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HISTORICAL SKETCH 
 
 Co. "D ," 13th Regiment, N. J. Vols. 
 
 PABT OP THE 
 
 3d brigade, 1st division, 12th ARMY CORPS, U. S. A. . 
 
 I WITH THE 
 
 I 
 
 Muster Roll of the Company. * 
 
 Compiled and Printed for the use of its members by the 
 Au'J HORiTY OF " D " Society. 
 
 NEWARK, N. J., 1875. 
 
 NEW YORK '. 
 
 D. H. GlLDEBSLEEVE & CO., PUBLISHERS AND PriNTEKS, 
 
 loi Chambers Street. 
 1875- 
 
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Entered according to Act of Congress, inthe year 187S, 
 
 By ■' D " SOCIETY, 
 
 In the Office of the Librarian of Congress, at Washington, D. C. 
 
PREFACE. 
 
 Tras little book makes no pretense to rank -with the 
 " Literature of the Eebellion," nor does it owe its origin 
 to any ambition to take place as a history, in any sense 
 of the word. The same feeling which prompted the 
 survivors of Company D of the Thirteenth Regiment, 
 N. J. Volunteers, to band themselves into a society to 
 perpetuate the associations and friendships growing out 
 of their army experience in the great struggle for the 
 maintenance of the Republic, has also moved them to 
 put in durable form the record of the part they took as 
 a military organization in that struggle. And this, too, 
 not only for their own satisfaction, and for the informa- 
 tion of those who, in time, shall take their places on the 
 society roll, but also as a sacred duty to the memory of 
 their comrades who died on the field of battle, or fell as 
 victims to the exposure and perils of soldier life. If, 
 then, by reason of its appearing in print, this record 
 shall provoke the critic's pen, let it be remembered that 
 it was not vrritten for the public eye, nor for pilblic 
 entertainment and instruction. That, in homely language, 
 it pretends to give only a truthful summary of the life of 
 Company D, as a fractional exponent of that grand 
 
PREFACE. 
 
 army of the Eepublic. The record claims for itself at 
 least one distinguishing quality, and that is authenticity. 
 It is not the compilation of a single writer; but its facts 
 are taken from notes made at the time on the com- 
 pany "s roUs; from the private journals, and the recollec- 
 tions of the actors in the scenes themselves. Not a fact 
 stated but has been rehearsed again and again in the 
 hearing of the society, and submitted to their severest 
 scrutiny, untQ at last the record, as it now stands, is the 
 unanimous verdict of the whole society. 
 
 This little book, then, disclaiming aU pretensions to 
 other merits, rests itself on the one claim — that its 
 record is true. 
 
 Jtiifc 
 
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 HISTORICAL SKETCH 
 
 Co. "D," 13th Regiment, N, J, Vols. 
 
 As a component part of the Thirteenth Regiment, 
 the liistory of Company D must, of course, form part 
 and parcel of the history of the regiment. This 
 regiment was raised by the State of New Jersey, 
 under the second call made by the President of the 
 United States for three hundred thousand men, Charles 
 S. Olden being then the Governor of the State" of 
 New Jersey. 
 
 Colonel Ezra A. Carman, formerly of the Seventh 
 Regiment, New Jersey Volunteers, was commis- 
 sioned as colonel of the regiment, and the next 
 commission issued was that of a second lieutenant, 
 to George A. Beardsley, who proceeded at once 
 to raise the company ; this was ou the seven- 
 teenth day of July, 1862 ; William G. Boggs, 
 on the same day, was mustered in as the iirst 
 private recruited for the company, and received the 
 warrant of a sergeant. On the 18th recruiting com- 
 
HISTORICAL SKETCH OF COMPANY D, 
 
 menced in earnest. On the 19th the following ad- 
 vertisement appeared in the Newark Daily Ad- 
 vertiser: 
 
 RALLY — RALLY — RALLY ! 
 
 COMPANY D, 13th REGIMENT, 
 
 N. J. v.— Col. Carman. 
 The sabsuribcr, having received authority to raise Co. D., 
 of the 13th Regiment, N. J. Vol., is now enlisting good men 
 between the ages of 18 and 45 years, at 305 Broad St., and 
 No. 1 Ferry St. It is desired that this company shall be com- 
 posed, as near as can be, of men of the character which will 
 make the society in camp as pleasant as that of our home 
 circles. Let good men, who love their country, rally to the 
 support of our glorious flag which traitors are seeking to 
 trample in the dust. Geokge A. Beakdsley, 
 
 Recruiting Officer. 
 
 Through the influence of Thomas B. Smith, Messrs. 
 Macknet, Wilson, and Baldwin, gave the use of an 
 ofiice for recruiting purposes. Recruiting progressed 
 favorably for some days, when it was interfered with 
 by other recruiting officers oifering an extra bounty 
 of five dollars each to the next tw^enty men. Lieu- 
 tenant Beardsley, feeling the necessity of doing the 
 same,- applied to the Hon. Frederick T. Freling- 
 huysen, who had received a contribution of funds 
 to be distributed for this object, and received from 
 him the sum of one hundred dollars, which was ap- 
 plied as extra bounty, andrecruiting was again pressed, 
 good men coming forward freely. By the 15th 
 August, one hundred and seven men had been mus- 
 
THIRTEENTn REGIMEKT, N. J. VOLS. 
 
 tered in, and the work of i-ecraiting ceased. These 
 recruits were, as rapidly as they were mustered in, 
 forwarded to Camp Frelinghuysen, the regimental 
 encampment sitviated on the Morris Canal, about two 
 miles from Broad street, in the purlieus of the city 
 of Newark. 
 
 The company being full was then officered as fol- 
 lows, viz. : 
 
 George A. Beardsley, captain. 
 Thomas B. Smith, first lieutenant. 
 Charles H. Canfield, second lieutenant. 
 The first muster roll of the company shows the 
 following names : 
 
 BEARDSLEY, GEORGE A., Captain. 
 SMITH, THOMAS B., Ut Lieutenant. 
 CANFIELD, CHARLES H., 7d Lieutenant. 
 
 SEKGEANTS. 
 
 Whitfield,, George G., Is* Sergeant. 
 BoGGS, William G. I Miller, John R. 
 
 Decker, John P. [ Patterson, Edward. 
 
 CORPORALS. 
 
 Conselyea, Ira W. 
 Hoyt, Edwin. 
 Lawrence, Geo. W. 
 Lefurge, Andrew W. 
 
 Milburn, SamueL 
 Paige, James C. 
 Runyon, Peter H. 
 Spence, Joliu A. 
 
 PRIVATES. 
 
 Armstrong, James C, Private. 
 Atlia, Thomas H., " 
 
 Atkins, Abram, " 
 
 Botts, George, Private. 
 
 Bartlett, Sen., William, " 
 Bartlett, Jr., William, " 
 
HISTOKICAL SKETCn OF COMPANY D, 
 
 PRIVATES . 
 
 Burlew, John J. C, Private. 
 
 Burlew, Jacob, " 
 
 Baldwin, George F., " 
 
 Cook, Charles E., " 
 
 Curren, John J., " 
 
 Carter, Alfred, " 
 
 Cole, Jesse R., " 
 
 Colyer, Joseph, " 
 CoUard, David B., 
 Bodd, William H., 
 Devor, Thomas R., 
 
 Davis, George T., " 
 
 Day, Ludlow, " 
 
 Edwards, Lemuel H., " 
 
 Edgar, Moses, ' ' 
 
 Egbert, John H., •"" 
 
 Fields, George H., " 
 
 Freeman, Stephen, " 
 Faitonte, Joshua F., 
 
 Green, Aaron, " 
 
 Griffin, John, " 
 
 Garabrant, James E., " 
 
 Hetzel, Jacob, '■ 
 
 Hopper, Byron C, " 
 Hargreaves, John S., 
 
 Harrison, Henry T., " 
 
 Harrison, George R., " 
 
 Harris, Abram M., " 
 Jeroleman, William H., " 
 
 Jenkins, Leander, " 
 Kinsey, George, 
 
 Lyon, Washington, " 
 
 Love, James, " 
 
 Lewis, John, " 
 
 Lambert, William, Private. 
 Morgan, David, " 
 
 Mason, Albert, Musician. 
 
 Milburn, Charles, Primtei 
 
 McConnell, William, " 
 Milburn, David 8., " 
 
 Morningstern, Abraham, " 
 Norcross, William, . " 
 
 Osborn, Alexander, " 
 
 Page, William H., Musician. 
 Prout, Frederick H., Wagoner. 
 Romer, Washington I., Private. 
 Russell, Caleb, " 
 
 Rindell, Anthony C, " 
 Russell, Washington R., " 
 Reighley, Charles^ Jr., " 
 Reighley, James B., ■' 
 
 Riker, John, Musician. 
 
 Ritchie, Charles N., Private. 
 Scull, David, " 
 
 Scull, John, " 
 
 Stewart, Ezra, " 
 
 Sherman, Oba, " 
 
 Swaim, George M., " 
 
 Simmonds, Robert, " 
 
 Stewart, Mortimer, " 
 
 Shaffer, Rudolph A., « 
 Taylor, William, " 
 
 Terhune, Albert H., " 
 
 Vickory, William, " 
 
 Van Arsdale, George J., " 
 Vanlderstine, Wm. H., " 
 Wilde, James B., " 
 
 Whetsell, Andrew R., " , 
 
THIRTEENTH HEGIMENT, N. J. VOLS. 
 
 The company commenced the work of instraction 
 immediately at Camp Frelinghuyson, and were tliere 
 uniformed and supplied with arms ; and on the 25th 
 day of August, with the rest of the regiment, were 
 m.ustered into the United States service, by Lieuten- 
 ant D. "Watkins, of tlie Fifth U. S. Cavalry. At this 
 time it was stated to be necessary that some of tlie 
 enlisted men of the company should be transferred 
 to the muster roll of Company I, to bring it up to the 
 minimum number for mustering in, as well as to re- 
 duce Company D to a maximum. 
 
 That none might be transferred but those who were 
 willing, volunteers were called for, with the express 
 understanding that they should be transferred only 
 on the muster roll, and that they were still to do duty 
 with, and in all respects be treated as belonging to, 
 Company D ; whereupon the following persons 
 stepped forward and were mustered in, as of Com- 
 pany I, viz. : John Booth, Thomas Giles, Moses H. 
 Garabrant, James P. Howatt, Martin V. B. Ingram, 
 John Ogden. 
 
 There was but little time allowed at Camp Freling- 
 huysen for the newly enlisted recruits to learn the 
 duties of a soldier, or how to carry himself under 
 arms. Sooner, far, than any one anticipated, the exi- 
 gencies of the service called instanter for every avail- 
 able man, and orders came to forward to the seat of 
 war. Accordingly, on Sunday, the 31st of August, 
 tents were struck, and the regiment marched out of 
 Camp Frelinghuysen, down into the city, and through 
 
10 HrSTOKICAL SKETCH OP COMPANY D, 
 
 Broad street, and on to the Chestnut street depot, of 
 the New Jersey Railroad. 
 
 This was a memorable Sunday morning, not only 
 for the boys of the regiment, but in the city at large ; 
 as the column, covered with the dust of the unpaved 
 road, moved down Brpad street, the churches ap- 
 peared to have been deserted, and the sidewalks 
 were lined with spectators, who testified by open dem- 
 onstrations their sympathy with the chief actors of 
 the scene. Arrived at the depot, the neighborhood 
 was filled up with the friends of the regiment. Here 
 the last sad leave-takings were had, which separated, 
 in many instances, the tenderest of ties; in some 
 cases, too, partings which were fated to be forever ; 
 a delay of about a half-hour, and then the shrill 
 whistle of the steam locomotive announced that the 
 regiment was off for a three years' service in the 
 cause of the Kepublic. 
 
 This was the first trying ordeal through which the 
 boys had to pass ; but, once in the cars, and home 
 and friends left behind, the excitement and novelty 
 of the occasion soon obliterated sad thoughts, and 
 long faces and solemn looks gave way to fun and 
 frolic. 
 
 About midnight, on the 2d of September, the 
 regiment reached Washington. The night was 
 passed in the depot, resting the weary body on the 
 floors ; and, on the morning of the 3d, the regiment 
 was marched to .the " Soldier's Retreat " for break- 
 fast. Here the boys enjoyed tlieir first experience of 
 
THIKTBENTH REGIMENT, N. J. VOLS. 11 
 
 army rations. About noon the regiment was marched 
 across the Long Bridge to the Virginia shore, and, 
 passing along the road to Alexandria, moved on to 
 the vicinity of Fort Richardson, on Arlington Heights, 
 where the first camp on the enemy's soil was pitched. 
 The Sibley tents, which had been brought with the 
 regiment ftom Newark, made a fine show in the 
 warliite scene, and contrasted strongly with the 
 veterans who had just come from the Peninsular 
 campaign and were encamped on all the neighboring 
 grounds, with the sky for a canopy, or, at best, the 
 light protection of the " shelter tent." It was then 
 the boys were thrown upon their own resources for 
 comfort; and, if they did not like things as they 
 found them, they had to exert themselves to im- 
 prove them. The enemy at this time was moving in 
 force toward Harper's Ferry and the fords of the 
 Potomac beyond. It was hardly to be supposed 
 that an attack would be made on the strong lines 
 of forts which surrounded Washington ; but, in view 
 of any possibility, the regiment, together with the 
 One Hundred and Seventh New York (also a new 
 regiment, a neighbor in the field, and subsequently 
 brigaded with tlie Thirteentli), was set to work at 
 digging rifle-pits, and drilling how to fight in them. 
 This proved, however, nothing more than good 
 practice in soldiers' work, until tlien unlearned. 
 As, on the evening of the 6th, the command broke 
 camp, and, re-crossing the Potomac • over the Aque- 
 duct Bridge at Georgetown, moved on toward Hock- 
 
12 HISTORICAIi SKETCH OP COMPANY D, 
 
 ville, about 22 miles distant, reaching there about 
 5 p. M., where it again went into camp, about two 
 miles northwest of and beyond the town. 
 
 The tents followed the command here, together 
 with a vast amount of baggage and regimental 
 property. To such extent did these impedimenta 
 of the march exist, thaf it is stated that thirty-two 
 army wagons were required for transportation of the 
 same. 
 
 On the 9th the tents were pitched and the camp 
 formed, which was no sooner done than orders came 
 to move immediately in light marching order, leaving 
 behind tents, baggage, those who had fallen sick by 
 the way, and a guard to protect the camp and prop- 
 erty. This was the last the boys saw of their Sibleys, 
 and the last, too, that was seen of many comforts and 
 necessaries contained in the baggage of the unfortu- 
 nate owners. The march commenced about 11 a. m., 
 and at night Middle Brook was reached, where the 
 regiment joined the Third Brigade, Second Division, 
 Bank's Corps, to which it had been assigned, then 
 under the command of Brigadier-General Gordon. 
 
 September 10th the march continued in the direc- 
 tion of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad ; the Monoc- 
 acy River was forded, and about noon of the 13th the 
 regiment was halted at about one mile from the town 
 of Frederick, Maryland. Here the first sound of battle 
 was heard by the command, and the hearts of all 
 beat fast, as each one thought the hour for the first 
 fight was at hand. 
 
THIKTEENTH REGIMENT, N. J. VOLS. 13 
 
 On Sunday, the litb, the battle of Crampton's 
 Pass was fought, and the sound of the hostile guns 
 was distinctly heard. The command moved at eight 
 o'clock in the morning, and marched, with frequent 
 halts, for sixteen hoi^rs, moving through by-roads and 
 across fields, over the Catootin Hills, to the west of 
 Frederick, avoiding the main roads, which were ob- 
 structed with trains of artillery, and troops, and 
 wagons, passing through the Middleto-wTi Yalley, the 
 beautiful scenery of which impressed the soldier's 
 eye and mind with a life-long remembrance. 
 
