Comments on: Newt Knight vs. The U.S. Court of Claims

By: Newt Knight: The story goes on forever . . . « Renegade South

Newt Knight: The story goes on forever . . . « Renegade South — Sat, 15 Sep 2012 23:26:59 +0000

[...] a detailed history of the claims filed by Newton Knight in 1870, 1887, and 1891, see Victoria Bynum, “Fighting a Losing Battle,” Ch. 4, Long Shadow of the Civil War.) U.S. Senate Chamber, [...]

By: A Remarkable Civil War Letter: William D. Fitzgerald, imprisoned Southern Unionist, to President Abraham Lincoln « Renegade South

Wed, 30 Nov 2011 23:10:19 +0000

[...] ready to “revolutionize” rather than fight a slaveholders’ war. Guerrilla leader Newt Knight echoed Beaman in 1892 when he expressed regret that Southern nonslaveholders did not launch a [...]

By: O. C. Martin, Confederate Veteran, remembers the Civil War and Newt Knight « Renegade South

Sun, 19 Jun 2011 19:18:40 +0000

[...] band of deserters nor the Union army, his 1895 deposition,* gathered during Newt Knight’s federal claims hearing, indicates that were he forced to live the war all over again, Martin might not have [...]

By: renegadesouth

renegadesouth — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 18:36:38 +0000

Hi Beverly,

I understand the title mistake; LOL, there’s so many books on the subject, it’s hard to keep them straight!

In regard to your novel-in-process, I think most good fiction is based on true stories, so good for you, and I wish you much success.

I will pass your compliments on to Dr. G. and the Mudcats, and hope that you enjoy my book as well.

Vikki

By: Beverly Ezell - Dye

Beverly Ezell - Dye — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 18:24:37 +0000

Vikki,

Hi, thank you for your response. First I would like to apologize. In my blog, I wrote that author Ethel Knight’s book was titled free state of Jones but it was titled Echo of the black horn.
oops! Sorry…
You asked about my book? I’m writing about the past. Actually it is fiction inspired by a true story.

I enjoyed the song by Dr. G and the mudcats. Its great!

I can’t wait to read your book.

Thanks!

Beverly Ezell Dye

By: renegadesouth

renegadesouth — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 18:43:17 +0000

Hi Beverly, thanks for stopping by!

What sort of a mystery novel are you writing? Is it a present-day story, or about the past? I really admire people who can write fiction. Wish I could, but I don’t have that kind of flare; am strictly a historian!

I too met Ethel Knight, author of Echo of the Black Horn, while she was alive, and have visited Newt Knight’s grave. Both were very interesting events, which I describe in my book.

Thank you for your good words about my book. Hollywood may make a movie about it all yet, if the economy ever improves.

Vikki

By: Beverly Ezell - Dye

Beverly Ezell - Dye — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 19:12:46 +0000

Hi, I think its great that you wrote a book about The free state of Jones. I grew up in Jones county, MS and I visited Ethel Knight once. She also wrote the book The free state of Jones, in the 1980′s. I am aspiring to be a writer, am working on my first book. It is a mystery novel.
I love the civil war stories as well. Actually,I was told that Knewt Knight was kin to my great grandmother. She married a Knight. My Mother, sister, and I once visited knewt Knight’s grave.
Anyway, I just want to applaud you for your hard work. I think they should make a movie about the story.
Thank you and feel free to e-mail me if you want.

Best regards,

Beverly Ezell- Dye