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The day opened and continued to be pleasant, although the sun was shining hot the grateful shades of the mag- nificent elis allayed, in a degree, the intense heat, The Second shortly escorted their visitors to the right of line in the procession, taking a position succeeding the Second C. N. G. The route was an extensive one, and covered. at least, three miles in length. At 11 o'clock, the column began to move, and, for four hours, the steady tread of marshal men was heard through the crowded streets.
It is not for us to say who did the best on the march ; but that the Fifth did nobly, no one can deny, and we
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leave it to others, as will be seen in this history, to give the Fifth their just dnes.
The concourse of spectators was simply immense ; they . lined the sidewalks, windows, and grand stands, and in many ways gave evidence of their pleasure at sight of the Fifth. The regiment marched in a steady, magnificently easy manner, and each company, when it made a wheel, was loudly applauded in their efforts. Suffice it to say, that their march through New Haven streets was one of the grandest and most perfect, since the regiment was or- ganized.
After the din and excitement of the march, a
GRAND REVIEW
was then held before the Governor, Mavor, and other cele- brities, under command of Brigadier-General Stephen R. Smith, commanding Connectient National Guard. Upon the staff were the following officers, whose familiar faces were happily recognized by the troops : Colonel Kingsbury, Assistant-Adjutant-General ; Colonels Parker and Fisk, Assistant-Quartermaster-Generals. The Connecticut troops made a fine display, and the Fifth held the same honora- ble position in soldierly appearance that they had main- tained during the long march. The review was a great success, and the military had a fine opportunity to witness the other eight Divisions as they marched past. The pro- cession over, the regiment was dismissed, and the tired soldiers went to their respective quarters, and did ample justice to the various repasts. There was nothing now for the visitors to do but to take things casy. This opportu- nity was happily availed of by the members of the Fifth. and there is no knowing what might have happened had
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not a heavy shower dampened their ardor, and kept them in-doors.
The procession was composed of nine Divisions, and was about three miles long. We give below the military posi- tion of the column : -
POLICE.
American Band of New Haven, George Streit, Leader. Captain George M. Harmon. Chief Marshal. ASSISTANT MARSHALS. Enos A. Hale, Major William A. Lincoln, Dwight N. Moore, Arthur C. Shelton, Thomas F. MeGrail, Julius C. Cable, Frank T. Lee, Robert F. Burwell, L. F. Dudley, George A. Tyler, William H. In!). Henry W. Clark, Louis II. Frost, Captain Lawrence O'Brien, Colonel Charles T. Morse, Milo D. Sperry, Charles W. Scranton, Frank Bise- low, Peter Terhune, Paul Wright, Lieutenant Andrew Allen, Charles Tuttle, F. S. Andrew.
FIRST DIVISION. MILITARY. Brigadier-General, STEPHEN R. SMITH, Commanding Connectiont National Guard, and Staff. Colt's Band of Hartford, Captain T. G. Adkins, Leader. Second Regiment Drum Corps and Trumpeters. Colonel CHARLES P. GRAHAM, Commanding Second Regiment, C. N. G., and Staff. Second Regiment. C. N. G. (en companies). as follows: -- Co. G, Sedgewick Guards, Waterbury, Captain Charles R. Bannon. Co. A, Chatfield Gnards, Waterbury, Captain Fred A. Spencer. Co. IL. Mansfield Guards, Middletown, Captain Pred E. Camp. Co. B, City Guards, New Haven. Captain P. W. Tiesing. Co. D, National Blues, New Haven. (Colors), Captain H. D. Phillips. Co. F, New Haven Grays, New Haven, Captain Charles E. Rounds. Co. K, Light Guards, Wallingford, Captain William N. Mix. Co. E, Light Guards, New Haven, Captain H. R. Loomis. Co. 1, Eaton Guards, Meriden, Captain H. B. Wood. Co. C, Sarsfieldl Guards, New Haven, Captain M. F. Brennan. Non-Commissioned Staff. Fifth Regiment Band of Boston, Mass. Fifth Regiment Drum Corps.
