The Connecticut war record, 1863-1865, Part 73

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

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Co. G .- May 16th .- Corporal Harris A. Tucker, leg. Privates Emery II. Tyler, arm, and Alfred i Sdoux, hand.

Co. 11 .- Slay 14th, -Private John Self, hand. May 10th .- Chas. S. Williams, head, Cornelius Murphy, side, prisoner.

Co. K -May 14th. - Private Frederick Chiekini, neck. May 15th, -Private John Fay, leg. May Inth .- Corporal William Williams, eye. Privates John Reach, hand ; John Wilson, breast, fatally, prisoner : Stephen B. Ruot, shoulder ; George Grover, through the body, prisoner, and George 1. Shepard, arm.

Missing in Action.

1st Lieut. Jared E. Lewis.

Co. A .- Privates Thomas Nolan and Charles Nolan.

Co. B .- Corporal Albert S. Carpenter. Privates Alonzo J. Balcomb, Francis Dailey, W'm. Davis, James Graham, Michael Grady, Chas. W. Harris, Chas, Murphy, Wm. Potter. James Morgan, Mar- tin Pierson, Patrick Short, James R. Bassett, Alex- ander Karr, George O'Slassie, and Dominico Bar- itono.

Co. C .- Corporals Johin Suffiehl, and John Mante. Privates J. Beangin, Charles Friendlech, Chas, Ilolmies, Chas. Hud-on, John Johnson, Wm. Jones, Lorenz Klenlein, Edward La Glassie, Chas. Weinberg. Samuel Johnson, Louis Straubel, Win. A. Smith,

Co. D .- 1st Sergt. Pierre A. Guy. Corporals John 11. Smith, and Edward Riley. Privates Jus- sibee Allard, Daniel Eldridge, - Fanlker, Syl- vester O. Lord, Thomas Lang, John Meal, Timo- thy MeCarty, James Murphy, Henry Miller, John

May 16.

Corp. H. L. Parker, Co. A. breast, slight, May 16. " J. M. Nichols, Co. B, leg, slight, May 16.

" G. F. Otis, Co. B, hand, slight, May 16.

" A. T. Adams, Co. C. hand, slight, May 14. W. Il. Wilcox, Co. F, hand, slight. May 14. " Alex. Ferris, Co. 1, head, serious, May 16. Priv. Chas, Benedict, Co. A. hand, slight. May 11. David Durand, Co. A. leg. Severe, May 14. C. 11. Marting. Co. A, hand, slight, May 11. = D. F. Sherman, Co. B. breast, slight, May 11. : Carroll, aria ; Danforth Clements, breast and arm ;

J. Il. Everts, Co. B, foot, severe, May 11.

Wm. Ingraham, Co. C, abdomen, mortal, May 14.

W. J. Green, Co. C, shoulder, slight, May 16. Michael Collins, Co. E. hand slight, May 14. Dwight Bromley, Co. F, arm, May 16. Morris Carroll, Co. G, hand, severe, May 13. S. C. Comes, Co. II, leg, May 13.

.. Marens Thomas, Co. H, breast, severe, May 16.

D. S. White, Co. Il, bip, slight, May 16. Harry Wilimes, Co. HI, foot, May 16.

Norval Green. Co. I. thigh, severe. May 14. Wm. Lowrey, Co. 1, hand, slight, May 14. Ilarrison Robbins, Co. G, leg, light, May 14. A. J. Moger, Co. G. hip, severe, May 18. Patrick Manion, Co. G. thigh, severe, May 16. W. M. Scott, Co. G. side, light, May 16. Geo. Beach, Co. K, hand, sight, May 16. L. II. Moulthrop, Co. K, head, slight, May 16. John B. Carney, Co. E, waist, severe. May 16. HENRY W. CAMP, Ad't. 10th, C. V.

CASUALTIES IN THE ELEVENTH REGIMENT IN THE EN- OAGEMENT AT SWIFT CREEK, NEAR PETERSBURG, V.A., MAY 9TH, 1864.

McKimon, shoulder, slightly ; Levi Cook, thigh, slightly.

Co. K .- 2d Lieut, John II. Varra, hand. slight- [lv ; Sergt. Wallace F. Cloude. shoulder, slightly l'rivates Benj. Beebe, arm, slightly ; William E. Dudley, thigh, slightly ; Lewis Allen, thigh, slightly.

Missing. Co. D .- Privates Edward Bromley, John Car- roll, and Nelson M. Saminess.

