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Waitt, Ernest Linden, History of the Nineteenth regiment, Massachusetts volunteer infantry , 1861-1865

which the Nineteenth Massachusetts was assigned (second) the flags were blue with white trefoil in the centre. The first brigade had a red stripe or border on one side; second, red on two sides; third, red all around. These flags made it much easier for men to hunt up their regiments. The Second Corps headquarters flag was rectangular, color blue, with a large clover leaf in the centre. The rebels called it The Ace of Clubs from the shape of the badges. For several weeks after Chancellorsville, both armies lay quiet, watching each other. Hooker finally received information of the massing of the Confederate cavalry between Kelley's Ford and Brandy Station and it proved to be one of the most important of the operations connected with the Gettysburg campaign. Lee had begun to move for the purpose of invading the Northern lines a second time and compelling Hooker to leave the Southern lines and recross the Potomac. Stewart and his cavalry was massed for the purpose of prote

de; second, red on two sides; third, red all around. These flags made it much easier for men to hunt up their regiments. The Second Corps headquarters flag was rectangular, color blue, with a large clover leaf in the centre. The rebels called it The Ace of Clubs from the shape of the badges. For several weeks after Chancellorsville, both armies lay quiet, watching each other. Hooker finally received information of the massing of the Confederate cavalry between Kelley's Ford and Brandy Station and it proved to be one of the most important of the operations connected with the Gettysburg campaign. Lee had begun to move for the purpose of invading the Northern lines a second time and compelling Hooker to leave the Southern lines and recross the Potomac. Stewart and his cavalry was massed for the purpose of protecting Lee's right on his march up the valley, to furnish information, to harass the Union army and to frighten Washington. Pleasanton, with all the Union cavalry, w

Chapter 26: a period of rest in camp at Falmouth. After waiting at the Lacy House for a short time, the regiment was ordered to return to its old camp at Falmouth. While here a large number of British army officers from Canada were, by international courtesy, permitted to visit the army of the Potomac, even at the very front. They were entertained by the Commander-in-chief and then by the various corps commanders. They visited Gen. Hancock, and early one morning Lieut. Col. Devereux rFalmouth. While here a large number of British army officers from Canada were, by international courtesy, permitted to visit the army of the Potomac, even at the very front. They were entertained by the Commander-in-chief and then by the various corps commanders. They visited Gen. Hancock, and early one morning Lieut. Col. Devereux received a note from Gen. Hancock asking him if he would parade his regiment at 2 o'clock in the afternoon and put it through the manual peculiar to it. He replied that his boys would be ready at the appointed time. He said nothing to the officers or men of the fact that they were to give an exhibition drill at 2 o'clock, preferring to take them by surprise. The headquarters of Gen. Hancock were some distance away, on a rising ground from which he could overlook all the camps in his command. A

Chapter 26: a period of rest in camp at Falmouth. After waiting at the Lacy House for a short time, the regiment was ordered to return to its old camp at Falmouth. While here a large number of British army officers from Canada were, by international courtesy, permitted to visit the army of the Potomac, even at the very front. They were entertained by the Commander-in-chief and then by the various corps commanders. They visited Gen. Hancock, and early one morning Lieut. Col. Devereux received a note from Gen. Hancock asking him if he would parade his regiment at 2 o'clock in the afternoon and put it through the manual peculiar to it. He replied that his boys would be ready at the appointed time. He said nothing to the officers or men of the fact that they were to give an exhibition drill at 2 o'clock, preferring to take them by surprise. The headquarters of Gen. Hancock were some distance away, on a rising ground from which he could overlook all the camps in his command. A

of absolute obedience and it enabled me all the more to point out to these Britishers the proof that they had no regiment in their service like that, let alone your splendid drill when we reached your camp, and I made them acknowledge it. Lieut. Col. Devereux was away on ten day's leave of absence soon after this, leaving Maj. Rice in command of the regiment. Capt. Moncena Dunn was on detached service as A. A. Q. M. and A. A. C. S. in the artillery brigade of the Second Corps. Second Lieut. William Stone was in command of Co. B, and Second Lieut. Herman Donath, of Co. I, was at the head of Co. H. Asst. Surg. V. R. Stone had been discharged on May 11 for disability. At this time there were about 230 enlisted men present with the regiment and only 16 commissioned officers. Seven officers were absent on detached service, five were absent sick and wounded and two on leave. There were 48 enlisted men absent on detached service, with 99 sick, out of an aggregate of 410 officers and