Col. EZRA J. THULL, Commanding Fifth Regiment M. V. M., and Stuff. Fifth Regiment Massachusetis Volunteer Militia ( Headquarters, Boston, eight Companies, as follows: -
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Co. A, Charlestown Cadets, Boston, Captain J. E. Phipps. Co. Il, Charlestown City Guards, Boston, Captain J. H. Brown. Co. F, --- , Waltham, Captain C. H. D. Stockbridge. Co. E, Lawrence Light Guard, Medford, Captain J. H. Whitney. Co. D, Independent Fusileers, Boston, Captain II. A. Snow.
Co. C, Claflin Guards, Newton, Captain JJ. A. Kenrick.
Co. B, Cambridge City Guard, Cambridge, Captain W. A. Bancroft. Co. G, Woburn Mechanics' Phalanx, Woburn, Captain J. W. Ellard.
Non-Commissioned Staff. Band.
Burnside Guards, Norwalk, (Co D, 4th Reziment, C. N. G.), Captain James C. Crowe, with a battalion of probably six companies of the Fourth Regiment, C. N. G., under command of Colonel GEORGE S. CROFUT, commanding Regiment.
Wheeler & Wilson's Band of Bridgeport, S. C. Rosenberg Leader. ed Co. Governor's Foot Guards, New Haven, (organized 1375), Captain J. G. Phile. Steele's Drum Corps of Hartford. 1st Co. Governor's Foot Guard, Hartford (organized 1771), Major W. H. Talcoti. Band. Robinson's Zouaves, Bridgeport, Captain HI. M. Hoyt. Sarsfield Temperance Bifes, Waterbury, Captain D. JJ. Casey.
Driun Corps.
Battalion, C. C. Institute, New Haven, Major W. H. Stowe, Com- manding. Co. A, Captain Walter R. Downes. Co. B, Veteran, Captain -
First Section Light Artillery, C. N. G., Guilford, Bient. W. H. Lee. Bristol Band. 2d Co. Governor's Horse Guards, New Haven, Major C. W. Blakeslee, Jr. Band.
ROSTER OF THE FIFTH REGIMENT.
Colonel, . EZRA J. TELL.L.
Lieutenant-Colonel, LEONARD C. LANE.
Major,
G. F. FROST. Major,
A. L. RICHARDSON.
Quartermaster,
F. G. WILLIAMS. .
Surgeon,
EDWARD J. FORSTER.
Assistant-Surgeon, . (Varant.)
Adjutant, .
F. 1 . STEVENSON.
Paymaster,
C. A. FAIRBANKS.
Chaplain, .
W. IL. RYDER.
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NON-COMMISSIONED STAFF.
Sergeant-Major, . . D. L. WEEKS.
Quartermaster's Sergt., . FRED. W. JOHNSON.
Hospital Steward, . S. S. BRADFORD.
Co. A, Captain, J. E. Phipps: Lieutenant, G. F. Clarridge; Lieutenant, William B. Hawes.
Co. B, Captain, William A. Bancroft: Lientenant, J. H. Henderson; Lieutenant, John K. Perkins.
Co. C, Captain, John A. Kenriek; Lieutenant, IL. W. Downes; Lienten- ant F. L. Barnes.
Co. D, Captain, Henry A. Snow; Lieutenant, G. H. Lincoln; Lieuten- ant, Frank 3. Boise.
Co. E, Captain, JJ. Il. Whitney: Lientenant, C. R. Dawson; Lieut.
Co. F, Captain, C. H. D. Stockbridge; Lient. -----; Lieut. -
Co. G, Captain, John W. Ellard; Lientenant, C. W. Converse: Lieuten- ant, Lyman P. Pell.
Co. H, Captain, J. Henry Brown; Lieutenant, J. H. Martin; Lieuten- ant, J. E. Clark.
ENTERTAINMENT OF COMPANIES. COMPANY A, CHARLESTOWN.
When, in 1878, it became known that the 2d Connecti- cut Regiment thought of visiting Boston, the Charlestown Cadets, with their usual spirit of hospitality, determined to extend some courtesy to one or more companies of the visiting organization. But the time was so limited, when the regiment definitely decided to come, that nothing of the nature of a formal reception was attempted. save in an informal way, to fraternize, and, by individual courte- sies. to make their visit as pleasing as possible.
