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HISTORY

FIRST MAINE CAVALRY

861-1 865.

BY

EDWARD P. TOBIE.

PUBLISHED BY THE FIRST MAINE CAVALRY ASSOCIATION.

BOSTON:
PRESS OF EMERY & HUGHES,
No. 146 Oliver Street.
1887,

TO
ALL THE COMRADES
WHO SERVED IN
THE GRAND OLD REGIMENT,
IS RESPECTFULLY AND AFFECTIONATELY DEDICATED
BY THE HISTORIAN.

PREFACE.
CoME.vDES : — Halt a moment with me before you advance through
the ensuing pages. Years ago, at the first gathering of the surviv
ing comrades of the grand old regiment after 1>he muster-out, you
did me the honor to select me as historian. After all these years
I take pleasure in presenting the history for your inspection, feeling
that if it pleases you, I can ask no greater reward. The committee
appointed by you at the reunion at Skowhegan, 1886, to print the
history, have done their work, and I fancy I can hear you say as
with one voice, " They have done well."
My work has been long continued. Often have I met with
discouragement so strong as to stop active operations for months,
and again with such encouragement that labor was but pleasant
pastime. The work has been done during the irregularly occurring
spare moments of a busy life on a morning and evening newspaper,
and if there be here and there a " touch of the newspaper," or if
you now and then see evidences of haste in preparation, wonder
not, but attribute it to the circumstances by which I have been
surrounded ; and if you find errors,' as you doubtless will, do not
be surprised. The work I have enjoyed. It has been a pleasant
change from daily duties, whieh I have welcomed ; it has served
to keep bright the memories of those stirring days until they have
become a part of my very existence, without which I should be
lonesome, indeed ; it has, by being a change, served as a rest, even
though it were of the same nature as my usual work ; it has kept
bright, also, memories of you, personally, and I have enjoyed the
thought that I was striving to put on record the deeds of the brave
men, my comrades — deeds which are a part of the history of the
good old state of Maine and of our loved country.
The personal incidents, the stories of gallant deeds, you, com-

"^1 PMMFACE.
rades, well know, are but a small portion of such that might be
related of our regiment — that would have been related had they
come to my knowledge. But they serve as illustrations of the life
and spirit of the Union soldier and of the First Maine Cavalry man
— as samples of the deeds and incidents of the service — and will, in
the minds of each of you, call up memories of other incidents, of
other deeds of heroism, of other noble sacrifices, which are now
well-nigh forgotten, but which should be revived and their memory
ever kept bright. If such incidents seem to come more often from
certain companies, look upon this as not making these companies
prominent, but as putting on record those things which are most
familiar. I should have been glad to tell of other such deeds, had
the storehouses of the comrade's memories been still more unlocked
for me.
To you, comrades, and there are many of you, who have rendered
assistance and encouragement, by forwarding papers and documents,
by relating experiences, and by kind words, is due a good deal of
whatever merit the history may have, and without your aid it
would have been devoid of ihuch of its liff . To all, from the com
rade who prepared the foundation for more than half of the com
pany rosters, or sent me the muster-out roll of his company, or the
monthly returns of the regiment, or furnished the completed roster
of his company, to the comrade who gave me a single story of
camp, or field, or prison experience, or the list of casualties in his
company in some little skirmish, or his own record, or merely called
to mind some almost forgotten incident of the service, — to each
and all, I can only say I thank you, and all the comrades will thank
you as I do, though they know not your names.
As you gaze on the old famihar faces, scattered all through the
book, and the sight of them calls up memories which have long
lain dormant, return your thanks to the first comrade to enlist in
the regiment, the first man to be wounded, and, we hope, the last
man to be finally mustered out, for it is through his contagious
enthusiasm and untiring efforts, which laughed at discouragement
and denial, that these have been collected, and that you are enabled

PREFACE. VU
to look upon a panorama of your old comrades of the years of
war. As you glance down'^the roster of your company and find there
names you had not thought of for years in the hurry and bustle of
every day life, and as these bring up the old scenes once more,
thank the comrades of your company who assisted in their prepara
tion, who kindly hunted up the old rolls and diaries, and brought
memory to bear upon them until they awoke to new life, and after
the facts were gathered and arranged, kindly revised the rosters,
that they might be made as correct and complete as possible after
all these years.
As you look upon the fields of Upperville and of Din-ndddie, and
live over again those terrible days, remember kindly the comrades
through whose efforts and generosity they are here presented to
you. Comrades, you may now proceed to inspect the work. If you
take as much pleasure in reading your own history as I have in
preparing it, I shall be more than satisfied.
God bless each and every comrade of the gallant First Maine
Cavalry. EDW^AED P. TOBIE,
PA-WTUCKET, K, I,, September, 1877,

INTRODUCTION.
TwEXTY-six years ago, our country was at the brink of ruin.
One portion of it, misguided by sectional hatred and impelled by
violent passions, openly and defiantly denounced the government
and disregarded its authority. The other section contemplated the
threatening situation in divided councils, but always with appalling
apprehensions and bated breath. At length, the south, crazed by its
solicitude for the safety of slavery, resolved to destroy the govern
ment, even though it should' inevitably destroy itself at the same
time, and in fulfilment of that resolve, fired the fatal shot at Sumter.
Then divided councils in the north disappeared. " Sustain the Gov
ernment ! " " Preserve the Union ! " were the spontaneous exclama
tions of all. A zeal born only of upright intentions and reliance upon
a just cause, took possession of and inspired our whole people. Men
everywhere flew to arms, and women helped them to buckle on their
armor. The cheering promise of a sacred prophecy became reversed,
inasmuch as it may be said that they beat their ploughshares into
swords, and their pruning hooks into spears ; neither did men learn
peace any more.
In the midst of that loyal uprising, twelve hundred citizens of
Maine took the oath to serve the United States of America honestly
and faithfully against all its enemies whatsoever, and organized
themselves into the First Maine Cavalry. In their patriotic zeal,
they gave no heed to their pending sacrifices of home comforts and
luxuries for the army blanket and the changeless army ration, nor,
above all, to the surrender of their rights of independent speech and
action, by their oath to obey the orders of th eir appointed superiors.
They fulfilled the obligations of their oaths in full measure. They
served as a regiment through the war, and did their full share to
restore union and peace to the country. In the discharge of that
duty, the life of the regiment was told in more than fourscore
encounters with the enemy, and our loyal state of Maine filled
vacancies as they occurred, until the roll was lengthened to nearly
three times twelve hundred names. The regiment contained men of
nearly every age and position in life. Many of them were smooth
faced schoolboys, who, as a rule, made the best soldiers. A larger

X INTRODUCTION,
numSer were middle-aged men in their full strength, who generally
adapted themselves to their new duties and conditions less readily
and successfully than their younger companions. There were also
not a few, who, in that patriotic hour, disregarded not only old age,
but even other infirmities that would have exempted them from
bearing arms.
Among the boy soldiers referred to, there was one whose patri
otism was equalled only by his pluck. He was one of the first to enlist
and the last to be mustered out. He shared every duty and honored
every position that an enlisted soldier has a right to. He experi
enced in turn the allurements of army hospitals and the eager hospi
tality of rebel prisons. But he did not die — the only blemish upon
his heroic record. In taste and appearance he was better fitted for
an editor's chair or an author's study than to fill a trooper's saddle.
He used a facile pencil, and with it combined the taste of the indi
vidual with the daily duties of the soldier. By the light of the camp-
fire, after the day was done, he wrote out the incidents of camp life,
campaigns, m.irches, and battles. Thus, as the days of four long
yeiirs of war wore themselves out one by one, so the pages of his
faithful diary gathered events of that eventful time, and folded them
up one by one for future us8.
At last the war ended, and the surviving remnant of the regiment
was mustered out of service. Then to many there came another
change in their habits of life hardly less severe than the former one.
Some, indeed, have never recovered from the interruption of their
business habits and pursuits, caused by those four years of war.
During- the first decade of peace, therefore, the soldiers of the war
had to struggle for a living, and found but little time in which to
talk over their war experiences. Those matters, by common con
sent, became the special theme of statesmen.
But at last, after twenty-two years of work and reflection in the
enjoyment of peace, the author of that- diary has found time to break
its seal, and the stories therein contained are told by him in this
volume. Any book of this character must necessarily suggest a
great deal more than it can express. The victories of the war may
be enumerated, but their grand results are immeasurable and inex
pressible. The expansion of free republican government on this
continent, and the increase of population of our own country by
tens of millions, and its wealth by thousands of millions, since the
war, are facts that in themselves tax the imagination to properly

INTRODUCTION. xi
conceive of. But iramerisurably greater than these things are the
sacred truths that bondmen were set free, the poor were lifted up,-
treason was rebuked, and the principles of the government estab
lished by our fathers were vindicated. On the other hand, the
graves filled by the war m.iy also be counted. But the promises and
hopes and secrets that were buried in them, and the broken hearts
and disappointments and sighs and sorrows that hover about them,
can never be told or known.
To the living of our dear old regiment, this history will be like
a perpetual reunion. The reappearance of many faces that were
familiar in the war, will cause us to forget for the moment the
inroads of -wrinkles and gray hairs wrought by nearly a quarter of
a century that has elapsed. The delineations of deeds of g.allantry,
daring, and heroism, will rekindle the old war spirit that was in us.
But more impressive than all else, the names of all, the dead and the
living, marshalled in companies and battalions, will pass before us in
silent but grand review.
The history will unquestionably possess interest for the general
reader ; but comrades of the First Maine Cavalry, I think it has been
prepared more especially for ourselves and our children, wherever
they may be scattered throughout the world. In recognition of that
purpose, and as an expresssion of our appreciation, esteem, and
regard for the author, I call for three cheers, in the spirit and with
the ring of Auld Lang Syne, for Tobie. C. H, SMITH,
Fort Clark, Texas, July 16, 1887.

CONTENTS,

CHAPTER I.
THE "WINTER IN MAINE. PAGK
OEGANlZATIOiq- OF THE EeGIMENT. — ChAEACTEE OF ITS MeN , — THE
FiEST Mait. — The Eie,st Lettee feom Camp. ^Eostee of Offi-
CEBS Ajstd Make-up op the Eegimes-t at the Mustee-in-. — The
Wes-teb at Camp Penobscot, — Camp Eumoes, — Life m Tents
DUEiNG A Maine VP'intee. — Sanitary Condition of the Men, —
FUNEBAL PEOCESSIONS, — ThAT "ExtEA BLANKET," — ThE HoESES
AND Theib Cake. — Deill, Mounted and Dismounted. — The
"Sailoe on Hoeseback." — The Eations. — Pay-Day. — The
Twenty-Two Dollars Bounty, — Moeal Tone of the Eegi-
ment. — The Pkofanitt and Tempbeancb Oedeks. — Discipline,
— Eunning Guaed. — Pleasant Memoeies. — Changes in the
Officebs. — On the "Way to Washington. — Aeeival at the
National Capital. — In Camp on C-vpitol Hill. —The FiKiST
Detail. — Aemed and Equipped  1

CHAPTER II.
THE CAMPAIGN IN THE SHENAJSTOOAH TALLET.
Guarding the Baltimoeb and Ohio Eaileoad. — Incidents at
Mabtinsbueg. — The "Intoxication of Powee." — Undeb Gen.
Banks. — The Fiest Duty in Pebsbncb of the Enemy. — The
FiEST Skiemish and the First Chaege. — Skibmish neab Steas-
bueg. — Banks' Eetkbat. — Pebpabing to Fight. — "I came
Hebe to Fight, Captain." — An Impoetant Scouting Expedi
tion. — Stubbgen Eesistancb to Ashby's Fobce. — Valuable
See-vices op the Fiest Maine Battalion. — The Fiest Casu
alty. — "The Middletown Disasteb." — A Fearful Chaege.
— Escape of the Battalion. — Battle op Winchesteb, — Ee-
teeat aceoss the Potomac. — Expeeiences of the Fiest
Wounded Man. — A Peison Expeeience. — Incidents of the
Disasteb. — The Eetuen up the Valley. — Moke Skiemishing.
— The Battalion Ee joins the Ebgiment  28

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CHAPTER III.
FIEST CAMPAIGN WITH THE AEMT OF THE POTOMAC. PAGE
Depaetube feom Washington. — Fiest Impbessions of Vibginia.
— Faiefax Couet House. —Wae Scenes along the Mabch. —
The First Bivouac. — A Eough Intboduction to Campaigning.
— The Fiest Expedition. —Fiest Experiences in Foeaqing. —
A Midnight Reconnoissance, — A Eide in a Pelting Eain, —
The Fiest Eeligious Sbevices at the Feont, —A Qubee Taste
to Meat and Milk. — Vieginia Thdndek Stoems. — Tub Fiest
Bueial in the "Saceed Soil," -Successful Eaid on Cul
pepper. — "Camp Stanton." — Health of the Men, — The
Maech to Feedebicksbueg, — In Camp at Falmouth, — Ee-view
BY Pees, Lincoln. — Sheltee Tents, — On the Maech again. —
In the Shenandoah Valley. — Chaege into Winchbstee, and
SuEPBisB of the Ebbels. — BACK TO Manassas. — Chekeies!
Chebeies! — At Weaveeville. — On the Eoad to Feeedom. —
Foueth of July. — Aeeival of Lieut, Col. Douty'S Battalion,
— At Waeeenton. — " Not a Godly Good Man," —Picketing,
Scouting, etc, — The Stay at Watbeloo  49
CHAPTER IV.
THE CAMPAIGN UNDEE POPE.
The Aemy op Virginia, — Gen. Pope' s Famous Oedeks. — His Plans.
— The Boys Learning to Take Caee of Themselves. — De
cidedly Unpleasant Sensations. — Deceease in the Numbees
OP THE Ebgiment. — Ebview by Gen. Pope. ^ — "Foeward !" — At
CuLPBPPBE. — Battle of Cedae Mountain, — Undeb Fike foe
THE First Time, — Magnificent Aetillbey Duel, — A Tey'ing
Experience, — Bivouac on the Field of Battle. — Aetillbey
Fire in the Night. —Pope's Eetreat, — The Eegimbnt Eeab
Guaed foe the Ebtreating Army. — Fiest Bkandy Station
Fight.— The Fight at Wateeloo.— A Skirmish in a Thunder
Storm. — The Eaid on Catlett's Station. — Backing and Fill
ing. — Second Battle of Bull Eun, — Scouting and Picketing
DURING THE BATTLE. — BlVOUAO AT CeNTEE-VILLB. — A CoOL
Ammunition Teamster, — Back towaed Washington. — Suffee-
iNGS of the Boys dubing the Eetkbat. — An English Opinion
of the Ebgiment. — Musteb-out of the Band  "7,5
CHAPTER V.
THE CAMPAIGN IN MAEYLAND.
Lee's Advance into Maeyland, — Gen, McClellan again in Com
mand op the Army, — The Ebgiment at Alexandria. — A
Eeconnoissancb to Fairfax. — The Wounded on the Battle-

CONTENTS. XV
PAOB
FIELD OP Bull Run. — Back across the Potomac. — A Hot,
Dusty March into Maryland. — Heavy Details from the
Ebgiment,— Campaigning among Feiends, — A Skiemish with
Fitz Hugh Lee, — Chaege into and Occupation of Freder
ick. — Col. Allen Appointed Militaby Governor of the City
AND Capt. Smith Provost Maeshal, — On Dut-" in the City, —
Aeeival op Ebceuits. — Duties op Militaiiy Govbenor and
Provost Marshal, — Importunities of Rebel Wojien to Aid
Rebel Peisonees, — The Maine Boys at Peayee Meeting,—
Co, G AT South Mountain, — Cos, H and M at Antietam, —
Death op Gbn, Eexo, — Co, G at Buknside's- Headquarters , 90
CHAPTER vi.
THE CAMPAIGN UNDEE BUENSIDE.
Gen. McClellan Eelievbd by Gbn. Bubnside, — Eesignation op
Col. Allen. — Crossing the Potomac on Pontoons. — "On to
Richmond ' ' again. — Co. L on Detail. — Co. F in a Skirmish, —
Once More at Waeeenton. —At Sulphur Springs. — Foraging
A Fine Art. — At Rappahannock Station. — " Greased Heel." *
— For Fredericksburg. — Campaigning in a Cold Storm, —
Short Eations and Forage, — Co, K on a Eeconnoissancb, —
Brooks' Station, — Cold Snow Storm, — Falmouth, — Cold
Wbathee and Scanty Clothing. — Barefooted Boys. — The
Battle of Feedebicksbueg, — Suppoeting a Batteey, — Biv
ouac UNDER Fibe, — Death of Gbn, Bayaed, — In " Wintee
QUAETBES"  99
CHAPTER VII.
THE WINTEE AT CAMP BAYARD.
Winter Quaetebs. — Unpleasant Subboundings. — Winter Duties
IN the Field. — Military Method op Doing Work. — Picket
Duty on the Rappahannock. — A Visitor from the Ninth
Virginia Cavaxey. — Eebel Dbseetbrs, Contrabands, etc.
— Pleasures of Picket Duty. — Fatigue Duty at Belle
Plain. — Camp Duty. — Organization of the Mule Train. —
Excellent Eations. — Boxes from Home. — Deserters Pun
ished. — Foraging Expedition on a Large Scale. — Eevibw
BY the PEESIDENT. — CARE OF THE HORSES. — HEALTH AND
Spirits of the Men  107
CHAPTER VIII.
THE CAMPAIGN UNDEE GEN. HOOKEE.
Organization of the Cavalry Corps. — Roster of Officers at
THE Opening of the Spring Campaign, 1863. — Fikst Peactical
Use op the Cavalby Fobce. — Stoneman's Raid. — Chaege into

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Louisa Couet House. —Cos, B and I Meet the Enemy.— De-
steoying Property, — Successful Stratagem, — Actual Work
OF the Eaid Begun. — Expedition to Burn a Bridge. — Gal
lant AND Successful Exploit, — On the Back Track, — Gloomy
Night Eides,— Swimming the Eappahannock,— Scouting and
Picketing AGAINST Guerillas, —The Fight at Brandy Station.
— First Cavalry Charge of, the Regiment.- Reorganization
op THE Brigade. — A Eace foe Maryland. — Battle at Aldie.
-Death op Col. Douty and Capt. Summat. — Battle at Mid-
dleburg.— Adventure of Capt. Chadbournb. — Battle at
Upperville, —Again in Maryland. —In Pennsylvania. . . 122
CHAPTER IX.
THE CAMPAIGN UNDEE MEADE.
Lee's Army in Northern States. — Change of Commanders Aemy
OF Potomac, -y- Valuable Sebvices op tub Cavaley. — Gettys-
BUEG,— Aceoss the Potomac again. — Skiemish at Chaeles-
town. — The Fight at Shepaedstown. — Again Southwaed
Bound. — Oncb Moee on the Back Teack. — Coveeing the
Eeteeat. — Reconnoissance to Little Washington and Spee-
EYviLLE.— Another Fight at Bull Run. — Southward again.
—Skirmish at Rappahannock Station. — Picketing the Rap
pahannock. — Pleasant Campaigning. — The Campaign in the
Wilderness. — Skirmish with the Second Corps. — Attack in
THE Rear, — End op the Wilderness Campaign. — Covering
the Eeteeat. — Duties of Obderlibs  176
CHAPTER X.
THE WINTEE OF 1863-4. "
Building Winter Quarters at Bealton. — Eb-enlistmbnts. — Ex
pedition TO LuRAY, — Crossing the Blue Ridge. — A Splendid
Picture. — Snow on the Mountains. — At Luray. — Destruc
tion. — Over the Mountains again, — Destruction at Speeey-
viLLE. — Anothee Expedition. — Seveeb Cold, Bad Roads,
AND Intense Suffebing. — Capt. Tayloe's Encountee with
Moseby's Men, — Wintee Quarters in Earnest, — Comfort
able Habitations. — Duties of the Wintee, — Reconnois
sance TO Piedmont, — Veteran Fueloughs. — Recruits. —
Guerillas. — The "Dahlgren Raid," — Inside the Fortifi
cations op Richmond. — The Attack, — First Maine to the
Rescue. — Brilliant Chaege of Co, F, — Fighting in the
Daek. — Death op Col. Dahlgeen, — A Night in the Swamp.
— SuEBOUNDED. — Another Charge, — Kilpatrick's Assault
ON Richmond. —The Bivouac avitiiin Six Miles op Richmond.
— Half an Hour's Fighting by the Light of the Camp-
fires. — Driven out op Camp, — Ciiakgb of Cos. A and E at

CONTENTS. xvii PAOB
Old Church, — Inside Our Lines again, — At Yoektown, —
Results of the Expedition. — A Minor Expedition, — Back
to Camp. — " 6ood-by " Winter Quaetebs  221
CHAPTER XI,
FIRST CAMPAIGN UNDER SHERIDAN.
Change in Comm.vndbes, — Who Is Gen. Sheridan ? — Eostbk op
Officers at the Opening of the Spring Campaign, 1864. — The
Campaign Commenced. — Gen, Meade's Address to the Army,
— A Few Days on the Left of the Army op the Potomac. —
In the "Wilderness" again. — Skirmishing, — Fight at Todd's
Tavern. — Successful Charge upon Infantey, — Shbeidan',s
Eaid to Richmond. — The Fight at Beavee Dam Station. —
Lieut. Col. Boothby Fatally Wounded. — Fight at Geound
Squirrel Bridge, — Inside the Foetifications of Richmond.
— Heaven's Artillery Joins in the Fray. — Fighting Home
Guards. — Out of the Teap, — Getting AcquainteA with Sheri
dan. — The Sounds of Shells from Union Gunboats, — Bridge
Building. — "At Home" again. — Gen. Grant's Report of the
Raid. — Sbevices of a Sepaeate Detachment of the Regi
ment IN May  247
CHAPTER XII.
SECOND CAMPAIGN UNDER SHERIDAN.
On the Advance again. — The Fight at Hawes' Shop. — Mail
Dbliveeed on the Battle-field. — The Fight at Coal Haebor,
— Death op Chaplain Baetlett. — Sheeidan's Raid toward
Gordons-ville. — Foraging on Foot. — The Fight at Teevil-
LiAN Station. — A Lively Aetillbey Duel. — Visit to Louisa
Couet House. — On the Back Track. — A Week of Hot, Dusty,
Tiresome Marching. — Spottsylvania Couet House a Month
aftbe the Battle. — Fight at White House Landing. — First
Day's Rest for Nearly Two Months. —The Fight at St.
Mary's Church. — Intense Heat. — The Day with the Led
Horses. — "At Home" again  275
CHAPTER XIII.
FIRST CAMPAIGN AROUND PETEESBUEG.
Trip to the Blackwater to assist Kautz. — Light House Point.
— On Picket at the Gurls;y Farm. —Picket Skirmish. —A
Feint on the Right. — A Trip across the Appomattox and
THE Jambs. — Skirmishes at Malvern Hill. — Another Move-
.MENT ON THE RiGHT.— A FuNNY LlTTLE FiGIIT.— A MAIL ON THE
Skirmish Line. — The Fight at Deep Bottom. — Col. Gregg
Wounded.— A Serious Fight on Picket.- Retukn of Col. Smith.
— Back across the River. — Skirmish by Moonlight. — The
Fight at Reams' Station. —A Couple of Weeks op Picket. —
Areival op the Fibst District op Columbia Men  301

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CHAPTER XIV.
CAMPAIGNS OF THE FIRST DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA CAVALRY. PAGE
"Baker's Cavalry." — Its Origin, —Regimental Organization, —
Henry's Rifles. — Kautz's First Raid. —Fight at Nottaway
Bridge. — Return to City Point.— Another Raid. — Assigned
TO Gen, Butler's Department. — To Bermuda Hundred. —In
Fortifications.— Under Artillery Fire.— An Attack and a
Repulse. — Advance on Petersburg. — Mounted at Last. —
Second Advance on Pbtbksbueg. — Wilson's Raid. — Fight at
Roanoke Bridge. — Fight at Stony Ceebk. — Fight at Reams'
Station.— Fight at Sycamore Church. — Teansfer to the First
Maine Cavalry  320
CHAPTER XV.
SECOND CAMPAIGN AROUND PETERSBURG.
The New Brigade, Gen. Smith Commanding.— Lieut. Col, Cilley
Commanding the Regiment, — Departure of the Original
Men foe Home, — The Fight on the Boydton Plank Road,
OB THE "Bull Pen," — Drilling, Picketing, and Reconnoi
tring, — Voting for President, — In Winter Quarters on the
Jerusalem Plank Road, — The Fight at Stony Creek. — The
Raid to Bbllbfield. — The Chapel. — The Reconnoissance
TO Hatcher's Run, and the Fight. — A Decidedly Disageeb-
ABLE Night, — The Peompt Advance of Gbn. Geant's Rail
road. — Six or Seven Weeks of Quiet Life. — The Attack on
Fort Steadman , . .  358
CHAPTER XVI.
THE LAST GRAND CAMPAIGN.
Roster of Officers, Maech 29, 1865. — Leaving Winter Quaetebs.
— Welcome Back to Sheridan. — The Fight at Dinwiddie
Court House. — A Day or Two of Comparative Rest. —
Aceoss the South Side Railroad. — Petbrsbubg C aptueed,
Richmond Evacuated, and the Rebel Army Fleeing. — The
Pursuit. — At Jetteesville. — FmsT Chaege on Lee's Teain.
— Fight AT Sailoe' s Ceeek. — Second and Successful Charge
on Lee's Train. — Skiemish at Beieey Ceebk. — Charge into
Farmville. — Foraging Made Easy. — The Night befoee Appo
mattox. — The Mobning at Appomattox, — Suerender of Gen.
Lbe. — On THE Back Track, — Death of Peesident Lincoln, —
In Camp near Petersburg. — Last Expedition op the First
Maine Cavalry. — Honoes to Gallant Opficees. — Last Camp
of the First Maine Cavalry. — Taking Care of the People.
— Cavaley Men Turned Schoolmasters. — Muster-out. — The
Return Home. — Conclusion  383

CONTENTS.

ROSTER OF THE REGIMENT. PACE
Field and Staff  451
Company A  , . , 465
Company B  481
Company C , , , ,  500
Company D , . . , •  513
Company E , , , , , . . 526
Company F , . , . . , , 541
Company G   558
Company H , , ,  .578
Company I , , . , , , , 594
Company K . . . . . , , 611
Company L , , ,  631
Company M   644
Grand Recapitulation . .  659
First District of Columbia , ,  660

LIST OF CASUALTIES,
1862  669
1863   671
1864  , . 675
First District of Columbia , . . . , , , . 682
1865  , , , 686
Recapitulation , , , . , , , , 688

THE BATTLE-FLAG  ,693
General Order No, 10 , . . , . . . 695

INDEX TO ROSTER  , ... 719

INDEX TO ILLUSTRATIONS  , * 733

CAED FROM THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLICATION . . , 736

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FIRST MAINE CAVALRY.

CHAPTER I.
THE WINTER IN MAINE.

Org. i.Niz ATION op the Regiment, — Character of its Men, — The First
Man, ^ The First Lettee feom Camp. — Rostee of Officbrs and
Make-up op the Regiment at the Muster-in, — The Winter at
Camp Penobscot, — Camp Rumors, — Life in Tents during a Maine
Winter, — Sanitary Condition of the Men, — Funebal Peoces-
sioNS. —That " Extea Blanket," — The Horses and Their Care, —
Drill, Mounted and Dismounted, — The " Sailoe on Hobseback," —
The Rations, — Pay-Day, — The Twenty-Two Dollaes Bounty. —
Moral Tone op the Regiment, — The Profanity and Temperance
Oedees, — Discipline, — Running Guard. — Pleasant Memoeies, —
Changes in the Officebs, — On the Way to Washington, -—Aeei
val AT THE National Capital, — In Camp on Capitol Hill. — The
Fiest Detail, — Aemed and Equipped,
THE First Maine Cavalry was organized in the fall of 1861,
under authority from the War Department. The first
ten regiments of infantry, recruited under an act of
the Legislature passed at a special session, on the- t-wenty-
fifth of the preceding April, were organized, or nearly so, and
the greater portion of them had already gone to the front,
when there came from Washington authority to enlist five more
regiments of infantry, a regiment of cavalry, a company of sharp
shooters, and six batteries of light artillery, to serve three years,
or during the war. Up to this time the War Department seemed
to have little faith in cavalry, which afterwards proved to be so
important and useful a branch of the service, and offers of
mounted troops, and of light artillery, also, had been refused.

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This authority was received about the first of September, but
not till the eleventh was the order for recruiting the new regi
ments issued by the state authorities, and it was some days later
than that, that the necessary papers for enlisting the regiment of
¦cavalry were put into the hands of parties in different sections
of the state. Recruiting went forward rapidly. By the first of
October the men began to rendezvous at Augusta ; on the nine
teenth five companies were mustered into service, and in the early
part of November the regiment of twelve companies was full and
the organization complete, the regiment having been raised in a
shorter time than any similar organization in any other state.
The men composing the regiment were of the best class that
went from the state, which their record proves, and for several
reasons. At that time the war of the rebellion had begun to
be considered as likely to be a long and a bloody war. The
idea, so fondly indulged in at first, that it would end in sixty,
or at most ninety days, had been thoroughly dispelled. Bull
Run, with all its disasters, was then a matter of sad, humili
ating history. That the south meant fight to the bitter end
was certain, and that its army had the advantage in organiza
tion and in military discipline, if not in numbers, as well as
in the prestige of success and the benefit of being on the
defensive, was also certain. The battle of Bull Run had waked
up the north as nothing else could have done. A large propor
tion of the men who enlisted subsequent to that time did so
from purely patriotic motives and after calmly thinking over
the matter, because they felt that the country really needed
them and they must go, cost what it might. They had had
opportunities to learn from the experiences of those already in
the field something of what the service really was, and had
weighed carefully all sides of the question. They knew full
well that if they enlisted they surrendered their freedom, their
personality, in a great measure, their very thoughts and convic
tions, almost, into other hands, which to many was worse than
facing death itself ; and they were willing to make all that sac
rifice. They felt that they were to encounter hardship, and
suffering, and danger, beyond anything they then could imagine ;
yet they were willing, for country's sake, to brave all. With

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this understanding of what they were about to do, and of what
it entailed upon them, they enlisted.
And there were reasons why this regiment secured the very
best of the superior class of men that enlisted at that time. In
the first place, it was announced that a better class of men was
required for this service, as the grade was higher, and only men
of superior intelligence Avere wanted. Recruiting officers were
instructed to enlist "none but sound, able-bodied men in all
respects, between the ages of eighteen and thirty-five years, of
correct morals and temperate habits, active, intelligent, vigorous
and hardy, weighing not less than one hundred and twenty-
five or more than one hundred and sixty pounds." These
requirements were generally answered, and many men were
refused by the recruiting officer and the medical examiner, who
enlisted and were accepted in other regiments almost immedi
ately afterwards. Recruiting ofiicers were given large fields to
select from, and thus could, in a great measure, take their pick
of the men offered, the regiment being apportioned among the
several counties of the state — four companies to be recruited
from two counties each, and the remaining eight, each from
a different county. This plan was carried out as far as prac
ticable, and thus the regiment was more completely a state
regiment than any other, being made up from all parts of the
state. Then many of the men, having looked into the matter
carefully, had concluded that one great source of the dissatis
faction with the ser-vice on the part of those already in the field,
arose from the fact of being obliged to lie almost idle in camp
day after day, relieved only by the dull routine of guard duty,
which bred uneasiness, homesickness, and even disease, and
they concluded that in the cavalry service thiere would be more
to keep them busy; there were the horses to be cared for
always, and there was, as they thought, a prospect of more duty
in scouting, etc. Then the idea of long and forced marches on
foot led many who feared they would not be able to endure
this portion of the service to prefer a service in which they
could ride. Then there hung about the cavalry service a dash
and an excitement which attracted those men who had read and
lemembered the glorious achievements of " Light Horse Harry "

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and his brigade, and of " Morgan's Men " in the revolutionary
war, or who had devoured the story of "Charles CMalley,""
and similar works. In short, men who had read much in his
tory or in fiction, preferred the cavalry service. The Lewis-
ton Journal of January 24, 1862, in a correspondence from
Augusta, gives another reason for this fact, and also conipliments-
the men of the regiment in these words : " We could not avoid
noticing the noble bearing and almost universal indications of
intelligence of a high order in the faces of the members of the
cavalry, as they rode through the streets on their chargers a few
days since. It may be, as intimated by the Professor in the
Atlantic, that it makes common men look dignified and impe
rious to sit on a horse. This is probably so, and may furnish
the explanation why the cavalry service — certainly much
harder than the infantry — has been sought after by so many
men of means. Men — and sometimes women — like to rule,
and if it is only a horse, it yields some satisfaction. The con
querors of the world are always represented on horseback, and
from Marcus Aurelius in Roman bronze down to the ' man on
horseback' in Gen. Cushing's prophetic speech, the saddle has
been the true seat of empire."
John Goddard, of Cape Elizabeth, a man well-known through
out the state, was selected by the state authorities as colonel of
the regiment at the earliest inception of its organization, and
the remaining field and staff officers soon after, and all went
actively at work. The first name borne on the rolls of the regi
ment was that of Jonathan P. Cilley, of Thomaston (afterwards
lieutenant colonel and brevet brigadier general), who had, pre
vious to this time, recruited men for a battery of light artillery,
which the state refused to accept. Receiving an intimation that
a cavalry regiment was to be raised in the state, he at once
telegraphed to Gov. Washburn for authority to enlist men, and
received a telegram dated September third, to commence. He
immediately made out a roll, signed his name at the head, and
secured several names before he received the regular enlisting
papers, which was not till some days afterwards, when the
enlistment was done over again according to the form prescribed
in the army regulations. He went to Augusta with twenty-six

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men on the thirtieth of September, — the first squad that
arrived there for the regiment. This squad, in the immediate
charge of Melville B. Cook, afterwards sergeant, camped on the
parade-ground in front of the State House that night, and in a
day or two went into camp in the enclosure of the State Fair
Association, which Avas destined to be the camp-ground of the
regiment for the coming winter — afterwards named " Camp
Penobscot." A squad of men from Penobscot county arrived on
the ground the next day, and a day or two later, October third,
a squad from Androscoggin county. The state of affairs there
at this time, together with the spirit of the men, are indicated
in a letter, one of the first, if not the first letter, written in the
camp of the First Maine Cavalry, which is given verbatim, with
such explanations in brackets as are necessary : —

In a Hobse-Stall on the Agkicultukal Faui Grounds,
Neaely opposite the Capitol,
Augusta, Maine, October 4, 1861,
Dear Father: — Here I am, all right, sitting on the bed, and using an
inverted nail cask for a table. We arrived here yesterday, at about the usual
time for the afternoon train. We -were filed out of the car, and marched up
to the State House, when each of us -was presented -with a bed-tick and a
to-wel, and admonished to be careful of them. Then -we were marched
down to the fair-ground, and found no tents. The five that -were sent over
the day before had done their work well, and got everything fixed but tents ;
but those not being in town, couldn't be very handily put up. We broke
ranks and were shown -where the straw was quartered, and. a gentle hint
given that we could sleep better if our ticks were filled. We took the hint,
and in a short time our boys might have been seen straggling along, each
with a straw bed on his shoulder. We were ordered to put them into the
iorse-stalls, as those were to be our quarters for the night. These stalls
are decently well built and quite warm, being boarded up all round, and
well covered, I happened to get into a good one, and lay last night on a
shelf. Cook came along and said supper was ready. Sorter hungry, and
Iiad no trouble in finding the table. It was our first camp meal, and we had
plenty of sport. It was a good supper, too, and if we get half as good right
along, I won't grumble at all. We had cold salt beef (good), meat hash
(good), hard and soft bread (good), boiled rice (can't say whether or no it
¦was goo'd, never having formed a fi-iendship for the article), and some tip
top coffee, sweetened with molasses, but good. We had a merry time, and
ate plenty. We were somewhat amused by hearing one inquiring, " Where
is the butter ? " and many other such expressions. After supper we went
to the State House and got some good, large, warm blankets, and then
started for a stroll down to-wn,- We got back about half-past seveli, and

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having nothing special to do, turned into our quarters. We had four m this
stall, and after fixing ourselves comfortably, we lay down to sleep. But no
sleep at present. We were most all green at camping out, and it was sport
for us to listen to the various remarks, good, bad, and indifferent, of the
several new sojers. The partitions between the stalls are not made clear
up, so we could hear all that was going on. We had no light, so we
detailed a man to find one, who soon came back wit#couple inches of candle,
which he stuck into a potato, and then nailed the potato to the side of the
house. We lay listening till some after nine, after which I have no recollec
tion till about three o'clock, when I woke up and found the same noise I
left. I soon got over that, and the next I knew I heard the cook getting
breakfast. We got up, went down to the spring and washed and combed
up, and then breakfast was ready. We had baked beans (very good), hard
and soft bread, cold meat, rice, etc, and milk for our coffee, A nice break
fast. While we were eating, our colonel came along on horseback, took a
keen glance along the table, and passed on to the other companies. Break
fast over, most of the boys strolled off, while I staid in the quarters and
marked my bed, blanket, etc. That done, I went up to the State House to
see the sights, and found most of our boys at the top. They had been down
to the city and purchased a foot, ball and a base ball, by contribution, and
were on the way back. We kicked the foot ball round a spell, and then
"fell in" for drill. We were drilled by Lieut. Col, Height, or Haight
[Hight], who forces his words out in this way: "Forward, Houch! " which
caused us some little sport, though we dared not show it. Then volunteers
were called for to go to work on the stables, and I was one of the respon
dents, and for about four hours I was a carpenter. Liked it pretty well.
It seems I. W,, Jr, [Gov. Washburn] said the horses must stay in the
open air; but our colonel said the horses must be taken care of if the men
were not; and so the sojers are being carpenters by turns. Our boys
like the appearance of the colonel very much, and this forenoon one of
them was feeling awful good by the thought that the colonel spoke to him
privately. On being questioned, however, as to what he said, he replied:
" He told me to ' hush up,' " No more brag there. The boys are kicking-
the foot ball now, and, judging by the noise they make, are having a good
time, I shall help them soon.
There are about three hundred on the ground now. The Penobscot com
pany came day before yesterday with full ranks, and there is quite a strong
delegation from Lincoln county [Knox and Waldo], About fifty from Han
cock county came in this afternoon, and I think they will fare rather slim.
to-night. The Eleventh Infantry are cami^ed by our side, and directly
opposite the Capitol, Part of a company of sharp-shooters are also in camp
there. The infantry have got a tip-top camp-ground, but if the man was
here that told me the fair-ground was a beautiful place for camping, I
think I could convince him in a few minutes that he was mistaken. The
race-track is very good for parade, but the inside was sown down to oats
this season, and the stubble now sticks up promiscuously, and in case of
rain it will be horrible. We don't care, though, as we are Uncle Sam's men.
We have had a good time so far, and all are in tip-top spirits. We have a,
good cook, and everything for him to work with. Potatoes at every meal.

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so far. No riot has yet occurred, but I he.ird several swearing last night
that if that "fellow don't stop thumbing on that guitar, I'll break it
to-morrow," The guitar is well so far. We don't know how long we shall
play horses, but our tents are expected every day, I feel tip-top, and think
I am going to like it. Slept well last night, and waked up this morning
without being called, feeling as clear as a quill.
From this time the state fair-ground rapidly assumed the
appearance of a camp, as one squad after another arrived and
began a new line of tents inside the race-track. The several
companies retained their original camping-ground, and when
the regiment was completed, the companies were in the follow
ing order : Co. B on the right, and then A, F, I, M, K, E, L, G,
H, D, C. The "judges' stand" was taken for a hospital, and
the barn at the entrance to the grounds for a guard-house. At
the further end of the grounds six stables, substantially made
and comfortable in arrangement, were constructed, mainly by
the enlisted men, of sufficient size and length to accommodate
the horses of two companies each. The horses also soon began
to arrive, and new men were coming in daily. During the
month of October considerable dismounted drill was indulged
in, some guard duty and much fatigue duty were performed,
and the men made themselves comfortable in their tents, etc.,
but on the whole the month may be said to have been spent in
organizing, and on the fifth day of November the last company
was mustered in, and the organization was completed, as fol
lows : — FIELD AND STAFF.
(Mustered October 31.)
Colonel, JOHN GODDARD, Cape Elizabeth.
Lieutenant Colonel, THOMAS HIGHT, U. S, Army,
[ SAMUEL H, ALLEN, Thomaston,
Majors, \ DAVID P, STOWELL, Canton,
I CALVIN S, DOUTY, Dover,
Adjutant, BENJAMIN F, TUCKER, U, S, Army.
Quartermaster, EDWARD M, PATTEN, Portland,
Surgeon, GEORGE W, COLBY, Richmond,
Assistant Surgeon, GEORGE D, HALEY, Eastport,
Chaplain, BENJAMIN F. TEFT, Bangor,

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NON-COMJIISSIONED StAFF, -
Sergeant Major, ADDISON P, RUSSELL, Houlton,
QuAKTERMASTEK SERGEANT, EUSTIS C. BIGELOW, Portland.
Commissary Sergeant, CHARLES S, CROSBY, Bangor,
Hospital Steward, SAMUEL C. LOVE JOY, Rockland,
: ARTEMAS D, BICKFORD, Houlton,
1 WILLIAM L, BOYD, Houlton, ]

Principal Musicians,

Company A. — Penobscot County.
(Mustered in October 19,)
Captain, WARREN L, WHITNEY, Newburg.
Fikst Lieutenant, SIDNEY W, THAXTER, Bangor,
Second Lieutenant, JOSEPH C, HILL, Kennebmik,
Six sergeants, eight corporals, two buglers, two farriers, seventy-two
privates.
Company B. — Knox and Waldo Counties.
(Mustered in October 19.)
Captain, JONATHAN P. CILLEY, Thomaston.
Fiest Lieutenant, WILLIAM P, COLEMAN, Lincolnville.
Second Lieutenant, FRANK M, CUTLER, Union,
Six sergeants, eight corporals, two buglers, two fai-riers, one wagoner, one
saddler, seventy-three privates.
Company C. — Kennebec County.
[(Mustered in October 20.)
Captain, ROBERT F, DYER, Augusta,
Fiest Lieutenan-j-, DUDLEY L, HAINES, Readfield,
Second Lieutenant, GEORGE S, KIMBALL, Gardiner,
Six sergeants, eight corporals, two buglers, two farriers, one wagoner, one
saddler, seventy-five privates.
Company D. — Washington and Hancock Counties.
(Mustered in October 19.)
Captain, CHARLES H, SMITH, Eastport,
First Lieutenant, ANDREW B. SPURLING, Orland,
Second Lieutenant, WILLIAM MONTGOMERY, Orland,
Six sergeants, eight corporals, two buglers, two farriers, two wagoners,
one saddler, seventy-three privates.

roster of tue regiment. 9
Company E. — Aroostook County.
(Mustered in October 19.)
Captain, BLACK HAWK PUTNAM, Houlton,
First Lieutenant, JOHN H, GODDARD, Portland,
Second Lieutenant, OSCAR S, ELLIS, Lincoln,
Six sergeants, eight corporals, one bugler, one wagoner, one saddler,
seventy-four privates.
Company F. — Cumberland County.
(Mustered in October 19.)
Captain, NATHAN MAYHEW, Portland,
First Lieutenant, STEPHEN BOOTHBY, Portland.
Second Lieutenant, JARVIS C, STEVENS, Portland,
Six sergeants, eight corporals, two buglers, two farriers, one wagoner, one
saddler, seventy-three privates.
Company G. — Androscoggin and Oxford Counties.
(Mustered in October 31.)
Captain, AUGUSTUS J, BURBANK, Lewiston, •
First Lieutenant, ZEBULON B, BLETHEN, Lewiston,
Second Lieutenant, ISAAC G, VIRGIN, Dixfield.
Six sergeants, eight corporals, two buglers, two fan-iers, one wagoner, one
saddler, seventy-three privates.
Company H. — Somerset County.
(Mustered in November 5, )
Captain, GEORGE J. SUMMAT, U, S, Army,
First Lieutenant, CHARLES H, BAKER, Skowhegan,
Second Lieutenant, JOHN R, WEBB, St, Albans,
Six sergeants, eight corporals, two buglers, two farriers, one wagoner, one
saddler, seventy-three privates.
Company I,— York County.
(Mustered in October 31,)
Captain, LOUIS O, COWAN, Biddeford,
First Lieutenant, PAUL CHADBOURNE, Waterboro,
Second Lieutenant, FRANK W. PRAY, Shapleigh,
Seven sergeants, eight corporals, two buglers, one wagoner, seventy-five
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CojiPANY K. — Sagadahoc, Aroostook, and Lincoln-
Counties.
(Mustered in November 2.)
Captain, GEORGE PRINCE, Bath,
First Lieutenant, GEORGE CARY, Houlton,
Second Lieutenant, JOHN D, MYRICK, Augusta,
Six sergeants, eight corporals, two buglers, two farriers, one wagoner^
seventy-two privates.
Company L. — Franklin County.
(Mustered in November 1.)
Captain, REUBEN B, JENNINGS, Farmington.
First Lieutenant, CONSTANTINE TAYLOR, U. S, Army-
Second Lieutenant, GEORGE WESTON, Oldtown,
Six sergeants, eight corporals, two musicians, two farriers, one wagoner,
two saddlers, seventy-six privates.
Company M. — Piscataquis, Penobscot, and Hancock
Counties.
(Mustered in October 31.)
Captain, GEORGE M, BROWN, Bangor,
First Lieutenant, JOHN C, C, BOWEN, Boston, Mass.
Second Lieutenant, EVAN S, PILLSBURY, Guilford,
Six sergeants, eight corporals, two buglers, two farriers, one wagoner, one
saddler, sixty-eight privates.
The history of the regiment from its organization until the
next spring, contains no scenes of excitement or danger, and no
record of daring deeds or of battle-fields, yet 'tis a part of the
whole, and during that time the men learned something of ser
vice, something of discipline, something of drill, something of
suffering — all preparatory for what was to follow. At first, it
was expected the regiment would go to Washington before cold
weather set in ; then 'twas changed to go to New York for the
winter ; then came thick and fast rumors of going ; of being
disbanded, and the men mustered out ; of joining Butler's ex
pedition ; of marching to Harrisburg, Pa., and thence going by
cars to Washington ; of marching through New England, any

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way ; of marching to Portland, and there taking transports for
South Carolina ; of marching to Providence, li. L, and there
taking transports for Annapolis, Md. ; of going to Texas ; of the
horses being taken away and the men mustered out; and of
most everything else except what actually occurred, namely,
the regiment remained in Augusta all winter, and a cold winter
it was, too, the men living in tents. So fast were different
stories circulated and contradicted, that everything was in
a state of uncertainty ; and when the regiment was actually
ordered to the front, few even then believed it would ever leave
Augusta. That there was reason for some of these rumors there is"^\>
doubt. Hon. James G. Blaine, in a speech at the regimental
reunion held in Augusta, in 1878, said: — ¦
About the time the regiment was ready to move there was a change in
the War Department, Mr, Cameron going out and Mr, Stanton coming in;
and there was a feeling at that time that Secretary Cameron had been
extravagant, especially in the enlistment of cavalry ; and a general order
went out to disband all the volunteer cavalry regiments in the country at
that time. It happened that Gov. Washburn — because I was personally
acquainted with the new Secretary of War, Stanton — asked me to go to
Washington, I happened at that time to be Speaker of the House of
Representatives of Maine, and I left the chair, a speaker pro tern, being
appointed, and went to Washington, to represent that if every other cavalry
regiment should be disbanded, the Union could never be saved unless the
First Maine went out. And I went on that mission, and I had sundry and
divers interviews with Mr, Stanton, who seemed to be utterly implacable,
I had the great aid of Vice President Hamlin, whose kinsman I am glad to
see among our guests this evening; of our great senator, Mr, Fessenden; of
his great associate, Mr, Morrill, But with all this able influence that was
brought to bear, I think it would have been ineffectual, had it not turned
out that a regular army ofiicer, who had been down here on some sort of
duty, came to the War Department, and with a good, romid, square cavalry
oath, if there is such a thing, told Stanton that there never had been such a
regiment mounted in the United States as that, and he could not afford to
disband it. Accordingly the regiment was moved within three weeks from
this time.
These extracts from " Rebellion' Record" point in the same
direction : — Hd. Qrs. of Dep't of Njsvf England,
Boston, Feb. 12, 1862,
The Hon, Sec'y of War:— I must again call attention to the Maine
cavalry regiment, if I am to have the horses. If not, I must purchase

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others for battery and transportation purposes, I would most strongly
advise the dismounting of that regiment, both in an economical and military
point of view. Most truly and resp'y your obt, servt,,
BENJ. F. BUTLER, Ma,). Gen. Com.
It is desirable that the First Maine Cavalry be dismounted, the men being
given the option either to be transferred to the regular dragoons, or to
enlist in any other arm of the service, either volunteers or regulars, or be
discharged, the officers mustered out of service, and the horses taken either
to mount the artillery or for transportation service, B, F. BUTLER, Maj. Gen. Com.
So it seems that there came very near being no history of
the First Maine Cavalry to write. It is evident that the War
Department tried hard, but was unable to make an advantage
ous disposition of the regiment in the field that winter, and so
it remained where it was. This'was very severe on the men.
The hospital was quickly filled up, and " Winthrop Hall " was
taken for hospital purposes for the sick of the several regiments
and batteries in camp at Augusta, and many of the comrades
of this regiment were in that hospital. The reports of the sur
geons of the different regiments of Thursday, January twenty-
eighth, show that out of 1,160 men then- in camp belonging to
the cavalry, 261 were in the hospital ; of the 960 men in camp
belonging to the Thirteenth Infantry, 163 were on the sick-list ;
of the 957 men of the Fourteenth Infantry then in camp, 120
were sick ; of the 933 men of the Fifteenth Infantry then in
camp, 158 were in the hospital; total, 4,010 men in camp, of
whom 702 were on the sick-list.
The first death in the regiment was that of Thomas HoUis,
Co. L, of Dead River Plantation, who died January third. (One
of the band died earlier, but he was not mustered in, and his
death does not appear upon the records.) During the winter
there were several deaths, hardly a company escaping the loss
of one or more of its members, while some of them lost two or
three, and several who were left there sick when the regiment
departed in the spring, died shortly after. The impression left
by those sad funeral processions, with none but the comrades
as mourners, with the horse of deceased loaded with his arms

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and equipments, and with his horse led in the line with his boots
reversed in the saddle, with an absence of evei-ything pertaining
to such occasions that the men had before been in the habit of
seeing, and the remembrance of their feelings as they thus fol
lowed their comrade to his last home, will never be effaced.
It was estimated by good authority that the regiment lost
that winter more than two hundred men, by death and disabil
ity, on account of the cold weather and the insufficient means
of protection. The condition of the troops in camp attracted
the attention of some of the -members of the Legislature, and
a bill was introduced to give each man an extra blanket, at the
expense of the state ; but, after some discussion, it was so
amended as to authorize the governor to give one to such as he
thought deserved it ; and with this amendment the bill passed.
This regiment, at least, got no extra blankets, the knowledge
that every man had a horse blanket, and that many had quilts,
comforters, and blankets furnished from home, being generally
understood to be the reason why. The last of November or
the first of December, sheet-iron stoves were put in each tent,
attached to a hollow iron tent-pole, which served as a chimney.
But the heat thus obtained was, from the nature of the case,
irregular, and many took colds by the sudden changes in the
temperature, from which they never recovered. The weather
was extremely cold, even for Maine, and " big snow storms "
were the rule rather than the exception. Add to all these the
fact that portions of the uniform were not received till the last
of November or first of December, and that many of the men
were up to that time insufficiently clothed for such a mode of
life in such a climate, and it will be seen that the boys of the
First Maine Cavalry early learned to meet hardships, or, as
they themselves expressed it, to " stand grief." That the men
suffered severely, and needlessly, too, that winter, is simply a
matter of fact.
The horses were nearly or quite all received by the first of
November. On the eighth of that month the regiment spent a
whole day in counting them, when they were all taken out on
the track. They were counted over and over again, and at the
close of the day's work the quartermaster was not quite sure

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whether there were one thousand and thirty-five or one thou
sand and thirty-six government horses on the ground. It was
conceded on all hands that a better lot of horses were never
collected together. Col. Goddard from the first took an active
uiterest in the care of the horses, and succeeded in infusing
this spirit into the officers of the regiment. Indeed, it was a
common remark around camp that the horses were of more
account than the men, as they cost money, and the men
didn't ; and those who remember getting up long before light
those cold mornings, crawling out of those overheated tents
into the cold morning air, putting on their white stable frocks,
and after shivering through roll-call, marching to the stables
and there remaining half or three-quarters of an hour while
the horses ate their early breakfast, and repeating the oper
ation at eight o'clock in the evening, or standing " switch
guard " through the long, cold nights, or leading the horses
down that slippery hill through the woods to water twice a day,
whether they would drink or no, rain or shine, cold or warm,
sick or well, perhaps may consider that they have a right to
think so. The adjutant general of the state, in his annual
report for that year, says : " The saving to the government m
the lives of horses, from the rigid enforcement of Col. God-
dard's rules in this respect, must be several thousand dollars."
The erection of stables was commenced with the arrival of the
first squad of men at the camp, and they were ready for occu
pancy by the time the horses began to arrive, and the animals
had quarters that winter more comfortable than did the men,
in comparison with the usual accominodations for man and
beast. They soon got used to sleeping without lying down, and
appeared to suffer no ill effects from so doing. They were fed
with grain, groomed, and watered twice a day, and given hay
in ample quantities for lunch. On occasions when the weather
did not allow of mounted drills for several days, they were
taken out and exercised. It is safe to say they never, before
nor since, got better care than they did in Camp Penobscot.
They were assigned to the several companies according to their
color, three companies being given bay horses, two brown, two
sorrel, two black, and one each being given gray, roan, and

THE FIRST MOUNTED DRILLS. 15
chestnut horses ; and this arrangement was maintained as far
as was practicable, as long as the regiment remained in the
service. Dismounted drill commenced at an early day. Lieut. Col.
Hight and Adjt. Tucker, both excellent and efficient drill
masters, and both from the regular army, although doing a
large amount of work in organizing, found time to attend to
this matter, and these two gave the greater portion of the
enlisted men of the original regiment their first lessons in
cavalry drill. -The horse equipments were not received till late
in November, and not all till the middle of December, when the
men at once commenced to learn to drill on horseback. Those
first mounted drills — will they ever be forgotten, so long as
one lives who saw them ? Most of the horses had never before
been ridden on the back, and most of the men knew as little
about it as did the horses. There was kicking and rearing,
and running and jumping, and lying down and falling down,
on the part of the horses, and swearing and yelling, and get
ting thrown and being kicked, and getting hurt and sore in
various ways, by the men. There was crowding in the ranks,
and getting out of place and striving to get back into place,
and pushing forward and hanging back, and going backwards
and sideways, and all ways but the right way, and all sorts of
liaps and mishaps, which, though amusing to look back upon
jiow, and amusing at the time to all but the unfortunate ones,
were anything but pleasant then to those immediately con
cerned. These difficulties, however, were rapidly overcome,
and but few of the horses proved unfit for the cavalry service,
and such as did were made to do duty as draught horses.
During these first lessons as troopers many incidents oc
curred worthy of record, could they only be recovered from
the storehouse of memory. Among them is one which illus
trates the unpleasantness of the situation, and shows some of
the stuff American volunteers were made of. A " sailor on
horseback" has been from time immemorial the butt of ridi
cule, yet Company K was largely composed of sea-faring men,
and Capt. Prince was himself an old sea captain. On .the
occasion of a review of the regiment by Gov. Washburn, Joe

16 FIRST MAINE CAVALRY.
Gatchell of this company found himself and horse crowded
out of his place in the line, and his best efforts failed to
navigate the horse back into place. Capt. Prince noticed his
situation, and forgetting his military in his anxiety that his
company should present a correct appearance before His Excel
lency, he called out in the old quarter-deck tone and manner,
" Come up there ! what in hell are you falling astern for ? "
This put Joe in sailing trim at once, and quicker than thought
he replied, " Why, captain, I can't get the damn thing in stays ! "
" Well, give her more headway, then ! " was the reply. Another
sailor, on climbing to the horse's back for the first time, re
marked that he should have to have "a lanyard to keep him
from falling off."
For some time the regiment was taught the old, double-
rank cavalry drill, in which it made slow progress, and it
seemed as if anything like perfection never could be attained.
Finally the single-rank drill of Gen. Philip St. George Cooke
was adopted, and from the first morning that the men were
ordered to form in single rank, the regiment advanced rapidly
in tactics. And it may be stated here that the efficiency of
the regiment in the field and the excellent reputation it won
are due, partially, at least, to the use of these tactics, from the
facility with which a regiment can be handled and can change
its position under them. Few regiments in the service, cer
tainly no one with which this was brigaded, drilled in this
manner. Indeed, such was the prejudice against the single-
rank drill, that several times the commander of the regiment
was ordered to form his men in double ranks, which he per
sistently neglected to do, though by a skilful make-up of his
regimental line he conveyed the idea to the casual observer
that he had obeyed the command. DriU was the daily order
when the weather permitted, by squadron and by regiment,
wMle dress parades, reviews, and parades through the streets of
Augusta were of frequent occurrence, and 'tis but just to say
that the regiment made a fine appearance on the parade-ground,
or on the street. The band, the members of which had been
enlisted for that purpose, in a short time acquired a good degree
of proficiency with their daily practice, and learned to play

WOODEN SABRES. 17
while mounted, and on all parades they rode at the head of the
regiment, on their gray horses, a novel as well as pleasing sight
to the thousands of people who watched the evolutions of the
regiment that winter. How quickly horses may be trained is
shown by the fact that the members of the band received their
saddles one morning, immediately began practice mounted, and
succeeded so far that at dress parade that same evening they
" beat off " mounted, and did it wonderfully well, for the time
the horses had been under drill with the music.
Nor was dismounted drill neglected, though it occupied- a
place of secondary importance. Some time during the winter
laths were procured, for the purpose of learning and practising
the sabre exercise. These were madp into swords of the most
grotesque shape by the men, and the exercise was looked upon
very generally as a farce, was laughed at by outsiders, and was
discontinued after a very short time ; yet there is no doubt that
the rudiments of the use of the sabre learned with the aid of
those wooden swords were never forgotten, and proved to be of
advantage when the real sabre was put into the hands of the
men. No arms were furnished, except a few old muskets for
use on guard duty, till the regiment arrived at Washington.
The men for the most part acquired the drill readily, and,
although they couldn't quite see what dress parade, and " right
dress," and " on first squadron form close column ! " and march
ing through the city, and drill, generally, had to do with fight
ing, and had already begun to learn the soldiers' prerogative of
growling, yet they took an interest in it, and only growled when
these interfered with their own private arrangements, or when
the tents were more comfortable than the parade-ground. The
officers, or at least those who meant business, made themselves
thoroughly acquainted with the tactics, so far as related to their
several duties, and those who did not — who enlisted for show,
merely, or were commissioned to serve political ends or for per
sonal reasons, without regard to capability or patriotism, and
such were comparatively few in number — made but a short
stay with the regiment after it got into the field, if, indeed, they
did not leave it before that time.
Of the rations furnished the regiment that winter, but little

18 FIRST MAINE CAVALRY.
need b© said. At first, when they- were supplied by contract,
they were good enough, and gave general satisfaction to all but
chronic growlers. But soon after the muster-in the matter was
taken in hand by the regimental quartermaster, and from that
time, government furnished the rations. The first morning after
this arrangement went into operation the air was filled with flying
loaves of soft bread (and it was rumored the colonel was struck
by one of these loaves), which the men claimed was not good,
and which they refused to eat. This ebullition on the part of
the men had the effect to cut off the supply of soft bread for
the winter, and they had to do the best they could on hardtack,
while their comrades in the field were drawing their daily
rations of soft bread. The rations supplied were sufficient, such
as they were, but the men could not help feeling that they were
ill-treated, to which the fact that they were so treated at the
capital of their own state, did not have a mollifying effect. But
they made the best of it, and by trading what they drew for
what they wanted, and buying what they could, they managed
to live through it. Some comjianies traded the government
rations for beans, — government having for some reason cut off
the supply of this home production, — thus securing a good hot
dish of baked beans, baked in the ground, every morning, which,
with as good a supper as they could get from what was left in
the morning, or from hardtack soaked and fried in pork fat and
sugar, lasted till the next morning. The rations received after
wards in the field may have been no better than those furnished
at Augusta, but they were certainly, as a general thing, more
satisfactory, while at Augusta there was no apparent necessity
for such treatment.
The regiment was paid off the last of January by Maj.
Usher, and the money was very welcome, as it allowed the men
to 'purchase tobacco, articles of food and clothing, and many
other luxuries and necessaries, of which they had till then been
deprived. The men were paid from the date of enlistment up
to the last day of December, and this was the only money they
received from government during that winter. And this was
not wasted. Very many sent a large portion of their pay home
to wives and families, keeping for their own use only what was

THE TWENTY-TWO DOLLARS BOUNTY, 19
absolutely necessary. An express office was opened on the
ground, which was liberally patronized. Many availed them
selves of the allotment system, which was strongly recommended
by the state officials and others, and allotted a certain amount
of their monthly pay to their families, which, they were told,
would be forwarded to their families every two months, and
would be a most excellent arrangement in case a man was sick
in the hospital, or a prisoner, or was by any means unable to be
present and receive his pay with his company, as his family
would get it regularly, and thus be jirevented from suffering.
Upon this showing, many allotted certain amounts, the whole
amount allotted in the regiment being $9,041.50 per month,
only to find afterwards that the system worked, practically,
directly opposite to what was intended ; for, if a man was absent
from his company when it was paid off, the allotted money was
not forwarded to his family until he himself had signed the pay
rolls, while the man in the company found his all6tted money
going home as regularly as he was paid off, which was as irreg
ularly as possible, six, and even eight months, sometimes inter
vening between payments. It was also found, in practice, that
if a man, for any reason, wished to discontinue his allotment,
it was almost as much trouble to do so as the money was worth.
Four private soldiers of the regiment were detailed to assist the
paymaster and his clerk in completing the pay-rolls and prepar
ing them for the payment ; and when the work was done the
paymaster complimented them very highly on the excellence
and accuracy of their work, saying it was done vastly better
than by the men detailed from another cavalry regiment for the
same purpose a week or two previous, and better than by many
of the troops which he had paid.
There was a project in the Legislature that winter to pay the
men of this regiment and the others in camp at Augusta, the
twenty-two dollars advance bounty paid to the men of the first
ten regiments raised in the state, on the ground that all the
volunteers should be treated alike. In opposition it was argued
" that the bounty was only offered as a special inducement for
enlistments at the commencement of the war, when the greatest
haste was demanded by the public exigencies ; that since that

20 FIRST MAINE CAVALBY.
time two dollars, and additional rations, equal to two dollars
more, have been added to the monthly pay of privates ; that a
bounty of one hundred dollars at the end of the war has since
then been secured to volunteers ; that the volunteers have
remained at home during the summer season, and have received
the large wages of that season, while the earlier volunteers have
been in the field ; that the late volunteers have six months less
time to serve in the war than their brethren ; that to pay this
would require nearly |200,000, a sum which the state would be
obliged to obtain by a new loan ; that it would be injustice to
the tax-payers to pay out so large an amount, and that as this
bounty was offered to the first ten regiments only, the men had
not been promised it." How ridiculous the most of these argu
ments appear in the light of subsequent events ! It is true the
men were not legally promised this bounty, but they were led
to expect it before they enlisted, and it would have been very
welcome during that winter, when money was so scarce, and
when so much comfort could have been derived, so many real
needs supplied, by the aid of the small sum of twenty-t-ivo dol
lars each. This action appears all the more unjust when it is
considered that in less than six months after it the state was
paying three hundred dollars bounty, in addition to the govern
ment bounty of one hundred, for men to enlist.
The moral tone of the men and of the camp was on the
whole good, comparing favorably with that of any other regi
ment. Soon after the men began to arrive, the different squads
were drawn up in line on the camp-ground, when an order was
read to them by the colonel, announcing, among other things,
that he would allow no profanity by officers or men. For a day
or two afterward " Gen. Jackson " was used as an expletive,
and could be heard fiying round camp in all directions and at
all times, the boys having caught it up in a spirit of fun, from
hearing the adjutant use it on drill the morning after the order
was read, when he himself came very near violating it. But
this soon died out, and it is safe to say that no camp was ever
more free from this needless vice than was Camp Penobscot,
though the boys were by no means saints, all of them. It is a
fact that there were men in the regiment, and they were not-

TIIE TEMPERANCE PLEDGE. 21
few, whose lips an oath never passed, in the service or out of it.
The example and precept of these, backed by the colonel's
order, had the effect to make those who were in the habit of
swearing more careful, at least, so it cannot be said the order
Wiis productive of no good.
Soon after this there Avas issued another order by the colonel,
stating that he Avould recommend for commission in the regi
ment no man, or recognize as such any non-commissioned officer
¦who did not sign a regimental temperance pledge. This was
readily complied with, for a large majority of the men had
never acquired intemperate habits, and more than that, they did
not mean to. Having been brought under the teachings of the
*' Maine Liquor Law," they had no idea of going back on them.
Indeed, temperance pledges, drawn up by the men, had been
circulated in some of the companies days before this order was
promulgated, and in one company, at least, such a pledge was
signed by every man on the ground. And it is a fact that many
a man went through the whole term of service f)f the regiment
without once tasting intoxicating liquor, though their opportu
nities were ample after they got into the field and foraging
became a necessity, and they did not all sign the regimental
pledge, either. It is of course true that there were men in the
regiment who were in the habit of drinking liquors, and who
clid not renounce the habit, but such were in a decided minor
ity. There is no doubt that the promulgation of this order,
and the signing of the temperance pledge which it enforced, did
a vast amount of good, as it gave many, for the first time away
from home and home influences, the power to say " No ! " and
to mean it, when tempted by comrades or by well-meaning
friends, to drink and forget their sufferings and hardships.
That the pledge then signed was faithfully kept by very many,
and that the influence of the example of the officers and non
commissioned officers was felt by the men, no one will doubt.
That some did not keep its* provisions is also true, but they
were so few in number as to make almost exceptional cases ;
and many a temperance society in civil life has more of its
members prove recreant to their vows during any four years,
than did the First Maine Cavalry temperance organization.

22 FIRST MAINE CAVALRY.
While treating of the moral tone of the regiment, it should
be stated that one of the first things done by one squad, after
their arrival on the camp-ground, was to institute a weekly
prayer meeting, and many pleasant and profitable prayer meet
ings were held in different company tents during that winter.
There were also members who made a practice of attending
Sunday services and prayer and conference meetings at Augusta
and Hallowell, whenever they could obtain leave to do so, as
well as the meetings, held on the ground or elsewhere, under
the direction of Chaplain Teft, and others previous to his
appointment as chaplain.
The discipline of the camp was strict. Perhaps not too
strict, in a military sense, but the men considered it needlessly
so. They had enlisted to obey orders, to conform to military
rules, the Army Regulations, and the Articles of War, fully real
izing what that meant, — and their subsequent record proves
how well they carried out that intention, — but they could
hardly see the need of being obliged to remain so closely in
that uncomfortable camp after the day's duty was done, when
there were opportunities of comfort and enjoyment outside.
Nor could they understand the necessity of their being kept
so near home,, without the privilege of going home occasionally,
when such going, as they could see, would be no disadvantage
to the service, and might be the last time they ever would see
their homes and their loved ones. Especially was this a hard
ship in the case of men who were sick. And the discipline, or
rather the regulations of the camp, were unequal and irregular.
At times, the restrictions were partially removed, and passes
and furloughs were more free and more easily obtained, and
then they would be shut off altogether. The consequence was,
runningf'guard was largely, and, on the whole, quite successfully
practised, and many were the stories of narrow escapes from
arrest related that winter, till it was almost an honor to have
narrowly escaped capture — certainly a matter of pride — and
simply running guard was considered nothing worthy of telling.
Occasionally, a patrol would be sent down town, to pick up
runaways ; but the victims of this system were comparatively
few. As a matter of course, the best men suffered most.

RUNNING GUARD. 23
Those of a recklesss disposition, who had not yet learned that
the fii'st duty of the soldier was to obey without question, oi',
as they put it themselves, who " dared to run guard," did so,
aud secured all the enjoyment of so doing ; while those who
were actuated by a spirit of honor, who would do nothing they
could not do openly, — and there were very many such, — stayed
in camp and made the best of it, though they could not help
feeling that injustice Avas done them. Good and true men, liv
ing but a few miles from Augusta, were not allowed to, and did
not, visit their homes after first going into camp, while others
paid stolen visits, more than once, and enjoyed them all the
more because they were stolen. It is no discredit, really, to
those who ran guard that they did so. For the most part,
they performed their duty faithfully and cheerfully while in
camp, obeyed orders promptly, and were good soldiers ; and it
is not to be wondered at, that they should take the risk of dis
covery and punishment, for the sake of seeing their friends once
more, or for the pleasures of civil life, when it was almost
certain that in a short time these pleasures would be beyond
their reach. Instead of being blamed, should they not, rather,
now that it is all past, be considered fortunate, in that they did
have the courage to take the risk? Punishment was severe for
such, as for all breaches of discipline, and several wore the ball
and chain for absenting themselves from camp, only to repeat
the operation as soon as possible after the fetters were removed.
Drunkenness was also severely punished, but the cases that
came to the knowledge of the officers, or, in fact, that occurred
at all, were comparatively few.
The orders of the camp, with the exception of those in
regard to leaving it, were generally acquiesced iu as cheerfully
as could be expected, under the circumstances, and the camp
always presented a quiet, orderly, neat appearance, barring the
snow, and ice, and slosh, and mud, with which it was afflicted.
The various calls were answered promptly, no matter what the
weather ; and if now and then there was growling, it was not
strange, and it was the right of the soldier from time immemo
rial. The men learned, while in Camp Penobscot, to obey, in
so far as they could do so without violating their own sense of

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FIRST MAINE CAVALBY.

justice and necessity. It was not until they got into real service,
and the presence of actual danger, that they carried this lesson
to the fullest extent, and obeyed all orders, at whatever personal
cost. They learned, while in Camp Penobscot, to respect their
officers (as was natural they should do), only so far as the
officers merited it by their conduct, or they were forced to by
the Army Regulations. In the field, they respected those
whose ability and courage won their respect, and none others,
though they obeyed all, and treated all with the necessary out
ward respect. The lessons taught at Augusta, though not then
fully learned, had a direct and powerful influence for good over
the whole career of the regiment. It has been said that the
regiment would not have won the proud position which it did,
but for the severity of the discipline of the five months in
Augusta. Referring to all necessary discipline, there is no
doubt of the truth of the statement.
But it was not all discomfort and discontent at Camp Penob
scot. The men had many things to comfort them, and make
them happy. There were visits from friends to cheer them, and
to start them anew in their service life. There were -excursions
from Portland, Lewiston, and elsewhere, to take up their atten
tion, and vary the monotony of the weary routine. There was
a good dinner Thanksgiving Day, furnished by the friends of
the men and of the regiment, in such abundant measure, that
the taste of hardtack was unknown for two or three days after
ward. And, above all, there were cheering letters from kind
friends at home, from wives, mothers, sisters, sweethearts,
fathers, and brothers, the reading of which did them good, —
more than the writers knew, — and made their situation not only
bearable, but even pleasant, and a source of pride. Then there
were papers, and other reading matter, sent to the men in large
quantities, which filled up pleasantly and profitably many an
otherwise lonesome hour, and were borrowed, and lent, and
read, by this one and that one, till literally read to pieces. An
arrangement was early made to have the mails brought to and
carried from the regiment daily, which proved to be a great
blessing, and for which the men could not then, nor can they
now, be too thankful. Then there was fun in abundance in

Capt ADDISON P. RUSSELL, Co. C.
Killed Sept. 20, 64.
Shenandoah Valley, Va.

Lieut. HENRY A. WILLIS, Co. I.
Thomaston.

Lieut. WILLIAM H. BRADMAN, Co. M.
Died July 30, '64.

Adjt. JARVIS C. STEVENS.
Deceased.

Col, SAMUEL H, ALLEN,
Thomaston.

Capt. WALSTEIN PHILLIPS, Co. F.
Killed June 24, '64.
St. Mary's Church, Va.

Lieut. JOHN H. GODDARD,
Cape Elizabeth. /

ORDERED TO THE FRONT. 25
camp, with song, and story, and jest, and dance, and with striv
ing to live up to the idea, as far as was possible, under which
they enlisted ; viz., to make the best of everything, and to be
jolly under all circumstances. Some of those evenings in the
tents, with the "wart on the tent-pole," as the stoves were
facetiously called, sending out a gloAving heat, and the men
clustered around, telling stories, or joking, or reading, or sing
ing, or playing euchi;e, or other games, will never be forgotten,
and now hold a place in the pleasantest of memory's corners.
Then there was the consciousness of doing one's duty, of
ser-ving his loved country, though in a humbler and a different
way from what was anticipated, yet serving it all the same, and
all the time fitting for a more efficient, a nobler, a more glorious
service by-and-by. All these, together with an occasional pass
" down town," or a short furlough, served to keep the men in
good spirits, in spite of surroundings which would have caused
less patriotic and less noble men to surrender to circumstances
and lie down to die.
During the winter some changes were made among the
officers of the regiment. Col. Goddard,_ finding that his own
business was suffering in his absence, felt compelled to resign,
and did so, to take effect on March first, at which time he called
the regiment together at his headquarters, and made a farewell
address. Maj. Allen was commissioned colonel, Capt. Whitney
of Co. A was commissioned major, in place of Maj. Allen,
and Lieut. Thaxter of Co. A was commissioned captain, in place
of Capt. Whitney. Lieut. Col. Hight resigned on being super
seded by Maj. Allen, and returned to the command of his
company, in the United States dragoons, but the vacancy
caused by his resignation was not filled at that time. There
were also a few changes among the line officers.
The first of March orders were received for the regiment to
be transported to Washington by rail, a battalion of four compa
nies to go at a time, and the first battalion to start on the tenth.
So many times had rumors been floating about the camp to a
like effect, that not much confidence was placed in this order. It
was generally considered too good news to be true ; and as the
departure was postponed from day to day, for different assigned

26 FIRST MAINE CAVALRY,
reasons, till the fourteenth, confidence grew less. Finally,
on the morning of Friday, the fourteenth, after Cos. A, D, E,
and F, had struck their tents, and were packed up, in spite of
the fact that orders were received not to start just yet, — and
these orders were repeated three or four times during the day,
according to rumors, — Col. Allen concluded, as all was ready,
to start ; and these companies started. Eight horses and their
riders were put into each box freight car, 'jvith a bale of hay for
feed ; the horses Avere stalled, four in each end of the car, facing
inwards, with the hay in the centre ; and the men stayed between
the two rows of horses, to take care of them. The train started
about dark, but had not gone more than a dozen miles before
the rear portion became unshackled, and the two rear cars, con
taining men and horses belonging to Co. E, were tipped over.
Fortunately, no one was hurt ; the rest of the train was stopped,
half the wrecked men went on in the train, and the others, with
the horses, returned to camp, to go Avith the next squad. This
battalion reached the National capital in due season, having
left Col. Allen in New York, suffering from illness.
The second battalion, composed of Cos. B, H, I, and M, was
ordered to start on the sixteenth, but a heavy snow storm set
in, — the heaviest of the season, — which delayed their departure
till the twentieth, when they also started, under command of
Maj. Douty, and arrived in Washington without accident, on
the twenty-fourth. On this last-named date the remaining
battalion, comprising Cos. C, G, K, and L, under command of
Maj. Stowell, also took their departure, Co. G, the last com
pany to bid farewell to Camp Penobscot, giving the camp three
rousing cheers as they marched out, with three more for the
good old state of Maine, as they inarched by the State House.
Soon after starting, Quartermaster Sergt. Mclntire, of Co. G,
while attemptmg to soothe a nervous horse, was thrown from
the car and severely injured ; he was taken back to Augusta,
and rejoined the regiment in a fcAV Aveeks. The route taken
was to NcAv York by box cars, as already stated, thence by
steam ferry to Elizabeth City, N. J., and thence, the horses in
cattle cars, and the men in passenger cars, via Harrisburg, to
Baltimore and Washington. The third battalion arrived in

AT WASHINGTON, 27
Washington the morning of the tAventy-eighth, having got a
good square meal at the rooms of the " I,Jnioii Relief Associa
tion " at Baltimore, just after midnight. The men tried to take
breakfast at the "Soldiers' Retreat," but the "retreat" was so
filthy, the rations were served in such a slovenly manner, and
the general surroundings Avere so gloomy, that they could eat
but little, and there was a feeling of homesickness and despon
dency, more general, probably, than at any other time in the
history of the regiment. The forenoon was spent at the " Sol
diers' Rest," a place no more pleasant or inviting than the
" retreat," and in waiting by the side of the railroad, a mile or
more from the station, for the train with the horses, which
arrived about noon ; and before night this battalion had joined
the remainder of the regiment, in camp on Capitol Hill. As it
reached there at a late hour, but few of the men pitched tents,
the remainder sleeping that night in some old buildings, where
they suffered more from cold than they had done amid the cold
and snows of their native state, at Camp Penobscot.
The next day, twenty-ninth, tents were pitched, and the boys
made themselves as comfortable. as possible, though a down east
acquaintance, in the form of a cold snow storm, paid them a visit
wliich lasted a couple of days. Previous to this time (nine
teenth), a detail from Co. D, under command of Capt. Smith
and Lieuts. Goddard and Stevens, had been sent to Upton's
Hill, Va., to guard a large amount of government property, left
there when the Army of the Potomac left its winter quarters,
early in the month, — the first detail from the regiment, — and
noAV a relief was sent out there. During the day sabres and
pistols were issued to the last battalion (the other two bat
talions had already been supplied), and the boys began to feel
that they were soldiers in fact, as well as in name. Rumors
were current in camp that Gens. Fremont and Banks had
both made application for this regiment, as soon as they learned
it had left Maine ; however this may be, orders were received
on this day for five companies to proceed to Harper's Ferry, to
serve under Gen. Banks. And thus the First Maine Cavalry,
on the twenty-ninth of March, 1862, five months after its organ- ,
ization, was at Washington, armed and equipped, and a portion
of it under inarching orders.

CHAPTER 11 .
THE CAMPAIGN" IN THE SHENANDOAH VALLEY.
Guarding the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad, — Incidents at Mar-
TiNSBURG. — The "Intoxication of Poavee.'' — Under Gen, Banks, —
The First Dut-t in Presence of the Enemy, — The First Skirmish
AND THE First Charge, — Skirmish near Strasburg, — Banks'
Retreat, — Preparing to Fight, — "I cajie Here to Fight, Cap
tain," — An Important Scouting Expedition, — Stubborn Resist
ance TO Ashby's Force, — Yalu able Services of the First Maine
Battalion, — The First Casualty, —" The Middletown Disas
ter." — A Fearful Charge, — Escape of the Battalion, — Battle
OF Winchester, — Retreat across the Potomac, — Experiences of
THE First Wounded Man. — A Prison Experience, — Incidents of
THE Disaster, — The Return up the Valley, — More Skirmishing.
— The Battalion Rejoins the Regiment.
SUNDAY morning, March thirtieth, in accordance with the
orders received the day previous, Cos, A, B, E, H, and M,
under command of Maj. Douty, started to march to
Harper's Ferry, by way of Frederick. As this battalion was
destined to first meet the enemy in combat, it is proper that its
fortunes should be first followed. On arriving at Plarper's Ferry
it Avas joined to what was knoAvn as the " Railroad Brigade,"
commanded by Col. Miles, the duty of Avhich was to guard the
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad, and pre-vent squads of the enemy,
guerillas, or southern sympathizers, from making raids on the
road, burning bridges, tearing up the track, or otherwise injur
ing the road (which would do serious damage to the Union
cause), and to scout around the country in search of the enemy
in whatever guise. This^ duty was for the most part arduous
and tiresome, for the simple reason that guard duty was the
hardest portion of the service, being dull, as Avell as hard and
constant work. The several companies were separated, and
assigned to duty at different points along the road, Co. A being
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THE TROUBLED CLOCK. 29
stationed at Miirtinsbiirg, Co. B at Great Cacapon River, Co. E
at Black River Creek, Co. H at Hancock, and Co. M at Har
per's Ferry, Co. B being furthest west. There Avas little to
relieve the tedium of the duty, after the first novelty of camp
life in active service Avore off ; an occasional scout after gue
rillas or to " feel " some noisy secessionist, some of which trips
were very pleasant, being the only variety the boys enjoyed,
except such as they found for themselves.
This story is told of two Co. A boys, Avhile at Martins-
burg: —
Co. A had been in camp at Martinsburg but a few days, when Sergt, C.
and a comrade obtained a pass to visit tlie town, to return by two o'clock
that afternoon. They busied themselves very pleasantly about the streets
until nearly noon, and were gi-owing liungry and considering the matter of
dinner, when a neatly-attired, middle-aged woman came out from a store,
and started up tlie street, ahead of them. As slie noticed the old flag (at
the provost marshal's ofSce) waving above her, she gracefully bounded over
the curbstone into the gutter, where mud and water were flowing ankle
deep, and waded there a few steps before again taking the sidewalk, rather
than pass under the "hated rag," The sergeant, his ire a bit roused,
quietly remarked, "There; where she lives we'll dine to-day," "Agreed,"
replied his comrade; and, unnoticed, they followed her, until she entered a
nice-looking brick dwelling. They were qiuckly at the bell-pull, which was
answered by a tidy-looking little colored girl, who ran into the sitting-room
with fright, the Maine boys following her. The mistress of the house was
much surprised at their audacity, but they apologized to her for their rude
ness, with all the grace they could command, and seated themselves before
the fire. After a long time waiting, one of the comrades asked the woman
the time of day, to which she replied that she did not know, as there was
some trouble with her clock, and it did not go, " Why, sergeant," said the
other, a happy thought striking him, "perhaps you might repair it for her;
you used to do such work, when you were at home," At this her sullen
features wore a look of gladness, as she asked, "Are you a jeweler ? "
"That was my business, before I came here," replied the sergeant, with
an air of indiif erence,
"I would give almost anything if you would repair it, for I miss it so
much, I hardly know what to do without it,"
"I should be pleased to examine your clock, and, if possible, to jjut it in
order for you; but our time must be nearly up, and we have had no dinner
yet," "Come right into the dining-room; dinner is all ready, and on the table,
and you shall be as welcome as you are kind and generous," said the now
thoroughly gracious woman.
They did not require a second invitation,. and it is needless to say they did
no discredit to the soldiers' traditional excellent appetite. When they were

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satisfied, they proceeded to examine the troubled clock, an ancient time
piece, standing iu the corner of the room. The sergeant looked at it with
as professional an air as he could assume, never having seen the inside of a
clock before, and then called for a screw-driver and hammer, which were
brought to him. He carefully took the clock to pieces, and examined the
works long and critically, all the time wondering how he was to get out of
the scrape, while the woman stood by, anxious to see her clock once more
in running order. Finally, he told her that he had found the cause of the
trouble — "the chit-wheel was gone," The use of this important wheel he
eloquently explained to her, and then saying a new one could be procured,
he cut out a paper pattern, the like of which was never before seen, and
sent his comrade down town to get one as quick as he could, as they had
already stayed over their time. The comrade departed, and the sergeant
waited patiently for a while, still carefully scrutinizing the dissected clock,
and then bade the woman good-by, leaving the works scattered about the
table, saying he feared his comrade had been captured by the provost guard,
and that he would also get into trouble, if he did not return. The boys re
turned to camp, reported to their commanding officer, and saved a reprimand
by telling tlieir little story. The story was not long in getting through the
camp, and the " chit-wheel " was a source of merriment for many a day, the
boys long remembering the woman wading in the gutter, the nice, warm
dinner, and the old, troubled clock; and even now, they sometimes wonder
" how the old thing works,"
When Co. A left Martinsburg, Corp. Sidney W. Clark was
detailed to remain there a few days, to take care of the sick,
who were distributed around at private houses, as the hospital
was broken up, and he was the only Union soldier in the town.
Among others left there sick Avas his brother,' Private Prentice
M. Clark. One day, as the corporal and his brother were riding
through the streets, the latter saw a rebel flag flying from a
windoAv of one of the houses, and, as he called the corporal's
attention to it, they were greeted with a shower of stones and
brick-bats, from thirty or forty yelling old men and boys.
They rode along, without paying any attention to this salute ;
but Avhen they returned, and were again stoned, the corporal
suddenly turned his horse upon the crowd, at full speed, when
they retired. Reining his horse upon the sidewalk to the win
dow, he pulled down the flag and took it away with him, and,
after that, was not molested while he remained there.
An incident that occurred to Capt. Cilley, while his com
pany (B) was on the Avay to Great Cacapon River, by rail,
gives a good bit of human nature, and illustrates the " intoxi-

Sergt. ANDREW J. LUFKIN, Co A.
Capt. 4th U, S. Col. Regt.
Sherman Mills,

CHARLES D. FURBUSH, Co. A
Garland.

Sergt. SIDNEY W. CLARK, Co. A.
Masardis.

LEWIS C. CROSS, Co A.
Cornish.

JAMES B. PEAKES, Co. A,
Santa Cruz, Cal.

Sergt. P. M. CLARK, Co. A
Died in Andersorville, Sept. 8, '64.

ABNER D. GRANT, Co. A
Harrington,

DANIEL BUDGE, Co. A.
Id.

WITH GEN. BANKS. 31
cation " of the power of command. It was evident the train
would not reach the station till near midnight, and Capt.
Cilley felt some anxiety in regard to unloading the horses in
the dark. So strong did this anxiety become, that at one of
the statioiis he Avent forAvard to see the conductor, who was
Avith the engineer on the engine, and very meekly suggested
that it would be difficult and dangerous to unload horses from
the cars at night. To his surprise, the conductor turned to
him, and as meekly replied, " Sir, the train is under your com
mand." Stopping a moment, to drink in the pleasant dissipa
tion of his anxiety, and the delicious feeling of authority, in
an entirely different tone and manner, the captain gave orders
to the conductor: "You will go to the nearest turn-out in
the vicinity of Great Cacapon, and wait on the turn-out till
morning, when you will proceed to Great Cacapon, and notify
me of your readiness to unload." The order was obeyed.
After a short time of guard and scouting duty, during Avliich
a number of guerillas and a quantity of arms were captured
(one scouting party of twenty being gone four days, and cap
turing eight prisoners and seven horses), Co. B was ordered to
Berkley Hot Springs, Bath, where two large stables furnished
quarters for the horses, and the celebrated hot springs and
marble baths excellent bathing opportunities for the men.
The several companies remained on duty as stated, till the
ninth of May, when orders were received, at night, to join the
forces under Gen. Banks ; and on the tAvelfth the battalion was
together at Newmarket, and attached to the cavalry brigade
commanded by Gen. Hatch. During this march the battalion
lost three horses, apparently by poisoning. From here all bag
gage was sent to the rear, except Afhat could be carried in the
saddle-bags and on the horses, which began to look like "hot
work " in prospect, an idea which did not lose force from the
rumors that prevailed, that Stonewall Jackson's force was near
by. A few days later, it moved up the valley beyond Stras
burg, and performed its first picket duty and scouting in the
vicinity of the enemy's forces. Nothing of importance trans
pired till the twentieth, when Cos. B, H, and M, under com
mand of Lieut. Col. Douty (Avho had been promoted from

32 FIRST MAINE CAVALRY.
major, on the tenth, in place of Lieut. Col. Hight) made a
reconnoissance to Woodstock, Avliere they found the rebels,
and had a smart skirmish with them, ending in a charge by a
portion of Co. B, under command of Lieut. Cutler, Avhich
drove the enemy through the village, and our little force took
temporary possession of it. On the tAventy-second, Cos. H
and M, under command of Capt. Brown, had a skirmish beyond
Strasburg. These skirmishes, in which the men gave evidence
that they had in them such stuff as cavaliers are made of, were
good training for what was so soon coming.
Gen. Banks had possession of the valley of the Shenan
doah, with a force of but seven thousand men. Gen. Shields'
division of ten thousand having been sent to other fields. Of
this force, about four thousand were at Strasburg, , Avhere were
the general's headquarters, two thousand Avere guarding rail
roads at distant points, and one regiment, the First Maryland
Cavalry, together with a small force of infantry and one sec
tion of artillery, — in all about one thousand men, all under
command of Col. Kenley, of the First Maryland, — was at Front
Royal, nearly a dozen miles away. The withdrawal of Shields'
division opened the door for an attempt by Stonewall Jackson
to capture the whole of Banks' force, for he aimed at nothing
less, and regain possession of the valley. With his usual
rapidity of action, his force, full twenty-five thousand strong,
was set in motion ; and on the twenty-third of May he attacked.
the force at Front Royal, and almost entirely destroyed it,
though the men fought like heroes. Intelligence of this, and
also of the advance of the enemy in the direction of Strasburg,
and his strength, reached Gen. Banks the same evening. There
could be but one interpretation of the movement, which was,
that Jackson intended to get between Banks' force and Win
chester, thus intercepting supplies and re-enforcements, and
cut off all possibility of retreat. Instant decision and action
were necessary on the part of Gen. Banks. Three courses
were left to him, as he says, in his official report, — first, to
retreat across Little North Mountain to the Potomac River on
the west ; second, an attack upon the enemy's flanks on the
Front Royal road ; third, a rapid movement direct upon Win-

STONEWALL JACKSON'S WAY. 33
Chester, with a view to anticipate the enemy's occupation of the
town by seizing it himself, thus placing his command in com
munication with its original base of operations, in the line of
re-enforcements by Harper's Ferry and Martinsburg, and secur
ing a safe retreat, in case of disaster. To remain at Strasburg
was to be surrounded; to move over the mountains was to
abandon the train at the outset, and subject the command to
flank attacks, -without possibility of succor ; and to attack, the
enemy being in such overwhelming force, could only result in
certain destruction. It was therefore determined to enter the
lists with the enemy in a race or a battle, as the latter should
choose, for the possession of Winchester, the key of the valley,
and to Gen. Banks the position of safety.
Preparations were at once made to carry out this idea, though
it was after nine o'clock the next morning, Saturday, the twenty-
fourth, before the column was on the march toward Winchester,
the cavalry under Gen. Hatch being left at Strasburg as rear
guard for the army, with orders to remain there as long as pos
sible, and keep the enemy in check, the attack being expected
in that direction. But to attack there was not Stonewall Jack
son's way ; he had sent Ewell along the pike from Front Royal
to Winchester, to reach the latter place before Banks, if possi
ble, and Ewell had started several hours before Banks. The
two armies were now marching on the two sides of an equilat
eral triangle, of which the road from Strasburg to Front Royal
was the base, and the pikes from both these places toward Win
chester the two sides. There was little difference between the
distances on either road, and Ewell, with a larger force than
Banks, had some hours the start, and a good prospect of reach
ing Winchester and choosing his own position before Banks'
dilatory force should arrive. Then Jackson, after Ewell was
well on the way, sent a large force of cavalry, infantry, and
artniery, under command of Gen. Ashby, of cavalry fame,
across to Middletown, seven miles from Strasburg, and four
from Newtown, where the two pikes intersected, by a dirt road,
to strike Banks in the rear, and bring him between the two
forces, thus compelling him to surrender. A force of the enemy
arrived at Middletown before the advance of Banks' column,

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and was driven off after a sharp skirmish and a change in the
formation of the column.
When Col. Douty's battalion, which had left its camp beyond
Strasburg during the night before in the darkness and rain,
arrived at Middletown, it was prepared for hard marching and
fighting by sending all sick men and disabled horses to the
rear. An incident which occurred here will serve to illustrate
the sort of stuff of which the Maine cavaliers Avas composed.
As Capt. Cilley passed down the line of his company (B) to
cull out disabled men and horses, he saw in the ranks Charles
A. Mclntyre, of Warren, with both sides of his face terribly
swollen, and suffering severely with the mumps. He was
ordered by the captain to fall out, to which he replied : " I
came here to fight, captain ; this is the first chance we have
had; I want to go in." He went in. When these preparations
were completed, it was learned that Col. Douty, with his bat
talion and two companies of the Vermont cavalry, had been
ordered to reconnoitre along the dirt road to the Front Royal
pike, to ascertain if the enemy was in force in that vicinity,
gain all possible information of his movements, report often,
and, if he met the enemy advancing, to hold him in check as
long as possible. The little force proceeded a few miles when
it encountered Ashby's force, consisting of some three thou
sand cavalry and a battery, and which was en route for Middle-
toAvn by this very road. Ashby found a determined foe in the
little force under Col. Douty, " stubborn as mules," he after
wards expressed it, who held him in check gallantly for some
hours, and was driven very slowly back to Middletown only by
the guns of the battery, sustaining no loss. The persistence
with which the men resisted his advance, and the skill with
which they were handled, led Ashby, as he afterwards said, to
believe that there were plenty of troops behind the little force,
and gave Jackson an idea that Banks might, perhaps, have been
re-enforced by McDowell. At any rate, it was best to be on
his guard, so he hastily sent dispatches to Ewell, who was well
on his way to Winchester, to halt his column and wait further
orders, causing him some delay, and materially changing his
plans, to the great advantage of Gen. Banks. The benefit of

COL, DOUTY'S DELAY OF JACKSON, 35
this delay and change of movement on the jiart of Jackson
will be evident, when it is considered that, had he marched
directly forAvard on the Front Royal pike, and .left only an
equal force to meet Col. Douty's battalion, he would have
struck Banks at the junction of the two pikes at Newtown, in
advance of the wagon train, and Banks' inferior force would
have been obliged to form for battle with their own immense
wagon train and impedimenta between them and the enemy,
and confusion would have been the result. As it was, the
enemy reached Newtown in season to bring on a severe engage
ment there, which lasted till after dark, and which necessitated
sending troops back to check them; but the trains were, by
that time, safe and out of the way, while Ewell's force, which
arrived in the vicinity of Winchester before the force of
Banks, did not, owing to the loss of time by the halt spoken
of, reach there in time to secure the town, or so good a position
as it otherwise would have done. Gen. Ashby afterwards told
Surgeon Haley, of the regiment, who was captured later on the
same day, that the delay of Jackson, in going through the
mud road instead of pressing on through the pike, saved
Banks' army.
Fighting stubbornly for every inch of ground. Col. Douty's
force finally reached Middletown, having delayed Ashby for
hours, and having lost no men and but one horse. Here they
found Gen. Hatch, Avith the whole cavalry force, or rear guard,
waiting for the Fifth New York and a portion of the First
Vermont Cavalry, which had been cut off at Cedar Creek, and
who were compelled to save themselves by a detour and a
forced march to Martinsburg, by a road near the mountains.
Gen. Hatch, who was momentarily expecting the arrival of
these regiments, his rear guard, and did not like to proceed
without them, kept Col. Douty's battalion on the skirmish line
in front of the village, where it had a lively time. In the
meantime, the enemy, quietly and without being perceived,
moved a large force of cavalry, infantry, and artillery to the
pike, thus getting in front of Gen. Hatch's force, and between
him and the main column. The enemy also brought up addi
tional guns, and was making hot Avork for the skirmishers,

36 FIRST MAINE CAVALRY,
when Gen. Hatch, seeing his danger, remarked to Col. Douty r
"We must cut our way through." To assist in carrying out
this intention, the battalion left the skirmish line, to take posi
tion on the pike for a charge.
In making this change, Capt. Cilley, who was riding at the
head of his company (B), near an orchard, through the trees-
in which the shells were crashing, assuring his men that the
sound of shell and canister was much worse than the actual
danger, was hit by a shell, and fell from his horse in much
the same deliberate manner in which a squirrel falls to the-
ground when shot. This was the first shot that had taken
effect in the regiment, and the first sight of a man wounded
and apparently dead, caused some confusion in the ranks,
which was fortunate for Co. B, as the delay occasioned by
it prevented the company from joining in the disastrous charge
on the pike which followed. It is reported that the orderly
sergeant of the company at this time took shelter in rear of a
brick church near by, and, when asked what he was doing
there, replied frankly that he didn't know what else to do.
The order was given to advance ; Gen. Hatch, who Avith his
staff and escort Avas at the head of the column, some distance in
advance of Col. Douty's battalion, seeing a battery of the enemy
with a strong support in the road, which at that point was.
narrow, with a high wall on each side, turned off on a road
leading to the left, and passing along a parallel road, after sev
eral ineffectual attempts joined the main column. A blinding-
cloud of dust hid this sudden movement from Col. Douty's-
view, and at the same time prevented him from seeing the
obstruction in his front until too late to avert what is known as
the " Middletown Disaster." Rushing forward in rear of the two
companies of the First Vermont Cavalry then in Col. Douty's-
command, at a rapid rate of speed, in column of "fours," and
supposing they were following the general, the battalion, with
the exception of Co. B, came suddenly upon this battery before
they were aware of its presence, and in a narrow road where-
manoeuvering was out of the question. The consequences were
frightful ; the head of the column was instantly stopped, and
the men next, unable to halt their horses in season, and in

THE MIDDLETOWN DISASTER. 37
turn pushed forward by the horses in the rear, rushed on, till
men and animals were piled up in a inixed mass of humanity,
horse-flesh and cavalry arms and equipments, in the utmost
confusion ; some of the men were wounded by the drawn sabres
of their comrades, others were crushed by the horses and unable
to extricate themselves.
But few could escape, and the loss to Cos. A, E, and M was
severe, a large number of men being wounded or taken pris
oners, Avhile the loss in horses was equally large. (It is a
remarkable fact that but two men of this battalion were killed
or mortally Avounded.) Cos. A, E, and M were terribly cut up.
When Co. A arrived at Winchester it had but eighteen men,
though thirty or more succeeded in escaping capture or eluding
their guards, and rejoined the company in a day or two ; and
the same is true of the other companies. Cos. B and H lost
but few men. Capt. Cilley (Avho had been commissioned major
-y ice Maj. Douty promoted, but was still serving Avith his com
pany, not having been mustered into his new grade), was left
on the field wounded, and taken prisoner. Surgeon Haley,
who remained with Capt. Cilley, was also taken prisoner, as
were two men left with the captain ; Capt. Putnam of Co. E
was wounded, and Lieut. Estes of Co. A was taken prisoner.
The wagon belonging to Co. E, with the company books and
papers, and the private effects of the officers, fell into the hands
of the enemy.
Escaping from his perilous position. Col. Douty with his
battalion, now reduced to a mere handful of men, fell back on
the pike, and by taking an intersecting road, and making a
detour to the left, after a hard march, rejoined the main column
early the next morning, and was immediately ordered to sup
port a battery. The terrible work of the day before had greatly
exhausted the few men who Avere left, but orders were impera
tive, and, after a single hour's rest, they were aroused at five
o'clock in the morning by the rattle of musketry, and the roar
of cannon, to bear their part in the battle of Winchester, where
Banks decided to test the enemy's strength, and for some time
by hard fighting, held in check Jackson's whole force. But
further retreat was inevitable, and it was continued through

38 FIRST MAINE CAVALRY,
Martinsburg and across the Potomac to Williamsburg, Col.
Douty's battalion acting a portion of the time as rear guard,
and Cos. B and H winning new laurels while covering the
retreat of the Tenth Maine Infantry at Winchester, by keeping
a formidable regiment of cavalry at bay.
The official account of this days' Avork, as found on the annual
return of the regiment for 1862, on file in the adjutant general's
office in Augusta, says : —
On the morning of the twenty-fourth of May, Lieut. Col. C. S, Douty,
with his command, was ordered by Gen, Banks to proceed, with two days'
rations, from Strasburg, Va., across towards Front Royal, on the dirt road
intersecting from Middletown the pike from Front Royal to Winchester,
to ascertain if the rebels were in any force near the Front Royal and
Winchester pike, to learn what was possible in regard to their movements,
and to send frequent messengers back with all the information gained.
(The distance from Middletown across to the Front Royal and Winchester
pike on this dirt road was seven and one-half miles. The dirt road inter
sects the Front Royal and Winchester pike about one and one-half mile&
from Front Royal, and runs nearly southeast from Middletown. The Stras
burg and Winchester pike and the Front Royal and Winchester pike run
north in the form of a triangle, forming a junction at Winchester. The
distance from Strasburg to Winchester is nineteen miles, and the distance
from Front Royal to Winchester is eighteen miles.) Col. Douty accordingly
moved his command across on this dirt road to within one and one-half
miles of its intersection with the Front Royal and Winchester pike, when
he met the advance guard of the rebel Gen. Jackson's army, which he
drove back, following them to within a half mile of the pike, where he was
met by an old woman who entreated him to turn back, informing him that
rebel Gen. Ewell with a strong force had passed along the pike towards
Winchester, and that Jackson was coming across on the dirt road to get in
rear of Gen. Banks, and that his (Col. Douty's) command would be captured
unless he turned back to Middleto-wn. (Jackson's object evidently was to
send Ewell on to Winchester with ten thousand men, to arrive there in
advance of Gen, Banks, who was retreating on the Strasburg and Winches
ter pike, while he — Jackson — would march his force across on this dirt
road and get in rear of Gen, Banks' command,) Col, Douty told the old
woman not to be alarmed for his safety; that he had forty thousand Yan
kees to back him. He then drew up his command — about four hun
dred cavalry — in line of battle in front of a large belt of timber which ,
extended on both sides of the dirt road, sending out his skirinishers, who
met the advance of Jackson's army (a portion of Ashby's cavalry), and
attacking it, drove it back, checking the advance of the rebels, Jackson
and Ashby, having come up within sight of the line of battle, and having
received the communication from the old woman in regard to the "forty
thousand Yankees," an order was immediately forwarded to Ewell, who
turned his force to rejoin Jackson, Ashby, immediately bringing up his

TIIE OFFICIAL ACCOUNT, 39
force of three thousand cavalry and a light battery, began to reconnoitre
with his cavalry in the vicinity of Col, Douty's line of skirmishers, who
shot two of the enemy, causing them to be very cautious in their manner of
approaching. In the meantime the battery had taken its position and
began shelling tho line of battle and the timber in its rear, thinking, per
haps, to aimoy the "forty thousand Yankees" that Jackson supposed were
supporting the line, which was forced to fall back " inch by inch only as it
Avas shelled" (as Gen, Ashby afterwards stated to one of Col, Douty's
officers Avho was taken prisoner), but improving every advantageous spot
of ground in checking the advance of the entire rebel force on the dirt road
to Middletown, This force was held in check at intervals for four hours,
which gave almost the entire train of Gen, Banks time to pass through
Middletown towards Winchester in advance of the rebel force. Col, Douty
with his command fell back to Middletown (with only the loss of one
horse) where he met Brig, Gen. Hatch, commanding the cavalry brigade,
who ordered him to " remain in line of battle at MiddletoAvn until Maj, Gen,
Banks passed through," he not being aware that Gen, Banks had already
passed through. Col, Douty remained here with his command until it was
cut off by the rebels, who then commanded the pike leading towards Win
chester with infantry and artillery, when an order was given to charge.
Supposing this order to have originated from Gen, Hatch, Col, Douty with
his command immediately charged towards the enemy's line, receiving
several volleys of musketry from the rebel infantry, who arose from behind
the stone walls that lined the pike, while the shells from the rebel artillery
broke in and about their ranks, killing fifteen horses and wounding many
more, men and horses falling in a mass. The command succeeded in charg
ing through the line and joining the main body of Gen, Banks' force, near
Newto-wn, with a loss of sixty-four men, wounded and prisoners, and one
hundred horses killed and captured. At ISTewtown the command remained
supporting a battery, until being ordered to fall back it proceeded to
Winchester, Had Ewell not been turned back by Jackson's order in conse
quence of the intelligence of the "forty thousand Yankees," which the old
woman conveyed to Jackson, he would have arrived at Winchester at least
four hours in advance of Gen, Banks' force, and Gen. Banks' whole com
mand would have been cut off.
On the morning of the twenty-fifth of May the command was in line of
battle below Winchester, and was ordered to charge back and forth through
the city for the purpose of keeping back a scattered rebel force which was
harassing our force. This was accomplished under the musketry of the
rebels from the windows of the houses without any loss. The command
thus covered the retreat of Gen. Banks' command until it arrived at
Williamsport. Gen. Cilley, in an address at the grave of Col. Douty, in
Dover, on the occasion of the regimental reunion in that town,
in 1881, thus speaks of this engagement : —
' The problem presented to Banks was, who should reach Winchester first.
A broad highway, or macadamized pike, led from either army, and found a

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junction near Winchester, A dirt road from Middletown connected the two
pikes, and with their lines formed a triangle. On this road, in the early
mom of May 24, 1862, Lieut, Col, Douty, with five companies of the First
Maine and two companies of the First Vermont Cavalry, advanced through
fields and oak groves, as peaceful in their verdure as a dream-day in May,
Capt, Summat, with his company, was detached to our right to watch a ford
of the Shenandoah, while the remaining six companies pressed on to the
Front Royal pike. As we neared the pike, a few shots in front caused the
colonel to deploy his force. In the brief interval i-equired to make known
the proximity of two hostile forces, Col. Douty, with quick activity, im
proved by drawing from citizens information of the movement and number
of Jackson's army, very adroitly left the impression that he was the advance
of Banks' army, which was following to attack the flanks of the rebel force.
None of this cavalry were armed with carbines, pistols and sabres being
their only weapons. Frequent belts of wood, with fields intervening,
afllorded opportunity for skirmishing, but prevented mounted charges and
use of sabre and pistol. Powerless to attack with advantage, Douty's only
course was to amuse the enemy, deceive them in regard to the numbers
opijosing them, and delay them as much as possible. Wisely and well he
performed this part, Jackson halted his army on the Front Royal pike, and
seilt all his cavalry, one battery, and a portion of his infantry, over to the
dirt road, to repel Douty's attack and ascertain his strength. In front of
this force Douty manoeuvred his men, and drew the enemy slowly after him.
Co. H, under Capt. Summat, rejoining on our right flank, made a charge
with perfect alignment. It was brilliant and inspiring, but for what object
made I never understood, except to show the enemy we were drilled
horsemen. Slowly back toward Middleto-wn Douty drew his men, Ashby's
cavalry with artillery and foot followed, Douty's object was effected,
Jackson was halted, and waited information on the Front Royal pike, and
his cavalry, diverted from the direct road to Winchester, and obliged to
march around two sides of the triangle, thus lost much valuable time, No
more timely service could Gen, Banks require, or any officer render. We
claim it saved Banks' army from an attack on its flanks before it could
reach Winchester, an attack on an army encumbered with its baggq,ge and
drawn out in a straggling manner on the Strasburg pike. This claim is
fully substantiated by Jackson's bitter denunciations on the absence of his
cavalry. Gen. Dick Taylor, in his sketches of the Valley Campaign, reverts
again and again to the fact that Ashby and his cavalry were in the rear when
Jackson approached Winchester. Ashby himself said to our surgeon,
Haley, "I could only drive your cavalry step by step by my artillery." The
First Maine, under Douty, occupied his entire attention, and kept him
employed. The blood spilled in the streets of Middletown was a vicarious
sacrifice for the rest of Banks' army — a tribute to Douty's leadership and
to his military honor. Of the disastrous charge at Middletown I have little
to say; it was not ordered, or in any way directed by Douty. The two
companies of the First Vermont Cavalry charged dovm the pike without
orders. The First Maine followed in the attending clouds of dust like fellow
champions, and were involved in their ruin as they fell on the obstructions
and the enemy's guns occupying the road itself. Nothing could have been

MAJ. CILLEY' S EXPERIENCE. 41
more nicely wrought than the work of the morning up to this charge. The
full credit of the work was due to Douty's hand and Douty's leadership, but
that hand was for a moment withheld, that leadership a moment diverted
for a wounded comrade's sake, and the disaster itself shows its previous
value and true quality.
In Gen. Banks' official report of this retreat he speaks in the
highest terms of the services of the whole cavalry force, saying :
" By confession of friend and foe it was equal, if not superior,
to the best of the enemy's long trained mounted troops."
The experience of Maj. Cilley, the first man to be wounded
in the regiment, as he Avas the first man enlisted in the regi
ment, is thus told : —
Personally he knew nothing about being hit, or of any pain. His first
consciousness was two or three days afterwards, when the knowledge came
to him that he was lying on a lounge, with inability to move, and that he
could now and then hear the steps of a woman crossing the room. His
first idea of the feeling of his wounded arm was an indefinite impression
that the arm felt as though it looked green, and seemed something foreign
to him. On his return to consciousness, the doctor considered it his duty
to inform him that he could not recover; but, reluctant to break the
unpleasant tidings, the doctor sought the lady of the house, who, however,
was not attracted to the task, so at last he applied to the major's orderly,
Isaac B, Harris, who had been detailed to remain and take care of him,
Harris thereupon went to Maj, Cilley, and announced: "Captain, do you
know that you are mortally wounded, and cannot recover?" The orderly
was somewhat astonished, when the major replied: "Thunder! I am not
going to die — what do you mean? ' ' Harris stammered : ' ' The — the doctor
— told me so." "Well, the doctor doesn't know as much about it as I do —
I intend to see this war finished," was the answer. When this was reported
to the doctor, he had increased hopes of the major's recovery. An assist
ant surgeon of the First Vermont Cavalry, who had been left at Strasburg,
hearing of Maj, Cilley's wound, went to the house where he was with a
common handsaw and a butcher knife, and insisted that the arm should be
amputated, alleging as his best reason and as a clincher to his other argu
ments, that he had "been in the service six months, and had not seen a
single amputation performed, ' ' Archibald Spaulding, sent by Gov, Washburn
to attend to the wounded Maine soldiers, from the best reports he could
obtain, informed the governor that Maj, Cilley had been mortally wounded,
and died immediately after being taken prisoner, and the major had the
unusual experience of reading his own obituary. Maj. Cilley always felt
that he owed his recovery to being carried immediately to the dwelling
of John W. Wright, a merchant of Middletown, and receiving there the
motherly care and nursing of his wife, Mrs. Wright. Indeed, his comrades
attributed his chivalrous esteem of the women of Virginia to Mrs. Wright's
kindness, as he was inclined to damn the men of that state, especially when

42 FIRST MAINE CAVALRY.
near any portion of Wise's command. Nearly three months he lay at
MiddletoAvn, unable to be moved, and then was carried by easy stages to^ the
Union lines at Winchester, and thence to Washington, where he received
leave of absence to visit Maine, In December following he was again car
ried to Washington, with his woimd still unhealed, and had an operation
performed on it at Armory Square Hospital by Dr. Bliss, imder whose
treatment he remained till the April following. During this time of suffer
ing and weakness at Washingtf>n, he formed the acquaintance and won the
friendship of the lady who, after the war, became his wife. More than
forty pieces of bone were taken from his arm in different surgical opera
tions, and it did not heal till September, 1863, One of the last times his
wound was dressed was when Gen, Meade fell back from the Rapidan to
Centreville, and while a part of the brigade was under fire in front of
Culpepper Court House,
Sergt. Alanson M. Warren, of Co. M, who was taken prisoner
in this engagement, and went to Richmond with forty-one
others of this regiment (though these were not all of the regi
ment that were captured on that day), furnishes these extracts
from his diary : —
We were captured on the afternoon of the twenty-fourth, and a portion
marched to Front Royal, where we remained until the twenty-sixth, during
which time we had only one small ration of bread.
May twenty-sixth. — Marched to Winchester, nineteen miles, without
anything to eat. Here we joined another squad of prisoners, making in
all about 1,100. Remained here till May thirty-first, our numbers increasing,
until there were about 1,800.
May twenty-seventh. — Received one ration.
May thirty-first. — On the road for Lynchburg. Marched as far as Stras
burg, Nothing to eat,
June first, — Marched to Woodstock. This is the second day without a
mouthful to eat, and no water, except such as we could get from the puddles
in the road.
June second. — Forward to Mount Jackson. One ration.
June third. — To Newmarket. One ration. Camped on the ground, -with
no shelter, in a heavy fall of rain.
June fourth, — On to Harrisonburg. Nothing to eat, and still raining.
June fifth. — The citizens of Harrisonburg proAdded rations for one day,
for which they received only the good will and hearty cheers of the prisoners.
Thomas Knight, of Co. M, escaped last night by crawling under the floor of
the meeting-house, in which part of the prisoners lodged. Marched twenty-
one miles to-day.
June sixth. — Marched to Waynesborough, encamped on a hill near a
depot, waiting for a train to convey us to Lynchburg.
June seventh. — Received one ration of flour, which we were obliged to
cook in the ashes, amidst a drenching rain. This is one hundred and
eighteen miles from Winchester.