Co. G .- l'rivate Elias W. Watrous.

Co. Il .- Privates G. Il. Bennett, John Kenny. and Marshall Barlow.

Co. K .- Private Augustus Fry.

RECAPITULATION .- Killed, wounded and missing. Commissioned Officers, 4 ; Enlisted Men, 68. To- tal, 72.

Co. C .- May 16th .- Emil Le Roy, prisoner ; Ferdinand Boekoltz, heail, mortally ; Chas. Benoit, prisoner, Frederick Faldix, arm; Frederick Knob- lock, brad, mortally ; Henry Dotting, thigh; Ja- cob Gruber, eye shot out; Chas. Martz, prisoner, John Miller, prisoner ; Henry Hubenthal, prisoner ; Martin Wentz, right leg.

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McDermott, - Martvan, -- MeGlone. Nelson, George Smith, Wm. Thompson, and James Williams.

Co. E .- Sergeants John R. Twies and Geo. W. Gasthwaite. Privates Engene K. Comstock, J. Paris, James Leary, Joseph Ward, High O'Don. nell, Charles T. French, Charles Reade, Thomas Grimes, James Ryan, Charles Perkins, Henry Smith, and John Boardman.

Co. F .- Privates Win. Hart, Thomas Lester, James Moore, Win. Morrell. Timothy Quinn, Win. Smith, Adfer L. Taylor, and James Tonor.

Co. G .- Sergeant Gilbert Ward. Privates Ben- jamin Beach, John Calnon, Barnett Duffy, Patrick Diley, James Farrell, Francis Frank, Jacob Gil- hert, Chas. Green, George W. Johnson, John Ke'ly, Wm. MeLean, Patrick O'Gready, Joseph | duty as aid on the staff of Brig. Gen, Harland, Plumb, Andrew Ray, and Chas. Wiggins.

Co. II .- Corporal Oramel L. Mott. Privates Willard Botham. Narcissus Carmalis. Wm. Click- 1 son, Aaron Dubar, James Leary, Timothy Mur. : lle there remained till February, 1861, perform- phy, Jolin Morris, Joseph MI. Gewigan, Edward , ing his duties with enthusiasm and efficiency. But Smith, Pedro Toledo, and Levi Whittaker.

E. Post. Privates Nathaniel Brown, James Chap- ! man, Corn Conper, Robert Haley, James Midone, Andrew Melnley, and Francis Shanley.

Co. K .- Corporals Edward Walker, and Chas. | he felt it to be his duty to return to his company, and share the perils and hardships of the men, and to the call of duty he alway gave prompt re- sponce.

RECAPITULATION .- Killed 14 ; wounded officers. 3; enlisted men. 54; missing officer, 1; enlisted men, 112. Total, 18.1.

LIST OF KILLED, WOUNDED AND MISSING, IN THE EIGHTEENTH REGIMENT, IN ACTION AT NEW MAR- KET, VA., MAY 15TH, 1864.

Killed. Co. B .- Capt. Wm. L. Spaulding. Wounded.

Co. A -Sergt. Lewis Hovey, thigh. Privates ; often said, and no doubt with truth, " If I ever Joseph Hancock, leg; Erastus Baker, thorax; finch or skulk in battle, I hope I shall be shot on John S. Greene, hand and leg.

Co. B .- Priavtes Samuel K. Spalding, thigh ; Charles Smith, leg.

Co. C .- Privates Charles M. Avery, side; B. B. Brown, back and thigh : Martin Cryne; J. Cady, leg ; T F. Gordon, ley ; E. Washburn, leg; Lemuel Manning, leg. slightly; F. Truman, leg; Wm. Withey, leg ; Ek. Patten, aim.

Co. D .- Capt. Joseph Matthewson, arm. Sergt. F. J. Aldrich, side and arin, slightly; , says: Corporal F. Il. Converse, abdomen and arm severely. Privates Joseph Heath, forehead; Ed. This behavior in this his first action.

Co. II .- 1st Sergt. Wm. Carrothers, Privates

E. R. Eaton, Win. Lewis, Patrick lewin, Chas, four men, the fatal bullet struck him and he was M. Brooks.

" While most bravely fighting and cheering on taken from the field. As he was carried past me he said that he was wounded, but that he had done bis dutv. Most truly ean I ccho those last words. He had done his whole duty and no man could have better conducted himself during the trying hours of that day.

