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all, retired in silent gloom, more depressed than if many had fallen from an attack of the enemy. On leaving the ground for the Gen- eral's quarters I met Maj. Ames and Capt. Winter, his adjutant, in a state of agitation, and both were struck dumb on knowing that Capt. Ames was the unfortunate medium of the accident.
Wednesday. Attended funeral of Lieut. Baker at Topsham, an affecting duty and scene. A widow and two little children left.
17th. Meeting of officers at Gen. King's, and it appeared that no blame was to be attached to any one for the death of Lieut. Baker."
LIEUT. BAKER had been major in an infantry regiment; was young and highly esteemed as a man and officer. He was father of Daniel F. Baker, who was for many years cashier of the Sagadahoc Bank. Opinions differed in regard to the innocence of Capt. Ames. He had at the time a standing in the community, and it was believed that he and Lieut. Baker were on friendly terms. The matter was brought into a court of investigation at Gen. King's house, where it was decided that the act was done "through carelessness." Ames put on the semblance of sorrow, appearing on the streets in a new suit of black, with his head down, handkerchief to eyes red with weeping, which led to the belief of the greater portion of the people that he was a sincere mourner; but the boys one and all declared he was " shamming it all, the old hypocrite." Ames' subsequent career proved that the boys were not far from right, for he became so despicable by dishonesty and crooked ways that he was, as it was said at the time, only kept out of prison by the high esteem in which his accomplished wife was held.
Maj. Hyde Continues. - "Gen. King and Maj. Clap return with alarming news from Wiscasset; the major sick.
25th. By orders the troops attend worship, and continue to do so on Sundays.
Sept. 20, 1814. Maj. Clap went to Wiscasset, having informed Capt. N. Ames that he must return the uniform which he borrowed of Maj. Clap. Maj. Clap returned in the evening and brought news of the appearing of seven ships off Booth Bay, which induced
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the expectation of an immediate attack. Many severe remarks made on Maj. Clap, both on account of his leaving his duty at the time he did and on account of his returning to his office. This circumstance drew forth many remarks highly flattering to myself, particularly from Cols. Thomas and Merrill and Maj. Eastabrook, who expressed themselves perfectly satisfied with my proceedings and regret at Clap's returning.
Assisted Capt. Ames in turning off .the guards at 9 o'clock A.M., which is a very pleasant performance when well executed. Accom- panied Gen. McCobb on the drill of infantry in the forenoon and cavalry in the afternoon. Mr. Marsh arrived from Coxs Head with his report as acting adjutant. Mr. M. declined continuing in his present capacity, alleging that his pay in the lines would not sup- port him. Gen. McCobb, however, requested me to endeavor to conciliate Mr. M.'s feelings and induce him to return to the regi- mental duty, assuring me that he expected that Maj. Clap would resign on the close of the campaign, in which event the adjutancy would be vacant and he might depend on a recommendation to the office. Accordingly Capt. Ames and myself waited on friend Marsh and induced him to consent to return to the duty of adjutant. On returning to Gen. MeCobb alone, met Quartermaster Clap, who stopped me for the purpose of inquiring with regard to Maj. Clap's wishes in returning to his office and to express his conviction of his cowardice. On my arrival at Gen. McCobb's, he received a despatch from Gen. King at Wiscasset, informing that seven ships were off Boothbay about 2 o'clock. Therefore was ordered to procure dragoons to send to Gen. Richardson at Portland and to Col. Reed at Coxs Head, to call in the guards, to have the regiments and brigade in readiness to be assembled at a given point at the shortest notice, and send for those officers who were on furlough from Phips- burg to join their regiment.
Wednesday, Sept. 21, 1814. Inspected and turned off the guards to Maj. Eastabrook (off of duty) for the first time, in which suc-
Cocks Head was originally owned by John Cocks and was written in ancient documents "Cocks High Head." The modern spelling of Coxs Head is adopted in this volume, and when otherwise written is an inadvertency.
