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1864, by several Confederates whom he persuaded to enter the Union lines ; in Brigade Commissary Department four months ; in command of the company when it came home. (2) Christopher Gero ; (3) George K. Smith (Spr. R.) ; (4) Henry Brown, in Battery B, 18 months.
Corporals-(1) George F. Higby, color guard, May 3, 1864; (2) James Morton (R.); (3) William J. Keagle (Spr. R.) ; (4) Henry Loss (R.); (5) William H. Emmons (Spr. R.); (6) James E. Parker (Spr. R,); (7) Francis O'Neil (Spr. R.); (8) Charles Bruskie (R.) Anson B. Culver, in regimental and brigade bands.
Err Cady, wounded at Laurel Hill; prisoner on Weldon R. R .; taken to Salisbury, N. C. Henry R. Bird (R.), drummer ; Edward Carbey.
Robert Henry, Corps Headquarter's Guard over two years.
James McIlhenny, wounded at Gettysburg.
William M. Macard, at hospital duty most of his time.
Corp. James Roach, in Division Headquarter's Guard over a year.
Robert H. Collison (R.), wounded at Wilderness.
Recruits-John P. Bell, Darius H. Connor, Louis Champaigne, Albert Cooper, Burkhardt Freund, James Grills, Luther Hemmingway, William Sullivan, Lorenzo D. Smith and Jacob Smith.
Company C. Captain JOHN WITHERSPOON.
Ist Lieut. ALBERT WILFORD. 2d Lieut. AUGUSTUS POMEROY.
Seargeants-(1) Roswell L. Root, wounded at Gettysburg and Laurel Hill ; (2) Alfred . Noble, orderly at Corps Headquarter's five months ; (3) Minot S. Weed, in Battery B 19 months ; (4) William U. Thayer ; (5) Color Sergeant Alvah S. Hill, since Feb. 1, 1865 ; he brought the colors home.
Corporals-(I) D. Leroy Adams, prisoner at Gettysburg ; escaped in Virginia on road to Richmond ; recaptured by enemy ; paroled and on duty at Annapolis Parole Camp until March 10, 1865 ; claims to have carried the colors a brief time at Gettysburg. (2) William E. Sherwood, in ambulance corps one year ; (3) Charles H. Holbrook, in ambulance corps 17 months; (4) Frank T. Stewart, with colors; wounded at Wilderness. (5) Orson Westfall, in Div. Engineer Corps ; wounded at Laurel Hill. (6) Ralph G. Terry, wounded at Laurel Hill and Petersburg ; (7) Abraham Velie, wounded at Fredericksburg ; in Battery B 19 months. (S) Nelson Pooler, prisoner at Wilderness; in Andersonville.
Joseph McC. Bale (musician), at duty in Quartermaster's Department and hospital.
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James T. Gunsolly, in Battery B 19 months.
William Kells, wounded at Petersburg.
Joshua Minthorn, prisoner at Gettysburg ; in hospital one year.
John C. Marshall, prisoner at Gettysburg ; in prisons one year.
Charles W. Root, prisoner at Gettysburg ; in Andersonville 21 months.
Sergt. George R. Welsh, Asst. Commissary Sergeant 10 months ; color sergeant, May I, 1864 ; wounded at Laurel Hill, May 8.
Sergt. John Hogan, transferred from E.
Recruits-James Bourdon, Arra Cook, Patrick E. English, John R. Field, Jerome Heald, John Hutchinson, George K. Innes, Reuben W. Page, Charles Rose, George W. Stebbins, Theodore W. Swain, James L. Stafford, Oscar St. Johns, James L. Sharp and Amos A. Thompson.
Company D. Captain GEORGE W. HAIGH.
Ist Lieut. GEORGE W. CHILSON. 2d Lieut. CHARLES A. KING.
Sergeants -(1) Oren D. Kingsley, in Div. Com. Guard, ten months ; (2) Henry Babcock, wounded at Gettysburg; (3) Joseph Funke; (4) Alexander Purdy, wounded at Laurel Hill, May 10, 1864; (5) Walter Morley, in Provost Guard nine months ; Color Corporal May 3, 1864 ; wounded at Laurel Hill May 10; wounded at Dadney's Mill, Feb. 6, 1865.