JOHN G. HERRING.
Sergt. Co. M
Guilford.

JEREMIAH S. DOUGLAS,
Sergt. Co. M.
Portland

Corp. GEO, A. BARTLETT, Co. M.
Cambridge, Mass

ALANSON M. WARREN,
Sergt Co M.
Dover

JOHN B HAZEN,
Sergt. Co, M.
Norway.

M T, COOK,
ergt Co. M.
Portland.

ALBERT C, DAM,
Sergt. Maj,
Portland.

ALBERT G, WATTS,
Sergt. Co. K,

GEORGE G. PATTEN, Co. M.
Sullivan.

REUEL W. PORTER, Co. M.
Detroit.

RBER, Co. M.
-ibott.

THE PRISONERS AT BELLE ISLE. 43
June eighth. — Marched six miles in the afternoon,
June ninth. — Having only half a breakfast, marched fourteen miles over"
the mountains.
June tenth. — Laying over to-day, Avaiting for the cars at Charlottesville,
June eleventh, —Conveyed by rail to Lynchburg, Nothing to eat, and so,
of course, can eat nothing.
June twelfth. — Camped near Lynchburg, Expecting to be paroled.
Rations, three crackers and a small piece of salt beef,
June fifteenth. — Weather so hot that we were obliged to make shelters
of our blankets; and we have so few of them that we have to stow snugly,
June seventeenth, — Moved up to the fair-grounds. Some of the prisoners
have sheds for shelter. Receive daily rations of flour and poor bacon,
July sixteenth, — Levi Delano, of Co, M, died,
August second, — George A, Dockham, Co, M, died,
August eighth, — Left Lynchburg, on the cars, for Richmond,
August ninth, — Arrived at Richmond, and quartered on Belle Island,
Rations, small piece of bread per day, very small piece of meat once in
three days.
September thirteenth. — Paroled and marched twelve miles to meet trans
ports. September fourteenth. — On board transports, under the old flag. Hurrah
for home !
Sergt. Warren also gives these incidents of prison life : —
As we marched by the guard, on our arrival at Belle Isle, we were
counted into squads of one hundred, and each squad placed in charge of
one of the sergeants. It happened to be my lot to have charge of one
of these squads. During the march we were hustled along like a flock of
sheep, so that when we were counted off, each squad was composed of men
from every state. On or about the sixth of September, the several sergeants
in command received orders, just at night, to muster their men and await
their turn to march to the officers' headquarters, aud sign the parole papers.
This created great excitement in camp, and when the order came to " Pall
in," every man who could walk, and some who could not, were eager to join
the ranks. I remember one man (I think he belonged in Ohio) succeeded,
with the help of his comrades, in getting from his tent to the ranks. I saw
at a glance that he could not, even with the aid of his comrades (who were
themselves weak), reach our transports. As I supposed we were to march
that night, and as it was generally understood that the sick were to be car
ried to Richmond, and from there forwarded in ambulances, I begged of
him to return to his tent. He would not; and, by the advice of his friends,
I ordered him to do so. He obeyed. God only knows my feelings at that
moment. We were leaAdng him to, we knew not what, while we were going
home. We marched out, signed the parole, and were marched back. Ere
the sun rose the next morning, I was called to witness his death. And in
less than one hour, two more of my squad were dead.
During the night of the twelfth of September we again received orders to
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44 FIRST MAINE CAVALRY.
called from the parole. Since the night on which we signed the parole, one
of my comrades had been sent over from the hospital at Richmond, conse
quently his name was not on the rolls, I told him to fall in and I would try
and have his name put on. On arriving at headquarters we found only a
little red-tape clerk from the office of Gen, Winder (then in command of
Richmond) to receive our report. After reporting, I said: "There is a man
in my squad whose name is not on these papers. Can it not be put on ? "
Clerk. "Why was it not put on ? "
Sergt. " He was in the hospital at the time we signed,"
Clerk. " He has been returned since ? "
Sergt. " Yes ; can you let him sign ? ' '
Clerk. " No; I have not the authority,"
Sergt. " Can I not ask the officer of the day ? ' ' (then asleep in the room, )
Clerk (angrily), "No,"
Sergt. " Can I not speak to the commander of the post ? " (also asleep in
the room,)
Clerk. "No; he has no more authority than I have,"
Sergt, " Is there no way that he can be allowed to sign his name ? He is
very anxious to go home with us,"
Clerk (very angry), "No, And if you say any more your own name shall
be struck from the roll,"
However, when we passed the guard the next morning the man went with
us, and returned to his regiment without being obliged to sign a parole.
On the twelfth of June one of Fremont's scouts was placed in our midst,
chained to a Union citizen. It was reported that he was to be tried as a spy.
During the following night the boys in my company cut him loose, shaved
him, and furnished him with a uniform, by one giving him a jacket, another
pants, a third a hat, and so on. We took him into our company and gave him
the name of Thomas Knight (one of our company who escaped at Harrison
burg), They searched our ranks for him, but his disguise was complete and
he could not be detected. He was reported at all times under his assumed
name, and was finally paroled under that name.
Of the many personal incidents of this disaster, the following
have been preserved: Dr. Haley had a very excellent set of
surgical instruments, which he patriotically, if not wisely, took
Avith him into the field, instead of obtaining a set from the War
Department. When he was taken prisoner the beauty of these
instruments attracted the attention of one of Jackson's sur
geons, who was so much pleased with them that he appropriated
them to his own use ; the loss of his instruments was ever after
a standing joke upon the surgeon by his fellow officers.
A dozen or so of the boys who lost their horses in the fearful
charge in Middletown, — among whom was Sergt. Horace M.
White, of Co. E, — managed to elude capture by taking to the

PERSONAL INCIDENTS, 45
woods and mountains, where they remained concealed till
dark, when, keeping together, they struck out for the Potomac,
and the Union army. They wandered all that night, kept out
of sight the next day, Sunday, and that night again started.
Betag by this time extremely hungry, they made bold to apply
at a lone house for food, where, to their great surprise, they
were cordially welcomed, and hospitably treated by an old
Scotchman and his wife, and sent on their way refreshed and
rejoicing. Monday night they reached the Potomac, when
Sergt. White, being an old Penobscot River driver, crossed the
river on a rude raft, confiscated the use of a ferry-boat, and
carried it back, and the whole party was ferried over, and in
due time arrived safely within the Union lines.
Robert Nutter, a private of Co. E, was taken prisoner, but
managed to escape at Mount Jackson ; he returned to the regi
ment, bringing Avith him two rebel infantry men with their
arms. He stated that he met them on the way, and "took
them prisoners," and related the circumstance as seriously as
though there was nothing amusing in the idea of an unarmed
man compelling two armed men to surrender themselves as
prisoners. This was nqt at the time considered a flattering
demonstration of the rebel boast that " one Southerner was as
good as five Yankees."
Lieut. Joseph C. Hill, Co. A, acting quartermaster of the
battalion, was captured with his teams, and as he was seated
upon a wagon a prisoner, his Yankee curiosity got the better of
him, and he began a sly search to see what the wagon contained.
He was so fortunate as to find a loaded revolver, which he at
once took possession of, and, jumping from the team, he shot
his guard, took his horse, and recapturing his own and some
other teams, he took them back into the Union lines.
The battalion remained in the vicinity of WilHamsport, refit
ting and remounting, scouting, picketing, etc., till June twelfth,
when, the enemy having retreated, it moved with the army up
the valley again, Cos. A and B stopping at Winchester, Co. H
at Strasburg, and Cos. E and M proceeding to Front Royal ; on
this march Co. E bivouacked one rainy night near a church at
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46 FIRST MAINE CAVALRY.
the white oak fence rails in the vicinity for fuel. This soon
brought out the owner of the estate, Avho, with an extremely
long face, and in a pitiful tone, remonstrated against this
destruction of his property. " These rails," said he " are more
than one hundred years old." " A hundred years ! " replied
one of the boys, " that's old enough ; 'tis time they were burned."
" I guess they are well seasoned, then," said another, throwing
one on to the roaring fire, " they burn well." The boys would
all have gladly spared the poor man's feelings, but they could
not spare the rails ; these had served hirii and his ancestors for
more than a century, and they closed a long and useful career by
doing good service for the boys of Co. E that night, who rever
ently, as they reaped the benefit of the glowing fire, pronounced
the benediction, " Peace to your ashes."
While at Winchester on this visit, Co. A was camped some
three miles from the town, and the officers took up their quar
ters in the house of an old rebel, somewhat against his wishes ;
his wife was much of a lady, and endeavored to make matters
as comfortable as possible for her guests ; but the most interest
ing feature of this household was a niece of vinegar aspect, who
made herself miserable by endeavoring to show her disgust for
the officers and men. She did not speak to one of them while
they were there, nor did her features once throw away their
rebel look or relapse into a smile.
On the twentieth Cos. A and B moved from Winchester to
Front Royal, when the whole battalion was placed in Brig. Gen.
Crawford's command. While here the duties consisted chiefly
of scouting in various directions, in order to learn if the enemy
was in the valley in any force, and some long and hard marches
were made ; but the camp-ground was a very fine one, sur
rounded by mountains, the air was cool, and the boys had no
reason to find fault.
An incident which occurred at that time, showing how
adventuresome spirits sometimes amused themselves, in spite
of stringent orders, is thus related by Corp. Cook of Co. B : —
I was one afternoon sitting in front of my tent cleaning my revolver,
when a sergeant of the Tenth Maine Infantry passed by, and seeing the pis
tol, inquired if I would take a tramp that night after roll-call. I replied that

FORAGING FOR HONEY. 47
•
I would, and he said, "Then meet me over by that tree, and liring your
revolver," and passed on, I posted myself beside the designated tree at the
appointed time, and was soon joined by the sergeant and five members
of his company, armed with water-pails instead of rifles, A column was
formed, the sergeant taking the advance, carrying a pepper-box revolver at
an angle of forty-five degrees, and myself bringing up the rear, ready to
repel an attack from that quarter if necessary; and we at once took up a line
of march into the deep forest, over hills, through valleys, sloughs and under
brush, until my legs almost failed me, and I began to envy the foot-pads,
who, to my oft-made inquiry, "Where are we going, and are we not most
there ? " replied, " Only on a lark to see a rebel," and trudged along appar
ently as fresh as ever. At last, after innumerable hair-breadth escapes from
pitfalls, swamps, precipices and rebels, we arrived at a clearing, where the
inevitable Virginia dog warned us that we were near a habitation, and I
learned that the bee-hives of this estate were the prize to repay the danger
and hardships we had incurred. The dog was quickly silenced, the owner
of the place aroused, and a supper of the best in the house ordered. As we
entered the house a small boy slipped almost unperceived out of the back
door, but no notice was taken of it at the time. Supper was long in coming,
the man in answer to all inquiries as to when it would be ready, replying
"immediately," in a surly maimer and with a sinister glance at the back
door. Finally a good meal of nice bread, new milk, and honey (a marked
improvement over government rations, we thought), was obtained and dis
posed of, and we proceeded to business. Five bee-hives were taken from
their resting-places to the front of the house, we, at the earnest persuasion
of the old man, leaving the sixth hive, " to pay for our supper," A fire of
hay and straw served to drive away the bees, and also served as a beacon to
any stray rebel or Union patrol, either of which was alike to be dreaded.
The pails were well filled with the sweet spoils, and we were resting around
the fire to gather strength for the long tramp before us, when we heard the
clang of sabres and the sound of tearing down fences, which caused us to
"get" as fast as possible. We ran into the woods on the opposite side of
the clearing from the sounds, and formed a line of battle in the shade, the
infantry boys, armed with fence rails, taking the position of "charge bayonets,"
each with the right foot resting on a pail of honey, as if to defend that with
their lives, while the officers of the command got their revolvers ready. In
a few moments there entered the clearing seven mounted men guided by the
small boy (on foot), whom we now remembered seeing leave the house as
we first entered, and who had evidently been sent by the old man to notify
the guerillas of this visit of the Union soldiers. Fortunately we were not
discovered, and after the enemy was out of sight we took a roundabout way
to the. camp, and had made quite a circuit of the woods, when we heard the
exclamation, " There they are !" and found we had almost run into the arms
of our pursuers. An immediate and prolonged silence quelled suspicion,
and after a long spell of listening the patrol moved away, and we again
cautiously wended our way until we arrived at a long open plain that lay
between us and camp, which must be crossed before we were safe. We
remained in the edge of the woods for some time, considering the matter,
but as daylight was beginning to appear, we found we must make a run for

48 FIRST MAINE CAVALRY.
our camp or be caught by our own comrades. We made a dash, but had not
gone one-fourth the distance before the mounted patrol was in hot pursuit,
and bullets were hissing after us lively. At last we reached the ditch that
separated us from camp, and as we crossed the fallen tree that served as a
bridge we felt at home, and opened on the patrol with our revolvers, the
sergeant not forgetting to empty his pepper-box at them, which caused them
to retreat as fast as they had advanced. After some crawling around I
ariived in camp in safety, and found the horses all saddled and the men
standing "to horse," cursing Stonewall Jackson for routing them out so
early in the morning. Next day a large pan of honey graced the mess-table
at regimental headquarters, and as it was presented there Lieut, Col, Douty,
who was passing, looked up and inquired, "Was that the cause of last
night's muster?" at which I made my salute in. due form, and without
stopping to answer came away.

On the second of July Cos. A and M, and two companies of
the Michigan cavalry, under command of Capt. Thaxter, had a
skirmish with the enemy's pickets at Milford, thirteen miles
from Front Royal, in which the Michiganders lost one man
taken prisoner. On the fifth Cos. A and B, under the same
commander, had a skirmish at Sperry ville, and on the sixth the
whole brigade, the battalion being under command of Capt.
Summat, made a reconnoissance to Luray, where another skir
mish took place, two companies of the Vermont cavalry and
Co. A of this regiment charging through the town and driving
a force of Ashby's cavalry a mile beyond, when the pursuit was
stopped and the brigade returned to Front Royal. The most
of the time, from the twentieth of June till the tenth of July,
was spent in scouting and performing a large amount of like
serAdce, and on July tenth the battalion rejoined the remainder
of the regiment, then at Warrenton.

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Lieut. EVANS S. PILLSBURY, Co. M.
San Francisco, Cal.

CHAPTER III.
FIRST CAMPAIGN WITH THE ARMY OF THE POTOMAC,
Depabtitee feom Washington, — Fiest Impressions of Vieginia. —
FAmrAx Couet House, —Wae Scenes along tub Makch, — The
Fiest Bivouac — A Rough Inteoduotion to Campaigning, — The
Fiest Expedition, — Fiest Expeeiences in Foeaging, — A Midnight
Reconnoissance,— A Ride in a Pelting Rain, — The Fiest Relig
ious Sbevices at the Feont, — A Quebe Taste to Meat and Milk,
— Vieginia Thundbe Stoems, — The FmsT Bueial in the " Saceed
Soil," — Successful Raid on Culpeppee, — "Camp Stanton," —
Health of the Men, — The Maech to Feedeeicksbueg, — In Camp
AX Falmouth. — Review by Pees. Lincoln, — Sheltee Tents, —
On the March again, — In the Shenandoah Valley. — Charge
INTO Winchbstee, and Suepbise of the Rebels, — Back to Ma
nassas, — Chebeies ! Chebeies ! — At Weaveeville, — On the Road
TO Febbdom, — Foueth OP July, — Aeeival of Libut, Col, Douty's
Battalion. — At Waeeenton, — " Not a Godly Good Man," —
Picketing, Scouting, etc, — The Stay at Wateeloo,
THAT portion of ¦ the regiment left in camp on Capitol
Hill, Washington, when Maj. Douty's battalion departed
for Harper's Ferry, which was considered the regiment
proper and is so designated, remained there nearly a week,
during which the time was spent in drill, mounted and dis
mounted, and in the manual of arms, and in generally prepar
ing for active service. On the second of April orders were
received to commence a march for Warrenton Junction, Va.,
on the fourth, but, for some reason, the departure was post
poned for one day. On the night of the fourth the regiment
was assembled on foot, when stirring addresses were made by
Chaplain Teft and by Gen. Fremont's chaplain, and the " Red,
White, and Blue," and other songs, patriotic and otherwise,
were sung by some Maine ladies, then residing in Washington,
as a cheering " send-off " to the boys.
At noon Saturday, April fifth, the regiment, under command
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of Maj. Stowell, broke camp, and after a inarch through the
" city of magnificent distances," accompanied by a baggage
train long enough for a whole corps later in the war, crossed
the famous " Long Bridge," trod the sacred soil of Virginia for
the first time, and were on the way to the front and to active
service. At this time Gen. McClellan had changed his plan of
operations, and, with the greater portion of the Army of the
Potomac, Avas en route for Yorktown, to operate on Richmond
from that direction, and commence what is known as the
Peninsula campaign, leaving but a small force, under command
of Gen. McDowell, in the direct front of Washington ; and to
join this latter force the regiment Avas ordered. Gen. Banks
also had a force in the Shenandoah valley, and Gen. Fremont
in Western Virginia.
The first impressions of Virginia were not very favorable.
The roads Avere muddy and in bad order, and houses were few,
far between, not particularly good, even before the war, and
now presenting a dilapidated, tumble-down appearance. The
whole country wore a deserted, unhealthy look, to which the
earth-works, abandoned camp-grounds, and the waste and de
struction which accompany an army, even when not in active
operation, added an extra gloom. There was an indescribable
feeling of sadness on the part of the boys, as they were intro
duced to and began to learn Avhat the devastation of war
meant, which the exhilaration of being at last on the way
to the front, — on their first actual march, — could hardly
overcome. The regiment reached Bailey's cross-roads about three o'clock,
where a short rest was taken, and at dark halted for the night
at Fairfax Court House, a place of interest to the boys just
then, from the fact that a short time before a dashing and suc
cessful cavalry charge had been made into the village. The
county buildings here, famous in the history of Virginia and
of the country, were deserted, and had been sadly desecrated.
From top to bottom the walls were defaced, while record-books,
deeds, bonds, wills, inventories, mortgages, and papers of all
kinds were scattered about the floors, with every appearance
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FIRST SCENES OF WAR. 51
really valuable might be saved, but for curiosities, to be pre
served as war relics ; and of course they had to be looked
over again noAV, and 'probably again and again after that, till
not a leaf of the records was left. The horses were picketed
in the yards, and a portion of the boys were quartered in the
buildings, and the remainder outside. There was a novelty
about the situation, which, added to the crowded, uncomfort
able quarters, prevented much very good sleep that night.
The next morning the regiment was on the march at nine
o'clock, and by noon Centreville was reached, where a halt was
made, during which the boys thoroughly inspected the rebel
earth-works, and the quarters occupied by the rebel army the
previous winter, all which were of much interest as giving new
ideas of war. Some of the rebel " quaker guns," manned
with stuffed gunners crowned with old hats, were still in posi
tion, to mockingly warn approaching Union men to come no
farther. Bull Run was crossed during the afternoon (over a
half-built bridge, the old bridge having been destroyed by the
rebels in their flight), some two miles from the battle-field that
bears its name — a small stream, not so large as the Little
Androscoggin. Dead horses strewed the way- on the day's
march, filling the air Avith that peculiar stench which after
wards became familiar to all soldiers. Many a soldier's grave
by the roadside, with its rude head-board and ruder inscription,
or no head-board at all, even though the grave of an enemy,
sent a thrill to the hearts of the Maine boys, and told them,
plainer than words could do, more of what war really was.
Everything that day told of war in a new aspect ; and the boys
were better soldiers that night than they had been in the morn
ing, in that they were more familiar with some of its scenes,
and knew better what the service entailed.
At dark the regiment went into camp at Manassas Junction,
the horses were picketed by the side of the road, and no tents
being pitched (there were none then except the large, un-
wieldly Sibley tents carried from Augusta), the boys had their
first experience in sleeping out-of-doors. The weather was fair,
the boys, though tired, were in good spirits, and inclined to
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getting to bed. The best places were picked out, there being a
general desire to get under the shelter of the wagons. Many
a man went to sleep that night laughing at advice flying round
freely, such as, " Leave the windoAV up a little Avay, to have
plenty of fresh air," etc.
Next morning, April seventh, the boys waked up in good
spirits, and the regiment was soon on the move. Shortly after
starting a mixed storm commenced — drizzle and rain, then
rain, drizzle, drizzle and snoAV, and then snow ; and the march
ing was made more uncomfortable by the condition of the roads,
which fast grew muddy and rough. In the afternoon creeks
came in the way so often that it was considered there was but
one, and that so crooked that the regiment landed on the same
side every time it forded it. A warlike appearance was given
to the country by the presence along the road of several infan
try regiments, of which the First California was generally con
sidered to be the best looking. The boys got cold, wet, hungry
and cross before night, and considered soldiering a little rough.
The last time the creek was forded it Avas very deep, having
been swollen by the storm ; the shores were steep, the landing
bad, and several of the boys managed to get thrown into the
water, which made fun for others, if not for themselves. A few
miles farther on the regiment was drawn up in some woods near
Warrenton Junction, and ordered to dismount and go into
camp. But " go into camp " was a mere form of Avords. The horses
were hitched up, and that is about all that Avas done. It was
soon learned that the wagons were the other side of the creek,
five miles away, stuck in the mud or unable to cross the swollen
stream ; consequently the regiment was without rations, forage,
tents, axes, cooking utensils, dishes, or anything else needed for
comfort, these being in the wagons, and was in the Avoods where
the ground was fast growing softer and muddier, with the snow
falling like Maine. The boys thought this decidedly rough, but
the experience was a good instructor, and they were not caught
again in the same way, — they did not leave everything in the
wagons after that, — and if they had they would have known
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built, and Avhat comfort could be got out of them was extracted ;
a few barrels of hard bread were procured from the New
England Cavalry (a regiment from Rhode Island and New
Hampshire, who Avere camped near by, and who had named the
locality " Camp Mud,") Avhich the boys ate without coffee or
accompaniments, Avith Avhat relish they could. A portion of the
boys wandered off and found shelter in some of the few houses
in the vicinity, others found friends in the New England Cav
alry and in the Twelfth and Thirteenth Massachusetts Infantry
regiments, camped close by, and quartered with them ; but the
majority remained on the ground and lived through it, they
never knew how. Shed roofs were constructed as well as pos
sible of the horse blankets, drawn over poles cut with axes
borrowed from the other regiments, while leaves were scraped
together for beds. Under this insufficient shelter they tried to
sleep, the rain and snow still falling, and many of them waked
in the night to be driven out by finding themselves lying in nice
little puddles of dirty water, the " soft beds " of leaves assisting
in this wonderfully ; and all that night could have been seen men
who had been driven from their beds or who had not had any,
sitting or standing on logs by the fire, trying to keep comfort
able. Many a man spoiled a good pair of boots that night by
standing too near the fire, in his fruitless endeavors to keep
warm and somewhere near dry ; but all stood it nobly, comfort
ing themselves with the thought that " there never Avas but one
storm that didn't come to an end, and this is the one," and with
the fact that the boys in the other regiments, who had been
longer in Virginia, said this was unusually bad weather.
The morning brought no change for the better, except day
light ; the storm of rain and drizzle still continued in all its
force, and lasted all day, and there was no prospect of the
wagons coming up at present. The half-starved horses looked
cold and spiritless, and the best that could be done for their
encouragement was to take them out of the " mud pots " they
had made during the night and hitch them in dryer spots, only
to have them make new " mud pots." in a few minutes. Some
beef was obtained, killed by the carbines of the New England
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54 FIRST MAINE CAVALRY.
which was sliced and toasted over the fire on the end of a stick,
reminding the boys of the picture in the old geography of
Napoleon's troops in bivouac, and they made as merry over it as
they could, and when toasted, ate the meat without pepper,
salt, or bread. Later in the day two days' rations of pork and
hard bread were issued, procured from somewhere ; but thei-e
was no way to cook the pork except as the beef, a la Napoleon.
Just at night about half a feed of grain was obtained by some
means and given to the horses. Comfort was hardly to be sought
after ; a few hung round the fires and horses all day, " suffer
ing comfort," as they termed it, at a hearty rate, but the most
Avandered off for the best shelter they could find ; quite a party
took refuge in a deserted blacksmith shop made of logs, a mile
or more from the regiment, Avhich with a big fire in the forge,
though leaky, they were willing, under the circumstances, to
call " bully quarters." There was plenty of beef in the vicinity
Avhich Rhode Island carbines killed, and it was cooked in various
primitive ways, one quarter being hung up over the fire in the
forge at night and allowed to roast, being turned round occa
sionally, as soineone Avaked and thought to do so, furnishing
them with plenty of roast beef the next morning. Thus passed
the first day at Warrenton Junction ; and the second night was
about like the first, only more had found shelter.
The next day it still stormed, the air was colder, the mud
was deeper, and the boys passed the time much the same as the
day before ; viz., working hard to keep somcAvhere near comfort
able. They would have blessed a sutler then, but the few in
the vicinity had nothing to eat. However, they made the best
of it, and as a whole did no discredit to the spirit of being jolly
under all circumstances ; there was singing, and joking, and
story telling, and good spirits, almost beyond belief when looked
back upon. About noon the horses were saddled, and the regi
ment marched about a mile to Cedar Creek, the railroad bridge
over which had been destroyed by the rebels on their departure
from this vicinity. Workmen Avere engaged in rebuilding the
bridge, but it had not sufficiently progressed to be passable, and
on the uncertain footing formed by the ruins of the former
bridge the men crossed the swollen creek on foot and proceeded

STILL " SUFFERING COMFORT." 55
to'^Catlett's Station, on the Orange and Alexandria Railroad,
where a train had arrived bringing forage, rations, and sutlers'
supplies. Hay and grain, about enough for two feeds, were
issued to the regiment, Avhich the boys "sole-carted" to and
across the creek ; and then mounting, each with his bundle, they
marched back to the Avoods and gave the half-starved horses a
good square meal, much to the satisfaction of both men and
horses. That was all the variety of that day, and the night was
as the one before.
A severe joke was played in the old blacksmith shop that
night, which somewhat relieved the monotony. All the corners
large enough to sleep in were filled with the tired-out, hungry
men, and several were obliged to stand, or at best sit, and sleep
so if they could. About midnight a happy thought struck one
who had been trying in vain to sleep standing, and giving those
similarly situated the hint, he waked the quiet sleepers, and
suggested they better be ready for emergencies — that he had
heard someone prowling around outside the shop, and if the
rebels should come they could easily capture the whole party
unless they were ready for them. At this there was a general
Tush to put on their arms (for most of them had carelessly
taken off their belts that they might rest easier, showing a good
degree of ignorance of the art of war) and an examination of
revolvers ; and when they would again lie down they found
their places occupied by those who had created the scare. The
joke was taken in good part, especially by those who thus got
a good resting-place.
The third morning the enjoyment of the romance of the situ
ation began to grow somewhat stale, as the men found the
ground covered with an inch or more of snow, and very little,
if anything, to eat, and some of them began to get discouraged
and even blue. Still there were some who maintained their
jollity throughout, to the surprise of themselves as well as of
their comrades, but these grew less in number on this day. In
the afternoon rations were drawn, both from the commissary
and from the cattle roaming in the woods, which had a salutary
effect ; but the men were not really happy when they lay down
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56 FIRST MAINE CAVALRY.
had ceased, and there was a prospect of better weather for the
morroAA'. The fourth morning, Friday, April eleventh, matters bright
ened. The weather was fine, and camp' was moved a mile or
more away to dry ground in some fine, clean woods, Avhere
there was some prospect for comfort ; a good supply of forage
was procured from Catlett's Station, and there was an end to
the rough introduction to Virginia, which had consisted, besides
the last day's dreary and uncomfortable march, of three days of
rain, snow, wind and cold, with hardly anything for men or
horses to eat ; nothing in which to cook what little the men did
have ; no shelter, the horses standing in six to twelve inches of
mud all the time, and the men the same most of the time, and
the men wet through and through incessantly. In a sanitary
point of view the men stood it well, which was due, in a great
measure, to superior physique and to the abundance of cheerful
dispositions. This night the first expedition from the regiment was sent
out, which consisted of .Cos. D, F and G, under command of
Maj. Whitney. One day's rations were taken in the haversacks,
and twelve rounds of ammunition were issued ; the command
reported to Col. Robert B. Lawton, of the New England Cav
alry, who was in readiness with seven companies of his own
regiment, and the Avhole force started just before dark, and
rode to the pretty little village of Warrenton, ten miles away,
it having been reported that the famous Black Horse Cavalry
had visited the village the previous night. Nothing was found.
there, and the expedition returned, arriving at camp the next
morning, having been in the saddle just twelve hours. This
night ride was an entirely new and novel experience to the boys,
and they entered into the spirit of the occasion, and enjoyed it
much. It was as if they had suddenly entered upon a new
existence, so thoroughly different was it from anything they
had previously known of, except by reading. A private letter,
written on the thirteenth, two days after, will give some idea
of how the expedition Avas regarded by the men at the time : — ¦
Last Friday Cos. D, F, and G of this regiment, and seven companies of
the New England regiment of cavalry, were ordered to be in readiness to-

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EXPEDITION TO WARRENTON. 57
start off at six o'clock in the evening, with one day's rations in their haver
sacks, under sealed orders. We packed up our saddles, and when wc got
ready twelve rounds of cartridges were dealt out to each man, and the secret
leaked out, Wc wore going to Warrenton, sofne ten or twelve miles, where
it was reported the Black Horse Cavalry had been the night before. We
were in the saddle at six, but did not get fairly started until about seven.
The orders were to- keep quiet as possible, and no loud talking. We soon
sti'uck into the woods, and then commenced the finest ride ever known.
There Ave were, on a bright moonlight night, in a fine stretch of woods, rid
ing horseback — now through mud to the horses' knees, now in water to
their bellies, now trotting over and through places that would have made us
shudder to walk over by daylight, now getting a SAvitch in the face from
overhanging limbs, now losing a cap by the same means, now taking a good
smart gallop over a smooth place, now over a stump and round trees, now in
a ditch and now over a fence, now jumping a gully — frogs singing, sabres
clashing, stars shining — pleasant scenery all the way — with just excitement
enough to make us fearless. Didn't I enjoy it ? I let myself out to the full
enjoyment of it, and drank to the full of the wild scene; for one I did not
wish to talk, I was happy enough — talk would have destroyed the spell.
Then I had compensation to the full extent for the drag of last winter, and
blessed the day that I chose cavalry instead of infantry, " John C, Fre
mont" was sure footed, not a stumble during the trip. That ride was worth
a great deal to me, and I have heard many of the boys say that they never
were so happy before as on that ride. There's where one lives. Such a ride
gives one a taste of life not to be found elsewhere. On we went until about
half -past ten, when we halted. Orders passed along the line in a low tone :
"Let every man have his revolver ready — keep quiet as possible," We
were put in single file and went on at a walk. We heard the town clock
strike eleven in the distance, and the barking of dogs. Our greatest fear
was that the barking might give to the rebels notice of our coming. We
followed a path round the town, through fields and over fences, no noise but
' the tread of the horses on the soft ground, I rode about an hour with my
hand on the handle of my revolver, but getting tired of that, and beginning
to think we never should get there, I left it in the holster, ready for instant
use, Sooli we halted, and then learned we had got the town entirely sur
rounded, while one company had gone through the town to reconnoitre, and
they were to blow the "assembly" when they met with any trouble. We
sat on our horses listening for the bugle, while the clock struck twelve, and
then one, but no bugle. Then we moved on, formed "two's," and soon
found ourselves facing — the town clock. The rebels had not been there
that night, and all was quiet. After a little consultation between the com
manders, it was decided to come right back. At ten minutes j)ast two the
column started, and I was again surprised. At Centreville, Manassas, and
all the places I had seen in Virginia, there was no place at all, but now we
were passing through the prettiest village I ever saw, just after midnight,
A New England look of tidiness dwelt over everything, neat, substantial
buildings, mostly brick, wide streets lined with trees, green lawns and plenty
of trees, and a quiet, cosy look. We passed through only one street, but
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outside, with that at Auburn, I was then glad we had had no brush with
the rebels, for it seemed too bad to destroy so pretty a place. As you may
suppose, we hardly wanted to come right back, being somewhat tired as
soon as the excitement was over, and I Avas afraid the ride back would drag
hea\dly, knowing we must go slow ; but after getting fairly started we began
to "go it" again, and had a fine ride back, though by no means equal to the
one of the night before — • that cannot be surpassed — seldom equalled.
We got back here about sunrise, and a pretty looking set we were. If
Falstaff's army had been as dirty as they were ragged, they might have been
compared to us yesterday morning. Horses and men were all covered with
the red sacred soil of Virginia, One good thing, it only sticks till it is dry,
and then almost drops off. We were in the saddle twelve hours without
stirring from it, and could have ridden some farther had occasion required.
There is not a man in the company but will ride better and with more confi
dence in himself and horse since then. If for nothing else, our going down
there did us much good in that way.
The boys made themselves as comfortable as they could
in the ucav camp, and succeeded admirably till Sunday, when
the trains arrived, tents were pitched, and all was serene.
Rations and forage were getting short, the facilities for transpor
tation to Washington not being sufficient to supply the troops
in camp here, so on this day a foraging party was sent out
under command of Lieut. Myrick, of Co. K, Avhich returned in
the evening, having been highly successful. At this time
receipts were given for the forage taken, on the supposition
that government would pay for the same at the close of the
war, if the parties holding such receipts could prove their
loyalty. Monday, April fourteenth, the First Maine Cavalry, the New
England Cavalry, TAvelfth and Thirteenth Massachusetts Infan
try regiments, Ninth New York State Militia, and a battery,
some six thousand troops in all, were reviewed by Brig. Gen.
Abercrombie, commanding; and it became generally known
that the regiment had been assigned to Gen. Abercrombie's
brigade. Gen. Ord's division, and Co. I Avas detailed as provost
guard at the general's headquarters.
Early on the morning of the fifteenth most of the regiment,
accompanied by a squadron of the New England Cavalry, and
a company of the Seventeenth Indiana Infantry, went on a for
aging expedition for the brigade, and returned at night, having
been gone twelve hours, nine of which the men passed in the

TUE TWICE CONFISCATED BEANS. 59
saddle, bringing Avith them wagons loaded Avith hams, corn,
hay, poultry, honey, butter, meal, flour, eggs, and the good
things of the land, and tAvo prisoners. A little camp incident
grew out of this expedition, which created great amusement
among the boys of Co. G, and Avonder among the officers of the
regiment except one, Avho took his Avith different emotions.
During the day some of Co. G's boys confiscated a small lot of
beans, and returned to camp elated with anticipations of tasting
once more the good old New England dish, and of again having
a good square meal, something they could not conscientiously
say they had had since leaving Maine. The captain heard of
this, and in turn confiscated the beans. Of course the boys
could say nothing against this effectively, but the sequel will
show they Averenot without redress. The captain had his man
prepare the beans for baking, and then, knowing they would
taste good to all, sent a polite note to the officers of the regi
ment, inviting them, with his compliments, to breakfast with
him the next morning. This was generally accepted, and
anticipation ran high at the various headquarters that night ;
but alas ! Along towards morning the boys of Co. G were
quietly waked by the switch guard, and after silently enjoying
the expected good square meal, Avhich was relished all the more
in view of the circumstances under which it was eaten, as
quietly returned to bed. Daylight discovered the fact to the
astonished and would-be hospitable captain that his oven had
been desecrated, and not a bean was left. Again was his boy
obliged to visit the several officers with a polite note, this time
begging, with compliments, to be excused from their company
at breakfast that"morning. He never was certain who was the
person most to blame in the matter, but his manner toward one
of the boys ever after showed that he had suspicions, which
the boys knew were correct.
The night of Wednesday, sixteenth, Cos. G and K, Avith four
companies of the New England Cavalry, made a reconnoissance,
under command of Lieut. Col. Willard Sayles of the New
England Cavalry, starting at nine o'clock, doing considerable
marching in all sorts of directions, considerable sitting still
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next morning, bringing one prisoner, said to be a spy. The
boys were thoroughly tired out, the trip having been most
tedious, — as they thought needlessly so.
The next Saturday a cold rain storm set in, which lasted for
four days, the weather being more uncomfortable than during
a northeast storm in Maine. Monday Co. G was sent to Beal
ton Station, about six miles away, the rain pouring at the time,
to see if the station had been burned the night before, as was
reported. The station was all right, and the boys, not knowing
how often they were in the next two years to be in that locality,
did not stop to reconnoitre much, but went back as fast as pos
sible. They arrived in camp wet through, and were given a
ration of whiskey and quinine to prevent catching cold, which,
however, but few took, and there was no perceptible difference
in the health of those who did take it and those who did not.
Col. Allen rejoined the regiment on Tuesday, twenty-second,
but did not take active command at once, as he was still suffering
from illness, and on Sunday, twenty-seventh, the first religious
services in Virginia were held by the chaplain.
The regiment remained in this camp, occasionally sending
out a foraging party, doing some picket duty, and drilling in
the manual of arms, the charge, and in leaping ditches, when
the weather would permit, till the twenty-eighth, when the
camp was moved a short distance into an open field and laid
out according to tactics, the company tents being in one contin
uous line, with company headquarters in the rear of their respec
tive companies, and regimental headquarters in rear of all.
About this time the boys noticed a queer and decidedly
unpleasant taste to the fresh meat, and to the milk, whenever
they were so fortunate as to get any. It was like onions, some
what, but stronger and harsher. It was found that all around,
for miles, there sprang up in the spring with the grass, but
more rapid in growth, a species of garlic, which the cattle, in-
their anxiety for something green, ate with the grass, and which
infected not only the milk of the coavs, but the flesh of all cattle
so thoroughly that it was almost impossible to eat it, and large
quantities of meat were thrown away by the boys for this reason.
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hand for an occasional bite, but few could eat it unless half
starved, without such accompaniment, and onions were not on
the list of army rations. This peculiarity was noticed every
spring when the regiment was in this locality, and disappeared
later in the season, as the grass grew stronger and more plenti-
ful.i Tuesday night, tAventy-ninth, the first dress parade in
Virginia was held. Col. Allen being in command.
About the first of May Gen. Hartsuff took command of
the brigade (second brigade, first division, fifth corps), Gen.
Abercrombie being assigned to other service. The second of
May the boys had an introduction to a Virginia thunder storm.
It came up suddenly, giving hardly warning enough to allow
the men to scamper in from the field, where the regiment had
formed for dress parade. It was one incessant flash and roar,
while, as was said at the time, " the rain came down in sheets,
with hail between the sheets," and it was impossible to see an
object a dozen feet away. Tents were but little protection, the
water driving through them quite freely, and although the
shower was of short duration, at its close the camp-ground was
covered with water like one great pond. At six o'clock the
same evening the regiment attended the funeral of David Sen-
nett, of Co. D, who died of diphtheria, — -the first death in the
regiment after leaving Augusta.
On the afternoon of Sunday, May fourth, divine service was
commenced by Chaplain Teft (his second in Virginia), but
his opening prayer was interrupted by an order for the regi
ment to get ready to move immediately, with three days' rations.
The meeting was unceremoniously adjourned, and preparations
were at once made for moving.
About five o'clock the regiment started, under command of
Maj. Stowell, Col. Allen being too ill to go, to make a recon
noissance to Culpepper Court House. The Rappahannock
River was reached about midnight, and as the ford was in bad
condition, the water running swiftly and to the tops of the sad
dles, some time was spent in crossing, and some of the boys, not
' This garlic is said to be one of the legacies of the Kevolutionary war. The Hessians
brought the garlic, of -which they -were very fond, -with them from Germany, and from
that it sprung up wild, and is found the most plentiful in this region, and round about,
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satisfied with having the lower part of the body Avet, left their
horses and got wet all over alike. Considerable sport was made
during the passage of the ford at the expense of the unfortunate
ones, and this, together with the shouts of the officers to their
men to " Keep the horse's head up stream ! " " Keep further to
the right ! " etc., and the exploits of the various riders on the
passage, made up a combination of strange sights and sounds
which was extremely novel then, and which will never be for
gotten by those who Avere there. Never again did the regiment
make such a fuss crossing a stream. After crossing, the regiment
halted for half an hour or so, when boots were emptied of water,
clothes wrung out, saddle-bags and haversacks drained, and all
the water got rid of as far as it was possible to do so. A short
ride brought the regiment to the plantation of Richard H.
Cunningham (known as "Elkwood Plantation, Farley Hill"),
Avho, by the way, was not at home, where the horses Avere pick
eted on the spacious grounds, and the boys, except the necessary
pickets, slept in the magnificently furnished but now deserted
mansion, in the best places they could find, many of them
luxuriating on feather beds with wet clothes, boots, and arms
all on.
Early in the morning the regiment was again on the move,
having throAvn out advance and rear guards and flankers, and
proceeding "at a walk." The advance guard, Co. L, Capt.
Taylor, arrived in the vicinity of Brandy Station in advance of
the main column, when Lieut. Vaughn, who was in command
of the extreme advance, consisting of fifteen men, discovered a
force of rebel cavalry in line but a few yards distant. Hastily
forming his men in line of battle, the lieutenant charged this
force, which immediately retreated without firing a shot, and
he followed them to and through Culpepper, capturing eight
prisoners. Capt. Taylor, with the rest of the company, followed
his advance. The regiment kept on, halting half a mile from
the village, and Co. D, Capt. Smith, and Co. G, Capt. Bur-
bank, were ordered to advance. Galloping into the village
(receiving a welcome from a few ladies with waving handker
chiefs) these companies halted in front of the court house,
while scouts were sent out in various directions. The men of

THE EXPEDITION SircCE.sSFUL. 63
the village were sour-looking and reserved, but the negroes and
boys Avere free in giving information, and from them it w,as
learned that a force of some fifty cavalry left there about half
an hour before, when they learned of the approach of the regi
ment. An old negro Avoman created some amusement by occa
sionally peeping out from behind a door, saying a fcAV words,
and then dodging back, as if fearful of being seen by someone
AA'ho would inform her master that she was communicating with
the Yankee soldiers. But the information gained from her
proved to be true. After remaining there a short time, the
result of the expedition being accomplished, the two companies
withdrew from the village, and drcAv up in line outside, to pro
tect Capt. Taylor and his command in their withdrawal. Capt.
Taylor in due time joined these companies, when the return
march was commenced, Co. G serving as rear guard. A few
miles from the village there was a brief halt to bait the horses
and allow the men to eat a small ration. Then the march was
resumed without molestation, though there were one or two
scares, as was but natural at that time ; the Rappahannock was
crossed just before dark, with less trouble than on the previous
night, and camp was reached about midnight, after a tedious
march, the men being thoroughly tired out with their thirty or
forty mUe ride that day. This reconnoissance was a very suc
cessful one. It was a bold push for the regiment, which was
thus the first force to cross the Rappahannock. It was the
furthest advance into Virginia that had at that time been made
by Union troops in that direction, and important information
was gained. So the boys of the First Maine Cavalry were the
first Union troops the Culpepperians ever saw. They saw the
regiment many times after this, though.
The prisoners captured, if they were not soldiers, were with
the rebel troops, and armed, and evidently thought to get clear
by being in citizen's dress. Two of them were recognized as
men that had visited the camp a few days previous, pretending
to look for horses. One of them, an old man armed with an
umbrella, was sworn and let go when the command arrived at
the river that night, there being no prospect of his being of any
service to the enemy. A year later, as the prisoners taken from

64 FIRST MAINE CAVALRY.
the regiment at the fight at Brandy Station reached Culpepper,
they were welcomed by the same old man, whose joy at seeing
¦ so many Yankee prisoners Avas unbounded. Then they wished
he had not been released.
A day or two after this the brigade was moved a short dis
tance across Cedar Creek, and went into camp near Catlett's
Station. This camp, which was named " Camp Stanton," was
in a good locality, and Avith pleasant surroundings, and had the
boys been allowed the privileges they afterwards were, they
would have enjoyed the time spent here very much. But at
this time " private property must be respected," though the boys
could not really see why. The regiment chose an excellent
position near the mansion of the owner of the plantation (in
which were brigade headquarters), in a beautiful field fenced
from the other grounds by the traditional zig-zag Virginia fence,
built of superb rails, which the boys had already learned made
just the best fire-wood in the world, and as they viewed their
new camp-ground in the beauty of the spring verdure, the
expressive army word "bully" was brought into general requisi
tion. But they soon found that they had no privileges at all
there. Not a rail must be taken from the fences, and the
visions of cozy fires disappeared in the twinkling of an eye.
The grounds must be kept clean and neat. To such an extent
was this "protection of private property" carried that life on
the splendid camp-ground became an intolerable bore. Fortu
nately the regiment remained there but a short time ; and when
it returned the next spring but little of the glory of the place
was left, a new order of things having taken place, the comfort
and health of our own soldiers having come to be considered
of more importance than the wishes of wealthy rebels.
On the ninth of May the regiment was paid for the months
of January, February, March and April (a large part of the
money received being sent home), and on the eleventh was
reviewed with the brigade.
At noon of the twelth the regiment, with the brigade, started
on the march to Fredericksburg, Cos. D, K, and L being the
advance guard and flankers, and the remainder of the regi
ment in rear of the column. Several who were too ill to march

THE MARCH TO FALMOUTH. 65
but not enough so, or who had too much pluck to go to the
hospital, rode in the wagons on the baggage, which was not
the pleasantest mode of transportation, as may well be imagined,
while quite a number were sent to Washington for hospital
treatment, the change of climate and water, and the exposure
to the Aveather and the irregularity of diet during the first week
in Virginia having told severely on the health of the regiment.
Diarrhoea had been and then was very prevalent, a large major
ity of the men having been affected with it more or less, some
of them seriously, and there were also a few cases of typhoid
fever, and some suffering from other ailments.
After a march of six or eight miles the advance went into
camp at five o'clock, but the rear did not arrive till half-past
nine. Next morning reveille sounded at four o'clock, and at
half-past six the companies in the rear the prcA'ious day, which
now took the advance, were on the way, while the others, now
in the rear, did not get started till two hours later. The march
was a long one, twenty miles or more, the heat almost insuffer
able, and at times the dust so dense that one could hardly see
the horses in front of him. The cavalry men called it an exceed
ingly hard march, and the infantry suffered terribly. The line
was strung along for miles, the men straggling badly, and the
teams pulling along as if on their own hook. The advance
went into camp about two o'clock in the afternoon, while the
rear did hot arrive till half-past six, and the infantry straggled
in all through the night, not more than one-third of any regi
ment coming in together. One regiment arrived at camp with
but eight men in one company, and one officer and one man in
another. Many of them were passed by the rear guard, resting
and even sleeping by the wayside, singly and in squads, or
crawling along as best they could. Some of the cavalry boys
kindly gave up their horses to the tired infantry men and took a
walk, thereby resting themselves as well as their less favored
br other s-in-arms. The country through which the march was
made was a fine one, not having yet been devastated by the
ravages of war, and the fine plantations, grand mansions, clean-
looking white oak groves, and large fields, looking so fresh in
their beautiful spring green, would haA'e made the ride one of

66 FIRST MAINE CAVALRY.
real pleasure but for the heat and dust. The rear guard
encountered large numbers of contrabands during the day,
with whom they talked freely, and some amusing incidents
occurred. One woman, who appeared to be quite intelligent,
said her mistress told her the Yankees would sell the negroes
to make money, but she didn't believe it. She was very well
posted on the events of the war, its causes, and on the rebel
successes and defeats. The negroes appeared to be happy at
seeing our troops, and expressed their joy in hundreds of
extravagant ways.
Next morning the march was resumed at seven o'clock, Cos.
D, K, and L again in the advance and the remainder in the rear ;
before eight it began to rain, and continued to do so all day.
During the afternoon the brigade reached Falmouth, on the
opposite side of the Rappahannock from Fredericksburg, which
was occupied by a portion of McDowell's forces ; and after any
quantity of marching back and forth, a camp-ground for the
regiment was finally decided upon, and then there was nothing
to do but for the advance to wait patiently in the rain for the
trains to come up, to get their tents to pitch, while the rear,
which did not reach camp till after dark, had their waiting to
do along the road.
The regiment remained in camp here till Sunday, eighteenth,
when it was moved a short distance to a better location. The
next Tuesday the brigade, together with Rickett's brigade
(the two forming Gen. Ord's division), was reviewed by Gen.
McDowell, and three days later, Friday, May twenty-third,
McDowell's whole force was reviewed by President Lincoln,
accompanied by Secretary of War Stanton, M. Mercier, the
French Minister, and other distinguished gentlemen, as well as
by Mrs. Lincoln, Mrs. Stanton, and other ladies.
While here the tents which were brought from Augusta were
taken from the regiment, and shelter tents (named by the boys
" dog kennels ") were supplied. These were made of two square
pieces of cloth, say six feet square, fitted with guys and loops
for fastening to the teni>-pins, and with buttons and button
holes all round, so that two or any number could be buttoned
together, and a tent of any size formed. It was the intention

RILEY L, JONES, Cu G
East Saginaw Mich.

GEO, E REED, Co. G.
Killed at Reams' Station, Aug. 25, '64

ugler WM. MALOCN, Co. G.
Auburn.

LEVI W WHEELER, Co, G.
Paw Paw, III.

MALOON'S BUGLE

Sergt CYRUS T. REED, Co. G,
Milwaukee, Wis.

Corp. WM, F. FULLER, Co. G.
Deceased

THE SHELTER TENTS. 67
that each man should carry one piece, or (uie-half of a tent, it
being very light, and thus every two men Avould ahvays be sup
plied Avith a tent ample for the purposes of shelter. Tentr-poles,
in sections, were also furnished, but the boys sooner learned to
cut poles in the AVOods or split them from rails than they did
to carry these without losing them. The boys Avere at first
inclined to look upon these tents with derision, but they event
ually proved to be the best tent for active campaigning in the
history of wars.
Sunday, May twenty-fifth, the regiment was ordered to march
to Alexandria, accompanied by three batteries, under command
of Col. Allen, the infantry having gone to Aquia Creek to take
transports for the same place. The command was in motion at
six o'clock in the evening, and after a tedious march Avent into
bivouac in the road at half-past eleven, having made five miles
in as many hours, owing to continuous delays caused by the
artillery and wagons getting stuck in the mud.
The regiment left at Falmouth thirty-four sick men in a little
old building which had been used as a hospital; some of them
very ill, but the majority suffering from diarrhoea. Among the
number was Corp. Cyrus T. Reed, of Co. G, who was sunstruck
while waiting in the hot sun for the column to start. These
thirty-four men, with a surgeon who was too sick to be of much
serAdce, with no nurses or waiters, no medicine except quinine
and salts, and with nothing left for them to eat but some hard
bread, remained there three days, when they were sent to Wash
ington, by rail to Aquia Creek and thence by steamer, where
they were distributed among the hospitals, the worst cases
being taken to the hospitals in that city, and the remainder
going to the hospital at Fairfax Seminary, near Alexandria.
The surgeon did the best he could, — flat on his back, — direct
ing those in the best condition what to do for those requir
ing care, but was unable to procure medicine, or any relief,
although he made frequent applications to medical directors
in Fredericksburg, till the third day. The boys thought they
had indeed got into a tight place, left alone in that way ; but
by the aid of some negroes hving near, who cooked biscuit, hoe
cake, gruel, etc., for pay, they managed to live through it.

68 FIRST MAINE CAVALRY.
Monday the march was resumed early in the morning, the
regiment acting as advance and rear guard. Marching was
better than on the day before, and the route was enlivened by
fine views of the country and of the Potomac, with numerous
vessels sailing up and down. The command went into camp at
about ten o'clock in the evening, near Dumfries, having stopped
near Aquia Creek for dinner, and marched about seventeen
miles The next day, passed through Dumfries, and marched
about twenty miles, bivouacking at Occoquan. During the
day a courier arrived from Gen. McDowell bearing despatches
altering the destination of the command, on account of the
movements of the rebels, who were reported to be in consider
able force near Centreville, and the route was changed* toward
Manassas, where the command arrived at noon of the twenty-
eighth, and joined the remainder of McDowell's corps, camping
there that night. The next morning the whole force, with the
First Maine in the advance, took up the line of march for Front
Royal, in the Shenandoah valley, up which Stonewall Jackson's
force Avas returning after driving Banks. The regiment (leav
ing Capt. Cowan, of Co. I, very ill in a house by the roadside)
passed through Thoroughfare Gap and camped that night on
the other side of the Blue Ridge ; the next day went fifteen
miles further and camped on the estate of the late Chief Justice
Marshall, and the third day, thirty-first, reached Front Royal at
dark, after a long day's march in the rain, and camped just
outside the village on the Manassas Gap road.
The regiment remained in the vicinity of Front Royal till the
eighteenth of June, picketing, patroling, scouting, etc. On the
.second the camp was moved across the Shenandoah, and on the
fourth the troops were all ordered back again. In the mean
time a heavy storm of rain visited that locality, causing the
i-iver to rise very rapidly (twenty feet in as many hours), and
the morning of the fifth all the bridges were swept away, with
the exception of one Avhich the enemy had destroyed a day or
two before, by floating huge trunks of trees and rafts down the
rapid current against it. Three companies of cavalry and con
siderable infantry were thus cut off and imprisoned for a few
days, but finally recrossed by ferry.

A DASn INTO WINCHESTER. 69
On the second of June Cos. C and D, under command of
Maj. Whitney, were sent out by order of Gen. McDowell to
communicate Avith Gen. Banks, then at Williamsport. They
started late in the afternoon, and just at dark halted in the
woods a couple of miles from Winchester, Avhich was then in
possession of the enemy, Avhere they remained that night in a
drenching rain without fires, as the light of them Avould indi
cate their presence to the enemy, Avithout shelter, cold, wet, and
decidedly uncomfortable, the men getting what consolation they
could from the fact that the storm and darkness Avere advanta
geous to the success of their dangerous enterprise, and that
there was no loss without some gain. Early next morning they
dashed into the town, creating a complete surprise to the rebel
soldiery, about three hundred strong, Avho were guarding a large
number of Union prisoners captured during Banks' retreat a
few days before, and fearing no attack from that direction, had
no pickets out. The consternation and frightened looks and
actions of soldiers and citizens, as well as the joyous surprise of
the prisoners, were vastly amusing to the Maine cavaliers, and
many laughable incidents occurred. The rebels, supposing this
was the advance of a large force, Avere ready to surrender at
discretion, and some of them threw down their arms in dismay,
while others took to flight. Prisoners leaped from their beds,
and running over their guard, made a bold push for freedom,
and a few of them, among whom Avere some captured from
Lieut. Col. Douty's battalion at Middletown, escaped. In fact
they all might have been released with ease, had not the little
force other work to do. So complete was the surprise, that
when Lieut. Montgomery, of Co. D, rode up alone to a small
squad of rebels who were on guard over some prisoners, and
demanded of one of them his gun, the thoroughly frightened
¦ rebel gaA'e it up without a word, and gazed after the retreating
form of the lieutenant in blank astonishment. The orders being
simply to communicate with Gen. Banks, and not stop to fight,
the command made no stay here, but pushed on. Maj. Whit
ney had that morning found a guide, who stated that a rebel
force was in camp just beyond Winchester, and the major fully
expected to find such a force ; but instead, after marching a few

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FIRST MAINE CAVALRY,

miles he found Gen. Banks' pickets, and soon reached the gen
eral's headquarters, delivered his orders and received new ones,
ahd starting on the return, rejoined the regiment on the next
day, having pushed through a city held by the rebels.
While encamped here a few members of the regiment, when
returning from a scouting expedition, met a negro some five
miles from camp, who informed them that they were inside the
rebel pickets. They laughed at this, but soon one of the party
who had fallen a short distance in rear of the remainder, saw
three or four soldiers in gray in a clump of bushes by the side
of the road, one of whom had his musket aimed at him. He at
once threw himself on the opposite side of his horse, when there
was a report of a musket, and a bullet whizzed over the saddle.
The rebels rushed forward with a shout, evidently expecting to
pick him up, but by the time they got where he was supposed
to be lying, he was well out of danger. The next day a recon
noissance was made in this direction, but no signs of the enemy
were discovered.
On the afternoon of the seventeenth Cos. K, G, and I, under
command of Maj. Stowell, again started for Manassas Junction,
which they reached the next day just after sunset, having
inarched forty-tAVO miles the second day, and two days later the
other four squadrons arrived there, as escort for the trains.
This inarch will long be remembered, for the weather Avas clear
and cool, and never before or since did the boys feast so heartily
on cherries. They had found a few in the vicinity of Front
Royal, but it was dangerous going far from the camp for them
there. The Avhole route was literally lined with cherry-trees,
from a medium to an immense size, all hanging full of large,
ripe, luscious cherries. At first the orders were to let them
alone, but such orders Avere ineffective, and when the surgeon
pronounced them excellent in a sanitary point of A'iew, the
colonel, finding that the men would eat them any way, and
having due regard for the orders not to take any property
belonging to the enemy, applied to the general commanding for
permission for his men to pick a few. He was told, " Let them
eat all they want." Then another difficulty suggested itself.
For the boys to stop and eat cherries, all they wanted, would

THE FEAST OF CHERRIES. 71
delay the march and demoralize the line, so he asked permission
for the men to break off small branches to save time, to which
he received the reply : " Let them break off as large branches as
they choose — whole trees, if they like." Gen. Hartsuff stock
went up with the boys then, and they gladly obeyed his injunc
tion. Now there was a feast on cherries. As a tree loomed up
by the roadside, scores of the boys would leave the line and go
for it, and quicker than it takes to tell it, they were in the tree,
loaded with branches, and down and in the line again. At
times the regiment bore the appearance of a travelling cherry
orchard, as the men rode along, each one with a liberal branch,
from which he was eating as fast as possible. Bushels and
bushels were picked and eaten, and they proved to be, as recom
mended by the surgeon, excellent in a sanitary point of view.
And the boys did not go without cherries for a week or more,
while the memory thereof was ever afterwards a red letter in
the reminiscences of that summer's campaign..
After remaining at Manassas a couple of days the regiment
moved on the twenty-second to near Bristersburg, and on the
next day took the back track a few miles to Weaverville, where
it remained, drilling a bit now and then, and doing picket and
patrol duty, scouting, etc., and for the most of the time grazing
the horses in the beautiful clover fields, till July fifth, living
all the time on cherries.
Private Emery T. Gatchell, of Co. K (afterwards hospital
steward), relates this incident, which occurred while the regi
ment was in this vicinity :
About sunset one night I received an order to report to Gen. Hartsuff for
duty as orderly, and upon inquiring of the orderly sergeant if it was neces
sary for me to report at the general's headquarters, then near Manassas,
that night, was told that it was not. But something seemed to say to me
that it was, and I started. After riding some six miles I reached a deso
late, gloomy piece of woods, through which progress was cheerless and
slow, on account of the depth of the mud. When part way through this
dismal region, I noticed some halting on the part of my horse, as if it
heard an unusual sound, I listened carefully, not feeling sure that I was
out of the reach of guerillas, but could at first hear nothing. Still the
horse acted strangely, and at last I halted it, when I heard what seemed
to be the cries of a woman in distress. Wondering what a woman could be
doing in such a place, I lost no time in hastening in the direction from

72 FIRST MAINE CAVALRY.
which the sound came, I soon discovered a young colored woman, who
informed me that her husband was a few feet distant, as she supposed,
dying. I at once dismounted, and was guided by the woman to a small
clump of bushes, where she had improvised a hut and fixed a sort of bed,
on which her husband was lying, apparently in great misery. Upon making
inquiries, I judged (and rightly it proved) cramp colic to be the trouble;
and procuring a cloth wet with water, I commenced rubbing the stomach
and bowels of the sick man in a lively manner, and in a short time had the
satisfaction of seeing him much relieved, when I prepared to pursue my
journey. Before going, however, I inquired how it happened that these
people were in such a dreary place at that time of night, and learned that
they were runaway slaves, on their way to Alexandria and to liberty, taking
with them their only child, a six months' old babe, I left, pondering as I
went what influence it was that caused me to start for the general's head
quarters that night, in spite of the sei-geant's opinion, and thus be instru
mental in saving human life, where it would have been fearfully sad for the
mother and child to be left without husband and father. It was a touching
sight to see these poor beings travelling, they knew not where, but to some
far-off promised land, where the word freedom had to them a significant
meaning; and the thought that I was able to be of service to them was
always one of great satisfaction.
On the second of July the regiment was attached to Gen.
Daryea's brigade, Gen. Rickett's division.
The Fourth of July was duly observed. A day or two
previous a meeting of the officers was held, at which it was
resolved, at the suggestion of the colonel, to be for the honor
of the state that her sons should not forget the birthday of the
nation whose life they were trying to preserve, but should cele
brate it in the best possible manner, and a committee was
appointed to perfect the arrangements. On the morning of
the " glad day of America " reveille turned the men out at
half-past three o'clock, probably to give them a slight taste
of the old-time morning of the Fourth. A flag-staff had been
placed in position at headquarters, under du-ection of Lieut.
Virgin, of Co. G, and at sunrise there was a grand flag-raising
and a national salute by the entire regiment, under direction of
Capt. Taylor, of Co. L; then regular camp duties till half-
past nine, when the regiment joined the brigade in a review
by the new commander. Gen. Duryea. In the afternoon the
regiment assembled in the woods, where there was music by
the band, reading of the Declaration of Independence by Lieut.
Kimball, of Co. C, speeches, suited to the occasion, by Capts.

Lieut. WILLIAM S. FARWELL, Co. C.
Rockland.

Qr. Mr. CLARENCE D. ULMER,
Flint, Mich,

Qr. Mr Sergt.
EBED. L. SHACKFORD, Co. D,
St. Paul, Minn.

Lieut. JAMES MAGUIRE, Co. H.

FOURTH OF JULY. 73
Smith, of Co. D, Boothby, of Co. F, and others, and singing
by Lieuts. BigeloAV, Co. F, Chadbourne, Co. I, Pray, Co. I, and
Myrick, Co. K, and Adjt. Stevens. These exercises were fol-
loAA'ed by a foot-race for three i)rizes, five, three, and two dollars,
Avhich were won by members of Co. C, L, and K, respectively ;
a sack-race, which made a "right smart heap " of sport, and in
which a comrade of Co. G proved the best man, and took three
dollars for so proving ; and a race for a greased pig (furnished
by Capt. CoAvan), in Avhich fun greAv fast and furious, a Co. D
man carrying off the porker and the prize, three dollars. A
sweepstakes race for officers' horses, for a purse of tAventy-five
dollars, was arranged, to take place at half-past six in the even
ing, at which seven horses were entered. During the race the
horse of Capt. Smith, of Co. D, who was riding behind the
racers, fell, and the captain was thrown over the horse's head,
receiving quite serious injuries in the shoulder, compelling him
to retire from duty for twenty days. At eight o'clock there
was a grand bonfire in lieu of fireworks, closing the celebra
tion, which was doubtless even more heartily enjoyed by the
boys than the more elaborate celebrations in their oavii state
were by those who participated in them.
On the fifth the regiment marched to Warrenton, a distance
of a dozen miles, Cos. F and K advance and Co. G rear guard,
and were followed during the day by the remainder of the
division. The advance dashed into the town at a trot, creating
considerable excitement among the citizens, and camped some
two miles from town on the road toward Sulphur Springs. The
following day, Sunday, Cos. D, F, and G went on a reconnois
sance to the springs, and the next day Cos. F and K went to
Waterloo. This last detachment captured a rebel mail carrier
Avho was on his way to Richmond with a heavy mail, and sent
prisoner and mail to headquarters to be disposed of, and also
met a cavalry detachment sent out from Front Royal by Gen.
Banks to reconnoitre ; and as each party took the other to be
the enemy, an exciting chase occurred after a small party of
them, but good fortune and good judgment prevented anything
serious happening.
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74 FIRST MAINE CAVALRY,
picket and patrol duty, reconnoitring, etc., till the twenty-
second, being joined by Lieut. Col. Douty's battalion from the
Shenandoah valley on the tenth, and changing camp to the
north of and nearer to the village on the twelfth. During this
time Co. E received an order to detail a man for duty at Gen.
Rickett's headquarters. The first sergeant, thinking the man
was merely Avanted for police duty, sent a stout, good-natured
man, but of not very prepossessing appearance. When Noah,
as he was called, reported to the general^ the latter looked at
him, evidently not favorably impressed by his looks, and said :
" I wanted a good man ; are you a good man ? " Noah straight
ened himself up and replied in a very deliberate manner :
" Wall, gen'ral, I aint a godly good man, but I was always
counted a good man on a farm." The general had no more
remarks to make, but he found Noah a good man.
On the eighteenth Cos. G, I, and K, under command of Maj.
Whitney, started in a pelting rain storm which had been con
tinuing for some hours, for a reconnoissance across the Rappa
hannock. After a ride of fifteen miles the river was reached at
three o'clock in the afternoon, but it was found so much swollen
that crossing was impossible, so the boys made themselves as
comfortable as they could for the night in some unoccupied
houses at Rappahannock Station, foraging for subsistence. The
next day the river was still impassable, and at noon the major
decided to return to camp, which was reached that evening.
All the streams in the vicinity were much swollen by the rain,
so much so that the pickets under Lieut. Cary, of Co. K, Avho
had been relieved on the eighteenth, could not get back to camp
until the afternoon of the next day.
On the tAventy-second the regiment, with the whole division,
marched to Waterloo, a distance of nine miles or so, to re-enforce
Gen. Shields, Avho apprehended an attack from Stonewall Jack
son, and remained there, doing little but camp duty, till August
fifth, in a locality where men and horses would have starved to
death if obliged to subsist on the country.'

CHAPTER IV.
THE CAMPAIGN UNDER POPE.
The Army OF Virginia. — Gen. Pope's Famous Orders. — His Plans,—
The Boys Learning to Take Care of Themselves, — Decidedly
Unpleasant Sensations. — Decrease in the Numbers of the Ebgi
ment. — Review by Gen. Pope. — "Forward!" — At Culpeppee, —
Battle op Cedar Mountain, — Under Fire for the First Time, —
Magnificent Artillery Duel, — A Trying Experience, — Bivouac
on the Field of Battle, — Artillery Fire in the Night, — Pope's
Retreat, — The Regiment Rear Gcard for the Retreating Army,
— First Brandy Station Fight, — The Fight at Waterloo, — A Skir
mish IN A Thunder Storm, — The Raid on Catlett's Station, —
Backing and Filling. — Second Battle of Bull Run. — Scouting
AND Picketing during the Battle. — Bivouac at Centreville, —
A Cool Ammunition Teamster, — Back toward Washington, — Suf
ferings of the Boys during the Retreat, — An English Opinion of
THE Regiment. — Mustbk-out of the Band.
THE first of August, 1862, found the regiment at Water
loo, Va., and all together, the five companies which
had been serving in the Shenandoah valley under
Gen. Banks for nearly four months having rejoined the main
body. The forces under command of Gens. Banks, Fremont
and McDowell, which had been acting independently, had been
consolidated into one army, called the "Army of Virginia," and
placed under command of Maj. Gen. John Pope, as were also
the defences of Washington. The field force of this army was
thirty-eight thousand men, and a portion of this was in poor
condition. Gen. Pope had made such disposition of the troops
as he deemed best suited to carry out the wishes of the govern
ment, and had issued his famous orders, discarding lines of
retreat and a base of supplies, ordering the arrest of all male
citizens found within his lines, declaring that the army must
subsist on the enemy's country, announcing his headquarters
to be in the saddle, etc., which, though received with derision

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by the enemy, had put new life into the men and officers of his
own command, avIio in their turn laughed at the declaration of
the rebel governinent that Gen. Pope and his ofiicers would not
be entitled to the privileges of prisoners of Avar if captured.
They felt that their new commander meant business, and they
Avere tired of marching back and forth for nothing, of guarding
and protecting the enemy's property, and of the alternative of
going hungry or running the risk of punishment for foraging,
when their foes Avere so well off. They believed in Gen. Pope,
and they welcomed him to their command Avith a feeling that
he was the man for the place.
The Army of the Potomac, under Gen. McClellan, had been
defeated on the peninsula, and not only forced to " change its
base," but Avas closely pressed by the enemy. Gen. Pope's
instructions Avere to protect Washington, to prevent the enemy
from occupying the Shenandoah valley, and to draw the
enemy's troops from McClellan's front if possible, to allow the
latter to operate with greater ease against Richmond, or, as it
proved, to enable him to withdraAV successfully from his posi
tion at Harrison's Landing, and to take shipping for Aquia
Creek and Alexandria. With this end in view the Army of
Virginia was so placed that any attempt on the part of the
enemy to enter the valley would render the whole force liable
to be cut off, and at the same time Washington Avas guarded by
the whole strength of the army. Then, with the view of draw
ing troops from McClellan's front, and with the intention, should
the enemy throw all liis forces in the direction of Washington,
of resisting his advance at all hazards, and so delay and embar
rass his movements as to gain all the time possible for the arrival
of the Army of the Potomac behind the Rappahannock, Gen.
Pope commenced the operations which, though successful as far
as releasing McClellan's force was concerned, resulted in what
is known as " Pope's Retreat," and in a second defeat of the
Union forces on the famous battlefield of Bull Run.
The men had now become " old campaigners." They had
learned, by that best of schools, experience, how to take care
of themselves, under any or all circumstances. Each man
carried at least one, and many of them two, pieces of shelter

OH, NO, NOT FLEAS! 77
tent, and so the men were ready to go into camp at any time,
in any place where ordered, and with any Aveather, and make
themselves comparatively comfortable. They had learned to
carry their own rations, and to cook their own coffee and pork
or beef, instead of having them carried in the wagons, and
depending upon a company cook, and thus Avere in no danger
of being again caught as were the seven companies on their
arrival at Warrenton Junction the April before. In short,
each one had learned, or was fast learning, to depend on him
self and his own resources, and thus was ready for any emer
gency, as far as his own health and comfort were concerned.
It may not be out of place just here to speak of another
unpleasant experience of the boys, and one which does not
usually appear in the records of campaigns, the history of
brave deeds, or even in the accounts of the sufferings of the
boys in blue. It was not long after their arrival on the sacred
soil before some of the boys began to feel queeiiy. There was
a sort of crawling of the fiesh, accompanied Avith a strong desire
to scratch. The reason of this was not understood at first ; and
even after suspicion was aroused, there was an inclination not
to believe the humiliating truth. The reason Avill be explained
in the reply of one of the boys who was asked one day by an
ofiicer, who noticed his shrugging shoulders and the general
movements of the body within his clothes : " Have you got
fleas?" "Fleas! d'ye think I'm a dog? No; them's lice."
This was the fact, but how loth the boys were to accept it.
They would have sold out cheaply, and considered this degra
dation the worst that could befall them. They would retire to
some private spot, that no one else should learn of their awful
condition, and there hold, a private inspection of their clothing,
and ruthlessly murder all the detested animals they could find.
It is but truth to say they never felt so meanly before. But
as one after another discovered that he was not the only one
so afflicted, that he was not the only one so utterly disgraced,
the humiliation grew less, and each one felt better to knoAV
others were enjoying the same misery. The vermin got into
the regiment in various ways, — - brought from general hospitals
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places, caught in old houses and on deserted camp-grounds,
caught by having clothes washed by the people, white and
black, living in the vicinity of the different camp-grounds, and
in dozens of ways. It is probable that not a single member of
this, or any other regiment, from first to last, that ever reached
Washington and beyond, escaped this infliction. But they
soon learned how to flank this enemy. By keeping out of old
buildings and away from old camp-grounds, by doing their own
washing, or getting some comrade to do it for them, instead
of carrying it to the citizens to be done, by frequent inspec
tions, by changing their clothing often when circumstances
would permit, — those who tented together changing at the
same time always, — and by getting over their modesty, so
that as soon as one found evidences of vermin on his person he
informed his tent-mate, and an entire phange of underclothing
was instantly made, the boys managed, as a general thing, to
keep free for most of the time, though when so situated as not
to be able to fulfil these conditions, as during active campaign
ing, they were often troubled, but this trouble was comparai-
tively of short duration, and easily relieved, when circumstances
favored. This refers, of course, to the men while they were
with the regiment. In prisons, parole-camps, hospitals, conva
lescent-camps, etc., it was a different thing. Many incidents
could be related in this line, but, as it is not a pleasant subject
to consider, one will suffice. Some of the boys will remember
seeing the commander of the regiment one day, a year or more
later than this time, pull off his shirt by the roadside, during a
brief halt of the column, and hold an inspection, resulting in
the exclamation : " Here they are, all drawn up in battle
array — Fletcher (his colored servant), bring me a clean shirt!"
The shirt Avas brought, put on, and the colonel went on his way
rejoicing. The regiment had been gradually growing less in numbers
from the time it first trod the sacred soil. The change from
the cold Avinter of Maine, with its comparative inaction, to the
heat and rains of Virginia, and the hardships, exposure, and
irregularities of eating and sleeping incident to active cam
paigning had been a severe one, and told on the constitutions

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of many Avith- fearful effect. A large number had gone to the
hospital, some never again to see their comrades, yet the
effective strength of the regiment would compare favorably
with that of any other regiment in that army.
On the first day of the month all the troops in the vicinity
Avere revicAved by the new commander, accompanied by Gens.
McDowell, Rioketts, Hartsuff, Tower, and a regiment of staff
officers. The evening of the same day two companies marched
a dozen miles or so, on a guerilla hunt, but returned unsuc
cessful. On the second Cos. G and H Avent to Warrenton,
and were engaged in patroling in and around the village till
the ninth, when they departed, and rejoined the regiment on
the morning of the tenth at Cedar Mountain — the day after
the battle at that place.
Tuesday, August fifth, the regiment took up the line of
march for Culpepper, where it arrived the next day, and
camped a couple of miles above the town. Here it remained
till Thursday, and then went on picket three or four miles
below the town, Co. D proceeding to Raccoon ford and picket
ing there, remaining until recalled in haste the next evening.
Friday afternoon it was suddenly ordered forward, as the
pickets of the First Pennsylvania Cavalry had been driven
back from the Rapidan River. By a circuitous route through
the woods the regiment reached a position some half a mile
from the ground of the battle of Cedar Mountain, and Avas
placed on the advance line of pickets, the second line, cavalry
and infantry, having been doubled and trebled. Hardly had
the outer line been formed when three mounted rebels, proba
bly spies, attempted to enter the lines under cover of a fence,
but were seen and driven back.
Saturday, the ninth, the day of the battle of Cedar or Slaugh
ter's Mountain, was an eventful day for the regiment, as on
that day the greater portion of it was under fire for the first
time, and that, too, under the circumstances which most se
verely test soldiers. Reveille sounded at four o'clock in the
morning, and at half-past six the regiment, Avith several others,
forming Gen. Bayard's cavalry brigade, were drawn up in line
in front of the enemy's batteries, though unaware of this latter

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fact. For several hours the boys sat there patiently waiting,
and at last the tiresome sitting still was relieved by the regi
ment being ordered to take a new position, a hundred rods or
so to the rear. Before they were fairly in line again the rebel
batteries opened upon them with shell, but they fell short, and
the Union batteries replied with such vigor that the enemy's
fire soon ceased, and all was quiet till about the middle of
the afternoon, when a brisk fire of shot and shell was opened
by the enemy, to which Union guns rapidly replied. For an
hour or more the boys calmly sat on their horses between the
contending forces and watched a magnificent artillery duel,
the effect of the shells upon the enemy being distinctly visi
ble and ofttimes cheering, and the scene losing no interest or
excitement from the fact that the cavalry men of this and the
other regiments were in nearly equal danger as the men more
actiA^ely engaged. Fortunately for them, however, the enemy's
gunnery was bad, or it was other forces at which it was aimed.
The regiment was then on the left of the line, unsupported by
any considerable force of infantry; and the pickets discovering
a large body of the enemy evidently attempting a flank move
ment on the left, the fire of the batteries was turned in that
direction, and the regiment ordered to retire. And now shot
and shell fell among the troopers like hail as they, marched
from the field, but neither man nor horse was injured. Another
position Avas taken, some half a mile in rear of the former one,
whence four companies were sent out soon after to drive back
a force of the enemy's caA^alry, which was again trying a fiank
movement. A little later the regiment was driven from this
position by a brisk' and well-aimed artillery fire, the shells from
which burst all around them, and finally bivouacked for the
night on the field.
This ended the battle of Cedar Mountain proper, as far as
the regiment was concerned. That night the enemy fell back,
having got enough of Gen. Pope's force. In this engagement
the regiment suffered no loss, nor did it render any very effi
cient service in the general acceptation of the term as applied
to battles. But it performed nobly and unflinchingly the vari
ous duties assigned to it to perform, went where it was ordered

AFTER THE BATTLE. 81
to go, and filled an important place, covering the left of the
army, though it was not severely attacked ; and that the general
officers had at that time no more faith in the service of the cav
alry was no fault of this regiment. That it Avas more trying to
sit under the artillery fire and be doing nothing, with nothing
to attract the attention but the sad work of shot and shell in
the ranks of both friend and foe, and to follow the course of the
flying missiles by the sound, — in short, that this passive service,
this being merely interested spectators, this waiting in expec
tancy of being called into action, Avas a much harder experience,
and more trying than would have been active participation, no
old soldier will question for a moment.
It was a new experience for the boys of the seven companies,
at least, and advanced them one more step toward being cava
liers. They now knew better what war really was, and saw
something of its effects. Among the strange sights and sounds
Avhich came under their notice, there are but few that have been
preserved from oblivion. Many will remember the brisk artil
lery fire after dark on the night of the ninth, and will recall the
splendid appearance of the shells as they went screaming through
the air, the. light of their fuses resembling in form, speed, and
direction through the sky the blaze of rockets, and lighting up
the heavens as if with a cannonade of shooting stars.
The day after the battle was spent in reconnoitring around
the flanks, but not near the field. On Monday the regiment
started to advance, but was stopped at the battle-field with a fiag
of truce, and ordered to come no further. However, two com
panies were allowed to visit the field to collect the wounded,
bury the dead, and render what assistance they could. Cos.
D and K, under command of Capt. Smith, with the ambulance
corps, were sent on this duty. This gave the boys the first
realizing sense of the " horrors of war."
The next day after this visit an advance was made, when it
was discovered that there was no force there, the enemy having
Avithdrawn. Then came a couple of days of picketing, scout
ing and reconnoitring in various directions, in the vicinity of
the battle-field, and then on Thursday, the fourteenth, the regi
ment moved to the Rapidan River and went on picket. A day

82 FIRST MAINE CAVALRY.
or two. later it moved back to near the Cedar Mountain battle
field, and was there when " Pope's Retreat " began on the eigh
teenth. Gen. Pope having learned from a captured letter that
the enemy designed overwhelming him before McClellan could
come up, decided to withdraAV across the Rappahannock, to
prevent the successful accomplishment of this design. On Mon
day, eighteenth, the regiment was mustered in the forenoon to
account for absentees, and soon after noon Avas ordered to
prepare to move immediately. Horses Avere saddled and packed,
the men mounted, and everything Avas in readiness to move by
three o'clock, and from that time until half-past six the next
morning the men remained on and by their horses, waiting for
trains to pass and orders to start. The Avelcome order at last
came, but the march was only for half a mile or so, when the
regiment was drawn up in line of battle and remained in that
position till four o'clock in the afternoon. Then, as rear guard
of Gen. Pope's whole army, it nioved out, passing tlirough Cul
pepper Court House about dusk, and camping .near Brandy
Station, a station on the Orange and Alexandria Railroad half
a dozen miles from Culpepper, and Avent on picket on the
Raccoon ford road, Cos. B and G being outposts.
The next morning, August tAventieth, occurred the first fight
of the regiment at Brandy Station. The first knoAvledge of the
presence of the enemy Avas received by Sergt. Jumper and Corp.
Grover, of Co. G, who wlnle a short distance outside the line
of pickets, on the look-out for rations that would relish better
than the regular fare, with special reference to chickens, Avere
captured Avithout giving an alarm. Capt. Taylor, with two
companies, had been sent out to reconnoitre in front, and before
proceeding far he saw in the distance a large body of troops
and a handkerchief Avaving at them from a house. Judging
rightly that that salute could only be intended for rebel soldiers,
he fell back to the reserve and prepared to receive the approach
ing enemy. Scarcely had he got into position, and before he
had fairly notified the remainder of the regiment that the enemy
was near, Avhen the pickets were driven in, closely pursued by
the rebels. This was a great surprise. Indeed, so little was
danger anticipated that the horses, with the exception of those

FIRST FIGHT AT BRANDY STATION. ^¦'>
detailed for duty, had been unsaddled the night before, and the
men at the reserve had gone into cam}) and had passed the night
as comfortably as could be (Co. G camping in a beautiful
clump of sycamore trees near a spring), had slept soundly, and
now a part were getting breakfast, a part getting up, some of
them had got saddled, iiiid all as free from concern as if really
in camp, with their arms and equipments scattered around at
Avill. There was bustle and confusion around the reserve for
a feAv moments, some packing up, some saddling, some mount
ing, some getting ready to leave, and not much order about
anything, and the men had scarcely got into line Avhen the enemy
appeared in force at the top of the hill behind which the line was
formed. Order was restored in a few moments, as the men got
ready for action. The carbineers were dismounted and a sharp
skirmish ensued, both with carbines and revolvers (Co. L, Capt.
Taylor, with drawn sabres, holding the road, and the remainder
of the regiment coming to the rescue as soon as possible after
the alarm sounded), which lasted about an hour and a half,
when the regiment was relieved by the rest of the brigade.
The battle raged for some time after this, the cavalry holding
the enemy until the trains, artillery and infantry were all
safely across the Rappahannock, when the cavalry also moved
back, crossed the river, remained in line of battle for a while,
and finally went into camp near Rappahannock Station. In
this engagement the regiment's loss was several men Avounded
and prisoners, and three horses, while the service rendered was
an important one, — that of keeping the enemy back till the
remainder of the brigade could get there. The men were cool
after the first flurry was over, and obeyed orders nobly. At
that time theire were but six carbines in each company, which
had been issued a short time before for the purpose of forming
a corps of carbineers, but these performed good service, and a
force of two thousand men was held back by them and the use
of the revolvers.
On the twenty-first artillery fire was commenced hj both
armies about nine o'clock in the morning, and soon after the
regiment was in line of battle for an hour or so, when with the
brigade it moved half a dozen miles in the direction of Water-

84 FIRST MAINE CAVALBY,
loo, and again formed in line of battle, supporting a battery.
This position Avas maintained all night, the men holding their
horses by the bridles. The next day the regiment and the
battery moved a mile or so toward Warrenton and there
remained for the day, the battery in position, with the regiment
as support. In the afternoon Cos. G and E were detailed to
reconnoitre towards Sulphur Springs. This little force pro
ceeded nearly to the bridge across the Rappahannock between
Sulphur Springs and Jefferson, when the rebel infantry was dis
covered crossing the river. On the way back to the regiment
Co. G received orders to go on picket, and did so, the outposts
having quite a skirmish with the rebel outposts during a terrific
thunder storm about sunset, and being driven in to the reserve.
In the evening the company was relieved and rejoined the regi
ment, which went into camp about midnight. The storm this
night was indeed terrific, even for Virginia, and is still remem
bered by the boys as the thunder storm of the service. The
men Avere wet through and through, and when at last the wel
come order came to "go into camp," utterly exhausted they
threw themselves upon the wet ground, and without shelter
from rain or protection from the mud underneath them, they
slept as sweetly as though on beds of down.
On the night of the twenty-second Sergt. M. T. V. Bowman
(then commissary sergeant of the regiment and subsequently
lieutenant and commissary) was at Catlett's Station, having
gone there for rations for the regiment, which were in the
wagons ready to start for the front the next morning. He was
in the tent conversing with the brigade quartermaster, when
suddenly, to the surprise of every one, for there was no appre
hension of danger, the train was attacked by Gen. Stuart's
cavalry, which had swung around the Union army and was
making a raid at this point, — a raid well remembered by Gen.
Pope's forces. The attack was so furious and so well, followed
up that there was no time to harness the teams, — barely time
for these two and another ofiicer to secure their horses and
mount, which they did, though nearly surrounded and amid a
shower of bullets. They escaped capture by plunging into the
woods, with the bullets whistling around them lively. Then

MARTIN T. V. BOWMAN,
1st Lieut, and Cummissary,
Lieut, Col. on Staffs of Govs. Gear and Sherman, of Iowa.
Des Moines, iowa.

