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" The infantry relieving us, we were ordered still further to the left, when we again en- gaged the enemy, and for the last time. Captain Beekman, with the first battalion, was sent out on the skirmish line; an irregular and harmless firing was kept up for some time : finally, the skirmish line of the brigade was ordered to charge the enemy supported by the regiments ; the enemy was quickly driven in confusion from their position. This sne- cessful charge had hardly terminated before orders were received for hostilities to cease.
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An order was immediately sent by a " flag-of-truce," from General Crooke to the Command- ing General of the rebel forces in front of our lines, informing him that General's Grant and Lee were having an interview, and arranging the terms of surrender of the Army of Northern Virginia to General Grant. In this last engagement I cannot speak in too high terms of Captains Beekman and Cause. Beekman so manœuvered a portion of his com- mand, as to destroy the left of the enemy's skirmish line, by driving it "pell-mell" into the road for Cause to make his last charge, and a gallant one it was. Second Lieutenant Darestaedt, of Company I, we claim to be the last officer wounded in the combined armies operating against Lee's forces. Our cavalry division was the last to receive orders for a cessation of hostilities. The last flag of truce sent out was through our brigade lines. Lieutenant Darnstaedt received a painful but not dangerous wound in the head after the truce passed our lines. Hostilities ceased and the terms of surrender were agreed upon. We bivouacked that night on the battle-field, and our hearts were made glad by the return of Captain Brooks from captivity. On the morning of the 10th, while we were encamped at Prospect Station, we had the pleasure of receiving back our captured comrades, First Lieutenants Joseph Killy and C. W. Camp. These officers, before the surrender, man- aged to make their guard prisoners and escaped with them into our lines. We arrived at Petersburg on the 18th day of April. In this eventful campaign the regiment in every engagement conducted itself with conspicuous gallantry. The conduct of the officers in every instance was such as to elicit the praise of every one. Adjutant James T. Clancy throughout the whole campaign rendered me most efficient service. His condnet in the action of April 5th, called forthi the commendation of Major General Crooke, and several of his staff officers. On this day, while gallantly charging with a detachment of the reg- iment, he received a painful saber wound in the hand. He declined to leave the field in this and subsequent battles. Great credit is due to Captain Hughes for our final success in the afternoon of April 5th. On the 6th of April, First Lieutenant Thomas H. Ford received a wound in the left breast by a glancing shot, prohibiting the use of his bridal .. arm, and the wearing of a saber belt, but he remained with and took an active part in all. the battles of the regiment.
"The following non-commissioned officers and privates received "medals of honor" from the Secretary of War for gallantry in the campaign. First Sergeant George W. Stew- art, Company E; Sergeant Aaron B. Tompkins, Company G; Sergeant David Southard, Company C; Color-Sergeant Charles Wilson; Sergeant William Porter, Company HI ; Sergeant Charles Titus, Company HI ; Sergeant John Wilson, Company L; Corporal Wil- liam B. Hooper, Company L ; and Private Christian Straela, Company I.
"In these "medals of honor," the soldier received a token which is of more value then any which could be given him ; they stamp the recipient a brave and faithful soldier, a name to be honored and revered.
" Sergeant-Major William T. Allen and Sergeant Samuel Walton, Company A; Charles Krouselmire and John Teirney, Company B ; Sergeants William R. Bronson, C. Marshall and Chester Merith, of Company C; Sergeant John H. Warren, Company D ; Sergeant John Shields, William Russell and John Foggerty, Company E ; Sergeants Michael Wil- liams and Edward F. Wenner, Company G; Sergeants Jolin Brockfank and William Hudson, Company HI ; Corporal Phillips Klespies, Company H ; Sergeants G. W. McPeek, Aaron H. White, William H. Powell and William Booth; Corporals Joseph Marsh and Fraucis Brown, Company K; Sergeant William Stout, Corporals John Mckinney and James Brady, Company L; Sergeants John Davis, James S. Fallman and Corporal Wil- liam B. Euston, Company M, are all worthy of mention. They are well known in the regiment for their good conduct in this memorable campaign. We remained in camp near Petersburg until the morning of the 24th of April, when, in connection with the cavalry corps we took up a line of march to Danville, Virginia, to operate against the rebel General Johnson's army. After a march of five days, we reached Boston Bridge Station, on the Richmond and Danville Railroad, when we learned that Johnson had surrendered his army to General Sherman. We encamped there for the night, and on the following morning commenced our return march for Petersburg, arriving there on the ad day of May. The regiment was not engaged during this march. In this, as well as in
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the previous campaign, we are indebted to Lieutenant Robert Henry, Company A of this regiment, and Aid-de-Camp to Brevet-Major-General Davies, for many good services he rendered the regiment. In all engagements of the regiment, when possible, he was sure to be with us, and with his courage and zeal won the admiration of both officers and men. On the morning of May 10th, we broke camp and commenced our march for Alex- "andria, via Richmond and the Orange and Alexandria Railroad. We arrived at Alexan- dria on the morning of the 16th of May. On the 21st we marched to Bladensburg, Mary- land. On the 22d, we had the pleasure of receiving our State Colors. On the 23d, we took part in the Grand Review. The regiment was complimented by many for the neat uniform dress aand soldierly appearance of its officers and men, and its precision in march.
