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Frederick H. Dyer, Compendium of the War of the Rebellion: Regimental Histories, New York Volunteers. (search)
ne 14. Winchester June 14-15. Milroy's retreat June 15-July 1. Williamsport, Md., June 15. Hancock June 16. Greencastle, Pa., June 20 and 22. Shippensburg June 23. Near Harper's Ferry June 23. Cashtown June 25. Carlisle June 25-26. Harper's Ferry June 26-27. Near Kingston June 27. McConnellsburgysburg (Pa.) Campaign June, 1863. Attached to 2nd Brigade, Dana's Division, Dept. of the Susquehanna, and stationed at Harrisburg, Bridgeport, Chambersburg, Shippensburg and Pottsville, Pa., till August. Mustered out August, 1863. Varian's State Militia Battery Light Artillery (1st Troop Washington Grays). Entered serv30 days service as Artillery and Cavalry. Left State for Harrisburg, Pa., June 17, 1863. Attached to 1st Brigade, 1st Division, Dept. of the Susquehanna. Shippensburg, Pa., June 23. Kingston June 26. Oyster Point June 28. Near Fort Washington June 29. Sporting Hill June 30. Carlisle July 1. Mustered out at New
Emilio, Luis F., History of the Fifty-Fourth Regiment of Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry , 1863-1865, Roster of the Fifty-Fourth Massachusetts Infantry. (search)
tuate. 25 Aug 63; 8 Je 65 Beaufort, S. C.; dis. —— Raymour, William 19, sin.; laborer; Shippensburg, Pa. 12 Apl 63; 20 Aug 65. $50. Pittsburgh, Pa. Reynolds, George 20, sin.; teamster; Corning3, 20 Aug 65. $50. Died about 1870 Charleston, S. C. Lewis, Augustus 20, sin.; laborer; Shippensburg, Pa. 29 Apl 63; killed 18 July 63 Ft. Wagner. $50. little, Thomas 26, sin.; farmer; Windsor,ton, N. C. Captd 18 Jly 63 Ft Wagner. $50. Company K. Addison, Henry 25, mar.; mason; Shippensburg, Pa. 6 May 63; 20 Aug 65. $50. Pittsburgh, Pa. Ampey, Isom 21, sin.; farmer; Newport, Ind. 1cinnati, O. 5 May 63; 20 Aug 65. Wounded Jly 63 ——. $50. Shirk, John 20, mar.; farmer; Shippensburg, Pa. 6 May 63; 20 Aug 65. $50. Smith, George 27, sin.; laborer; Cincinnati, O. 5 May 63; die —— —— Vernon, Vt. 14 Dec 63; 20 Aug 65. —— Thompson, David E. Corpl. 20, sin.; farmer; Shippensburg, Pa. 6 May 63; 20 Aug 65. $50. Tobias, Ezra 27, mar.; laborer; Montgomery. 30
Rebellion Record: a Diary of American Events: Documents and Narratives, Volume 11. (ed. Frank Moore), Doc. 93. the burning of Chambersburg. (search)
left and save his command from a combined attack by the several columns which had advanced from the river. His trains were sent here about six P. M., with a strong guard, and squads of disabled and demoralized men; but they were moved toward Shippensburg at one A. M. on Friday morning, and the guard, of course, went with them. General Averell did not reach here until about three P. M. on Saturday--nearly five hours after the rebels had burned the town and retreated westward. General Couch a pencil: Rev. Mr. Nicolls: Please write my father and give him my love. Tell him, too, as Mrs. Shoemaker will tell you, that I was most strenuously opposed to the burning of the town. B. B. Blair, Chaplain and son of Thomas P. Blair, Shippensburg, Pa. That there was a most formidable opposition to burning the town in McCausland's command was manifested in various ways. In the morning before daylight, when McCausland was at Greenawalt's, on the turnpike west of Chambersburg, a most b
Southern Historical Society Papers, Volume 23. (ed. Reverend J. William Jones), Historical sketch of the Rockbridge artillery, C. S. Army, by a member of the famous battery. (search)
iles; Monday, 22d, crossed, and after marching five miles camped near Sharpsburg; 23d, eighteen miles through Hagerstown, Md., and camped near Pennsylvania line; 24th, fifteen miles and camped near Chambersburg, Pa.; 26th, eleven miles to near Shippensburg; 27th, twenty miles and camped near Carlisle, Pa., where it remained till 28th; 29th, ten miles toward Shippensburg; 30th, nine miles to the Baltimore pike leading to Gettysburg. [At a camp near Blue Run Church, on the 31st August, the sketShippensburg; 30th, nine miles to the Baltimore pike leading to Gettysburg. [At a camp near Blue Run Church, on the 31st August, the sketch of movements is resumed as follows:] July 1st, marched twenty miles to Gettysburg; 2d and 3d, engaged in battle—lost fourteen men wounded and seven horses killed; 4th, fell back three miles with rest of the army; 5th, eight miles to Fairfield; 6th, crossed the mountain and marched twenty miles to Waynesboro, Pa.; 7th, twelve miles to Hagerstown, Md.; 8th, 9th, and 10th, remained in camp; 11th, five miles, and took position in line of battle west of Hagerstown, and remained in position till th
Southern Historical Society Papers, Volume 24. (ed. Reverend J. William Jones), chapter 1.60 (search)
ction of Pennsylvania seems to be full of bushwhackers. At Greenwood we met our rear-guard, in charge of the captured horses, and required the citizens to feed men and animals. During the night we marched by way of Funkstown to Greencastle. Twice we came very close to strong cavalry detachments of the enemy, but escaped their attention. June 24th.—We rejoined the regiment at Chambersburg. June 25th.—Captain Moorman reporting sick, I took command of the company, and was ordered to Shippensburg. We camped several miles beyond this place, in the direction of Carlisle. We had several encounters with the enemy. June 27th.—The entire brigade moved on to Carlisle, and after some skirmishing with Pennsylvania militia on horse we passed the obstructions and fortifications, and occupied the city at 10 o'clock. About 3 o'clock General Ewell's Corps arrived. We advanced towards Mechanicsburg, Pa., and camped during the night about five miles distant from the town. Our pickets were <
