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Hood (search for this): chapter 14
oops as he could reach, among them Vincent's brigade in which was the 20th Maine. The brigade hastily mounted the hill and formed in line near the crest, the 20th Maine on the left of the line, barely in time to meet the onset of Law's brigade of Hood's division. The rebels came on as if determined to take possession of the crest and were met by the determination of its defenders to hold it. The opposing lines were but a few yards apart and in some instances there were hand to hand encounters.ehind a wall and with a few sharpshooters who had joined them, poured such a hot fire into the flank and rear of the fleeing enemy that those who did not surrender stayed not upon the order of their going. It is no wonder that Longstreet reported Hood's left was held as in a vise, and that Chamberlain received the personal and official thanks of his commanding officers. The importance of the stand made by Chamberlain and his men of Maine has never failed of recognition by any military student
Longstreet (search for this): chapter 14
n that Chamberlain ordered a charge. The pine swung against the palm and overcame it. The enemy was driven down the hill and to complete his discomfiture Captain Morrill with his company, ordered to the left front on the arrival of the 20th, as skirmishers, formed behind a wall and with a few sharpshooters who had joined them, poured such a hot fire into the flank and rear of the fleeing enemy that those who did not surrender stayed not upon the order of their going. It is no wonder that Longstreet reported Hood's left was held as in a vise, and that Chamberlain received the personal and official thanks of his commanding officers. The importance of the stand made by Chamberlain and his men of Maine has never failed of recognition by any military student or historian of the battle. In the shades of evening Chamberlain was ordered to take possession of Great Round Top and he skilfully carried out the order. Soon after Gettysburg, General Chamberlain was assigned by General Gri
McKinley Surveyor (search for this): chapter 14
sition and in the execution of that duty rendered a full and interesting report. General Chamberlain was elected Major General of the militia in 1876 and was thus enabled to render the state great service at the Count-out in 1880. His presence and wise and prudent counsels on that occasion no doubt averted disaster and perhaps a bloody civil strife. After resigning at Bowdoin he engaged in business enterprises and was for some time in Florida. In 1890 he was appointed by President McKinley Surveyor of Customs for the port of Portland and retained that position by successive re-appointments during the remainder of his life. He was greatly and actively interested in all soldier societies and associations. He attended the reunions of the men who had been under his command in regiments from many states and his lecture on Little Round Top was repeated before delighted thousands throughout a widespread territory. He was early a member of the Grand Army of the Republic and wa
Adelbert Ames (search for this): chapter 14
omptly accepted the appointment in spite of the efforts of the college to restrain him and was mustered in on the 8th of August and commanded the camp until Col. Adelbert Ames took command of the regiment near the close of the month. The 20th was at once ordered to the front and was assigned to Butterfield's Light Brigade of the een drilled into coolness and leadership by some experience in life and duty. With the docility of youth he had the independence and self-reliance of manhood. Ames, the colonel, but recently from West Point, could not rest until he had advanced his regiment to as close an approximation of his ideals as the exigencies of active to a pass of South Mountain. He took part in the action at Fredericksburg, Dec. 13, and was slightly wounded in the right cheek. He commanded the regiment, Colonel Ames being on other duty, the night of the evacuation and covered the retreat of the army from the advanced position on the heights in rear of the city. In all the
Haines (search for this): chapter 14
ommittee to have immediate charge of the ceremonies. The Portland battalion of the National Guard performed escort duty. The casket was taken to the City Hall and placed in front of the stage, and around it stood a squad of honor from the National Guard. The hall was filled with dignitaries, officials, soldiers and representatives of many associations. Bosworth and Thatcher Posts of the Grand Army were present in great force and there was a large representation of the Loyal Legion. Governor Haines, who had made a worthy proclamation to the State, and members of his staff, the collector of the port and many officials of the custom house, delegates from the Society of American Wars, officers of Bowdoin College, and many friends from many parts of the State, were there to honor the illustrious dead. Ex-Gov. John C. Bates, Maj. Henry L. Higginson and Gen. Morris Schaaf represented Massachusetts at the request of the Governor in the communication which follows:-- Boston, February 26
