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Privates Frank Beaumont, Daniel B. Loomis, Albert M. Perkins.
25THI CONS. VOLS.
Adjutant Henry C. Ward, Sergeant Major Charles F. Ulrich. Ist Lieutenant llenry 11. Godell, Co. F. Privates Samuel Slesinger, John Williams, Co. H; Eli Hall, Co. B.
The Norwich Bulletin states on the authority of Lieut .- Col. Farnsworth, of the First Connecticut Cavalry, recently from Libby Prison, " that at one time there were three hundred New England shoemakers on Belle Island, and that although at that time, men were dying on the Island from starvation, at the rate of forty a day, every one of them refused. indignantly, all offers of extra rations and other privileges, if they would work for the Confederacy. They would stay there and starve, before they would ever draw a stitch or drive a peg for the rebel Confederacy. All honor to the New England shoemakers."
2d Lieut. Horace 11. Gore. Ist Cavalry, having become disabled from wounds received in action. and the U. S. mustering officer declining to accept
Privates William Albretch, Fritz Brownman, tein, Dennis Ihggany, Wm. W. Jones, John Klein, ! Chich Burghardt, Michael Burke, James Dillon, | him, on those grounds his commission was re- Benjamin L. Mead, James Mohren, Charles Nich- Patrick Hines, Thomas MeGee, Clifford C. Newbn. Ivoked Feb. 6, 1804.
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OUR ARMY CORRESPONDENCE.
NEWBERN, N. C., March 20, 1804. Editor Conn. War Record :
And again the time has come to commu- nieate with you, and again I contribute my
Adjatant turns about several times, and then : Butler, where he undoubtedly asserted his -all go home to breakfast. This is exces- sively amusing, when you see it every morn- ing, and have got used to it. innocence in terms of burning eloquence, and, anyway, succeeded in convincing the hero of New Orleans of his dutiful conduct. An order to that effect has been issued by that aged abomination of rebeldom, and it restores the Major at onee to that liberty for which people used to fight in the good old
times I have to tell you of, in a very quiet noise, which opportunity they availed them- little town. All the month of February we selves of with all the zest of pipers of two day, a large and enthusiastic meeting re- rival Highland clans.
Very soon the attack on Newbern called the Fifteenth Connecticut Volunteers down to that place, and we were left alone, the sole remnant of that once so glorious and happy family of Connecticut regiments, " Harland's Brigade." The name and the headquarters of the brigade were yet retain- ed, but it represented the shadow, not the thing. To speak about the " brigade," when but one small regiment was left, seemed much the same thing as for some dilapidated gentleman to christen his bare nook of a room " apartments."
But better things were in store. One quiet evening a dispatch boat arrived in hot haste, [marle Canal, he arrived at Coinjock, a vil- calling for the Sixteenth to go to Newbern. Not knowing what new danger might threat- en that often attacked town, we went on board without bag or baggage, and arrived at Newbern the following evening. To our rillas, the steamer from Roanoke had not been sent, thus causing a delay whose ex- tent could not be estimated. Captain Mix, with three or four other officers equally ea-
pleasure, we found the alarm but one of Gen. Peck's "scares," and had to content our- selves with sleeping on the boat, instead of on laurels. Next day we went into barracks ger to rejoin their commands, embarked on near the Fifteenth, where we remain at pres- [ a fishing schooner, whose destination was ent. We were heartily glad to see onr com- Roanoke Island. While in Pamlico Sound rades from the sister regiment. Col. Upham fa squall struck the schooner, and the sail looks better, and Dr. Holcomb taller than ever. The men were in very fine spirits.
iveered about suddenly, causing the boom to trike both Captain Mix and another officer, who sat smoking on deck-perhaps on the was blowing a gale, and the schooner was carried rapidly before the wind. Notwith- standing this, the single small boat which was on board was at once lowered, and attempted
Things are much dearer in Newbern than sergeant, corporal, and private. They are at Plymouth. While eggs, chickens, and : bulwarks-and throwing both overboard. It other nice productions were cheap chongh at the latter place to bring them within reach dear at Newbern as almost to deprive the officers of any aspirations to such tare. On to reach and pick up the unfortunates, who the other hand, mail opportunities are more were by this time some distance from the frequent and regular here, since at Plymouth |-chooner. They made first for Capt. Mix's officers keep time by rattling the rannods of they undoubtedly possessed the attribute gen- companion, who was both the nearer and really ascribed to angels' visits. It resolves it- seemed to be the most exhausted. They self, then, into a question between food for Ireached him as he was sinking for tho the stomach and food for the heart : between !last time, and nought but his outstretched dinner and a letter. But, "whatever oth- ers may do," as for me, give me dinner be- fand having with great difficulty hanled him fore a letter.