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"After the battle I enw Alfred a few moments at the field hospital. He could talk but with diffi foulty. Said that he did not expect to live, that he was ready to go, that he could trust in his Snvior. * *

"Alfred is truly missed throughout the entire *

"May God rest the soul of our martyr-hero. Ile is no more. Ent the memories which the thought of him suggests nre of the most tender ind pleasing character. Ilow kind and unselfish

fully what his private views and motives were. Ilour after hour he was wont to discuss the causes, horrors, and probable result of this war. He was unsparing in his denunciation of the system of human bondage, and firmly believed this civil war was in do it away. While his heart was tenderly susceptible to the sufferings to both parties in the Great conflict, he was filled with determination to figlit it to the bitter end."

It was the fortune of the writer of this sketch, to be a fellow passenger Irnm Baltimore to Ports- month with Lieut. Goddard, when on his way to his untried field of duty, and subsequently to have met him many times. Ile was a man of high pur- poses, sincere patriotism aud unblemished char- acter. Though he feared that he might falter in battle, no one else had a doubt of his sturdy bra- very. Ile possessed a elear and active mind-the prompt and accurate habits of a thorough busi- ness man-and the reliability, the trustworthiness which springs from eonduet invariably honest and honorable. Ile won the respect and confidence of all-the sincere esteem of many noble men. The high estimation in which he was held by the peo- ple nf Norwich, was evinced by the immense con- course at his funeral-and the deeply marked so- lenmity of all.

Lieut Goddard was buried with military honors, at Norwich on Sunday, May 15th, 1864. An ap- propriate and eloquent address was delivered by Rev. Dr. Bond, at his church, and an equally im- pressive and beautiful tribute was spoken at the grave by Rev. Mr. Gulliver.

The following resolutions were unanimously adopted by the Court of Common Council of the city of Norwich.

WHEREAS, On Sunday last, the sad duty devolved on this board to participate in the funeral cere- monies of the late Lieur. Alfred MI. Goddard of the Eighth regiment, Connecticut Volunteers, whose death occurred in consequence of a wound received in one of the recent engagements near Richmond, and being desirous of expressing our Ingh regard for him as a citizen, and also our admiration of his worth as an officer and sol- dier, be it therefore

Resolved, That this Board, in coromon with this whole community, mourn his loss, as one whose modest deportment and unsullied character, gave such undoubted confidence of future usefulness, and as an efficient and trustworthy officer, whose courage and bravery now so eminently conspicu ous amid the trying scenes of the battle-field.

Resolved, That we tender to his widowed mother our profound sympathy in this bereavement, which has deprived her of an affectionate and dutiful son, on whom she had so fondly relied to smooth the pathway of her declining years.

Reso/red, That a copy of these resolutions be forwarded to the mother of the deceased, attested by the mayor nud elerk.

Capt. John McCall.

Just one week from the funeral of Lieut. God- dard, Capt John McCall of the same regiment was with the regiment, he had in no common degree | buried at Norwich with military and masonic won the regard and esteem of all the officers." honors. Lieut. Goddard had called Capt. MeCall to his bedside just before he died, and entrusted him with messages for his mother. They were never delivered .- Ilow keen the sorrow, how ap- palling the loss which comes upon us in this stern combat for the nation's life.

Capt. McCall was a prompt, bold, enterprising officer-a soldier by nntore. lle was stern and ; harsh when he believed it to be his duty, but in his usual conduct ho was generons, just and noble. As a companion he was frank, genial and lively,

memory, was perhaps as intimately associated with Lieut. Goddard as any who welcomed him to the army, and is thus able to understand most as a friend manly and true hearted. We subjoin

RECRUITING IN CONNECTICUT .- During the month he was! What a sturdy champion for everything of April, the number of recruits eulisted in the just and noble and right! How he loathed op- State was 436, and in the month of May Itt. Ipression and injustice! How he loved his coun- This number, with those before eredited, gives the | try ! The writer of this humilde tribute to his State an excess, or surpins over all calls yet made, of 4.129. These men will apply on any future requisition.

Lieut. Alfred Mitchell Goddard,

Born at Marietta, Chin, June 19th, 1896. Died at Fort Monroe, May 9th, 1864.

