"General McGowen addressing the Thirty-Fifth Abbeville (S. C.) Volunteers, in front of the Charleston Hotel. The gallant band of Confederates known as the Abbeville Volunteers was composed of a hundred of the wealthiest citizens of the district. A number of them were accompanied by their negro servants, as the barons of old were by their armed vassals. General McGowen made a strong speech, and was loudly cheered."— Frank Leslie, 1896

General McGowen

"General McGowen addressing the Thirty-Fifth Abbeville (S. C.) Volunteers, in front of the Charleston…