The Connecticut war record, 1863-1865, Part 142

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

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Chaplain Eaton's preaching was not of that kind " that plays around the head but comes not tbe work, spoke of the great issues at stake; of the | near the heart." He sought to make the world wiser and better by his living in it. He cared little for forms and ceremonies. Religious with- ences of men. But the crowning grace of his preaching was his consistent life ; he advocated nothing he did not practice; when he said to men, "it is your duty to enlist," he enlisted ; when

The meeting then broke up, when the writer | he preached total abstinence he practiced it, and

was one of the first to enroll himself as a Son of Temperance in Meriden ; every good cause found in him an earnest advocate and laborer; but he who lives by pandering to vile appetites and bad passions, found in him an uncompromising enemy. And yet he was not an austere or harsh man, his great heart overflowed with good will to nll, and while he would destroy the sin he would save the sinner. He would have sooner gone to the stake than yielded his convictions of right and duty. Those who have lost friends in the service know well how sympathetic and tender were his words of consolation. Said a returned soldier a few days since, a member of the 7th, a German, " He was one good man ; we all feel so bad when he die." He could not live to see the complete frui- tion of his labors, but in the "Better Land," he shall receive the full reward of all his toils, patience, hope, and unflinching fidelity; to us is left his bright example. Many of the sons of Conn. have left a glowing record of lives nobly spent, and cheerfully sacrificed at the call of duty, but among them all, none shall shine brighter for Christian principle and undying love of country, than that of Jacob Eaton.

We append resolutions adopted by Co. I, 2d Reg. C. M.

WHEREAS, Our late Captain, Rev. Jacob Eaton, has been called from his labors in the grand army of the Union to join the noble army of patriots aud martyrs in the better land, who have given their lives for God and humanity. Therefore, Resolved, That in the death of Captain Eaton, we mourn the loss of a personal friend, who has ever manifested a deep interest in our welfare both as soldiers and citizens, a pure patriot whose love for his native land never grew cold, whose faith in the final triumph of our cause never fal- tered-a Christian Minister who proved his faith by living in accordance with all he professed and taught. He pointed to us the path of duty and led the way, the uncompromising enemy of all forins of vice, oppression, and all that degrades mankind. He nobly espoused every good cause, and of him it can truly be said,

" The good he loved of every name, And prayed for all mankind."

Resolved, That we will cherish his memory and endeavor to imitate his virtues, and here, around his remains coffined for the grave, we renew our rows of fidelity to the glorious canse in which he died, and swear by the God of our Fathers that now and evermore we will to the utmost of our power, by vote, voice and arms, preserve our na- tive land as the abode of Union, Liberty and Law. Resolved, That to the family now bereft of him who was their guide and stay, and to all the rela- tives of the departed, we tender our heartfelt sym- pathies in this hour of affliction. May the Arm of the Almighty encircle them, and His sustaining grace enable them to say "he doeth all things well," and when life's cares and toils are over, may they be re-united to their loved one, where sor- row and parting and death are unknown.

Resolved, That our Armory be dressed in mourn. ing for the space of three months, and that a copy of these resolutions be signed by the officers and sent to the widow, and that they be published in the Meriden Recorder and Connecticut War Re- cord.

E. W. BLISS, Captain. W. W. LEE, Ist Lieutenant. R. L. SMITHI, 2d Lieutenant.

Lieut. Henry B. Lee,

During the great struggle now happily closed, many instances have occurred, showing the devo- tion of whole families to the sacred cause of Union and Liberty. Such is the record of the