"WALTER R. ROBBINS, Major Commanding Regiment."
The campaigns of the First New Jersey Cavalry were ended, and in due time, quitting Washington, it proceeded to Trenton, where it was finally dissolved. Among all the cavalry regiments of the service, none acquired a wider celebrity than this, and in the story of the Nation's struggle, as it may be told in coming years, its deeds must be ever conspicuous and memorable. In its ranks fought some of the bravest and noblest soldiers of the war; men whom no danger appalled, no suffering disheartened, no injustice . or neglect swerved from the faithful performance of duty ; and their deeds, living after them, shall be a more precious heritage to coming generations than lands covered with harvests or gold piled to the skies.
The following shows the officers of the regiment during the whole period of its service :
COLONELS.
Percy Wyndham, February 19, 1862; mustered out July 5, 1864. John W. Kester, July 6, 1864; mustered out expiration of service, September 26, 1864. Hugh H. Janeway, October 11, 1864.
LIEUTENANT-COLONELS.
Joseph Karge, February 19, 1862 ; resigned December 22, 1962.
Virgil Broderick, February 10, 1863 ; killed in action.
John W. Kester, September 21, 1863 ; promoted Colonel July 6, 1864.
Hugh HI. Janeway, July 6, 1864; promoted Colonel October 11, 1864.
Myron H. Beaumont, November 1, 1864.
MAJORS.
Myron H. Beaumont, February 19, 1862; promoted Lieutenant-Colonel November 1, 1864.
IFins D. Jones, February 19, 1862 ; resigned November 22, 1869.
Alexander M. Cummings, February 20, 1862 ; resigned July 80, 1862.
Virgil Broderick, September 28, 1862; promoted Lieutenant-Colonel February 10, 1503. Hugh H. Janeway, January 27, 1863 ; promoted Lieutenant-Colonel July 6, 1 834. John Shelmire, February 10, 1863; died of wounds.
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MAJORS-(CONTINUED.)
John H. Lucas, August 12, 1863 ; killed at the Battle of Sulphur Springs, October 12, 1863.
Henry W. Sawyer, October 12, 1863.
Robert N. Boyd, July 6, 1864; not mustered.
James H. Hart, November 1, 1864.
Walter R. Robbins, November 1, 1864.
ADJUTANTS.
Myer J. Asch, February 19, 1862; promoted Captain of Company H, March 24, 1862.
Marcus L. W. Kitchen, October 8, 1862; promoted Captain of Company A, Second New Jersey Cavalry, July 16, 1863.
Charles HI. Mckinstry, October 25, 1863 ; mustered out at expiration of service, Sep- tember 26, 1864,
James F. Clancy, December 24, 1864.
QUARTERMASTERS.
Allen Dale, February 19, 1862; resigned August 17, 1862.
Edwin R. Blaker, October 8, 1862; resigned December 31, 1862.
Algernon Walton, (Commissary,) October 8, 1862; died September 14, 1863.
W. W. James, April 1, 1863.
Aaron P. Ivors, (Commissary,) September 26, 1863; mustered out at expiration of service, September 26, 1864.
Charles W. Camp, (Commissary,) October 17, 1864.
SURGEONS.
W. U. L. Phillips, February 19, 1862 ; mustered out at expiration of service, Septem ber 20, 1864.
William S. Willes, February 10, 1865.
ASSISTANT-SURGEONS.
Ferdinand V. Dayton, February 19, 1862; promoted Surgeon of the Second New Jersey Cavalry July 12, 1863.
John W. Blackfan, March 16, 1863; resigned December 10, 1863.
