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Harper's Encyclopedia of United States History (ed. Benson Lossing), Whitney , Addison O. 1839 - (search)
Whitney, Addison O. 1839-
Soldier; born in Waldo, Me., Oct. 30, 1839; became a mechanic in Lowell, Mass.; and joined the 6th Massachusetts Volunteer Militia.
He accompanied the regiment on its march to the defence of the national capital, and while passing through Baltimore, Md., April 19, 1861, was killed during the attack on the regiment by the mob. Luther C. Ladd (born in Alexandria, N. H., Dec. 22, 1843), also a mechanic in Lowell and a comrade of Whitney, fell in the same attack, pierced by several bullets.
These were the first casualties in the National army in the Civil War. The commonwealth of Massachusetts and the city of Lowell caused the remains of the two first martyrs to be placed beneath an imposing monument of Concord granite, erected in Merrimac Square, Lowell, and dedicated June 17, 1865.
Rebellion Record: a Diary of American Events: Documents and Narratives, Volume 1. (ed. Frank Moore), chapter 71 (search)
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68--General orders--no. 3.
Headquarters of the army, Washington, April 19, 1861.
The Military Department of Washington is extended so as to include, in addition to the District of Columbia and Maryland, the States of Delaware and Pennsylvania, and will be commanded by Major-Gen. Patterson, belonging to the volunteers of the latter State.
The Major-General will, as fast as they are mustered into service, post the volunteers of Pennsylvania all along the railroad from Wilmington, Del., to Washington City, in sufficient numbers and in such proximity as may give a reasonable protection to the lines of parallel wires, to the road, its rails, bridges, cars and stations.
By command: Winfield Scott. E. D. Townsend, Assistant Adjutant-General.
Rebellion Record: a Diary of American Events: Documents and Narratives, Volume 1. (ed. Frank Moore), chapter 72 (search)
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69--the Baltimore riot.
Mayor's office, April 19, 1861.
Sir: This will be presented to you by the Hon. H. Lenox Bond, Geo. W. Dobbin and Jno. C. Brune, esqs., who will proceed to Washington by an express train, at my request, in order to explain fully the fearful condition of our affairs in this city.
The people are exasperated to the highest degree by the passage of troops, and the citizens are universally decided in the opinion that no more troops should be ordered to come.
Rebellion Record: a Diary of American Events: Documents and Narratives, Volume 1. (ed. Frank Moore), chapter 77 (search)
Rebellion Record: a Diary of American Events: Documents and Narratives, Volume 1. (ed. Frank Moore), chapter 278 (search)
Frederick H. Dyer, Compendium of the War of the Rebellion: Battles, Maryland, 1861 (search)
1861
April 19: Attack in streets of BaltimoreMASSACHUSETTS--6th Infantry. PENNSYLVANIA--26th Infantry. Union loss, 4 killed, 20 wounded. Total, 24.
April 21: Occupation of Fort CarrollUNITED STATES--5th Infantry (Detachment).
May 6: Occupation of Relay HouseMASSACHUSETTS--6th Militia Infantry; Cook's Battery Light Arty. NEW YORK--8th Militia Infantry.
May 13: Occupation of Baltimore by U. S. TroopsMASSACHUSETTS--6th Militia Infantry; Cook's Battery Light Arty. NEW YORK--8th Militia Infantry.
June 10-July 7: Expedition to RockvilleDISTRICT OF COLUMBIA--2d, 3d, 5th and 8th Battalions Infantry. NEW HAMPSHIRE--1st Infantry. NEW YORK--9th State Militia Infantry. PENNSYLVANIA--17th Infantry. UNITED STATES--Griffin's Battery "D," 5th Arty.; 1st Dragoons (Owens' Company).
June 11: Occupation of CumberlandINDIANA--11th Infantry.
June 14: Skirmish, Seneca MillsDISTRICT OF COLUMBIA--2d Battalion Infantry.
June 17: Skirmish, Conrad's FerryNEW HAMPSHIRE--1st Infantry (5 Cos.).
June 18: Ski
Frederick H. Dyer, Compendium of the War of the Rebellion: Regimental Histories, Illinois Volunteers . (search)
Frederick H. Dyer, Compendium of the War of the Rebellion: Regimental Histories, Massachusetts Volunteers . (search)
Frederick H. Dyer, Compendium of the War of the Rebellion: Regimental Histories, New York Volunteers . (search)
Frederick H. Dyer, Compendium of the War of the Rebellion: Regimental Histories, Pennsylvania Volunteers . (search)