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family which the above was the elder brother. One comfort is theirs. Ilis record as a soldier of the great Republic-now triumphant-is clean and good. In the quiet village of Pleasant Valley, near Win- sted, lives the father on the old homestead, from which five sons went forth, all with one excep- He was bruve, patient and faithful. He, though a boy, did a man's duty and did it well. tion, have been in the army, he having been repeatedly rejected from the service. Lieut. II. B. Lee had been a citizen of Derby some few The Tribute Book. years, when the mad appeal to arms was made. An old associate of and soldier with Capt. E. S. Kellogg, (afterwards Col. of the 2d Artillery, ) he was not unprepared for the contest. Well versed in military matters, nnd as Col. Russell said, " a thorough soldier," he did not wait for the promise of a commission before he enlisted, but shouldered The style is luminous and graceful. The book itself of expensive material and faultless work- manship. The numerous illustrations designed by Darley, Nast, MeLenan, and other eminent artists are full of character and meaning, exquisite in taste and admirably finished. his musket and took his chanees, and was made a Sergeant in Co. I, 7th regt. He shared its for. tunes at Tybee Island, James Island, Pocotaligo, Morris Island, and elsewhere. When the veterans were re-enlisting, his brother at home wrote him saying, " you ought not to re-enlist, your family We welcome, more heartily than any work of the season, this judicious, adequate and beautiful digest of American munificence and unselfish patriotisin. need you at home, if more are needed from our cirele let the Goverment give me a place ;" " if I am disabled I enn do a inan's work in some place." Ilis reply was, "I have re-enlisted; I The accomplished author and enterprising pub. lishers deserve the emphatic plaudits and cordial The price-Twenty Dollars-is very low for a work so expensive in preparation and execution. will fight the enemies of my comtury while I live: I'll see the end of this or it shall see the end of patronage of all citizens of our great Republic. me." Ile came home with the regiment on the only furlough he had during his term of service. After almost three years service as a Sergeant, he at length, (as Chaplain Eaton said.) too tardily BY INS EXCELLENCY, received promotion and was made 2d Lieut. in EVIENSNAMI A. BUCKINGHAM, GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF CONNECTICUT. Co. F, while many, his juniors in service, military skill and attainments, had been promoted over A Proclamation. him. Yet he did not complain, for his pride was Il'hereas, The General Assembly at its recent session to do his duty.

When the master mind of the war made the move to get possession of the Weldon Railroad, a feint was made on the north bank of the James by that portion of the army to which the 7th was attached. On the 16th of August he fell at Deep Run into the enemy's hands, when mortally wounded, on the retreat, and was, so far as is known, buried by the enemy; this is all that is known. Lieut. Lee was n brave, faithful. uneom- plaining soldier, an honest, conscientious, a devo- ted patriot, a kind, loving, tender husband and father. He left a family of four little ones, to fight for a land he loved, and institutions that he prized, and cheerfully gave his life for them; in the vigor of manhood, he died at 37.

"So sleep the brave who sink to rest, By all their country's wishes blest." W. W. L.

Chas. A. Upson.

Though less than fourteen yenrs of nge he was eager to enter the service of his imperilled coun- try, and was at last permitted to enlist in Co. C. 14th C. V. He bore himself bravely in the fierce battle of Antietam, three weeks after he left Con- nectient, and in all the sanguinary engagements of the unflinching Fourteenth from that time to the prisoner-suffered at Andersonsville, then at Florence, where he died of starvation, Dec. 2d, 1864, after seven months painful imprisonment.

His last wishes and words were contided to a companion, who also died before he reached home, so that even the consolation of these last messages were denied to the grief stricken parents mourning for an only son.

our defense, but who come not back to participate in the blessings of that peace which, through their efforts and sacrifices, a just God has vouchsafed to 115."

" That his Excelleney the Governor be request- ed, by suitable proclamation, to publish the fore- going resolutions."

Therefore, I, William A. Buckingham, Governor of the State of Connecticut, in order to effect the ohjeet designed by the General Assembly, bereby issue this proclamation, and enll upon the citizens of this Commonwealth, to manifest by expressions of gratitude, and by nets of kindness, both to the living and to the families of the honored dead, ' from this place. A severe battle was fought here their high appreciation of the sacrifices made by ! on the 27th of August, 1863, lasting four hours, each of the fifty-three thousand three hundred vad thirty meu, who from this State have entered in which the enemy lost 158 killed, and 168 pris- battle of the Wilderness. He was there taken ; the service of the nation during our recent strug. ! oners; Union loss in killed and wounded was 43.

gle with rebellion ; nud to impress upon their chat- dren and children's children, the duty of holding such patriotic services in honor and perpetual re- membranee, and thus prove the enduring gratitude of the Republic.

