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William Schouler, A history of Massachusetts in the Civil War: Volume 1, Chapter 5: (search)
nvictions, are not likely to fear man, or offend against the rights of others. A paragraph appeared in the Boston Morning Post, reflecting upon a part of the Governor's personal staff, which caused him to address a private letter, on the 16th of September, to the editors of that paper, showing how unjust it was, and how laborious and useful their gratuitous services had been. In all these, he said, my staff help me,—not deciding nor establishing any thing, but investigating, arranging, he regulations of the army of the United States, as dictating ceremonies of official intercourse to a magistrate who is no part of that army, and not subject to its regulations. His attention is also called to the order of the War Department of Sept. 16, by which Major-General Butler is placed under the orders of the Governor of Massachusetts, in respect to raising and organizing volunteers. In the present condition of national affairs, the Governor considers it impolitic and unpatriotic
William Schouler, A history of Massachusetts in the Civil War: Volume 1, Chapter 9: (search)
n camp at Long Island 127. Total number of enlisted men on duty at Long Island, 379. All of which is respectfully submitted. We have quoted the whole of this report, because it shows the exact condition of our coast defences near the close of the year 1863, the third year of the war. The letters of the Governor, from this time to the end of the year, relate to a variety of subjects, but chiefly in regard to the coast defences. Colonel Ritchie, of his staff, was sent to Europe, Sept. 16, to contract with parties in England for heavy ordnance, which was the great necessity of the times. His letters from England, acquainting the Governor with the progress of his negotiations, were written with great ability, and displayed an intimate knowledge, both theoretical and practical, of the different manufacture of heavy arms, not surpassed by many of the regular United-States army officers. The letters, also, in reply, of Mr. John M. Forbes and of Governor Andrew, show equal know
William Schouler, A history of Massachusetts in the Civil War: Volume 1, Chapter 11: (search)
e number of men thus recruited was 5,461, and they were not credited to the quota of the State. A regiment of infantry was recruited for one year's service, and was known as the Sixty-first Regiment. It left the State in detachments, to report to General Grant at City Point. Of this regiment, Charles F. Walcott was commissioned colonel, Nov. 9, 1864. The Fourth Regiment of Heavy Artillery, one year's men, was also recruited, and left the State by detachments, between the 10th and 16th of September, for Washington. Lieutenant-Colonel William S. King, formerly of the Thirty-fifth Regiment of Infantry, was commissioned colonel. This regiment was detailed for duty in the defences of Washington. Two unattached companies, respectively commanded by Captain Kenny and Captain Brigham, were sent forward to Washington, for the same service. Captain Brigham's company left the State Sept. 26; and Captain Kenny's company, Oct. 29. In-addition to the above, 1,247 men were mustered in fo