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ceeded much to my satisfaction; Capt. Ames assisted me. Gen. McCobb ordered a general court martial, which was immediately organized with Col. Thomas, president; Maj. Ames, judge advocate, and Adjutant Winter, marshal. Maj. R. K. Porter came by order into our department to assist in writing, which relieved me consid- erably. Dispensed with the drilling on account of rain. Received information that two regiments embarked from Castine day before yesterday. The artillery and cavalry with the 3d regiment attended prayers for the first time on a week day, for which we assembled at the hotel at 5 o'clock and the procession proceeded to the South meeting-house marshaled by myself. In the evening a countryman reported to Gen. MeCobb that he met about fifteen soldiers on the turnpike after dark going west, which the General presumed to be deserters, there not having been any furloughs granted in the after part of the day; he, therefore, ordered the companies all mustered and rolls called, and nine men were found to have left a Harpswell company and four or five from some other companies.
Thursday, Sept. 22, 1814. A detachment sent off after the de- serters of last night, to which was promised as a reward the whole amount of wages due to those deserted and the first furloughs granted if they secured the deserters. Dispensed with the drills. Gen. King returned from Wiscasset, having left here on Monday with Col. Sumner, aid to Gov. Strong and agent for the committees of defence."
"Turning off the guards " was considerable of a performance. There was a large company of them on duty during the night time. In the morning they would be mustered on Meeting-house hill, and in discharging them a military ceremony had to be gone through with, which was somewhat imposing, at which time numerous spec- tators were usually present. Maj. Hyde was chief of staff and officer of the day on nearly all these occasions.
" Friday, 23, 1814. Turned off the guards. Lieut. S. H. Rogers of Phipsburg, having been arrested, ordered to be reported to Gen. McCobb on Saturday at 9 o'clock A.M. Capt. Ames marshaled the procession to prayers. Attended court martial on Lieut. Randall.
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Saturday, 24. Went to the office before breakfast and made an order for reconnoissance of the dwellings and restraining the men from depredating on the citizens. After breakfast requested by Maj. J. F. Wingate to attend Gen. King and others to the forts on Coxs Head and on Hunniwells Point. After consulting Gen. McCobb, set out from Gen. King's wharf with very pleasant weather. Our party consisted of Gen. King, Maj. Wingate, Mr. Greenwood, Maj. Clap, Mr. C. Clap. Mr. Wm. K. Porter, and my- self. Stopped a short time to view the work on Coxs Head, where C'ol. Reed's regiment was on fatigue duty under Lieut. Eastman acting as engineer. Col. Reed had got one 24 pounder almost mounted. During our stop sent the boat down to Capt. Wilson, commanding at the Point, to have him prepare a chowder for us. After a short stop at Coxs Head proceeded to the Point, where we partook of a very fine chowder. Inspected the works. Capt. Wilson fired a 12 pounder elevated to an angle of about four degrees, which sent a ball within a few feet of Pond Island, two miles distant, without striking. Gen. King also fired a 24 pounder, which did not carry so well, nor did he make so good a shot. Returned to Coxs Head. After spending a short time at the works and firing the first gun mounted for the first time, we embarked for Bath, sun about half an hour high, and arrived at 8 o'clock. Maj. Carleton accom- panied us from the Head.
Sunday, Sept. 25, 1814. Made and promulgated an order for the troops to assemble (officers and men) at the hotel at 10 o'clock A.M. and by the bells ringing in the afternoon for attending meeting. Capt. Ames and myself divided the brigade in taking one-half to the South in the forenoon and to the North in the afternoon, while I attended at the North, then at the South. Mr. Ellingwood's text was, 'And it came to pass that when Moses held up his hand Israel prevailed.' Afternoon. Mr. Jenks' text was, .Now they do it to obtain a corruptible crown, but we an incorruptible.' Evening. Received an order for parading the brigade to review and discipline at 9 o'clock Monday morning. Two companies came into town from Wiscasset.
