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Waitt, Ernest Linden, History of the Nineteenth regiment, Massachusetts volunteer infantry , 1861-1865, Chapter 1: organization of the regiment. (search)
as mustered in as Lieutenant Colonel of the Nineteenth, having first been offered a Colonelcy in another regiment by Governor Andrew. Companies A. B. and C. were ordered into camp at Lynnfield, to report to Colonel Lyman Dike, commanding, in acly a skeleton command. Its condition may be inferred from the following letter sent by Adjutant General Schouler to Governor Andrew on July 27, 1861: There are but nine companies in the Nineteenth Regiment and most of them are without uniforms, andRegiment and you will take the route prescribed in the orders you receive from him. By order of His Excellency, John A. Andrew, Gov. & Com. in Chief. In consequence of this, the following Special Order was issued: S. O. 411. Commonwea. 9. George M. Barry. 10. Wm. H. LeCain. Col. Hinks will promulgate this order. By command of His Excellency, John A. Andrew, Gov. & Com. In Chief, Wm. Schouler, Adjt. Gen. The regiment was very fortunate in having one of the most skil
Waitt, Ernest Linden, History of the Nineteenth regiment, Massachusetts volunteer infantry , 1861-1865, Chapter 15: the rest at Harrison's Landing. (search)
y at the camp and every effort was made to place the Army in condition to renew the offensive. On July 9, Lieut. Col. Devereux sent the following letter to Governor Andrew. Headquarters 19TH Mass. Vols., in camp near Harrison Landing, Va. July 9TH, 1862. To his Excellency, John A. Andrew, Governor of Massachusetts. GovernJohn A. Andrew, Governor of Massachusetts. Governor: Having received from General Headquarters a circular desiring all regimental commanders to nominate such enlisted men of their commands as have exhibited unusual good conduct during the retreat of the Army from Fair Oaks, for positions as Acting Officers until such time as the Governors of the several states shall grant theade as Senior Surgeon. A. F. Devereux, Lieut. Col. Commanding Regt. On July 15, 1862, Colonel Hinks, then in Boston suffering from his wounds, wrote to Governor Andrew, recommending the following promotions for bravery and gallantry in the various engagements from June 25 to July 1. Capt. Ansel D. Wass, to be major, vice
Waitt, Ernest Linden, History of the Nineteenth regiment, Massachusetts volunteer infantry , 1861-1865, Chapter 16: the march down the Peninsula. (search)
fell by the way from fatigue and hunger, for since leaving Harrison's Landing they had received only one ration other than coffee and hard bread. Their strength, enfeebled by Peninsula experience, was more sorely taxed than ever before. The following letter gives an idea of the condition of the organization at this time,—just one year from the day the regiment left Massachusetts: Headquarters, 19TH Regt. Mass. Vols. Camp near Alexandria, Va., August 29TH, 1862. To His Excellency, John A. Andrew, Governor of Massachusetts, Sir: The condition of this regiment requires three hundred and thirty-two (332) men to fill it to the standard. I respectfully request that number of men may be forwarded as speedily as possible. Very respectfully, A. F. Devereux, Lieut. Col. Commanding. On the bottom of this letter was written the following: Headquarters near Muddy Branch, Md. September 7TH, 1862. Governor: The above mentioned number of recruits are required to fill o
Waitt, Ernest Linden, History of the Nineteenth regiment, Massachusetts volunteer infantry , 1861-1865, Chapter 18: the battle of Antietam. (search)
field, and he will be remembered with respect by all who served under him, . . . . . Dr. Alfred Hitchcock visited the field of Antietam, and in a letter to Governor Andrew, Sept. 26, 1862, this described the condition of Col. Hinks: Col. Hinks, poor fellow! seemed on Monday to have symptoms of sinking. His wound is through theh a miracle to be wrought by Him in whose hand our breath is . . . . . . . . The following is an extract from an official letter written by Gen. Sedgwick to Gov. Andrew after the battle of Antietam, (see Report of Adjutant General of Massachusetts, pp. 181-3:— To His Excellency John A. Andrew, Governor of the Commonwealth Excellency John A. Andrew, Governor of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts,—. . . . . . I have already forwarded through the military channels a list of officers and soldiers who were distinguished for gallantry and good conduct, recommending them for promotion, and I would again commend to your excellency, Col. Lee of the Twentieth, Col. Hinks of the Nineteenth, Lieut. Col. Kim– ball of <
Waitt, Ernest Linden, History of the Nineteenth regiment, Massachusetts volunteer infantry , 1861-1865, Chapter 21: events at Falmouth. (search)
er 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 during November, being sent to Massachusetts. These were as follows: Co. A.Corporal William Young. Co. B.Sergt. Moses Shackley. Co. C.Private Stephen Armit
Waitt, Ernest Linden, History of the Nineteenth regiment, Massachusetts volunteer infantry , 1861-1865, Chapter 24: the winter camp at Falmouth. (search)
