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REYNOLDS HISTORICAL GENEALOGY COLLECTION
ALLEN COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY 3 1833 01082 4115
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OLD BATTLE FLAGS
"So we made a thoroughfare for Freedom and her train, Sixty miles in latitude-three hundred to the main ; Treason fled before us -- for resistance was in vain, While we were marching through Georgia."
VETERAN SOLDIERS SOUVENIR.
CONTAINING A BRIEF HISTORICAL SKETCH OF EACH CONNECTICUT REGIMENT, THE VARIOUS ENGAGEMENTS, CASUALTIES, ETC., DURING THE WAR OF THE REBELLION, TOGETHER WITH THE MOST POPULAR ARMY SONGS.
COMPILED FROM OFFICIAL RECORDS
By BEN. C. RAY, Co. F, 16th Conn. Vols. 1879.
Price 15 Conte.
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PROGRAMME.
LINE OF MARCH, COLLATION, ETC.
The Veteran Soldiers will meet on BUSHNELL PARK at 10.30 A. M., hold their regimental meetings, and organize for the march, which will be in the following order :
Ist Company Governor's Horse Guards, MAJOR BOARDMAN.
Ist Company Governor's Foot Guards, MAJOR GEORGE B. FISHER.
Putnam Phalanx, MAJOR BROWN.
Ist Regiment Conn. National Guards, COL. L. A. BARBOUR.
Veteran Soldiers in the numerical order of their Regiments.
THE LINE OF MARCH
will be from the Park up High street to Main, to the Arsenal, and counter- marching, each regiment will receive the old flag-borne, as far as possible. by the men who carried them in the field -- and move down Main street to Park street, to Washington street, to the Capitol, amid the ringing of bells and firing of cannon.
Upon the arrival at the Capitol the flags will be presented by General HAWLEY, and received by Governor ANDREWS, each flag receiving an artillery salute.
After the ceremonies a bountiful collation will be given to the soldiers by the citizens of Hartford, in large tents pitched on the Park.
A Triumphal Arch will be erected in front of the new City Hall (oldl State House), and the city will be gaily decorated.
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AUTHOR'S OVERTURE.
The transfer of the Old Connecticut Battle Flags from the State Arsenal to the new Capitol building, where they will remain a perpetual memorial of the State's loyalty and patriotism, seems to the author an appropriate occasion for reproducing in a brief and authentic manner the history of the various regiments which so gallantly upheld the honor of Connecticut during the war for the preservation of the Union. No State was more loyally represent- ed in the field than Connecticut, and her flag never faltered where the foes of the Union were to be met. On the historic battle-grounds of the war Con- necticut won imperishable glory. And now, after fourteen years of peace, the heroes of the struggle assemble to look once more upon the torn and tattered colors which they bore through a hundred fields of conflict, rallying with all the old time enthusiasm around them. Every soldier will recognize the fitness of the author's effort in compiling this little volume, which is offered as a tribute to the day now to be celebrated. He has confined himself to such facts as could be obtained from official records and other sources at command, avoiding all romance. Doubtless there may be errors and omissions, but he trusts to the generosity of his fellow soldiers to overlook whatever faults the work may contain.
" Flag of the free heart's hope and home ! By angel hands to valor given ; Thy stars have lit the welkin dome, And all thy hues were born in heaven. For ever float that standard sheet ! Where breathes the foe but falls before us,
With freedom's soil beneath our feet, And freedom's banner streaming o'er us."
Opening Chorus : Battle Cry of Freedom!
Yes, we'll rally round the Flag, boys, We'll rally once again, Shouting the battle-cry of Freedom ! We will rally from the hill-side, We will rally from the plain. Shouting the battle-cry of Freedom!
CHORUS .- The Union for ever, hurrah ! boys, hurrah ! Down with the traitors ! up with the stars ! While we rally round the Flag, boys, Rally once again, Shouting the battle-cry of freedom.
We are springing to the call Of our brothers gone before, Shouting the battle-cry of Freedom !
And we'll fill the vacant ranks With a million freemen more, Shouting the battle-cry of Freedom !
CHORUS .- The Union for ever, hurrah! boys, hurrah ! etc.
We will welcome to our number The loyal, true, and brave, Shouting the battle cry of Freedom !