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came a wild ride through the woods in the dark, dodging the
branches of trees, going they knew not where — anywhere to
escape their pursuers, until they arrived at a safe distance.
Then, thinking it best to know definitely what was taking place
before going further, Sergt. Bowman consented to go back to
find out, the officers to wait for him there four hours. He had
but started when the terrible thunder storm commenced; but
this was rather an advantage than otherwise, as the lightning
assisted him in finding his way. Riding until he heard the
sounds of the enemy, he left his horse and advanced on foot
until he could see Gen Pope's headquarter wagons burning, and
see the enemy busily employed in breaking open boxes for what
they could find. Ere long he heard a movement in his rear,
and was ordered to halt ; but not choosing'to obey, a bullet was
sent after him to enforce the order. He eluded his foe, found
his horse, and was up and away, hotly pursued by the enemy.
He reached his waiting friends, but the enemy was close behind,
and he and his friends were forced to fiee, and finally escaped
unharmed, remaining concealed until daylight, and then finding
their way to the Union forces.
Saturday, twenty-third, the regiment moved a short distance,
and after remaining in line of battle all day, camped at night in
a corn-field in the same line, holding the saddled and packed
horses by the bridles all night, and, as was Avritten home at the
time, " tired, wet and hungry, but in good spirits."
For three or four days the regiment noAv marched hither and
yon, now in one direction and now in another, noAV picketing,
noAV supporting a battery, now scouting, now anything but rest,
with but little to eat, and no encouragement. On the twenty-
sixth it was joined to Gen. Fitz John Porter's corps, on the
twenty-seventh reached Catlett's Station, and on the twenty-
eighth moved to Manassas and was reviewed in the morning by
Gen. Elliott, of Gen. Pope's staff, under whose direction it
remained for a few days. That afternoon the regiment took the
position it had become so well accustomed to take, the order
of battle, several companies being sent off to reconnoitre in
different directions, camping that night near Bull Run stream.
Friday, tAventy-ninth, commenced the second battle of Bull

86 FIRST MAINE CAVALRY,
Run. The regiment marched on the field at daylight; was
formed in line of battle on the right of the army in the morn
ing, and was kept in that position all day, under fire most of
the time, but without being actively engaged. About noon one
battalion, under command of Maj. Stowell, was sent to recon
noitre on the extreme right, and returned later in the day. A
portion of Cos. G and K stood picket at night, and the remain
der of the regiment slept on the field, the men keeping hold
of the horses' bridles.
The regiment was early in line the next morning. The battle
was renewed about nine o'clock by the enemy with his artillery.
This was of short duration, however, and matters remained quiet
till between three and four o'clock in the afternoon, when the
cannonading again commenced, now furiously, on the right.
The regiment was ordered on a reconnoissance to the extreme
right, and when a mile or more out the rebel batteries turned
their attention to it. No serious damage was received, and the
object of the expedition having been accomplished the regiment
returned, and found the enemy occupying the ground it had
left but a short time before. By filing around some woods the
regiment arrived on the field and found Gen. Pope's force
beginning to give way. A panic ensued, which was rapidly
increasing, when orders were received to " draw sabre " and
stop stragglers and men who were leaving the field ; and fpr
some time this and another cavalry regiment were engaged, by
persuasion, by upbraiding, and by the point of the sabre, in try
ing to prevent men from running away, and to restore order
and confidence, but so strong was the feeling of defeat and dis
couragement that this service proved of little real effect. It
should be understood that at this time the army was by no
means demoralized. There were stragglers, and many of them,
but the great bulk of the army was in good order and still
fighting nobly. The regiment after a while moved to the rear
half a mile and formed in line under the brow of a hill for the
same purpose as before, but as it was soon found that the
enemy's artillery had a good range of this position, another
move was made, the regiment this time crossing Bull Run
stream, Avhere the line was again formed, it now being about

A COOL TEAMSTER. 87
dusk. Finally the regiment moved back to Centreville, reach
ing there about midnight, and biA'ouacked for the night, being
in front of the whole army. One mile from the battle-field all
was perfectly quiet ; men were cooking their suppers as coolly
as if danger was something never known in the vicinity.
During this battle the regiment, though under fire a great
portion of the time, was not actively engaged. Its loss was
therefore slight ; one or two prisoners avIio were serving as
orderlies were captured while carrying despatches.
Just after the army began to give way, and while the regi
ment Avas draAvn up in line in rear of the field, the attention of
the men Avas attracted by the coolness of the driver of an
ammunition Avagon. Bent only on the performance of his duty,
he drove his team Avhere he was ordered, paying no attention to
the showers of shot and shell, no attention to the hosts of
stragglers, passing retreating wagons of all sorts and paying no
iittention to the advice of the frightened drivers, steadily he
made his Avay, clear up to the front, till he passed out of sight
iu the smoke and dust of the battle, evidently en route for the
battery to Avhich the ammunition belonged. Though unknown,
he won the admiration of the Maine boys for his coolness, brav
ery and strict adherence to duty under such circumstances, and
is entitled to the honor of being one of the best soldiers on that
ill-fated field, though " only a teamster."
The day after the battle, Sunday, thirty-first, was compara
tively quiet. The regiment made a reconnoissance toAvard Cub
Run, and after a bit of a skirmish with the enemy, returned and
went on picket a couple of miles beyond Centreville, where it
remained till nearly night of the next day, when it moved back
to Fairfax Court House, reported for duty to Gen. Reno, com
manding a division of Gen. Burnside's corps, and went into
camp. Tuesday, September second, it moved toward Alexandria
three or four miles, and had a touch of provost duty, stoppuig
stragglers, etc., till the middle of the afternoon, when the line
of march was again taken up, and the boys slept that night in
a peach orchard, some three miles from Alexandria.
The campaign of Gen. Pope was uoav virtually over. Gen.
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OO FIRST MAINE CAVALRY.
of the " forces for the defence of the national capital," though
Gen. Pope was not relieved from the command of his army till
nearly a week later, when he was assigned to a command in the
northwest. During this campaign, lasting barely a month, the
men had seen arduous and continuous service, and on their
arrival at Alexandria were well worn out and were feeling some
what discouraged at the thought that all the events of that
month, with its hardships, fighting, sufferings and loss of life
had gone for naught. They had had no tents since the sixth of
August, had hved mostly on green corn cooked when they
could get time to cook it, having very little hard bread or
government rations of any sort, suffering intensely from heat,
dust, hunger and thirst, and for the last fifteen days the saddles
had not been off the horses two hours at a time. At night,
formed in line of battle, they had dismounted and lain down in
front of their horses, with the bridle thrown over the arm, or the
halter attached to some part of the body. Men and horses
were well worn out. The sufferings of that campaign can never
be told, never imagined, even, and they were apparently for
no good. The men were sad, exhausted and dispirited, though
aside from the wear and tear, their sufferings were compara
tively nothing. But amidst all this they never lost their
faith in the eventual triumph of the cause for which they
were suffering.
The quality of the regiment at this time was complimented
by a writer to the London Ooi'nhill Magazine of December,
1862, in an article entitled " Campaigning with Gen. Pope,"
who says : " Much of the Federal cavalry was wretchedly made
up ; but there was a Maine regiment of broad, long-armed
swordsmen, whose equals I have never seen. In this regiment
the horses of each company were of a distinct color. There was
a regiment of lancers, likewise, whose pennons gave them a
picturesque appearance. They were noted, mainly, for tum
bling from their saddles." The First Maine boys will remember
this regiment of lancers, whom they facetiously dubbed " turkey-
stickers," by which name they were long known.
During the month of August the band, which had been a
part and parcel of the regiment from its organization, and the

AUGUSTUS W. INGERSOLL,
Band of 1861.
Lieut-Col. and Aid-de-Camp, Staff of Gov. Bodwell, 1887.
Houiton.

Capt. AMMI M. TRUE, R. I. Cav.
Band of 1861.
Deceased.

LEONARD B. MERRIAM, Civ
Band of 1861.
Ft. Robinson, Neb,

Eng,

GOOD-BY TO THE BAND. 89
music of which had many a time cheered the men, and which
had also won an enviable reputation throughout the army for
its fine music, Avas mustered out of service as a needless and
costly luxury, and went home, much to the sorrow of the
members of the regiment.

CHAPTER V.
THE CAMPAIGN IN MARYLAND,
Lee's Advance into Majryland, — Gen, McClellan again in Commani>
OF THE Abmy, — The Regiment at Alexandkia, — A Reconnois
sance TO Faibfax, — The Wounded on the Battle-field op Bull
Run, — Back ackoss the Potomac — A Hot, Dusta- Makch into
Maryland,- — Heavy Details feom the Regiment, — Campaigning
AMONG PeiENDS, — A SKIEMISH AA'ITH PiTZ HuGH LeE, — ChAEGE INTO
AND Occupation of Febdeeick, — Col. Allen Appointed Militaby
GOVBKNOE OF THE CiTY AND CAPT, SmITH PkOVOST MAESHAL, — On
Duty in the Cita-. — Aeeival of Receuits. — Duties of Militaey
Go VEENOE AND PeOVOST MARSHAL, — ImPOETUNITIES OF REBEL VS''OMBN
TO Aid Rebel Peisonees, — The Maine Boys at Peaa'ee Meeting, —
Co. G at South Mountain, — Cos, H and M at Antietam. — Death
OF Gbn, Reno, — Co, G at Buenside's Hbadquaetees.
AFTER the second battle of Bull Run, the rebel forces,
under Gen, Robert E. Lee, remained extremely quiet,
and with the exception of a fight - at Chantilly on the
second day, nothing of interest or importance occurred for
some days. Finally it appeared that Lee, instead of striking at
Washington, as was the chronic fear during the most of the war,
was making his way into Maryland, with the intention of
releasing the thousands in that state whom he had been led to
believe were friends of southern independence, from the bond
age of the United States government, and in the hope of adding
large numbers to his force ; then, doubtless, of giving the state
of Pennsylvania a taste of the horrors of war in part retaliation
for what his own state of Virginia had suffered, if not, with his
army largely increased by the disloyalists of " My Maryland,"
of making an attack on Washington from that direction. His
ill success in awakening any enthusiasm among the people of
Maryland by his stirring addresses and kind offers to " aid them
in throwing off the foreign yoke, to enable them to again enjoy
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the inestimable right of freemen, to restore the independence
and sovereignty of their state, and to regain the rights of which
they had been so unjustly despoiled," and his (lisa])pointment
thereat, are matters of familiar history, as are also his defeats
at South Mountain and Antietam, and his subsequent retreat
back into Virginia.
Gen. McClellan had been reinstated in command of the forces
iu the defence of the national capital, Avhich forces were in the
Aicinity of that city. His services in the campaign in Maryland
are also matters of history, and are not within the province of
this work.
The regiment was near Alexandria the morning of Septem
ber tliird, resting a bit. About noon Cos. E, G, K, and L, then
comprising the third battalion, under command of Capt. Tay
lor, went on a reconnoissance toAvard Fairfax. They reached
within tAvo or three miles of the court house, where they found
the rebel pickets, and after one or two slight skirmishes with
no serious results, they returned a couple of miles and went
on picket, remaining there that night, and rejoining the regi
ment the next day. Word having been received that the Union
wounded left on the field of Bull Run had been uncared for,
on the fourth Co. F was sent out as guard for an ambulance
train, to take such as were still alive to AAdiere they would
receive proper treatment. They found the wounded in a horri
ble condition, suffering from wounds, hunger, and, above all,
from thirst, there being but few in the vicinity to attend to
their wants, and those unable to attend to them all, had they
been inclined. The wounds of many of these poor sufferers had
become infested with vermin, and in some cases putrefaction
and gangrene had set in. Many had died by inches, and many
were still dying by inches. It was a fearful sight, and one
which but few of the regiment were so unfortunate as to
witness. Friday, fifth, the regiment recrossed the Potomac and was
again in Washington, going into camp that night on Seventh
street, where it was expected there would be a season of rest
for men and horses, both of which were greatly in need of it ;
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Leesboro, Md., at dark, after the hottest, dustiest march on
record up to that time. The heat was almost insufferable, and
the dust, which choked men and horses, was so dense as to
sometimes render it impossible to see ten feet away. The regi
ment had been assigned to Gen. Reno's division, and Co. G was
detailed as body-guard for the general just before starting on
this march. A day or two later Cos. A and I were detailed as
body-guard for Gen. Rodman, while Cos. M and H were doing
similar duty in Fitz John Porter's corps. From this time to
the twelfth the regiment was engaged in scouting and recon
noitring in different directions, during which the boys learned
the difference between campaigning in the enemy's country and
among their friends. It was something new in their experience
as soldiers to meet with friendly faces, kind words, and, better
than those, substantial assistance from the people living along
their lines of march, and to feel, as they sought information from
the citizens concerning the movements of the enemy, that they
were not being misinformed.
Friday, twelfth, the vicinity of Frederick City was reached
by the army, Avhere Gen. R. E. Lee had made his headquarters,
and whence the rebels had not yet gone. The regiment, that
is the half dozen companies not on detached service, had the
advance, and met Fitz Hugh Lee's cavalry some three miles
from the city, Avhere, about two o'clock in the afternoon, a
severe skirmish occurred, in which the enemy was driven. Pur
suit was given, and though the rebels attempted to make a
stand in the streets of Frederick, they were forced to give way,
and Union troops held the city after the rebels had occupied it
one week. The loss was slight; the fighting was close, and
several sabre cuts were given and received. The Union troops
met with an enthusiastic reception at the hands of the Union
citizens of the town. When the last armed rebel had been
driven out or captured, the regiment went into camp, and by
virtue of having been the first into the place, were alloAved to
take care of it. Col. Allen was by Gen. Burnside appointed
military governor, Capt. Smith, Co. D, provost marshal, and
the regiment provost guard. Adjt. Stevens was appointed
acting assistant adjutant general, and Capt. Boothby, Co. F,
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The regiment, or about half of it, under command of Col.
Douty, remained here till November second, patroling the town
¦night and day, scouting and reconnoitring, and doing provost
duty generally. Some five hundred rebel prisoners were con
fined in the jail, and on the night of October fifteenth an
attempt was made by their friends to set fire to the jail, hoping
the prisoners would escape in the confusion. The plan did not
work ; an alarm was sounded, and though the regiment, with
the exception of those actually on duty, was unsaddled and
asleep, in less than ten minutes it was mounted and had sur
rounded the jail, and not a prisoner escaped, though many
desperate attempts were made. The New York Fire Brigade,
which was then in the town, took a hand in the game, and
knowing how, soon had the fire under control.
The service here, though not extremely hard, was of much
importance, protecting alike soldiers and citizens. There were
quantities of guard and patrol duty to be performed. There
was scouting almost daily, and picketing a few miles out from
the city all the time. There were frequent reports brought to
headquarters by the affrighted citizens from the surrounding
country, of projected raids into the city by the enemy's cavalry
or guerillas, to release the prisoners, or to kill or capture the
Union soldiers and take their arms and equipments, or murder
Union citizens, of which it would not do to take no notice ; and
many times was the regiment ordered out at a moment's notice
to repel an attack from a foe, which existed only in the imagina
tion of alarmed farmers, or which had been warned by friends
from the city that preparations had been made to received
Then there were the prisoners to guard, the secret and open
enemies living in the town to be looked after, the scores of hos
pitals, after the battles of South Mountain, September four
teenth, and Antietam on the seventeenth, to be, guarded and
otherwise attended to, together with any amount of orderly and
safeguard duty to be performed. In short, it was a time of
constant, unwearying watchfulness and care, and of continuous
service. Still the boys felt that they were among friends, and
rather enjoyed serving in and about the pleasant city of
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arrived from Maine, and Avere assigned to different companies,
to take the places of those who had died or been discharged
from the service. It is pleasant to record one fact in connec
tion Avith the hospitals in this city, and that is, that the dreary
life of the wounded and sick boys in blue was made pleasant by
the Adsits of the ladies of Frederick. Although many of these
acknowledged that their sympathies were with the south, they
said they would not allow their sectional feelings to interfere
when sufferers were in want. That they certainly ministered
to the wants of our sick men is the testimony of one officially
connected with the First Maine Cavalry hospital there, and they
are and ever will be gratefully remembered.
Col. Allen as military governor, and his staff, and Capt.
Smith as provost marshal, performed their difficult and ardu
ous duties with general acceptance to all except the rebels, and
even these Avere forced to acknowledge the fairness which char
acterized the treatment they received. Among the most vexa
tious things which came before Col. Allen in his new capacity
were the persistent efforts of secession sympathizers in that
city, and even from Baltimore, to get aid to their friends con
fined there in prison. Money, clothing, food, etc., were sent or
carried there almost daily, for their benefit, and the office was
besieged with rebel Avomen hours at a time, with unblushing
effrontery, for permission to go and see and cheer, or to take
these articles into the jail and give to the dear, suffering boys.
These requests were denied, with the exception that food and
clothing (not gray) and small quantities of money were gen
erally allowed to be sent in, and, in rare instances, taken in.
Boxes of rebel uniforms were sent from Baltimore for these
prisoners, directed in care of the military governor, and women
came after them and pleaded, till even Col. Allen's large stock
of patience was well-nigh exhausted, that they be given the suf
fering heroes, giving as an excuse for the color of the clothing,
that gray was selected, not because it was the badge of seces
sion, but because it was cheaper than cloth of any other color.
Such excuses Avere too transparent, however, the colonel in
forming them firmly that if the boys were suffering so badly
for clothing, they must bring some of another color. If ever

GOVERNING THE CITY. 9.5
there Avas persistency displayed, it was by secession women at
the office of the military governor of Frederick.
The duties of Capt. Smith as provost marshal were also
arduous and difficult, and required a deal of discrimination and
administratiA'e ability. Upon being appointed to the office, he
naturally looked into the Army Regulations, to see what his
duties Avere. To his surprise the term was not to be found
there, nor did the dictionary give him any assistance. Finally
he came to the conclusion, as he expressed it, that he Avas a
sort of king, and acted in that belief. He had almost unlim
ited power, and, it must be said, he used it well. The duties
were vast and various, as the good order and well-being of the
city was in liis hands as executive officer of the military gov
ernor. In the first place, there was the care of the army passing-
through, which was no small job ; then there were the liquor-
saloons, houses of Hl-fame, and resorts of all kinds to be kept
under restraint, and, in short, all the police work of a city
under martial law, and filled with discordant elements, to be
looked after, as well as the care of the hospitals, the rebel
prisoners, etc. No one can have any idea of his multifarious
duties, unless he has been placed in a similar position.
Extracts from private letters, written by the clerk at the
military governor's headquarters, Avill give some idea of the
state of affairs there during that time : —
The secesli women here are pretty bold, and the men, even, are not so
Himid or secret as they might be. Very often a couple of the female rebels
(they alAvays hunt in pairs) come into the office to see Col, Allen, Then
commences a series of begging for the privilege of furnishing clothing for
the poor rebels who are here, setting forth in strong language their destitu
tion, their being strangers in a strange land, etc., ending with, " Now, do,
please, colonel — you don't know how much good it will do us," It makes
me provoked, always, to hear them pl^ad to be allowed to do some favor to
a miserable rebel prisoner, but it always amuses me to hear the colonel talk
to them, I don't see how he has the patience, but he talks as long as they
do, appearing to feel the least bit sorry he can't grant them the favor, but at
the same time refusing them so plainly that they can but understand what
he means. Little consolation and still smaller favors they get out of him in
that direction, A couple were in here the other day, and the colonel strongly
hinted that they (the women) didn't come. under his jurisdiction, by saying:
" If you are secesh, and sympathize with the rebellion so strongly, you have
no business here, under a Union government — you belong down in Vir-

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ginia," He talks good-naturedly all the time, but still they know he means
what he says. Yesterday a couple were in here, and one of them hung on
for a long time for the colonel to let a rebel prisoner, who was wounded and
taken at Antietam, I think, and who had been luxuriating and getting well
at her house ever since, go to Baltimore with her, and she would see that he
was taken care of after they got there. She said he didn't want to stay in
Baltimore, but would report to the provost marshal there, as he was very
anxious to get back to Richmond. Undoubtedly, but the colonel couldn't see
it, I think when they left here they were pretty thoroughly convinced that
when the poor, oppressed rebel did go to Baltimore, it would be with a
squad, and under guard of a bayonet or two instead of a pair of bright eyes,
which would be only too wiUing to go off guard duty. They can't play many
odds on Col, Allen, if he did come from "down east,"
I was a bit amused the other day at a little incident which shows which
way the wind blows, I was standing at the gate before the office, talking
with one of the orderlies, when a couple of young women came along. The
orderly says, "There's a couple of secesh!" I looked at them quite curi
ously, you may be sure, when, just as they came within a few feet of us a
big dog ran along and brushed against the dress of one of them, "Go
away," said she, " you great Yankee dog; " and you ought to have seen the
peculiar twist of the nose it required for her to say "Yankee," I could not
help it, — I had to laugh, and laugh I did till they got out of sight. Rude in
me, I knoAV, but not having exercised the laughing muscles much lately, I
hadn't them under perfect control.
Rumors of raids keep coming ; a telegram came the other night that sixty
rebel cavalry had crossed into Poolesville, which was confirmed by the
report of the telegraph oi^erators there, who were taken prisoners and
paroled. The same night a party of four came up to Urbana, the town
adjoining Frederick, about eight miles from this city, and calling at the
house of the postmaster, a strong Union man, called him into his store and
made prisoners of him and his clerk, a fine young fellow. Then they com
menced plundering, and the postmaster managed to slip them. The leader
of the gang got mad and ordered his men to shoot the clerk, so he should not
get away; but the men refused, when he took a pistol and shot him himself.
The ball entered the poor fellow's lungs, and he must die if he is not already
dead. Can you find a word expressive enough to use in speaking of that
act ? I can't, without being profane. The gang left, and got safely across
the river, the citizens of the town not caring to interfere. The postmaster
remained all night scouting round, not daring to go home, having no arms,
and came here yesterday morning.
When the troops passed through here, after the rebs flrst came into Mary- '
land, they burned and destroyed a large amount of fence, as well as crops,
hay, etc. After they were gone a board of appraisal was appointed by the
military governor, to appraise all such damages, so that the owner might
eventually receive his pay. The board spent some time in examining into
these affairs, and compelled each man to take the oath of allegiance before
they would investigate his claim. One old fellow brought in a claim; the
oath was tendered him. He said he could not take that oath with a clear
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without his taking tho oath. Nothing, Finally he compromised with his
conscience, and one day came to the provost marshal's office, where the oath
was administered to him. Then he came down to this office to get some of
the board to go to his premises; but, alas! tho board had closed, and the
poor felloAv could not get any sight for his pay, after having taken the oath.
His neighbors joke him on it considerably. It was hard. Too bad he should
have dirtied his conscience for nothing.
Another service was performed by the boys of the First
Maine while there, which, though not strictly coming under
the head of military duty, shows to some extent the morale of
the men. A revival meeting was in progress in the Methodist
church, soon after the regiment went into quarters there, in
which many of the boys took an active part, leading in prayer,
in singing, and in the general exercises of the meeting, and
introducing many revival hymns, till then unknown to the
people of that city, which gave new life to the spirit of the
meetings, and received the thanks of the good people of
the church for their services. Many of the boys will remember
those meetings, held nightly in the church near headquarters,
and what times of religious excitement they were, exceeding
anything ever seen in their own state. Scores, whites and
negroes, would be affected with a strange power, and there
would be singing, and praying, and shouting, almost to the
verge of hysterics, and wild excitement everywhere. Strong
men would be stricken down in an instant, and prostrated on
the floor. Now and then there would be half a dozen or more
prostrate in the aisle or on the platform at a time. Although
many of the boys went there only for the gratification of their
curiosity, and could see nothing in these manifestations but
food for mirth, their down-east training and reverence for
sacred things prevented them from any unmanly conduct.
While the major part of the regiment was at Frederick,
the two great battles of South Mountain and Antietam were
fought, in which only the companies serving on detached duty
took part. Co. G was at the first named, where it served as
body-guard for Gen. Reno, who was there killed, and Cos. H
and M served at Antietam, under Gen. Porter. The history
of the companies serving away from the regiment is worthy of
record, but cannot now be obtained, so the wanderings of one
will suffice, and perhaps give some idea of that sort of service.

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Co. G was detailed as orderlies and escort for Gen. Reno
on the seventh of September, and, as the regiment was in his
division, its whereabouts and wanderings Avere Jieaiiy the same
as those of the regiment, till Frederick Avas reached, on the
tAvelfth. The company did not remain there, but, keeping
Avith the general, moved to Middletown on the thirteenth, and
on the fourteenth to South Mountain, arriving there after the
battle began. The boys had a fine view of the battle from afar
off, performing efficient services as orderlies Avhen required, till
about four o'clock in the afternoon, Avhen there was a slight
Avavering of the lines, and the company Avas sent out to stop
stragglers, Avhich duty it performed till dark. In the mean
time Gen. Reno passed to the front, and took command of his
division in person, till the enemy was completely routed. At
this point the general Avas mortally Avounded, and taken to the
rear, and died ten minutes aftenvards, at eight o'clock. The
company escorted the brave general's body back to Middle-
town that night, and the next day was detailed as orderlies
and guard at Gen. Burnside's headquarter train. On the seven
teenth the company with the train moA^ed through Boonesboro'
to near Antietam, Avliere they Avent into camp at dusk, knoAV-
ing nothing of the great battle which Avas fought and the great
Union victory which Avas won that day, unless by reports and
the sounds of the cannon and musketry, except that one or
tAvo of the boys went up to see the fight, one of Avliom had a
horse shot under him while there. Till the twenty-ninth the
company jierformed guard duty for the train, when a move
Avas made half a dozen miles or so toAvards Harper's Ferry,
and camp Avas j)itched near Sharpsburg. Here they remained
till October sixth, Avhen another move was made, and on
the seventh they went into camp at Knoxville, Avhei-e they
remained till the twenty-seventh, and nioved to Lovettsville.
November third another forward movement commenced, and
marching became the almost daily routine.
As an evidence of the nature of the duty performed, and
the hardships suffered during the few months the regiment had
been in active service, it may be stated that from March to
November first, some seven hundred horses Avere lost in action
and worn out in serAice.

CHAPTER VI.
THE (AMPAICrX U.NDER BURNSIDE.
(iEN. McClbll.vx Relieved ba- Gbn, Buensidb. — Resignation of Col.
Allex. — Crossing the Potomac on Pontoons. — " 0,x to Rich
mond " ag.^in. — Co, L on Detail, — Co, F in a Skiumish, — Once
Moee at W.veubnton. — At Sulphui! Spkincs, — Foeagi,->jc .^ Fine
Aet, — At Rappahannock Station. — " Geeased Heel," — For Feed
ebicksbueg. — Campaigning in a Cold Storm, — Siioet Rations and
Forage, — Co, K on a Reconnoissance, — Brooks' Station, — Cold
Snow Stoem, — Falmouth, — Cold Weather and Soanta' C'lothing.
— Barefooted Boy's, — The Battle of Feedeeicksbueg. ^Support
ing A Batteea', — Bivouac undee Fieb. — Db,\th of Gbn, B,\a'.\i;d, —
In " Wintee Quaetebs,"
AFTER the successes at South Mountain and Antietam,
Gen. McClellan was relieved from the command of the
Army of the Potomac, and Gen. Ambrose E. Burnside
assigned to that position. Gen. McClellan turned over the
command to Gen. Burnside on the tenth of November, at
Warrenton, Va., Avhich the latter accepted "Avith diffidence
for myself, but with a proud confidence in the unswerving
loyalty and determination of the gallant army now entrusted
to my care, and with a steadfast assurance that a just cause
must prevail." On the same day (len. McClellan bade fareAvell
to his troops.
On the second of November the regiment was relieved from
provost duty at Frederick, and ordered to report to Gen.
Reynolds at RectortoAA^n, Va., to serve AAith his brigade. Col.
Allen and the staff officers of the military governor Avere left
on duty in that city, where they remained till the foUoAv-
ing January, when Col. Allen and Adjt. Stevens resigned,
on account of ill health, and Avent home, and Capts. Smith
and Boothby rejoined the regiment. Under command of Col.
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sonville and Petersville, halted for the night near the Potomac,
and next morning reached Berlin, on the 'banks of the river,
at an early hour. Here a pontoon bridge was constructed (the
magnificent bridge across the Potomac at that place having
fallen a victim to the ravages of war), on which the boys-
crossed, with a feeling of mingled curiosity and insecurity,
carefully leading their horses along the frail roadway, and half
expecting all the time that the whole thing would go to the
bottom the next moment. Such was the impression received
on crossing a pontoon bridge for the first time, as the boats
swayed to and fro with the current, or rose and sank under the
tread of the horses, and men and horses reeled as if drunken.
All got over safely, however, and had a better opinion of the
efficacy of pontoons when they again stood on solid ground,
though that was " sacred soil," than Avhen in the centre of
the river on the bridge. After a pleasant march of half a.
dozen miles the regiment went into bivouac, and the next day
marched through Willow Mount and Philomont (where shat
tered buildings, demolished fences, trampled fields, fresh graves,
and frightened people told a sad tale of a fight that took place
there three days before) to Union, a little town some five
miles east from Snicker's Gap, in the mountains, where it
camped that night. The next day it continued the march,
halting for a time at Upperville, where the boys had a view of
Gen. McClellan and staff as they passed by, and slept that
night in the woods. Another inroad was here made on the-
strength of the regiment by detailing Co. L, Capt. Taylor, for
duty at First Army Corps headquarters, where it remained for
some time. On the sixth the regiment marched to Salem,
which place the enemy left the day before, and there took the
advance of the army in that direction. Co. F was sent forward
as advance guard, and when within three miles of Warrenton
(thirteen miles from Salem) came up with the enemy's rear
guard, attacked and drove them through Warrenton, and then
fell back upon the artillery. During this skirmish several
prisoners were captured. A portion of the advance guard had
given chase to the rebels, and the others were waiting for the
main body to come up. While thus waiting, they espied a.

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mounted rebel a little ahead of them, to Avhom they gave
chase, but he proved to be Avell mounted, and they gave it up.
In escaping from them, hoAvever, he ran directly into another
portion of the party, and was captured and put under guard of
tAvo men, to be taken to the rear. As they were on their way
they saw tAvo more armed rebel horsemen approaching them.
Instantly placing their prisoner in front, they leveled their car
bines and ordered the men to " Halt, dismount, advance, and
deliver up your pieces, breech first !" The order was obeyed,
and the two men reported with their prisoners, who belonged
to the Third Virginia Cavalry.
In the evening the regiment adA'^anced to Warrenton, making
further captures, and held the place till Gen. Bayard arrived
with his command and relieved it. As the boys again found
themselves in the pretty town of Warrenton, they could not
help recalling their first visit, by moonlight, seven months
before, and the several visits since that time ; and as these
thoughts brought back to their minds all the events of that
summer, they may be pardoned if they wondered whether they
Avere ahvays to be marching back and forth in this way, as it
were on one continual round. And they had occasion for simi
lar thoughts many times after that.
Upon being relieved the regiment nioved out and encamped
on the road leading to White Sulphur Springs, and as the
weather had become cold and the siioav Avas beginning to fall,
the boys pitched their tents for the first time since leaving
Frederick. Next morning the regiment went on picket at the
springs. The regiment remained in this vicinity, Avith headquarters at
Sulphur Springs, till the eleventh, picketing, patroling, scouting
and foraging for the horses, though it would not be surprising
if some of the foraging was for the men themselves, and if occa
sionally the horses ranked second in these expeditions. They
had by this time become used to foraging, and could take any
thing they wished to, for horses or men, without a compunction
of conscience, and their experience had taught them to find
articles hidden in the most unthought-of places. In fact, some
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things that far excelled the genius of those who did the con
cealing, and had raised foraging to a fine art.
Lieut. Charles W. Ford, of Co. K, at the reunion of the regi
ment at Portland, September 9, 1874, told these stories of
foraging as haAung occurred at about this time : —
Late one stormy day we went into camp and had no rations. Our teams
were behind, and I was in temporary command of the company, I sent for
the sergeant, who had a hesitancy in his speech, and never would forage,
but I told him he must. He said if I would give him a detail of ten men he
would do what he could, I told him to make his own detail. He took them
and a team, and in two hours he came back with the team and men loaded
down ; but instead of being elated at his success, he came in and seemed to
be in great trouble. He came to me and said, "Lieutenant, I just realize
w-what I have d-d-done, and if I get c-c-caught you must protect me," He
said he went out with his men, and after a while he sighted in the distance a
house and two stacks of hay, and saw a squad of infantry guarding a hill.
Said he, "Boys, when I motion to you, come on," He immediately rode up
and said, "Sergeant, what regiment do you belong to?" "One Hundred
and Forty-ninth Pennsylvania," "Your regiment is ordered to move imme
diately, and you are ordered to report to your company," The infantry left,
and as soon as they were out of sight this sergeant says, " Come on, boys,"
and they drove up, loaded, and came in. Col, Douty was in command of the
regiment at the time. In two or three days the adjutant sent over, saying
our boys were to be mustered, to see if the infantry sergeant could identify
the man who gave him the order to report to his company. I immediately
went doAvn and informed this man, and he said I must protect him. The
inspection was made, but the sergeant could not recognize the man. Our
sergeant? Well, there wasn't any sergeant — he icas cook over at headquar
ters. The second or third day our regiment was ordered to take four days'
rations, which used to la.st about a day and a half when on one of these raids.
When coming out of the woods my company sighted a smoke-house or ham-
house. They saw it first, as they usually did these things, and a detail was
made to go over. If I remember right, Capt, Chadbourne was sent over to
see that they did not get more than they wanted. They made a rush and
went in. The captain sat on his horse near by. The old man who owned
the smoke-house came out and said, "For God's sake, leave me some," A
man from Co, I sang out, "Hoe in, you old fellow you, and getyour share! "
The old man saw the point, and ran in and brought out two hams and his
wife another, "There, old man," said a member of Co, I, "you have got
your share — keep away now ! "
On the eleventh the regiment again broke camp, and marched
to Rappahannock Station, where it remained, performing the
usual variety of duty, until the seventeenth. While here a
disease made its appearance among the horses called the

Lieut. CHARLES W. FORD, Co. K.
Capt. and Asst. Qr. Mas. U. S. Vol.
Portland.

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greased heel." It Avas doubtless caused by wet Aveather, hard
s^ge, short rations of improper food, and, perhaps more gener-
Ji troin want of good care A large number of horses in the
regiment Avere disabled Avith this disease, some of them perma
nently, and some had to be killed ; but as a whole the regiment
eiea less from it than did some other regiments. Good care
soon brought the lighter cases back into good condition, while
the worst cases Avere taken away. Its duration Avas but short.
and the regiment suffered none from it after this time, com
paratively, though other regiments had more or less of it for
a long time.
On the seventeenth the regiment again broke camp, Gen.
Burnside's movement on Fredericksburg having commenced,
and inarched to Freeman's ford, on the Rappahannock, again
joined Gen. Bayard's brigade, and Avent on picket in the rain.
The enemy's pickets were on higher ground, and could be easily
seen by the boys, Avhile the latter Avere comparatively safe from
their observation. Taking advantage of this fact, Sergt. Bryant.
of Co. K, Avith three men, crossed the river tAvice for corn for
the horses, narrowly escaping capture on the second visit by a
squad of rebel soldiers, Avho had been informed of the presence
of the Yankee foragers by the oAvner of the corn.
On the twentieth the regiment Avas relieved, reported at Gen.
Bayard's headquarters at seven o'clock that evening, ahd was
ordered to report to Gen. Reynolds, near Stafford Court House.
After a march through thick Avoods, swamps, mud and mire, at
one o'clock the next morning a halt Avas ordered, Avhen the
boys, tired and weary, thrcAv themselves on the Avet ground and
slept till daybreak. A second day's march in the rain closed
Avith a second night of the same sort. On Thursday the storm
was more furious than ever ; the rain fell in torrents, accompa
nied by fierce gusts of Avind that drove it in the faces of the
boys and through their clothing, in spite of rubber ponchos.
The regiment forded streams and rivers, made its way up and
down rough and rocky hills, passed through Avoods and corn
fields, and had a most uncomfortable march throughout till it
reached Gen. Reynolds' headquarters, when it turned round
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camp in the Avoods near Aquia Creek. Blankets, overcoats,
and aU clothing, were wet through, the men were cold, wet,
hungry and worn down with fatigue, and with no rations ; the
horses were in the same condition as the men, with no forage but
a little miserable hay, which, as was said at the time, no Maine
farmer would gather into his barn. It was conceded by all to
be the most uncomfortable night yet experienced, save those
three terrible nights at Warrenton Junction the April before.
Friday Cos. D, E, I, and K, under command of Capt. Taylor,
were sent out to reconnoitre the railroad from Aquia Creek
to Falmouth. Small rations of hard bread, shgar, and coffee,
but no beef or pork, salt or fresh, were drawn, and the men
made the best of matters. At a house near the camp milk
could be procured for twenty-five cents in silver per quart, or
in exchange for sugar, coffee, or salt, — one dipper of either
for two of milk, — the daughter of southern chivalry averring
that she Avould milk it on the ground before she would give, a
drop to a Yankee soldier. This remark, as the boys looked at
the Union soldier on guard at the house for the protection of
persons and property, caused them to Avonder at the justice
of the army furnishing guards OA'er secesh property, while
the owners might be in the lebel army fighting against them
at the time. But they Avere not supposed to reason Avhy
anything Avas so or so.
Sunday, tAventy-third, the regiment marched, in rear of the
First Army Corps, to Brooks' Station, five miles from Aquia
Creek, where it remained, picketing at various points, scouting,
etc., till December tenth. There Avere at this time, out of a
total of thirty-nine officers, twenty-one absent on detached duty,
on furlough, or sick. Among the many reconnoissances made
Avhile there, Co. B went out some fifteen miles, but found no
enemy, — nothing but a deserted country. On the fourth Co.
G, Avhich had been doing duty at Gen. Burnside's headquarter
train since September fifteenth, rejoined the regiment. On the
seventh the boys had a taste of home in the shape of a cold
snow storm, which lasted from eight o'clock in the forenoon
till eleven o'clock in the evening. While picketing in this
vicinity, Theodore J. Batchelder, of Co. D, who was noted for

BATTLE OF FUEDERICKSHU RG. 10.")
foraging and scouting on his own hook outside Ihe lines of the
army, passed out beyond the videttes, and Avas absent a day or
two. On his return he found another regiment on picket;
and as he had not the countersign, he not only could not pass
in, but was in danger of being arrested. With a fertility of
resource that had come to his aid frequently when outside
the lines, he took position in the road as an advanced vi-
dette. Soon an officer appeared, avIio wished to pass his post.
Batchelder halted him in the usual manner, and at the answer
" Friend," he of course replied, " AdA'ance, friend, with the
countersign." It was given him by the officer, when Batchelder
rode to another part of the line, and giving the countersign,
passed in, and in due time rejoined his company.
December eleventh the regiment was once more (and for the
last time it proved) assigned to Gen. Bayard's cavalry brigade,
and marched to near Falmouth, stopping that night in the
woods near the liA'er. The weather was intensely cold, and
the worn-out uniforms of the men were but little protection
for them. By some means the requisitions of the regimental
quartermaster for clothing, especially for overcoats, had not
been honored, and the men were in poor condition for living
out of doors in such weather, many of them being barefooted,
and not only without overcoats, but with jackets and trousers
so worn out and torn as to be but slim protection from the
inclemency of the season.
The attack on Fredericksburg commenced on the eleventh,
but the regiment was not engaged till the next morning, Avhen
it crossed the river at seven o'clock, on the lower pontoon, and
was in various positions during the forenoon, exposed to a
heavy artillery fire most of the time. About noon Cos. G and
K were detailed to support a section of fiying artillery, winch
was in turn supporting the advanced line of skirmishers.
While on this service the two companies advanced to the foot
of St. Mary's Heights, but before the engagement became
general they were relieved by infantrj^ and rejoined the regi
ment, which, drawn up in squadrons, was supporting Gibson's
battery. Third United States Artillery. Scarcely had these
two companies got into position when the enemy opened a

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vigorous artillery fire, Avhich Avas kept up for some time, the
shells passing over and burstmg all around the regiment. It
was a fearful ordeal, but the men stood their ground bravely
and without flinching, though there Avas an irresistible ten
dency to make polite obeisance Avheii the peculiar ouiz, ouiz,
ouiz of the shells was heard in the air. But one or two of
the regiment Avere Avounded, Avhicli Avas almost miraculous, con
sidering its exposed position all day long. At dark the regi
ment went into bivouac, still under fire, expecting to remain
there all night; but a(bout ten o'clock it, in obedience to orders,
recrossed the riA-er, and marching six or seven miles below
Falmouth, went on picket, relieving the Second New York
Cavalry, where it remained quietl}^ during the thirteenth and
fourteenth, till the great battle of Fredericksburg was over.
During the battle Gen. Bayard Avas killed, and Col. David
McM. Gregg, of the Eighth Pennsylvania C'aA'alry (afterwards
general) was put in command of the brigade.
On the fifteenth the regiment Avas relieved from picket and
went into camp, and on the seventeenth moved to near Belle
Plain Landing, Avhere it went into winter quarters, the camp
being named " Camp Bayard," in honor of the general.

CHAPTER VII.
THE WINTER AT CAMP BAYARD,
Winter Quarters, — Unpleasant Surroundings, — Winter Duties in
THE Field, ^Military Method op Doing Work. — Picket Duta' on
the Rappahannock. — A Visitor from the Ninth Virginia Cav-
ALEA', — Rebel Deseetees, Contrabands, etc. — Pleasuebs of
Picket Duta', — Fatigue Duty at Belle Plain, — Camp Duty. —
Organization of the Mule Teain, — Excellent Rations, — Boxes
FEOM Home, — Deseetees Punished, — Foeaging Expedition on a
Laege Scale. — Revieav by the Peesident. — C.^^ee of the Horse.s.
— Health .4.ND Spirits op the Men,
CAMP Bayard Avas not the' pleasantest place in the Avorld
for winter quarters, nor was the life there such as to
leave behind it the most agreeable memories. Had the
camp-ground been named " Camp Mud," all would have agreed
that it was more appropriate. The men, not expecting to
remain there longer than a few days, had upon first going into
camp made no preparations for comfort, but pitched their little
shelter-tents and made up their beds on the ground. As it
became evident that the regiment was to remain there, a few of
the more energetic of the men built up Avails of logs tAvo or
three feet, and by ingenuity made themselves quite comfortable
quarters. But the majority contented themselves by laying a
log or two on the ground, as a foundation for the tent and pro
tection from water, and by digging out the front portion of the
tent could sit quite comfortably on the bed, with their feet in
this hole ; and by digging a fire-place under ground and making
a chimney of stones and mud, barrels, etc., in front bf the tent,
they managed to live through the winter, how, they do not
exactly understand- as they look back upon it now, though there
was an unusual number sick, and typhoid fever raged Avith some
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ters increased to some extent, and the men began to get an idea
of hoAv to liA^e in camp in winter, which they did not afterward
forget. Once or twice during the winter these " dog-holes "
were filled with water, driving their occupants out, and once or
twice some of the men aAvoke to find their cloth roofs down
upon them, and held down by several inches of snow. But
such incidents served to give variety to the life, and to make
the men better appreciate what good was in the common course,
if they did no other good. Mud ruled supreme, and as nasty,
sticky mud as Virginia ever afforded. The Aveather was at times
cold and raw, and snow, rain, drizzle, and even hail, made fre
quent unwelcome visitations. There were but very few days
that could be called comfortable.
The duties were incessant. Picket on the lower Rappahan
nock half the time, and fatigue duty at Belle Plain Landing,
unloading grain, etc., most of the remaining time, while uoav
and then a portion of the regiment would be at both places.
As an instance of the military manner of doing work, the
story may be told that one cold, drizzly day, when the greater
part of the regiment was on picket, an order was received to
send a detail to Belle Plain Avith three days' rations, for fatigue
duty. Every private in camp that was able to go Avas sent, but
the number was insufficient, and an imperative order came back
for more men. Non-commissioned officers, musicians, sick men,
and everything that could be scraped together, were sent off
this time, and reached their destination just at dusk, after a
hard, wet march. Shelter was put up as well as could be done,
and the men made the best of an uncomfortable night, the rain
turning to snow before morning. It appeared the next day
that this strong detail was there to cut piles for the building
of a ncAv wharf; that by dividing the work equally among the
men there for that purpose, the men must cut four piles each,
and that it was necessary to stay there three days, as there were
only axes enough for a few men to work at a time. The men
could hardly see the necessity of sending so many men, a great
many of whom were unused to wood chopping, to do so small a
job, when half a dozen men could have been detailed who would
have done the work better in much less time, but supposed it to

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be strictly " military." And when at noon of the second day
the project was abandoned, the detail went back Avith veiy
light opinions of "military operations."
At first the regiment spent three days on picket and occa
sionally three at the landing, and then it was changed to ten
days on picket, and ten divided between Belle Plain and camp,
the latter being the most unpleasant part of the winter. It
was a blessing that so little time was spent in camp. The time
spent on picket duty was, on the whole, the pleasantest part of
the winter. The pickets were posted on the banks of the river
below Falmouth, in plain sight of the enemy's pickets. Just
after the battle of Fredericksburg the pickets on both sides of
the river fraternized, and became quite social. There was the
best of ^ good feeling between them. They talked, laughed,
chafed each other about various battles, threatened in a good-
humored way, and altogether acted in such a manner that one
not acquainted with real war would never have suspected them
to be enemies. A favorite mode of chafing was a salute, say
from the southern side, " How are you, Yank ? " to which,
" How are you, Johnny ? " would fly back instantly. " How
are you, Bull Run ? " would come next, and " How are you,
Antietam? " be sent back ; and so it would go, each side taunt
ing the other with this or that defeat, till the list Avas exhausted,
or till one or the other let his passion get the best of him and
showed it by his reply, when the other would make the air ring
with laughter ; and it would not be strange if some of the " acci
dental " picket shots arose from this cause. And the pickets did
not keep on their own side of the river at all, but went across
at will. They supplied each other with the latest newspapers
from either side, traded knives or any other commodity, and,
what did both sides the most good, the boys furnished the rebel
pickets Avitli plenty of coffee, salt, etc., and got in exchange
plenty of tobacco, articles very much needed by the men of the
respective armies. Picketing in good weather was real pleasure
during this state of affairs, but matters got to such a pass that
it was found necessary to order all communication between the
pickets stopped. This order was pretty well obeyed, but occa
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was carried on in a small Avay on the sly. One method of sus
taining commercial relations was to build a raft a foot or so
square, generally of corn stalks, fix in a mast with a late news
paper for a sail, load the raft with tobacco, and so set the sail
that the Avind would carry the raft across the riA^er. The recip
ient would reciprocate in coffee, if he could do so ; and it was
quite common, on asking a man where he got his tobacco, to
receive the reply, " I had a ship come in." Of course this Avas
Avithout the knowledge of the officers.
A good story of picket duty at this time is thus told by
Corp. Joseph R. Curtis, of Co. I, then private : —
Early one morning Avhen the regiment was picketing near Lamb Creek
church, after orders had been issued to exercise the utmost vigilance, and
to hold no Communication with the enemy, as I was on my lonely beat, I was
made aware, by the restlessness of my horse, that something was wrong in
my front. I listened attentively, and soon heard the remark made on the
other shore, "He has gone over to make the Yanks a visit," A moment
more and I heard the sounds of an approaching boat, and dismounting, I
crept dowTi'to the water's edge, where I could get a good view up and down
the river, to see what was coming. Looking intently I discovered, through
the morning mist, a boat containing a stalwart rebel soldier, nearing my
post, I at once raised my carbine, and in a low voice sang out, ' ' Halt !
Avlio goes there?'' The boat stopped, and the occupant, rising to his feet,
replied, "I am what you call a rebel, and am a sergeant in Co, B, Ninth
Virginia Cavalry; _but I am not on a hostile expedition, and have no arms
with me." Holding up a letter, he continued, "T have a sister living in
Oregon, and wish to send this to her ; it contains the news of my mother' s
death; it is unsealed, and if I have written anything contraband you need
not send it." I told him of my orders, which I dared not disobey, though
my sympathies were with him. He now appealed still further to my sympa
thies, with such success that he was given permission to cross if he would
say, on his honor, that he had no arms. He hesitated, but upon receiving a
promise that he should be allowed to return to his comrades, he approached
the shore. By this time the mist had lifted, and I could see on the other
shore a score of rebels, anxiously waiting the result of their comrade' sex-
pedition. The Virginian landed, and an interesting conversation followed.
He related much of his past life, said he was sick of the war, and that there
was but little real sympathy on the part of the people with the leaders in
the secession movement; but when I suggested that it would be better to
remain on this side of the river, he replied, with a slight curl of the lip, "My
enlistment and obligation to my government are as binding as yours, and I
have no sympathy for deserters from either side," and started to return. At
this moment the relief appeared on the scene, and the rebel was taken pris
oner, in spite of my protestations, while I was put under guard and marched
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the other side of the river. We were taken to the headquarters of (Jen,
Gregg, commanding the division, where I related all the circumstances, and
gave the general the letter. This was read aloud, and found to contain
nothing but a statement of the sergeant's mothei's sickness, death, and
dying Avords, and his OAvn regrets at the cruel Avar. I laid strong stress on
my promise to the rebel sergeant that he should go back, and requested
that, whatever might be done to me, my promise should be faithfully kept.
After questioning the sergeant, the general told the corporal of the relief
that, under tho circumstances, it would have been better to allow the rebel
to return to his camp, and telling me that, Avhile no wrong Avas done thi.s
time, it is not always safe to allow one's sympathies to interfere Avitli duty,
as by so doing much harm might be done the service, he directed that I
should be put on the next relief, and that the rebel should accompany me to
¦my old post, and be allowed to recross the river. Accordingly, a short time
afterward, myself and the rebel, now firm friends, rode together at the head
of the relief, to the post; and as the rebel's comrades across the river rec
ognized him, they gave a wild shout of joy, AVith mutual congratulations
over the result we separated, and the sergeant returned safely from his
" visit to the Yanks," and was gladly Avelcomed by his companions.
Occasionally deserters came over and cheered the boys by
accounts of dissatisfaction among the rebel troops, based, doubt
less, upon their own feelings, but this slip-shod sort of gratifica
tion got thin by use. One night ?\, corporal and ten men came
over together, passing the pickets by craAvling through a ravine
at the right of the line, and made their Avay to general head
quarters without being discovered, Avhere they surrendered
themselves. Contrabands often came over in search of free
dom. Among these were two Avho had travelled some dis
tance, one of Avhom Avas engaged as a servant by Col. Douty,
and the other by Capt. Virgin, of Co. G. They were smart,
intelligent negroes, and proved good servants, but at first Avere
inclined to be homesick, and mourned for the good things they
had enjoyed, even in slavery.
The duty Avhile on picket Avas also, except in very bad
weather, comparatively easy. A portion of the regiment Avas
always kept in reserve, and generally went into camp in the
best locality that could be found, a mile or tAvo from the out^
posts, and the men there had nothing to do but keep in readi
ness. On the ten-day trips the duty Avas divided up so that all
portions of the regiment had some time on main reserve, and
on the three-day trips one portion Avas on main reserve one trip

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and another the next, thus treating all the companies alike as
nearly as possible. This was very pleasant. The men made
themselves as comfortable as they could, and they had thor
oughly learned how. With pieces of tent, rubber blankets,
etc., they made shelters, usually in the form of a shed, of all
sizes, from large enough for a dozen or more to occupy to a
single tent for a couple. In front of these, huge blazing fires
kept things cheerful and warm by day and night. In these
quarters the men enjoyed life, and much preferred them to the
" dog-holes " at Camp Bayard. There was story-telling, joking,
singing, card-playing, and the genial humor and good feeling
Avhich numbers always give to true men, and it Avas well-nigh
impossible for the time to hang heavily. And, ranged side by
side, with their feet to the fire, they slept comfortably, or lay
awake and talked of home life or camp experiences till far into
the night.
Toward the close of the Avinter orders were issued from army
headquarters that the men at the main reserves should wear
their arms at all times, day and night, and the horses remain
saddled and bridled all the 'time, a change from the previous
custom. The last portion of the order was obeA'ed, but the first
didn't seem to fret the boys much. Accompanying this and
serving as a foundation for it was another, providing that officers
and men on picket duty who allowed themselves to be surprised
and any portion of their command captured, should be responsi
ble for all the property so lost to government, and the money
value thereof would be charged to them. This was caused by
the fact that pickets had been surprised on different parts of
the line (not of this regiment, however), and quite large cap
tures made. The boys in their fun construed the order into a
prohibition against alloAving themselves to be " astonished," and
it thus passed into a by-word.
At the company reserves, from which the reliefs went on
post, matters were much the same, only there was the sending
forth of the fresh reliefs, and the return of the relief from the
outposts, every two hours, the vidette duty to do, the arms to
be worn at all times, etc., and sleep or enjoyment were not so
uninterrupted, but there was much real comfort even there.

JAMES DONNELLY, Co. E.
Washburn.

WILLIAM MORRILL, Co. E.
Biddeford.

BATISTE Le SAULT, Co. E.
Milford.

GEORGE B. YEATON, Co, E.
Rockland.

Reginnental Forge at Camp Bayard, Belle Plain, Va., Winter of I 862-3.
TRISTUM ANDREWS, Co. E, Hammer in hand.
LEVI CROWELL, Co. K, Capon head.
CHARLES W, LYONS, Co. E, Hat with Crossed Sabres.
ANDREW STETSON, Co. D, rear in front.

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Some of the pleasantest memories of the service are of hours
passed at the picket reseiA^e during that Avinter ; and the names
"Lamb Creek church," "Sutton farm," and of other points
along the river Avhere the reserves Avere stationed, Avill always
call up agreeable recollections. The men got better acquainted
with each other under those circumstances than Avhile beinsr in
camp with two, or at most four, in a tent. There Avere gener
ally men enough at the different reserves for at least four, and
sometimes five reliefs, so that the duty was not arduous. Two
hours on post and six or eight off was certainly light work,
though that Avas enough in some of the weather. It generally
happened, howcA^er, that in the worst weather the duty was
more severe, either from having a smaller number of men at
the reserves, or a larger territory to picket.
At the time Gen. Burnside made his ineffectual movement
on Fredericksburg (knoAvn in the army as the "time Burnside
got stuck in the mud"), January twenty-first, twenty-second
and twenty-third, the regiment was on picket three or four
miles below Falmouth. A portion had been on duty there for
three days, and on the twenty-first the remainder Avas sent out
to relieve it. This last detail reached the different reserves
just before dark, in a cold, driving rain ; the first reliefs were
at once sent on post, and the remainder busied themselves in
putting up shelter, building fires, cooking coffee, etc. It was
hard work, for there were no fence rails except a long distance
away, and no trees for wood or tent-poles. By the time shel
ters were up, and they were not any great shakes for shelters,
either, the men were wet, cold, hungry, and saucy. There were
men enough for but three reliefs, and for three days in the cold
rain did they perform that duty, all the time two hours on post
and four hours off. On the second day, however, they were
allowed to change the reserves and occupy some deserted negro
huts, where they made a pretence of keeping dry and warm
while off duty, although there were drawbacks to thorough
enjoyment there. But the four hours off were not sufficient
time in which to recover from the effects of the two on. That
was the worst attack of picket duty that winter. To add to
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that men actually got lost on their beats, and Avandered around
in the dark Avithout knowing AA'here they were, till the fog lifted
and allowed them to find their beaten track, only to repeat the
operation in a few moments more, Avhen the fog shut down
again. There was probably not a man on post that night that
did not get off his beat, if he pretended to patrol at all. The
horses, when left to themselves, Avould work in the direction of
the reserve camp by intuition, no matter where it Avas, or if they
had only been there once. Upon being relieved, most of the
men gave the horse its head, and away it Avent at a canter, over
ground where the rider Avould have to pick his Avay carefully
by daylight, arriAing safely at the reserve every time, thus
showing the superiority of the horse over its more intelligent
rider. The relief that started out at two o'clock in the morning
on this foggy occasion, got lost, and after Avandering about for
some time, brought up at the reserve, whence it started out
again, and finally found the line of outposts Avith the aid of the
answering cries of the poor fellows on duty, who had long been
wondering Avhy in the world that relief did not come. Among
other duties at that time, the company on the right of the regi
mental line had to send a non-commissioned officer to Falmouth
every two hours to patrol the road, and see that there Avas noth
ing unusual along the route. On the night mentioned the
patrol started out at ten o'clock, got lost, and did not reach
Falmouth at all. For nearly five hours he wandered about the
fields and woods, not knowing where he was, his horse all the
time working towards the reserve, and himself trying to guide
the animal in what he considered the right direction, and was
finally run into by the lost relief, and gave up the idea of patrol
ing to Falmouth. At twelve o'clock another patrol was sent
out; he also got lost, and seeing his hopeless condition he
trusted to his horse, and got back to the reserve in about two
hours from the time he left it, without, however, having been
to Falmouth.
Sergt. Winsor B. Smith, of Co. K, told this story of picket
duty, at the reunion of the regiment in Pittsfield, August
25, 1880: —

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You remember what we called Burnside's "mud march," You remem
ber where we were. We left Camp Bayard and went down the Rappahan
nock on picket duty. We took three days' rations and three days' forage,
as usual, and a storm came up as usual, and at the end of three d.iys tliere
was no relief, nor rations, nor forage for us, and still we stood in our places.
The only way for us to cover the ground Avas to stand three hours off and
three hours on. And it was not the advantage then that it is now to be a
corporal, A corporal had to stand his post, and tlie captain and lieutenants
had to take their turn, three hours on and three off. No rations nor forage
came, but the rain kept riglit on, some of you will remember ; and our
reserve was up in the middle of the road, or what was the road, for about
the fourth day it was more like a stream. We had quite a nice fire built on
a raft, but had to Keep renewing the raft in order to prevent the flre going
out. When you came in and got off your horse you had the privilege of
praying for the time to come when you could mount your horse and go back
on your beat again, because that was the best part of it. Now, comrades,
for those three days and three nights I stood that honestly and fairly, just
as I agi-eed to when I signed the papers ; but that fourth night down there,
while marching up and doAvn the bank of that river, the rain pouring down,
soaked all through, nothing to eat, my old horse suffering the same as I was,
I said to myself, "Look here, Smith, you cost Uncle Sam considerable
money. He has got you pretty well broke in. Now you ought to be worth
something to him, and you ought not to be wasted here in this manner.
Those ' Johnnies ' across the river there are just as badly off as you are.
Your carbine has got six inches of solid mud right in its muzzle, there is
not a cap on your revolver, and it would do no good if there were, for the
tubes are all plugged up, and you could not get your sabre out of its scab
bard if you tried ever so hard. If a ' Johnny ' was bold enough to come
over here to-night you wouldn't be fool enough to tackle him, so what is the
use of your being here ? " Now we were supposed to patrol a beat of about
a half a mile in length, and down at the end of my beat there was one of
those cattle-sheds, with a flat roof and a manger running through the centre,
similar to the army coffins, said to have been made by the mile, and cut into
requisite lengths, I went out there one night. I had got to be there three
hours. When I first went on to the post I said to myself, " Now I am going
to take my bridle rein in my hand, get into that manger, lie down and sleep
just two hours and a half ; then I am going to be up and out on my post in
great suffering when my comrade comes to relieve me." Well, I was back
on my beat on time, suffering awfully when the other fellow came down to
relieve me. We relieved each other, having no officers to spare to do that
business. Then I went to the rear, wishing for the time when it would be
my turn to get into the manger again. I got in two and a half hours more
in that sleeping-place, and so I kept it up until daylight, and still no relief
and no fodder. But the next night I think my conscience began to smite me
a little, else I began to lose confidence in my ability to wake up on time, and
so oversleep five minutes. At any rate, I thought it was rather too bad for
the other fellow to be staying out like that, so I said to him, although he
was not of my set, "Look here; there is a nice shelter, good chance to lie
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for I would 'go to sleep." I said to him, "Suppose you do ? I will wake
you up if I come down and flnd you asleep," " Will you ?" said he, I said
"Yes." Said he, "Have you been in there ?" I replied, "Yes, I have,"
Said he, "Look here ; why in the devil didn't you tell me of that before ? I
have been getting in there right along for the last two nights, and suffering
like the devil for fear you would catch me!" I confess I had no business
to do that. I have no doubt I ought to have been shot. But I will guarantee
that there was not a flre-arm in the First Maine Cavalry that could have shot
me during that time.
The picket duty was all performed mounted, and no fires
were allowed on the posts, while the enemy's pickets, just
across the river and in plain sight, were infantry, had their
tents close to their posts, relieAdng each other themselves regu
larly, had picket fires burning brightly all night long, and in
wet weather could do duty under the shelter of the tents.
This was peculiarly aggravating to the Union pickets, as the
sounds of their jovial converse were borne across the river to
their ears, especially on such nights as that above mentioned ;
and the men may be pardoned if they did not consider it just
the best way. Nor was it pleasant to have a jolly Johnny, on
a cold morning, standing by his cheerful fire in all the con
sciousness of being better situated, sing out to his shivering
friend on horseback across the river, " Come over here and
warm you, Yank; you are cold; I know you are by your
looks." But these trifles, though unpleasant, had to be borne.
The boys sometimes had their revenge, though, and many a
time the stillness of the night was broken by the sharp crack
of the carbine on some post, which caused the men at the
reserve to jump into their saddles and wait for the next shot,
and also caused a lively scattering of the rebel picket fires, till
not a spark remained in sight. This last greatly amused the
boys, and prevented any twinge of conscience on explaining to
the officers that the shot was purely accidental, or that there
were sounds heard as if some one was attempting to cross
the river.
Although there were spasmodic efforts on the part of the
commanding officers to be very strict concerning the pickets,
the men soon got over each new stringent order, and performed
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performed, but it certainly was not ahvays done according to
the strict letter of Army Regulations or General Orders. It
was the almost universal practice to enjoy the quiet solace of
the pipe wliile on post, especially in the night-time, of Avhich no
complaint was ever made. Then again the men would not
patrol Avith the carbine at a " carry," as instructed to du,
except Avheii they saAv an officer coming. They kept strict
Avatch at all times, and knew their duty thoroughly, though
they chose to do it in the easiest way, and knew what was
going on across the river as well as on their own side. They
were thinking, not machine soldiers.
During this winter's picketing an incident occurred, which, if
it did not originate a since familiar slang term, was the occasion
of the earlier instances of its use. The regiment relieved a
Maryland regiment one morning, and as the first relief (from
Co. G) went on duty, the corporal of the Maryland relief on
post accompanied Co. G's corporal, to show the latter the line
and the posts and transmit the orders, and to call in his own
men. As they rode along, the Maryland corporal related a joke
that was played upon one of his men while there. Near the
end of the upper beat was a grave, the headstone at which
showed it to be some fifty years old. As the man referred to
went on duty there for the first time, the one he relieved told
him that at midnight the night before the ghost of a man with
out any head, riding on horseback, was seen there. Tins so
. frightened the man that he did not dare to go on duty on the
midnight relief, but instead hired a comrade to do so for him.
Co. G's corporal paid no attention to it at the time, but when
he posted his relief at eleven o'clock that night he thought of
the story of the ghostly visitation, and thinking to have a bit of
sport with the man he left on that beat, Riley L. Jones, he told
it to him. Jones, who Avas just then fighting his pipe, replied
between whiffs, " Well, (puff) if there's any man (puff) comes
round here (puff, puff) to-night (puff) without any head on
(puff, puff) Til put a head on him." The corporal discovered
that Jones wouldn't frighten worth a cent.
At Belle Plain Landing the facilities for camping were not so
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there consisted mainly in unloading bags of grain from the
vessels that transported it there. The men Avere divided into
reliefs, so that generally two hours a day was all the service
required of each man. They made themselves as comfortable as
they could, and enjoyed the benefits of Avell-supplied sutlers and
boat-loads of eatables. As a matter of fact they had become
by this time able to enjoy themselves under all circumstances.
In camp the hardest work Avas to keep comfortable, and many
of the men were inclined to wish for the clear, steady cold, and
clean snow of Maine. What wood was originally in the vicinity
of the camp-ground Avas soon used up, and before the Avinter
Avas over the boys had to go a long distance for fuel. The
camp-ground Avas ahvays covered with from four to twenty
inches of mud, or from two to tAA^elve inches of snow, and Avet
feet were the rule rather than the exception. During what
little time was spent in camp there were drills, company, regi
mental and brigade, at every opportunity, and frequent reviews
and inspections, without much regard to weather, on one occa
sion a brigade review being held in a cold, drizzly rain, Avitli the
mud deep enough for all practical purposes, to say the least.
There was but a small amount of guard duty to perform, except
ing the guard over the horses. Fatigue duty was plenty. The
horses could not be allowed to stand in the soft mud, so the
stables were corduroyed, as were many of the company streets,
most of which work Avas done on Sundaj's, Avhen a spirit of
reverence on the part of the president and commanding officers •
forbade drill, which called forth the lines, in imitation of the
well-known sailor's refrain : —
Six days shalt thou labor and do all thou art able.
And the seventh attend inspection and corduroy the stable.
During the winter the greater part of the Avagon train was
dispensed with, and in its stead pack mules were put in use.
It required a large amount of work to organize the mule train,
and unpleasant Avork, too ; and when it did get into working
order it was no small job to transport forage and rations from
Belle Plain by its means, or to transport the same to the pickets
after the ten-day trips Avere instituted. In short, the men Avere

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kept busy all the time, and gladly Avelcomed a detail for picket
or fatigue duty away from camp. Religious services Avere held
in camp but tAvo or three times all winter, it being seldom that
there Avere men enough in camp on Sunday for a congregation
of sufficient size to make it Avorth the while of the chaplain to
preach. In January the men Avere paid four months' pay, up to the
thirty-first of the October previous, and Avere thus enabled to
re-enforce the larder from the sutlers' stores ; but this food,
although it tasted good, Avas not healthy. The rations issued
were excellent. The regular rations, bread, hard and soft, pork,
beef, coffee, etc., were good, and beside these, potatoes and other
vegetables were issued frequently ; so on account of food the
men had no cause to complain. Many men receiA'^ed boxes from
home, filled with familiar toothsome bits and with needed cloth
ing, and considered themselves happy. Clothing Avas draAvn at
will, and every man could have an " extra blanket," if he
wished, or tAvo, for that matter. The mail facilities were also
excellent, and writing and receiAdng letters and reading the
home papers and other reading matter sent by kind friends,
formed a standard enjoyment.
One cold, raw afternoon in April the regiment Avas ordered
out to join in a brigade drill and parade, and after marching
round till all was blue, the brigade was drawn up in a holloAv
triangle, and a blacksmith's forge hauled into the centre. After
Avaiting in this situation a Avliile, the colonel commanding the
brigade (Col. Judson Kilpatrick) announced that the command
Avas assembled to Avitness a scene he prayed God neither the
men nor he might ever be called upon to witness again ; viz.,
the punishment of two comrades for the fearful crime of deser
tion. The assistant adjutant general read the order, by which
it appeared that the criminals belonged to Co. K, Second New
York Cavalry. Then an improvised barber clipped the hair
from half the head of one of them Avith scissors, Avhile the
other was allowed to go off with all his hair, and a blacksmith
proceeded to brand, with a hot iron, a letter " D " on the left
hip of each of them, an operation which caused one to wince
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deserters, bareheaded, around the inside of the triangle and off
the parade-ground, accompanied by a couple of drummers, beat
ing anything but a tune, and the parade was dismissed. The
boys looked upon the whole proceeding as a farce, and no one
was frightened by this exhibition, or made more contented with
his lot as a soldier. They believed that justice to true men
demanded that deserters should be shot, and were inclined to
consider any less punishment mere foolishness.
On the third of March Capt. Virgin, of Co. G, was detailed
to take charge of a foraging expedition, consisting of seventy
men from the regiment and a detachment of infantry. March
ing to Belle Plain, they took transports down the Potomac to
the mouth of the Rappahannock. After foraging through
Northumberland and Westmoreland counties, the infantry, with
a large quantity of provision and grain, and all the negroes
they could carry, again took transports for Belle Plain, while
the cavalry proceeded overland, under command of Capt. Vir
gin. This force encountered no enemy, and arriA'ed in camp
after five days absence, bringing with it eight rebel prisoners,
one of Avhom was a major, and eighty mules and thirty horses,.
having made a successful trip, though the}' were well worn out
on their return.
Several amusing incidents occurred on this trip. What
negroes could not be accommodated on the transports were
ordered to return to their masters ; but several refused to do
this, and foUoAved the cavalry on foot to freedom. While on
the march campward a splendid large, fiery mule was taken,
which one of the negroes was given permission to ride. With
eyes sparkling with happiness at this good fortune, he was on
that mule's back in a twinkling, and as quickly on his own back
on the ground. Nothing daunted, he was up and on the animal
again, and again the mule threw him off. Now came a lively
contest, and one which those who saw greatly enjoyed, and
which the mule seemed to rather enjoy also. As fast as Sambo
got on he got off. His pluck was good, and so was the mule's.
He kept on mounting and dismounting, cheered by expressions
like "Hang to him; you'll come top half of the time," and
hundreds of others, such as only jolly soldiers could invent at

Capt. Co. F., Newtun, Sussex Co,, N.J.

REVIEW BY THE PRESIDENT. 121
such a time, but finally got Avinded, and gave up the contest.
The next morning, hoAvever, he Avaked up full of courage,
and before noon he Avas riding " dat onery inool," Avith all
the consciousness of Avell-earned triumph.
At the plantation Avhere the cavalry stopped upon landing
from the steamer, the planter had the utmost confidence in his
negroes. He did not feel at all alarmed, saying, "¦¦ My niggers
Avon't run aAvay, — they are used too well." Unfortunately for
his assertion, two of them were missing next day. When the
force returned these two paid a visit to massa and missis, were
"much pleased to get back, and didn't want to go with the
Yankees no how." The planter Avas again triumphant, and the
negroes were reinstated in his good graces, but he soon dis
covered that they Avere too smart for him, as they got their
clothing together, and Avere again off Avith the Yankees, bag
and baggage, before he knew what they were about.
On the sixth of April the Army of the Potomac was reviewed
near Falmouth by President Lincoln, accompanied by Gens.
Halleck and Hooker, with major and brigadier generals by
scores. The regiment of course participated. The only notice
able feature of the occasion was the immense amount of cavalry
in the line.
Considering the arduous duties, the large amount of rainy,
snowy, cold, and generally uncomfortable weather, the quanti
ties of mud everywhere, the want of shelter, and, most of the
time, of a dry place to stand, the horses stood the winter
remarkably well, which must be attributed to the care they
received from the men, and to having plenty of forage.
The men also stood it well. Physically they were in better
condition than the winter before, in spite of the surroundings.
There was, of course, the usual amount of growling and fault
finding at everything, which had now become chronic, but
these served as escape valves, and the various duties were gen
erally performed promptly and cheerfully. There was, the first
of the winter, as the men reviewed their services up to that
time, and could see no advantage gained, a strong tendency to
despondency ; but this gradually wore off, and as a Avhole the
men maintained their Avell-won reputation for keeping in good
spirits.

CHAPTER VIII.
THE CAMPAIGN UNDER HOOKER.
Organization of the Cavalba' Cokps, — Roster of Officers at the
Opening of the Spuing Campaign, 1863. — Fikst Pkacticai. Use of
THE Cav ALBA.' Fobce, — Stoneman's Raid. — Charge into Louisa
Court House, — Cos. B and I Meet thj; Enemat. — Destroying Prop-
erta"-. — Successful Stratagem, — Actual Work of the Raid Be
gun, — Expedition to Burn a Bridge, — Gallant and Successful
Exploit. — On the Back Track, — Glooma' Night Rides, — Savimming
the Rappahannock, — Scouting and Picketing against Guerillas.
— The Fight at Brandy Station, — First Cavalka' Charge of
the Regiment. — Reorganization of the Brigade, — A Race Fob
Maryland, — Battle at Aldie, — Death of Col. Douty and Capt.
Summat. —Battle at Middleburg, — Adventure of Capt, Chad
bourne, — Battle at Upperville. — Again in Maba'land. — In
Pennsylvania,
UP to the spring of 1863 the cavalry of the Army of the
Potomac, at least, had been of little use as a separate
branch of the service. In the first place, the regular
army officers had no faith in volunteer cavalry, characterizing
it as a "mounted mob," while commanding officers had had
little faith in it any way, and the remark, " I have ncA'er yet
seen a dead cavalry man," Avas credited to half a dozen different
prominent generals. Thus there Avas the prejudice against cav
alry in general, and volunteer cavalry in particular, to overcome.
Then it is a well-known fact that the people of the north were
sadly deficient in horsemanship as compared to their southern
foes, and that the northern cavalry men for the most part were
obliged to learn to ride, in addition to learning the drill and
other duties ; and thus the work of making volunteer regiments
of cavalry into good troopers Avas necessarily one Avhich required
much time and much actual experience. The cavalry force had
been broken up and divided, — a regiment with this division or
brigade, a company at this or that general's headquarters, a little
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here and a little there, till it Avas rare to see a large body
together, and it had been a common remark among the men,
" Whose kite are Ave going to be. tail to next ? " The history of
this regiment shoAVS that it had served together but little of
the time, and considerable of its dut}^ had consisted of being
attached to and detached from one or another brigade or divi
sion. A portion of it had served all over the Army of the
Potomac, on all sorts of service. And the different companies
had been broken up by the general desire on the part of com
manding officers to liaA'e orderlies, clerks, etc., from the First
Maine CaA'alry, Avhioh, though complimentary, rather interfered
Avith the efficiency of the regiment.^ The men had often felt
heartily ashamed of belonging to a branch of the service which
it Avas costing the government so much to maintain, and Avhich
was of so little real service. To be sure, they had done all that
had been set them to do ; had worked as hard or harder than the
infantry, yet they felt that they had done comparatively noth
ing. But a change came over all this, and during the Avinter of
1862 and 1863 the cavalry was organized and rendered effective.
From this time it maintained a high rank, and wiped out the
boasted superiority of the southern troopers. Gen. Ambrose
E. Burnside commenced this Avork, and when Gen. Hooker,
" Fighting Joe," was placed in command of the Army of the
Potomac the later part of January, upon the resignation of Gen.
Burnside, he continued it. The Avhole cavalry force was formed
into brigades and divisions, and placed in command of Gen.
Stoneman, under the name " Cavalry Corps of the Army of the
Potomac," as per General Order No. 6, dated Feb. 5, 1863.
On arriving at Camp Bayard the regiment Avas in Gen. Bay
ard's old brigade, then commanded by Col. David McM. Gregg,
of the Eighth Pennsylvania Cavalry. Later the brigade was
attached to the Third division. Cavalry corps, of Avhich divi
sion Col. Gregg, who had been commissioned brigadier general,
was placed in command, while the First Maine, Second Ncav
' The monthly returns for August, 1862, show that one hundred and four men were on
detached service, of which numher eighty-four were serving as orderlies; while in Seii-
teniber the number serving as orderlies was one hundred and five, and the wliole numl)er
on detached service was two hundred and ten. Besides tliis, in Seiitemher Cos. G, H, and
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York (Harris Light) and Tenth New York regiments consti
tuted the First brigade, and were placed in command of Col.
Judson Kilpatrick, of the Second New York. Brigade inspec
tions, reviews and drills were frequent ; the different regiments
were thoroughly armed Avith carbines (the First Maine receiv
ing Sharpe's, having before had a small number of the Burnside
pattern, which were retained), and matters generally began to
look as if the cavalry might amount to something, after all,
a vision Avhich subsequent events proved not to be delusive.
Gen. Charles H. Smith, in his address at the reunion of the
regiment, at Pittsfield, August 25, 1880, thus speaks of the his
tory of the regiment up to this time : —
HaAdng arrived in Washington, the regiment entered upon the second
period of its history. It there first received its arms, to wit: very long sabres
and very short pistols. At that time the average Maine volunteer was less
famiUar with the use of fire-arms than with the uses of theodolites or tele
scopes. With revolver in hand, the trooper was more likely to shoot ofE his
horse's ears, or kill his next comrade, than hit an enemy, however near.
His little knowledge of his weapon made it, indeed, a dangerous thing. And
when he undertook to wield his sabre, no one would have doubted for a
moment but that he was, indeed, "wonderfully and fearfully made." Thus
armed and prepared, or rather unprepared, the regiment passed to the front
to encounter Virginia horsemen that had been reared in the saddle and bred
to the use of the double-barrelled shot-gun. True, the shot-gun is not a
very formidable weapon when compared with our modern Springfield rifle,
but it could discount the cavalry pistol many times, and when within range,
with buck and ball, it could do execution without the exercise of very much
skill. For a time, therefore, we entertained very great respect for those
shot-guns. Subsequently, however, as we all know, those advantages were
reversed. If the north was less prepared at the beginning, it was more
enterprising and progressive in the end, and with the introduction of our
breech-loaders and long-range repeaters, the shot-gun quickly lost its pres
tige. But we had not as yet reached those better times. Our cavalry was
no better organized than armed. It served in detachments here and there.
Our regiment was splendidly mounted, and the men were intelligent and
subordinate. It therefore became well and favorably known. It was
called upon to detail orderlies, messengers, escorts and provost guards for
nearly every general in the army. It was otherwise constantly engaged in
guard, picket and scouting duty. During this period it was present at the
battles of Cedar Mountain, Second Bull Run, South Mountain, Antietam and
Fredericksburg, but took only a very subordinate part in each. To support
batteries, as it was called, was a special duty of cavalry at that timie, and
thus, for the most part, we served as "they also serve who only stand and
Avait," The time for our cavalry had not yet come. Of course I do not for-

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get the services rendered bythe regiment in Banks' retreat in the valley, and
the unfortunate charge at MiddletoAvn, of which our intrepid Cilley wears a
perpetual reminder. Nor do I forget the gaUant passage through Winches
ter of Maj. Whitney, Avith only two companies, while the town was held and
occupied by rebels ; nor a later gallant, almost reckless charge of Tucker and
Coleman, with Co. B, at Louisa Court House. But these feats were only
sporadic. They were not parts of a continuous similar service, such as we
subsequently experienced. No Arictories as yet had perched upon our ban
ners, and we had witnessed only such results as tended to depress rather
than inspire us. And had the regiment tenuinated its career during tliis
second period of its history, there would have been a feeling of disappoint
ment, because as a regiment it had not had a chance to illustrate tlie career
of its ideal heroic soldier. It had not as yet charged the cannon's mouth,
nor seen the enemy go down beneath its own ti-ead, nor plucked victory with
its own hand, nor inscribed upon its banner those more brilliant deeds that
have since become its pride and glory.
I have spoken of certain heroic deeds that circumstances prevented the
regiment from achieving at this time, but I could not justly dismiss this
second period of its existence without noticing some of the great benefits it
gained from its varied daily experiences. In the first place, it learned to
campaign, with all that term implies. It learned, by experience, to cast off
all unnecessary impediments, such as picket-ropes, lariats, pins and nose
bags, and when forage was lacking, to stand by its horses, even at midnight,
while they grazed. It learned to bivouac, and make itself comfortable, too, in
bivouac. On the march, it learned during a halt of flve minutes to cook
coffee in tin cups over a blaze of burning fagot. It learned to make three
days' rations last six days — that is, to eat one hardtack, and, with the help
of cold water, imagine you had eaten two. It learned to forage liberally and
discriminatingly. It learned how to kill a pig within hearing of the provost
guard without letting it squeal. It also learned that wonderful art of kin
dling fires in drenching rains, in the wettest of places, Avith the wettest of
material. I almost believe that campaigning soldiers could build a fire
underwater, if they really wanted to. I give, one instance: It was on the
Rappahannock, in 1862. The regiment halted after dark. There had been a
long, continuous rain, and it was raining then. We groped our way by com
panies into a piece of woods where it was absolute darkness. One could
not step except at his peril. The prospect was damp and dark indeed. It
looked as though the night would have to be endured while standing in our
places. But soon the gleam of sparks not larger than fire-flies were seen
here and there. Some flickered and died, but others were fanned into life
and growth, and in a little while cheerful fires were springing up throughout
that great irregular camp. There were Ughts and shadows everywhere.
Trees, horses and men presented a curious, mixed appearance. Coffee-cups
and frying-pans were soon put to their uses. Jokes were in order, and merry
voices and ringing laughter dispelled the last thought of hardship, I fur
ther remember that as the camp-fires gi'ew higher, I looked up through the
tree-tops as far as the fire-light could penetrate the immeasurable darkness
above, and a more unusual and weird sight I never saw. No artist could
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duced, the time and place were not favorable for the exercise of such refine
ment. Coffee, hardtack and bacon offered greater attractions, and to
skilfully arrange three-cornered rails from the adjoining fence for a bed,
involved our highest idea of art at that time.
Reflection thus reveals to us the fact that the second period of our regi
mental history afforded us a most valuable experience, —an experience that
was necessary, and that so admirably prepared us for our subsequent and
more heroic career. It Avas a busy period. The regiment Avas seldom idle.
It was a period of novelties. Everything, in fact, at the beginning was new
to us. It is, therefore, rich in reminiscences — richer in that respect even
than our subsequent services. It therefore constitutes a very important
part of our history, and we cherish its memory as Ave affectionately cherish
the memory of all those who shared it with us.
During the winter there Avere several changes in the field
officers of the regiment, Lieut. Col. Douty was commissioned
colonel on the resignation of Col. Allen. Capt. Smith, of Co.
D, Avas commissioned major in place of Major Stowell, resigned,
and about a month later he Avas promoted to lieutenant colonel,
Avhile Capt, Boothby, of Co. F, was promoted to major. Maj.
Whitney resigned in March, but the vacancy Avas not filled at
that time. Many changes had also taken place among the staff
and line officers since the organization of the regiment, by
resignation, promotion, etc., and a complete roster of the offi
cers at the opening of the spring campaign of 1863, Avith the
date of rank, is as follows, though all were not then serving
Avith the regiment : —
Field and Staff.
Colonel, Calvin S, Doutv, Dover. March 20, 186.3,
Lieutenant Colonel, Charles H, S.\iith, Eastport, March '20, 186:1
Majors, Jonathan P, Cilley, Thomaston, May 8, 1862,
Stephen Boothba', Portland, March 20, 186:1
Adjutant, Addison P, Russell, Houlton, February 5, 186.3,
Quartermaster, Clarence D, Ulmer, Rockland, March 17, 186:1
Surgeon, George W. Colby, Richmond, October 31, 1861,
Assistant Surgeons, Alexander M. Parker, Westbrook, March 26, 1863.
Horace Stevens, Skowhegan, March 26, 1863.
Commissary, Eustis C, Bigeloav, Portland, September 6, 1862,
Chaplain, Samuel Fuller, Brewer. November 29, 1862,
Non-Commissioned Staff.
Sergeant Major, Elisha A. Clifford, Lincoln, February 16, 186:1
Quartermaster Sergeant, Orin S, Haskell, LevJint, March 9, 1863.

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NON-COMMISSIONED STAFF — ClinlhlUCll.
Commis.<!ni-y Sergei-tnt, JIartin -T. V. BoAVAr.YN, Hallowell, May 1, 1862,
Hospital Stewards, S.vmuel C. Love,ioa', Rockland, Octobei- 14, 1861.
EJtEKY T, Cf.A.T(.'HBLL, Brunswlck, September 2S, 1862,
Saddler Sergeant, IIenra' W. Noinvooi), Bangor, Marcli 1, 1863,
CojiPANY Officers. '
CO. A. — Cajitaiii. Sidney W. Tuaxtkh, Bangor, March 24, 1862.
First Lieutenant, Lleavellyn G, Estes, Oldtown, March 24, 1862,
Second Lieutcnant,.B.onAC:E ,S. Cole. Hampden, February 5, 1868,
CO, B. — Caiifi(iii, BEN.IAMIN F, Tucker, U. S, A,, May 8, 1862,
First Lieutenant, Wm, P. Coleman, Lincolnville, September
26, 1861.
Second Lieutenant , Frank M, Cutler, Union, October 4, 1861,
¦Captain, Robert F. Dy-ek, Augu.sta, October 20, 1861.
Second Lieutencnit, George S. Kimball, Gardiner, October 20, 1861.
-Captain, Andheav B, Spui;ling, Orland, February 16, 1863,
First iieuterecmi, William Montgomery', Orland, February 16, 1863.
Second Lieutenant, Andreav H, Bibber, Eastport, February 16, 1863,
-First Lieutenant, Osco A, Ellis, Lincoln, February 16, 1863,
Second Lieutenant, Mark Neville, Littleton, February 16, 1863,
-First Lieutenant, Walstein Phillips, Portland, May 20, 1862,
Second Lieutenant, William Harris, Machias, September 12, 1864.
-Captain, Isaac G, Virgin, Dixfield, December 31, 1862,
First Lieutenant, George E, Hunton, East Livermore, December
31, 1862,
Second Lieutenant, Samuel B. M, Lovejoa', East Livermore,
December 31, 1862.
CO. H, — Captain, George J, Summat, U, S. A., October 8, 1861,
First Lieutenant, Henry C, Hall, Starks, October 23, 1862.
Second Lieutenant, Wm. F. Stone, Portland, October 2, 1862.
CO, I, — Captain, Paul Chadbourne, Waterboro', December 2, 1862.
First Lieutenant, Frank W. Pray', Shapleigh, December 2, 1862.
Second Lieutenant, John R. Andrews, Biddeford, December
2, 1862,
CO, K. — First Lieutenant, John D. Myrick, Augusta, December 9, 1862.
Second Lieutenant, Charles W. Ford, Bristol, December 9, 1862.
CO. L. — Captain, Constantine Taatlor, U. S. A., January 15, 1862,
First Lieutenant, Zbnas Vaughan, Freeman, October 23, 1862.
Second Lieutenant, John P. Carson, Mount Vernon, November
21, 1862.
CO. M. — Captain, George M. Brown, Bangor, October 31, 1861.
Second Lieutenant, Ephraim H. Taa'LOR, Lisbon, March 8, 1862.
The spring campaign of 1863 was noted for the first practi
cal use of the cavalry force, and the first demonstration of its
real worth. Gen. Hooker's plan was to send the cavalry on a

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raid to the rear of the rebel army at Fredericksburg, to sever
his communication with Richmond, thus cutting off his sup
plies and preventing his re-enfoi'cement, and at the same time
to attack him vigorously with his infantry and artillery in his
position at Fredericksburg. This plan culminated in the battle
at Chancellorsville, and in what is known as " Stoneman's Raid."
The welcome order to move, for nothing could be worse than
Camp Bayard, was not received till Sunday, April twelfth ; and
at daylight the next morning the regiment started, with the
division, to open the spring campaign, Cos. G and K being
detailed as rear guard for the brigade. By Gen. Hooker's
headquarters, through Falmouth and along the river bank,
giving the boys a fine vieAv of the city of Fredericksburg, look
ing so calm and quiet, the division went, and taking the river
road, marched westward (up the river) till dark, and biv
ouacked in the woods near Deep Run. The roads were in a fair
condition, and the inarch was a pleasant change from the mud
of the Avinter quarters and the dull routine of the winter's
service. Next day the march was continued to Rappahannock
Station, where the enemy was found on the opposite side of the
river, at the end of the bridge and in rifle-pits. Two compa
nies forded the river below the bridge, under a sharp fire, while
Cos. A and B, under command of Maj. Boothby, dismounted
and charged across the bridge, driving the enemy from his
entrenchments, and securing as the plunder of the occasion a
fine pig which the rebels had just killed, but which, in their
hasty fiight, they had not time to take with them. This move
ment was only a feint, however, and our men retired, without
loss, under an artillery fire from the hill beyond the rifle-pits.
The regiment camped in the woods that night, and the boys
were waked up in a drenching rain at four o'clock the next
morning, with orders to be ready to start in one hour. They
were ready, but one, two, three, four, five hours slowly passed
before the word came, during which time they hung round the
bivouac fires, growing wetter and wetter and colder and colder
every moment, trying their best to keep comfortable and cheer
ful. About nine o'clock the march was commenced, the regi
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The rain still poured, the roads were very muddy, i)rogress,
which would have been slow at best, Avas rendered more so by
the difficulties that beset the train, and the boys began to feel
thoroughly blue. One comrade offered a large premium to
whoever Avould say something that would make him laugh, but
to no purpose. Another, in imitation of the embryo sailor who
was ordered to go aloft in a storm, thinking to create some
amusement, rode up to his captain, and touching his hat, said,
" Captain, I'd like to lose half a day." To his surprise, no less
than to liis amusement, the officer replied, in the most matter-
of-fact way, " Where will you go to ? " The soldier rode back
to his place, musing upon the inability of some persons to
understand a joke. Finally, after marching a mile or two in
as many hours, the regiment was drawn up in the edge of some
pine woods, where the trees shed more water than the skies
were doing. A short distance away Avas what the boys called
a " beautiful rail fence," and they went for those rails, filled
with the idea that there was heat and comparative comfort in
them. In a minute there was not a rail left on the fence. All
had been transferred to little piles in rear of the several com
panies, ready to be made into cheerful fires. But no ! An
order was received to build no fires at all, as the smoke thereof
might inform the enemy across the river of their presence,
which, as an advance was intended, was injudicious. Then
there was some violation of the anti-profanity order, and a
right smart of growling. But in a short time the boys growled
themselves into good humor, named the place " Camp Misery,"
and fairly demonstrated that the boys of the First Maine CaA'-
alry could not get so cold, so wet, so hungry, or so tired but
that they could laugh and sing. There was singing, and
laughing, and joking, and hilarity enough to have given any
enemy within two miles of the regiment notice of its presence.
It was surprising, even to the men themselves, to see how jolly
they could be under such circumstances. Men could be seen
shivering in the cold and wet so they could not stand still, their
teeth chattering like castanets, eating the cold slush, into which
the rain had turned the hardtack in their haversacks, with one
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their hands shaking so they could not get the food into their
mouths more than every other time trying, and laughing as
heartily as if in the happiest frame of mind. The boys of Co.
G will remember what fun they had over the remark of one of
their dry jokers, as he gnawed and gnawed at a piece of raw
pork : " I guess tins came from somewhere near the ear — it's
used to being bitten." This state of affairs lasted an hour or
so, when, it being decided to be impractical in the then state
of the roads to attempt to advance across the river (a fact any
private thought he could have assured the officers of hours
before) fires were alloAved, and the regiment camped there for
the night, the boys getting a good night's sleep in their Avet
clothes and blankets.
The next day the regiment was saddled and packed before
daylight, and remained ready to move at an instant's warning,
till about tAvo o'clock in the afternoon, when the order came to
move. There was about a mile of hard, heavy marching, in an
opposite direction from the river, the roads being very muddy,
and then the regiment went into camp in some clean oak AVOods,
where it remained till the morning of the eighteenth, when " on
picket" Avas the order. There was some difficulty in finding
the locality that it was desired to picket, the march thereto
being one of various twists and turns ; but finally it was
reached, and two companies sent on post. The first relief had
not stood its time before the pickets were called in, and after
another winding and twisting inarch, the regiment went into
camp in the rockiest place the boys had seen in Virginia away
from the mountains.
The next day, Sunday, nineteenth, a detail was sent out
foraging, under command of Lieut. Pray, of Co. I (the horses
had had nothing to eat for three days), which returned at night
with a small quantity of forage. Among the amusing inci
dents of this expedition was a visit to a large house where a
couple of young ladies with gloved hands made no conceal
ment of their southern sympathies, and frequently expressed
the wish that "some of our soldiers would come along and
take you'uns to Richmond." One of the boys went into the
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thorough Christian secessionist, succeeded in winning her good
graces to such an extent that she cooked him a "good square
meal." Belonging to the plantation was a large barn, that
looked as if it might contain forage sufficient for a whole
army. The fact that the door was locked aroused the sus
picions of the officer in cominand that there was something ,
in there that he wanted, and he demanded of the old lady the
key. She firmly refused, which only strengthened his sus
picions ; and failing to coax the key from her, he procured a
heavy piece of joist, and preparing it as a battering ram, with
three or four stalwart men as power, he took out his watch and
pohtely informed the lady if she did not give him the key in
five minutes, "down comes the door." Instead of giving up
the key, she knelt down on the ground and fervently prayed
God to avenge her wrongs, and send some southern soldiers to
protect her. It was a solemn moment. The lieutenant waited
patiently till the time was up, when he gave the word, and
down came the door. With visions of forage in abundance he
rushed into the barn, only to find it entirely empty. What was
the old lady's reason for withholding the key, or just how the
lieutenant felt over being so badly sold, the boys never knew.
The same evening the regiment was called, into line dis
mounted, to hear an order read from Gen. Stoneman, the
purport of which was to send all men and horses not in good
condition, and all extra baggage, to the rear, and prepare for
" long and rapid marches, day and night, as the cavalry was
about to show an indulgent government that the money and
pains taken to render this arm of the service efficient was not
thrown away ; " also to be ready to move at midnight, and
that there would be no opportunity to procure rations for at
least six days after starting ; so, if the men did not take a
sufficient quantity, and suffered from hunger, it would be their
own fault. As the rations issued that night were very light
marching rations, for only three days, the virtue of this last
clause will be apparent.
The regiment was ready to march at midnight, according
to orders, but did not start till nine or ten o'clock the next
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were thus needlessly cheated out of their sleep ou the eve of
starting on an expedition of "long and rapid marches, day
and night." It Avas "military," though, as Avas sarcastically
remarked hundreds of times that morning. A couple more
hours were spent in waiting a short distance from camp, so
that the command did not really move till twelve hours after
the time set. A drizzling rain commenced falling in the morn
ing, AAdiich before night Avas considerably more than a drizzle.
The roads AA^ere paved with a deep coating of thick, sticky
mud, which the horses' feet threw up into Avinrows as they
marched along, so that each horse stepped over a bank of mud
and put its feet in the same place as did its file leader. March
ing was slow, of course, and tedious ; and when at night the
regiment went into camp near Warrenton, the boys were not
loth to lie doAvn on the Avet ground, without shelter from the
rain (for clothes and blankets were wet through), and go to
sleep, without even stopping for a cup of coffee. And the rain
and the mud made the second hitch in the programme laid
out for the cavalry.
Tuesday was spent mainly in foraging, Avith good success,
the only fighting that occurred being between tAvo of the boys,
because one accidentally tipped OA'er the other's coffee which
was cooking on the fire, an act Avhich Avould put a soldier out
of temper quicker than the hardest talk, and was, so to speak,
the unpardonable sin of army life. This engagement did not
get into the papers, for it Avas one of the quietest battles of the
whole war. The combatants stood up and knocked each other
down without sajdng a word, till one of them announced him
self satisfied, Avhen they went back to their cooking. The
captain of the company, as well as several of the boys of that
and other companies, who saw the affair, took no notice of it,
supposing it to be a bit of fun to warm up on, so still it was,
but a pair of black eyes attested the truth of the maxim :
" Still waters run deep."
Wednesday the regiment moved to Warrenton Junction and
camped near its first Virginia camp-ground of a year before.
Here it remained doing picket duty till Saturday, when the
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ton " ground. Here the boys saw evidences that the war was
being conducted on different principles than it Avas the yeai'
before. The miles of rail fence that had been so carefully
guarded then had all been burned for the benefit of Yankee
soldiers ; the well-kept hiAvns had been cut up by the hoofs of
northern horses, and the spacious mansion Avas deserted and
dreary looking. To say that the boys rather enjoyed this state
of affairs, as they thought of their cramped condition on their
previous stay there, would not be far from truth, though they
did wish a few of those fence rails had been left for their oavu
use. An incident which occurred during these tAvo weeks is thus
told : —
A day or two after leaving winter quarters, Lieut. William. F. Stone, of
Co. H, was detailed acting assistant quartermaster of the brigade, and with
private John B, Begin as an orderly, immediately set out to take command of
the brigade train, which Avas slowly plodding its way through the deep mud
somewhere in rear of the regiment. It did not occur to him, nor indeed to
anyone, that an armed enemy was in the midst of a stiong cavalry corps ; but
he had hardly got out of sight of the camp when Lieut, Paine and a party of
Moseby's men dashed out of a little clump of pines and easily gobbled him
up. The rain was pouring in torrents, the creeks and streams were rising
rapidly, and Paine was anxious to get his prisoners across the Rappahan
nock before nightfall, so they galloped away in the direction of Wan-enton,
in order to cross above the Union force and reach Gen, Lee's headquarters
in safety, A small squad was kept in advance to prevent surprise, while
Paine and a few of his men closely guarded the game. Usually when the
advance arrived at a creek that was swollen they dashed in without hesita
tion, but at length they arrived at one that was so broad and wild that they
feared to cross. When Paine came up he denounced them as cowards, and
plunged his horse into the foaming current. Almost instantly the horse
lost its footing, while the rider lost his hold upon the horse, and both floated
helplessly down the stream. The horse finally gained the shore, but the
lieutenant's case looked hopeless, for his men seemed paralyzed with fear,
and made no attempt to rescue him, Lieut. Stone, prisoner though he was,
could not sit still and see a human being, even his captor and his country's
foe, die in this manner, without making an effort to save his life. He gal
loped quickly and alone down the stream to a point below the struggling
rebel ofiicer, plunged his horse into the stream, seized Lieut. Paine by the
hair of the head, and succeeded in bringing him to the shore. Conscious
ness was not entirely gone, and he was after a time fully restored, Lieut,
Stone now claimed that in consideration of having saved Lieut. Paine's life,
when he might more easily and with less danger have himself escaped aiid
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great debt of gratitude he owed his prisoner, and promised him treatment
more honorable to both than letting him go, saying he would send him to
Gen. Lee, with a statement of his capture and his generous and heroic con
duct, and implore Gen, Lee to have him returned to the Union lines without
exchange, as a partial reward for his gallant services, Lieut, Stone was
accordingly forwarded to Gen, Lee, and from him to Libby Prison. He
remained in that famous tobacco warehouse one night, just long enough to
see, without experiencing, the suffering our boys there endured, and the next
morning was released by order of the rebel secretary of war and sent to City
Point, where he was taken on board a flag-of-truce boat and conveyed to
Washington. Upon arriAdng at the capital, he learned that his captor, Lieut.
Paine, had, while riding Lieut, Stone's horse, been captured by a detachment
of the Eighth Illinois Cavalry, and had just arrived at the Old Capitol Prison
in that city. He obtained permission and paid a visit to the luckless rebel,
who was somewhat surprised to see him again so soon. In a day or two he
returned to the regiment, having been gone scarcely a week, and arriving
there as soon as the news of his capture and release arrived through the
press. He lost no time in Adsiting the captors of Lieut. Paine, and recovered
his horse, looking as finely as when it was so suddenly taken from him and
appropriated to the confederate service.

The regiment remained near the old " Camp Stanton " ground
till just at dark Tuesday, April twenty-eighth, when it again
started, with the division and corps, and after a short march
bivouacked near Bealton, and " Stoneman's Raid " was, after two
unsuccessful attempts to start, actually commenced. Early the
next morning the column was in motion, and before noon was
at Kelly's ford, on the Rappahannock, Avhere, after a long time
of waiting, the cavalry crossed on pontoons, several divisions of
the infantry being already on that side of the river. There
was a march a short distance from the river, the regiment was
drawn up in line, and the men dismounted for another AA^aiting
time, "the hardest time of all." About dark orders Avere
received to move* but just then there Avere sounds of a sharj)
skirmish on the right, which delayed the march till that was
over. Then a short march was made, and the regiment dreAV
up in line of battle near Mountain stream about midnight, and
remained there till morning, no fires or noise being allowed, the
horses remaining saddled and unhitched, the men in each set of
fours alternating in holding the four horses by the bridles while
the other three slept ; and to add to the discomfort of the situa
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and unsound men and horses, and everything that would pre
vent rapid marching, Avere sent to the rear.
At daylight next morning the column was again in motion,
the regiment being rear guard. The march was continued all
day without interruption, find during the afternoon was one
of the pleasantest marches of the Avhole term of service. The
rain of the morning had cleared away, the country was new to
the boys, and shoAved no marks of Avar's devastation, and every
thing Avas clothed in the brightest of spring green, all of which
added to the enjoyment of the march. Just at night the regi
ment stood picket in the rear till the remainder of the column
forded the Rapidan at Raccoon ford, crossing about nine o'clock,
and bivouacking in line of battle. Soon after midnight the boys
Avere waked to get ready to move at once, but, as usual, there
was much Avaiting to be done, and the march was not com
menced till after daylight. Rations and forage were getting
short, but the men had no difiiculty in levying upon the inhab
itants along the road, and hundreds of fine hams found their
way into the haversacks and stomachs of Union cavalry men.
During the day Cos. F and K went on a reconnoissance with a
squadron of the Harris Light, and captured a dozen prisoners,
eleven horses, and- a mule, being fired on by the enemy at two
points, Avithout effect. In the afternoon the column was halted
to bait the horses and allow the men to get a bite, when it
again started and continued the march, occasionally halting in
line of battle, until about three o'clock the next morning, when
Louisa Court House was reached. The boys thought this a
hard march, but they got over that idea before the raid was
finished. Their rations of sleep for the tAvo previous nights
had been very light, and many of them could not keep awake
by any means in their power, but got fitful naps on their horses.
Such of the animals as were well regulated kept their places in
the line, whUe others, left to their own discretion, gained on
their fellows, and the rider was often awakened to find himself
among strange faces, and to return to his place with a queer
feeling of shame.
On arriving at Louisa Court House a portion of the regiment
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and there were general preparations for an engagement, Avhile
a detachment, under command of Col. Kilpatrick, charged into
the town. The yell of the charging party was borne back
upon the early morning air to the watchers on the hill ; there
was a single pistol shot, a signal rocket sent up, and all was
quiet. At daylight the column advanced into the village,
when a portion of the regiment was sent on picket outside the
village, and Cos. B and I, under command of Capt. Tucker,
were sent out on the Gordonsville road, to make a feint in
that direction. Some three miles from the court house Capt.
Tucker encountered the enemy's pickets, charged and drove
them ; but, coming upon the enemy's reserve, some five hun
dred strong, Avho opened upon him a vigorous fire, he was forced
to retreat. The enemy followed him, and having thrown a
detachment across the road, they succeeded in cutting off
the little force. A portion of them cut their way out, and
rejoined the regiment, but two were killed, two wounded, and
twenty-seven taken prisoners. Among the last named was
Lieut. AndreAvs, of Co. I.
An incident of this day Avill illustrate the variety of fare which
soldiers sometimes enjoyed. One of the boys had for breakfast
in the morning only the rain-soaked crumbs of hardtack scraped
out from the corners of his haversack, and eaten with a spoon.
It was all he had, and there was no prospect, so far as he knew,
of getting any more. At noon he was terribly hungry, but
there was nothing to eat. While standing picket he remem
bered that there were in his saddle-bags two or three ears of
corn Avhich he was saving for his horse, and he determined to rob
the faithful and long-suffering animal of a portion, at least, of
its rations. So, sitting on his horse, alone in the woods, watch
ing intently for the appearance of the enemy, he feasted (yes,
feasted is the word, for rarely does food taste better) on raw
corn, dry and hard, eaten direct from the ear. But the patient
animal smelled the corn and became uneasy, so the trooper
divided the corn with the horse, and the two ate their dinner,
or lunch, together, sharing it with each other. Later in the
day, when the force was preparing to leave the village, this
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and near a house. They had been there but a feAv moments
when a man came out of the door. On seeing him one of the
pickets remarked, " I wonder if Ave cannot get something to eat
out of that felloAV." "It's Avorth trying," said the other. The
first then shouted to the native to come to him. The man came,
but it was evident it was against his Avishes, for he approached
very unwillingly. As he reached the picket the latter said, in
a very supplicating tone and manner, " Haven't you got some
thing you can give a poor, tired, worn-out, hungry soldier to
eat ? " The words, the tone, and the manner, added to the
fact that the soldier was the foe of_ the man to whom he
applied, were so decidedly rich, that the other picket laughs
to this day when he thinks of the incident. But they proved
effectual. The Virginian was so happy to learn that he was
not to be robbed, or taken prisoner, or killed, that his heart
went out toward the " poor, tired, worn-out, hungry soldiers,"
and going into the house, he quickly returned with a liberal
supply of warm biscxiit, cold corned lieef, and cold boiled ham.
The two pickets made a good square meal, and as one of them
ate and thought of his three meals for the day, it is not won
derful that the expression, " Variety is the spice of life," was
running through his mind.
During the day several miles of railroad and telegraph were
destroyed and a number of bridges burned by different regi
ments of the command, and a goodly quantity of forage for
the horses secured, though the men were not so well off. This
work having been successfully accomplished, late in the after
noon the pickets were called in and preparations made for
moving, this regiment being again detailed for rear guard, and
ordered to stop in the village till the remainder of the column
had been gone two hours. Just after dark large numbers of
fires were built on the hills and in the woods surrounding the
village, to convey the idea to the rebels that a large force was
going into camp for the night, and then the regiment moved
out, taking the Richmond pike. "The road was a fine wide one,
lined on each side with a high, well-kept hedge, and there being
only one regiment, marching was easy and rapid. About mid
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column had halted. At this point, about midway between
Richmond and Fredericksburg, the command Avas diyided, and
several expeditions sent out in different directions. Col. Kil
patrick, Avith his OAvn regiment (Harris Light), was sent to
destroy canals, bridges, railroads, etc., in the vicinity of Rich-
niond ; and after a brilliant exploit reached the Union lines at
Norfolk, and finally rejoined the Army of the Potomac. The
Twelfth Illinois regiment also Avent on a separate expedition,
doing much damage, and finally joining Col. Kilpatrick and
.going with him to Norfolk. The second brigade of the division
(Col. Percy Wyndham) was sent in another direction, and the
remainder of the first brigade (First Maine and Tenth New
York), with Gen. Gregg in command, was sent still another
way. Not being acquainted Avith the programme, on arriving at the
cross-roads, the boys, anticipating a few hours of sleep, lost no
time in stretching themselves out for that purpose. But the
most drowsy had hardly time to get Avell to sleep before they
Avere again ordered into the saddle, and the brigade was again
in motion, then going alone. It was decidedly easy for the men
to sleep in the saddle, however, as most of them did do. The
march was continued without more than the usual incidents, till
noon of the next day, when a halt was made, long enough for
those Avho had I'ations or forage, to cook something to eat, and to
feed the horses. Soon after, this it became officially known that
there would be no chance for, sleep that night, which Avas rather
discouraging, and the boys began to Avonder whether or not
they could by any means live through a third night Avithout
sleep. But it Avas a military necessity, and they were Avilling
to try.
Late in the afternoon a halt was made at Rockville, or Rocky
Mills, fifteen miles from Richmond, Avhen the horses were fed
and groomed, the more fortunate of the men getting something
for themselves to eat ; and just at dark a detachment of one hun
dred men from each of the regiments was sent, under cominand
of Lieut. Col. Smith, of the First Maine, to destroy the railroad
bridge across the South Anna River, ten miles from Richmond.
It was a wild ride of several miles, mainly through woods, Avith

I

Capt. ANDREW B. SPURLING, Co. D.
Lieut. Col. Second Maine Cav. and Bvt. Brig. Gen. U. S. V.
Elgin, III.

