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HISTORY
OF THE
13th Thirteenth
k Maine * Regiment
FROM ITS ORGANIZATION IN 1861 TO ITS MUSTER-OUT IN 1865.
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BY EDWIN B. LUFKIN, WELD, MAINE : A Private of Co. E.
WITH A SKETCH OF THE THIRTEENTH MAINE BATTALION ATTACHED TO THE THIRTIETH MAINE; AND AN APPENDIX CONTAINING A COMPLETE ROSTER OF THE REGIMENT.
H. A. SHOREY & SON, PUBLISHERS, BRIDGTON, ME. 1808.
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Lufkin, Edwin B 1841-
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History of the Thirteenth Maine regiment from its organization in 1861 to its muster-out in 1865. By Edwin B. Lufkin ... With a sketch of the Thirteenth Main battalion attached to the Thirtieth Maine; and an appen dix containing a complete roster of the regiment. Bridg ton, Me., H. A. Shorey & son, 1898.
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NEAL DOW.
As Colonel Maine Thirteenth and Brigadier General.
N EAL. DOW, who recruited, organized. and was the first commanding officer of the Maine Thirteenth, had already established a world-wide reputation in certain lines of reform work before entering the military service -- at the age of fifty- eight, at the urgent request of Maine's War Governor. As Mayor of Portland for two terms, and conspicuous as pioneer in a great reform for whose advancement he had spoken from the platforms of the great cities in this and other lands. his appointment to the command of a regiment very naturally at- traeted to that organization more than ordinary interest. He was at that period " just in his prime, " though - born when the century was but three years old." Though himself mak- ing no pretensions to military training, he was conceded as possessing qualifications and characteristics eminently desira- ble in a regimental or brigade commander.
Though serving with the Thirteenth but a brief period com- paratively. his administration of its affairs seems to have fully justified this expectation of his friends. As the result of the earnest labors of himself and those of the trained field and staff officeis associated with him, the regiment emerged from its camp of instruction after a three months' course with an exceptionally high rank as to drill, discipline, and soldlierly bearing. Col. D. led the regiment on its way from Augusta to Boston. through the streets of his nativecity of Portland, where it was most heartily and enthusiastically welcomed. At Boston the exigencies of the service as to transportation demanded the division of the regiment, only four companies remaining with Col. Dow. To these were added a full Mas- sachusetts regiment. and. as senior officer. Col. Dow was in command of all the troops on board the transport steamer up- on which they there embarked. At Fortress Monroe, Gen. B. F. Butler also took passage, with members of the Department staff; and in the violent storm off the Carolina coast and the trying experiences while the steamer was aground on Frying Pan Shoals, the Maine Colonel so heroically acquitted himself in a trying emergency as to win from the commanding general marked expressions of appreciation and favor.
Arrived at Ship Island the regiment was again reunited for a short season, with Col. Dow as regimental commander. But.
upon his promotion to Brigadier General ( April 28th. 1862) he parted company with his old command, except as detached companies served at the posts where he was commanding gen- eral. He had served with the Thirteenth fifteen mouths.
But it was as Brigadier-General that Neal Dow obtained his most active and adventurous experience in the war. Very soon after his appointment he was transferred from Ship Isl- and to Fort St. Phillip, at the month of the Mississippi; from thence to the command of the troops in Western Florida. headquarters at Pensacola; thence, upon the coming of fren. Banks to the Gulf Department, to the command of the troops at Camp Parapet, headquarters at Carrolton. La. On the 2Ist of May, he having been assigned the command of a brigade- composed of the 6th Mich., 128th New York. 26th Conn .. and 15th New Hampshire-he was ordered to Port Hudson. to take part in the siege. Hardly upon the ground. the murder- ous assault upon the enemy's fortifications of May 27th-"just to test the enemy's strength, " and resulting in a federal loss of 293 killed and 1549 wounded !-- was ordered. Gen. Dow gal- lantly led his fresh troops to this assault and needless slangh- ter. and for his conduct under fire and his capacity as a com- mander in leading his brigade in the desperate charge. he has been highly complimented by competent authority. Struck by a spent ball in the arm and muable to control his horse. he was compelled to dismount; soon after he was again wounded by a rifle-bali in the left thigh. and was carried to the rear. Of the regimental commanders of his brigade one was killed. two wounded; one escaped unharmed. Division-com- mandler tien. T. W. Sherman, was also severely wounded.
