The Connecticut war record, 1863-1865, Part 143

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

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roled, 314; declines to be Colonel of the 11th Inf., 367

Burnham, Mrs., kindness to sick soldiers, 61

Burpee, Thos. Il. Lt. Col. 21st Inf., commands regt, 162*, 165; regains health, 210; commands at Proetor's Creek, 235; mortally wounded, 254 ; general order, 265; biography, 285

Bushnell, Douglass, Maj. 13th Mich. Inf, killed, 131

Cables, Geo. W. Lt. 8th Ohio Cav., bravery, 379 Cady, Chas. 11th Inf., firmness on guard, 123

Cahill, Thos. W. Col. 9th Inf., acting Brig. Gen. 14 ; commands at New Orleans, 59; com- mended by New York Tribune, 88; honora- ble record of, 224; dishonorable discharge, 348; revoked and honorable discharge gran- ted, 392

Camp, HI. W. Maj. 10th Inf., a prisoner, shortens his furlough to rejoin his regiment, 219; killed in charge, 330; biography, 339

Camp, Howard, 21st Inf., wounded under the flag, 363

Capper, Henry, 10th Iuf., clerk in Washington, 378

Carpenter, II. P. Lt. 1st Minn., obituary, 335 Casc, A. J. Lt. 16th Inf., popularity and efficien- cy. 267

Case, Ilenry, Col. 129th Ill., highly commended, 218

Case, O. S. Lt. soth Inf. 218

Cemetery for Soldiers in New Haven, 253

Chamberlain, Isaac, 15th Inf., promoted, 392 Chapin, J. Leander, 16th Inf., obituary, 335

Chapin, L. C. Surg. U. S. A. 349

Chapman, Jedediah, Capt. 27th Inf., killed at Get- tysburg, 4; lines on death of, 70

Chatanooga, battle of, 6, 8.

Chathekl, HI. W. Adj. 17th Inf., obituary, 501

Chatfield, J. L. Col. 6th Inf., brief sketch, 24; correction, 66 ; biography, 225.

Chickamauga, Battle of, 49

Chiralry Illustrated, 264

Christian Commission, Conn. Branch, 316

Clapp, John B. Adj. 16th Inf., efficiency, 62; or- ganizes drum corps, 107 ; dress parade, 177 ; kindness, 194; dashing bravery at Plym- onth, 216.

Clark, Lyman A. bugler 2d Lt. Battery, died, 291 Clark, R. M. Captain and Provost Marshal, 131

Clark, S. C. Capt. 12th Inf., commands regt, 124; leads charge, 311

Clark, Theo. Lt. 12th Inf., honorable mention, 42 Clark, J. W. Lt. 1st Cav., killed. $89

Clark, W. F. Ist Cav., suffering and wounds. 270 Clark. Wm. T. Lt. Col. on staff of Gen. MePher.

son, promoted to Brigadier General, 349 ; ca- reer of, 385

Clary, Geo. W. Surg 13th Inf. 23

Cleveland, Chas. G. 2d Art., obituary, 3744

Clift, Amos, Lt. Ist Cav., receives sword, 102 Clock, Chas. II. Sergt. 10th Inf., obituary, 508

Coc. Edward, 2d Art., Lt. U. S. C. T. 159 ; pro. moted for faithfulness, 306

Coc, Jas. N. Lt. 19th Inf., Capt. U. S. C. T. 90

Coit. C'has. M. Capt. 8th luf., tribute to Lt. God- dard. 222 ; commands regt. 234; commission- ed Major, 330; declines promotion, 336 ; wounded, 346

Colburn, Elbridge, Capt. Ist Cav., recruiting, 102 Colburn, Ledyard, Lt. Col. 12th Inf., superintends railroads and steamboats, 180, 186

Colored troops, spirit of, 107; who objects to them. 112 Comstock, Apollos, Maj. 13th Inf., eouimands regt. 175 Colt's l'istol Factory, pistols for Gen. Grant, 183