Upon this follows the " inspection of arms." The band gives a melancholy tune, and the the arms to be inspected in the barrels of the guns. Now, two individuals with scarlet sashes draped around their bosoms, much in the way little girls wear their pink ribbons at parties, post themselves in front of the guard. They are the old and new officers of the day. The troops beat off-vulgo, the musicians march up and down, playing a
From the Sixteenth Regiment. After this we always had a post guard mounting, which is the same thing on a larger scale. In the evening, dress parade gave our band and the drum corps of the little parcel of regimental news and gossip to adjoining regiments an opportunity to vie in times of General Washington. Apropos of the production of strong sounds and musical that pater patria, we celebrated his birthday in Plymouth. Two days previous to the solved unanimously, that "the 22d of Feb- ruary was Washington's birthday." Then they made arrangements for celebrating it. On the day itself, a good deal of speaking was done ; some music, vocal and instru- mental, performed, and a "pious improve- ment of the occasion " attempted by some reverend gentlemen.
. the columns of the War Record. Very quiet
passed at Plymouth, contemplating all day long the charred ruins of the village, the dark shrubbery of the swamps, and the broad, silent river. And all night long we could hear the majestic roar of the frogs, re- lieved now and then by the cry of the watch on our gunboats, "Twelve o'clock, and all's well." This dreariness was interrupted by naught but the efforts at military display that took place daily. First of all, regimental guard mounting. The band posts itself in the very centre of an open space, and blows with might and main. Thereupon the details for guard from the various companies make their appearance, with gloves on their fin- gers, and, I had almost said, " bells on their toes "-their accoutrements all bright and brassy, and their guns polished to the high- est point of brilliancy. They are conducted by the orderly sergeants, who, bravely decked out with sash and chevrons, place them on a line with the musie, and then elevate their hangers in the same manner that Edgardo does his dagger in the last act of Lucia, but in a reverse position, and not with any sui- cidal intentions. This is the salute. All being in line, the music stops, and the Adju- tant, who is fastened to an immense sword. which fate and a strong belt compel him to drag along, advances to the front, followed by the officers commanding the guard, a solemnly commanded to " bout face," and to " make their guard, march !" all of which they seem to accomplish by walking off in of every man in the regiment, they are so single file, and hiding themselves behind the ranks.
And now I turn to a sad part of my letter. Captain E. Il. Mix, who was detained at Portsmouth in the same manner and for the same reasons as Major Paseo, was liberated at the same time. He attempted to rejoin his regiment by the first opportunity. Pass- ing on a small steamer through the Alber- ¡lage on the North river. This is the spot where another sinall steamer from Roanoke Island generally connects with the boat from Portsmouth. Owing to fears of guer-
into the boat, went on to rescue the Captain. He had kept well up until this time, but [just then, with the boat about twenty-tive hand remained visible. This they seized,
Major Paseo, for a time retained at l'ly- mouth as a scapegoat for the sins charged tune; the guard presents arms ; one of the to the regiment, has rejoined us here. Ile feet distant from him, sank, never to rise red-sashed individuals raises his cap; the | succeeded in having an interview with Gen. again. They waited, and searched, and beat
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the waters, but no trace of the deceased was | but that some of them are absolutely unne- | discovered. He was a good swimmer, but
cessary there is, in my opinion, not the | good, and but very few cases of sickness are at the time encumbered with a heavy over- shadow of a doubt. Still, the first and reported. Religious exercises are held by greatest duty of the soldier being obedience coat and large boots.
Captain Mix came out as Captain of Co. to orders, he is in duty bound to abide by B, Sixteenth Connecticut Volunteers, having the orders of his superiors, whether they previously served as Lieutenant in the First | may seem to him to be right or wrong, and Conn. Artillery. He is the last of the orig- inal Captains of the regiment, five of whom . are now in their graves.