Given under my hand and the seal of the State, | leaves Dr. Satterlee and myself but little local busi-

I muy at the City of Hartford, this, the seventh ( L. S. ) day of August, in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and sixty. ; companies of the regiment that are scattered in dif-

five. WM. A. BUCKINGHAM.

The Eleventh Regiment.

The Eleventh Regiment lett Richmond on the 14th of July, en route for Christianburg. At 5 P. M. we left Burkville, marched five miles, and eneamped for the night -- started again at 4 A. M. next morning, arriving at Farmville about 10 A. M., where we halted, awaiting the arrival of our baggage, which we expected at 4 P. M., meanwhile we took possession of the delightful grove ocen- pied by Gen. Lee, at the time of Sheridan's cava !- ry charge, and made the most of our time in let- ter writing and pleasant conversations. We also visited the house where Gen. Lee had his head- quarters, and remembered with feelings of pleas. ure, that on those pleasant grounds, Gen. Lee met with reverses which proved to be the prelude to the great and decisive action, which broke the arm of the rebellion and crushed for ever the traitor's hope.

The railroad between Burkville and Lynchburg is in very bad repair. Iligh Bridge, which, by the way, is a very long bridge, was destroyed to very little purpose, for to use the language of one of the citizens of Farmville, "The Yanks threw a pontoon bridge over in just twenty-seven min. utes," which was a fact.

We left Lynchburg the 21st of July, at 7 A. M. arriving at this place at 6 P. M. Christianburg is a small village, with abont fifty dwelling houses, three churches, six stores, a Female Institute, and a Court House, and is the county seat of Mont- gomery County.

Our camp is about half a mile from the village, on a hill, aud is the highest point except one of the Alleghanies, and is 2,100 feet higher than Lynch- burg, and 2,700 feet above the level of the sea, if we may rely upon what the citizens tell ns. As regards health, and cheapness of living, this is by far the most desirable place we have seen.

Resolved, " That the heartfelt thanks and last. ing gratitude of the people of this Stnte are due, and are hereby tendered, to all Connecticut offi- cers and soldiers of every rank and grade, who in the war of the rebellion have gallantly borne the flag and nobly sustained the honor of our state, and who, by long years of faithful service, and on many a hard-fought field, have aided in preserv. ing to us our institutions, and in demonstrating to the world that no government is so strong as that which rests in the will of a free and enlightened people, and that no armies are so invincible as, side they flow into the Kanawha, thence to the citizen soldiers battling for their own liberties and the rights of man."

" That this State will ever gratefully cherish and honor the memories of those victims of war and rebel barbarities, who went forth from us for i of our trip to the White Sulphur Springs, which are nbout six miles from here.

Within half a mile of us on either side of the hill, the rivers flow in different directions. On the southern side, all the streams flow into the Roanoke, and thenee into the Atlantic. On the other Ohio, onward to the Mississippi, and into the Gulf of Mexico. But I am writing what you already know, and will conclude my letter by telling you

Dr. Satterlee. Chaplain DeForest, and myself, went on horseback, and though the roads were almost impassable, we were amply paid for our trouble. These springs are strongly impregnated with sulphur, and are the most celebrated of all the watering places of Virginia. The village numbers about forty houses, and all good ones. A branch railroad conneets it with the Virginia and Tennessee Railroad, which makes it of easy access

An order has just been received, making a fur- ther distribution of the companies remaining here. In compliance with this order, only about ten men will be left to guard the headquarters. This hess; we will have to go occasionally to visit the ferent counties; we do not, however, anticipate

This elegant book is a record of the unpar- alleled beneficence of the American people during tonr agonizing years of stupendous war. The | splendid volume Lefits its matchless subject and by its rich and rare beauty, charms alike the artist and the patriot.

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much sickness, as this part of the country is so very healthy. At present we have only eight men unfit for duty, and only one of these seri- onsly ill.