The New Haven Grays were finally decided upon as the company to be noticed, and on the dismissal of the parade, they were quickly conducted to the armory of the Cadets, where an opportunity was afforded them to clear the maid from their uniforms, to moisten their parched lips, and to smoke the health of the Charlestown Companies, as they were escorted about the town, viewing the several points of interest, while waiting for the " Assembly " to be beat, ere they were escorted to their quarters in the city proper.
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This courtesy, slight as it was, it seems, was not mis- spent, nor did the Grays forget the fact, as one of them expressed it, " that they had been singled out from the other companies of the regiment, and made the recipient of any special courtesy at the hands of the Charlestown Cadets." A letter from the Secretary of the Grays, Mr. G. II. Lowe, some two weeks before the trip, extending the freedom of their Armory to the Cadets, and stating that a Committee would meet them at the depot on their arrival, gave the Cadets to understand that some slight courtesy was intended, but the result proved that the ex- pectations of the most sanguine had been more than real- ized. Their welcome was outspoken, and loud in every respect. Upon the arrival of the train at New Haven, and subsequent dismissal of the regiment, the Cadets wero taken in hand by a Committee of the Grays, antiquely, and in many cases, horribly costumed, and escorted to their Armory for a " light lunch," as an appetizer for their more substantial and solid repast at the Hotel. Had the procession been dismissed at the hour named, it was the intention of the New Haven Grays to have taken the Cadets " down to the shore," but the military portion of the programme occupied so large a part of the day, that the idea was abandoned, and the Cadets entertained in and about the city. When the procession was finally dismissed, dinner served, and the boys attired in fatigue, delegations from the Grays put in an appearance at the Cadets' quarters, and conducted them to their elegant Armory, which was thrown open to them, and the Cadets invited to make it their headquarters during their stay in the city. The inside of the Armory was decked for the occasion, and prominently displayed on the front of the balcony, at the head of the Hall, were the shields of the
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Grays and Cadets, one above the other, the monogram of the Cadets being so placed upon an ingenious piece of scroll work, as to form the middle letter of the word "wel-C -- ome." This was the work of one of the mem- bers, and was presented to the Cadets by the artist, and is now in position in their Armory, as a souvenir of their more than pleasant visit to New Haven. After viewing the various appointments of the Grays' comfortable Armory, the Cadets were conducted to the refreshment room, where a nice little lunch was spread for their delectation and deg- lutition, and. despite the fact that they had just arisen from a bountiful dinner at the Hotel, the temptation was too great to be resisted, and the good things, liquid and solid, rapidly disappeared, only to be replenished from some in- visible source. Eating and drinking, singing and talking. and general merrymaking occupied a large share of the evening's pleasures, interrupted, or rather heightened, by numerous private and public excursions into the adjacent country, the most noticable of which was the grand " dress parade," participated in by both companies. arranged in gorgeous costume. Headed by two drummers, and a tin whistle, and led by a curious personage, helmeted and bearing an ancient battle-axe, the procession moved over the route to the Tontine House, where an original dress parade was effected, and the march resumed. After pay- ing a marching salute in passing the department of Police, and one or two stops, the procession was returned safely to its original point of departure, where it was dismissed, and the " veterans " resumed their festivities, so inoppor- tunely interrupted. During the evening's Rativities. Ex- Mayor Lewis was introduced by one of the New Haven Grays, as being desirous of saying a few words to the boys from Bunker Hill.
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Ex-Mayor Lewis. in replying, said that, while he had had no intention of saying anything. since he had been introduced, he would say a few words in regard to the day we celebrate, and the events to be commemorated - how the British invaded New Haven -how the Tory sympa- thizers had prepared a feast for the British, and how they were prevented, and driven out of the city and into their ships, without tasting a morsel. He spoke of his love for the New Haven Grays, and thought it especially fitting that the sons of those patriots who repelled the invaders fiom the good old City of Elms in 1779, should receive and entertain those who live under and within the shadow of that noble shaft, erected to commemorate the valiant deeds and patriotism of our fathers, who participated in the first great struggle for liberty on Bunker Hill, only three years before -especially fitting, too, when we remember that Putuam stood side by side with Prescott, and fought that his country might be free. Ex-Mayor Lewis closed with the hope that the Cadets' visit in the City of Elms would be full of pleasure ; and sat down amid the cheers of the Cadets. Corporal Hunt responded for the Cadets, and said that, while he was sorry that the Commander of the company was not present to fittingly reply to the eloquent remarks of Mayor Lewis, still, if he -a mere Corporal - were allowed to say anything, he would, in behalf of the Charlestown Cadets, thank the Mayor for the kind words he had spoken, and would say that the Cadets were well pleased with their visit to the City of Elms, and delighted with the reception they had received on all bands, and especially by the New Haven Grays, and knew of nothing more appropriate for him to say, than to propose the health of Mayor Lewis, and the New Haven Grays. " May they all live to a ripe old age."