quired to fill its quota. About the first of June the camp was moved to high ground back of the town and overlooking the river and quite a stretch of country beyond. It was pleasantly situated and as there was no more provost or picket duty to perform, the time was given over to drills. Sergeants Merrill and Stone, of Co. C, returned from general hospitals, having recovered from wounds, and were commissioned lieutenants, subsequently being transferred to the Veteran Reserve Corps. Capt. Dodge was transferred to Co. D, and Lieut. Wm. L. Palmer, having returned from the hospital, was promoted to Captain and assigned to Co. C. The balloon which had been stationed near the old camp was moved up stream and the signal corps officers used it for the purpose of looking into the rebel camps, a proceeding to which the latter objected by sending over a few shells which burst near but did not hit it. They scared the observers so much, however, that they withdrew further from the river.

very front. They were entertained by the Commander-in-chief and then by the various corps commanders. They visited Gen. Hancock, and early one morning Lieut. Col. Devereux received a note from Gen. Hancock asking him if he would parade his regimeGen. Hancock asking him if he would parade his regiment at 2 o'clock in the afternoon and put it through the manual peculiar to it. He replied that his boys would be ready at the appointed time. He said nothing to the officers or men of the fact that they were to give an exhibition drill at 2 o'clock, preferring to take them by surprise. The headquarters of Gen. Hancock were some distance away, on a rising ground from which he could overlook all the camps in his command. At the appointed hour, the general and his staff were seen to mount their was in perfect line, ready to salute them. After the intricate and interesting drill of the regiment was concluded, Gen. Hancock said to the Lieutenant Colonel: I sent you that request because I had told those Britishers that I had a regiment in m

on leave. There were 48 enlisted men absent on detached service, with 99 sick, out of an aggregate of 410 officers and men. This placed the regiment in such a condition that 604 recruits were required to fill its quota. About the first of June the camp was moved to high ground back of the town and overlooking the river and quite a stretch of country beyond. It was pleasantly situated and as there was no more provost or picket duty to perform, the time was given over to drills. Sergeants Merrill and Stone, of Co. C, returned from general hospitals, having recovered from wounds, and were commissioned lieutenants, subsequently being transferred to the Veteran Reserve Corps. Capt. Dodge was transferred to Co. D, and Lieut. Wm. L. Palmer, having returned from the hospital, was promoted to Captain and assigned to Co. C. The balloon which had been stationed near the old camp was moved up stream and the signal corps officers used it for the purpose of looking into the rebel camps

atching each other. Hooker finally received information of the massing of the Confederate cavalry between Kelley's Ford and Brandy Station and it proved to be one of the most important of the operations connected with the Gettysburg campaign. Lee had begun to move for the purpose of invading the Northern lines a second time and compelling Hooker to leave the Southern lines and recross the Potomac. Stewart and his cavalry was massed for the purpose of protecting Lee's right on his march upLee's right on his march up the valley, to furnish information, to harass the Union army and to frighten Washington. Pleasanton, with all the Union cavalry, was sent to attack Stewart. They met and one of the grandest cavalry fights known to history occurred, the consequences of which were all important. Final victory crowned the Union army, though equally claimed by the Confederates. Stewart, however, was compelled to leave the field in haste, hotly pursued by Pleasanton, thus bringing about the condition that bot

f June the camp was moved to high ground back of the town and overlooking the river and quite a stretch of country beyond. It was pleasantly situated and as there was no more provost or picket duty to perform, the time was given over to drills. Sergeants Merrill and Stone, of Co. C, returned from general hospitals, having recovered from wounds, and were commissioned lieutenants, subsequently being transferred to the Veteran Reserve Corps. Capt. Dodge was transferred to Co. D, and Lieut. Wm. L. Palmer, having returned from the hospital, was promoted to Captain and assigned to Co. C. The balloon which had been stationed near the old camp was moved up stream and the signal corps officers used it for the purpose of looking into the rebel camps, a proceeding to which the latter objected by sending over a few shells which burst near but did not hit it. They scared the observers so much, however, that they withdrew further from the river. The camps were visited every few days by an