The Connecticut war record, 1863-1865, Part 123

Author: Morris, John M., ed
Publication date: 1863
Publisher: New Haven : Peck, White & Peck
Number of Pages: 886

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For information, we have numerous personal calls from the soldiers and their friends, and large numbers of letters of inquiry. We answer several hundred each month, Transfers to Knight Hospital are mainly effected by one of the Medi- eal Agents of the State, who makes our office his headquarters. Ia his absence, we make the ap- plieations.

We aid soldiers in obtaining furlonghs when- ever the eireumstances of the case serve to war- rant ns in so doing. The same in reference to discharges.

Our help is much sought by those who have back pay due them. In many instauees, we find the accounts have become complicated in consequence of a loss of descriptive list, and frequent trans- fers from regiment to hospital, and hospital to regimicat, and hospital to hospital, and from regi- ment to the Vet. Res. Corps.

Some have been to us who had received no pay for two years. We make out their elaim, obtain certificates from the hospitals and regimental paymasters-sometimes the old rolls iu the 2d

The second unfortunate affair is of very differ- ent character. An expedition, under Lieut. Col. Wileoxsoa, was sent into the interior for eotton and potatoes. While on their return with loaded . Auditor's office have to be examined, and finally wagons, the guard was attacked by a superior we obtain a certificate from the Paymaster-Gene- ral oa which the soldier draws his pay. force, Lieut. Col. Wilcoxson was severely wound- ed, Adjt. Chatfield killed. No other casualties are known. The men were nearly all captured. Only six have yet come in. The body of Adjt.

We colleet thousands of dollars every month, and probably save enough to the soldier, which would otherwise be very likely to fall into the peases of the office.

Chatfield, stripped naked, has been obtained. | hands of some elaim agent, to pay all the ex- Lieut. Col. Wilcoxson is reported dead. The sad result has cast a gloom over the miads of all. The rebels are doubtless, for the most part, irre- We receive flannels and other under-clothing, frota the ladies of Cona., and distribute to the needy. sponsible guerrilla bands.

THE 18TH INFANTRY. - A correspondent sends us the following promotions in Co. D, Sorgt. Charles [ and learn the wants of our soldiers there. In II. l'eabody to be Commissary Sergt. vice H. L. lline ; Corp. James Aust to be Sergt. vice Peabo. short we mean to do all that lies in our power to promote the comfort and efficiency of Coan, men dy ; Private F. C. Payne to be Corp. vice Aust. in the army. I should have said we receive their Ile also sends account of the sad death of Edward money for safe keeping, or to sead to their fami- lies and friends.

Dempsey, at the hands of a comrade, who snap. ped a gun, which he supposed to be nuloaded.

Will meu never learn to handle fire-arms can-

We do thousands of little things that cannot he mentioned in detail. I wish those who com- tiously ? Appropriate resolutions were presented : plain of the expense of' the Ageaey, could by the Committee, Francis C. W. Rogers, Fernan- do Thayer and Alfred Perkins, and passed naani- mously.

spend one day in our office, and acquaint them- selves with its usefulness. I wish they could bear the thanks the soldiers confer upon our wor-

We visit the hospital as frequently as we can,

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thy Goveruor for establishing it. It is their home. they feel it to be so-they regard it as a proof that their interests are not forgotten."

The beneficence and and genuine economy of and sweetmeats, (jars,) 350; farinaceons food, (Ibs.) 147; tomato and pepper sauce, (bottles,)

such an establishment is manifest from a mere enumeration of its various opportunities for aid- 37; flavoring extracts, (bottles,) 37 ; packages of ing our noble soldiers. dried fruit, 79.

Letters of inquiry on any points above enume- rated may be directed to-

Rev. W. A. Benediet, Headquarters of Connecticut, No. 252 F. St. Washington, D. C.

The Ageney was established for the good of Soldiers, and the Soldiers aud Soldier's friends may use it freely.

Soldiers-Look out for Swindlers.

Neither Gov. Buckingham nor the State have land serip or publie lands for sale. Any man offering such is a scamp.

BOOK NOTICES.

HARTFORD SOLDIERS' AID ASSOCIATION,-Annual Report, by Mrs. Sarah J. Cowan, Secretary. Handsomely printed by Case, Lock wood & Co.

The Association while co-operating with the Sanitary and Christian Commissions, yet retains and exercises the right to direct its beneficence wherever it sees opportunity of doing great and immediate service. It employs its resources just where they seem most needed, often affording re- lief at home and in Connecticut regiments more promptly and efficiently than it could in any other way be provided.