 This was a day of toil which no one who partici- 
 pated in it will ever forget — a memorable march, 
 which, to those ignorant of the causes, seemed without 
 design, and a meaningless doubling over the same 
 ground. Long after midnight, on the morning of 
 the 15th, the exhausted column was halted, and, 
 under the command of Lieutenant-Colonel Swords, 
 went into bivouac in a field on the road-side, stacking 
 twenty-seven muskets, and about thirty officers and 
 men of the entire regiment being present. 
 
 Througli the balance of the night, and up to noon 
 of the next day, those who had fallen out exhausted 
 on the march came straggling in, and it was not 
 iintil about one o'clock p. m. that the march was 
 resumed. The ground over which the command was 
 moving soon began to show signs of the terrific strife 
 of the day before ; and as the column crossed the 
 South Mountain and approached Boonsborough, the 
 carnage of the fight was evidenced in the extem- 
 
14 HISTOBICAL SKETCH OF COMPANY D, 
 
 porized hospitals, sucli as churches, barns, houses, 
 tents, where the surgeons were busy dressing the 
 wounded and amputating limbs. Human gore every- 
 where met the eye, and told a sickening tale to the 
 new recruit of things with which he was but too 
 soon to become familiar. The regiment encamped 
 for the night just beyond Boonsborough. On the 
 16th the command moved as far as Keedysville, and 
 remained there during the day, cooking rations and 
 resting in preparation for the struggle which the 
 morrow was to witness. The enemy were now 
 posted on the westerly banks of the Antietam Creek, 
 occupying the hills and ridges in front of the vil- 
 lage of Sharpsburg. About midnight the com- 
 mand was roused from their quiet slumber and 
 dreams of happier scenes, and ordered to move 
 immediately. They crossed the creek in cautious 
 silence, and after a short march, took position 
 among the reserves on the right. Here in line of 
 battle the command lay down with equipments on, 
 to catch what sleep they might during the remaining 
 hours of darkness. 
 
 At dawn of day, sleep was routed by desultory 
 rifle-firing among the pickets ; this was soon fol- 
 lowed by the noise of regular volleys, and then 
 came the roar of artillery, and the combined din told 
 that the battle was begun. The regiment was then 
 moved to the shelter of a piece of wcfod on the right, 
 and in rear' of the engaged line, and held for an hour 
 or so in reserve. At about seven o'clock. General 
 
THIBTBENTH REGIMENT, N. J. VOLS. 15 
 
 Gordon came in person and ordered the commjand to 
 the front. Moving over the battle-field, the regiment 
 was formed in line within a piece of woodland, on the 
 edge of which was a battery, then engaged in a duel 
 with the enemy's artillery, and to which battery, tlie 
 regiment for a while formed a support, but, so far, 
 without firing a shot. This was, for the time being, a 
 pretty hot spot ; solid shot crashed through the 
 woods, and shells bursted overhead ; added to this, 
 the tops of the lofty trees, as they were cut by the 
 missiles from the enemy, came down with a stand- 
 from-under crash, all of which made the scene a try- 
 ing one for the nerves of a green regiment. By fur- 
 ther orders, the command then faced to the rear, and 
 moved in line about 500 or 700 yards toward the 
 extreme right, passing diagonally across the field and 
 through a piece of standing corn out on to the Hagers- 
 town road. Here, for the first time in its history, the 
 command engaged the enemy ; raw recruits, many of 
 them almost ignorant how to load their rifles, but all 
 full of pluck, engaged the flower of the enemy's army 
 — the veterans of no less a chief than Stonewall 
 Jackson, as he was called. The command had gone 
 over a five-foot post and rail fence, and formed on the 
 opposite side of the road, in front of a similar fence. 
 The ground in front was cleared for some few yai'ds, 
 and then covered by a piece of thick woods along the 
 entire front; within this wood bhe ground sloped 
 backward and downward, with regular successions 
 of terraces formed by the natilral rock; on these 
 
16 HISTORICAl, SKETCH OF COMPANY D, 
 
 terraces, the enemy, posted in strength, invisible to 
 most of the Thirteenth, poured in such a galling fire as 
 astonished the boys, and soon made it so hot that it 
 would have been madness to remain. Acting on the 
 principle of discretion being the better part of valor, 
 the regiment broke and moved in pretty lively style 
 to the rear, halting within the protection of a piece 
 of woods. It should be mentioned, however, that 
 Company D, being on the left, and having on their 
 left the 27th Indiana, under Colonel Colgrove, also 
 one of the regiments of the brigade, rallied and fought 
 for a while in the line of the 27th, mitil Captain 
 Beardsley withdrew it and joined the regiment.. 
 
 The appearance of the fence rails on the road, as 
 seen after the fight, amply testified as to the sort of 
 fire tlie regiment had been subjected to, for they were 
 literally riddled, and the only wonder seemed that 
 any one should have escaped unhurt. In the short 
 time the regiment was engaged on this spot many of 
 the regiment were put hors de combat. 
 
 NAMES OF KILLKD AND" WO0NDED. 
 
 Captain H. C. Irish, of Company K, a most valu- 
 able officer, was instantly killed and left upon the 
 ground; being bm'ied the next day by some of his 
 command, during a truce for burying the dead. 
 
 The regiment had not stood long in this rallying 
 spot when the brigadier commander, the veteran 
 General Gordon, appeared on the left, and noticing 
 the dejected look of the boys, incident to their first 
 
THIBTEENTH REGIMENT, N. J. TOLS. 17 
 
 repulse in tackling the enemy, lie proposed to the 
 lieutenant-colonel to tell the boys that " the enemy 
 were licked," and to give three cheers. Taking off 
 his hat and swinging it in the air, the lieutenant- 
 colonel quickly complied, and three rousing cheers 
 were given, which ran like an electric spark through 
 the whole command. 
 
 General Green having applied to General Gordon, 
 who was in command of the division, for reinforce- 
 ments for liis line, which was then engaged on the left 
 of the Hagerstown road, about a quarter of a' mile to 
 the left of where the regiment first went in, and sorely 
 pressed, the Thirteenth was given to him, again went 
 to the front under the lead of General Green himself, 
 and took position in the woods on the left of the 
 Dunker Church (a quaint old stone white-washed 
 building, which stood on the ground), and on the ex- 
 treme right of General Green's brigade. Here the 
 command again engaged the enemy, and stood their 
 ground like veterans, loading and firing at will, and 
 under the commendation of their officers, who had 
 little else to do but watch the fight and cheer the 
 boys. They stood this for about an hour, and then 
 a smart trick was played by a force from the enemy, 
 which, coming up from a ravine in front of Company 
 D, pretended they were going to surrender, and thus 
 procuring a cessation of firing long enough for them 
 to carry their point, they passed around the right of 
 Company D, then on the extreme right of the line, 
 and forming across the flank of the command, under 
 
18 HtSTOKICAL SKETCH OF COMPANY D, 
 
 cover of the woods, poured in a murderous fire. Com- 
 pany D was swung round to face the enemy, but they 
 were too strong, and the wliole line giving way, the 
 command retired again, and after rambling for some 
 time in search of the brigade, were, under command 
 of the lieutenant-colonel, posted in line of battle 
 with the balance of the brigade, who by that time 
 had been withdrawn from the fight. The battle at 
 this time was pretty much over. The colonel of the 
 regiment had retired to the shelter of a hospital, un- 
 able longer to keep up. The regiment remained 
 under command of the lieutenant-colonel durina: the 
 balance of the day and night, and was three times 
 moved by him, the last time being about midnight, 
 when it was posted in the immediate front, and within 
 firing distance of the enemy's line, expecting a re- 
 newal of the battle on the morrow. On the day 
 following, the 18tli, the Union army was the master 
 of the field, the enemy having retired across the 
 Potomac into his own territory. 
 
 On the 19th the command was ordered to move, 
 and, passing over the entire battle-field, had full view 
 of the ghastly spectacle presented ; moving through 
 the village of Sharpsburg, down the river towards 
 Harper's Ferry, and halting on the 20th at a spot in 
 Pleasant Valley, about four miles from Sandy Hook, 
 Maryland, where it remained until the 23d, and then 
 went into camp on Maryland Heights. 
 
 The casualties of Company D in this great fight, 
 known in the Union army as the battle of Antietam, 
 
THtBTEENTH REGIMENT, N. J. VOLS. 19 
 
 and in the Confederate as the battle of Sharpsburg, 
 were four killed and eight wounded, as follows : 
 
 Killed — James C. Armstrong, 
 
 Jesse E. Coles, 
 
 George R. Harrison, 
 
 Alexander Osborne. 
 WODUDBD — George Whitfield, 
 
 Ira W. Conselyca, 
 
 Abram AtUins, 
 
 John H. Egbert, 
 
 Abram M. Harris, 
 
 Byron C. Hopper, who died on the 13th October 
 following. 
 
 David S. Milburu, who died on the 3il October 
 following. 
 The regiment remained at this encampment some 
 six weeks, suffering considerable from exposure and 
 sickness ; the only shelter the men had from the hot 
 sun. storms, and sharp winds, which drew through 
 the gulch formed in the mountains on this elevated 
 spot, was such as was afforded by little huts built of 
 brush-wood. On the 17th of October shelter-tents 
 were obtained, and distributed among tlie command. 
 On the 27th the regiment was visited by the Presi- 
 dent of the United States, Abraham Lincoln, accom- 
 panied by a brilliant staff" of general and other 
 ofiScers. The regiment was drawn out in line of 
 battle, and saluted as he passed, giving hearty' cheers 
 to the commander-in-chief. On the 29th, under 
 orders from headquarters, the command struck tents 
 and marched up the Potomac to a point on the 
 Sharpsburg turnpike, about three miles west of the 
 
20 HISTOniCAL SKETCH OP COMPANY D, 
 
 village, and opposite Shepherdstovsm, Virginia, where 
 they relieved, with the rest of the brigade, Fitz John 
 Porter's command in picketing the Potomac. 
 
 While here, and about the 12th November, the 
 regiment was divided, the right wing, with Company 
 D on the right, being moved up the turnpike to a 
 position about one mile west of Sharpsburg, where 
 Captain Beardsley established a neat and comforta- 
 ble camp, to the command of which the Lieutenant- 
 Colonel, Robert S. Swords, was ordered. The com- 
 mand here held a post of honoi", being for the pro- 
 tection of the brigade headquarters and stores in 
 Sharpsburg, which were in a very exposed situation, 
 and, from the bends of the river, at considerable dis- 
 tance .from the main forces, and within easy striking 
 distance of a raid of cavalry from the Virginia side 
 of the river, the water of the Potomac being at the 
 time uncommonly low. The right wing, while at 
 this encampment, was systematically practiced in the 
 school of the battalion, and acquired considerable 
 proficiency in practice. 
 
 At this time Burnside, in command of the Army 
 of the Potomac, was opposite Fredericksburg on the 
 Kappahannock, and preparing for a grand attack on 
 the enemy, who were strongly posted on the heights 
 behind the city. On the 10th the regiment, under 
 orders, was moved in the direction of Harper's Ferry, 
 crossing the Potomac at that point over a pontoon 
 bridge on the morning of the 11th, and moved by 
 way of Hillsborough, Leesburg, Fairfax Station, on 
 
THIRTEENTH REGIMENT, N. J. VOLS. 31 
 
 the Orange and Alexandria Kailroad, to and beyond 
 Occoquan Creek, where, on the 16th, intelligence 
 of Burnside'6 failure was received, and the regiment 
 moved back to Fairfax Station. 
 
 The greater part of this march was over roads in 
 the worst condition of the season, and the command 
 suffered many privations and discomforts. On the 
 4th January, 1863, the regiment again moved to 
 Wolf Run Shoals ; here, in connection with the Sec- 
 ond Wisconsin, a post was established under command 
 of Colonel Carman, Lieutenant-Colonel Swords being 
 in command of the regiment. 
 
 On the 20th the command again broke camp and 
 moved in the direction of Stafford Court House, pass- 
 ing through Dumfries on the 21st, and crossing the 
 Quantico Creek (whose waters had become swollen 
 by a persistent rain), on trees which were felled so as 
 to bridge the creek — at the time a rapid torrent. Tliis 
 crossing was tedious, and consumed the greatei- part 
 of the day, so that the command was moved no further 
 until the next day. The state of the weather and the 
 fearful condition of the roads made this a memorable 
 mud march — the men pinning up the tails of their 
 overcoats to keep them out of the mud. The command 
 reached Stafford Court House on the 24th, and there • 
 went into winter quarters. While here, the command 
 made itself quite comfortable, with light -vVork, con- 
 sisting of guard and picket duty, occasional drills, and 
 the building of corduroy roads. 
 
 On the opening of spring. General Hooker being 
 
23 HISTORICAIi SKETCH OF COMPANY D, 
 
 in command of the army, and having matured his 
 plans for an offensive movement, on the 27th of 
 April, at 5 o'clock a. m. the command broke camp, 
 and moving forward rapidly, at daylight, on the 29th, 
 crossed the Kappahannock at Kelly's Ford ; thence 
 moving to Germania Ford, on the Eapidan, ci'ossed 
 in four feet of water ; about one mile southwest of 
 the crossing the company went on picket duty for the 
 niglit, with scarce a dry thread upon them. This dis- 
 comfort was made light of, as " in the silent midnight 
 watches " a calf was captured, slain and dressed, and 
 soon cooked, making all glad in tlie refreshment of 
 the inner man. 
 
 On the morning of the 30th the march was re- 
 sumed, and the Chancellor House soon reached. On 
 the following day (May 1st), the Twelfth Corps, to 
 wliich the Thirteenth belonged, was pushed toward 
 the United States Ford, to co operate in the crossing 
 of the Tliird Corps, the command having engaged in 
 sharp skirmishing with the enemy, and the object of 
 the movement having been accomplished, returned to 
 its former position. 
 
 On the morning of the 2d orders were received to 
 build breastworks with abatis in front, which was- 
 speedily done. During the afternoon cannonading 
 was heard on the left, and under tlie impression that 
 the enemy was retreating, the whole brigade was 
 ordered out of their works in pursuit, leaving 
 knapsacks behind ; this impression was soon dispelled, 
 by the sudden and continuous firing of musketry on 
 
THIRTEENTH REGIMENT, N. J. VOLS. 23 
 
 the right, which proved to be from Stonewall Jack- 
 son's command, which completely surprised the 
 Eleventh Corps, posted on the right of the Twelfth, 
 and drove them down the Chancellorville road in con- 
 fusion, running in upon and over the Twelfth Corps. 
 This stampede through the lines of the Twelfth, of 
 men, horses, mules, wagons, etc., etc., was enough to 
 demoralize any command ; but in the midst of all the 
 confusion, Company D held its position iramoved', 
 iTutil ordered to fall back, when a new line was 
 formed. Having left their haversacks and blankets 
 in the breastworks vacated in the afternoon, some of 
 the members of the company sought, in the dark- 
 ness of the night, to recover them. On reaching the 
 works, they found them occupied by soldiers whose 
 character was not easily discernible in the darkness ; 
 a closer inspection, however^ revealed the fact that 
 they were of the Confederate army, and then it was 
 run for the Union lines, which all succeeded in reach- 
 ing save Charles N. Ritchie, who was taken 
 prisoner. 
 
 On the morning of the 3d (Sunday) the regiment, 
 •wdth the brigade, advanced and vigorously engaged 
 the enemy, who was in strong force in front, the 
 fight lasting until the ammunition was expended, 
 when the Thirteenth was relieved by other troops. On 
 the afternoon of the 2d the command of the regi- 
 meat fell upon Captain Beardsley, who, says the 
 historian, " here, as on subsequent fields, displayed 
 the highest soldierly qualities, and won the cordial 
 
24 HISTORICAL SKETCH OF COMPANY D, 
 
 i. 
 