Corporals-(1) Robert C. Bird, wounded at Gettysburg, Wilderness and Dabney's Mill; (2) William Jackson, wounded at Laurel Hill; (3) John B. Turney, in Div. Provost Guard; (4) Thomas Hall; (5) John Moody, not discharged till Aug. 21, I865 ; (6) James N. Bartlett, wounded at Gettysburg; in Pioneer Corps, ten months; (7) George L. Packard, in hospital 19 months from loss of voice; (8) Aldrich Townsend, wounded at Fitzhugh Crossing and North Anna.
Abram F. Burden, Brigade Qrm. Orderly. 21 months.
Clark Chase, in Battery B two years.
Sergt. Isaac L. Greusel, transferred from E.
Almon J. Houston, prisoner at Gettysburg ; in rebel prisons, 19 months.
. Merritt B. Heath, prisoner at Gettysburg; wounded at Laurel Hill.
John H. Kingsley, in " Hospital Detachment " three months.
James Lindsay, Div. Train Guard, Dec. 7, 1862 ; Color Guard, Dec. 3, 1864.
John Orth, in Battery B, 19 months ; wounded at Gettysburg.
Robert Polk, in Ambulance Corp, 17 months.
George P. Roth, in "Inv. Detachment," 10 months ; in Andersonville 11 months.
Corp. John Stange, in Div. Train Guard, 13 months ; wounded at Laurel Hill. Corp. Geo. W. Segar, Hospital duty 10 months ; wounded at Weldon Railroad. Peter Stack, wounded at Gettysburg.
Anthony Thelan (Fifer), in Div. Train Guard 15 months.
Corp. Jabez Walker, wounded at Gettysburg ; one year in Com. Dept.
Corp. George Wetterich, in Qrm. Dept. and Hospital 16 months.
William Biggsley (R.), wounded at Petersburg.
William Barrett (R.), wounded at Dabney's Mill.
George Dolan (R.), wounded at Dabney's Mill.
A. Brutus Heig (R.), wounded at Laurel Hill.
Samuel Reed (R.), wounded at Wilderness ; prisoner at Weldon Railroad; taken to Salisbury, N. C., prison for 7 months.
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Recruits-Barney Anderson, Augustus F. Brousky, Thomas Baxter, Allen Brown, Thomas Downing, Reuben E. Glass, John L. Gould, Harvey D. Hale and James M. Turing.
Company E. Captain H. REES WHITING.
Ist Lieut. SAMUEL W. CHURCH. 2d Lieut. E. BEN FISCHER.
Sergeants -(1) Charles D. Durfee, wounded at Gettysburg ; Volunteer to Color Guard, Oct. 16, 1864; transferred from C to E. (2) Henry T. Willaird (R.) ; (3) James D. Jackson, wounded at Gettysburg ; (4) Harrison M. Dickey (Spr. R.); (5) William Kennell (Spr. R).
Corporals-(1) Charles Leigh (Spr. R.); (2) Patrick Coffee, re-enlisted ; vol. to Color Guard, May 3, 1864. (3) Patrick Fury, wounded at Bethesda Church ; (4) George Wolcott (Spr. R.); (5) James L. Ryan (R.); (6) George Ruby (R.); (7) Charles Salsbury (Spr. R.); (8) Jonathan W. Crawford (Spr. R).
Harvey Allen-James W. Bullard (wagoner).
Sergt. Moses Amo, wounded and prisoner at Gettysburg.
Sidney P. Bennett, no record except mustered out.
Cornelius Crimmins, wounded at Laurel Hill.
James Kidd (fifer) ;- Sergt. Frederick W. Wright.
Hugh Murphy, wounded at Laurel Hill.
Henry Moynahan, wounded in Battery B at Gettysburg.
Andrew Nelson, in Ammunition Train 17 months.
Nelson Pelon, prisoner at Gettysburg ; at Headquarters for one year.
Corps. John Proctor, William Powers and Erskine Wood.
Robert Reed, in Battery B and Div. Provost Guard, two years, nine months.
Henry S. Wood (musician), in Brigade Band one year.
