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Benson J. Lossing, Pictorial Field Book of the Civil War. Volume 3., Chapter 2: Lee's invasion of Maryland and Pennsylvania. (search)
eat vigor, but for more than two hours, Greene, assisted by a part of Wadsworth's command, fought the assailants, strewing the wooded slope in front of the works with the Confederate dead and wounded, and holding his position firmly. Finally his antagonist penetrated the works near Spangler's Spring, from which the troops had been temporarily withdrawn, but, having been taught prudence by the events of the day, they did not attempt to go farther. So ended, at near ten o'clock at night, July 2, 1868. the second day of the battle, when nearly forty thousand men of the two armies, who were effective thirty-six hours before, were dead or wounded. The advantage seemed to be with the Confederates, for they held the ground in advance of Gettysburg occupied by the Nationals the previous day, and also that on which Sickles offered battle. these partial successes, said Lee, in his report, determined me to continue the assault next day. when all was quiet, after the battle, General Meade
Rebellion Record: a Diary of American Events: Documents and Narratives, Volume 10. (ed. Frank Moore), chapter 46 (search)
that the physical condition and health of our men are not sufficiently good to enable them to accomplish successfully the evacuation. The spirit of the men is still, however, unshaken, and I am satisfied they will cheerfully continue to bear the fatigues and privations of the siege. I inclose herewith, for, your further information, the brigade reports. I have the honor to be, Very respectfully, Your obedient servant, Jno. H. Forney, Major-General. division headquarters, July 2, 1868. General: Your note of yesterday desires from me a reply on two points, viz.: the condition of my troops and their ability to make the marches and undergo the fatigue necessary to a successful evacuation of this place. The length of the marches and amount of fatigue necessary to a successful evacuation, not being indicated, I confine myself to giving the following information and opinion: There are about (3,000) three thousand men in my division, including State troops, in a condition
Harper's Encyclopedia of United States History (ed. Benson Lossing), Baker, Lafayette C., 1826-1868 (search)
Baker, Lafayette C., 1826-1868 Detective; born in Stafford, N. Y., Oct. 13, 1826: was a member of the vigilance committee in San Francisco in 1856. offered his services to the federal government in 1861; and was sent to Richmond, where he succeeded in collecting much information, and returned to Washington within a month. While in Richmond, he was arrested and imprisoned as a spy, and had several interviews with the President of the Confederacy. When the secret-service bureau was transferred to the War Department, he was appointed its chief, with the rank of colonel, and subsequently was promoted brigadier-general. When president Lincoln was shot by Booth, General Baker organized pursuit, and was present at Booth's capture and death. He published History of the United States secret service. He died in Philadelphia, Pa., July 2, 1868.
Lucius R. Paige, History of Cambridge, Massachusetts, 1630-1877, with a genealogical register, Genealogical Register (search)
b. 23 Sept. 1809, printer, res. in India, and was long under the auspices of the Baptist Missionary Union; he m. Abigail S. Thayer 10 June 1832, and (2d) Sarah, dau. of Deac. William Brown and wid. of Dr. John W. Valentine, 1842; she d. here 2 July 1868; Martha Ward, b. 20 Oct. 1811, d. unm. 11 Oct. 1867; Joanna Bird, b. 24 Ap. 1814, m.——, d. Samuel the f. was a chaise maker, and in later life a pump maker; he res. on the southeast corner of Magazine and Auburn streets, and d. 13 Ap. 1860; but early abandoned the profession he was elected Register of Deeds for Middlesex County in 1822, which office he held, by successive elections, until 1845, when he resigned in consequence of ill health, and d. 26 Mar. 1857; his w. Harriet d. 2 July 1868. 17. William, a descendant from Simon (12) m. Kezia Fairbanks of Brighton (pub. 3 May 1823); she d. 3 Mar 1850, a. 56, and he m. Sarah Ann Coombs of Lynn (pub. 14 Jan. 1851). His children were Sarah P., b. 10 Feb. 1824, bur. 14 Aug. 1825;