 Slightly. 
 
 encomiums of both inferiors and superiors."* During 
 this battle the company suifered severely — casualties 
 as follows : 
 Killed — William ^artlett, 
 William Vickory, 
 Andrew R. Whetsell. 
 Wounded — George J. Van Arsdale, who died, on the 8th. 
 William Taylor, -who died on the 18th. 
 First Lieutenant T. B. Smith, then adjutant of 
 
 the regiment. 
 Second Lieutenant George G. Whitfield (pro- 
 moted from the ranks), who soon after died of 
 his wounds. 
 Moses Edgar, 1 
 
 James Love, 
 Anthony C. Rindell, 
 Washington B. Russell, j 
 
 The regiment was again ordered in on the extreme 
 left, on the Kappahannock, where they took position 
 and awaited the attack. The enemy, however, had re- 
 tired to check General Sedgwick, who was advanc- 
 ing from Fredericksburg with the Sixth Corps. 
 While these movements were going on, and the op- 
 portunity for the Union troops to attack was favor- 
 able, for causes unknown to the command, they were 
 ordered to reeross the river, and they wearily moved 
 through mud and water back to their old camp, near 
 Stafford Court House, and the campaign was ended. 
 Here the command found itself in a very destitute 
 conditi&n, having lost almost every thing during the 
 
 *Ifew Jersey and the HebelUon. — Foster, p. 323. 
 
THIRTEENTH REGIMENT, N. J. VOLS. 35 
 
 previous ten days' campaign ; but it was soon moved 
 to a healthier location, where the men were re- 
 clothed, and fell once more into the routine of camp 
 duty. 
 
 In the mean while Lee had moved again to the 
 upper Potomac, and' threatened Maryland and Penn- 
 sylvania. On the 13th June, Hooker put his army 
 in motion ; the regiment moved in the same direction, 
 by way of Dumfries, Fairfax Court House, Drains- 
 ville, and Leesburg, crossing the Potomac at Edward's 
 Ford ; thence to Poolville, Point of Pocks, Knox- 
 ville, Frederick, Woodbury, and Tarrytown, to Little- 
 ton, Pennsylvania, a distance of 200 miles, where 
 the command arrived on the 30th June. On the 
 morning of the 1st July, the command broke camp 
 at five o'clock, and marclied by way of two taverns 
 in the direction of Gettysburg. Before reaching 
 this place, the Eleventh Corps, which was in the " 
 advance, was attacked by the enemy, and pressed 
 back through the town. The Thirteenth was hurried 
 forward on the double-quick, and in an exhausted con- 
 dition was deployed as skirmishers on the right of 
 the Baltimore pike. At night the command was 
 withdrawn, and lay in support of Battery M, First 
 New York Artillery. 
 
 July 2d, the command moved to the left of Taney 
 Spring, and assisted in building breastworks. Gen- 
 eral Sickles being severely pressed on the left, at 6 
 p. M. the regiment was ordered to his assistance, but 
 before reaching him the enemy had given way. 
 
26 HISTOEICAL SKETCH OP COMPAKT D, 
 
 Meanwhile, Early had assailed the right with superior 
 numbers, and upon their return to their works the 
 Thirteenth found a portion of them in the possession 
 of the enemy. Some prisoners having been taken at 
 this point, Company D was detailed to take charge 
 of them ; these, knowing the desperate effort that Lee 
 would make on the morrow to dislodge the Union 
 army, and, thinking he would succeed, desired to be 
 taken further to the rear. 
 
 On the morning of the 3d, Company D took these 
 prisoners' to " Two Taverns," and handed them over 
 to the provost-guard. On the return of Company I) 
 to the front, the impression of these prisoners as to 
 Lee proved to be, in some respects, correct ; lie had 
 made a desperate attack, but at the close of day, with 
 thinned ranks and disappointed hopes, he had retired 
 from his position. In the evening of the 3d, the 
 Thirteenth, with others, was sent to support a cavalry ; 
 reconnoissance tothe right, but no enemy could be ' 
 found. 
 
 The dawning 4th, the nation's birth-day, was made 
 more glorious by the declared victories to the Union 
 armies. The enemy had retired, leaving the field in 
 possession of the victors. The Thirteenth moved to 
 its former position in the line. 
 
 July 5th, the march was resumed, and the command 
 reached Frederick, Maryland, on the morning of the 
 7th, then proceediugto Middletown, Crampton Pass, 
 Rohrersville, Keedysville, Smoketown, and Fair Play, 
 to a point near St. James's College, where the enemy 
 
THIRTEENTH REGIMENT, N. J. VOLS. 27 
 
 had fortified for their protection while making prepa- 
 rations to cross the river. The Thirteenth were at 
 once set to work bmldint;; earthworks, and but for 
 the religions scruples of the commanding general as 
 to fighting on the Sabbath, the enemy would have 
 been attacked the next day (Sunday). Early Mon- 
 day morning an advance was made, but the enemy had 
 made the most of the delay, and recrossed the Potomac, 
 leaving one small brigade, which was captured. From 
 this place the command moved to Harper's Ferry, 
 where they remained among familiar scenes for three 
 days, and then marched to Kelly's Ford, Virginia, 
 via Snicker's, Askby's, and Manassas Gaps, Eichtors- 
 town,' Thoroughfare Gap, Hay Market, Greenwich, 
 Catlet Station, and Warrentown Junction. 
 
 While at Kelly's Ford the company, in common 
 with the entire brigade, was employed in picket and 
 guard duty, with occasional drills. On the 15th 
 September, General Meade having determined to 
 attack at Culpepper Court House, the army crossed 
 the Rappahannock ; the Tiiirteenth crossing at 
 Kelly's Ford and marching to Racoon Ford, on the 
 Rapidan. While here orders were received to detach 
 the Eleventh and Twelfth Corps for service in Ten- 
 nessee, under General Hooker. The Thirteenth 
 then took farewell of the Army of the Potomac, in 
 which it had seen so much hard service, and received 
 its baptism of fii'e and blood. On the 24th Septem- 
 ber the regiment started for Bealton Station, where, 
 on the 29th, taking cars, it passed through Washing- 
 
28 HISTORICAL SKETCH OF COMPANY D, 
 
 ton City, Maryland, West Yirginia, Ohio, Indiana, 
 Kentucky, and Tennessee, to Stevenson, Alabama, 
 where it arrived on the 4tli day of October, having 
 in seven days traveled 1,100 miles. From the latter 
 place the regiment returned to Wartrace, Tennessee ; 
 thence moved to TuUahoma, where it remained ten 
 days, during which time Company D built them- 
 selves comfortable houses, the materials for which 
 were supplied by an unfinished church and vacated 
 houses. On the 23d October the regiment was again 
 moved, to take part in the battle of Lookout Moun- 
 tain ; but their withdrawal from the railroad gave 
 opportunity to the rebels to tear it up, which they 
 did; and, on arriving at Anderson, Alabama, the 
 regiment was ordered back to Wartrace bridge, Ten- 
 nessee, reaching there on the 27th. Expecting to 
 have rest here, the company set about making for 
 themselves comfortable quarters ; when these were 
 nearly completed, as usual, marching orders came, 
 and on the 3d November tents were struck, and the 
 regiment moved to Duck River Bridge, on the Nash- 
 ville and Chattanooga Railroad. There being good 
 hope of remainingiherc during the winter, the com- 
 pany again went to work building quarters, and suc- 
 ceeded in making themselves very comfortable. The 
 time here was occupied in a variety of work ; build- 
 ing forts, cutting railroad ties, patroling the railroad, 
 guard and picket duty, with occasional drills. 
 
 Captain George A. Beardsley having received pro- 
 motion as major of the regiment, on the 8th January, 
 
THIRTEENTH REGIMENT, N. J. VOLS. 39 
 
 1864, 1st Lieutenant E. D. Pierson, of Company E, 
 was assigned to the command of Company D, by 
 regimental order No. 3, and was mustered as captain 
 on the 15th March following. The variety of duty, 
 and the liberty allowed while at Duck River, broke 
 the monotony of camp life, and the winter passed by 
 quickly and pleasantly. Fish were taken iu the 
 stream and rabbits from the fields. The privilege of 
 visiting among the farmers of the vicinity was freely 
 accorded to the members of the command, and the 
 society of their families and fair daughters added 
 greatly to the comforts and amenities of the soldier's 
 life. If ever the boys were happy in their experience 
 of army life, they were so during this camp at Duck 
 Kiver. With April came orders to prepare for a 
 spring campaign. On the 26th April the regiment 
 broke camp and marched to Tullahoma, a distance of 
 nine miles ; thence to Dechard, about 13 miles ; 
 thence to University Place, on a spur of the Cumber- 
 land Mountains. April 30th the command marched 
 about 14 miles, and encamped for the night in 
 Cumberland Valley, near Battle Creek; thence it 
 proceeded to Bridgeport, Alabama ; thence to Shell 
 Mound and Lookout Valley; thence to Eoseville, 
 Georgia, Lee, and Gordon's Mills, and Pea Vine 
 Church, to the foot of Taylor's Ridge ; thence, on 
 the 13th May, througli Snake Creek Gap to Resaca, 
 where an attempt was made to dislodge the enemy. 
 The brigade here held in reserve until the afternoon 
 of the 14:th, when, as a part of the line of the 14th 
 
30 HISTORICAL SKETCH OF COMPANY D, 
 
 corps having given way, it was sent to their support. 
 General Knipes being in the advance, the enemy was 
 by liim driven from the iield. 
 
 On the following day (Sunday, 16th) the 13th took 
 a position on a ridge in an open field, and commenced 
 making a breastwork of rails ; but before this was 
 completed the enemy made desperate and continuous 
 charges upon them. The position, however, of the 
 Thirteenth being a commanding one, and partially 
 protected by the rails, the regiment suffered but little, 
 while the enemy's loss was so great that he was com- 
 pelled to retreat to Dallas, the 13th following him 
 by way of Casseville, where the command partici- 
 pated in a lively skirmish, which resulted in driving 
 the enemy from the town. The command again 
 came in contact with the enemy at Pumpkin "Vine 
 Creek, where Moses H. Garabrant* received wo imds 
 from which he afterward died. A vigorous pursuit 
 of the enemy was now kept up, and skirmishes were 
 of daily occurrence. On the 17th of June, in a 
 skirmish near Kenosaw Mountain, Sergeant Edwai'd 
 Patterson was killed, and on tlie 22d, at Kulps 
 Farm, near Marietta, Washington Lyoij was wounded. 
 Here the enemy made a desperate effort to drive 
 back the brigade, which had taken position across the 
 Sandtown road, over which a part of their army was 
 to retreat if dislodged from Kenesaw. 
 
 A flank movement of Sherman at this time caused 
 
 * Booth wounded also. 
 
THIRTEBKTH KBGIMENT, N. J. VOLS. 31 
 
 the enemy to retreat, who was followed until the 
 regiment reached the Oattahoochie river, where it 
 remained several days. While on picket at this 
 place, July 14th, James Dobson, a recruit who en- 
 listed August 21, 1863, received wounds from which 
 he died, August 24th. July 17th, the command 
 crossed the river, and on the 18th made a reconnois- 
 sance, and came in contact with the enemy at Nancy's 
 Creek, and drove them to near Buck Head, tlien 
 returned again to the brigade. July 20th, the com- 
 mand took part in the battle of Peach-tree Creek. 
 
 July 22d, the enemy having withdrawn, an advance 
 was made toward Atlanta, and, after a brief skirmish, 
 the command entrenched itself within a few hundred 
 yards of tlie fortitications of tlie city. The enemy, 
 not liking the close proximity to their works, occa- 
 sionally sent in very unwelcome messengers, by one 
 of which, on the 23d, "Washington I. Komcr was 
 wounded. 
 
 On the 27th the regiment was selected for impor- 
 tant special duty. There being irregularity in the 
 line, which it was desirable to straighten, it was 
 ordered that .one regiment from each division in the 
 Twentieth Corps should unite in a demonstration on 
 the enemy's works, under cover of which the neces- 
 sary work should be done, and the position of his 
 forts at the same time be developed. The Thirteenth 
 was selected from the First Division for this duty, 
 ■beins ordered at the same time to burn several 
 houses in their front, from which the enemy's sharp- 
 
32 HISTOHICAL SKETCH OF COMPANY D, 
 
 shooters had kept up an annoying fire.- This work 
 was accomplished With some loss to the regiment, 
 but none to Company D. 
 
 On the morning of tlie 30th the regiment again 
 advanced, taking about sixty prisoners, and taking 
 position near the enemy's forts, thi'ew up breast- 
 works, a part of the men keeping up a steady fire 
 while these were being constructed. After establish- 
 ing this new line, the Thirteenth was relieved, and 
 fell back to our line of works in the rear. In this 
 short encounter, William H. Van Iderstine had his 
 hand so badly shattered by a fragment of an explod- 
 ing shell as to render amputation necessary ; Joseph 
 Colyer was also wounded in the shoulder and side 
 by the same shell. On the 5th of August, while 
 arranging his tent, George Kinsey was slightly 
 wounded by a rifle-ball, and on the 18th Oba Sher- 
 man was struck by a piece of shell while cooking his 
 breakfast. 
 
 General Sherman not being able to take the city 
 by direct assault, except at too great an expenste of 
 life, concluded to try his favorite plan of " screwing " 
 them out ; so the siege was raised, and the Twenti- 
 eth Corps, on the 25th August,was marched back to the 
 Cattahoochie River to guard the bridge and stores that 
 had accumulated there ; while the balance of the 
 army, by a circuitous route, marched to tlie south of 
 the city. Great was the rejoicing in Atlanta over 
 what was supposed to be the retreat of Sherman. 
 The city was illuminated, the bells were rung, and 
 
THIRTEENTH REGIMENT, N. J. TOLS. 33 
 
 other demonstratioDS of joy exhibited by citizens and 
 soldiei-y. 
 
 While thus unconscions of the true state of 
 affairs, Slierman struck the enemy's line of communi- 
 cation, south of the city, and he was thu^, when too 
 late to help himself, forced to realize his condition. 
 Hood, who was in command of the Confederate army, 
 sent out his force to clear the way, but failing in this, 
 and knowing that it was madness to attempt longer to 
 hold the city, he ordered the destruction of locomo- 
 tives, cars, munitions of war, and immense quantities 
 of other property which he could not move, and 
 abandoned the cit}' to her fate. 
 
 The bursting of shells, and the conflagration which 
 ensued, attracted the attention of the Twentieth Corps 
 eight miles to the northward. And* the following 
 day, September 2d, the command entered the city, 
 and could truthfully say " Atlanta's ours, and fairly 
 won." On occupying the city, the Tliirteenth en- 
 camped temporarily on the easterly side, but, as or- 
 ders had been issued indicating a few weeks of rest, 
 tlie command moved to a pleasanter location, and 
 built houses after the most approved style. While 
 here, the following account, in verse, of the startling 
 events of the few preceding days was written by a 
 member of Company D. 
 
 Atlauta, tlio stroDghold of treason, rebellion, 
 Has fallen at last in the hands of the brave ; 
 
 And now, let the voice of the North's twenty million 
 Proclaim that its army the nation can save. 
 
34 HISTORICAL SKETCH OF COMPANY D, 
 
 At Ringold, Joe Johnson had, just where he wanted, 
 The mudsills and vandals of Sherman's command, 
 
 And the rebs, in their trenches, felt secure and undaunted, 
 And thought themselves able all charges to stand. 
 
