hide Sorting

You can sort these results in two ways:

By entity
Chronological order for dates, alphabetical order for places and people.
By position (current method)
As the entities appear in the document.

You are currently sorting in ascending order. Sort in descending order.

hide Most Frequent Entities

The entities that appear most frequently in this document are shown below.

Entity Max. Freq Min. Freq
Massachusetts (Massachusetts, United States) 178 0 Browse Search
1864 AD 93 93 Browse Search
Port Hudson (Louisiana, United States) 86 20 Browse Search
North Anna (Virginia, United States) 84 12 Browse Search
1863 AD 83 83 Browse Search
Spottsylvania (Virginia, United States) 81 23 Browse Search
1862 AD 75 75 Browse Search
Petersburg, Va. (Virginia, United States) 72 72 Browse Search
Fredericksburg, Va. (Virginia, United States) 71 21 Browse Search
Chancellorsville (Virginia, United States) 62 10 Browse Search
View all entities in this document...

Browsing named entities in a specific section of Thomas Wentworth Higginson, Massachusetts in the Army and Navy during the war of 1861-1865, vol. 1, Condensed history of regiments.. Search the whole document.

Found 53 total hits in 36 results.

1 2 3 4
Hampden (Massachusetts, United States) (search for this): chapter 149
tal of members of regiment,— Officers,1759–––––––––––76 Enlisted men, Including non-commissioned staff.8–15413612912612712813913714012631,353 Totals,–––––––––––––1,429 The 57th Mass. Infantry, second of the four veteran regiments, was organized in the autumn and winter of 1863-64 by Col. William F. Bartlett of the 49th Infantry, Mass. Volunteer Militia, who became colonel of this regiment and afterwards brevet major-general U. S. Volunteers. It was recruited largely in Worcester, Hampden and Berkshire counties, and nearly all of the officers had seen active service in other organizations. Co. A was mustered into service Jan. 4, 1864, and the remaining companies before the 6th of April. The regiment left the State April 18, 1864, and, encamping at Annapolis, Md., was assigned to the 1st Brigade, 1st Division, 9th Corps, and, moving at once to the front, encamped at the Rappahannock. Moving through Brandy Station and Germania Fo
Worcester County (Massachusetts, United States) (search for this): chapter 149
Actual total of members of regiment,— Officers,1759–––––––––––76 Enlisted men, Including non-commissioned staff.8–15413612912612712813913714012631,353 Totals,–––––––––––––1,429 The 57th Mass. Infantry, second of the four veteran regiments, was organized in the autumn and winter of 1863-64 by Col. William F. Bartlett of the 49th Infantry, Mass. Volunteer Militia, who became colonel of this regiment and afterwards brevet major-general U. S. Volunteers. It was recruited largely in Worcester, Hampden and Berkshire counties, and nearly all of the officers had seen active service in other organizations. Co. A was mustered into service Jan. 4, 1864, and the remaining companies before the 6th of April. The regiment left the State April 18, 1864, and, encamping at Annapolis, Md., was assigned to the 1st Brigade, 1st Division, 9th Corps, and, moving at once to the front, encamped at the Rappahannock. Moving through Brandy Station and G
Annapolis (Maryland, United States) (search for this): chapter 149
er of 1863-64 by Col. William F. Bartlett of the 49th Infantry, Mass. Volunteer Militia, who became colonel of this regiment and afterwards brevet major-general U. S. Volunteers. It was recruited largely in Worcester, Hampden and Berkshire counties, and nearly all of the officers had seen active service in other organizations. Co. A was mustered into service Jan. 4, 1864, and the remaining companies before the 6th of April. The regiment left the State April 18, 1864, and, encamping at Annapolis, Md., was assigned to the 1st Brigade, 1st Division, 9th Corps, and, moving at once to the front, encamped at the Rappahannock. Moving through Brandy Station and Germania Ford, it engaged on the morning of May 6 at the battle of the Wilderness with great loss. Colonel Bartlett being wounded early in the engagement, the command was assumed by Lieutenant-Colonel Chandler. Moving to Spotsylvania Court House, the regiment took part in a reconnoissance on May 10, when its division commander, Ge
North Anna (Virginia, United States) (search for this): chapter 149
ommand was assumed by Lieutenant-Colonel Chandler. Moving to Spotsylvania Court House, the regiment took part in a reconnoissance on May 10, when its division commander, General Stevenson, was killed. As part of the Ninth Corps, it supported General Hancock in the charge made by his corps at Spotsylvania Court House early in the morning of May 12, and held an advanced position during the day and until May 18, taking part on that day in a reconnoissance on the enemy's position. At the North Anna River, May 24, the regiment suffered heavily, and Lieutenant-Colonel Chandler was mortally wounded, dying in the hands of the enemy a few hours after the engagement. It engaged in action at Cold Harbor June 3, and, crossing the James River June 15, took part in the assault of Petersburg June 17, under Capt. J. M. Tucker, who was wounded. As part of the 1st Division, 9th Corps, the regiment led in the assault at the Crater, July 30. It engaged at the Weldon Railroad in August, at Peebles' F
Berkshire County (Massachusetts, United States) (search for this): chapter 149