While convalescing, and when returning from a visit to his brigade camp, mounted. he was surprised and captured by a confederate cavalry squad. Just approaching the house where were his quarters, the yard enclosed by a high board feure. he fond himself " covered " by pistols and carbines. and prompt- ly surrendered. The rear of the camp seems to have been en- tirely unguarded. As a prisoner of war Gen. Dow was kindly treated. At first taken to a confederate camp twelve miles away. he was next day moved to Richmond ( Va. ) and Libby Prison, making the long journey horse-back and by wagon and rail. At Richmond and at Mobile General Dow was detained until the 14th of March. 1864, when an exchange was arranged. Gen. Fitzhugh Lee being the confederate general released in the transaction. Reaching his Portland home. March 23d. he was tendered a royal welcome- exceedingly gratifying to him and also to his family and friends.
Finding his health greatly impaired by his active service and long prison confinement. Gen. Dow soon after resigned and retired from the service.
Gion. Dow's long and useful life came to a close Det. 2nd. 1-97. in the ninety-fourth year of his age. Conspicuous at the imposing obsequies was the small detachment of This- teenth Maine Veterans, who on the occasion represented the old regimental organization with which the deceased was so intimately identthed in the sixties.
A Few Introductory Remarks.
1 YYRITING a regimental history is, in most cases, a work of some difficulty, for the reason that the writer, while using proper care to keep within the limits of truth, will desire. especially if a member of the organization, to claim for the regiment the full measure of credit to which it is entitled. Ile also, like other historians, will seek to tell the story in such a manner that it may be interesting to the reader, whether sold- ier or civilian. He will endeavor to present his history as a symmetrical skeleton, covered with the flesh and blood of in- cident and adventure and clothed in language which may ren- der it acceptable to the reader and honorable to the comrades, who for three years stood shoulder to shoulder and who faced the fire of battle together. The writer of this history realizes the above difficulties in full measure; owing to the fact that, with the exception of a few sketches in The National Tribune. it is his only attempt at historical writing.
In the following pages I shall try to tell the story of a regiment which had no superior as to the material of which it was composed; which, organized in the extreme northeast- ern state of the Union, served mostly in the extreme Southwest and helped to carry The Old Flag back to the Rio Grande; which faced the dangers of shipwreck as well as of the battle-field; to which inspecting officers freely gave the credit of being in drill, discipline and other soldierly quali- tics, equal to regulars; and which, probably, contributed to
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the black roll the smallest proportion of deserters of any three years' regiment in the Federal army.
The authorities used in the compilation are: First, the Official War Records; second, my private diary; third, my letters which were preserved by my friends; and fourth, in- formation furnished by officers and comrades. To them, viz: Col. Nelson Howard, Sergt. of Co. E, in the 18th, and Lieut. of Co. B, in the 30th; Capt. R. T. Jordan, Co. F; Capt. Amos G. Goodwin, Co. G; Capt. I. B. Grover, Lieut. of Co. II, in the 13th, and Capt. of Co. IT, in the 30th; Win. McCann, Corp. of Co. H, in both regiments, and J. II. Shaw, Corp. of Co. K, I take this opportunity of expressing my sincere thanks.
I am aware that this volume may be liable to criticism for two reasons, viz: There may be some slight errors as to facts or dates; and my lack of ability, as well as of experience, as a writer, will probably expose it to literary criticism. To the first I can only say that I have used all possible care; and against the second I shall make no defense. Such as it is I offer the work to the reader, hoping that it may help to make The Faithful Thirteenth known for what it was, for what it endured, and for what it did.
EDWIN B. LUFKIN.
Weld, Maine.
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TO THE MEMBERS
OF THE THIRTEENTH MAINE VOLUNTEER INFANTRY, BOTH LIVING AND DECEASED, WITH WHOM HE MARCHED THROUGH THE MUD OF LOUISIANA, THE SAND OF TEXAS AND THE DUST OF VIRGINIA, THIS VOLUME IS DEDICATED
BY THE AUTHOR.
