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West Point (Georgia, United States) (search for this): chapter 2.9
Chapter 8: Colonel of the Third Maine regiment; departure for the front The cottage at West Point where with my family I resided May 28, 1861, was a square two-story building, a little back from-taking, made a little harder by my wife's instinctive apprehension that I would not return to West Point. Her instinct, womanlike, was superior to my reasoning. In truth, I was not to come back I Fgreeable. Truly yours, in great haste, [Signed] Blaine. This letter did not reach me at West Point. As soon as I found that I was chosen to the colonelcy, instead of asking for an enabling len Third Regiment a young man from the regular army, Oliver O. Howard, a lieutenant, teaching at West Point. Oh, yes. He belongs to Maine--to Leeds; was born there. He was elected. Will he accept? t was evidently not quite the welcome thing for these free spirits to be put under anticipated West Point discipline. Some of the captains who had been to see me at the Augusta House the night before
Augusta (Georgia, United States) (search for this): chapter 2.9
there, caught the 7.30 train on the Boston & Maine, and sped off to arrive at Augusta before five the same afternoon. Here I received Mr. Blaine's reply as follows: Augusta, 29th of May, 1861. My Dear Howard: You were chosen to the command of the Third Regiment yesterday and public opinion is entirely unanimous in favor oe among the war governors of his time. The next morning after my arrival in Augusta, the governor was early in his office at the State House. He had hardly throwignated had had no experience. Some essential drilling was all I attempted at Augusta, just enough to enable me to move the regiment in a body and to load and fire trees and the luxurious lilacs were in full bloom; the maples in every part of Augusta were thick with leaves as rich and charming as fresh green could make them. Vorms rushed down the slopes to the trains. Slowly these trains moved out of Augusta. Heads were thrust out of car windows; and the tops of railcoaches were cover
Leeds, Me. (Maine, United States) (search for this): chapter 2.9
d steadily upon the matter in hand. He said: You know, governor, I recommended to you and to the Third Regiment a young man from the regular army, Oliver O. Howard, a lieutenant, teaching at West Point. Oh, yes. He belongs to Maine--to Leeds; was born there. He was elected. Will he accept? Howard is already on hand, answered the governor's visitor, and I will bring him up and introduce him, if you are at leisure. Certainly I Glad he has come so soon, answered Washburn. Havo load and fire with some degree of precision. The call from Washington soon reached our governor; my regiment must be ready to go forward by June 5th. The time was too short and my duties too engrossing even to warrant visiting my parents at Leeds, though but twenty miles distant. I, therefore, sent my brother to bring my stepfather and my mother to the city. But they had anticipated me. Fearing from a rumor the sudden departure of the regiment, they had under the unusual circumstances tr
Maine (Maine, United States) (search for this): chapter 2.9
rly morning I walked through the crooked streets of Boston from the Worcester Station to the Revere House, breakfasted there, caught the 7.30 train on the Boston & Maine, and sped off to arrive at Augusta before five the same afternoon. Here I received Mr. Blaine's reply as follows: Augusta, 29th of May, 1861. My Dear Howard: brother, Charles Henry Howard, a Bangor theological student, met me, shortly after my arrival, to offer himself for enlistment. Israel Washburn was Governor of Maine. He had a large, strong face, full of resolute purpose, and habitually covered his eyes with glasses for nearsightedness, so that he did not prepossess a strangerI recommended to you and to the Third Regiment a young man from the regular army, Oliver O. Howard, a lieutenant, teaching at West Point. Oh, yes. He belongs to Maine--to Leeds; was born there. He was elected. Will he accept? Howard is already on hand, answered the governor's visitor, and I will bring him up and introduce
Hudson (Georgia, United States) (search for this): chapter 2.9
Chapter 8: Colonel of the Third Maine regiment; departure for the front The cottage at West Point where with my family I resided May 28, 1861, was a square two-story building, a little back from the street. This street, going south, passed the academy building and old Cadets' Hospital, and ran along the brow of a steep slope, parallel with the Hudson River. My cottage, just below the hospital, had an eastern face toward the river from which there was a pleasant outlook. The luxurious foliage of the highlands was then at its best. The cliffs, hills, and mountains on both banks of the Hudson had already put on nature's prettiest summer dress. If one entered our front hallway and glanced into the parlor and up the stairway, he would say: It is a pleasant and comfortable home. I came home that day after my morning lessons a little later than usual. Before entering my front gate, I raised my eyes and saw the picture of my little family framed in by the window. Home, family,