There is a great amount of suffering among the poor whites, and negroes. The former appear to have always been poor. Their houses are most miserable, and they are poor in every seuse of the word. Of the latter class, thousands are roaming about the country, having neither work or ineli- nation to work. We cannot see what is to become of them; but we pray that the giver of all good gifts may enlighten and protect them. We hope soon to greet you, and all our friends iu the good old State of Connecticut.

Truly Yours, G. BRONSON, II. S.

Our Regiments.

The 8th and 11th regiments, and the 13th bat-, of arduous duty and responsibility at corps and tallion are yet in the fiold-the 13th in the vicin -; general hospitals. So manifest was his excel- ity of Augusta, Ga. The 11th, scattered by com- panies, with headquarters at Christinaburg, Va .- the 8th at Lyuchburg, Va.

service. One can hardly wonder, but we, hope that, for their own honor and that of the State, they will endure that which is much harder than actual campaigning-the monotony, restraint, and temptations of camp life in days of peace. Their record is up to this day, noble and spotless Let it not be marred by desertion or misconduct of any sort.

All other Connectient regiments have returned -have been received with greater or less display and festivity-mustered out, welcomed to the home firesides, and are rapidly and cheerfully resuming their old avocations or boldly embark- ing in'new enterprises.

Many have squandered their earnings in noisy ispiece is a graphic and finished engraving of a dissipation-but these, though they made day and fallen rider and wounded horse, surrounded by the wild and ghastly desolation of tieree war.

night hideous, are comparatively few. The vast majority have saved their money or expended it judicion-ly, and, as they have been faithful sol- diers, will now be honorable and faithful citizens.

M. Storrs, M. D.

We were much gratified to receive some time since a card from our old and esteemed friend the Surgeon of the 8th C. V., informing us that, as physician and surgeon, he could be found at 353 Main street, Hartford, Coun.

In his regiment he was diligent, quietly faith- ful, and very skillful. Ile was cool in peril, quick to see, steady and calm in doing the right thing.

For his eminent ability and integrity he was often summoned from his regiment, to positions

lenee that, when he was sent for a special pur- pose to Washington, Dr. MeMellan, a surgeon of the regular army, in charge of the mammoth

We heartily wish the Dr. the extended patron- age he deserves. Sick or well we shall not for- get No. 353 Main street. .

PEN PICTURES OF THE War, compiled and publish- ed by Ledyard Bill, New York. A choice and admirable selection of Lyrics, cation, are unsurpassed.

well authenticated anecdotes and incidents, to- gether with a full description of inany of the most , diers at half tuition.

important battles of the war; the whole forming

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ANALYTICAL INDEX.

ABBREVIATIONS.

Batt .- Battallion.

Inf .- Infantry. Cav .- Cavalry.

. Lt. Batt .- Light Battery. A. G,-Adjutant-General. A. A. G .- Assistant Adjutant-General. Q. M .- Quartermaster.

C. S .- Commissary of Subsistence. A. C. S .- Assistant C. S. P .- Paymaster. A. P .- Assistant Paymatser.

ERRATA .- From figures marked * deduct 20,-as, page 159* is page 139. Page 406 is followed by 487, instead of 407.

Abbott, Henry L .- Col. Ist Art .- Experiments in guanery, 102; Chief of Artillery, 214; Commands Siege Artillery, 231 ; By't Brig. Gen. 319

Abernethy, A. IL., Asst. Surg. U. S. N. 378 Adams, Sherman, W. AAsst. Paymaster U. S. N., re- signs, 314

Adjutant General of Conn. 313 ; Convention of Bacon, E. W. 14th Inf .. receives medal, 349 Adjutant Generals. 36?