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Monday, Sept. 26, 1814. At 9 o'clock assisted in forming the brigade. Gen. King passed in review and then we marched in review and returned to the original ground; dismissed to form again at half-past one: called at Gen. King's; received an order for attending a court of inquiry, as marshal, at Brunswick on Lieut. R. T. Dunlap. After dinner formed lines and marched to the common, where Gen. MeCobb gave the troops a very thorough drilling. In consequence of the arrival of a part of Col. Sweet's regiment from Gen. Sewall's division at Wiscasset, Col. Merrill's regiment mus- tered this day for pay and were discharged.
Wednesday. Col. Thomas' regiment, with most of the battalions of cavalry and artillery, also mustered for pay and discharged.
Thursday. Col. Sweet's regiment inspected by Maj. Clap.
Friday, 29. Maj. Clap, Maj. Coffin, Capt. Ames, and myself accompanied Gen. McCobb to Coxs Head. Assisted Maj. Clap in inspecting the regiment, and while he was engaged in mustering the companies for pay that they might be dismissed, Capt. Ames and myself accompanied by Lieut. Eastman walked to Coxs Head to view the battery. On our return to Capt. Ellis Percy's (regimental head-quarters) took a bite prepared by Gen. McCobb, and then accompanied him on parade, where we spent some time in drilling, and returned home about dusk.
Saturday, Oct. 1. Gen. McCobb showed me a letter, which arrived during his absence yesterday, from Gen. Dearborn, appoint- ing him to the command of all the U. S. troops east of Portland, and 1800 militia to be detached for the service of the U. S. in this quarter. A brigade order issued for discharging from any further services, for the present, the whole of the brigade staff, and the command of the brigade to devolve on Lieut .- Col. Thomas.
Sabbath day, Oct. 2. Pleasant. Called on Col. Sweet and pro- posed arrangements for the troops under his command to attend meeting at one of the Congregational places of worship; and conse- quently Col. S., his officers, and three companies attended at the North meeting-house. Rev. Mr. Appleton preached.
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Nov. 5, 1814. Received an order from Gen. McCobb to examine and certify the muster rolls of service lately rendered by the Ist brigade, 11th division, Maj. Clap. having left town without attending to it. Became acquainted for the first time with Col. Sumner, aid to Gov. Strong, now in the service of the commonwealth attending to payment of the troops from Gen. Sewall's division.
Dec. 3, 1814. Received by hand of Maj. Chas. Clapp about $91 as pay for my services while on constant duty during the last summer and fall.
Oct. 26, 1815. Inspected ist regiment under Col. Andrew Reed and Capt. Sprague's company of artillery in Bath. Dined at Gen. King's; Rev. Mr. Jenks, Col. Reed and a number of officers, and Judge M. L. Hill present. Gen. King took occasion to remark that "during all the danger and alarm which the war occasioned in this quarter, and under all the sacrifices which he had known it to require of individuals in this part of the country, he had never been able to perceive any difference in the conduct of persons of different political sentiments."
[ End of Maj. Hyde's account of Bath in the war of 1812.]
As major general in command of this military division, which then comprised old Lincoln county and east to Castine, William King displayed great ability in guarding the coast within the limits of his jurisdiction, and not a town was molested, a man injured, or a vessel destroyed that was lying in the rivers, bays, or harbors accessible to the enemy. His head-quarters were at his dwelling-house, which, he afterwards stated, was thronged for a year by officers and men engaged in military affairs.
'The troops of the eighth and eleventh divisions, comprising a small part of Cumberland and the counties of Lincoln, Kennebec, Franklin, and Somerset, including what is now a part of Waldo and Knox counties, were stationed at the sea-coast towns extending from Bath to Wiscasset, Thomaston, and Camden. Troops were stationed at Bath and vicinity from June 20 to June 22, and from Sept. 10, to Oct. 1, 1814 ( Me. Archives).
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OFFICERS OF THE WAR.
DIVISION AND BRIGADE STAFF ROLL ELEVENTH DIVISION.
William King, Major-General, Bath.
Moses Carleton, Jr., Aid-de-camp, Wiscasset.
Joseph F. Wingate, Aid-de-camp, Bath.
John Merrill, Jr., Judge Advocate, Wiscasset.
