The growth of a century: as illustrated in the history of Jefferson county, New York, from 1793-1894, Part 17

Author: Haddock, John A., b. 1823-
Publication date: 1895
Publisher: Albany, N. Y., Weed-Parsons printing company
Number of Pages: 1098

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Welch, J. S , 2d lieut. Hoyle, Jos. T., 2d lieut.

Evans, John F., 2d lieut. Seaton, L., Jr., 2d lieut.

Swan, Martin D., 2d lient. Hurd, De Witt C., 2d lieut. Porter, G .. Jr .. (died) 2d lt.

Richards, A. D., 2d lleut. Thurber, C. K , 2d lieut. Cross, Isaac T., 2d lieut.

Webster, F. F., 2d lieut. Bell, Robt. R. , 2d lieut.

In March, 1864, when the regiment was ordered into active service, the regimental officers were as follows: Alexander Piper, colonel; Joseph Spratt, lieutenant-colonel; George D. Arden, major; James B. Camp- bell, major; C. C. Abell, major; L. R. Cowles major: A. W. Wheelock, adjutant; Stephen R. Flower, quartermaster; Dr. O. S. Copeland, surgeon; A. W. Goodale, assistant surgeon; Rev. M. Wilson, chap- lain.

TWENTY-FOURTH INFANTRY.

Company K of this regiment was organ- ized at Ellisburgh, by Andrew J. Barney, who became its captain. The regiment was organized by the State Military Board May 16, 1861, and on July 2 it was mustered into the service of the United States, leaving Elmira the same day, fully armed and equipped, and proceeding via Harrisburg and Baltimore to Washington, where it arrived July 3, and camped on Meridian Hill until July 21, at which date it received long Enfield rifled muskets in exchange for the percussion muskets with which it had left New York State. During the winter of 1861-2 the regiment was encamped on Upton's Hill. After being brigaded differ- ently several times it was, in March, 1862, assigned to the 1st Brigade, 1st Division, 1st Corps, and in September, 1862, the brigade was known as the Iron Brigade, commanded by General Hatch and Colonel Sullivan. Col. Phelps, of the 22d regiment, took command of the brigade September 14 and continued in that position until its dis- solution by reason of the expiration of the terms of service of the 22d, 24th and 30th regiments.

After various minor engagements a sharp skirmish was had in May, 1862, called the battle of Falmouth. August 10th they left Falmouth for Cedar Mountain, where they stayed four days under artillery fire, the regiment losing one man killed in company D. On August 28th they were under fire at Groveton, but were not engaged. On the 30th they were sharply engaged at Bull Run for about an hour and twenty minutes, losing several men. Between four and five o'clock on Sunday evening, September 14, 1862, they went into the fight at South Mountain, Md., to which point they had been moved via Washington, Rockville, New Market and Frederick City. After several times changing position, and con- stantly skirmishing, they forded Antietam creek on the morning of the 16th and moved to the right, abreast of the celebrated corn- field. On the morning of the 17th they be- came hotly engaged and lost several men, among them Capt. J. D. O'Brien, of com- pany A, and Ensign John S. McNair. The

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regiment next participated in General Burn- side's unfortunate Fredericksburg battle, December 13, 1862. In the battle of Chan- cellorsville they were also engaged, and about the middle of May, succeeding that engagement, they were ordered home and mustered out at Oswego at the expiration of their term of service -- two years.

Major Barney was killed in one of the second Bull Run engagements.

ONE HUNDRED AND NINETY-THIRD INF.

This regiment was raised at Auburn, N. Y., to serve for one, two and three years. Jefferson county furnished a considerable number of men for it. although it was filled up with men from the counties of Cayuga, Oswego, Onondaga, Oneida, St. Lawrence and Franklin, besides. It was mustered into the service of the United States in the spring of 1865 and mustered out of service January 18, 1866, in accordance with orders from the War Dopartment.

SIXTH CAVALRY - "SECOND IRA HARRIS GUARD."