Bacon, Rev. Leonard, D. D. address to the 7th, Inf., 150 ; to the 20th, 201

Bacon, Theo. C'apt. 7th Iuf., receives sword, 182 Backus, Joseph, Capt. Ist Cav., biography, 256 ; brief tribute, 270 Barnmin. S. C. Adj. 11th Inf., killed at Cold Har- bor, 236

Barrows, S. P. 25th Inf., died at New Orleans, 23. Barry. Patrick. 21th Inf .. drowned, 47

Parthett, F. A. I.t. 11th Inf., killed at Hatcher's Run, 368

Bartram, Amdrew, 12th Inf., audacity at Port Hudson, 23

Bates, Rev. J. P. Lt. 11th Inf., resigned, 23 Beach, Frank, Col. 16th Int., gallautry at Plym. outh, 216

Beardsley, Ambrose. A. M., Correction, 21; Ad- dress to veterans, 272

Beardsley, A. Jr. Capt. 20th Inf, receives sword, 48; faken prisoner, Yankee pluck, 181

Beekwith, Lt. 18th Inf., wounded, 175. Beers, A. B. Capt.,6th Int. 403

Beers, Frank B. 27th Inf, died, 90

Benedict, W. A. Conncetient Agent at Washing- ton, 380

Benton, Geo. M. I.t. 12th laf., died of wounds, 323 Benton, Geo. S. Capt. 5th Inf., killed at Chancel- lorsville. 13 Billings, Il. R. Lt. 20th Inf., receives sword, 166] Binghamn. H. A. 18th Inf., Lt. 30th Inf. 218

Bingham, Levi, Lt. 8th Inf., mortally wounded, 213; Last words of, 224 Bingham, W. H. It. Sergt. Ist Art., volunteers for battle. 231

Birge, HI. W. Col. 13th Inf., at Port Hudson, 15;

Allen, Henry, Maj. 17th Inf .. popularity of, 292 Allen, Jas. L. 7th Inf., died of wounds, 379 Allen, Amory, Sergt. 11th Inf., wounded, 163 Allyn, Stanton, I.t. 12th Inf., biography, 895 Almy, Col. J. H. visits 2d Art. 1s0; Conn. Agent in New York, efficiency and energy of, 294; Acknowledgment to, 301

Alvord, Augustus, Chap. 31st U. S. C. T. 378 Arms, Chas. J. Capt. 20th Inf., Lt. 16th Inf .. Aid to Gen. Harland, Tribute to Lt. Goddard, 222 American Conflict, Review of Greeley's history, vol. Ist, 350

A. Augur, M. C., Q. M. 15th Inf, resolutions, 335 Austin, Albert, Sth Inf., promoted, 506 Austin, Charles, 14th Inf., promoted, 378 Austin, John H. Capt. 20th 111, 849 Averill, Joseph, Chap. 23d Inf., obituary, 284 B Bacon, Ed. W. Capt. 29th Inf., promoted to Maj. 117th U. S. C. T. 379

H. Art .- Heavy Artillery. II. Batt .- Heavy Battery.

I A. Q. M .- Assistant-Quartermaster.

HARPERS' WEEKLY AND MONTHLY .- The Harpers' have commenced the enavass for 1866. They need not fear the banishment of Weekly or Monthly from any flreside, enlivened for even half a year by their instructive visits. They will keep their old friends and gain many more.

The department of illustration is conducted with excellent judgment and cultivated taste. The original cartoons are often speaking pie- tures of rare 'merit both in design and effect --- they educate at once the intellect and the heart.

Both publications are thoroughly and pro- gressively American. On national topics the articles are vigorous, manly, and outspoken. The literary and historical articles are of meas- ureless variety in style and subject-well chosen and almost invariably of high excellence both in matter and execution.

The United States College of Business and Finance, New Haven, Conn.

The boys are very indignant at detention in hospital near Fort Monroe, in endorsing his or- ders, added the statement that Dr. Storrs was The steady growth of this excellent institution " the most efficient surgeon ever on duty at this is proof of its value and the high appreciation hospital." in which it is held.

No rooms can be more neatly and conve- niently arranged than those of this College for an actual business training. The pupils are stimu- lated to activity and make rapid progress.