Obedient to orders, we embarked on | ble old State still stands firm for the Admin- The deceased was tall, of good figure, and prepossessing face. Ilis pale complexion, large dark eyes, and fine black moustache, board the steamer Thomas Colyer, and leav- ing Newbern, proceeded to Washington, N. C., where we arrived on the following morn- gave him a distingue look. Ile was genial ing, Feb. 29th. Here we found a pleasant | her battles in the field.
in manners, of average general knowledge, little town, situated upon the left bank of May the echoes of a still greater victory be reechoed throughout all rebeldom, send- and very well versed in the taeties and drill the Tar river, at the head of steamboat nav- soon come to us from old Connecticut, and discipline of the army-far better than most . igation, very prettily laid out, but occupied offieers of his rank. Hle was well liked by ' at the present time mostly by the families of ing terror to the hearts of all traitors every- his company, and much regretted by the the First North Carolina Infantry Regiment, regiment. at present on duty here, and other regiments
A meeting was held on receipt of the mel- i from this State, the original inhabitants hay- aneholy intelligence, and appropriate resolu- ing, many of them, left for more congenial tions adopted, which will no doubt reach homes within the Confederate lines. The you by another channel. There is little business part of the town is mostly occupied hope of recovering the body, the shores be- by sutlers and hangers-on to the army, and ing extensive and swampy. by the Quartermaster and Commissary De- partments.
I knew him well. May God rest his soul, and the waters sweep gently over his deeply buried remains.
Yours truly, HORSE JOHN.
For the Connecticut War Record. From the Twenty-first Regiment. CHAPTER FOURTHI.
At my last writing, our camp was located but a few rods north of the city of Newbern, on the right bank of the Neuse, and wear ; of the town. The following is the disposi- Fort Totten, where, after two weeks of in- tion of the different companies : Companies dustrious labor, in the intervals between A, G, F, and C near Fort Washington ; E drills and other duties, we had fitted up our : and B at Hill's Point, about six miles quarters with a view to comfort and conven-[down the river; H at Rodman's Point, ienee, and with the fond expectation of en- [ about three miles below the town and on joying the fruits of our labors nutil at least | the right bank of the river; Co. D at the opening of the spring campaign. But, Fort Jack, immediately opposite to and across alas! for our fond anticipations. How soon the river from the towu ; Co. I at Fort Jones, they vanished into thin air and passed away on the left bank of the river, and at the out- before the startling orders which came to us|skirts of the town. Company K being as- upon that Sabbath morning, just fourteen ! signed to duty in a fort at Newbern previous days after our arrival in Newbern ! While to our leaving the city, did not accompany the deep and solemn toned church bells were ! the regiment here, but still remains on duty there. ringing the summons to church and to wor- ship, reminding us of the Sabbaths in old General Harland arrived here on Sunday morning to take command of this sub-dis- ¡triet, and reviewed the troops composing New England and the days and scenes of long ago, the sound of the " long roll " fell suddenly upon our ears, calling us to other |the command.
duties, and forcibly reminding us that though
the Sabbath was made for man, it was not Connectient Regiments have Intely been made for the soldier.
Whether all these movements made by our armies upon the Sabbath are absolutely necessary or not, I shall not pretend to say, Ithe Sixteenth.
The Fifteenth, Sixteenth, and Twenty-first
formed into a new brigade, to be called the "Connecticut Brigade," and is at present under command of Colonel Frank Beach, of
The health of the regiment is remarkably
the Chaplain in one of the churches in the town, both upon the Sabbath and during the week. and are well attended.
The echoes of a glorious Union victory
old New Hampshire, telling us that that no- istration and a vigorous prosecution of the war, and that she still remains true to the brave soldiers who have gone forth to fight
where, and reminding them that the soul of old John Brown is still marching on, and will continue to march on until this inhuman rebellion is effectually and eternally crushed, and the supremacy of the Government es- tablished in all the land.
The following list, showing the original officers of the regiment and all the changes since its organization at Norwiel, Conn., Sept. 5. 1862. will be found of interest by friends of the regiment, and therefore valua- ble as a matter of reeord :
FIELD AND STAFF.
