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Wonderful cdv by McLees Philadelphi autographed on the verso with later period inscription on front "Killed in the Charge upon Fort Harrison Sept 29 1864"  "Captain Theodore Blakeley led Company B in surprising a Confederate camp and capturing a Captain and sixty men with their horses and equipment, all without loss."  "Obituary Capt. Theodore Blakeley. This estimable young man was killed while leading a charge of the 58th Regiment, Pennsylvania Veteran Volunteers, in an assault upon Fort Harrison, at Chapin Bluff, near Richmond, on Thursday, the 29th ultimo. Among the records of those who have fallen in this sad and destructive rebellion, the present victim is one that deserves more than a passing notice. Mr. Blakeley, in early boyhood, emigrated, with his father's family, from England and located in this (Delaware) county, where he continued to reside until entering the army. He has been early educated in correct habits and principles, and was always noted for manly gentleness and suavity of manner. The writer of this article knew him intimately from childhood, and all along the path of life -- in the factory, the Sabbath school and the church, and appreciated his deportment and character. From an attentive Sunday school scholar, he became an efficient Sunday school teacher, and, subsequently, an active member of the church of his choice. Gifted in social prayer meetings he exercised his gifts to the edification of others. Early in the breaking out of the rebellion Mr. B. felt it a duty to serve his adopted country in the army, and was active in securing men for the service. He entered the army as Second Lieutenant, and then a Captaincy, with the prospect of further early promotion. His courage was manifested in several engagements with the enemy, and he was alike beloved by the officers and men of his company and regiment. In the conflict which closed his military and mortal life he was in command of the 58th, and in leading them forward, he was struck in the side by a ball, and fell; but quietly rising to his feet he, with sword in hand, urged forward the men to the charge, when a ball passed through his head causing instant death. In this gallant charge the 58th lost one hundred and twenty two men in killed and wounded, out of two hundred and sixty two, the whole number of the regiment at the time. Thus fell Theodore Blakeley, at the age of thirty-three. He leaves a widow and three young children, and very many friends to mourn his early death. But us leaves to these a high character for consistent piety, courteous demeanor and manly courage. C. Upland,

CDV Capt Theodore Blakely 58th Pa KIA Fort Harrison

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