley was born in Tennessee in 1815 and moved to Texas in 1854.
Landrum, Grayson County, An Illustrated History of Grayson County, Texas, 175.
'"Isham Welch was born in Missouri in 1826 and moved to Grayson County,
Texas, in 1856. Ibid., 173.
6"William Boyles was born in Kentucky in 1826 and migrated to Grayson County,
Texas, prior to July 1, 1848, as a member of the Peters Colony. He is listed as a
farmer in the 1850 federal census of Grayson County (family no. 14). Connor, Peters
Colony of Texas, 198.398
Upcoming Pages
Here’s what’s next.
Search Inside
This issue can be searched. Note: Results may vary based on the legibility of text within the document.
Tools / Downloads
Get a copy of this page or view the extracted text.
Citing and Sharing
Basic information for referencing this web page. We also provide extended guidance on usage rights, references, copying or embedding.
Reference the current page of this Periodical.
Texas State Historical Association. The Southwestern Historical Quarterly, Volume 66, July 1962 - April, 1963, periodical, 1963; Austin, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth101196/m1/424/?rotate=90: accessed April 19, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting Texas State Historical Association.