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سفیده
EDWIN B. LUFKIN.
WELD, ME.
Late Private Co. E, Thirteenth Maine Vols.,
AND THE AUTHOR OF THIS HISTORY.
W WAS born in Weld. York County. Maine. Sept. 26th, 1841. Ile enlisted in the United States service, Oet. 15, 1861; was mustered ont on account of expiration of term of enlist- ment, with the regiment. January 6, 1865.
Has always resided in his native town, which he has served several terms as Town Treasurer. He is a Justice of the Peace: has been Master of his Masonic Lodge; and was the first Commander of the local G. A. R. Post.
CONTENTS.
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Title, Dedication, Introductory, &c, I-VIII
Contents, IX-XIII
CHAPTER I.
"WE'RE COMING FATHER ABRAHAM." 1 The recruiting .- The assembling at Augusta .- Rendez- vous at the U. S. Arsenal .- The organization .- The outfit .- Drill .- A severe winter .- A little man with a big voice .- The measles .- The pass business .- Can- teen passes .- The inside regiment .- Religious ser- 11 viees. - The allotment and its result .- Preparing for departure.
CHAPTER IL. "A LIFE ON THE OCEAN WAVE." 11
Breaking camp .- Farewell to Augusta .-- Arrive at Port- land .- March through the city .- Off again. - Greetings by the way .- Arrive at Boston .-- Quarter in Faneuil Hall .- Embark for Ship Island. - At Fortress Monroe. -A terrible gale off Cape Hatteras .- Aground on Fry- ing-pan Shoals .- An unfortunate cast of the anchor .- A badly dazed captain .- The Mount Vernon to the rescue .- Once more afloat .- At Port Royal .- On the Matanzas. - The Mississippi once more aground. -- Her captain arrested .- The final start .- A pleasant pas- sage .- Arrival at Ship Island. 22
CHAPTER III. "THE ABOMINATION OF DESOLATION." 23
Location of Ship Island .- Description of the place .-- Its advantages and disadvantages .- Bad water .- Poor food .- Heat .- Ravages of disease .- Insect pests,- Drill, guard and fatigue duty .- Excellence in drill and discipline .- Trip to Pass Christian .- Expedition to Jordan's River .- Fired upon by guerrillas. - Ground- ing of the steamer .- No one hurt .- Return to camp .- A change of Colonels .- The expedition begins its work. -- Fall of New Orleans and its defences .- The Thir- teenth left alone on the island .- Most of the regiment moves into the defenees of New Orleans.
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CHAPTER IV.
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"IN THE LOUISIANA LOWLANDS LOW." 33
Character of southeastern Louisiana .- Its unhealthiness. -Description of the forts and their location .-- The du- ty of the garrisons .- The " Contrabands. "-Much guard duty but little fatigue .- The fearful thunder- storms .- The mosquitoes. - Details for service up riv- er .-- Making good use of the rebel fire-rafts .- Improve- ment in diet .- Results of malaria .-- Injustice of a Massachusetts Colonel .-- Breaking up guerrilla par- . ties .- How the forts were garrisoned and their com- manders .- Going to New Orleans .-- The duty there. 18
CHAPTER V. "'WAY DOWN IN TEXAS." 49
The Thirteenth Army Corps sent from Vicksburg into the Department of the Gulf .- A campaign in Texas .- Its object .- Failure of the Sabine Pass Expeditiou .- The 13th Me. transferred to the 13th Army Corps .- Ein- bark for Texas .-- A crowded steamer .-- Sailing of the fleet .-- A heavy wind .- In sight of land .- Reach Bra- zos Santiago .- Crossing a dangerous bar .- The land- ing .- March toward the Rio Grande .- Fording Boca Chica .- Reach Clarksville .- Waiting for rations .- March to Brownville .- Occupation of Fort Brown .- Swimming across to Mexico .-- Revolutions in Mata- moras .-- March to Point Isabel .- l'alo Alto and Resa- ca de la Palma .- A dry camp .- Suffering from thirst .- The mirage .-- Arrival at Point Isabel .-- The Mustang Island Expedition .- Landing through the surf .- A hard night-march .- Capture of Aransas Pass .- One of the Northers .- March to Fort Esperanza .- The fort evacuated .-- Short of " grub. "-Primitive shelters .- Adventure of the Matamoras and Planter .-- Lient .- Col. Hesseltine's reconnaissance .- Its results .- Arrival of Col. Rust .- Takes command of brigade .- Crossing to De Crow's Point .- A narrow escape .- An uncomfort- able night .- An unsnecessful expedition .- Another reconnaissance .- Capt. March killed .- Leaving Texas. -- Arrive at Berwick .- March to Franklin. - A mareb- ing match between Eastern and Western soldiers .- Return to 19th Corps .- Preparing for Red River Cam- paign.