James P. Wood (musician), in Brigade Band one year.
Recruits-Henry E. Bradley, Dayton Fuller, Lewis Hartman, Nicholas Hanning, Benjamin Pettengill, Ephraim P. Stratton, Morgan Steinbeck, John Talbot and Ephraim M. Yaw.
Company F. Captain GEORGE A. Ross.
Ist Lieut. AUGUSTUS F. ZIEGLER. 2d Lieut. JAMES D. SHEARER.
Sergeants-(1) Ransford Wilcox, in band 16 months; (2) Herman Krumback (re-enlisted); (3) David H. Campbell; (4) Shelden E. Crittenden, captured on " Brooks' Expedi- tion " and taken to Andersonville ; (5) Frank T. Shier, wounded at Gettysburg.
Corporals-(1) Amos B. Cooley, Color Guard, May 3, 1864 ; wounded at Petersburg, June 18. (2) Anthony Bondie, wounded at Petersburg ; Sergeant, July 12, 1864; lost rank from sickness. (3) George Krumback; (4) William R. Shier, prisoner at Gettysburg ; wounded at Laurel Hill. (5) Frank H. Pixley, wounded at Wilder- ness ; (6) Daniel W. Crane (R.); (7) Allen H. Cady (R.); (8) Silas Ausunkerhin (R.) William',W. Graves (musician),-Patrick McGran (wagoner).
Patrick Connelly, wounded at Gettysburg ; prisoner at Wilderness.
Corp. James Donavan, prisoner at Gettysburg ; in H, E and F.
Edward Gohir, in Battery B 19 months.
Corp. Charles E. Hale, wounded at Gettysburg.
Charles E. Jenner, wounded at North Anna and Dabney's Mill. Sergt. Norbert Multhaupt.
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Julius A. Reynolds (wagon master) ; in Quartermaster's Department.
Matthew Wehrle, on duty in Division Hospital most of service.
Recruits-Paul Boutts, Henry Baker, Charles V. Daniels, Abel A. Doty, John S. Ensign, William W. Griffin, Joseph Greusel, Joseph Gaffele, Bird H. Hosmer, Leander Herrick, Anthony Reno, Adam Oehring, Henry Oakes, Frank M. Rose and Franklin Van Schoick.
Company G. Captain BENJAMIN W. HENDRICKS.
Ist Lt. FERDINAND E. WELTON.
2d Lt. AUGUSTUS HUSSEY.
Sergeants-(1) Wm. M. McNoah; (2) Charles Stoflet, wounded at Wilderness ; (3) Peter T. Lezotte; (4) Peter Euler; (5) Henry Bierkamp, prisoner at Gettysburg.
Corporals-(1) John Broombar, wounded at Gettysburg ; (2) Samuel Brown, wounded in Wilderness ; (3) Julius Lezotte ; (4) George W. Wilson, wounded at Dabney's Mill ; (5) Thomas Jackson; (6) Edwin Martin; (7) Samuel T. Hendricks; (8) Joseph G. Thompson.
William Young (drummer); - Benj. W. Pierson (wagoner).
Peter Batway, in battery 19 months; wounded at Laurel Hill and Dabney's Mill.
John Butler, paroled prisoner at Gettysburg ; came up Oct. 5, 1863.
Theodore Bach, in battery 19 months ; wounded at Gettysburg.
Lyman W. Blakely, in Battery B 22 months.
John Cole, wounded at Gettysburg.
John Cavanaugh, paroled prisoner at Gettysburg.
Charles Dennis, in Ammunition Train till Feb. 12, 1865.
Sidney B. Dixon (musician), in Brigade Band one year.
Marion Hamilton, prisoner at Wilderness ; in Andersonville.
Michael Hanrahan, in hospital two years.
William Jewell, prisoner at Wilderness ; in Andersonville.
Lewis W. James,- Charles Martin.
Douglas M. Page,- Herman Shultz.
George Oakley, in Battery B 19 months.
David Valrance, jr., in Ammunition Train till 1865.
Color Corp. William Weiner, wounded at Laurel Hill.
- Henry Bedford (R.), wounded at Laurel Hill.