CONNECTICUT, Adj. Gen. of, 343 ; Ageney at Wash- ington, 380; brigade, 59, 86; new Conn. brigade, 178; chaplains, 288 ;-- State Militia, articles and letters, 90, 109, 126, 148, 170, 258; Meriden company, 92, 127; New Ila- ven Grays, 92; Enunet Guards, list of mem- bers who are officers in the service, 149; rifle corps, 149; causes which deter men from joining the militia, 185 ; new militia law, 258; roster of officers kept by Adj. Gen, 343 ;-- Sol-

diers in hospital. 297, 298, 299, 300; who died in Richmond, 497 ;- Tribute from the "Old Dominion," 69 ;- War Record, first num- ber, 9; prospectus, 21; portraits, 66; new prospectus, 72; only publication of the sort, 92; soldiers appreciate it 88, 107, 121, 181, 188, 213 ; prospectus for second volume, 242; appeal to subscribers, 321; concluding state- ment, 499

CONNECTICUT VOLUNTEER REGIMENTS-The Three Months Regiments, 52

The First Infantry, organization, 52; roster of of- ficers, false alarm, 53; start for Vienna. 54; a reconnoisance at Oak Hill, advance to Con- treville, 79; battle of Bull Run, 80; retreat in good order, saving of government property, 81 ; list of members who had become officers previous to Oct. 17th, 1863, 113; supplemen- tary list, with corrections, 136; promotions, 53, 54.

The Second Infantry, organization, 52, 99; roster of officers, 99; journey to Washington and Roach's Mills, 100; Capt. Kellogg taken pris- oner, capture of his captors, the Scott girls, 101; march toward Bull Run, Bull Run, 80: retreat in good order, home again, 110; mem- bers who had become officers previous to Oct. 17th, 1863, 117: correction, 183; Promo- tions, 101

The Third Regiment, organization, 52, 155; roster of officers, promotions, drills, presentation of colors, 155; rumors, advance to Bull Run, 156; Bull Run, 80, 156; retreat in good or- der, complimented by Gen. Keys, casualties, prisoners, 156; list of members who had be- come officers previous to Oct. 17th, 1863, 157 The Fourth Regiment becomes the 1st Heavy Ar- tillery, 85

The Fifth Regiment, retrospect, at Frederick City, 12; Chanecllorsville, 13; report of Col. Pack- cr, 26; squads sent for recruiting purposes, 43 ; recruits, 67 ; at Stevenson, Ala. 88 ; in Ten- nessee, yellow snuff and young ladies, objec- tions to large bounties for small service, 122; reception as veterans, address of Il. C. Rob- inson, collation, brief history, 151; return to Tennessee, 181; Twelfth Corps broken up, camp duties and pleasures, 215; before At- lanta, stern service and hard fare, battle of Peach Tree Creek, 265; at Atlanta, 318; un- expected arrival of non-re-enlisted veterans. dinner, 353; Carolina enmpaign with the 20th, 401 ; Loentions, 9, 46. 68, 88, 108, 168, 188, 201, 219, 238, 257. 277, 324, 349, 368, 380, 393, 405, 498; Promotions, 67, 108, 181, 318, 367, 403; Casualties, 219. 239, 274

The Sixth Infantry, at Hilton Head, 65; recruits. 78; reception as veterans, collation, noble record, returning officers, 151 ; modest bra- very, 257 ; reception as veterans, address of IIon. II. B. Harrison, 295; response of Gen. Hawley, collation, 294; Winter quarters, mittens, 349; nt Fort Fisher, 356, 357; Lo- cations, 9, 46, 88, 108, 168, 183, 201, 219, 238. 257. 277, 324. 380, 993, 405, 498 ; Promotions, 21, 89, 108, 165,* 168, 181, 218, 237, 315, 336, 566, 378, 891; Casualties, 42, 166,* 220, 239, 274

The Seventh Infantry, at Beaufort and Hilton Head, 13; before Pulaski, toil and triumph, 31, 32 ; squad for recruiting, 43: landing on Morris Island commended by Gen. Strong. 55; at Fernandina, 64; at Morris Island. 85; drilling in boats, Spencer rifles, 88: correc- tion, 103; history continued, at St. Helena, 161 *; reeruit, Thanksgiving. 102* ; recruits, reception as veterans, 149 ; addresses of May- or Tyler, Rev. Dr. Bacon and Chaplain Way- land, collation, roster of officers, 150; poeti- cal weleomr, 151 ; battle of Olustec, 169 ; ad vance on Petersburg. near Burmuda Hundred, 236; skirmish and bosses, return, 237; near Bermuda Hundred, advanced position, fierce fighting, the position maintained, the Seventh covers the final retreat, 250; general sitna- tion, 251 ; reception of non-re-enlisting vete- rans, address of Hon. H. B. Harrison, 295; response of Gen. Hawley, collation to Co. G