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At a late hour of the night, the Cadets started for their Quarters, bidding the Grays a hearty good night; and with the hope that the friendship so well begun, might on some fitting occasion, be further cemented and made lasting.
ROLL OF CO. A, CHARLESTOWN.
Captain, J. E. Phipps.
Lieuts. G. F. Clarridge. W. B. Hawes.
Priv'ts, Fernald, H. F. Folsom, G. E. Hollis, W. F.
Sergeants, C. F. Pierce.
Millar, W. S.
W. R. Faunce. H. E. Bellew. G. S. Rich.
Noves, H. Q. Pierce, I. F. Keed, H.
Corporals, W. C. Hunt. IT. W. Baldwin. G. M. Hodgdon.
Taylor, J. H.
Timson, L. E.
Musicians, B. Moody.
Underhill, C. B.
Charles S. Goldthwaite.
Whittemore, F. I ..
Priv'ts, Burbeck, E.
Wolters, G. H.
Benedict, E. S.
Shedd. F. A.
Bagley, M. W.
Barber. W. L.
Coburn, C. II.
Cutter, F. E.
Canterbury, C. T.
Elliott, J.
Chandler, W. K.
Fowle, C. H.
Condell, P. H.
Piper, G. H.
Wemyss, A. J.
Invited Guests :--- Charles N. Perkins. James G. Ilill. Frank T. Robinson (Regimental Historian), Lieut. John L. Curtiss, Charles R. Byram, ( Editor Charlestown News).
Co. B, CAMBRIDGE.
This popular Company turned out with full ranks, and made a magnificent display of their ability to perform the duties of the soldier. The Company attracted considera- ble attention, not only on account of their manœuvres, but from the fact that was well known, that their Commander had gained a considerable notoriety in boating contests.
Locke, C. B.
C. C. Wemyss.
Missroon, Il. IL.
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and it was presumable that such a man would make a fine officer, and wouldl present an excellent Company, which met with no disappointment. The men composing the Company were fully aware of the notice taken of them,. and never once were they out of place, whether on the march, or off duty, and if the honor of the Regiment de- pended on them, it might have safely rested there. The Company were quartered at the Union House, and were well satisfied with the manner in which they were treated, and were the recipients of many kind attentions from the members of the Second, as well as the citizens. They all enjoyed their trip exceedingly, and as one of their officers said, " if the Fifth Regiment ever make another visit, rest assured that our Company will be present with full ranks."
Each member made the most of the Excursion. and ev- erything that indicated fun in it was "taken in." They managed to stow away enough sleep to keep them in good condition, and the memory of the Excursion will be last- ing.
ROLL OF CO. B, CAMBRIDGE.
Captain, William A. Bancroft.
Ist Lieut., Thomas C. Henderson. 20 John K. Perkins.
Priv'ts, Fischer, William F. Garrity, Thomas E.
Gibson, John 1.
Ist Sergt., R. L. B. Fox. George A. L. Snow.
Jackson, Charles II.
Charles H. Cutler. Frank Il. Miles.
Muller, Edward W.
N. J. Wadden.
Mumler, Chester I'.
Corporals, E. W. Bettinson.
Nesons, Leroy S.
James A. Gilman. E. C. Whalen.
Pasco, Louis A.
Musician, 1 .. C. Gayetty.
Priv'ts, Bettinson, William
Smiley, E. M.
Smith, George W.
Stacey, George W.
Day, John F.
Sutton, R. W.
Swett, Prank
Ellis, Fred. II. Fabery, Robert Fellows, Frank I.
Rees, Frank Scales, Frank
Cabot, Charles B. Chandler, Charles F. Cutler; George HI .. jr.