 But strategy, by "old Sherman," the hero, 
 
 Drew from their entrenchments tlie deluded host, 
 
 And on the small hills at a place called Resaca, 
 They found that they their position had lost. 
 
 And then, further south, at a place known as Dallas, 
 And at Kenesaw Mountain they made a bold stand. 
 
 But still we went on, sweeping all from before us 
 Who dared to insult the fair flag of our land. 
 
 By this time Joe Johnson was of opinion. 
 That he and his army no longer could stand 
 
 Before th"e defenders of liberty, union, 
 And so he gave over his weakened command. 
 
 Then Hood,#the successor of General Johnson, 
 Thought that he his superior skill would show, 
 
 By massing his troops in a covered position, 
 And drive back the Yankees by one sudden blow. 
 
 But when he advanced in strong lines of battle. 
 He found that the Yankees would never retreat, 
 
 And it did not take long him the question to settle. 
 Whether he or "old Sherman" had suffered defeat. 
 
 Having thus failed in his first grand endeavor 
 To drive back the loyal, the true, and the brave. 
 
 Then came the question of importance, whether 
 He the city of Atlanta could save ? 
 
 So, in the defenses he rallied his forces. 
 The Georgia militia and veterans combined, 
 
 But soon, to his sorrow, he received leaden doses 
 From right, then from left, and then from behind. 
 
THIRTEENTH REGIMENT, N. J. VOLS. 35 
 
 Now the hope of the rebels gave way to depression, 
 And they burned up munitions of war there in store, 
 
 And soon the gate city was in the possession 
 Of Joe Hooker's veterans, the Twentieth Corps. 
 
 Written in Atlanta Ga., Sept., 1864. 
 
 The enemy having moved to Sherman's rear, with 
 a view to operate on his line of communication, a 
 force wajj sent to oppose him, and on the 5th October 
 the regiment was moved to the westerly side of the 
 city, and occupied the works built and held by the 
 enemy before their evacuation of the city. While 
 here the regiment assisted in building an interior line 
 of defense, and occasionally went out from 15 to 20 
 miles on foraging expeditions. General Hood, with 
 his army, being now far in our rear, and General 
 Thomas having sufficient force at Chattanooga to 
 prevent him (Hood) from going too far, the sublime 
 thought of marching from "Atlanta to the sea" 
 presented itself to Sherman's mind. Preparations 
 were at once made to carry out this great move. 
 The railroads in and around the city were destroyed ; 
 depots and public buildings were burned, and every 
 thing which could be of tise to the enemy destroyed. 
 All being ready, on the 15th the column was put in 
 motion, forward to the sea, passing through Decatur, 
 Social Circle, Madison, and Miledgeville. Before 
 reaching the latter place the Georgia Legislature was 
 in session ; but, as Sherman's column headed that way. 
 Governor Brown very wisely suggested an adjourn- 
 ment, which they immediately proceeded to do, each 
 
36 mSTOKICAI, SKETCH OF COMPANY D, 
 
 one looking out for himself, and standing " not upon- 
 tbe order of .his going." On the arrival of the 
 Twentieth Corps, the American flag was raised over 
 tlie State Honse, and some of the officers, organizing 
 in the Assembly Chamber, passed resolutions to the 
 tunc' of " Where, oh, where ! have the legislators 
 gone ?" November 26th, as the column approached 
 Saundersville, some of the enemy's cavalry showing 
 a disposition to dispute the passage, the regiment was 
 deployed in skirmish line, and drove the enemy 
 through the town. Here the Georgia Central Hail- 
 road was struck and destroyed as the column ad- 
 vanced. December 9th, when within fifteen miles 
 of Savannali, the command came upon some earth- 
 works occupied by the enemy ; after taking their 
 dinners, the Thirteenth, with others of tlie brigade, 
 got upon their flank by wading through a rice- 
 field, covered by two feet of water. This move, 
 through a field which they had looked upon as a 
 sure defense, so surprised the enemy that they fled 
 in haste to the city. On the following day the 
 march was continued unmolested, the column reach- 
 ing the city of Savannah in the afternoon. 
 
 During all this march from Atlanta, the men had 
 Hved almost entirely, and well, too, oflfthe country; 
 but now that the barren wastes that bound the city 
 of Savannah on the west were reached, and there 
 being no supplies, there was not a little suflering for 
 food in tlie command ; to such an extent, indeed, that 
 some refused, through weakness, to work upon thede- 
 
THIRTEENTH REGIMENT, N. J. VOLS. 37 
 
 fences whicli were being thrown up. Three spoon- 
 fuls of rice, and a small piece of tough beef, were the 
 rations of a day. This term of starvation, however, 
 was of short duration, for on the 16th the command 
 crossed to Argyle Island, in the Savannah River, 
 where any quantity of rice was to be had, and at 
 almost any price, as the negroes did not know a ten- 
 cent stamp from a five-dollar bill. Earthworks were 
 thrown up here as a defense against the guns of the 
 enemy in position on the South Carolina shore ; but 
 as soon as the command crossed to that side the en- 
 emy fell back from the river. This move threatening 
 to close his last line of retreat from Savannah, the 
 enemy was compelled to evacuate the city, which 
 was done during the night of the 19th December, 
 General Geary's division occupying it on the 20th, 
 and the Thirteenth reerossing to the Georgia shore, 
 where, on the 23d, it went into camp in a live-oak 
 grove, thus terminating a march of over three hun- 
 dred miles, and one of the most remarkable campaigns 
 on record. 
 
 The company now remained comparatively idle 
 until the lith of January, 1865, when, with the regi- 
 ment, it moved into the city on detached service, 
 and was connected with a provisional brigade, acting 
 as guard at the grand depot of supplies connected 
 with the quartermaster's department. 
 
 To effect a junction with General Grant at Rich- 
 mond was now the next object to be gained. To go 
 by land or by water, was the question to be decided. 
 
38 HISTOnlCAL SKETCH OP COMPANY D, 
 
 Sherman, knowing what manner of men he com- 
 manded, their ability and willingness to go where- 
 ever he might lead, thought to march through the 
 Carolinas would be as quick a way to transfer his 
 army, and would result more disastrously to the 
 enemy, as he could cut their lines of communica- 
 tion, and thus compel them to evacuate the coast. 
 To this plan no objection could be made, and about 
 the 10th of January, 1865, the army was put in mo- 
 tion, heading northward. On the 17tli, the regi- 
 ment crossed on pontoon bridges, to Hutchinson Isl- 
 and, thence across the main channel of the Savannah 
 river, to Palmetto Island. The roads on these isl- 
 ands were in verj' bad condition, and the command 
 were ordered to remain behind and assist in getting 
 the train over. Before this could be accomplished, 
 a heavy rain-storm set in, which caused the river to 
 rise to such a height as to compel the command to 
 abandon their position and return to Savannah, 
 which separated the regiment from the brigade. So 
 great and rapid was the rise of water , that some of 
 the teams were caught, and wagons and mules sunk 
 beneath the flood, boxes of hard-tack and barrels 
 of " salt junk " floating off rapidly down the stream. 
 The regiment remained in the city until the 27th, 
 when, the water being still too high to cross at that 
 point, the command marched up the right bank of 
 the Savannah Kiver, about forty miles, to Lower 
 Sister's Ferry, where it crossed, on the 4th February, 
 on a pontoon bridge, into South Carolina. 
 
THIETBENTH REGIMENT, N. J. TOLS. 39 
 
 From thence the command marched to Koberts- 
 ville and Lawtonville ; on the 7th crossed the Coo- 
 sawatchie swamp; on the 8th crossed the Salka- 
 hatchie Kiver; and on the 9th marched to within 
 olie mile of Blackville, a station on the Augusta and 
 Carolina Kailroad, where the command again joined 
 the brigade, from which it had been separated since 
 the 14th January preceding. 
 
 From this point the march was devious, for the 
 purpose of misleading the enemy. On the 17th the 
 command encamped within a few miles of the city of 
 Columbia, which was occupied the same day by the 
 Fourteenth Corps. Day after day the march was 
 continued, passing through towns and villages, ford- 
 ing rivers, etc., until the 27th, when, reaching Hang- 
 ing Rock Greek, the command rested for a day, and 
 the muster-rolls were made out. From here the 
 command moved in the direction of Chesterfield 
 Com't House, where, on the 1st of March, they had 
 a skirmish with the enemy. From thence marched 
 to Cheraw, and crossed the Great Pedee Kiver; 
 thence to the Little Pedee and Lumber Rivers. In 
 this section there was great difficulty, not only in 
 getting the train tlirough, but even in getting through 
 the command itself. A great storm was upon them ; 
 the rivers were swollen, and the roads in terrible con- 
 dition. However, after great labor, and some suffer- 
 ing, the command reached Fayetteville, North Caro- 
 lina, on the 11th, at 10 o'clock, p. m. This place, 
 just previously, liad been evacuated by about 25,000 
 
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 40 HISTORICAL SKBTCn OF COMPANY D, 
 
 Confederates, who, a week before, had declared their 
 resolution to defend the city to the last; but they 
 adhered to their established rule — to move when 
 Sherman did. 
 
 March 13th, the command passed through the city; 
 was reviewed by Generals Sherman and Slocum, 
 and went into camp a short distance out. The 14th 
 was spent in foraging and procuring corn. 
 
 On the 15th marched about 15 miles north, on 
 the Ealeigh plank road, and encamped near Cape 
 Fear River ; the command, while disposing them- 
 selves here comfortably for the night, and while 
 smoking their after-supper pipe, was ordered to 
 strike tents and move. The brigade was moved 
 rapidly forward about four miles to near Averys- 
 borough, in tlie rain, over roads in which the mud 
 was in places ten inches deep, to support Kilpatrick's 
 cavalry, which had met the enemy's infantry at that 
 point. The front was reached at about midnight, 
 and the command spent the best part of the re- 
 mainder of the night in drying their clothes and 
 freeing themselves from the accumulated mud. At 
 early dawn Kilpatrick brought his band to the front, 
 and the strains of "Our Flag is There " was cheerily 
 given, with tantalizing effect on the ear of tlie 
 enemy. 
 
 The ground here was such as to preclude the 
 operation of the cavalry, which was withdrawn, the 
 freshly-arrived infantry taking its place. Soon the 
 command was relieved by other troops, and pioved 
 
THIKTBENTH BEGIMENT, N. J. VOLS. 41 . 
 
 to the rigbt, when a charge was made and the enemy 
 driven to their strongly-fortified position ; this posi- 
 tion was a good one for defense, for in th^r front 
 the quicksands prevented the use of artillery ; and , 
 in advancing our men were, some of them, in water 
 two feet in depth. At night the Thirteenth was re- 
 lieved, and went into camp in the rear. 
 
 For some reason or other, the enemy retired 
 during the night. A feigned pursuit was made the 
 next day, to give the impression that Ealeigh was 
 Sherman's objective point. Soon, however, the com- 
 mand retraced their steps, and pushed forward in 
 the direction of Goldsborough, corduroying portions 
 'of the road as they advanced. On the 19th the 
 regiment was ordered to move rapidly forward in the 
 direction of Bentonville, near which place General 
 Slocum's column had developed nearly the whole of 
 Johnson's army. 
 
 The command hurried up, and halted in rear of 
 the Fourteenth Corps, which was already engaged. 
 While waiting for orders,' a forager came rushing in, 
 and reported that the enemy in large numbers was 
 coming up a road on the extreme left. General 
 Williams at once ordered the Third Brigade beyond 
 the left of the Fourteenth Corps. The brigade had 
 no sooner got into position than the Thirteenth was 
 ordered to cross a ravine, and to put itself in as good 
 a position as possible. This order was promptly 
 obeyed, and temporary works constructed. While 
 this work was going on, the left of the Fourteenth 
 
43 HISTOKICAL SKETCH OF COMPANY D, 
 
 . Corps, whicli had beea sorely pressed, gave way, and 
 exposed the right of the Thirteenth. The regiment 
 quickly changed front, and formed at right angles 
 with the main line. This was scarce done ere the 
 enemy appeared in front of the Thirteenth, moving 
 forward at a double quick ; being unconscious of the 
 presence of the regiment, and thinking themselves on 
 the extreme left of our line, they moved forward in 
 good style into the jaws of disaster. Waiting until 
 they had approached within easy range, the Thir- 
 teenth opened upon them, their fire partly enfilading 
 their line, and instantly throwing them into disorder. 
 Orders having been given to fall back, a part of the 
 regiment retreated into and across the ravine; but 
 Company D, with five other companies, seeing the 
 demoralizing effect of their first fire, held fast where 
 they stood, and kept up a brisk fire, causing the ene- 
 my to seek slielter in the woods, and finally to dis- 
 appear from the front. 
 
 The regiment won great praise on this occasion — 
 and the achievement was deserving of it, for it had 
 saved the army from disaster, and thrown the enemy 
 into confusion — and that, too, without sustaining any 
 loss itself. During the 20th and 2l6t the regiment 
 remained in the same position. On the 23d the 
 march was resumed, passing through Goldsborough 
 on the 24:th, which place had been previously occu- 
 pied by General Schofield, and went into camp about 
 two miles north of the town. The regiment re- 
 mained here until the 10th of April, engaged in 
 
TniKTEENTH KEGIMENT, N. J. VOLS. 43 
 
 various duties, and refitting for another campaign. 
 Tlie news of the fall of Richmond having been re- 
 ceived, and Sherman having matured his plans for 
 an offensive movement, on the 10th of April set his 
 column in motion toward the enemy, who was then 
 concentrated at Smithfield. The Third Brigade, 
 being in the advance, soon came upon the enemy's 
 outpost, and a lively skirmish ensued, in which Mar- 
 tin Y. B. Ingram, of Company D, who had been de- 
 tailed as an orderly for General Slocum, received 
 wounds from which he died two days after, and was 
 buried at Smithfield. The enemy having retreated 
 across the Neuse River, Smithfield was entered with- 
 out opposition. While here, the news of Lee's sur- 
 render readied the command, and joy pervaded the 
 "entire army. Leaving the wagon train, Sherman 
 now pushed forward rapidly in pursuit of Johnson, 
 the command reaching Raleigh in the afternoon of 
 the 13th, and going into camp south of the city. 
 
 The next day came the cheering news of General 
 Sherman having received, by flag of truce, a commu- 
 nication from General Johnson, requesting an armis- 
 tice, and a statement of the best terms on which he 
 would be permitted to surrender. Following this 
 good news came the sad intelligence of the assassina- 
 tion of the President, Abraham Lincoln, and sorrow 
 filled the hearts of all. "While negotiations were go- 
 ing on between the two commanders, the Thirteenth 
 moved its camp to a beautiful young forest, where 
 the tents were arranged with a view to health, com 
 
44 HISTOKICAL SKETCH OF COMPANY D, 
 
 fort, and a short stay ; but, as the terms agreed upon 
 between Sherman and Johnson were not approved 
 by the authorities at Washington, an advance was 
 ordered, and the regiment moved to the front. On 
 the 26th, final terms having been concluded, the 
 regiment, moved back to its camp near Kaleigh. 
 Company D now began to realize that they had 
 fought their last tight, and the exuberance of joy 
 found expression in the explosion of canteens filled 
 with powder, for which there now seemed no farther 
 use. The much-wished-for day, when the command 
 should commence the homeward march, at last 
 arrived, and on the 29th of April the regiment moved 
 out of camp, heading the column toward Richmond, 
 which place it reached on the 9th of May; thence 
 the regiment proceeded to Fairfax Seminary, via' 
 Chancellorsville, where it had an opportunity of 
 viewing the field over which they had fought two 
 years before, and where some of their comrades 
 were sleeping the sleep of death. The command re- 
 mained at Fairfax Seminary until the 24:th, when 
 it marched to Washington, taking part in the grand 
 review, and then went into camp at Bladensburg, 
 about four miles from the city. Here the regiment 
 remained until the 9th of June, when, transportation 
 being secured, it took cars for Newark, where it 
 ari'ived on the afternoon of the 10 th, and was re- 
 ceived by a crowd at the depot, and with an address 
 of welcome by General Theodore Eunyon, then the 
 mayor of the city. The regiment was then taken to 
 
THIKTEBNTH REGIMENT, N. J. VOLS. 45 
 
 the " "Ward " U. S. Hospital, where the arms were 
 stacked and the men dismissed, subject to a call for 
 parade. 
 