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provided by Hon. Jas. M. Townsend, 296; Winter quarteas, mittens, 349 ; at Fort Fish- er, 356, 357 ; reconnoisances, 380; locations, 9, 46, 68, 88, 108, 168, 183, 201, 219, 238, 257, 277, 324, 380, 393, 405, 498 ; promotions, 180, 182, 200, 218, 237, 356, 348, 366, 391; ca>1- alties, 43, 48, 181, 166, * 168,+ 220, 257, 239, 250, 251, 298, 368

The Eighth Infantry, refuse to retreat, (partly true), 4; at Newport News, siege of Suffolk, brilliant charge, capture of Fort Inger, 11, 12; at Portsmouth, recruits, 60, 67; impar- tial commendation, 69; courage of a private, 72; expedition into Dismal Swamp; mount- ed Infantry, excention of David M. Wright, 86; general condition, 87; Thanksgiving, good news, 106; detachment for recruiting. 108; execution of deserters, winter quarters, 121; re-enlistment, noble spirit, 123; recep- tion as veterans, outline of history, 128; Ros- ter of officers, 129; at Deep Creek, weather, recruits, regimental bands, religious interest, 197; advance on the Richmond and Peters- burg R. R., skirmishers, heavy loss, steady bravery, at Drury's Bluff, 213 ; journey to White Ilonse and Cold Harbor, engagement, severe losses, 233; return to White House and Bermuda Hundred, attack on Petersburg, severe losses, gallant charge, 234 : a month in the trenelies, constant exposure and losses, enduring faith and patriotism, 251; four months under fire, attnek on Petersburg, life in the trenches, faith of the men, news of Sheridan's victory, 310, 311 ; brilliant charge at Fort Harrison, 318: made Provost Guard, charge at Fort Harrison, severe losses, pres- ent to the Chaplain, 380; life at bend quar- ters, casualties, Thanksgiving, rejoicing over cleetion of President Lincoln, execution of deserters, 346; receive reading natter, 368; again in line, 388 ; reernits, religious interest, promotions, 389; last movements, into Rich- mond, doing nothing, 505; Locations, 9, 46, 68, 88, 108, 183, 201, 219, 238, 257. 277, 324, 368, 393, 405, 498; Promotions, 86, 89, 121, 130, 169, 182, 237, 252, 274, 315, 336, 348, $66, 378, 389, 391, 403, 506; Casualties, 131, 197, 213, 221, 233, 234, 254, 350, 846

The Ninth Infantry guarding railroad, 14; at Manchac, 32; at and near New Orleans, 58 ; commended by the New York Tribune, 88; at New Orleans, 164 *; reception as veterans. parade, address of Father Ilart, 223; the col- Iation, the 8th Vermont, roster of officers. brief history of the Ninth, henorable record of Col. Cahill, 224 ; at New Haven, 240; con- solidation, 324; welcome to non-re-enlisted veterans, collation, roster of returning off- cers, 333; at Savannah, 380; Locations, 9, 46, 68, 88, 108, 169, 183, 201, 219, 238, 257, 277, 321, 319, 393, 405, 498; Promotions, 68, 108, 200, 237, 252, 548, 367, 403

The Tenth Infantry, squad for recruiting, 43; at Fort Wagner and Morris Island, the drum- mer boy, 62; at St. Augustine, 88. 128; re- cruits, present to returning Chaplain, Zoolo- gy of St. Augustine, 16t* ; detachment cap- tured, 147; experience on Morris Island, re- turn of officers, 166; winter quarters, hos- pital, religions exercises, re-enlistments, 167 ; guard ambushed. re-enlistments, comfortable circumstances, lan; severe duty, spirit of the men, 193 ; departure from St. Augustine, at Port Royal. 199; reception ns veterans, ad- dresses of Rev. Mr. Calkins and Chaplain Trumbull, presentation of sword to the Chap- Jain, roster of officers returning, outline of movements, 203; extension of furloughs, ex- piration of furlonghs, sent to Yorktown, 204 ; high commendation, 257 ; official reports of movements north the James river, commen- dation of superior officers, 312, 313 ; gallant charge, 318; receive gloves and mittens, 821 ; engagements north side of the James, severe ! The Thirteenth Infantry, commended by the New York Times, 15: first year of service, its la- bors and honors, 27 ; La Fourche expedition, . in camp at Tihodeauxville, 28 ; at Port lud- son, battle of Irish Bend, 29; journey toward Port Ihrisou, 174; at l'oit Hudson, vohm-