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CHAPTER VI. UP RED RIVER. 71
Departure from Franklin .- The march up the Teche .- Through Vermillionville .- The long-roll .- Opelousas
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and Washington .- Up Bayon Boeuf .- Mud !!- Arrival 71 at Alexandria. - The march resumed-The pine woods. -- Arrival at Natchitoches .- Burning cotton .- The fleet delaved .-- Brass Bands !- Arrival at Pleasant Hill. -The march to Sabine Cross-roads .- Five miles at double-quick .- An obstructed road,-Timely arrival. - Bloody repulse of the enemy .- A flank movement foiled .- Holding the field.
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CHAPTER VII. DOWN KED RIVER. 82
Preparing to fall back .- The retreat to Pleasant Hill .-- Overtaken by the enemy's cavalry .- The line formed for another battle .- McMillan's brigade placed in re- serve .-- The enemy's attack .- The Thirteenth ordered to the right flank .-- Ordered back in haste .- Broken np by artillery teams .- Fall back to re-form .-- Move forward with the brigade .- A hot fight .- The enemy pushed back .- A decided victory .- A second retreat after a second victory .- Arrival at Grand Ecore .- De- layed by the fleet .- The camp entrenched .- The en- emy's flank movement .- Starting for Alexandria .- A hard day's march -The road blocked by the enemy. Battle of Cane River Crossing .- The road cleared. Arrival at Alexandria,-The enemy make a feint. - A nervons general .- Saving the fleet .- The enemy turn Alexandria and blockade the river. -- The ilert get through the dam .-- Leaving Alexandria .- The town barned .- Finding the ruins of our mail .- Crossing Avoyelles Prairie .- Bartle of Manaura .- Terrible suf- fering from thirst .- The enemy driven .- Water, at la t !- Getting a stock of tobacco .- Crossing of Yellow Bayou. -- Arrival at Simsport .- Battle of Yellow Bay- ou .- Crossing the Atchafalaya .- A big pontoon bridge. -Reach the Mississippi .- Encamp at Morganzia .- Or- dered to New Orleans.
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CHAPTER VIII. " DOWN IN OLD VIRGINNY." 96
Leaving Morganzia .- Arrival at New Orleans .- Delay for want of transportation .- Embark on the Clinton .- The trip to Fortress Monroe .- A crowded steamer .- A pleasant voyage .- A night at Fortress Monroe .-- Ar- rival at Washington .- Atter Early .- Fording the Po- romac .- Through Snicker's Gap .- Across the Shenan- deah and back. --. Return to Washington. - Camp near Chain Bridge .- March to Monoeney .- Halt on the old
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battle ground .- Through Frederick to Harpers Ferry 96 and Halltown. -- Return to Frederick .- A terrible march .- Maj. Grover's battalion. - The Veteran Fur- lough .- With the 20th Maine. - To Harpers Ferry and Halltown again .- Up the Valley to Cedar Creek .--- The return .-- A big spring .- A narrow escape .- Back to Halltown .- On Bolivar Heights .- Foraging .- Bat- tle of Winchester .- Guarding the prisoners .- The reg- iment re-united 108
CHAPTER IX.