And although he may be poor, He shall never be a slave, Shouting the battle-cry of Freedom ! CHORUS .- The Union for ever, hurrah ! boys, hurrah ! etc. Yes, for Liberty and Union, We are springing to the fight, Shouting the battle-cry of Freedom ! And the victory shall be ours, For we're rising in our might, Shouting the battle-cry of Freedom ! CHORUS .- The Union for ever, hurrah ! boys, hurrah! etc.
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FIRST REGIMENT (3 Months).
This Regiment sprang to arms at the first sound of war, and left New Haven for Washington, May 9, 1861, under command of Col. Daniel Tyler, who on the 10th of May was promoted to be Brig .- General, and at the battle of Bull Run was in command of a Division.
Col. George S. Burnham, his successor, had been connected for a number of years with the State volunteer organizations, and he was in command at the battle of Bull Run, where he was conspicuous for his bravery, and where he and his command acquitted themselves with honor to the cause in which they were engaged.
July 21st the regiment advanced on the Warrenton road toward Bull Run, where the enemy was entrenched. After marching and counter-marching, at times under severe fire, until 4 o'clock P. M., it was ordered to retreat, which it did in splendid order, saving large quantities of stores though hotly pursued by the victorious foe ; its loss was eight wounded and nine missing.
Resting at Centreville, the regiment returned to its old camp at Falls Church, reaching there July 22d, when their tents were struck, where they remained during the day exposed to a drenching rain, occasioning much suffering on account of the very fatiguing duties of the previous day, and need of rest.
George H. Bugbey, Co. A, of this Regiment, was the first Connecticut soldier wounded in the war for the preservation of the Union, his left shoulder being badly lacerated at Vienna, Va., June 16, 1861. Mr. Bugbey is the pres- ent Armorer at the State Arsenal, by appointment of Quartermaster-General Wessells.
The Regiment was mustered out of service at New Haven, July 31, 1861, having fulfilled its mission with credit to itself and to the State.
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SECOND REGIMENT (3 Months).
This Regiment left New Haven for Washington, May 10, 1861, 780 men, under command of Col. Alfred H. Terry, who was for a number of years an able and efficient officer in the State Military organizations.
At the commencement of the war he was Colonel of the 2d regiment State Militia, and was very popular with his command.
The regiment was engaged in the disastrous battle of Bull Run, and acquit- ed itself with the coolness, courage, and bravery of old veterans. A great many of its members afterwards saw service during the darker days of the war.
The regiment was highly disciplined, and reflected great credit on the State. It was mustered out of service August 7, 1861, at New Haven.
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THIRD REGIMENT (3 Months).
The Third Regiment left Hartford for Washington May 25, 1861, under command of Col. John Arnold. Col. Arnold tendered his resignation May 29, 1861, on account of ill health.
He was succeeded by Col. John L. Chatfield, afterward Col. of the Sixth Regiment, who died Aug. 9, 1863, from wounds received at Fort Wagner.
The Regiment was in the battle of Bull Run, and was highly complimented for its steadiness and gallantry under the enemy's terrible fire.
It was mustered out at Hartford, August 12, 1861.
FIRST SQUADRON CAVALRY.
This organization was recruited by Capt. Mallory of Hartford, to compose a part of a volunteer regiment of Cavalry to be raised in different States, with the understanding that it was to be distinctly a Connecticut organization; but it was afterwards assigned to New York and known as the 2d New York Cav- alry (Harris Light Cavalry), whose fortunes it followed during the war. No official report of its operations was received, and no reliable summary of events or operations can be given, beyond that as a regiment it was noted for its bold dash and daring in the various actions in which it was engaged.
It was mustered out of the service June 23, 1865.
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FIRST CONN. CAVALRY.
The First Cavalry was originally a batallion of four companies, one from each Congressional District, and was organized in the Fall of 1861. It left West Meriden for Wheeling, Va., Feb. 20, 1862, 346 men, where they remained in camp of instruction until March 27.
The battalion under Major Lyon took an active part in the battle of McDowell, May 3, and also in the operations which terminated in the battle of Franklin, May 11 and 12, 1862.
It also served in the army of Gen. Fremont, then in command of the Moun- tain Department, in his forced march across the mountains into the Shenan- doah Valley to the relief of Gen. Banks, participating in the battles of Harri- sonburg, June 6, Cross Keys, June 8, and Port Republic, June 9.