"During the past year our statisties show that we have sent supplies to the Christian and Sani- tary Commissions-to ten Connecticut regiments -to ten hospitals and Relief Associations-to three distinguished ladies of Hartford, now resi- dent in Washington, for general distribution in the hospitals there, (namely to MIrs. Gideon Welles, to Mrs. James Dixon, and to Mrs. General Ilawley,) and to numerous individual soldiers ap- plying at our rooms for aid, representing twenty- three different regiments of our own and other States. It has been our privilege to learn in several instances from returned prisoners, that articles bearing our stamp have found their way to the loathsome prisons of the south, giving comfort to the poor emaciated bodies, and glad- dening the sad hearts of onr men with tangible assurance that they are held in faithful remem- brance by their country women at home."

The supplies prepared, collected and distribu !- ted in 1864, are-wool shirts, 1,750; wool diaw- ers, 1,836; wool socks, 1,908; cotton shirts, 2,-

033; cotton drawers. 2,043; cotton socks, 575; ink and paper should be wasted on the re-print. mittens and gloves, 983; dressing gowns, 197; slippers, 186; quilts and blankets, 129; fans, 168; arm slings, 22; comfort-bags and housewives, 50; miscellaneous 350; old linen, hint, de., 100 pack- ; publisher's price.

ages; bandages, 10,000 rolls; clean rags, (har- rel+) 22; pickles, (barrels.) 26: fresh vegetables. (barrel=,) 4; dried fruit, (barrels,) 4; hospital : Parson Brownlow, by means of copies of the napkins and lianderchiefs, 3,917 ; gloves and mit- 1 Whig, handed to us by C. S. Hubbard, agent for tens, (wool,) 983; towels, 960; ring pads, 872; the State. Paper is searce and rebels have inter- sheets, 119; pillows, 304; pillow cases, 278: rupted communication. The Parson is ardent, limb pillows, 167; mosquito netting, 525 yards; | spicy, patriotic and energetie as ever.

lemons and oranges, 210; Cologue, (bottles.) 38; smelling salts, (bottles,) 26; blackberry cordial, (bottles,) 225; native wine, (bottles,) 88: jellies

The total receipts for the year have been 812,009.16; total expenses, $11,883.66 -- balance on hand, Jan. 1st, $185.05. No salaries are paid, aud the total office expenses aud rent were only $427.52.

The repeated grateful acknowledgments from soldiers relieved, assure the patriotic ladies of the Association, that their work is efficient, and judicious, and encourage and stimulate them to continue their noble and self-denying toil. .

THE TWENTY-SIXTH. Vol. I. No. 6. One of the most interesting of a series of small sheets issued by the members of the 26th regiment, and edited by one of their number. It preserves in convenient form, much matter, valuable to every soldier of the regiment. Its editor will prepare for the WAR RECORD a sketch of the 26th. Per- sons desiring copies of the paper can send for them to Box 321, New London, Conn.

PRESENTATION OF TROPHY FLAGS. Albany, Van Benthuysen's Steam Printing Office,

We have received from Capt. Lockwood L. Doty, chief of bureau of Military Statistics for the State of New York, a large and elegantly printed pam- philet of proceedings at the presentation of Regi- mental Flags. It is a noble addition to the volt- minous historical literature of our grand conflict.

SEMMES, THE PIRATE-MOSBY, THE GUERRILLA .- T. R. Dawley, publisher, 13 and 15 Park Row, N. Y. Price 25 cents. Two of the series of new War Novels, giving to the reader romantic inci- dents in the lives of Semmes and Mosby.

AUTOBIOGRAPHY OF A LONDON DETECTIVE. By " Waters." Diek & Fitzgerald, New York. Price 75 cents.

LEAVES FROM THE NOTE BOOK OF A NEW YORK DETECTIVE. Edited by Dr. John B. Williams. Dick & Fitzgerald, N. Y. Price 75 cents.

Both of the above are uniform in their style and general arrangement, vividly portraying in- eidents of the most romantie and startling char- acter in the daily life and experiences of a " spe-

FANNY DE LACY ; OR THE CLANDESTINE MARRIAGE. From the London Edition. By Ellen Wallace. Fred. A. Brady, 22 Ann st., N. Y. Price 50 ets.

Evidently the work of an amateur-weak and spiritless in its composition-without a plot, and lacking in almost every feature that makes a novel " first class." We cannot conceive why money.

The above are for sale by JAS. DAY & Sox, Church et., New Haven, and will be sent by mail to any address, free of postage, on receipt of the

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"The Business College Register," is very neatly printed, and well edited. It is full of matter, valuable to all interested in business education. We are glad to learn that the ladies' depart- ment is well patronized. The want of thorough training has kept ladies from rising to high posi- tions as book-keepers. The Business College sup- plies this want, and will enable them to start fair- ly in a spliere for which they are peculiarly fitted.