Sullivan, George 1.
Wardwell, Walter (. Worcester, Henry E.
.
Gray, Joshua P.
Jefferson, James
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COMPANY C.
This Company were quartered at the Austin House, and it was their second appearance as a part of the Fifth Regi- ment, having been recently transformed from the First Regiment. They acquitted themselves much to their own honor as well as the Fifth's, and received considerable attention. . Their marching was all that could be desired, and great credit is due, not only to the efficient officers, but to each individual member, for their promptness in obey- ing orders, and their gentlemanly deportment, the latter being noticeable, and occasioning favorable remarks.
The following is an account of the manner in which the Company enjoyed themselves during their visit.
On leaving Boston, and after devoting a few hours to enjoyment, the boys were very considerate, and showed. good judgment in allowing the car to be darkened, in order to obtain proper sleep, which was so much needed, pro- .paratory to the long march on the next day.
There was no disorder during the night, and every man obeyed the orders of the officer of the day, regarding men remaining in the car during the trip.
On dismissal of the Regiment at Headquarters in New Haven, the company marched to the Austin House, where they were to remain during their stay. They responded promptly to the breakfast call, and were unfortunate on being served with a very unsatisfactory meal: boiled chickens in the shell (not of a recent birth), were substi- tuted on orders for fresh boiled eggs. This created much amusement. as well as disgust, and one of their number composed a few lines on the above incident, which caused much merriment in the evening. They were as follows :
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There is an Austin House not far away
Where they serve Western ezgs three times a day;
Oh ! How the Clatlins yell
When they hear the breakfast bell,
Oh! How those chickens smell. as in the shell they lay.
C. has an Adjutant, who serves without pay;
ITe orders men about at night, instead of day; He knows what he's about
And from windows hangs a latcher out.
Oh! How that man did shout, take that away.
The last verse was written in honor of a midnight bare- skin parade, through the Hotel corridors, one of the men being duly appointed Adjutant of the Command. He suspended from the window some furniture, much to the surprise of a periodical and ice cream vender, who discov- ered in the morning the aforesaid furniture (suspended by a sheet), just over his store entrance, and demanded that it be removed at once.
Company C, was on time at Headquarters, and partici- pated in the wait, preparatory to the long march, and the boys stood the latter in good shape, only one being obliged to succumb to the heat and fatigue.
On arriving at their Hotel, after being dismissed, a change to fatigue uniform, and a general cleaning, pre- pared the boys for a good dinner, which - by the way -- was a great improvement on the former meal.
They enjoyed a short call in the afternoon, from Col- onel Trull and Quartermaster Williams, and also from the Colonel of the 2d Connecticut, who extended an invitation for the Company to visit the several Armories of his Com- mand, in the evening. Some twenty accepted the invita- tion, and visited three or four of the Armories, and were recognized as vi itors by officers and men.
A kind invitation to the armory of the 2d Company of New Haven Horse Guards by Lieutenant Farnum, was
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accepted. and although entire strangers to the gentleman and his associates, they were most hospitably received and entertained. and the men of the Claflin Guard will long remember the kind and friendly treatment experienced from the officers and men of this organization.
Every member of the company was in the Hotel, and in good condition, at 9 o'clock, 4th of July night, and after several hour's singing, retired to their respective rooms. Every man behaved himself with the utmost decorum, and did not forget that he represented Massachusetts militia. Company C first suggested the subscription to the unfortu- nate soldier of Company G, and contributed cheerfully a goodly sum .*
Nothing of importance transpired on the return, until their arrival at the Companies Armory in Newton, where some kind friends had anticipated their wants, and pre- pared a fine banquet. which the boys did full justice to.
Interesting speakers were present, and the first excur- sion with the Fifth, since the company re-organized, ter- minated most joyfully to all.
ROLL OF CO. C, NEWTON.
Captain, J. A. Kenrick.
Coffin, C. B.
ist Lieut., H. W. Downes.
Conant, A. I.
Cunningham, A.
Ist Serl., W. E. Glover. M. N. Bray. G. B. Jones Cole, IT. A. L. Kershaw. Doane, 1. 1.
Cushman, W. S.
Corporals, H. J. Preston.