 On the 14th, by the authority' of the Municipal 
 Council, a grand civic and military parade took place 
 under the command of Lieutenant-Colonel R. S. 
 Swords, the first Lieutenant-Colonel of the Regiment. 
 Under this escort the Thirteenth paraded through the 
 principal streets of the city, and subsequently partook 
 of a dinner provided by the citizens. On the 26th the 
 regiment was mustered out of the United States ser- 
 vice, and every surviving member laid aside his arms 
 to be kept only as souvenirs of days of trial, and 
 passed from the soldier back to the private citizen, 
 and to the vocations of such. And now was 
 ended a term of service as full, perhaps, of privation 
 and hardship as any during the war. Company D 
 liad marched and fought almost all the way from the 
 Potomac to Rio-Grraud3. It had marched day and 
 nio-ht, in sunshine and in storm, in mud and in snow ; 
 it had assisted in building hundreds of miles of road, 
 fouo-ht in many of the most hotly-contested battles of 
 the war, in skirmishes almost innumerable, ai^d had 
 suffered every thing to which soldiers in an active 
 and earnest campaign are subject. 
 
 To go through all this hardship, privation, and 
 peril was not very agreeable; but to have gone 
 through them is a pleasant thing to remember, and 
 the members of the company feel proud in the con- 
 sciousness of having done their part in conquering 
 
46 HISTORICAL SKETCH OF COMPANY D. 
 
 the Eebellion and maintaining the laws of their 
 land. 
 
 To perpetuate the story of its work, the toils, and 
 trials, and sufferings, as well as all the pleasant rem- 
 iniscences of camp life and the friendship there 
 begun. Company D has resolved itself into D Society ; 
 and, when all the actors in the scenes of the preced- 
 ing sketch have passed away, their sons, like the de- 
 scendants of those who, in the month of May, 1783, 
 at the Cantonment of the American Army on the 
 Hudson, formed a similar society to " perpetuate as 
 well the remembrance of the vast event " they had 
 brought to pass, " as the mutual friendship which had 
 been formed under the pressure of common danger, " 
 shall relate to each other this story as they had it 
 from their sires. 
 
 Esto Perpetua. 
 
A BRIEF RECORD 
 
 OF THE 
 
 Members of Company D. 
 
 To the surviving memberB of the late Company 
 D, Thirteenth Eegiment, New Jersey Volunteers, 
 aud to the relatives of those members who did not 
 smwive the war, the following record, no doubt, will 
 be of interest, as it gives the date of enlistment or 
 commission, the battles engaged in, when and where, 
 killed or wounded, in what hospitals, and from what 
 cause, when promoted, and to what rank, or any 
 other change that took place during their term of 
 service : 
 
 MAJOR GEOEGE A. BEAEDSLEY 
 
 "Was born in Sussex County, New Jersey. He was 
 commissioned second-lieutenant July 17, 1862, aged 
 26 years, and August 22d was promoted to captain 
 of Company D, most of whose members were enlisted 
 by him. He participated in the battles of Antietam, 
 Md., Chancellorsville, Va., and Gettysburg, Pa. Dur- 
 ing the evening of May 2, 1863, at Chancellorsville, 
 being, in the confusion of the hour, separated from 
 the regiment, he led a line of skirmishers, composed 
 
48 HISTORICAL SKETCH OF COMPANY D, 
 
 of men from General Knipe's brigade, into breast- 
 works built by the regiment the day previotis, but 
 which were then occupied by the enemy, and just 
 escaped capture. Tlie following day, May 3d, he had 
 command of the regiment (his superior ofiScers being 
 disabled), and his words of cheer and encouragement 
 gave inspiration to the men, and they did all that 
 human strength could do to stem and turn the tide 
 of battle. While the regiment was encamped at 
 Duck River Bridge, Tenn., Captain Beardsley was 
 detailed to take command of six companies of the 
 Thirteenth Regiment, Kew Jersey Volunteers, and 
 One Hundred and Fiftieth Regiment, "New York Vol- 
 unteei's, to collect an assessment of $30,000 in Lincoln 
 County, Tenn., levied by General George H. Thomas, 
 for the families of three soldiers who were killed in 
 that county by bush-wliackers. After his return to the 
 regiment he was promoted to major, but he did not 
 serve long in that capacity, for his business relations 
 at home demanded his presence, and in April, 1864, 
 he resigned. 
 
 CAPTAIN E. D. PIEESON 
 
 Was born in Orange, New Jersey, and was mustered 
 into the United States service as first-lieutenant of 
 Company E, in August, 1862, aged 29 years. On 
 the 25 th of July, at Hay Market, Va., while the 
 regiment was on its march to Kelly's Ford, Va., he 
 was detached, and sent to New Jersey to assist in 
 forwarding drafted men and recruits, returning to 
 
THIRTEENTH KEGIMENT, N. J. VOLS. 49 
 
 the regiment at Duck River, Tenii., November 6, 
 186S, where he was acting adjutant from November 
 18, 1863, to January 8, 1864, aud was promoted 
 to Captain of Company D on the 15th of March fol- 
 lowing. He participated in all the battles in which 
 the regiment was engaged except one of the charges 
 made before Atlanta, which took/ place July 30, 
 1864. He was mustered out with the regiment. 
 
 THOMAS B. SMITH 
 
 Was born in Erie County, New York. He was com- 
 missioned first-lieutenant August 22, 1862, aged 
 29 years. On the 14th of September, while on the 
 march after General Lee, in Maryland, he became 
 unfit, by sickness, for further marching, and was left 
 in command of an invalid corps, near Frederick, com- 
 posed of sick men of the regiment, rejoining the 
 company on the 20th, at Sandy Hook, Md. On the 
 30th of October, while on the march up the Potomac, 
 to opposite Shepherdstown, Va., he was detailed to 
 take command of the provost guard in the town of 
 Sharpsburg, Md., where he remained until November 
 11th, when he rejoined the company. January 18, 
 1863, at Wolt Run Shoals, Va., he was promoted to 
 adjutant of the regiment. At the battle of Chancel- 
 lorsville, Ya., May 3, 1863, he was wounded in the 
 left arm near the shoulder, and sent to field hospital 
 at the U. S. Ford on the Rappaliannock, and then to 
 Aquia Creek, Va., from which place he received leave 
 of absence, and went to Newark, N. J., where he re- 
 
50 HISTOmCAIi SKETCH OF COMPAHT T>, 
 
 ported to Ward Hospital. He rejoined the regi- 
 ment, July 8tb, at Frederick, Md. Continuing to 
 suffer from sickness wliich threatened to prove fatal, 
 while at Kelley's Ford, Ya., he offered his resignation, 
 which was accepted August lOtli, and he returned to 
 his home, where his health was finally restored. 
 
 JAMES L. CABMAN, 
 
 Who was second-lieutenant of Company E, was pro- 
 naoted to first-lieutenant of Company D, January 
 18, 1863, and participated in all the battles in which 
 the regiment was engaged, except the battle of Dallas, 
 Ga. He was woimded before Atlanta, Ga., August 
 18, 1864, and sent to Division Hospital, where he 
 remained until October 29th, when he returned to 
 his company. He was detailed as aid-de-camp to 
 Colonel E. A. Carman, while the colonel commanded 
 the brigade. January 31, 1865, he was promoted to 
 captain of Company G, and was mustered out with 
 the regiment. 
 
 CHARLES H. CANFIELD 
 
 Was born in Orange, N. J. He enlisted as a private 
 in Company G, Second Eegiment, New Jersey Yol- 
 unteers, and was promoted to second-lieutenant of 
 Company D, Thirteenth Regiment, New Jersey Vol- 
 unteers, August 11, 1862, aged 21 years. He par- 
 ticipated in all the battles in which the company was 
 engaged, except the battle of Antietam, which oc- 
 curred before he joined the company for duty. De- 
 cember 25, 1864, he was promoted to first-lieu- 
 
THIRTEENTH KEGIMENT, N. J. VOLS. 51 
 
 tenant, and at the same time adjutant of- the 
 regiment. Mustered out of service with the regi- 
 ment. 
 
 FBANKLIK MURPHY 
 
 Was born in Jersey City, N. J., enlisted about the 
 20th of July, 1862, aged 16 years, and was mustered in 
 the United States service as corporal. He was pro- 
 moted from corporal of Company A, to second- 
 lieutenant of Company D, March 2, 1863, and on the 
 26th of Jnly following was assigned to ambulance 
 corps. March 17, 1864, he was promoted to first-lieu- 
 tenant of Company A. Mustered out with the regi- 
 ment. 
 
 JOHN" p. DECKER 
 
 Was born in Newfoundland, N. J., enlisted July 29, 
 1862, aged 21 years, and was mustered into the 
 United States service as third-sergeant. January 
 18, 1863, he was promoted to first- sergeant. He 
 was detailed as acting sergeant-major August 13, 
 1864, and promoted to that oflSce on the 31st of the 
 same month. April 24, 1865, he was promoted to 
 'second-lieutenant of Company I, and was mustered 
 out with the regiment. 
 
 GEORGE G. WHITFIELD 
 
 Was born in Belleville, N. J., enlisted July 30th, 
 1862, aged 30 years, and was mustered into the United ' 
 States service as first-sergeant. At the battle of 
 Antietam,Md., September 17, 1862, he was wounded 
 
53 HISTOMCAt SKETCH OF COMPANY D, 
 
 in the thigh, and sent to hospital at Frederick, Md., 
 and from thereto Kingssessing Hospital, Philadelphia, 
 Pa. November 1st, while in hospital, he was pro- 
 moted to second-lieutenant of Company A, and re- 
 ported for duty, February 23, 1863, at Stafford 
 Court House, Ya., where the regiment was quartered. 
 At the battle of Chancellorsville, Va., May 3, 1863, 
 he was wounded in right lung and sent to hospital at 
 G-eorgetown, D. C, where he died May 8th. His 
 body was sent to Newark, N. J., and buried in Fair- 
 mount Cemetery. 
 
 WliLIAM G. BOGGS 
 
 Was born in Paterson, N. J., enlisted July 17, 
 1862, aged 30 years, and was mustered into the 
 United States service as second-sergeant. November 
 Ist, he was promoted to first- sergeant, and on the 
 18th of June, 1863, he was promoted to sergeant- 
 major. He participated in the battles of Antietam 
 and Chancellorsville with Company D, and was dis' 
 charged June 12, 1863, while on the march to 
 Gettysburg, Pa., to accept a commission. On the 
 13tli of August he was commissioned captain of 
 Company A, Thirty-third Eegiment, New Jersey Vol- 
 unteers. While leading his company at the battle of 
 Chattanooga, Tenn., November 23d, he was wounded 
 in the arm and sent to hospital, where he died on the 
 lith of December. His body was sent home to his 
 friends, and buried in Fairmount Cemetery, Newark, 
 N.J. 
 
THIBTEBNTH BEGIMKNT, N. J. VOLS. 53 
 
 GEORGE H. FIELDS 
 
 Was bom in Lowell, Mass., enlisted Jiily 23, 1862, 
 aged 20 years. Promoted to the position of com- 
 missary-sergeant, August 25, 1862, which position 
 he held nntil the company was discharged. 
 
 JOHN B. MILLER 
 
 Was born in Kahway, N. J., enlisted July 29, 1862, 
 aged 20 years, and was mustered in the United States 
 service as fourth-sergeant. He participated in all 
 the battles in which the company was engaged. 
 January 1, 1865, he was promoted to first-sergeant, 
 and discharged with the company. 
 
 EDWARD PATEBSON 
 
 Was born in New York City, enlisted July 18, 1862, 
 aged 26 years, and was mustered in as sergeant. He 
 participated in the battles of Antietam, Chancellors- 
 ville, Gettysburg, Eesaca, and Dallas, and was killed 
 in a skirmish near Kenasaw Mountain, Ga., June 17, 
 1864, and is buried in the National Cemetery, at 
 Marietta, Ga., Section C, grave 1,025._ 
 
 JAMES 0. PAIGE 
 
 Was bom in Herkimer Co., N. Y., enlisted August 
 1, 1862, aged 33 years, and was mustered in as cor- 
 poral. November 1, 1862, he was promoted to ser- 
 geant. He participated in the battles of Antietam, 
 Md., Gettysburg, Pa., and Chancellorsville, Va. In 
 July, 1863, he was sent to hospital at Alexandria, Va., 
 sick, -and on the 28th of December, 1864, was trans- 
 
54 HISTORICAL SKETCH OF COMPANY D, 
 
 ferred to the Veteran Reserve Corps, and discharged 
 therefrom June 27, 1865. 
 
 GEOEGB W. LAWRENCE 
 
 Was born in Newark, N. J., enlisted August 13, 
 1862, .aged 23 years, and was mustered into the 
 United States service as corporal. May 1, 1863, he 
 was promoted to sergeant. He participated in all 
 the battles in which tlie company was engaged, ex- 
 cept the battles of Peaehtree Creek, and before At- 
 lanta, Ga. He was slightly wounded at the battle of 
 Chancellorsville, Va., May 3, 1863. July 4th, ho 
 was sent to hospital sick, and returned to duty at 
 Kelley's Ford, Va., August 1st. He was again sent 
 to hospital at Lookout Mountain, Tenn., on the 22d 
 of June, 1864, and rejoined the company on the 15th 
 of October. "Was discharged with the compan3\ 
 
 EDWIN HOYT 
 
 Was born at Silvermine, Conn., enlisted August 6, 
 1862, aged 26 years, and was mustered in as corporal. 
 He participated in all the battles in which the com- 
 pany was engaged, and was promoted to sergeant 
 July 30, 1864. Discharged with the company. 
 
 THOMAS E. DEVOE 
 
 Was born in Dover, N. J., enlisted August 14, 
 1862, aged 27 years. He participated in all the 
 battles in which the company was engaged, and was 
 promoted to corporal November 1, 1862. Novem- 
 ber 11th he was detailed as provost guard at Sharps- 
 
THIRTEENTH KEGIMENT, N. J. VOLS. 55 
 
 burg, Md., and returned to the company December 
 10th. April 1, 1865, he was promoted to sergeant, 
 and was discharged with the company. 
 
 SAMUEL MILBUEN 
 
 Was born in Morris County, New Jersey, enhsted 
 August 5, 1862, aged 36 years, and was mustered 
 into service as corporal. He participated in all the 
 battles in which the company was engaged. In the 
 spring of 1863 he was detailed- as color-guard, and 
 in May, 1865, was promoted to sergeant. .Discharged 
 with the company. i 
 
 ANDREW W. LEFtnSGE 
 
 Was born , N. J., enlisted August Y, 1862, 
 
 aged 30 years, and was mustered into the United 
 States service as corporal. He participated in the 
 battle of .Antietam, Md., September 17, 1862. In 
 January, 1863, he became disabled' by an accident, 
 and was sent to hospital at Washington, D. C, and 
 from there to Camp Convalescent at Alexandria, Va., 
 where he was transferred to the invalid corps, Sep- 
 tember 3, 1863, and discharged therefrom April 
 18, 1864. 
 