A. II. Dutton, Colouei.
Thomas J. Burpee, Lieutenant Colonel.
Hiram B. Crosby, Major.
C. E. Dutton, Adjutant, promoted to Captain Co. II, Dec. 20, 1862.
H. W. Richmond, Quartermaster; resigned Feb. 17, 1863.
Wm. Soule, Surgeon ; resigned Feb. 23, 1863. Lewis E. Dixon, Ist Asst, Surgeon ; resigned Jan. 24, 1863.
J. Hamilton Lee, 2d Asst. Surgeon ; promoted Surgeon, April 21, 1863.
John E. Wood, Chaplain ; resigned Jan. 8, 1863, Charles J. Tennant, Assistant Surgeon.
Frank C. Jeffrey, Adjutant, Edward Gallup, Quartermaster. Thomas G. Brown, Chaplain. One vacancy.
COMPANY A.
Joseph Jordan, Jr., Captain : resigned Jan. 7, 1863. N. A. Belden, Ist Lieut. ; promoted Captain Jan. 7. 1863. Philo F. Talcott, 2d Lieut. ; promoted 1st Lieut. Co. I, Oct. 12, 1862.
Chas. A. Brand, 2d Lieut. ; promoted Ist Lieut. Co. K. Nov. 8. 1:62. Win. W. Latbam, 2d Lieut .; promoted Ist Lieut. Co. A, May 18, 1868. Frank C. Jeffrey, Ist Lieut. ; promoted Adjutant, Feb. 22, 1863.
Wm. G. Hawkins, 2d Lieut. ; dismissed Jan. 20, 1864.
COMPANY B.
Charles J. Martin, Captain ; resigned Oct. 16, 1862. J. II. Martin, 1st Lient. ; resigned Oct. 17, 1862. D. G. Knox, 2d Lieut. ; resigned Oct. 21, 1862. HI. J. Phillips, Captain ; resigned June 4, 1862.
with them alone the responsibility must ne- come to us to-day from the granite hills of cessarily rest.
The troops here on our arrival were under command of Colonel McChesney, of the First N. C. Regiment, who has since been relieved by General Harland.
. Having disembarked, we went into camp just upon the outskirts of the town, near Fort Washington. Only four companies of the regiment, however, remained here, the remainder being detached to garrison the different forts constituting the defenses
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George l'. Edwards, Ist Lieut. ; resigned Feb. 23, 1805.
A. B. Johnson, Captain ; transferred to Co. I, Nov. 24. 1862. F. C. Jeffrey, 2d Lieut. ; promoted Ist Lieut. Co. A, Jan. 7, 1865. John F. Trumbull, 2d Lieut. ; promoted Ist Lieut., Feb. 23, 1863. John F. Trumbull, Ist Lieut .; dismissed Jan. 28, 1864.
Walter P. Long, 2d Lieut. Isaae D. Kenyon, Captain.
Wm. S. Hubbell, Ist Lieut.
COMPANY C.
John E. Wood, Captain ; appointed Chaplain, Sept. 15, 1862.
Jas. JI. Latham, Ist Lieut. ; promoted Captain, Sept. 15. 1862.
John F. Randall, 2d Lieut. ; promoted Ist Lieut., Feb. 15. 1862.
John F. Randall, Ist Lieut. ; resigned August 11, 1863.
George P. Edwards, 2d Lieut. ; promoted Ist Lient. Co. B, Nov. 24, 1863. William J. Marble, 2d Lieut. ; resigned Feb. 23, 1863,
Cyrus W. Cook, 2d Lieut. ; promoted to be Ist Lieut., Ang. 11, 1863.
Aaron S. Dutton, 2d Lieut.
COMPANY D.
Charles G. Southworth, Captain ; resigned Nov. 24, 1862.
F. S. Long, Ist Lieut. ; promoted Captain, July 26, 1863. Alvin Crane, 2d Lieut. ; promoted Ist Lieut., July 26, 1863.
. William Clapp. Captain ; resigned July 26, 1868. Charles Fenton, 2d Lieut.
COMPANY E.
Charles T. Stanton, Captain.
Henry R. Jennings, 1st Lieutenant.
Franklin II. Davis, 2d Lieut. ; resigned Dee. 22, 1862.
