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Sandy Hook, Md. (Maryland, United States) (search for this): chapter 9
n the 30th, were ordered to Baltimore, Md., to report to Major-General Schenck, as there were fears of an attack on that city by the enemy. On July 1, it was assigned to the brigade under command of Brigadier-General Briggs; and proceeded to Sandy Hook, and took up the line of march to Maryland Heights, where, after a dismal and tedious march in pitchy darkness, up rugged heights, it finally reached the destination, took possession of Fort Duncan, and raised the Stars and Stripes where they ctional with the men to go to the front, or return home. Under this order, two hundred and three officers and men voted to go to the front. The others came home, to receive a cold welcome from their friends. Those who remained proceeded to Sandy Hook, Md., where they arrived July 9, where they remained doing provost duty until the 18th, when an order was received, highly complimenting the regiment for the excellent manner in which it performed its duties, and directing it to proceed to Boston
Galveston Bay (Texas, United States) (search for this): chapter 9
h clothes tattered and torn, but yet showing they had seen service, and, by their firm tread and manly bearing, that they were ready and willing to do their duty to their country, and to the glorious old flag. It was mustered out of service Aug. 7, 1863. The Forty-second Regiment was in the Department of the Gulf, and arrived at New Orleans Dec. 16, 1862. On the 19th, Colonel Burrill, with companies D, G, and F, embarked on the transport Saxon, for Galveston, Texas, and arrived in Galveston Bay on the 24th. The Colonel immediately proceeded to the gunboat Westfield, to consult with Commodore Renshaw, then in command of the blockading fleet, off Galveston; and by his advice, added to that of the commanding officers of all the gunboats then in the harbor, to land at once, with the most positive assurances of the entire safety of the position, a landing was made. Jan. 1.—The enemy advanced with artillery upon this small force, two or three attempts to capture the position bein
Lowell (Massachusetts, United States) (search for this): chapter 9
when General Corcoran notified Colonel Follansbee that the regiment would that day be relieved, as the term of service would soon expire. Accordingly, it left for Suffolk, arriving after ten days of most fatiguing and exhausting service, which told more on the regiment's health than all the rest of its hardships combined. On the 26th of May, it bade adieu to the scenes of its toils and perils, arriving at Boston, in the steamer S. R. Spaulding, after a delightful voyage, May 29, reaching Lowell the same day, where it was mustered out of service on the 3d of June. Thus ended the second campaign of the Sixth Massachusetts Regiment, honorably to itself, and with remarkable exemption from death by disease and battle, considering the number of its engagements, and the unhealthy ___location of its camp on the edge of the Dismal Swamp. All who were killed in battle, or who died of disease, were embalmed, and sent home for interment; a remarkable fact in the history of a regiment. Not
Boston (Massachusetts, United States) (search for this): chapter 9
icinity of the outposts of the enemy; remained six days, and took a number of prisoners. During May, the regiment was encamped; and, on June 24, embarked on transports for Fortress Monroe, arriving on the 27th; the next day were ordered to Boston, Mass., to be mustered out of service; which order was countermanded. On the 30th, were ordered to Baltimore, Md., to report to Major-General Schenck, as there were fears of an attack on that city by the enemy. On July 1, it was assigned to thDr. J. F. Harlow, of the Second Heavy Artillery. Every precaution in the power of the Governor was taken to prevent outbreaks in the other cities of the Commonwealth; but in neither of them was there any organized effort to break the peace. In Boston alone did the rioters assume a menacing, hostile attitude. They assembled on the evening of the 14th, in the neighborhood of the armory of the Eleventh Battery, in Cooper Street, which they attacked with stones and other missiles. The doors w
Alabama (Alabama, United States) (search for this): chapter 9
am told that he had recently said, while in Paris, that it had been his intention to run into Boston and New York, and shell those cities, but that he was prevented by the attempt of Reed at Portland, as he feared that occurrence had alarmed our Government, and that we were now prepared to prevent his entrance. During the present week, I have endeavored to inform myself how well we are prepared. I learn, with astonishment, that at this late day there is nothing to prevent the Florida and Alabama, or any other vessel, from coming directly up to our city. All they have to do is to fly the American or English flag, and they come directly by the forts. There is no order at either of the forts to stop any vessel. Besides this, from my personal observation, I am convinced that is entirely unfit for the place he occupies. This subject is now before you; and, if any disaster arise, the public will naturally look to you for explanation. A copy of this letter was sent to the President
