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Harper's Encyclopedia of United States History (ed. Benson Lossing), Duryee, Abram, 1815-1890 (search)
Duryee, Abram, 1815-1890 Military officer; born in New York City, April 29, 1815; joined the State militia in 1833; became colonel of the 27th Regiment, now the 7th, in 1849; commanded his regiment during the Astor Place riots. In April, 1861, he raised a regiment known as Duryee's Zouaves, which took part in the battle of Big Bethel. In 1861 he was promoted to brigadier-general, and served with the Army of the Potomac until 1863, when he resigned. He died in New York City, Sept. 27, 189uryee, Abram, 1815-1890 Military officer; born in New York City, April 29, 1815; joined the State militia in 1833; became colonel of the 27th Regiment, now the 7th, in 1849; commanded his regiment during the Astor Place riots. In April, 1861, he raised a regiment known as Duryee's Zouaves, which took part in the battle of Big Bethel. In 1861 he was promoted to brigadier-general, and served with the Army of the Potomac until 1863, when he resigned. He died in New York City, Sept. 27, 1890.
Harper's Encyclopedia of United States History (ed. Benson Lossing), Gaines's Mill, battle of. (search)
r. His corps (the 5th) was also charged with the duty of carrying away the siege-guns and covering the army in its march to the James. These troops were accordingly arrayed on the rising ground near Gaines's Mills, on the arc of a circle between Cold Harbor and the Chickahominy, when they were attacked by a Confederate force, in the afternoon, led by Generals Longstreet and A. P. Hill. A few of the siege-guns were yet in position. Morell's division occupied the left, Sykes's regulars and Duryee's Zouaves the right, and McCall's division formed a second line, his left touching Butterfield's right. Seymour's brigade and horse-batteries commanded the rear, and cavalry under Gen. Philip St. George Cooke were on flanking service near the Chickahominy. The brunt of the battle first fell upon Sykes, who threw the assailants back in confusion with great loss. Longstreet pushed forward with his veterans to their relief, and was joined by Jackson and D. H. Hill. Ewell's division also ca
Harper's Encyclopedia of United States History (ed. Benson Lossing), Haseltine, James Henry 1833- (search)
Haseltine, James Henry 1833- Sculptor; born in Philadelphia, Pa., Nov. 2, 1833; joined the National army in 1861; was promoted major. His works include America honoring her fallen brave; America victorious; Captivity, etc.; and statues of Generals Sheridan, Forsyth, Merritt, Hartsuff, Duryee etc.
Harper's Encyclopedia of United States History (ed. Benson Lossing), South Mountain, battle of (search)
eral Wainwright, who was soon disabled. At dusk Hooker had flanked and beaten the Confederate left. Reno's command, which had gained a foothold on the crest, fought desperately until dark. At about sunset their leader, at the head of the troops in an open field, was killed. He died almost at the moment of victory, and his command devolved on General Cox. Meade, with his brigades, led by General Seymour and Colonels Magilton and Gallagher, fought on the right of Hatch's division. General Duryee, whose fine brigade of Ricketts's division had participated in the later struggles of Pope with Lee, was just coming up when the contest ceased at that point. Meanwhile the brigades of Gibbons and Hartsuff had pushed up the road along the Gap, fighting and winning steadily until about 9 P. M., when, having reached a point near the summit of the Gap, their ammunition was exhausted. But the victory for the Nationals was secured. During the night Lee withdrew his forces, and so ended the