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Thomas Wentworth Higginson, Massachusetts in the Army and Navy during the war of 1861-1865, vol. 1: prelminary narrative, Preliminary narrative. (search)
wo hundred and forty-fifth anniversary of the landing of the pilgrims at Plymouth. It was called forth by the following orders proceeding from Governor Andrew:— [General order no. 18.] Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Headquarters, Boston, Dec. 13, 1865. By General Order No. 94 of the War Department, issued May 15, 1865, volunteer regiments and batteries, on their return to their respective States, when mustered out and discharged, were to deposit their colors with the chief United Statehe Adjutant-General of the Commonwealth. By order of His Excellency John A. Andrew, Governor and Commander-in-Chief. William Schouler, Adjutant-General. [General order no. 19.] Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Headquarters, Boston, Dec. 13, 1865. It having been represented at these headquarters that the Massachusetts regiments and companies which had filled their allotted terms of service in the field prior to May 15, 1865, the colors of which are deposited in the State House, de