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Harrington (Maine, United States) (search for this): chapter 1.6
become settled in the north quarters we had a visit from Colonel Craig, the Chief of Ordnance, and I think we won his heart from the start. The result of it, however, seemed to be this: Captain Callender, in command of the Kennebec Arsenal at Augusta, Me., was to go to another post in the Far West, and there was no ranking ordnance officer available to fill his place; so I was selected and sent to Augusta to relieve him. It was a favor for a second lieutenant to have an independent command, l in the Confederate Army. The third was Lieutenant William Silvey, then an assistant professor at the Military Academy. They had gone to Canada by rail and steamer, but concluded to purchase horses and ride across the country from Quebec to Augusta, Me. Mrs. Howard and myself entertained them at the arsenal, and Lieutenant Perry sold me his horse, which I called a Canuck. He was jet black, fat and round, and very swift in his motions. Being taught entirely in the French language, it was fo
United States (United States) (search for this): chapter 1.6
m that of topographical engineer to the infantry arm inclusive. For several reasons I signified my choice to be that of the Ordnance Department. Thus I went forth well equipped for enjoyment. The Ordnance Department had in charge all the United States arsenals and armories of the country with a few powder stations, and at every one of these there was a house ready for a married officer, so that as soon as I could get the assent of my fiancee, we could be married and have immediate provisio be read. My brother, who was then a little inclined to skepticism, said to me, Otis, why do you do that? I replied to him that I could not tell him why, but that I had made up my mind to do just that. The Hon. Ira Harris, afterwards the United States Senator for New York, was the Dean of the Law School at Albany. My brother entered there under his supervision and went through a part of the course. He had a comfortable room with us and immensely enjoyed our home life. He was particular
Maine (Maine, United States) (search for this): chapter 1.6
ere were stars in the East which drew me away from even the social life of New York. In Boston and Cambridge and Arlington welcome was extended to the young lieutenant with enough of cheer to turn his head, but the brighter visions were still farther on. Portland, Me., was at that time the most beautiful of cities, and it had the center of all the attractions of that vacation. It will be impossible, of course, to interest others very much in the two succeeding months after my arrival in Maine; but as I look back and think of the rides into the country, the visit to my home and to friends in the towns round about, I say to myself that those days in the retrospect are genial and cloudless. My mother had followed me with devoted affection, all the way from the day I left home at eleven years of age to begin my preparation for college at Hallowell, till then. No week had passed without a cheerful letter, and of course at no time did she ever go to rest without a prayer for her so
Canada (Canada) (search for this): chapter 1.6
est days was ideal. Two army officers during their first vacation from instructing cadets at West Point made a trip to Canada. One of them was Lieutenant A. J. Perry, who afterwards became a brigadier general and quartermaster of high order, and te Army. The third was Lieutenant William Silvey, then an assistant professor at the Military Academy. They had gone to Canada by rail and steamer, but concluded to purchase horses and ride across the country from Quebec to Augusta, Me. Mrs. Howardtements. I remember that an escaped slave came to the arsenal for assistance. He needed food and money enough to get to Canada. Boggs laughed at him but told him he would give him food as he would anybody that was hungry. He then turned to me andmaster. You can do what you choose. That poor black man, at any rate, avoided the marshal and succeeded in reaching the Canada line. I was not yet very pronounced in my sentiments, but my brother, already an ardent Republican, was educating me t
Tampa (Florida, United States) (search for this): chapter 1.6
e from Brooklyn: It is by steamer to Savannah; thence by steamboat to Palatka on the St. John's River; thence by stage to Tampa. Tampa was then a small village near Fort Brooke, and Fort Brooke was at the time the headquarters of the Department of ooklyn: It is by steamer to Savannah; thence by steamboat to Palatka on the St. John's River; thence by stage to Tampa. Tampa was then a small village near Fort Brooke, and Fort Brooke was at the time the headquarters of the Department of Florida. ooklyn: It is by steamer to Savannah; thence by steamboat to Palatka on the St. John's River; thence by stage to Tampa. Tampa was then a small village near Fort Brooke, and Fort Brooke was at the time the headquarters of the Department of Florida. ooklyn: It is by steamer to Savannah; thence by steamboat to Palatka on the St. John's River; thence by stage to Tampa. Tampa was then a small village near Fort Brooke, and Fort Brooke was at the time the headquarters of the Department of Florida.
