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Westover (Virginia, United States) (search for this): chapter 15
ers' schooners helped to swell the flotilla and now that the army was likely to remain some time, the Sutlers came ashore with their molasses ginger cakes and their lively cheese. They had suffered with the army in losses of their supplies and had seen them either taken by the enemy or destroyed, rather than be left behind. The Paymaster also came, and the men were paid off. The headquarters of the quartermaster and subsistance departments were located at a beautiful plantation called Westover, but three miles down the river. Here the wagon trains reported for rations and forage which once more were issued with regularity. The supply boats of the government and the Christian Commission furnished a limited supply of potatoes and onions. On July 3, the day after the arrival at Harrison's Landing, General McClellan came through the camps, making a short speech to each brigade. General Dana, commanding the third brigade, called for three cheers for the new campaign and they wer
Harrison's Landing (Virginia, United States) (search for this): chapter 15
the river bank, some distance from the camps. Sanitary orders were issued for the better care of the health of the men. They were forbidden to fry fresh beef as was the custom in cold weather. Sick and wounded men who were restored to duty arrived nearly every day 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. 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 them full commissions, I have the pleasure of sending forward the follo
Coggin's Point (Virginia, United States) (search for this): chapter 15
ction of the landing, over the camp near the river. Orders were at once received to make ready to move. Considerable concern was manifested, as the base of supplies was there and some thought a rebel gunboat or a second Merrimack had some down to destroy the Union fleet. In a short time, however, the firing ceased, the men broke ranks and the artillery, which had harnessed up and moved to the landing, returned. It was then learned that the rebels had planted a battery of 43 guns at Coggins Point on a commanding hill and opened fire on the hospital and the shipping, despite the fact that the yellow flag was floating over the hospital, as it had been for a long time and that no hostile move had been made from that quarter to provoke the assault. A few shells from the 100-pounders soon caused them to make a hasty departure and then a force was crossed which fortified the hill and no further trouble came from that direction. At this time Gen. Halleck had been called from his du
Oldhouse Landing (Virginia, United States) (search for this): chapter 15
nd spoke with great effect in several towns of the Commonwealth, inducing a large number of men to enlist. On Aug. 8, he returned to Harrison's Landing, and, though not recovered from his wounds, was immediately assigned to the command of the Third Brigade, composed of the Nineteenth and Twentieth Massachusetts, the Forty-Second and Fifty-Ninth New York, and Seventh Michigan regiments, Second division, Second Corps; which Division was assigned to cover the retreat of the army to the Chickahominy River, upon its evacuation of Harrison's Landing. Gen. Halleck, commander-in-chief, was opposed to any further demonstrations against Richmond from the position then occupied by the Army of the Potomac. McClellan, however, insisted upon the plan, declaring that the rebels had received a sincere chastising and that the Army was ready and anxious to again push forward. McClellan's purpose was to cross the James at Harrison's Landing, attack Petersburg, and cut off the enemy's communicatio
Massachusetts (Massachusetts, United States) (search for this): chapter 15
July 4, also, when the roll of the regiment was called, it was found that more than one half of the men who had left Massachusetts less than a year before had either been killed in battle, died of disease or were sick and wounded in the General Hoss 19TH Mass. Vols., in camp near Harrison Landing, Va. July 9TH, 1862. To his Excellency, John A. Andrew, Governor of Massachusetts. Governor: Having received from General Headquarters a circular desiring all regimental commanders to nominate Palmer went to Company D. Capt. Ansel D. Wass, who had been wounded in the action of June 30th, and was absent in Massachusetts, was promoted to be Major. There was a great deal of sickness in the regiment at Harrison's Landing and much homesrength of the men who seemed, thereby, to lose much of their stamina. Col. Hinks, after being wounded, returned to Massachusetts for a brief period, and, while convalescing, improved his time by eloquent appeals to his fellow citizens to voluntee
Malvern Hill (Virginia, United States) (search for this): chapter 15