Jefferson county furnished a number of men for this regiment, which was mustered into the service of the United States from September 12 to December 19, 1861. The original members were mustered out on the expiration of their term of service, and the organization, composed of veterans and recruits retained in service, and on the 17th of June, 1865, consolidated with the 15th N. Y. Volunteer Cavalry, the consoli- dated force being known as the 2d N. Y. Provisional Cavalry. Its list of engage- ments embrace the following: South Moun- tain, Antietam, Fredericksburg, Spottsyl- vania, Chancellorsville, Beverley Ford, Middleburg, Upperville, Gettysburg, Brandy Station, Rappahannock Station, Mine Run, Mechanicsville, Wilderness, Todd's Tavern, Hawe's Shop, Cold Harbor, Deep Bottom, Opequon, Fisher's Hill, Cedar Creek, Appo- mattox Station, Siege of Richmond.

THIRTEENTH CAVALRY.

This regiment was organized in New York city to serve three years, and a de- tachment of men from Jefferson county joined it. It was mustered into the United States service from February, 1863, to March, 1864. On the 23d of June, 1865, the regi- ment was consolidated with the 16th N. Y. Cavalry, and the consolidated force known as the 3d N. Y. Provisional Cavalry. Its principal engagements were at Aldie, Fair- fax Station, Centerville, Culpepper and Piedmont, and its loss was comparatively slight. The men from Jefferson county be- longed in four companies of the regiment.

EIGHTEENTH CAVALRY.

This regiment was organized in New York city to serve three years. The companies of which it was composed were raised in the counties of New York, Albany, Jefferson, Lewis, Franklin, Herkimer and Erie. It was mustered into the service of the United States from July 13, 1863, to February 3, 1864. On June 12, 1865, it was consolidated with the 14th N. Y. Cavalry, the consoli- dated force retaining the name - 18th N. Y. Cavalry. This force remained in service until May 31, 1865, when it was mustered out in accordance with orders from the War Department.

The following were officers in the 18tb:

Smith, Warren S., capt. Enos, William W., capt. McNeil, Floyd, 2d lieut.

Montenay, Charles, capt. Cummings, A., Ist lieut. Hall, Ira, Jr., Ist lieut. Folts, Ira I., 1st Jieut.

Bell, John A., Ist lieut.

Davenport, E., 2d lieut.

Gaige, William H., capt. Simpson, Jos. H ., capt. Clark, G. P., 2d lieut. Smith, John M., 2d lieut. Keenan, John, 2d lieut.

Cady, Aaron C., 2d lieut.

TWENTIETH CAVALRY.

The 20th Cavalry was organized at Sackets Harbor, N. Y., to serve three years. Its men were principally from Jef- ferson county, although the counties of Lewis, St. Lawrence, Oswego, Onondaga and Albany were also represented. The regiment was mustered into the United States service from September 3 to Septem- ber 30th, 1863, and after a varied experience was mustered out July 31, 1865, in accord- ance with orders from the War Department. It was known as the Mcclellan Cavalry; went out with 12 companies, and was a fine body of men.

Lord, Newton B., col. Evans, David M., col. Gates, Jabob S., lieut .- col. Cudworth, John G., maj. O'Hara, John, maj. Fitzpatrick, Patrick, maj. Horr, Albert V., adjt. Zimmerman, C. E., q. m. Pollard, R. D. C., qr. mr. Carter, N. M., asst .- surg. Catlin, Chas .. asst .- surg. Winslow, Jedediah, chap. Ford, Wayland F., capt. Budd, Benj. C., capt. Reynolds, Wm., capt. Ryther, Wm. F., capt Chittenden, H. C., capt. Butler, Thos. H .. capt. Spencer, James, Jr., capt. Lee, John D., capt. Carse, Alfred J., capt. Betts, Wm. E., 1st lieut. McNally, J. J., 1st lieut.

Hubbard, Wm., 1st lieut. Croissant, L., 1st lieut. Hodge, D. C , Ist lieut. Randall, W. H., 1st lieut. Goddard, E. P., Ist lieut. Lee, Luther, Jr., Ist lieut. Wilcox, Sam. B., 1st lieut. Cook, H. C., Ist lieut. Choate, Geo. R , 1st lieut. Dillenbeck; J. S., 1st lieut. Watson, L. C., 2d lieut. Budd, Jos. P., 2d lieut. Safford, Wm. H., 2d lieut. Joy, S. H., 2d lieut. Robb, Walter, 2d lieut. Dodge, E C., 2d lieut. Johns, James, 2d lieut. Betts, Wm. H., 2d lieut. Wood, Gen. W., 2d lieut. Malone, Henry, 2d lieut. Thompson, C E., 2d lieut. Town, Charles, 2d lieut. Trout, Wm., 2d lieut.