 JOHN A. SPENCE 
 
 Was born at Little Falls, N. J., enlisted August 6, 
 1862, aged 25 years, and was mustered into the ser- 
 vice as corporal. He participated in the battles of 
 Antietam, Chancellorsville, Gettysburg, and Eesaca. 
 In August, 1863, he was sent to the hospital at Wash- 
 
56 HISTOKICAL SKETCH OF COMPANY D, 
 
 ington, sick, and returned to duty in October. At 
 the battle of Eesaca, Ga., May 15, 1864, he was 
 wounded in the right hand and sent to hospital at 
 Nashville, Tenn., and from, there to Ward Hospital, 
 l^ewark, N. J., where he was discharged. 
 
 IRA W. CONSELTEA 
 
 Was born in Caldwell, N. J., enlisted August 14, 
 
 1862, aged 22 years, and was mustered into the 
 United States service as corporal, August 25th. At 
 the battle of Antietam, September 17, 1862, he was 
 wounded and sent to the hospital at Frederick, Md. 
 From there he was taken to Summit House Hospital, 
 Philadelphia, Pa., and was discharged January 20, 
 
 1863, for disability. 
 
 PETEE H. EUNYOJSr 
 
 Was born in Brooklyn, N. Y., enlisted July 29, 1862, 
 aged 41 years, and was mustered in as corporal. He 
 was disabled at the battle of Antietam, Md., Septem- 
 ber 17, 1862, and was sent to hospital atSmoketown, 
 Md., from thence to Frederick, Md., and trom thence 
 to Fairfax Station, Va., where, on the 28th of Decem- 
 ber, 1862, he was discharged for disability. 
 
 WILLIAM H. DODD 
 
 Was born in Bloomfield, N. J., enlisted August 11, 
 1862, aged 25 years. He participated in the battles 
 of Antietam, Gettysburg, and Chancellorsville. On 
 the 10th of January, 1863, he was promoted to cor- 
 poral. July 25th he was detailed on recruiting service, 
 
THIRTEENTH HEGIMENT, N. J. VOLS. 57 
 
 and sent to Jersey City, N. J., and September 10th he 
 went to draft rendezvous at Trenton, N. J., to guard 
 drafted men and recruits. While there he was ap- 
 pointed post carpenter, and afterward commissary- 
 sergeant of the post, in which capacity he served 
 until June 24, 1865, when he was discharged. 
 
 JOHN LEWIS 
 
 Was born in England, enlisted August 11, 1862, aged 
 23 years, and participated in all the battles in which 
 the company was engaged. Promoted to Corporal 
 July 30, 1864. January 1, 1865, at Savannah, Ga., 
 he was detached to take charge of the drum-corps. 
 Discharged with the company. 
 
 WILLIAM H. JEEOLEMAIJ- 
 
 Was born in Newark, N. J., enlisted July 25, 1862, 
 aged 18 years, and participated in all the battles in 
 which the company was engaged. November 11,1862, 
 he was detailed to do provost-guard duty at Sharps- 
 burg, Md., and rctm-ned to the company on the 10th 
 December. January 1, 1865, he was promoted to 
 corporal. On the march from Raleigh, N. C, to 
 Washington, D. C, in the latter part of May and 
 first part of June, 1865, lie was detached as 'a guard 
 to the wagon-train. Was discharged with the com- 
 pany. 
 
 WASHINGTON E. EUSSELL 
 
 Was bom in Alexandria, Va., enlisted August 8, 
 1862, aged 21 years, and participated in all the bat- 
 
58 HISTOKICAL SKETCH OF COMPANY D, 
 
 ties in which the company was engaged. December 
 25, 1862, he was sent to hospital, camp B, Maryland, 
 sick, and returned to the company March 1, 1863. 
 At the battle of Chancellorsville, Ya., May 3, 1863, 
 he was wounded in the right breast, and sent to the 
 Twelfth Corps Hospital at Aquia Creek, Va., return- 
 ing to duty on the 12th of the same month. Dis- 
 charged with the company. 
 
 GEORGE F. BALDWIN 
 
 "Was born in Bloomfield, N. J ., enlisted August 6, 
 1862, aged 21 years. He participated in all tlie bat- 
 tles in which the company was engaged. May 1, 
 1865, he was promoted to corporal. Discharged with 
 the company. 
 
 HENRY F. HARKISON 
 
 Was born in Caldwell, N. J., enlisted Augusts, 1862, 
 aged 21 years. He participated in all the battles in 
 which the company was engaged, except Gettysburg, 
 Pa., and Peachtree Creek, Ga. At the battle of An- 
 tietam, Md., September 17, 1862, he was slightly 
 wounded in the arm, but remained with the com- 
 pany. June 13, 1863, he was sent to hospital from 
 Stafford Court House, sick, returning to the com- 
 pany July 25th ; was sent to hospital at Chattanooga, 
 Tenn., sick, and returned to duty while the company 
 was at Atlanta, Ga. May 1, 1865, he was promoted 
 to corporal. Discharged with the company. 
 
 REV. ABRAM M. HARRIS 
 
 "Was born in the village of Stillwater, N. J., enlisted 
 
THIRTEENTH REGIMENT, N. J. VCJLS. 59 
 
 August 15, 1862, aged 22 years, participating in all 
 the battles in which the company was engaged. At the 
 battle of Antietam, Md., September 17, 1862, he was 
 wounded and sent to Turner's Lane Hospital, Phila- 
 delphia, Pa., returning to the company at Stafford . 
 Court House, Va., in March, 1863. May 1, 1865, 
 he was promoted to corporal. Discharged with the 
 company. 
 
 WILLIAM H. PAGE 
 
 Was born in , enlisted July 25, 1862, aged 
 
 15 years ; mustered in the United States service as 
 musician. In January, 1863, he was sent to hospital 
 at "Washington, D. C, sick, and was discharged 
 therefrom March 17, 1863. 
 
 ALBEET MASON 
 
 Was born in Kahway, N. J., enlisted July 26, 1862, 
 aged 17 years, and was mustered into the service as a 
 musician. In June, 1864, he was detached to do duty 
 at the hospital of the First Division, Twentieth Corps, 
 near Atlanta, Ga., and returned to the company in 
 December following. Discharged with the com- 
 pany. 
 
 FREDEEICK H. PEOBT 
 
 Was born in Newark, N. J., enlisted July 28, 1862, 
 ■ aged 20 years, and was mustered as wagoner. He 
 , was taken prisoner at Chesterfield, S. C, March 2, 
 1865, was exchanged, and returned to duty about the 
 1st of June following. Discharged with the com- 
 pany. 
 
60 niSTOMCAL SKETCH OF COMPANY D, 
 
 AEMSTRONG, JAMES C, 
 
 Was born in Orange County, N. Y., enlisted August 
 4, 1862, aged 37 years, and was killed at the bat- 
 tle of Antietam, Md., September 17, 1862. Place of 
 burial unknown. 
 
 ATKINS, NICHOLAS, 
 
 Hecruit, enlisted February 9, 186i, reported for duty 
 April 26, 1864. "Was engaged in the battles of 
 Resaca, Dallas, Kulps Farm, and before Atlanta, Ga. 
 Was sent to- Division Hospital, sick, March 10, 1865, 
 and returned to duty some time in April; and on 
 June 1st was transferred to the Thirty-third Eegi- 
 ment New Jersey Volunteers. 
 
 ATKINS, ABEAM, 
 
 Was born in Boonton, N. J ., enlisted August 19, ] 862, 
 aged 2 1 years, and participated in all the battles in 
 which the company was engaged, except Chancellors- 
 ville, Va., Gettysburg, Pa., Averysboro and Benton- 
 ville, N. C. Was wounded at Antietam, Md., Sep- 
 tember 17, 1862, and sent to hospital at Frederick 
 City, Md., and from there to Little York, Pa. Ee- 
 turned to duty, October 1, 1863, at Wartrace Bridge, 
 Tenn. Was slightly wounded in the arm at Saun- 
 dersville, Ga , but did not leave the company. Was 
 sent to hospital, sick, at Savannah, Ga., and returned 
 to duty at Raleigli, JST. C.,in April, 1865. Discharged 
 with the company. 
 
THIRTEENTH KEGrMENT, N. J. VOLS. 61 
 
 ATHA, THOMAS H., 
 
 Was born in England, enlisted August 5, 1862, aged 
 22 years, participated in all the battles in which the 
 company was engaged, and was discharged with the 
 company. 
 
 BUELEW, JOHN J. 0., 
 
 "Was born in Kahway, N. J., enlisted August 4, 1862, 
 age 21 years, participated in the battle of Antietam, 
 after which he was sent to hospital at Washington, 
 D. C, sick, and was transferred to the Invalid Corps, 
 July 1, 1863. ' 
 
 BUELEW, JACOB, 
 
 Was born in Eahway, N. J., enlisted August 4, 1862, 
 aged 25 years, participated in the battle of Antie- 
 tam ; sent to hospital at Washington, D. 0., sick, 
 and transferred, July 1, 1863, to Invalid Corps. 
 
 BARTLETT, WM., SEN., 
 
 Was born in England, enlisted August 4, 1862, aged 
 48 years, participated in the battle of Antietam, was 
 sent to hospital at Fairfax Station, Va., sick, and 
 was discharged December 28, 1862, on account of 
 general disability. 
 
 BAETLETT, WILLIAM, JE., 
 
 Was born in England, enlisted August 2, 1862, aged 
 25 years, participated in the battles of Antietam and 
 Chancellorsville, and was killed in the latter, on the 
 3d of May, 1863. Place of burial unknown. 
 
63 HISTORICAL SKETCH OF COMPANY D, 
 
 BOOTH, JOHN, 
 
 Was born in Franklin, N". J., enlisted August 9, 
 1862, aged 21 years ; and on the 25th of August was 
 transferred to Company I. Participated in the bat- 
 tles of Antietam, Chancellorsville, Gettysburg, Kes- 
 aca and Dallas. Was wounded at Dallas by a gun- 
 shot through both thighs, and sent to hospital at 
 Kingston, Ga., then to Nashville, Tenn., and from 
 there to Newark, N. J. On the 1st of May, 1865, 
 he returned to duty, and was discharged with the 
 company. 
 
 COOK, CHARLES E., 
 
 Was born in Clinton, N. J., enlisted August 4, 1862, 
 aged 24 years, participated in the battles of Antie- 
 tam and Chancellorsville. In August, 1863, he was 
 sent to the hospital at Frederick, Md., sick, and on 
 the 1st of September was transferred to the Invalid 
 Corps. Discharged June 7, 1865. 
 
 COLE, JESSE E., 
 
 Was born in Philadelphia, Penn., enlisted August 8, 
 1862, aged 19 years, and was killed at the battle of 
 Antietam, September 17, 1862. Place of burial 
 unknown. 
 
 CAETEE, AXEEED, 
 
 Was born in Newark, N. J., enlisted August 8, 1862, 
 aged 20 years, participated in the battles of Antie- 
 tam, Chancellorsville, and Gettysburg, and died at 
 Regimental Hospital, Duck Kiver Bridge, Tenn., 
 
THIKTEENTH llEQIMENT, N. J. VOLS. 63 
 
 April 17, 1874, of inflammation of the bowels. His 
 body was sent home to his friends. 
 
 CROWLEF, STEPHEN, 
 
 Recruit, enlisted February 2, 1864, and died of 
 pneumonia, February 29, 1864, at Regimental Hos- 
 pital, at Duck River Bridge, Tenn., and is buried at 
 National Cemetery, Stone River, Tenn., Section 1, 
 grave 268. 
 
 CURREN, JOHN .r., 
 
 "Was born in Newark, N. J., enlisted August 7, 1862, 
 aged 22 years. He was sent to the hospital at 
 Washington, D. C, sick, just before the battle of 
 Antietam, and from there to Baltimore, Md., where 
 he was discharged January 17, 1863. 
 
 COLLERD, DAVID B., 
 
 Was born in Newark, N. J., enlisted August 11, 
 1862, aged 18 years, participated in all the battles in 
 which the company was engaged, except the battle of 
 Atlanta, Ga. Detailed as wagon guard, July 1, 
 1864, and returned to the company, October 6, 1864. 
 Discharged with the company. 
 
 COLTER, JOSEPH, 
 
 Was bom in Newark, N. J., enlisted August 1, 1862, 
 age 18 years * * * Reported to the company 
 for duty, April 15, 1864. Was wounded before At- 
 lanta, Ga., July 30, 1864, and sent to hospital, Nash- 
 ville, Tenn., and was transferred to the Veteran Re- 
 serve Corps. Discharged June 26, 1865. 
 
64 HISTOBICAL SKETCH OF COMPANT D, 
 
 COtTHTEE, DANIEL C, 
 
 Keeruit, enlisted August 25, 1864, and reported to 
 the company for duty in September, at Atlanta, Ga. 
 Participated in the battles of Averysboro' and Ben- 
 tonville, IT. 0. Discharged with the company. 
 
 COURTEE, EMM.ONDS, 
 
 Recruit, enlisted August 25, 1864, and reported to 
 the company for duty in September, at Atlanta, Ga. 
 Participated in the battles of Averysboro' and Ben- 
 tonville, N. C. Discharged with the company. 
 
 DiJTSCH, PHILIP, 
 
 Eecruit, enlisted September 23, 1864, and reported 
 to the company for duty, November 5th, at Atlanta, 
 Ga. Participated in the battles of Averysboro' and 
 Bentonville, N. C. Detailed as cattle-guard, Decem- 
 ber 2, 1864, and returned to company in January, 
 1865. Discharged ^vith the company. 
 
 DAVIS, GEOEGE, 
 
 "Was born in Boston, Mass., enlisted August 14, 
 1862, aged 19 years, participated in the battle of An- 
 tietam, after which he was sent to hospital at Fred- 
 erick, Md., sick, and discharged January 6, 1863, for 
 disability. 
 
 DAY, LUDLOW, 
 
 Was born in Chatham, N. J., enlisted August 15, 
 1862, aged 38 years, participated in the batfele of An- 
 tietam, was sent to hospital at Washington, D. C, 
 sick, and discharged November 10, 1863. 
 
THIRTEENTH KEGIMENT, N. J. VOLS. 65 
 
 DOBSON, JAMES, 
 
 Eecruit, enlisted August 21, 1863, and participated 
 in the battles of Resaca, Dallas, and Kulps Farm, Ga. 
 While on picket duty along the Chattahoochee River, 
 Ga., July 14, 1864, he was wounded and sent to hos- 
 pital at Chattanooga, Tenn., where he died August 
 24, 1864. Buried in National Cemetery, Chattanooga, 
 Tenn., Section F, grave 490. 
 
 EGBERT, JOHN H., 
 
 Was born in Morris county, N. J., enlisted August 7, 
 1862, aged 22 years. At the 'battle of Antietam, 
 September 17, 1862, he received a gun-shot wound 
 in the left knee joint, and was sent to hospital at 
 Frederick City, Md., and from there to Chester, Pa., 
 and then to Newark, N. J. April 10, 1863, he re 
 turned to the company at Stafford Court House, Va , 
 but, not being able to do duty, he was sent to hospital 
 at Alexandria, Va., and from there to convalescent 
 camp, where he was transferred to Company D, 
 Twelfth Regiment, Veteran Reserve Corps, and pro- 
 moted to corporal. Discharged June 28, 1865. 
 
 EDWARDS, LEM0EL H., 
 
 Was born in Passaic county, N. J., enlisted August 2, 
 1862, aged 37 years. Participated in the battle of 
 Antietam. November 12, 1862, he was sent to 
 Smoketown, Md., hospital, sick; from thence to camp 
 B, Md. ; from thence to Camp Convalescent, Wash- 
 ington, D. C, and from thence to Mansion House 
 
66 HISTORICAL SKETCH OP COMPANY D, 
 
 Hospital, Alexandria, Va., where he was discharged 
 July 26, 1863. 
 