Day's Purchasing Agency,

James Day & Son, Booksellers, 76 Church St., New Haven, Conn., pay particular attention to forwarding articles through the mail to any part of the country. They are a reliable firm, doing a local business, and all orders addressed to them will meet with prompt attention.

PHOTOGRAPHI ALBUMS, Pocket size, holding 12, price 75 cents, holding 24 for 81.25, those holding 50 for 83, 81, 85, 86, $7, beautiful velvet $8. Send for a complete catalogne.

GOLD PENS-Ladies' $1.50, Gent's $2.50; mam- moth $3.50; Ladies' with silver case $2.50; Gent's with silver case 83.50; medium size, with silver case $3.

WRITING PAPER-best quality 25 and 30 cents per quire, $4 and $5 per ream. Commercial Note size, Buff, Orange or Canary ENVELOPES 20 cents, White, 20 and 25 cents per bunch ; 1 box 500, for 82.75, 83, 83.50 and $1-they send only best arti- cles, no thin flimsy trash.

POCKET-BOOKS-$1, 81.50, $2, 82.50, 83, 84 and $5 cach, made of the finest turkey morocco.

PLAYING CARDS -50 cts. 75 cts. $1, 81.50 and $2 per pack.

GAMES FOR THE SOLDIERS .- A small cial detective." We recommend them to all lovers / box contains NINE STANDARD HOME GAMES, the of this style of literature.

most entertainment for the money and weight ever published : in a small box, weighing but five ounces. These include the CHECKERED GAME OF LIFE, (just published and acknowledged to be the best thing ever invented.) CHECKLES, BACK- GAMMON, Chess, descriptions of RUSSIAN DOMINOES, and four others games of dominoes, with a set of DoviNo CARDS, on extra thick, enameled card- board. all sent. post-paid. for ONE DOLLAR,

Any of the above named goods sent free by mail on receipt of named prices. Those in the army, wishing any of the above goods sent to their friends at home, have only to remit the amount and address, and they will receive the articles immediately. Those at home, wishing articles sent to friends in the army, must remit the necessary amount and address. Catalognes free.

Address all orders to JAMES DAY & SON, 76 Church Street, New Haven, Conn.

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[MARCH, 1865.]

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Notice is hereby given to all persons interested, that the record of service of a deceased Connecticut Volunteer will be furnished the person applying for the same, or if desired by the widow or near relu- tive will, together with the evidence necessary to procure back pay, bounty and pension due, be for- warded from this office direct to the proper office at Washington, and if the application be approved the amount received paid over to the person or persons entitled by law to receive it without deduetion or charge for service.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS.

Lient, Henry M. Dutton,.

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Capt. Jas. K. Nichols,

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Brig. Gen. Wm. T. Clark,

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Lieut. Edward K. Wightman,

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Presentation of a Flag,

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In Memorium,

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Recollections of Army Life in 27th Conn. Fort Sumter,

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From the 8th Regiment,.

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From the First Conn. Cavalry,.

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From the 2d Conn. Light Battery,

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From the 16th Regiment,.

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From the First Artillery,.

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Personal, (official and items,).

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Casualties,

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Regimental,

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Editorial Column,

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Business Column,

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Lient. Henry M. Dutton.

Those that watched with the slightest inter- est, the wanderings of the Fifth Connecticut Regiment, during its early history, will not soon forget among those that honored its re- cord at Winchester and sealed their obligation of devotion to country on the red field of Ce- dar Mountain, the name of Lieut. Henry M. Dutton. Lieut. Dutton was the son of Judge Dutton, of New Haven, and was born in that city, September 9th 1836. He entered Yale College in the fall of 1853, and graduated in the Class of 1857, after which he immediately entered Yale Law Department. While here, he taught for a little time during vacation at Bacon Academy at Colchester, as Associate Principal, and won for himself the general es- it for near a hundred miles, from Muddy Branch to Sir John's Run, by actual experi- ences so various that we shall not soon forget them We had entered upon a new life. Ilomne influences and position ceased to prop empty heads. Every one came to be valued for them- selves alone. llardihood, fortitude, generosity and geniality began to be prized in the posses- sor. Through this tedious winter Lieut. Dut- constant exercise of these qualities. teem of his pupils who still speak of him with great respect. Ile graduated in 1839, taking the degree of L. L. B., was ailmitted to the bar the same fall, and commenced the practice of law in Middletown, but soon after removed to Litchfield, where he established himself in the summer of 1860, and succeeded during the fall and winter in getting a larger practice than usually attends the first efforts of beginners in ! ton became conspicuous and beloved for his his profession.

