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William Schouler, A history of Massachusetts in the Civil War: Volume 1, Chapter 5: (search)
a commission for any length of time, after the full proof is furnished to me which establishes his guilt; and I feel quite sure, that, in this view of my official duties, I shall have your hearty support and co-operation. The charges were not sustained. The Governor, at this time, visited Washington, where he had gone to arrange about the payment of Massachusetts claims, and did not return until the twenty-second day of October. He was successful in making arrangements for payment. Oct. 23.—The Governor writes to Hon. David Sears, of Boston, thanking him for his offer to place the large hall in Liberty-tree Block at the disposal of the Executive, as a place of deposit for articles for the soldiers. The battle of Ball's Bluff was fought Oct. 21. The Fifteenth and Twentieth Massachusetts Regiments were engaged in it. They behaved with great gallantry, and suffered severely, especially the Twentieth. On the 25th, Lieutenant-Colonel Palfrey telegraphed, Colonel Lee, Major Re
William Schouler, A history of Massachusetts in the Civil War: Volume 1, Chapter 11: (search)
izing his regiment, and had become warmly attached to him; he was one of our best and bravest. General Custar informed me that Colonel Lowell was severely wounded in the early part of the engagement, and was advised to retire to the rear; he thought, however, he could stand the fatigues of the day, and stoutly held to his command; a few hours afterwards he fell, mortally wounded. It was pleasant to listen to the words of praise which General Custar bestowed upon his fallen comrade. Sunday, Oct. 23.—I remained in my room, trying to rid myself of a severe cold which I had taken the day before in my visit to the fortifications. A number of friends called during the day, among whom was Governor Corwin, of Ohio, with whom I agreed to spend the next evening. He has recently returned from Mexico; his health is good, and his conversational powers are as wonderful as ever. Monday, Oct. 24.—I hired a carriage, and at ten o'clock was on my way to visit our heavy artillery companies wh