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no road, and it seemed in no particular direction, and most of
the way at a trot. There Avas a lively dodging of the lower
branches of the trees, and more than one of the boys found
himself nearlj^, if not quite, brushed from his saddle by a heavy
branch, AAdiich he did not see in time to dodge, in his rapid ride.
On arriving near the station on the railroad, Col. Smith dis-
coA^ered that his guide knew very little about the locality, and
that the road he was on ran dii'ectly across the railroad, a posi
tion into which he did not wish to get. Capt. Spurling was
sent Avith a force to destroy the station, tear up the track, etc.,
and the remainder of the command Avas drawn up in line in an
open field. By this time blazing fires and the sounds of heavy
blows denoted that the work of destruction was going on. Col.
Smith and others went forward toward the bridge until they
drew the fire of the enemy who was guarding the bridge, and
the orders from Gen. Gregg being not to bring on a fight in any
case. Col. Smith decided to return. So he sent an orderly over
to where the fires were burning, with orders to " tell Capt.
Spurling to finish the work he is about, burn the culvert, and
join us as soon as he can, as the enemy is on the move in this
direction " (pointing toward the left). This order was sloAvly
and distinctly repeated, that there might be no mistake about
it. The orderly found Capt. Spurling Avith a few men busy as
bees near-*a burning station-house and burning cars, and deliv
ered his message. Capt. Spurling finished his Avork, and did it
well, too, and soon the command was moving away from the
railroad. The ride back to Rockville was gloomy enough. The excite
ment was over, and tired nature began to assert its sway. Two-
thirds or more of the men , allowed themselves to go to sleep,
and their horses to wander at will. Consequently there was no
order nor anything else in the column, but it was strung out to
almost indefinite length, with large gaps in it ; and the utmost
efforts of officers and the wakeful men were insufficient to
keep the men anywhere except straggling along in single file.
Twenty wide-awake, determined rebel soldiers could have cap
tured the whole tAvo hundred, and not had much to boast of
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got anywhere. And when, about two o'clock in the morning,
Rockville was reached, where the boys had fondly hoped to get
a brief nap, at least, and it was found that the remainder of
the command had gone, and there was " no rest for the Aveary,"
even those who had thus far kept awake gave up in despair, and
went to sleep directly, making the column for the rest of the
march more straggling and more inviting to the enemy than
before. Arguments, orders, curses, loud and frequent, and even
blows, could not keep the men awake, or keep the horses in their
places, or scarcely in any place, some of them stopping in the
road sound asleep. . About four o'clock the tired, weary boys
found the regiment, some three miles from Rockville, standing
" to horse," expecting orders to move every moment. Caring
little for the expected orders, the boys threw themselves on the
ground, and Avere quickly asleep, ready to run all risks for Avhat
they so much needed. As good luck would have it, they got
an hour or so of sleep, and when they were waked up as the
column started they were in the best fighting trim, — cross
enough to bite their sabres in two.
Six of the boys, however, Sergts. Jumper and Forsyth, Corps.
Baker and Fuller, and Privates Mason and Mitchell, all of Co.
G, were not allowed even these meagre rations of sleep, for as
soon as the expedition reached the regiment they Avere ordered
to report to Gen. Gregg immediately. They did so,%nd were
sent back to Thompson's cross-roads, a distance of eighteen
miles, with despatches to Gen Stoneman. The story of that
ride through the enemy's country, with horses so tired and
worn that not one of them could go faster than a walk (and
two of them gave out altogether soon after starting, forcing
their riders to pursue their journey on foot and alone), going
within a mile of a large camp of the enemy Avithout attracting
his attention, passing themselves off as rebel scouts to a large
number of citizens they met, and finally a portion of them over
taking and delivering the despatches to Gen. Stoneman just as
he had moved out from the cross-roads, while the rest came in
safely on foot some hours afterward, is but one of the strange
stories of individual adventure that could be told of the mem
bers of the regiment. The Avonder is that all of them were not

THE RETURN MARCH. 141
taken prisoners, as they confidently expected to be ; but pluck
and persistency saved them.
At daylight the brigade started on the back track, taking a
road in the opposite direction and foUoAving it for a while,
to mislead any scouts that might be in the vicinity, and then
suddenly changing direction and taking the right road, and
sending out foraging parties, Avho were so successful that when
a halt was made, soon after noon, at the cross-roads, there was
ham and meal enough to cook a sort of a dinner for all. Then
the march was resumed, and half a dozen miles further on the
brigade reached the main portion of the cavalry corps, with
Gen. Stoneman, near the Pamunkey RiA^er, and went into camp.
The horses were unsaddled, which must have been a ucav sensa
tion for them, and the boys got a good night's sleep, the first
since crossing the Rappahannock, five days before.
The next day. May fifth, the command remained quietly in
camp, waiting for the return of the various detachments that
had been sent out from the corps, and giving men and horses
an opportunity to rest, till nearly night, and then was put in
motion just as a lively thunder shower came up, the First
Maine being advance guard, with Cos. A and D to the front.
The Pamunkey was crossed on a high bridge, which was blown
up and burned after the last man was over, by a detail from
the regiment, under command of Lieut. Cutler, of Co. B, and
the boys began to realize that they were on the Avay to the
Union lines, Avhich to them had all the significance of going
home. The shower settled down into a steady rain ; the night
was very cold ; the boys, who, during the day had been inclined
to growl at the heat, Avere shivering in their saddles ; the rain
soon made the roads muddy and marching hard work, while,
to add to all the discomforts of the situation, it was so dark
that it was impossible for one to see his file leader, unless the
file leader rode a white horse ; and more than all this, the way
was through swamps, thickets, woods, cow-paths, by-paths, any
thing but travelled highways. It was a dismal ride, and made
more so by the sound of an occasional shot from a guerilla,
and the doleful note of a single whippoorwill that followed the
column all night long. The regiment had to picket the various

142 FIRST MAINE CAVALRY.
cross-roads till the column passed, to prevent a surprise attack
on the flank ; and there was need of it, as was learned next day,
for the column passed Avithin two miles of Gen. Lee's baggage
train, and within three miles of Gen. Stuart's cavalry.
At daylight the Spottsylvania pike was crossed near ToUards-
ville, two companies standing picket on the pike on either side
as it passed, Avithin sight of the enemy's camp fires and within
sound of their drums, but no attack Avas made. Soon after
crossing the pike the column halted, the pickets rejoined the
regiment, ham and fiour from the surrounding country fur
nished a breakfast, and the column rested till about noon.
Then there was a march of a few miles, another halt, and just
before dark another start. This night's inarch commenced like
that of the night »before, only it rained faster, was darker,
muddier, harder, slower, and more tedious, if that Avere possi
ble ; and hours through a piece of woods, with the road in a
terrible condition, requiring constant Avatchfulness to keep the
horses on their feet, and even that was not successful in all
cases, while the same whippoorwill kept up his mournful tune,
and there was the occasional shot, as if the guerilla were keep
ing the whippoorwill company. Rebel camp and picket fires
could be seen frequently, but they gave no trouble. About
midnight the advance got out of the woods at Verdiersville,
when there was an hour or two of slnvering in the cold, Avait
ing for the rear of the column to catch up, and the command
again started, this time on a plank road, where marching was
easier, pleasanter, and more rapid, allowing the boys relief from
their constant care, which most of them improved by going to
sleep. Many of them remember nothing of the march from
Verdiersville, except, perhaps, an indistinct recoUectioji of being
ordered " into place," until they found themselves fording the
Rapidan at Raccoon ford, just at daylight. During this night
a number of men were led off the road in the darkness by rebel
scouts, who were on the watch, and captured ; and an attempt
was made to mislead the train in the same way, but this was
frustrated by Lieut. Stone, acting assistant quartermaster of
the brigade, Avho was fired on and his horse shot.
On the seventh the command remained near the river at the

SWIMMING TIIE RAPPAHANNOCK. 143
ford till late in the afternoon, the boys improving the opportu
nity as much as the}' Avere able to do, in sleeping, or, as they
called it, "stealing poor sleep." Along toAvards night another
start was made, and this night's march was about like the
two previous ones, the rain still falling, and progress sIoav.
Guerillas hovered around more abundantly, and at one time, it
was stated, the column marched for some distance between two
columns of the enemy. There Avas the occasional shot and
the lonesome song of the whippoorwill. At midnight the
Rappahannock Avas reached at Kelly's ford, but the three
days' rain had swollen the river, and after an unsuccessful
attempt by the advance to ford it the idea was abandoned, and
the column remained there in line of battle till morning, the
boys getting a little more sleep. Fording the swollen river
was anything but pleasant or safe, even by daylight, the horses
being obliged to swim, and that with a strong current run
ning. However, all of this regiment got safely across (there
were rumors of casualties in other regiments), though some of
them had much difficulty about it, and all got thoroughly wet,
the water running over the tops of the saddles, and fiooding
saddle-bags and such of the haversacks as were strapped to the
saddles. Ammunition, except the Burnside carbine cartridges,
which had metallic cases, stood no chance at all that morning.
After getting across, the regiment waited several hours, and
along in the afternoon took up the line of march for Bealton,
where it arrived about dark and went into camp, after what
seemed a needless waste of time and strength in getting into
just the right position, the camp-ground being changed at least
half a dozen times before the boys were finally allowed to settle
down for the night. And then there was sleep most sound and
sweet, for once more was the regiment inside the Union lines,
having been gone nine days, during which time the battle of
Chancellorsville had been fought.
Thus ended " Stoneman's Raid," which has passed into his
tory as the first great achievement of the Union cavalry of the
Army of the Potomac, and from which dated the rise of that
branch of the service in the estimation of soldier and citizen,
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matter for this Avork. It is enough to say here that the First
Maine Cavalry was a part and parcel of this expedition, and
shared its dangers, its hardships and its triumphs, and that it
was ever after a matter of pride with the boys that they were
on "Stoneman's Raid." Starting with but two days' rations,
after that was gone the boys lived on ham, flour and meal
obtained from the country, cooked when they had time to cook,
and eaten raw when necessary. As for rest and sleep, five
nights there was no sleep except what was stolen in the sad
dles, and the rations of sleep were short and of an inferior
quality during the rest of the time ; some of the men seemed
demented at times from loss of sleep, and acted half crazed.
Three days and nights there was continuous marching, fight
ing, scouting, and picketing, and in fact pretty much of the
whole time the boys had been actively employed.
During this expedition Lieut. Estes, of Co. A, who Avas
serving as aid-de-camp on the staff of Gen. Kilpatrick, Avas
despatched Avith ten men to go through the rebel lines from
Richmond and communicate with Gen. Hooker. On the route
he captured an officer and sixteen men. Lieut. Estes himself
was afterwards taken prisoner, and started for Richmond, but
in turn captured the party who had him in charge, and conveyed
them Avithin the Union lines.
Col. Douty Avas now in command of the brigade (First Maine
and Tenth New York) and Lieut. Col. Smith in command of
the regiment. Saturday, May ninth, rations were issued, and if
ever anything tasted good, hard bread did on that day. It was
evidently feared that after so long a time of the most active
service, the boys would suffer if allowed to lie still, so the camp
was moved a short distance, just to keep the boys awake. The
next afternoon there were orders to move again, and after an
easy march of half a dozen miles or so, on the road to Falmouth,
the brigade went into camp near Deep Run, and next day
reached Falmouth soon after noon, and went into camp near
Potomac Creek. Here it remained, the boys receiving four
rnonths' pay on the thirteenth, and doing little but resting, until
the fifteenth, when it went back to Bealton (making the trip in
one day) and camped on the ground of the week before. In

Lieut, LLEWELLYN G. ESTES, Co. A.
Asst. Adjt. Gen. on Staff of Gen. Kilpatrick, and Bvt. Brig. Gen. U. S, Vols,
Enfield, N. C.

CONSTANT WATCHFULNESS. 145
this vicinity the brigade remained until the tliirtieth, changing
camp several times, guarding the Orange and Alexandria Rail
road, and picketing and scouting against guerillas all the time.
Guerillas Avere numerous and bold at this time, hovering around
the rear of the army, picking up stragglers, tearing up rails and
destroying cuh^erts on the railroad, attacking small bodies of
troops, now and then capturing a Avagon or a whole train, and
occasionally charging into a camp and carrying off Avhatever
they could. One night a picket of the Tenth New York was
fatally shot on his post, almost Avithin sight of one of the pickets
of this regiment, and the murderers escaped unharmed. The
boys soon found the difference between picketing on the Rappa
hannock or in front of the whole rebel army, Avhere they felt
comparatively easy, knowing they had soldiers to deal with, —
men who treated soldiers, though enemies, as mCn, — and pick
eting where they were liable to be picked off by men who would
crawl up and shoot them- without a word of warning or a com
punction of conscience, for the price set upon their heads ; and
after a fair trial they formed the opinion, Avhich they never
afterwards changed, that picketing against guerillas was the
most despicable part of the service.
While remaining here constant watchfulness Avas required.
Half the horses in camp were kept saddled at night, and a
strong camp guard was maintained aside from the pickets, day
and night. During the grazing of the horses, whicli occurred
twice a day, half the horses were required to be saddled, and
half the men wore their side-arms. At one time the regiment
was camped near the station, in a single line extending around
three sides of a square, for better protection, the horses outside,
with tents, teams, headquarters, etc., inside. The camp guards
were inarched to the headquarters of Col. Smith, and received
their orders and directions from him personally. They were
required at night to take their horses, saddled and packed, to
their posts, which were just outside the stable picket line, hitch
them about the centre of their beats (the horses were allowed
to remain at the picket line during the daj"-, saddled and packed),
and patrol on foot, armed with side-arms and carbine, and were
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146 FIRST MAINE CAVALRY,
" in case of a charge," upon which especial stress was laid. But
eternal vigilance was the price of liberty, here as well as else
where ; for not the slightest ripple disturbed the monotony of
standing camp guard as cavalry and infantry combined, as the
boys termed it. The non-commissioned ofiicers, and such as
were not detailed on the regular picket, got the most of this
sort of duty. " Scares " were frequent, and reports of " rebel
infantry this side the Rappahannock," " guerillas coming right
down upon us," etc., caused frequent saddling-up in a hurry,
and were good discipline for the men, if nothing else.
On the thirtieth there was a short march to Warrenton Junc
tion, where the regiment A\'ent into camp, and remained there,
doing about the same duty as while at Bealton, drilling when
opportunity offered, and having a " scare " occasionally, till
Monday, June eighth. This extract from a private letter,
written while the regiment was here, gives a new sort of
experience : —
Day before yesterday a detail of ten men from this regiment, of whom I
was one, and twenty or more from another regiment, went on a reconnois
sance under command of Capt, Tucker, of Co. B, First Maine. Between
Sulphur Springs and Warrenton Ave found a secesh soldier lying by the
roadside. He was the neatest-dressed and best-looking confederate I have
ever seen, and from his manner I at once concluded he was some one's pet
child, whicli after events proved. He had just been exchanged, and was on
the way to join his regiment; had called at Warrenton the day before to
see his parents, — said he had gone against his better judgment, and this
was the result. When we got to Warrenton I was one of three sent with
him to his father's to get a few things he thought he should need. That
was a big job for me, who never could bear to see any one in trouble, to
take a prisoner of war to bid good-by to his mother, I had to go, however,
and make the best of it. Thought I had got somewhat calloused to exhibi
tions of feeling, but found I had not. Treated them as well as I could, and
gave his mother all the comfort I could. How she did beg me to "take him
out a little ways, where nobody would see me, and parole him ; " but I
couldn't do it, I was glad when we got through, though I couldn't have
hurried them at all. He left his mother, saying, "Take care of yourself, and
don't worry about me; I shall come out all right; and if I get killed, remem
ber I shall die for my country." And we rode off.
On Sunday, June seventh, Col. Kilpatrick, with the Harris
Light, returned from his service on Stoneman's Raid, and again
took command of the brigade, and Col. Douty returned to the
command of the regiment.

THE GETTYSBURG CAMPAIGN, 147
Now commenced the brilliant cam})aign which I'esulted in
the utter defeat of the rebel army at Gettysburg. It had
become known to Gen. tlooker that Gen. Lee's army was mov
ing westAvard, and that the cavalry had already reached Brandy
Station, a station on the Orange and Alexandria Railroad, five
miles below the Rappahannock, and about the same distance
from Culpepper. Just what his plans Avere, whether for an
attack on Gen. Hooker's right, a grand flank movement to get
between the Union army and Washington, or for a raid into
the north, were, of course, unknown ; and a reconnoissance in
force was necessary to see what was going on, learn of the
enemy's position and intentions, as much as possible, and at
least let Gen. Lee know that " Fighting Joe " was wide awake.
For this purpose Buford's division of cavalry, with a small
force of infantry and a battery, were sent out to cross the
Rappahannock at Beverly ford; and Gen. Gregg's division,
also with infantry and artillery, to cross below, at Kelly's ford,
while Gen. Pleasanton, who then had command of the cavalry
corps (Gen. Stoneman having been relieved), commanded the
expedition in person.
The order to march was received about noon on the eighth,
and in a short time the regiment, with the diA'ision, was in
motion and moving toward the river. All the afternoon could
be seen immense clouds of dust across the river, indicating that
large forces of the enemy's troops were also in motion, and the
boys felt there was hot work in store for them. After a dusty,
uncomfortable march, the regiment bivouacked on a low tract
of land in the vicinity of Kelly's ford, where the boys were
treated to an unusual amount of " getting into position," or, as
they called it, "poppy-cocking," and finally were allowed to lie
down to sleep, with a cold bite, and holding the horses by the
bridles. They were aroused about midnight, and given orders
to be in readiness to move at three o'clock, _and pretended
to " stand to horse " till daylight, killing time as best they
might, and thoroughly enjoying the soldier's prerogative of
growling. They were not allowed to cook coffee, as the enemy
might learn of the presence of the force by the smoke of the
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poses,. ' Soon after daylight the division moved out. A short
march in the beauty of the early June morning carried it to the
ford, Avhere the First Maine, being in rear of the brigade, was
forced to wait for the remainder to cross. Before its turn at
the ford came the sound of brisk artillery firing up the river,
at the right, which told the boys the ball had opened. When
across the river the whole command Avas put into a gallop,
which was kept up three or four miles, the dust so thick that
in a very short time the blue of the uniforms was entirelj''
invisible ; most of the way through the woods, and all the time
rapidly nearing the firing. A brief halt was made, when orders
were received to tighten the saddle girths and load the carbines,
which Avere rapidly obeyed, and the regiment again started,
shortly after emerging from the woods into a large open field.
As soon as the regiment debouched from the Avoods it formed
squadrons at a gallop, drew sabre, and in a moment more was
charging across the field. And thus, before the boys were
aware of it, almost, the regiment was in its first cavalry charge
as a regiment.
And noAv opened before them, and of which they were a
part, a scene of the grandest description. They were nearly at
the right of a large open field of undulating ground, Avith
Avoods at their right. At the left, as far as the eye could
reach, were to be seen bodies of Union cavalry advancing Avith
quick movements toward the enemy's cavalry, Avho were also
in full sight, and apparently as active. Officers grouped Avith
their staffs, and squads of orderlies could be seen in different
localities, some quietly watching the tide of battle, others
moving in various directioiis. Orderhes and staff officers Avere
riding at full speed in every direction, helter-skelter, appar
ently, as if the success of the whole engagement depended
upon each one. A little to the right of the front, near a house
surrounded by extensive shrubbery (known as the "Barber
House," where Gen. Stuart had his headquarters), was a rebel
battery, which turned its attention to this regiment as it
emerged from the woods. The whole plain was one vast field
of intense, earnest action. It was a scene to be witnessed but
once in a lifetime, and one well worth all the risks of battle to

BRANDY STATION, 149
witness. But the boys could not stop to enjoy this grand,
moving panorama of war. On they Avent, amid a perfect tan
gle of sights and sounds, filled with such rare, whole-soulijd
excitement as seldom falls to the lot of man to experience ; and
thoughts of danger were for the time furthest from their minds.
Even the horses seemed to enter into the spirit of the occa
sion, and strained every nerve to do their full duty in the day's
strange deeds, obeying the least motion of rein or spur Avith
unusual promptness, as if feeling the superiority of their riders
in this terrible commotion.
A railroad cut breaks the formation somewhat, and for a
moment checks the advance ; but that is soon crossed, and the
regiment re-forms with no loss of time, and is again on the
charge. Nearly in front is the Harris Light Cavalry, charging
upon the battery, while swooping down upon them is a rebel
force, coming across the field from the woods in a diagonal
direction. For a moment the result is in doubt, and then the
Harris Light breaks, and the men scatter and flee. The force
that drove them keeps on its way, now coming directly for the
First Maine. The First Maine falters not, but keeps on its
course. A shell from the battery on the right comes screaming
with harsh voice along the line, apparently directly over the
heads of the men, and seeming so near as to make it impos
sible, almost, for the left of the regiment to escape its effects,
and bursts a quarter of a mile away. Some of the men cannot
help dodging a bit as this goes by, and the others try to laugh
at them, but make poor work of it, as they thoroughly appre
ciate the feeling which prompts such a movement. This is
followed by another and another, in quick succession. On they
go. And see ! the rebel force that a moment before has driven
the Plarris Light now breaks and is in full retreat, and the
charge has turned to a chase. Noav goes up a cheer and a yell
that must startle the very stones, as the excited boys ride over
them. One defiant rebel, scorning to run from the "cowardly
Yankees," remains firm in his position as the regiment reaches
him, turning neither to the right nor to the left, breaking
through the ranks of two companies in their headlong speed,
and nearly escaping recognition and capture in the excitement.

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At one time two rebel troopers are riding along in the ranks of
the First Maine, as coolly as though they belonged there ; and
no one who sees them thinks of capturing them. On goes the
regiment, driving the enemy from the battery, and passing by
the lonely and now quiet guns that a moment before were so
loudly talking. On they go, faster and faster, if that were
possible, over fences and ditches, driving the enemy a mile or
more. Oh, it was grand! and many a man who was in that
charge has at times fancied that if he Avere allowed to choose, he
would say, " Let me bid this world good-by amid the supreme
excitement of a grand', exultant, successful cavalry charge
like this!"
The regiment at last halts ; the companies are re-formed and
counted off, and are ready for another race. A portion dis
mount and open fire with their carbines, while the enemy's
bullets make lively music about their ears. Lieut. Col. Smith
now finds himself the senior officer (Col. Douty being in
another portion of the field), and assumes command. He finds
himself with a small command, alone. The enemy is in his
rear, and no other Union troops are near. His cominand has
been scattered somewhat, but the men are coming up and join
ing him fast. As soon as he has force enough to make the
attempt to return, he Avheels the command, gives the order
" ForAvard ! " and again the regiment starts, going back over
the same ground it has just driven the enemy from. It appears
that when the gunners left the battery, as the regiment swept
upon it, they simply stepped into the Avoods at the right, where
they remained till the regiment had passed, when they returned
and again took possession of their guns, and turned them upon
the regiment, and were joined by a large force of their cavalry
who had taken refuge in the same woods, as well as by some
from the other parts of the field. The regiment had passed on
and left the guns alone, supposing, if any thought was taken of
•the matter at all, that the remaining regiments of the brigade
would come to its support, and could take care of the battery
after it had been tained.
The regiment, which Avas now between tAvo fires, kept well
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recapture it, and then, just as the gunners Avere going to fire,
Col. Smith suddenly changed direction to the right. In a
moment the regiment Avas out of the line of fire, Avhile the grape
and cannister Avhich Avas intended for the little force passed
harmlessly by in the rear, tearing up the ground where the
Maine boys had just be^n ; and before the guns could be
reloaded and brought to bear upon them again, the boys had cut
their way out. Never was the fact more clearly demonstrated,
that in a battle it is the safest, as well as the best, for each indi
vidual soldier to stick to his command, than it was here ; for those
who remained together got off the field with small loss, while
of those who scattered, many were taken prisoners, some were
obliged to cut their way through small bodies of the enemy,
some met their death in this endeavor, some escaped by taking
a series of Putnam leaps down the terraces in front of Gen.
Stuart's headquarters ; and all took great risks.
Gen. Smith thus writes, in 1886, concerning the halt and the
return from this charge : —
Just as we stopped from this charge I saw a sergeant coming in from the
direction of our right and rear, with a flag of some kind. If it was not the
colors it must have been a guidon; of course I knew at the time, but am not
sure now, though I think it was the colors. Well, a body of rebs dashed
out from the woods to capture him. The sergeant dashed from them, and
when they found themselves in the presence of so many Tanks, they quickly
put back.
I did not know that Co, G lost so many men that day (ten). It looked
like the most solid company on the fleld when we re-formed to return. The
gray horses may have given it that appearance. I remember Capt, Virgin's
presence well. His bearing was excellent, Maj. Boothby was there, too;
he generally was there. We halted just beyond a little ridge that we had
charged over. At the time we halted we were all broken to pieces, but our
men came to us from both flanks and the rear very fast, so we were able to
re-form quite a force. We re-formed under cover of the ridge, and a smaller
number of rebs assembled on the opposite side to contest our return. They
did not organize, but only huddled. Our men re-formed hastily, but quite
orderly. I watched the enemy with intense^ emotions. Seconds seemed like
minutes. The moment our men got into tolerable shape I ordered the
advance, I tliink Capt, Virgin was in front, I started on the left flank of the
head of the column. The enemy did not stand, but broke to right and left,
into the woods. Whether we should charge back over the guns, or evade
them, as we did, was the next in-ohlem. Either course was practicable.
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distinctly, as if I had considered it a day. I saw the advantage of the rapid
descent and the safety in getting under the hill, and directed the head of
the column accordingly, I watched in fearful suspense for the flrst discharge
of the guns, and was relieved to discover that the execution was weak.
So much for the part this regiment bore in the fight at Brand)'
Station. It Avas afterAvards learned»that Gen. Buford, with his
brigade, and a small force of infantry, crossed at Beverly ford
early in the morning, and made an attack in Gen. Stuart's front,
Avhere he fought gallantly, and gained some advantage ; but
discovering that the enemy had much the strongest force, he
contented himself Avith holding his OAvn, and waited to hear
from Gen. Gregg. While Gen. Stuart's attention was turned
in this direction, the Second brigade of Gregg's division (Col.
Percy Wyndham) struck him in his rear, and almost in his
camp, surprising him entirely, dealing him some heavy blows,
and nearly capturing the rebel cavalry leader himself, who was
then at his headquarters, in consultation Avith his generals. But
Stuart's command was a large one (there was a review of fifteen
thousand cavalry on that field but a day or tAvo before, so pris
oners affirmed), and he was enabled to send such a force upon
the Second brigade, supported by a battery of six guns, and by
infantry, as to drive them back, with three brigades in full pur
suit. Just at this time Col. Kilpatrick arrived upon the field,
and sent in the two advance regiments of his brigade (Harris
Light and Tenth Ncav York) to the relief of the Second brigade ;
but they Avere met by two heavy columns, and driven back.
At this critical juncture, when the day seemed to be lost, the
First Maine's charging column arrived, and drove the rebel line
as stated. Gen. Kilpatrick writes doAvn this charge of the First
Maine as "one of the best charges that ever was made," and at
a meeting of the officers of the brigade at his headquarters the
next night, he declared that they all owed their thanks to the
First Maine for saving not only the brigade, but the whole divi
sion in this action. This, the first charge of the First Maine,
was perfectly irresistible — there was no withstanding it. With
the force of its own momentum the regiment Avent on and on
and on, driving everything before it, and only stopped when it
was simply impossible to go further.

Lieut. GEORGE E. HUNTON, Co. G.
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Later in the day, the object of the reconnoissance being
accomplished, the forces Avere AvithdraAvn, the enemy shoAving no
disposition to follow, and the I'egiment camped at Rappahannock
Station that night.
This, the first real cavaliy fight of the war on a large scale,
Avhich is known to Gregg's division as the " Brandy Station
Fight," and is so borne on the First Maine battle-fiag, by order
of the War Department, but Avhich is known to Buford's force
and to the rebel cavalry as the fight at Beverly ford, was a
severe bloAv to the south; and from that time their caA'alry
never regained or claimed the proud position it had so long
been supposed to occupy. The southern papers fairly acknowl
edged a defeat, and were filled with mortification and humilia
tion. The severest censure was applied to Gen. Stuart, and one
paper suggested his removal, for allowing Yankee schoolmasters
and shoemakers, awkwardly astride of horses and holding on to
the pommels of the saddles, to out-ride, out-fight, and out-gen
eral theii- own graceful cavaliers, horsemen from birth, almost;
and the strangers from the north to become better acquainted
AAdth the country, its roads, creeks, rivers and fords, than they
Avere themseh'es, and to surprise and ride down a superior force
of them at their own homesteads. Rebel officers did not hesi
tate to say that "Pleasanton out-generaled Stuart, and if he
had had half as many men, he would have whipped him." And
from the part the First Maine took in the fight, is it too much
to claim that it did its full share in wresting from the southern
cavalry its boasted superiority, and placing the Union cavalry
where it ever afterwards stood, second to no other branch of
the service, or to that of no other army?
Capt. Willard Glazier, of the Harris Light Cavalry, in his
" Three Years in the Federal Cavalry," thus speaks of Brandy
Station : —
At a critical moment, when the formidable and ever increasing hosts of
the enemy were driAdng our forces from a desirable position we sought to
gain, and when it seemed as though disaster to our arms would be fatal,
Kilpatrick's battle-flag was seen advancing, followed by the tried squadrons
of the Harris Light, the Tenth New York, and the First Maine. In echelons
of squadrons his brigade Avas quickly formed, and he advanced like a storm

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cloud upon the rebel cavalry, which fllled the fleld before him. The Tenth
New York received the flrst shock of the rebel charge, but was hurled back,
though not in confusion. The Harris Light met with no better success ;
and, notwithstanding their prestige and power, they were repulsed under
the very eye of their chief, whose excitement at the same was well-nigh un
controllable. His flashing eye now turned to the First Maine, a regiment
composed mostly of heavy, sturdy men, who had not been engaged as yet
during the day; and riding to the head of the column, he shouted: " Men
of Maine, you must save the day ! Follow me ! " With one simultaneous
war-cry these giants of the north moved forward in one solid mass upon the
flank of the rebel columns. The shock was overwhelming, and the opposing
lines crumbled like a "bowing wall" before this wild rush of prancing
horses, gleaming sabres and rattling balls.
On rode Kilpatrick with the men of Maine ; and on meeting the two regi
ments of his brigade which had been repulsed, and were returning from the
front, the general's voice rang out like clarion notes above the din of battle:
" Back, the Harris Light! Back, the Tenth New York! Ee-form your squad
rons and charge!" With magical alacrity the order was obeyed, and the
two regiments, whicli had been so humbled by their flrst reverse, now rushed
into the flght Avith a spirit and success which redeemed them from censure,
and accounted them worthy of their gallant leader. The commanding posi
tion was won; a battery lost in a prcAdous charge was recaptured, and an
effectual blow was given to the enemy which greatly facilitated the move
ments which foUoAved,
Gen. Smith, in his address at Pittsfield, thus speaks of the
Brandy Station fight : —
It at last became apparent to those who had power to apply a remedy,
that our cavalry force in the Army of the Potomac was not being used with
advantage; that its strength was being frittered away. Consequently, in
the spring of 186.3, it was organized into brigades, divisions, and a cavalry
corps. But even after it was thus organized, it had to wait some time for
an opportunity to assert itself. The great battle of Chancellorsville was
fought. Stoneman's raid was projected as a part of that battle, but its exe
cution consisted of marching, rather than flghting. Detachments met the
enemy in hand to hand encounters, but at no time did the cavalry corps, as
such, make itself felt in action. That grand event was reserved for Brandy
Station, June 9, 1S03. On that day, in order to ascertain the plans of the
enemy, it was decided to send the cavalry corps, supported by infantry,
across the Rappahannock into the enemy's camp. The forces crossed
in three columns, — at Beverly, Eappahannock, and Kelly's fords. Our
division crossed at Kelly's, and therefore had the left, and my remarks here
will be restricted to what occurred on that part of the field. The Second
brigade had the advance. Ours followed in the following order: Tenth
New York, Harris Light, First Maine. Much of the march was through
woods, and we had to keep the road in column. The location of the enemy
was known, and our business was to reach his camps as soon as possible.

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His pickets caused hardly a pause in our advance. Much of the way we
rode at a gallop. Only the head of the column could strike the enemy, but
the different regiments gave successive blows as they arrived, Tho Second
brigade had become broken and defeated when the First got in. The
Tenth New York made a gallant charge. Its colonel went down and was,
captured. The gallant Harris Light, by some mistaken order, failed tor the
first time, perhaps, in its history, to do what was expected of it. It broke,
and the rebels were charging it from the fleld. Our regiment had debouched
from the woods and formed companies at the gallop. The artillery of the
enemy Avas immediately turned loose upon us. How the regiment made a
slight detour to the right, struck the enemy in flank, crushed and scattered
his forces, charged directly up the slope, over his guns and far beyond them,
are all too well known to be further described by me. With broken ranks
we returned to the plain. Our victory had been comi)lete. We had broken
through all opposition and routed the last organized foe. That charge dis
tinguished the First Maine Cavalry. It became known throughout the
cavalry corps. Brigade and division commanders were lavish with their
personal praises of it, and emjihatic in tlieir official reports in commenda
tion of it.
But a higher value attaches to Brandy Station as affecting the regiment
than has ever been sounded in praises. It was, in fact, the christening bat
tle of the regiment, — the flrst time it was ever solidly engaged, and the
first time it had ever tasted, in any satisfactory manner, the fruit of victory.
The battle aroused its latent powers and awoke it, as it were, to a new career.
It became self-reliant, and began to comprehend its own possibilities. It
became inspired with an iuAdncible spirit that never again forsook it. These
remarks might be extended to the effect of that day's work upon our cav
alry generally. The rebel cavalry had been in the ascendency. It had twice
marched entirely around our army. It had certainly been very impudent,
but Brandy Station broke its spirit. It lost its prestige there and never
regained it afterwards, and history will show that it was never able to suc
cessfully cope with our cavalry thereafter. So much for Brandy Station as
it affected the cavalry. But a still higher importance attaches to it. It was
the beginning of the end of the war. It was the opening of that grand
campaign that culminated a few weeks later at Gettysburg, in that greatest
and most distinguished battle that so clearly marks the turning point of
the war.
Gen. Judson Kilpatrick also made an address at the Pittsfield
reunion, in which he said : — •
Comrades of the First Maine Cavalry, a word to you and I have done.
During all these long years since I, with a sad heart, bade you farewell upon
the plains of Virginia, I have wished to meet with you in reunion like this.
And while I honor and respect from the bottom of my heart every citizen
who spoke a word, every soldier who struck a blow for my country, there is
an indescribably tender feeling that gathers around my heart when I look
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Union, How well I remember the old First Maine Cavalry ! It was down at
Belle Plain Landing, when the general in command of the army and the
.government did me the high honor to give me a brigade, — a young colonel
twenty-two years old, I was given the Tenth New York, the First Maine
and the Harris Light Cavalry. Oh how proud I felt, as we rode forth for the
grand battle upon the plains of Brandy Station ! You have heard it described
here to-night by your colonel. How we moved across the river and down
through the woods, and came out upon the broad plain, and saw Wyndham,
with his brigade, go in and come out defeated, and saw gathering forces of
the enemy troop up from out the woods, five, ten times our numbers. As I
looked back upon that magnificent line, nearly twenty-six hundred strong,
and as I saw the Tenth New York go in and come out, and my own regi
ment, the Harris Light, and float off like feathers on the wind, I looked back
with my heart swelling in my throat, sad for that day, feeling that we were
defeated ; and I saw the First Maine moving down at a trot in double col
umn, the battle-flag in front; and as I rode down I said to them: " Men of
Maine, you must save the day ! " And as you made that grand, magnificent
circle and cut the enemy in two, driving him back from in front of the other
two regiments, sweeping round behind headquarters of their general, captur
ing two pieces of artillery, a staff ofScer, a battle-flag, and all the reports and
private papers of that general, how my heart swelled with pride ! And I say
here to-night, before all this goodly company, to the First Maine Cavalry I
owe the silver star I won that day upon the fleld of battle.
The loss of the regiment in this engagement was between
thirty and forty killed, wounded and missing,^ by far the greater
portion being prisoners, while it captured seventy-six prisoners
and a battle-flag. Many were the deeds worthy of record
during this fight, of which these have been preserved. Corp.
Ansel DrcAV, of Co. A, brought the battle-flag of Hampton's
Legion off the field. Lieut. Taylor, of Co. M, captured a dis
mounted rebel, and as the enemy was after him, he made his
prisoner run before his horse, and Avhen the prisoner grew tired
he made him take hold of his horse's tail, and come along with
that help. He brought his man in. A private of the same
company captured one of the enemy who Avas fully armed, by
presenting an unloaded pistol at his head. One of the buglers
who was paptured managed to make his escape, and rejoined
the regiment during the night, and Private J. B. Peakes, of
Co. K, who was captured managed to escape and rejoin his com
pany before it left the field. Private Peter Como, also of Co.
K, noticed a rebel coming down upon Lieut. Col. Boothby, and,
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raising himself in his stirrups, he shot the rebel dead, just as the
latter was about to shoot the lieutenant colonel, and that at a
distance of more than a hundred yards, and while his horse was
at full speed. Sergt. Loud, of the same company, rode up to
the battery after the enemy had regained possession, and in his
peculiar manner exclaimed, Avaving his sword, " I'll t-t-take
command of this b-b-battery, if you pl-pl-please ! " He Avas
greeted Avith orders to surrender, in terms more emphatic than
polite, Avhich he obeyed, under protest. Sergt. Joel Wilson, of
Co. F, in the excitement of the charge, noticed that his horse
seemed, by the dull thud of a bullet, to be hit. The horse did
not fall, and, on looking over each side and seeing no blood, he
supposed he was mistaken. After the fight, upon reaching the
Rappahannock, he noticed that while other horses were very
thirsty, his own would not drink. This, though strange, he
attributed to the animal's nervousness. After fording the river
the sergeant dismounted, when the horse at once lay down.
Then he discovered a little blood on the horse's fiank, and on
removing the saddle found that a bullet had entered the flank,
passed diagonally through the body, and come out against the
saddle girth on the other side ; and yet the horse had carried
him two hours after being riddled by a bullet, and only suc
cumbed when he dismounted to give it a rest.
Chaplain Merrill, in " Campaigns of the First Maine and
First D. C. Cavalry," relates this incident : —
During one of these desperate charges Capt. Tucker, of Co, B, became sep
arated from his men and was surrounded, captured, disarmed, and ordered
to the rear, in charge of three mounted men. One rode on his right, another
on his left, and the third in front. The guard on] his left carried his sabre
rather carelessly. Tucker watched his opportunity, grasped the weapon by
fhe hilt, wrenched it from the man, by a sudden_ thrust rendered him hors
de combat, and then by a powerful back stroke disposed of the guard on
his right. The man in front had just time to wheel his horse when the
sabre was at his breast, and he was ordered to surrender, A little fellow of
Co, I, of about a hundred pounds' weight, rode up to a dismounted rebel
of herculean proportions, and ordered him to surrender. The man looked
upon him very much as Goliath of Gath seems to have looked upon David,
and then coolly taking him by the foot, suddenly lifted him up and pitched
Mm from his horse on the other side. An instant more and the horse had
passed from between the parties, the giant waiting, as he thought, to pocket
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tore his scalp, and stretched him stunned and bleeding upon the ground ;
stunned, though, but for a moment. The next instant, as consciousness
returned, the plucky little Yankee stood beside his fallen antagonist, with
revolver at his head, exclaiming, "How are you. Uncle Johnny ? Will you
surrender now ? "
On the tenth the regiment inarched to Warrenton Junction,
remaining there till the fifteenth. While here, the men had a
visit from the ever-welcome but seldom seen paymaster, and
from him received two months' pay, and Col. Kilpatrick issued
this congratulatory address : — Headquaktebs Fiest Bkig.\-de,
Third Cavalky Division, June 12, 1863,
Officers and Soldiers of the First Brigade : —
I congratulate you upon the name and reputation you have won as cav
alry soldiers. Not only have you received the thanks of your division
commander, but also of your cavalry chief. Continue to be what your com
manding officers believe you now are^ brave and true men, ever keeping in
view the great principles for which we are contending, — Freedom and
Nationality. If your division commander is proud of his division, thrice
proud am I of my gallant brigade, J. KILPATRICK, Colonel Commcnidini/ Brigade.
At this time the Second and Third divisions were consoli
dated into one division, named the Second, still remaining in
command of Gen. D. McM. Gregg, and the brigades were reor
ganized. Col. Kilpatrick, who was promoted to brigadier general
June tenth, retained command of the First brigade, which was
now formed of the Harris Light and other regiments ; Avhile
the First Maine, Tenth Ncav York, and Fourth and Sixteenth
Pennsylvania regiments composed the Third brigade, of Avhich
Col. J. Irwin Gregg, of the Sixteenth Pennsyh^ania (a cousin of
the general commanding the division), was placed in command.
Co. I was detailed at the headquarters of Gen. Pleasanton, who
had succeeded Gen. Stoneman in command of the cavalry corps.
It now became known to Gen. Hooker that Gen. Lee's army
was moving northward on the opposite side of the Blue ridge,
perhaps with the intention of going into Maryland, and perhaps
intending to cross the ridge and get between him and Wash
ington, and then either attack him in the rear or cut off his
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own army was put in motion, Avith the cavalry in the advance,
watching with jealous eyes every gap, to learn the intentions
of the enemy and prevent his crossing the ridge.
On the fifteenth the regiment marched to near Manassas
Junction, and remained there till the morning of the seven
teenth, Avhen it broke camp at an early hour, and after a hard
inarch of more than twenty miles arrived at Aldie about two
o'clock P. M., a small town on the pike leading from Washing
ton to Winchester, where a severe cavalry fight Avas in progress.
The enemy, consisting of two brigades of Gen. Stuart's cav
alry and four guns, commanded by Stuart in person, had been
posted in a strong position on a ridge of hills covered with
stone Avails back of the toAvn, extending across from the Mid
dleburg and Snicker's Gap roads and commanding both, while
their skirmish line occupied a stone Avail on the eastern slope of
the hill and a long ditch behind some hay stacks. The First
Maine, on arriving there, was ordered by Gen. Gregg to report
to Gen. Kilpatrick, and by him was ordered into a position on
the left of the town ; but before arriving there an order was
received to return in haste, which was obeyed so quickly that,
instead of countermarching, the regiment wheeled by fours, and
thus went into the fight left in front. On reaching the crest of
the hill on the Snicker's Gap road, they found the exhausted
forces of the Union csiYalvj, who had been fighting all day,
being pressed back by the enemy. The regiment (with the
exception of four companies under command of Lieut. Col.
Smith, which had been ordered still further to the left on the
hiU, had started, and had crossed a creek when the order to
return came) was ordered to charge, and without stopping,
went in altogether, as by detachments, starting Avith three rous
ing cheers. In face of the battery on the crest of the hill, and
the carbines and rifies behind the stone walls and the hay stacks
(it was afterwards learned that a regiment of Mississippi infantry
occupied the position), the broad, long-armed swordsmen from
Maine swept the rebels from the field, and pursued them half a
mile or more, until they came upon a reserve strongly posted
on foot behind a stone wall. Here a deadly fire met them ; but
they stopped not until they had driven the enemy from his

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stronghold and far beyond. The road and fields near this Avail
were covered with Union dead and wounded. Col. Douty was
killed here, and Maj. Boothby took command of the regiment,
and held the position the regiment had gained on the crest
of the hill near the stone Avail ; and there Avas no more fighting
that day. Lieut. Col. Smith, with the remaining battalion,
arrived after the fighting had ceased, when the lieutenant
colonel superintended the securing of the body of Col. Douty,
which Avas in the very advance, and was pierced with tAvo
bullets, either of wliich would have proved fatal. The body
was sent home for burial. Capt. Summat, of Co. H, was also
killed, and Lieut. Montgomery, of Co. D, was wounded. Four
enlisted men were killed and eighteen wounded. The bodies
of the dead were all taken from the field.
The story of Aldie is thus told by Capt. Henry C. Hall, of
Co. H, then lieutenant: —
At Aldie, in the afternoon of the seventeenth of June, 1863, Gen. Kil
patrick, commanding the First brigade. Second cavalry division, who had
the advance of our column that day, met a strong force of the enemy under
Gen, Stuart, Only the enemy's advance had reached the town, a part of
which was readily captured and the others charged back to their main
force, about a mile distant. The whole rebel command was now prepared
for action, and quickly drove Kilpatrick's small force back to the town.
The First Massachusetts, the Harris Light, and other regiments, were
ordered in, A section of artillery was ordered into position on the crest of
the hill just west of the town ; the enemy brought up a light battery, and
the guns of both sides Were soon working effectively. The cavalry was
hotly engaged. The charges and counter-charges were superb and grand.
No such close encounters, no such daring bravery had before been exhibited
by the cavalry of either army. Kilpatrick pushed them back a full half
mile to some high stone fences, behind which a regiment of dismounted
calvary had been placed, who received Kilpatrick's inen with a murderous
flre, which literally covered the fleld in front with dead and dying, and sent
the others flying in disorder to the rear. The confederate commander now
saw his opportunity. He called the Fourth and Fifth Virginia regiments,
and with them charged Kilpatrick's retreating troops, and drove them back
in wild confusion. Kilpatrick now called lustily for help, and the First
Maine was sent him. At this time we were marching up the left bank of
Little Eiver, in support of a section of artillery. Lieut. Col. Smith, with
four companies, had been detached and was some distance away. We were
ordered "fours right about," which brought Co, H at the head of the col
umn, left in front, and an orderly was sent for Lieut, Col, Smith, We' moved
quickly back across the pike and up through a sparsely wooded field to the

CHAS, H. SMITH,
Col. 1st Mb. Cav.
Bvt. Maj. Gen. U, S. Vols.

ALDIE. Kil
crest of the liill, where Kilpatrick's artillery was hotly engaged. The com
panies formed squadron as fast as they arrived, and prepared for action,
Co, H was scarcely formed when Kilpatrick's broken regiments came up
the hill in our front and passed to our right and rear, routed and demor
alized. Kilpatrick was among them, but when he saw an unbroken fi-ont
of live men, with glistening sabres drawn, he instantly stopped. His
moistened features were covered with dust; his countenance was dejected
iuid sad; the fire and the flash of his eye were gone, and he looked indeed
"a ruined man," "What regiment is this?" he asked, in tones that did
not betray him. " First Maine ! " shouted a dozen throats. The response
was electric. Then we heard the old, familiar, clear-ringing tones, and saw
his countenance brighten to a smile, his eyes flash, and his Avhole frame fill
Avith enthusiasm, as he commanded : " Forward, First Maine ! You saved the
field at Brandy Station, and you can do it here ! Are there twelve men who
will follow me ?" He turned instantly, and forty boys of Co. H, followed
by Co. D, with deafening yells and fiashing sabres, charged down the
hill and met the victorious rebels, brave, bold, determined fellows, just at
the road, and in an instant we were among them; nor would they turn till
they felt the steel borne by brave and stronger arms than theirs. Some of
our boys fell here; butthe others, undaunted, pushed on, and soon all on
the road were on the run; and those on the flanks, many more on either side
than on the road, halted, hesitated, and soon joined in the retreat; Of the
next few minutes I can relate but little of what transpired beyond my reach,
I very soon passed Kilpatrick and his orderly. Private Dennis Murphy, of
Co, H, on the road. Kilpatrick's horse had been shot through the neck,
and he was halted, and seemed to be deliberating whether to urge the bleed
ing brute further, or to retire and exchange him for a better,
AVhen I passed him I supposed I was in advance of all of our men, and
gave my horse the rein and the spur and quickly closed the interval between
myself and the running rebels. In the dusty darkness it was scarcely pos
sible to distinguish friend from foe. I raised my sabre high, to strike the
first I should reach. He raised his arm to parry the blow I was just ready to
give, when I discovered Mm to be Private I, C. Mosher, of Co, H, who, in
some manner, had passed me unnoticed. He had been shot through the
bridle arm, which was hanging useless at his side, and his horse was carry
ing him whithersoever it would. In his right hand he held his pistol,
which fortunately for me was empty, for he at first thought me a rebel.
There were some upon his left and rear hacking him on the head and back
with sabres, and on his right front I discovered a pistol in the hand of one
who had flred the successful shot just as I came. His perilous situation
flashed upon me at once, and my first thought was to save him, if possible,
I accordingly paid my first attention to the one with the pistol, who, when
he saw I meant him, quickly raised the weapon to cover me, which I as
qai^^ knocked from his hand. I then gave him one of my best over the
heafl^ith the sabre. He fell over to the left, and shielded his head by the
side of his horse's neck, clinging to the long mane to support himself, I
then thrust once, twice, three times, but I blush to confess that my sabre
point was so blunt I could not pierce even his old gray coat, it was so thick
and hard. Just then a big, stout-looking rebel came up on my right and

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rear, and made for me Avith sabre raised "right smart," I thought I was
done for, sure, he was so large and strong; but I was determined to go
down face to him, if down I must go, and turned in my saddle to receive
him. When I turned on him the cowardly creature pulled up his horse and
reined out into the field on the right, I then turned my attention to those
in front again ; but when I came up with them Mosher and those who had
shown him so much attention were gone, Mosher had got control of his
horse vfith his right hand, and reined out of the column and saved himself
from further mutilation and from capture. Just as I got to the nearest
again in the fleeing column, and was about to make two of him'if I could,
my horse went down, and I went over its head. I instantly rolled over into
the ditch, and saved being trampled by the horses of Co. H, that were com
ing in column but a few yards in rear. My horse — whether he stumbled or
was stunned by a shot I never knew — rose again and went on to rebeldom,
and I never saw him more. At this point a thick clump of pines grew
close to the road on the left, whither the rebels were fleeing for shelter and
to escape capture. The colors of the Fourth Virginia, in which regiment
was the famous Black Horse Cavalry, were on the right of the road, and
Avere charged and captured by three sergeants of Co, H, Daniel W. Hall,
Eobert A, Heal, and Benjamin C, Mosher; and they have since hung in the
rotunda of the Capitol at Augusta, In a few minutes private Henry .J.
Vamey brought back a captured rebel on a pale horse. I told the rebel I
would swap horses with him, and that I had already delivered mine. He
readily assented and kindly assisted me to mount, and then Varney escorted
him to the rear.
When we first set out on the charge Capt, Summat was on the left flank
of the company, superintending its alignment, and Col, Douty was on the
left flank of the regiment, attending to the formation of the companies as
they arrived, and neither of them, it seems to me, could have known of
Kilpatrick's presence, nor of his order to charge; but when they found a
charge had been ordered, neither lost any time in getting to the head of the
charging column. At this time Co. I was at Cavalry corps headquarters,
Co. L at First Army corps headquarters, and Lieut. Col. Smith had not yet
returned with his four companies. With the four remaining companies
Maj, Boothby charged on the right of the road, and thereby relieved Cos.
H and D, and saved them from capture. He had a hard flght down by the
sheds and hay-stacks on the right, but Smith coming up with his four com
panies, they quickly got iu on the rebel left and cleared the fleld. During
Boothby's hardest flghting, and before Smith had arrived. Gen, Kilpatrick
came up in rear of Boothby's line and called out in tender, pleading tones:
"God bless you, Boothby! hold them! hold them!" while the very air was
blue with flashing words that fell from fearless Boothby's lips.
As soon as the fleld was secured to us, search was made for the missing,
and the wounded collected and cared for. Lying upon the gi-ound bstjrflnd
those fatal walls was found the lifeless form of Col. Douty, pierced liy,t!wo
shots in the side ; and near by the dead body of Capt. Summat, with one leg
terribly crushed and broken. In the road close by the pines lay Charlie
Decker, with a bullet hole in his forehead ; and near where we flrst struck
the enemy lay Jimmy Hurd, with a bullet hole in his bridle hand and his

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neck broken. First Sergt. D. W. HaU was mortaUy wounded in capturing
the fiag, and died the next day. Corp. Emery was said to be mortaUy
wounded, — had seven distinct wounds, one through his lungs, — but he par
tially recovered, and lived several years, A man of Co. D was also shot
through the lungs near the pines, but he survived. Many others received
lesser wounds.
When Corp. Emery arrived at the hospital, with a bullet
through his lungs, one through his wrist, and one through his
arm, and several sabre cuts on his head, SteAvard Gatchell, after
examining his Avounds, said to him, " Well, tliej^ meant you this
time." " Yes," Avas the reply, " but they didn't get me, and I
shall soon be able to give them another trial, d — n the rebs."
And he did give them another trial. Just as a portion of the
regiment started to charge, Corp. Joseph H. Coffin, of Co. G,
rose in his stirrups, and swinging his sabre, sang out in a voice
which it would seem would almost reach the old homestead :
¦" Come on, boys ; here's for the honor of old Maine ! "
James Moore, M. D., surgeon of the Ninth Pennsylvania
Cavalry, thus writes of Aldie, as published in Capt. Glazier's
¦" Three Years in the Federal Cavalry " : —
The rebel general being foiled at every point, resolved to make one more
desperate effort. Silently and quickly he massed a heavy force upon our
extreme right, and, led by Gen. Eosser, made one of the most desperate and
determined charges of the day, Kilpatrick was aware of this movement,
and, satisfied that his men, exhausted as they were, could not withstand the
charge, had already sent for re-enforcements. Before they could reach him
the shock came. The First Massachusetts had the right, and fought as only
brave men could, to stem the tide that steadily bore them back, until the
whole right gave way. Back rushed our men in wild confusion, and on
•came the victorious rebel horsemen. The general saw, with anguish, his
flying soldiers, yet in his extremity retained his presence of mind, and
proved himself worthy the star he had won at Brandy Station. Sending
orders for the centre and left to stand fast, he placed himself at the head of
the First Maine, sent to his assistance, and coolly waited till the rebel
<3harging columns had advanced within fifty yards of Eandall's guns. He
then shouted "Forward !" and the same regiment that saved the day at
Brandy Station was destined to save the day at Aldie. Eosser' s men could
not withstand the charge, but broke and fled up the hill. The general's
horse was killed in the charge, and here the brave Col, Douty fell. The
general determined now to complete the victory; and mounting a fresh
horse, he urged on the First Maine and First Massachusetts, sent orders for
his whole line to advance, and then sounded the charge. Lee struggled for
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ended iii a rout. His troops were driven in confusion as far as Middleburg,
and night alone saved the remnant of his command.
The official report of this fight should be preserved, and is-
as follows : — Headquabteh.s Fikst Maine Caa'Ai.uv,
August 31, 1863.
Lieut, John B, Maitland,
.4. A. A. G. Third brigade, Second division, Covrdry corps.
Lieutenant : — I have the honor to submit the following report of the part
sustained by the regiment in the action at Aldie, on the seventeenth of June
last: On the arrival of the brigade near the town Col, C, S. Douty was
ordered forward with his regiment, to report to Brig. Gen, Gregg, command
ing division. At this time the whole of the brigade had become hotly
engaged with the enemy. Having reported, the colonel was ordered to
proceed with his command to a position to the left of the town; but before
arriving there had to return in haste, by express orders, to the hill on the
right of the town, near the battery, arriving just in time to meet and resist
the impetuous charge of the enemy upon the exhausted forces of part of the
First brigade. A portion of the regiment, led by Col. Douty in person,
immediately charged, turned the enemy and pursued him to the very crest.
of the hill, where the advance, being exposed to a cross-fire from a large
force of dismounted men posted behind stone walls, suffered severely. Col.
Douty and Capt, G. J. Summat, Co, H, were killed instantly, and Lieut. W,
Montgomery, Co. D, was wounded. Notwithstanding our loss, the enemy
was so perplexed and discouraged by the tenacity and impetuosity of the
<-harge that he immediately gave way, so that Maj, Boothby, by quickly
following up the advantage, utterly routed them and drove them from their
ground. The wounded were taken off, the trophies of the field were col
lected, and the dead were being buried when the regiment was relieved at
dark. I am respectfully yours, etc,
C. H. SMITH, Colonel First Maine C'lcalrij.
Gen. Kilpatrick, in his address at the reunion in Pittsfield,
thus speaks of Aldie : " And very soon came Aldie, where
you recollect the Harris Light, the Fourth New York and
other regiments lay in by hay-stacks doAvn across by the old
road and up by the hill, with Randall's battery upon the hill in
the rear; and the First Massachusetts had broken and given
Avay, driven back ; and the Fifteenth Virginia Cavalry, coming
down the road, drove us clear up within ten feet of Randall's
battery ; and I looked back in despair, and there I saw old Col.
Douty with the First Maine. I said, 'Men of Maine, you saved
the day at Brandy Station, save it again at Aldie.' And upon

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the run you Avent, and I had the honor to ride side by side with
your gallant old Col. Douty, and sad to say, saAv him go down
in a soldier's death upon that bloody field."
Lieut. Col. Smith uoav took cominand of the regiment, and
shortly afterwards was commissioned colonel, to rank from this
day, Avhile Maj. Boothby was commissioned lieutenant colonel,
to rank from the same date.
The day after Aldie was occupied in skirmishing and recon
noitring the enemy's position Avithout any loss, this regiment
being in the rear. The enemy fell back a short distance
•during the day, occupying that night a ridge, heavily wooded,
with open undulating country between them and the Union
forces. When demonstrations were made on the morning of
June nineteenth, the enemy was found to be in position, with
artillery, on and near the pike up Avhich they had been driven,
and near the town of Middleburg, their force being about
equally divided on either side of the pike. The general battle
line was longest to the right, where Gen. Kilpatrick had the
front. After considerable skirmishing. Gen. Gregg sent an
order for an advance to be made by the troops occupying the
pike, the flanks moving at the same time. The First Maine
was on the pike. Cos. M and E, commanded by Capt. Brown
and Lieut. Ellis, were sent into the woods at the left of the
pike, beyond which was an open field, and charged across this
field to a stone wall, where they met the enemy, and a severe
fight ensued, resulting in a victory for the Maine boys, who cap
tured a lieutenant colonel, three line officers, and twenty-one
men. Lieut. Taylor, of Co. M, and Lieut. Neville, of Co. E,
were killed in this contest, and Sergt. Charles C. Putnam,
guidon bearer of Co. E, was shot down within twelve feet of
the wall. But the heaviest and hottest contest was on the pike.
The enemy charged down to, and nearly throi^gh, the Union
line, only to be hurled back with heavy loss. The boys in blue
gained the ridge, only to see beyond the belt of Avoods a heavy
force in reserve, already moving out to charge upon them ;
for a moment the advance was checked, the front forced back,
several of the dead and wounded shut out from the sight of
their comrades by the rebel advance, but not for long; the

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reserves were also coming, like the AvhirlAvind, and Avheii it
struck, the shock was too heavy to be resisted. Nor was breath
ing time given to the enemy to re-form ; but through and over
them went the boys in blue, till it was no longer a battle, but a
rout, and the rebel line of battle was completely broken, not to
be formed again. The fight Avas now a fierce one. Every inch
of ground through the belt of woods was hotly contested, the
Union force finally occupying the position the rebels held at
the opening of the fight, Avhile the latter had retired across the
open field beyond, neither side showing any disposition to attack
again. Later in the afternoon the force moved out to the front,.
the enemy sloAvly retiring, till darkness put an end to the fight
ing. During this engagement Co. C, under command of Lieut.
George S. Kimball, made a charge up the pike, in which they
were driven back and Lieut. Kimball was killed ; but the rest
of the regiment came up and drove the enemy back. Col.
Smith's horse Avas shot during the day.
The official report of this engagement is as follows : —
Headquaktebs Fikst Maine Cavalry,
MiDDLEBUKG, VA., June 23, 1863.
Lieut, John B. Maitland,
A. A. A. G. Third bri/jade. Second dicision, Caralnj corps.
Lieutenant: — I have the honor to report the following as the part taken
by my regiment in the action of the nineteenth instant: About ten o'clock
advanced up the Winchester pike about two miles, and took position on left
of the pike to support skirmishers, WTien ordered to advance, two compa
nies, M and E, commanded by Capt, Brown and Lieut. Ellis, charged through
the woods in our front and left, across an open field to a stone wall, where,
after a sharp engagement, they captured a lieutenant colonel, three line
officers, and twenty-o.ne enlisted men, — a daring feat, but gallantly per
formed. Lieut. Taylor, Co. M, and Lieut. Neville, Co. E, both fell in the
contest, Tavo other companies charged through the woods on our front and
right, driving the enemy in superior numbers before them, to a point where
the belt of woods crosses the pike, where they united with the rest of the
regiment that charged directly up the pike. The regiment charged on a
heaAry force of the enemy posted in the belt of wood and behind stone walls,
drove them from their strong position, and advanced into an open field,
where -a. strong force of the enemy was met, which, after a desperate con
test, and by our repeated charges, was compelled to abandon its chosen
position and retire. Lieut, George S, Kimball, Co. C, was instantly killed.
Our entire loss was three commissioned officers killed and one wounded,
seven enlisted men killed and twenty-six wounded,
I am very respectfully yours, etc,
C. H, SMITH, Colonel First Maine Ciictilnj.

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During this fight Sergt. McDougall, of Co. K, received seven
teen bullet holes in his clothing, and, sti'ange to say, escaped
unharmed. Another incident which occurred on this day is
thus related in Chaplain Merrill's " Campaigns of the First
Maine and First D. C. Cavalry": —
Capt. Chadbourne, of Co, I (at the time serving on detached duty with
liis company at the headquarters of Gen. Pleasanton), accompanied by three
men, was on his way with despatches to Gen. Hooker, whose headquarters
were then near Fairfax Court House. They had just passed one of our
wagon trains (some thirty mule teams) when they saw a squad of cavalry,
some two score in number, coming toward them. As those in front were
dressed in our uniform, they were supposed to be the train guard. The
captain continued to advance, all the while, however, keeping his eyes well
open. When within a few paces, he saw them fumbling for their weapons.
"Boys," said he to his men, in'a low tone, "they are rebs; we must get out
of this " ; and as he wheeled his horse, Moseby (for he it was in command),
called out, "Don't run, we are friends." One of the men hesitated, and the
next moment was a prisoner. The captain, with his other two men, made
good time for the rear, with the enemy at their heels. A portion of Moseby's
men took possession of the wagon train, while the balance pursued the
captain and his men. The rebels were well mounted, but the "race is not
always to the swift." This race had continued less than a mile when the
captain came upon a squad of our own cavalry halted in the woods, some
thirty or forty in number. Never did a more welcome sight greet the eye,
and never did the voice of command ring out more clearly than that of the
gallant captain: "Mount, men, mount, and fall in quick!" By this time
the two foremost of the pursuers were so near upon him that when the cap
tain wheeled his horse, as he did while giving the word, the action brought
him directly between the two, and both were secured. Meantime some
twenty of our men were mounted. The position of the parties was now
reversed. The rebels were driven back on their main force. Squad after
squad was charged and captured or dispersed, till in a few moments the whole
rebel force was disposed of, the wagon train recovered, the drivers recap
tured and remounted, and sent on their way.
Maj. George M. Brown, then captain of Co. M, thus tells the
story of Middleburg at the regimental reunion at Lewiston,
1879 : —
During the morning we were in support of a section of the battery com
manded by Lieut. Fowler, of the Second Artillery. During the forenoon we
moved up the Winchester pike and took position in the woods to the left of
the pike, in support of a line of skirmishers. Gen. Gregg ordered an advance
to be made on the extreme left, occupied by Cos. M and E, under cover of
woods. The enemy was in lieaAry force in a belt of woods, beyond an open
field several hundred yards wide, with the pike running through this and

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our centre, the First Maine covering all on the left of the pike. Col, J. I.
Gregg, commanding brigade, and the ofiicer commanding Cos. M and E, were
able with glasses to discover artillery masked by the woods. Believing the
advance would be butja signal for the destruction of his line, Col. G. sent the
officer with him to inform Gen. Gregg of the exact position of things. Gen.
Gregg quietly replied, " The advance must be made, and at once " ; adding,
however, that he had artillery in position, and when the enemy opened he
would destroy him. Cos. M and E were instructed at the command "For
ward!" to dash into and across the open fleld. Our sudden dash saved the
lives of many, as the roar of their camion was followed by the hurling of
shot and shell over our heads ; and as we sped across the open field, we
heard the wild cheer of our comrades on our right, as they also charged to
the front. All reached the woods but Lieut. NeA^Ue, of Co, E, who was
instantly killed by a fragment of shell crashing through his skull. We who
galloped knew nothing of that, nor of what the rest of the line were doing.
Straight into the woods we dashed, met by a fierce volley from a body of
dismounted cavalry ; but no stopping now ; nearly through the belt of woods
we pushed them; just here Lieut. Taylor's horse was killed, and in an in
stant he was ui^on another from which Sergt, Alanson Warren had fallen,
severely wounded; from tree to tree we pushed them, so near we could look
our foemen in the eye, and found them worthy of our steel. When the halt
and rally were sounded, both sides were glad to retire and re-form. In three
minutes we were upon them again. They were now beyond the woods
behind a stone wall. Our fierce charge was repulsed by a fierce defence, and
as we retired again they attempted to reach their horses and reserves, but
too late; Co. E by a gallop to their left and rear, M to the right and front,
enveloped, overwhelmed and captured them to a man, Lieut. Taylor and the
color bearer being killed almost at the moment of victory. On our right
there had also been charge and counter charge, through and beyond their
lirst line, and our boys went to meet their second and heavier line, to be
hurled back again for a moment only; then turning, and with irresistible
force carrying everything before them up to and beyond the coveted ridge,
the enemy flying broken and helpless before them. The battle was won.
Our regiment had less than three hundred men for duty, — two hundred and
fifty-seven was the total, I believe ; our loss was three officers killed, one
wounded, seven enlisted men killed and twenty-six wounded, Lieut. Kim
ball was killed beyond the enemy's flrst line, and in the few minutes inter
vening between the first and second charge, his body had been partially
stripped and robbed. Occupying the ground fought over, we recovered the
bodies of our killed, and had the sad satisfaction of sending those of the
officers home to friends for Christian burial.
The regiment remained near Middleburg until the twenty-
first, when it advanced toAvards Upperville, and participated in
another engagement, the third within a week, and in each bear
ing itself so gallantly as to be allowed the three names " Aldie,"
" Middleburg," and " Upperville," on the regimental battle-flag.

This Description is from a Private Letter from Dr. j. P. Sheahan.

IT IS interesting, because vivid.

The view is taken just west of the town. The Confederate line was on the ridge
in the distance ; we charged through the town, capturing a gun, and came upon their
line at the point given in the picture. The stone wall running off to the right was
where Co. K was dismounted in the road a little in advance. It was there that a
desperate sabre fight took place. The Confederate line was behind the other stone
wall, farther on, which also was off to the right. The white mark on the wall where
we were, indicates the spot where I was, and is, I rather think, a reflection of my
face during the battle. To the left of the road, in the foreground, is a grave, evi
dently a Confederate one.
No field that I visited looked so natural to nne as this. Not a stone, apparently,
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The story of this engagement, in which the regiment lost Capt.
Spurling, of Co. D, and seven men Avounded and one man miss
ing, and in Avhich Col. Smith crossed sabres Avith an enemy for
the first time, and lost his Aveapon, is thus related in Chaplain
Merrill's "Campaigns of the First Maine and First D. C.
Cavalry": —
The enemy, having suffered severely in the recent battles, was falling
slowly back towards the Blue ridge, and our troops were following them up.
At nine o'clock A. M. of the twenty-first, the regiment, now numbering (in
the absence of several companies on detached duty) but two hundred and
twenty-flve men, moved out in the second line of battle, the First and Second
brigades composing the first. The enemy disputed the advance by planting
artillery at available points, but they did little damage, A brisk cannonading
was kept up, the enemy falling back and our troops advancing. This regi
ment being in the second line of battle, was not engaged in the earlier part
of the day, and only advanced as the way was opened. At about four
o'clock P. M. the troops were drawn up in a large open plain. In front was
the town of Upperville, through which the road led. In an opening beyond,
a little to the left, the enemy's cavalry could be seen through the woods,
while farther in their rear was Ashby's Gap, Col, Smith had been ordered
to take his regiment to a position on the right of the town. Two regiments
(one of them the Harris Light, Kilpatrick's old regiment,) had been sent in
to take the town and hold it, but had been successively driven back. The
general had said to Gen. Pleasanton: " If I had the First Maine, they would
go through." A moment later, as Col. Smith was passing Gen. Pleasanton
with his regiment, on his way to the position assigned him, he was halted
and ordered to report to Kilpatrick, in front of the town. Proceeding to
that point, he was ordered to "charge the town, drive out the enemy,
and, if possible, get beyond." It was one of those bold dashes for which
Kilpatrick had a special fondness. His opinion of the First Maine was indi-
-cated by his request for their services on that occasion, and by his some
what characteristic remark as they advanced: "That First Maine would
•charge straight into h — 1 if they were ordered to," Col. Smith at once
formed two companies in section^ of eight, with drawn sabres, and led the
•charge in person, Maj. Boothby followed with the rest of the regiment.
In the middle of the street through which they must pass, and near the
centre of the town, the enemy had planted a brass howitzer. Pointed as it
was, toward the advancing column, it had an ugly look. Steadily our men
advanced, tiU suddenly the order was given: "Forward!" At once the
column dashed forward. The suddenness of the movement seemed to dis
concert the gunners. The piece was flred — a charge of grape-shot whistled
over the heads of the men. In an instant the gun was captured. So vigor
ous was the charge, that on reaching the gun one of our boys leaped his
horse clear over it. The enemy was driven from the town. At a little dis
tance beyond a strong force was found in a good position, ready to receive a
charge. Col, Smith now halted his command, returned sabres, and then

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with carbines drove the enemy from his position and took it, A brisk and
somewhat wild fight ensued, in the latter part of which other troops partici
pated. The enemy lost in killed and wounded a considerable number, and
was driven back to the gap. We took seventy-five prisoners, amongst whom
were a colonel, a lieutenant colonel, and two majors.
The official report of this engagement is as follows : —
Headquabtebs Fikst Maine Cavalky-,
August 31, 186.3.
Lieut. Johjj B. MAiTi-Aur),
A. A. A. G. Third brigade, Second division, Cavalry corps.
Lieutenant: — I have the honor to submit the following report of the par
ticipation of my regiment in the flght near Upperville, Va,, June 21, 1863:
The regiment, being on the right of the brigade near Middleburg, advanced
thence in the second line of battle to Upperville. When near the town I
was ordered, with my regiment, to " charge through the town, drive out the
enemy, and get beyond it, if possible," all of which was duly accomplislied.
On entering the town the regiment was met by a discharge of grape from a
gun posted to oppose it, which was immediately captured, the enemy dis
persed and driven beyond the town, whither the regiment pursued and
engaged him, killing and wounding many and capturing seventy-flve,
I am very respectfully yours, etc,
C. H. SMITH, Colonel First Maine Cavalry.
Concerning this engagement a comrade of Co. M thus Avrites
of what he saw and heard : —
After the battle at Middleburg, June nineteenth, the regiment, with a
portion of the corps, went into camp near the town, and remained there
until the morning of the twenty-first, when the whole corps advanced toward
Upperville, a few miles north. Soon after moving out, Capt, Brown, with
Cos, M and E, was sent with orders to Col. Taylor, commanding the First
brigade, who was at or near Thoroughfare Gap. Aiter proceeding several
miles they met the First brigade, deliveretl the orders, and started to rejoin
the regiment. In the meantime the corps had advanced to the town of
Upperville, and Gen. Kilpatrick's brigade was hotly engaged in and about
the town, while the remainder of the corps was drawn up in two lines of
battle on the hill southeast of the town, the First Maine being in the second
line. As Capt, Brown's command was about to join the regiment, and had
nearly reached its position in the line, orders reached the captain to report
with the two companies to Kilpatrick, who was on the pike just at the edge
of the town. Accompanied by Col. Smith the two companies advanced to
the position designated, and Capt. Brown reported as ordered, while the
remainder of the regiment also came up and halted. Gen, Kilpatrick at
once said to Captain Brown, "Caj)tain, I want you to go through this town
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sections of eight; and while getting ready to charge, (Jen, Kilpatrick
remarked to Capt, Brown, in a jocose manner, " Brown, do you sing any
songs now ?" alluding to the musical abilities of Capt, B, which were well
known at Kilpatrick's headquarters. When all was ready, Gen, K. gave the
order " Forward ! " saying, " I will go with the remainder of the regiment
and support you," As these two companies started at a walk. Col, Smith
rode to the head and alongside of Capt. Brown, who, when he saw him said,
"Colonel, do not go with us; we cannot afford to lose you to-day," he
understanding that he was to lead the charge himself ; but the colonel paid
no attention to him, and gave the order to trot. We were now well down
into the town, and seeing a body of the enemy in the road, the order wa.i
given to charge. Just at this moment the discharge of a gun was heard,
and a charge of grape and canister came hissing over our heads, but did not
(dieck our onward speed; whereupon the men at the gun turned and ran,
leaving the gun, which proved to be a small mountain howitzer, and which
was secured by the remainder of the regiment as it came up. On we went
through the town, and were about to advance to the hill on the north side,
when we discovered that the enemy was posted there, and their bullets came
zipping through our ranks, causing us to slacken our pace somewhat. Just
then we came to a cross-road lined with a high stone wall, and the men
turned into it and commenced firing, driving the enemy from the brow of
the hill. Col. Smith then shouted "Forward!" and we advanced nearly
to the top of the hill. The road here was narrow, with a high stone wall on
each side, which had been thrown down in places, and we turned to the right
into the field, deployed, formed squadron front, and advanced, the enemy
retreating up the pike at a smart gallop. We had nearly reached another
small elevation when we discovered the enemy in force, a heavy column by
fours on the pike. The remainder of the regiment had followed us up
promptly, and was now in the same fleld, and advancing over the ground
we had just left. AVe were ordered to gain the pike again, and Co. M had
done so, when the head of the enemy's column appeared some ten or fifteen
rods in our front, and at once charged down upon us. Our little force, num
bering but sixteen or twenty men, seeing nothing could be done, turned and
re'treated, closely followed by the enemy, when the remainder of the regi
ment, then in the fleld, seeing the situation, dismounted, and advancing to
the stone wall poured in volley after volley on the flank of the enemy as
they went by. The enemy followed our little force but a short distance
when they discovered that they were in a trap, and turned to get out of it,
but not till their colonel was wounded and their lieutenant colonel a prisoner,
Capt. Brown capturing him with an empty revolver ; upon learning which
fact the lieutenant colonel said: " Well, if I had known that, I should not
have surrendered, as I had one shot left," Before the fight was over all of
our regiment was engaged, and detachments from other commands came up,
and took a hand in following the enemy on his retreat, Capt, Spurling, of
Co. D, was slightly wounded in the hand. The enemy made one more feeble
charge, it seeming to be their object to secure their wounded colonel, who
was being taken off the field by two sergeants and the bugler of Co. M; and
for a moment rebels, prisoners, and the First Maine were badly mixed up ;
but the enemy was easily repulsed.

172 FIRST MAINE CAVALRY.
1 must admit that when the order to charge was given and the grape-shot
went howling over our heads, I shut my eyes, as I did not wish to see who
went down ; but it was only for an instant, and then it seemed that I heard
but the gallop of one mighty horse, as we thundered down the streets of that
quiet town.
We took the wounded ¦ colonel back to the- town, and got a bed for
him. He was wounded severely, and in great pain. When his lieutenant
colonel came in and saw him, tears came into his eyes, and he said:
" 0 colonel, this has been a sad day for our regiment!" The colonel gave
him quite a sum of Confederate money and directions in relation to matters
of business, saying he was convinced he was on his death-bed. We did all
we could to make him comfortable, and left him to the care of the surgeons.
In the first charge of the enemy down the pike, where they followed the
small squad, John L. Miner, of Co, M, whose horse was unable to keep up
with the rest, was tumbled from his saddle by a blow from the sabre of the
colonel leading the charge, which struck him on the carbine sling, nearly
knocking the breath out of his body. He crawled to the stone wall, and
lay there quietly while the whole rebel force passed him, and until he saw
us coming back as we foUowed the retreating force up the pike. He sprang
up as our advance reached him, and seeing me, he sang out: "Sergeant, I
played dead on them, and they did not touch me at all after I fell," In
this same charge the horse of a young rebel became unmanageable, and
when his comrades retreated he kept right on, riding into our ranks, shout
ing: "Don't shoot! don't shoot! I surrender!" And throwing himself
from his horse he escaped injury, though several shots-' were fired at him.
In our retreat down the pike R, W. Porter, of Co, M, fearing his horse
would not hold put, turned him to the wall and made him leap, it. Just as
he had cleared the wall, and was about to land on the other side, the horse
was struck in the neck with a bullet, and went down like a log, rider and
all. The rider at first thought, from the force of the shock, that the whole
rebel army was charging over him ; but he soon came to his senses, cleared
himself from his horse, and got out all right.
Gen. Smith, in his address at the reunion in Pittsfield, thus
speaks of these three engagements : —
One week after Brandy Station the regiment was again summoned at
Aldie, in a moment of pending defeat. By, another impetuous and over
whelming charge it broke and drove the enemy from the fleld, and again
won the day. Would that there were nothing more sad to chronicle of
Aldie — that victories might have been won without sacriflces. But we will
never forget that our brave Col, Douty, who had witnessed our charge at
Brandy Station with a soldier's pride, and had seen his regiment become
distinguished under his own leadership, led it in person at fatal Aldie, and
while achieving victory gave his life for his country. We also sadly remeiUT
ber that his gallant spirit departed not alone. The dauntless Summat, and
many others on that field, equally brave and true, bore him company,
and even now may be doing him escort duty on the other shore. Only

Lieut, JONATHAN K. BROOKS, Co. C
Chelsea, Mass,

Capt. ANDREW M. BENSON, Co. C.
Boston, Mass.

Capt. GEORGE S. KIMBALL, Ci C
Killed at Middleburg, Va. ^

Sergt. WILLIAM DOCKENDORF, Co. C.
Boston, Mass.

Lieut. GEORGE COWEE, Co. C.
Boston, Mass.

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two days after Aldie the regiment was again engaged at Middleburg, in one
of its most hotly-contested fights of the war. The affair is hardly known
as a battle by itself, but is usually regarded as a part of Aldie, Other
regiments were near, but the fighting Avas nearly all done by the First
Maine. The enemy was in front in strong force, either covered by timber
or posted behind heavy stone fences. Our regiment was ordered to advance
and drive them out, Tho attack was ordered in three columns. Capt.
Brown, with Cos. E and M, made a dash to the front and left, and, with
surprising success and great gallantry, captured a major, two company offi
cers, and more than thirty men, and turned the flank of the enemy. In
that charge two promising young officers were killed, Lieut, Taylor, of Co.
M, had just been promoted. He was brave and dashing, and a favorite Avith
the men. Modest Neville, of Co. E, had hardly won his commission. He
had not Ijeen mustered in as an ofiicer when he gave his life to accept a
higher commission, let us hope. The main body of the regiment attacked,
and after a most spirited contest, the enemy in superior force retired. In
connection with this flght, it is my purpose to speak more particularly of
the charge made by Lieut, Kimball with Co. C. He dashed up the pike,
ran the gauntlet of stone walls lined with dismounted men, penetrated a
large body of mounted men posted just beyond the woods, and was killed
when he had nearly gained their rear. Many of us knew him well. He
was amiable, genial, unguarded, and he fell like a warrior. When I con
sider the superior forces encountered, the peculiar dangers of the situation,
and the resistance actually overcome, I think that charge is not surpassed
in gallantry by any other within my knowledge. True, they were not " six
hundred " ; there were hardly sixty, and Tennyson has not immortalized
them; but when I recall the charge as I saw it, Kimball followed by his
company of sorrels, compact and steady, and all moving like an arrow's
flight, swiftly and unerringly "into the jaws of death," I fail to see in what
respect of heroism it is inferior even to the immortal " Charge of the Light
Brigade," Only two days after Middleburg the regiment was again called to the
front to do where other regiments had failed. It was at Upperville. The
regiment was ordered to " charge the town, drive out the enemy, and get
beyond it, if possible,'' It formed again, and as it moved ofE and disap
peared within the town, a distinguished general exclaimed: "Those Maine
boys would charge straight into h — 1, if ordered to do so,"
Among the incidents of this engagement that have been pre
served are these: Cos. F and D led in one of the charges,
during which Corp. .John H. Merrill, of Co. F, found himself
surrounded by the enemy, but would not surrender till he had
emptied his revolver, when, flinging his empty revolver at his
captors with an oath, he surrendered. Private Charles East
man, also of Co. F, in the counter charge was thrust in the
back by a rebel sabre, whereupon he drew up his carbine and
shot the ofiicer who sabred him.

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FIRST MAINE CAVALRY.

The experience of Corp. Simeon A. Holden, of Co. D, in this
engagement, was an interesting one, and is thus told : —
Corp. Holden, who was serving as chief of the orderlies at Gen. Kilpat
rick's headquarters, was bringing in a prisoner when a rebel rode up unob
served and thrust his sabre into Holden's back on the right side, two and a
half inches from the back bone. The sabre passed entirely through the
body, coming out in front just below the diaphragm, and cutting through the
liver. The rebel's order to surrender was promptly replied to by Holden's
sabre, which sent him toppling to the ground, Holden soon became weak
from loss of blood, and was assisted from his horse by Capt, Armstrong, of
Gen. Kilpatrick's staff, and taken into a house a short distance from the
field, News of his condition and whereabouts being sent to his company,
Sergt. Devereaux visited him, and remained with him during the tiight. In
the morning the sergeant went to the company for breakfast, and on his
return to the hospital was informed by the guard that Corp, Holden was
dead, and that the man who was lying by his side had been put into an
ambulance with others, and sent to Fairfax, forty miles away. Several of
the men, however, were too severely wounded to admit of removal so great
a distance, and Holden, with others, was left at Aldie, in a barn taken for
hospital use, the assistant surgeon of the Second Maryland Cavalry being
left in charge. The Union troops moved on, and the enemy again took pos
session of the place. Holden's name naturally appeared in the published
list of the killed in the engagement, as his comrades in the company believed
was the fact, which was copied into his own home paper; and his relatives
were arranging for a funeral sermon in honor of their dead soldier boy, when
they received a letter from him, dated August fourteenth, at Alexandria.
While in this barn hospital, Corp, Holden was one day informed by a
young lady whose parents were rebels, that Moseby took dimier at her
father's house that day, and said he had given orders for the Yankee prison
ers to be taken to Eichmond that week. This was duly reported to the sur
geon, and a plan of escape was adopted. It happened that one of the men
was able to ride, and was willing to take the risk of going to Fairfax for the
freedom of his comrades and of himself. These two notes Avere given
him : —
To the co^uTnandim; officer at Fairfax, Va. ;
Six Union soldiers at hospital at Aldie alile to be moved. Please send ambulances
and corporal's guard.
Signed, SURG. SECOND MD. CAVY. IN CHARGE.
Ges. Kikg, Fairfax : —
Please send ambulances at once, and at least two hundred men for guard. Moseby is
here with quite a force, and we are to be taken to Richmond in a few days.
Signed, SURGEON IN CHARGE,
This last note was put into the messenger's stocking; the first was to be
shown if he was halted by any of Moseby's men. The messenger set out
on his ride, and some five miles from the barn was halted by a "Johnny,"

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;iud taken to Moseby in person. The latter read the first note, marked it
O. K,, and the messenger had no further trouble, but arrived at Fairfax at
half -past nine o'clock that evening. At eleven o'clock the ambulances were
on the road to Aldie, with the corporal's guard. Later two hundred men of
the Second Massachusetts Cavalry were sent out for the same destination.
Next morning twenty-eight of Moseby's men pounced upon the ambulance
and guard from a thicket, and captured them. They were just taking them
away, Avhen a major Avith two hundred men charged down the turnpike, and
<aptured twenty-tAvo men and horses, who were taken to Fairfax with the
wounded Yankees. Corp. Holden says that when the surgeon told him
relief was at hand, he stood upon his feet for the first time since he was
wounded, and put on his blouse. The following December the corporal
rejoined his company, having recovered from the fearful wound.
The enemy having been driv^ back through the Blue ridge
at Ashby's Gap, on the twenty-second the regiment moved
back to Middleburg, and remained on duty there and at Aldie
till the twenty-sixth ; then m.arched to Leesburg, near Edwards'
Ferry, on the Potomac, remaining there the next day, and
crossing the river on pontoons just at dusk ; marched till day
light the morning of the twenty-eighth, when it reached Burns-
ville, Md., thence through Hyattsville and Urbana to Monocacy
Junction, where a halt was ordered for the night. On the
twenty-ninth the regiment reached Frederick by noon, where
the boys saw many familiar faces and were cheered by many
tokens of welcome. The march was continued through Liberty,
New Windsor, Winchester (which place the rebel Gen. Stuart,
with a large force, had visited the night before, but had left
before the regiment arrived there), Manchester, across the
Pennsylvania line, at ten o'clock, July first, to Hanover Junc
tion, where the regiment halted till dark, and then again in the
saddle, and on the march till three o'clock next morning, when
it halted within two miles of Gettysburg.

CHAPTER IX.
THE CAMPAIGN UNDER MEADE.
Lee's Aeaia' ix Nortiiehn States. — Change of Commandeks Aemy
OF Potomac — Vai.uable Services of the Cavalry. — Gettys
burg. — Across the Potomac again. — Skirmish at Chahlestown.
— The Fight at Shepajbd.stown, — Again Southavaed Bound. —
Once More on the Back Track, — Covering the Kbtreat. —
Reconnoissance to Little Washington and Spereyville. — An
other Fight at Bull Run. — Southward again. — Skirmish at
Rappahannock Station. — Picketing the Rappahannock, — Pleas
ant Campaigning, — The Campaign in the Wilderness. — Skir-
jiiSH AVITH the Second Corps. — Attack in the Reae. — End of
the Wilderness Campaign. — Covering the Reteeat. — Duties
of Orderlies.
GEN. LEE'S army was now in Maryland .and Pennsylva
nia, with Washington as the objective point. The
rebel troops seized everything they could get hold of,
burned bridges, damaged railroads, and destroyed property,
both public and private, — in short, gave the inhabitants of a
portion of Pennsylvania a realizing sense of what a " raid on
the part of the enemy " Avas, and a taste of the " horrors of
Avar." Gen. Hooker was, at his own request, relicA'ed of the
command of the Army of the Potomac on the twenty-eighth
of June, "impressed with the belief that his usefulness as its
commander was impaired," and " with the earnest prayer that
the triumphs of its arms may bring success worthy of it and
the nation." Gen. George C. Meade was appointed commander,
and assumed command the same day, the headquarters of the
army being then at Frederick City, Md., where they had been
established the day before. The enemy had succeeded in get
ting a foothold in the north without a general engagement,
though the Union cavalry had worried him considerably, not
only keeping posted as to his movements, but preventing him
176

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MONUMENTAL SHAFT

Marking Site of tho Cav.ilry EnJat'umenl on tho Right Flank
Battio of Getty-.huro July 3, 1:163.

This Shaft Bears the Following inscriptions.

SOUTH-EAST FACE.
(emblem — CROSSED SABRES.)
THIS SHAFT
MARKS THE FIELD OF THE ENGAGEMENT
BETWEEN THE
UNION CAVALRY
COMMANDED BV BRIG. -GEN. I) MCM. GREGG
AND THE
CONFEDERATE CAVALRY
COMMANDED BY MAJ. -GEN. J, E. B. .'STUART
JULY 3, 1863.

SOUTH-WEST FACE.
(emblem — CROSSED GUIDONS.''
UNION FORCES.
1ST BRIGADE, 2D CA\'ALRY DU'ISION.
COL. J. B. MCINTOSH
3D I'ENNA. CAVALRY, LT. COL. E. "^ JONES.
1ST NEW JERSEY " i\rAJ. M. h. BF':AUM0NT.
1ST MARYLAND " LT. COL. J. IM. DEE^K'^.
3D BRIGADH, 2D CAVALRY DIVISION.
COL. J IRVIN C;RE(.r'r.
i6tH PENNA. CAVALRY, LT. COL. J. Is.. ROBISON.
4TH " " " W. E. DOSTER.
1ST MAINE " " (.,. M. SMITH.
lOTH NEW YORK " MAJ. M. H. AVERV.

1ST MASS. CAVALRY, LT. COL. y,. .S CURTIS.
PL'RNELL TROOP A, i\]D. CA\'A].U\.
CO. A, 1ST OHIO
NORTH-EAST FACE.
(emblem — CROSSED CANNONS.)
UNION FORCES.
2D BRIGADE, 3D CAVALKY DIVISION.
BRIG.-r.EN. t.. A. CUSTER.
1ST MICH. CAVALRY, COL. C. H. TOWN.
5TH " " " K. rt. ALGER.
6th " " " GEO. GRAY.
7TH " " " W. D. MANN.
UNION ARTILLERY.
RANDOl's LIGHT BATTERY E, isT U. S. ARTILLERY.
PENNINGTON 's " " M, 2D " "
2D SECTION " " ri, 3D t'EXNA. "

NORTH-WEST FACE.
(emblem — CROSSED CARBINES.)
CONFEDERATE FORCES.
CAVALRY.
Hampton's brigade, brig. -gen. wade hampton.
FITZ lee's " " FITZHUGH LEE.
Jenkins' " col. m. j. ferguson.
w. h. p. lee's " " J. K. chambliss.
artillery.
McGregor's Virginia battery.
BREATHEd's MARYLAND "
griffin's 2D " "

GETTYSBURG. Ill
from getting any satisfactory information as to the movements
of the Union army. It is considered that in this line, a part of
which were the engagements at Aldie, Middleburg, and Upper
ville, the cavalry rendered most important service in this cam
paign ; and Gen. Lee says, in his official report of the campaign,
that "the march toward Gettysburg was conducted more slowly
than it would have been had the movements of the Federal
army been known," and that no information had been received
that the Federal army had crossed the Potomac until the
twenty-ninth of June, which was due to the fact that his
cavalry had been kept in the mountains of Virginia by the
Union cavalry. The change of commanders caused no hesita
tion in the movements of the army, which in a few days
reached Gettysburg, where was fought the greatest battle of
the war, resulting in a most decisive victory for the Union
arms, and giving an unimportant town in Pennsylvania a name
that shall be known for ages.
This regiment reached the vicinity of the battle-field on the
second of July ; and on the next day, the great day of victory,
took part in the severe cavalry fight on the right of the Union
lines, between Gen. Gregg's division and Gen. Custer's brigade
of the Union forces, all under command of Gen. D. McM.
Gregg, and Gen. Stuart's cavalry of the enemy's forces, where
was frustrated the enemy's attempt to turn the right flank and
gain the rear, an attempt which was made at the same time
with, and to take advantage of, the famous attack of Gen.
Pickett in the front. This engagement goes down to history
as " one of the finest cavalry fights of the war, and one most
important in its results ; " for, had the enemy succeeded in
getting in the rear of the Union forces, " that day would have
resulted differently, and the name of Gettysburg would sug
gest a state of affairs which it is not agreeable to contemplate."
This regiment was engaged in the forenoon in supporting a
battery, and in the afternoon was sent out with another regi
ment, both under command of Col. Smith, to meet an advanc
ing column of the enemy in the attack on the right flank.
One battalion was dismounted and advanced into an orchard
with but little difficulty, the advancing column halting and

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FIRST MAINE CAVALRY.

turning back upon meeting this force ; and the remainder of
this command was arranged for battle, and held this part of the
hue during this engagement, the brigade occupying the gap of
nearly two miles between the left of the forces engaged with
Stuart's cavalry and the right of the Union infantry. Col.
William 'Brooke-Rawle, of the Third Pennsylvania Cavalry,
in the historical address delivered at the dedication of the
monumental shaft ^ on the site of this engagement, October
15, 1884, after giving an excellent description of the contest,
says : —
We cavalry men have always held that we saved the day at the most
critical moment of the battle of Gettysburg, — the greatest battle, and the
turning point of the war of the rebellion. I know that it has not been the
custom among historians to give us credit for having done so, nor, except
very recently, to give us credit for having done anything. So fierce was the
main engagement, of which the infantry bore the brunt, that the fighting on
the part of the cavalry passed almost unnoticed ; yet this was the only battle
of the war in which the three arms of the service fought in combination, and
at the same time, each -within supporting distance, and vrithin sight of the
other, and each in its proper sphere. The turmoil incident to an active
campaign allowed us no opportunity to vfrite up our achievements, and no
news correspondents were allowed to sojourn with us, to do it for us; But
now that the official records of the campaign, both Union and Confederate,
have been brought together, aud, for the first time, been made accessible,
and the official map of this field has been prepared, the great historian of the
war, as yet unknown, and perhaps unborn, will have at hand materials which
have been denied to others. He will see the importance of the flght wliich I
have attempted to describe, and will give it the credit due to it. Had Stuart
succeeded in his well-laid plan, and, with his large force of cavalry, struck
the Army of the Potomac in the rear of its line of battle simultaneously with
Pickett's magnificent and furious assault in its front, when our infantry had
all it could do to hold on to the line of Cemetery ridge, and but little more
was needed to make the assault a success, — the merest tyro in the art of
war can readily tell what the result would have been. Fortunately for us;
fortunately for the Army of the Potomac ; fortunately for our country and
the cause of human liberty, he failed. Thank God that he did fail, and that,
with His divine assistance, the good fight fought here brought victory to
our arms !
Comrades, before we part, never perhaps, to meet again, let us not forget
to pause one moment, and in our inmost thoughts pay a reverent tribute to
the memory of those brave men, our companions-in-arms, who here poured
' A monumental shaft has beeu erected on the field where this engagement occurred,
by the survivors of the different Union regiments which participated in it, and the shaft
was dedicated with appropriate services October 16, 1884. (See iUustratioii.)

GETTYSBURG. 179
forth the full measure of their lives' devotion for the cause they loved. And
what shall I say to those who yet survive ! That you, my comrades, bore each
your share in that good fight, will always be to you a pleasing memory, and
when your children and your children's children hear and read of what you
did on this historic field, it will ever be to them a source of honorable jiride
that you fought with Gregg on the right flank at Gettysburg.
Gen. D. McM. Gregg, in an address on the same occasion,
said : —
On July 3, 1863, we stood on this fleld, armed men, to resist the advance
of an enemy with whom we had made trials of strength ofttimes before,
and of late, at Brandy Station, Aldie, Middleburg, and Upperville. Our
gaze was directed to the northward as we watched the approach of the
columns of the enemy. Eight gallantly did they come sweeping on, with
such well aligned fronts, and with such tremendous pace, that it seemed as
though nothing could stand against them. There was a meeting of the
blue and the gray, and for a time the issue was held in the balance. The
struggle was ended by the retirement of the enemy to his starting-point,
discomfitted by failure, with ours in hot pursuit. Severe as was the engage
ment, it could not be asserted that the Union forces that participated were
never in a severer. These fought too many battles in that long war for
such a comparison. But all will agree they never fought on a fairer fleld.
Neither party asked nor expected aid from the main armies beyond. Our
enemy had the advantage in numbers and position ; we, the moral advantage
of fighting on our own heath. It can be safely said that on no other field
did Union cavalry, whether on foot or in the saddle, do more effective and
brilliant fighting than on this. Had it fought less well here, the victory
would have beeu with the enemy rather than with us.
Capt. David M. Gilmore, also of the Third Pennsylvania
Cavalry, on the same occasion said : —
Of downright hard fighting, where hard knocks were given and received,
the cavalry during the war had its full share. Averell's fight at Kelly's
ford; Pleasanton's, Buford's, and Davis' at Beverly ford; Gregg's at Brandy
Station; the battles of Middleburg, Upperville, and Aldie — all are instances
where cavalry met cavalry in hand to hand encounters. But amidst all
these various engagements, few, if any, have equalled, and none excelled,
the magnificent fight on the right flank at Gettysburg, where the three
brigades of Mcintosh, Irvin Gregg, and Custer, under Gen. D. McM. Gregg,
met and repulsed the four brigades of Confederate cavalry under Gen.
Stuart, on July 3, 1863, which attack was simultaneous with and virtually
part of Pickett's charge. The purpose was that Pickett should break our
centre, and that Stuart should turn our right and strike our rear, in which
case the certain defeat of the Army of the Potomac would follow. Both
attacks failed, and from that hour, which has been fittingly styled "the high-

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water mark of the rebellion," the waves of the Confederacy receded, until
at Five Forks they were dashed to pieces on that cavalry rock, — Sheridan.
The Fourth of July was celebrated by the boys in reconnoi
tring and in learning that the enemy had drawn back the left
flank ; and the next day, the enemy being in full retreat, the
regiment marched through Gettysburg toward Chambersburg,
stopping that night in the pass near Fayetteville, having cap
tured some two thousand of the enemy's stragglers during
the day, as well as taken possession of twenty-eight hundred
wounded prisoners and their attendants, at Cash Town. On
the sixth the inarch was continued through Fayetteville to
Chambersburg, a large number of rebel stragglers being cap
tured during the march, and the next day the road was retraced
to Fayetteville, and six miles beyond, to Quincy. On the eighth
the regiment marched over the mountains to^A-ards Middletown,
Md., which place was reached on the ninth, where it stopped
until the eleventh, and then went to Boonesboro', remaining
there till the fourteenth, when it marched to Harper's Ferry ;
crossed the Potomac on pontoons at five o'clock that afternoon,
and again stood on Virginia soil, camping that night at Bolli-
var Heights. It is needless to say that the boys enjoyed this
short campaign in Pennsylvania and Maryland very much ; for,
beside that supreme joy which soldiers experience at winning
a victory, were the pleasures of campaigning in a new country
and among friends ; and such pleasing incidents as getting a
good square meal at some farm house, and at the same time
listening to stories of rebels having applied for food and been
refused, were not rare.
The second day after leaving Gettysburg, Surg. Parker and
Hospital Steward Emery T. Gatchell discovered four :^ebel offi
cers, each of whom had lost a limb, in a building to which they
had been taken after being wounded in the third days' fight, hav
ing had no care since that time. Their wounds were thoroughly
re-dressed by the medical men from way down east, and they
were made comparatively comfortable. During this interview
one of the wounded men remarked, " You'uns tried your best
to see how many legs and arms you could shoot off; well,
you'uns did the job pretty well."

