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William Schouler, A history of Massachusetts in the Civil War: Volume 1, Chapter 2: (search)
ained at the fort some two or three weeks, engaged in mounting guns, and on the work necessary to put the place in suitable condition for defence. Some time in May, General Butler arrived; and one of the first things he did was to send three regiments, of which the Fourth was one, about twelve miles up the river to Newport News. We set to work, as soon as we could obtain tools, at building entrenchments, and were engaged in this work all of the time until our departure in the latter part of June. While here, the affairs at Little Bethel and Great Bethel occurred, which might have had, and ought to have had, and would have had, a very different result. Five companies of the Fourth took part in this expedition, and were under my command, and we were all volunteers. The march was commenced at 12 1/2, A. M., and continued until daylight without interruption. Then, unfortunately, Colonel Townsend's regiment of Troy, N. Y., was mistaken for rebels, and a fire was opened between it an
William Schouler, A history of Massachusetts in the Civil War: Volume 1, Chapter 5: (search)
your footsteps. And to you, personally, I wish to express my thanks for your quiet, considerate, and judicious conduct; and I beg you never to hesitate to call upon Massachusetts, whenever you need, for sympathy and aid. About the beginning of June, an agent of the loyal people in the city of Wheeling, Va., came to Boston, and represented that they were greatly in need of two thousand muskets, which they could not obtain from the Government, nor from any of the other States. Governor Andrewrs as an officer of artillery of the United States army, and tendering his services to the Executive of this Commonwealth in any military capacity. I am not aware that any acknowledgment was ever made of this communication. During the month of June, I received another note from Mr. Wyman, dated at the Parker House, Boston, he having, in the mean while, returned to America. This letter was assigned to a member of my staff, to whom Mr. Wyman was referred for consultation. It was at that time
William Schouler, A history of Massachusetts in the Civil War: Volume 1, Chapter 7: (search)
l numbered with the living. I may also add, that this is the opinion of his regiment. Major Chandler was a young gentleman of much promise. He was major of the First Regiment, and was killed at one of the battles before Richmond. His body never was found, nor was any information ever received concerning him after it was ascertained he was missing. He went into battle with his regiment, and never returned. His simple epitaph might be, He lived and died for his country. Some time in June or July, the Surgeon-General of the army established military hospitals at different posts for the accommodation of the sick and wounded, and issued rigid orders against their removal to their homes. These orders caused great dissatisfaction among the families of the sick and wounded soldiers, who asked that their suffering sons, husbands, and brothers might be released from army hospitals, and cared for at their homes. These orders, for a time, were very unpopular, and had a prejudicial ef
William Schouler, A history of Massachusetts in the Civil War: Volume 1, Chapter 8: (search)
s a copy of an original letter taken in the engagement at Chancellorsville, by a sergeant in an Ohio regiment. This letter gives an account of a visit to Atlanta by Jefferson Davis, and of a conversation held by him in regard to the Alabama visiting Boston. A portion of the letter is too vulgar to quote. It says,— President Davis was here a few days ago, and said that the Alabama, with four others that will be dreaded as much as she has been, will make the Yankees a call some time in June, at Boston or Portland; and won't they shell out? Davis said the forts might try to play ball a little, but they are so fast sailers they could not hurt them much. Won't Governor Andrew look as black as some of his Southern friends, when one of our big shells just bids him goodmorn-ing in the State House. Then Boston people can see how good it is to have their homes destroyed; for, before they can get out any thing at the Navy Yard, we can knock them. Any way, how I should like to see the
William Schouler, A history of Massachusetts in the Civil War: Volume 1, Chapter 9: (search)
een cut in every direction. The Army of the Potomac will soon resume offensive operations. General Hooker remained in command of the Army of the Potomac until June, when he was superseded by General Meade. We have already briefly recited the formation and departure of our nine months troops: we now proceed to briefly sketceatly superior force of rebels. Two of the regiment were taken prisoners. The regiment returned again to its position at the front. The loss during the month of June was nine killed, including a captain, twelve wounded, two prisoners. The regiment arrived home Aug. 3, 1863, and was mustered out of service Aug. 14. It was thf this military guard of honor and of peace was $14,495. The law of Congress to raise troops by draft was put in operation in this Commonwealth in the months of June and July. Major Clarke, U. S. A., one of the truest gentlemen who ever held command in Massachusetts during the war, was appointed Provost-Marshal-General of the S
William Schouler, A history of Massachusetts in the Civil War: Volume 1, Chapter 10: (search)
credits were discussed in some of the newspapers in the State, and especially in a paper called the Vineyard Gazette, published in Edgartown, Dukes County. A convention of delegates, representing the discontented towns, was held in Boston, in June; at which there were speeches made, and resolutions passed, reflecting upon the State authorities, and especially upon the Adjutant-General, who, in the April preceding, had addressed a letter to the Governor, calling his attention to the way in wnd contained suggestions which, adopted by the authorities at Washington, would have prevented their continuance. Of this letter, and of the efforts made by the Governor and the Adjutant-General to have credits given correctly, the members of the June convention had never inquired into, and were totally ignorant of. If they had been acquainted with these facts, they would probably have passed resolutions of a different character. It was the intention of the Adjutant-General to have taken no no