Davis, 1. 0.
T. G. L. Henderson. Fowle, H. S.
Farwell, I. I.
Musicians, W. W. Keith. Hazelton Priv'ts, Barnes. C. I ..
Gerould, C. L.
Hill, C. 1. Newell. A. G.
Barrows, F. A.
Barton, F. C. Buckingham, W. W. Clark, G. F.
Noyes, George Oldreive, R. A. Perkins, T. J.
+ Seo Company G.
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ROLL OF CO. C, - CONTINUED.
Priv'ts, Porter, W. D. Priest, J.
Priv'ts, Stearns, M. E. Stearns, IT. S.
Rowan, A. J. Rowan, J. II.
Warren, A. C.
Rice, W. T.
Warren, II. M Warren, T. H.
Wardroup, D. W.
Co. D, BOSTON.
In pursuance of regimental orders, the company reported on Boston Common on the evening of July 3d, 1879, at 10 o'clock, mustering 43 men and 3 officers, when it assumed its position in line, and was soon en route to the cars, destined for New Haven. The company was attended by the following gentlemen as Staff: Past-Com- manders, Colonel Alfred N. Proctor and Captain Albert E. Proctor; Lieutenants W. H. Marsh and J. Warren Merritt, who, upon reaching the regiment, were consolidated with the Staff of the Regiment on the right of the line.
The discipline of the company on the trip was excellent, and each member thoroughly enjoyed himself, and were well satisfied with both officers and men of the regiment to which they were newly attached. Capt. Snow performed his duties as officer of the day, on the return, in a soldierly manner, and gave " tone " to the whole occasion ; indeed, the regiment may be considered fortunate in possessing, at least one orator, whose knowledge of human nature, and his after-dinner speeches gave him an enviable name in New Haven.
ROLL OF CO. D, BOSTON.
Captain, Ileury A. Snow.
Samuel Porter.
Ist Lieut., George H. Lincoln.
Elliott F. Soule.
2/1 Frank A. Boise.
Corporals, Bernardin J. Murphy.
Leonard F. Johnson.
1st Sergt., William HI. Snow. William A. Mason. Edwin M. Buxton. Thomas S. Ireland. Arthur W. Kimball.
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ROLL OF Co. D. - CONTINUED.
Musicians, Robert N. Cutler.
Priv'ts, Hunter, Frederick S.
Walter T. Nowell. Harden, Cushman E.
Priv'ts, Adams, Fred. HI.
Jones, Frank B.
Bell, Robert R. B.
Kuhlman, Edward II.
Buttrick, Frederic A.
Lebbink, Charles F.
Bagley, Harry
Lebbink, Henry
Boyd, George W.
Lemon, Henry 3d.
Conway, William E.
Mason, William F.
Combs, Edward E.
Murphy, Michael J.
Combs, Fred. W.
Newmarch, Alfred
Coron, Louis J.
Nutting, Andrew F.
Cox, Charles H.
O'Brien, Thomas C.
Chick, Albert B
O'Brien, Francis
Daly, Jolmn M.
Poole, Larkin W.
Dallow, William
Poole, Thomas D.
French, Charles R.
Pratt, James J.
Frost, John H.
Paulding, Albert R.
Fitzer, Frederick
Sinnett, Christopher
Greene, Henry E.
Stone, Arthur L.
Galvien, John V.
Walsh, Albert L.
Hoffner, Charles
Williams, Charles M.
Hobart, Frank W.
Wright, Thomas J.
Hall, Harry W.
Wilkins, Walter H.
Harper, Samuel C.
Washburn, Edward P.
Haak, Charles F.
Vialle, Charles A.
Co. E, MEDFORD.
On July 3d, 1879, the company assembled in their Armory in heavy marching order, to join the rest of the Regiment on Boston Common, to go on a long-talked-of trip to New Haven, Conn. They left Medford at 8: 30, P. M., carrying 39 guns, and two Commissioned officers. Marched through Sudbury, Tremont Row, and Tremont Streets, across the Common to the parade ground, where they reported to Col. Trull, Commanding Officer. After all the companies had arrived, line was formed, and marched to Boston and Providence depot, where a special train of twelve cars was in readiness, each Company having an entire car. The boys soon got seated, and made them-
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