Denny McCobb, Brigadier-General, Ist Brigade, Bath. Ebenezer Clapp, Brigade Major, Bath.
Nathaniel Coffin, Brigade Quartermaster, Bath. Nathan Ames, Aid-de-camp, Bath.
Brigade Band was in the service from 14th to 28th Sept., 1814 ( Me. Archives ).
ROLL OF THE FIELD AND STAFF OF LIEUT. COL. ANDREW REED, OF THE 11TH DIVISION, IST BRIGADE, IST REGIMENT, IN SERVICE AT BATH 20TH TO 22D JUNE, AND 10TH SEPT. TO 1ST OCT, 1814.
Andrew Reed, Lieut .- Col., commanding, Georgetown. William Burke, Major, Bath. Zina Hyde, Adjutant, Bath. Charles Clapp, Quartermaster, Bath.
Thomas D. Robinson, Pay-master, Bath. William Jenks, Chaplain, Bath. Timothy W. Waldron, Surgeon, Bath.
Nathaniel Weld, Jr., Surgeon's Mate, Bath. Seth Hathorn, Sergeant Major. Charles D). Loring, Quartermaster Sergeant. Thomas B. Seavey, Fife Major. ( Me. Archives.)
Col. Denny McCobb was commissioned as colonel of Maine and New Hampshire Volunteers, Dec. 23, 1812, and March 26, 1814, appointed colonel of the 37th Infantry; April 14, transferred to the 45th Regiment U. S. Infantry, which was disbanded June 15, 1815. Was in the army under Maj .- Gen. Henry Dearborn and in Brigadier Wade Hampton's division operation on the northern frontier against Canada; was in several battles, the last in the Chandiere Woods.
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He held at the same time the commission of brigadier-general in the Massachusetts - District of Maine --- Militia. His regiment of United States troops was recruited at Bath by Maj .- Gen. William King during May and June, 1814, and marched to join the army at Burlington, Vt .; and was in the battle of Plattsburg, N. Y., and in that of the Chandiere Woods, and was called the bravest officer in the army. Col. McCobb's regiment of United States Volunteers was recruited at Bath, Gen. King being United States recruiting officer under United States commission as colonel of the regular army. The camp of the regiment was on Western avenue near High street. Mr. Joseph Hayes of Bath was one of the recruiting sergeants. A portion of the regiment was at Bath during the " great alarm " in June, 1814; a portion had marched to join the United States forces in western New York.
BATH, March 26, 1813.
Major-General William King :
SIR. - Having entered into the service of the United States, and being ordered out of the district of my command in the Militia, permit me to solicit you to grant me leave of absence from my brigade for one year from the first day of April next.
Very respectfully, I am, Sir, with high esteem your obedient servant,
DENNY MCCOBB, B. G. I B., II D.
This request was granted.
REGIMENTAL ORDERS, MAY 1, 1812.
Pursuant to Division and Brigade orders for detaching 62 men, officers included, from this regiment, Major Andrew Reed, Capt. Richard Hagan, Lieut. Nathaniel Todd, Ensign Gamaliel Crooker, Quartermaster Clapp, Ensign Timothy W. Waldern, Rev. William Jenks are detached as officers for the battalion to be composed of the detachment from this Brigade; they will hold themselves in readiness to assemble and march at a moment's notice. The commanding officers of companies in this regiment will detach by lot from the
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rolls of their companies the number of non-commissioned officers and privates set against their names in the annexed schedule, viz .:
Capt. Richard Hagan,
5 men, 5
Capt. William Burke,
6 men, 6
Capt. Josiah Trott,
I serg't, I musician, 10 men, IO
Capt. Henry Cutting, 6 men,
6
Capt. Benjamin Davenport, I serg't, 6 men, 7
Capt. Ho- G. Allen, I serg't, I musician, 2 men, 4
Capt. Ellis Percy,
I serg't, 5 men, 6
Capt. Jeremiah Fisher,
6 men, 6
Ensign Timothy Williams,
I serg't, 1 musician, 2 men, 4
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The commanding officers of companies aforesaid will make their detachment without delay and order the men so detached to be armed and equipped according to law and held in readiness to assem- ble and march at a moment's notice. Agreeably to the General Orders herewith transmitted, they will also make their returns on the printed forms herewith furnished without delay. Adjutant Hyde will transmit those orders to each of the officers detailed and to the commanding officers of the companies without delay and furnish such blank forms as are necessary to effect the aforesaid detachment; he will also use diligence to collect the returns of the detachment and transmit them in an orderly manner to the commanding officer of the Brigade.