Recruits-John Baker, George Beresford, Isaac Conling, Mathew Cavanaugh, John Casey, David Fox, Daniel Flemming, James Keenan, Richard Lennon, John McPherson, August Mckeever, Henry S. Paris and Charles Rhew.
Company H. Captain EDWIN E. NORTON.
Ist Lt. EVERARD B. WELTON. 2d Lt. HUGH F. VANDERLIP.
Sergeants-(1) William H. Hoffman, prisoner at Gettysburg ; wounded at Wilderness. (2) John Malcho; (3) Robert E. Bolger, wounded at Gettysburg; prisoner at Weldon Road ; at Belle Isle and Salisbury prisons. (4) John Langdon ; (5) Jacob Whyse.
Corporals-(1) Charles W. Harrison ; (2) Israel Harris, prisoner at Wilderness ; in Andersonville ; on "Steamer Sultana," when it blew up on the Mississippi, on his journey home. (3) Michael Donavan, wounded at Gettysburg and Wilderness. (4) Robert Morris, in battery 19 months. (5) Eli French, wounded at Gettysburg. (6) Theodore Grover, in battery 19 months ; wounded at Gettysburg. (7) John Moynahan, from E; wounded at Wilderness. (8) George Moore (R.)
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RECORDS OF THE SURVIVORS.
Charles Bills, wounded near Petersburg.
August Gilsbach, prisoner at Weldon Road.
Sergt. John R. King, prisoner at Gettysburg ; at Andersonville.
Dennis Mahoney, wounded at Gettysburg.
Alexander H. Morrison, Mt'd Orderly at Brigade Hdqrs.
John Nollette, in Div. Eng. Corps two years.
A. Wilder Robinson, served in Battery B.
Andrew J. Stevens, in Brigade Com. Dept. one year.
John Steele, in Ambulance Corps one year.
Albert Sons (musician), in Brigade Band one year.
Corp. William C. Young.
Recruits-Apollos Austin, Uriah Cæsar, James L. Colligan, John Reeder, Harlem S. Sherwood and Edwin Sharai.
Company I. Captain GEORGE C. GORDON.
Ist Lieut. EDGAR A. KIMMEL. 2d Lieut. WILLIAM M. McNOAH.
Sergeants-(1) William E. Thornton ; (2) Joseph U. B. Hedger, to Color Guard May 3, 1864; wounded and prisoner May 5, in Wilderness ; (3) Gilbert Rhoades ; (4) William D. Murray, wounded at Gettysburg ; (5) David M. Tillman, prisoner at Gettysburg.
Corporals-(I) John L. Stringham, wounded at Fitzhugh Crossing ; (2) William W. Coon, wounded at Gettysburg and Laurel Hill; (3) John C. Morehouse (R.); (4) Charles A. Kinney; (5) Lewis Gautherat (wagoner); (6) Abner D. Porter (R.); (7) William Vandervoort; (8) Samuel F. Cromer.
Henry C. Stoddard (drummer). Francis R. Ward (Musician).
Alonzo F. Anscomb (wagoner).
Francis Hynds, wounded at Gettysburg and Weldon Road.
Palmer Rhoades, wounded at Gettysburg.
Anselm Ball (R.), wounded at Petersburg.
Recruits-James Anderson, Stephen Flynn, William T. Keays, James Miller, Lewis McDaniels, Richard Taylor, George P. Vorce and Henry B. Vorce.
Company K. Captain WILLIAM R. DODSLEY.
Ist Lieut. SHEPHERD L. HOWARD. 2d Lieut. IRA W. FLETCHER.
Sergeants -(1) Thomas Saunders, wounded at Gettysburg; (2) William D. Lyon, wounded at Gettysburg and Laurel Hill; (3) Barney J. Litogot, wounded at Gettysburg and Wilderness ; (4) Jacob M. Van Riper, wounded at Gettysburg and Laurel Hill ; (5) Lilburn A. Spaulding, carried colors at Gettysburg for a time ; on Recruiting Service one year.
