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Waitt, Ernest Linden, History of the Nineteenth regiment, Massachusetts volunteer infantry , 1861-1865, Chapter 14 : from Malvern Hill to Harrison's Landing . (search)
Waitt, Ernest Linden, History of the Nineteenth regiment, Massachusetts volunteer infantry , 1861-1865, Chapter 20 : to Falmouth , in pursuit of Lee . Burnside supersedes McClellan . (search)
Chapter 20: to Falmouth, in pursuit of Lee. Burnside supersedes McClellan.
At 2 P. M. on Oct. 29 the Nineteenth regiment joined its brigade and took up the line of march for Falmouth, in pursuitFalmouth, in pursuit of Lee. Gen. Couch was in command, Gen. Sumner having been granted leave of absence.
The day was beautiful, the sun shining brightly in a clear sky and the air just cool enough to make marching co barefooted.
With the Right Grand Division leading, the army reached the bank of the river at Falmouth, opposite Fredericksburg, on Nov. 17th, having marched about 40 miles in three days.
Thes wcomb describes the surrounding country adequately:
November 27, 1862: Procured a pass to Falmouth, and at 9 A. M. started for the village, a mile distant.
A neighboring height diverted me, and rd, on Nov. 20th, 1862, wrote from the headquarters of the Second Division, Second Corps, at Falmouth, Va.
I have had Massachusetts regiments under my command for the last few months and they ha
Waitt, Ernest Linden, History of the Nineteenth regiment, Massachusetts volunteer infantry , 1861-1865, Chapter 21 : events at Falmouth . (search)
Chapter 21: events at Falmouth.
Capt. Charles M. Merritt, who had been reported absent without leave was restored to the rolls of his Company, A, by order of the Secretary of War, Nov. 17, 1862. First Lieut. Elisha A. Hinks, of Company E was assigned to the command of Company B as special duty.
Chaplain Ezra D. Winslow, who had been reported as absent without leave from Nov. 1 to Nov. 17, was assigned to duty at the Convalescent camp, Alexandria, Va., by S. O. 350, A. of P. for 30 days from Nov. 17.
Of the surgeons, assistant surgeon Josiah M. Willard was absent sick and Dr. Vertulen R. Stone had been appointed assistant surgeon by Gov. Andrew on Nov. 6.
Three other changes were made in the regimental officers during November. Capt. James D. Russell and First Lieut. Albert Thorndike had resigned because of wounds and had received their discharges, while Second Lieut. Michael A. McNamara had been discharged.
A number of men had left the regiment on recruiting duty duri
Waitt, Ernest Linden, History of the Nineteenth regiment, Massachusetts volunteer infantry , 1861-1865, chapter 23 (search)
Waitt, Ernest Linden, History of the Nineteenth regiment, Massachusetts volunteer infantry , 1861-1865, Chapter 24 : the winter camp at Falmouth . (search)
Chapter 24: the winter camp at Falmouth.
The men of the army were much depressed over the result of the battle of Fredericksburg, but rest, better rations and the coming of the paymaster soon put them in a good frame of mind.
Lieut. Col. Devereux returned to the command of the regiment during January and Capt. Henry A. Ha g duty on Jan. 24. First Lieut. Samuel S. Prime, worn out by the fatiguing campaigns, resigned on Jan. 21 and received an honorable discharge.
For the camp at Falmouth, a place was chosen a short distance from the village, in a crescent shaped indentation in the hills which protected it from the northerly and westerly winds and th Massachusetts, I love you. You have done nobly.
God bless you. Go on and continue to do as you have done.
The men applauded him as he concluded.
While at Falmouth, the men received many boxes from home.
Adjt. Hill received one which contained a turkey.
Unfortunately the box had been on the road for a long time and the bi
Waitt, Ernest Linden, History of the Nineteenth regiment, Massachusetts volunteer infantry , 1861-1865, Chapter 26 : a period of rest in camp at Falmouth . (search)
Chapter 26: a period of rest in camp at Falmouth.
After waiting at the Lacy House for a short time, the regiment was ordered to return to its old camp at Falmouth.
While here a large number of British army officers from Canada were, by international courtesy, permitted to visit the army of the Potomac, even at the very front.
They were entertained by the Commander-in-chief and then by the various corps commanders.
They visited Gen. Hancock, and early one morning Lieut. Col. Devereux rFalmouth.
While here a large number of British army officers from Canada were, by international courtesy, permitted to visit the army of the Potomac, even at the very front.
They were entertained by the Commander-in-chief and then by the various corps commanders.
They visited Gen. Hancock, and early one morning Lieut. Col. Devereux received a note from Gen. Hancock asking him if he would parade his regiment at 2 o'clock in the afternoon and put it through the manual peculiar to it. He replied that his boys would be ready at the appointed time.
He said nothing to the officers or men of the fact that they were to give an exhibition drill at 2 o'clock, preferring to take them by surprise.
The headquarters of Gen. Hancock were some distance away, on a rising ground from which he could overlook all the camps in his command.
A
Waitt, Ernest Linden, History of the Nineteenth regiment, Massachusetts volunteer infantry , 1861-1865, Chapter 31 : after the battle. (search)
Waitt, Ernest Linden, History of the Nineteenth regiment, Massachusetts volunteer infantry , 1861-1865, Chapter 32 : in pursuit of Lee . In camp at Morrisville . (search)
Waitt, Ernest Linden, History of the Nineteenth regiment, Massachusetts volunteer infantry , 1861-1865, chapter 35 (search)
Waitt, Ernest Linden, History of the Nineteenth regiment, Massachusetts volunteer infantry , 1861-1865, Roster of the Nineteenth regiment Massachusetts Volunteers (search)