JOHN P. SHEAHAN, M.D.,Cc, K.
Lieut. Co. E, 3 1st Me,
Dennysville,

Asst. Sur. ALEXANDER M. PARKER,
Deering.

Hos. Steward EMERY T. GETCHELL,
Brunswick.

SHEPARDSTOWN. 181
The rebel army had escaped across the river aftei' the defeat
at Gettysburg, and was now on its own fighting ground, while
the Union army was busy looking after it. The next day after
crossing the river, July fifteenth, this regiment was sent towards
Charlestown from Halltown to " amuse the enemy," while the
rest of the division turned off in the direction of Shepardstown.
The regiment had a smart little skirmish with the enemy (who
had artillery as well as cavalry), driving them a mile or more,
losing two men wounded and two (Asst. Surg. Parker and a
hospital attendant, who were, however, not actually engaged in
the fight, but were in too close proximity to the enemy's force,)
missing, and then was relieved by another regiment, and was
ordered to return and rejoin the division near Shepardstown,
where it remained in quiet that night.
The next day, sixteenth, the Tenth New York Cavalry, which
was on picket some two miles out, in the direction of Charles-
town, sent ill word that there was plenty of forage there, and
about noon Col. Smith received orders to send out detachments
after forage. Instead of sending out detachments, however, the
colonel broke camp and took the whole regiment. His com
mand was only fairly straightened out on the pike when a
single horseman was seen coming at full speed over a timber-
covered ridge in their front, half or three-fourths of a mile
away. Iu a few seconds he was followed by other horsemen,
and the cause of their haste was no longer in doubt. Col.
Smith at once decided to seize the crest of that ridge in the
timber if he could, and ordered the trot. As the fugitives
passed the column they reported the enemy in hot pursuit, and
as the column neared the ridge the two leading companies (A
and B, Lieuts. Cole and Coleman,) were ordered to dash for
ward and meet the advance of the enemy before they reached
the crest. These companies deployed promptly, and repulsed
the enemy, killing one or two on the spot. By this time the
pickets had all passed to the rear, and . Col. Smith at once
formed a heavy dismounted skirmish line across the pike, along
the crest of the ridge in the timber, which line was in command
of Lieut. Col. Boothby. The remainder of the regiment was
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with one company still on the pike in columns of fours. The
enemy fast gained in numbers in front and on the left flank of
the regiment, and the dismounted men were driven back. To
cover their retreat, Cos. B and K, under command of Lieut.
Coleman, and Co. M, Capt. Brown, were ordered forward,
mounted. These companies charged gallantly into the timber,
Lieut. Coleman going in from the centre and driving the
enemy's artillerists from their guns, while Capt. Brown went in
on the right, and the dismounted men were relieved, retiring
in good order a short distance to a little elevation in the open
field, where they again made a stand. The artillery then
opened, from a ridge near the town, upon the enemy in front of
the left of the regiment ; but at first their shots fell short, and
endangered the men from Maine at their front, and word was
sent back to that effect. The enemy then opened with artillery
in front, and for a time there was an artillery duel over the
heads of the men of the regiment. A little later the Fourth
Pennsylvania came to the support of the First Maine, and the
latter regiment was soon after relieved by the Sixteenth Penn
sylvania on the front line, and fell back to the next position.
Soon afterwards the Sixteenth became hard pushed, and Col.
Smith sent forward one battalion to their support ; and a little
later the whole front line was pushed back upon the First
Maine, and both regiments became engaged until darkness put
an end to the fighting. The First brigade came up to the left,
but did not become involved in the battle very much until
near evening. Toward evening the enemy moved around to
the right of the regiment, and gave them an enfilading fire,
when other regiments were sent to that portion of the field,
and a hot fight occurred there. The events of that day
cemented a lasting friendship between the men of the Sixteenth
Pennsylvania and the First Maine, and ever afterwards the men
of either regiment felt safe and happy if the other were near by,
either on the line or as support.
Soon after dark a stone barricade was built across the pike,
and during the night the whole division was withdrawn to
Harper's Ferry. A few of the men at the front who had fallen
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found that the field had been abandoned by the forces of both
sides, and that the rebels had built a barricade across the road
just in front of the one built by the Union forces. They went
back to the town, visited the hospital and saw some of their
wounded comrades who had to be left there, and then followed
on to Harper's Ferry and rejoined their commands.
The loss to the regiment in this engagement was fifty-seven
killed, wounded and missing, Maj. Boothby and Lieut. Hunton,
of Co. G, being among the wounded. Maj. Boothby was at
first disposed to make light of his wound, which was in the arm,
laughing as Col. Smith rode up to him, but later went back to
the surgeons and their care.
Col. Smith's official report of this engagement is as follows : —
Headquaeteks First Maixe Cavalbv,
August 31, 1863.
Lieut. John B. Maitland,
A. A. A. G. Third brigade. Second division, Cavalry corps.
Lieutenant: — I h.a,\e the honor to report that on the sixteenth of July
last, about twelve o'clock M., I was ordered by the colonel commanding
the brigade to proceed from Shepardstown with my regiment out about four
miles on the Winchester pike, for forage. Having advanced about a mile, I
met a courier from the picket (a squadron of the Tenth New York Cavalry),
who reported that the pickets had been attacked, and were hotly pursued
by the enemy. Looking forward, I observed that about half a mile ahead
the pike crossed a ridge covered by a belt of timber, and being desirous of
obtaining that position, I ordered the " gallop," and the regiment dashed
forward. As we drew near the timber we met the squadron on picket, com
pletely overwhelmed by a superior force, making every effort to cover its led
horses and wounded men. The advance of the enemy reached the crest of
the ridge first. But in spite of their steady firing, two companies from
my regiment, commanded respectively by Lieut. Coleman and Lieut. Cole,
when ordered to take the summit of the hill, charged with such impetu
osity as to drive back the enemy, killing one and wounding three. The
enemy thus received a serious check. The position was gained, and the
regiment was immediately disposed for still further defence. In that posi
tion we opposed the rapidly increasing numbers of the enemy for more than
an hour, strengthening our line from time to time, until the regiment was
nearly all deployed and engaged in front. Here it was that Maj. Boothby
was wounded while engaged in the very front, urging the men to still more
gallant resistance. Subsequently the enemy massed in such niimbers on our
left flank as to make longer resistance impossible, and our line of skirmish
ers was driven back about two hundred yards to a favorable position.
Supported by a portion of the Fourth Pennsylvania Cavalry, the regiment
defended this position against every effort of the enemy to rout it (even

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driving the gunners from a howitzer which the enemy had the rashness to
bring within carbine range), till relieved by the Sixteenth Pennsylvania
Cavalry, when it retired and took a position as support. But a short time
afterwards, however, the enemy oj)eiied with several pieces of artillery, and
simultaneously advanced with such overwhelming numbers as to peril the
thin line of skirmishers of the Sixteenth. Observing this, I at once ordered
four companies to tlie front, just in season to render timely assistance;
and shortly after, the rest of the regiment became actively engaged again,
and thus shared the fortunes of the rest of the day, till withdrawn from the
fleld at midnight. I am very respectfully, your obedient servant,
C. H. SMITH, Colonel First Maine Cavalry.
This account of the fight is dated " Camp Sixteenth Pennsyl
vania Cavalry, Bolivar Heights, Va., July 17, 1863," and is
published in Frank Moore's " Rebellion Record " : —
The next day, the sixteenth iiist. , as the First Maine regiment was going
out on the Winchester road for forage, they met our pickets (from the Tenth
New York) running in, pursued by two squadrons of the enemy's cavalry.
This truly noble little regiment instantly formed and charged the assailants,
driving them back beyond the abandoned picket line. The enemy now
appeared in force, bringing up their artillery rapidly and opening flre on our
line. The Maine boys held their ground, deploying skirmishers, and made a
desperate fight. Our artillery was then advanced and posted in an advanta
geous position on the right and left of the road, supported by the Sixteenth
Pennsylvania regiment. The Fourth was soon sent out to the right front,
dismounted, and thrown forward as skirmishers. Shortly after, the Six
teenth regiment was sent to relieve the First Maine, which had been engaged
about two hours, and had expended all its ammunition. As we moved along
the road they got our range very fairly, sending their shells in very disagree
able proximity to us. The tall figure of Col. Gregg, as he and his aid, Lieut.
Martin, and his escort rode along with us, attracted their attention, and
wherever he moved thereafter, very leisurely over the field, their shell fol
lowed him, the fragments scattering all around ; but he appeared to bear a
charmed life, and escaped unhurt. Three squadrons of the Sixteenth were
dismounted and sent forward, while the fourth remained in reserve. The
country in which we were fighting is ill-fitted for cavalry movements, — the
ground very rocky and broken, cut up into small fields, with high stone and
rail fence, and frequent small patches of timber. This will account for
the strange event of a fight between cavalry men where all the fighting
was on foot, aided by artillery. Our artillery consisted of foxir pieces.
Soon after the Sixteenth was thrown forward, two of these were sent
to secure an important position on our left, and were not brought into
play during the fight, so we fought with two pieces of artillery, and
these not as effective as they should have been, on account of bad ammu
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enemy's line striking the ground between our reserve and the dismounted
men. The rebels had eight -guns iu position firing at one time, and far
better sei'vod than usual for them in the cavalry lights I have noticed,
whether Kelly's fore). Aldie, Middleburg, or Upperville. At times their
filing was terrific, to be concentrated on so small a line as oui-s; their shot,
shell, grape, and canister coming all around and among us, lopping the
branches from the trees, and splintering huge fragments from the rocks they
came in contact with. Nothing but the uneven character of the ground
preserved our little brigade from annihilation. The Sixteenth took up the
fighting for the Maine regiment, which retired ; but seeing us pushed at
one time, they came out gallantly, without being asked, and we made
"Johnny" travel. As our men's passions became excited in the contest,
having repulsed an attack on the right, they forgot the order of Col. Gregg,
"to hold the line, but not to advance," and with a cheer sprang forward
after the foe, driving them to their guns, where they, having a fair sweep,
opened all their pieces on us at once, with grape and canister. We were
driven back. They charged us with exultant shouts, while their artillery
hurled shell without cessation. We were driven back a quarter of a mile
from our old line — all we were driven that day. Col. Gregg looked anxious,
and appeared irritated that his order was not obeyed. A new line is soon
formed, strengthened by the squadron that had been held in reserve, a
couple of squadrons of the First Pennsylvania regiment from Mcintosh's
brigade having come up to support us. The fight goes on as wickedly as
ever. The rebel battle-flag is shot down three times in a few minutes, and
the last color-bearer compelled to crouch behind a wall and hold up the
flag from his lurking-place. As night came on the enemy made several des
perate attempts, all of which were steadily repulsed; after the last our, men
mounted the stone wall behind which the line was formed, cheering and
waving their hats, and challenging their opponents to come on, although
their ammunition was exhausted. Night put an end to the contest. Thus
ended one of the most desperate cavalry fights of the war, considering the
number actually engaged, our brigade not numbering over eight hundred
men, having become reduced by detachments sent to different points, and
men left in the rear dismounted, their animals having become used up by
the hard work of the past two months. At different times our fire ceased
entirely, from want of ammunition.
The following, also from Frank Moore's "Rebellion Reeord,"
is the Richmond Despatch account, and is interesting as giving
the other side of the story. There will be noticed some dis
crepancies between the accounts of the two sides, but the fact
that it was a severe cavalry fight and bravely contested on both
sides, remains the same : — Akmy Noethekh Vieginia, July 18, 1863.
The heavy cannonading heard in the direction of Shepardstown Thurs
day, originated from a severe cavalry fight, of which you have been advised
by telegraph. I will now furnish you the particulars as they have been

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ascertained. After the return of Gen. Lee's army to Virginia, the enemy,
evidently too much crippled for immediate pursuit, and desirous of ascer
taining our movements and feeling our position, despatched a large body of
cavalry down the river to accomplish this object, if possible. They crossed
at Harper's Ferry, where pontoon bridges were thrown across for the pur
pose, and proceeded up the river as far as Shepardstown, where they arrived
on Wednesday; then coming down the Leetown and Winchester road to the
distance of about five miles, halted. Meantime Fitz Hugh Lee, who was in
the vicinity, hearing of their whereabouts, proceeded up the Shepardstown
road, for the purpose of checking the enemy's advance. He arrived in sight
of the Yankees Thursday morning, which brought on desultory skirmishing
and cannonading, which continued throughout the day until about four
o'clock P. M. Then dismounting his men and advancing, the fight became
general along both lines, the enemy having also dismounted. A charge was
ordered, and our men rushed upon the enemy, who was driven back two or
three miles, where they sought the protection of a stone wall extending to
the right and left of the road, their right and left flank stretching some dis
tance beyond either extremity of the wall. Here the flght raged for some
time, our men frequently charging up to the enemy's front, and delivering
their flre with telling effect, but exposed to an incessant flre of shot, shell,
and small arms from the enemy, who had availed themselves of the pro
tection of the stone wall and every rock, tree, and stump that afforded
the least shelter. While our men were in dangerous proximity, without the
slightest shelter to cover their movements, bodies of the enemy's cavalry
would frequently charge up to the stone wall, file to the right and left, rap
idly deliver their flre, and gallop into a wood that skirted the wall on either
side. Later in the afternoon, when the flght had progressed some time, the
Fourteenth, Sixteenth, Seventeenth, and Thirty-sixth battalions of Jenkins'
brigade came up from near Martinsburg and re-enforced Gen. Lee, taking
a position on the left of the road toward Shepardstown. During the
remainder of the day they rendered gallant and efficient service with their
long-range guns, and participated with their comrades previously on the
field in the subsequent charges on the enemy's position. The enemy was
repulsed and driven back on the right and left, but so effectual was their
protection behind the wall, they were enabled to hold that position until
night. Our line of battle extended about the distance of a mile and a half
to the right and left of the road, the enemy's about the same distance, with
reserves in supporting distance. We had three pieces of artillery, and the
enemy, it is believed, about the same number, planted in an admirable posi
tion on the right of the stone wall and in front of the woods, commanding
the whole field in front. During the entire engagement our officers and
men displayed the utmost gallantry. Gen. Jenkins being absent, by reason
of a wound in the head received at Gettysburg, his men were led by Col.
Ferguson, the whole under command of Fitz Hugh Lee. Our loss, not yet
definitely known, is miofificially reported at from seventy-five to one hundred,
from all causes. We lost no prisoners. The loss of the enemy is estimated
at from one hundred and fifty to two hundred. Night having drawn her
sable curtain over the scene, the enemy fell back from this position behind
the stone wall, leaving their dead and wounded in our hands, and our men

PERSONAL INCIDENTS. 187
in possession of the fleld. They retreated down the river toward Harper's
Ferry, and it is reported have since gone to the other side of the river.
Col. Smith Avas ordered to send out details from Shepards
town for forage, but feeling in some way that a detail would
not be safe, he started with his whole regiment. And the suc
cess of the day is no doubt very largely due to Col. Smith's
forethought in taking the whole regiment with him, in the
first place, and in taking the advanced position at once.
There were the usual number of personal incidents in this
engagement, as in all, of which a few have been preserved.
During the hottest of the fight, Private George Kitchen, of
Co. E, one of the wildest boys in the regiment, as brave as he
was wUd, and as full of fun as of bravery, and known by all as
a harum-scarum genius, said to a comrade: "Do you see that
tall, lank-looking . reb with a straw hat on?" "Yes," was the
reply, to which Kitchen responded, as he raised his carbine :
" Now keep jour eye on him and see him* jump." He fired,
and as the smoke rose he leaped into the air, exclaiming : " By
thunder ! the wrong man jumped that time." He was carried
from the field cursing that lean " reb that stood edgewise."
At one time while the boys were dismounted they suffered
severely from thirst, and Sergt. Little, of Co. G, was sent to
the rear to get water for his comrades. Gathering up the
canteens, he mounted his horse and rode off. He succeeded in
getting the canteens filled, and on his return was riding along
the line, dropping the full canteens among his comrades, when
a bullet struck him just in front of the cantle of the saddle,
passing through him. He was not at all particular about the
rest of the canteens, but throwing them down, he rode off the
field, heaping anathemas upon the fate that had sent the bullet
that hit him in that particular portion of the body.
Private Charles H. Bell, Jr., of Co. D, received a similar
wound. He and George P. Andrews, of the same company,
were on the skirmish line together, and were seeking partial
shelter behind a low ridge. They would flatten themselves
upon the ground while loading their pieces, then raise them
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the crest of the ridge. While Private Bell was thus shooting,
an unfortunate shot from the enemy struck him in the other
end of his prone body, and inflicted a severe wound. His
manly pride, however, was superior to the pain of the wound,
and in tones of despair, clapping his hand upon the wound, he
exclaimed : " Oh, George ! just my luck, — shot where I can
never speak of it ! "
Private Horton Maloon, of Co. G, was mortally wounded,
dying in a short time, and his brother. Bugler William Maloon,
Jr., remained with him and was taken prisoner.
Sergt, L. M. Robinson, of Co. G, as brave and good a man
as the regiment contained, while lying on the skirmish line
was struck by a bullet in the shoulder by the side of the neck,
which passed through both lungs, struck the back bone, and
left the body just above the hip on the opposite side, literally
going through the whole length of the body, diagonally. He
was taken to the improvised hospital that night, and examined
by a surgeon, who 'shook his head discouragingly.. Soon after
another surgeon commenced to examine his wounds, when
surgeon number one spoke to number two, saying : " Let that
poor man alone ; he's got to . die, anyhow, and there's no use in
putting him in unnecessary pain," Surgeon number two left
him, but the sergeant, who had heard this remark, muttered to
himself : " I can't see that " ; and making up his mind that he
would not die, he did not, though left in a church for five
weeks, with only the care, attention and food that could be
given him by the Union ladies residing there. More than that,
he recovered so entirely that he re-enlisted the next winter,
put in a year's noble service, and was killed at Deep Bottom,
August, 1864.
Bugler Eben F. Brier, of Co. B, mounted the stone wall and
sounded the charge, when he was shot, receiving a wound
from which he died in a few days.
The brigade moved back to near Harper's Ferry after leaving
the field at midnight, arriving there about eight o'clock the
next morning, and remained in camp there till the twentieth,
when the line of march was again taken up, reaching Lovetts
ville that night, Manassas the next, and on the twenty-second

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going into camp about noon at Bristow Stiition, the regiment
doing picket duty toward Greenwich. The Army of the Po
tomac was now again on the advance southward. On the
twenty-fourth Cos. K and I, under Capt. Chadbourne, joined
the Eighth Pennsylvania regiment on a reconnoissance to
Greenwich, New Baltimore, and Warrenton Junction, captur
ing a number of prisoners. On the twenty-fifth the regiment
marched to Manassas Junction, bivouacking that night near
the bridge, and on the twenty-sixth nioved to Bealton Station
again, remaining there, laicketing toward Morrisville, till the
twenty-ninth, when it went with the brigade to Warrenton and
camped on the Waterloo pike. The regiment went to Amis ville
next day, where it remained picketing to Gaines' cross-roads,
till August seventh, when it crossed the river opposite Sulphur
Springs, and went into camp there, picketing toward Amisville
and Oakshades ; remained there till the fifteenth (receiving
two months' welcome pay on the ninth), and then moved,
with the whole division, back to Catlett's Station, and camped
"at will." Changed camp next day, and on the seventeenth
the First Maine and Sixteenth Pennsylvania, under command
of Col. Smith, started at five o'clock in the afternoon on a
reconnoissance, moving through Greenwich, and bivouacking
at nine o'clock in the evening near Haymarket. Next morning
the march was resumed early, the* command crossing the moun
tains through Thoroughfare Gap, and proceeding to near White
Plains. Here a halt of -a couple of hours was made and scout
ing parties sent out ; but seeing nothing ,of the enemy the
command set out to return, reaching camp that night. What
withe hanging camp, picketing, scouting, etc., the days wore on
till the thirteenth of September, and it must be confessed the
time hung somewhat heavily, in contradistinction to the active
service of June and July.
Sergt. Winsor B. Smith, of Co. K, at the reunion at Old
Orchard, 1877, told this story of picket duty : — ¦
The remark often made at these reunions is, that there are too few of the
members who will relate those little incidents and accidents that came to
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difficulty.. A man in action only sees what takes place in quite a small
circle, and being himself the centre of that circle, must of a necessity be
the hero of his own story. Now the well-known modesty of the members
of the First Maine Cavalry is the excuse for the lack of stories. To illus
trate, I will tell you an incident (asking your pardon for a.ppearing as the
hero of it). I returned to the regiment, after doing duty as orderly in the
First division, First corps, for eight months, and found them at Sulphur
Springs, where they were doing picket duty around Amisville, .Jefferson,
and the Hazel Eiver, and learned for the first time that I had actually been
doing duty as a private for nearly two months, when I was entitled to the
full rank and pay of a corporal. Now I had not been on picket for months,
and the boys told me the rebs had a habit in that part of the country of
stealing men off their posts in the night and cutting the advance guard off
from the heads of columns, and all such ungentlemanly tricks, which made
me feel rather nervous. Soon came the order for Co. K to go on picket.
I had got my stripes on, and could not tell whether it was good to be in the
line of promotion or not. When we relieved the other company, we found
our numbers were so small that for night duty the corporal would have to
stand post. Oh, how I dreaded for the night to come ! I was a corporal,
and had been happy in the thought that I should not have to stand post. I
had lost my horse at Gettysburg, and had one that was furnished me by an
infantry quartermaster ; and I feared that he had not been on picket, though
I knew he was not a corporal, for I never could go near him without his
stepping on my feet. His name was Bhidgeon. Night came all too soon,
and the sergeant, with a wicked look, left me on what he said was the most
dangerous post, and that I was put there because I was a corporal. The
post was ill a cross-road, a long way from the reserve, and a good half mile
from the next picket ; I had my carbine advanced, and was bracing myself
up to meet what might come, when Bludgeon threw up his head, and
gave a yell, and started on the run after the relief ; I hauled him up and got
back under the roadside tree again,^ell knowing it was no use to hide now.
Bludgeon had never been on picket, and he felt as I did ; he did not want to
be left alone. It was one of those still, moonlight, cloudy nights, when
with a good imagination such as I had, the shadows would form whatever
object you were most dreading to see.
On my left were thick oak woods, and as I looked in that direction to get
my bearings, I heard a rustle in the dry leaves as of a cautious step from tree
to tree ; the horse heard it too, and again bolted for the rear. Again I got
him back, and persuaded him to stop, by dropping the barrel of my carbine,
not gently, between his ears, every time he threw up his head to yell; this
would cause him to kneel down, and while he was recovering his senses, I
would look at the woods and listen. I could hear the steps coming nearer
and nearer; the horse also heard, and we both trembled. Then just as I
was about to call out " Halt! " there walked out into the moonlight, with a
grunt of astonishment, one of those slab-sided Virginia hogs ! My strained
nerves and muscles relaxed, the carbine fell from my hand, and the horse
ran half way to the reserve before I could get strength to stop him. Back
again to the post we went, the horse more frightened than I had been; my
carbine was now in the socket, and with both hands and feet I tried to keep

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that horse there and keep him still ; then I got off and put one of my legs over
the reins under his neck, to keep his head down, so tli.it he couldn't yell.
After a while he got quiet a little, and I mounted him to got a look at the
other side of the road. I found a corn-field next to me, and looking over the
corn, I could see the top of a chimney of a house that stood in the valley
beyond; and just as I discovered this, I heard the barking of several dogs,
and there was a rush through the corn as if several persons and dogs were
running towards me.
The horse began to dance again, and I wished that I had never been a
corporal; I thought if I was a private, I could discharge my carbine and run
for the reserve ; but being a corporal, I must stick to my jjost or die. Find
ing I could not keep still enough to shoot, and that I was a good mark on
that high horse (who never seemed so high before), I dismounted, and tak
ing the bridle on my arm, crept up to the fence, and looking through, I saw
coming slowly up towards me, between the rows of corn, a man with a gun
on his shoulder. I let him come a little nearer, and taking good aim, I
called, "Halt! who goes there?" The dogs had stopped barking; every
thing was still but the horse, who was pulling hard at the reins on my arm.
No answer from the man. I called again, " Speak, or I flre! " No answer.
I was making sure of my aim and pressing the trigger, when the moon sailed
out from behind a cloud, and I saw an old butternut suit of clothes stuck up
on stakes and stuffed with straw, to keep the crows out of the corjj ; and I
realized that even a corporal will sometimes get excited and act foolish.
The next day I swapped horses with Peter Como ; and the next night, as I
sat on my post, I could hear the familiar voice of Bludgeon, as Pete tried to
keep him on that hill, under a tree, at tlie corner of that lonesome old
graveyard, that many of you remember.
Up to the engagement at Shepardstown the First Maine had
been in the Third brigade. Second division, commanded by Col.
J. Irwin Gregg ; but soon after that the division was reorganized
and made into two brigades, when Col. Gregg's brigade became
the Second, the First Maine still remaining in it. From this
time for more than a year — and a year filled to the brim with
service — the First Maine was a part of the Second brigade.
Second division, Cavalry corps. Army of the Potomac — a
matter of pride, always.
On the thirteenth of September the division advanced toward
Culpepper, meeting the enemy and driving them through the
town, and beyond, capturing nine pieces of artillery and two
hundred prisoners. This regiment was under fire during this
running fight, but was not actively engaged. The next day
the advance was continued, with severe fighting, and that night
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till the seventeenth, when it was relieved from picket, and
moving back a short distance from the river, went into camp
near Cedar Mountain battle-field.
On the crest of Telegraph Mountain the enemy had a signal
station, which Maj. Brown, with one hundred and fifty men
from Cos. A, H, I, K and L, was sent to capture. The enemy,
however, seeing boys in blue climbing up one side of the moun
tain, quietly withdrew down the other side, and the capture was
an easy one. It is, perhaps, needless to say that the position
was used as a signal station for the Union army, as long as it
remained in that vicinity.
On the nineteenth one battalion was sent to Thoroughfare
Mountain, remaining there till the next afternoon, when, being
relieved by the Sixteenth Pennsylvania regiment, it returned to
camp. On the twenty-fourth the regiment moved back to the
Rappahannock River, where it remained on the south side for a
few days, picketing toward the rear, on the lookout for gueril
las, and then moved to Bealton (which by this time began to
seem almost like home to the boys, so many times had they
visited it). Here it remained, picketiiig and drilling, until the
tenth of October.
Gen. Meade's army had occupied the northern bank of the
Rapidan during the last week in September and the first week
in October, with headqubirters near Culpepper, and Gen. Lee's
army was on the other side of the river, around Gordonsville,
twenty miles away. Lee, finding that Meade, after nearly three
months of inactivity, was not going to attack, commenced to
put plans of his own into operation, with the design of bringing
on an engagement. His army crossed the Rapidan on the ninth
of October, moving by way of Madison Court House and reach
ing Culpepper on the eleventh, where, according to his official
report, he found the " enemy had retreated toward the Rappa
hannock, destroying his stores." On the twelfth his army
marched in two columns, with the design of reaching the
Orange and Alexandria Railroad, and interrupting the retreat
of Gen. Meade's army. This movement, it seems, was under
stood by Gen. Meade, who prepared to defeat it.
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inarched in the direction of Culpepper. Upon arriving there
the sounds of guns in the direction of Fox Mountain, six miles
west, were heard, and thither the column marched, only to
reach the vicinity of the fighting at dark. It proved to be Gen.
Kilpatrick, engaged with the advance of the enemy. That night
the regiment bivouacked in an open field, and next morning the
boys were in the saddle at three o'clock, and on the way to
Culpepper. Here they found that the whole army was making
tracks for the Rappahannock, and that they were in for that
most disagreeable of all. jobs, covering the retreat and left flank.
The division was given the protection of the left flank, and
about noon, after the last vestige of the Army of the Potomac
had been removed from the town, the line of march was taken
up on a road left of, and nearly parallel with, the railroad, along
which the infantry was inarching, and not yet out of sight.
Nothing was seen of the enemy during the whole day, save a
few scouts who hung upon the flanks, gathering what informa
tion they could of the movements of the Union army, and
provoking the men by their impudent audacity. That night, at
ten o'clock, the regiment reached the old camp-ground at Sul
phur Springs, and very luckily found everything as they left it,
some of the officers sleeping that night in the very bunks they
had occupied two months before.
The next morning, twelfth, the regiment started on the
famous reconnoissance to Little Washington, one of the promi
nent and most important expeditions in the history of the regi
ment, which is best told in Col. Smith's own words : —
October twelfth, long before daylight, I was summoned to report to
brigade headquarters, where I received orders to proceed with my regiment
to the Blue ridge at Gaines' cross-roads (Chester Gap), thence along the
Blue ridge via Little Washington to Sperryville (Thornton Gap), to observe
any movement the enemy might make in that direction, and report promptly
whatever of the enemy I might discover. The impdrtant character of the
reconnoissance that I was ordered to make was impressed upon me by Col.
Gregg, the brigade commander. He authorized me to pick up and take
along with my command a detachment of another regiment which was on
picket, and which I would have to pass through.
The regiment broke camp and started before sunrise, and proceeded
to Gaines' cross-roads witlio.ut halting. Small parties of Moseby's, White's,
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They were on the alert, however, and probably knew a great deal about the
purpose of that grand movement of those two great armies whicli was
already begun. At Gaines' cross-roads, the entrance to Chester Gap, I
detached and left Capt. Paul Chadbourne with his company, I, to observe
and report to me whatever of importance might happen. I then proceeded
to Little Washington. On the way there I detached and posted a second
observing party. On arriving at Little Washington I selected a detachment
of one hundred of the strongest horses, and pushed it forward under a fleld
officer (two field officers went, Lieut. Col. Boothby and Maj. Brown), to
Sperryville, the entrance to Thornton Gap, with orders to return as soon as
practicable. At the same time I sent Lieut. Harris, of Co. F, with an escort
of twelve men, back to Sulphur Springs with a report to the brigade
commander of our progress and all that I had done, and also that I
should return to Sulphur Springs as soon as the detachment returned from
Spen-y ville.
That detachment returned a little before sunset, with nothing of special
interest to report. I assigned to it one hour in which to unsaddle, groom,
feed, and make coffee. At the end of the hour we started homeward, just
a little before dark. On our way we picked up the last party that we left
on the outward march, and made no other halt till we reached Gaines' cross
roads. Capt. Chadbourne had seen Lieut. Harris and party pass that point
on their way in. He had nothing else of importance to report. I then decided
to send Capt. Chadbourne, with a detachment that had had most rest during"
the day, to Sulphur Springs at once with another report, and put the rest
of the tired command into camp near Amisville to rest till morning.
Capt. Chadbourne and his detachment therefore took the lead, and the
rest of the command followed. It was some five miles to the proposed
camping-place. As we drew quite near to it aud to the town of Amisville,
Capt. Chadbourne's advance guard was briskly fired upon, and some of the
men came back to the head of the column, where I was riding, in confusion.
I supposed that the attack had been made by a party of guerillas who might
have observed our going out, and were waiting in ambush for our return.
In a few moments, however, Capt. Chadbourne came back and reported to
me that a large force was in our front; that he was on higher ground, and
could see their camp-fires far and wide. There were two dwellings near by,
one on each side of the road, in which some poor white folks continued to
live. Inquiries were made at those houses as to the troops in camp, and
information was obtained that " A. P. Hill's corps has been going into camp
about Amisville since three o'clock."
I at once deployed the two front companies to be in readiness to meet
any attack. At the same time I ordered Lieut. Col. Boothby to go to the
rear of the column, instruct the captains while passing them to face their
companies about, and conduct the column back to Gaines' cross-roads.
Upon arriving at the cross-roads he was to put out a picket on the Cul
pepper road, find a guide who could conduct us across the country to
Orleans, and then wait till I joined him. As soon as the column got well
out of the way, I caused the two deployed companies to withdraw and
follow it, and with a small party I followed in rear. We crossed a small
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that was pursuing suddenly came upon us in the dark. Wc captured two of
them and took them along with us.
On arriving at the cross-roads I found that Bootliby had secured a
colored boy some fourteen years old for a guide. The boy said he had
never been to Orle.ins, but "know the way most thar. It is only a hog-
path part way." It was now midnight, and wc were cut oft' by the rebel
army, but were not in any immediate danger of being captured. If we had
thought only of our own escape we would have gone through Chester Gap
towards Front Eoyal, thence through Manassas (Jap, and thus back to our
army by a long and safe detour. But we were the possessors of most im
portant information relating to the welfare of our army. If Gen. Meade
remained at Eappahannock Station during the twelfth, then we knew that
Lee was fully abreast of him in a race for his communications to his rear.
And had wc known then the fact that three of our army corps had actually
recrossed the river and marched toward Culpepper on that day, we would
have been even more strongly impressed with the necessity of reporting
promptly. Our object, therefore, was to get back to our army by the
shortest line; to graze the enemy as closely as possible and not get caught.
We were on the south side of the north branch of the Eappahannock, which
we had always crossed near Amisville or at Sulphur Springs, and were now
cut off from both those fords. It was therefore necessary to flnd a new
route across the head waters of the river, through a few miles of wooded
country wholly unknown to us, and at midnight, too. Hence we were very
glad to accept the guidance of the little contraband who " knew the way
most thar," even by a "hog-path part of the way."
No time was lost. I ordered the column to start, remained behind myself
to see the picket called iii, and then followed in rear. We had not gone far
before the hog-path was realized. The way was narrow, but not straight.
Without orders the fours became twos, then the twos dissolved, till nearly
the whole column was stretched out in single file. The head of the column
could do well enough, because it could slow up at a bad place and increase
the gait where the road was better. The rear, however, had a different expe
rience. Just as it might quicken its pace to make up lost distance, it would
perhaps get doubled up and huddled together into a most awkward jam upon
those in front who had slackened their pace at a bad place. Only cavalry
men can appreciate the situation. The two prisoners became a burden, and
I abandoned them in the woods.
By some accident and coincidence two carbines were discharged some
where in the column almost at the same instant. I thought that by some
chance the front had struck the enemy, but soon became reassured, because
the column did not halt. Those two shots awoke queer emotions, and
I heard the circumstance referred to more than once afterward.
In due time our little guide annoimced to those who had him in charge
that he did not know the way any further. He had got to the outer edge of
his little world. Then the column halted for the colonel to make his way
to the front. He had been unable to pass it in the woods while it was mov
ing. The march was resumed, and we soon came to a country house, which
seemed to us to be as much out of place and lost as we were. We roused a
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whether we were from the north or from the south, and we did -not tell him
for a while. I questioned him very closely as to direction and distance of
every place, also as to the roads and the prominent objects upon them. I
then gave him a twenty-dollar greenback, prondsed him a horse to ride home
on, and told him to guide us to Orleans. My giving him money was unneces
sary and a very simple performance on my part, which I have never been
especially proud of, but it indicates my gratitude for a guide that night.
Upon arriving at Orleans we were on a road that leads to Warrenton via
Waterloo, a route, however, too near Amisville and the rebel camps to ven
ture over. I learned from the guide of a more obscure road by which we
could pass Waterloo farther to the north and reach the Warrenton turnpike
at a point farther east. The guide conducted us by that road, and when we
had got well beyond Waterloo, and the rebel camp-fires were well iu our
rear, I dismissed our second guide, giving him the horse that he had been
riding. At his request I waited till he concealed himself and his horse in a
piece of woods, to remain while the column was passing, because he said
"those soldiers in the rear will not let me take this horse if they see him."
It is quite possible that he was right. Soon after dismissing the guide we
reached the Warrenton turnpike.
Our route thus far had been chosen upon the supposition and hope that
our forces were still at Warrenton; and as we drew nearer the town, specu
lation was rife at the head of the colunm as to the probabilities of the case.
I was hoping and rather expecting every moment to encounter the pickets
of some of our forces. We were descending a hill through a thin belt of
timber, when suddenly there was disclosed, in the immediate front of the ,
advance guard and just to the right of the turnpike, a camp of cavalry, all
asleep, apparently. The column halted, and Maj. Thaxter, of the regiment,
without my knowledge, quickly rode into the camp, and, sitting upon his
horse in the very midst of the sleeping soldiers, called out: "What regi
ment is this?" A man raised his head and replied: "The Twelfth."
"The Twelfth what?" asked the major. "The Twelfth Virginia, you
d  n fool!" was the Virginian's indignant reply. The major returned
even more quickly than he went, and in a very loud whisper reported,
"Colonel! colonel! it is the Twelfth Virginia Cavalry! " In the meantime
I had called for a volmiteer to ride into camp and determine the matter, and
was just instructing him what to do and how to do it, when Maj. Thaxter
so unexpectedly reported his discovery.
We then concluded, as was afterwards shown to be true, that the main
body of rebel cavalry was still in our front. This Twelfth regiment that we
had run into was in a place of supposed safety, being between the main body
of their cavalry and a corps of their infantry. There was no one stirring in
camp, not even a camp guard. It is very possible that we might have cap
tured the whole regiment. But capturing regiments was not in our line just
then. We had just as much elephant already as we wanted to carry.
I ordered the fence to be thrown down on the north side of the road, and
headed the column northward over flelds, pastures, stone walls, woods, high
lands and low lands. Before the rear of the column left the road the
Twelfth was considerably astir, but did not pursue.
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renton to that town. It was possible that the enemy had advanced even to
that place. I therefore desired to proceed parallel with the turnpike, at a
distance from it, in order that we might approach New Baltimore from the
northwest by the Thoroughfare Gap road, and thus avoid the possibility of
again being cut off by the enemy. We had no apprehension of being cap
tured, because we had an open country to the northward, and could make a
safe detour in that direction from any point; but, as before stated, we
wanted to return to our army by the quickest and shortest line, to tell it
what we knew ; yet we could not incur the risk of being cut oft' again at New
Baltimore, because it would be daylight before we could get there.
It was about three o'clock in the morning when we run into the Twelfth,
and took a new departure across the country. There was no moon, and it
was more or less cloudy all night. Yet it was not a very dark night. I think
more or less stars were visible all the time. We picked our way as best we
could for several miles, and came to a fine-looking plantation house sur
rounded by trees, whose shade made the entrance through the enclosure
quite dark.
A loud rap brought an elderly and refined appearing gentleman, accom
panied by a colored boy, who may have reached his teens, to the door. In
the dark they could not tell who nor how many we were. I learned from
the gentleman that our cavalry had retired through Warrenton, followed by
the rebel cavalry, the day before, and that considerable fighting had been
done. I also learned that we were about a mile northwest of the Warrenton
and New Baltimore turnpike, and that we were then on a road by which we
could approach the latter place from the northwest, as desired. We took the
colored boy for our third guide, who conducted us by the indicated route,
and we reached New Baltimore between daylight and sunrise — a " bright,
rosy morning." The only person discovered was one rebel cavalry man,
riding over a hill beyond the town in the direction of Warrenton. He had
probably availed himself of the opportunity to visit home or his sweetheart
for a night. We passed through the little town and took the turnpike in the
direction of Gainesville. We came to rising ground from which the turnpike
in our rear could be seen a long distance, and upon which a patch of corn
had been cut up and shocked. Here we formed line faced to the rear, fed
our horses, and unsaddled aud groomed them by detachments. Many of the
men made coffee.
After an hour's rest we resumed the march by the shortest route to Bris
tow Station. I despatched Maj. Brown, of the regiment, to find and report
to proper authorities our discoveries. He found army headquarters at
Catlett's Station. As soon as it was discovered there who he was, where he
had been, and what he knew, he became quite a lion, and he knew how to
make the most of the situation. At a subsequent interview with Gen.
Meade, he emphasized to me the great value of the information which I had
sent him by Maj. Brown at that time. For two days he had not received
any reliable information of the movements of the rebel infantry, and was
worried and annoyed in consequence. He blamed our cavalry for ineffi
ciency, while in fact, as it subsequently appeared, the cavalry had done, and
was doing, its best. The two cavalry forces were fiercely contending on the
thirteenth for the ground between the two armies, and each became a cur
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Continuing our march, we arrived in the vicinity of Bristow Station about
midday. We selected a comfortable place, and abandoned ourselves to rest
and sleep. The next morning we crossed the railroad, but remained in the
vicinity of Bristow most of the day, watching the interminable wagon trains
hastening to the rear through Brentsville. In the afternoon A. P. Hill's
corps arrived at Bristow Station and gave battle to our second corps, which
lasted till after dark. Before dark we moved back to Manassas Junction,
where we waited and observed the retreating columns of our infantry till
late in the night. We did not make any special effort to find our command.
The army was retreating, and our division might come to us sooner than we
could go to it.
Near midnight the last of our infantry passed us. Our cavalry division
was passing to the rear below us, at Union Mills, but we did not know it
then. So we resumed the march, and followed the infantry across Bull Eun
to the higher ground toward Centreville.
As soon as we crossed Bull Eun we were among the camps of the infantry,
much to their indignation. Infantry men never had much use for cavalry
except when the latter was well to the front, between them and the enemy.
It was a mortal offence for cavalry to cross their line of march, or to invade
their camps. On this occasion we were orphans, or rather vagrants, and did
not belong to anybody. We therefore meekly picked our way among their
bivouacs until we found a space large enough to form on and dismount. The
cavalrymen then quickly sought their beds beneath their horses' heads, each
with an arm or leg through the bridle for a hitching post. Next morning,
however, found us sufrounded by many friends, among whom I especially
and pleasantly remember, was Col. Frank Heath, of Maine.
During the forenoon we learned that our division was in the vicinity of
Union Mills and Fairfax Station ; and we had started for the latter place to
join it, when we were met by Gen. Warren, who gave me orders to turn
back, advance to Manassas, or beyond, until we found the enemy, and cap
ture some prisonei'S, if we could. I was to send frequent i-eports back to
him. We advanced to Manassas, and met the rebel cavalry just at Fort
Beauregard. We skirmished with them, and held them in check till they
brought some artillery to the front. We then fell back slowly to Bull Eun
again. Our batteries behind Bull Eun opened upon the advancing enemy at
long range, and an artillery duel and considerable skirmishing followed.
Soon after we met the enemy at Fort Beauregard I noticed a young staff
officer, a stranger to me, near the skirmish line. I asked him if he had any
orders to communicate, or suggestion to make, and he courteously answered
that he had not, but only wished to observe. I soon forgot him. Perhaps
I did not even learn his name at the time. Since then, however, he became
my friend, and, for a time, my commanding officer, and recalled to me that
occasion of our first meeting. Pie is Brig. Gen. E. S. McKenzie.
The same evening we marched to Fairfax Station, where we arrived at a
late hour. The next morning, the sixteenth, after an absence of four days,
we rejoined our division, and drew our forage and rations amidst congratu
lations 'and honors. We had been officially reported as captured.
We marched all day the tenth, all day the eleventh, all day and night the
twelfth, were cut off twice by the enemy, and employed three guides. We

Capt. COLE. Lieut. WM. HARRIS, Co. F. Killed May I 7, '64.
Capt. JOHN P. CARSON, Co. L.
Lieut. COLBATH.

Lieut. MILES COLBATH, Co. A.
Capt. HORACE S. COLE, Co. A.

Maj. JONA. P. CILLEY.
Capt. HORACE S. COLE, Co. A.
Lieut. HORATIO S. LIBBY, Co. C.
Lieut. FRANK M. CUTLER, Co. B.

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marched all day the thirteenth, were moving all day and night the fourteenth,
and were marching and flghting all day the flfteenth.
The adventures and misfortunes of , Lieut. Harris and his
party, who were sent back from Little Washington Avith de
spatches, should go on record as a portion of this expedition.
The party passed Amisville before Gen. Hill's corps arrived
there ; but when they reached Jefferson, near Sulphur Springs,
they encountered the rebel cavalry. They 'then retraced their
steps to return to the regiment again, but before they reached
Amisville they met the rebel infantry, and were thus hemmed
in between the two forces. Lieut. Harris avoided detection,
took his men into some thick pines, and concealed horses and
men, unsaddling, and to all appearances going into camp, to
make it appear, should anj^ of the enemy visit the locality, that
they were rebs, and at home. In a short time two of those
restless geniuses who visit freely from one camp to another
paid the little party a visit, and were taken prisoners right
within their own camp. When night came on Lieut. Harris
and his men cut up their saddles and bridles and turned the
horses loose, and then fell into line, and with the two prisoners
took the road and marched out without being challenged,
going across the river into the country northward. The next
morning they met White, with a small party of his scouts, who
demanded their surrender. Lieut. Harris took position behind
a stone wall and opened flre, displaying the two prisoners from
the top of the wall, and challenged the enemy to shoot. White
evidently took in the situation, because he passed on. Lieut.
Harris then proceeded to the vicinity of Thoroughfare Gap,
where he met Moseby with a large force, to whom he had to
surrender, after a sharp skirmish. Upon surrendering, Lieut.
Harris was compelled, at the muzzle of a pistol, to give up his
watch ; but upon arriving at headquarters he reported the fact
of the robbery of his person, and the watch was returned.
The lieutenant's feet becoming sore he refused to walk further,
and an old horse was procured, upon which he was mounted.
He had told the boys he should never go to prison, and they
must look out for themselves.
The party was taken into the mountains and treated very

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well for a few days, and then back to Sulphur Springs, where
they arrived one night after dark. There was the old camping-
ground, which the regiment had left only about tliirty-six
hours previous, and. Lieut. Harris knew the place well. They
were taken to an old deserted farm-house, where he had been
before, and he knew the hall led through the house from the
front to the back door. The entrances, both front and rear,
were rather high, and the steps of the rear door had been taken
away, leaving it quite inaccessible. The door was too high for
one to jump from to the ground with safety, especially in the
dark. The captives were shown into the front door of this
house, and ordered to go into a room one side of the hall. The
men did as they were bid, but Lieut. Harris, who was in the
rear, slipped quietly through the hall in the dark, lowered him
self to the ground from the back door, and concealed himself
in some tall weeds. The captors soon produced a light to
identify their prisoners, when behold ! the officer was not there.
A search was instituted, but without avail. The lieutenant
heard them searching for him, and swearing vengeance upon
his head. He travelled some days, often calling upon the
negroes who were at work in the fields to bring him food,
which they seemed glad to do, promising not to betray him. By
the aid of a map, after five days' tramp he found his way back
to the Union lines, much fatigued, reaching them at Gen. John
C. Caldwell's headquarters; and as the general was a townsman
and a relative, he found there rest and refreshment, and then
joined the regiment, having been absent about two weeks.
During his absence the rebel army retreated again to the Rap
pahannock, tearing up the railroad as it went, and the Union
army in turn advanced again to Warrenton Junction, where he
entered the lines.
Maj. Thaxter, at the reunion in Auburn, 1883, thus told the
story of his visit to the rebel camp during this reconnoissance : —
Our president has narrated an incident which perhaps it will be well for
me to refer to. One of the most important reconnoissances, I think, that
was ever made by any regiment during our war, or during any war, was
that to which he referred. It was important in its long continuance, in the
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the commanding officer of our army. It was not in those great battles that
are so well known in history that the cavalry regiments saw their severest
service; it was in their long protracted reconnoissances, in their raids, in
their pioketings, in their bivouacs, in all the daily routine of army life. It
was these that told upon men, and showed what kind of soldiers there were
in this regiment.
Our president has given the substance of the story which he has asked
me to tell you. Gen. Meade was in doubt where the rebel army was, and of
course it was necessary to ascertain. Early one bright, crispy, October
morning, when everything was beautiful and bright, we left our camp. I
remember of noticing how clearly defined were the outlines of the Blue ridge
as we marched towards it. When we reached Little Washington we sent a
detachment ahead while the rest of us rested there. When the detachment
returned we took up our march back, not knowing that anything had inter
posed in our rear to interfere with our returning the way we came. About
ten o'clock at night we reached a place called Amisville, where we found our
passage intercepted by Hill's corps, so we were obliged to make a detour to
get by them. About two o'clock in the morning we saw before us a large
number of flres, which I took to be the camp-fires of our troops, and I sup
posed that all we had to do was to proceed, and that we wOLild soon meet
our own pickets in the road. The colonel was of a more cautious turn of
mind, and was quite unwilling to have his command go on. I, without any
knowledge that he intended to halt, went ahead with the advance guard,
expecting every moment that we should meet our pickets in the road. Soon
the advance guard stopped ; but I, in my confidence that 1 was soon to meet
our own troops, kept on. Not meeting any pickets in the road, when I got
opposite the encampment I turned into the field where it was, and went
towards it. The first sight of the encampment, the horses and their accou
trements, convinced me that I was in the wrong camp; but, in order to
make sure, I rode up beside a man who had a shelter tent thrown over him,
for it was a chill October morning, and endeavored to wake him, but he was
very soundly asleep, and I could not wake him. I rode a short distance on,
to another one, and shook him and spoke to him, and finally succeeded in
waking him. He was very cross to think he had been waked. I asked him
what regiment it was, and he said " The Twelfth." I asked him, " Twelth
what?" There was but on6 of the southern states that sent twelve regi
ments of cavalry into the field, and he was somewhat surprised at my
question, and not wishing to be further bothered, he said, "The Twelfth
Virginia, you d  d fool." I told him it was all right, and turned to leave.
Just then a sentinel in the camp shouted to me to "Halt!" but it was dark,
and I knew there would be no danger in my attempting to leave the camp,
and I did so. As soon as I regained the road I went on at as rapid a pace as
a horse that had been thirty hours under the saddle could go. I found the
colonel about where I had left the advance guard, making arrangements
with a couple of men to go up to this camp and find out who they were. I
said to him, " Colonel, that is the Twelfth Virginia up there." He had no
occasion for the services of those men, and we immediately turned off to our
left and made another detour, going around the town of Warrenton. This
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brought us to our friends. The colonel immediately sent to headquarters
and reported the results of the reconnoissance to the general in command,
who, I have no doubt, regarded it as important information. I am sorry
that I have taken so much time in relating this ; but really I consider this
one of the most remarkable reconnoissances of the war, in the length of
time the men were in the saddle, showing the ability, not only of tlie men
of the regiment, but of the horses, to endure fatigue. I have often thought
if somebody would write a history of the achievements of the horses in the
war it would be interesting.
Col. Cilley, in his remarks at the gathering of the comrades
of the regiment in Boston, in November, 1886, thus spoke of
the exhaustion on this reconnoissance : —
My personal experience during that twenty-four hours in the saddle has
been called for. Whatever my personal experience may have been, I can
say that my personal feelings on that occasion were immense, and may be
pertinent in showing the weariness of that long ride, though it is fair to
say I was not in good physical condition ; that the wound in my arm was not
fully healed, and I was fresh from staff duty in Washington, with only one
qualification that gave assurance of conquering the resources of Virginia, —
an appetite that was the astonishment and standing joke of my brother
officers. On the return march my battalion was in the advance. It was dark and
quite late. Col. Smith had determined to bivouac and wait till morning,
and said : ' ' You have recently done picket duty in this vicinity, and can
select a place for encampment." When, to our astonishment, we found the
enemy we had searched for all day, I think our feelings were very much
like the old lady's who had formed the habit and had for forty years looked
under her bed every night to find a burglar, and at last one night there were
his boots and there was the man. She hastened down stairs to her husband,
who had been delayed, and excitedly exclaimed : "A burglar is under our
bed!" Her husband coolly replied: "No wonder you are happy, my dear.
You have found what you have been looking for during forty years."
I will not repeat what we did next, but come to the part that relates to
my feelings. As the regiment moved off, left in front, my battalion took the
rear. In order to observe what the enemy might do, I took position in rear
of my battalion. Now the rear in the daytime and on a good road is not a
desirable place when the column moves at a rapid walk; but at night,
through by-ways and woods, and over fords and other obstacles, the rear is
a most awful place. Every obstacle would cause each set of fours to string
out into twos or in single file, and thus multiply by four the time needed
to pass such obstructions, increasing arithmetically toward the rear, and
then close up at a trot with the same ratio of time. It may be well that
daylight should never shine on the darkness and disorder of the rear of that
night. I think it was only equalled by the disorder and blackness of the
rear that caused the horse which bore our wounded acting adjutant, Tobie,
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the limping adjutant to return to the front and solemnly remark: " Let me
die here, colonel; I shall not go to the rear again, even if I am hit in both
boots." I rode a brown horse named Bug, compactly built, wliich I knew would
carry me as long as any man in the regiment was carried. He had an easy
going lope, but his trot was terrible. And a ti-ot was the only gait he could
use over the rough roads of that night. I tried to ride so I would go up
twice to every going down once; but my feelings gave me to understand
that I went down twice to every time I rose once. Col. Joe Peaks expressed
very forcibly my feelings, when on the staff of Gov. Connor at tlie muster at
Brunswick, when the staff at sharp pace followed the governor on the main
street to the Tontine Hotel. He rode a hard-trotting, green horse, and liore
it as long as he could, when he unbottled himself with: "Pound! pound!
d  " you!" Since that memorable night I have never heard the word
"rear" mentioned without a strong temptation to swear.
At one time during the night I dismounted and stood near my horse,
and when the column started he followed. I found I qould hardly walk,
and was obliged to call to some comrade to bring the horse back to me.
I felt a little alarmed at my condition, and worked my way to the front,
where the marching is always easier, and reached the front just as Maj.
Thaxter returned from his visit to the rebel camp, where, from the natural
kindness of his disposition, he thanked a man for calling him "a d  n
fooL" I lived several ages that night; and when the halt for rest came the next
morning at New Market, I dismounted, after a fashion, to find I cotdd not
stand on my feet. Short rest, and again in the saddle till near noon, when
we halted in open fleld, and I found a bush some two feet high, put my
head in the shade of that, and went to sleep. The command slept an hour
or so. When I woke up the sun was shining hot upon my head, and I was
suffering from a violent headache.
That night we bivouacked near the road on which the wagon trains were
moving. Noise and shouting all night. The accompanying stream of strag
glers and train guards would swing in and out over our resting-place, and
kept the headquarter guard in constant motion and the officers growling
most of the night. The next day we marched in various directions, took
up various positions, aud were in supporting distance when the heavy vol
leys rose and fell and fllled all the air at Bristow Station. At night our
regiment, still separate from its brigade, bivouacked at the western side of
Bull Eun stream till midnight, when we were informed that all the infantry
had passed that stream, and that safety demanded we should take post on
the other side.
We crossed. In darkness and rain we searched for room to encamp.
Two or three places were tried, but it brought part of our regiment into
this general's headquarters, or the grounds of that division, till at last we
found a place, and had a short time for more sleep. The next day again
to the front, to develop the enemy's designs and ascertain what was in
front. We had quite a prolonged skirmish, which was sharp at times.
Lieut. Coleman sang out at one time as though hit and wounded badly,
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help him, and found the bullet had passed directly across his back, but had
not tom his flesh.
The ford across the stream was a devious one; and wishing to do some
thing and to have an opportunity to rest, I sat on my horse in the midst of
the stream and directed the men how to cross. The enemy had a cross-flre
on this ford, and it was quite lively there ; but I felt too tired to move, and
remained till our regiment had all passed. We were then held in reserve
and marched to this place and that, and at night moved towards Fairfax
Station. I was now aching from head to foot. After several halts to find
suitable grounds, we went into camp near the station. McFarland helped
me from my horse, and I rolled up in a blanket by a log. He afterwards
brought me some coffee, but I told him not to touch or come near me. I
awoke the next morning powerless to move, and with acute diarrhoea.
There was a shanty near by. To this my men carried me. It had one room,
and was occupied by an Irishman and his wife. I made a bargain for the
privilege of occupying a lounge made of rough boards, on whicli I placed
my blanket.
Soon an angel of mercy came in the form of Mrs. Sampson, and gave me
a bottle of Santa Cruz rum and some old newspapers ; and for the next few
days I have little remembrance of what took place, or what time elapsed.
I never felt like lying so perfectly still, with the necessity of getting up
constantly and regularly. But the Santa Cruz rum relieved my pains, and
the newspapers were useful. In less than a week I could not distinguish
one day from another, yet when the regiment nioved I went on duty with
it; but good Lord deliver me from such exhaustion again.
When the regiment reached Bristow Station at noon of the
thirteenth, the men had been in their saddles almost continuously
for more than thirty-six hours, and had marched from one hun
dred to one hundred and twenty-five miles. This was, indeed,
a splendid reconnoissance, although not a gun was fired by the
adventurous force, and it required great caution and persever
ance to escape from the snare into which the little force had
fallen. And the escape was something more than mere good
luck. From the time the command reached Amisville on the
return. Col. Smith had never a doubt of getting out ; it was only
a question of how to get out best, and convey the information
obtained to headquarters the soonest ; how to get around the
enemy before daylight ; and every movement was deliberately
planned and executed. The regiment lost twenty-three men on
this expedition ; twelve captured while bearing despatches, and
the remainder by their horses giving out, and also lost thirty
horses. A private of Co. A, who was overpowered by sleep while the

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regiment was halted near Warrenton, and who failed to awake
when the regiment started, was aroused at daylight by the rebel
drums and bugles, and being ignorant of the fact that the eneiiij-
was about him, as well as of the route the regiment took, confi
dently mounted his horse and rode into Warrenton. He soon
discovered into what sort of company he had fallen ; and draw
ing his overcoat about him to conceal his blue uniform, he
shuffled along on a Virginia-gaited horse, unsuspected by the
rebel cavalry that occupied the town. He avoided the pickets
by making a circuit, and reached the Union lines in safety.
Peter Como, of Co. K, had the misfortune to have his horse
go down under him when the advance was attacked near Amis
ville ; but he had no idea of being taken prisoner, having always
had a fear of that, thinking that he might be taken for a
mulatto and shot (he had a very dark complexion, and it was
generally understood had Indian blood in him), and handing
his arms and equipments to his more fortunate comrades, he
ran along on foot. He was soon lost sight of in the darkness,
but when morning dawned he made his appearance, well worn
out with his cruel trip, and was at once mounted and cared for.
It was a wonderful feat, and required marvellous powers of
endurance; and it is doubtful if another man in the regiment
could liave gone through the same experience.
Sergt. Smith, of Co. K, at the reunion in Portland, 1874,
thus told a story concerning this expedition, " dedicated, with
out permission, to Maj. Brown " : —
On our famous ride to Little Washington, the regiment was under the
command of Col. Smith, the leading battalion mider a major. Co. K, with
Capt. Myrick, was at the head of the column ; apart of K, as advance guard,
under Lieut. Ford, and Peter Como and myself several rods in advance of all.
The colonel was of course anxious to get over the road as fast as possible ;
but as Peter and I wended our way as fast as we thought safe, we would see
at every turn and cut in the road, and behind the angles of the stone walls,
men with guns in their hands, that we knew too well were after a shot at us,
consequently we would halt to investigate. Then the colonel would find
fault with the major, the major with the captain, the captain with Lieut.
Ford, and he with us. Then the major would come galloping up, and
demand of Peter and me what in thunder we were afraid of, all of which
was very annoying to Peter and me. After repeating this several times, we
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some distance in front of us, a large house, with quite a thick hedge on the
side next to us, and at right angles with the road. As we had seen armed
men come out of every house on the way thus far,' we naturally halted now
to take a look about ; and as we did so saw a platoon of men run round the
corner of the house by file, and come into line just behind the hedge, ready
to dispute our advance. Just as the last files were disappearing behind the
hedge, the gallant major came dashing up, and saw them himself, with their
guns glistening in the sun. " There," said he, " you have found something
definite at last, and I am glad of it. Now we'll have something to do ! " With
rapid movements, flashing eye and emphatic orders, he moved Co. K to one
side of the road (they having been in advance all day were to be held in
reserve), brought up the next two companies, and tearing down the stone wall
on the left of the road, placed them in line behind a hill that rose conven
iently there, where they could not be seen from the enemy' s line. Then with
visions of glory and renown flitting through his active brain, he gave his
instructions. He was to ride alone to the top of the hill, where he could see
the whole field of action, and if the enemy were not in too heavy force, raise
his hat, when the two squadrons were to charge up the hill, and on around
the rear of the house and hedge, Co. K was to stand fast, while the fourth
squadron charged up the road, and thus surround and capture the entire
party. All this was arranged quicker tlian I can tell it, and the major
started ; and as he proudly and fearlessly rode up the hill, he seemed at least
two inches taller than ever before, and I fancied I saw him glance at the
strap on his shoulder, to see if the gold leaf was not already turning to silver.
He reached the top, took in the situation at a single glance, and gave the
signal. Forward went the three squadrons, as the First Maine ever went
when called on, up over the hill in almost perfect line, down across the slope,
with the gallant major still far in advance ; then sweeping around the house
as the other squadron came charging up the road, they completely sur
rounded about seven little colored children, from two to three feet*higli, and
frightened them almost to death !
During the skirmish near Bull Run on the fifteenth, Surg.
Stevens wanted to hear the minnies whistle, just to see how it
would seem ; and, though advised by the hospital steward to
forbear the pleasure, persisted in his determination and went
out toward the contesting lines, until he was met by Col.
Smith, who ordered him to go to the rear and take care of him
self. The tone and manner of the colonel led the doctor to
believe there might be some danger as well as all pleasure in this
scientific research, and he lost no time in obeying. After cross
ing the run, however, his old curiosity returned and overcame
him, and he halted. He had been there but a few moments
when a partially spent bullet struck the horse of the steward
who had accompanied the surgeon, and it was wonderful how

Surg. HORACE STEVENS,
North Cambridge, Mass.

SAMUEL C. LOVEJOY,
Hospital Steward.
Washington, D. C.

FRANK BODFISH,
Asst. Surgeon.
Anson.
Deceased.

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suddenly the latter became aware of the fact that his services
might be wanted " if some of those poor boys should get hurt."
And saying, with due army emphasis, " We must get out of
this," he Avas off with all speed, the steward sending after him,
as a parting solace : "Don't be alarmed; we are not in imminent
danger." When the regiment got home with the brigade again, on
the sixteenth, it was learned that both Gen. and Col. Gregg
had given the regiment up for lost ; and so sure were they of
this, that orders had been issued to draw no rations or forage
for the First Maine, as they had fallen into the enemy's hands.
Gen. Meade, in General Orders No. 97, Headquarters Army
of the Potomac, Centreville, October 17, 1863, bears testimony
to " the activity, zeal and gallantry of the whole cavalry corps,
and to the efficient and arduous services rendered in all the
recent operations from Rapidan to Centreville."
The rebel army had gone as far north as Gen. Lee thought
advisable, evidently not caring to risk a third battle on the old
Bull Run field, and was now taking the back track, while Gen.
Meade was following it up closely. The regiment remained in
the vicinity of Fairfax Station two or three days, and then, with
the brigade, brought up the rear of the army in its advance,
reaching Gainesville as escort for a large train on the twenty-
first, Warrenton about midnight that night, and Fayetteville on
the twenty-third. On the twenty-third the Second Pennsylva
nia Cavalry went on a scout toward the Rappahannock, found
the enemy at Bealton, and engaged them. As soon as the
firing commenced. Col. Smith was ordered to move out with
the First Maine to the support of the Second, and to assume
command. He did so, but this regiment was not engaged.
The Second pressed the enemy to the vicinity of Rappahannock
Station, where Col. Smith stopped the advance, and threw out a
strong picket line. As soon as the line was established the
whole command was ordered back, and found the force had been
moved back a couple of miles toward Warrenton. Next day Col.
Smith was ordered to take the same two regiments and repeat
the operation. This time the Second drove the enemy as before,
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This time the picket line was formed and remained there.
During this skirmish Lieut. Smith, of Co. I, was wounded in
the arm, and his horse was killed. The force that Col. Smith
developed at Rappahannock Station was the same force that the
Sixth corps had the engagement with a few days later.
The regiment remained in the vicinity of Fayetteville, pick
eting the Rappahannock in the vicinity of Freeman's ford,
scouting, etc., until November eighth ; and while here a little
picket incident occurred which is well worthy to go on record,
as illustrating the feeling existing between the pickets of the
two armies. At the ford the Union and Confederate pickets
were very near together, and conversation between them was
freely indulged in when the officers of either side were not
within hearing. One day a rebel picket wanted to come over
and trade with the Yankee picket of this regiment for a knife,
and the latter promised him a safe return. Over he came, and
the two had a cordial greeting, and were haggling as to the
amount of rebel tobacco that would purchase a Yankee knife,
when who should come along but the officer of the day. He at
once ordered the gray visitor under arrest, but the Yankee
picket said : " No ; I jiromised him if he would come over he
should go back, and he is going. I am to blame in this matter,
and not he ; if any one is to be punished, let it be I." He
then explained the matter to the officer, who, knowing him
to be a good soldier, finally decided to let the rebel picket go
this time, but warned him not to get caught again in that way.
The Yankee, in speaking of this afterwards, said : " Well, I
always did want to shake the hand of a real live rebel before
he had been tamed, and now I have done it I am satisfied."
. On the seventh there were sounds of heavy cannonading in
the direction of Rappahannock Station, where a battle was being
fought, and that night the pickets in front of the regiment dis
appeared. The morning of the eighth the pickets were called
in, and the regiment took up the line of march to Morrisville,
taking a look at Bealton again on the way. The regiment
remained in this vicinity, picketing in rear and on the left of
the army, doing a very little scouting and some drilling, until
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rest the boys enjoyed themselves finely. The picketing was
not hard ; that is to say, there were generally men enough to
make four or more reliefs. The weather was for the most part
fine, though a little inclined to be cold, and one morning
(tenth) the boys tried to make fun of packing up their goods
and chattels with about an inch of suoav frozen to everything,
and there was more sociability around the cheerful camp-fires,
when camp-fires first began to be needed for comfort, and the
regiment was expecting all the time to move, than at any other
time. The boys would gather around the fires and talk and
laugh and joke, and put in such big rations of real enjoyment
those evenings as were unknown when the closer winter quar
ters kept them more in their own houses, or the warmer weather
made fires necessary only for cooking. The regiment was on
picket at United States and Richardson's fords, some distance
down the Rappahannock, near Hartwood church and Falmouth,
on the tenth and eleventh, and a portion at Crittenden's Mills
and Barrett's ford from the thirteenth to the sixteenth, with
another portion at Ellis' ford at the same time, beside occa
sional bursts of picketing in the rear of the camp, standing
camp guard mounted, serving as guard for trains, etc.
While at Ellis' ford a patrol of half a dozen men was sent to
Kemper's ford, a distance of two or three miles through the
woods, every four hours, night and day, to keep a sort of watch
over that ford. It was a lonesome ride, but nothing unpleasant
occurred. One night the sergeant in charge of the midnight
patrol, belonging to Co. G, was not feeling very well, and
requested a corporal, who was not on detail just then, to make
the trip for him. The corporal, who had been over the route in
the daytime, readily agreed to relieve his comrade, and away he
went. On arriving at the ford and finding everything quiet,
the corporal said to his men, " Boys, there's a pile of cabbages
in that garden (pointing to a house. near by) ; if you want some
of them, two or three of you may go and get some, and I'll wait
for you ; and while you are about it, you may bring me one or
two, also." The patrol carried back ten or a dozen of those
cabbages, and while enjoying the eating of them the next day
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them fiercely. The woman who owned the garden had been to
headquarters with a terrible story of vandalism on the part of
the patrol the night before.. According to her story they had
broken down the fence, stolen all the cabbages she had got laid
by for the winter (some two hundred, she said), and committed
other depredations. This had come down from headquarters
through the regular channels, till it got to Co. G, where it nat
urally stopped. The officer in command was furious, saying
his company was getting a powerful reputation for stealing, and
it had got to be stopped. He called the sergeant of each patrol
to him, and to his surprise, not one of them knew anything about
the matter at all ; and as he knew nothing about the corporal's
going up with the patrol on one trip, he finally, after a right
smart of sputtering, became convinced that his company was.
clear from blame that time, anyhow. All this time the guilty
corporal was quietly listening to the remarks of his officer, and
eating some of the very cabbage the officer was growling about ;
and he always averred that neither before nor since did he ever
eat cabbage that tasted really good to him, thus proving the
truth of the old saying, " Stolen fruit is the sweetest."
On the twenty-fourth of November a forward movement of
the whole army was commenced, with the intention of trying
once more to whip the rebel forces before going into winter
quarters. This movement is written down in history as the
"Battle at Mine Run," or the "First Campaign in the Wilder
ness." The First Maine crossed the Rappahannock at Ellis'
ford, and marching to the Rapidan, a portion stood picket that
night and the next day at Ely's ford, while the rest went into
camp near Richardsville. On the twenty-sixth the Rapidan was
crossed, and the division took the left of the army. This was
Thanksgiving Day in Maine. The day was cold and raw, and
the marching tedious, and the boys will be forgiven if they drew
pictures of home as they took their Thanksgiving dinner of cold
hard bread and cold water, on a cold day, riding along in the
enemy's country, or as they went into camp at night with a pros
pect of a night of suffering in the open air. But it was wonder
ful how quickly the cheerful camp-fire and the cup of hot coffee
put life and new spirit into them, and how happy they were.

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half an hour after hearing the welcome order " Go into camp,"
which was given just after dark near White Hall, while pickets
were posted in the direction of Parker's store. The boys slept
well that night, and next morning found a heavy frost over
everything. The division was in the saddle and on the inarch
early, the First brigade in the advance, passing the Fifth corps
by daylight on the Gordonsville plank road, and was soon in
the "Wilderness," a large tract of land closely grown with
small trees, vines, etc. The advance found the enemy in the
forenoon near Hooper's or New Hope church, and immedi
ately engaged him. The skirmish lasted till nearly night, the
Second brigade supporting the First, and though not actively
engaged, the regiment was within hearing of the minnies and
the shells for several long hours. If ever time dragged it was
to the boys on that day, as they lay on the ground hour after
hour, listening to the sounds of battle in the distance ; judging
by the varying cheers and yells which side was getting the best
of it ; expecting every moment to be called into action in the
place most needed, and on that very account the worst ; encour
aged occasionally by seeing the wounded and the killed carried
by them to the rear, thus giving them more vivid realization
of the horrors of war than they CQuld get in any other way>
even by the aid of experience and memory or by being in the
battle themselves, because they were now free from excitement
and had nothing else to think about ; and watching the sounds
of the stray bullets and shells as they came over them. Infi
nitely to be preferred, as far as comfort is concerned, is a posi
tion in " the thick of it," to this waiting in expectancy. About
an hour before dark the cavalry was relieved by infantry, and
the boys settled down into the joyful anticipation of getting a
night's sleep.
But sleep was not for the boys of the First Maine, or for a
part of them, just yet, for six companies were sent off to the
right, under command of Lieut. Col. Boothby, to open commu
nication with Gen. Meade's headquarters. Away they went,
through woods and across a large field by the side of woods,
till just at dark the advance struck a snag. Just what that
snag was did not then appear, but it was composed of armed

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men who disputed the passage of the little force. A skii-mish
line of tAvo companies Avas formed and sent into the woods,
while the rest remained drawn up in fours in the road. For
half an hour or so a quite brisk skirmish fire Avas kept up, the
bullets of the opposing force whistling loudly and angrily
through the still night air, directly over the heads of the boys
in the road, and striking in the trees and fence beyond them.
It was no pleasant pastime to sit quietly there during that half
hour, though the boys made the best of it, and joked and
laughed as best they were able to do. One thing was said that
night which shows how men sometimes behave under fire.
While the bullets were whistling their crossest, one of the tall
est sergeants in the regiment, who was at the head bf his com
pany, noticed a large persimmon tree standing near him, and
quietly remarked : " There's a persimmon tree, boys ; I wish
those rebs would load their muskets with persimmons, and
pucker up their muzzles." Whoever has eaten half-ripe persim
mons will appreciate the remark, and it is needless to say that
the danger was forgotten for a moment. Finally, finding there
was too strong a force in the woods to alloAV any communication
Avith army headquarters that night, the attempt was abandoned,
and the little force rejoined the rest of the regiment, having
suffered no loss, and camped for the night Avith orders for the
whole regiment to start early the next morning and " connect
with headquarters anyhow."
The regiment, under command of Col. Smith, was in the
saddle early the next morning, and going over the same road
the six companies had traversed the night before. About half
way to headquarters the advance saw suspicious signs on the
right, which were duly reported to Col. Smith. He rode up to
the front, and taking out his glass looked long and earnestly,
talking in the meantime in a slow, deliberate manner something
like this: " There's a couple loose horses — there's some sheep
. — there's something that looks like a battery — or a single gun,
anyhow — I don't think the enemy can be there — but if that's
our troops — I don't understand how it happens — that those
sheep are unmolested — or those horses • — if they are good for
anything — I guess if I am going to fight to-day — it will be

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about here." Then sending Maj. Thaxter to find out what it
all meant, he waited quietly till he saw the major ride right
into the face of the battery and start to return, when he Avas
satisfied that all was right, and the column started. A few
moments more and the regiment reached the vicinity of the
skirmish of the night before, when the adA^ance grasped their
carbines more firmly, and there was a general getting ready for
contingencies throughout the regiment. Soon an infantry
picket was discovered, but he wore blue. Salutations were
exchanged, and he was found to belong to the Second corps.
A few words passed between them, when the cavalry advance
inquired if all had been quiet during the night, and received
the reply, which he more than half anticipated : " There was a
Dutch regiment on picket here the first part of the night, who
report that a body of rebel cavalry came along just after dark
and tried to go through the lines, but they didn't come it,
though they had quite a skirmish." " Any one hurt on your
side ? " was the next query on the part of the cavalry man, and
on receiving a negative answer he didn't feel like saying anything
more on that particular subject. It appeared that it was the
stupidity of a Dutch regiment that prevented the communica
tion sought the night before, and that the six companies had
had a bloodless skirmish with a portion of the Second coi*ps.
There was no more difficulty in reaching Gen. Meade's head
quarters, then near Richardson's tavern; and after reporting,
the regiment was sent back half-way, along the road it had just
come, passing quantities of troops on the way, and went on
picket. It commenced raining and growing muddy in the fore
noon, and the regiment kept picketing and changing position
all that day and night, with a bit of a skirmish occasionally, just
for variety.
The forenoon of the twenty-ninth the regiment was relieved
from picket and sent to the front on a plank road (Cos. H and
I, under Lieut. Col. Boothby, making a reconnoissance of the
line of battle by order of Gen. Gregg) to picket, though what
plank road the boys did not stay long enough to find out ; for
they had barely settled there and got word that rations would
be issued immediately, when the enemy made a dash in rear of

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the army, near Parker's store, in hopes of getting away with
the supply train, striking the rest of the brigade. The First
Maine was ordered to the 'rescue at a gallop, and found a desper
ate fight going on, though there seemed to be no pressing need
of its services just yet. After waiting in reserve a while, the
regiment went back to the picket station it had so suddenly
left, and drew fifteen sheets of hard bread to a man, and coffee
and sugar in proportion, — about two days' rations, — with no
pork (which was ordered to last four days), and then rejoined
the brigade and was sent off on picket in the vicinity of its
skirmish with the Second corps two nights before, one company
furnishing an hourly patrol to Gen. Meade's headquarters. It
was very cold, and the mud of midday froze before midnight
sufficiently to bear up the horses. But with a big white oak
trunk for a back-log, and quantities of rails and clean white
oak for fuel, magnificent fires were kept up, and the boys lay
side by side in the open air, with their feet to the fire, nor
dreamed of the cold. Next morning artUlery opened along
the whole line, but soon died down, though it Avas heard at
intervals most all day, and at times there were sounds of mus
ketry. This was the battle of Mine Run. The Union forces
were in position for a general attack at eight o'clock this morn
ing, -but Gen. Warren early discovered that the enemy had
changed and strengthened his position during the night by
earthworks erected behind a creek, and by cutting down the
small trees and twisting them around in such a manner as to
make it next to impossible to get through ; and deeming it
unsafe and unwise to attack in the then condition, so reported
to Gen. Meade, and the attempt was abandoned, on account of
the strong position and numbers of the enemy, the danger
of disaster, and the unusual amount of suffering that would
ensue to the wounded should a large battle be fought, and
especially should disaster come, in such cold weather, so far
from the base of supplies.
The regiment remained on picket all day in the same position,
the boys amusing themselves in various ways, some of them
getting a good square meal of sweet potato sprouts from a
house near the picket line, to the consternation of the owner

AUGUSTUS L. ORDWAY, Co. L.
Medford, Mass.

EDWARD CUNNINGHAM, Co. L.
Killed at Gettysburg, July 3, '63. #^

CHARLES E. THOMAS, Co. L.
Framingham Falls.

FRANCIS. J. FOLSOM, Co. L,
Auburn, Cal.

Bugler HENRY H. FOLSOM, Co. L.
Lowell, Mass.

AUGUSTUS D. BROWN. Co. L.
Livermore

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thereof, who thus saAV his hopes of next year's crop disappear
down Yankee throats, and, as a general thing, thinking they
were in luck in that engagement. They remained here till the
next night (December first), when the reserves were called in
to join the regiment and the whole stood " to horse," stealing
what sleep they could, expecting every moment to be ordered
to start, till two o'clock the next morning, when the regiment
moved to Parker's store and took the position of rear guard for
the left Aving of the army on its withdrawal from the first battle
of the " Wilderness." It was a bitter cold night, and the artillery
and wagon trains ran easily over the frozen ground where the
previous noon their wheels would have sunk to the hubs. The
rear guard had no trouble, the army getting across the Rapidan
at Ely's ford before noon, and the First Maine getting across
half an hour before the advance guard of the enemy appeared
on the opposite bank. Half the regiment skirmished in a
desultory way, just enough to let the enemy know they had
no idea of going any further, till dark, while the remainder
marched a couple of miles, and went into camp. Thus ended
the campaign proper of the summer of 1863.
During the month of August Co. L, Capt. Taylor, which
had been on duty at the headquarters of the First Army corps
since the first of the previous November, rejoined the regiment,
and about one hundred men of the regiment who had been
serving as orderlies at various headquarters were recalled by
order, that the regiment might have all its effective force
that was possible. From this time, although the men of this
regiment Avere always in demand as orderlies, the details for
this purpose were smaller than before. A sketch of the duties
and experiences of the men serving on this duty, prepared by
Private Augustus D. Brown, of Co. L, who served as an
orderly for months, is here presented, in justice to those who
thus served : —
One of the most interesting and responsible services in which the mem
bers of the First Maine Cavalry were engaged, was that of the mounted
orderly, the proper name for whom, and by which he was known in the
Confederate army, was "courier," a French term, signifying " swift mes-

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senger." From its primary work of carrying despatches from one head
quarters to another, this service came to include a variety of duties of more
or less importance. The requisites of this service were intelligence, relia
bility, promptness, and courage. And it was more than hinted that nearly
every general of the Army of the Potomac considered his staff incomplete
Avithout some of the trusty troopers from Maine for an escort.
Orderly life, especially at brigade and division headquarters, was very
enjoyable. The soldier here was not subject to guard or picket duty, nor to
the numerous red tape formalities which were always regarded so necessary
to good discipline with larger bodies of troops. " Going the grand rounds "
of the picket line with the brigade commander was an occasion always
looked forward to with interest by the orderly, as then the general was " off
his dignity" enough to be on very familiar terms with his escort, and often
tendered him kindly courtesies, even "a drink from the same canteen,"
which were thoroughly appreciated.
The first call for this regiment seems to have had the courier service in
view, as the orders to the recruiting officers were to enlist none whose
avoirdupois would exceed one hundred and sixty pounds. Then for the flrst
year or more the arms of the regiment were only the sabre and the revolver,
which the mounted orderly was always obliged to carry.
Almost as soon as the regiment was assigned to Gen. McDowell's corps
on the Eappahannock, a heavy detail was made for headquarter purposes.
The orderlies then detailed served with honor through the arduous cam
paign of Gen. Pope, which ended in the disaster of the second Bull Eun, and
then in the more inspiring scenes of South Mountain and Antietam. And
when, soon after, that gallant soldier, John F. Eeynolds, was made com
mander of the old First corps, the whole of Co. L, Capt. Taylor, and about
fifty men from other companies, were ordered to report to him. And with
him they remained, performing escort and other duties through his cam
paigns, until they bore his inanimate form from the first shock of Gettysburg.
That Gen. Eeynolds had unbounded faith in his Maine orderlies was shown
on many occasions, but most conspicuously when one of his division com
manders, after having signally failed in making our boys do his dirty
work, requested some different men in their places. Gen. Eeynolds replied :
" Take those men back and use them well; I have always found those First
Maine men of the best in my command." It is needless to add that we
were all ardently attached to the old Pennsylvanian, and none more sin
cerely mourned his early fall in the opening of that historic battle, where
he was so much needed.
At one time a detail from Co. M were on duty with Gen. Geary, the
famous commander of the Wliite Star division of the Twelfth corps, and
when they were ordered back to their company, the general wrote a letter
to Capt. Brown, commending his orderlies in the highest terms.
In the hour of battle the orderly was omnipresent, and his duties multi
farious. On his gallant steed, with his sabre swinging by his side, and his
envelop bearing the talismanic letters " O. B." under his belt, he was a
privileged character. No provost guard could stop him ; he could go where
officers of high rank could not. Ofttimes he was obliged to perform the
duties of a staff ofiicer, especially on occasions where the rebs were " getting

THE ORDERLY SERVICE, 217
careless in their firing," and in a few instances he was obliged to go inside
the enemy's lines as a scout.
Anon lie is sent to the picket line with a message, as Avas the case with
Eufus Clayton, of Co. L, at Chancellorsville, who, while hunting for the line
in the dense wilderness, in the dead hours of the night, was suddenly halted
by a rebel picket, he having unconsciously gone through his own line.
Private Ebenezer Johnson, of Co. L, was a marked character, made so by
the fact that he was equally at home in leading a prayer meeting or a charge
upon the enemy. At the battle of Fredericksburg, while orderly for a brig
ade of the Pennsylvania Eeserves, he was made a sergeant upon the recom
mendation of Gen. Taylor, commanding the brigade, for his bravery on that
occasion. Next we see him at Gettysburg. Gen. Eeynolds has just fallen,
and Sergt. Johnson is ordered to ride with all speed to the city and inform
Gen. Howard that he is in command. He takes to the railroad grade, runs
the gauntlet between the two lines, which are hotly engaged, leaps his horse
across a deep culvert, does his errand, and in a few minutes is back again.
He and his horse have been hit four times, but are not seriously hurt. • Gen.
Eobinson, in his official report, commends him for his gallantry, and subse
quently recommends him to the governor of Maine for a commission.
Private Edwin C. Teague, of Co. K, had a similar experience. He was
orderly at the headquarters of Gen. Hartsuff' s brigade in 1862. When this
brigade met the head of Gen. Longstreet's corps at Thoroughfare Gap,
August twenty-eighth, Teague volunteered to carry an order which required
his running the gauntlet of a line of rebel skirmishers posted along the side
of the gap. He delivered his order, and after resting a few moments under
the shelter of the old stone mill, started to return, against the advice of the
force there posted. He arrived back at brigade headquarters with a rifle
ball in the right leg, and was personally thanked by Col. Stiles, then com
manding the brigade, and by Capt. Brake, A. A. A. G., his fearful ride hav
ing been in full view of our line. Teague remained on duty in spite of his
wound, serving at the second battle of Bull Eun, and at Chantilly, and then
was sent to the hospital by Dr. Jackson, brigade surgeon.
When that final awful storm of shot and shell burst upon us, which pre
ceded the charge of Gen. Pickett's division, on the third day at Gettysburg,
Sergt. Hiram M. Stevens, of Co. L, with four orderlies, took refuge behind a
friendly boulder, but in a few moments they were driven out by a major gen
eral and his staff, when one of the shrieking missies severed Private Edward
Cunningham's head from his body— the first man killed in action from Co. L.
In August, 1863, when orders came to rejoin the regiment, we may be
pardoned if we cast a sigh of regret as we thought of the many associations
with, and pleasant memories of, our infantry friends, which will always be
green in our hearts. At the same time we were glad to again greet our old
comrades, and hoped to share in the glory of the regiment, which had just
become renowned at Brandy Station, Aldie, and Middleburg.
Private Brown neglects to say what a comrade says for him.
He was orderly at the headquarters of the brigade of Pennsyl
vania Bucktails, Col. Roy Stone commanding, afterwards known

218 FIRST MAINE CAVALRY,
as Dana's brigade. In the hottest part of the fight at the
railroad out on the Chambersburg road, when the brigade was
flanked by Rhodes' rebel division, he was sent to the division
commander for re-enforcements, and on other duty ; and when
the brigade fell back through the town, he was the only
mounted man left with it, the remainder of the horses being
either killed, captured, or sent back. A comrade, then a pris
oner, says that he heard the rebel officers urge their men to
fire at " that mounted Yankee officer."
Sergt. John B. Drake, of Co. G, while in command of orderlies
at the headquarters of Gen. M. R. Patrick, provost marshal gen
eral of the Army of the Potomac, performed some very impor
tant service for Gen. Meade, shortly after the general assumed
command of the Army of the Potomac, and while the army,
then on the way to Gettysburg, was near Westminster, Md.
The whereabouts of Gen. French were unknown at army head
quarters, he having been left in command at' Harper's Ferry,
and three coiiriers had been despatched to him with orders to
evacuate Harper's Ferry and join th^ main army, but no word
seemed to reach him ; at least no answer was returned, and
nothing was heard from the couriers. Consequently Gen.
Meade called on Gen. Patrick for a man to go to Gen. French.
Sergt. Drake detailed three men to report to Gen. Meade for
that duty, but the three were rejected by the general, when
Gen. Patrick ordered Sergt. Drake to report to him in person.
The sergeant did so, and Avas readily accepted by the general.
Upon receiving his orders, which were given him about eleven
o'clock in the forenoon, the sergeant started on his way to find
Gen. French, having detailed James D. Foster, also of Co. G,
to accompany him. After a long, hard ride, they found Gen.
French about five o'clock in the afternoon, on the way from
Harper's Ferry to Frederick City, Md., he having received no
orders from Gen. Meade until Sergt. Drake reached him. The
sergeant delivered his orders to the general, and immediately
returned to headquarters, arriving there at about the time the
rebels made the charge on the Third corps and were almost
successful in breaking through the Union lines. Headquarters
seemed to be scattered, no one seeming to know Avhere Gen.

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Meade was, while rumors were in free circulation that he had
been killed. Sergt. Drake found the headquarter flag and
established headquarters. The members of the staff began to
gather about the flag, and finally Gen. Meade found his own
headquarters, which had become separated from him.
After the battle of Gettysburg, on taking possession of the
town, an old-fashioned thirteen-star flag was displayed from
the residence of Gen. H. J. Stable. The boys, thinking it to
be a rebel flag, pulled it down, to which action Gen. Stable
strongly protested, and in the excitement he Avas put under
arrest and turned over to Sergt. Drake, to be taken care of.
The sergeant treated him with so much kindness and consid
eration that Gen. Stable always remembered it. A few years
after the war, when Hon. E. F. Pillsbury was stumping in
Pennsylvania during a political campaign, he visited Gettys
burg and became acquainted with Gen. Stable, who spoke of
his arrest and imprisonment, expressing the warmest attach
ment for "a young man from Maine who had charge of him
for a few days," and asking Mr. Pillsbury to put a card in
his paper, the Maine Standard, and see if he could not find the
young man. The card was published as requested, and was
seen by Sergt. Drake, who responded to it, and quite a happy
correspondence between the sergeant and Gen. Stable was
the result.
This incident is related by Chaplain Merrill : " The sad and
the ludicrous are sometimes strangely mixed. During the three
days' fight at Gettysburg Co. L, Capt. Taylor commanding, was
on detached duty at Gen. Newton's headquarters. It is not
strange that at the close of the third day's fighting the men
were greatly exhausted. When the enemy fell back after their
last terrible charge, Private Carlton P. Emery, who had done
his duty well, threw himself upon the ground, and in a moment
was in a sound sleep. A little later a party came along to bury
the dead. Seeing this man stretched upon the ground, and
supposing him to be dead, they took his measure and dug his
grave ; but when they attempted to place him in it, he awoke
and objected to the whole proceeding so strenuously that they
desisted, and allowed him to have his own Avay, much to the

220 FIRST MAINE CAVALRY.
amusement of his comrades, who had been all the time looking
on, ' laughing in their sleeves.' "
Maj. John D. Myrick, at the reunion in Brunswick, 1882,
said: "And there is Sergt. Smith, 'of ours,' who rode unflinch
ingly into that hell of fire at Gettysburg, where Reynolds fell,
when he was the oniy one left to Gen. Wadsworth of his
entire staff and corps of orderlies, and whose conduct that
day extorted from the general a recognition of which one
might well be proud ; the man on whom his officers relied in
an emergency as oh few others ; who, to-day, suffers from the
barbarous treatment to which he was subjected in southern
prisons ; a man, too, who never hesitated nor faltered, no
matter how hazardous the duty devolved upon him, and who
was every inch a soldier."
A sketch of the services and experiences of Simeon A.
Holden, of Co. D, who was wounded while serving as orderly
at Upperville, is given in connection with that engagement.
Yet all these are but specimen bricks from the hundreds that
made up the structure of the orderly service of the members
of the. First Maine Cavalry.

Corp. CALEB N. LANG, Co. K.
Portland.

w

LEVI BAGLEY, Co. K.
Troy.

EDWARD K. CHAPMAN, Co. K.
Stroudwater.

^^ 0^

* asSdk.

Sergt. WINSOR B. SMITH, Co. K.
Portland.
Died June 25, '85.

Sergt. WILLIAM M. LOUD, Co. K.
Richmond.

ALBERT MOULTON, Co. K.
York.

Wll 1 I Aftyl

"WARD, Co. K.

CHAPTER X.
THE WINTEE OP 1863-4.
BuiLDiifG Winter Quakteks at BBALTOisr. — Eb-enlistments. — Expb-
DITIOX TO LUBAY. — CROSSING THE BlDE EiDGE. — A SPLENDID PIC
TURE. — Snoav ON THE Mountains. —At Luray. — Destruction.—
Over the Mountains again. — Destruction at Sperryville. —
Another Expedition. — Severe Cold, Bad Eoads, and Intense
Suffering. — Capt. Taylor's Encounter avith Moseby's Men. —
Winter Quarters in Earnest. — Comfortable Habitations. —
Duties op the Winter. — Reconnoissance to Piedmont. — Vet
eran Furloughs. — Eecbuits. — Guerillas. — The " Dahlgren
Eaid." — Inside the Fortifications of Eichmond. — The Attack.
— First Maine to the Eescue. — Brilliant Charge of Co. F.
— Fighting in the Daek. — Death of Col. Dahlgren. — A Night
IN THE Savamp. — Surrounded. — Another Chaege. — Kilpatrick's
Assault on Eichmond. — The Bivouac within Six Miles of Eich
mond. — Half an Hour's Fighting by' the Light of the Camp-
fires. — Driven out op Camp. — Charge of Cos. A and E at Old
Church. — Inside Our Lines again. — At Yohktoavn. — Eesults of
THE Expedition. — A Minor Expedition. — Back to Camp. — " Good-
by " Winter Quarters.
AFTER returning from the " Wilderness " the regiment
remained on the south side of the Rappahannock a few
days, scouting, foraging and picketing in various locali
ties (at Ellis' and Skenker's fords December seventh to tenth),
getting a scare on the night of the eighth, when every man was
ordered to sleep with side-arms -on and carbines handy, and all
to stand " to horse " at four o'clock the next morning (that last
order was honored more in the breach than in the observance),
and haAdng the usual amount of variety to enliven the dull rou
tine. On the twelfth the regiment recrossed the Rappahannock
at Kelly's ford and went into camp near Bealton, where, for
some reason or other, the boys expected to go into winter
quarters. Sunday, the thirteenth, will long be remembered as
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as a day in June. On Monday the regiment went on picket on
the Morrisville road, being relieved on Wednesday and going
into camp half a mile or so from the camp of the Saturday
before. Again the impression became general throughout the regi
ment that this camp-ground was to be winter quarters, and the
boys went to Avork to make themselves comfortable. The expe
rience of the winter at Camp Bayard the year before had been
valuable to them, and they meant to profit by it. There was
plenty of small pine timber in the vicinity, which had to be
"toted" — a long distance the boys thought before they got
done " toting " — and in a short time log walls might be seen
going up very fast on the line of each company street. Some
excellent and comfortable quarters were quickly made, while
others were longer in being constructed, as the men's duties
interfered with their building operations.
On the nineteq.nth the boys Avere assembled at regimental
headquarters, Avhen Col. Smith read to them the orders from
the War Department concerning re-enlistment, offering a
bounty of four hundred and two dollars and a thirty-five day
furlough to such as chose to renew their enlistment to three
years from that time, or to add two years to the time they still
had to serve. It is due to Col. Smith to say that he would not
advise the men to accept this offer, even when they personally
asked his advice, preferring to let every man decide the matter
for himself. At first, soldier-like, the boys made fun of the order,
and a quotation from it, " At the end of six months you'll get
fifty dollars more," became a by-word throughout the regiment.
But as they thought more of it, and considered the chances,
the amount offered, the prospfect of the next year's campaign
being the final one, the influence of the coming Presidential
election, Avhichever way it went, on the war, the fact that they
had another year to serve anyhow, and above all the improba
bility of their patriotism and interest in the result allowing
them to remain quietly at home in case the war should con
tinue, very many of them finally did re-enlist, and the number
of " veterans " in the regiment was quite large.
On the twentieth the paymaster visited the camp, and the

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men were paid up to October thirty-first previous. Early the
next morning " Boots and saddles ! " rang out loud and clear,
and caused a general lively hustling out of bed, wonderment,
flying round and saddling up. " What does it mean ? " Is the
enemy right here ? " as well as more emphatic conundrums, Avere
propounded, but for a time to Ho purpose. In the course of
events it was learned that the regiment was ordered on an expe
dition to Luray, a town the other side of the Blue ridge, and
that only the weak and disabled men and horses were to be left
in camp.
There was considerable growling at being called upon at such
short notice, at such an hour, in such weather, for it was bitter
cold ; but there was no help for it. By daylight the regiment
was in motion and marched to Bealton Station, where a halt
was made, two days' rations of hard bread Avere issued, and
three other regiments joined the expedition, which was under
command of Col. Smith, while Lieut Col. Boothby was in com
mand of the regiment. The halt here was a long one, and the
men suffered severely from the cold air of that December morn
ing. After a while the column started, and the men began to
recover their warmth and spirits. The command crossed the
Rappahannock at Sulphur Springs, halted at Jefferson for din
ner, marched a few miles further, and then bivouacked for
the night.
Information had been received at Gen. Gregg's headquar
ters that the rebel Gen. Rosser with his force had gone to
Front Royal to intercept Gen. Crooke, and this expedition was
sent out to intercept Rosser. Five regiments were ordered to
join the First Maine in the expedition, but the two regiments
in the First brigade did not get the order, the courier being
captured between Fayetteville and Warrenton, and did not
report. Col. Smith sent back word at night that these two
regiments had not joined him, and asked permission to finish
the expedition with what force he had, and received orders in
return to do so. It was thought at the time a little curious
that the fighting force of the brigade should be sent off under
a regimental commander, but the result justified this action.
One of Co. G, as good and true a man as ever lived, whose

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lips a drop of intoxicating liquor never passed, got intoxicated
that night in a novel manner. He was suffering severely with
an aching tooth, and his tent-mate advised him, as a friend, to
try a whiff of tobacco smoke. He finally concluded to do so, and
his comrade gave him a clay pipe, black as a coal — a perfect
gem for old smokers — filled and lighted. The suffering hero
smoked it a few moments, and thinking he had got enough,
handed it back, saying he felt easier, and then prepared to
" turn in," that he might get to sleep before the tooth com
menced aching again. As he was about to lie down he was
puzzled at the strange antics of those steady old blankets. He
had known them for more than a year, and they had never been
intoxicated before. He mused a while, and then broke out
with : " I wish — somebody would — hold those blankets —
while I get in." He was thoroughly laughed at, to be sure, but
he got a good night's sleep.
Next morning the column was in motion at daylight, and
proceeded, via Amisville, Gaines' cross-roads. Little Washing
ton and Sperryville, to Thornton's Gap, in the Blue ridge,
meeting with no serious obstructions, although the advance
encountered along the way quite a force of Gilmore's men.
The march of this day was a pleasant one, and when in the
afternoon the Blue ridge was crossed, it was most pleasant.
As the column made the ascent the centre and rear could see
the advance in half a dozen places at once, winding up the
mountain-side, each visible portion being at a different altitude,
making a picture well worth seeing and never to be forgotten,
reminding the boys of the engraving in the school-books of
"Napoleon crossing the Alps," and, naturally, bringing up
many pleasant memories of school-boy days. When half way
up the gap the boys could at once see the advance and the rear,
winding along above and below, and from the highest point they
had a good view of the rear of the column, of the mountains
towering far above them on either hand, and of a large stretch
of country behind them over which they had just passed, with a
stray village here and there to add variety to the scene. None
who enjoyed that march will forget it as long as memory lin
gers. When partially down the other side the command halted

GUVANUS H. DUNTON, Co.
Winterport.

GEORGE P. BEAL, Co. I.
So. Effingham, N. H.

JOSEPH C. STEADMAN, Co. B.
Foxcroft.

ASA B. HAZELTINE, Co. C.
Camden, N. J.

HENRY L. MITCHELL, Co. B.
Brig. Gen. Me. Mil.
Bangor,

ANDREW FISHER, Co. M.
Portland.