863) the regiment had but 407 enlisted men, present and absent. Only 217 were present for duty and even this small number included a goodly percentage of men on Extra and Daily Duty. Capt. Mahoney, then in command of the regiment, wrote to Gov. Andrew as follows: Of the 170 absent enlisted men, most of whom are sick or wounded, many have already been discharged, not more than thirty of them will return to duty. Experience has shown us that recruits, if placed in an old regiment and miks was recorded as having been placed on detached service as A. D. C. to his brother, Brig. Gen. Edward W. Hinks. Capt. J. F. Plympton, of Co. I, returned to duty during the first week in April, and Asst. Surgeon William D. Knapp, appointed by Gov. Andrew, also joined the regiment. A few changes occurred in one or two of the companies about this time. Capt. Charles U. Devereux, of Co. H, was discharged on Surgeon's Certificate on account of wounds, together with Second Lieut. Charles P. Abbot
Waitt, Ernest Linden, History of the Nineteenth regiment, Massachusetts volunteer infantry , 1861-1865, Chapter 27: the Gettysburg Campaign. (search)
the streets of Uniontown, 32 miles from Monocacy Junction from whence they had started in the morning. The men dropped where they halted and instantly were asleep. None of the companies had full ranks and stragglers from all of them came gradually in during the night. The regimental return made out at Uniontown reads as follows: Col. Devereux, promoted from Lieutenant Colonel, vice Hinks, promoted, to date Nov. 29, 1862. Lieut. Col. Ansel D. Wass, appointed and commissioned by Gov. Andrew May 23, 1863. First Lieut. William A. Hill, appointed adjutant, vice Palmer, promoted, to date April 15, 1863. Co. A., First Lieut. Warner A. Tilton, promoted from Second Lieutenant, vice Reynolds, promoted, to date Feb. 27, but refused muster on account of sickness. Second Lieut. Sherman S. Robinson, promoted from Sergeant Co. A., vice Donath, promoted, to late April 4. Co. C., Capt. William L. Palmer, promoted from Adjutant, vice Devereux, discharged, to date April 15. Fi
Waitt, Ernest Linden, History of the Nineteenth regiment, Massachusetts volunteer infantry , 1861-1865, chapter 36 (search)
, that made the walls shake. It was one of the proudest moments in the history of the Nineteenth, and of Col. Devereux, too, as it had been through his untiring efforts that the regiment had reached such perfection in the manual of arms. Governor Andrew was unable to be present, but Adjutant General Schouler welcomed the boys home in his behalf. Mayor Lincoln made a speech brim full of praise, saying among other things: You have sustained the old flag with unflinching bravery and our hearts have beat with pride as we have heard of your exploits. You are to go again into the field, to gain new laurels and perform still more brilliant achievements. General Edward W. Hinks, who had been appointed by Governor Andrew as a special aide on his staff at the reception to the Nineteenth Massachusetts, and Colonel Devereux also spoke. At two o'clock the regiment started for Salem, via the Eastern Railroad. At every station on the road, booming guns, ringing bells cheering, and joyous
Waitt, Ernest Linden, History of the Nineteenth regiment, Massachusetts volunteer infantry , 1861-1865, Roster of the Nineteenth regiment Massachusetts Volunteers (search)
New Jersey; buried at Hartford, Conn. Cronan, Andrew, priv., (B), Aug. 3, ‘63; 38; sub.; disch. Dekilled in action, Sept. 17, ‘62. Fountain, Andrew, Jr., priv., (D), Jan. 30, ‘62; 19; died of w'ndc. 6, ‘61; 18; disch. June 22, ‘64. Goodwin, Andrew, priv., (B), Aug. 28, ‘62; 24; wounded July 3, Gen. & Chf. Sig. Corps, Mar. 3, ‘87. Green, Andrew B., priv., (D), July 29, ‘63; 28; transf. to F. Crosby; M. O. June 30, ‘65. corp. Mahoney, Andrew, capt., (E), July 25, ‘61; 35; wounded. Dec. 61; 43; disch. disa. Mar. 6, ‘63. McFarland, Andrew, wagoner, (K), Aug. 13, ‘61; 23; has been desev. 15, ‘64; 29; disch. June 11, ‘65. Murphy, Andrew, priv., (K), Sept. ‘61; 21; dropped from rollsisch. disa. Jan. 29, ‘62 as private. Norton, Andrew, priv., (E), July 25, ‘61; 26; wounded June 25 June 4, ‘62 as mus. at Fort Monroe, Va. Ryan, Andrew, priv., (F), Apr. 13, ‘64; 36; abs. wounded siov. 26, ‘64; 26; M. O. June 30, ‘65. Vritton, Andrew, priv., (H), Aug. 28, 1861; 18; wounded Sept.
Waitt, Ernest Linden, History of the Nineteenth regiment, Massachusetts volunteer infantry , 1861-1865, Index. (search)
.. ............. 249 Anderson, William, ........................ ....................... 330 Andersonville Prison, .................................................. 337 Andrews, Charles E.,................................................ 107 Andrew, Gov. John A., ................ 1, 6, 8, 79, 111, 112, 121, 148, 199, 246 Andrews, Reuben,.................................................. 104 Andrews, William A.,................................................. 107 Andrew Sharpshooters, ...................... 331 Flint Hill Road,..................................................... 123 Flynn, Richard,..................................................... 188 Fogg, B. E.,.................. ................. 106, 145 Fontain, Andrew (D),.................................................. 58 Ford, James, ........................................................ 189 Ford, Patrick, ................ ..................... 248 Fort Emory, ......... .............................