TWENTY-FOURTH CAVALRY.

This regiment was organized at Auburn, N. Y ., to serve three years, and contained a number of men from Jefferson county. It was mustered into the service in January, 1864, and on the 17th of June, 1865, was consolidated with the 10th N. Y. Cavalry, the united force being called the First New York Provisional Cavalry. Its principal

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engagements were the battles of the Wil- derness, Spottsylvania, Guinea Station, North Anna Tolopotomy, Bethesda Church, Cold Harbor, Petersburg, Cemetery Hill, Weldon Railroad, Reams's Station. Peeble's Farm, Vaughan Road and Bellefield; and in these the regiment lost to a considerable extent. A number of its officers were killed in action and others died of wounds, while the loss among the men was propor- tionate.

TWENTY-SIXTH (FRONTIER) CAVALRY.

This regiment was organized in the States of New York, Massachusetts and Vermont, under special authority from the Secretary of War, to serve on the frontier for one year. It was principally engaged in protect- ing the northern frontier and looking after suspicious characters, "bounty jumpers," rebel sympathizers, etc., one detachment being stationed at Sackets Harbor. Five companies were organized in this State, composed of men from the counties of St. Lawrence, Jefferson. Lewis, Franklin, Clin- ton, Essex and Erie. The regiment was mustered in from December 29, 1864, to February 22, 1865, and was mustered out by companies from June 29, 1865. to July 7, 1865, in accordance with orders from the War Department.

FIRST REGIMENT "VETERAN " CAVALRY.

This was organized at Geneva, N. Y .. to serve three years, and mustered into the U. S. service from July 25th to November 19, 1863. The 17th N. Y. Cavalry was con- solidated with it Sept. 17, 1863, and the new organization contained a considerable number of men from Jefferson county. The regiment was mustered out July 20, 1865, in accordance with orders from the War Department.

FIRST NEW YORK LIGHT ARTILLERY.

Company C, Capt. John W. Tamblin, was organized in Jefferson county, and mnstered in from September 6 to October 24, 1861. It participated in the battles of Fredericks- burg, Chancellorsville, Gettysburg, Rappa- hannock Station, Mine Run, Spottsylvania, North Anna, Tolopotoury, Bethesda Church, Petersburg and Weldon Railroad, and was mustered out, in accordance with orders from the War Department, June 17, 1865, after nearly four years of active service.

Company D, Capt. Thomas W. Osborn, was in part from Jefferson county, and was mustered in from September 6 to October 25, 1861. Its list of important engagements is a long one, and tells a truthful tale of bravery and hard service. It took active part in the battles of Yorktown, Williams- burg, Seven Pines, Battle of June 25, 1862, Peach Orchard, Savage Station, White Oak Swamp, Glendale, Malvern Hill, Fredericks- burg, Chancellorsville, Gettysburg, Rappa-

hannock Station, Mine Run, Wilderness, Spottsylvania, North Anna, Tolopotomy, Bethesda Church, Petersburg, Weldon Rail- road and Chapel House. The battery was mustered out of service June 15, 1865. Major Osborn was afterward U. S. Senator from Florida.

Company H. Capt. Joseph Spratt, was raised principally in Jefferson county, and mustered into the service of the United States from the 10th to the 28th of October, 1861. It was engaged at Yorktown, Fair Oaks, White Oak Swamp, Malvern Hill, Mine Run, Wilderness, Spottsylvania. North Anna, Tolopotomy, Bethesda Church, Petersburg, Weldon Railroad, Peeble's Farm and Hatcher's Run, and was mustered out of service June 19, 1865.

FIRST REGIMENT (GOV. MORGAN'S) U. S. LIGHT ARTILLERY.

Company H. of this regiment, Capt. Chas. L. Smith, was raised at Watertown and Carthage, for the term of three years, and mustered in July 24, 1861. This organiza- tion became a part of the 2d N. Y. Light Artillery. On the expiration of its term of service the original members were mustered out, and the regiment, composed of vet- erans and recruits, retained in service. It was consolidated into eight companies, and four companies of the 9th N. Y. Artillery transferred to it June 27, 1865. The regi- ment was mustered out Sept. 29. 1865, in accordance with orders from the War De- partment. Its battles were: Second Bull Run, North Anna, Spottsylvania, Tolo- potomy, Cold Harbor, Petersburg, Straw- berry Plains, Deep Bottom, New Market Road, Charles City Cross-Roads and Reams's Station. The 2d Regiment lost 841 men in killed, wounded and missing.