Lieut. Goddard was in business at the Sandwich Islands when the rebellion begun. He felt that the career of the reckless men who inaugurated it would be brief-the triumph of the government and the people, speedy and decisive. Months

passed, and the rebellion grew into a gigantic struggle. Perceiving this, he left his business at great sacrifice and returned to his country to en- list in her service. He was appointed 1st Lieut in Co. B. Sth C. V. I .- and at once assigned to who always chooses stidf officers having, like him- self, generous cultivation and high character.

when spring brought prospects of active service,

The 8th was ordered up the James river under Gen. Butler. With the sturdy veterans of that splendid regiment he entered the fight for the Richmond and Petersburg railroad, on the 7th of May. It was to him the first battle. He felt somewhat anxious lest he should fail to bear him- self with bravery and coolness equal to that of the veterans around him, heroes of many conflicts. Ile

the spot. I never wish to survice such dishonor." Ilis anxiety, though perhaps natural, was uncalled for. No man, in the hour of trial exhibited more genuine conrage or loftier character. The testi- mony of Chaos. M. Coit, Capt. of Co. B, himself a model of coustesy, courage and truthfulnes, is pe- Ist | culiarly satisfying. Capt. Coit in a private letter

" I have no words to express my appreciation of He was

ward P. Ryan, hand: Warren A. Burgess, foot, ; thoughtful, considerate and commiserate. Not rash or impetuous, but cool and collected, ready

severely; Patrick Clark, hip.

Co. G .- Corporal Traey Rogers. Private Frank for every emergency, willing for every duty. Reed ; Josiah Whitney. .. * * *

Wounded and left on the Field.

Co. C .- Private L. Hannerwas, supposed in bodv.

Co. E .- Corporal C. J. Williams, thorax ; Pri- vate B, W. Tafit, abdomen.

Co. H .- Privates Wm. If. Hall, supposed in ab. domen ; Joseph Abby, abdomen or breast,

Missing.

Co. B .- Corporal Edmund Franklin. Privates Edwin S. Bartlett, Wm. If. Pike, II. I. Mnt. thewson, Lewis Hart,

Co. C .- Private J. Haggarty.

Co. E .- Privates W. G. Hayward, Chas. A. Jilson, James Massey. Co. G .- Privates W. Adams, Gilbert Letcher. J. Morrison, G. W. Under wood.

Co. JI -Privates Jolin Gager, A. D. Wilber. Joseph Golden.

Co. D .- Privates Joseph W. Robinson, George | regiment. For the short time that he had been Dodge, John Lumis.

An officer of Gen. Harland's staff, a true and noble friend, writes thus to the Bulletin :

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an excellent sketch of his career by the Hon. John | heart. Hle rose to his feet saying, "I shall be T. Wait, a part of which has already appeared in dead in a minute," and fell backwards dead. the Norwiel Aurora.

In the suminer of 1861, when the Govern- ment called for 300,000 men to array themselves under the national flag to crush the rebellion, among those who nobly responded to the sum- mons was John MeCall of Yantie. He enlisted as a private in Co. D, 8th regiment Connecti. eut Volunteers. At the election of non-com- . missioned officers for his company he was chosen

a sergeant, and acted as such during the first few months after the regiment had been mustered into service. The death of Lieut. Chorles A. Breed and the promotion of Capt. Ward to a majority opened the door for the advancement of young MeCall, and he was first appointed second and then first Lieutenant of his company. Skillful as an officer, faithful in the discharge of his duties, and inteprid on the battle-field, he soon won the confidence of his superior officers and was subse- quently promoted to the Captainey of Company K, in which position he remained until his deeease. He served under Gen. Burnside during his North Carolina campaign, and participated in the battles of Roanoke Island, Fort Macon, and Newbern ; and when the troops who had so nobly sustained the stars and stripes on the soil of North Caro- lina were called north to aid in driving the rebels from Pennsylvania and Maryland, the Sth Connec- tieut eame with them, and Capt, McCall, ever ready to endure the privations and share the perils of the battle-field, was again distinguished for his coolness and courage in the sanguinary confliets of South Mountain and Antietam. At the last named battle lie was severely wounded by a minie ball in the thigh, and being unable to leave the field with the regiment in their retreat, was taken prisoner, but immediately paroled. He was soon after exchanged, and, as soon as re- covery from his wound permitted, again took eom- mand of his company.

He was at Fredericksburg under Gen. Burn- side-cool, cheerful, ready for any duty. At the siege of Suffolk he was one of the band of two hundred who crossed the Nansemond in broad day light, stormed Fort Iluger, and held it in the face of 10,000 rebels-one of the neatest little achieve. ments of the war. Capt. McCall was ordered with company K, of the 8th, to take and hold the rifle- pits commanding the approach to the fort-Capt. MeCall was the first man to reach the land, and his part was strictly and gallantly performed.