Corporals-(1) Franklin A. Blanchard, prisoner at Gettysburg ; (2) Johathan Jamieson, wounded at Bethesda Church ; (3) Frank Kellogg, in Battery 19 months, on Color Guard ; (4) John R. Brown, wounded at Laurel Hill ; (5) Isaac I. Green, wounded at Wilderness ; (6) Andrew J. Nowland, wounded at Gettysburg ; (7) William L. Condit (R.); (8) Henry L. Morse.
Webster A. Wood (musician). Martin Cole.
William J. Chase, wounded at Wilderness.
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George H. Dewey, in hospital 18 months.
Charles Gaffney, wounded at Wilderness.
Henry Hoisington, wounded at Mine Run.
Artemas Hosmer, wounded at Laurel Hill.
George Kipp, wagoner in Div. Supply Train.
Elijah Little, wounded at Laurel Hill.
John A. Pattee, in Battery B 18 months.
Sherman Rice, wounded at Gettysburg by solid shot striking top rail of fence, throwing it several rods against Rice.
Corp. John McDermott, in Battery 19 months ; wounded Aug. 19, 1864.
Recruits-Alanson Cain, Mathew Frankish, Chauncey M. Griffith, Anson Miller, Reuben Merrill, jr., Henry Nowland, John M. Reese, Sylvester Riggs, Henry Smith, Edwin Vesey and John Vietz.
WASHINGTON'S TOMB.
MICIIIGAN DAY AT GETTSYBURG.
GENERAL BYRON R. PIERCE. (President of the Day.)
COLONEL SAMUEL E. PITTMAN. (Officer of the Day.)
GENERAL LUTHER S. TROWBRIDGE. (Delivered Address on Michigan Troops at Gettysburg.)
NAN LEYEN-CO. DETROIT
REV. JAMES H. POTTS, D. D. (Delivered Memorial Address.)
CHAPTER XXI.
MICHIGAN DAY AT GETTYSBURG.
IMPORTANCE OF THE BATTLE - NATIONAL CEMETERY.
G ETTYSBURG was the greatest conflict of the Civil War. On no other of the many battlefields of that four years' struggle was there such equality of numbers, or greater strategic issues at stake ; troops from more States, on either side, or greater valor displayed on both sides; more bloodshed or a greater number of casualties. Gettysburg not only marked the recession of the highest tide of the Rebellion, but it formed an epoch in the history of the ages, and will ever be classed among the few decisive battles of the world, with Arbela, Cheronea, Pharsalia and Waterloo. 'It was the only battle fought on Northern soil, not mentioning South Mountain and Antietam the year before, fought in the border slave State of Maryland. At the time of the battle a motion was pending in the British parliament for the recognition of the Southern Confederacy. Upon the first intelligence from America of the results of that battle, the above motion was indefinitely postponed, and thus all prospect of foreign intervention, the only hope of Confederate success, was forever lost.
More attention has been paid to the issues involved, the details, strategic movements, plans and results of this battle than many others. It was recognized at once by both sides in the struggle and by disinterested foreigners, as the most important battle that far, and in a few months was made conspicuous from other fields by a national dedication in which President Lincoln delivered the epic which will be as lasting as his fame. For three days the contending hosts fought and 40,000 men lay dead and wounded on the field. Of the 400 Union regiments, all of which distinguished themselves for valor there, Detroit sent forth the one which suffered the greatest number of casualties. According to "Fox's Book of Regimental Losses," this melancholy honor belongs to the Twenty-fourth Michigan Infantry of the Iron Brigade.
The Union dead at Gettysburg were buried in trenches, and wherever convenient, after the battle. Later, a tract of seventeen
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acres on Cemetery Hill, south of the town and adjoining the village ( Evergreen) burial ground, was purchased for a soldiers' national cemetery. The removal of the Federal dead thereto began October 17, 1863, and consumed five months. This national cemetery was dedicated November 19, 1863, when President Lincoln delivered his singularly impressive address which succinctly stated the whole issues of the war, and will ever be a most wonderful American classic.