MARCELLUS WENTW.
East Union

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at a little house on the side of the mountain, surrounded by
several buildings, including a granary, tannery, etc., Avhere
forage and rations Avere procured, an officer being put in charge
to see that everything Avas done decently and in order. After
loading up, the column proceeded nearly through the gap, and
camped for the night Avhere there Avere plenty of rails for camp-
fires and plenty of hay for horses and beds, and the boys Avent
to bed happy.
Next morning a couple of inches of snow covered everything,
while more was flying, and the boys waked up cross enough to
fight like tigers. The discomforts of packing up in the suoav
were overcome, however, and the column was again in motion
by daylight,, the regiment being rear guard. The snow stopped
falling and the sun came out soon after starting, and then the
boys forgot the unpleasant moments of the early morning as
they looked back on the mountains and saw crags and peaks,
trees and shrubs, all covered with snow, glistening in the sun,
the whole making a picture fit to be a companion piece of that
of the day before. It was but a short march to the village of
Luray, which was entered without much opposition.
Col. Smith had learned the night before, from a prisoner and
from citizens, that Rosser had made his way back, and was
out of the way. It had also been reported to the colonel that
there was in the Adllage a large manufactory of cavalry and
artillery equipments for the Confederate government, and this
he determined to destroy. So the buildings Avere set on fire
and burned, together with several thousand saddles and sets of
equipments, finished and in process.
But this visit to Luray was made an occasion of joy to the
men, as well as of destruction to rebel property. Tobacco was
found in large quantities and confiscated with due liberality,
much to the gratification of a large majority of the men ; and a
little incident in this connection will illustrate the sudden
changes of feeling soldiers sometimes experienced. Co. G was
serving as rear guard, and did not enter the village, but was
¦drawn up just outside. After the rest of the column had been
in the village a few moments, Capt. Taylor, of Co. L, then in
•command of a battalion, came riding back in haste, saying :

226 FIRST MAINE CAVALRY.
" Col. Boothby wants the number of your men, quick ! " The
boys supposed, of course, that this meant fight, and there Avas
a general tightening of saddle-girths, examination of carbines-
and ammunition, and of the blankets and other household
goods on the saddles, in preparation for the coming contest,
while Orderly Sergt. Little hastily counted the men and rode
off to report. There Avas a moment or two of anxious waiting,
when the orderly returned with his arms full of tobacco, to be
divided among the men. And this Avas for what the number
of men Avas wanted. Col. Smith had determined there should
be no general pillaging, or unsoldierly conduct, therefore orders.
were given not to have the men dismount in the town. Then
meat, tobacco, etc., were collected and distributed under the
direction and supervision of the colonel himself, and in this.
distribution the rear guard was not forgotten. In this affair
the men were splendidly held.
When it is remembered that this occurred on the twenty-
third of December, — ^tAvo days before Christinas, — and that
the preparations for Christmas dinner were ample, it Avill be
seen that the boys, especially the rear guard, had the best
chance in the world to forage. Christmas geese and turkeys,
ready for the spit, were captured, and in many instances the
boys helped themselves to well-cooked dinners prepared for
other mouths. Pork, just cured sufficiently to keep it, — the
sweetest pork the boys ever ate, the fat of which could almost
be drank, so SAveet was it, — was captured in large quantities.
Christinas pies, bread, etc., were also confiscated, Avhile the
boys took occasion to supply themselves with missing saddle-
straps, bridles, and other needed equipments and parts of
equipments. In short, the boys concluded that they had vis
ited Luray just in time, and left it in the best of spirits.
This incident is told of the many that enlivened this visit :
When the I'ear guard Avas draAvn up in line just outside the
village, the boys noticed in front of them a nice roAV of bee
hives, and it was not long before they were enjoying the honey,
in spite of the bees, for which they did not seem to care.
Capt. Taylor, Avho could not bear to see anything that was not
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aAvay from the hives ; but either the temptation proved too
strong and he attempted to help himself to just a bit, oi' else
he remained there to protect the honey ; at any rate, the bees,
in spite of his efforts in their behalf, attacked him en masse,
and he left with rather more haste and less grace than did the
boys. About noon the column was in motion, homeward bound.
The ascent of the mountain, or rather of the gap, Avas made in
much the same manner as on the day previous, only that the
tannery connected with the house where the rations and forage
were procured the night before, was burned by order. At that
time a man was exempted from conscription in the rebel army
if he started a tannery, as the government was in quite as much
need of leather as of men. Many will remember the piteous
appeal of the woman of the house to Col. Smith, of whom it
should be said she formed a most favorable opinion from his
conduct during the confiscation of rations the day before,
and by whose order the torch had been applied : " 0 general,
some of your rude boys have set our shop a-fire ; won't you
send some men to put the fire out ? " But the colonel did not
sympathize with the woman just then, at least not practically.
In going down the other side of the mountain a short cut was
made, and some time saved, by dismounting and leading the
horses, without any regard to the road, down declivities which
it would have been, madness to attempt to ride. At Sperry
ville, at the base of the mountain, more tanneries were burned,.
and others were destroyed along the road — five in all, besides
the large one at Luray. From Sperryville to Little Washing
ton the command met little squads of the enemy all along, and
on reaching the last named place, met quite a squad, which the
advance charged, killing one man. Between Sperryville and
Little Washington, also, the advance met a covered wagon,
drawn by two horses, in which was a Confederate mail, and a
quantity of medicines, bearing every evidence of having been
smuggled. Wagon, horses, driver, mail and medicines were
compelled to join the column. The column passed through Little
Washington just after dark, and soon after went into camp.
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They had plenty to eat, plenty of tobacco, and the expedition
had been a success Avithout the loss of a man, and Avhy should
they not be happy? Besides these, there Avas hay enough in
the vicinity to provide them with warm beds as well as supper
for the horses. Upon halting for the night the regiment was
drawn up in an enclosure, when Lieut. Col. Boothby (who AA^as
somewhat near sighted) gave the order to dismount, and
added : " Now, men, make some good fires and get your sup
pers, for here are plenty of good rails," pointing to the fence
that surrounded the regiment. But this happened to be a stone
wall country, and it was a stone wall that he was pointing at,
as he discovered when the merriment of the men led him to
scan the fence more closely. There was a further march of
a couple of miles or more before going into camp that night,
but the boys had rails when they finally did stop.
On the return large numbers of geese, turkeys and chickens
were captured between Luray and Sperryville. The next
morning a good deal of this poultry Avas alive, and Col. Smith
wished to have it concealed, for decency's sake, before the com
mand reached division headquarters. So, many of the men
made small holes in their grain sacks, large enough for a goose,
turkey, or rooster to put out its head, while the body of the
plunder was concealed in the sack. It was a comical sight to
see those heads wagging and waving in cadence with the step
of the horses, as may easily be imagined.
The regiment reached its camp at Bealton the next night,
after a long march, and then there was a season of growling,
that for the time drove away all pleasant thoughts of the trip.
The boys had a good stock of pork, poultry, etc., but no bread
or coffee, though some had brought along a small quantity of
flour. All day long they had cheered themselves with the
anticipation of a good square meal when they got into camp ;
but on their arrival there they found no rations awaiting them,
the reason given for which was that the diA'ision commissary,
when the remainder of the division was supplied, that very day,
had refused to issue rations for the men away on this expedi
tion, as he did not know when they would get back. The boys
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loudly, clearly and openly. It certainly was a cold welcome
home. The raid to Luray is written down as one of the successes of
the cavalry force, and Gen. Pleasanton wrote Col. Smith a letter
of commendation for the very able manner in which he had
conducted the hazardous expedition. A number of slight skir--
mishes occurred during the trip, but nothing of any account,
and the First Maine had no fighting to do.
From Christmas to New Year's Day the regiment remained
near Bealton, the boys working on their winter quarters when
they could, the greater portion of which were completed, or so
nearly so as to be comfortable, by the first of January. But the
regiment was not idle during this time. There was scouting
and picketing to be done ; there was mud in large quantities to
wallow through around camp and in the performance of camp
duties ; there were heavy rains to keep comfortable in as best
could be done ; and there was a night alarm, nearly every night,
causing the boys to leave their warm beds and saddle up in the
cold, only to shiver around a while in expectancy and then
turn in to wonder what it was all about.
Friday, January 1, 1864, the regiment was again ordered out
at daylight, leaving enough in camp to care for it, and joining
the remainder of the division, under command of Col. Taylor,
of the First Pennsylvania Cavalry, started on an expedition very
similar to the expedition to Luray, — • to see what there was at
Front Royal and vicinity. The weather was warm in the morn
ing, but grew very cold before noon, so much so that the mud
of the morning soon froze hard enough to bear man and beast.
The command halted briefly at the village of Warrenton and
then pushed on to Orleans, a distance of fifteen miles, bivouack
ing in the woods, just beyond the village. Next morning the
march was resumed, through Chester Gap to Front Royal. It
was a long, tedious day's march. The roads were in the worst
possible condition for the smooth shod horses, and every few
moments down would go horse and rider ; the streams were all
frozen over, with ice so thick at times that the horses could walk
on it, and the ice had to be broken before they could be forded ;
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time or more to keep Avarm, and some of the men Avere so thor
oughly chilled through as to be helpless, and required to be
carried. No enemy Avas found at Front Royal, though he Avas
reported to be the other side of the Shenandoah, but as that river
Avas not then in a fordable condition, the further march west
ward was prevented, and after camping that night in the AVOods,
the next morning the command started to return via Manassas
Gap, marching tAventy-five miles that day, and bivouacking that
night at Oak Hill, near Piedmont, under the mountains, Avhere,
fortunately for the boys, there Avere plenty of rails, the weather
still remaining very cold. The roads Avere still in an execrable
condition, impassable in many places for the artillery accompany
ing the expedition, so that the cavalry was compelled to halt
and make roads for it. Much of the way the inarch was on the
road-bed of the railroad, the track of which had fallen a victim
to the raA'ages of Avar. Capt. Taylor, with Cos. D, F, H, and
L, and detachments from the other companies, was sent in
advance of the column to carry despatches to army headquar
ters. He met a considerable force of Moseby's men near Salem,
and a spirited engagement took place, when a charge by Co. H,
Capt. Hall, drove the enemy, Avounding five of their number,
and the detachment had no further trouble. During the day
the regiment captured twenty-five prisoners, including five
commissioned officers. These men appeared to be spending the
holidays Avith their wives and sweethearts, who thought it hard
to be thus rudely parted from them ; but the edicts of Avar are
inexorable. In one instance a reb soldier sat on a fence talking
to an elderly lady, till some of the Maine boys walked their
horses close up to him and demanded his surrender, when, with
.a perfect blank look of astonishment he exclaimed : " My God !
they are Yankees ! Good-by, mother, good-by," and with that
piarting he was taken along.
On the morrow the command marched to near Warrenton,
in a snow storm, which increased the bad condition of the
roads, making them slippery and dangerous, while the weather
remained very cold. This regiment had the rear in this march.
The enemy foUoAved the column all the way from Oak Hill, but
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Avhen the regiment A^'ent into camp in an open field, Avith six
inches of suoav on the ground, no tents, fcAV blankets, and little
wood, and it Avas Avonderful how soon the men made themselves
comfortable under such untoAvard circumstances. A diary of
the day's march significantlj^ adds at its close : " Officers and
men mad and SAA'caring, from colonel doAvn ; " and the same
diary sa3's : " Men all agree in saying they suffei'ed more from
cold on this reconnoissance, or Avhatever it Avas, than all before
in the service put together. It Avas a hard, cold time, and
AAdiat it amounts to no one knoAvs."
Here the regiment remained the day foUoAving, being joined
by the men left in the camp near Bealton, and the next day,
sixth, inarched to the vicinity of Warrenton, where Avord Avas
given out that quarters Avould be put up for the Avinter. The
boys did not quite relish throAving aAvay their Avork at Bealton,
but there was no help for it, and they could only console them
selves bj' the thought that they had not been ordered to build
winter quarters there, and had worked upon them with an
uncertain feeling, and by the knowledge that the experience in
architecture had been Avorth something to them. The camp was
laid out with due precision, the company streets being defined
under the direction of the colonel before a blow was struck.
Each cabin in the several companies was assigned its quota of
sacred soil, and the men went to work. A short distance from
the camp-ground was a deserted house of ample size, and in a
AvonderfuUy short space of time after the line had been dismissed
that house was not there, and but little trace of it was left. But
the boys had secured a large amount of lumber, nails, and other
building materials from it, which was worth its weight in gold
to them then. The men went to work with a will on their
winter quarters, feeling now that they were building them for
good. The quarters were of one general plan, — usually each
building was occupied by four men, — log cabin walls some four
feet high, made of white oak logs halved, with the chinks filled
in with the sticky mud of the locality, long as tAvo lengths of
shelter tent and wide as a shelter tent would make a good roof
for. Those of each company were on a line, side to the
company street and door in the end, and the camp, AAdien the

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quarters were finished, presented a neat and comfortable appear
ance, equal to any camp in the Army of the Potomac, while the
location was excellent, the ground being dry, and wood and
water plenty and handy. The chimneys were on the rear, and
were made of stone, wood, and mud, many of them being topped
off with a barrel. Inside, the quarters were finished according
to taste, ideas of comfort, and material at hand. The lumber
from the old house spoken of, and others in the vicinity,
furnished floors, doors, tables, seats, bunks, and, in short, all the
furniture, and the boys made the most of it, while a fire-place
in the chimney served to heat the house.
Many a pleasant hour was passed in those quarters that
winter, with the cheerful open fire, the kindly feeling of the
comrades for each other, cemented by two years of hardship and
suffering together, reading and writing, joking, telling stories,
singing, playing cards, and in the various ways with which
soldiers had by this time so well learned to pass their spare time.
Indeed, some of the boys were inclined to pity their friends in
Maine who knew not the enjoyment of open fires, or the comfort
which to them seemed so great in comparison with their condi
tion the few weeks previous to their settling down for the winter.
Among the pleasures of that winter was the result of adver
tising for lady correspondents, an experiment a few of the boys ,
tried. One comrade had a well-worded advertisement inserted
in a Boston paper, which so worked upon the patriotism and
kindly sympathies of New England ladies that he received one
hundred and twenty-seven answers. A great number of them,
of course, were mere nothings, but some of them were so kind
in tone and so full of real sympathy as to bring tears tp the eyes
of those who had expected only fun from the experiment. And
who shall say that the influence of such letters was not felt for
months afterwards, and the hardships of the service somewhat
softened by their memory. Some of them were full of good
advice, and some kind ladies took the trouble to send goodly
quantities of reading matter, which was doubly acceptable.
That the most of the letters were read by the whole company
and much fun made of some of them, is true, but it is also true
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quite a correspondence sprang up, which served to enliven
many an otherwise tedious hour, and that the efforts of the
fair writers of those letters to relieve the tedium of the dull
routine of camp life were eminently and pleasantly successful.
Many of the boys also enjoyed the pleasure of receiving boxes
from home, filled with good things to eat and for comfort.
But it was not all rest and enjoyment during that winter.
There was plenty of picketing to do, of course, and of couise
the Maine boys had their share, the daily detail of the regiment
being thirty men and one commissioned officer ; and occasionally
there was a detail of one hundred men for a three days' trip of
picket on the Morrisville road. Then there was scouting and
reconnoitring, so that though the service was not as arduous
as that of the previous winter, the men did not forget how to
do a soldier's duty. The weather, too, was at times very cold,
and anything but comfortable for this sort of duty. One of
the reconnoitring expeditions is thus described by Chaplain
Merrill : —
At one o'clock on the morning of February fourth, one hundred and fifty-
men, under Maj. Thaxter, started on a reconnoissance to Piedmont, on the
Alexandria and Winchester pike, near Ashby's Gap. Passing through New
Baltimore (memorable as the flrst safe point reached by the regiment after
running the gauntlet of Gen. Lee's army, a few weeks before), and leaving
Thoroughfare Gap on the right, the detachment reached White Plains at
daybreak. This is a point a little north of the Manassas Eailroad, twenty
miles northwest from Manassas Junction. Signal lights upon the mountains
told that the enemy was apprised of their movements. Leaving White
Plains they moved north and went to Eectortown, capturing a rebel ofScer
early in the morning. When near the town, a few carbine shots, with an
accompaniment of yells, signified that the advance had started the game.
A squad of rebels had been surprised while making themselves comfortable
at a house, and with undignified haste had betaken themselves to the woods.
But they were too late, and in a few moments returned under Yankee
escort. One thing alone saved their lives. The coats, pants, hats, and boots,
worn by nearly all of them, showed unmistakably where they came from.
In this uniform some Union soldiers had been surprised and captured. To
put a stop to this, Gen. Pleasanton had issued an order to hang on the spot
every man found making war on our forces in the United States uniforms.
But these men, though clearly rebel soldiers, were unarmed, and hence the
order was not executed. Their horses, which were captured, were of more
value than the men. Finding no rebels at Eectortown, the command counter
marched a mile or two, and turned off to the right for Salem, capturing two
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the tOAVu, a squad of guerillas were seen, who waited till our men were near
enough to hear them, and then giving a, volley of the most vulgar and
abusive epithets, scattered in every direction. On the march from Salem to
Orleans, about ten miles, mostly through the Avoods, guerillas hung on both
flanks aud on the rear, occasionally giving a shot, but \vithout eifeet. Near
Orleans the advance guard came suddenly ui)on a squad of the enemy, but
they made their escape after flring a few shots. The march was now directed
toward the camp, leaving Waterloo on the right. Guerillas Avere seen on
the route, but they kept at a respectful distance. The detachment reached
camp at sunset, hungry and weary. They had been in the saddle sixteen
hours, and had marched over flfty miles.
During the AA-inter the re-enlisted men, or "veterans," as they
Avere designated by the War Department, took their promised
thirty-five daj's' furlough, small squads going at a time, and
a large number of recruits from Maine joined the regiment
and Avere assigned to the different companies, taking the places
of the men Avho had been discharged, killed, or had died in the
service. The greater part of these recruits were good and true
men, and made good soldiers.
There Avas some trouble during the Avinter, more especially
in the early part, from guerillas, Avho hung round the rear of
the army, and a few men Avho had gone out beyond the lines,
singly, or in very small parties, Avere captured, and two or three
teams were lost in the same way. On one occasion, January
fifteenth, four men, a team, and a negro were captured. The
negro proved to be the smartest of the whole party, and
, escaped, rejoining the regiment after an absence of but two or
three days. But this sort of depredations did not last long, as
the men soon learned to keep within the lines, unless in suffi
cient numbers to protect themselves from small parties. The
loss in this Avay, and in scouting, was nine in January and two
in February.
On one occasion, when Lieut. Col. Boothby Avas division
officer of the day, while going the rounds of the pickets with
Corp. George A. Messer, of Co. B, as orderly, he decided to go
outside of the line on a private reconnoissance. When some
way out, he thought he saw a movement in the woods ahead of
him, and being somewhat near sighted, he called upon Corp.
Messer to see Avhat it Avas. To his surprise he learned that the
corporal was CA^en more near sighted than he Avas, whereupon he

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remarked, in his expressive way : " AVell ! ^\¦(' arc a healthy set
to go on a raid; can't either of us see beyond our noses," and
then turned and got inside the lines as quickly as possil)le.
On the twent3'-sixth of February a detail of three hundred
men and oifieers Avas made from the regiment to join (len.
Kilpatrick on his famous raid to Richmond, known as the
Dahlgren raid, from the fact that the brave Col. Ulric Dahl
gren, son of Admiral Dahlgren, met his death. Col. Dahlgren,
though still suffering from a Avound received in a charge at
Hagerstown, just previous to the battle of Gettysburg, by
Avhich he lost a leg, had volunteered to join the expedition, and
AA'as given charge of the most difficult and hazardous portion of
it. The object of this raid Avas to release the Union prisoners
at Belle Isle, Richmond, and perhaps, with the aid of the
released prisoners, enter the rebel capital, and hold it till the
arrival of Butler's forces (Avhich Avere to adA^ance up the penin
sula), and in any event to destroy as much rebel property as
possible. The plans were for Col. Dahlgren, Avith a detached
force, to move down to the right of Richmond, destroy as much
of the James River canal as he could, then, taking the river
road, cross, if possible, and enter the city from the sonth side,
and release the prisoners, while Gen Kilpatrick, who had the
general management of the whole expedition, with the main
body was to attack the city by the Brooks turnpike, simulta
neously, if possible, with the movement by Col. Dahlgren. It
Avas hoped to reach the city in time to effect a partial, if not
a total, surprise.
The detail left camp on the morning of Saturday, the twenty-
seventh, and was joined by one hundred men each from the
Fourth and Sixteenth Pennsylvania regiments, the whole being
placed in command of Maj. Taylor, of the First Maine (who
had recently been promoted fsom captain of Co. L), Capt.
Chadbourne, of Co. I, commanding the First Maine. The day
after the detail left camp, Gen. Gregg and Col. Smith, on learn
ing the object of the expedition, started at once and foUoAved
the command to the Rapidan, with the intention, had the}'
overtaken the command, of joining the expedition. This detach
ment proceeded to Stevensburg and reported to Gen. Kilpat-

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rick, "when it was assigned to duty with Gen. Davies' brigade,
and went into camp for the night. The next day, Sunday,
Cos. D, F, H, K, and M, under command of Capt. Myrick, of
Co. K, were detached to form a part of Col. Dahlgren's force.
This force, consisting of five hundred men, left Stevensburg at
sunset that Sunday night, — two hours earlier than the main
^body, — crossing the Rapidan at Ely's ford half an hour after
midnight, the First Maine detachment having the advance.
Here they captured the enemy's pickets, while a small party
that crossed a mile or so higher up the river, captured a picket
reserve of fifteen men and their commanding officer. The
march was continued across the Chancellorsville battle-field to
Spottsylvania Court House, reaching there before dawn.
After a halt of an hour or so, to feed the horses, the march
was resumed to Frederickshall, on the Virginia Central Rail
road, which was reached at three o'clock that afternoon, where
a general court martial, consisting of thirteen rebel officers, was
surprised and captured. Gen. Lee had passed through here
but an hour before, on his way to Richmond. Some slight
damage was done to the railroad, and then the march was
continued, through dense woods and swamps, iu a drenching
rain, until two o'clock the next morning, Avhen a short halt was
made, and the men got what sleep they could under the circum
stances. The command was in the saddle before daylight, and
reached the James River about seven o'clock.
While passing the estate of John A. Seddon, rebel Secretary
of War, the troops destroyed considerable property devoted to
the use of the Confederate government, as well as his barns
and outbuildings ; and at DoAJ^er Mills, on the James River and
Kanawha canal, they destroyed several mills in government
employ, together with a number of canal boats loaded with
army supplies, and a large amount of forage and quarter
master's stores.
Had Col. Dahlgren reached the vicinity of Richmond, as was
designed, on Monday night, or even on Tuesday morning, he
would have effected a complete surprise, and perhaps have
accomplished his object ; but after marching as rapidly as possi
ble nearly all night toward Richmond, as he supposed, he was

JOHN D

MYRICK,
Augusta.
Brevt. Maj. U. S. Vols.
Deceased.

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amazed when morning dawned to find himself not at the
entrance of the citj', but moving in an opposite direction, and
already some eighteen miles away from it, in the direction of
Goochland. A hast}- investigation of the matter satisfied him
that his guide, a negro, had betrayed him and was leading
him and his command to destruction, and he halted the column
long enough to hang the poor fellow to the nearest tree.
This accounts for his position on the morning of Tuesday.
But the colonel Avas not the man to give up an undertaking in
this way, and after the work of destruction at Dover Mills was
completed, he inarched through the town, changed his course,
and in the afternoon halted a short distance outside the first
line of entrenchments around Richmond. From this point the
ambulances and most of the pack animals were sent to Hungary
Station, which was supposed to be in possession of Gen. Kilpat
rick, and then the cominand nioved on, reaching and passing
without opposition the outer line of Avorks. The column Avas
proceeding rapidly, one of the other regiments in the advance,
and had gone, perhaps a mile and a half, when, as the advance
guard reached the summit of a hill and entered some woods, it
was attacked from both sides the pike and in front, at an angle
of the road. Col. Dahlgren ordered the advance to throw out
skirmishers through the AVOods, and repeated his order with
threats and expostulations to the men, but to no purpose, Avhen,
seeing he was losing valuable time, he rode back to Capt.
Myrick and exclaimed : " Well, then, you go in. First Maine ! "
The order was instantly obeyed, Cos. D and F, on the left of
the road, and H, K and M on the right. Capt. Myrick then
advanced the extreme right of the line until he had enclosed
the enemy in a semicircle, and then pressed , rapidly forward,
and as he saw the enemy waver he ordered a charge, and drove
him from his position, with some loss. The woods Avere full of
felled timber and other obstacles, which prevented rapid move
ments of cavalry, and gave the enemy (infantry) the advantage,
and he soon rallied and presented another front ; but a well-
sustained fire and a vigorous charge again dislodged him.
Meanwhile Lieut. Harris, with Co. F, Avas ordered to charge
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brilliancy of the charge was sorrowfully attested by the loss of
half his men. At this juncture Capt. Myrick received orders
to " rally on the pike and support another regiment, Avhich is
already a mile ahead." It Avas necessary for the skirmish line
to fall back some fifty yards to gain access to the pike, on
account of the nature of the ground, and on reaching it it was
discovered that the other regiment, instead of being a mile
ahead, was still in the rear. Where this order came from, no
one kneAv. Capt. Myrick Avas again ordered to take the advance,
and a few moments later, in response to another order, Cos. H
and K were deployed on the right of the pike as skirmishers,
and Capt. Myrick waited the order to advance, the two lines
then being so near together that the First Maine boys could
distinctly hear the rebel officers instruct their men to "keep
cool ! fire low ! do not run ! " But not one of them could be
seen, for they were not only concealed by breastworks and
bushes, but night, cloudy and dark had come on, and it was
almost impossible to distinguish a man. The order " Forward ! "
came when the enemy opened a terrific fire along their whole
front, and a perfect hail storm of bullets whistled past the First
Maine boys. Fortunately the rebel aim Avas too high, the
Union line evidently being nearer than they thought, and but
few men were injured. At this volley' the support fled, and
Col. Dahlgren, who, with other officers strove to rally them,
was borne back with the retreating column, and the First Maine
was left alone. On learning the state of affairs, Capt. Myrick
at once ordered his command to fall back in perfect silence and
good order, which was done ; but unfortunately the wrong road
was taken. This mistake Avas discovered ere long, the pike was
regained just in advance of the enemy, who Avas advancing very
cautiously, and a portion of the force Avas soon overtaken ; but
Col. Dahlgren and about one hundred and fifty men had by
some means got separated from the remainder, and the com
mand devolved upon Capt. Mitchell, of the Harris Light.
It was afterAvard learned that Gen. Kilpatrick with his force
made an attack on the other side of Richmond that same day,
but withdrew some three hours before this attack of Col. Dahl
gren, and that the approach of Col. Dahlgren, owing to his

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betrayal, had been made known to the rebel authorities, and
they Avere prepared to receive him. Thus Avas the nuiin object
of the expedition defeated. After becoming se})arated from
the column, Col. Dahlgren and his little force crossed the
Pamunkey and Mattapony Rivers and was pushing eastAvard,
when he fell into an ambush about midnight and Avas shot
down A\'ith a number of his men, the rest sui'rendering at
discretion. Private George W. Ward, of Co. D, who Avas on this expedi
tion, thus tells the story of Col. Dahlgren's death, and of his
OAvn subsequent imprisonment : —
The night had shut in dark and cloudy. Col. Dahlgren, with a small force
of twenty-five or thirty men, was pushing rapidly on, hoping to escape from
the rebel lines by way of the James River. The main object of the raid had
failed, and the gallant troopers of Kilpatrick's command, scattered through
out the country, were making their escape as best they could. Col. Dahl
gren was riding in the second set of fours from the front, and I was one of
the same set. The jaded horses were plunging through the mud, and the
sabres were rattling at their sides. Through the darkness Col. Dahlgren.
saw a dismounted man standing in the road close beside him, and at once
cried out: "To what do you belong?" The man, with the unmistakable
accent of a Virginian, replied: "The Tenth New York." "You are a liar!"
shouted Dahlgren, at the same moment firing his revolver at the man's head.
Then from the surrounding thickets which lined the road a hundred rifles
flashed a reply. Col. Dahlgren fell, and the survivors of the little squad of
Union soldiers, among whom were five of my company comrades and my
self, cut their way through the Confederate line which surrounded them
and endeavored to escape. We rode all night and concealed ourselves the
next morning, but during the afternoon we were discovered and captured by
our pursuers. Our horses and arms were taken from us, and then, after the
usual custom of exchanging our good uniforms for tattered garments of
the Confederacy, our faces were turned towards Eichmond, to which ; city
we were obliged to v^alk through a drenching rain.
At the time of my capture I was wearing a fine pair of new cavalry boots,
which I had just received from my home in Biddeford. A surgeon of the
Ninth Virginia Cavalry looked upon them with covetous eyes, and accosted me
asfoUows: " Say, Yank, come out here ! " The order Avas obeyed. "Nowsit
down there and pull off one of them boots ! " This was done, and the vacated
boot soon contained a Confederate foot. "Now the other." This also was
handed him. "A good fit, I declare," said the chivalrous Virginian, as
he sur\-eyed his new acquisitions with evident pride. "Here, Yank, take
these,'' throwing me an old pair of red dilapidated shoes, the soles of which
had nearly become the " uppers," Avhich the officer had just kicked from his
feet. "But I cannot wear those things on my feet," I persisted. "Don't

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care whether you can or not — get back in the line there, quick! " I obeyed,
and the officer walked away. I remained a prisoner at Eichmond sixty days,
during which time I suffered with both the mumps and the measles, from
the effects of which I nearly died. I was confined in the old Pemberton
Building, nearly opposite Libby Prison. When captured I weighed one
hundred and eighty pounds ; when exchanged, at the end of the sixty days,
I had been reduced in weight, by sickness and starvation, to one hundred
pounds. When Capt. Mitchell found himself in command of the
greater part of Col. Dahlgren's force, a consultation of officers
Avas held, and it was decided to attempt to reach Hungary
Station, where it Avas still hoped to find Gen. Kilpatrick, but
the enemy held the cross-roads, and finding it impossible to
proceed, the cominand was concealed about midnight in a
densely-wooded sAvamp, to await the morning, and scouts were
sent to the station. The rain, which had been falling for some
hours, turned to suoav and sleet about eleven o'clock, and
cleared away bitter cold by midnight. No fires could be
allowed, and the men suffered intensely. Twice during the
night large bodies of the enemy's cavalry passed within a few
yards of their hiding place, fortunately without discovering
them. Even under these circumstances the men could laugh at an
incident that happened. After the videttes had been posted,
the men, cold, wet and exhausted, sought the best chance for
sleep. Many of them threw their overcoat capes over their
heads for warmth and comfort, and sat down on the ground,
holding their horses by the bridles, to doze the night away and
get what rest they could. One of them, for better comfort,
took off his sabre and belt, and rebuckling the belt, hung it
over a stump by his side, that it might be handy, and fell
asleep. Before morning there was an alarm, when he jumped
for his sabre and found it gone. He searched in vain for it,
and then broke out in the most melancholy and distressed
tones : " Where's my sabre ? I hung it on that stump there,
right alongside of me, and now the sabre's gone — and the
stump's gone, too ! " Meanwhile a corporal of the same com
pany had got fairly awake, and the load about his neck being
rather heavier than he was accustomed to, he examined into

Sergt, ROBERT A. HEAL, Co. H.
Lincolnville.

Corp, JAMES H. HARLOW, Co. H.
Dead River.

Lieut. JOHN R. ANDREWS, Co. H.
Zanesvi lie, Ohio.

JOSHUA RAY, Co. H.
Orono.

LLEWELLYN COPELAND, Co. H.
Corinna.

Corp. MARTIN C. C
Hancock, t i!

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the matter and found the extra burden to be the missing sabre,
while he himself had been the stump on Avhicli the conu'ade
had so carefully hung it in the darkness.
Upon the return of the scouts the command started, just
before daybreak, for Hungary Station; Avhich Avas reached in
due time, but no traces of Kilpatrick. An attempt was made
to take the Spottsylvania Court House road, Avhen it was found
the enemy held the road and the Avoods. There seemed to be
no chance of escape, but a guide Avho Avas Avith the command
found a bi'idle path through the woods, by following Avhich
the command arrived in rear of the force on the Spottsylvania
road, and shortly afterwards crossed the Chickahominy and set
out at a good smart gait toward King William's Court House.
Another regiment had the advance until near noon, when a
force of twenty from the First Maine was sent out to relieve
the advance guard and flankers. This new advance guard had
proceeded barely a mile, when, just as it was entering an
immense tract of pines, it was attacked from both sides of
the road. A lieutenant of the advance ordered his men to
charge and he set them a gallant example, but they wheeled
in a body to the left of the road, leaving the First Maine
once more at the head of the column. Capt. Myrick at once
ordered a charge, and with Lieut. Andrews, of Co. H, led
the men in a brilliant dash through the woods, the men
keeping up such a heavy fire to the right and left, as to drive
the enemy back from the road and make a safe and easy
passage for the rest of the column. Tavo hours later the
command joined Gen. Kilpatrick's force and the First Maine
reported to Maj. Taylor, having lost forty-four men, killed,
wounded and missing.
The main force, some twenty-seven hundred strong, with six
pieces of artillery, under command of Gen. Kilpatrick (with
which was the remainder of the detachment from the First
Maine), left Stevensburg two hours later than Col. Dahlgren's
force, and proceeded over the same route to Spottsylvania
Court House, halting briefly there, and then taking a south
easterly course, reached Beaver Dam Station, on the Virginia
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next day (Monday, twenty-ninth). Capt. Estes, formerly of
Co. A, acting assistant adjutant general on Gen, Kilpatrick's
staff, with a party of men, dashed so suddenly into this place
that the telegraph operator was a prisoner before he had time to
send word to Richmond of the arrival of the Yankees. Here
the station buildings were burned, and two companies of this
regiment were sent out to intercept a train which it was learned
was then due from Richmond. The conductor of the train,
however, became alarmed by the smoke of the burning buildings,
and stopping the train, sent out a guard to learn the cause.
The column had resumed its onward march, and was leaving the
station when the pickets of the First Maine were attacked on
a road running parallel with the line of march, and driven in.
Fortunately Maj. Taylor arrived with his command just at this
time, and the remainder of the First Maine and the Fourth
Pennsylvania regiments were deployed as skirmishers, and the
Sixteenth Pennsylvania formed in line of battle in the road.
A vigorous attack was made, but the enemy was easily repulsed,
with some loss in killed, wounded, and prisoners, but the latter
were allowed to escape, as that was easier than to take care of
them. Two men were wounded in the First Maine in this little
skirmish. The march was continued without further serious molesta
tion, parties being sent out in every direction to continue the
work of destroying railroads, stations, bridges, etc., until half
an hour after midnight, when the command halted near Little
Creek for a brief season of rest and sleep, and was in motion
again before daybreak, moving toward Ashland, on the Rich
mond and Fredericksburg Railroad. It crossed the South Anna
River at Ground Squirrel bridge, eighteen miles from Rich
mond, and then, taking the Richmond and Fredericksburg pike,
marched rapidly, reaching the outer line of works around Rich
mond early in the afternoon, having encountered no force of the
enemy of any account except at Beaver "Dam Station, though
there were several skirmishes with small bodies.
The first line of defence was passed without resistance, and
the second almost reached when the advance guard encountered
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THE DAHLGREN RAID, 243
time a battery opened on the line from a formidable work.
Gen. Davies, commanding First brigade, at once dismounted
his force and deployed it as skirmishers ; a line of battle was
formed, and preparations made to assault the works immedi
ately. An assaulting party of five hundred men was selected,
including one hundred and fifty of the Second brigade, and, by
special direction of Gen. Kilpatrick, seventy-five men of the
First Maine, under command of Lieut. Heald, of Co. E, and
the artillery opened upon the rebel battery. The order was
given to advance, but was immediately countermanded. Gen.
Kilpatrick had discovered that the works were too formidable
and too heavily manned for successful assault, and also heard
the whistle of a locomotive, which, as he thought, and as after
wards proved to be the ease, was bringing up re-enforcements
for the enemy. He had heard nothing from Col. Dahlgren;
the enemy, it seems, had been apprised by scouts of his approach,
and were prepared for him ; a cold, drizzly March rain was fall
ing, with a prospect of a severe storm ; the rear guard had just
been attacked in its position two miles in the rear ; and under
all these circumstances he deemed it prudent to retire, and gave
up the attempt to enter the rebel capital- about three hours.
before Col. Dahlgren commenced his attack on the other side
of the city.
Crossing the Chickahominy over Meadow bridge, the com
mand went into bivouac near Mechanicsville, six miles from
Richmond, where the men cooked their confiscated rations,
made themselves as comfortable as possible, and prepared for
rest and sleep.
" At ten o'clock in the evening," says Chaplain Merrill, " Gen.
Kilpatrick summoned Maj. Taylor to undertake an enterprise at
once difficult and perilous. Col. Dahlgren and his party had
been heard from ; he had been unsuccessful. This expedition
had marched nearly one hundred miles in forty-eight hours, and
the abandonment of its object, so long as a possibility remained
of securing it, was not to be thought of. It was decided to
make a demonstration with a party of five hundred picked men,
under command of Maj. Taylor. The party was to go into
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ered that on tliis route there Avere but tAvo picket posts Avith
reserves. These Avere to be overpoAvered quietly, if possible.
Having gained an entrance into the city, two parties, com
manded by coinpetent officers, Avere to go on different errands.
One was to liberate our prisoners confined in Libby, and the
other was to secure Jeff Davis. Gen. Kilpatrick himself Avas
to take position at Mechanicsville, with two regiments and the
battery, to await and cover the retreat. The expedition Avas to
start at two o'clock. The men were selected and the arrange
ments made."
At half-past ten, just as those not on duty Avere getting to
sleep, the enemy opened a two-gun battery on the camp of Gen.
Davies, and charged into the camp of the Seventh Michigan
regiment. The attack was vigorously met; and although the
enemy had the advantage in the light of the, camp-fires, he Avas
repulsed after an engagement lasting nearly half an hour. Gen.
Kilpatrick then decided to move his command, to be prepared
for any emergency at daylight, and the expedition under Maj.
Taylor was necessarily, if not fortunately, given up. The line
of march was taken up in the direction of Old church, the
Second brigade in the rear. The enemy was all around the
column, continually harassing it, and about nine o'clock a large
force of cavalry appeared in the rear, and a fight ensued. Cos.
A and E, under command of Capt. Cole and Lieut. Hussey, led
by Capt. Estes, A. A. A. G., charged down the road, driving
the enemy aAvay, capturing five prisoners, killing five and
wounding fifteen, while the loss of the two companies was tAvo
wounded and three taken prisoners.
The march was then resumed, the enemy still hovering around
and harassing the column, but refusing to give battle, though
it was offered several times. During the morning Col. Dahl
gren's force, under command of Capt. Mitchell, joined the column
as before stated. That night the whole command bivouacked at
Tunstall's Station, and the next day was met near New Kent
Court House by the force of Gen. Butler, which had come up
from YorktoAvn to aid Gen. Kilpatrick, and the men were right
glad to see those troops, if they were black. The column kept
on, camping that night at a place called Burnt Ordinary, pass-

Capt. HORACE S. COLE, Co. A.
Fergus Falls, Minn.

AFTER THE RAID, 245
ing through Williamsburg at ten the next day, aud reaching
YorktoAvn at four in the afternoon of Friday, Marcli fourth ;
and the raid Avas over.
During this expedition the command marched through nine
different counties occupied by the enemy ; viz., Spottsylvania,
Caroline, Hanover, Goochland, Henrico, Louisa, Ncav Kent,
James City, and York, and the men Avere in the saddle almost
continually for four days. That portion of the regiment with
Gen. Kilpatrick lost forty-nine, killed, Avounded, and missing,
a total loss to the regiment of ninety-three, together with over
tAvo hundred horses. This last loss, hoAVCA'er, was partially
made up from the people living along the line of march.
The command reached Gloucester Point on the seventh, and
on the eighth Capt. Chadbourne, of Co. I, with a detachment of
f orty-tAvo men, Avas sent on an expedition to King's and Queen's
Court House, which resulted in the capture of some prisoners
and the obtaining of much valuable information, Avithout the
loss of a man. This expedition was gone three days. On the
ninth a portion of the regiment embarked for Alexandria, and
another on the tenth, and on. the eighteenth the whole detach
ment was back in the comfortable Avinter quarters near Warren
ton, Avhich they reached with a most thorough feeling of " getting
home." The portion of the regiment that remained in camp AAdiile
this expedition was gone, passed the time as before, picketing,
scouting, etc. Maj. Cilley was in command of the regiment
the greater portion of the time from February third until
April fifteenth. Col. Smith being in command of the brigade.
February twenty-ninth the new chaplain, Rev. George W.
Bartlett, joined the regiment, and held services at headquarters
March sixth and April tenth. March ninth, Maj. Thaxter and
one hundred men were ordered to go to Sperryville and Luray
to release conscripts, but the order was countermanded at corps
headquarters. March twenty-third the camp was inspected by
the medical directors of the Army of the Potomac and of the
corps, and was pronounced by the corps medical director the
best camp in the corps. The camp and the regiment were
inspected April thirteenth by Gen. Gregg, and on the seven-

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teenth the regiment joined in a brigade review by Gen. P. H.
Sheridan, who had been appointed commander of the Cavalry
corps, Army of the Potomac. April twenty-first the boys bade
good-by to the homes they had enjoyed so much, and went into
camp at Turkey Run, only a short distance away, still scouting
and picketing, crossing the Rappahannock (never to recross it)
on the twenty-ninth and camping at Paoli Springs, near Brandy
Station, and again moAdng camp on the third of May to Richards
ville, near the Rapidan, never to see Bealton, or Warrenton, or
Brandy Station, or the Rappahannock again.

CHAPTER XI.
FIRST CAMPAIGN UNDER SHERIDAN.
Changb in Com.aiandebs — Who Is Gen. Sheridan? — Roster of Opfi
cees AT the Opening of the Spring Campaign, 1804. — The Cam
paign Commenced. — Gen. Meade's Address to the Army. — A
Few Days on the Left of the Army of the Potomac. — In the
"Wilderness" again. — Skirmishing. — Fight at Todd's Tavern.
— Successful Charge upon Infantry. — Sheridan's Raid to Rich
mond. — The Fight at Beaver Dam Station. — Lieut. Col. Booth
by Fatally Wounded. — Fight at Ground Squirrel Bridge. —
Inside the Foetifications of Richmond. — Heaven's Artillery
Joins in the Fray'. — Fighting Home Guards. — Out of the Trap.
— Getting Acquainted with Sheridan. — The Sounds of Shells
FROM Union Gunboats. — Bridge Building. — "At Home" again.
— Gen. Grant's Report of the Raid. — Services op a Separate
Detachment of the Regiment in May.
THE spring campaign of 1864 opened under the lead of
Gen. U. S. Grant, who during the winter had been made
lieutenant general and assigned to the command of all
the armies of the United States, but who made his headquarters
with the Army of the Potomac, which from that time operated
under his immediate supervision, though Gen. Meade still held
the command of that army, as he had done from just previous
to the battle of Gettysburg. This change was looked upon with
favor, both by the loyal people at large and by the boys in the
Army of the Potomac. The boys were well acquainted with
the services of Gen. Grant in the west, and believed in him,
though they could not help qualifying their belief and their
hope with the fact that he had never yet had the Confederate
general, Robert E. Lee, to contend against, and the latter might
perhaps prove to be worthy the name he had won among his
own people, of "the ablest military chieftain in the world."
However, the change made it evident that the government
meant business, and had at last come to a realizing sense of the

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fact that it could not run the country and the Avar, too, and was
willing to place the Avar entirely in the hands of one who had,
at least, shown the greatest capacity for that service. This was
a good sign. Another change Avas made which was of great
importance to the cavalry men, and proved to be so to the Avhole
army and the country at large, viz., the assignment of the Cavalry
corps of the Army of the Potomac to the command of Gen.
Philip H. Sheridan. Who this Sheridan was no one seemed to
know, only that he came from the Avest, which was some recom
mendation. Indeed, so little was he or his services known at
that time that some of the northern papers, in publishing the
telegraphic ucavs of this appointment, announced in display
heads, " Gen. Sherman to command the Cavalry corps of the
Army of the Potomac," thinking, evidently, that " Sheridan "
Avas an error in telegraphy. But they became better acquainted
with him, as did the boys under his command, ere long. Some
idea of the changes in the regiment for a year may be obtained
by comparing the roster of field, staff, and line officers at the
opening of the spring campaign of 1863 with the roster for May
7, 1864, though this does not shoAv all the changes that were
made, nor does it show who were and who were not on duty at
that time : —
Field and Staff.
Colonel, Charles H. Smith, Eastport, June 18, 1863.
Lieutenant Colonel, Stephen Boothby, Portland, June 18, 1863.
Majors, Jonathan P. Cillea', Thomaston, May 8, 1862.
Sidney W. Thaxter, Bangor, June 18, 1863.
Constantine Taa-loe, U. S. Army, February 18, 1864.
Adjutant, Andeeav H. Bibber, Eastport, June 1, 1863.
Quartermaster, Clarence D. Ulmer, Rockland, March 17, 1863.
Surgeon, Geoege W. Colba:, Richmond, October 31, 1861.
Assistant Surgeons, Horace Stevens, Skowhegan, March 26, 1863.
Alexander M. Parkee, Westbrook, March 26, 1863.
Commissary, Martin T. V. Boavman, HalloAvell, February 9, 1864.
Chaplain, George W. Baetlett, Litchfield, February 13, 1864.
Non-Commissioned Staff.
Sergeant Major, James W. Pooe, Belfast, February 1, 1864.
Quartermaster Sergeant, Ebed L. Shackford, Eastport, February 12, 1864.
Commissary Sergeant, Nathan V. Cook, Solon, March I, 1864.

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N0N-Co^rMISSlON]5D Staff— Conlinned,
Hospital Stewards, Samuel C. Love.joa', Rockland, October 14, 1861.
Emeka- T. Gatchell, Bi'un.swii'k, Septcml)i'r 2S, 1862.
Saddler Sergeant, Heney W. Ndkavood, Bangor, March 1, l.S(i3.
Chief Trumpeter, Isaac C. Brick, Augusta, May 1, 1863.
Company Officei;s.
CO. A. — Captain, Horace S. Cole, Hampden, Dec. 31, 1863.
First Lieutenant, Miles Coi.bath, Exeter, Dec. 31, 1&63.
Second Lieutenant, OBUiTi^ S. Haskell, Levant, February 13, lS(i4.
CO. B. — Captain, Benjamin F. Tucker, U. S. A., May 8, 1862.
First Lieutenant, Wm. P. Coleman, Lincolnville, September 26,
1861.
Second Lieutenant, Frank M. Cutler, Union, October 4, 1861.
CO. C. — Captain, Addison P. Russell, Houlton, August .30, 1863.
First Lieutenant, Horatio S. Libba', Gardiner, March 12, 1863.
Second Lieutenant, Jonathan K. Brooks, BoAvdoinham, June 20,
1863.
CO. D. — Captain, Wm. Montgomera', Orland, February 9, 1864.
Fir.'it Lieutenant, Phineas Foster, .Jr., Machias, February 9, 1864.
Second Lieutenant, George E. Bugbee, Perry, June 1, 1863.
CO. E. — Captain, Osco A. Ellis, Lincoln, May 1, 1863.
First Lieutenant, Geo. W. Husseat, Houlton, June 20, 1863.
Second Lieutenant, John A. Heald, Lincoln, August 20, 1863.
CO. F. — Captain, Walstein Phillips, Portland, February 16, 1863.
Fir.^t Lieutenant, William Harris, Machias, February 16, 1863.
Second Lieutenant, Wm. L. Boyd, Houlton, February 16, 1863.
CO. Gr. — Captain, Isaac G. Virgin, Dixfield,- December 31, 1862.
First Lieutenant, Calvin B. Benson, Hartford, February 9, 1864.
Second Lieutenant, Heney F. Blanchard, Rumford, April 30,
1864.
CO. H. — Captain, Henry C. Hall, Starks, June 18, 1863.
First Lieutenant, John R. Andrews, Biddeford, June 18, 1863.
Second Lieutenant, William F. Stone, Portland, October 23, 1862.
CO. I. — Captain, Paul Chadbourne, Waterboro', December 2, 1862.
First Lieutenant, Frank W. Pray, Shapleigh, December 2, 1862.
Second Lieutenant, Samuel C. Smith, Alfred, June 20, 1863.
CO. K. — Captain, John D. Myrick, Augusta, January 4, 1863.
First Lieutenant, Charles W. Foed, Bristol, Ja.nuary 9, 1863.
Second Lieutenant,GEOiiQE F. Jewett, Bath, February 4, 1864.
CO. L. — Captain, John P. Caeson, Mt. Yernon, April 4, 1864.
First Lieutenant, Charles O. Gordon, Phillips, April 4, 1864.
Second Lieutenant, Levi H. Daggett, New Sharon, April 4, 1864.
CO. M. — Captain, Zenas Vaughan, Freeman, June 4, 1863.
First Lieutenant, Charles K. Johnson, Carmel, June 20, 1863.
Second Lieutenant, William H. Bradman, Parkman, June 20,
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The brigade still remained the Second brigade, Second divi
sion. Cavalry corps, was composed of the First Maine, Second,
Fourth, Eighth, and Sixteenth Pennsylvania, and Tenth New
York regiments, and Avas still commanded by Col. J. IrAvin
Gregg, while Gen. D. McM. Gregg still commanded the
division. At midnight, Tuesday, May third, the regiment was in the
saddle, and prepared for the advance under the new leaders.
After waiting patiently till nearly daylight the next morning,
the column moved, crossing the Rapidan at Ely's ford at sun
rise, and proceeding to the battle-ground at Chancellorsville,
where there was a short halt. Then came a inarch of a couple
miles or so on the Fredericksburg plank road, and a halt which
lasted all night. The great campaign which Avas to shoAv hoAV
Gens. Grant and Lee compared with each other as generals, had
commenced. Gen. Grant had decided to " fight it out on this
line if it takes all summer," although the official despatch
which made that sentence famous had not yet been sent,'^ and
appeared to be ready to take advantage of anything that he
could construe in his favor, and while he doubtless had a
general plan of operations, he was not confined to it altogether,
if he could gain more by disregarding it. How the campaign
proceeded by successfully turning the right flank of the enemy,
and by continually fighting and forcing him back until Peters
burg was reached, and that without regard to the dangers that
might threaten the capital, are matters of general history, and
too well known to need repetition here. To the cavalry was
assigned the left of the army, opposite the enemy's right, while
the infantry strung its lines through the " Wilderness" to the
right, miles away.
Early Thursday morning this address was read to all the
troops in the Army of the Potomac, at roll-call : —
Headquarters Army of the Potomac,
IVIAY 4, 1864.
Soldiers : — Again you are called upon to advance on the enemies of your
country. The time and the occasion are deemed opportune by your com
manding general to address you a few words of confidence and caution.
^This despatch bore date, "Headquarters in the Field, May 11, 1864, 8 A.M.," and
said: " We have now ended the sixth day o£ very heavy flgliting. The result to this time

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You have been reorganized, strengthened, and fully cciuippcd in every
respect. You form a part of the several armies of your country, the whole
under the direction of an able and distinguished general, who enjoys the
confidence of the government, the people, and the army. Your movement
being in co-operation with others, it is of the utmost importance that no
effort should be left unspared to make it successful.
Soldiers ! the eyes of the whole country are looking with anxious hope to
the blow you are about to strike in the most sacred cause that ever called
men to arms.
Eemember your homes, your Avives and children, and bear in mind that
the sooner your enemies are overcome the sooner you will be returned to
enjoy the benefits and blessings of peace. Bear with patience the hardships
and sacrifices you will be called upon to endure. Have confidence in your
oflScers and in each other. Keep your ranks on the march and on the battle
field, and let each man earnestly implore God's blessing, and endeavor, by
his thoughts and actions, to render himself worthy of the favor he seeks.
With clear consciences and strong arms, actuated by a high sense of duty,
fighting to preserve the government and the institutions handed down to us
by our forefathers — if true to ourselves — victory, under God's blessing,
must, and Avill attend, our efforts. GEORGE G. MEADE, Major General Commanding.
The boys believed this meant fighting, and fighting till the
enemy was whipped, and they took new courage from it.
The regiment made a reconnoissance to Fredericksburg that
forenoon, and on returning proceeded to join the main column
near Todd's Tavern. Here it found the First brigade actively
engaged with the enemy, and was held in reserve as its sup
port, but was not called upon. The regiment bivouacked in
that vicinity, and the boys were in the saddle by three o'clock
the next morning. Considerable marching and scouting in
various directions ; a short season supportuag a battery ; a time
on the skirmish line in the afternoon, where, in the lull of
the firing, some of the men fell asleep, although the regiment
the Maine boys relieved called it a lively contest ; a trip on t^he
wrong road, and a period of being entirely cut off from the
Union lines, during which the regiment was exposed to a sharp
fire ; and finally a night of picket duty near Pine Run church,
is much In our favor. Our losses have been heavy, as well as those of the enemy. I think
the loss of the enemy must be greater. We have taken over five thousand prisoners by
battle, while he has taken from us but few, except stragglers. I propose to flght It out
on this Une if it takes all summer."
Signed, V. S. GRANT, Lieut. Gen. Command iny the Ar'inies of the United States.

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made up the sum of this day's duties for this regiment, while,
from sunrise to sunset, came the thunder of heavy firing from
the right. A newspaper correspondent's account of this day's
fighting, written at the time, says : —
Late in the day Stuart made a demonstration upon both our right and
left flanks, but was handsomely repulsed by Custer's brigade of the First
division on the right, aud Col. Gregg's brigade of the Second division on the
left. Gen. Custer went into the fight with liis usual impetuosity, having his
band playing patriotic airs in front, himself charging at the head of his
brigade, and the artillery playing into the enemy at the same time. The
attack on the left was very stubborn, and looked for a time as though it
would be successful; but Gen. Gregg, who is the coolest man under trying
circumstances I ever saw on the field, ordered Col. Gregg to send in the
First Maine and drive "those people " away. The general always speaks of
the enemy as "those people." Besides the First Maine, the Second, Fourth
and Eighth Pemisylvania regiments were engaged on the left.
Saturday, May seventh, the regiment remained on picket till
nearly noon, Avhen it was relieved and sent to the front Avith
the rest of the brigade. There Avere two or three hours of
Avaiting, and then a dismounted line was formed near Todd's
Tavern, across the Catharpen road, the First Maine being in the
edge of some woods on the left of the road. The led horses
were taken to the rear under charge of the " No. 4 " men, each
man having charge of the led horses of his set of fours, while
Nos. 1, 2 and 3 marched to the line. There was then no
appearance of an enemy in front, and no sounds of fighting ;
but the boys knew they were there to fight, and made prepara
tions accordingly. A rail fence along the road was quickly
transformed into breastworks, for the men had now been
in the service long enough to learn that it Avas the part of
valor to protect themselves as much as possible. While the
boys were busily engaged in carrying rails, a voice came from
the right of the road, saying : " What regiment is that ? "
" First Maine," was the reply of one who had too many rails on
his shoulder to waste much strength in talk. " Bully for you !
this is the Sixteenth Pennsylvania," was the joyful reply ; and
then the strange voice rang out' to his comrades: "We are all
right, boys, the First Maine is on our left," while the fact that
the " Sixteenth is on our right," went down the First Maine

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line as gladly. The strong friendship Avhich these tA\'o regi
ments had formed for each other at Shepardst oavii, and the firm
confidence which each had acquired for the other, had been
strengthened during the campaign Avhich folloAved, and this
friendship and confidence were never broken. Either regiment
ahvays felt " all right " with the other near. In quick time the
breastAvorks Avere completed, and they were good Avorks for
the time and materials used ; half the men Avere sent a short
distance to the rear for support, and to be used where exigen
cies might require ; and the remainder, carbine in hand, Avaited
patiently the turn of events. Before them Avas a large open
field, and beyond that, not tAvo hundred yards aAvay, more
AA'oods. Tavo guns of " horse battery A," regulars, the batteiy
belonging to the division, were in position on the skirmish line,
clear up to the breastAvorks, their muzzles running out through
embrasures left for that purpose, — the only time the boys saAv
the artillery on the skirmish line close to the front. The prep
arations for fighting had hardly been completed Avhen firing
was heard in the front, and a force under command of Capt.
JMyriek, which had been sent out on the road to find the enemy
and watch his movements, came back, followed by a large force
of rebels. Out of the woods the enemy came, yelling as only
they could yell, and they had but fairly got into the field when
cannon and carbines opened a terrific fire, and the rebel yell
was turned into a whine as they quickly disappeared in the
woods. The sight Avas enough to make the boys laugh, so
suddenly did the enemy turn. They evidently did not expect
to find any considerable force so near, and that battery's grape
and canister thoroughly astonished them. All that afternoon
the fight was kept up, the rebels making several unsuccessful
charges, and all that afternoon the brigade held the position,
with the battery alongside. It was an afternoon of spirited
attacks and of stubborn resistance.
During one of the lulls in the firing, one of the boys of Co. L
had a skirmish of his own with a rebel who was concealed in the
woods. He first held his cap up above the works to draAv the
fire of his foe, and succeeded. The cap Avas not harmed, and he
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hat, as if inviting him to give an example of his marksmanship.
He did so, and back came a similar shout of derision. This was
repeated two or three times, both parties getting more and more
excited, while the comrades of each of the skirmishers took
quite as much interest as did the principals, and forgot for a
moment their surroundings. Finally the Co. L man got a little
too excited, and in watching the foe as the latter was drawing
a bead on the Union cap, he unconsciously exposed the broad
est part of his body above the rails. Johnny fired, and a jump
by the Yankee and a quick application of his hand to the ex
posed part, told where that bullet struck. Then came over a
hearty laugh from the rebel line, in which the comrades of the
wounded man could not help joining. It may be remarked that
with the laugh against him he could not with good grace leave
the field, but pluckily remained to square accounts with that
particular rebel.
The brigade remained on the skirmish line that night and the
next forenoon, being relieved long enough in the morning for
the men to go back to the horses and get breakfast. About
ten o'clock the rebels appeared in front, advancing, and there
was a sharp fight for a few moments. This fight did not seem
to amount to anything at the time, but afterwards it was learned
that the enemy's infantry had attempted to make an advance
upon the Union force, but had been checked; that dismounted
cavalry had forced the infantry back. There were indications
that a strong effort was to be made to carry the line, and the
men waited anxiously, being in readiness at any moment — at
every moment. A little later a charge was made on the enemy's
right flank by the left of the Union line, in which the greater
portion of this regiment joined, and the rebel infantry were
driven from the woods by dismounted Union cavalry men.
Shortly after this the brigade was relieved by infantry. The
loss to the regiment in this' engagement, borne on the flag as
" Todds Tavern," was six wounded, one of whom died. One
reason for the loss being so small in so severe an engagement,
lasting so long, was the fact that this regiment had excellent
protection in the breastworks. As the enemy made the attack
in this engagement and failed to achieve any advantage, the
result is rightfully claimed as a victory for the Union forces.

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Maj. John. D. Myrick, at the reunion in Bangor, 1873, thus
spoke of this engagement : —
You, Mr. President, and comrades, who were with the old regiment
during the "Wilderness" campaign, will recollect the memorable fight at
Todd's Tavern on the seventh and eighth of May, 1864. Gregg's division
held the Catharpen road, our lines being established in the edge of the
woods, and having in our front a broad stretch of open ground, skirted
again beyond with timber. Late on the morning of the second day, the
enemy, having completed his preparations, ordered the advance, and as we
lay there impatiently watching his movements, every man grasped his car
bine more tightly, Avhile fiashing eyes and compressed lips betokened on
every hand a stern determination there to nobly do or die.
The long, glistening lines of the rebel infantry pressed on with rapid
strides and perfect alignment, until they came within pistol range of our
men, and then a rattling volley from the deadly carbines tore crashing through
their ranks ; and seizing the opportunity afforded by the momentary confu
sion, our gallant fellows, the dear old First Maine in the advance, without an
order, so far as I could ever learn, with one impulse, as if fired with a sudden
inspiration, leaped over their frail barricades and fell with impetuous valor
on the rebel lines — the lithe, active trooper against the sturdy infantry man,
— the carbine against the bayonet, — and hurled them back, and crushed
them down, and utterly routed them !
The manner in which soldiers accustom themselves to their
surroundings and make the best of circumstances Avas thus
illustrated that morning. The sun was very hot, even early in
the morning, and the boys on the right of the regiment, thinking
perhaps they might have to stay on the skirmish line all day,
made themselves shelter with small trees and branches, and ere
long were comfortably shielded from the sun. They were
interrupted in this by the advance of the enemy, when they
left their fancy work, sprang to the breastworks, and in a
moment were fighting sharply, forgetting all about the shelter
or the hot sun. The idea of fighting under a brush canopy was
certainly unique. After this attack was repulsed the shelters
were finished. But this was not enough. The ground was not
the cleanest to sit or lie down upon, so a thick carpet of fresh
green leaves was put down. Then there was comfort, even on
a skirmish line, and thorough comfort, too ; and thus situated,
the boys calmly watched their comrades on the left make that
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infantry relieved the cavalry, one of the boys Avho had been
enjoying this comfort, droUy remarked : " That's just the way ;
we never could get a real nice place to have a good game of
ball, but the fellows from some other town would come and
take it away from us."
Upon being relieved, the cavalry advanced along the Cathar
pen road for some distance, being furiously but harmlessly
shelled by the enemy, but the latter had gone too far on the
impetus given by that dismounted cavalry charge, and no more
fighting was in order that day. The brigade went to the rear
at night and went into carnp, and next morning started, with
the Avhole'corps on Sheridan's raid to the vicinity of Richmond,
bidding good-by forever to the " Wilderness," the Rapidan, the
Rappahannock, the Orange and Alexandria Railroad, Bealton
Station, Warrenton, and the various localities Avhere they had
campaigned so long.
Starting at daylight on the morning of May ninth, and pass
ing around the right fiank of Lee's army and not far from it,
the corps reached Beaver Dam Station, Hanover County, on the
Virginia Central Railroad, at night, having had heavy skirmish
ing all day on the right, though this regiment got none of
it. At the station Gen. Custer's brigade of the First division
forded the North Anna River and charged, driving the enemy
and recapturing nearly four hundred Union prisoners belonging
to the Fifth corps, who had been captured Avhile charging rebel
breastAvorks near Todd's Tavern. Three long trains loaded
with commissary stores, and a large warehouse filled with flour,
bacon and Avhiskey, were destroyed. It Avas estimated that a
million and a half rations were destroyed at that point. The
station was burned, railroad and bridges destroyed for miles,
and other damage done, and the command went into bivouac
about nine o'clock, the First division being on the south side
of the river, and the others, with which was this regiment, on
the north side.
The reveille of the morning of Tuesday, the tenth, was the
sound of shells flying thick and fast from a rebel battery posted
on the hills in rear of the column. This created no scare ; a
force was sent to capture the battery, which hushed it up, and

CHARLES R, DELANO, Co. G.
Killed Beaver Dam Station,
May 10, '64.

Sergt JOHN B. DRAKE, Co. G
Boston Highlands, Mass.

'"'ih. Sergt. HENRY LITTLE, Co. G.

Lieut. CALVIN B. BENSON, Co, G,
No. Abington, Mass.

Sergt. JAS. W, DOCKENDORF, Co, G,
Deceased.

Sergt, CHAS. L. MARSTON, Co. G,
Yarmouth,

Sergt. DANIEL W. GA'->
No. Cambridge, \...^...

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the men Avere alloAved to cook and eat breakfast before start
ing on the march. Soon after daylight the column Avas on the
move, the First Maine being given the advance, and Co. G
the advance of the regiment. The advance guard Avas formed
in the usual order, one man alone in the advance, then two men
a few yards behind him, then a sergeant and four men a few
yards aAvay, then a squad of eight men Avith a sergeant, then
the company, then the regiment, and then the column, the dif
ferent bodies being some twenty or thirty yards apart. Beside
this arrangement, a corporal and four men in line of skirmishers
marched in line with the adA^ance of the column on either flank,
always keeping in sight of the advance, and therefore at dis
tances according to circumstances, being nearer the column in
a Avooded country than Avhere it was open. Scarcely had the
advance been formed and got started, when the foremost men
saw tAvo or three men and horses by the side of the road at the
edge of some woods. A remark was made by one of them:
" Can these be our pickets, so near Sheridan's headquarters as
tliis ? " to which the other replied : " I shouldn't suppose so."
To their surprise the men mounted their horses, fired at the
advance, and galloped into the woods. So sudden and unex
pected was this that for a moment the advance could not
understand it, and did not have time to return the fire before
the enemy was out of sight. Possibly in the formation of the
advance they had marched further than they thought ; but the
impression was that they Avere close to Gen. Sheridan's head
quarters, and it was impossible for them to realize that these
men were the enemy's pickets Avhen they could not believe
they were even their own pickets. Lieut. Col. Boothby, who
had charge of the advance, r9de up and ordered the men to
move on as if nothing were there, and to shoot every time one
of the enemy showed himself. This order was obeyed, and for
a mile or two a running fight was kept up without loss on either
side, the advance keeping steadily along, and the retreating
enemy appearing at intervals long enough to fire and be fired
at. Then came a turn in the road, where the advance found
a force of some twenty men drawn up in rear of a rail fence
on the left of the road, on the broAv of a hill. This sight stag-

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gered them for a moment, but Lieut. Col. Boothby gave the
order " Charge ! " and the three men in the road, the corporal
and four men on the left of the road, and the squad of four
under the sergeant, obeyed the order with such spirit that the
enemy fled down over the hill. The little force foUoAved till
it reached the top of the hill, when it ran into a hornet's nest,
finding a much larger force in line on the other side of a ravine,
some two hundred j-^ards away. The order was again given to
charge, but was not obeyed, the boys thinking they knew bet
ter. However, the squad of eight in charge of the sergeant,
Henry Little, came up, and without orders the men dismounted
(the fire was -too hot for them to remain mounted), sent the
horses to the rear, and the squad of a dozen or so took position
behind a rail fence, and kept up a lively fire upon the enemy's
line, which was as vigorously returning the fire. In the mean
time Col. Smith came up and took command (Lieut. Col.
Boothby having been wounded), a portion of the regiment was
formed for a charge, a part in line in the field and the
remainder in column in the road, and just as the little squad
was beginning to get out of ammunition and consequently
nervous, swoop came the line over the hill in their front and
the column in their rear (as welcome a sight as they ever saw),
and the squad stopi^ed work to look. The line charged down
the hill and across the ravine, and the enemy waited no longer.
In this charge one of the men managed to run his horse
a-straddle of a small tree, just after crossing the raAane, and
in his excitement, instead of backing him out, he sat there
spurring the animal fearfully, and shouting : " Climb, d  n
you, climb ! " which somewhat interfered with the solemnity
of the occasion.
The regiment lost in this little brush Lieut. Col. Boothby,
who received a wound from which he died, a serious loss to
the regiment, one man of the advance killed and two wounded,
— one severely, — and one or two men wounded in the charge.
The man killed was Private Charles R. Delano, of Co. G. He
was one of the advance, and started out on the right of the
road, — one of the two who rode together, with only the single
man in their front. When the first shot Avas fired by the rebel

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pickets the bullet struck in the road in front of him, a short
distance away, seeing which he made the remark : " That Avas
meant for me, but there wasn't powder enough behind it."
When the advance began firing, his horse became a little
nervous and would not keep in place, and he asked his com
rade to change sides with him, saying perhaps his horse would go
better on that side of the road, as it Avas all the time working in
that direction. So the two changed places, and continued on
in their runnhig fight. When the squad under charge of Sergt.
Little rode up, this comrade inquired of George M. Delano (a
brother of Charles R.) if any one was hurt, and received the
reply : " Charley is killed." This news struck him like a blow,
as there flashed before him the remembrance of his dead com
rade's remark at the flrst flre, and of the fact that they had
changed places, by which action his own life had been saved,
while his comrade had been killed. Poor George! he was too
good a soldier to leave his place in the line in time of action,
and rode by the body of his dead brother into the fight, nor
left until the sergeant ordered him to go look after his brother.
After the skirmish was over, the body was buried by a squad
under charge of Sergt. John B. Drake, near a house by the
side of the road. The burial was one that will never be for
gotten by any one of the half dozen who were present. Sergt.
Drake had found a large box, — a sort of meal-chest, — in the
house, and made this into a coffin by kicking out the partitions.
The owner of the house protested so strongly against this use of
his meal-chest that the sergeant was forced to draw his revolver
and threaten to put him into the box, also, if he did not keep
stUl. Chaplain Bartle^made a brief prayer, and the comrades
reverently placed the Irody in its last resting-place, while all
the time the column was marching by and paying no attention
to the little funeral. This over, the comrades mounted their
horses and followed on with the column, with other things to
think of than the comrade they had just buried, who less than
an hour before had started out as well as they were, and like
whom they themselves might be, as one of them was, before
the morrow night. Alas ! that many a soldier's burial was
even less formal than this.

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Gen.' Smith, in a private letter to Lieut. Libby, thus tells the
story of this skirmish : —
Gen. Sheridan ordered me to take the advance, move out rapidly, and
brush all resistance out of the way. It was known that a force of the enemy
held the road that we were to take. Our pickets were out only a short dis
tance. It was necessary to put out flankers on both flanks. I put Boothby
in charge of the advance, while I directed the putting out of flankers, the
column being in motion. As soon as the flankers were well out I started to
the front, about the time the firing began. I met Boothby going to the rear,
accompanied by Chaplain Bartlett. His looks indicated that he was badly
hurt. I despatched an orderly to flnd Surg. Colby, and then hurried to the
front, where I found all at a standstill behind a little ridge where Boothby
was shot. The enemy Avas beyond and across a little creek, but within easy
range. One man had been killed and two wounded, besides Boothby, before
I got there. The ridge was highest to the right of the road, and the enemy
was mostly on that side of the road. On the right the road was feneed
with rail fence. As soon as I took in the situation I caused the fence to be
thrown down, and deployed Myrick's company (K) just behind the ridge,
and put Co. G in line behind Myrick's. I put your company (C) in line on
the left side of the road, and Co. D in column of fours in the road. Just
before we were ready to start two staff officers came up from the rear to find
out the cause of the delay. They saw my preparations, and waited to see
the result. When I gave the word, we all went forward together. Two of
the men in Myrick's front were killed — all the others fled. Myrick used
revolvers on that occasion — not sabres. We did not lose a man — one man
of Co. D was hit slightly in his leg; no other casualty. Myrick had the
advance the rest of the day, and I kept along with him, but we did not
encounter another Johnny that day.
The column then proceeded, Avitli no further molestation dur
ing the day, crossing the South Anna River at Ground Squirrel
bridge (about twenty miles from. Richmond), and bivouacking
on the south side at night, a portion of the regiment being on
picket, and the remainder being allowed to unsaddle, whieh
was something new on a raid, and the boys began to get
acquainted Avith Sheridan.
The enemy had by tliis time got thoroughly waked up as
to the presence of the Union cavalry and its probable mission,
and had made great preparations to stop its course. Indeed, it
was afterward currently reported that Gen. J. E. B. Stuart, the
rebel cavalry general, had invited Jeffferson Davis and the Con
federate cabinet to come out and see the Yankee cavalry fall
into his trap and be captured. After crossing the river the

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bridge was burned, as a matter of safety, on the supposition
that the river was not fordable. This, however, proved not to
be so, as the regiment found to its sorrow the next morning.
The regular arrangement for marching at that time was for
each division to take the advance one day, the rear the next,
and the centre the next, and so continue in regular rotation,
Avhile there was the same arrangement of the brigades within
the divisions, the regiments witliin the brigades, and the battal
ions Avithin the regiments. This of course brought the Second
division, which had the advance on the tenth, to the rear on
the eleventh, and the First Maine to the fear of the division,
or rear guard for the Avhole column.
After a good night's sleep and an early breakfast Wednesday
morning, the regiment was sent out to wait till the column had.
passed, and then take its position at the rear, Capt. Chadbourne
being- sent to the rear on picket as a necessary precaution. A
fine grass plat was chosen for the waiting-point, and the boys
improved their time by grazing their horses, some of them even
taking the bridles out for that purpose. Suddenly an order
was received for the regiment to go to the support of the
pickets, who had been attacked. Proceeding to an open field,
a detachment was dismounted and advanced to the picket line
as rapidly as possible, while the rest of the regiment remained
mounted as support. There was a lively skirmish going on,
but the boys had been there but a short time when an order
came to rejoin the led horses as quickly as possible. There
was a scramble for their horses, and the men had scarcely
got mounted before the enemy appeared in three columns,
mounted, but a few yards away, in the road and on each side,
charging down upon them like so many demons. Col. Smith
ordered a volley from the carbines, which was given, and then
ordered : " Fours, Right About ! " After marching a few steps
to the rear and giving the men time to reload, they were again
ordered about, and gave the rapidly approaching enemy another
volley. This was repeated two or three times Avithout effect
upon the enemy, and, unfortunately, in the haste of mounting
the men had not got back into their places, there had not been
time to count off, and the men knew not where they did belong.

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so that by the time they had wheeled two or three times they
were terribly mixed up, the enemy Avas all in among them, and
it is not to be wondered at that the regiment was forced back
in some confusion before the impetuous charge of a force out
numbering it three to one. But the boys fought gallantly,
though under disadvantages, and Avon (at how great cost)
another name on the battle-flag. Artillery was got into posi
tion and opened, checking the rebel advance, the regiment was
rallied, the Sixteenth Pennsylvania regiment came up, and the
fight at Ground Squirrel bridge Avas over.
Chaplain Merrill's account of this fight is as follows : —
Early in the morning word was sent to Gen. Gregg that the enemy was in
the rear. Thinking the force to be inconsiderable, he directed Col. Smith, of
the First Maine Cavalry, to go back to the Yellow Tavern (Goodall's Tavern
according to southern accounts), and guard the rear till the column had
passed on, relicAdng the Tenth New Tork. On reaching the place the regi
ment was dismounted in the open ground, and Capt. Chadbourne, in com
mand of a battalion, advanced to post the pickets in the woods. But while
they were advancing they met the enemy and were forced back to the reserve.
Eallying with the reserve, they checked him just in the edge of the woods.
The check, however, was but momentary. Struck by the whole force of
Gordon's brigade, the regiment was forced back. Few of our men had time
to mount before the enemy was upon them. Those flrst mounted instantly
charged and pushed them back, whilst the others remounted. No sooner
was this done than Col. Smith ordered a charge of the whole line. The
incessant rattle of musketry, together with the demoniac yells of the assail
ants and the answering shouts of our own men, however, prevented the
order from being generally understood. A portion of Capt. Chadbourne's
battalion, together with Cos. L and M. charged Avith a valor unsurpassed,
but after driving the enemy some distance they were compelled in turn to
fall back. As they did so Col. Smith was seen in the extreme front, almost
alone. Seeing Sergt. (afterwards Capt.) Wilson, he called out to him : "Ser
geant, tell the ofiicers to rally their men, if the number is ever so small,
and bring them up." In a few moments there commenced one of the most
hotly contested actions of the Avar, the rebels flghting with terrible fury,
and the First Maine boys Avith the dauntless valor of Eoman vetei-ans.
Squadron after sqxiadron charged, and flerce and fiercer grew the contest,
and near and nearer the main forces of the contending parties, till friends
and foes were repeatedly mixed up, and fought hand to hand. In one of
these encounters a rebel colonel made a thrust at Lieut. Boyd, his sabre
passing through his sleeve and through his vest. At the same instant a ball
from the revolver of a private laid the rebel low — he had fought his last
battle. In the flrst charge that was made a younger brother of Capt. Chad
bourne fell, severely wounded. The men, forced back, yet flghting at every
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(He was captured and survived his Avounds ; after being held a prisoner
three months he was paroled and sent to Annapolis, but died seven days
after his arri\^l, — one of the many martyrs to the cause oi gcjod govern
ment.) It was a touching sight to see the gallant captain, on that terrible
day, flghting under the two-fold inspiration of patriotic and fraternal love —
fighting hand to hand to drive back the foe and rescue his wounded brother.
Once during the flght he became separated from his men and entirely cut
off. Disguised, however, as he was, by smoke and dust, he was not recog
nized. Perceiving this, he at once took a position in the rebel line, and
charged with them. Soon after, an opportunity offered to slip out, of which
he was not slow to avail himself. To the great joy of his men he returned
unharmed. When Gen. Gregg learned the true situation, and saw the retro
grade movement of the regiment, he is said to have been more moved than
he had ever been known to be on any other occasion, exclaiming: " My God!
is the First Maine coming back ? " Instantly ordering up the artillery, how
ever, the enemy was checked, and the fight at this point ended.
Col. Smith, in the letter to Lieut. Libby, referred to a fcAv
pages back, thus speaks of this day's battle : —
The next day, May eleventh, our regiment was assigned to the rear of
the whole cavalry corps. The bi-idge across the river had been destroyed.
The whole corps had got well off on the road towards Richmond, and I was
about to draw in the pickets and follow, when the pickets were vigorously
attacked. Gordon's brigade of cavalry had forded the river at some point
above, and gave us an unexpected attack. I dismounted four companies to
cover and rescue our pickets. Then I deployed the rest of the regiment,
to enable the dismounted men to remount. In the meantime I sent three
messengers, one after another, at short intervals, to inform the brigade
commander. Col. Gregg, that we were overpowered. He returned answer
in each case to "fall back." He had in that case too much confidence in
the First Maine. He had never seen it beaten, and thought it could take
care of itself, and fall back against any odds. With charge after charge
Ave held that open field, each company becoming more broken and reduced
every minute, till we reached the timber, when the entire regiment went to
pieces for the first time in its career, and every man took the road for him
self. Then Col. Gregg soon discovered that he had work in hand, and
deployed the whole brigade and put the artillery in position, and used it,
too. We lost fifty men. My horse was shot early in the fight, but not dis
abled; a ball passed just underneath the skin of his hind leg, setting him
to kicking fearfully for a few seconds, while I was under heavy fire, much to
my discomfort. At another time I was completely enveloped in a charge
hy the enemy, and expected to be taken prisoner, but escaped, much to my
own surprise. I was covered with dust, and had only eagles on my shoul
ders, without straps. I was not observed by the enemy. I had two revolvers
in my holsters, and during the flght I drew one after the other, and fired
eleven shots. One ban-el missed fii-e. ' I could not, or did not, return my
sabrCj but held it in my bridle hand while I was using my revolvers. I lost

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my field glass. , I think the strap must have been shot in two, as it was
quite a strong one, that could hardly break. At one time, while in the road,
I was at the extreme rear of the regiment, and was firing to the rear at
some of the enemy in hot pursuit of us. I had cocked my pistol on one
occasion, and turned my head to the rear to look for the enemy, when,
in my trepidation, I presume, I discharged my revolver prematurely. I
turned my head to the front, and saw one of our own men falling from
his saddle. It is possible, if not probable, that my accidental shot killed
him. Many others were shooting at the same time, especially the enemy,
from behind us ; yet I felt quite sure that mine was the fatal shot, and was
glad that I did not recognize the man.
The regiment's loss was Capt. Vaughan taken prisoner, Lieut.
Libby, of Co. C, wounded, six men killed, fourteen wounded
and twenty-nine taken prisoners. Maj. Thaxter's horse was
shot under him, and he, thoroughly exhausted by exertion on
foot, was in danger of being captured, when Private Isaiah
Welch, of Co. L, seeing his situation, galloped up to him, gave
him his horse and ran into the woods. The major escaped on
the horse, and the brave boy managed to hide in the woods.
between two logs, where he remained until he found a chance to
escape, which he succeeded in doing, and rejoined his company.
This was the only instance in the history of the regiment where
it was completely broken.
These extracts from a southern account of this engagement,,
dated " Headquarters Gordon's brigade. Brook church. May 13,,
1864," may cause a smile on the part of the men who were.
there : —
Individual instances of daring are numerous, and we hope not to be invidir-
ous in mentioning an instance : In the charge, the Yankee colors at one time
being almost within reach, Lieut. Lindsay, of the Fifth North Carolina,.
dashes at them and grapples with the color bearer. As he reaches for them
au expert shift from one hand to the other by the color bearer saves them
from his grasp; but with a well plied stroke of the sabre, he almost unhorses
the bearer, who, bleeding, reels, but gathers his equilibrium, and, by means
of the fleetness of his horse, saves himself with his devoted Yankee bunting.
Another instance is also worthy of publicity: Private Brown, of Co. H,
Fifth North Carolina Cavalry, a mere strippling, dashes into the heavy ranks
of the First Maine regiment and encounters an athletic Yankee captain, who,
with a stunning blow with his broad sabre, knocks the lad from his horse;
at the same instant the Yankee captain's horse was shot from under him.
Just as this brave lad was rising froni the ground his eye caught the situation
of his antagonist, and raising the butt of his gun, he commenced clubbing

Lieut. HORATIO S. LIBBY, Co. C.
Boston, Mass.

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the Ytinkee, who lustily cried out for quarter. The brave boy had the satis
faction of seeing him subsequently shipped to Libby. At this point the
Yankees had settled doAvn to have a good time, for a Avhile, at least, from
the number of chickens, geese, eggs, etc., they had collected into camp, —
some Avith heads just wrung off, s6me half picked, while eggs, boiled and
unslielled, lay in profusion around. The ladies' pantries had contributed no
little to the occasion, as pickle jars and preserve cans lay scattered about
around their camp-fires. Amid these spoils also lay a number of dead and
Avounded Yankees. A remarkable instance of immediate retribution came
under our observation on this part of the fleld. Just at the head of a dead
Yankee Avho had fallen near the roadside, lay a large, flne preserve can, with
its rich contents scattered .around the unhappy wretch's head. The peculiar
cause and circumstance of his death was some subject of remark, when a
little North Carolina lad curtly replied, " Ah, boys, he took his sweetened."
In the meantime the advance of the column had been having
a hot time with the enemy, and had succeeded in opening the
Avay only after a severe contest, during which Gen. J. E. B.
Stuart, commanding the Confederate cavalry, received wounds
from which he afterwards died.
But the day's duties were not finished with the morning work.
The march Avas still onward, the Second division was rear guard,
and the regiment had its full share of work to do. All day the
enemy delayed the advance and harassed the rear, and progress
was slc*v. Several times the regiment dismounted and formed
a skirmish line to repel a threatened attack of the enemy, or to
prevent a surprise, staying on the line until the column was well
out of the way, only to mount, advance a short distance, and
again "prepare to fight on foot." But the enemy, though close
behind the column and all around it, showed no disposition to
risk another such charge as that of the morning, at least on the
Union rear, but contented himself with watching matters, threat
ening, and occasionally exchanging a few shots.
On this day the men wonderfully increased their admiration
for the new chaplain, Rev. George W. Bartlett, who had joined
the regiment late in the winter before, but who was at this time
hardly known to the men, owing to the character of the duties
of the winter, the large detail for Gen. Kilpatrick's raid, and the
absence of many men on " veteran furloughs." As the regiment
was hurriedly forming a skirmish line at one time, the chaplain
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the qiiicker you get in there the better chance you'll g-et,"
which Avas as encouraging as it was soldierly.
In this slow, tedious, discouraging Avay, the day's march pro
gressed. Along towards night Avord came back to the rear
guard that Custer had captured the outer line of the fortifica
tions of Richmond and several big guns, or Avords to that effect,
which was received with cheers, but the effect of the good news
Avas somewhat lessened, as far as this regiment was concerned,
by the fact that just then there was a flurry in the rear, and the
boys had to hurry back to the skirmish line they had left but
a few minutes before. Darkness was most welcome that night.
Soon after it came the regiment reached the Richmond pike,
where it found a nice, wide road, in good condition, Avith
a beautiful hedge fifteen or twenty feet high, on either side,
over which the column marched "by platoons" easily and as
pleasantly as could be under the circumstances, and without
molestation. Just at daylight of Thursday, the twelfth, the
regiment passed inside the first line of the Richmond fortifica
tions, Avhere Custer had made the break, and halted, as the boys
supposed, for breakfast.
It appears that here was another trap set for the Yankee
cavalry. The whole command was now inside the ou*er wall
of fortifications. On the right was a deep ravine, through
Avhich no troops could pass. In front was Meadow bridge, a
bridge nearly a mile long over a swamp, with now and then
small streams. At the further end of this bridge was a strong
earthwork, well manned, while the bridge had been partially
destroyed. In the rear a large force appeared soon after the
rear guard had passed through the works, and on the left was
the line of fortifications. The only way out was to cross
Meadow bridge, or to take the back track. Had Sheridan been
as well known at that time as he afterAvards wasj there would
have been no question as to which he Avould do. He had
started to go through, and he was going through. And he did
go through.
The Maine boys had scarcely got out of their saddles before
there was an order to draw ammunition ; and this over, without
time to cook coffee, barely time to eat a "hardtack straight,"

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there \A'as an order to mount and aAvay. Swearing Avas of no
use, and the only consolation the boys got Avas to Avish thev
had cooked breakfast instead of drawing ammunition. Back
over the road they had just come they went, halting a short
distance inside the earthworks, where they were drawn up in
the road in rear of a battery, which was at this time vigorously
at Avork, and which Avas getting prompt replies to its missives,
from a rebel battery. One battalion was sent forward to charge
on the rebel guns, but for some reason this project was aban
doned (probably on account of the great danger of the under
taking and the poor prospect of any gain), and the battalion
rejoined the regiment. Here the regiment remained, for what
seemed a very long time, as support for the battery, the boys
sitting still on their horses, with the enemy's shells striking all
around them, wliile to add to the confusion a smart thunder
shower came up, and the rain fell on Yanks and rebs alike,
while the thunder of heaven's artillery mingled with that of
the contending human forces. Those who sat on their horses
that morning, listening to the various sounds, will never forget
the sensations they experienced. While here a rebel shell
struck the ground in front of Maj. Thaxter's horse, splashing
mud all OA^er the men in the first set of fours. Another
exploded right over the major, and sent a piece through the
withers of the major's horse, while another piece struck the
major's heel, killing the horse and giving the major the cogno
men of " Achilles," for, with the other qualifications of that
hero, he was vulnerable only in the heel. Several of the boys
at once reined out to assist the wounded major, but he waved
them back to their places and hobbled off alone. When this
sitting still under fire had got so tedious that anything Avas
welcome for a change, the regiment was marched to the left,
near the bank of the ravine, dismounted, and sent into the
woods to the skirmish line. Here the boys had fun. They
concealed themselves, as they had well learned to do, behind
a rail fence, trees, stumps, etc., and were comparatively out of
sight, while their enemy (whom they supposed to be home
guards, men who had always done duty in and about Richmond,
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but thought it would be cowardly to seek any kind of protec
tion), stood boldly up in line, in an open field, and made excel
lent marks for the aim of their unseen and well protected foe.
It was cruel to shoot at those brave fellows, to look at it now,
but then the boys thought only of doing their duty, and really
enjoyed selecting the men to shoot at. The regiment remained
on this line a long time, losing one man killed and four wounded,^
and about two o'clock in the afternoon Avas called in and fol-
loAved the column, which Avas passing out of the " trap."
The fight at the front was more severe, but Sheridan drove
the enemy, the bridge was repaired, or rather rebuilt, and
the First and Third divisions crossed, and finally the Second,
which Avas unmolested. The whole force then marched to-
near Mechanicsville, half a dozen mfles or so, without further
molestation, and went into camp; and the boys, the enemy,.
and the country, were better acquainted with Gen. Sheridan.
Concerning this day's work, a newspaper correspondent's
account of this raid, dated " Headquarters Cavalry corps, Hax-
all's Landing, on James River, May 14, 1864," says : —
In the rear Col. Gregg's brigade of the Second division, and a portion of
the Third diAdsion, under Gen. Wilson, were hotly engaged with Stuart.
Gen. Wilson sent word to Gen. Sheridan that the enemy was driving him
slowly back. Gen. Sheridan sent word that " he must hold the position
at all hazards; that he could and must whip the enemy." Col. Gregg's
brigade, being re-enfoi-ced by a regiment from the First brigade, charged
the enemy and drove them nearly a mile. The day was now ours. The
enemy had disappeared from our front, and we succeeded in rebuilding^
Meadow bridge, and the First and Third divisions crossed, covered by th&
Second division, which, in turn, withdrew, and also crossed without being
annoyed by the enemy. The rebels, previous to crossing the river, planted
a large number of torpedoes in the road, two of which exploded, fortunately,.
however, killing nothing but two horses. The rebel prisoners were at once
set at work, and compelled to dig carefully with their flngers for the remain
ing infernal machines. Twelve of these beauties were unearthed in the
space of a couple of hours, and placed in the cellar of a lady with strong
rebel proclivities, living on the road. She protested in the strongest terms
against the indignity, but was told that if she did not handle them they
would not explode. .
These extracts from the same southern correspondent, quoted
in regard to the engagement at Ground Squirrel bridge, will
also be of interest : —

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On Thursday morning the enemy was still on the same road, moving
"toAvard Richmond, but closely i)ressed by Gen. Gordon, who came up Avith
the Yankee rear near Brook church, about a mile from the last line of
fortiflcations. The Yankees turned doAvn a road leading to Mechanicsville.
Here we were re-enforced by a regiment, or a portion of a regiment, of in
fantry, which wo hoped would assist in arresting the raiders. They were
placed by Gen. Gordon on each flank, in the place of dismounted men, with
orders to double qiiick and charge the enemy's dismounted men simultane
ously with the cavalry charge. Our boys raised the yell and were going in,
when the necessary support failed. The command was then forced to dis-
Tiiount and advance as skirmishers, which was done immediately, steadily
driving the enemy's skirinishers, when the recreant infantry were again
ordered forward by Gen. Gordon ; but the only execution they did was by
firing into our dismounted men, who were far in the advance, killing two
¦and Avounding se\-eral. They then fell back upon the road. Our lines held
back the enemy and drove him gradually till nightfall. Gen. Gordon was
severely Avounded while leading his men in the skirmish. After resting our
weary frames, it was discovered that the continued thumping we had given
the enemy had induced him to causeway the Chickahominy swamp and
make his escape.
On the thirteenth the march was continued, the enemy mak
ing no more attempts to hinder it. The command bivouacked
that night near Bottom's bridge, a dozen miles east of Rich
mond, and marching over Malvern Hill, reached Haxall's Land
ing, on the James River, fifteen miles southeast of Richmond,
on the fourteenth, where were United States gunboats, which
had come up to assist Sheridan, did occasion require, as well as
to convoy transports with rations for the command. By some
misunderstanding the gunboats commenced to shell the column
as it came in sight, and the boys will never forget the sound of
those shells (" cast iron stoves " they called them) as they whirled
through the air. The signal oflicers galloped to the front in
hot haste, and in a short time the firing was stopped, — before
any casualties occurred in this regiment, though there Avere
rumors of a man killed in another regiment of the command.
Here the men were allowed to unsaddle (all but one battalion,
which was on picket), and to get a good night's rest, two unex
pected luxuries about that time. And the rations were very
welcome, for the command had been living on the country
almost since starting, and such source of supply was rather
irregular, especially when time to forage could not be spared
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the good news from the Army of the Potomac, which had been
doing wonders in the few days the cavalry had been away ; and
though the news was somewhat indefinite, it was none the less
welcome. The command remained here the next day, during which the
sick and wounded were put on board the boats for transfer to
Wasliington, and there was a general, though brief, season of
refresliing rest. About six o'clock on the afternoon of the six
teenth, the regiment and the pioneers of the whole division, all
under command of Col. Smith, started for the Chickahominy
River, to repair Jones' bridge, and put it in condition for the
command to cross. This force reached the locality about mid
night, and early the next morning the pioneers commenced
their work, the regiment acting as support and also doing
picket duty in all directions, while the bridge building was
under the direction of Col. Smith, assisted by Capt. Ellis, of
Co. E. In the morning Lieut. Harris, of Co. F, who had
been -on picket with his company, was found dead under such
circumstances as to lead to the belief that he shot himself
accidentally. There was no trouble from the enemy, though
guerillas showed themselves at times during the day. By noon
the bridge Avas finished, and the command waited patiently,
some of the men using the time quite profitably the whilst in
fishing, for the column to come ; but it did not come till the next
morning. When it arrived. Chaplain Merrill says : " To facih-
tate the passage of the troops it was then found necessary to
build the second bridge. The water was deep, the banks high,
and the bridge must be thirty-six feet between the bearings;
and yet so well had the exigency been provided for, and so
energetic and skilful were the men, that in one hour and forty-
five minutes the structure was completed, and the first train
passed over it." This at that time was the quickest built bridge
on record. The abutments Avere made by cutting down trees
that hung over the water on either shore, placing logs from the
one to the other on the same shore, and resting the stringers on
these logs.
The crossing was effected during the day, and there was a
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rest, Avhile to add to the discomfort the hot sun alternated Avith
showers all day long. About five o'clock iu the afternoon the
command started, and about ten o'clock halted for the nicrht,
being then a few miles from White H[ouse Landing. The next
morning (nineteenth) the command was ordered in readiness
to move ; but after the order was obeyed it was countermanded,
and the day Avas spent in resting, foraging (for the rations were
out the night before), and picketing. On the tAventieth there
was a hot, tedious march by the Second division, to near Coal
Harbor. Here there was a couple of days of picketing, this
regiment getting the second day of it, and on the twenty-
second the march was resumed, the command halting that
night near White House Landing, on the Pamunkey River,
where transports supplied rations and forage, and where the
horses had another night relieved from saddle and pack.
Next morning the command crossed the river on a high
railroad bridge, Avhich was anything but pleasant or easy to
do, and then started off, passing by King William's Court
House, and halting before dark on the banks of the Matta
pony, near Aylett's warehouse. The order was "unsaddle
and go into camp," an order always cheerfully obeyed; and
soon after that there was a sight such as is seldom seen. The
river was near, its waters were tempting, the boys were dusty
and dirty, and it only needed one or two to lead the way to
entice large numbers into the water. A brigade in swimming
could be seen from the camp of the regiment, and probably
' the rare, invigorating fun was enjoyed all along the line, and
it was rare fun and thoroughly enjoyed. The sounds of can
nonading in a northwesterly direction at sunset told the boys
they were getting in the vicinity of the Army of the Po
tomac. On the twenty-fourth there was another tedious, dusty march
to near Hanover Court House, and then for a while on the
Bowling Green road, with the sounds of Grant's cannon all
day, and about noon on the twenty-fifth the cavalry corps had
joined the Army of the Potomac, and the boys were again " at
home," this being the seventeenth day the corps had been
outside the army lines. As an indication of the severity of the

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marching on this expedition, it may be said that in one day
seventy-two horses became unfit for service, and were killed,
to prevent their falling into the hands of the enemy and being
recuperated and rendered fit for service. Of this expedition,
which he designates a "raid against the enemy's lines of com
munication with Richmoild," Gen. Grant thus speaks in his
official report : —
On the twenty-fifth (May) Gen. Sheridan rejoined the Army of the
Potomac from the raid on which he started from Spottsylvania, ha\dng
destroyed the depots at Beaver Dam and Ashland Stations, four trains of
cars, large supplies of rations and many miles of railroad track; recaptured
about four hundred of our men on the way to Richmond as prisoners of
war ; met and defeated the enemy' s cavalry at Yellow Tavern ; carried the
first line of works around Richmond, but, finding the second line too strong
to be carried by assault, recrossed to the north bank of the Chickahominy
at Meadow bridge, under heavy fire, and moved by a detour to Haxall's
Landing, on the James River, where he communicated with Gen. Butler.
This raid had the effect of drawing off the whole of the enemy's cavalry
force, and making it comparatively easy to guard our trains.
A newspaper correspondent who accompanied the expedition,
thus AATites from Haxall's Landing, on the fourteenth : —
The Cavalry corps of the Army of the Potomac, under the command of
Maj. Gen. P. H. Sheridan, have during the past ten days covered themselves
with glory, and accomplished the most decisive results of the war. They
have fought and defeated Stuart's boasted cavalry for nine successive
days, flanked his army, destroyed all his communications with Richmond,
captured and destroyed three long trains loaded with commissary stores,
together with two first-class engines, recaptured three hundred and seventy-
eight Union prisoners, including two colonels, one lieutenant colonel, and
several officers of lower grade, captured three pieces of artillery and about
two hundred prisoners, taken the outer line of fortifications on the north
side of Richmond, whipped their cavalry and infantry within the sound of
the church bells of their capital, and brought the command safely through
to the James River, under the protection of our gunboats.
During this part of the campaign of 1864 a portion of the
regiment had been doing good service elsewhere. Maj. Cilley
and Capts. Virgin and Montgomery found themselves in Wash
ington, the former on bis return from New York, where he had
been with the men transferred to the navy from the Second
division, and the other two on their return from leave of

>^ iK"!

Asst Sur. GEO. J. NORTHROP, M D
Marquette, Mich.

Capt. WM. S. HOWE, M D., Co. D.
Lewiston,

Tfi''

Dr, THOS, B. PULSIFER, Co. D,
Yarmouth, Mass.

Dr. MELVIN PREBLE, Co. K,
Bangor.

Asst. Sur. SUMNER A PATTEN, M.D.
Sl<owhegan.

Dr, A. O. STODDARD, Co, I,
Belfast,

Capt. GEORGE C '
Hoi .

ON DETACHED SERVICE. 278
absence, after the cavalry corps had cut loose from the rest
of the army, and Avere put in cominand of a detachment of
men at " dismounted camp." These men were veterans return
ing from their furloughs, convalescents from hospitals, etc., and
consisted of one hundred and five from the First Maine and
detachments from other regiments of the division. They num
bered at first tAvo hundred and thirteen from the Second brigade
(including sixty-seven from this regiment), and one hundred
and two from the First brigade, and were afterAvards increased
to four hundred. This detachment left Washington on the
twelfth of May for Belle Plain, arriving the next day, and
there remained until the sixteenth,' guarding rebel prisoners.
On that day the detachment started, crossing the Rappahan
nock soon after noon, camping two miles or so from Freder
icksburg, and reaching Gen. Meade's headquarters about noon
the next day. In the afternoon the detachment was sent out
to support the Thirteenth Pennsylvania regiment, which was
being driven back from a reconnoissance to Guiney's Station,
and got ready to receive the enemy, but he did not come.
On the twenty-first Maj. Cilley, then under Gen. Torbet, was
directed, with three hundred men of his command, to support
the artillery near Milford Station, and afterwards to drive
the enemy back from the left of the station. He deployed
two squadrons as skirmishers, keeping one in reserve, and
advanced through a wood, pressing the enemy back to the
rifle pits, and then charged. The first attempt was unsuccess
ful, but at the second charge he carried the works, capturing
forty-one prisoners, including four officers of the Eleventh
Virginia Infantry. In the afternoon Capt. Montgomery, with
a detachment of the Sixteenth Pennsylvania, captured ten
prisoners on the other side of the river. The loss to the
detachment this day was seven killed and ten wounded, none
being from. the First Maine, as the one hundred men of this
regiment, under Capt. Virgin, were guarding a road on the
flank. The next day the detachment reported to Gen. Hancock
and Avas sent in different directions, scouting and guarding the
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the detachment was ordered to proceed immediately to Old
Chesterfield. The roads were crowded by infantry, and the
horsemen were obliged to take the side of the roads, making
marching unpleasant and slow. During this march Maj. Cilley
had the same satisfaction of being spoken to by Gen. Grant
that the comrade did who, early in the history of the regiment,
bragged that the colonel had spoken to him, and on being
asked what he had said, replied: "He told me to 'push up.'"
The major was ordered by Gen. Torbet (to whom he reported
for orders) to move rapidly to his assistance, and for so doing
was reprimanded by Gen. Grant, who did not know of this
order. Thaf night the detachment was sent on picket near Chester
field Station, and Capt. Montgomery spent the night in the
saddle trying to connect with the left of the infantry, during
which one of his sergeants was shot by the infantry pickets.
On the twenty-fourth Capt. Virgin, with a strong detachment,
escorted a train with wounded men to Port Royal, on the Rap
pahannock. Next day Maj. Cilley with his command crossed
the North Anna River and reported to Gen. Gibbons on the
extreme left of the infantry, and participated in the fight at
that point. The next day he reported with his detachment
at division headquarters, and brought a welcome re-enforce
ment of one hundred men .to the regiment.