He was under Gen. Butler in his reeeut expedi- tion up tlie James river for the capture of Rich mond. In the bloody confliets that have taken place between the Union and the rebel troops on the banks of that stream, the 8th regiment was placed in the front of the battle, and the family of Capt. MeChill received a letter from him, dated but a day or two before he was shot, saying that though many of his comrades had been wounded or killed in the successive struggles, that he had escaped all injury. The next intelligence received by his father was a telegram that his gallaut boy was dead.

The loss of this gallant comrade nnd able offi. eer is severely felt by the brave old regiment. Ile was a general favorite with the officers and men. Few of our young men, who have offered

leave a more unsullied reputation for honor, bravery and patriotism than John MeCall.

Lients. Breed, Wait, and Goddard, aud Capt. McCall, the only commissioned officers brought home to Norwich for burial, aro all from the 8th regiment, and he near each other in our beautiful cemetery on the banks of the Yantie.

The following preamble and resolutions were unanimously adopted by the Court of Common Council of the city of Norwich :

WHEREAS, This Board has heard with feelings of deep regret of the death of Capt. John MleCall of the Eighth regiment Connecticut Volunteers, which occurred in one of the recent battles near Richmond, be it therefore

Resolved. That in the death of this gallant and truly meritorious officer, this community has lost one of its brightest ornaments, the regiment to which he belonged an able, skillful and courageous officer, ready at all times to share the dangers and privations of the battle-held, and to offer up his life on his country's altar.

Resolved, That as a token of respect for one whose conspicuous bravery at the battles of Roan- oke Island, Fort Mneon, Newbern, South Moun- tain Antietam and Fredericksburg, so justly c un- mand our admiration, we will as a body attend his funeral to-morrow afternoon.

Resolved, That we tender to the relatives of the deceased our henrtfelt sympathy in this afflieting dispensation of Divine Providence.

Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be Rev. Matthew Hart of St. Patrick's Church, forwarded to the father of the deceased, attested New Ilaven, was then introduced. and made them

by the mayor aud clerk.

Our Veterans. NO. FIVE. THE NINTHI REGIMENT.

The re-enlisted veterans of the Ninth left New Orleans, April 9th, on the Steamer Continental, and after a rapid and pleasant passage, arrived at Long Wharf in New Haven, Friday afternoon, April 15th, at five o'clock.

Brief notice had been given, but the energetic and public spirited committees had madeall reqni- site pre-arrangements for a handsome reception. On arrival it was discovered that the re-enlist- ed veterans of the Eighth Vermont were fellow passengers with the Ninth Connecticut. Our ! gating an evil which in the darkest days of the hospitalities were cordially tendered to them and gratefully accepted.

Major Mansfield was notified to multiply his ra- tions and with alacrity, amazing to all except the : ly to defend that government you had sworn with

Major, provided abundant and excellent enter- tainment for all guests expected nnd unexpected.

The veterans were received at the corner of Chapel and Brewery streets and the procession was formed in the following order :

Second Co. Governor's Horse Guards Band. One Co. of 3d Battallion Veteran Reserve Corps, from the U. S. Rendezvous. Detachmeut 2d Battalion Veteran Reserve Corps, from Knight Ilospital.

At five o'clock on Saturday morning, May 14, [ Detachment of 80 inen on Recruiting Service, the eaciny had broken the line of Uaion troops, from U. S. Rendezvous. N. II. Grays, Capt. Northrop. National Blues. Capt. Hollister. Governor's Foot Guard, Major Camp. City Guard, Capt. Richards. Emmet Guard, Capt. Wrin. and were pressing the flank of Brooks' division. There was a severe fire along the whole line-the men lying down and firing, Capt, MeCall in a sit- ting position. The fatal ball passed through his

Committee of Reception in Carriages. Mayor Tyler, Maj. Gen. Ru-sell, and Father Hart, of St. Patrick's Church. Ninth C. V. Colonel Cahill. Band. Eighth Vt., Colonel Dutton.

The veterans were received with genuine kear- up their lives on the altar of their country, will | ty enthusiasm. The streets and windows were [ crowded-flags displayed, and hou-es illuminated along the entire route. Enthusiastic and repeat- ed cheers -- the roar of artillery-the enlivening peal of bel's -- the whir and dazzling light of fire. works, completed the rousing welcome.