losses, 330; non-re.enlisted veterans mustered ont, welcome to them, address of Mayor Still- man, reply of Capt. Goodyear, 333; quarters, reernits, mund, deserters from the rebels, 563 ; excellence in drill and equipments, 868 ; at

Fort Gregg, desperate fighting, 405; Loca- tions, 9, 46. 68, 88, 108, 130, 169, 183, 201, 219, 298, 237, 277, 324, 349, 368, 993, 105, 498; Promotions, 182, 237, 252, 274, 315. 386, 318, 367, 378, 391, 496; Casualties, 166,* 147, 221, 271, 330, 331, 834, 403

The Eleventh Infantry, at Portsmouth, at Glou- cester Point, 60; impartial commendation, 69 ; move camp, expedition into Matthews county, 87 ; detachment for recruiting, 108 ; pay day, winter quarters, library, 120; great fire, firmness of the guards, 123; reception as veterans, outline of history, 128; roster of officers, 130; at Williamsburg, the veteran furlough, return voyage, 196; new quarters, 178; in works before Petersburgh, engage- ment at Swift Creek, unflinching courage, 217, losses by battle and sickness, saddening re- trospect, 235 ; splendid service, 257 ; Thanks- giving supplies, return of wounded officers, 346; resume of losses, life in the trenches, tribute to Lt. Col. Moegling and Col. Sted- man, 347; receive fly for chapel tent, 349; near New Market road, barter with rebs, huts and fire places, 376 ; recruits, roster of line officers, a new National Flag, 377 ; presenta- tion of flag in memory of Col. Stedman, 385; in Richmond, the Eleventh first there, a grand reception, 394; at Richmond, discoursc on President Lincoln, 493 ; Locations, 9, 46, 68, 88, 108, 169, 183, 201, 219, 238, 257, 277, 324, 368, 393, 403, 498; Promotions, 89, 163,* 200, 218, 237, 252, 315, 357, 348, 367, 578, 391, 405, 496; Casualties, 196, 216, 221, 236, 235, 274, 209

The Twelfth Infantry at Port Iludson, 37; offi- cial report, 41 ; New Iberia, 104; cold and rain, general health, 123; pay day, Louisiana volunteers, Thanksgiving day, 121; regimen- tal history, 133; organization, Christinas, de- parture, 134: advance on New Orleans, first to arrive, paid off, 135 ; negroes, Camp Kear- ney, battle of Labadieville, roll of honor, 176; re-enlistment, commendatory order, 179; Louisiana volunteers, ordered to New Or- leans, spirit of " the boys," 180; reception as veterans, 185 ; addresses of Mayor Tyler, Lt. Col. Peek, and Hon. Ezra Ilail, 186; colla- tion, brief history, official commendation, 187; eamp at Tibodeauxville, destruction of the gunboat Cotton, disastrous reconnoisanec, 190; engagement at Bisland, march to l'ort Hudson, cheerfulness of the men, skirmishing at Port Hudson, 191 ; posted as sharp shoot- ers, two attacks, a day in the ravine under the enemy's guns, capture of Port Hudson, journey to Danielsonville, labor on the rail- road, health of the regiment, drum corps, 102; faithful negroes, roster of officers with promotions and changes, 193 ; rendezvous nt. Wallingford, extension of furlonghs, second rendezvous at New Haven, return to the field, 219 ; at Carrolton, mosquitoes, marching or- ders, beat, discipline, 252; transferred to West Virginia, 232; rendezvons at New Ila- Ven, return to the valley, 277 ; battle of Win- chester, pursuit of rebels, second victory at Fisher's fill, noble spirit of officers and men, 311; preparation for winter quarters, in- scriptions for the banner, 322; engagement at Cedar Creek, magnificent fighting, heavy losses, regimental cemetery, no pay, 323; consolidation, 324, 368; at Summit Point, winter quarters, roster of officers, the " logic of events," 877: at Washington, 406; feeling ut murder of President. Lincoln, longing for home. 495 : down the Valley, health, promo- tions, at Washington, D. C. f06 : Locations, 9. 46, 68, 88, 108, 169, 183, 219, 238, 257, 277. 324, 319. 568, 893 : Promotions, 89, 101, 130, 189, 200, 274, 815, 837. 548, 867. 978, 391, -103, 496 : Casualties, 12, 136, 190, 191, 192, 311, 313, 324, 334