 BDQAE, MOSES, 
 
 Was born in Morris county,' N. J., enlisted August 
 4, 1862, aged 31 years. Participated in the 
 battles of Antietam and Chancellorsville. At the 
 battle of Chancellorsville, May 3, 1863, he was 
 wounded and sent to hospital. Returned to the 
 company at Duck River, Tenn., March 28, 1864, and 
 on the 27th of April was sent to hospital at Tullahoma, 
 Tenn., and on the 6th of May returned again to duty. 
 In January, 1865, he was sent to hospital at Savannah, 
 Ga., and returned to duty on the 25th of April. Dis- 
 charged with the company. 
 
 FREEMAN, STEPHEN, 
 
 Was born at Newfoundland, N. J., enlisted August 
 2, 1862, aged 31 yeai-s. Participated in the battle 
 of Antietam; shortly after which he was sent to 
 hospital at Little York, Pa., sick, where he was dis- 
 charged November 8, 1862. 
 
 GEEEN, AAEON, 
 
 Was born in Essex county, N. J., enlisted August 
 4, 1862, aged 43 years. He participated in 
 the battle of Antietam, Md., September 17, 1862, 
 where his back was injured by the concussion of a 
 shell, bat remained with the company until after the 
 battle, and was then sent to Army Square Hospital, 
 Washington, D. C; from thence to Chestnut Hill, 
 Philadelphia, Pa., and thence to Ward Hospital, New- 
 
THIRTEENTH REGIMENT, N. J. VOLS. 67 
 
 ark, N. J., September 3, 1863, he was transferred to 
 Company A, Twentieth Regiment, Veteran Reserve 
 Corps, and sent to Trenton, N. J., to guard conscripts. 
 Discharged from the latter place July 7, 1865. 
 
 GARABBANT, JAMES E., 
 
 Was born in Newark, N. J., enlisted August 6, 1862, 
 aged 19 years. Participated in all the battles in 
 which the company was engaged. Discharged with 
 the company. 
 
 GEIFFIN, JOHN, 
 
 Was born in Paterson, N. J., enhsted August 6, 
 1862, aged 21 years. He participated in the battle 
 of Antietam, after which he was sent to hospital, sick, 
 and then to Camp Convalescent, where he was dis- 
 charged May 25, 1 863. 
 
 GILES, THOMAS, 
 
 Was born in Bloomfield, N. J., enlisted July 30, 1862, 
 in Company D, aged 22 years, and was transferred to 
 Company I on the 25th of August. Participated in 
 all the battles in which the regiment was engaged, 
 except Chancellorsville and Gettysburg. On the ith 
 of September, 1862, he was detailed as regimental 
 armorer, which position he held until the 9th of Sep- 
 tember, 1863, when he returned to "duty with tho 
 company. April 6, 1865, he was detailed as com- 
 missary guard; and soon after, as he was suffering 
 with a scalded foot, he was sent to hospital at Fort 
 
68 HISTORICAL SKETCH OF COMPANY D, 
 
 Schuyler, and then to Ward Hospital, Newark, N. J., 
 where he was discharged July 27, 1865. 
 
 GAEABEANT, MOSES H., 
 
 "Was born in Newark, N. J., enlisted August 6, 1862, 
 in Company D, aged 21 years, and on the 25th of 
 August was transferred to Company I. He partici- 
 pated in the battles of Antietam, Chancellorsville, 
 G-ettysburg, Eesaca, and Dallas. At the battle of 
 Dallas, Ga., he was wounded in the left knee, and 
 sent to field hospital. Twentieth Corps, where liis leg 
 was amputated ; from there he was taken to Marietta, 
 Ga., and then to Chattanooga, Tenn., where he died 
 from second amputation of his leg. His body was 
 taken home by his friends and buried in Eosedale 
 Cemetery, Orange, New Jersey. 
 
 HARBISON, GEOEGE K., 
 
 Was born in Livingston, N. J., enlisted August 14, 
 1862, aged 18 years, and was killed at the battle of 
 Antietam, Md., September 17, 1862. Place of burial 
 unknown. 
 
 HOWATT, JAMES P., 
 
 Was born in Alleghany county. Pa., enlisted August 
 9, 1862, in Company D, aged 18 years, and on the 
 25th of the same month was transferred to Company 
 I. He participate! in all the battles in which the 
 company was engaged except the battle at Bentonville, 
 N. C. At the battle of Gettysburg, Pa., July 3, 1863, 
 he was wounded in the left temple, and also had a toe 
 
THIRTEENTH REGIMBSfT. N. J. TOLS. 
 
 broken on his right foot by a glancing ball, and was 
 sent to field hospital, Twentieth Corps. Returned to 
 the company about the 1st of September, at Kelly's 
 Ford, Ya. The two last months of his service were 
 spent on detached duty at division headquarters. 
 Discharged with the company. 
 
 HOPPEE, BYKON C, 
 
 "Was born in Pomptou, N. J., enlisted August 1, 1862, 
 aged 21 years, and at the battle of Antietam, Md., 
 September IT, 1862, he received wounds from which 
 he died October 12th, at Frederick, Md. His body 
 was sent home and buried in Fairmount Cemetery, 
 Newark, N. J. 
 
 HAEGEEAVES, JOHN S., 
 
 Was born in Belleville, N. J., enlisted August 1, 
 1802, aged 25 years. He participated in all the 
 battles in which the company was engaged. Was 
 sent to hospital with heart-disease from Harper's 
 Ferry, Va., in December, 1862, and retm-ned to duty 
 in January, 1863, at Wolf Run Shoals. Discharged 
 with the company. 
 
 INGEAM, MAETIN V. B., 
 
 Was born in New York City, enlisted August 6, 1862, 
 in Company D, aged 20 years, and was transferred 
 to Company I on the 25th of the same month. He 
 participated in all the battles in which the company 
 was engaged. While on the mar^h to Goldsboro', 
 N. C, he was detached as mounted skirmisher to 
 
70 HISTOBICAL SKETCH OP COMPANY D, 
 
 division headquarters ; and, in a skirmish with the 
 enemy's pickets, on the 10th of April, 1865, he re- 
 ceived wounds from which he died the following day, 
 and was buried at Smithfield. His body was after- 
 ward taken to Ealeigh, N. C, and buried in the 
 National Cemetery, Section 23, grave 11. 
 
 JENKINS, LEANDEE, 
 
 Was born in Newark, N. J., enlisted August 14-, 
 1862, aged 18 years, and was sent to the hospital at 
 Frederick, Md., sick, just before the battle of Antietam. 
 From Frederick he was taken to Philadelphia, Pa., 
 where he was transferred to the Invalid Corps, and 
 was discharged therefrom August 24, 1865. 
 
 KINSET, GEORGE, 
 
 Was born in the town of Haverstraw, N. Y., enlisted 
 August 6, 1862, aged 24 years, and participated in 
 all tlie battles in which the company was engaged, 
 except the battles of Averysboro' and Bentonville, 
 N. C. On the 5th of August, 1864, he was wounded 
 before Atlanta, Ga., and was sent to field hospital, 
 Twentieth Corps ; from thence to Chattanooga, 
 Tenn. ; thence to Nashville, Tenn. ; thence to 
 Jeifersonville, Ind. ; thence to Camp Dennison, Ohio, 
 and from there to Ward Hospital, Newark, N. J., 
 where he was discharged May 3, 1865. 
 
 LOVE, JAMES, 
 
 Was born in Ireland, enlisted August 4, 1862, aged 
 26 years. He participated in all the battles in which 
 
THIRTEBNTH KEGIMENT, N. J. VOLS. 71 
 
 the company was engaged, except the battles of Get- 
 tysburg, Pa., and Averysboro' and Bentonville, N. C. 
 At the battle of Chancellorsville, Va., May 3, 1863, 
 he was wounded and sent to hospital at Washington, 
 D. C, from which he returned to the company some 
 time in October of the same year. While the com- 
 pany was at Duck River Bridge, Tenn., he was de- 
 tached to do duty in the quartermaster's depart- 
 ment at Shelby ville, Tenn., and* returned to the com- 
 pany February 4, 1864. Being taken sick on the 
 march to Goldsboro', in the month of March, 1865, 
 he was sent to the hospital, and rejoined the company 
 at Washington, D. C. Discharged with the com- 
 pany. 
 
 LYON, WASHINGTON, 
 
 Was born in Bloomfleld, N. J., enlisted August 4, 
 1862, aged 26 years. He participated in the battles 
 of Antietam, Md., Gettysbm-g, Pa., and Resaca, 
 Dallas, and Kulps Farm, Ga. While on the march 
 from Sharpsburg, Md., to Fairfax Station, Va.,_he 
 was left, by the provost guard, near Hillsboro', sick, 
 where he was taken prisoner. He was soon after 
 paroled- and exchanged, and returned to the company 
 in June, 1863. At the battle of Kulps Farm, Ga., he 
 was wounded, and was sent to hospital at Nashville, 
 Tenn., and returned to duty April 25, 1865, at 
 Ealeigh, N. C. Discharged with the company. 
 
 LAMBEBT, WILLIAM. H., 
 
 Was born in Newark, N. J., enhsted August 12, 
 
73 HISTOBICAL SKETCH OF COMPAHY D, 
 
 1862, aged 18 years. He participated in all the bat- 
 tles in whicli the company was engaged, except the 
 battles of Peach-tree Creek, and before Atlanta, Ga. 
 At the battle of Chancellorsville, Va., May 3,1863, 
 he was wounded in the shoulder, and sent to hos- 
 pital at Aquia Creek, Va., and rejoined the company at 
 Stafford Court House, Va. June 17, 1864, he was sent 
 to hospital at Nashville, Tenn., sick, and returned to 
 duty August 9, 1864. Discharged with the com- 
 pany. 
 
 MOEGAN, DAVID, 
 
 "Was born in jS"ewark, N. J., enlisted July 21, 1862, 
 aged 19 years. He participated in the battle of 
 Antietam, Md., September 17, 1862, after which he 
 was sent to hospital at Frederick, Md., sick, and from 
 there to Baltimore, Md., where he was transferred to 
 the Invalid Corps, December 16, 1862, from whicli 
 he was discharged July 3, 1863. 
 
 MILBUKN, DAVID S., 
 
 Was born in Morris Co., N. J., enlisted August 9, 
 1862, aged 26 years. He participated in the battle 
 of Antietam, Md., September 17, 1862, where he re- 
 ceived wounds from which he died October 2, 1862. 
 Place of burial unknown. 
 
 MILBUEN, CHARLES, 
 
 Was born in Sussex Co., N. J., enlisted August 5, 
 1862, aged 29 years, and participated in the battle of 
 Antietam, Md., September 17, 1862. April 1, 1863, 
 
THIKTEBKTH KEGIMENT, N. J. TOLS. 73 
 
 he was diBcharged at StaflEbrd Court House, Ya., for 
 disability. 
 
 MoCOITNELL, WILLIAM, 
 
 Was born in Newarl?, N. J., enlisted August 8, 1862, 
 aged 19 years, and was sent to hospital at Washing- 
 ton, D. C., sicJi, about the 10th of September; from 
 there hr. was taken to Fort Schuyler, and discharged 
 therefrum November 18, 1862. 
 
 MILLEE, HENKY, 
 
 Eecruit, enlisted September 17, 1864, and joined the 
 
 company at Atlanta, Ga., October 29, 1864. Hepar- 
 
 ticipated in the battles of Averysboro' and Benton- 
 
 ville, N. C, and was discharged with the company. 
 
 \ 
 
 MOENINGSTKEN, ABEAHAM,' 
 
 Was born in Ulster County, N. T., enlisted August 
 14, 1862, aged 38 years. He participated in the bat- 
 tle of Antietam, Md., September 17, 1862. On- Janu- 
 ary 18, 1863, he was sent to Armory Square Hospital, 
 Washington, D. C, sick, and from there to Ward 
 Hospital, Newark, N. J., where he was discharged 
 August 1, 1863. 
 
 NOECEOSS, WILLIAM, 
 
 Was born in Milburn, N. J., enlisted August 7, 1862, 
 aged 22 years. He participated in all the battles in 
 which the company was engaged, and was discharged 
 with the company. 
 
 OSBOBN, ALEXANDKE, 
 
 Was born in Morris County, N. J., enHsted August 
 
74 HISTOBICAL SKETCH OF COMPANY 1), 
 
 4, 1862, aged 28 years, and was killed at the battle 
 of Antietam, Md., September 17, 1862. Place of 
 burial unknown. 
 
 OGDEN, JOHN- W., 
 
 "Was born in Newark, N. J., enlisted August 14, 1862, 
 in Company D., aged 24 years, and was transferred to 
 Company I August 25tb. He participated in the bat- 
 tles of Antietam, Md., and Chancellorsville, Va. In 
 the latter battle he received a flesh-wound in the 
 cheek, and was sent to Judiciary Square Hospital, 
 Washington, D. C, and afterward was detached, and 
 acted as clerk in the oflBce of Judge Advocate, Twenty- 
 second Army Corps. Discharged therefrom June 17, 
 1865. 
 
 EOMEE, WASHINGTON I., 
 
 "Was born in Buffalo, N". Y., enlisted August 1, 1862, 
 aged 27 years. He participated in all the battles in 
 which the company was engaged, except the battles 
 of Averysboro' and Bentonville, N. C. July 23, 
 1864, while on picket before Atlanta, Ga., he was 
 wounded, and sent to Chattanooga, Tenn., and from 
 there to "Ward Hospital, Newark, N. J. While at the 
 latter place he was acting quartermaster sergeant, and 
 was discharged therefrom July 3, 1865. 
 
 EINDELL, ANTHONY C, 
 
 Was born in Kahway, N. J., enlisted August 8, 1862, 
 aged 34 years. He participated in the battles of 
 Antietam, Md., and Chancellorsville, Ya. In the lat- 
 ter battle he was wounded in the left hand, and sent to 
 
THIKTEENTH BEGIMENT, N. J. VOLS. 75 
 
 the Twelfth Corps Hospital, at Aquia Creek, Va., and 
 from there to King Street Hospital, Alexandria, Va., 
 where he was transferred to the Vetei'aa Reserve Corps. 
 June 27, 1865, he was discharged at Washington. 
 
 EEIGHLET, CHARLES, JE., 
 
 Was born in St. Clair County, Michigan ; enlisted 
 August 13, 1862, aged 22 years. He participated in 
 the battle of Antietam,Md., September 17, 1862, and 
 on the 4th of December following, was discharged to 
 accept a commission in another regiment. 
 
 EITCHIE, CHAKLES N., 
 
 Was born in Westchester County, N. Y., enlisted 
 August 14, 1862, aged 38 years. He participated in 
 all the battles in which the company was engaged, 
 except the battle of Gettysburg, Pa. He was taken 
 prisoner at Chancellorsville, Va., May 3, 1863, and 
 sent by the enemy to Libby Prison, at Richmond 
 where he was exchanged, and returned to the com- 
 pany at Wartrace Bridge, Tenn. Discharged with 
 the company. 
 
 EEIGHLEY, JAMES B., 
 
 Was born in St. Clair County, Michigan, enlisted 
 Augiist 13, 1862, aged 18 years. He participated in 
 all the battles in which the company was engaged, and 
 was discharged with the company. 
 
 SCULL, DAVID, 
 
 Was born in Passaic, N. J., enlisted August ,3, 1862, 
 aged 18 years. September 20, 1862, he was detached 
 
76 HI8T0KICAL SKETCH OF COMPANY D, 
 
 as cattle-guard, and retui-ned to the company in April, 
 1863. He participated in all the battles in which the 
 company was engaged. He was slightly wounded at 
 the battles of Gettysburg, Pa.,' and Atlanta, Ga., but 
 did not leave the company. Discharged with the 
 company. 
 
