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William Schouler, A history of Massachusetts in the Civil War: Volume 1, Chapter 5: (search)
al? Four vessels from North Carolina have recently arrived there, loaded with naval stores, and are now loading with contraband goods. Same day, Governor writes to General Lander, Will you please look out for the welfare of Captain Sanders's company of sharpshooters, which will this day march almost from under the shadow of your own roof-tree, in the county of Essex? This splendid company was recruited at Camp Schouler, Lynnfield. Captain Sanders was killed in battle, Sept. 17, 1862. Sept. 10.—Governor writes to the selectmen of Wellfleet, acknowledging the receipt of five hundred dollars, raised in that town for the benefit of the families of soldiers. Sept. 11.—Governor writes to Major-General John A. Dix, commanding at Baltimore, Pray do not execute private Stephen C. Scott, of our Sixteenth Regiment, until you have given his friends an opportunity to be heard; for I have every reason to believe the man has been for a long time crazy. Besides, Colonel Wyman promised his
William Schouler, A history of Massachusetts in the Civil War: Volume 1, Chapter 7: (search)
he winter firesides about these officers by the soldiers who fought under them; forgetting for the moment their trials and sufferings, to say kind words of the officers who had led them into so many fatal fields. These are among the compensations which true merit receives, and are the highest honors and rewards which true valor and high soldierly qualities command. We now return to the political aspect of the Commonwealth. The Republican State Convention met in Worcester on the 10th of September. The call issued by the State Central Committee for the election of delegates invited the attendance and co-operation of all who will support the present national and State Governments, and in favor of all means necessary for the effectual suppression of the Rebellion. It does not appear, however, that any but members of the Republican party took part in the Convention. Hon. A. H. Bullock, of Worcester, was chosen president; and, on taking the chair, he made a brief patriotic addr
William Schouler, A history of Massachusetts in the Civil War: Volume 1, Chapter 9: (search)
w. He wished to have three regiments of infantry raised in Boston and vicinity. It was suggested to him, that they could be raised, if assurances were given, that, in no event, would they be sent beyond the boundaries of the State. On the 10th of September, he wrote to Colonel Henry Lee, Jr., one of his personal staff,— It would be as well to have no force as to limit its operations to the State line of Massachusetts. If Portland or Newport should be invaded, Massachusetts men would betwo regiments of colored infantry induced the Governor, at the instance of Professor Parsons, of the Dane Law School, Cambridge, to obtain, if possible, from the Secretary of War, authority to recruit a regiment of colored cavalry. On the 10th of September, Mr. Stanton wrote to the Governor, in reply,— My own impressions are entirely in favor of the measure. The infantry regiments raised by you have settled the question of the colored man's fitness for infantry service; and I think th
William Schouler, A history of Massachusetts in the Civil War: Volume 1, Chapter 11: (search)
n our coast. The number of men thus recruited was 5,461, and they were not credited to the quota of the State. A regiment of infantry was recruited for one year's service, and was known as the Sixty-first Regiment. It left the State in detachments, to report to General Grant at City Point. Of this regiment, Charles F. Walcott was commissioned colonel, Nov. 9, 1864. The Fourth Regiment of Heavy Artillery, one year's men, was also recruited, and left the State by detachments, between the 10th and 16th of September, for Washington. Lieutenant-Colonel William S. King, formerly of the Thirty-fifth Regiment of Infantry, was commissioned colonel. This regiment was detailed for duty in the defences of Washington. Two unattached companies, respectively commanded by Captain Kenny and Captain Brigham, were sent forward to Washington, for the same service. Captain Brigham's company left the State Sept. 26; and Captain Kenny's company, Oct. 29. In-addition to the above, 1,247 men were