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20th (search for this): chapter 5
hen you believed in putting none but Americans on guard and here I am, an Irishman, wet to the skin, having been on guard all night. The colonel laughed and retired. (Colonel Hincks had edited a Know-Nothing paper whose motto was, Put none but Americans on guard. ) Early in October we were ordered to the river and picketed it from Edward's Ferry to a point above Harrison's Island. By visits of general and field officers we could see that a movement against the enemy was intended. On the 20th, ten of the best shots of the regiment were selected for some important service. With our officers they crossed to Harrison's Island to reconnoitre. Early the next morning the regiments began to arrive. Two small scows were brought to a point opposite the island and Company A was detailed to ferry the troops across. At first we pushed the boats over with long poles, but the current being very strong they drifted down the river and it was hard to land. After one or two trips a rope was ob
Saunders (search for this): chapter 5
and I expected to kill a rebel or be a dead Yankee before night. We marched through the town and found it as quiet as a New England village. The second night of our march we arrived at Poolsville. Here we met the 15th Massachusetts, and Company A of the 19th was entertained by Company A of the 15th. Next morning we marched to Camp Benton, which was to be our home for several months. We were brigaded with the 20th Massachusetts, 7th Michigan, 42d New York (Tammany regiment), Captain Saunders's company of sharpshooters and Captain Vaughn's Rhode Island battery. Our brigade was commanded by Gen. F. W. Lander; the headquarters of the division were at Poolsville, called corps of observation, commanded by Gen. Chas. P. Stone. At Camp Benton the discipline was brought to the regular army standard; drills were almost constant; each afternoon we were drilled in battalion movements, in heavy marching order, and in every possible way fitted for active service. Dress coats with brass s
Sergeant (search for this): chapter 5
Company K crossed at Edward's Ferry with General Lander. They had a sharp skirmish with the rebels and our brave brigade commander received the wound which resulted in his death soon after. We returned to our old camp and were soon busy getting ready for winter. About this time we were called upon to bear our first loss, not by death but by the resignation of Captain Stanwood. Lieutenant Merritt was promoted to the vacant position, Second Lieutenant Boyd to first lieutenant and Quartermaster Sergeant 0. F. Briggs to second lieutenant. We were about to undergo our first winter in camp and had not learned to stockade our tents; we pinned them close to the ground, dug a flue for a fireplace, building a chimney outside topped with a barrel, and had plenty of smoke but little fire. Neither had we yet learned the art of sleeping in tents; we would put on all our clothes, including overcoats, bring the capes up over our heads, lie down and shiver. Experience soon taught us that to
Cook (search for this): chapter 5
re the regiment was assigned various duties. A part of Company A was sent to Rockville. First Sergeant Cook, myself as corporal, and ten men were ordered to Darnestown. Our quarters at Darnestown se, and often when off duty spent a pleasant hour by their firesides. Soon after we began duty Sergeant Cook received a furlough of thirty days and I was commander-in-chief of the Darnestown army. ng as non-coms since we left Massachusetts, none had received warrants from the colonel. First Sergeant Cook and I joined the procession. I was never more frightened in my life, as I had never spokassed the best examination and was promoted to that position. I did not want the place. First Sergeant Cook was a good man and was my friend. I went to the captain, told him I would prefer to be second sergeant and let First Sergeant Cook remain. This arrangement was made and I was happy. Our duty at Rockville was very light. The boys had made the acquaintance of many agreeable people t
Charles P. Stone (search for this): chapter 5
and battery. Our brigade was commanded by Gen. F. W. Lander; the headquarters of the division were at Poolsville, called corps of observation, commanded by Gen. Chas. P. Stone. At Camp Benton the discipline was brought to the regular army standard; drills were almost constant; each afternoon we were drilled in battalion movementsn. There was no way to retreat and no chance to send reinforcements, except a scow load at a time. The movement was condemned by every one. It was said that General Stone was a traitor, that signal lights would be placed at a house on the Virginia side and that he would go down to the river and meet men from the rebel army. The truth we never knew, but General Stone was relieved, and it was late in the war before he was given another command. While we were engaged at the bluff Company K crossed at Edward's Ferry with General Lander. They had a sharp skirmish with the rebels and our brave brigade commander received the wound which resulted in his deat
Ball (search for this): chapter 5
pursuing a Union soldier who was running to the river. A man in Company H on the island fired and the horseman fell. Immediately the rebels closed in on the burial party and held them as prisoners. It required all the energy and courage that Colonel Hincks possessed to have them released. The next day we picketed the island, cared for the men we had rescued, and on the morning of the 23d recrossed to the Maryland side, wet, cold and disheartened. A few shots from our batteries told that Ball's Bluff battle was over. For the number of men engaged this was the most disastrous battle of the war. No man in his right mind would have sent out such an expedition. There was no way to retreat and no chance to send reinforcements, except a scow load at a time. The movement was condemned by every one. It was said that General Stone was a traitor, that signal lights would be placed at a house on the Virginia side and that he would go down to the river and meet men from the rebel army.