Samuel Powell, October 2, 1863 ; died August 8, 1864.
William S. Willes, April 4, 1864 ; promoted Surgeon February 10, 1865.
Samuel Jones, September 23, 1864.
CHAPLAIN.
Henry R. Pyne, February 19, 1862; mustered out at expiration of service September 20, 1864.
CAPTAINS.
COMPANY A. .
John Shelmire, February 19, 1862; promoted Major February 10, 1868.
James H. Hart, October 8, 1862 ; promoted Major November 1, 1864.
Samuel Craig, November 1, 1864.
COMPANY B.
Richard C. Lewis, February 19, 1862; resigned May 1, 1862.
Ilorace W. Bristoe, May 3, 1862 ; resigned December 2, 1863.
Francis B. Allibone, December 8, 1863.
COMPANY C.
John L. Tash, February 19, 1862; resigned August 2, 1802.
William W. Gray, August 14, 1862; resigned May 3, 1864.
William Wynkoop, June 13, 1864; mustered out at expiration of service September 26, 1864.
William Hughes, September 23, 1864.
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CAPTAINS-(CONTINUED.)
COMPANY D.
Robert N. Boyd, February 19, 1862; mustered out at expiration of service September 20, 1864.
Jeremiah P. Brower, December 20, 1864.
COMPANY E. John W. Kester, February 19, 1862; promoted Lieutenant-Colonel September 21, 1863. William Harper, October 3, 1863.
COMPANY F.
John H. Lucas, February 19, 1862; promoted Major August 12, 1863.
P. Penn Gaskell, October 23, 1863; resigned February 3, 1864.
John Hobensack, March 29, 1864.
COMPANY G.
Henry E. Clark, February 19, 1862; resigned March 1, 1863.
Walter R. Robbins, March 1, 1863 ; promoted Major November 1, 1864.
Robert B. Cause, November 1, 1864.
COMPANY H.
William E. Morford, February 19, 1852; resigned March 24, 1802. Myer J. Asch, March 24, 1862.
COMPANY I.
Benjamin W. Jones, February 19, 1862; resigned October 3, 1862.
P. Jones Yorke, October 3, 1862; promoted Major of the Second New Jersey Cavalry August 27, 1863.
Garret V. Beekman, September 23, 1863.
COMPANY K.
Virgil Broderick, February 19, 1362 ; promoted Major August 28, 1862.
Henry W. Sawyer, October 8, 1862 ; promoted Major October 12, 1863.
Joseph Brooks, March 29, 1864; mustered out at expiration of service September 27. 1864.
COMPANY L.
Hugh H. Janeway, February 13, 1862 ; promoted Major January 27, 1863.
William H. Hick, April 1, 1863 ; mustered out at expiration of service October 7, 1804.
COMPANY M.
Thomas R. Haines, February 19, 1862; killed in action June 6, 1832.
Jacob K. Sackett, June 14, 1862 ; resigned September 21, 1862.
James H. Hart, October S. 1862; transferred to Company A, February 24, 1868.
Moses M. Malsbury, February 24, 1865 ; died of wounds received at Hawes' Shop, June 14, 1864.
John Kinsley, July 19, 1864; mustered out at expiration of service September 27, 1864. George A. Bowne, November 1, 1864.
FIRST LIEUTENANTS.
COMPANY A.
Jacob R. Sackett, February 19, 1862; promoted Captain of Company MI, June 14, 1962. John Hobensack, October 21, 1862; transferred to Company E, February 24, 1863. William Wynkoop, October 21, 1862; promoted Captain of Company C, June 13, 1884. George A. Bowne, July 19, 1861; promoted Captain of Company M, November 1, 1564. Gilbert J. Johnson, November 1, 1864.
COMPANY B.
Allen Dale, February 19, 1862 ; resigned August 17, 1862.
Harry Jones, February 19, 1862; dismissed.
Richard Hamilton, January 3, 1865.
COMPANY C. William W. Gray, February 19. 1862; promoted Captain of Company C, August 14, 1862.
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FIRST LIEUTENANTS-(CONTINUED.)
William Harper, May 4, 1862; promoted Captain of Company E, October 3, 1863. Samuel C. Lame, January 7, 1864; mustered out at expiration of service October 7, 1861 Jeremiah P. Brower, November 1, 1864; promoted Captain of Company D, December 20, 1864.
COMPANY D.
John Worsley, February 19, 1862; resigned April 7, 1862.