GUARDING THE BASE OF SUPPLIES. 100
The regiment ordered to Martinsburg. - Heavy fatigue and guard duty .- The " Bull-pon."-Guarding against guerrillas .- A trip to Relay House .-- The noise of the Cedar Creek battle .- A change of camp .- An unfor- tunate accident .- Another trip to Relay House .- Guer- rilla attack upon a picket post .- A trip to Bunker Hill .- Thanksgiving Day .- The regiment goes to Cum- berland and New Creek .- Return to Martinsburg .- Camp moved near town. - The pieket-line shortened. - Barricading the streets .- Abating a nuisance .-- A heavy snow .- Snowballing .- The snow makes pick- et duty easier .- A severe storm .- The regiment in line for the last time. 117
CHAPTER X. " GOING HOME." 118
Ordered home .- The departure .-- Our transportation .- " Good bye, old musket. " -- Arrival at Baltimore .- A midnight dinner in Philadelphia .- A day at Bat- tery Barracks .- Off for Boston by Stonington boat .-- Arrival at Boston .- Miss the morning train .- A day's close confinement in Beach Street Barracks. - A mea- gre dinner .- Arrival in Portland .- Among friends once more .- Arrival at Augusta .- Home at last! 124
CHAPTER XI.
THIRTEENTH VETERANS' SERVICE WITH THE THIRTIETH. What became of the re-enlisted men .-- Three companies 125 organized .- Their officers. -- Unfair treatment. - The march to Winchester .- Incorporated into the 80th Maine .- Service at Winchester .- Useless scouting .- The equinoctial storm .- An official freak .- Leaving Winchester .- On duty in Washington .- The Grand
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Review of the Union Armies .-- The war is over but the Thirtieth is again ordered to the malaria regions of the South .- By steamer to Savannah, Ga .- A brief stay .- Portland, Maine, and Final Muster-out ... .. 185
Roster of Thirteenth Veterans Finally Mustered- Out with Thirtieth Maine, 136-7-8
List of Killed and Died of Wounds, Missing in Action, and Prisoners of War, 189-10
INDEX TO APPENDIX.
[New series of page numbering used in Appendix. ]
ROSTER OF THE REGIMENT, 1 to 65 inclusive
Remarks and Notes as to Abbreviations, 21
Roster Field and Stati,
Non-Commissioned Staff, 1
Company A, -1-10
B, 10-16
C. 10-22
D. 23.27
F,
28-34
F.
34-10
G. 10-40
H 47-52
52-58
I,
58-65
RECAPITULATION OF ROSTER, 66-67
THE MAINE THIRTEENTH.
CHAPTER I.
" We are Coming Father Abraham."
We're coming Father Abraham, three hundred thousand morc, From Mississippi's winding stream and from New England's shore; We leave our plows and work-shops, our wives and children dear, With hearts too full for utterance, with but a silent tear; We dare not look behind us, but steadfastly before, We're coming Father Abraham, three hundred thousand more! [War Song.
FTER the battle of Bull Run had shown that the rebellion was neither a political scarecrow nor an affair of ninety days : and that peace could only be secured by a dishonorable surrender, or by a desperate and bloody war, the loyal North, though at first stunned by the defeat, determined that the Union must be preserved at whatever cost, and sent forward men by the thousand till the government, for a time, refused to accept any more. Within six months after that battle the State of Maine, true to its motto, "Diri- go," contributed more than ten thousand as good men as ever wore the army blue ; four regiments being raised early in the fall, the rest a few weeks later.
Among others, at this time. Hon. Neal Dow of Port- land received authority from the Governor, to recruit a
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STORY OF THE MAINE THIRTEENTH.
regiment of infantry for the service of the United States. Enlistment papers were soon issued, and early in Octo- ber recruiting was commenced. At that time there were being raised in the State five regiments of infantry, one regiment of cavalry, five batteries of artillery, and one company of sharpshooters, a total of about seven thousand men. Recruiting officers were also at work in the State for the regular army, for the navy, and for Maine regiments already in the field. For these rea- sons recruiting for the regiment proceeded somewhat slowly ; and it was not till late in November that the squads began to assemble at the rendezvous in Augusta.