DENNY MCCOBB, LT .- COL. I R. I B. 1812.
ROSTER OF OFFICERS IST REGIMENT, IST BRIGADE, 11TH DIVISION.
NAME.
RANK. Lt-Col. Comd., May 10, 1798,
DATE.
RESIDENCE. Georgetown.
Denny McCobb,
Promoted Brigader-General.
Andrew Reed, Major, June 11, 1804,
Promoted.
Lewis Thorp, Major, July 4, 1809,
Discharged May 31, 1811.
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HISTORY OF BATH.
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NAME.
RANK.
DATE.
RESIDENCE.
Thos. Cushing,
Adj., Removed locally.
June 23, 1810,
Bath.
Chas. Clapp,
Qr .- Master, Feb. 2, 1810, 60
Promoted.
Chas. Shaw,
Pay Master, June 23, 1810, 66
Rem. locally
Timothy Waldron,
Surgeon,
April 3, 1808,
Nath'l Weld,
Surg. Mate,
June 22, 1808,
Wm. Jenks,
Chaplain,
April 1, 1806,
Ebenz. Clapp,
Major, July 4, 1811,
Promoted Brig .- Major.
Zina Hyde,
Adj., Aug. 31, 18II, 66 Promoted.
Thos. D. Robinson,
Pay-Master, June 10, 1812, 66
SUBSEQUENT ROSTER SAME REGIMENT.
Andrew Reed, Josiah Trott,
Lt .- Col. Comd., Sept. 3, 1812,
Major, Sept. 3. 1812,
Discharged March 31, 1814.
Wm. Burke, Dwelly Turner, John Parker,
Major, Sept. 3, 1812,
Bath.
Major, Sept. 3, 1812,
Captain, June 11, 1801,
Georgetown. Discharged Dec. 10, 1810.
Bath. Discharged July 15, 1811.
David Gilmore,
April 3, 1804,
Woolwich.
George Rogers,
Discharged Dec. 10, 1810. April 3, 1804, Georgetown.
Jethro Sprague,
Discharged April 24, 1811.
Ebenz. Clapp,
May 2, 1809,
Bath Lt. Inf.
Benj. Bailey,
May 2, 1809,
Woolwich.
Richard Hagan,
Discharged March 30, 1812. Aug. 19, 1809, 66
Georgetown. Promoted.
Wm. Burke,
May 1, ISIO, Bath.
Promoted.
Feb. 4, 1811,
Woolwich.
.
Gorgetown. Woolwich.
Benj. Foster,
Nov. 11, 1803,
Discharged Dec. 10, 1810. . July 4, 1804,
Promoted.
Josiah Trott,
Promoted.
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HISTORY OF BATH.
NAME.
RANK.
DATE.
RESIDENCE.
Georgetown.
Benj. Swett,
Captain, Feb. 5, 1811.
Discharged Jan. 27, 1812.
Henry Cutting,
Feb. 6, 1811,
Discharged March 28, 1814.
July 1, 1811, July 23, 1811,
Bath Lt. Inf.
Discharged March 10, 1813.
Benj. Davenport,
.€ Aug. 22, 18II,
Bath Lt. Inf.
Discharged Dec. 23. 1814.
Jeremiah Fisher, Jas. Williams,
Samuel Low,
Sept. 26, 1812,
Bath.
Thos. Motherwell, Wm. Torrey, Farris Da Toster,
..
Sept. 26, 1812, May 15, 1813, May 23, 1814,
Woolwich. Bath Lt. Inf. Phipsburg.