Southern Historical Society Papers, Volume 26. (ed. Reverend J. William Jones), War Diary of Capt. Robert Emory Park, Twelfth Alabama Regiment. January 28th, 1863—January 27th, 1864. (search)
first sergeant, and Corporal Bob Stafford a sergeant. June 24. Marched towards Harrisburg, and passed through Marion and Chambersburg. We see many women and children, but few men. General Lee has issued orders prohibiting all misconduct or lawlessness, and urging utmost forbearance and kindness to all. June 25. Breakfasted with a citizen, who refused all pay, though I assured him Confederate money would soon take place of greenbacks. June 26. Marched through Greenvillage and Shippensburg. Rained all day. Had a nice bed of wheat straw at night, and slept soundly, undisturbed by dreams or alarms. June 27. Marched through several small towns, and two miles beyond Carlisle on Baltimore turnpike, at least 25 miles. Ate an excellent supper at Mr. A. Spotts'. June 28. Breakfasted at Mr. S's. Went to Episcopal Church in Carlisle, and after leaving, was passing some well dressed ladies, to whom I lifted my hat, when one spoke to me very kindly, told me their minister was
Southern Historical Society Papers, Volume 33. (ed. Reverend J. William Jones), The Twelfth Alabama Infantry, Confederate States Army. (search)
nd urging the utmost forbearance and kindness to all. His address and admonition is in contrast with the conduct of the Northern Generals, who have invaded the South with their soldiers. But it is in accord with true civilization. We cannot afford to make war upon women and children and defenseless men. June 25. Breakfasted with a citizen who refused all pay, though I assured him Confederate money would soon take the place of greenbacks. June 26. Marched through Greenvillage and Shippensburg. It rained all day. Had a nice bed of dry wheat straw at night, and slept soundly, undisturbed by dreams or alarms. June 27. Marched through several small towns, and two miles beyond Carlisle, on the Baltimore turnpike, at least 25 miles. Ate an excellent supper at Mr. A. Spott's. June 28. Breakfasted with some brother officers at Mr. Lee's. His daughters waited upon the tables, and we were served with hot rolls and waffles, butter and honey. Fried chicken also graced the table
Southern Historical Society Papers, Volume 37. (ed. Reverend J. William Jones), Review of the Gettysburg campaign. (search)
& Ohio Railroad further delayed him, so that Westminster was not reached until the evening of the 29th, where a slight skirmish occurred. The next morning, June 30th, the march was resumed in a direct line for Hanover, Pa. Here a considerable body of cavalry was encountered, which had to be disposed of, and sending the wagon trains and prisoners by way of Jefferson, Dover was reached on the morning of July 1st. Here Stuart learned that Early had marched his division in the direction of Shippensburg, and after a short rest, he moved on to Carlisle, which was held by a considerable body of militia. During the night of July 1st, he learned through dispatches from General Lee, that the army was at Gettysburg, and had been engaged on that day. The late Judge James D. Watters, of the Third Judicial Circuit of the State of Maryland, then in Harry Gilmor's command, has related to the writer more than once, his thrilling experience connected with carrying these dispatches. He was order
George P. Rowell and Company's American Newspaper Directory containing accurate lists of all the newspapers and periodicals published in the United States and territories, and the dominion of Canada, and British Colonies of North America, together with a description of the towns and cities in which they are published: description of towns and cities. (ed. George P. Rowell and company), Pennsylvania, Shippensburg, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania (search)
Shippensburg, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania a town of 3,000 pop., on the Cumberland Valley Railroad, 41 miles from Harrisburg. Surrounded by a rich and populous agricultural district, and having a flourishing trade.
Comte de Paris, History of the Civil War in America. Vol. 3. (ed. Henry Coppee , LL.D.), Book III:—Pennsylvania. (search)
such as surround Washington, are to be met with; villages abound; the roads are numerous and generally well kept. Two lines of railroad traverse this section of country—one, that of the Cumberland Valley, between Harrisburg, Chambersburg, and Shippensburg, by way of Carlisle; the other, the Northern Central, connecting Baltimore with Harrisburg, with two branches—one running west from Hanover Junction, by way of Hanover, to Gettysburg; the other eastward, from York to Wrightsville, where it croterminus of a railway line, and the former, besides the roads already enumerated, possesses four or five others of less importance, which lead to Hanover at the eastward, south-westward to Fairfield, north-westward to Mummasburg, and thence to Shippensburg by way of the mountain, and north-eastward to Hunterstown. The town of Gettysburg, as we have shown, is situated almost at the dividing-point between the waters of the Susquehanna and those of the Potomac, but it still belongs to the basin o
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