People soon grow weary of ordinary military displays-but the return of noble veterans seems at each recurrence to draw out fresh crowds of people, eager to do deserved houor to soldiers of genuine courage and manliness.

The veterans were conducted through the prin- cipal streets to the State House, where the boun- tiful and excellent collation, of which we have before spoken, had been provided under the judi- cious and euergetie supervision of Major B. F. Mansfiell.

The men, as soon as seated, were briefly address- ed by Mayor Tyler.

INTRODUCTORY REMARKS OF MAYOR TYLER.

Col. Cahill, and Soldiers of the Ninth :- In be- half of the citizens of New Haven we tender to you our warmest congratulations upon your re- tuin to our city. We rejoice that we are able to tetudler to yon our hospitalities. We are happy to meet you. We are proud of the privilege of con- gratulating you npon your return among us. The Rev. Mr. Hart will address you upon this occa- sion, and will welcome you to our hospitalities. (Great applause.)

a noble and useful speech. We are indebted to the gentlemanly reporter of the Palladium for an exer llent report of the address of Rev. Mr. Hait. Officers and men of the Ninth Connectiont :- I have been happy to listen to the words of wel- come addressed to you by our worthy Chief Mag- istrate, Mayor Tyler. Ile expresses my feelings, and I doubt not he expresses the feelings of the community at large. We have reason to spenk of you with pride. We admire your loyalty and bravery. When this war broke out, when those ambitious men who would not obey the nation's voice, nor be governed by the nation's will, undertook to tear asunder this great re publie, to ruin our institutions, and to destroy the unity of our government for the purpose of building up an mistoerney upon this continent, for the purpose of perpetuating a state of society in this land in- compatible with the laws of progress, of propa-

nation's history was but tolerated; when they struck down the flag of our country from its su- premacy, you, gallant officers and men of the Ninth, yon filled the ranks, and went forth brave- solemn oaths to uphold. (Applause.) The hum- blest private in your ranks has deserved well of Your con try and your conntry's friends. It has been said that " Republies are ungrateful." but I think you will find here a good exe, ption, as she is an exception to all republics we have known, in liberality, in happiness, and in prosperity. We have always had our eyes upon you. We have watched your career from the time you de- pirted from among na to this day. with ar, inter- est bordering upon anxiety. We hoped for great things from you ; and I proclaim before you that our hopes have not been di-oppointed, no, not in a single instance. (Applause.)

We have followed you from Ship Istand to Pass Christian since your first encounters in the war, when, after having conquered the father's you enve bread to the starving children. (Applause.) We followed you to New Orleans. We found you

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in the expedition bound for Vicksburg There many of your noble brothers m armis laid down their lives upon their country's altar. Sacred bei their memories to-night. Honored be the graves in which their patriotic dust is laid to re-t; and may our enuntry, for which they died. care for their widows and orphaned ones. From Vick :. burg we watched your steps to Baton Rouge. now made famous by your exploits, where, after a most desperate conte-t, lasting for six hours, your gallant Colonel (great applause) was phieed in command, by whose efforts the day was won, and the enemy defeated, forced to retire, leaving their

FIRST LIEUTENANTS -John C. Curtis, Wm. A. dend and wounded in your hands. You have Lee, Michael Kennedy, John Carroll, Francis Me. 'donc well. We are proud of you. Other regi- ; Keon, Garry T. Scott, Geo. W. Graham. ments may have fought more than you. because ! SECOND LIFUTENANTS. - Thos. Conners. Wm. O' Recfe, Jas. Lav ler. Thomas L. Wilson, Lewis II. Goodmaa, David C. Warner, Michael Mullins. they hnd it to do. (Laughter.) Yon have done ! all the fighting given you to do, and done it well. (Applause.) We honor you, therefore, and were Brief History of the Ninth. proud of yon when we heard of your congratulato. ry orders and your compliments for disipline and The Ninth was recruited to the maximum in bravery. These orders have been reid by our New Haven, and left New Haven, November 4th, 1861, for Lowell, Mass. A few more men were fellow-citizens with the utmost satisfaction. We were proud of you in the gathered dust of battle and in the bivouack, doing and suffering for your , added, and the regiment left Lowell, November country's welfare. (Applause.) Welcome, there. , 19th, and Boston November 21st, on the Steamer fore-we repeat the words of our honored chief | Constitution, in company with the Twenty-sixth magistrate-welcome to the City of Elnis.

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The Connecticut war record, 1863-1865, Part 73

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