Capt. Walpole's Co. Cavalry (Stono Scouts)

Historical Notes:
Capt. Walpole's Co. Cavalry (Stono Scouts) was also known as the South Carolina Independent Rifleman operating as an independent company of mounted infantry and were mostly the sons of the plantation owners. They entered service in Nov 1861 to provide pickets and videttes for the SC coast between the North Edisto and Stono Rivers, and served in that role for most of the war. They were stationed on John's Island and patrolled to prevent looting. They also acted as lookouts and fought when called upon. notably "BLOODY BRIDGE" or "THE BATTLE FOR BURDENS CAUSEWAY" on Johns Island 7-9 July 1864.

Atlas Pitman served in the 1st Ga Regulars, Company I. They were at Waterloo Plantation Johns Island 7 July 1864, also called Bloody Bridge. The Stono Scouts were there, about 20 strong says the author of "Footprints of a Regiment", 1st Sergeant William H. Andrews, a vet of the 1st Ga, Company D, and this action. The Scouts were overrun by the 26th NY Colored Troops and the wounded Scouts were bayoneted by members of the 26th.

In the Carolinas Campaign they were included in Robertson's Brigade, in Major General Ambrose R. Wright's Divison, as reported January 20, 1865. This brigade which consisted of Artillery units and SC Senior and Junior Reserve units, surrendered at Greensboro, NC on 26 April 1865. Officers:
Captain John B. L. Walpole Assignments:
John's Island
Robertson's Brigade
Battles:
Bloody Bridge
Burden's Causeway
The Carolinas Campaign
Roster:
The roster of this unit contains the names of 70 men.

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