The Lone CavalrymanBy Dr. Florence Donahue; dated February 16, 1887, 1134th Street NW, Washington D.C.“I will always remember Julius D. Rhodes a gallant soldier of Co. “F” NY Cavalry, as the ‘Lone Cavalryman,’ as we called him before we learned his name, who fought with our regiment, and led our skirmish line in battles of Thoroughfare Gap, and Second Bull Run, on the 8th and 30th of August, 1862.He was the best skirmisher and the most fearless soldier, I encountered. He had his horse killed under him, and in this manner became dismounted. He fell in with our regt. (the 105th NY Vol.) reported to Lt. Col. Howard Darrall, Comdr., and offered for any duty, no matter how hazardous. He was very conspicuous for his gallantry at Thoroughfare Gap, and was the admiration of all present, all officers and men, particularly the Lt. Col. Commanding, (Since Killer at Antietam) but at Bull Run on the 30th he particularly distinguished himself on the skirmish line, advancing through the woods to the railroad embankment, leading the line, loading and firing coolly, steadily until the embankment was reached, which he was the first man to climb.He was shot on the embankment, we thought he was killed. His action with us was voluntary.”Florence Donahue, M.D. late p_ - _ Co. G, 105 NY Vols.