It subsequently took part in the arduous operations of the army of Virginia under Gen. Polk, participating in the various battles along the Rapidan and the Rappahannock, and at Bull Run and Chantilly.
After nearly a year of constant activity the battalion was assigned to duty as Provost Guard in the city of Baltimore, and was increased to a full regi- ment of 12 companies.
In February, 1863, the regiment was attached to the Army of the Potomac, and took an active part in all its movements, until August 8, 1864, when it was transferred to the army of the Shenandoah.
History alone can do full justice to the brave men who composed this mag- nificent regiment. Suffice it to say that while under Gen. Sheridan it main- tained a reputation for fidelity and bravery second to no other Cavalry regi- ment in the war.
The regiment continued in service under Cols. Ives and Whittaker until Aug. 2, 1865, performing gallant service, winning a well-merited reputation, and doing honor to the State that sent it into the field.
It was mustered out at Washington, D. C., Aug. 2, 1865, and left for New Haven for final discharge. The members of the regiment were permitted to take their horses with them to the State, a favor which was not granted to any other cavalry regiment.
SOME OF ITS PRINCIPAL ENGAGEMENTS.
McDowell, Fa., May S, 1862; Franklin, Va., May 11 and 12, 1862; Strasburg. Ta., June 1, 1862; Harrisonburg, Va., June 6, 1862; Cross Keys, Va., June S, 1862; Port Republic, Va., June 9, 1862; Bolivia Heights, Va., July 14, 1862; Waterford, Va., Aug. 7, 1863; Craig's Church, Va., May 5, 1864; Spotsylvania C. H., Va., May 8, 1864; Meadow Bridge, Va., May 12, 1864; Hanover C. H., Va., May 31, 1864; Ashland, Va., June 1, 1864; near Old C. H. Tavern, Va., June 10, 1864: in the field, Va., June 15 to June 28, 1864; Ream's Station, Va., June 29, 1864; Winchester, Va., Aug. 16, 1861; near Kerneysville, Va., Aug. 25, 1864; Front Royal, Va., Sept. 21, 1864; Cedar Run C. H., Va., Oct. 17, 1864; Cedar Creek, Va., Oct. 19, 1864: near Woodstock, Vo., Nov. 24, 1864; Waynesboro, Va., March 2, 1864: Ashland, Va., March 14, 1865; Five Forks, Va., April 1, 1865; Sweat House Creek, Va., April 3, 1865; Harper's Farm, Va., April 0, 1805.
ITS CASUALTIES.
Killed in action, 24; died of wounds, 8; died of disease, 125; discharged prior to muster out, 436; missing at muster out, 59. Total, 652.
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FIRST LIGHT BATTERY. F
The First Connecticut Light Battery left the State for Port Royal, S. C., January 13, 1862, numbering 156 men.
It remained in the department of the South until April 18, 1864, when it left Folly Island for Fort Monroe, arriving there April 22d. It disembarked at Gloucester Point on the 23d, and reported to Gen. Terry, commanding forces at that point.
On the 4th of May it again embarked on transports, and on the 6th of May landed at Bermuda Hundred, and took up a line of march for Richmond and Petersburg road.
On the 10th of May it took an active part in the battle of Chester Station, and notwithstanding the efforts of the enemy, who charged the Battery three times during the engagement, the casualties were but two men wounded.
On the 13th of May it was transferred to the Eighteenth Army Corps, and placed in position on the Richmond and Petersburg turnpike. It was, how- ever, ordered back to the Eighteenth Corps on the 14th, in time to participate in the battle of Proctor's Creek. The Battery was engaged in active service from this date until October 29th, when it was ordered to City Point for the purpose of exchanging guns.
On the 4th of December the Light Artillery Brigade of the Tenth Army Corps and the Battery took up its position in the rear of Fort Bunham, near James River, doing excellent service in the army of Virginia, until its muster out, June 11, 1865.
In December, 1863, forty-six of its original members re-enlisted as veterans.
ITS PRINCIPAL ENGAGEMENTS.
James Island, S. C., June 14, 1862; Secessionville, S. C., June 16, 1862; James Island, S. C., July 16, 1863; John's Island, S. C., February 10, 1864; Proctor's Creek, Va., May 14, 1864; Four Mile Creek, Va., August 14, 1864; Siege of Petersburg, Va., August 27 to September 27, 1864; Darbytown Road, Va., October 13 and October 27, 1864.
