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Thomas Wentworth Higginson, Harvard Memorial Biographies, 1859. (search)
ome to him, he lingered not long amidst home delights. Arriving in Salem on the 1st of August, he enlisted on the 3d of the same month in the Nineteenth Massachusetts Regiment, under Colonel Hinks, with whom he had already served, and Lieutenant-Colonel Devereux, his former Captain, for whom he had the warmest esteem. On joining his regiment at Lynnfield, he enjoyed the pleasant surprise of finding a friend in another superior officer,—Major How of the Class of 1859. He spent but three weeks. I am willing to die in so good a cause. Let me be wrapped in the flag presented me by my friends in Haverhill, and if possible let me be buried at home, — and passed away as quietly as an infant. Lieutenant-Colonel (afterwards Colonel) A. F. Devereux of the Nineteenth Massachusetts, says:— A braver man never trod than Major How. It is not enough to say that he was brave. Many are that: but he was most unusually cool, brave, and gallant; I think, nay, I know, I never met quite his <
Thomas Wentworth Higginson, Harvard Memorial Biographies, 1860. (search)
g scenes of his life. Before the disastrous battle of Fredericksburg, he seems to have had one of those presentiments which we count so singular and impressive when fulfilled,—though many more may pass unnoticed, when contradicted by the event,—remarking to his captain that he did not expect to come out of another battle safely. When the day arrived, he was one of the first to volunteer, and was among the earliest of those who crossed the Rappahannock and took possession of the city. Colonel Devereux, his commander, thus narrates the rest:— His regiment being ordered to charge the batteries directly in front, there were shot down in the storm of bullets that met them no less than eight color-bearers in succession. At one time both were killed at once, and both colors lay on the ground. Here was an opportunity for a self-sacrificing manhood that young Newcomb was eminently fitted to put forth. Rushing to the front, he seized both colors, and waved his regiment on. But the in<
Thomas Wentworth Higginson, Harvard Memorial Biographies, 1862. (search)
s stage of his career. He was exceedingly popular in the company. Johnny, as he was then called, always brought two sticks of wood when his turn came to help feed the camp-fire, thus sparing a comrade his share. Baked beans were for the company, as they frequently are, a cherished solace after the fatigues of picket. One morning Company I came in and found beans enough and to spare in a neighboring company, while for themselves there was displayed a barrel-cover of hard-tack only, Captain Devereux not approving of reciprocity in the matter of rations. A somewhat animated discussion ensued, which culminated in Johnny's kicking the hard-tack into the air, a feat which he immediately expiated in the guard-tent with sincere repentance. Such was his popularity, however, that the whole company laid down their arms at the news of his disgrace, and were with difficulty pacified and induced to return to duty. The Fourth Wisconsin Regiment was stationed near the Eighth, and John, with
Thomas Wentworth Higginson, Harvard Memorial Biographies, Biographical Index. (search)
. Davenport, Elizabeth G., I. 75 Davies, H. E., Major.-Gen., I. 135. Davis, C. A., Dr., I. 434. Davis, J., II. 78. Davis, J. S., Dr., I. 323, 324;. Dawson, Dr., II. 198. De Forest, O., Col., II. 357. Dehon, Arthur, Lieut., Memoir, II. 219-225. Also, I. 27; II. 250. Dehon, Caroline, II. 219. Dehon, Theodore, II. 219. Dehon, William, II. 219, 222;. Deniston, Mr., 1. 3. De Peyster, R. V., I. 229, 230;. Devens, Charles, Maj.-Gen., I. 441, 442;,444. Devereux, A. F., Col., II. 4, 35;, 155, 286. Dewey, Orville, Rev. Dr., I. 42. Dexter, J., II. 241. Dillaway, C. K., I. 132; II. 12. Dix, J. A., Maj.-Gen., I. 11. Dixon, James, II. 428. Dixwell, E. S., I. 380; II. 133, 405;. Donnelly, G. K., Capt., I. 106. Doolittle, A., II. 226. Doolittle, H. J., Capt., Memoir, II. 226-228; II. 224-240. Doolittle, J. R., Hon., II. 226, 227;. Doolittle, Mary L., II. 226. Dougherty, Dr., I. 123. Douglas, S. A., Hon., I. 336; II.