Seth Gordon (search for this): chapter 14
sque language, seems so well suited to the occasion and the chivalrous character of the principal actors, Chamberlain and Gordon, that we quote it:-- I believe, he says, that the selection of Chamberlain to represent the Army of the Potomac the last time fell into line. Pretty soon, along Chamberlain's ranks the word passed: Here they come. On they come and Gordon is riding at the head of the column. On he leads the men who had stood with him and whose voices had more than once scrg eagles as victory showed her smile; but now he and all are dumb. They are gaining the right of Chamberlain's line; now Gordon is abreast of it; his eyes are down and he is drinking the very lees for he thinks that all those men in blue, standing wtantly the whole Federal line from right to left comes to a carry, the marching salute. General Chamberlain has said: Gordon catches the sound of shifting arms, looks up, and taking the meaning, wheels superbly, and making with himself and his ho
Abner O. Shaw (search for this): chapter 14
He was carried from the field and taken to hospital at Annapolis where for two months he lay at the point of death. After the General had been taken to the field hospital the regular surgeon in charge declared the case hopeless. Companion A. O. Shaw, surgeon of the 20th Maine, after an exhausting day's labor, rode through the woods at night and finding the General, remained with him, watching and caring for him and performing a surgical operation he found necessary, until his patient seemes Commandery tenders its profound sympathy to the daughter, son, and grandchildren and assures them that their illustrious parent will always be held dear by his surviving Companions and that his name and fame will be a precious legacy to his countrymen. Respectfully submitted, Selden Connor,Committee. Franklin M. Drew, Abner O. Shaw, By order of Lieut. George D. Bisbee, U. S, V.,commander. Horatio Staples, First Lieutenant, U. S. V.,Recorder Official: Recorder.
Fitz-John Porter (search for this): chapter 14
and thereupon received from Governor Washburn the appointment of Lieutenant Colonel of the 20th Maine Volunteer Infantry then being organized. He promptly accepted the appointment in spite of the efforts of the college to restrain him and was mustered in on the 8th of August and commanded the camp until Col. Adelbert Ames took command of the regiment near the close of the month. The 20th was at once ordered to the front and was assigned to Butterfield's Light Brigade of the 5th Corps, General Porter, of the Army of the Potomac. It was in a good hour for himself and for his country that he entered the service under such conditions and auspices. He was at an age when enthusiasm is still quick and inspiring and the judgment has been drilled into coolness and leadership by some experience in life and duty. With the docility of youth he had the independence and self-reliance of manhood. Ames, the colonel, but recently from West Point, could not rest until he had advanced his re
Phil Sheridan (search for this): chapter 14
lags,--one half the captures of their division. The next day in the advance on the South Side Railroad he still had the advance. He drove Fitz Hugh Lee's division of cavalry across the railroad, captured a train, and routed the enemy from his position. In the subsequent pursuit he took many prisoners and a large quantity of material. He marched all night and arrived at Appomattox Court House to aid the cavalry which was being hard-pushed by the opposing infantry. He formed under General Sheridan's eye, other troops formed on his left and the line went forward driving the enemy through the town until the flag of truce came in and put an end to hostilities. General Chamberlain was designated to receive with the division he then temporarily commanded the formal surrender of the arms and colors of Lee's army on the 12th of April, 1865. The description of this historic ceremony by Gen. Morris Schaaf in his Sunset of the Confederacy, in its vivid and picturesque language, see
Little Round Top (search for this): chapter 14
ife. After resigning at Bowdoin he engaged in business enterprises and was for some time in Florida. In 1890 he was appointed by President McKinley Surveyor of Customs for the port of Portland and retained that position by successive re-appointments during the remainder of his life. He was greatly and actively interested in all soldier societies and associations. He attended the reunions of the men who had been under his command in regiments from many states and his lecture on Little Round Top was repeated before delighted thousands throughout a widespread territory. He was early a member of the Grand Army of the Republic and was for a term Commander of the Department of Maine. When the Society of the Army of the Potomac was organized in the city of New York in 1869 he was selected as orator of the occasion and delivered an eloquent address on The Army of the Potomac before a large audience which included many officers of high rank. Here are extracts from the official r
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