CASUALTIES.
Died of Wounds, 1
Died of Disease,
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Discharged prior to muster out, 98
Total, 120
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FIRST REG'T HEAVY ARTILLERY.
The First Regiment Heavy Artillery was organized as the Fourth Regiment Infantry, in the Spring of 1861, and left for the seat of war June 10th, 1861. It served as an Infantry regiment until Jan. 2d, 1862, when it was changed to Heavy Artillery, of 12 companies of 150 men each.
The Regiment was stationed in the fortifications about Washington, but at the commencement of the Peninsular campaign, the regiment, under command of Col. Rob't O. Tyler, accompanied the army with a siege train of seventy-one pieces of artillery. It signally distinguished itself in the seige of Yorktown, and in the engagements at Hanover Court House, Gaines' Mills, Malvern Hill, and Chickahominy, and its gallantry was recognized by an order directing these engagements to be emblazoned on its colors. Its high character had been so well sustained, that it was ranked, by competent military judges, as the best volunteer regiment of heavy artillery in the field, and worthy of imitation.
The reasons mentioned for its superiority, were the material in physique and intelligence, and its thorough drill and excellent discipline, acquired under Col. Tyler. This regiment furnished to other organizations the following officers, who served with distinction in the field: Lieut. Col. Perkins, Major Clark, and Capt. Gibbons of the 14th; Major Washburn and Capt. Mix of the 16th ; Lieut. Col. Kellogg and Capt. Ellis of the 19th regiment (2d Artillery}:
On the 19th of Nov. 1862, Col. Tyler was promoted to be Brig .- General, and Capt. H. L. Abbott of the U. S. Topographical Engineers was appointed to the command.
On the withdrawal of the army from the Peninsula, the regiment was order- ed to the forts at Washington, with the exception of two companies, which remained with the army of the Rappahannock, and took part in the bombard- ment of Fredericksburg.
On the 10th of May, 1864, the regiment was ordered to report to Gen. But- ler, then near Bermuda Hundred, Va., where they arrived May 13th about 1700 strong, but 349 men were discharged in ten days thereafter, their term of service having expired. The regiment was, however, soon recruited to the maximum. The Third Conn. Independent Battery was temporarily attached to the regiment on the 15th day of November.
In January, 1865, a portion of the regiment accompanied the siege train commanded by Col. Abbott, whose destination was Fort Fisher. On the 15th of January, Fort Fisher having been carried by assault, the train returned to the old lines.
With a regiment so widely scattered as was this, unusually responsible duties devolved upon subordinate officers, all of whom were highly spoken of by Col. Abbott, who at the same time praised the enlisted men for the laudable manner in which they seconded the efforts of their officers, and for their cool bravery while under the enemy's fire. Major-Gen. W. T. Smith wrote to Col. Abbott, "I saw much of the service of the First Connecticut Artillery, and was surprised and delighted with the skill and gallantry of the officers and men. During the time I commanded the 18th Army Corps before Peters- burg, I called heavily upon you for siege guns and mortars, and never during
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war have I witnessed such glorious artillery practice as I saw with your reg- iment; the practicability of holding my position there after the 1st of June was due to the great skill and valor of your noble regiment."
The regiment served with the Army of the Potomac and the Army of the James, until the evacuation of Petersburg and Richmond by the rebel forces in 1865, returned to Washington, and on the 25th of Sept., 1865, was mustered out, after having done battle for the Union four years and four months.
The Regiment has been in the following ENGAGEMENTS :
Siege of Yorktown, Va., April 30 to May 4, 1864 ; Hanover Court House, Va., May 27, 1862 ; Gaines' Mills, Va., May 31 to June 20, 1862 ; Chickahominy, Va., June 25, 1862 ; Golden Hill, Va., June 27, '62 ; Malrern Hill, Va., July 1, '62; Siege of Fredericksburg, Va., Dec. 11 to Dec. 15, 1862 (Batteries B and M) ; . Before Fredericksburg, Va., April 28 to May 6, '63 (Battery M); Before Fred- ericksburg, Va., June 5 to June 13, 1863 (Battery MI); Kelley's Ford, Va., Nov. 7, 1863 (Battery M); Orange Court House, Va., Nov. 30, 1864 (Battery B); Siege of Petersburg and Richmond, Va., May 1864, to April, 1865 (11 months active operations); Fort Fisher, N. C., Jan. 14 and 15, 1865.