FIFTH ARTILLERY.

The third batallion of the " Black River Artillery," assigned to this regiment, con- sisted of several companies raised in the counties of Jefferson and Lewis, mustered into the U. S. service in September, 1862. They were attached to the 5th Regiment, forming batteries I, K, L and M, to serve three years, On the expiration of its term of service, the original members of the regi- ment (except veterans) were mustered out, and the organization composed of veterans and recruits retained in service until July 19, 1865, when it was mustered out in accord- ance with orders from the War Department. The principal engagements in which the regiment participated were at Point of Rocks, Berlin, Sandy Hook and Harper's Ferry.

THIRTEENTH ARTILLERY.

Jefferson county furnished a number of men for this regiment, which was organized in the city of New York, and composed of

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men from various parts of the State. It was mustered in from August, 1863, to Sep- tember, 1864. On the 27th of June. 1865, the organization was consolidated into a battalion of five companies, and transferred to the 6th N. Y. Artillery.

FOURTEENTH ARTILLERY.

This regiment was organized at Rochester, to serve three years. Jefferson county fur- nished a considerable number of men. The regiment was mustered in from August 29 to December 17, 1863, and after participa- ting in the battles of Spottsylvania, Peters- burg, Weldon Railroad, Poplar Spring Church, Cold Harbor and Hatcher's Run, was mustered out, in accordance with orders from the War Department, August 26, 1865.

Huntington, G. B., 2d lieut. Hunt, Wm. W., 2d lieut. Cuppernell, B., 2d lieut. Curtis, Kelsey, 2d lieut. Corbin, Daniel, 2d lieut. Thompson, F. M., 1st lieut.

Van Brakle, C. H., adjt. Proctor, Jerome B., capt. Cooper, Jerome, capt.

Gardner, S., 1st lieut.

Warring, Wm .. 1st lieut.

SIXTEENTH ARTILLERY.

This regiment was mustered into the U. S. service from September 28, 1863, to January 28, 1864, and contained a small detachment of men from Jefferson county. It was mustered out of service August 21, 1865.

INDEPENDENT ' BATTERIES NOS. 20 AND 28.

Each contained men from Jefferson county, the latter having quite a detach- ment. The 20th Battery was mustered in December 27, 1862, and mustered out July

31, 1865. The 28th Battery was mustered in and out at the same dates as the 20th.

OTHER REGIMENTS.

Aside from those already mentioned, the following regiments contained men from Jefferson county :

Infantry - The 3d, 53d, 57th, 59th (U. S. Van-Guard), 81st, 93d, 97th, 102d and 106th.

Cavalry - 1st, 11th (Scott's 900), and 25th; and possibly the county was also repre- sented in other regiments, of which we find no account. Numerous individuals en- listed and were mustered into the service from other States.

OFFICERS OF THE 186TH.

The following roster of officers of the 186th New York should have appeared on p. 72:

Winslow, Bradley, col. Marsh E. Jay, lieut .- col. Steruberg, A. D., maj. Fleld, Andrew J., adjt. Marsh, Luther M., adjt. Timmerman, Calvin,q. m. Bailey. William C , surg. Carlisle, E. S , asst .- surg. Coleman, J. C., asst .- surg. Shaw, Jas H., asst .- surg. Burnett, John H. , chap. Snell. Lansing, capt. McWayne, Jay D . capt. Legg, Judson P., capt. Swan, Edwin, capt. Yates, Henry, capt. McMullen, R. R., capt. Squires, Charles D., capt. Ferris, George E., capt. Wallace, Wm. R., capt. Hood, Daniel B., capt. Brown, K. W , capt. Reynolds, John M., capt.

Bates,. Huxham P , capt. Gleason. W. W., 1st lieut. Edwards, C. J., 1st lieut. Brown, B. B., Ist lieut. Phillips, A. S., 1st lieut. Phelps, C. N., 1st. lient. Peck, Wm. K., 1st lieut. Taylor, Jas A., 1st. lieut. Morse, Amos, 1st lieut. Jones, Ed. E., 1st lieut. Matthews, Jas., 1st lieut. Herring, W. P., 1st lieut. Marsh. Walter P., 2d lieut. Failing, Walsteen, 2d It. McComber, E., 2d lieut. Staplin, Delos, 2d lieut Grunett, H. C., 2d lieut. Ladd, Alex., 2d lieut. Robertson, C. C., 2d lieut. Brown, H. W., 2d lieut. Cutler, O. L. 2d lieut. Bartlett, J. W., 2d lieut. Horr, Jas. G., 2d lieut.