In 1864, the Michigan Legislature, in unison with the action of other loyal States, appropriated $3,500 for the improvements of the cemetery and, in 1865, $2,500 for completing them and keeping it in repair. Union soldiers from eighteen States are there buried. A national monument sixty feet high occupies the crown of the hill, around which, in semi-circular slopes, are arranged the graves. Alleys and State dividing-walks separate the grounds into twenty-two sections; one for the regular army, one for each State, and three for the " unknown dead." The graves are uniformly graded, and the headstones of equal size, nine inches above ground and ten inches of upper surface for inscription of name, company and regiment. Just inside the cemetery entrance stands a colossal bronze statue of General Reynolds, on monument base, erected by the State of Pennsylvania.
The cemetery is a most beautiful place, the national monument and grounds costing $150,000. It contains 3,583 graves of soldiers, 979 of whom have only the word "unknown" for their epitaph. Michigan stands third in the number slain and first in rank of population. The Michigan lot contains 172 known dead. The frequent names of the Twenty-fourth Michigan are seen among them. The rest lie in the " unknown " lot, except such as were removed by friends to burial grounds at home. Rev. Dr. Potts, in his memorial address there, truly said: "It is an honor to rest on such a spot as this. I could wish no higher honor for my mortal frame than to be laid by my comrades in this beautiful retreat."
THE MICHIGAN MONUMENTS.
A few years ago the Second Massachusetts Infantry erected on Culp's Hill, where it fought, a monument to its dead. The plan thus originated, of marking with monuments, the positions of regiments on that battlefield, was first adopted by that State, and soon other States emulated the good example, until 300 monuments may be seen on the field, erected by the States under the auspices of the
24TH. MICH
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TWENTY-FOURTH MICHIGAN MONUMENT AT GETTYSBURG. ERECTED BY THE STATE OF MICHIGAN.
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"Gettysburg Battlefield Memorial Association," who have purchased sites and avenues along the battle lines.
In 1887, the Michigan Legislature appropriated $20,000 for the erection of its monuments there. Colonel Geo. G. Briggs (Seventh Michigan Cavalry), Lieutenant George W. Crawford (Sixth Michigan Cavalry) and Lieutenant Peter Lennon (Fifth Michigan Infantry), were appointed a commission by the Governor to expend the appropriation. They paid $2,500 to the Battlefield Association for a conveyance of all privileges needed to protect Michigan's interests on the field. They served without compensation and were able to set apart $1,350 to each of the eleven regiments for its monument, $1,000 to the battery and $500 to the four sharpshooter companies.
In the spring of 1889 the monuments were completed and located as follows: First Infantry, between the Wheatfield and Emmetsburg Road; Third Infantry, in the Peach Orchard; Fourth Infantry, in the Wheatfield; Fifth Infantry, in the woods west of the Wheatfield ; Seventh Infantry, near the Clump of Trees where Pickett charged ; Sixteenth Infantry and Sharpshooters, on Little Round Top ; Twenty-fourth Infantry, in McPherson's Woods (now called Reynolds' Grove); Battery I, on Cemetery Ridge; and the First, Fifth, Sixth and Seventh Cavalry, east of the town where the cavalry fight occurred.
The monument of the Twenty-fourth Michigan is situated in the western part of McPherson's Woods, where its first battle line was formed after driving the remnant of Archer's Brigade across Willoughby Run. It is quite elaborate and compares favorably with the other monuments. The following are its dimensions :
1st Base-5 ft. by 5 ft. by 14 in., one stone, Woodbury granite.
2d Base- 3 ft. 8 in. by 3 ft. 8 in. by 15 in., one stone, Barre granite.
Die - 2 ft. 8 in. by 2 ft. 8 in. by 3 ft., one stone, Barre granite.
Plinth-2 ft. 4 in. by 2 ft. 4 in. by 25 in., one stone, Barre granite.
Statue-7 ft. high (soldier with hat on in act of loading a musket), Hardwick Granite. Total Height - 14 ft. 6 in. Monument faces nearly west.
WEST FACE-FRONT. On 2d Base- "Ist (Iron) Brig., Ist Div., Ist Corps," on raised and polished panel. On Die-"Corps Badge," raised and polished ; "Cross Flags " cut in relief ; "24th Michigan " in raised and polished letters. On Plinth - "Bronze Plate," 18 in. by 18 in .; " Michigan State Coat of Arms."