teers for an assault, special serviec, 175; the roll of honor, 176 ; reception as veterans, ad- dresses of Gov. Buckingham and Mayor Ty- ler, collation, roster of oflleers, 259 ; the Ma- ryland campaign, hard marching and short rations, 203; return of non-re-enlisted vete- rans, pay, roster of officers, men remaining in the field, 344 ; at Savannah, marching ca- pacity, roster of officers, 506; Locations, 9, 46, 68. 88, 108, 169, 183, 201, 219, 238, 257, 277, 824, 349. 868, 393. 498 ; Promotions, 24, 68, 89, 108, 180, 165,# 168, 175, 237, 337, 348, 367, 403, 496 ; Casualties, 43, 175, 500, 334

The Fourteenth Infantry, at Antietam, at Gettys- burg, roster of officers, 35 ; rebel officers and colors captured, 36; reernits, 67; picket duty, battle of Bristoe Station, recruits, 84; breaking eamp, winter quarters, the private soldier the basis of the army, 119; winter quarters, dismissal of Capt. Townsend, 162; great bravery at Morton's Ford, 163; at Stony Mountain, St, Patrick's day. 195; the- atricals, tableaux, race, foot ball game, 196; spring campaign, hard fighting, heavy loss- es, 233, 242 ; with the Second Corps, 318 ; medals presented, 849; engagement on the Weldon railroad, 349; at Ilateher's Run, en- gagement, casualties, 368 ; Locations, 9, 46, 68, 88, 108, 169, 189, 201, 219, 238, 257, 977, 324, 393, 406, 498; Promotions, 68, 89, 108, - 182, 201, 258, 252, 313, 337, 367, 378, 403; Casualties, 84, 90, 131, 166,* 163, 233, 239, 255, 275, 299

The Fifteenth Infantry, at Portsmouth, 60; the Blackberry raid, 61 ; inpartial commenda- tion, 69 ; Edward Dougherty sentenced to prison for life, 86 ; pursuit of bushwhackers, 87 ; detachintents for recruiting, 108; Poris- mouth to Plymouth, 164* ; reconnoisance from Plymouth, at New Berne, 166; detach- ment comes home to vote, 183; at New Berne, 212, 257 ; provost duty, execution of desert- ers, health of the regiment, 269 ; detachment for recruiting, good success, 277 ; the yellow fever, 318 ; yellow fever abating, genuine fortitude, 321 : deathis at New Berne, cemc- tery, 356; advance toward Kinston, long- ing for pay day, 349 ; general condition, 368 ; captured at Kinstor, 393; the advance, en- gagement, capture, parole, 400 ; furlough, 401; Locations, 9, 46, 68, 88, 108, 188, 201, 219, 238, 257, 277, 24, 406, 498; Promo- tions, 108, 166,* 182, 218, 238, 315, 348, 378 ; Casualties, 269, 886

The Sixteenth Infantry, at Portsmouth, disci- pline, general condition, 61 ; impartial com- mendation, 68: at Portsmouth, 88 ; detach- ment for recruiting, 108 ; discipline, 120; winter quarters, Christmas, religious servi- ces, temperance society, 122 ; enjoyment at l'ortsmonth, journey to Plymouth, 161 ; dress parade, to New Berne, Gen- l'eck frightened, 177 ; return to Plymouth, close quarters and short rations, hopes of furloughs and disap- pointment, 194 ; seanty tidmgs from the prisoners, 201 ; attack on Plymouth, the for- tifications, the Ram Albemarle, the gallant fight of our brave " boys," the surrender, 216; scattered squads, 219 ; at Roanoke Island. in- cursion into North Carolina, 232; weather, 266 ; an expedition, 267, 202 ; expedition to Plymouth, 521; to Foster's Mills, 365; at Roanoke again, reinforced by exchanges, to New Berne, provost guard, 390; sitnation, return of men exchanged, brigade band, 400; Locations, 9, 46, 38, 88, 108, 183, 201, 219, 238, 242, 237, 277, 318, 324, 349, 340, 803, 498; Promotions, 21, 108, 150, 165, 200, 376. 403 ; Casualties, 177, 216, 282, 275