The social and literary advantages offered in connection with those of thorough business edu-

The patriotie proprietors receive disabled sol-

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nt New Orleans, 27; at Port Hudson, 29 ; Battle of Irish Bend, 29; great bravery, 30; commended by the New York Tribune, 88; Brigadier General, 90; receives sword, com. mended by the Boston Journal, 118; volum- teers to lead storming party, promoted for conspicuous bravery, 175; Brevet Major- General, 392

Birmingham Sanitary Fair, 272

Bishop, Jacob, Sergt. Sth Inf., promoted for bra- very, 306, 350

Bishop, Jolin Jr., Ist Art., Lt. 29th Inf. 131 ; pro- moted for faithfulness, 306

Bishop brothers, W. A. and II. D. 24 N. Y. Cav., Obituary, 256 ; Poetical tribute, 510

Bissell, E. L. Surg. 5th Inf., courage and effieien- ey, 182

Blake, Ed. F. Maj. 5th Inf., biography, 511 Blakeman, John C. Capt. 20th U. S. C. T., obitu- ary, 315

Blakeslee, Ed. C. 7th Inf., died, 18, 131 ; obituary, 256; memorial lines, 275

Blakeslec, E. Capt. Ist Cav., commands body guard of Gen. Schenck, 10; commands regt,

41 ; (Maj.) recruiting, 89 ; Colonel, 218; re- ceives horse, 253 ; on furlough, 314

Blakeslee, II. E. Capt. 76th U. S. C. T 392

Bond, Frank, 11th Iuf., Hospital Steward U. S. A. 363

Books for the Soldiers, 252, 311

Botsford, W. M., Q. M. Sergt. 15th Inf., declines promotion, 378

Bradley, Wm. E. Capt. 13th Inf., commands bat- talion, 3.14

Bradley, Win. II. Lt. 23d Inf., died, 90

Brady, A. G. Maj. 17th Inf., wounded, 34; Maj. V. R. C. 166*

Braley, L. E. Capt. 12th Inf., commands at U. S. D. R. 219

Brewster, Wm. D. 19th Georgia, captured by a drummer boy, 63

Bridgeport Soldiers' Aid, See Soldiers Aid

Broatch, W. M. Lt. 14th Inf., Capt. U. S. Reg. Inf. 253

Bronson, I. R. Capt. 14th Inf., died of wounds. 23. Brooker, A. F. Maj. 1st. Art., commands siege batteries, 348

Brooks, A. D. Sergt. 8th Inf., killed at Cold Har- bor, obituary, 234

Brooklyn, volunteers from, 107

Brown, Chas. P. Adj. 13th Iuf., on staff of Gen. Peck, 182

Brown, D. D. Capt. 2Ist Inf., correspondent of War Reeord, 345

Brown, II. B. Paymaster U. S. N, 314

Brown, J. T. Lt. Col. 21st Inf., commands detach- ment, 161 ; commands regt, 266 ; commands brigade, 397; leads gallant charge, 363

Brown, Thos, G. Chap. 21st Inf., on the field of battle, 235

Brown, W'm. HI. Lt. 1st Art., correction, 183

Buck, F. Clarence, 21st Inf., a medal for courage, 306

Buckingham, Wm. A, Governor of Conn., care of siek and wounded soldiers, 48 ; address to 8th and 11th regts, 129; visits Ist Cavalry, 167 ; reviews 2d Art., courtesy to the boys,

180; benevolenec, 199; address to the 13th, 259; congratulatory letter to Col. Cahill, 592 Buckley, Robert, sergt. 25th Inf., rescues colors of 159th N. Y. 489

Buel, Fred. II. Lt. 21st Inf., death of, 397; obitu- hry, 508

Bugbec, Geo. II. 1st Inf., wounded. 54, 131 Bulkeley, Chas, E. Capt. Ist Art., resolutions, 169; sketch, 185

Bull Run, battle of, 80; plans known to rebels, 156 Burgess, J. W. 1st Inf., narrow escape of. 158 Burke, Thos. F. Capt. 16th Inf .. commands regt, 161 ; bravery at Plymouth, wounded, 216; escape from prison, 322 Burley, J. H. 5th Inf., died, 215

Burnham, Geo. IT. Capt. R. I. heavy Art., 131 Burnham, Geo. S. Col. 22d Inf., 23, 53

Burnham, John If. Lt. Col. 16th Iuf., energy and spirit, 61; on court martial. 107; compli- mented, 122; last to surrender at Plymouth, 216; captured a sceond time, 291, 292; pa-

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The Connecticut war record, 1863-1865, Part 142

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