The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1860-06-27
DEATH OF MAJOR GENERAL IEsUp.

The public at large, but especially his
companions in arms, will be grieved to hear
Of the death, in this city, on the morning of
the 10th inst, from paralysis, of Major Gen
era Thomas Sidney Jesup. The deceased
was but a few days ago in the active person
al discharge of his duties as Quarternaster
General Of the Army, and we met him with
firm and elastic step on the street, with an
apparent prospect Of continued usefulness.
This brave officer whose name is to be found
conspicuous in our military annals, was not
more admirable as soldier than he was es-
timable for his domestic and social virtues.
Gen. Jesnp was born in Virginia in the
year l7Ss, and entered the army in 1908 az
a second lieutenant Of the seventh infan-
try. and bis subsequent military history is
suceinctly described as follows: So rapid
was his promotion. that in 1912 he was Bri-
gadc Major and Acting Adjutsnt General
10 Brigadicr General Hull. In 1878 he was
Major Of the nineteenth infantry; transfer-
rel in 1914 to the twenty-tilth infantry as
Breyet Lieutenant Colonel for distinguished
and meritorious service in the battle Of Chip
pewa, Of the 9Th Of July. 1914. In Noyem.
ber Of the same year he was breyetted Colo
mel, for gallant conduct and distinguished
skill in the battle Of Niagara, Of the 25th
of July. 1914. in which he was severely
wounded. On the reduction Of the army in
1915 he was retained in the FIRST infantry,
and in 1917 was Lieutenant Colonel Of the
third Infantry. In 1918 he vas appointed
adiutant General, with the rank Of Colonel;
and the same year Qnsrtermaster General.
with the rank Of Brigadier General and was
bresetted Major General in May. 1928, for
ten years mertorious service. He was as
signed TO the command of the army in the
Creek nation, Alabama, in 1856, aud sue
ceedei Gen. Call in Florida on the 9Th De-
eember, 1896; was wounded in action with
the Seminole Indians. near Jupiter Inlet, on
the Gath January, 1858 and was succeeded
by Col. Il. Taylor on the 18th Nav, 1855;
whcreapon lie returned to the duties oil his
department, which he managed with distin-
gaisied ability.
In his dispatch from Chippewa plains, Ju.
y :, 1914, Gen, Brown. ia detailing the in
cidents Of the battle Of Chippewa, thus re-
fers 70 the subject Of this sketch:
Major Jesup, commanding the left flank
battalion. finding himself pressed in front
and in flank and his men falling fast around
him, ordered his battalion TO support arms
and advance ! the order was promptly obey.
ed, amidst the most deadly and destructive
fire. lie gained more secure position, and
returned upon the enemy SO Calling dis
charge as caused them to retire. By this
time their whole line was falling back, and
par gallant soldiers pressing upon them as
fast as pussihlc.
In his dispatch concerning the severe bat.
tie ui Niagara, June ej, 1914, Gen. BRowN
thus refers TO some ol hrs officers:
"From the preceding details you have
ne@ evidence Of tile distinguished gallantty
II Generals Scott aud Porter. Of Col. Miller,
anl Major Jesup, Of the frsl brigade"
To his fine military capacity in the field
Gen. Jcsup added great administrative abili-
~ In the management Of the vast concerns
ii the Qaariermaster's Department he eyin.
ced great foresight, but the labor deyolved
upua him by the Mcxcsn war, 10 managing
tie details Of The campaign in lar-distant
country, can only be properly appreciated
by thuse who shared in its difficulties and
responsibilities. grateful country must
ever bear 10 honorable remembrance the ser.
vices Of the veteran soldier and gentleman,
whose name aud fame will 70 down TO pos
tcrity as portion Of our brightest military
records.