CHAPTER XII.
SECOND CAMPAIGN UNDER SHERIDAN.
On the AnvANCE again. — The Fight at Haaves' Shop. — Mail Dei.iv-
EKED ON the BATTLE-FIELD. — ThE FiGHT AT COAL HABBOE. — DEATH
OF Chaplain Babtlett. — Sheeidan's Raid toavaed Gobdonsvillb.
— Foeaging on Foot. — The Fight at Tebvillian Station. — A
LlATELY AetILLEEY DUBL. — ViSIT TO LOUISA COUET HoUSE. — ON
THE Back Teack. — A Week of Hot, Dusty, Tieesome Marching. —
Spottsylvania Couet House a Month after the Battle. — Fight
AT White House Landing. — First Day's Rest fob Neaely Two
Months. — The Fight at St. Mary's Church. — Intense PIbat. —
The Day with the Led Horses. — " At Home " again.
THE boys found that " home " had moved since they left it
three weeks before, and was now on the North Anna
River, instead of in the " Wilderness." The news of
what the Army of the Potomac had done in their absence, that
Grant had gradually been nearing Richmond and forcing the
enemy back, was inspiriting, indeed, and to this were added
letters and papers for the boys from home in abundance, that
had collected during their absence. Not long was the rest,
howcA'^er, for the next day, twenty-sixth, the command started
about noon and marched, as the advance of the Army of the
Potomac, directly back over the road it had just come, for some
distance, and then turning to the right, continued on all night,
reaching the Pamunkey River, near Hanover Town, next morn
ing, where there was a short skirmish in which the enemy was
driven, and crossing the river on pontoons, this regiment getting
across about eight o'clock. There was some mancBuvering and
skirmishing on the other side of the river, and then the regiment
marched down the river a short distance, and went into camp
on some fine bottom lands belonging to an old lady, who was
terribly exercised about it, where the horses lived in clover and
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276 FIRST MAINE CAVALRY,
the boys feasted on ripe strawberries. This movement was
another of Gen. Grant's flank movements.
The morning of May twenty-eighth the regiment was still on
the bank of the river. About ten o'clock the orders came to
move out, and in a very short time the regiment was moving
out. It was but a short march before trouble began with the
advance, and ere long tAvo divisions of the cavalry corps were
engaged in what Avas pronounced the severest and most hotly
contested cavalry fight of the war up to that time, and which
Gen. Grant in his official report says was a " severe but success
ful engagement," the fight borne on the regimental battle-flag
as " Hawes' Shop." In this engagement the regiment was given
the uneuAdable, soul-harrowing, though responsible position of
support for a battery, and a lively battery it was, too, not only
keeping up a heavy fire, but draAving a smart fife from the rebel
battery. The regiment was drawn up in line a short distance
in rear of the battery, a portion of it partially behind some
woods, while in front of the centre was a tall chimney supported
by a large brick oven — all the war had left of some mansion.
Here for an hour or more, and time did drag fearfully, every
minute seeming an hour, the boys sat on their horses, listening
to the sounds of the battle they could not see ; listening to
sounds of the enemy's shells whizzing through the tops of the
trees in front of them or close by that tall chimney, and think
ing how the bricks and mortar would come down among the men
if a shell or solid shot should strike it ; watching the shell and
shot strike the ground in their front, for the enemy had remark
ably good range ; and all the time wishing they were anywhere
but there. Then they were allowed to dismount and sit or lie
down on the ground in front of their horses, Avhich was much
more comforting. And if some of the men found themselves
working into the ground before that long, severe strain was over,
who can blame them, for the fight raged long and hot, and to
remain under that severe fire doing nothing was a greater strain
by far than the more active if more dangerous fighting. The
men under those circumstances get the noise of the battle with
out its excitement, and the danger without the glory and
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HAWES' SHOP, 277
never scream so fiercely or sound so wickedly as under those
conditions. Men can only think and hope, and their nerves are
sorely tried. They are inclined to wish the enemy would charge
©n the battery they are supporting, so they can have something
to do — something to think about besides themselves and their
chances.! Before the regiment was dismounted a shell came bounding
along the line from right to left, taking off the legs of three
horses in its course, and rolling along directly under the horse
rode by Maj. Cilley, just in rear of Co. I. There was a general
shudder for a moment by all who saw it, in anticipation of its
explosion, for the fuse was smoking and the major's horse was
so thoroughly frightened that it could not be induced by the
most vigorous application of the spur to leave the dangerous
locality. However, the explosion resulted harmlessly, as far
as the major or his horse was concerned.
One of those hair-breadth escapes which were so common
as to excite not much wonder at the time, occurred during this
engagement. When the regiment dismounted, Sergt. Jumper,
of Co. G, lingered by his saddle-bags for a moment to get
some tobacco, and hardly had he left them and seated himself
on the ground, when a shell struck his horse in such a manner
that, had he stood as he did the moment before, or had he been
on the horse, he would probably have been instantly killed.
The boys learned to look upon such instances not as matters of
luck, but as evidences of the protection of a higher power.
The horse was killed. The sergeant took off his blankets,
tent, etc., emptied the saddle-bags, distributed among his com
rades, to take care of until he returned, so much of his worldly
goods as he could not conveniently carry on foot, bade his com-
^ This feeling is well described by J. W. DeForest, in a sliort sketcli entitled '* A
Night at Sea," published in 1869: " What does a man think of when he stands consciously
on the borders ol the grave ? The writer of this knows by frequent experience that there
is in such conditions very little consecutive thought. The mind acts in brief and numer
ous yet not violent corruscations, which seem almost to explode at once, and "which
instantly extinguish each other. The peril — the distant home — again the peril — what is
beyond — the movement of some object — the outline of another— the dread of bodily
pain — the chances of escape — what happened yesterday — what should be done to-morrow
— hopes that may be dashed — once more the loved ones — then again the peril — always a
foreboding— a dull, persistent foreboding. Such is the waiting for conflict; a very dif
ferent thing from conflict actual, — a thing much harder to bear."

278 FIRST MAINE CAVALRY.
rades good-by, as he knew not when he should see them again,
and left the field. In less than half an hour he was back
again, having obtained a horse from one of the comrades who
was ill, when he gathered up his worldly goods, packed saddle
and saddle-bags, and took his place in line as though nothing
had happened.
For three or four hours the fight raged, and then, the enemy
having apparently got all he wanted, the firing ceased, though
the battery and the regiment remained in position until nine
o'clock in the evening, when the regiment went back to the
river, the horses were unsaddled, and the men went into camp
as if there was not a rebel within a thousand miles. The loss
to the regiment in this engagement was one man killed and
three wounded, while four horses were killed. The regiment
had taken part, and an important part, in one of the most
severely contested cavalry fights of the war, yet the men had
not fired a shot or seen a rebel. They had really been in little
danger, — the loss was small, — • but they had shown quite as
much courage as their comrades in the thick of the fight, and
there was no time during the engagement that they would not
Avillingly have changed places with them.
On the tAventy-ninth the regiment remained comparatively
idle, doing a little picket and other duty, and moving two or
three miles to secure better grazing ground. Next day prep
arations were made to moA'e early in the morning, but they
were afterwards countermanded, and the men got a rest until
two o'clock in the afternoon, when the pickets were attacked,
everything went to their support, and a smart fight commenced
near Old Church Tavern. This fight lasted a couple of hours
or so, but the down east boys did not get engaged, being held
in reserve. During its progress the train arrived, and forage
was issued and mail delivered on the field, while the regiment
was in position as support. Such are the comforts and con
veniences of modern warfare.
On the thirty-first there was marching, countermarching,
picketing, scouting, etc., the regiment camping at night near
White House Landing, the new base of supplies for the Army
of the Potomac, and the first of June Avas like unto the last of

COAL HARBOR, 279
*
May, the regiment picketing on the flank of Gen. Baldy Smith's
forces, which were moving up to join Gen. Grant's army, and
camping that night on the Coal Harbor road.
The morning of June second the division was early on the
move in the direction of and by Barker's Mills, this regiment
haAung the advance. About eight o'clock a portion of the
regiment was deployed as mounted skirinishers, and ordered
to advance through the woods, while the remainder advanced
in column through a road on the left. This last portion, as
well as the left of the line of skirmishers, soon got through
¦ the woods, when, finding the enemy's skirmish line posted on
top of a hill, Col. Smith at once charged up the hill with
this force and drove the enemy ; but his command had barely
reached the top of the hill and got into position when the
enemy opened a severe fire with several batteries of artillery,
from a larger and longer hill on the right. It seemed as if the
air was full of deadly missiles, and the cannonading was inces
sant. Sending the horses back, a skirmish line was formed, and
the position was held the greater part of the day (the Second
and Thirteenth Pennsylvania regiments coming up and taking
position on the right and left of the regiment), in spite of the
heavy artillery flre and the frequent spasms of musketry with
which the enemy was affected.
In the meantime the right of the regiment, which attempted
to go through the woods mounted, found itself in thick under
brush, — such woods as they seldom saw in Virginia, — and it
Avas with difficulty they got through, and that not until after
the charge had been made and the artillery had opened. They
reported the sounds of the cannon, mingled with that of the
shot and shell crashing through the trees, as perfectly terrific ;
and they got "out of the woods as quickly as they could, when
they were sent on picket duty on the right and left of the
skirmish line, and then to support the dismounted line, in
which position they remained till the line was withdrawn.
No attempt was made to advance from the position on the
hill, and though one or two attempts were made to drive
the regiment from there with dismounted men and the artil
lery, they were not successful. The regiment remained on

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the line till after four o'clock that afternoon, when it was
relieved (the infantry coming up), and marched to near Bot
tom's bridge, and went into camp. The loss in this engage
ment was one ofiicer and one enlisted man killed and five men
wounded. The position of the regiment, just behind the brow
of a hill, accounts for the comparatively small loss, for there was
ammunition enough thrown at it to have given each man his
weight, almost. This was known among the boys as the fight
at Barker's Mills, but is on record officially as the battle of
Coal Harbor, it being the preparation for, and commencement
of, that engagement.
At the very first of the engagement Chaplain Bartlett was
instantly killed. He had chaiged up the hill with the regi
ment, and when the enemy's artillery opened, a shell or solid
shot struck him in the body, cutting him in two. His body
Avas buried, after the fight was over, a short distance from the
field, and that night his horse and effects were sold at auction,
and naught but the memory of the kind, brave, patriotic chap
lain remained with the regiment. In the cool pursuits of civil
life, to read of such a proceeding thrills one with horror ; but
in the hurry and bustle and exigencies of active service, it was
looked upon as a matter of course, and the men turned from
the tears at his grave and in his memory, to the curiosity of the
auction sale, and then to the round of duties, with tender rever
ence, but with no thought of undue haste or any impropriety.
Nor did they the next two days, as the plain board that marked
his grave was midway between the two skirmish lines, hesitate
to fire for fear of disfiguring that.
Narrow escapes were numerous in this fight, and many a man
came very near being hit by shell or shot as they ricocheted
over the brow of the hill, or were driven from their direct
course by the trees. Early in the engagement a shell struck
into the rails of a light breastwork, hastily thrown up, behind
which was a portion of Co. A. At this the men stepped back
down the hill a bit, when Col. Smith, who saw them, quietly
remarked : " You are safe up there, that place has been hif ."
The men returned to their places. Later in the day, as Col.
Smith, Majv Cilley, Adjt. Bibber, and other officers and men —

Lieut J.A.'^ES W. POOR
Fort Biclusil, CaL

C -COB B: LORING, Co. B.
Rock;r,r.d

Sergt JACOB B. LORIN ¦
Horse shot under him May I 2, i l<64
in front of Richmond, Vn

Lieut. HEIMRY D. FULLER, Co. B.
Deceased.

Sergt: MELVILLE B, COOK. Co. B.
Friendship.

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nine in all — were sitting on the ground, in shade of a small tree
just in rear of this breastwork, Adjt. Bibber said : " Those
fellows have got our range, and I think the next shot will
come about here " ; and he got up and walked about. Sure
enough, a moment later a shell passed between the bodies of
Col. Smith and Maj. Cilley, struck in the middle of the group,
ploughing the ground up along the leg of Corp. Thomas J.
Neal, of Co. C, who was on duty at headquarters, and knock
ing his sabre hilt against him without hurting him, though it
gave him a severe blow. Had Adjt. Bibber not got up just as
he did, that shot would have gone through him. The boys of
Co. A, to whom the colonel had spoken a little while before,
saw this incident, and the colonel fancied he could see a sort of
smile creep over their faces, as they thought of what he had
said to them. Capt. Tucker and Lieut. Boyd were both hit
by balls from shrapnel, but neither were injured, and Sergt.
McCobb, of Co. B, had a portion of the rim of his hat carried
away by a shell, while his forehead was torn by a sliver from
the pile of rails behind which he had taken position for protec
tion. And there were other escapes as wonderful, which have
not come down to history.
The next forenoon the men got a bit of rest, but at noon
were again on the move, going back to near the ground of the
fight of the day before, at Barker's Mills. Here they went on
picket as a dismounted skirmish line, in sight of the enemy, the
men putting up breastworks, and remained that night, the next
day, and until the morning of the fifth. While on this line the
men heard the sounds of the severe battle at Coal Harbor. On
the fifth the regiment moved to Bottom's bridge, remaining
there that night, and the next afternoon marched at a rapid
rate back to near Old Church Tavern, crossing the Pamunkey
RiA^er at Newcastle Ferry, half a dozen miles or so below Han
over Town, and going into camp about eleven o'clock.
The morning of the seventh, the regiment, with two divisions
of the corps, under Gen. Sheridan, who by this tim^e was well
known to the men personally, and had won the pet name of
" Little Phil," started on an expedition against the Virginia
Central Railroad, with instructions to Gen. Hunter, who was

^^2 FIRST MAINE CAVALRY.
expected to meet Sheridan at Charlottsville from the Shen
andoah valley, to join his force, then to effectually break up
the railroad connection between Richmond and the Shenan
doah valley and Lynchburg, and then rejoin the Army of the
Potomac. This was known among the boys as Sheridan's
second raid, or the raid toward Gordonsville. The command
camped the first night near Aylett's ; crossed Altoona swamp
the second day, camping that night near Pole Cat Station, on
the Fredericksburg Railroad, having marched slowly and halted
much during the day ; marched a while on the direct road to
Fredericksburg the third day, and then struck to the left, pass
ing through Newmarket, the regiment doing picket duty that
night on the road leading from Newmarket to Bumpass Station,
on the Virginia Central Railroad, and a detachment under
Maj. Thaxter reconnoitring the railroad during the night ; and
marched slowly behind the trains the fourth day, passing by
Waller's Tavern, Good Hope church and Andrews, crossing the
North Anna River, and going into camp near Nelson's Branch,
on the road to Louisa Court House.
There was little to distinguish this march from others, only
that the orders against taking horses from the column, except
with permission or by order, were so stringent and so rigidly
enforced, that private foraging had to be done on foot, which,
however, did not prevent it being quite extensively done.
Adventurous and hungry boys would start off on foot in
advance of the column in the morning, and scour along the
line of march as well as they could, leaving their horses to be
led along in the column by comrades, recompensing the com
rades for this trouble by dividing the spoils with them on their
return, which oftentimes was not till the command had halted
for the night. This method of foraging was quite successful,
though now and then some of those who had wandered too far
from the column visited Richmond before the comrades leading
their horses got their share of the spoils. The foragers sent
out by orders from headquarters were also quite successful,
though some of them were fired on, and occasionally men were
killed or captured. Lieut. Gordon, while out with a foraging
party, was fired upon, but no one was injured. On the whole

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the men did not suffer a great deal from hunger, Avhile many of
them lived on the fat of the land.
On the third night out there was a bit of a scare, followed by
lots of fun. The regiment was on picket, and after the line had
been established the men at the reserve were allowed to unsad
dle their horses for an hour to rub them down and rest them.
They had unsaddled and were busily engaged in getting supper,
Avhen the sound of the sharp crack of a rifle, followed by an
other and another, came from the direction of the pickets. Col.
Smith, who was resting under a tree a short distance from the
regiment, at once jumped to his feet and sang out, " Attention ! "
Then there was a hustling, a jumping for the horses, and a
throwing on of the saddles such as the regiment but seldom
witnessed. Before half a dozen of the liveliest had got saddled,
an orderly rode up to Col. Smith and said a word, whereupon
the colonel turned round, and with military voice and manner
gave the entirely new order, " Go on with your Apple sauce ! "
an order which was long remembered. The boys obeyed this
most Avillingly, the excitement was over, and hilarity ran ram
pant for a few moments. It appeared that the commander of
the pickets found near his line some fine, fat cattle, and wisely
judged they would do his men good, so he concluded to shoot
one or two of them, first sending an orderly to notify Col.
Smith, that no alarm might be created. The orderly had some
difficulty in finding the regiment, and the cattle were killed just
before he arrived, the officer thinking he had waited long
enough. The morning of June eleventh the command started at an
early hour, this regiment next the advance, instead of at the rear
where it properly belonged, owing to its being first in readiness
to move out. The advance soon met the enemy in force near
Trevillian Station, on the Virginia Central Railroad, eight miles
or so from Gordonsville. Skirmishing commenced between six
and seven o'clock in the morning, and the engagement soon
became general and severe, lasting all day long. This is known
as the fight at Trevillian Station, and was a hard day's work for
the command, while the Maine boys considered it one of the
hardest days in their experience, for the amount of actual fight-

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ing they had to do. The regiment prepared to fight on foot
half a dozen times in as many positions, without firing a shot.
It moved all along the Union lines, taking up various positions,
only to leave them without getting into action. In short, it was
moving round and getting ready during the most of the engage
ment, a great part of the time supporting a batterj' which could
not seem to get where it wanted to.
At one time the battery was drawn up behind a piece of
woods, and so close to them that it was reported that the officer
commanding declared, in response to an imperative order from
Gen. Gregg to open on the enemy's battery, which was doing
lively service, that he could not fire in that position, to which
the general replied, " WeU, I can," and he did, sending a shot
through and over the woods, followed by others, that silenced
the enemy's battery for a whUe. While there, a shot or shell
came whizzing through the trees, knocking one of the battery
drivers from his horse. Another came bounding sportively
along toward the regiment, which was in line a short distance to
the rear, almost tempting one to try and stop it with his foot,
and passing between two companies. As it neared the regiment
there was a general scattering of the men in its way, which
caused a laugh from one who was farther off, and the query :
" Can't you dodge anything coming so slow as that? " to
which a dry joker replied: "Yes, but the darn thing may
be rotten." The fact that it might be a shell, and liable to
explode, had not crossed the mind of the questioner. At
another time, while the battery was apparently in reserve, the
regiment had a position where the shells and pieces of shell flew
round altogether too thickly to be encouraging to men who had
nothing to do but wait in patience and watch for the missiles,
and the boys were not sorry to get orders to move, though
they knew not what was in store for them next. Other portions
of the command had severe fighting, and this regiment only
escaped by the fortunes of the service.
About five o'clock a determined attack was made on the
enemy's position by the dismounted men, accompanied by this
regiment and its battery, who went down the pike, which
finally succeeded in breaking the enemy's lines, and in a moment

TREVILLIAN STATION, 285
the battery was in position on a hill in the very place the
rebel battery had just left, and the regiment was in line in
a small field behind it, while the dismounted men had advanced
and taken up a new position. Then all was quiet. The men
began to get careless. Some were sitting on the ground in
front of their horses ; some had gone for water, leaving their
horses in charge of their comrades ; some were Avriting, and
some were lying doAvn. A portion of the artillery horses had
been taken to water, and one or two companies of this regiment
had led their horses away for the same purpose. Everything
looked as little like fighting as it is possible to imagine, and
there was a free and easy look to the Avhole field. Suddenly
the dismounted men commenced firing briskly, and more
briskly, and then the rebel artillery opened. Their gunnery
was excellent. They had the exact distance, as they knew
weU. enough the Yankees would place their battery on the
ground they had just left, that being the only available place
in the immediate vicinity; and they knew just how to time
their fuses. (This knowledge of the country, and of the dis
tances from one position to another, was an advantage the
enemy's artillery had all through the Avar). The first shot that
came over was shrapnel, and it struck plumb into the Union
battery, wounding the commanding officer, disabling two horses,
and bursting, scattered pieces of shell and iron balls all over the
regiment. Others followed in rapid succession, all striking in
the battery or between it and the regiment, and filling the air
with their contents. Then there was excitement, but no confu
sion. The men who had wandered from the line returned in
hot haste ; the horses that had strayed from their places were
brought back ; the artillery horses came galloping to their posi
tions. StiU came the shells from the rebel guns with wonder
ful precision, striking in front of the regiment, and sending
a shower of iron in all directions. The Union battery got ready
to reply quicker than it takes to tell it, and opened fire. (^ol.
Smith took in the situation at once, and coolly riding along,
sang out in his clear, ringing voice and well-known manner :
«^i_ TEN— TION! Fours Left ! — FORWARD ! " These
orders were obeyed with exceeding promptness, and before half

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a dozen* shots had been fired the regiment had moved its length
to the left, and was out of range, and the shot and shell, for
the most part, went harmlessly by on the right, though the
stray shrapnel bullets occasionally bounded round strangely,
some stopping so near the men that they picked them up as
mementoes of the fight, almost without leaving their places.
This artillery duel was of short duration, the enemy soon get^
ting enough, and quiet was restored. Col. Smith then rode
along the line, inquiring of each company : " How many men
hurt in this company ? " To his surprise he found but three or
four, and one or two horses (the regiment's loss in the engage
ment was three wounded and two missing, and five horses
killed), and he rode back shaking his head, and saying, half to
himself : " I cannot understand it ; I cannot understand it. I
cannot understand how they can throw so much of that stuff in
amongst us and not hurt more of us ; I cannot understand it."
Private Thomas A. Trask, of Co. B, was severely wounded
in the arm in this engagement. On being taken to the sur
geons they decided to cut the arm off; but Trask was not
agreeable to that idea, so he darted out of the house used for a
temporary hospital, and made liis way to his company, where
he stayed until he could be sent to a hospital. He was absent
six weeks, and returned a sound man.
Gen. Grant, in his official report, speaks of this fight as an
obstinate contest in which the enemy was driven from the field
in a complete mob, leaving his wounded and about four hun
dred prisoners and several hundred horses in our hands.
It was now nearly dark, and there was no more fighting that
night. One battalion of the regiment went on picket on the
road to Louisa Court House, and the remainder bivouacked on
the field behind the battery. The boys of this latter portion
would have got a good night's sleep but that a great part of
the night was spent in drawing rations (service the men were
generally most ready to perform, but they would have preferred
some other time than most of the night after a hard day's work),
and before morning a drizzling rain rather interfered with first-
class sleep in. the open air.
Early rising was in order next morning, and at six o'clock

LOUISA COURT HOUSE AGAIN. 287
the regiment was again on the move, a portion to go on picket,
and the remainder to go by itself on a reconnoissance to Louisa
Court House, going by different roads, a portion under com
mand of Maj. Cilley, and another portion imder command of
Maj. Thaxter, all under command of Col. Smith. There Avere
small bodies of the enemy in the vicinity, . slight skirmishing
took place at times, and one or two charges were made by por
tions of the regiment ; but no large force was found, and the
command reached Louisa Court House with but little trouble
or hindrance. Here was a Avonderful place in which to revive
old memories. Well did the boys remember their visit the
year before, under Gen. Stoneman, and well did the citizens
remember it, too, and there was some sharp sparring about it.
Beside, there were with the detachment some of those who
were taken prisoners at Brandy Station, and who had promised
the citizens of this village, as they went through there on the
cars en route to Richmond, just a year before to a day, to call
and see them again in a year; and right glad were they to
make their promise good, especially when they remembered the
taunts, and jeers, and insults they received from the inhabitants
when they were under guard. No enemy was discovered in
this vicinity, and the command did not make a long stay.
Before it left, however, the boys had done some foraging,
securing goodly quantities of forage, bacon, and tobacco, and
some government stores had been destroyed. The men who
were on that trip, or a portion of them, at least, will never for
get the appearance the head of the column made as it left the
town. Some of the boys, in their investigations, had found
several jars of preserves, and of course helped theniselves. The
jars were brought out to the column, and each man, even to
the officer who rode at the head, dipped in his hardtack for
a bit of the delicacy. While this was going on, the order was
received, "Forward ! '' and away the column went, nearly every
man eating from a hardtack daubed with rebel preserves, to the
general disgust of the citizen^. In another portion of the vil
lage was a sweet time, also. The boys found some bee-hives,
and being more powerful than the bees, captured the honey.
During this operation Maj. Cilley had a similar experience to

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that of Maj. Taylor at Luray the December before, for which
he has since been accused by Sergt. W. B. Smith of " fighting
the busy bee with the sabre." However, the honey was a suc
cess, if the fight was not.
The detachment got back to the field of the day before about
noon, and went on picket in the afternoon. During the day
other troops had been engaged in destroying the railroad
between Trevillian Station and Louisa Court House. There
were sounds of fighting on the right along towards night, but
this regiment got none of it. At dark the order was received ¦
to " unsaddle and go into camp," a very welcome order, and
the boys had prepared for a good night's rest, when a second
order came which was not so welcome ; viz., " Saddle up, pack
up, and be ready to move immediately ! " There was no help
for it, and those who had been feasting in imagination on the
baked beans they were to eat in the morning (confiscated at
Louisa Court House) had to take a late supper of parboiled
beans, and make the best of it.
Gen. Grant's official report in regard to this expedition says
that on the afternoon of this day Gen. Sheridan advanced in
the direction of Gordonsville, and after a heavy engagement,
during which his reserve brigade carried the enemy's works,
five miles from Gordonsville, twice and was twice driven there
from by infantry, night closed the contest, and not haA'ing suf
ficient ammunition to continue the engagement, his animals
being Avithout forage and the country furnishing but inferior
grazing, and hearing nothing from Gen. Hunter, he withdrew
his command and commenced his return march. This is the
reason given for the abandonment of the expedition, and
accounts for the contradictory orders.
About midnight the command started on the back track
and marched till daylight, halting for breakfast near the camp
ground of the night of the tenth. This regiment then took
the advance, crossing the North Anna, and went on picket
for the day near Tyman's store* The enemy made no sign,
and picketing was quiet. Indeed, it was too quiet for one of
the men posted on an outpost on a road, who was found on his
post 'by the sergeant in charge of the relief, sound asleep. It

Rev. DANIEL W. DAVIS, Co
Amesbury, Mass.

Rev. THOS. G. LYONS, Co. K
Friendship.

Rev. HUDSON SAWYER, Co. D.
Chief Bugler.
Houlton.

Rev. HORACE W. BOLTON, Co. F.
Sergt.
Chicago, III.

Rev. SYLVANUS L. HANSCOM, Co. F. _•_">.,
Bucksport,

Rev. LORING L. HANSCOM, Co. F.
Rockland.

Rev. V/ARREN F. BI'"

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Avas a bad breach of discipline, and one that Avould have caused
him the severest punishment; but he Avas a good soldier, and
the sergeant, knowing he had been without sleep for two
nights, felt like excusing him, and us none but the two kncAv
of it, the secret Avas locked in their own breasts, Avhere it
remains to this day. And it may be said the sergeant never
regretted that action. A foraging party sent out this day A\'as
fired on and one man wounded and three horses killed.
The regiment Avas relieved from picket about dark and Avent
into camp, but was called out in a hurry at three o'clock next
morning, and galloped down to support the Fourth Pennsyl
vania regiment in covering the right flank Avhile the colum"n
moved by, and then followed after the column on the direct
road to Fredericksburg, halting soon after noon on the Cathar
pen road, on the ground occupied by the enemy on May eighth
after being driven from their first position near Todd's Tavern.
Here the boys got three or four hours' rest, and then the regi
ment moved back a short distance and AA'ent into camp.
From the fifteenth to the tAventy-first were days of most
tiresome marching. The sun was extremely hot, the roads
extremely dusty, the men were tired, worn, and, for the most
part, hungry (as foraging was hard and not over-profitable),
and decidedly cross, and the horses Avere worn out ahd half
starved, which made riding much harder. Very many of the
horses were played entirely out, and the rear guard had a large
number of such to shoot before starting each morning, so they
might not be recuperated and furnish aid to the enemy. The
first day of this tedious march the command passed over the
battle-ground of Spottsylvania Court House, Avhere a halt was
made to allow the pioneers to bury the Federal and Confed
erate dead, who were lying around in all directions. Camping
at Guiney's Station that night, the march Avas continued on the
second day across the Po River, through Madison and Bowling
Green, to White Marsh Run ; through New Town and Clarks-
viUe to within four mUes of Walkertown, the third day; and
through Walkertown and King and Queen's Court House (or, as
one diary has it, where King and Queen's Court House was be
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The m'brning of the fifth day the trains, with sick, wounded, and
dismounted men, Avere sent to West Point, for transportation
north, and th'e cavalry took the back track, the First Maine in
the rear, reaching Clarksville that night, where the Maine boys
went on picket. The morning of the sixth day the regiment
was ordered to move before time for breakfast, and soon after
starting crossed the Mattapony River on pontoons, near Dun
kirk, finding the corps train on the other side, which gaA^e
cheerful promise of something to eat. The command halted
just long enough to draw forage and receive the mail, but
orders came to move before rations Avere issued, and the boys,
who were prepared to take in a good square meal, suffered severe
disappointment. It Avas noticed that the command moved out
with more than usual haste, and that Gen. Sheridan and his
staff rode to the front faster than Avas his custom (for he
seemed to make it a point to ride along the whole length of
the column each day on the march, as if to let every man in the
command see him daily, Avhich calls to mind the same charac
teristic of Napoleon Bonaparte), and the boys began to suspect
something Avas up, a suspicion Avliich was soon verified by the
sounds of cannon in the distant front. On went the column,
at a rapid Avalk, through Aylett's and Lanesville to White
House Landing, when the cause of the commotion was discov
ered by learning that the rebels had attacked the force guarding
a large Avagon train parked there, expecting to make a handsome
capture; but fortunately the gunboats' came up in time to pre
vent their success, and the enemy retired before the cavalry
arrived. The rations that were almost given out in the morn
ing were issued in the evening, and the boys camped down on
full stomachs, and consequently happy.
At three o'clock next morning, twenty-first, the division was
sent across the river, the First Maine going mounted and the
other regiment dismounted, to find the enemy and drive him
back. They found him without difficulty and pressed him
back to Black Run, where he made a stand and a stubborn
resistance. Skirmishing was kept up until the middle of the
afternoon, when the enemy advanced in line of battle, but was
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position. The First Maine held the right of the line and re
mained mounted until after noon, Avhen it Avas dismounted. By
a blunder of some staff officer tAvo companies were withdrawn
and a gap was left in the line, through which the enemy pene
trated, and a portion of the regiment had a severe fight before
driving him back. The loss of the regiment during the day
Avas three wounded, one of whom died from the effects of his
Avounds. Capt. A. H. Bibber (then adjutant) had a little experience
during this engagement, which is thus told in his own Avords : —
Our regiment was in line on the right of a brigade or division line of
battle. Our left was on the top of a hill facing an open space for some dis
tance. At the foot of the hill, on our front, and possibly eight or nine
hundred yards away, was Black Creek, or Black Run. Our regiment's left
extended from the top of this hill down its side to the railroad at its base,
which crossed the creek on our front. The Johnnies' skirmishers occu
pied the other side of the creek, and flred at us whenever we showed our
selves. Half of the hill to our rear was wooded, and our line, dismounted,
lay along the edge of this wood. The clear ground lay between us and the
Johnnies. Further to the left the woods grew down to and crossed the
creek and extended beyond, hiding the view. I happened to go along
the left of our line about noon, and discovered that it was not connected
with anything. I immediately reported to Col. Smith. .He said: "Eide out
there and know the reason." I found the last man on the left, and asked
him how long since the man on his left had gone. "About an hour," was
the reply. I moved along the face of the wood, with the intention of find
ing that man and the line, but had not gone more than three hundred yards
from our line when five Johnnies " of the deepest dye " stepped out of the
woods not more than seventy-five yards in front of me, and bringing their
guns up to their faces, said: "Surrender, you d  d Yankee." Holding
up my hand I said : ' ' Hold on there ! what in thunder are you going to
shoot at?" Down came their guns, and they proceeded to " take me in."
I was an object for examination. I had on a pair of corduroy pants and
straw hat, and was mounted on a citizen saddle (not exactly a regulation
suit). Directly they saw my shoulder straps, and that settled it. Again I
was summoned to surrender. Of course I said "yes." I threw the reins
on my horse's neck and touched him with my right spur. The horse turned
partly round, bringing his side toward them. Disengaging my left foot
I left the saddle in a second. I hardly touched the ground before they all
fired, my horse falling where it stood. I jumped into the woods. There I
saw a skirmish line of them moving to our rear and evidently getting into
position to assault our flank. My record for getting towards Col. Smith
never was reached by any man in the regiment during the balance of the
war. I did not know exactly where to flnd him, so used my voice. It was
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every man in his command.) AVith what little breath I had I told him the
situation. Immediately two companies Avent to the rescue of our left, and
none too soon. Every survivor knows the result. I have no hesitancy in
saying that the fast time made on that hot, hot day (I think it was not less
than 100" in the shade) saved a number of Co. D, as they were on the left,
and would have been the first to suffer.
At the moment this attack occurred Col. Smith, Maj. Cilley,
and Capt. Chadbourne were preparing for dinner. A box of
sardines, the last one of a lot and one that had been kept Avith
great care through the march to Trevillian Station and back,
had just been opened, and they had got a single taste of the
delicious bit, when "pop! pop! pop, pop, pop!" and a volley
of musketry caused them and the line of men in their immedi
ate front to leave in a hurry ; and instead of eating they found
their hands full in re-forming the line and repulsing the enemy.
But they never forgot or forgave the loss of that box of sardines.
A curious incident happened in this fight. A bullet struck
over the heart of Private Charles W. Jordan, of Co. G, and
knocked him down. He supposed at first he Avas dead, or
would be in a moment; but finding he had some life left he
got up, and was much surprised to find himself unhurt. The
bullet had struck a small pair of scissors in the watch-pocket
of his vest, which saved his life, and he kept on with his fight
ing, though he could not help shaking his head now and then,
as he thought of his narrow escape.
The regiment remained on picket on the field till midnight,
when it was relieved and went into camp. Next morning the
horses were unsaddled, and the boys enjoyed the first whole
day's rest since crossing the Rapidan, May fourth. The march
was resumed on the following day, the brigade being rear guard
for the immense train which had been in park at White House
Landing, and Avhich the corps was to escort to the James
River. The Chickahominy was crossed near Jones' bridge, on
pontoons, and the regiment went into camp near Charles City
cross-roads, in the driest country it ever camped in, the boys
getting water to cook with only after long search and patient,
persevering exertion.
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advance, with the train, and the Second division Avas sent off
on a road running to the right rear, — the only road leading to
Richmond Avhich would intercept the main column, — to prevent
an attack on the train, the main force of the enemy being in
that direction. The First Maine had the advance of the Second
division, and as it passed by the camp of another regiment,
inquires Avere made, "What regiment? " and on being told, the
cry was passed along : " Fight, to-day, boys, the First Maine's
got the advance ! " This had come to be considered a sure sign
throughout the corps, and a careful study of the regiment's
history will shoAv that there Avas reason for it. The regiment
advanced in the usual form, Co. G being the advance guard,
and after a few miles' march the pickets of the' enemy were dis
covered in the road a couple of miles from St. Mary's church.
The advance halted, and Avord was sent back to Col. Smith, and
from him to Gen. Gregg, both of whom immediately rode to the
front and took a survey of the position. Meantime the advance
guard and the enemy's pickets sat quietly on their horses look
ing at each other, as if either were a great curiosity, and passing
not a word except the first peremptory "Halt!" of the gray
coats, which Avas of course obeyed. On the left of the road
were woods and on the right an open field, while in front of the
field Avere more woods, the pickets standing in the road at the
edge of these last named Avoods. A company of the regiment
was dismounted, and advancing through the field, out of sight of
the pickets, the men entered the woods without the knoAvledge
of the enemy's pickets, and the first warning the latter had of
their presence was when they burst from the woods Avithin a few
feet of them, looking for all the world like so many boys hunt
ing for partridges, and opened fire. The pickets fired one volley
and left, and the advance guard, who sat on their horses and
saw this proceeding, made merry over the fact that as the bullets
from the rebel rifles whistled down the road. Gen. Gregg, Avho
sat by the side of the road watching events, made as polite a boAV
to them as did ever a common soldier. The command rapidly
followed the pickets until the church was reached, where a stand
was made, the regiment and in fact the greater part of the com
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thrown up. This was the beginning of the severe fight at St.
Mary's church, into which the First Maine led the division,
which engagement is thus described by Chaplain Merrill : —
Skirmishing continued through the forenoon. Discovering the enemy's
purpose. Gen. Gregg despatched two orderlies, in quick succession, for
re-enforcements, both of whom Avere captured with their despatches. From
these despatches the enemy learned the weakness of this part of the line,
and at once concentrated his forces to crush these two brigades. At about
two o'clock the grand attack was made. It fell on this regiment like a
thunder bolt. Our men, struck thus suddenly by a greatly outnumbering
force, were falling back rapidly. Col. Smith's horse had been shot under
him, and he himself was wounded and bleeding. Still, perceiving that every
thing depended on checking the enemy here, he resolved to retreat no
further. Halting, he called on his men to rally. ' ' Like commander, like
soldiers," involves a principle as true in military as in moral and religious
matters. As by a magnetic influence the sound of his voice seemed to
inspire the men with the same indomitable spirit which animated their
commander, and bore him through that terrible flght. As his voice, clear
as the sound of a trumpet, rang out over that bloody fleld, calling on the
men to rally, an answering shout came back from the whole line. Above
the din of battle rose the loud " Hurrah for Col. Smith!" Instantly they
rallied aiid turned upon the foe, who, strong in numbers and confldent of
success, was pressing close upon them. In a moment he was checked, and
then came the "tug of war." Backward and forward the tide of battle
surged. Capt. Phillips, a splendid officer (on detached duty, commissary of
musters on Gen. Gregg's staff), was struck by a shell and killed. Ten offi
cers and flfty-eight men went down. 'When the order was flnally given to
fall back, they did so, flghting still. Once, the enemy was so near caiDturing
the artillery as to lay their hands upon the guns. It was the first and last
time. Their temerity cost them dear. Three times the Maine boys rallied
and fell back, stopping behind every tree, and log, and fence, and hillock, to
load and fire. Col. Smith, though severely wounded, still kept the field, and
was one of the last to retire. By this desperate resistance the enemy Avas
disappointed of his prey, the train was safe, and the imperilled command of
Gregg escaped.
This incident of the fight is from the diary of Maj. Cilley : —
In the afternoon, after the line had been in position for some hours, and
there were indications in the air that an attack might be expected, I reported
to Col. Smith that my battalion, which was on the extreme left of the line
occupied by the regiment, did not connect with the next battalion on the
right, though drawn out to a thin skirmish line. A squadron of a Pennsyl
vania regiment had reported to Col. Smith by order, and turning to the offi
cer in command of the same, he said: "You may flll the gap if the attack
comes and the major calls on you." This squadron was then placed some
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ing, my battalion being chiefly in the woods some ways in advance, except
the left, which faced a large open field.
I then returned to my battalion and walked along the line till I came to
its extreme right, where was Co. H, or a part of it, under the command of
Lieut. Andrews. In a few minutes Andrews called my attention, and said :
" There they come." And through the ti-ees the rebs could be seen, march
ing in column of fours, on a road a little diagonally across our front and
towards St. Mary's church, whence a road at right angles came which
crossed our line at nearly right angles.
The boys opened fire most merrily. Telling Andrews to hold on as long
as possible, I hastened back to the Pennsylvania squadron, who was to sup
port this weak place. I was surprised and disappointed to flnd they had
moved, but soon saw the dismounted squadron I was seeking appear in
line, advancing from the opposite side of the clearing. Shouting for them to
come on, and waiting till a few of the leading ones were near me, I started
ahead, yelling vigorously with the rest. I noticed the firing was heavier both
to the right and left than in front. Soon I saw a soldier coming towards
me, and tliinking him a straggler making for the rear, I shouted: "For
ward!" He suddenly stopped and looked surprised, as I was then closing
on him. He turned, and I noticed his gray uniform. I drew my pistol, sang
out " Surrender ! " and commenced firing at him ; but the circumstances were
not conducive to good shooting. "VVe charged through to the former position
of Co. H, but found entirely different material in its place. The flring soon
lulled, indicating some readjustment of the lines, and I proceeded to find my
battalion. They had intuitively concentrated towards the left, and towards
the large open fleld, where the enemy could be seen in considerable force. I
was anxious to find the rest of the regiment and connect with it, as the lull
presaged a heavier attack. I started back towards the clearing mentioned
before, which was quite a knoll or hill, and enabled one to look round. As
I approached the summit I was surprised to flnd that I offered a fair target
to the rebel line in the large fleld, and became vexed, and began to cuss
myself for such a foolish, heedless manoeuvre, as certain hummings went by
my ears and little patches of dust were raising themselves on my right and
left. The temptation to run was almost irresistible, but there were the men
of my battalion looking at me. On this account I dare not even stoop or
bow my head. 'When I reached the other side and the shelter of the woods,
I found Maj. Thaxter, who told me Col. Smith had just been Avounded, and
the command of the regiment was in my hands.
The rest of the line was quite broken at this time, and I decided to
re-form the line on this side of the knoll, and moved the battalion I had com
mand of to that position, connecting it with the other two who had fallen
back to near that position. We held them there for a time, and' then fell
back and formed in line near quite a number of buildings, and held them in
check again. Near this point Col. Smith was seen riding towards our line
with a handkerchief tied round his wounded leg, and ere he reached it down
his horse went, by a bullet from the enemy. His orderly, or some mounted
ma,n near him, immediately dismounted, and Col. Smith took his horse and
resumed the command of the regiment. Then followed a series of falling
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with the motion of one of my legs, and two men helped me to walk, till I
reached Gen. Davies, who dismounted one of his orderlies and put me on the
horse. The orderly held me on, and I took a rest by going to the rear, and
about sunset enjoyed the hospitalities of Surg. Stevens. Then followed an
all night ride in an ambulance with Capt. Montgomery and Capt. Tucker.
Lieut. Blanchard, of Co. G, in his address at the reunion at
Augusta, 1878, thus speaks of St. Mary's church: —
How many will remember that summer morning at St. Mary's church, a
morning not soon forgotten. St. Mary's church, June twenty-fourth. Did
you think of it, you of the mystic tie ? It was good St. John's Day. A day
dedicated by masons to their patron saint. Who, as he stood in the little
grove which surrounded that quaint old quiet church, with its dark weather-
beaten sides and decaying steps, with its quiet hallowing thoughts and soft
ening reflections, so like the little church in many a New England town.
whither we on many a Sabbath morning had bent our childish steps — who,
as he stood in its shadows on that lovely morning, could have dreamed what
a conflict would in a few short hours be raging there ?
But, comrades, I have said I would not dwell upon any of the battle scenes
in which our regiment took a part, and I am unwilling to detain you Avith
the details of this encounter, many of you having participated. Yet be it
known that here for twelve long hours we contended in the dust and heat,
abandoned by our support, driven from position to position, disputing every
inch of gromid in the face of terrible odds, with the most obstinate and
determined resistance; under a terrific fire of shot and shell from the
enemy's guns, as their missiles came screaming and tearing through the
trees, or ploughing up deep furrows through the ground ; charged on front
and flank, we are driven, but not routed, beaten, but not conquered or dis
mayed. Slowly and in order we retire from the unequal contest. The dusty,
sunburnt cavalry man turns his face backwai-tl towards the enemy he is
slowly and sullenly leaving behind him ; and though overpowered by superior
numbers as he has been — at times almost surrounded — crushed and driven
from one position to another, set upon by infantry, cavalry, and artillery, yet
he mutters his grim deflance to the foe, and hopes to square up that account
on another fleld.
Our object has been attained, and we realize a victory out of our defeat.
The one thousand baggage wagons of Grant's army have passed safely
over from the Chickahominy to the James, and the rebels have fought and
contended in vain for that coveted prize, but have won an empty victory.
The casualties to the First Maine were sixty-eight officers and men killed,
wounded and captured. Among the many wounded were Col. C. H. Smith,
afterwards major general; Lieut. Col. J. P. Cilley, afterwards brigadier
general, and now our present honored adjutant general of the state.
Among the killed were the brave and impetuous Capt. Phillips and the
gallant Capt. Ellis.
Maj. Myrick thus told the story of this engagement, at the
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The advance guard soon met and drove tho enemy's pickets, and lOiarg-
ing, routed their reserve and seized the church. Hastily throwing up breast
works in the edge of the woods, the regiment made preparations to hold
the position, and before nine o'clock the whole regiment was in, dismcjuntcd.
They held the road, our lines extending some distance to the right and left
of the church. Skirmishing continued, at intervals, throughout the fore
noon. The enemy felt occasionally of our whole line, hoping to find some
weak point, and at noon made 'a heavy attack on our right, while a large
force was hurled against our right flank. The advance line of skirmishers
fell back on the second line, behind our rude works, constructed chiefly of
stumps and logs. The timber had been slashed in our front, and effectually
barricaded the road against'^any cavalry charge. Two squadrons of the
Thirteenth Pennsylvania were put in as support for our right flank, and for
half or three-quarters of an hour the fight raged hot and furious all along
our right ; but an ominous stillness on the left foretold the tempest coming
in that quarter, and during a lull in the firing on the right a heavy column
suddenly burst through our lines near the right of the Second Pennsylvania,
coming stealthily on through the dense underbrush till within a few yards
of our position, when they dashed on at double quick, discharging and
then clubbing their pieces in a manner familiar to infantry. Our men met
them manfully and resolutely, loading and firing their carbines till they
could use them no longer, and then using the revolver. The regiment
was ordered back, but every few rods Col. Smith, who, although severely
wounded, persisted in remaining on the fleld, would order a stand, when,
Avith cheers for their gallant commander, the regiment would face about,
and by their terrible flre again and again they checked the rebel advance.
The Sixteenth Pennsylvania, which had been ordered to our support, had
been called away to re-enforce a broken and disordered regiment of the First
brigade, and the First Maine was left to struggle alone with the overwhelm
ing numbers of the enemy. Then two of our twelve-pounders opened on
the rebels, and with three hearty cheers our men struggled on with renewed
courage ; but the odds were too great, and soon we were pressed back, cover-
mg the retreat of the guns. Now we hear a terriflc roar of musketry on the
left, followed by the roar of our entire battery, as the enemy debouched
from the woods and charged our left flank. The gunners poured volley
after volley into tlieir ranks till the enemy was close upon them, and then,
as their horses and men melted away under the murderous flre of the
enemy's musketry, they were compelled to retire to a new position. Then
they wheeled again into line and opened their flre, checking the rebel
advance for some minutes. A moment later, just as the enemy had massed
once more for a desperate charge upon our guns, a rattle of wheels was
heard in our rear, ahd, with horses lashed into foam, the First brigade
battery whirled up the hill, and in a twinkling eight guns were hurling
shell and canister with murderous effect into the compact columns of the
foe. Not a moment too soon came the unexpected aid, for once the rebels
had their hands upon the Second's guns. Our artillery, double-shotted
with canister, swept them down like a whirlwind, and to crown all, the
Eighth Pennsylvania charged down upon their flank with desperate valor,
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renew the flght in that quarter. During all this time the First Maine was
contending gallantly against fearful odds, and though forced back by sheer
weight of numbers, it was only inch by inch, and still holding the enemy
at bay and protecting the right flank of the division. In this, one of the
severest battles the regiment was ever engaged in, the First Maine lost ten
officers and flfty-eight men, killed, wounded, and missing, out of a total of
two hundred and sixty engaged. The enemy was so severely handled in this
action that when Gen. Gregg finally withdreAv his division from the field he
did not attempt to follow us up.
This extract concerning this engagement is taken from "Maine
in the AVar for the Union": —
For two hours the conflict raged, our force stubbornly holding them, until
by overwhelming numbers they were able to flank us, both right and left.
The First Maine and First Pennsylvania Cavalry were the last to leave the
field. By the stubborn tenacity of these two regiments our battery was
kept upon the fleld until they had exhausted their ammunition, and then
brought safely off. To no two regiments in the corps, perhaps, could this
position have been better assigned. The train was now safely passed, and
fortunately for it that it was; for at this juncture of affairs Gen. Gregg's
division of cavalry was, for the first time in the history of its organization,
compelled to retire, but in a masterly manner, leaving the field in the hands
of the enemy. In the many battles in which Gen. Gregg has fought his
division, always distinguishing himself by his cool bravery and high-toned
military ability, never has he so covered himself and his command with
glory, and so fully established its flghting qualities, as on this occasion.
Among the casualties not mentioned in these accounts, Capt.
Ellis, of Co E, died that night from the effects of heat and
exhaustion, having been borne from the field by private James
Donnelly; Maj. CiUey,i Capt. Tucker, of Co. B, Capt. Mont
gomery, of Co. D, and Lieut. Hussey, of Co. E, were wounded,
and Capt. Carson, of Co. L, Lieut. Gordon, of Co. L, and
Lieut. Johnson, of Co. M, were taken prisoners. The day was
fearfully hot, and the men suffered terribly from the heat and
from thirst. Several were overcome by heat, among whom
were Capt. Myrick, of Co. K, and Lieut. Benson, of Co. G. The
former, however, recovered, and was able to resume duty in a
very short time, losing none of the fighting, while Lieut. Benson
was ill for some time, finally going to the corps hospital, from
^ The twenty-fourth appears to he an unfortunate day for G-en. Cilley. May twenty-
fourth he was severely wounded at Middletown ; February twenty-fourth his father was
shot; and .June twenty-fourth he was again wounded.

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which he Avas discharged at the expiration of his term of ser-
A'-ice. Col. Smith had two horses shot under him after he was
wounded. The men who had charge of the led horses in this engagement
(No. 4 of each set of fours), a position that a few men sometimes
eagerly sought, had an experience they did not care to repeat,
and some of them were never again found No. 4 men if they
could by any means help it. The men had been at work all day
iri the heat, changing position, watering the horses, and the usual
duties of caring for four horses each, and late in the afternoon,
Avhen the line gave Avay, the horses were ordered further to the
I'ear. They had scarcely got into a ncAv position when they
were ordered still further to the rear. They had just started
Avhen an order came to halt, a new position was taken, and that
was left as soon as taken. This was not owing to any conflict
of authority, but to the necessities of the case — the exigencies
of the tide of battle. Finally the column of led horses was in
full retreat, not hurriedly, but as orderly as could be expected,
with the shells of the enemy whistling over them. Soon this
column was overtaken by the retreating men as the line Avas
pushed back by the enemy — at first stragglers and those who
got scattered or did not rally when the command made a brief
stand, and later by the men in greater numbers. Appearances
indicated that but for the opportune coming on of darkness the
whole command would have been driven back, and that the stub
born resistance could not have been maintained much longer.
However, as the train was safe there was no need of further
fighting, and the men began to consider their own preservation.
Back went the led horses, men joining and mounting every
moment with a feeling of relief such as only those Avho have
been in such situations can realize, the men already mounted
keeping up a continual shouting of their company and regiment
as a guide for such of their comrades as might be making their
way through the Avoods in the vicinity, and the regiment was
perhaps half mounted when it came to a halt for the night near
Charles City Court House. Plere ensued a scene that beggars
description. Dismounted men from all regiments were continu
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the hope of receiving a response which should indicate that their
regiment was close by, and that thus their weary retreat was
over, while the men of each company in this regiment were
shouting out " Co A this way ! " " Co C, First Maine, here ! " etc.,
reminding one of the hackman in the crowded depot of a city,
to tell their missing comrades where they were. It Avas some
time before the jarocession stopped and the cries ceased, and the
men did not all get in that night, many of them remaining
concealed inside the rebel lines and Avithin sound of the rebel
pickets until they had been refreshed by sleep, and then cau
tiously making their way out, rejoined the regiment the next
morning after it had started on the march. During this march
from the field to the court house the column crossed a large
brook, whereupon the tired and thirsty men jumped from their
horses, and stooping down among the horses' feet, drank eagerly
and freely of the water muddied by the tramp of hundreds of
horses, and water never tasted better to them.
The men were thoroughly exhaustedj but there Avas no rest
yet, a portion of the regiment being sent back in the direction
of the field and going on picket. The next day was also very
hot, and several men were overcome by the heat, though only a
short inarch was made, and the regiment now under cominand
of Maj. Thaxter (the wounds of Col. Smith and of Maj. Cilley
necessitating their absence) was in camp at Wilson's Landing,
on the James River, by noon. Here it remained, men and
horses getting some needed rest, until the morning of the
twenty-eighth, when the boys Avere aroused at three o'clock in
the morning to start at half-past four, marched a couple of miles
to the river, and after waiting there until about six o'clock in
the afternoon for a chance, crossed the river by steamers, land
ing at Fort Powhattan and going into camp a mile or so from
the landing, and was once more " at home " Avith the Army of
the Potomac, having been outside the lines twenty-tAvo days.

Major

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CHAPTER XHL
FIRST CAMPAIGN' AROUND PETERSBURG.
Tjui' to the Blackavatek to assist Kautz. — Light PIouse Point. —
On Picket at the Glklea- Fakm. — Picke'j' Skiemish. —A Feint
ON THE Eight. — A Teic ackoss the Appomattox and the James.
— Skir.aiishes at Malvekn Hill. — Anothee Movement on the
Right. —A Funny Little Fight. — A Mail on the Skiemish Line.
— The Fight at Deep Bottom. — Col. Ghegg Wounded. —A Seei-
ous Fight on Picket. — Retukn of Col. Smith. — Back ackoss the
Rivee. — Skikmish by Moonlight. — The Fight at Reams' Sta
tion. — A Couple op Weeks of Picket. — Akeival of the Fiest
District of Columbia Men.
THE Army of the Potomac was now in position in front of
Petersburg, and the long siege of that city had com
menced. From this time forth it was the lot of the
Second division. Cavalry corps, including, of course, this regi
ment, to take a prominent part in the various movements con
nected with that siege, — to go from the right of the Army
of the Potomac to the left of the Army of the Potomac, and
back again, — in short, to get full rations of hard fighting
and unpleasant campaigning in a dreary pine wood country, and
Avith few of the more exciting features of the previous cam
paigns. The first of August Gen. Sheridan, whom the boys
had come to have the utmost confidence in, and to really love,
and whom they were willing to follow anywhere, Avas sent to
Washington to repel Gen. Early's invasion, taking two divisions
of the cavalry coirps with him, and going subsequently to
the Shenandoah valley, where he was placed in command of the
forces, and where he and his cavalry won everlasting fame
and did most valuable service later in the summer. This left
the Second division to share the fortunes of the Army of the
Potomac, and the Army of the James as well, under their tried
and trusted leader. Gen. David McM. Gregg.

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The boys Avaked up on the morning of Wednesday, June
twenty-ninth, near Fort Powhattan, on the James River, having
crossed the day before. That was an easy day in camp, until
five or six o'clock in the afternoon, Avhen the command was
again in marching order. A diary of that day says : " Both
ered around without doing much marching till eleven or tAvelve
o'clock, and then toddled right along." The command reached
Prince George Court House, about eight miles from Peters
burg, the morning of the thirtieth, halted for breakfast, and
then pushed on to the Blackwater, Avith a view of assisting
Gen. Kautz's division of cavalry, which was out on Avhat is
knoAvn as " Wilson's Raid," and, as near as could be learned,
was having a hard time on the way back. The Blackwater,
a mixture of water and swamp, filled with dead trees — a most
desolate-looking place — was reached about night, and the
command went into camp. The boys had just got to sleeping
soundly, as only tired soldiers can sleep, Avhen the First Maine
Avas roused up and ordered on picket near Old Shop church,
and even the near presence of the church did not prevent some
profanity at having their slumbers thus disturbed, and for such
a purpose. The picket duty lasted until eight o'clock July
first, when the regiment joined the column, w.hich crossed the
BlackAvater, marched three or four miles, drew up in line of
battle, and remained till nearly night, and then inarched back
a mile or so and went into bivouac.
On this march some little excitement was occasioned by
another regiment of cavalry, which was moving on a cross-road
at right angles with the line of march of the First Maine,
attempting to cut through the latter's column, between the
third and first battalions. Capt. Myrick, who was in command
of the first battalion, well knowing he had the right of way,
ordered his men to close up, whereupon the colonel of the
other regiment fiercely attacked Capt. Myrick with his sabre,
and a contest ensued, lasting several minutes. The captain,
who soon saAV that he was master of the situation, simply
defended himself, and finally Lieut. Col. Bristow, commanding
the Second Pennsylvania, the regiment in rear of the First
Maine, came up to learn the cause of the delay, and moved the

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column forward, and no further attempt was made to bi'cak
through the line. There Avas much excitement, and the men
of both regiments only Avanted the Avord to make the tight
general. The matter was afterAvards investigated, and Capt.
Myrick relieved of all blame for his part in the affair.
Saturday, July second, the command marched back to Prince
George Court House, not having found any of Gen. Kautz's
cavali'}', camping near there till the morning of the fourth,
when it started about seven o'clock, and after any quantity of
halting and a couple of miles of inarching, went into camp near
Light House Point, and celebrated the anniversary of Ameri
can Independence by draAving soft bread, — the first time since
crossing the Rapidan, just two months before.
An incident occurred that morning Avhich illustrates some
of the dangers of campaigning beside the bullets of the enemy.
The boys A\'ere leisurely packing up in the morning, when, as
Sergt. Little, of Co. G, lifted his overcoat, which had been
rolled up and used for a pillow, he found under it a venomous
snake, nicely coiled up and apparently well satisfied with his
comfortable quarters. Few who saw it could help shuddering
as they thought what might have been, and it is needless to
say his snakeship did not live to frighten any one else.
The regiment, now in command of Maj. Thaxter, who retained
command until the return of Lieut. Col. Cilley, the latter part
of the following September, remained in camp near Light
House Point, resting and recruiting men and horses until the
tenth, when it was ordered to report to Col. Bryan, command
ing a cavalry detachment at army headquarters, and was sent
to the left of the army, where it performed picket duty in
various positions until the sixteenth, and then rejoined the
brigade at Lee's Mills and returned to camp.
A portion of this picket duty was near the Guiiey farm,
where several incidents occurred that showed with what feel
ing the soldiers of either army regarded their foes, personally.
The Gurley house stood on a road near the centre of the line
picketed by this regiment. On the right of this road the
line ran a short distance through an open field and then into
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then along in front of woods, with a fine field of growing oats
between it and the rebel line, which was also in the edge of
some Avoods. The boys on both sides looked Avith longing eyes
on this oat-field, and thought of the good a portion of the grain
would do their horses ; and finally it was proposed that they
suspend their hostilities for a while, and the men on both sides
gather oats. It was agreed to, and Avithout delay men in blue
and men in gray rode out into the field, dismounted, shook
hands, and went to cutting grain. This action was contagious.
A First Maine relief, which just then came down to go on post,
joined the reapers, more joined from the other side, and in a
very few moments the men from Maine and the men from
Virginia and North Carolina were talking together freely,
swapping jack-knives, and talking of swapping horses, Avhile
the animals, left fo themseh'^es, wandered over the field at will,
eating wherever they chose. It was a remarkable sight, and
it was fortunate that the scene was not discovered by officers
high in rank. HoAvever, the affair passed off without trouble,
though it could not be kept from headquarters, and the most
stringent orders were issued against a repetition.
On this same day a man rode out from the rebel line opposite
the farm house, waving a paper. The sergeant in command
of the relief sent out a man with a paper for the purpose of
exchange. The two pickets. met half way between the lines
and exchanged papers, though the rebel at first demurred at
giving a Petersburg Register of that morning for a religious
paper a week old, but finally consented. He also sent over
a note to the sergeant, by which the latter learned that the
Ninth Virginia and Fifth North Carolina regiments were on
duty on that side of the line. Next morning, about eight
o'clock, as the same relief was being relieved, and a portion
of the men were washing in the farm house and around
the pump, the same Johnny came out and waved another
paper. The sergeant was looking for a paper to send oA'^er
for exchange, when, crack ! crack ! a dozen times, came the
sounds of rifles from the right of his line, where the new relief
had just gone. Getting his men mounted as soon as pos
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and found an attack had been made upon his right by about
a dozen dismounted men, and that the enemy had AVOunded one
man, captured one man and horse, shot another horse, and then
retired. Considering the friendly relations that had existed
among the pickets the day before, and the fact that the rebel
picket was waving a paper, in token of friendship and a desire
to trade, at the time the attack Avas made, the sergeant felt
decidedly ugly about this little affair, and determined to at
least express his opinion the next time he was on post. Hoav-
ever, before that time came a note was sent over to him from
his friend of the newspaper exchange, stating that neither he
nor his regiment was to blame for the attack ; that the regi
ment on their left, which was opposed to the extreme right of
the First Maine line, was relieved the night before by a regi
ment from Texas, who, not knowing anything about picket,
had made the attack, and they had been censured for it. This
restored the sergeant to good humor, and he and his rebel
friend to good feeling.
After getting back to camp there was another season of com
parative rest and quiet, until the night of the twenty-sixth,
when, as Gen. Grant says in his official report, " With a view of
cutting the enemy's railroad from near Richmond to the Anna
Rivers, and making him wary of the situation of his army in
the Shenandoah, and, in the event of failure in this, to take
advantage of his necessary withdrawal of troops from Peters
burg to explode a mine that had been prepared in front of the
Ninth corps and assault the enemy's line at that place, the
Second corps and two divisions of the cavalry corps and Kautz's
cavalry were crossed to the north bank of the James River, and
joined the force Gen. Butler had there." In this expedition
the Second division. Cavalry corps, took part, and, of course,
the First Maine.
The regiment left camp about five o'clock, crossed the Appo
mattox River, at Point of Rocks, about eleven o'clock, and
marching to the James River, near Jones' Neck, drcAV up in line
and halted, where it remained, the boys holding their horses
and some of them getting some sleep, till morning. On the
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the regiment getting across about noon, and after marching
a short distance halted, remained standing " to horse " till
night, and then went into bivouac. Next morning there was,
a march of three or four miles, and the regiment took position
near Malvern Hill, on the right of the First division, which
had been fighting before the Second arrived. Only one
battalion of the regiment was engaged, which advanced by a
path through the woods, and surprising the force there, suc
ceeded in driving it from the works, killing, wounding and
capturing a number of the enemy, and losing five men wounded.
The regiment went on picket at Malvern Hill that night, and
remained till about five o'clock the next afternoon, when the
pickets of the regiment were fiercely attacked, and at first
driven in ; but after a severe skirmish, during which two men
were wounded, the attack Avas repulsed, and the pickets were
reposted on the line from which they had been driven. Soon
after this the regiment was relieved by the Thirteenth Penn
sylvania, and went into bivouac on the camp-ground of the
twenty-seventh. The first object of this movement having failed, by reason of
the very large force thrown there by the enemy, the force was
withdrawn to engage in the assault in front of Petersburg,
a portion of the Second corps recrossing the river on the night
of the twenty-eighth, and the remainder, with the cavalry, on
the night of the twenty-ninth. The boys had just got well to
sleep on this night when they were roused, and daylight found
them on the other side of the river. The march was continued
— by the famous mine, which was exploded that morning, and
which, unfortunately, was not so much of a success as had
been hoped — down to the left of the Army of the Potomac,
Avhere a fight was going on near the Blackwater. Here the
regiment was placed in support of the reserve artillery, and
remained " ready, if wanted," all day, but was not wanted, the
First brigade having done the division's share of fighting that
day, and driven the enemy from the Blackwater, where the
horses of the First Maine were watered that night. The line
of march was taken up before dark, and with marching and
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sunrise the next morning, July thirty-first, and was sent on
picket. From the first to the thirteenth of August the regiment
spent the time in picketing, scouting, etc., on the left of the
army, getting a fair quota of rest. On the thirteenth another
movement across the James was commenced, to threaten Rich
mond from the north side of the James and prevent the enemy
from sending troops to re-enforce Gen. Early in the Shenandoah
valley, as well as to force him to call back those already sent,
which was successful in detaining troops that were under march
ing orders for the valley, in capturing six pieces of artillery
and several hundred prisoners, and in drawing so many of the
enemy's troops from Petersburg as to make it possible for the
Union forces to take possession of the Weldon Railroad, which
was done by the Fifth corps on the eighteenth.
The regiment started at four o'clock on the afternoon of the
thirteenth, crossing the Appomattox on pontoons, at Point of
Rocks, about midnight, and the James on pontoons just before
daylight next morning. After resting on Strawberry Plain till
about nine o'clock the line of march was taken up, the First
brigade having the advance. This brigade soon found the
enemy and commenced skirmishing, but the Second brigade
kept on, scouting between Newmarket and Charles City cross
roads, marching through highways and by-ways, apparently in
all sorts of directions, till the boys came to the conclusion that
they were in a great country for by-roads. Along towards
night the First Maine and Thirteenth Pennsylvania were sent
off' alone on the crookedest kind of a road, through the woods,
where they had to march in single file. The advance soon
found the enemy, and the sound of the skirmish fire was any
thing but encouraging tq the boys back in the woods, who
fancied they were getting into a tight place, without a chance
to manoeuvre or even to turn around. The command was
hurried as much as possible, and as soon as a sufficient number
of the First Maine got out of the woods to form a line in a small
open field, a small line was ordered to charge into the woods
where the enemy had just been. They went in with a yell, a
shot or two was fired, then all was still, and a few moments

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later the rest of the command, which had by this time arrived
at the open field, was somcAvhat surprised to see the men Avho
went into the woods so fiercely come out like lambs, many of
them eating something with apparent relish, AAdiile others had
evidently found something they did not expect in the woods.
It appears that a rebel picket reserve occupied that position,
but the Yankees came upon them so suddenly, in their rear,
through a path they evidently thought no cavalry could come,
that they were thoroughly surprised, and after a brief resistance
fled, leaving one officer, one man, and five horses in the hands
of the Yankees, as well as camp equipage, cooked rations, etc.
Some of the Maine boys got a good supper out of the operation.
A merry laugh rang out when the state of affairs became known,
and the boys ate their captured rations with great gusto. A
fcAv moments later there were reports of the enemy's cavalry
advancing along the road the rebel pickets h^d just gone. This
might not be so funny an affair, after all. Preparations were
hurriedly made to receive the advancing foe, and a few shots
were exchanged, when it was discovered that the supposed
enemy was the Second Pennsylvania Cavalry. Firing ceased at
once. It was rumored that a lieutenant in the Second Penn
sylvania was killed in this skirmish, but the boys never had
official knowledge of such a casualty. After another march of
two or three miles the regiment went into bivouac.
The morning of the fifteenth the regiment started about ten
o'clock, marched a short distance, and prepared to fight on foot.
Breastworks were hastily put up in the edge of some woods,
and just as they were about finished the line Avas advanced to
the top of a knoll in a corn-field, and .the boys had to build
breastworks over again. It was extremely hot and the men
suffered severely, but they worked manfully until the works
were completed, and then they rested from their labors. They
were on the second line, in the nature of support, and got no
fighting for the day, though the line in advance got plenty of
it, but held its own, and stray bullets now and then found their
Avay into the rear line. The boys feasted on apples and green
corn in abundance, cooking it on the skirmish line, and just at
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getting some fresh beef, and on the Avhole they thought they
had a good time for a day on the skirmish line. Several
times during the daj', when the firing in front became very
severe, the boys got ready to be called upon, but the enemy
was repulsed every time, and they were not wanted. During
the afternoon a mail Avas received, and in fact it was no uncom
mon thing to receive a mail on the skirmish line. The regiment
Avas called from the line after dark and went into camp on the
ground of the night before, but the boys had scarcely got
to sleep when a portion of the regiment was ordered to go
on picket, dismounted. What this meant the boys wondered
greatly, and some of them have not got over the wonder yet.
It succeeded in keeping them up all night, and they got back
to the regiment just in time to start out at daylight.
On the sixteenth occurred the fight known as the fight at
Deep Bottom, which is thus described by an officer who took
part in it : —
On the morning of the sixteenth of August the First Maine was called
from the rear of the brigade to assume the advance with the Sixteenth
Pennsylvania, and shortly after met the enemy on the Charles City road,
about half -past flve o'clock, and after a sharp contest drove them back three
miles. Col. J. I. Gregg was wounded at this time, and in the absence of Col.
Smith the command of the brigade devolved upon Col. Kirwan, Thirteenth
Peimsylvania, while Maj. Thaxter commanded the regiment in the absence
of Col. Cilley, wounded. Gen. Chambliss, commanding the brigade opposed
to us, was killed, and his body fell into our hands. Our troops pressed on to
White's Tavern, seven miles from Richmond, and were there ordered to
support the infantry lines, being drawn up facing and close in front of a,
dense undergrowth of pines, with the infantry skirmishers lying immediately
in their front. At the first shots the infantry broke and fell back, leaving
the cavalry to bear the brunt of the whole attack. There was slight confu
sion for a few moments among the cavalry, but it was soon checked, and the
entire brigade was shortly after put into position by columns of squadrons,
in a sort of basin, and the enemy ran up two guns to the summit of the hill
in their front and opened on them with shrapnel. Under this fire the com
mand lost heavily till Maj. Thaxter nioved two squadrons of the First Maine
up under cover, within short range, who quickly drove the guns back. In
this position the brigade was exposed for some time to fire, unable to return
a shot, while the enemy could be seen working down through the woods on
the left of the road, to gain our rear and cut off retreat. Maj. Thaxter was
solicited by the commanding ofiBcers of other regiments to withdraw his
command and the others would follow, but he replied he had been placed
there by order of the brigade commander, and would remain there while a

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man was left him, unless ordered away. At length, after sustaining heavy
loss, the brigade was ordered back, and took up a new position in front of
White Oak swamp. At the crossing was stationed a section of artillery,
while the brigade, mounted, stretched away far to the right. In our front
was an open field, perhaps two hundred yards in extent, and beyond this our
dismounted skirmish line was placed, in the edge of the woods. The rebels
advanced in three lines of battle (infantry), while their guns opened with
shell. Our own artillery replied vigorously, but was soon compelled to
limber up and fall back across the swamp, where they took position in some
earthworks. Our skirmishers were driven in, and the overwhelming infantry
force advancing rapidly, our mounted line, which was drawn up with a high
rail fence in rear, and behind all the swamp, which was impassable except at
the road, with earthworks, abatis, and felled trees obstructing the hillside,
soon gave way, escaping as best they could. Many were killed at the road,
many rode into the swamp, where their horses perished, and many followed
several miles down the swamp to find some road around it by which they
could rejoin the command. The men were, however, quickly rallied on the
other side of the swamp, and held ihe earthworks, pouring in such a heavy,
fire that the enemy did not attempt to force the crossing.
A sergeant who Avas in this engagement thus wrote home
about it at the time : —
The rebs had left the position they held the day before, and we advanced
over that ground to the Charles City road, or, as some papers have it, the
Newmarket road. The Sixteenth Pennsylvania had the advance, dismounted
as skirmishers, and we came next, mounted. The advance had a sort of run
ning fight for a couple of miles, while we kept close up with them. The
rebel Gen. Chambliss was killed that morning, and his body lay by the side
of the road as we passed along. Finally the rebs made a stand in some
woods, and would go no further. A brigade of the Second corps was along
with us, and a portion of them was sent into the woods to help our dis
mounted men. Lively skirmishing was kept up for a while. We were in
the road, ready, if wanted, but the skirmishing began to die away, and as a
battery opened on us, throwing shell rather near, we were taken back
a short distance and formed a line of battle in the field, dismounting, and
I made up about an hour of the sleep I lost the night before. There had
been scarcely any firing for an hour when the infantry was most all called
back to strengthen another part of the line, and we were ordered up again.
Got most up there when the Johnnies opened on us fiercely, emptying three
or four saddles and laying out two or three horses. Whew! didn't the
bullets sing! We were taken out of the road lively, and formed a line in
the field on the right of the road. We had noticed fires all along the edge
of the woods, and supposed they had caught from the guns ; but we were
soon made very well aware what the matter was. The rebs had set the
woods on fire and formed a strong line under cover of the smoke, and when
they did open they opened big. Bullets flew thick and fast. We could do
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were in front of us, so we could not fire. On the left of the road was a
corn-field, and we had infantry in the woods that side of the road, but they
broke and ran back through the corn-field, letting the rebels down on our
left, an opportunity of which they quickly took advantage. That field was
just alive with rebels, yelling like demons, and pouring a. cross-fire into us
that was telling fearfully. Our regiment was alone in the field, though the
rest of the brigade was in supporting distance. Men and horses in the regi
ment were getting laid out strangely. We were told not to fire, as we might
hit our men ; and in fact we could not flre to much advantage, being side
ways to the enemy. But it was too good a chance, and some of the boys
could not help it. I began to get nervous. I had been under fire long enough
Avithout doing anything, and wanted to be busy. I was bound to flre, if I
did no good. Was just getting a cap on my carbine when we got the order:
"Fours — Right ABOUT!" which showed plainly our oflicers saw it was np
use to stay there, as we could do nothing. I dropped my carbine, and just
as we were wheeling a bullet struck my elbow. It numbed my arm and
hand so quickly, and struck so solid, I thought I was pretty well u.sed up.
I told the one next to me I was hit, and he left the fleld with me. Wlien we
got out of range we stopped, looked at my elbow (and I will own I did
dread to pull up my sleeve), and flnding I was more scared than hurt he
went back, and I kept on down to the hospital. That is all I know about
the fight, only that they drove our men back to where we fought them the
day before.
The loss of the regiment in this engagement was five men
killed, one officer and twenty-four men wounded, and two
men captured. Six horses were shot, and on the retreat sev
eral had to be left in the swamp to perish. Those who were
there will remember hoAV the infantry men (or rather heavy
artillery men) ran through the cavalry lines, and long after
wards it was a saying in the regiment that the "heavies got
round shouldered going under our horses in their skedaddle."
In the skirmish on the fifteenth, Charles H. Cobb, of Co. B,
became separated from the company when they retired from
the line, and reported to the Thirteenth Pennsylvania, when he
was marched to the front and remained on the skirmish line
all night ; when the First Maine relieved the Thirteenth Penn
sylvania in the morning, he was relieved with the rest, and in
answer to the question "Where have you been, Cobb?" he
replied : " Fighting the d  d rebs, where you ought to have
been"; he then joined his company and was engaged in the
fight at Deep Bottom until about four o'clock in the afternoon,
when he was wounded by a cannon ball, from the effects of
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The regiment remained in line near the swamp till about
dark, and then was relieved and went into camp on the ground
of the night before. The next day Avas a quiet one, though
a scare on the right, along toward night, caused a lively sad
dling up. On the eighteenth a portion of the regiment Avas
on picket at Malvern Hill, on the right of the Second Penn-
sylA'ania, while the rest of the regiment was serving as sup
port. Abput four o'clock in the afternoon the picket line
was attacked, and quite a skirmish ensued, during Avhich the
regiment lost three killed, and the picket line was taken in
somewhat. The regiment remained in line as support for the
pickets the nineteenth, the men in constant readiness and expec
tancy, and on the morning of the tAventieth moved a short
distance and took position' in an open field, where all around
were skulls and bones of the soldiers killed at the battle of
Malvern Hill during the peninsular campaign of 1862. This
was not an encouraging sight for the boys, though some of
them obtained pieces of bone suitable to make a ring of, for
ghastly keepsakes. It was a blue day in every respect. The
boys felt as if the whole movement had been unsuccessful and
many lives wasted (they did not know, till afterwards, that it
had been a success in the highest degree), they were tired and
worn, they had lost their long-tried brigade commander and
the brigade was in the hands of a man of whose ability they
knew nothing, and, all in all, it was one of the bluest days in
the history of the regiment. Along about noon there was a
scare, a hurried mounting, and a getting ready for emergencies
which did not come, and then the men returned to their list
less, blue, homesick state. Suddenly Col. Smith, just recovered
from the wounds received at St. Mary's church, rode into
camp, and the transformation was instantaneous. Three as
hearty, soul-felt cheers as ever greeted a man, greeted him,
and the boys took new courage. They were glad to see his
well-known form and features, and they were glad to know he
would, by virtue of his rank, take command of the brigade,
which he did at once, and they recovered their spirits won
derfully. That night the regiment moA'ed back to the river, in a

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drenching rain, Avith the division; recrossed about midnight,
reached the Appomattox, and recrossed it before dayligbt;
marched to near Prince George Court House and halted Cor
breakfast ; then inarched to near the Jerusalem plank road and
halted awhile, when the paymaster joined them, and the boys
had the fun of signing the pay-rolls ; and after dark marched
out to the Gurley farm and went into bivouac for the night.
The next afternoon the men received their pay up to June
thirtieth, and very many of them sent a large portion of the
money to City Point, to be expressed home. The regiment
changed position two or three times during the day, and finally
went into camp near the Weldon Railroad (which, as already
stated, had been captured during the absence of the cavalry
across the river), the horses being unsaddled for the first time
in many days, and two or three heavy showers cooling the air
and wetting everything just at night.
On the twenty-third the regiment moved three or four miles
down the raUroad to near Reams' Station, then back again and
then down again, this time halting by the side of the road
while the boys got a good dinner from a corn-field near by.
About five o'clock the pickets were attacked and the regiment
gaUoped to the front, the men dismounted, and a lively skirmish
ensued, lasting till about nine o'clock in the evening, when the
regiment was relieved and went back to the position so hurriedly
left. This skirmish, during which the regiment lost three killed
and four wounded, was known as the "fight by moonlight."
Several times the enemy attempted to surprise the First Maine
under cover of the darkness, and once succeeded in almost reach
ing the line in what may be called a silent charge, but their
coming Avas made known, either by some one of their number
firing a shot too soon, or by some exclamation, and each time
the boys rose up and poured such a rapid fire into the foe that
they were only too glad to get back to their lines, and they
finally gave up the attempt, having made nothing bj'- it.^
Next morning the First Maine returned to the position, and
' The remainder of the brigade had a very hard flght, although in front of this regi
ment it was only a very lively slcirmish. Col. Smith commanded the brigade, and lost four
out of his flve regimental commanders, while he himself was struck by a bullet in tlie

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building rifle pits, made themselves not only comparatively well
protected, but comfortable. The boys threw up embankments
two feet high or more across the open field, and then they
could sit on the ground behind the mounds, with their feet in
the holes the dirt was taken from, very comfortably. Thus they
awaited the adA-ance of the enemy, but the enemy did not
advance that day, and after an hour or two of expectancy the
boys amused themselves reading, Avriting, sleeping, etc., until
nearly night, when the infantry took the position and the regi
ment went into camp on the ground of the night before.
This account of the moA^ements of the regiment, from recross
ing the river to the night of the twenty-fourth, is from a private
letter written at the time : ¦ —
Deab Mother: — I believe in my last letter to you I left off just as we got
back this side of the river after our campaign at and near Deep Bottom,
Charles City road, etc. At any rate, I will go on from there. We got back
the morning of the twenty-first of August, after marching all night, feeling
somewhat tired, but as we were evidently steering for our old camp near
Prince George ('ourt House, v*'e expected some rest there, and tried to keep
in good spirits. But, as if to aggravate us, they marched us to within half
a mile from there, halted for us to get breakfast, and then started us for the
left of the army, on the Weldon Railroad. That was rough on us. We
halted soon after noon near the Jerusalem plank road, where we learned
the paymaster was up with us to pay off. That was good news, and sure
enough in a few moments the pay-rolls were brought around for us to sign.
Got them partly signed when "Get ready to move out immediately!" was
passed along the line. We got ready, marched a short distance across the
plank road, and again halted. Finished signing the rolls there, and drew
forage for the horses. Dark by that time, and we turned in. Got to sleep
ing nicely when we were routed out to start immediately. Some growling,
but it had to be done. Marched a couple of miles in about two hours, the
road being just awful, and halted again. Did stay there all night, and till
the next night. Were paid off the next day. Just before night of the
twenty-second we moved about half a mile, to within sight of the works on
the Weldon Railroad. Had a series of smart showers just as we halted,
while we were in the worst state we could be to receive them, and most of
us got wet, while the water stood on top of the ground, making it anything
but nice to sleep on. But we made ourselves as comfortable as we could, and
ankle. The surgeon oifered him a twenty days' leave of absence on this wound, but be
woidd not accept it, preferring to remain with his command. For Col. Smith's conduct of
this engagement Gen. Gregg recommended him for a brigadier generalship, but there was
no vacancy. However, he was brevetted brigadier, to date from St. Mary's church, June
twenty-fourth, and from this time was given a command according to his brevet rank ,
another brigade soon afterwards being formed for him for tliat purpose.

FIGHTING BY MOONLIGHT, 315
gt>t a good night's rest. Next morning, twenty-third, started early and
moved down along the railroad towards Reams' Station. The Second corps
was busily eng.iged in tearing up the track and destroying the railroad as
thoroughly as possible. We went to within a short distance of Beams'
Station, found some reb pickets, skirmished with them slightly, and came
back. No damage done on our side, and I guess not on theirs. Came
back to where we stopped the night before. Were dismounted and mak
ing ourselves easy, when "Attention! Pbkpake to Mount! MOUNT!"
came from the major, and we were off again. Went right back down the
railroad, this time to Reams' Station, drawing up in line and halting a little
beyond. Dismounted, pitched into a corn-field, had a fair time eating roast
corn, and laid around till about four o'clock. About that time the pickets
in front of us were attacked, and the First Maine was sent out to support
them. We Avent out at a trot, meeting pack mules, led horses, etc., coming
to the rear in brisk confusion. We drew up for a Charge when we got in
sight of the flghting, but the order was countermanded, and " Prepare to
Figlit on Foot!'' came instead. Stray bullets began to whistle around us,
and, indeed, one of the regiment was wounded way back there before dis
mounting. We were not long in dismounting and getting into line, for it
is much nearer pleasant to be on foot when minnies are flying than on
horseback, — they are more likely to go over our heads. We were marched
up to some old buildings, and ordered to hold them at all hazards. At that
time there was a skirmish line in front of us, flghting briskly, and in case
they got driven back we were to help them. We fortifled around the build
ings as well as we could with rails, and kept ourselves under cover, as the
bullets kept up a continual whizzing over us. Cos. A and G were there by
the buildings together. We could see no rebs, but could tell where their
line was, in some bushes, by the smoke of their carbines. We staid at the
buildings but a short time when we were ordered to go to the right into
the edge of some woods, where part of our regiment was engaged. Did so,
and built another cheap set of breastworks. Just got to flring — having
flred but two or three shots — when word came that the left of the line- was
giAdng way, so of course we had to go back or perhaps get surrounded.
Fell back a short distance into more woods, or rather into another corner of
the woods, when the major sang out: "Rally, boys, EallaM" and we
stopped and faced the Johnnies again, which was the same as telling them
to " Come on, if you wish; we are going no further." We sheltered our
selves as best we could behind trees, etc., and held them where they were.
We were just behind a slight rise in the land, where we could lie flat on the
ground, and they could not trouble us. We staid there till about nine
o'clock. We would rise up, fire, and drop down as quickly as possible.
Shooting was brisk, and bullets did everlastingly hum there. By some good
fortune we were kept well supplied with ammunition all the time, — all we
wanted, and some to keep for any emergency. After dark we could only see
the flash of the reb guns to flre at, and that was all they could see of us.
"Fighting by moonlight" was just gay. At times we would be all quiet
for perhaps flfteen minutes, and then would commence a flring on both
sides that would make the woods ring, sometimes by volleys and sometimes
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the flash. Then all would be quiet again, both sides listening intently to
catch the least sound of any attempt of the other side to steal up in the
dark. They tried that on us once, but made nothing out of it, if they lost
nothing. Then some one would flre, and all would commence. That is the
way we had it till about nine o'clock, when we were drawn off the fleld
silently and marched back to the horses. They had moved the horses back
a long distance, which caused any amount of grumbling, for Ave were tired.
But grumbling did no good, and walk back to them we were obliged to, —
back beyond where we got dinner. Found them at last, mounted, and then
were taken right back a good half mile over the road we walked, and halted
for the night. "Strategy," that was. Part of the regiment was left down
near where we had the skirmish line, on picket, and tho rest of us turned in
and had a good night's rest. The loss of the regiment was small, — some
half a dozen wounded, one of whom died the next mornijig. Other regi
ments in the brigade lost heavier. Next morning, twenty-fourth, as soon
as we got breakfast, "Pi-epare to Fight on Foot!" was the order again,
which meant every "No. 4 man" stay there and take care of his four
horses, — the rest take their carbines and "fall in." We did so, and were
marched through a small pine grove into a large field back of where we
had the skirmish the night before. Marched some little distance from the
woods, were deployed as skirmishers, which means spread out some six or
eight feet apart, and ordered to build breastworks. We had pickets a long
distance in front of us, and knew we could Avork uninterruptedly till they
were attacked, so at it we went. We had the pioneers down there with axes
and shovels, and in a couple of hours we had some works we felt safe to
fight behind, built of rails, logs, earth, etc. It was hot work, though. The
sweat poured off of us wonderfully. Seeing no prospect of any flghting
right away, we went to work getting brush, and soon had something to
shade us from the hot sun. After that we took things easy. We had a
good chance. Front of us was a large open field, which the rebs would
have to advance through to get at us to hurt. We felt that if we were
obliged to flght, we would like to flght in that position. Some of the boys
went to reading or writing, some went to sleep, and others amused them
selves in various ways. I would like to have had some of the good people of
Lewiston taken a look at us there. Do not think they would have imagined
we were there waiting for somebody to come and shoot at us. Reckon they
would have concluded if that was flghting, it was not so bad business, after
all. At noon they allowed half of us to go back to the led horses and get
our dinners, bringing back dinner for the rest of them. Luckily I had
received three or four papers by mail the day before that I had had no
chance to read, which I carried back to the lines, so I had plenty of reading
matter for the afternoon. The Johnnies either knew better than to attack
us, or had left altogether. All was quiet. Along towards night we were re
lieved by some infantry, and went back to camp. Got another good night's
. rest, having the privilege, also, of unsaddling our horses.
On the twenty-fiJth was the battle, which was the continua
tion of the fight of the twenty-third, known as " Reams' Sta-

BATTLE OF REAMS' STATION. 317
tion," the Avhole resulting from an attempt on the part of the
enemy to recapture the railroad, the loss of Avhich Avas a severe
bloAv to him. Deserters from the rebel lines reported that the
day after the road Avas ca^jtured i-ations and forage Avere reduced
one-half. Early in the morning Gen. A. P. Hill's corps attacked
the Second corps beloAv the station. The cavalry was on the
flanks, and Avent from ijosition to position all day long. This
regiment had its share of this, of course, getting under fire
several times without getting any fighting of its own. Soon
after noon it was ordered into position, dismounted, on the left
of the line, but after an hour's hard work building breastworks
Avas relieved by the infantry, Avho took the works, while the
cavalry men, already tired out, were sent further to the front
and put into position on the ridge of a hill and in front of some
woods, where they built another set of Avorks. They had got
these works nicely done when the boys found themselves
exposed to a new danger. The Union line had assumed the
shape of a siphon, facing outward, and this regiment was on
the left, or the short side. Scarcely were the works finished
Avhen the enemy commenced a heavy artillery fire on the front
of the line, and the two flanks were so near together that the
shot and shell that went over the front came over into the left.
This drove the boys to the outside of their works at once,
whereupon Maj. Thaxter rode down the line, coolly saying:
" If the enemy comes out in front, you must get inside the
works and stand the shelling." No casualty occurred to
the regiment while here, and after a while it was ordered
to advance to the woods, which it did, without finding any
enemy, and then was ordered somewhere else. It halted under
the brow of a Mil, where the boys felt perfectly safe, thinking
the shot and sheU, which had aU the time been flying over and
around them, could not get at them there, and they settled
down for a few moments' rest, of Avhich they felt sorely in
need. They had but begun to enjoy this rest when a shell
struck the top of a dead tree that stood on the hill, and was
lowered into the regiment, killing two men in Co. G (cutting
them in two), and then exploded, wounding two men in Co. E,
which was the total number of casualties in the regiment during
the day.

318 FIRST MAINE CAVALRY.
About dark the regiment went back to near the Gurley farm
and went into camp, the men being extremely tired with the
hard day's work. Then there was two or three days of picket
duty, and then the regiment went into camp on the Jerusalem
plank road, five miles south from Petersburg, and 'here closed
the month of August, having marched more than one hundred
miles, participated in six distinct actions, and lost forty-nine
men killed, wounded, and missing, and twenty-one horses killed
and forty-four Avounded.
September second the regiment went on a reconnoissance
Avith the brigade, passing out through the infantry line near
the YelloAV Tavern, on the Vaughan road, and thence moving
out on the Poplar Spring road, drove in the rebel pickets
and pursued them till they met the enemy in force and forti
fied on the Boydton plank road, when, having accomplished
the purpose of the scout, viz., to learn what there was at that
point, the force withdrew. ^
Then came a couple of weeks of picket duty, which was
somewhat dull after the excitement of the previous month, but
there was little complaint, as the boys had no objection to rest.
On the sixteenth the regiment, with the division, was sent in
pursuit of Wade Hampton's cavalry, which, with three brigades
of infantrj'-, had made a successful raid on the Union pickets
at Sycamore church and captured a large number of cattle,
etc. The division reached Stony Creek, fifteen miles south of
Petersburg, where the enemy was found in a strong position
on the other side of the creek, and a slight skirmish took place.
The bridge was impassable, and it was deemed impracticable to
ford the stream in the face of the opposing force, so the com
mand returned to camp, having lost two men wounded in the
skirmish. On the nineteenth one battalion advanced to Lee's
Mills, met and drove in the rebel pickets, and re-established the
old picket lines. Then a day or two of rest, and then three
days' picket on the Norfolk Railroad.
' This was just a dash into the enemy's lines, the orders being not to be gone over
forty-five minutes, and these were the 'first troops that went beyond the Weldon Railroad
across the Peebles farm. The force ran into the camp of Gen. Deering's brigade of rebel
cavalry, causing a deal of consternation, and as quickly came out again, losing two
wounded, and bringing out as prisoner the old man Peebles.

FIRST DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA CAVALRY. 319
On the tAventy-fourth the men composing the eight com
panies of the First District of Columbia Cavalry Avhicli were
enlisted in Maine, were formally transferred to this regiment,
and so many as Avere at the time serving AA'ith that regiment and
were in a condition for service, arrived and were assigned
to the different companies. A very large portion, however,
were absent, — -some in hospitals, some at dismounted camp
(called cavalry depot), awaiting horses, and some on detached
duty ; but by far the greater number of the absentees were in
rebel prisons, captured on Wilson's raid and in the fight at
Sycamore church. In this condition of affairs it is not to be
wondered at that the names of many men were borne on the
transfer rolls and placed on the rolls of this regiment who were
at that very time dead, or who died before release from prison,
and who never saw the regiment. This transfer at first created
considerable ill feeling on the part of the men of both com
mands, especially among the commissioned and non-commis
sioned officers, whose chances of promotion were lessened; and
beside this, the old boys of the First Maine were inclined to
look upon the new comers with disfavor. But after they had
been under fire together this last feeling was entirely overcome,
and from that time the men were all members of the First Maine,
and all alike jealous of its glory and its fame, and the regiment
lost none of its prestige by this addition, while the feeling
among the officers gradually grew less, even if it was never
entirely obliterated, and the matter of promotion was made as
fair as it could possibly be done. The men thus joining the
regiment brought with them the famous " sixteen^hooters,"
which afterwards gave the regiment the reputation among the
enemy of being "the regiment Avhich loaded up Sunday and
fired all the week."

CHAPTER XIV.
CAMPAIGNS OF THE FIRST DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA CAYALRY.
' 'B akee' s Cavalky. ' ' — Oeigin. — Regimental Organization. — Hbnra-' s
Rifles. — Kautz's First Raid. — Fight at Nottaway Bridge. —
Retukn to Cit a' Point. — Another Raid. — Assigned to Gen. Butler's
Department. — To Bermuda Hundred. — In Fortifications. — Under
Artillbrtt Fire. — An Attack and a Repulse. — Advance on Peters
burg. — Mounted at Last. — Second Advance on Petersburg. —
Wilson's Raid. — Fight at Roanoke Bridge. — Fight at Stona'
Creek. — Fight at Reams' Station. — Fight at Sycamore Church. —
Transfer to the First Maine Cavalry.
THE history of the First District of Columbia Cavalry,
from its organization to the time of the transfer of the
Maine men belonging thereto to the First Maine CaA'
alry, is taken largely from Chaplain Samuel H. Merrill's " Cam
paigns of the First Maine and First District of Columbia
Cavalry," to which has been added such material as the his
torian has been able to collect.
The First District of Columbia Cavalry was originally a
single battalion, raised in the District of Columbia, for special
duty at the seat of government, under command of Col. L. C.
Baker (provost marshal of the War Department), and famib
iarly known as "Baker's Mounted Rangers." To this com
mand eight companies were added in 1868, embracing about
eight hundred men enlisted in Maine, so that it became, to this
extent, a Maine organization.
Co. D, numbering one hundred and forty men, under com
mand of Capt. J. W. Cloudman, left Augusta on the twenty-
second day of October, 1863, and arrived at Camp Baker, in
Washington, on the twenty-fifth. The three officers of this
company were commissioned by the President of the United
States, while those of the other companies from Maine were
commissioned by the governor of Maine. A few days after its
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Rev. JOSEPH W. LEE
Lieut. Co. H.
Bristol, Pa.

Re». SAMUEL H. MERRILL, Chaphin.
Deceased.

X.

ALBERT C. DAM,
Sergt. Major,
Portland.

Lieut. VINCENT MOUNTFORT, Co K.
1st D. C. Cav.
Killed Sycamore Church, Sept. I 6, '64.

Capt. CHAS. C. CHASE, Co. C.
Portland.

Lieut. ELI W. PARKMAN, Co D,
1st D. C. Cav.
Killed June 25, '64.

¦¦j_-.-.-. :::;a|;KETT, Co. B.

MARCHING AND SCOUTING. 321
arrival in Washington the company was ordered to Anandale,
ten miles Avest of Alexandria, where it remained on duty, under
command of Lieut. Howe, till the twenty-seventh of January,
Avhen it was ordered with the battalion to Yorktown. Embark
ing on board the steamer " Conqueror," it arrived at YorktoAvn,
on the twenty-eighth, and went into camp about two miles from
the city, on the bank of the beautiful York River. A morning
so summer like and scenery so charming, few of the men had
eA'er seen before in midwinter. The next day they moved about
eight miles west, and went into camp three miles from Wil
liamsburg. January thirtieth, at daybreak, the bugle sounded
" Boots and saddles ! " and in half an hour they were off on a
raid. The men marched about twelve miles, and returned to
camp Avitli nothing of special interest to report. An expedition
was made to Bottom bridge, on the Chickahominy, twelve miles
from Richmond, on the fifth, sixth, seventh, and eighth of Feb
ruary, which will not soon be forgotten by the men who partici
pated in it. They did little fighting, but much hard work.
From the time they left camp, on the fifth, till they returned,
on the eighth, they were hardly out of the saddle. Three days
later the battalion was ordered to Newport News, on the James
River, a distance of twenty-five miles. On the nineteenth they
moA'ed out on a scouting expedition, but had not proceeded far
when an order was received to return and be ready in one hour
to take transports for Norfolk, where they arrived the next
morning. From this point they Avere ordered to Great bridge,
on the Elizabeth River, ten miles south of Norfolk. The
weather at Newport News, and during this day's march, has
been spoken of by the men as the coldest experienced during
their whole term of military service. On Sunday, the twenty-
first, Lieut. HoAve marched for Pungo bridge, in command
of Cos. D and E, to relieve another regiment. The march of
twenty-five niiles through the enemy's country, intersected by
unbridged streams and swamps, and infested by guerillas, was
slow and tedious, consuming two days. On the twenty-second
they relieved the Tenth New York Cavalry, and remained on
duty, well worked and well fed, till the first of March, when
they were ordered to Deep Creek, south of Norfolk, on the
borders of the Dismal SAvamp.

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The remaining seven companies from Maine were mustered
into the service of the United States at Augusta, February 8,
1864. Two days later, Co. F, Capt. Sanford commanding,
left Augusta for Washington. Reaching Camp Baker, a short
distance east of Capitol Hill, on the fourteenth, they found
comfortable barracks. Two days later they were mounted,
and from this time till the seventh of April, a part of each day
was spent in drilling. This company was followed, on the
twenty-ninth, by the remaining six companies.
The regiment was organized as follows : —
Colonel, L. C. Baker, Washington; Lieutenant Colonel, E. J. Conger;
Major, Baker; Major, J. W. Cloudman, Stetson, Maine; Major, D. S.
Curtis, Wisconsin; Adjutant, Spragub; Quartermaster, Baker, LeRoy,
N. Y. ; Surgeon, George. J. Northrop, Portland, Maine; Chapkdn, Sam
uel H. Merrill, Portland; Sergeant Major, Howard; Quartermaster
Sergeant, Miller; Commissary, Wolff.r; Hospital Steward, Lovb.ioa',
Meredith, N. H ; Chief Musician, Levi E. Bigelow, Skowhegan, Maine.
CO. A. — Captain, Hamilton; First Lieutenant, Wilkins; Second Lieu
tenant, Clark.
CO. B. — Captain, McNamara; First Lieutenant, George A. Dickson;
Second Lieutenant, Wolfeh.
CO. C. — Captain, George Griffin; First Lieutenant, M.cBtu'de; Second
Lieutenant, Gofp.
CO. D. — Captain, William S. Hoavb, Stetson, Maine; Second Lieuten
ant, Eli Parkman, Charleston.
CO. E. — Captain, T. C. Spears, New York; First Lieutenant, Jackson;
Second Lieutenant, Albert Spaulding, Newport, Maine.
CO. F. — Captain, Edward T. Sanford, Warren, Maine ; First Lieuten
ant, James Maguire, Portland, Maine; Second Lieutenant, James F.
McCusicK, Warren, Maine.
CO. G. — Captain, Thomas C. Webber, Goi-ham, Maine ; First Lieuten
ant, Daniel F. Sargent, Brewer, Maine ; Second Lieutenant, Leander M.
Comins, Lincoln, Maine.
CO. H. — Captain, Andrew M. Benson, Oldtown, Maine ; First Lieuten
ant, Zebulon B. Blethen, Lewiston, Maine; Second Lieutenant, Sylva-
Nus R. Jackson, Foxcroft, Maine.
CO. I. — Captain, Robert F. Dyer, Augusta, Maine ; First Lieutenant,
James H. Russell, Houlton, Maine; Second Lieutenant, Joseph. W. Lee,
Calais, Maine.