de from that quarter to provoke the assault. A few shells from the 100-pounders soon caused them to make a hasty departure and then a force was crossed which fortified the hill and no further trouble came from that direction. At this time Gen. Halleck had been called from his duties in the Mississippi and made Commanding General of the U. S. Army, with headquarters at Washington. On the night of August 3, the monotony of camp life was slightly broken when the regiment moved back to Malvern Hill in light marching order, with haversacks full, in an endeavor to surround a rebel camp. A round — about way was taken, but the enemy escaped just in time and the command returned to camp on Aug. 7. While here, Lieut. Bachelder, of Company C, received his commission as Captain, and Lieut. Fred Crofts, who had been promoted from Sergeant of Company B, was assigned to Company C, as Second Lieutenant, Samuel S. Prime being promoted from Second to First Lieutenant Lieut. Crofts was soon tr
Fred Crofts (search for this): chapter 15
, in an endeavor to surround a rebel camp. A round — about way was taken, but the enemy escaped just in time and the command returned to camp on Aug. 7. While here, Lieut. Bachelder, of Company C, received his commission as Captain, and Lieut. Fred Crofts, who had been promoted from Sergeant of Company B, was assigned to Company C, as Second Lieutenant, Samuel S. Prime being promoted from Second to First Lieutenant Lieut. Crofts was soon transferred to Company I, and Second Lieut. Edgar M. NFirst Lieutenant Lieut. Crofts was soon transferred to Company I, and Second Lieut. Edgar M. Newcomb was transferred from Company B to Company K, being promoted from Sergeant Major. First Lieut. Henry A. Hale was promoted to Captain and assigned to Company B. First Lieut. J. G. C. Dodge was transferred from Co. C, to Company D, and First Lieut. Oliver F. Briggs from Co. A, to Co. E. In Company I, Second Lieut. J. G. B. Adams was transferred from Company A and First Lieut. William L. Palmer went to Company D. Capt. Ansel D. Wass, who had been wounded in the action of June 30th, a
Samuel S. Prime (search for this): chapter 15
nts from June 25 to July 1. Capt. Ansel D. Wass, to be major, vice Howe, killed. First Lieut. Henry A. Hale, to be Captain, vice Wass, promoted. Second Lieut. Elisha A. Hinks, to be First Lieutenant, vice Hodges, resigned. Second Lieut. Samuel S. Prime, to be First Lieutenant, vice Hale, promoted. Second Lieut. Oliver F. Briggs, to be First Lieutenant, vice Lee, killed. Sergt. Maj. Edgar M. Newcomb, to be Second Lieutenant, vice Palmer, promoted. First Sergt. Frederick Crocommand returned to camp on Aug. 7. While here, Lieut. Bachelder, of Company C, received his commission as Captain, and Lieut. Fred Crofts, who had been promoted from Sergeant of Company B, was assigned to Company C, as Second Lieutenant, Samuel S. Prime being promoted from Second to First Lieutenant Lieut. Crofts was soon transferred to Company I, and Second Lieut. Edgar M. Newcomb was transferred from Company B to Company K, being promoted from Sergeant Major. First Lieut. Henry A. Hale wa
Mac (search for this): chapter 15
trains reported for rations and forage which once more were issued with regularity. The supply boats of the government and the Christian Commission furnished a limited supply of potatoes and onions. On July 3, the day after the arrival at Harrison's Landing, General McClellan came through the camps, making a short speech to each brigade. General Dana, commanding the third brigade, called for three cheers for the new campaign and they were given, not so much for the campaign as for little Mac. The boys were always ready to shout for him. In the afternoon the Nineteenth regiment marched back two miles and went into camp. The next day was the glorious Fourth and it was celebrated with a national salute by the artillery. The peculiar contrast of the sound of blank cartridges to the shotted cannon familiar in battle was noticed. The report was bit off short and everyone missed the whizz to which his ears had become accustomed. On July 4, also, when the roll of the regiment was ca
Charles B. Warner (search for this): chapter 15
Second Lieut. Oliver F. Briggs, to be First Lieutenant, vice Lee, killed. Sergt. Maj. Edgar M. Newcomb, to be Second Lieutenant, vice Palmer, promoted. First Sergt. Frederick Crofts, Company B, to be Second Lieutenant, vice Briggs, promoted. Sergt. Warner W. Tilton, Company A, to be Second Lieutenant, vice Hinks, promoted. First Serg. Thomas Claffey, Company G, to be Second Lieutenant, Vice Prime, promoted. Sergt. David T. Chubbuck, Company K, to be Second Lieutenant, vice Warner, killed. Snakes were numerous in the camp at Harrison's Landing. Lieutenant Dodge appeared one day with a huge black snake; one man pulled an adder from his trouser leg, and soon after a copperhead was discovered to have turned in along with two tent mates. Mosquitoes were less frequent here than at Fair Oaks, but every kind of insect abounded. On July 10, President Lincoln visited the Army and after a grand review addressed the troops, expressing great satisfaction at their conditio
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