McGinnis (search for this): chapter 5
roes was in our camp. Colonel Hincks sent for Sergeant McGinnis of Company K and ordered him to assist in the search. By the look the colonel gave McGinnis it was understood that the slave was not to be found. McGinnisMcGinnis went into the woods with the man. As soon as they were out of sight he halted and cut a switch. Look here! said McGinnis, do you suppose we left Massachusetts and came out here to hunt negroes? and to add force to hih. The man was indignant and said he would report McGinnis to the colonel. Go ahead and I will go with you. with tears in his eyes. Colonel Hincks turned to McGinnis and said, Sergeant McGinnis, is this true? ColoneSergeant McGinnis, is this true? Colonel, do you think I would be seen doing such a thing? was the reply. No, said the colonel; Sergeant McGinnis isSergeant McGinnis is a man of truth and I must take his word. You have deceived me, sir; leave this camp and never enter it again. The man, fearing McGinnis might get another chance at him, left as quickly as possible. Here is another i
F. W. Lander (search for this): chapter 5
r home for several months. We were brigaded with the 20th Massachusetts, 7th Michigan, 42d New York (Tammany regiment), Captain Saunders's company of sharpshooters and Captain Vaughn's Rhode Island battery. Our brigade was commanded by Gen. F. W. Lander; the headquarters of the division were at Poolsville, called corps of observation, commanded by Gen. Chas. P. Stone. At Camp Benton the discipline was brought to the regular army standard; drills were almost constant; each afternoon we were river and meet men from the rebel army. The truth we never knew, but General Stone was relieved, and it was late in the war before he was given another command. While we were engaged at the bluff Company K crossed at Edward's Ferry with General Lander. They had a sharp skirmish with the rebels and our brave brigade commander received the wound which resulted in his death soon after. We returned to our old camp and were soon busy getting ready for winter. About this time we were called
Hincks (search for this): chapter 5
vement To the rear by the right flank pass the defile. At last Colonel Hincks became discouraged, and throwing down his sword said, Let everyo the colonel and was sure one of his negroes was in our camp. Colonel Hincks sent for Sergeant McGinnis of Company K and ordered him to assiolonel, and the citizen told his story with tears in his eyes. Colonel Hincks turned to McGinnis and said, Sergeant McGinnis, is this true? ing his beat in front of the colonel's tent, wet to his skin. Colonel Hincks came out and Mike said, Colonel, will you allow me to speak a wing been on guard all night. The colonel laughed and retired. (Colonel Hincks had edited a Know-Nothing paper whose motto was, Put none but Athem as prisoners. It required all the energy and courage that Colonel Hincks possessed to have them released. The next day we picketed the the men transferred to other companies. March 1, by order of Colonel Hincks, I assumed the duties of first sergeant, and of all the trying
C. M. Merritt (search for this): chapter 5
soon busy getting ready for winter. About this time we were called upon to bear our first loss, not by death but by the resignation of Captain Stanwood. Lieutenant Merritt was promoted to the vacant position, Second Lieutenant Boyd to first lieutenant and Quartermaster Sergeant 0. F. Briggs to second lieutenant. We were abo had never spoken to the colonel or lieutenant-colonel, and the examination was unexpected. The marks were from one to five. In a few days, at dress parade, Captain Merritt read the list. He called First Sergeant Adams. I thought he meant my brother Isaac, who had been examined as a sergeant, and I was pleased with his good fothat in other ways I favored the new men. They drew up a petition asking for a change, and some twenty men signed it and, through a committee, presented it to Captain Merritt. What is this? said the captain. A petition for a change in first sergeant, was the reply. Petition! This is mutiny. Go to your quarters, and if I hear mo
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