Lucius R. Paige, History of Cambridge, Massachusetts, 1630-1877, with a genealogical register, H. (search)
ddler, harness maker, and chaise trimmer; he res. on the northwest corner of Pearl and Green streets, where he d. 6 May 1862; his wife Nabby d. 21 Jan. 1851. 11. Samuel, s. of Torrey (9), m. Ann Bird of Dorchester 20 Nov. 1808, and had Royal Bird, b. 23 Sept. 1809, printer, res. in India, and was long under the auspices of the Baptist Missionary Union; he m. Abigail S. Thayer 10 June 1832, and (2d) Sarah, dau. of Deac. William Brown and wid. of Dr. John W. Valentine, 1842; she d. here 2 July 1868; Martha Ward, b. 20 Oct. 1811, d. unm. 11 Oct. 1867; Joanna Bird, b. 24 Ap. 1814, m.——, d. Samuel the f. was a chaise maker, and in later life a pump maker; he res. on the southeast corner of Magazine and Auburn streets, and d. 13 Ap. 1860; his w. Ann d. 2 May 1864. a. 78. 12. Torrey, s. of Torrey (9), m. Olive Orcutt 28 Feb. 1805; she d. 11 Oct. 1809, aged 34, and he m. Isabella Rice of Wayland 5 June 1811, who was bur. 29 May 1838, aged 48. His chil. were Ann Elizabeth, b. 8 June
Lucius R. Paige, History of Cambridge, Massachusetts, 1630-1877, with a genealogical register, S. (search)
righam of Camb. 1638) (pub. 22 Sept. 1826), and had William Lowell, b. 24 June 1829, grad. H. C. 1850, d. 1857; Mary Warren, b. 30 Ap. 1833; Harriet Brigham, b. 11 Aug. 1835; Olynthus Brigham, b. 3 Ap. 1838. William F. the f. was bred a physician, but early abandoned the profession he was elected Register of Deeds for Middlesex County in 1822, which office he held, by successive elections, until 1845, when he resigned in consequence of ill health, and d. 26 Mar. 1857; his w. Harriet d. 2 July 1868. 17. William, a descendant from Simon (12) m. Kezia Fairbanks of Brighton (pub. 3 May 1823); she d. 3 Mar 1850, a. 56, and he m. Sarah Ann Coombs of Lynn (pub. 14 Jan. 1851). His children were Sarah P., b. 10 Feb. 1824, bur. 14 Aug. 1825; Sarah A., b. 26 Dec. 1825; William W., b. 20 Sept. 1827; Ephraim W., b. 14 Ap. 1830; Martha Maria, b. 30 Nov. 1832; Horace, b. 8 Nov. 1836; Henry M., b. 30 Oct. 1839. William the f. was a wheelwright and resided in Ward One; he d. 4 Dec. 1868. 1
Thomas Wentworth Higginson, Massachusetts in the Army and Navy during the war of 1861-1865, vol. 2, I. List of officers from Massachusetts in United States Navy, 1861 to 1865. (search)
W., Credit, Lexington. N. Y.Mass.Mass.Aug. 22, 1863.Actg. Ensign.Ino.Special Service.Oct. 4, 1865.Hon. discharged.Actg. Ensign. Fleming, Charles R.,Mass.Mass.Mass.Nov. 8, 1861.Actg. Master's Mate.San Jacinto; Paul Jones; Squando.East Gulf.July 2, 1868.Hon. discharged.Actg. Ensign. Sept. 16, 1864.Actg. Ensign. Fletcher, George H., See enlistment. Dec. 9, 1861. Credit, Boston.Me.Mass.Mass.July 7, 1863. Feb. 23, 1865.Actg. Master's Mate. Actg. Ensign.Constellation; Grand Gulf.Mediterraate from which Appointed.appointment.Vessels on which Served.Squadron.Termination of service. Date.RankDate.Discharged or Otherwise.Rank. Keith, Theodore S.,Mass.Mass.Mass.Jan. 13, 1863.Actg. Asst. Surgeon.Peterhoff; Cimmerone.South Atlantic.July 2, 1868.Hon. discharged.Actg. Passed Asst. Surgeon. Apr. 6, 1866.Actg. Passed Asst. Surgeon. Keileher, Jeremiah J., Died on Wachusett.Ireland.Mass.Mass.Jan. 29, 1863.Actg. Master's Mate.Tahoma; Samuel Kotan; Mystic; Memphis.South Atlantic.Oct.
Medford Historical Society Papers, Volume 4., First Universalist Society in Medford. (search)
ce our souls be humbled to that condition requisite to the reception of the spirit of Christ! First observance of ordinances, Lord's supper, Feb. 23, 1834. Baptism (by sprinkling), Catherine Coolidge Brooks, June 26, 1842; (by immersion) Mrs. Catherine M. Hall, June 30, 1844. (This was probably the only case of baptism by immersion in our church and took place at the site of the Mystic ford.) Children's Sunday and baptism. The first record and probably the first observance was July 2, 1868, when twenty-five children were baptized. This service was instituted in 1858 by Rev. C. H. Leonard, at that time pastor in Chelsea, now dean of Tufts Divinity School. One of the most delightful occasions in the history of the First Universalist Church was that of Friday evening, Nov. 3, 1899, when the members of the church assembled for their reunion. The vestry had been beautifully decorated with palms and potted chrysanthemums, loaned by Mr. John M. Leahy. Several members over