THE 94TH NEW YORK VOLUNTEER INFANTRY.

We have said hitherto that we are fortu- nate, nearly thirty years after the Civil War closed. to be able to record, from the obser- vations of living participants, an account of the brave men who went to the front in response to President Lincoln's call for troops. Capt. Charles W. Sloat, well known in our city and county, has prepared some data relating to the 94th, and we insert it with pleasure, for it helps to make history of one of the most gallant regiments that went from old Jefferson. No braver or more loyal officer than the writer of this history of the 94th, served during our war. He was ever true to duty, fearless in action and efficient always. Beloved by his men, a model in personal character, he was a fine type of the resolute and patriotic American volunteer. The captain says:

The 94th Regiment N. Y. Vols. was among the first of the 3-years' troops. It came upon the scene of war after it had be- come certain that the rebellion was not the 60-day affair of the early summer of 1861;

yet not so late that the burning heat of patriotism had lost any of its fervor. Its ranks were composed mainly of the youth of Jefferson county, whose hearts thrilled with a love of country. No thought of gain, and nothing of personal ambition for office had place in the hearts of those early volunteers. The 94th in its inception was a Jefferson county regiment, but the fortunes of war afterwards made it a composite affair -it being largely recruited from Buffalo just before the Second Bull Run battle, and in the winter of 1862-3 was consolidated with the 105th New York. The original organ- ization was mustered into service at Sackets Harbor, Dec. 9, 1861. The rank and file soon understood that politics as well as patriotism were among the motives which moved men, and that they must go into war, not with the acquaintances and friends of their lives, but with strangers as officers. Yet all would have been well if the colonel who shortly took command had been as sober and reliable as he was gallant and

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soldierly in appearance. He was a gentle- man, and but for the one too common fault, would no doubt have been a credit to the regiment. Col. Viele had next under him Col. Calvin Littlefield, and for adjutant, brought with him, from Buffalo, J. Fred Ernst.

The regiment marched to Watertown, over the still remaining snow banks, and took the cars at the lower depot. It was nearly up to the maximum in numbers, and was greeted by a large crowd of friends and well-wishers, who sent it on its way with many a glistening eye and " God speed." It seemed destined from the start to be a regiment of more than ordinary adventure. Its first experience was a plunge into the Hudson river at Tivoli, through an accident to the train. Here several of the officers' horses were drowned. There were a nun- ber of narrow escapes. Quartermaster D. O. De Wolf, of Sackets Harbor, took a bath in the icy river, which nearly proved fatal to him. He afterward did good service in his department. The regiment stayed in New York city a couple of days, living in the barracks, then occupying the City Hall park. From there it passed through Phila- delphia and partook of the hospitality of the famous " Soldier's Rest," tlience through the streets of Baltimore and Washington -- at the latter city going into barracks at Meridian Hill. Here a cold and continuous rain, combined with the dirtiest of quarters, cansed many a boy to think of his mother's comfortable home; making him, if not exactly homesick, something very like it. Next we were called to Alexandria, Va., doing guard duty for the town, then, after about a month, we occupied Fort Lyon, south of the city. Here Colonel Adrian R. Root, of Buffalo, took command.

Colonel Root was a man of fine appear- ance, then about 30 years of age, of good executive ability, and proved a very useful officer. Straight as an arrow, six feet of more in height, with a pronounced military bearing, he made his regiment proud of him. Discipline and good order prevailed, owing, in a great measure, to the influence of Col. Root. After about a month at Fort Lyon, the spring campaign of 1862 began. The regiment's first move was down the Poto- mac to Acquia Creek, and then marched to the Rappahannock, at Fredericksburg. We lay there but a day or two. when, with the rest of the division, under General Ord, we were put upon a forced march to the Valley of the Shenadoah to intercept Jack- son, who was just then making his famous record as a marcher. Stopping a week in the vicinity of Front Royal, the regiment then retraced its steps to Manassas, and camped.

