Fort Fisher was named for this man who was killed at the Battle of First Bull Run/Battle of Manassas.
From the July 24, 1861, Wilmington Daily Journal.
News from July 23, 1861, Richmond Dispatch.
"The body of Col. Fisher, of the North Carolina Sixth Regiment, who passed through here a few days ago at the head of a splendid command, was brought down by train last night; also, three others, whose names we did not learn."
--Old Secesh
Referred to as the First Battle of Manassas by Confederates and the First Battle of Bull Run by the Union.
From the July 24, 2016, Civil War Day By Day.
24 July 1861: "We fear that the reported death of Col. Fisher, of the Sixth Regiment of North Carolina State Troops, is only too true."
From the July 24, 1861, Wilmington, N.C. Daily Journal.
"Yesterday at St. James' Episcopal Church, a Te Deum was chanted and other religious services were had in acknowledgement of the victory which crowned our arms a Manassas on Sunday. At night, fire-works were discharged and other demonstrations made, but all in a quiet and becoming manner.
"We appreciate highly the great moral effect of our victory. It can hardly be overestimated -- but at the same time it has been dearly purchased by the blood of some of out best and bravest, who bared their breasts to the storm of battle."
--Old Secesh