Concord (Massachusetts, United States) (search for this): chapter 9
ten about two weeks ago, showing the condition of the Boston works as to armament; a copy of which he thinks your Excellency could obtain by application to General Totten. Condition of each Company of Heavy Artillery. Co. A, 1. Captain James H. Baldwin, Fort Warren, 142 men. Co. B, 2. Captain Niebuhr, Fort Warren, 146 men. Co. C, 3. Captain Lyman B. Whiton, Fort Independence, 119 men. Co. D, 4. Captain C. F. Livermore, Fort Warren, 122 men. Co. E, 5. Captain T. J. Little, Concord, N. Il., 132 men. Co. F, 6. Captain John A. P. Allen, New Bedford, 141 men. Co. G, 7. Captain George E. Worcester, Fort Warren, 137 men. Co. H, 8. Captain Loring S. Richardson, Long Island, 111 men. Co. I 9. 9 Captain Leonard Gordon, Long Island, 111 men. Co. K, 10. Captain Cephas C. Bumpas, Long Island, 112 men. Company L (11), Captain Thomas Herbert, has 147 men enlisted, 36 of whom are claimed as drafted men; and therefore he has not been able to have his company muster
Morris Island (South Carolina, United States) (search for this): chapter 9
y this morning's mail. Nothing which I can write can express as I would wish the affectionate sympathy with which I am sincerely yours, &c. The letter of Colonel Littlefield, who signs himself Colonel Fourth South-Carolina Volunteer Cavalry Regiment, is of more than ordinary interest. We do not know who Colonel Littlefield was; but he may have commanded a regiment of colored troops raised in South Carolina. His letter is dated Headquarters Fifty-fourth Massachusetts Volunteers, Morris Island, S. C., in the field, July 24, 1863. He had been placed, by order of General Gilmore, in command of the Fifty-fourth after the death of Colonel Shaw, the Lieutenant-Colonel being unfit for duty by reason of severe wounds. He states that the Fifty-fourth Regiment was selected to lead the storming party upon Wagner, because they had distinguished themselves on James Island one week before, and adds,— I witnessed the charge, and, though no way connected with the regiment, I feel it my d
Grand Lake, Ark. (Arkansas, United States) (search for this): chapter 9
eans in the early part of December, 1862, and during the months of December, 1862, and January and February, 1863, was stationed at Baton Rouge, La. March 13, 1863.—The regiment made a reconnoissance in the direction of Port Hudson, marching up under the guns of the rebel fortifications, a mile and a half in advance of other regiments, in a manner satisfactory to the brigade and division commanders. Having marched with Grover's division to Brashear City, it landed at Indian Bend, on Grand Lake, on the 13th of April; the advance meeting and driving before it a small force of the enemy. Encamped on Madam Porter's plantation. On the 15th, it started in pursuit of the enemy, marching to New Iberia in two days. From the 26th of April to the 21st of May, the regiment was employed at Barre's Landing in collecting and guarding corn, cotton, sugar, and molasses, guarding negroes, and loading and unloading boats at the landing. On the 19th of May, having been rejoined by the fou
Plymouth, N. C. (North Carolina, United States) (search for this): chapter 9
the regiment returned to its quiet routine until March 26, when, with the exception of two companies, it was sent to Plymouth, N. C., an important post on the Roanoke River, threatened by a force of the enemy. The whole land force was immediately as of the post. During the eighteen days siege of Washington, and always within hearing of its cannonading, the force at Plymouth, anxious for the result, and confidently waiting its turn, was occupied in constructing fortifications, and preparing for defence against a daily expected attack; but the defeated and discouraged enemy retired, and Plymouth was thoroughly fortified undisturbed. The regiment went into barracks on the Neuse River, May 8, and was employed in the construction of earthwemy's outposts at Dover Swamp, eight miles from Kinston, in which it took part. During the absence of the regiment at Plymouth, the detachment left at Newbern took active part in the defence of Newbern against the second threatened attack, and was
Baltimore, Md. (Maryland, United States) (search for this): chapter 9
der was countermanded. On the 30th, were ordered to Baltimore, Md., to report to Major-General Schenck, as there were feathe colonel's request, orders were received to proceed to Baltimore, and report to General Schenck. Arriving there, it remaiered to report to General Schenck. The regiments reached Baltimore July 1, and were assigned to the brigade of General Tyler, commanding the exterior defences of Baltimore, and were stationed at Camp Bradford, where they were employed in patrol and accepted, it was ordered to report to General Schenck at Baltimore, who was in command of the Middle Department. Arriving in Baltimore July 1, it was ordered to occupy Belger Barracks, near the line of defences of Baltimore in process of construcBaltimore in process of construction, and remained there till the 6th, performing fatiguing duties and much hard marching. July 5.—Six companies, under coof being detailed to search the houses of the citizens of Baltimore for arms, in conjunction with the city police, and succes
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