Its Aggregate Number of Casualties.
KILLED IN ACTION,
26 DIED OF DISEASE, 161
DIED OF WOUNDS, 23 DISCHARGED (before muster-out), 1071 - 1281
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SECOND REG'T HEAVY ARTILLERY.
This regiment was recruited in Litchfield County, as the 19th Regiment of Infantry, and was commanded by Col. L. W. Wessells, the present Quarter- master-General of the State. The regiment left for Washington, on the 15th of Sept. 1802 ; it was assigned to the Army of the Potomac, and stationed at Alexandria, Va.
November 22d, 1863, the regiment was changed to an Artillery organization, and was subsequently designated by Gov. Buckingham as the Second Heavy Artillery. During 1863, it was engaged in garrison duty in the " Defenses of Washington, South of the Potomac," in Forts North, Ellsworth, Lyon, Weld, Farnsworth, Williams, and Willard, and was in the same Brigade with the First Connecticut Artillery, forming the 2d Brigade of DeRussey's Division.
May 21st, 1864, the regiment was assigned to the 2d Brigade, 1st Division, 6th Army Corps, and was continually on the march from that time to the 1st of June, when they were engaged in the Battle of Cold Harbor, Va., suffering a heavy loss, in killed and wounded, of brave soldiers ; among the slain were Colonel Elisha S. Kellogg and Capt. Luman Wadhams ; the total loss of the regiment in that sanguinary battle was 285 killed, wounded, and missing.
The regiment remained with the 6th Corps until the close of the war, taking an active and prominent part in the engagements about Petersburg, and was mustered out of service on the 18th of August, 1865, at Washington, D. C., having struggled bravely for the perpetuity of the Republic, 2 years and 11 months. The muster-in rolls of the 19th regiment Conn. Infantry bore the names of 891 men, but upon the change to Artillery, a large number of re- cruits were added to its ranks ; and the whole number of men who served in this organization was 2,710 officers and men.
The official reports of the regiment being to a certain extent incomplete, it is hardly possible to place upon record as full a report of its engagements as the long and arduous services of the brave officers and men who composed it so truly merit ; but the gallant deeds of the Second Connecticut Artillery has added a brilliant page to the history of the good old Commonwealth.
Its principal ENGAGEMENTS were
Cold Harbor, Va., June 1, 1864, Total Loss, 285.
Hatcher's Run, Va., February 6, 1865,
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Neur Petersburg, Va., March 25, 1875,
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Near Petersburg, Va., April 2, 1865.
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Sailors Creek, Va., April 6, 1865, 7.
Its CASUALTIES were
KILLED IN ACTION, 143.
DIED OF WOUNDS, 80.
DIED OF DISEASE, 186.
DISCHARGED PRIOR TO MUSTER-OUT, 908.
Total,
1318.
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13 FIFTH REGIMENT INFANTRY.
This Regiment left Hartford for the theatre of war July 29, 1861. March 17, 1802, Col. Ferry was promoted to be Brigadier-General, and Lieut .- Col. George D. Chapman to be Colonel.
Under Col. Chapman the regiment saw much active service, and performed more exhaustive marches than almost any other regiment from the State, hav -. ing marched more than 1500 miles, at one time marching for 29 consecutive days, and in one day the unusual distance of 45 miles. On leaving the State it reported to Gen. Banks, then at Harper's Ferry.
March 1st, 1862. it crossed the Potomac at Williamsport, Md., drove the enemy from Winchester, which they occupied, but on May 24th, after a hard fought battle, was obliged to recross the Potomac, with the entire army. The reports of Brigade and Division Commanders mentioned the gallant Fifth as deserving of the highest praise for the conduct displayed in that battle.
It again went into action at Cedar Mountain, August 9th, with about 400 men, and fought most gallantly, every officer but three, that entered the fight, being either killed, wounded, or taken prisoner.
It was also with Mcclellan when he moved into Maryland. The day before the battle of South Mountain it was detached in Frederick City for Provost duty, remaining nearly 3 months. Again on the 1st, 2d, and 3d of May, the Fifth was engaged in the battle of Chancellorsville, and acquitted itself with marked distinction. July 1st, 2d, and 3d it participated in the memorable battle of Gettysburg. but from the peculiar disposition of its forces, its loss was very slight-three wounded and five missing.
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