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Harper's Ferry (West Virginia, United States) (search for this): chapter 10
ved with the names of the givers. Colonel Hinks sent the following explanatory letter from the field: Fair Oaks battlefield, Va., June 18, 1862. To his Excellency, John A. Andrews, Governor and Commander-In-Chief. Governor: The colors of my regiment are much worn and especially the State Color is so much dilapitated as to be entirely unfit for service. I request to be furnished with a new one, that the one I have may be returned to the State. It has never been dishonored and has successively waved at Washington, Baltimore, Harper's Ferry, Charlestown, Harrison Island, Edward's Ferry, Yorktown, West Point, and Fair Oaks and was the first to flaunt in the faces of the foes at Yorktown on the 7th of April on a reconnoisance as well as the first to be flung from the rebel works on the 4th of May, where it, together with its fellow stars and stripes, was placed upon a redoubt in the interior of the enemy's works before 5 o'clock A. M. E. W. Hinks, Colonel 19th Mass. Vols.
West Point (Virginia, United States) (search for this): chapter 10
d the ration was drunk under the supervision of the surgeon. The siege of Yorktown had been raised; the battle of Williamsburg had been fought; the affair at West Point was over. Slowly the rebels were being pressed back toward Richmond, while the army of the Potomac cautiously followed, sweeping gradually up the Peninsula, itef. There seemed to be no good reason for this scarcity of food, for the army was encamped by the side of the railroad, which it held, with trains running from West Point. One or two cases of scurvy appeared in the regiment and there were fears that it would spread. About the middle of June, however, a change for the better was tate. It has never been dishonored and has successively waved at Washington, Baltimore, Harper's Ferry, Charlestown, Harrison Island, Edward's Ferry, Yorktown, West Point, and Fair Oaks and was the first to flaunt in the faces of the foes at Yorktown on the 7th of April on a reconnoisance as well as the first to be flung from the
West Point (Georgia, United States) (search for this): chapter 10
Chapter 10: the march to the Chickahominy. On May 8, the second day after reaching West Point, the troops began the long, dreary march up the Peninsula, through rain and mud to the Chickahominy River. They first marched to Eltham, four miles distant, and remained there several days, while the engineer corps were building miles of corduroy roads and bridges. Here the men began to break down very fast and there was much sickness. While at Eltham many of the men were greatly interested in watching the landing of cattle. The beeves would be hoisted over the side of a flat boat, which had been towed up, and let into the river to swim ashore. The water was not deep at this point, and the soft muddy flats extended for some distance. Some of the animals would land in a soft place and, in their attempt to get ashore, would get mired up to their bellies and stay exhausted in the mud. The cattle guard would then get out to them by means of boards, shoot them, and put a rope about th
Lynnfield (Massachusetts, United States) (search for this): chapter 10
oon an old story and buggy was immediately dispatched, given to the lieutenant for his collection, or allowed to fly or run away. One specimen, however, stuck and abided long. It was the common louse. On May 24, a dress parade was held at Lewis Farm, the first one since the regiment was before Yorktown. On May 25, Q. M. S. Nathaniel Prentiss, of Cambridge, worn out from the fatigues on the Peninsula, was found dead in his tent. He had been mustered in as a sergeant in Company F at Lynnfield and was very popular. The funeral took place on May 27, and, as the Chaplain was absent on orders, Sergt. Maj. Edward M. Newcomb acted as Chaplain pro tempore, in order that the remains might have Christian burial. This was one of a number of instances where Sergt. Maj. Newcomb officiated in a similar capacity. On Saturday, May 30, there was a sudden and severe storm which flooded the camps and the Chickahominy Creek became a raging river, filling the entire swamp. General Johnston,
Yorktown (Virginia, United States) (search for this): chapter 10
ies being formed in line for the purpose, and the ration was drunk under the supervision of the surgeon. The siege of Yorktown had been raised; the battle of Williamsburg had been fought; the affair at West Point was over. Slowly the rebels were t was the common louse. On May 24, a dress parade was held at Lewis Farm, the first one since the regiment was before Yorktown. On May 25, Q. M. S. Nathaniel Prentiss, of Cambridge, worn out from the fatigues on the Peninsula, was found dead innored and has successively waved at Washington, Baltimore, Harper's Ferry, Charlestown, Harrison Island, Edward's Ferry, Yorktown, West Point, and Fair Oaks and was the first to flaunt in the faces of the foes at Yorktown on the 7th of April on a recYorktown on the 7th of April on a reconnoisance as well as the first to be flung from the rebel works on the 4th of May, where it, together with its fellow stars and stripes, was placed upon a redoubt in the interior of the enemy's works before 5 o'clock A. M. E. W. Hinks, Colonel 19t