Henry W. Sawyer, April 7, 1862 : promoted Captain of Company K, October 8, 1862. J. Penn Gaskell, October 8, 1862; promoted Captain of Company F, October 23, 1863.
Edward H. Parry, January 7, 1864; mustered out at expiration of service October 5, 1864.
Thomas H. Ford, November 1, 1864.
COMPANY E.
Harry Jones, February 19, 1862; transferred to Company M.
Edwin R. Blaker, May 4, 1862; appointed Quartermaster October 8, 1562.
William Wynkoop, October 21, 1862 ; transferred to Company A, February 24, 1809. John Hobensack, October 21, 1862; promoted Captain of Company F, March 29, 1964. Robert B. Cause, March 29, 1864; promoted Captain of Company G, November 1, 1864. Edward Gaskill, November 1, 1804.
COMPANY F.
Moses W. Maulsbury, February 19, 1862; promoted Captain of Company M, February 24, 1863.
John Kinsiey, February 24, 1863; promoted Captain of Company M, July 19, 1864.
William M. Shaw, July 19, 1864.
COMPANY G.
Walter R. Robbins, April 20, 1862; promoted Captain March 1, 1963.
Cortland Inglin, January 7, 1864.
COMPANY H.
William T. Inman, February 19, 1862 ; resigned April 14, 1862.
James H. Hart, May 3, 1862 ; promoted Captain of Company M, October 8, 1862.
Joseph Brooks, October 8, 1862; promoted Captain of Company K, March 29, 1864.
Samuel Craig, March 29, 1864; promoted Captain of Company A, November 1, 1864. Joseph Killy, November 1, 1804.
COMPANY I.
William W. Wurts, April 20, 1862; resigned May 2S, 1863.
Edward E. Jamison, June 12, 1863; killed at the Battle of Mountain Run, November 27,1863.
Birdsall Cornell, January 7, 1864; mustered out at expiration of service September 26, 1864.
Frederick Schael, November 1, 1864.
COMPANY K.
C. B. Young, May 1, 1862; resigned May, 1862.
William HI. Hick, May 11, 1862; promoted Captain of Company L, April 1, 1863.
William Hughes, January 7, 1564 ; promoted Captain of Company C, September 23, 1864. Daniel McIntyre, November 1, 1864; not mustered.
COMPANY L.
Francis B. Allibone, March 25, 1862 ; promoted Captain of Company B, December 8, 163. Voorhees Dye, January 7, 1864; killed at the Battle of Hawes' Shop May 28, 1864. Theodore Michenor, July 19, 1SC4; not mustered.
James Dalziel, December 20, 1864. .
COMPANY M.
Ilorace W. Bristoe, February 19, 1862; promoted Captain of Company B, May 8, 1SC2. Harry Jones, February 19, 1862; transferred to Company B.
Garret V. Beekman, October 21, 1862; promoted Captain of Company I, September 23, 1863.
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FIRST LIEUTENANTS-(CONTINUED.)
Thomas Cox, January 7, 1864; discharged October 7, 1864.
Carl Carty, December 20, 1864.
SECOND LIEUTENANTS.
COMPANY A.
James H. Hart, February 19, 1862; promoted First Lieutenant of Company H, May 3, 1862.
William Wynkoop, May 3, 1862; promoted First Lieutenant of Company E, October 21, 1862.
Edward H. Parry, October 21, 1862; promoted First Lieutenant of Company D, Janu- ary 7, 1864.
Theodore Michenor, January 7, 1864; discharged November 2, 1864.
Robert Henry, July 29, 1864.
COMPANY B.
Joseph Harris, February 19, 1862; deserted June 23, 1862.
John Hobensack, June 23, 1862; promoted First Lieutenant of Company A, October 21, 1862.
Voorhees Dyc, February 24, 1863; promoted First Lieutenant of Company L, Janu- ary 7, 1864.
George A. Bowne, February 28, 1864; promoted First Lieutenant of Company A, July 19, 1864.
Robert Tuthill, July 19, 1864; not mustered.
James Dalziel, September 23, 1864; promoted First Lieutenant of Company L, De- cember 20, 1864.
John Williams, December 20, 1864.
COMPANY C.
William Harper, February 19, 1862; promoted First Lieutenant May 4, 1862.
John H. Morris, May 4, 1862; resigned December 25, 1862.
Isaac Rogers, February 24, 1863 ; resigned July 8, 1864.
James M. Straddling, July 19, 1864; deelined.