The Seventconth Infantry, at Chancellor, ville, death of I.t. Col. Walter, 33; at Gettysburg, death of Lt. Col. Donglass Fowler, 24 ; marcel to Warrenton, 35 ; thence to Charleston. 37 ; address to citizens of Fairfield county, 152 ; goes to Florida, 109; at st. Augustine, 842; at Charleston, digging und dodging on Mor- ris Island, 267 ; sail to Jacksonville, relieve the Tenth Infantry at St. Augustine, rails, men captured, distribution of companies, 268 ;

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severe duty, unsuccessful expedition, 292; at Picolata, disturb seresh meeting, capture | of prisoners, commendation by Gen. Fo-ter, i

regimental band, promotions, 321; general The Twenty-Third Infantry, not captured, 23; situation, 368 ; two unfortunate and disas- reception, 45 ; at Brashear City, 71; the dend in Louisiana, 147 ; Location, 9 ; Casu- alties, 45, 147 trons events, casualties, S80; news of victory of Gen. Grant, illumination, sorrow nt death of Pres. Lincoln, 506; Locations, 9, 46, 68, 88, 108, 183, 201, 219, 258, 257, 277, 318, 321, 349, 393, 498; Promotions, 68, 89, 165,4 168, 200, 252, 274, 315, 321, 392, 496; Casual- ties, 43

The Eighteenth Infantry, scattered squads of 47 ; removed to Martinsburg, 89; at Martins- burg, address of Gen, Milroy, 166 ; to Annap- olis by way of Connecticut, 183; a visit to Connecticut, hissed and insulted by some, 318; welcome to Maj. l'eale, 331 ; Winter quarters, guarding railroads, library, chapel, religions meetings, papers, capture of gner. rillas, 366; a fatal accident, 380; Locations, 9, 46, 68, 108, 183, 201, 219, 238, 257. 277, 324, 349, 498; l'romotious, 89, 130, 165,* 182,200, 237, 274, 315, 337, 367, 378, 380 ; Casualties, 108, 131, 166,* 222, 275

The Nineteenth Infantry, garrisons Forts, soldier drummed ont for desertion, 54; becomes see- ond artillery, 103 ; Locations, 9, 46, 68, 88, 108 ; Promotions, 68, 89, 108; see Second Artillery

The Twentieth Infantry, at Gettysburg, 21, 36; early experience, 57 ; at Chancellorsville, 58 ; reernits, 67 ; outposts attacked, 166 *; guards railroad, attacked at Tracy City, prisoners captured 181 ; at Cowan, Tenn., women of Teunessec, new corps organization, 195; in the breastworks before Atlanta, 268 ; occu- pation of Atlanta, 311; at Atlanta, 318; a member visits Fort Sumter, 388; reputation of, the Carolina campaign, heavy skirmish- ing, 401 ; engagement of March 16th, 1865, battle of Bentonville, march to Goldsboro, 402; Locations, 9, 46, 68, 88, 108, 169, 183, 201, 219, 238, 257, 277, 324, 368, 380, 498; Promotions, 68, 89, 108, 165, 168, 181, 182, 200, 315, 337, 848, 367, 392, 496; Casualties, 21, 43, 131, 166,- 181, 255, 275, 403

