Death of Col. Charles Fisher and First Battle of Manassas-- Part 4

Fort Fisher was named for this man.

From the July 24, 1861, Wilmington (NC) Daily Journal.

"We are pained  to see the death of Col. Fisher confirmed by the Raleigh Register."

"The Register says that it learns the 11th  Regiment, commanded by  Col. Kirkwood, the 13th by Col. Hoke, the 6th by Col. Fisher and the 5th by  Col. McRae, were engaged in the battle.

"We  have made enquiry at Richmond, relative to our friends now in Virginia, but the wires are so much engaged that we will not  be able to receive an answer before late this afternoon -- if before  to-morrow morning."

--Old B-Runner