About this time General Pope was put in command of all the forces in front of Wash- ington, and the campaign with " headquar- ters in the saddle " was begun. On the 4th of July, 1862, our march was again resumed,

which brought us during the next day under fire at Cedar Mountain. The regiment was not called upon for any real fighting, but the sight of wounded going to the rear, the shriek of shot and shell. continuing long into the night, made a picture well calculated to try their mettle. During the night the rebels retired, and we followed towards the Rapidan. A short stay there and again a " skedaddle " to Rappahannock Station, with the enemy in hot pursuit. Here, under a furious cannonade from across the stream, we again marched away toward the gaps in the mountains, and to the line which finally brought us up to Second Bull Run. This regiment, then in the division of General Ricketts, was ordered to intercept Long- street at Thoroughfare Gap. We were partly successful - delaying his march, though finally brushed away by superior numbers. During the 29th of August, marching and countermarching, Rickett's division was finally posted on the east side of the Sudley Road, near the Warrenton pike.

On the afternoon of the 30th, when the last grand struggle of the battle was at its height. the regiment with the rest of Tower's brigade of Rickett's division was pushed forward to the assistance of the Union left, where Gen. R. C. Shenck had been wounded, with a somewhat demoralizing effect upon his men. General Pope. in his report, said of this movement : "Towers' brigade of Rickett's division, was pushed forward to Schenck's support, and the brigade was led by General Tower in person, with con- spicuous gallantry. The conduct of these two brigades and their commanders, in plain view of our whole left. was especially distinguished, and called forth hearty and enthusiastic cheers. Their example was of great service, and seemed to infuse new spirit into the troops who witnessed their intrepid conduct."

Whatever may have combined to defeat the Union forces at Second Bull Run, cer- tainly one of them was not the failure of Tower's brigade to perform its duty there. A word of praise is dne the memory of the 300 or more killed and wounded in the 30- minutes' exposure to the fire of overwhelm- ing numbers upon that barren knoll. There are several brave men now walking the streets of Watertown whose bodies bear the scars of that day. Lieut. George Macomber there received a bullet through his shoulder, which disabled him for future service. Lieut. W. J. M. Woodward, of Co. K, was so severely wounded that death followed. His body was sent home to Adams Centre and buried in the family lot. Private John Scott was borne down, and before he could be removed received as many as eight dif- ferent wounds. Sergt. Brayton C. Bailey, of H. Co., carried a buck shot in his skull for years. Col. Adrian R. Root gallantly exposed himself in front of his troops while in the most critical period of the fight, and

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was slightly wounded. All the sacrifice was of no avail, and a general retreat, not to say rout, followed.

At Centerville that night a wonderful picture was presented. For miles on the plains could be seen the camp-fires, where were bivouacked the bulk of General Pope's army. About those fires were groups of three to five soldiers-and in most cases strangers to each other. A 94th man going toward Centerville that evening was hailed by a group at one of these fires- " Hallo, comrade, where are you going : stop here and cook your coffee. That fellow belongs to a Massachusetts regiment, this one to a Pennsylvania, and another to the 1st Vir- ginia, so you, being a New York man, will be entirely 'at home ' here."

Following the action at Second Bull Run, in common with the rest of the army, the 94th took up its march for South Mountain and Antietam, doing its share of the fight- ing at both places. Then came Dec. 13, 1862, and the Fredericksburg engagement. Here Lieutenant Levi Carpenter was ruined for life by a wound in the head, which finally resulted in brain trouble and death long years after. Alfred Turcott, a brave and good soldier, lost a leg. The regiment here was under command of Major Kress, a gallant fellow from the regular army. Charles E. Scoville, its adjutant, was par- ticularly conspicuous for gallant bearing and encouragement to the men during a charge. After Fredericksburg we went into camp at Belle Plain, where in March, 1863, we were consolidated with the 105th. The men of both organizations were dis- posed to resent this consolidation, but many good officers and men were thus bronght together and soon the best of feeling ex- isted.

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The growth of a century: as illustrated in the history of Jefferson county, New York, from 1793-1894, Part 17

Author: Haddock, John A., b. 1823- Publication date: 1895 Publisher: Albany, N. Y., Weed-Parsons printing company Number of Pages: 1098

Author: Haddock, John A., b. 1823-
Publication date: 1895
Publisher: Albany, N. Y., Weed-Parsons printing company
Number of Pages: 1098