Elisha B. Chipman, 2d Lieutenant. COMPANY F.
William Spittle, Captain.
IIenry J. Phillips, Ist Lieut. ; promoted Captain Co. B, Nov. 24, 1862.
Frank Fowler, 2d Lientenant.
Delos D. Brown, Ist Lieutenant. COMPANY G.
James F. Brown, Captain.
Isaae D. Kenyon, Ist Lieut. ; promoted Captain Co. B, June 4, 1863.
E. Perry Packer, 2d Lieut. ; promoted Ist Lieut., June 4, 1863.
llamlet F. Roberts, 2d Lieutenant.
COMPANY II.
Ralph C. Foote, Captain ; resigned Dee. 20, 1863.
Delos D. Brown, Ist Lient. ; transferred to Co. F, Nov. 24, 1862. Denison L. Brown, 2d Lieut. ; resigned Oct. 11, 1862.
George W. Shepard, 2d Lieut .; promoted Ist Lient., Nov. 24, 1862.
Wm. S. Ilubbell, 2d Lieut. ; promoted Ist Lieut., Feb. 1, 1864.
F. W. H. Buell, 2d Lieutenant.
C. E. Dutton, Captain.
COMPANY I.
David Dickerson, Captain ; resigned Oct. 9, 1862.
Charles II. Mather, Ist Lieut. ; resigned Oet. 12, 1862. Jumex Stanley, 24 Lient. ; promoted Ist Lieut., Feb. 23, 1863. Philo F. Talcott, Ist Lieut .; transferred to Co. K, Nov. S. 1862. ·
William Clapp, Captain ; transferred to Co. D, Nov. 24, 1862.
A. B. Johnson, Captain.
Chris. A. Brand, Ist Lieut. ; resigned Feb. 23, 1803.
William F. Walker, 2d Lieutenant. COMPANY K.
Jeremiah M. Shepard, Captain.
William Clapp, Ist Lieut. ; promoted Captain Co. I, Oct. 9, 1862.
Ilarry L. Wilson, 2d Lieut .; resigned Oct. 11, 1862.
patriotism must have the credit for the strongest influence in cansing the Twelfth to re-enlist. I have become acquainted with the motives that influenced the men -have talked the matter over with them .
A. B. Johnson, Ist Lieut. ; promoted Captain around their camp fires, have listened to Co. B. Nov. 8, 1862.
J. D. Plunkett, 2d Lieut. ; resigned Dec. 20, 1862.
Philo F. Talcott, Ist Lieut. ; transferred from Co. I, Nov. 24, 1862.
Chris. A. Brand, Ist Lieut. ; transferred to Co. I, Nov. 8, 1862.
John L. Shepard, 2d Lieut. ; resigned Sept. 21, 1863.
Luther W. Curtis, 2d Lieutenant,
NON-COMMISSIONED STAFF.
Christopher A. Brand, Sergt. Maj. ; promoted 2d Lieut., Oet. 12, 1862.
Edward Gallup, Q. M. Sergt. ; promoted Quar- termaster, Feb. 21, 1863. James D. Plunkett, Com. Sergt .; promoted 2d Lieut., Oet. 11, 1862. James E. Barbour, Ilosp. Steward; discharged for disability.
Henry R. Young, Sergt. Major ; transferred to Invalid Corps.
Luther N. Curtis, Sergt. Major ; promoted 2d Lieut. Jan. 26, 1861.
Orlan D. Glazier, Sergt. Major.
Ransom Jackson, Q. M. Sergt. Albert T. Childs, Com. Sergt. Julian N. Parker, Hosp. Steward.