Gilbert, J. Johnson, September 23, 1864; promoted First Lieutenant of Company _1, November 1, 1864.
Louis Fohs, November 1, 1864.
COMPANY D.
Henry W. Sawyer, February 19, 1862; promoted First Lieutenant April 7, 1862. J. Penn Gaskell, April 7, 1862; promoted First Lieutenant October 8, 1862.
Edward E. Jamison, October 8, 1862; promoted First Lieutenant of Company I. June 12, 1863.
Samuel Craig, August 12, 1863; transferred to Company L, February 28, 1804.
Thomas H. Ford, February 28, 1864; promoted First Lieutenant November 1, 1564. James Mettler, November 1, 1864.
COMPANY E.
Francis B. Allibone, February 19, 1862; promoted First Lieutenant Company L., March 25, 1862.
Alexander Stewart, May 4, 1862; resigned December 10, 1862.
Samuel C. Lame, December 20, 1862; promoted Lieutenant-Colonel January 7, 1964.
Daniel McIntyre, February 28, 1864; discharged December 6, 1864.
Charles Watts, November 1, 1804.
COMPANY F.
Aaron S. Robbins, February 19, 1862; resigned April 17, 1862.
Jacob II. Hotfinan, July 23, 1862; dismissed January 5, 1863.
Cortland Inglin, February 24, 1863; promoted First Lieutenant of Company G, Jan- uary 7, 1864.
William M. Shaw, February 28, 1864; promoted First Lieutenant July 19, 1801.
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SECOND LIEUTENANTS-(CONTINUED.)
Asher Wardell, July 19, 1864; not mustercd.
James F. Claney, September 23, 1864; promoted Adjutant December 20, 1804. Lawrence Fay, December 20, 1864.
COMPANY G.
Gerald Weston, April 30, 1862; resigned May 20, 1862.
S. Richards Colwell, November 1, 1862; resigned April 2, 1863.
Robert B. Cause, August 17, 1863; promoted First Lieutenant of Company E, March 20, 1864.
Alexander F. Stewart, March 29, 1864; died June 5, 1864, of wounds received at Hawes' Shop.
Edward Gaskill, July 19, 1864; promoted First Lieutenant of Company E, Novem- ber 1, 1864.
Joseph R. Rced, November 1, 1864; killed in action near Belfield Station, Virginia, December 10, 1864.
William Wilson, January 30, 1865.
COMPANY H.
Henry Stull, April 5, 1862; resigned September 18, 1862.
John Kinsley, October 21, 1862; promoted First Lieutenant of Company F, February 24, 1863.
Hyde Crocker, February 24, 1863.
COMPANY I.
Edwin R. Blaker, February 19, 1862; promoted First Lieutenant of Company E, May 4, 1862.
Cornelius Van Reypen, May 4, 1862; resigned August 17, 1862.
Birdsall Cornell, August $, 1862; promoted First Lieutenant January 7, 1864.
John W. Bellis, February 28, 1864; killed at the battle of Hawes' Shop, May 28, 186-4. Frederick Schall, July 19, 1864; promoted First Lieutenant November 1, 1864. Richard Damstradt, November 1, 1864.
COMPANY K.
William M. Hazen, February 19, 1862; resigned October 9, 1862.
William Hughes, October 21, 1862; promoted First Lieutenant January 7, 1564.
Joseph Kelly, February 28, 1864; promoted First Lieutenant of Company H, Novem- ber 1, 1864.
Henry Werner, November 1, 1864.
COMPANY L.
Garret V. Beekman, February 19, 1862; promoted First Lieutenant of Company MI, October 21, 1862.
Charles H. Mckinstry, November 29, 1862; promoted Adjutant October 28, 1863.
Samuel Craig, August 12, 1863; promoted First Lieutenant of Company H, March 20, 1864.
A. L. MeKinney, March 29, 1864; not mustered.
Carl Carty, September 23, 1864; promoted First Lieutenant of Company M, Decem- ber 20, 1864.
COMPANY M.
Alanson Austin, February 19, 1862; killed in action August 9, 1862.
Thomas Cox, October 21, 1862 ; promoted First Lieutenant January 7, 1864.
Jeremiah Brower, February 28, 1864; promoted First Lieutenant of Company C. November 1, 1864.
Samuel Wood, November 1, 1864.
CHAPTER XV.
THE TWENTY-FIRST REGIMENT.