The Twenty-First Infantry, impartial commenda- tion, 69; organization, joins army of the l'o- tomac, march from Pleasant Valley to Fal- mouth, " Camp Death," 105 ; battle of Fred- erickaburg, 106; camp at Falmouth, 1625; to Newport News and Suffolk, building of | Forts, heavy reconnoissance, prisoners captur- ed, 163 *; reconnoissance up the James, 163; adventures of men left behind, sensation of long roll at midnight, to Morehead City and Newport Barracks, 164; almost a skirmish, skating, 165; at New Berne, journey to Little Washington, Roster of officers with all chan- ges to date, 178; enmp at Bower's Ilill, building of Forts, provost duty at l'orts. mouth, inspection, 210 ; high commendation of inspecting officer, at Newport News, good things from the Bridgeport Soldier's Aid So- ciety, recruits, 211 ; evaenation of Little Washington, 234; to Portsmouthi, thence to Bermuda Ilumdred and the front, severe fight. at .Proctor's Creek, gallantry of officers aud men, 235 ; heavy reconnoissance, official re- port, 265; at Cold Harbor, in front of l'e- tersburg, toils and losses, spirit of the men, 266; life in the trenches, explosion of the mine, casualties, 345 ; still in the trenches, 362, rest, brilliant charge, capture of the enemy's works, gallant color guard, 363 ; un- prejudiced commendation, 377 ; rebel assault, 396; repulse, capture of rebels, Winter quar- ters, Christmas fun, Christmas turkeys did not arrive, 397; to Fredericksburg, to White House, peace, to Columbia, distribution of companies. 507 : looking forward to muster out, 508; Loentions, 9, 46, 68. 88, 108, 169, 183, 201, 219, 238, 257, 277, 321, 498 : Pro- motions, 21, 68, 89, 165,+ 168, 182, 218, 237, 253, 315, 337, 318, 367, 378 ; Casualties, 165, 235, 253, 265, 266, 345, 363

The Twenty-Second Infantry, organization, Ros- ter of officers, to Washington, picket duty,

Winter quarters, 502; to Alexandria, thence to Suffolk, to Yorktown, reconnaissance in force return home, reception, 505

The Twenty- Fourth Infantry, regimental history, casualties at l'ort Hudson, 20; deaths from sicknes, 21 ; at Port lIndson, loss of baggage, handsome charge, redoubt of cotton bags, 124; conduct of negro troops, 125; Loca- tion, 9, 46

The Twenty Fifth Infantry,' at Port Hudson, 15 ; reception of, 41; roll of honor, 176; organi zation, Roster of officers, to the field, 487 ; at Baton Rouge, discipline, field service, bat- tle of Irish Bend, casualties, 488 ; advance on Port Hudson, siege, viesory, casualties, re- sume, mastered out, 489 ; Location, 9; Cas- nalties, 14, 131, 488

The Twenty-Sixth Infantry, re-union of, dinner, pa- rade, 344; history of in sheets, SS1

The Twenty.Seventh Infantry, reception, 22 ; a leaf from memory's album, 39; recollections of army life in, organization, journey to the field, first experiences, 307; pieket duty, alarm, to the front, 308 ; dreary journey to Falmouth, 309; assigned to second corps, in- spection, arms, picket duty, preparations for battle, crossing the Rappahannock, 325 ; Fredericksburg after the bombardment, ad- dress of Gen. Ilancock, the advance and charge, the halt, 327; withdrawal to the city, seenes within the eity, the wounded, re- crossing of the Rappahannock, 327 ; the men- ory of the brave, picket duty, Winter quar- ters, preparations for battle, plans disconcert- cd, 361; "Burnside stuck in the mud," ' fighting Joe. Hooker" assumes command, Paymaster comes, review, preparations, in- terest in the Connecticut election, vote taken, 362 ; reviewed by President Lincoln, break- ing camp, march to U. S. Ford, crossing of the Rappahannock, 386; battle of Chancel- lorsville, defection of the Eleventh Corps, outnumbered and captured, 388 ; journey to Richmond, colloqny with a Northern rebel, 397 ; Robert E. Lee, short rations, long marches, 398; reception by the populace, some loyal hearts, 398 ; in Libby, parole, the old fing once more, 399 ; the situation of the remnant of the regiment, recrossing of the Rappahannock, to Gettysburg via Centreville and Bull Run, 490; battle of Gettysburg, gal- lant fighting, losses, 491 ; final assault of the rebels, victory, pursuit, close of service, com- mendatory order, homeward. 492; reception, muster out, 493 ; Location, 9; I'romotion, 24; Casualties, 491, 493

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The Connecticut war record, 1863-1865, Part 143

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