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Rebellion Record: a Diary of American Events, Diary from December 17, 1860 - April 30, 1864 (ed. Frank Moore), 1861, September (search)
ding to the army regulation. They have with them twenty-five baggage wagons, two hospital wagons, five ambulances, and one hundred and twenty horses. A company of sharp-shooters from Massachusetts, Capt. Sanders, with one hundred men, joined the regiment at New York. At the Park barracks the soldiers partook of an excellent dinner. The officers and many distinguished persons, including Governor Andrew, had a table set for them in the officers' quarters. When the dinner was over, Mr. Frank E. Howe spoke of the presence of Governor Andrew, the chief executive of a State which was offering so many of her sons to fight for the Union, and introduced Mr. David Dudley Field, who spoke of the duty of all good citizens in this conflict for the Union, and of the noble efforts of Massachusetts in sustaining the principles which she professed, by the treasure of her lands and the lives of her sons. Governor Andrew was next introduced, and delivered a speech full of patriotism and enthus
Rebellion Record: a Diary of American Events: Documents and Narratives, Volume 10. (ed. Frank Moore), chapter 1 (search)
s with the Indian tribes within the borders. Mr. Howe's amendment to Mr. King's amendment was agreeen, Foot, Foster, Grimes, Hale, Harlan, Harris, Howe, Johnson of Tennessee, King, Lane of Indiana, Lwas agreed to — yeas, twenty-nine; nays, ten. Mr. Howe moved to strike out the ninth section making ved the indefinite postponement of the bill. Mr. Howe took the floor, and the bill went over, and wdrafted. The debate was further continued by Mr. Howe, Mr. Wilson, Mr. Grimes, Mr. Fessenden, Mr. Jrman's amendment as amended was agreed to. Mr. Howe moved to amend by adding a new section providre appointed managers. On the tenth of June, Mr. Howe reported: That the House recede from their dinder this provision. After debate, in which Mr. Howe, Mr. Sumner, Mr. Conness, Mr. Johnson, Mr. Wir. Richardson, Mr. Howard, Mr. McDougall, and Mr. Howe, and supported by Mr. Brown, and Mr. Lane, ofe. The motion was agreed to, and Mr. Harris, Mr. Howe, and Mr. Willey were appointed managers. The[18 more...]
Rebellion Record: a Diary of American Events: Documents and Narratives, Volume 10. (ed. Frank Moore), chapter 3 (search)
holds on. Infantry of enemy in woods in front of extreme left, also in front of Howe. No loss so far of great importance. General Vinton badly but not dangerously ps were moving down the river on this side during the latter part of the night. Howe's pickets reported movements in their front, same direction. Still they have a r line. They seem to have detached a portion of their force to our front, where Howe and Brooks are now engaged. Brooks has some prisoners, and is down to the railron's and Sickles's divisions also aided in that movement, while the divisions of Howe and Brooks also engaged the enemy during the day. However easy of explanation itr line. They seem to have detached a portion of their force to our front, where Howe and Brooks are now engaged. Brooks has some prisoners, and is down to the railrnerally of the troops is good. Keeping in mind the fact that the divisions of Howe and Brooks, which General Hardie reported to General Burnside were then actually
Rebellion Record: a Diary of American Events: Documents and Narratives, Volume 10. (ed. Frank Moore), chapter 65 (search)
such relief as it is in the power of a grateful people to bestow. Respectfully submitted, Frank E. Howe, Superintendent. Treasurer's Report. The concise and admirable report of our Superinary point of view from the location of several military agencies at its rooms, represented by Colonel Howe, through whom many expenditures have been met in his capacity of Military Agent, which otherw at 57 Broadway, Room No. 12; Hon. Wm. M. Evarts, President, in the chair. On motion of Colonel F. E. Howe, Colonel J. H. Almy was appointed secretary pro tern. Members present--Wm. M. Evarts, Sompson, D. D., R. B. Lockwood, Colonel J. H. Almy. The reports of the superintendent, Colonel Frank E. Howe, and treasurer, M. W. Cooper, were presented, after which remarks were made by General Pledgments and high appreciation of this association are due, and are hereby tendered, to Colonel Frank E. Howe, for his patriotic and humane devotion to the interests of the soldiers, who, disabled a
William Schouler, A history of Massachusetts in the Civil War: Volume 1, Chapter 2: (search)
were established. The field and staff officers of the Sixth were Edward F. Jones, of Pepperell, colonel; Benjamin F. Watson, of Lawrence, lieutenant-colonel; Josiah A. Sawtell, of Lowell, major; Alpha B. Farr, of Lowell, adjutant; James Monroe, of Cambridge, quartermaster; Charles Babbidge, of Pepperell, chaplain; Norman Smith, of Groton, surgeon; Jansen T. Paine, of Charlestown, surgeon's mate; Rufus L. Plaisted, of Lowell, paymaster; Samuel D. Shattuck, of Groton, sergeant-major; Church Howe, of Worcester, quartermaster-sergeant; John Dupee, of Boston, commissary-sergeant; Frederick Stafford, of Lowell, drum-major; William H. Gray, of Acton, hospital steward. The Sixth had a full staff and regimental band. Company A, National Greys, Lowell. Officers: Josiah A. Sawtell, captain; Andrew J. Johnson and Andrew C. Wright, lieutenants,—all of Lowell. Company B, Groton Artillery, Groton. Officers: Eusebius S. Clark, captain; George F. Shattuck and Samuel G. Blood, lieutenants,