Althoughi a Democrat in politics, on the breaking out of the war he threw himself hear- tily into the contest, and was very active in eu- listing the company which he accompanied to Hartford in the position of a private soldier on | regimental roster were reported as liable to du- the 20th day of May, 1861. Owing to his in- ty as officers of the picket, which duty conse- fluence and activity in procuring recruits, he was soon after detailed for this purpose, and was probably instrumental in bringing as many men into the ranks of Colt's Regiment, R. R.,

marches by day-none could tell more amusing stories; none could repeat more snatches of poetry from ancient or modern authors; none could sing a song better ; none so good a phy- sician amid discomfort, home sickness and blues as he.

At Hancock, in February, the first General Court Martial in our Military Division was held, and Lieut. Dutton was called in as Judge Advocate, and won golden opinions from his colleagues for the ability with which he con- ducted the large amount of business that had accumulated for disposal, for which his legal attainment had eminently fitted him. Froni the first day of March, 1862, to the 24th day of May, in our advance beyond Harrisonburg, and our return to Fisher's Ilill, scarcely an accident occurred to recall the memory. Companies B and C made an excursion during this time up- on the Katoctin range to drive off a rebel signal party, on which occasion Lieut. Dutton receiv- ed universal commendation for his gallant bearing. On the 24th, amid confusion and cavalry attacks, front, flank and rear, we fell back to Winchester and made our bivouac without rations, in a clover field on the Front Royal road, about a mile out of Winchester. Sunday morning, the 25th, we had our first

On the evening of the 1st of August, 1861, having just left the sweltering box cars, that had shut us in for two days like cattle, having left the full rations of Connecticut, and having scarcely a hard cracker to the man, we climbed the east side of the Maryland Heights and made our first bivouac, with scant wheat stubble for opportunity of all standing up in the open field together before a storm of rebel bullets, and passing judgment on our own untried cour- age and that of our comrades; how well the Fifth endured the trial ; the reports that give a rebel loss of seventy-three in our front, against

our beds, with the sky and stars above us for a covering, and nothing more. From that tine to the 1st of March following we fill- ed in the winter with long and muddy march- ing, and cold and dreary picketings beside the Potomae, till we knew the fords and ferries ofja third of that number for ourselves, abund- antly attest. Well do I recollect amid that wild storm of the rebel charge, when their ad- vance forced itself almost up to our lines, the splendid bearing of Lieut. Dutton as he main- tained the line of his company, and with up- right form and sword gleaming through the sinoke, encouraged his men, until Ewel's whole division fell back repulsed before three scant regiments. The Colonel did not forget his gal- lantry in his report of the engagement.

During the long march of over forty miles, that followed that day, Lieut. Dutton was par- ticularly active in aiding his muen, and so well did ho succeed that scarcely one of his compa- ny but emulating his endurance, held out and camo safely over the Potomuae that night.

The excitement of the engagement lasted him all the day, and amid general despondeney

quently recurred every fourth night, he was constantly on hand, and found his pleasure in | and fatigue, the buoyancy of his spirits, as I the faithful performances of all the tasks im- walked by his side, shortened many a weary mile, and burst forth all the day long in gleeful posed upon him. lle became a favorite at the as any other member of it. Upon the disband- | camp fire at night, and at our halts upon the | laughter and winning story.

While many an officer shrank the severity of the duty or accepted details, furloughs, or were on the sick list, so that for quite a time only four lieutenants of the twenty on the

ing of this regiment he immediately joined the Fifth, and was influential in bringing into it many of the men whom he had previously re- cruited. . He was soon after commissioned as Lient. in Co. C, and about this time our per- sonal acquaintance with him commenced.

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Our first Officers' drills found him a some- what inapt but still persistent learner of the manual of arms, but thus carly he manifested that perseverance and persistence in the acqui- sition of that exact and thorough knowledge of drill that shortly made him a complete inas- ter and instructor of others in the whole sys- tem of army tactics and regulations. Here, also, became manifest that care for all the wants of his men and that kind and dignified bearing towards them, that attached the com- pany with which he served his entire military career to him with a unanimous and unwaver- ing devotion, seldom equalled in the relations of men to their officer in the history of the volunteer service.

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The Connecticut war record, 1863-1865, Part 123

Author: Morris, John M., ed Publication date: 1863 Publisher: New Haven : Peck, White & Peck Number of Pages: 886

Author: Morris, John M., ed
Publication date: 1863
Publisher: New Haven : Peck, White & Peck
Number of Pages: 886