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President Lincoln stated, "You speak of him as a ghost, a gray ghost".

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What are the release dates for Civil War Journal - 1993 They Gray Ghost John Singleton Mosby?

Civil War Journal - 1993 They Gray Ghost John Singleton Mosby was released on: USA: 16 October 1993


What Confederate commander was nicknamed the Gray Ghost?

Confederate commander John S. Mosby was a specialist in raids on Union forces. His nickname was the Gray Ghost. One of his most impressive raids was the capture Union General E.H. Stoughton. Mosby raided the General's headquarters during the night and captured General Stoughton, 32 Union prisoners, 58 horses plus arms and ammunition. This was in Fairfax, Virginia.


Who were two famous confederate raiders?

W.C Quantrill and 'Grey Ghost' John Mosby.


What happened to the Southern generals and officers after the civil war?

They had to be officially pardoned first. Then most of them got respectable jobs as railroad presidents or insurance company directors. Some didn't - and formed the KKK. <><><><> And at least one- John S. Mosby- the "Gray Ghost", commander of Mosby's Rangers- became a US Ambassador!


What role did Confederate Lieutenant Colonel John Mosby play in the Southern war effort?

Under Confederate General Robert E. Lee, was the famous raider Lieutenant Colonel John Mosby. Although Lee did not rely allot on raiding and guerrilla warfare, at times raiders under John Mosby enabled Lee to raise havoc on supply and communication lines of the Union in Virginia. His exploits were chronicled in Southern Newspapers. One unusual "stunt" of John Mosby was the capture of Union General E.G. Stoughton as he lay sleeping at his Virginia headquarters. Mosby under the cover of night led 29 of his troops into the Fairfax County Courthouse and captured the general as he slept. The booty also included 32 prisoners, 58 horses plus arms and equipment. Mosby was known as the Gray Ghost. Reportedly Mosby awakened the sleeping general and asked him if he knew of the raider John Mosby. The half asleep general inquired if Mosby had been captured, and of course the punchline to the story was Mosby's reply of "He has caught you".


What was John S Mosby's religious denomination?

John S. Mosby was a Methodist.


What is John S. Mosby's birthday?

John S. Mosby was born on December 6, 1833.


When was John S. Mosby born?

John S. Mosby was born on December 6, 1833.


When did John S. Mosby die?

John S. Mosby died on 1916-05-30.


What is John Mosby most known for?

Information about the history of Mosby's Rangers states that John Mosby the battalion commander was part of the 43rd Battalion in the 1st Virginia Cavalry.


Who killed John S Mosby?

John S Mosby was not killed by anyone. He died in Washington, D.C. on May 30, 1916.


Who is colonel john mosby?

John Singleton Mosby was the leader of an irregular guerrilla force which came to be known as Mosby's Rangers in Northern Virginia as an adjunct to Confederate general J.E.B. Stuart's cavalry.