York (Virginia, United States) (search for this): chapter 10
it had been dug two feet deep. Quinine and whiskey were issued daily, companies being formed in line for the purpose, and the ration was drunk under the supervision of the surgeon. The siege of Yorktown had been raised; the battle of Williamsburg had been fought; the affair at West Point was over. Slowly the rebels were being pressed back toward Richmond, while the army of the Potomac cautiously followed, sweeping gradually up the Peninsula, its flanks protected by the gunboats in the York River on the right and the James on the left. Large quantities of infantry and artillery ammunition, rations for the troops, forage for the animals, medical supplies for the sick and wounded, camp and garrison equipage, siege and pontoon trains had to be moved and guarded by the army and and kept protected and in close proximity all the time. The investment of Richmond was in gradual progress and the army was buoyant in spirits, looking forward to the capture of the rebel capitol and the cl
Oldhouse Landing (Virginia, United States) (search for this): chapter 10
Chapter 10: the march to the Chickahominy. On May 8, the second day after reaching West Point, the troops began the long, dreary march up the Peninsula, through rain and mud to the Chickahominy River. They first marched to Eltham, four miles distant, and remained there several days, while the engineer corps were building miles of corduroy roads and bridges. Here the men began to break down very fast and there was much sickness. While at Eltham many of the men were greatly interested in watching the landing of cattle. The beeves would be hoisted over the side of a flat boat, which had been towed up, and let into the river to swim ashore. The water was not deep at this point, and the soft muddy flats extended for some distance. Some of the animals would land in a soft place and, in their attempt to get ashore, would get mired up to their bellies and stay exhausted in the mud. The cattle guard would then get out to them by means of boards, shoot them, and put a rope about th
Cumberland, Va. (Virginia, United States) (search for this): chapter 10
ld then get out to them by means of boards, shoot them, and put a rope about their horns. Horses and men would draw the dead weight out. This beef would immediately be dressed for issue, and the live beeves would be corralled and driven forward to follow the army with other commissary stores, and slaughtered as needed. From Eltham, General Sumner's Corps marched slowly by short stages in consequence of the intolerable condition of the roads, to the Chickahominy, halting successively at Cumberland, Cedar Hill and Tumstalls Station. Cedar Hill was left at 8. A. M. and the men were for eight hours on the road under an intensely hot sun, stopping only when the artillery and baggage wagons ahead became blocked, but resting nowhere long enough for dinner. The march was for twelve miles. Several plantations were passed on the line of march. On the gates leading to the magnificent residences where white flags and the strict orders against leaving the ranks prevented all depredation or
Baltimore, Md. (Maryland, United States) (search for this): chapter 10
ed with the names of the givers. Colonel Hinks sent the following explanatory letter from the field: Fair Oaks battlefield, Va., June 18, 1862. To his Excellency, John A. Andrews, Governor and Commander-In-Chief. Governor: The colors of my regiment are much worn and especially the State Color is so much dilapitated as to be entirely unfit for service. I request to be furnished with a new one, that the one I have may be returned to the State. It has never been dishonored and has successively waved at Washington, Baltimore, Harper's Ferry, Charlestown, Harrison Island, Edward's Ferry, Yorktown, West Point, and Fair Oaks and was the first to flaunt in the faces of the foes at Yorktown on the 7th of April on a reconnoisance as well as the first to be flung from the rebel works on the 4th of May, where it, together with its fellow stars and stripes, was placed upon a redoubt in the interior of the enemy's works before 5 o'clock A. M. E. W. Hinks, Colonel 19th Mass. Vols.
Hampton (Virginia, United States) (search for this): chapter 10
ed just in time to turn defeat into success. The command moved forward on gradually rising ground until it reached a beautiful wood, filled with birds singing joyfully, while not more than two miles away the music of the minie balls and the screeching shell, bringing pain and death, were heard instead. Here the regiment halted near a mansion, where they found three springs of cool, sweet water bubbling out of the clear, white sand. It was the first spring the men had seen since leaving Hampton, and it can readily be imagined with what pleasure they filled their canteens out of the sparkling pool. Here the men lay in the cool shade, listening to the thunders of artillery and the rattle of musketry, expecting every minute to be ordered into action. There was no sport or loud talk indulged in, conversation being carried on in low tones. The very air seemed oppressive. Everyone seemed to realize the terrible work that was being done beyond the woods. At about noon an aide of t
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