regiment,— Officers,1759–––––––––––76 Enlisted men, Including non-commissioned staff.8–15413612912612712813913714012631,353 Totals,–––––––––––––1,429 The 57th Mass. Infantry, second of the four veteran regiments, was organized in the autumn and winter of 1863-64 by Col. William F. Bartlett of the 49th Infantry, Mass. Volunteer Militia, who became colonel of this regiment and afterwards brevet major-general U. S. Volunteers. It was recruited largely in Worcester, Hampden and Berkshire counties, and nearly all of the officers had seen active service in other organizations. Co. A was mustered into service Jan. 4, 1864, and the remaining companies before the 6th of April. The regiment left the State April 18, 1864, and, encamping at Annapolis, Md., was assigned to the 1st Brigade, 1st Division, 9th Corps, and, moving at once to the front, encamped at the Rappahannock. Moving through Brandy Station and Germania Ford, it engaged on
Tennallytown (United States) (search for this): chapter 149
y, and Lieutenant-Colonel Chandler was mortally wounded, dying in the hands of the enemy a few hours after the engagement. It engaged in action at Cold Harbor June 3, and, crossing the James River June 15, took part in the assault of Petersburg June 17, under Capt. J. M. Tucker, who was wounded. As part of the 1st Division, 9th Corps, the regiment led in the assault at the Crater, July 30. It engaged at the Weldon Railroad in August, at Peebles' Farm in September and at the Weldon Railroad again in February, 1865, and in the final operations about Petersburg. It entered the city after its fall and encamped in the vicinity, moving afterward to the Southside Railroad. After Lee's surrender it moved toward Washington and encamped near Tenallytown. On June 20 the 57th and 59th regiments were consolidated as the 57th Infantry, to take effect from June 1. It was mustered out of service July 30, 1865, and, reaching Readville, Mass., August 3, was paid off and discharged Aug. 9, 1865.
Brandy Station (Virginia, United States) (search for this): chapter 149
eneral U. S. Volunteers. It was recruited largely in Worcester, Hampden and Berkshire counties, and nearly all of the officers had seen active service in other organizations. Co. A was mustered into service Jan. 4, 1864, and the remaining companies before the 6th of April. The regiment left the State April 18, 1864, and, encamping at Annapolis, Md., was assigned to the 1st Brigade, 1st Division, 9th Corps, and, moving at once to the front, encamped at the Rappahannock. Moving through Brandy Station and Germania Ford, it engaged on the morning of May 6 at the battle of the Wilderness with great loss. Colonel Bartlett being wounded early in the engagement, the command was assumed by Lieutenant-Colonel Chandler. Moving to Spotsylvania Court House, the regiment took part in a reconnoissance on May 10, when its division commander, General Stevenson, was killed. As part of the Ninth Corps, it supported General Hancock in the charge made by his corps at Spotsylvania Court House early i
J. M. Tucker (search for this): chapter 149
use early in the morning of May 12, and held an advanced position during the day and until May 18, taking part on that day in a reconnoissance on the enemy's position. At the North Anna River, May 24, the regiment suffered heavily, and Lieutenant-Colonel Chandler was mortally wounded, dying in the hands of the enemy a few hours after the engagement. It engaged in action at Cold Harbor June 3, and, crossing the James River June 15, took part in the assault of Petersburg June 17, under Capt. J. M. Tucker, who was wounded. As part of the 1st Division, 9th Corps, the regiment led in the assault at the Crater, July 30. It engaged at the Weldon Railroad in August, at Peebles' Farm in September and at the Weldon Railroad again in February, 1865, and in the final operations about Petersburg. It entered the city after its fall and encamped in the vicinity, moving afterward to the Southside Railroad. After Lee's surrender it moved toward Washington and encamped near Tenallytown. On June 2
Francis L. Lee (search for this): chapter 149
y, and Lieutenant-Colonel Chandler was mortally wounded, dying in the hands of the enemy a few hours after the engagement. It engaged in action at Cold Harbor June 3, and, crossing the James River June 15, took part in the assault of Petersburg June 17, under Capt. J. M. Tucker, who was wounded. As part of the 1st Division, 9th Corps, the regiment led in the assault at the Crater, July 30. It engaged at the Weldon Railroad in August, at Peebles' Farm in September and at the Weldon Railroad again in February, 1865, and in the final operations about Petersburg. It entered the city after its fall and encamped in the vicinity, moving afterward to the Southside Railroad. After Lee's surrender it moved toward Washington and encamped near Tenallytown. On June 20 the 57th and 59th regiments were consolidated as the 57th Infantry, to take effect from June 1. It was mustered out of service July 30, 1865, and, reaching Readville, Mass., August 3, was paid off and discharged Aug. 9, 1865.
Chandler (search for this): chapter 149
the Rappahannock. Moving through Brandy Station and Germania Ford, it engaged on the morning of May 6 at the battle of the Wilderness with great loss. Colonel Bartlett being wounded early in the engagement, the command was assumed by Lieutenant-Colonel Chandler. Moving to Spotsylvania Court House, the regiment took part in a reconnoissance on May 10, when its division commander, General Stevenson, was killed. As part of the Ninth Corps, it supported General Hancock in the charge made by hisse early in the morning of May 12, and held an advanced position during the day and until May 18, taking part on that day in a reconnoissance on the enemy's position. At the North Anna River, May 24, the regiment suffered heavily, and Lieutenant-Colonel Chandler was mortally wounded, dying in the hands of the enemy a few hours after the engagement. It engaged in action at Cold Harbor June 3, and, crossing the James River June 15, took part in the assault of Petersburg June 17, under Capt. J.
1 2 3 4