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Waitt, Ernest Linden, History of the Nineteenth regiment, Massachusetts volunteer infantry , 1861-1865, Chapter 15: the rest at Harrison's Landing. (search)
was busy by day and by night caring for the sick and wounded and shipping them away. An operating hospital was established near 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 suc
Waitt, Ernest Linden, History of the Nineteenth regiment, Massachusetts volunteer infantry , 1861-1865, Chapter 40: prison experiences. (search)
ut two inches square, but nothing to eat with it. Can hardly stand the pangs of hunger. July 6th. This morning marched to the railroad where we took baggage cars for Georgia. There were 56 men in one car. Arrived at Charlotte, N. C., about dark, left the cars and camped for the night in a field. July 8th. This morning took the cars again and rode all day, passing through a number of places in South Carolina, the last being Columbia. We stopped a short distance outside the city. July 9th. This forenoon we started again at 11 o'clock, with 50 men in a carload and road all day and night. July 10th. Sabbath. Arrived in Augusta, Ga., at three o'clock this morning. Started in afternoon again and rode all night. July 11th. Arrived at Andersonville, Ga., this forenoon. Saw Capt. Wirz who was in command. He is a medium sized German with a disagreeable countenance and an ugly way. We had to stand in line for a long time in the sun, although some of our men were sick with
Waitt, Ernest Linden, History of the Nineteenth regiment, Massachusetts volunteer infantry , 1861-1865, Roster of the Nineteenth regiment Massachusetts Volunteers (search)
; 30; M. O. June 30, ‘65. Cotter, William, priv., (E), Dec. 21, ‘64; 21; M. O. June 30, ‘65. Cottle, Samuel, priv., (H), Dec. 1, ‘62; 23; re-en. Dec. 21, ‘63; transf. to navy, Apr. 20, ‘64; disch. July 15, ‘65. Conlehan, Thomas, priv., (B), July 9, ‘63; 24; drafted; abs. pris.; not heard from since. Conche, Patrick H., priv., (C), Nov. 12, ‘64; 18; M. O. June 30, ‘65. Cousins, Erastus, priv., (D), Aug. 29, ‘62; 40; re-en. Dec. 21, ‘63; abs. on detached service in navy since Feb. ‘64. COct. 22, ‘62 to re-en. in U. S.A. Simpson, Andrew, priv., (—), Mar. 18, ‘64; 22; transf. to Navy Apr. 23, ‘64. Simpson, Edwin F., priv., (F), Feb. 23, ‘65; 18; M. O. June 30, ‘65. Simonds, Benj. R., priv., (H), Dec. 1, ‘61; 18; disch. disa. July 9, ‘62. Simonds, Wm., priv., (H), Dec. 9, ‘61; 25; N. F.R. Sinnot, James, priv., (—), Dec. 19, ‘62; 23; N. F.R. Skerrett, James S., priv., (F), Nov. 21, ‘63; 36; M. O. June 30, ‘65; abs. sick; has been