Discharged April 21, 1815.
May 23, 1814,
Bath.
March 27, 1815,
Promoted.
June 8, 1815, June 9, 1815, June 11, ISO3,
Phipsburg.
Georgetown.
Promoted.
Nov. 11, 1803,
Bath.
Promoted.
April 3, 1804,
Woolwich.
Discharged Feb. 21, 1810.
Jas. B. Oliver,
July 4, 1804.
Georgetown.
Henry Cutting,
6. April 1, 1806,
Promoted.
May 2, 1809,
Bath Lt. Inf.
Promoted.
May 2, 1809,
Woolwich.
Discharged March 30, 1812. =
June 10, 1803,
Georgetown.
Discharged Dec. 10, 1810.
July 12, 1810,
Bath.
Promoted.
Wool. Lt. Inf.
Francis Cushman, Jas. Bowker, Benj. Swett,
Lieut.,
Benj. Davenport,
Henry Preble,
Discharged Dec. 10, 1810,
Horatio G. Allen,
John J. Gould,
Wm. Flitner,
Sam'l Low,
66
March 26, 1812, Georgetown. May 6, 1812, Woolwich.
Discharged April 21. 1815.
Discharged April 4, 1814.
John Pettes, Dwelly Turner,
Ellis Percy, Horatio G. Allen,
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HISTORY OF BATH.
NAME. Josiah Trott,
RANK.
DATE.
Sept. 7. 1810,
Promoted.
Feb. 5, ISII, Promoted. Feb. 5, 1811,
Discharged April 20, 1815,
Feb. 8, 1811, 66
Promoted.
Feb. 8, 1811, Feb. 4, 1811, Promoted.
July 25, 1811, Bath Lt. Inf.
Discharged May 31, 1813.
Aug. 22, 1811, 66
Discharged Feb. 2, 1814.
Oct. 10, IS11, March 26, 1812, May 5, 1812,
Wool. Lt. Inf.
Promoted.
Sept. 26, 1812,
Bath.
Promoted.
Sept. 26, 1812, May 15. 1813,
Woolwich. Bath Lt. Inf. Bath.
Wool. Lt. Inf. June 9, 1815, April 7, 1804, Phipsburg. Georgetown. Discharged Dec. 16, 1811.
Gamaliel Crooker,
Sept. 30, 1805,
Bath.
Discharged April 4, 1814.
April 3, 1804,
Woolwich.
John McCarthy,
March 30, 1807,
Georgetown.
Ellis Percy,
May 2, 1809, 16
Promoted.
Wm. Stevens,
Aug. 9, 1809, Bath Lt. Inf.
Timothy Williams,
Wool. Lt. Inf.
Discharged Sept. 17, 1812.
RESIDENCE. Woolwich.
Georgetown.
Sam'l H. Rogers,
Ellis Percy,
Nath'l S. Todd, Thos. Motherwell,
WVm. Stevens,
Hezekiah Wyman,
Jas. Cushing, Jr., Jas. C. Whitmore, Francis Cushman,
John Pettes,
Wm. D. Leonard, Thomas Agry, Jr., Alden Winter, Enoch Foote, Ric'd Mitchell, Alex. Drummond, Jr., John Swett,
May 23, 1814, May 23, 1814,
June 8, 1815,
Ensign,
John Gilmore,
Discharged Jan. 24. 1811.
Removed locally.
Promoted. May 2, 1809,
Woolwich.
Bath.
Georgetown.
Lieut.,
Jere'h Fisher,
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NAME. Samuel H. Rogers,
RANK.
DATE.
RESIDENCE. Georgetown.
John Pettes,
66
July 12, 1810,
Bath.
Wm. D. Leonard,
66
Feb. 4, 18II,
Woolwich.
WVm. Davis, Joseph Blithen,
66
Feb. 6, 1811, Feb. 8, 1811,
Georgetown.
Wm. Torrey,
July 25, 1811,
Bath Lt. Inf.