Ox the 4th of August, 1862, President Lincoln ordered that a draft of three hundred thousand militia be immediately called into the service of the United States, to serve for nine months, unless sooner discharged. A few days subsequently, the quota of New Jersey was designated as ten thousand four hundred and seventy- eight, and the regulations for the draft were announced, providing that an enrollment be immediately made of all able-bodied male citizens between the ages of eighteen and forty-five years, and that the drawing be made on the 3d of September. The State authori- ties at once took the necessary steps to meet the requirements of this order, but a general desire being manifested by the people of the State to fill the quota by voluntary enlistment, it was an- nounced that volunteers in lieu of drafted men would be received up to the 1st of September, but that the draft would positively take place at the time appointed in any township which should not by that time have furnished the full number of men required. The result of this policy, and of the general disposition to escape the stigma of a draft, was gratifying in the extreme. Everywhere throughout the State, the utmost enthusiasm and energy were ex- hibited, not only by those liable to the conscription, but by citizens of all ages and classes. For several days previous to that fixed for the draft, men poured into camp by thousands, and by the eve- ning of the 2d of September, the five camps1 contained ten thou-
1 The camps of rendezvous were established as follows: Rendezvous No. 1, at Trenton, Brigadier-General N. N. Halsted, Commandant; Rendezvous No. 2, at Beverly, Brigadier-General George M. Robeson, Commandant; Rendezvous No. 3, at Frechold !. Brigadier-General Charles Haight, Commandant ; Rendezvous No. 4, at Newark, Brigadier-General Cornelius Van Vorst, Commandant; Rendezvous No. 5, at Flem- ington, Brigadier-General Alexander E. Donaldson, Commandant.
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sand eight hundred volunteers." On the morning of the 3d, the State authorities had the satisfaction of announcing to the Adju- tant-General of the United States that the quota of New Jersey was in camp, without a single drafted man.ª As rapidly as possi- ble, after being received in camp, the men were organized into companies and regiments, clothed, uniformed, equipped and placed under instruction, and by the 10th of October all had left for the field. The numerical strength of the regiments, which were numbered from Twenty-first to Thirty-first inclusive, the date of muster, and the date of departure from the State, were as follows:
Twenty-first Regiment-Colonel, Gillian Van Houten. Mustered September 15, 1SC2 Officers, 38; enlisted men, 923. Total, 966. Left the State September 24th.
Twenty-second Regiment-Colonel, Cornelius Fornet. Mustered September 22, 1862 Officers, 38; enlisted men, 899. Total, 037. Left the State September 29th.
Twenty-third Regiment-Colonel, John S. Cox. Mustered September 13, 1862. Offi- cers, 39 ; enlisted men, 955. Total, 994. Left the State September 26th.
Twenty-fourth Regiment-Colonel, William B. Robertson. Mustered September 16, $62. Officers, 39; enlisted men, 946. Total, 985. Left the State September 29th.
Twenty-fifth Regiment-Colonel, Andrew Derrom. Mustered September 29, 1862. Officers, 33; enlisted men, 946. Total, 984. Left the State October 10th.
Twenty-sixth Regiment-Colonel, Andrew J. Morrison. Mustered September 18, 1832. Officers, 38 ; enlisted men, 920. Total, 958. Left the State September 26th.
Twenty-seventh Regiment-Colonel, George W. Mindil. Mustered September 19, 1862. Officers, 38; enlisted men, 973. Total, 1014. Left the State October 10th.
Twenty-eight Regiment-Colonel, Moses N. Wisewell. Mustered September 15, 1862. Officers, 39 ; enlisted men, 881. Total, 020. Left the State October 2d.
Twenty-ninth Regiment-Colonel, Edwin F. Applegate. Mustered September 20, 1862. Officers, 39 ; enlisted men, 910. Total, 949. Left the State September 2Sth.
Thirtieth Regiment-Colonel, Alexander E. Donaldson. Mustered September 17, 1562, Officers, 39; enlisted men, 967. Total, 1006. Left the State September 30th.
Thirty-first Regiment-Colonel, Alexander P. Berthoud. Mustered September 1., 1962. Officers, 39; enlisted men, 962. Total, 1001. Left the State September 26th.
It is the story of the services of these regiments, extending over the darkest period of the war, which we commence to recite.
The Twenty-first Regiment, as we have seen, was organized at Trenton, in August, 1862, and was composed of eight companies, (A, B, C, D, F, G, I and K,) from Hudson County, and two, (E and II,) from Mercer County. The following were the names of
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