D. E. L. At the time the matter of re-enlisting was first broached, the regiment num- For the Connecticut War Record. From the Twelfth Regiment. bered less than four hundred. Almost all signed the paper promising to re-en- list, and the Chaplain was sent to New NEW ORLEANS, La, Jan. 24, 1864. MR. EDITOR :- We are Veterans now. The Twelfth Regiment Connecticut Vol- unteers has done its duty well, and its coneerns are closed up. We are the same soldiers, but the United States and we have made a new bargain, by which we expect to get a little money and the Orleans, to post up the seattered men as to the action of the regiment. The reg- iment speedily followed him, and in the cold and rain of the first days of Janu- ary took up quarters in the Picayune Cotton Press in the lower part of the city of New Orleans. The passage was made as speedily as possible. but the men United States a little more service. [ obtained little, and the horses nothing to Those members of the Twelfth who did not choose to re-enlist will serve their i time out in some other regiment in this
cat. for nearly three days. The regiment were ordered to New Orleans by Gen. Franklin, to prepare for furlough, and department, so that this letter must close ' Gen. Emory, in whose division we were, up the history of one of Connecticut's issued the following congratulatory order best regiments, and commence the histon our leaving :
IIFADQUARTERS FIRST DIVISION, NINETEENTH ARMY CORPS, NEW IBERIA, La., Jan 1, 1864. S GENERAL ORDERS NO. 2.
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The Twelfth Connectient Volunteers, Lient. the columns of the War Record, as we . Col. F. HI Peck, Commanding, having re-enlisted. are to be credited on her quota, "four will comply with Special Orders No. 1, from hundred and fifty able-bodied soldiers." . Headquarters 19th Army Corps, and proceed to New Orleans.
The General Commanding the Division thinks word "veterans." The orders from the it due to this regiment, and to the Lieutenant War Department had just begun to reach Colonel Commanding it, to express his high We considered them candidly, we opinion of its good conduct, whether in the face concluded " that would do," and Unele of the enemy or in camp, and especially the Sam might count on us for another three promptsers with which it has come forward to re-enlist under the first eall of the President of The United States.
The regiment is the first that has been called ( pondent, personally to state that pure upon under the law. It has set a good example.
tory of the first regiment in the 19th | Army Corps, that re-enlisted as veterans. Perhaps we shall not be disowned by Connecticut for stepping up a little higher. and we may still hope to be heard through
A month ago we had hardly heard the !
years. Many motives, perhaps, influ- enced ns, but allow me, your corres-
their conversation, and must give this as my testimony.
We must admit that at first our faith as a regiment was not strong in the be- lief that all would be done for us that was promised, for very fresh in our minds was the remembrance of our disappoint- ment and chagrin when the furloughs promised cach company, and drawn by lot, all came back " disapproved," as the exigencies of the service would not ad- mit of their being given-but we con- cluded we would keep our faith, do our part well, and take the consequences. So we re-enlisted and at this moment are being paid off both back pay and bounty, and advance pay and bounty, preparatory to going home to Connecticut for thirty days.
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The country, and the authorities which represent |to warm and balmy spring-like days, we quantity of minor offices filled from our ranks. endure more easily the hardship.
the country will not fail to honor the Twelfth Connectient.
By command of Brig. Gen. EMORY.
FREDERICK SPEED, A. A. General.
The idea of an immediate furlough of ; discomfort. Think of two years' life thirty days, gave life to some who had without sleeping in a bed ! without im- been long in hospitals, from every de- dressing a single night ! A board or the ground your softest bed ; the ration of partment where men had been detailed. When they heard the Twelfth was on , the soklier's possessing little variety many its way North they came flocking in, and 'might object to; but it is wonderful how at last, even Fort Livingston, down on one gets used to these things, and cats the Gulf, where about thirty of the; to live, not lives to cat. But. Mr. Editor, Twelfth had been for three months, re-
we don't care for the hardships, we are leased her hold upon them, and they too, in for putting down this rebellion, and eager to enlist, returned in season to add sweeping the rebels from the face of the their names to the honored roll. One; earth, and we are going to stick to it ; we I won't mind the hardship if we can be of class of our men we fear will be disap- pointed-those forty who enlisted from | service to the eanse, and we are showing Louisiana, soon after we arrived here. ¡ the rebels, some of whom in this section Nobody seems to own them. Unlike; know the Twelfth Connecticut well, that Massachusetts, Connectieut refused to | we can hold out as long as they can. give bounty to non-residents, and all these faithful soldiers get for their ser- vice is thirteen dollars per month. Not For the Connecticut War Record. Tenth Regiment Conn. Vels. a dollar for families, and now no bounty! from the State of Connecticut is offered: them, so it seems fated that we part com- pany and leave them to serve ont their ' regiment has experienced many changes. You time in some other organization.
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