Jotham Crosby,
Chas. Potter,
David Oliver, 8th,
Oliver Trivett,
Oct. 10, ISII, March 26, 1812, July 9, 1812, Sept. 26, 1812,
Bath.
Removed and discharged May 23, 1814
John W. Stinson,
Sept. 26, 1812,
Ezekiel Walker,
May 15, 1813,
Wm. Emerson,
May 15, 1813,
Bath Lt. Inf.
Sam'l D. Crooker,
May 24, 1813,
Thos. P. Stetson,
May 23, 1814,
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ROSTER OF OFFICERS IST REGIMENT, IST BRIGADE, 11TH DIVISION, MASS. MILITIA AT COXS HEAD FROM SEPT. 10, TO OCT. 1, 1814.
NAME. RANK, INFANTRY.
DATE OF COM.
RESIDENCE.
Andrew Reed,
Colonel,
Sept. 3, 1812,
WVm. Burke, Major, Sept. 3, 1812,
Zina Hyde, Adj.,
Aug. 31, 1811,
Chas. Clapp,
Qr .- Master,
Feb. 2, 1810,
Wm. Jenks, Claplain,
Thos. D. Robinson,
Pay Master,
April 1, 1806, June 10, 1812,
Tim. W. Waldron, Surgeon, Dec. 25, 1806, Surg. Mate, Jan. 22, 1808,
Nath'l Weld, Jr.,
Richard Hagan, Ellis Percy, Benj. Davenport, Jeremiah Fisher, Joseph. Williams, Thos. Motherwell, Wm. Torrey, John Pettes,
Captain, Aug. 19, 1809, July 19, 1811, Aug. 22, 18II, March 10, 1812, May 5, IS12, Sept. 20, 1812, May 25, 1813, May 23, 1814,
Georgetown. Phipsburg. Bath. Georgetown. Woolwich.
Bath. 66
Ensign,
May 11, 1809,
Promoted.
Promoted.
Promoted.
Removed locally.
Promoted.
Georgetown.
Woolwich. Wool. Lt. Inf.
Phipsburg. Bath.
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NAME.
RANK, INFANTRY.
DATE OF COM. Feb. 8, 1810,
RESIDENCE. Georgetown. Phipsburg.
Samuel H. Rogers,
Feb. 6, 1811, Oct. 10, 1811,
..
Jas. C. Whitmore,
66
March 10, 1812,
Georgetown. Woolwich. 16
Wm. D. Leonard,
Sept. 20, 1812,
Thos. Agry,
May 15, 1813,
Bath.
A. Winter,
May 23, 1814,
Wm. Davis,
Ensign,
Feb. 7, ISII,
Phipsburg.
Jotham Crosby,
Oct. 10, 1812,
-
Chas. Potter,
March 10, 1812,
Georgetown.
David Oliver 8th,
June 18, 1812,
John W. Stinson,
Sept. 20, 1812,
Woolwich.
Ezekiel Walker,
..
May 15, 1813,
Samuel D. Crooker,
May 23, 1813,
Bath.
This is a true copy from the original roster of September 26, 1814. Attest Z. Hyde, late Adjutant, having custody of the papers of Ist Regiment, Ist Brigade, 11th Division at this time.
PIMPSBURG, September 26, 1814
SIGNED, JAS. M. MARSH, Act. Adj.
INCIDENTS OF THE WAR.
It was a source of annoyance to some of the clergy that Sundays were used as days of military parade. Rev. Mr. Eaton of Harpswell, on the 4th of September, 1814, at the request of President Appleton of Bowdoin College, preached to the students and congregation at Brunswick. It was at the opening of divine service in the morning, while Mr. Eaton was engaged in prayer, that two companies of militia marched by the meeting-house armed and equipped, with drum beating and fifes playing, en route for Bath, to reinforce the troops at that place. This excited the passions and feelings of Mr. Eaton and added fuel to his excited imagination. "He prayed the Lord that our ears might not be stunned in the sanctuary by the sound of musical instruments excit- ing men to deeds of death; for every battle of the warrior is with confused noise and garments rolled in blood."
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