Menotomy (Massachusetts, United States) (search for this): chapter 1.6
, No, no, don't do that; a lieutenant must never get married. I was glad enough to have the conversation turned to some other topic. I had no intention of heeding Scott's advice on the subject of marriage, because I knew well enough the limitations of his authority, and the inalienable rights of even a brevet second lieutenant. New York had never been so delightful, but there were stars in the East which drew me away from even the social life of New York. In Boston and Cambridge and Arlington welcome was extended to the young lieutenant with enough of cheer to turn his head, but the brighter visions were still farther on. Portland, Me., was at that time the most beautiful of cities, and it had the center of all the attractions of that vacation. It will be impossible, of course, to interest others very much in the two succeeding months after my arrival in Maine; but as I look back and think of the rides into the country, the visit to my home and to friends in the towns round
Waterford, N. Y. (New York, United States) (search for this): chapter 1.6
ng careful storage and record. An elderly man, Mr. Lansing, occupied that place. He and his wife, not much younger than himself, lived nearer to the arsenal entrance than any of us. For really charming hospitality Mr. and Mrs. Lansing excelled and very often entertained the young officers, among whom I was a welcome guest. Frequently Mr. Lansing, who was fond of fishing, would take me in his carriage and spend an entire day going to different fishing grounds. A favorite place was near Waterford in the upper waters of the Hudson. We caught there several varieties, but the favorite was the bass. Mr. Lansing declared that the bass was of better flesh and flavor than any other fish. While these days were passing I kept up a constant correspondence with my friends, and the time for the long-anticipated wedding was at last fixed for February 14, 1855. It was necessary for me to have a leave of absence, so I applied to the head of our Ordnance Department at Washington, Colonel Cra
Boston (Massachusetts, United States) (search for this): chapter 1.6
eral shook his head and said, No, no, don't do that; a lieutenant must never get married. I was glad enough to have the conversation turned to some other topic. I had no intention of heeding Scott's advice on the subject of marriage, because I knew well enough the limitations of his authority, and the inalienable rights of even a brevet second lieutenant. New York had never been so delightful, but there were stars in the East which drew me away from even the social life of New York. In Boston and Cambridge and Arlington welcome was extended to the young lieutenant with enough of cheer to turn his head, but the brighter visions were still farther on. Portland, Me., was at that time the most beautiful of cities, and it had the center of all the attractions of that vacation. It will be impossible, of course, to interest others very much in the two succeeding months after my arrival in Maine; but as I look back and think of the rides into the country, the visit to my home and t
Hallowell (Maine, United States) (search for this): chapter 1.6
ctions of that vacation. It will be impossible, of course, to interest others very much in the two succeeding months after my arrival in Maine; but as I look back and think of the rides into the country, the visit to my home and to friends in the towns round about, I say to myself that those days in the retrospect are genial and cloudless. My mother had followed me with devoted affection, all the way from the day I left home at eleven years of age to begin my preparation for college at Hallowell, till then. No week had passed without a cheerful letter, and of course at no time did she ever go to rest without a prayer for her son; now imagine the welcome home when the first round of the ladder of his achievements had been reached. I think she had never been so happy as when she had her children together again around her table. I often hear the expression American or That is an expression of our American life. It covers so much; energy in preparation; fearlessness in undertaking
Georgia (Georgia, United States) (search for this): chapter 1.6
uld be made from garret to cellar, and everything was done by her for us young men to make the entire house as homelike as possible. Lieutenant W. R. Boggs, of Georgia, who, it will be remembered, was at times my drill master when at West Point and who afterwards became a general in the Confederate service, was now my constant cbut I think that the riding lessons did him much subsequent service. The latter part of July, 1856, after one year's stay, I was relieved by Captain Gorgas, of Georgia, and received orders which sent me back to Watervliet. I left my family behind with my mother at Leeds. Mrs. Waite now formed part of it. They remained there ti Lieutenant Boggs had married the eldest daughter, Miss Mary Symington. He and I had the north stone house, he occupying the south quarters. Boggs, though from Georgia, was always very mild in his statements. I remember that an escaped slave came to the arsenal for assistance. He needed food and money enough to get to Canada.
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