 SCULL, JOHN, 
 
 Was born in Passaic, JST. J., enlisted August 14,1862, 
 aged 20 years. He participated in all the battles in 
 which the company was engaged, and was discharged 
 with the company. 
 
 STEWART, EZEA, 
 
 Was born in Newark, N. J., enlisted August 1,1862, 
 aged 27 years. He participated in the battles of 
 Antietam, Md., September 17, 1862. January 18, 
 1863, he was sent to hospital at Washington, sick, 
 and was discharged therefrom March 9, 1863. March 
 3, 1865, he was commissioned as captain of Company 
 I, Fortieth Regiment, New Jersey Yolunteers, and 
 remained with the Army of the Potomac till the close 
 of the war. 
 
 STEWAKT, MORTIMEB, 
 
 Was born in Newark, N. J., enlisted August 14, 1862, 
 aged 28 years, and participated in the battle of An- 
 tietam, Md. In January, 1863, he was sent to hos- 
 pital at Frederick, Md., sick, and from there to Camp 
 Convalescent, at Alexandria, Ya., where he was dis- 
 charged March 21, 1863. 
 
THIRTEENTH REGIMENT, N. J. VOLS. 77^ 
 
 SHEEMAN, OBA, 
 
 "Was born in Newark, N. J., enlisted August 8, 1862, 
 aged 25 years, and participated in all the battles in 
 which the company was engaged, except the battles 
 of Averysboro' and Bentonvillo, N. C. August 18, 
 1864, he was wounded before Atlanta, Ga., and sent 
 to Twentieth Army Corps Hospital, returning to duty 
 September 6th, and on the 18th of the same month he 
 was detailed as orderly at Twentieth Army Corps 
 Headquarters. Discharged with the company. 
 
 SWAIM, GEOKGE M., 
 
 Was born in Newark, N. J., enlisted August 11, 1862, 
 aged 18 years, and panticipated in the battle of An- 
 tietam, Md., September 17, 1862. October 20th, he 
 was sent to "hospital at Washington, sick, and returned 
 to duty in March, 1863. The following month he 
 was sent to hospital at Fairfax Seminary, Va., return- 
 ing to duty February 28, 1864. On May 21st he was 
 detailed as acting hospital steward, and July 1, 1864, 
 • he was promoted to that position. Discharged with 
 the regiment. 
 
 SIMMONDS, EOBEET, 
 
 Was born in England, enlisted August 13, 1862, 
 aged 27 years, and participated in the battles of 
 Chancellorsville, Va., and Gettysburg, Pa. On the 
 march to Antietam, Md., in September, 1862, he 
 was left at Frederick with a poisoned face, and re- 
 turned to the company while it was encamped on 
 Maryland Heights. July 27, 1863, he was sent to 
 
78 HISTOBICAl SKETCH OF COMPANY D, 
 
 Stanton Hospital, at Washington (with poisoned 
 face), and on the 28th of September he went to Con- 
 valescent Camp. While on a furlough to Newark, 
 N. J., he was taken sick and reported to Ward 
 Hospital. May 6, 1864, he was transferred to 
 Veteran Reserve Corps, and discharged on the 18th 
 of July following. 
 
 SHEARWELL, JOSEPH, 
 
 Recruit,' enlisted September 14, 1864, and joined the 
 company November 10th at Atlanta, Ga. He partic- 
 ipated in the battles of Averysboro' and Bentonville, 
 N. C, and was discharged with the company. 
 
 TEKHUNE, ALBEKT H., 
 
 Was born in Newark, N. J;, enlisted August 14, 
 1862, aged 38 years: He participated in the battle 
 of Chancellorsville, Va., May 3, 1863, soon after 
 which he was sent to hospital at Fairfax Seminary, 
 Ya., sick. August 24, 1863, he was transferred to 
 the Yeteraa Reserve Corps, from which he was de- 
 tached as clerk in Judge Advocate's office in Wash- 
 ington, D. C, and discharged therefrom June 17, 
 1865. 
 
 TATJLOE, WILLIAM, 
 
 Was born in New York City, enlisted August 14, 
 1862, aged 33 years. He participated in the battles 
 of Antietam, Md., September 17, 1862, and Chancel- 
 lorsville, Ya., May 3, 1863. In the latter of the 
 battles he received wounds from which he died in the 
 
, TniKTEBNTH KEGIMEKT, N. J. VOLS. 79 
 
 Third Army Corps Hospital, near. Potomac Creek, 
 Ya. His body was brought home and bm'ied. 
 
 VAN IDEESTINE, 'WliLIAM H., 
 
 Was born in Newark, N. J., enlisted August 11, 
 1862, aged 18 years, and participated in all the 
 battles in which the company was engaged, except 
 the battles of Averysboro' and Bentonville, N. C. 
 July 30, 1864, while before Atlanta, Ga., he was 
 wounded in the hand, and was sent to Twentieth 
 Corps Hospital, where his hand was amputated. He 
 was then taken to Nashville, Tenn., and from there 
 to Ward Hospital, Newark, N. J., where he was 
 discharged January 30, 1865. 
 
 VICKOEY, WILLIAM, 
 
 Was born in England, enlisted July 31, 1862, aged 
 26 years. He participated in the battles of Antietam, 
 Md., and Chancellorsville, Ya., in the latter of which 
 he was killed, May 3, 1863. Place of burial un- 
 . known. 
 
 VAN AKSDALE, GEOEGE J., 
 
 Was born in Somerset County, N. J., enlisted August 
 8, 1862, aged 22 years. He participated in the battles 
 of Antietam, Md., and Chancellorsville, Ya. In this 
 latter battle. May 3, 1863, he received wounds from 
 which he died. May 8, 1863. Place of burial un- 
 - known. 
 
 WILDE, JAMES B., 
 
 Was born in Newark, N. J., enlisted August 4, 1862, 
 
80 HISTOBICAL 6KETCn OP COMPANY D. 
 
 aged 18 years, and participated in all the battles in 
 which the company was engaged, except the battles 
 of Chancellorsville and Gettysburg. He was slightly 
 wounded in the head at»the battle of Antietam, Md., 
 September 17, 1862, but i-emained with the company. 
 February 22, 1862, he was detached as clerjc in the 
 Quartermaster's Department, and returned to the 
 company January 1, 1864. March 29, 1865, while 
 at Goldsboro', N. C, he was discharged to accept a 
 commission as First Lieutenant in the Sixty-first 
 Regiment, N. Y. Volunteers, in which he was pro- 
 moted to captain, and participated in the battles 
 of Petersbm'g and Richmond, Va. 
 
 WAEBBN, WILLIAM, 
 
 Recruit, enhsted February 3, 1864, and reported to 
 the company at Duck River, Tenn., March 22d. He 
 participated in the battles of Resaca, Dallas, Gulps 
 Farm, Peachtree Creek, and Atlanta, Ga., and also 
 Averysboro' and Bentonvillc, N. C. About June 1, 
 1865, he was transferred to the Thirty-third Regiment 
 N. J. Volunteers. 
 
 WETSELL, ANDREW E., 
 
 "Was born in Westfield, N. J., enlisted August 15, 
 1862, aged 26 years. He participated in the battle 
 of Antietam, Md., September 17, 1862, and was killed 
 in the battle of Chancellorsville, Va., May 3, 1863. 
 Place of burial unknown. 
 
D" SOCIETY. 
 
 Without some statement as to the doings of " Old 
 Company D " since the close of the war, this volume 
 would be very incomplete. Thrown together as they 
 were in constant companionship during a long cam- 
 paign, exposed to the dangers of camp and field, 
 sharing alike the rations of hard-tack and coffee, 
 dreaming together of home and friends under the 
 shelter tent, these men were bound together by ties 
 never to be severed ; and it is only natural that, amid 
 the cares of life and the anxieties of business, they 
 should cherish the memory of these three eventful 
 years, and love to meet occasionally to recall the 
 scenes and adventures through which they have 
 passed. 
 
 There is no class of men bound together by ties of 
 love and friendship more closely than the members 
 of " Old Company D." The forming of a society by 
 such men can be to them a pleasure which they can 
 enjoy with that degree of satisfaction known to none 
 others except a similar organization. The following 
 
Constitution and By-Laws will be marked by their 
 liberality of purpose, as it allows near relatives of 
 deceased members of Company D to become members 
 of the society. The names of the members will be 
 found in the same rotation and style that each mem- 
 ber signed the constitution. 
 
 Although it does not embrace all the late members 
 of Company D, it includes those who live in easy 
 communication with Newark, N. J., the city in which 
 the company was originally formed. In the enter- 
 prise of business, the members became scattered, 
 north, south, east, and west, but those who are not 
 able to join the society and meet them, by reason of 
 separation, are not forgotten, and their names are 
 still held dear by the society. 
 
 The meetings of the society occur semi-annually, 
 viz. : the second Tuesday in June and the third 
 Tuesday in January. At the June meeting the so- 
 ciety elects its officers ; at the January meeting an 
 annual re-union occurs, when a collation is prepared 
 in such striking contrast to government rations, that 
 hard-tack and salt-junk are put to blush. 
 
CONSTITUTION AND BY-LAWS 
 
 OF 
 
 "D" SOCIETY. 
 
 ORGANIZED, DECEMBER 5, 1867. 
 
 PEEAMELE. 
 
 Wheeeab, We, the undersigned, late naembers of 
 Company D, Thirteenth Eegiment, New Jersey Vol- 
 unteers, being desirous of forming an organization 
 having for its object the maintenance and strength- 
 ening of the bond of union that now exists, and also 
 of fostering the heroic spirit that led us forth to bat- 
 tle in our country's cause, do agree to be governed 
 by the following 
 
 CONSTITUTION. 
 
 Aetiole I. 
 This society shall be styled " D '.' Society. 
 
 Aeticle II. 
 
 Section 1. The officers of this society shall consist 
 of a President, Yice-President, Secretary, and Treas- 
 urer, who shall be elected annually by ballot, a 
 
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 majority of the votes cast being necessary to a 
 choice. 
 
 Sec. 2. The election of officers shall take place at 
 the annual business meeting on the second Tuesday 
 in June. 
 
 Aeticle III. 
 
 Section 1. It shall be the duty of the President to 
 preside at all meetings of the society, and enforce the 
 rules and regulations of the same. 
 
 Sec. 2. It shall be the duty of the Vice-President 
 to preside in the absence of the President. 
 
 Sec. 3, It shall be the duty of the Secretary to 
 keep a record of the proceedings of the society ; con- 
 duct all the correspondence, keep a historic record of 
 the members, and perform such other duties as may 
 from time to time be required of him; and at the ex- 
 piration of his term of office shall deliver to his suc- 
 cessor, or such other person as the society shall direct, 
 all books, papers, and other property of the society 
 in his possession. 
 
 Sec. 4. The Treasurer shall receive all moneys of 
 the society, and pay all bills, if approved by the 
 President, and attested by the Secretary. He shall 
 render an annual report of the finances 6f the society, 
 and at the expiration of his term of office, shall de- 
 liver to his successor or such other person as the 
 society shall direct, all moneys, books, and other 
 property of the society in his possession. 
 
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 Aeticle IV. 
 
 Any person who was a member of Company D, 
 Thirteenth Regiment, New Jersey Volunteers, and 
 has been honorably discharged from the service of, 
 the United States, or the nearest male relative of any 
 person who was a member of the late Company D, 
 Thirteenth Regiment, New Jersey Volunteers, and 
 died during the war, or since that time, may become 
 a member of this society by paying the initiation fee 
 and signing the constitution ; and also those persons 
 who enlisted in Company D and did duty in the 
 same, but whose names were transferred to the rolls 
 of Company I for the purpose of tilling that company 
 to its required number are entitled to the privilege 
 of membership. 
 
 Aetiole V. 
 
 This constitution may be altered or amended by a 
 two-thirds vote of the members present at any regu- 
 lar meeting — notice of such alteration or amendment 
 having been given in writing at a regular meeting 
 previous thereto. 
 
 Aeticle VI. 
 
 Any person having served in the volunteer or regu- 
 lar army of the United States during the late war can 
 become an honorary member of " D " Society by a 
 
"d" society. 
 
 vote of two-thirds of the members present at any 
 regular business meeting; and by signing the consti- 
 tution shall be entitled to all the privileges of the 
 society except voting for officers, and amendments to 
 the constitution and by-laws. 
 
 BY-LAWS. 
 
 Article I. 
 
 Section 1. The regular meetings of this society 
 shall be held on the second Tuesday of June, and the 
 third Tuesday in January of each year, at such place 
 as may be designated. 
 
 Sec. 2. Whenever six (6) niembers shall request 
 the President in writing, it shall be his duty to call 
 a special meeting of the society. 
 
 Article II. 
 
 Each member shall be required to pay into the 
 treasury one dollar initiation fee, and ten cents per 
 month, payable semi-annually. 
 
 Article III. 
 
 Ten members shall constitute a quorum for the 
 transaction of business. 
 
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 Article IV. 
 
 ORDER OF BUSINESS. 
 
 1. Calling the roll. 
 
 2. Heading of minutes. 
 
 3. Unfinished Ijusiness. 
 
 4. Report of Committees. 
 
 5. New business. 
 
 Article V. 
 
 These by-laws may be altered or amended by a 
 two-thirds vote of the members present at any regu- 
 lar meeting — notice of such alteration or amendment 
 having been given in writing at a regular meeting 
 previous thereto. 
 
ROLL OF "D" SOCIETY. 
 
 Geo. A. Beardsley, 
 
 Abram Atkins, 
 
 Thos. B. Smith, 
 
 Albert Mason, 
 
 E. D. Pierson, 
 
 William Norcross, 
 
 Washington I. Roraer, 
 
 John Scull, 
 
 James E. Garabrant, 
 
 David Scull, 
 
 William H. Jeroleman. 
 
 Washington Lyon, 
 
 George M. Swaim, 
 
 James B. Wilde, 
 
 Anthony C. Rindell, 
 
 Washington R. Russell, 
 
 John S. Hargreaves (deceased), 
 
 Lemuel H. Edwards, 
 
 John Booth, 
 
 John Lewis, 
 
 Charles N. Ritchie, 
 
 A. H. Terhune, 
 
 J. P. Howatt, 
 
 Andrew W. Lefurge, 
 
 Geo. W. Lawrence, 
 
 Wm. S. Lambert, 
 
 Thomas Giles, 
 
 John W. Ogden, 
 
 J. P. Decker, 
 
 Jas. 0. Paige, 
 
 Aaron Green, 
 
 A. Van Arsdale, 
 
 Abraham Morningstern, 
 
 Henry Miller, 
 
 Moses Edgar (deoeaseo). 
 
 Joseph Shearwell, 
 
 Edwin Hoyt, 
 
 A-. M. Harris, 
 
 W. H. Van Iderstine, 
 
 William H. Dodd, 
 
 Thos. R. Devor, 
 
 David B. CoUerd, 
 
 Oba Sherman, 
 
 Robert Simmonds, 
 
 H. F. Harrison, 
 
 Philip Dtitsch. 
 
 Geo. Kinsey, 
 
 
 HONORARY MEMBERS. 
 
 Robert S. Swords, 
 
 Albert Delano, 
 
 Garrett S. Byrne, 
 
 Samuel R. Beardsley, 
 
 A. M. Matthews, 
 
 Fred. H. Harris. 
 
 Stephen M. Hdi-in, 
 
 
 OFFICERS FOR 1875. 
 
 ABRAHAM MORNINGSTERN, Preddent. 
 
 WASHINGTON I. ROMER, Vice-President. 
 
 WILLIAM H. JEROLEMAN, Secretary. 
 
 THOMAS B. SMITH, Treasurer.