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John Singleton Mosby (December 6, 1833 – May 30, 1916), also known by his nickname " Gray Ghost ", was an American military officer who was a Confederate army cavalry battalion commander in the American Civil War.
- 1861–1865
- Confederate States Army
Learn about the life and achievements of John Singleton Mosby, the Confederate cavalry officer known as "The Gray Ghost" for his raids and elusiveness. Find out how he became a Republican, a friend of Ulysses S. Grant, and a U.S. Consul.
Dec 22, 2021 · Learn about the life and achievements of John Singleton Mosby, a Confederate colonel who led a partisan ranger unit during the Civil War. Find out how he became a skilled scout, a daring raider, and a controversial writer and politician.
Mar 27, 2024 · Role In: American Civil War. (Show more) John Singleton Mosby (born Dec. 6, 1833, Edgemont, Va., U.S.—died May 30, 1916, Washington, D.C.) was a Confederate ranger whose guerrilla band frequently attacked and disrupted Union supply lines in Virginia and Maryland during the American Civil War.
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
Of the three leaders Colonel John S. Mosby (1833-1916) was, perhaps, the most romantic figure. In the South his dashing exploits made him one of the great heroes of the "Lost Cause." In the North he was painted as the blackest of redoubtable scoundrels, a fact only to be explained as due to the exasperation caused by a successful enemy against ...
Dec 6, 2013 · Learn about John S. Mosby, the "Gray Ghost" of the Confederacy, who was a lawyer, scout, fugitive, and friend of Ulysses S. Grant. Explore his story and related sites, objects, and media at the National Museum of American History.
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Learn about John Mosby, a Confederate cavalry leader who became famous for his speed and elusiveness. Find out how he fought, captured, and befriended Union generals, and why he was a controversial figure in the South.
