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Fourth New Jersey regiment, 1861.

This three-months regiment was formed at Trenton, N. J., in April, 1861, and arrived at Washington on May 6th. It was on duty at Meridian Hill until May 24th, when it took part in the occupation of Arlington Heights. It participated in the battle of Bull Run, July 21st, and ten days later was mustered out at the expiration of its term of service. New Jersey contributed three regi ments of cavalry, five batteries of light artillery, and forty-one regiments of infantry to the Union armies during the war.

Officers of the fourth New Jersey regiment, 1861

The fourth New Jersey on the banks of the Potomac, 1861


 

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