William Schouler, A history of Massachusetts in the Civil War: Volume 1, Chapter 3: (search)
hree Yearsvolunteers letter of John M. Forbes letters received by the Adjutant-General extracts letters from Dr. Luther V. Bell and Richard H. Dana, Jr. Ex-Governor Boutwell arrives at Washington letters to the Governor State of affairs at Washington letter from Mr. Foster cipher telegram Judge Hoar at Washington letters to the Governor the War Department will accept no more troops Charles R. Lowell, Jr., Massachusettsagent at Washington his instructions letter of Governor to Dr. Howe appointed to examine the condition of the regiments his report Colonel Prescott letters of the Governor and General Butler slavery. The people of Massachusetts were deeply moved by the departure of the three months men, and the attack made upon the Sixth Regiment at Baltimore. Meetings were held in city and town. Speeches were made by the most distinguished orators in the State. In some of the towns, the people were called together by the ringing of church-bells, and in others by
William Schouler, A history of Massachusetts in the Civil War: Volume 1, Chapter 4: (search)
eon-General letter of the Governor to Colonel Frank E. Howe New-Englandrooms, New York letter of of the Secretary of War Colonel Browne to Colonel Howe abstract of correspondence Colonelsargenthese gentlemen were given gratuitously. Frank E. Howe, of New York, was appointed assistant qua1861, with the rank of lieutenant-colonel. Colonel Howe was a native of Massachusetts, doing businellowing letter in reply:— May 20, 1861. Frank E. Howe, Esq., 203, Broadway. Sir,—I have recethe New-England Rooms in New York, of which Colonel Howe had charge during the entire war. It becamelowing the lead of Massachusetts, appointed Colonel Howe their agent to take care of their soldiers.eak again of this admirable institution and Colonel Howe in a subsequent chapter. Charles Amory, however, paid; and the appointment of Colonel Frank E. Howe as the agent of the Commonwealth to lom E. Parmenter, Esq., of West Cambridge, to Colonel Howe. Mr. Parmenter went on to see about the Wes[1 more...]<
William Schouler, A history of Massachusetts in the Civil War: Volume 1, Chapter 5: (search)
ed for the adoption and payment, by the Federal Government, of future contracts for military stores. These gentlemen were furnished with letters by the Governor to the President and members of the Cabinet. Aug. 31.—Governor telegraphs Colonel Frank E. Howe, New York, Find George S. Greene, late of the United-States Engineer Corps, and see if he will take command of a Massachusetts regiment. On the same day, the Governor wrote a letter to the Secretary of War, in regard to the high prices pe commissioned, and detailed on the staff of General Sherman. This was not done; but Magner was afterwards commissioned a lieutenant in the Twenty-eighth Regiment, and was killed in battle, May 18, 1864. Oct. 1.—The Governor writes to Colonel Frank E. Howe, New York, What has become of General Sherman? I have not heard from him for some days. Does he wish Wilson's regiment to go with him? The regiment is expected to leave on the 3d. On the same day, he writes to General Scott,— It<
William Schouler, A history of Massachusetts in the Civil War: Volume 1, Chapter 6: (search)
ac the wounded at Williamsburg letters of Colonel Howe every assistance given the agencies of th the wounded soldiers were welcomed by Colonel Frank E. Howe, our Massachusetts agent, and amply suy, and in letters of Dr. Hitchcock and Colonel Frank E. Howe to Governor Andrew. Colonel Howe wrre forwarded by General Burnside. March 25, Colonel Howe telegraphs to the Governor, One hundred woudelay heretofore experienced. He says that Colonel Howe had leased in New York a large, commodious,of the State, except an ambulance wagon. Colonel Howe writes, April 6, The store is nearly ready. wounded at Williamsburg reached New York. Colonel Howe on that day telegraphs to the Governor, I as, with horses and wagon, and Lieutenant Church Howe, aide-de-camp to General Sedgwick, to show me th day of April, the Governor writes to Colonel Frank E. Howe, New York, that Surgeon-General Dale hAn ambulance, therefore, was purchased; and Colonel Howe was authorized to purchase one, to be used [3 more...]
William Schouler, A history of Massachusetts in the Civil War: Volume 1, Chapter 7: (search)
m army hospitals, and cared for at their homes. These orders, for a time, were very unpopular, and had a prejudicial effect upon recruiting. We find, on the files of the Governor, the Adjutant-General, and Surgeon-General, a great many letters, complaining of these arbitrary and cruel orders, from persons whose relatives, wounded and sick, were retained in the hospitals, and refused transportation to their homes. Many letters were written the State officials; and the Governor sent Colonel Frank E. Howe to Washington, for the purpose of attempting to procure some mitigation of the rigor of the present system. The system, however, remained in force; and, like other usages of war, the people acquiesced in them as among the severities required for the good of the cause. Of Joseph W. Wheelwright,—who had raised a number of men, and who had reason to expect a command, but, for military reasons, the men whom he had recruited had been placed in other regiments to complete their organiz
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