The United States Arsenal was permitted to be used as the rendezvous of the regiment ; the large Arsenal building being used as quarters till tents were issued, when camp was established on the slope in front. As soon as the recruits began to assemble, squad drill and instruction in guard duty commenced. November 20th the first company completed its organization and was mustered-in. Recruits continued to arrive, and on the 13th of December the last company was mustered. There had been, however, some difficulty about the or- ganization of Co. I. which was mastered-in December 12th, while incomplete and commanded by a 1st Lieu- tenant. The company was not completed till Jan. 9th, 1862, though it; officers were commissioned Jan. 6th. The regiment was mustered into the service of the United States. as an organization, Dec. 31st, 1861 ; the following being the original roster of its officers :
FIELD AND STAFF.
Neal Dow, Portland, Colonel; Henry Rust, Jr., Norway, Lienten- ant Colonel; Frank S. Hesseltine, Waterville, Major; Frederic Speed, Gorham, Adjutant; David S. Stinson, Auburn, Quartermaster; James M. Bates, Yarmouth, Surgeon; Seth O. Gordon, Gorham, Assistant Surgeon; Henry D. Moore, Portland, Chaplain: Edward H. Wilson. Cumberland, Serveant Major; Wayne W. Blossom, Turner, Quarter- master Sergeant; George W. Dow. Portland, Commissary Sergeant: Simeon A. Evans, Fryeburg, Hospital Steward.
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STORY OF THE MAINE THIRTEENTH.
COMPANY OFFICERS.
Co. A .- Frederic A. Stevens, Bangor, Captain; Wm. H. H. Walker, Newburg, First Lieutenant; George E. Moulton, Westbrook, Second Lieutenant.
Co. B .- William B. Snell, Fairfield, Captain; Edward P. Loring, Norridgewock, First Lientenant; Joseph B. Corson, Canaan, Second Lieutenant.
Co. C .- Alfred E. Buck, Lewiston, Captain; Freeman U. Whiting, Newport, First Lieutenant; John S. P. Ham, Lewiston, Second Lieu- tenant.'
Co. D .- Charles A. Bates, Norridgewock, Captain; Almon L. Var- ney, Brunswick, First Lieutenant; James H. Wetherell, Norridge- wock, Second Lieutenant.
Co. E .- Isaac F. Quinby, Westbrook, Captain; Morrill P. Smith, Wilton, First Lieutenant; William A. Brainerd, Farmington, Second Lieutenant.
Co. F .- Charles R. March, Portland, Captain; Waldo A. Blossom, Turner, First Lieutenant; John H. Sherburne, Portland, Second Lieu - tenant.
Co. G .- Joshua L. Sawyer, Portland, Captain; Aaron Ring, West- brook, First Lieutenant; William T. Smith, Angusta, Second Lieu- tenant.
Co. H .- Abernethy Grover, Albany, Captain; Augustine W. Clough, Portland, First Lieutenant; Enoch Foster, Jr., Newry, Second Lieu- tenant.
Co. I .- Stillman C. Archer. Cherryfield, Captain; Isaiah Rendell, Portland, First Lientenant; William C. Cushing, Winterport, Second Lieutenant.
Co. K .- William R. Swan, Paris, Captain; Amos G. Goodwin, Bid- deford, First Lieutenant: Melville C. Linscott. Readfield, Second Lieu- tenant.
An examination of the residences of the company offi- cers will show approximately the localities from which the regiment was recruited. Most of the counties were represented by one or more squads, the exceptions being Aroostook, Knox, Lincoln and Sagadahoc. The regi- ment numbered when it left the State, besides a full list of officers, about nine hundred and sixty enlisted men. A few of these were left behind in the hospital, and a very few deserters, so that the regiment started for the seat of war with nine hundred and twenty muskets.
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STORY OF THE MAINE THIRTEENTH.
No bands were allowed to the regiments organized at that time : but there is room for a reasonable doubt as to whether that measure of cheese-paring economy ac- complished any real saving.
Perhaps it may not be out of place while speaking of the organization of the regiment to describe its outfit. The uniform was the ordinary fatigue suit, consisting of cap, blouse, and dark blue pants. The blouse and pants were of very poor quality, and in a short time became disgracefully ragged, thus giving rise to the ordinary niekname of the regiment. The shoes were made at the Maine State Prison and were an excellent article for service, much better indeed than any which were fur- nished later. The overcoats were of good quality, many of them lasting their owners through their whole term of service. The underclothing was poor.
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