Hallowell (Maine, United States) (search for this): chapter 2.9
to bring my stepfather and my mother to the city. But they had anticipated me. Fearing from a rumor the sudden departure of the regiment, they had under the unusual circumstances traveled on Sunday and come all the way that day to relatives in Hallowell, three miles distant from our camp. Here we had a family meeting. The morning of June 5th was beautiful. The sun shone from a cloudless sky; the fruit trees and the luxurious lilacs were in full bloom; the maples in every part of Augusta w. Who can forget his last look at that multitude on the hillside — the swift motion of waving handkerchiefs, flags, and outstretched hands A curve in the track shut off the view; and thus departed this precious, typical freight of war. At Hallowell, where we tarried a few minutes, my brother Charles and I parted with our mother. Then and ever after I sympathized with soldiers who left true, loving, watching hearts at home. But the relief from oppressive sentiment was found in absorbing
Kennebec (Maine, United States) (search for this): chapter 2.9
amp. Here we had a family meeting. The morning of June 5th was beautiful. The sun shone from a cloudless sky; the fruit trees and the luxurious lilacs were in full bloom; the maples in every part of Augusta were thick with leaves as rich and charming as fresh green could make them. Very early the city was astir; soon it was out of doors. The dresses of women and children furnished every variety of coloring, and little by little the people grouped themselves along the slope to the Kennebec River. Brightbuttoned uniforms were noticeable among them. The groups, varying in size, were in gardens, on hillsides, and upon porches, front steps, balconies, and all convenient housetops. All eyes were turned toward the railway, which ran southward not far from the river bank. The cars could easily be seen by the people. They were loaded inside and out, and always surrounded by a dense crowd of lookers-on. Opposite the State House, at the outer edge of the multitude, I noticed a sin
George Washington (search for this): chapter 2.9
nant, James H. Tallman, followed Haley on his leaving the service the first year as regimental quartermaster. His efficiency gained him afterwards promotion in the regular army. The administrative functions of my regiment were thus fully provided for, even though the officers designated had had no experience. Some essential drilling was all I attempted at Augusta, just enough to enable me to move the regiment in a body and to load and fire with some degree of precision. The call from Washington soon reached our governor; my regiment must be ready to go forward by June 5th. The time was too short and my duties too engrossing even to warrant visiting my parents at Leeds, though but twenty miles distant. I, therefore, sent my brother to bring my stepfather and my mother to the city. But they had anticipated me. Fearing from a rumor the sudden departure of the regiment, they had under the unusual circumstances traveled on Sunday and come all the way that day to relatives in Hallowe
William D. Haley (search for this): chapter 2.9
suggested by the governor, was made adjutant. Military knowledge and experience were then of great service. Burt, in time, by worthy promotion, became a lieutenant colonel and lost his life, May 6, 1864, in the battle of the Wilderness. William D. Haley, of Bath, filled two offices, regimental quartermaster and commissary, and Dr. G. S. Palmer, of Gardiner, that of surgeon. One of the noncommissioned staff, the commissary sergeant, Joseph S. Smith, of Bath, became, in time, General Sedgwicples. The former, who turned out to have no aptitude for military command, resigned during the first year and Staples took his place. Captain Charles A. L. Sampson succeeded Tucker as major. A very worthy lieutenant, James H. Tallman, followed Haley on his leaving the service the first year as regimental quartermaster. His efficiency gained him afterwards promotion in the regular army. The administrative functions of my regiment were thus fully provided for, even though the officers design
Oliver O. Howard (search for this): chapter 2.9
teaching at West Point. Oh, yes. He belongs to Maine--to Leeds; was born there. He was elected. Will he accept? Howard is already on hand, answered the governor's visitor, and I will bring him up and introduce him, if you are at leisure. ind is fully prepared for a long siege. As God wills, said the governor, rising. Now let us go down and introduce Colonel Howard to the boys. I was sure that Mr. Washburn felt satisfied with my election. His first three years regiment — a thon strong, manly tones. Thank you, thank you, boys; I have brought you somebody you will like to see. Come up here, Colonel Howard. This is your new colonel. All eyes turned steadily toward me as soon as I had mounted the rostrum and was standiat disaffected. They said: Under Tucker, the other candidate for colonel, we could have had a good time, but this solemn Howard will keep us at arm's length. Blaine continued to befriend me. He told them that they would need men like me if ever cal
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