SOUTH FACE - LEFT. On Plinth - " Iron Brigade Badge," raised and polished . On Die - Polished panel on which is cut the following inscription :
"July Ist, 1863. Arrived upon the field to the south of these woods in the forenoon of July Ist. This Regiment with others of the Brigade (2d and 7th Wisconsin and 19th Indiana), charged across the stream in front (Willoughby Run) to the crest beyond, assisting in the capture of a large portion of Archer's Tennessee Brigade. It
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was then withdrawn to this position, where it fought until the line was outflanked and forced back."
EAST FACE-REAR. On Plinth - " Corps Badge," raised and polished. On Die - Polished panel upon which appears the remainder of the inscription as follows :
OFFICERS.
MEN. 468
TOTAL.
" It went into action with
28
496
" It lost, killed and mortally wounded,
8
81
89
"Otherwise wounded,
I3
205
218
"Captured,
3
53
56
Total casualties, .
363
" Five Color Bearers were killed and all the Color Guard were killed or wounded. Position July 2d and 3d, on Culp's Hill. The Regiment was raised in Wayne Co., Mich., and mustered into the U. S. Service, August 15, 1862. Mustered out at Detroit, June 30, 1865."
NORTH FACE-RIGHT. On Plinth - " Brigade Badge," raised and polished. On Die - Polished panel.
The monument was made by the Ryegate Granite Co. of South Ryegate, Vermont, and cost $1,350.
DEDICATION.
Upon the completion of the monuments, Governor Luce invited representatives of the Michigan organizations engaged in the battle, to meet at Lansing on March 27, 1889, to arrange for their dedication. Hon. Robert E. Bolger, O. B. Curtis, Chaplain Wm. C. Way and Gurdon L. Wight attended on behalf of the Twenty-fourth Michigan. Governor Luce presided. Wednesday, June 12th, 1889, was selected for "Michigan Day at Gettysburg." The Governor appointed the following committees :
Program - Generals L. S. Trowbridge, B. R. Pierce and S. S. Mathews.
Flowers -O. B. Curtis, Wilbur Howard and Captain H. N. Moore.
Transportation - General S. B. Daboll, Colonels E. C. Fox and F. E. Farnsworth. Legislation - General B. F. Partridge, O. B. Curtis and Robert E. Bolger.
The legislature appropriated $8,000 for the dedication, $5,000 of which was to be devoted to the transportation of the Michigan survivors of the battle. The share of the Twenty-fourth Michigan was inadequate, and as it was Detroit's regiment whose enlistment redeemed the good name of the city in its darkest hour, it was resolved to ask the citizens to aid its regiment to revisit the field on which they had won an honored name for themselves and their city. The responses were generous and, with the sum received from the appropriation, sufficient to furnish free transportation to all the
VAN LEYEN-TO DETROIT
CAPTAIN WILLIAM R. DODSLEY.
YAN LEYEN CO. DETROIT
LIEUTENANT EVERARD B. WELTON.
* VAN LEYEN TO DETROIT
LIEUTENANT CHARLES H. CHOPE.
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survivors of the regiment who fought there. The following contributed the fund :
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Hon. James McMillan, D. M. Ferry & Co., Hon. C. H. Buhl, Hon. James F. Joy, Captain W. G. Vinton. Lieutenant C. C. Yemans, M. S. Smith, F. Hecker, H. C. Parke, Wm. A. Butler, J. L. Hudson, Mabley & Co., Globe Tobacco Co., S. J. Murphy, Bagley & Co., Walter Buhl, S. D. Elwood, S. D. Miller, A. C. McGraw & Co., Allen Shelden, Hon. J. S. Farrand, Hon. Alanson Sheley, Hon. M. H. Chamberlain, Detroit Stove Co., Sidney B. Dixon, R. W. Gillett, Ralph Phelps, W. J. Chittenden, A. G. Lindsay, A. M. Steele, E. Chope, Phelps, Brace & Co., A. Chapaton, Boydell Bros., E. Ferguson, A. H. Dey, Vail & Crane, Emory Wendell, F. G. Smith & Sons, John R. Fiske, R. H. Fyfe, A. Ives, Jr., R. & Bro., Wright, Kay & Co., O. W. Shipman and T. E McDonough.
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