KAUTZ'S FIRST RAID, 323
CO. K. — Captain, John W. Freese, Bangor, Maine; Fir.-it LinUrn.ant,
Vincent Mountfort, Bowdoin, Maine; Second Lieutenant, Corvdon B.
Lakin, Stetson, Maine.
CO. L. — Captom, Charles C. Chase, Portland, Maine; Second Lie u.ien-
ant, William S. FA]^AVELL, Rockland, Maine.
Co. M Avas subsequently organized and officered as fol
lows : —
CO. M. — Captain, Daniel F. Sargent, Brewer, promoted from Co. G;
First Lieutenant, Edavard P. Merrill, Portland, Maine; Second Lieuten
ant, Henka' D. Fuller, Corinth, Maine.
This regiment was the only regiment in the Army of the
Potomac armed with Henry's repeating rifle. The peculiar
ity of this gun was, that it would fire sixteen shots without
reloading. The subsequent history of this regiment proved it
to be a terribly effective weapon. Fifteen shots could be given
with it in ten seconds. Thus a regiment of one thousand men
could fire fifteen thousand shots in ten seconds.
On the sixteenth of February Co. F was mounted, and
remained at Camp Baker, engaged in daily drilling, until the
scA'cnth of April. At that date it left Washington for Norfolk,
aud the next day joined a squadron of the old battalion, on
picket at Great bridge. On the fourteenth the company
marched to Deep Creek, where it was joined by three com
panies of the old battalion, already referred to as having been
on picket duty at Newport News. These companies remained
here on picket duty until the organization of the cavalry
division, under Gen. Kautz, two weeks later.
On the fifth of May they marched with the cavalry division
under Kautz, on his first raid. The object of these raids was
to weaken the enemy by destroying public property, and by
drawing off detachments in pursuit. In this movement Gen.
Kautz had passed through Suffolk and crossed the Blackwater
(where his march could have been easily arrested by destroying
the bridge), before the enemy became aware of his purpose.
At half-past two o'clock, on the afternoon of the seventh, he
had marched a distance of seventy miles, and struck the
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troops on their way to Petersburg. A thunder-bolt from a clear
sky could hardly have been more astounding to the enemy.
Instantly he was attacked. In an incredibly short time the
action Avas over, the enemy was whipped, the railroad was cut,
the public buildings were in flanies, and the gallant Kautz was
again on his march, Avith some sixty prisoners in his train.
Turning southward, the march was continued to the point
where the railroad crosses the Nottaway River. Here an obsti
nately contested fight took place, in which the gallant Lieut.
Jackson, of Co. E, fell mortally wounded. Here, too, fell a
brave private, Samuel P. Delaite. In this engagement, as in
others, the bravery of the men, and the efficiency of their six
teen shooters, were put to the proof. Maj. Curtis was ordered
to deploy his battalion as skirmishers, and charge a much larger
force of the enemy along the railroad, near a bridge. It was a
covered bridge, and the rebels soon ran to it for shelter. The
brave boys charged boldly after them, driving them through
and into their fortifications on the other side, killing some, and
taking several prisoners, with small loss. Some of the prison
ers said they thought the Yankees had a whole army, from the
Avay the bullets flew. One lieutenant asked, " Do you load
up over night and then fire all day?" He said he thought,
by the way the bullets came into the bridge, they must have
been fired by the basketful. The result of the affair was that
the bridge Avas burned, and Kautz was again on the march with
forty more rebel prisoners.
The immediate object of the expedition having been accom
plished, the cominand marched to City Point. Crossing the
Appomattox on the tenth, they encamped for a day near Gen.
Butler's headquarters. Twenty-four hotirs, hoAvever, had not
elapsed when the division moved again on another raid, which
proved to be one of the most hazardous and effective of the
war. During the time that Gen. Butler's forces were engaged
with the enemy, between Bermuda Hundred and Richmond,
Gen. Kautz adroitly slipped through the lines, and again
boldly dashed into the heart of Dixie. He passed rapidly
through Chesterfield County, pausing at the court house only
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the court house, the column moved on to Coalfield Station,
on the Danville Railroad, thirteen miles west from Richmond.
On the arrival of the troops, at about half-past ten in the even
ing, the inhabitants were surprised and alarmed quite out of
their propriety. That the Yankees should have had the audac
ity to visit that section seemed absolutely incomprehensible.
But there was no remedy. Instantly guards were posted on all
the roads leading to and from Petersburg and Richmond, and
the work of the hour was hardly begun before it was ended.
No harm was done to persons or to private property, but the
railroad was destroyed, the telegraph came down, and trains of
cars, depot buildings, and large quantities of government stores
Avent up in smoke. On the twelfth, the " history of this affair"
repeated itself at Black's and White's Station, on the South Side
Railroad, thirty miles west from Petersburg, and forty from
Coalfield Station. The railroad was torn up and the telegraph
torn doAvn, while the depot buildings, together with large quan
tities of corn, flour, tobacco, salt, and other articles designed
for the rebel army, were subjected to the action of the fire,
and resolved into their original elements. Wellville Station,
five miles east on the same railroad, a few hours later shared a
similar fate. The column now moved in the direction of Belle-
field, on the Weldon Railroad. When within two miles of that
phice. Gen. Kautz learned that the enemy was in force to receive
him. As his object was not so much to fight as to weaken the
enemy, by interrupting his communications and destroying his
supplies, he avoided an engagement, turning to the left from
Bellefield, and marching via Jarrett's Station, to the Nottaway
River. When the advance reached Freeman's bridge, on this river,
at ten o'clock in the evening, it was discovered that the whole
command was in a trap. One span of the bridge, forty feet in
length, had been cut out. The river for a considerable dis
tance was unfordable. The fords above and below were
strongly guarded, and the enemy was gathering in force in the
rear. The position was not a desirable one. The river must
be crossed, or a battle must be fought on the enemy's chosen
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326 FIRST MAINE CAVALRY.
must be hazarded. A major of a New York regiment, com
manding the advance, declared that the bridge could not be
made passable before the afternoon of the next day. But on
the assurance of Capt. Howe that it could be done in a much
shorter time, Co. D was ordered up and told what was
wanted. Working parties were instantly organized. In a short
time tall pines in the neighboring woods had fallen before the
axes of one party, and stalwart men, by means of the drag ropes
of a battery, had drawn them out. Another party had in the
meantime crossed the river on a little float they had fortunately
found, and stood on the remaining part of the bridge on the
other side. The ropes were thrown to them, and the stringers
were drawn across the chasm and placed in position. To cover
them with rails was but the work of a few moments, and in less
than three hours from the time the Maine boys began the work
it was completed, and the column passed on in safety.
The division reached City Point on the nineteenth. During
the last nine days it marched on an average twenty hours out of
the twenty-four, leaving only four hours for rest. It will hardly
be believed that in some instances hunger compelled the men to
eat raw corn, like their horses, but such was the fact. On this
raid they cut the Richmond and Danville and South Side Rail
roads in six different places, and inflicted an amount of damage
upon the enemy's communications and army stores, which told
severely upon them afterwards. On their arrival at City Point,
both men and horses were much exhausted. On the twentieth
the command crossed, again to Bermuda Hundred, and went
into camp about a mile from the river.
In the services so far narrated, only two companies from
Maine, viz., D and F, participated. The other six companies
remained in Camp Baker, under command of Lieut. Col. Conger.
Previous to their arrival the regiment had been assigned to
Gen. Butler's department. On the twelfth of May these six
companies, still unmounted, and having drilled only on foot,
were ordered to Fortress Monroe. Leaving Washington the
next afternoon on board of transports, after touching at Fort
ress Monroe they proceeded to Norfolk, and reporting to Gen.
Shepley, were ordered to Portsmouth, Avhere they disembarked
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On the morning of May twenty-second they re-embarked on
board the transport steamer " Monahanset," and proceeded up
the James River. Although the day was bright and clear, the
men Avere so crowded and uncomfortable that it robbed the trip
of whatever enjoyment there might haAi'e been in it. The water
the boys had to drink was of a reddish color, called " SAvamp
wafer," and though said to be good, they partook of it sparingly.
At night the transport anchored near Fort Powhattan, under
the guns of the iron clad "Atlanta," the strange sea monster
which had been captured from the enemy, and which some of
the boys said looked like a huge turtle on a raft, "with his
back up." The next morning they proceeded up the river and
landed at Bermuda Hundred, and went into camp about a mile
from the landing, by the side of the other six companies. Here,
for the first time, all the companies of the regiment were
together, one half mounted and the other half dismounted.
On the twenty-fourth four companies, dismounted, Avere ordered
to City Point, to take the place of a detachment of troops that
had been sent to Fort Powhattan, which Fitz Hugh Lee had
attacked; but the enemy had been gallantly repulsed by the
colored troops before the re-enforcements arrived, and the ser
vices of this battalion were not required, so it returned to
Bermuda. Hundred.
At this point the Appomattox River unites with the James
River, forming a point of land shaped something like a letter
V. On the fifth of May Gen. Butler had taken possession
of this point, and had bnUt a line of works from near Point of
Rocks, several mUes up the Appomattox River, across to near
Dutch Gap, on the James River, a distance of about five miles,
and was holding the line with a force of infantry and artillery.
On the twenty-fifth a portion of this infantry was ordered to
proceed to the White House to co-operate with the Army
of the Potomac, and this regiment, mounted and dismounted,
was ordered to the front to man the earthworks. The position
of the regiment was about midway of the line between the
tAvo rivers, in an open field and on level ground. The tents
were pitched a few rods in the rear of the breastworks, and
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enemy held a formidable line of works in the front, varying
in distance from half a mile to two miles. Directly in front of
the camp, at the distance of about forty rods from the main
line of works, a thick wood prevented the men from seeing the
enemy's position. A little to the right the country was open,
and there, on an eminence some eighty rods in advance of the
Union breastworks, was a small redoubt, known as Fort Pride,
defended by a section of a battery, and commanded by Capt.
Pride, an artillery officer, from whom it took its name. Co.
M, Capt. Sargent commanding, was stationed in this fort as
an artillery support. A portion of the regiment was constantly
on picket in front of the main line of Avorks. The regiment
Avas to hold this line. It was here that the six companies that
recenth'' reached the front loaded their pieces for action for
the first time, and it was here that the pluck of the men and the
efficiency of their guns were first put to the test.
The enemy shelled them nearly every day from behind his
breastworks, and though the regiment received no damage, stiU
a vivid recollection is retained of the shelling. The guns of the
enemy on a part of his line were trained on the redoubt, and
Avhen the shells failed, as they often did, to explode at the point
intended, they came directly into the camp of this regiment,
the Whitworth whistling with a sound like that produced by
the wing of a pigeon swiftly cutting the air, — others screaming
overhead, or tearing up the ground. In one instance the fusee
of a shell was blown out and struck a colored boy in the face,
but inflicted no serious injury. Some of the boys proposed to
Avash his face, to see if the fright had not bleached him. The
humor of these people is irrepressible. When the fusee whisked
across this fellow's face he opened his eyes wide, and seeing a
friend, exclaimed: "By golly, Bill, did you see dat ar snipe?"
" Yah, yah, yah," exclaimed the other, " you nigger. I reckon
you wouldn't like to have dat ar snipe pick you."
At three o'clock on the morning of the twenty-eighth the
rebels opened with artillery all along the line, and the whole
force was ordered to "fall in." It was supposed they were
about to assault the works. Drawn up for the first time in
close line of battle, a few paces from the breastworks, in antici-

Lieut. WILLIAM S. FARWELL, Co. L.
1st D. C. Cav.

AT BERMUDA HUNDRED. 329
patioii of a bloody conflict, the whole bearing of the men was
such as to make their gallant commander proud of them.
When all Avas ready, the intrepid Col. Conger mounted on
old " Barney," as his war horse was called, the inevitable
pipe in mouth, puffing as quietly as if sitting at his tent door,
Chaplain Merrill passed along in front of the line, Avith words
of cheer to the men. As he told them what was expected of
them, and that he trusted they Avould give a good account
of themselves in the coming conflict, they answered with the
utmost enthusiasm : " We will, chaplain, we will ; that is what
we came here for. We will do it." The expected assault,
hoAvever, was not made, and three hours later they returned to
their quarters.
On the picket line the time did not entirely pass without
enlivening incidents. An officer one night discerned a suspi
cious looking object moving stealthily towards the fortifica
tions. Making a detour he got into its rear unperceived, and
soon discoA^ered that it was a man reconnoitring our works.
By cautious movements, now stepping behind this tree, and
noAv crouching behind that stump, still when the game was
still, and moving quickly when it moved, he succeeded in
getting sufficiently near, when, taking deliberate aim, he roared
out: "Lay down!" Disarmed and brought in, the captive
proved to be a lieutenant in the rebel service.
Corp. Wilbur F. Lunt, Co. I, thus describes life while on
duty here : —
Here the actual experience of war begun. A little to the riglit of where
we were encamped were two Union batteries. Our company lay entirely
exposed, the breastworks in front being only four feet high, with a shallow
ditch outside, beyond which the forest had been cleared off, leaving stumps
and bushes, and trees with limbs sharpened, making an almost impassable
space of some twenty or thirty rods in front. Once or twice a night, when
we were certain to be almost dead for want of sleep, the batteries would
open, the rebel shells come flying through the air, and we would be ordered
to man the works. This wis not so bad in good weather, but on rainy
nights to be hurried out andrcompelled to stand in the mud for a couple of
hours, became extremely tedious as soon as the novelty had worn off. We
could not remove our clothing, because we never seemed to know the hour
when we would be called, and when we were called the urgency of the
occasion was too great to admit of delay, as each time it was expected that

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the enemy was to advance. Every other night we took our turn on picket
duty, out in front of the works -r two hours' watch and four hours' sleep.
On clear, warm, moonlight nights this was not ijarticularly disagreeable, but
on cold and rainy nights it was anything but agreeable, because when we
had once removed oui' blankets from the places which we had selected by
daylight, we were certain not to be again comfortable or dry during the
remainder of the night, for we could have no flres, and we were not per
mitted to strike a light, and if we lay down we most certainly would find a
puddle of water to receive us.
The part of the picket line which extended along in front of
the camp, from left to right, about one mile, was held by this
regiment. On the right the line extending on in front of Fort
Pride, and some distance beyond, was manned by another regi
ment. Before daybreak on the morning of the fourth the enemy
commenced a furious shelhng, which was continued till sun
rise. Meantime he had thrown out a strong line of skirmishers
to attack the pickets on the left, for the purpose, doubtless, of
diverting attention from the points at which he intended to
strike. The attack was sudden and vigorous, but the reserve
rallying promptly with their superior arms, the enemy was
repulsed. The skirmishing continued, however, till about nine
o'clock, when a regiment of South Carolina troops left their
.entrenchments, farther to the right, and advanced on Fort
Pride, with a yell peculiarly their own. The pickets of the
regiment referred to left their posts and came in. Capt.
Sargent at once sent out twenty-one men under command of
Lieut. Blethen. This small party, taking advantage of the
ground, got a position from which, as the enemy advanced on
the fort, they could give him an enfilading fire. The first volley
told with terrible effect ; another equaUy destructive instantly
followed. Another, another, and another, tore through their
thinned and thinning ranks. It seemed as if a whole brigade
was on their flank. In the meantime the artillery opened on
them with grape and canister. A moment more and the sur
vivors were seeking the shelter of their works, leaving their
dead and wounded on the field. Among the dead was the
colonel of the regiment. A detachment from this regiment
Avas sent out to man the picket line. Lieut. Blethen returned,
biinging in thirteen prisoners, among Avhom was one cominis-

ATTACK ON PETERSBURG. 331
sioned officer. It is a singular fact that this regiment had not
a man harmed. Two hours after the fight the body of the
rebel colonel who fell was sent, under a flag of truce, across
the enemy's lines, together with his gold watch, a diamond
ring, and various other articles of value found upon his person.
It is a noteworthy fact that the Sabbath Avas sometimes
remembered in the army, even in the midst of a vigorous
campaign. When the troops were on a march it was different.
But during the ten months the two great armies confronted
each other before Richmond, no instance is remembered in
Avhich the religious services of the Sabbath were interrupted
by the enemy. As by common consent, aggressive movements
on both sides, with rare exceptions, were suspended on that
day. Usually on the Sabbath all was quiet along the lines.
Especially so were the first Sabbaths this regiment passed at
Bermuda Hundred front. At the suggestion of Col. Mix, of
the Third New York Cavalry, that regiment and the First
District of Columbia Cavalry attended a united service while
stationed at that point, the chaplains of the two regiments
officiating alternately. ,
At one o'clock on the morning of the tenth, the six mounted
companies of the First District of Columbia Cavalry moved,
with the division under Gen. Kautz, as it afterwards appeared,
to capture Petersburg. The cavalry was to attack the city on
the south, while the Tenth corps of infantry, under Gen. Gil-
more, Avas to attack on the north side. The cavalry moved
promptly. All the troops did their duty well. No further
account of the matter, however, can here be given than is
necessary to show the part borne by this regiment. As the
column, marching by the Jerusalem turnpike, approached the
enemy's defences, Lieut. Col. Conger, commanding, ordered
Maj. Curtis to dismount his battalion and charge the enemy's
works. Every fourth man was left in charge of the horses.
The balance of the battalion moved steadily forAvard, firing
rapidly as they advanced, nor did they pause at all till they
were inside the rebel works, securing prisoners and destroying
such camp equipage as they could not remove. It was then
discovered that they had done this against three times their

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OAvn number, fighting behind breastAvorks. With the common
arm this would hardly have been possible. Some of the pris
oners said : " Your rapid firing confused our men ; they thought
the devil helped you and it was of no use to fight." During the
action, Capt. Griffin, of Co. C, with a small detachment from
his own and another company, charged and took a twelve
pound brass howitzer, against large odds of good fighting men.
They could not stand the ready loaded and instant firing arms
Avhich these men used against them. After the defences had
been carried, it was ascertained that the infantry had returned
to Bermuda Hundred without striking a bloAV, and as the enemy
was rapidly bringing up re-enforcements from Richmond and
elsewhere, Gen. Kautz was compelled to retire, Avhich he did
without molestation. In the early part of the action, Lieut.
Maguire received a painful wound in the leg. This was the
only casualty. While this affair was in progress, a detachment
from that portion of the regiment which remained behind
recomioitred the enemy's works in the front, found them
deserted, and demolished them.
On the thirteenth the regiment was relieved from duty in
the entrenchments by a regiment of one hundred days' men
from Ohio. The next day the balance of the regiment was.
mounted, and moved at once with the cavalry division, in
concert with the Eighteenth corps of infantry, for a second
demonstration on Petersburg. The disadvantage under which
they labored will be appreciated when it is stated that a por
tion of the District of Columbia men took the saddle that day
for the first time in their lives. And yet the regiment was
highly complimented for its gallantry in the engagement which
resulted in forcing the enemy back to his inner line of entrench
ments. Lieut. Parkman, of Co. D, a brave and accomplished
officer, and an excellent man, was killed.
Hitherto one-half the regiment had served as infantry. Now,
mounted and released from duty in the entrenchments, they
were so far prepared to take the field as cavalry. Probably,
however, no other regiment in the service took the field in a
condition so unfavorable to success. The expectations, based
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that they would be at once mounted and retained on duty at
the seat of government, had been disappointed. They had
been sent to the front to serve on foot, and on account of their
superior arms, in every action they had been [)laced in the most
perilous positions. And now, no sooner Avere these remaining
companies mounted, than they were taken into action before
they had been drilled in the saddle at all. Now if (as will
hereafter be seen), notwithstanding all these adverse influences,
they Avere distinguished for their bravery and efficiency on
every field in which they fought, the fact will jirove the ster
ling qualities of the men.
On the nineteenth, they broke camp near the breastAvorks
at Bermuda Hundred front, and moved north about five miles,
to a point near the James, about two miles below Jones' Land
ing. At four o'clock in the afternoon of the twentieth, an
order was received to be ready to march at an hour's notice.
At nine o'clock the horse equipments arrived from Washing
ton. The different parts of the saddle were in different boxes,
and so unacquainted were the men with horse gear, that many
of them were unable to adjust the various parts without assist
ance. Nor was this strange. Before their enlistment they
had no occasion to learn, and. subsequently, no opportunity,
and yet, three hours later, they started on the cdlebrated
Wilson's raid.
At one o'clock on the morning of the twenty-first of June,
the regiment moved with the Third division of cavalry, under
Gen. Kautz, and joined another division from the Army of the
Potomac. The whole force numbered about eight thousand
men, with sixteen pieces of artillery, and was commanded by
Gen. Wilson. The object of the movement, like that of similar
ones which had preceded it, was not to fight, but to Aveaken
the enemy by cutting his communications, and by destroying
army stores and other public property. The Army of the
Potomac was now entrenched on the south side of Richmond.
All supplies for the rebel capital must be draAvn from the south
and west. The question of its reduction was only a question
of time, while every interruption of its communications, and
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On ,the night of the twenty-first, the command bivouacked
at Blanford, on the Suffolk Railroad, four miles south of Peters
burg. Of the use of this road the enemy had already been
deprived. Passing on the twenty-second to Prince George
Court House, then marching in a southerly direction, they
struck the Weldon Railroad at Reams' Station, twelve miles
from Petersburg. The place Avas guarded by a small body of
militia. A portion of them were captured and the remainder
dispersed. Here the sad but necessary work of destruction
began. All the buildings at the station, together with a loco
motive, and a train of five or six cars, were consigned to the
flames. After tearing up the road for a considerable distance, the
command marched to Ford's Station, on the South Side Rail
road, eighteen miles southwest from Petersburg. Here the
Avork of destruction was resumed. The public buildings, to
gether with three locomotives and fifteen cars, shared the fate
of those at Reams' Station.
On the twenty-third they advanced to Black's and White's,
fifteen miles southwest on the same road, destroying the three
intervening stations, and tearing up the road along their line of
march. On the morning of the twenty-fourth, a march of eight
miles led them to Nottaway Court House, where they destroyed
a railroad station, together with a large storehouse filled with
cotton. Resuming the line of inarch, they advanced to Keyes-
ville, on the Richmond and Danville Railroad, leaving behind
them a track of smouldering ruins, as far as the public property
of the enemy furnished combustible matter. Nor is it to be
denied that within certain limits a good deal of foraging was
done. In a healthy subject, free exercise in the open air, especially
on horseback, tends to give an appetite, whose cravings nothing
can appease but food. This was the experience of the boys.
And if their haversacks were sometimes empty, and they were
fain to gnaw the raw corn, "which the horses did eat," their
appetites were all the more claiporous when they came within
reach of food. At such times, bread, and meat, and butter, and
milk, and eggs, and cream, in a word, whatever the smoke-

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house, or the spring-house, or the fleld, or garden, or stall, or
pasture of a rebel contained, which was capable of being readily
converted into good food, was remorselessly appropriated Avith
out waiting for either commissary or quartermaster process.
These acts of the boys were never denied ; and yet there could
never be discovered any signs of penitence on account of them.
After passing Drake's depot, eight miles further south, and
paying it the same compliments they had paid to others, they
approached Roanoke bridge, which crosses the Staunton River
at the mouth- of the Little Roanoke. As this was a point of
great importance to the enemy, it was fortified and strongly
guarded. On this side of the river, at a distance of about three-
fourths of a mile, running parallel with it, was a range of hills.
Between the hills and the river the ground was open and level.
At the left of the railroad was a broad field of wheat, while on
the right a luxuriant growth of grass and weeds, rising nearly
to the height of a man's shoulders, covered the ground. The
bluff on the opposite side of the river was lined with earth
works, and bristled with cannon, both above and below the
bridge, while a strong line of the enemy's skirmishers had been
thrown across the bridge and deployed along the shore.
Gen. Wilson's object was to burn the bridge, and Lieut. Col.
(longer, of the First District of Columbia Cavalry, was detailed
to do it. The regiment was composed of new recruits, with
little experience, and had receiA^ed less instruction than any
other regiment in the command. The undertaking was a peril
ous one. Its wisdom the reader will be likely to question.
And yet, when the final order was given to charge across the
level ground in the face of the rebel batteries, the gallant First
District of Columbia moved forward in splendid style, dis
mounted (except the intrepid Conger, who, being lame from
previous wounds, was compeUed to ride). The advance squad
ron, commanded by Capt. Benson, had not advanced far, when,
from the line of the enemy's works in front, a murderous storm
of grape and canister was hurled into their ranks with terrible
effect. Officers and men went down in large numbers. Still,
without the least protection, in the face of that withering fire,
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their own, those brave men pressed on till near the bridge.
Efforts were made to burn it, but they were unsuccessful. The
regiment did but little actual fighting here, for the simple reason
that they could not get at the enemy, but the cannonading Avas
rapid and heavy. The hills presented a line of fire and smoke,
and the earth trembled with the terrific concussions. Shells
screamed across the horizon, bursting into deadly iron hail —
the grim forms of smoke masked men, the gleam of burnished
guns in the wheat-field, where the men were not engaged, and
the flashing of sabres Avhere they were, with horsemen in the
distance, sweeping to and fro, formed a scene of exciting grand
eur such as few of the men had ever Avitnessed before. When
at length it was discovered that the object could not be accom
plished but at too great a sacrifice of life, the advance Avas
ordered back, and as nothing else was to be done in this direc
tion, the return march was commenced. The enemy followed
all day, but made no attack. After a march of thirty-two miles
directly east, through Greensborough, the column halted for the
night near Oak grove.
A march of thirty-eight miles brought them to the iron bridge
across Stony Creek, about ten o'clock on the morning of the
twenty-eighth. Here a heavy force of cavalry and artillery was
found in position to dispute the crossing. The cavalry consisted
of Hampton's command, together with that of Fitz Hugh Lee.
A severe engagement took place, in Avhich this regiment lost
about eighty men in killed, wounded, and missing. The result
was indecisive. The enemy was pressed back, wliile the raiding
column turned to the left and crossed the creek at a point aboA'e.
Gen. Kautz's division had the advance, this regiment moving
at the head of the column, and the Eleventh Pennsylvania next.
On approaching Reams' Station, which had been supposed to be
in possession of the Union forces. Gen. Kautz found himself
confronted by the enemy, both infantry and artillery. Mahone's
whole division, and one brigade from another division, had been
sent out to intercept Wilson's command, which was uoav out
numbered two to one. The enemy was drawn up in strong line
of battle, extending from the Nottaway River, on the right, to a
point far out on the left. This regiment and the Eleventh

Hon DANIEL F. DAVIS,
:orp Co. F, E«-Gov. of Mai
Bangor

Sergt WILBUR F. LUNT, Co. G.
Late Atty for York Co., and U. S. Dist Atty.
Portland.

Lieut, HENRY F. BLANCHARD, Co. G.
Augusta.

Corp JOSEPH B PEAKS, Cc K,
Ex-Ins, Com , Co. Atty , and
Col 1st Regt Reserve Mili+ii of M^m.^

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Pennsylvania charged directly through. Gen. Wilson, how
ever, instead of following on, fell back, abandoned his artillery,
AA'agons, and ambulances, and by making a wide detour, avoided
the enemy, and abandoned these two regiments to their fate.
Gen. Kautz had marched but a short distance when he found
himself in a triangle, two sides of which, including his rear and
left front, were held by the enemy in overwhelming numbers.
Extending along his right front was the railroad, running
through a cut from ten to twelve feet in depth. Beyond it, and
running nearly parallel with it, was a stream of considerable
depth, and beyond that an extensive swamp, supposed to be
impassable. The enemy now thought himself sure of his prey.
Under the circumstances, almost any other man would have
surrendered. Not so the indomitable Kautz. It was a wild and
exciting scene to see those mounted men slide down that steep
embankment to the railroad track, scramble up the opposite
bank, dash down the next declivity into the stream, and wal
low through mire and water, the horses in some instances
rolling over and the men going under, amid the thunder of
artillery, and with solid shot plunging, shells exploding, grape
and canister raining, and musket balls whistling around them,
till they reached the opposite shore and disappeared in the
swamp, which had been made passable by a drought of great se
verity. Following their indefatigable commander, they pressed
their way through, and reached their old camp at Jones' Land
ing the next day.
Lieut. Col. Conger, Maj. Curtis, and Capt. Sanford were severe
ly wounded. Capts. Benson and Chase, who had been wounded
at Roanoke bridge, fell into the enemy's hands as prisoners
when the ambulances were abandoned at Stony Creek. The
damage to the enemy by this raid was immense. Besides the
destruction of cotton, buildings, commissary stores, and rolling
stock, Richmond and Petersburg were cut off from all railroad
communication for several weeks.
Corp. Lunt, of Co. I, thus details his experience during this
raid : —
On the twentieth of June, orders were received to prepare for a raid into
the enemy's country, and nearly all night was spent in adjusting our equip-

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ments and packing up for a move, we knew not Avhere. Many of us did not
sleep at all, but as we used to do, when boys, the niglit before the Fourth of
July, we kept awake so that we niight be the first on hand in the morning.
Before the daAvn of the morning of the twenty-first, the bugles sounded
"Fall in ! " and while the stars were still glittering in the sky, and the mist
resting upon the waters of the Appomattox, our regiment was in motion,
and just at daybreak we were leading our horses by twos over the pontoon
bridge across the Appomattox Eiver, near Point of Kocks. I remember
the curious sensations we experienced, and the timorous motions of the
reluctant horses, as they followed their file leaders across this SAvaying,
undulating bridge.
After crossing the river we mounted and moved forAvard in column of
fours, towards the left flank of the army, then investing Petersburg. As
Ave approached the old Prince George County Court House, the road was
strewn Avitli papers and manuscripts, evidently a part of the records of that
county, from the loss and destruction of which landholders must have since
suffered great inconvenience. A little after noon we went into bivouac, and
word was sent around that all men who were unable to ride for seven or
eight days and nights should return to the former camp ; but as this Avas our
first experience, no one seemed to doubt his ability to endure any of the
hardships and perils of the expedition before us.
This day's journey was my first expei-iehce on horseback. As we set out
on our march from the Appomattox Eiver, in the morning, I waited impa
tiently for the column to mbve forward merrily at a gallop ; but I waited in
vain, for we moved only at a plodding, monotonous walk, amid clouds of
dust, and under a burning sky. My lips were parched by the dust and heat,
but the enthusiasm of youth led me to anticipate a more agreeable time
when we should reach the open country of the enemy, and, like the troopers
of Murat, ride down all the rebels who stood in our way ; so I braced up my
spirits with the illusions of hope never to be realized. *
On the morning of the twenty-second, while the moon was yet bright in
the heavens, and all was quiet, save the stir of the horses and the occasional
braying of a mule, the notes of the bugle and the orders of the orderly ser
geant roused us from our slumbers, and after feeding and watering our
horses and getting a hasty breakfast, " Boots and saddles!" was sounded,
and away we started for the enemy's country. I was one of the number
detailed to act as regimental rear guard, but I was no horseman, and judg
ing by the way my companions kept in their saddles, they were no more
skilled in the equestrian art than I was. The fact is that we did not per
form our duty as rear guard very well, and Col. Conger, our commander,
who was an old cavalry man, made some remarks to the effect that Ave were
" a d  d sight worse than the stragglers."
Shortly after daylight the head of our column reached Beams' Station,
on the Weldon Eailroad, and the advance guard, by a sudden charge, suc
ceeded in capturing a rebel picket, and drove away a squadron of their
cavalry. We continued our march. By-and-by the sun rose in the heavens
and the heat became intense. The roads were dusty, and tlie way a most
weary one to me. Long before night I was as tired as boys usually are on
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That night Ave bivouacked by the side of tho road, near Ford's Station, on
the South Side Eailroad.
The next morning, continuing our Avay, the station building aud store
houses, containing quantities of tobacco and other merchandise, were
burned, and some portions of the railroad destroyed. Late in the afternoon
Ave reached BurkesA-ille, at the junction of the South Side and Richmond
and Danville Eailroads. I remember calling at some negro quarters adjoin
ing a fine old mansion which had been deserted by its proprietor, and there
informing the negroes that we Avere Yankees coming to set them free.
Some of these colored people were almost white, and I shall never forget
their eagerness, coupled with a doubt, which their countenances expressed.
They could not believe that a day so long hoped for, and delayed, had at last
arrived. At Burkesville our forage Avas exhausted, and we were obliged to
graze our horses in the fields and pastures. I felt as Mazeppa must have
felt after he had been bound to the wild horse for several days — so tired
and lame and sore that I was obliged to creep on hands and knees while I
held the halter of my horse, as he grazed.
That night I sle^jt soundly, and the next morning, having adjusted my
stirrups and arranged my saddle, started off with the regiment, feeling
much better. The track of the Eichmond and Danville Eailroad, along
which we were marching, was not laid with ordinary iron T rails, but in place
of them longitudinal timbers, or sleepers, were laid, with flat strai^ iron
spiked down to these sleej)ers. Our work of destruction on this road was
comparatively easy, for it was only necessary to take the rail fences down,
pile the rails along the track and set them on fire, when the heat would
expand the rails so that they would curl up, and the road was effectually
destroyed for immediate use.
On the night of this day we halted at Keyesville, and my company was
sent out on a cross road to do picket duty. We made our headquarters at
the house of Mr. Foster, whose wife, although she had been born in Ohio,
appeared to be a very ardent sympathizer with the Confederates, and to be
extremely anxious to obtain all the information possible as to the number
of our force and the object of our raid, but I fear that the information
she obtained was far from accurate, and she herself seemed to doubt our
veracity. iSTevertheless, we were here bountifully supplied with ripe cher
ries and a good supper, and about midnight a family of negro slaves prepared
a turkey supper for us, which Avas a very welcome change from hardtack
and pork. During that night a colored man came into our picket post and
informed the sergeant in command that there were some teams containing
l^rovisions secreted some distance away in the woods, and I was ordered td
take two men and bring them in. Experienced soldiers would have been
more careful, but, ignorant of danger, away we went, foUoAving our dusky
guide through the gray of the morning, across fields and pastures and
through woods, until at length, in a secluded spot, under the thick foliage
of lofty trees, just at daybreak, we found several wagons laden with trunks
and furniture, and one small cart filled with bacon and corn meal, and an
old roan horse tied to a tree near by. The provisions Avere the most valu
able to us, so we told the negro to take all he wanted, and with a great
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contgnts as he saw fit, while Ave took a few knickknacks as mementoes of
the occasion. The negro having harnessed the horse to the cart containing
the bacon and meal, we started for the road leading back to Mr. Foster's.
Just as we reached the road, our vidette stationed near halted a man in
Confederate gray and took him in charge, and we escorted him back to the
picket post. He claimed to be a Confederate mail carrier, and that he Avas
exempt from military service, and exhibited a physician's statement as to
his disability. He was, however, kept in charge until we joined our column
in the morning, but what became of him I never knew. Our negro con
tinued along with us as driver of the team which we had conflscated, and
this supply of provisions, later on, was all we had for several days to keep
us from starvation. The bacon and ham we were glad to eat raw, although
portions of it presented a very animated spectacle.
On this twenty-fourth day of June the weather was intensely hot, and
the column for the most of the time was enveloped in a cloud of dust. We
continued our march, destroying railroad stations and storehouses contain
ing Valuable merchandise, as well as considerable portions of the railroad
tracks near at hand. Late in the afternoon, as we approached a range of
hills, we heard firing of cannon and the' occasional rattle of musketry. Our
regiment was formed under the shelter of a bluff, and the order given to
"dismount and prepare to fight on foot." For many of the men this was
the flrst time they had received such orders knowing that it meant business.
The dismounted men, having formed in line by companies, were quickly
counted oft' in sets of fours, and started on the dou.ble quick down the rail
road track. We had not proceeded far before the landscape between the
hills was open to our view. We perceived on our left a deep creek, with
steep banks thickly fringed with trees and bushes, and beyond that a wide
interval field stretching to a river of considerable width. Across this in
terval was a high railroad embankment, broken in one or two places,
with wooden bridges across the openings. On the right of the road a wide
interval, extended to the river, and at the point on the river bank to whicli
the railroad embankment extended we saw a long, covered bridge, and on
the further side of the bridge extensive earthworks, with guns mounted
in them. The advance of our forces on the right of the railroad had already
engaged the enemy with a brisk fire, AA'hich was returned from the vicinity
of the bridge and the earthworks on the opposite side.
Our regiment was immediately ordered to deploy to the left of the rail
road, with the creek before mentioned in our rear. While this movement
was being executed as rapidly as possible, much of the time in plain view of
the enemy, many of the boys for the first time found themselves under a
brisk fire from the cannon and small arms of the enemy. The distance was-
not too great for them to use canister as well as shell, and several of our
boys were wounded before we opened flre at all. The field in which Ave
were deployed was traversed by a number of very deep, dry ditches, dug in
the clayey soil and fringed with thick hedges of blackberry bushes, which
made our movements disorderly and rendered it difiicult to execute them.
A squadron of the regiment stationed in line nearest the railroad, under
command of Capt. A. M. Benson, undertook to charge, for the purpose of
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flre of musketry aud canister, and Avore obliged to relinquish their attempt
to reach the bridge. Later Cajjt. Chase, with several men of his com
pany, undertook to reach the bridge. Crawling cautiously alongside of
the embankment, they reached a point where they were obliged to expose
themselves, and scarcely one of the whole squad escaped uninjured, Capt.
Chase being seriously wounded. A brisk flre was kept up on both sides
until dark, when gradually our forces were withdrawn and the return inarch
commenced. The forces crossed the creek before mentioned at a ford a
short distance in the rear of our line. A considerable number of our regi
ment remained behind on the field to guard this ford. At dawn the enemy's
battery opened a heavy fire upon the troops then crossing the ford. I was
one of those who remained upon the field all night, and I distinctly remem
ber watching the fiash of the cannon, and seeing the black speck of the
approaching shells, which passed over us and exploded a short distance in
our rear. Here and there upon the field range stakes had been driven by
the enemy. It seemed a mystery to me that while so few of us were left
behind, the enemy did not advance to engage us. This affair was known to
us as the engagement at Staunton Eiver. Lieut. Col. Conger, who com
manded our regiment, was wounded in this engagement, together with
several other officers and a considerable number of men.
From this point the regiment proceeded towards Stony Creek, marching
with a large number of negroes in the column, who vainly fancied that free
dom was at hand. I cannot speak for other portions of the regiment, but I
know that at dusk, on the night of the twenty-seventh, the regiment halted
in the road, which at that point entered the thick forest. We fed our
horses with corn on the cob, and many of the men Avere obliged to refresh
themselves with the same food as that which they gave their horses. Shortly
after, the order was given to mount and to prepare to fight mounted, and
that no man should speak aloud. The column started forward at a quick
trot, and then increased its pace to a gallop. We entered the forest, it then
being so dark we could scarcely perceive our file leaders. Advancing along
this road we soon saw the flash of the flre-arms of the rebel pickets in the
woods close at hand, but the column charged forward in the darkness,
until soon we came to a place where bright camp-fires were lighted, aud
approached the bridge across Stony Creek. Down to our right, across the
creek, we heard a continual and heavy firing of musketry, with an occa
sional boom of heavy guns, which showed that our forces Avere holding the
bridge to enable us to cross the creek. Turning to the left we proceeded
along the road, riding all night, ofiicers and men in many instances being
sound asleep, and the men of various companies being intermingled, the
strongest and most active horses leading the way. Shortly after daylight
word came back that the enemy was in force not far from our front. Soon
we approached the borders of a plantation, where the regiment was halted
and orders given to dismount and prepare to flght on foot.
I cannot say that there was much enthusiasm among the boys, for we
were hungry, weak, and exhausted. The first battalion then dismounted,
formed, and marched out in the open field in the vicinity of the farm house,
which was located in the midst of an orchard, on rising ground, near the
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the enemy opened flre upon them with canister from some unseen battery.
Taken by surprise at this warm reception, the line instantly broke, but the
boys in a fcAv moments rallied and came back to the oi-chard near the house.
From that point they espied a considerable number of the enemy lying
behind a rail fence a few hundred yards away, and at once poured a scatter
ing flre into them. Soon here and there many Avho were sheltered by the
ti-ees began to cry out that they were hit, and we discovered that the enemy
in considerable numbers was concealed in the house and its outbuildings.
Thereupon Capt. Howe, with several of his men, advanced to the door of
the house and kicked it open, while others Avere .shooting in at the Avin-
dows. As Capt. Howe kicked open the door a tall rebel levelled his musket
and a bullet whistled in close proximity to his ear. Capt. Howe, before lie
entered the service, had been a Baptist minister, and the language Avhich
he used just then might have been extracted piecemeal from some Scrijitui'al
text, but in it some of the boys recognized a " d— — n," Avhich was empha
sized by a shot from his pistol. Thereupon some eight or ten tall, gaunt
rebels gave themselves up as prisoners, and Avere sent away to what Ave con
sidered our rear.
Soon, being re-enforced by other men of the regiment, we moved forAvard
to the borders of the field, the rebel forces retiring. Upon this line Ave lay
till about noon, occasionally exchanging shots with the enemy. M.any of
the men Avere so exhausted that they fell asleep, and it required consider
able effort on the part of their officers to make them realize the dangers of
their situation. Later on, no enemy appearing, I went back across the
field to the house before mentioned, and th6n down to a skirmish line
stationed at another part of the field, at the foot of a hill, a few hundred
yards distant from the out-houses. There being no officer in command at
that point, and seeing no apparent necessity for remaining there, in a short
time I started to go up to the house to get some water. I had travei'sed
about half the distance to the smoke-house, located in the midst of a patch
of thick Aveeds, Avhen I heard the "zip" of a bullet close at hand. As I
jjroceeded these sounds grew more and more frequent, varied by an occa
sional " whew!" As I approached the smoke-house, though I had not per
ceived any men around it, I heard'a voice cry: " Get doAvn on your hands
and knees!" This I was not inclined to do, but I increased my speed to a
double quick. The "zip" and "whew" of bullets increased tremendoAisly,
and I perceived that, as I ascended the hill, I had come into view of the
rebel skirmish line, from which I was before hidden, and when I reached
the smoke-house I found the weeds full of our boys, while some were con
cealed behind the structure. There was some swearing because my advent
had brought upon them a very heavy fire. It seemed very strange to me
that it did not appear to make any difference on which side of that smoke
house I went — the bullets came "thudding" into the logs in a perfect
shower all over it. I then became conscious that we were in a fleld bor
dered by woods, with the enemy upon three sides of us in forces heavier
than our own. It was but natural, when this firing disclosed the presence
of forces sufficiently large to easily effect our capture, that we should start
to retire ; and forthwith we did start, on the double quick, to pass the house
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our horses. .Vs we reached the house we looked to the left across the field
toAvard the rail fence, where but a short time before many of my company
had been lying down, when up from behind it a long line of rebel inf.intry
arose and started on a charge across the fleld toward the orchard, to cITect
our capture. It seems that some distance above, behind a little piece
of Avoods that jutted into the fleld, a battalion of Pennsylv.ania. cavalry,
mounted, had been stationed, and at this instant, in column of fours, with
sabres drawn, they came charging down upon the flank of this line of rebel
infantry and speedily SAvcpt it from the fleld, affording us an opportunity to
retire to our horses, an opportunity of which we at once availed ourselves.
We had been with our horses but a feAV moments when the order Avas
given to throw away everything but our saddle equipments and arms, and
we then realized that our situation was desperate. Forthwith the rapid
firing of a battery, stationed out on the road by which we had reached this
field, was heard, with heavy musketry firing and the yell of a heavy force of
charging rebels. In a few moments the battery had ceased flring, and Ave
saw the approaching guns, which were draAvn by six horses, come galloping
in at a speed which seemed almost inconceivable, and the rebel forces were
closing in upon us on all sides. On receiving orders we speedily mounted,
and the regiments of our brigade, in single file, started to move out through
one corner of the field, where the rebel line was weakest. My company was
selected by Gen. Kautz for his body-guard. We rode through fields and
pastures aud swampy woodland for a long distance. I remember at one
time passing near a creek and seeing upon the further side, but a few rods
distant, — so near that we talked with him, — a rebel picket, while further
back, through an opening, we could see a column of cavalry, which the
picket told us was Fitz Hugh Lee's command. By-and-by we reached
the edge of a deep cut, through which the Weldon Eailroad was built, the
sides of the cut being steep and sandy, with some twenty feet of slope. A
short distance up the wall, on either hand, our boys were holding back the
rebel forces, while Gen. Kautz, with compass in hand to direct his course,
led the way across the road. Many of the horses were too weak to climb
the further embankment, though the most of us succeeded in crossing aud
entering the thick forest beyond. A short time before dark we came out
into the main road, along which we had travelled towards Eeams' Station
on the second day of our raid. With much regret I found that my horse
could no longer keep up with the column, and just at dark it gave out
entirely. I did not like to abandon it, so dismounted and unsaddled at
the roadside, near a corn-field from which I gathered some fodder for the
exhausted animal, and wrapping myself in my saddle blanket, I speedily
went to sleep.
At daybreak I was aroused by a Federal cavalry man, who warned me to
"get out of that," as the rebel cavalry was liable to appear there at any
moment. Saddling my horse, I started along thcToad in the direction the
column had moved on the preceding night, and after travelling a couple of
miles came up with the regiment, which was then about to resume its
march. I kept along with it a short distance until we reached an infantry
picket, when my horse refused to move another step. Dismounting I unsad
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Avith which I started on the raid, as at the start it was plump, spirited, and
in the best condition, but noAv was thin and hung its head, a picture of utter
exhaustion, and it was evident that its usefulness was gone, and that I must
follow along on foot.
Since leaving Point of Rocks I had not removed my boots, but my feet
were now so swollen that I was obliged to remove them and proceed bare
foot.' I remembered the road by which Ave came out and followed it, but
the regiment had taken a nearer way, which I did not know. Hungry,
exhausted, and alone, I plodded wearily along, occasionally soliciting food
at houses along the wayside, and invariably being refused. After a time
I came up with Private Wilson, of my own company, and a private from
another company, and Ave travelled along together. Late in the forenoon
we saw in the distance some horsemen, whose appearance gave us consider
able alarm, for we were a long distance to the left and in rear of our infantry
line, then investing Petersburg, and in a dangerous country. Soon some of
the advance guard of the force which we saw rode towards us, we being
hidden in the bushes. The blue uniforms, however, relieved our fears, and
we came out from our hiding, and the cavalry men informed us that it Avas
Sheridan's force coming out to meet Gen. Wilson, who had commanded
our cavalry division. We proceeded forward to the column, meeting Gen.
Sheridan and his staff, who made some inquiries as to the occurrences of
the previous day, and received from us a description of our disasters. In
this column I met the First Maine, a few of the men and officers of which I
knew. They gave us some hardtack, of which we were sadly in need, and
soon moved on, while we resumed our weary march for the pontoon bridge
at the Point of Eocks. The day was intensely hot, the road sandy, and
now and then the woods on both sides were on fire. To pass these places
we were obliged to run for considerable distances. After travelling several .
miles we neared the vicinity of Prince George Court House, where we found
colored infantry pickets keeping strict Avatch and evincing considerable
anxiety, saying they were momentarily expecting the rebels to appear in
their front. After resting a short time we started along, and after receiving
some directions from teamsters whom we met, they telling us of the loca
tion of a second pontoon across the Appomattox Eiver, we followed the
road which they pointed out. Just at night we reached the river, only to
find that there was no pontoon bridge at that point, but the only bridge Avas
two miles further up the stream. We had travelled some thirty miles that
day, barefoot, and being completely worn out, we lay down on the river
bank to sleep. Soon some teamsters came down to water their horses,
and found us there. Having learned of our hardships, they very kindly
placed us upon their horses and took us to their camp. They were too
kind; foi; they furnished us with bean soup, hardtack, and cakes in abun
dance, and with the imprudence of men who had been half starved we ate
most voraciously, and then went to sleep on a pile of hay.
The next morning our appetites for breakfast were not good, but we ate
because of the opportunity offered us, and once more started to reach our
regiment, which had passed the pontoon bridge on the previous day. This
we succeeded in doing shortly after noontime, the regiment having gone
into camp near Jones' Landing, on the road leading from Point of Eocks to
the pontoon bridge across the James Eiver near Deep Bottom.

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Bugler CHARLES B. KENNEY, Co. K.
Brooklyn, N. Y.

MARCHING, SKIRMISHING, PICKETING. 34.')
The Avhole Army of the Potomac AA^as uoav in front of Peters
burg, and Avas entrenching in the direction of the South Side
Railroad. With the exception that one of the companies Avas
on duty in Fort Pride, the history of the regiment, for the next
few weeks, is little else than a history of alternate rest and drill.
Once or twice it was ordered out on reconnoissance, and once
on foot to repel an expected assault, Avhich, however, was not
made. July twenty-seventh orders were received to be ready to
move at six o'clock in the evening, with three days' rations.
The whole cavalry force, together with the Second corps of
infantry, had been ordered to the north side of the James. The
object was to draAv the enemy from Petersburg, where an assault
was to be made in connection with the mine explosion. The
head of Gen. Sheridan's column arrived from the west side of
the Appomattox at nine in the evening. At three o'clock the
next morning the First District of Columbia joined the rear,
and after marching to Jones' Landing, halted for the command
to cross the pontoon bridge. Late in the day the crossing was
effected, and the regiment bivouacked for the night.
Some skirmishing occurred on the next day, in which Lieut.
McBride, of Co. C, was wounded. On the thirtieth the regi
ment returned to camp, and on the same afternoon marched to
the Avest side of the Appomattox. On the second of August it
was ordered on picket near the enemy's lines, on the extreme
left of the army.
The main line of the Union works in. front of Petersburg
conformed very nearly to that of the enemy, on the left bend
ing southward so as to face the Weldon Railroad. A picket
line extended from the left of the line of fortifications, in an
easterly direction, through Prince George Court House, Lee's
Mills, Sycamore church, and Cox's Mills. On the third of
August the headquarters of the regiment were established at
Sycamore chtirch, Maj. Baker commanding. This place was
about ten miles southeast from City Point. From the eighth
to the twenty-first of August the regiment was on picket duty
on the Weldon Railroad, four miles from Petersburg.
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north side of the James, in front of Richmond, by Gens. Gregg
and Hancock, with their respectiA^e commands of caA^alry and
infantry, and Avhile a portion of the rebel troops Avere Avith-
draAvn from the front to meet the emergency, the Fifth corps
of infantry advanced and took possession of the Weldon Rail
road. Desperate but fruitless efforts Avere made by the enemy
to recover it. Severe fighting occurred on the tAventy-first, in
which this regiment participated. Dismounted and deployed
as skirmishers on the left of the Fifth corps, they participated
in the capture of a brigade of rebel troops, with three stands of
colors. After picketing again on the twenty-second, the regiment
became engaged Avith a bodj^ of rebel troops the next morning,
and drove them four miles, destroying a quantity of army stores.
In the afternoon Hampton's Legion Avas encountered. It Avas
" Greek meeting Greek." It was impossible, however, for him to
stand against the sixteen shooters, and he Avas driven back, leav
ing his dead and wounded on the field. Some prisoners Avere
taken. During this last engagement, Capt. Sargent, of Co. M,
Avas killed while charging the enemy. This regiment lost tAvo
men beside.
On the twenty-fourth the fighting Avas resumed at various
points, and at some Avas severe, but with no decisive results.
On the twenty-fifth this regiment met the enemy in three dis
tinct engagements, repulsing him in each. At four o'clock
there were indications that he intended a flank movement, and
this regiment Avas ordered to the extreme left of the line and
dismounted to fortify against the expected attack at that point.
After the hard and almost incessant fighting of the day, the men
could hardly have been in the best Avorking condition, and yet,
in momentary expectation of an attack, they wrought Avith a
Avill. Without entrenching tools, their own hands ministered to
the necessities of the hour. Logs, stumps, brush, roots, what
ever movable material the forest afforded, was brought into
requisition. The extemporized breastwork Avas hardly com
pleted Avhen the enemy opened on them with artillery. Against
this the works Avere no protection. But the men stood firm.
Only one man was killed, and one AVOunded. There was no
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The men had received their orders, and all was silent along
the line. Every man Avas at his post. Every eye was open and
every ear attentive. No sound Avas heard but the roar of the
enemy's artillery, and the scream and crash of shells around
them. This, however, had continued but a short time when the
enemy Avas seen in strong line of battle advancing through
the woods. No sooner had they discovered the position of this
regiment than they raised a yell and rushed on to the charge.
But they paid dearly for their temerity. The men reserved their
fire — coolly Avaiting till the enemy Avas sufficiently near. Their
first volley told with startling effect. Many a poor fellow dreAv
short breath and never breathed again. Another and another
volley followed in instantaneous succession, and the enemy was
swept from their front. Unfortunately, however, the infantry
on the right, pressed by superior numbers, had fallen back and
the enemy was on the flank. The regiment held its position till
dark, and was the last to leave the field. The next day it
returned to Sycamore church and resumed picket duty.
While here, the officers formed an acquaintance with some
of the residents of the vicinity. For the most part, the ac
quaintance was pleasant, but not always. This incident will
illustrate the spirit sometimes encountered : ' One of the officers,
while out on a scouting expedition with a small squad of men,
halted near a fine old Virginia mansion, at a considerable
distance outside of our lines, while he advanced and politely
accosted the lordly proprietor, as he sat puffing his cigar in
the cool shade of his piazza. His lordship at once commenced
a furious tirade against Lincoln and his dirty minions. The
lieutenant listened patiently, meanwhile observing one of the
colored women carrying a fine churning of butter into the
house from a building near by, where it seemed to have been
just made. At the first pause in the furious tirade, he said,
in substance : " Well, sir, the war is a costly thing. It has
made it necessary to tax almost everything, especially luxuries.
Now as this sort of talk seems a luxury to you, it must be
taxed. You will please send out to my men a few pounds of
your new butter." Whether from generosity, or some other
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not at 9.11 improved. He went on to abuse the government and
all who supported it, in terms more violent than before. At
the next pause, his tormentor quietly remarked : " For this
fresh indulgence you wiU please furnish us with half a dozen
of your best hams and a sack of flour, and the sooner it is
done, the better." The negro who executed the order, clearly
indicated, by an exhibition of his fine white teeth and a mis
chievous twinkle of his eye, that he enjoyed the thing much
better than massa did. The master, in the meantime, was
foaming with rage, and venting his feelings in terms of the
most intense bitterness. At length the imperturbable lieuten
ant interposed coolly : " Sir, your indulgence has gone far
enough. You will square the account by turning out the tAvo
beeves I see in yonder lot, and if I hear any more of this abuse
of my government, I will take you along, too." With a polite
good-by, he was left a sadder if not a wiser man. For some
days after, the boys ate good, new, soft bread and butter, in
stead of hardtack, and fresh beef and ham, instead of salt pork.
The portion of the picket line held by the First District of
Columbia, now numbering about four hundred effective men,
was nearly five miles in length, extending along a road running
nearly east and west, mostly through a wooded country. Maj.
Baker, in immediate command of two battalions, held the right
of the line, with the reserve at Sycamore church, while Capt.
Howe, with one battalion, held the left, with the reserve at
Cox's Mills, two miles east. Such was the position of this
little devoted band of four hundred men on the outer picket
line, five miles from any support, when at daybreak, on the
sixteenth of September, they were suddenly attacked by the
whole force of Hampton's cavalry, supported by three brigades
of infantry. In some way, which has never been explained,
one detachment of the enemy's force had passed through the
picket line on the right, held by another regiment. Another
had gone round the left flank, Avhere there were no pickets.
This must have been done hours before the assault, for (as it
afterwards appeared) they, had barricaded the roads three miles
in the Union rear. If the reader inquires why the enemy threw
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apparently so unimportant, the answer is, that just iu the rciir
was a herd of tAventy-three hundred cattle, and the rebel army
wanted meat. If the position, purpose, and strength of the
assaulting party had been known, any attempt at resistance
would have been madness.
Before daybreak the vidette in front of the picket post, near
the church, gave the alarm that the enemy was approaching,
and fell quickly back to the post, followed by a strong body of
the enemy's cavalry. The men of this post, under command
of Lieut. Spaulding, opened fire Avith their sixteen shooters
with great effect, and quickly repulsed the enemy's attempted
advance ; but their efforts were destined to be unavailing, for
soon the enemy, re-enforced, again charged up the road, and
overpowered them, killing and wounding several of the number,
and making prisoners of most of the others ; but Lieut. Spauld
ing, with ready wit, being mounted, joined the enemy's ranks,
and shouting "Forward! " to them, moved ahead until a favor
able opportunity was offered him to escape in the darkness.
About this time, roused by the noise of the firing, Corp. W.
F. Lunt, then in command of Co. I, encamped nearest to the
point of the enemy's approach, gave the alarm, and ordered his
men to fall in. The suddenness of the attack, the near approach
of the enemy, and the darkness of the night, precluded any
company formation. In company with Private Perry Chandler,
Corp. Lunt started on the run up the road in the direction of
the picket post, and was joined by Lieut. Mountfort, of Co. K,
who, having been suddenly aroused, had turned out in his shirt
sleeves, and they proceeded forward. They were met by one
of the mounted pickets, coming in at a gallop to raise the
camp, who hurriedly exclaimed: "Go out there; they need
you ! " A short distance from the camp a large tree had been
felled across the road, the trunk forming a partial barricade,
and the limbs laying across an open space beside the road,
which elsewhere was thickly fringed with low undergrowth
and bushes. Lieut. Mountfort and his men had just passed
beyond this barricade and reached a Ioav cedar tree which grcAV
close beside the road, when suddenly out of the misty darkness
horsemen appeared. At once Lieut. Mountfort called, out:

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" Shoot them, boys ! " and Avith his revolA'er he opened fire upon
them. The road was narroAv, and the gray forms, as they
appeared, were scarcely six feet distant from the muzzle of his
revolver. As he fired at the leading files their horses Avheeled
into the bushes across the road, and the reeling forms of their
riders disappeared in the darkness. Others quickly advanced
in their places, to meet the same fate at the hands of Mountfort
and his companions, with their sixteen shooters. The scene
was like a picture painted in gray, lighted up by the flash of
fire-arms. The remainder of the enemy, deceived as to numbers by such
a brisk fire, and dismayed by the warm reception given them,
quickly wheeled about and retired at a quick trot, lying Ioav
upon their horses, and lighting up the scene by shooting into
the wayside bushes at an imaginary foe. Lieut. Mountfort and
his men followed after and reached the place where the picket
post had been stationed, only to find that their comrades had
disappeared. Just then, hearing the notes of a bugle sounding
a charge, they quickly stationed themselves in the Avoods across
the road and opposite a field through which the enemy seemed
to be advancing, and awaited developments. Soon a dim line
of men in gray could be perceived by the flashing of their car
bines as they moved across the field. The lieutenant and his
men remained in their position, continually firing, until the
enemy Avas close at hand, Avhen he gave the command to fall
back to the barricade. But the enemy, mounted and on foot,
Avas now crowding up the road, and the lieutenant and his
men Avere compelled to retire through the thick bushes at the
side, so that when they came out at the place AAdiere they first
encountered the advance the enemy had already preceded them
and gained the camp.
At this moment the lieutenant perceived two of the enemy's
mounted men making a prisoner of Maj. Baker, Avho had turned
out of his quarters so hastily that he was dressed only in his
underclothes. Quickly commanding his men to shoot, and
while Corp. Lunt Avas taking aim at these men, the lieutenant
started to clamber over the branches of the tree Avhich lay
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the road and close at hand cried, "Unit! surrender, you Yan
kee ! "' and opened fire. Then, as the corporal turned to foUoAv
the lieutenant, he saAv him in the act of jumping doAvn on the
other side of the barricade, and at that instant the cori)oral.
wounded, fell among the limbs of the tree. The adA'anciiig
enemj'- surrounded the brave lieutenant, avIio, Avhile fighting
desperately, fell dead, i)ierced by Iavo bullets. After the en
gagement his comrades returned to the spot and found his body
stripped of all its clothing except a shirt and one stocking.
Corp. Lunt Avas struck in the head and stunned, falling for
Avard into the thick tree top, and dropping betAveen the limbs,
they closed over him, their thick foliage concealing him. When
consciousness returned, the body of the gallant lieutenant lay
Avithin a fcAv feet of him, dead, and the enemy was plundering
the camp. Crawling cautiously out he succeeded in reaching
the bushes, where, falling in Avith a small squad of men, who,
like himself, had thus far escaped capture, he started Avith them
for the next picket post. But as they were passing through a
deep cut in the road, the. corporal from exhaustion being some
what in the rear, as those in advance of him emerged from the
cut they were met by a party of the enemy, and nearly all
captured. The corporal escaped, in consequence of being in
the rear. Who would have thought that the exhaustion Avhich
seemed to put him to such a disadvantage would have been
the means of saving him from a horrible captivity? Such
are the ways of Providence. Of twenty-five men of Co. G
who were captured on that fatal morning, only three are
known to have survived the barbarities of their imprisonment.
The attack on Cox's Mills was made at nearly the same
moment with that at Sycamore church. A little to the left of
Capt. HoAve's position, and at the foot of a A'ery considerable
descent, the road crossed a bridge over a small stream. To
command this bridge a slight breastwork had been thrown up
on the high ground on the Union side. At the first notice
of the approach of the enemy the command rallied just in time
to reach this breastwork, behind AAdiich they formed. A heavy
force of mounted rebels had crossed the bridge, and Avith wild
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men ten to one. On, on they came, expecting an easy victory.
¦ Coolly the men Avaited. Not a shot was fired till they were
within easy range. Then a few A^olleys from the sixteen shoot
ers sent them back in confusion. A second time they charged,
with the same result. This time they did not return. After
waiting some time, in expectation of another attack, scouts
Avere sent out to ascertain what they were about. They found
a formidable force in front, and a strong force advancing on
each flank.
No alternative now remained but to fall back to Sycamore
church, as Capt. HoAve had been ordered to do, in case a retreat
became necessary. The enemy had been so severely punished
that he was careful to keep at a safe distance, and the command
fell back in good order, and without the loss of a man. At the
church, hoAvever, a sad fate awaited them. Ignorant of what
had occurred there, they expected to join Maj. Baker's reserve,
and to make a stand. But in the meantime the enemy, haAdng
secured their prisoners and plundered the camp, had formed in
a semicircle across the road, and dressed in the United States
uniform, were mistaken for Union men. Successful resistance
Avas now impossible, and having done all that brave men could
do, like men they yielded to their fate.
Some men seem to bear a charmed life. Lieut. E. P. Merrill,
of Co. M, commanded a squadron under Capt. Howe. During
a few moments of suspense, anxious to know the position of
the enemy, he sprang upon the first horse that came to hand,
and plunging the spurs into his flanks, dashed forward to
reconnoitre. The horse stumbled, and coining suddenly to the
ground, threw his rider over his head, far down the hill. In
stantly he rose, made a hasty reconnoissance, and returned to
the line in safety. During the subsequent melee, a rebel officer
made his appearance in the edge of the woods, and taking
deliberate aim at the lieutenant, fired three shots in quick
succession, neither of which took effect.
Private Stephen Gray, of Co. K, thus tells the story of this
day, so far as it came under his knowledge : —
At the time of the raid on Sycamore church, September 16, 1864, the regi
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We were on dismounted picket, and there were four posts between the
church and the pickets of the Eleventh Pennsylvania Cavalry, who were on
our right, betAveen us and the court house. The first post, close to camp,
was driven in first, and then the second and fourth posts fell back to the
camp. On the third post were William 11. Hill, of Co. K, John Crawford of
Co. F, and myself, and we waited for the officer of the picket to relieve us.
We waited until the heaA^y firing was over, it seeming to us that the camp
had beeu surprised, and either captured or the regiment driven away, when
Hill and myself went to camp to see how matters were, while Crawford
remained on the post to keep communication oi^en for us. We found the
rebels in full possession of the camp, and destroying what they could not
take away with them. We hid in the bushes a short time, but the rebs came
so near us we thought it would not be safe to remain longer, so we cau
tiously rejoined Crawford, and started up the road towards the court house.
AVe had not gone far when we heard the sound of cavalry coming down the
road, which we supposed was from the Eleventh Pennsylvania regiment,
but which proved to be a number of the enemy' s cavalry. We were ordered
to surrender, and Crawford and myself were inclined fo do so ; but when
the officer stepped forward to take our arms. Hill, who was standing behind
us, declared he never would surrender, and quickly brought his carbine to
his shoulder and sent two shots into the body of the ofiicer. Hill then
turned and began firing into the ranks of the rebels, Crawford and myself
following in quick succession. The enemy returned the fire, but we stepped
behind some trees and kept up a brisk fire with our repeating rifles for a
few moments, when, by Hill's advice, we ran into the woods some distance,
and hid under the tops of some trees that had been recently felled. The
enemy followed, but soon lost sight of us. We could hear them hunting for
us in the woods, and could hear them talk about shooting us when they
saw us, hanging us when they caught us, etc. Finally they concluded we
had gone through the woods, and they returned to the road to take care
of the officer. We judged from their conversation that others were killed
or wounded, as well as he. We crawled through the woods to near the
house of a Union planter, where Hill had been on duty as a safe guard,
when a young lady came running from the house and told us to run, as the
I'ebs were coming. I went to the front of the house, and saw them coming
across the field in large numbers — seemingly thousands of them. We at
once started, and the rebs tried to cut us off; but we reached a ravine, into
which we made our way a short distance, where they could not follow,
mounted, though they sent several shots after us, without effect. We re
mained in hiding some time, when I crept to the edge of the woods to see
if they were still there, and found there were more there than before, and
with artillery. We left our hiding place, moved up the ravine, and travelled
a long distance in the woods, as we thought, when Crawford took a look
out of the woods and saw the enemy, in battalions and regiments, moving
back in the direction of the church. We kept on our way, and late in the
afternoon met our regiment coming back, deployed as skirmishers. About
dusk we reached the camp of the Sixteenth Massachusetts regiment, where
we were treated kindly and fed, having had nothing to eat for twenty-four
hours. The next day we passed the spot where the r^bs came down upon

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us, where we saw three dead horses in the road. On reaching the camp we
found the body of Lieut. Mountfort lying in the shed by the church, stripped
of everything, and even a finger cut off to secure a ring.
Private Henry C. Whitney, of Co. A, Avho AA-as taken pris
oner in this engagement, thus relates his prison experience : —
With a large number of others, I was taken prisoner at Sycamore church
on the morning of September 16, 1864. AVe were that day marched to Stony
Creek, and it was said we marched fifty miles that day and night, and I
thought so. The next day we marched to Petersburg, having nothing to
eat but two rebel hardbreads and a slice of bacon during a march of seventy
miles. We went from Petersburg to Riclimond in the cars, arriving about
dark and being taken to Libby Prison, where Ave got nothing to eat imtil the
next forenoon. After remaining there about a week Ave were taken to the
prison at Danville, and put into a building in which were about six hundred
prisoners — about two hundred on a fioor. One night there was an attempt
to break out, for the purpose of allowing us all to escape, but the attempt
failed, after one of the guard and one of the prisoners had been killed, and
another prisoner wounded, and the next night they sent us to Salisbury,
evidently thinking Danville was not a safe place for us. We had learned
that we should fare better in Salisbury, and were happy at the idea of a
change ; but on arriving there we found ourselves in a Stockade, with no
shelter but the heavens. Up to this time no prisoner from our regiment had
died, but we were visited by a long, cold rain storm soon after arriAring there,
and the men began to die. It rained about three days and nights, and I did
not lie down during that time, but would walk about until I became very
tired, and then sit down on my feet, resting my back against a tree. When
we first arrived there the prisoners were dying at the rate of one or two a
day, and the dead were carried out singly, each one in a box ; but we had
not been there long before they were dying at the rate of thirty or forty a
day, and then they came after the dead with a four mule team, into which
they threw them helter-skelter, and carted them away.
We received one ration a day, consisting of cob meal bread, though some
times we were given the meal raw, when we had to cook it ourselves, with
very poor facilities for fire — green pine, not split, and a long distance to
carry it. We ate it raw many times, and called it good. While here the
boys made a break, which it was thought might have been successful, if all
had known of it in season. As it was it did no good, and the rebs brought
up troops, who opened flre upon us with small arms and artillery, and
continued firing until we lay»down, by which time about fifty had been
killed and wounded. Then they put us on half rations, Avhen, God knows,
full rations were not half enough. There was a slaughter-house near the
prison pen, and sometimes the rebels would throw the offal over into the pen,
to see the half starved men fight for it. The men would watch the top of
the stockade, and when they saw a piece coming over they would all run
for it, and each strive hard to secure it, as though it was the nicest piece of
beef. I saw two men, one day, flght twenty minutes for a cow's nose, which

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both had caught hold of at once as it came over the stockaile. All the way
Ave could get Avater was by drawing it from wells that had been dug in the
stockade, with the tin dishes some of the boys had been lucky enough to
save, tearing up our clothing to make strings with which to draw it. The
wells were drawn dry many times a day, and the Avater was muddy, some
times as thick as porridge, and must have been very unhealthy.
The men died very easily, most of them dying in the night. We did not
know, as we lay doAvn at night, Avhich of us would be dead in the morning.
When one died, if he had better clothes than the living, we would change
with him. I changed my shirt and pants with a dead man — his were better
than mine. We had to do it, but it makes me shudder now to think of it.
I sometimes wonder why I did not die there.
The morning I was captured, my tent-mate, Frederick Allen, was shot
through the head and captured. He went to the rebel hospital and got well,
and sometime during the winter he came to Salisbury looking first-rate and
in good spirits, but after arriAdng there the change in his surroundings
and mode of living was so marked that he did not live long.
All the dead had to be carried to the dead-house in the prison, and from
there the teams took them. Thei-e was a story there, the truth of Avhich
I do not know, that one of the prisoners went to the dead-house and lay
down with the dead, in the hope of making his escape in this way. He was
carried out as a dead man, and while the men and the team were gone after
another load he escaped. This was discovered, and after this the rebels
would kick the dead men, to see if there were any live ones among them,
saying: "The  Yankees will not play any more such tricks on us."
The men that guarded us were an ignorant set of men and boys, who would
sometimes shoot at the prisoners for amusement. No one who was not there
can understand what we suffered. I shall never forget it, though I would
like to, for. I think of it every day.
The loss of this regiment in this engagement at Sycamore
church, in killed and wounded, was small, but in prisoners
large, numbering two or three hundred. They were among the
bravest men Maine had sent to the war, and here their services
in the First District of Columbia Cavalry ended. An order
had been issued for the transfer of the eight companies from
Maine to the First Maine Cavalry, some days previous to this
disaster. A few days later the transfer was made.
Gen. Smith, in the oration at Pittsfield, 1880, thus speaks of
the consolidation : —
In August, 1864, so much of the First District of Columbia Cavalry as
had been raised in Maine — eight or nine companies in all — a regiment in
itself — was transferred to the First Maine. They were our friends and
neighbors at home. They had served with us in the same great army, in
the same campaigns, and side by side with us in battle. Their coming was

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to the regiment a magnificent recruitment of veterans. The consolidation
was effected with singular harmony and success, while the only impor
tant change made in the regiment by the transfer was, that it became
thereby immensely more First Maine Cavalry than it was before, and in
the record of its subsequent campaigns of battles and victories, from
Boydton plank road to historical Appomattox, we see only one regiment
and one history.
Lieut. Henry F. Blanchard, of Co. G, in his oration at the
reunion at Augusta, in 1878, thus speaks of the First District
of Columbia Cavalry : —
In the fall of 1864 the regiment received an accession of strength and of
numbers, by the transfer of about eight hundred men from the First Dis
trict of Columbia Cavalry. In this the old First Maine was truly fortu
nate. They came to take the places of those men whose term of serAdce had
expired, and were shortly to be mustered out. How well they filled those
depleted ranks their history alone can prove. From this time forth their
history is the history of the First Maine Cavalry. It is a history that no
man of either regiment need blush to read. No braver men, no better or
more faithful soldiers, ever stood in a suit of blue. The kindliest feeling
ever existed after the consolidation. No rivalries for place or preferment
ever marred their intercourse or impaired their usefulness. Together, and
in harmony, they moved on in the path of duty. Together they determined
to maintain the honor of their regiment and their native state. Side by side
they fought at Bellefleld, Gravelly Eun, Hatcher's, Dinwiddie, Farmville,
Sailor's Creek, and Appomattox, and side by side they fell. On the same
roll of honor, headed by the gallant Douty, are inscribed the names of Park-
man, Sargent, Mountfort and Comins. Beneath the soil of Virginia are
buried the rank and flle of both regiments, and there they will rest until the
resurrection morn. Their dead are our dead, and their glory is the glory of
our common regiment.
Private Albion C. Drinkwater, of Co. A, in remarks at the
reunion in Brunswick, 1882, thus speaks : —
Unexpectedly to me I have been called upon to speak, and the little I
have to say will be in regard to the regiment known as the First District
of Columbia Cavalry, that was incorporated into the First Maine Cavalry in
the summer or early fall of 1864. And I will say right here that every mem
ber of the First District of Columbia feels honored that his regiment was
united with the glorious First Maine. This First District of Columbia Cav
alry was raised in Maine. We were mounted in the spring of 1864, most of
us only two or three days prior to the great Wilson's raid, and we were sent
out iu his division, in Cox's brigade, to cut the South Side Eailroad. If
ever a green regiment went into a hard trial, it was on that raid. The regi
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Weldon Eailroad, when they were sent to guard a large amount of cattle for
Gen. Grant's army; and it was there that we were almost annihilated by
Hampton's cavalry. They came up on the left of our great army and
almost destroyed our regiment.
In that regiment was an officer raised in this town, enlisted from this
town, and he was an honor to this town. I will relate an anecdote of him
that happened at Reams' Station, that succeeded the capture of the Weldon
Railroad, where we were in continuous action for many days. We were out
of ammunition, and a large number of us boys were detailed to go down to
City Point and bring ammunition to the ground for our regiment, which
was armed with the sixteen-shooting Henry rifle. We had just returned at
break of day, and the fires were just started to heat a cup of coffee, when
there was a gun, and another, and our pickets came rushing in, and the
rebs were coming upon us before we had time to gather up our arms or even
mount our horses. Capt. Freese, Lieut. Mountfort and myself ran down
across the fleld, and there was a rebel cavalry man with a seven-shooting
rifle very near us. He would drop on his knee and flre, and up and run, and
drop and fire again. We three were close together. Capt. Freese was a
little excited, as I know I was myself, and he said: "Lieut. Mountfort,
shoot that d  d scoundrel." He had a revolver in his own hand at the
time, but had not thought to use it. But Lieut. Mountfort, as brave a
soldier as ever went forth to battle, dropped on his knee, brought his
revolver across his ai'm, and that reb did not trouble us any more. He
always declared that he would never be taken prisoner. On the morning of
September sixteenth, if my memory serves me right, when the regiment
was surrounded while the men were asleep and had hardly time to get out
of their tents before the rebs were upon them, Lieut. Mountfort rushed out
and attempted to rally the men; but they were immediately surrounded,
and a rebel officer rode up and demanded his surrender. Mountfort, with
nothing but his sabre to defend himself with, surrounded by his men,
declared he would never surrender, and he died, shot through the heart,
on that early morning in September. He was loved by his company; he
he was loved for his manhood, and for his soldierly qualities. I have since
met the officer who was in command that morning, and I reminded him of
the incident, and he remembered it, and spoke of him as a brave officer, and
said it was a cruel shame for him to die. But such was war.
At that time orders had already been issued for the incorporation of our
regiment into the First Maine, and that is why I particularly wanted to
speak of the First District of Columbia, because Lieut. Mountfort did not
live to serve with the First Maine. He was one that every officer and every
soldier would have been glad to associate with. I think every soldier of
the District of Columbia Cavalry feels as much honored in being recognized
as a member of the First Maine Cavalry as the soldiers who went from
Augusta in 1862 with the original First Maine.

CHAPTER XV.
SECOND CAMPAIGN AROUND PETERSBURG.
The Neav Bbigade, Gest. Smith Co5iMANDi>rG. — Lieut. Col. Cilley
Commanding the Regiment. — Dbpaetuise of the Original Men
FOB Home. — The Fight on the Boydton Plank Road, on the
"Bull Pen." — Drilling, Picketing, and Reconnoitring. — Voting
for President. — In Winter Quabtbks on the Jerusalem Plank
Road. — The Fight at Stona- Cbeek. ^ — The Raid to Bellefield.
— The Chapel. — The Reconnoissance to Hatcher's Run, and
the Fight. — A Dbcidbdlt Disagreeable Night. — Thb Prompt
Advance of Gen. Grant's Railroad. — Six or Seven Weeks of
Quiet Life. — The Attack on Fort Stbadman.
ON the twenty-sixth of September, Lieut. Col. Cilley, who
had been promoted from major, to rank from July
eleventh, and who had been absent, AA"ounded, since
the fight at St. Mary's church, June twenty-fourth, arrived and
took command of the regiment, relieving Maj. Thaxter, Avho
had been in command since June twenty-fourth. Gen. Smith
still being in command of the brigade. This command Lieut.
Col. Cilley held till the regiment was mustered out. Capt.
Tucker, of Co. B, was promoted' to major, to fill the vacancy
caused by the promotion of Maj. Cilley, and was mustered to
date from Sejjtember third.
On the tAventy-eighth orders were received to be ready to
move at four the next morning, with two days' forage and
three days' rations. At the time appointed the regiment Avas
ready, and moved to the junction of Gen. Grant's railroad Avith
the Weldon Railroad, tAvo or three miles, and then struck off
for the Vaughan road, and at the forks of the road, near Col.
Wyatt's, went on picket on the right road. About three
o'clock the regiment was sent out on this road a mile or tAvo,
when the enemy began a severe attack on the left road, and
the regiment was ordered back, and formed in a field near the

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Wyatt House, in rear of the brigade, Avhich was engaged with
the enem3^ It Avas now about sunset, and the regiment had
scarcely dismounted Avhen the enemy opened a heavy artillery
fire ou that part of the line in front Avhich crossed the turn
pike A\diere it emerged from the woods. The fire was so hot
that the troops stationed there Avould not stand, and Gen. Smith
sent to Col. Cilley for the First Maine to fill the gap. Capt.
Hall, commanding Third battalion, Avas ordered with his bat
talion to report to Gen. Smith, who directed him to hasten up
to the front and fill the gap across the pike, and to hold the
position at all hazards. Capt. Hall moved forAvard to a little
cover, dismounted, and pushed up to the front with two com
panies upon either side of the pike. The sun had just gone
down and left a starless sky, and darkness Avas fast approach
ing. The fire of the enemy had slackened, and soon ceased.
It was a moment of silence. The voices of the brazen dogs
Avere still ; the sounds of bursting shells crushing the trees had
ceased ; no voice of man or beast, or flutter of frightened bird
broke the solemn stillness then. It was a moment of suspense.
Had the enemy gone — fled under the coA'er of his oavu guns,
and was all this rattle and crash a parting salute, or would he
steal in on this little force under the mantle of night, and
attempt to take it by storm and surprise? They were pre
pared for either. The boys had " wound up " their repeaters,
and were waiting for an opportunity to touch the magic spring.
After a moment's silence, Capt. Hall stepped down to the front
alone, one or two hundred yards, to make some observations.
Just then a wild yell, instantly supplemented by a roll of mus
ketry from the whole length of the long rebel line, broke the
silence, and shadowy forms Avere plainly discernible through the
lightning flashes of each discharge, moving toward the Union
line, while the merry buUets went singing through the trees,
Avhisking off the smaller tAvigs and thumping the trunks of the
trees with heavy thuds. Altogether it was a wild and startling
scene, full of aAvf ul grandeur, and passing portrayal. The cap
tain did not stop long to admire, for at the first discharge a
bullet struck him on the shin, and glancing, lodged in the calf
of the leg. He hobbled back to his command as quickly as

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convenient, at least, and found that WiUiam E. Foster, of Co.
H, had been killed, and another wounded. Now the enemy
had arrived within easy range, and the boys opened with
their trusty pieces, and literally rained a leaden shower down
the pike and through the woods in front, until no flash could
be seen in reply. It would not do to pursue in the darkness,
and they were content to hold their own. The repulse was
most sudden and most effectual. The enemy was in strong
force, as the captain discovered in his observations down to
the front, and must have been surprised at the warmth of his
reception. Capt. HaU soon found that he Avas too much dis
abled to remain longer on the field, and he retired, leaving the
command in charge of Lieut. Andrews, who was next in rank.
The flring on the left and centre continued, and judging from
the sound, the advantage appeared to be on the side of the
enemy. It Avas but a short time after Lieut. Andrews took
command before his connection Avith the left was lost, and
without orders he fell back a short distance, so that in case
the enemy came in on his left he might not be surprised and
captured. While he was waiting here in the darkness a body
of troops passed along parallel to his front and some little
distance from his line. It Avas impossible to tell whether thej^
were friends or enemies, until a commotion was heard doAvn
to the right and front — two parties calling on each other to
surrender. It seems that a portion of the right of the line had
not been withdrawn, and it was those troops the enemy had
captured. Lieut. AndrcAvs divined the situation at once, and
immediately charged his battalion, recapturing the captured,
and capturing the captors. He dared not use his arms, for fear
of injuring his own men, and the enemy knew it, and most of
them escaped in the darkness ; but he rescued every captured
man from rebel prison pens. It was a brilliant little deed, and
bravely done, and reflected much credit upon the commander
and all his men. The loss in this little engagement was Capt.
Hall Avounded, one man killed, two wounded, and three miss-
ing.i ' In this engagement Gen. Gregg allowed tlie brigade but one gun, and no caisson. Tlie
first shot from the enemy's artillery struclj and blew up the limber and disabled the gun.

HENRY C. HALL,

Capt o( Co. H

WobLirn, Mas:

MARCHING, SKIRMISHING, PICKETING.

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The next two days were spent in marching, skirmishing,
changing positions, etc., while other portions of the force,
cavalry and infantry, were doing most of the fighting. During
a severe attack on the regiment with artilley, on the second
day, one man in Co. H was wounded. It was a season of hard
Avork, AA'ithout much satisfaction. What this meant the boys
did not understand at the time, but according to Gen. Grant's
official report it was a reconnoissance in force, with the inten
tion of attacking the enemy if his lines were found weakened,
as Avas supposed possible, by the withdrawal of troops to the
north side of the James, Avhere the Union forces made a demon-
sti'ation on the twenty-eighth and gained important positions,
and Gen. Grant's report also says that the enemy's works near
Poplar Spring church were captured during this reconnoisance,
and that Gen. Gregg's cavalry repulsed the enemy Avith great
loss. Then came a week or more of picketing, scouting, and recon
noitring, and on the ninth of October the regiment went into
camp about a mile west of the camp it left on the tAventy-ninth
of September, which camp was destined to be " winter quarters "
that Avinter. This camp was near the Jerusalem plank road, a
mile from Hancock Station on Gen. Grant's line of railroad, and
about a mile in rear of the general line of works confronting the
enemy at Petersburg. On the tenth the Sharpe and Burnside
carbines were turned in, and the Spencer " seven shooter " car
bines were given to the regiment. These, Avith the Henry
"sixteen shooters," brought by the First District of Columbia
men, made the regiment equal to any in the service in the
matter of arms. Two battaUons were given the Spencer and
the other battalion the Henry. Then there was a week of
quiet in camp, and then three days on picket.
On the eighteenth a new brigade was formed — caUed the
" Third brigade " — composed of the I-i'irst Maine, Second NeAv
The brigade had both flanks turned and captured, but held firm. The First Maine was in
the centre, and held this position, thus ensuring tbe success of the Union troops in the
engagement. The loss in the brigade was about sixty. The line was held the next day,
and the third day Gen. Davies came up with his brigade, while the infantry gained the
Peebles farm and fortified, thus advancing the lines from the Weldou Eailroad to the
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York Mounted Rifles, and Twenty-first Pennsylvania regiments,
and Gen. Charles H. Smith, of the First Maine, Avas placed in
cominand, which position he held until the close of the Avar.i
On the twenty-third the new brigade was revicAved by Gen.
Gregg, on which occasion the First Maine Band (transferred
from the First District of Columbia regiment, or "First D. C."
as Avas the common way of putting it, and made up of enlisted
men who were reported "on daily duty," "for dutj^," etc.) made
its first appearance in public, and a splendid appearance it made
— mounted on Avhite horses and with neAv instruments. On the
twenty-fourth the Sixth Ohio regiment joined the brigade. On
the twenty-fifth the regiment had a dress parade — the first,
according to the diary of an ofiicer, for over two years, but
henceforth dress parade Avas held regularl}^ whenever the regi
ment was in camp and the Aveather permitted.
On the afternoon of the twenty-sixth the regiment moved,
with the brigade and division, to the Halifax road, near the
Perkins House, and Avent into bivouac, with orders to be ready to
move at two o'clock the next morning. The regiment numbered
at this time four hundred and eighty-nine men for service, eleven
line officers, and Col. CUley and Adjt. Boyd. One reason for
this small number was the fact that the term of service of the
original men of the regiment who had not re-enlisted expired
on the thirtieth, and the men, numbering some tAvo hundred,
Avith fourteen ofiicers, were sent to City Point to be transferred
home for muster-out, before this movement was commenced.^
At tAvo o'clock on the morning of the twenty-seventh the line
' This brigade was authorized and organized especially for Gen. Smith to command.
^ This small number of officers for a regiment, the ranks of which were so full, deserves
notice. From this time forward, until the surrender of Gen. Lee, Col. Cilley had in active
service, for the most part, no field oificer.s to aid him, and was forced to use captains to
command battalion.s, while many of the sergeants were obliged to perform the duties of
commissioned officers, their only reward being the consciousness of performing well the
duty required of them — having thus earned, though they never received, promotion.
After nine o'clock on the night of the twenty-sixth the little band of officers, numbering
not one to a company, and only one field officer, assembled around Col. Cilley's bivouac,
and after a few words concerning the expected work of the morrow, pledged themselves
to each other that the ensuing da\-, and as long as the. regiment served, they would stand
by each other ami for the honor of the regiment, which promise, sealed by the blood of
the next day, was gloriously and unwaveringly kept, and the two united regiments from
Maine ever after were one in thought, deed, and purpose — the only strife being who should
serve the best.

ROWANTY CREEK AND GRAVELLY RUN, 3G3
was again in motion. Gen. Smith's brigade in the advance, reach
ing Rowanty Creek, on the Vaughan road, about half-past five
o'clock. Here the enemy Avas discovered on the opposite side
of the stream, near the bridge, protected by breastworks. The
Sixth Ohio and Capt. Freeze's battalion of the First Maine
were ordered to dislodge them. Both commands dismounted.
Capt. Freeze, taking advantage of a bend in the stream, placed
his battalion in a position from which his men gave an enfilading
fire along the enemy's line Avith their sixteen shooters, while the
Sixth Ohio charged and drove the enemy out. The enemy was
driven back into their camp, and their signal station, fiags, etc.,
and six wagons captured. The brigade kept on, the Sixth Ohio
in the advance, to Gravelly Run, where the enemy made a stand,
being well protected by works and artillery in the woods. Gen.
Smith then called for artillery and exchanged a few shots with
the enemy, and then pushed on to the creek, driving their
pickets back. The First Maine was dismounted and crossed
the bridge under a galling fire of the enemy's artillery, and
formed, one half on the right of the road under command of Col.
Cilley, and the other half on the left under command of Capt.
Chadbourne. The Sixth Ohio was dismounted on the right of
the First Maine, and the Twenty-first Pennsylvania was put
one-half at the right and left of the line, remaining mounted.
When all was ready, Gen. Smith gave the order to charge. They
were at this time at the bottom of a ravine, with high banks,
and a climb of nearly two hundred yards. At the order
" Charge ! " with a bound and a yell they went up that high
bank and presented themselves in full view of the enemy and in
full range of his rifles. As they did so, the left of Capt. Chad
bourne's line, Avhich Avas stretched along up the run in single
rank and open file, seemed to waver a little, seeing which the
captain turned in that direction, letting fall his right hand, in
which he held his pistol, by his side, and raising his left hand he
called out at the top of his voice, " Forward on the Left ! "
Just at that moment the enemy poured a most deadly fire into
them from behind their works, and a bullet struck Capt. Chad
bourne in the right hand, cutting off the index finger and com
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his receiving a serious Avound. Seeing that he was wounded
only in the hand, the gallant captain gathered up his broken
pistol and urged the men on in the charge. Sweeping across the
open field they soon routed the enemy, capturing some prisoners
and the entire camp equipage, their artillery limbering up and
running for dear life. Lieut. Jackson, of Co. G, was Avounded
in this charge.
The brigade followed on until it reached the Boydton plank
road, where it connected Avith the infantry, and the regiment
was dismounted and ordered to report to Gen. Mott, of the
Second corps, which was just then receiving a fierce attack
from the enemy. Before reaching the position assigned them,
however, it was discovered that the whole force was flanked,
and they were ordered back on the double quick and rejoined
the brigade. It was found that Gen. Hampton's force was de
ployed across the Boydton plank road, and the Third brigade
was quickly put in position to meet him. The First Maine was
deployed on the right of the road and the Twenty-first Penn
sylvania on the left, and thei'c they engaged the enemy for
the third time that day. The position was this : the Second
corps was fighting the enemy in one place, and the Third
brigade was back of the Second corps, fighting in just the
opposite direction. The shots from the infantry in front of
the Second corps passed the shots from Hampton's guns in
front of this brigade. There was no rear. The Union forces
stood back to back. The brigade had two Napoleon guns of
Reynolds' battery, and Gen. Smith kept them throwing canister
into Hampton's line, paying no attention to his guns, as they
hurt no one. Horses of Reynolds' battery were shot by the
small arms of Hampton's men. The First Maine was under a
heavy fire, poured upon them by superior numbers, and as the
men knew the whole command was flanked, it is not strange
that a portion of them wavered. This, however, was but
momentary. At the inspiring voice of Col. Cilley they rallied
and held the position. Thus this little brigade stood between
the Second corps and destruction. Had this brigade given
way, the Second corps must have gone. Had this regiment
given way, the brigade must have gone. But the brigade staid

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until after dark, and retired in the night. This was the first
real engagement of this brigade, and it Avas a big fighting day.
The First Maine boys became acquainted with the fighting
qualities of the ucav regiments Avith which they were brigaded ;
the men of the ucav regiments became acquainted, by observa
tion, Avith the First Maine, and there was confidence throughout
the brigade.
During this engagement Lieut. Winfield S. Collins, of Co. E,
temporarily in command of Co. M, was killed.
Chaplain Merrill relates these incidents of this engagement : —
Among the Abounded Avas Frank Greene, one of the District of Columbia
men. While hotly engaged, late in the afternoon, a peculiar sensation in
the breast and back, folloAved by the trickling of blood, revealed the fact
that he was wounded. A bullet had passed directly through the upper por
tion of the left lung and out at the back. Going to the rear he found an
ambulance, and Avas taken to the corps hospital. The first surgeon who
saw him called another in consultation. Having examined the patient, the
two shook their heads, directed the nurse to make this man as comfortable
as possible, and were about to leave. "Doctor," said the wounded man,
"what does this mean?" "It means," said the doctor, "that we can do
nothing more than to make you comfortable; we think you will die."
"Die!" said he; "nonsense; I shall not die this time." Learning that he
had one chance in a thousand to surA^ive, he decided to take that chance.
Under God, his pluck, together with the kind nursing of an old family
friend, saved him.
An incident is worth relating as an example of the coolness of the men.
Col. Cilley is a little near-sighted. After forming the regiment on the Boyd
ton plank road, the men opened a rapid flre with their Spencer and Henry
rifles. A moment later, seeing no enemy, and thinking they were Avasting
their ammunition, the colonel rushed along the line, directing the men to
cease flring. Coming up to Corp. Gurney, of Co. B, he shouted: " You are
acting like a fool with your ammunition, corporal." " The rebs are right
out there," the corporal replied. "That maybe so, but wait till you can see
them." " Kneel down here, colonel ; now look through there." The colonel
said no more of wasting ammunition, but remained on his knees and com
menced firing with his revolver.
It is due to the gallant Maj. Thaxter to notice here his last service with
the regiment. His term of three years' service had expired, and he was
imcler orders to proceed to Maine with the men, to be mustered out; and
yet, volunteering for duty on Gen. Smith's staff for another flght, he was
conspicuous through the day, charging mounted with the dismounted men,
but escaped unharmed.
Billy Harris, the colored servant of Gen. Smith, who had
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custom, remarked that evening that he guessed he Avould not
go into another fight, as this was altogether too hot. When
the next engagement came on, however, he Avas as ready as
ever, Avhereupon the general reminded him of Avhat he said
at Boydton. "Well, general," he replied, "I've been thinking
it over ; I don't think you'll ever get into another such place
as dat ar." And he did not.
This Avas the baptism of blood AAdiich Avelded the veterans of
the First Maine to their new comrades from the First District
of Columbia, — Avhich told them that their new comrades Avere
worthy of full companionship ; and Avhatever of doubt, or fear,
or mistrust there might have been before, from this time all
were members of the " Old First Maine," sharing its dangers
and wearing its honors alike.
The loss to the regiment in this day's engagements (which
the boys knew as the " Bull Pen," and which are borne on the
banner as " Boydton Plank Road,") Avas eleven killed, sixty-
tAvo wounded, and eight missing.
Gen. Grant's official report of this movement is as foUoAvs: —
On the twenty-seventh the Army of the Potomac, leaving only sufficient
men to hold its fortifled line, moved by the enemy's right flank. The
Second corps, followed by two divisions of the Fifth corps, with the cavalry
in advance and covering our left flank, forced a passage of Hatcher's Run,
and moved up the south side of it toward the South Side Railroad, until the
Second corps and part of the cavalry reached the Boydton plank road where
it crosses Hatcher's Run. At this point we were six miles distant from the
South Side Railroad, which I had hoped by this movement to reach and
hold. But finding that we had not reached the end of the enemy's fortifica
tions, and no place presenting itself for a successful assault, by Avhich he
might be doubled up and shortened, I determined to withdraw to within our
fortifled line. Orders were given accordingly. Immediately upon receiving
a report that Gen. Warren had connected with Gen. Hancock, I returned to
my headquarters. Soon after I left, the enemy moved out across Hatcher's
Run, in the gap between Gens. Hancock and Warren, which was not closed,
as reported, and made a desperate attack on Gen. Hancock's right and rear.
Gen. Hancock immediately faced his corps to meet it, and after a bloody
combat drove the enemy within his works, and withdrew that night to his
old position.
This was the last grand movement of the year, and, to use
the language of Gen. Grant, in his official report, "From this

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time forward the operations in front of Petersburg, until the
spring campaign of 1865, Avere confined to the defence and
ti.Kteusion of our lines, and to offensive movements for cripplino-
the enemy's lines of communication, and to prevent his detach
ing any considerable force to send south. By the seventh of
February our lines Avere extended to Hatcher's Run, and the
Weldon Railroad had been destroj^ed to tlicksford."
The night after this engagement was passed mainly in the
saddle, in most tediously sIoav marching. Then came a day or
two of picket on the Halifax and Vaughan roads, and the regi
ment Avas back in camp on the thirtieth.
iMonday, thirty-first, the regiment Avas mustered for pay, and
those who had to make out the muster-rolls will remember the
infinite amount of trouble they had in getting them right,
owing to the transfer of the men of the First District of
Columbia, and the short time they had to make them in. But
few companies had even one roll complete at the muster.
Tuesday, November first, the regiment commenced drilling
again, and a dress parade was held in the afternoon. Drill Avas
interrupted for a couple of days on account of a cold rain, and
on the fourth was commenced again, only to be interrupted by
picket duty on the fifth. Sunday, sixth, divine services Avere
held by Chaplain Merrill, — his first services with the regi
ment, — and he made a strong impression upon the men, Avin-
ning their confidence, which was never weakened.
On the seventh about one hundred of the regiment, the rest
being on picket, went with the brigade on a reconnoissance to
Reams' Station, and beyond to King's crossing, where there
was a slight skirmish, resulting in one killed and eight or ten
prisoners on the part of the enemy, but no casualties to the
regiment. The command then returned, reaching camp about
nine o'clock that night.
Tuesday, November eighth, was the day of the Presidential
election. Arrangements had been made for the men in the
field to vote. The vote was taken in camp of such as were in
camp, and Col. Cilley and other officers rode along the picket
line, where was most of the regiment, taking the vote. The
result was : For President, Abraham Lincoln, 271 ; Gen. Geo.

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B. McClellan, 38. For Governor, Samuel Cony, 243 ; Joseph
Howard, 7. The men belonging to the regiment who Avere at
dismounted camp also had a chance to vote, and polled 58 for
Lincoln and 8 for McClellan.
The remainder of November was passed on picket, drilling,
and preparing for winter. About the middle of the month the
position of the regiment was changed a little, and the huts
ordered to be rebuilt. The experience of the previous winter
had taught the boys how to build Avinter quarters, and they
made themselves very comfortable, though the camp-ground
was not so good and the quarters were no better than at War
renton the winter before, except for the horses, they being now
provided with covered stables built of logs. The camp-ground
was low and quite near a swamp, and wood for quarters and
for cooking and heating was some distance away ; nevertheless
the boys soon made themselves at home. Many of the boys
will remember the heavy rain on the nineteenth, twentieth, and
twenty-first, when the camp was flooded and a couple of days'
hard work was necessary to drain it. As an instance of what
energy and persistence may do, CA^en against red tape, it may
be stated that on the thirteenth Assist. Surg. Northrop, after
nine o'clock in the evening, personally put through the mill
an application for leave of absence, and succeeded in getting it
signed and in getting back to camp Avith it before midnight.
The twenty-fourth was Thanksgiving Day, and the diary of
an officer of that day says: "No services — no turkey — -men
busy building their quarters all day." The next day, however,
the same diary continues : " Turkeys, etc., came to-day, to our
agreeable surprise."
On the thirtieth three hundred men of the regiment went on
picket on the Halifax road, but in the evening Col. Cilley Avas
ordered to draw off the pickets east of the road, and return to
camp. Cos. C, D, F, G, H, and I, numbering two hundred
men, were withdrawn, and marched to camp crowing mildly
over the other six companies who were left on picket ; but with
reveille at two o'clock in the morning of December fii'st their
dream of rest in camp vanished, and, cross and sleepy, the two
hundred men, under command of Col. Cilley, marched with the

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PATRICK F. SHEVLIN, Co C.
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division via McCann's, Lee's Mills and the Jerusalem plank road,
for Stony Creek Station, the point on the Weldon RaUroad from
Avhich the rebels wagoned their supplies around the left of the
army. The rebel pickets were found at the RoAvanty Creek. The
Third brigade stopped here, with the First Maine at the bridge.
The First brigade advanced a short distance beyond, while the
Second brigade pressed rapidly forward to Stony Creek Station,
some tAvo miles from the Rowanty bridge, and reached there
early in the day. The enemy's work consisted of tAvo small
forts, Avith several pieces of artillery in position, on the south
side of Stony Creek and both sides of the railroad, with lines
of earthworks extending on the flanks of the forts. Col. Gregg
deployed the most of his brigade in front of the forts, and
ordered the Fourth Pennsylvania Cavalry to cross the creek
below the fortifications without delay, and attack the rebels in
the rear. It did so in most gallant style, under a heavy fire
from the enemy, who had perfect range of the ford. Halting a
moment to re-form, the regiment charged, under command of
Maj. May, in rear of the railroad, and then directly down the
railroad to and between the forts, where they dismounted and
actually charged, with pistol and sabre in hand, over the works,
forcing the enemy to surrender unconditionally and at once.
The regiment captured more men than it numbered, burned all
the rebel stores, which were numerous, the station, and the
high bridge over Stony Creek, and in twenty minutes' time
returned with the prisoners. Hampton's cavalry headquarters
were only four miles from the station, and the dashing engage
ment took place almost in the suburbs of his camp, and haste
was necessary.
During this time this regiment remained at Rowanty bridge,
hearing only the noise and seeing the smoke of battle and
of burning stores. As the two brigades recrossed, the First
Maine pioneers stood ready to strip the bridge and set it on
fire. On the heels of the boys in blue came Hampton, who
was obliged to bottle his anger for a while longer, as the
battery of the Third brigade poured canister through their
columns. This regiment destroyed the bridge and held the
enemy firmly to the opposite side of the stream till the First

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and Second brigades, and the remainder of the Third, Avere Avell
on their return, when the Maine boys withdrew from the
stream, and after j)roceediug a short distance, turned over the
duty of rear guard to the Twenty-first Pennsylvania, to Avhom
it rightfully belonged. In a short time the Twenty-first, Avho
Avere out of ammunition, got it hot and sharp, and a portion of
them went by the First Maine in a hasty manner, whereupon
Gen. Smith ordered this regiment to again take the rear, and
their repeating carbines caused the southern cavalry to behave
respectfully. The regiment reached camp at half-jDast eleven
o'clock, and henceforth the answer to rebel taunt of " Beef ! "
referring to the successful raid of the enemy at Sycamore church
in September, was " Stony Creek ! "
Cos. A, B, E, K, L, and M, remained on picket where they
were left on the night of November thirtieth, until December
sixth, on which day orders Avere received to be ready to march
the next morning, Avith four days' rations and thirty pounds of
forage on each horse, with the expectation that it would last
six. On the morning of the seventh, at six o'clock, the regi
ment moved with the division, followed by the Fifth, and a
portion of the Second corps, via McCann's, Lee's Mills and the
Jerusalem plank road, fording the NottaAvay near Freeman's
bridge, and bivouacked near Sussex Court House. In the
middle of the night Co. B was ordered on picket, went, and
shortly after was ordered back again — a proceeding the men
could hardly see the military necessity of. This was the begin
ning of what was known as the Bellefield raid — an errand of
destruction to the Weldon Railroad, over which large amounts
of supplies were being transported from southern Virginia and
North Carolina to Stony Creek Station (to which point the road
had been destroyed), and thence taken in wagons to the South
Side Railroad for transportation to the rebel army. The inten
tion was to destroy the road from Stony Creek Station to Belle
field, a distance of fifteen mUes.
December sixth Col. Smith received his appointment as brevet
brigadier general, to date from June twenty-fourth.
Moving at four o'clock the next morning, the command
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sent toward the ],'iver with instructions to burn the railroad
bridge and destroy the railroad. The enemy retired with little
resistance, and soon the high bridge across the Nottaway Avas
in flames, as well as the station buildings and the neighboring
barracks, while some three-fourths of a mile of the railroad was
destroyed. The regiment was then called in and remained all
the afternoon near some large plantation buildings, waiting for
the infantry to tear up and destroy the railroad. Co. B, under
Capt. Loring, was sent on a scout, while Co. M did picket duty
for the protection of the regiment. The only incident that
occurred this afternoon was the laugh raised by Billy McFar
land, of Co. B, orderly for Col. (Cilley, who came in leading a
small mule by a halter made of hay, and on the mule a huge
darkey, and proceeding to the colonel he saluted, and reported :
"I have captured a darkey for you." At night the regiment
advanced and bivouacked after dark near Jarratt's Station.
During the night the blood-red sky showed that the Avork of
destruction was still going on.
At six o'clock the next morning, December ninth, the com
mand moved, advancing sloAvly along the railroad, guarding
the infantry in their work of destruction. At three o'clock in
the afternoon the regiment, with the column, crossed Three
Creek, a tributary of thei Nottaway, a deep stream, with precipi
tous banks and a miry bed, losing three horses in the fording.
A few miles further on the enemy was developed in force with
strong works at Bellefield, to protect the crossing of the
Meherrin River. The First brigade had the advance, and
the First Massachusetts and First New Jersey were sharply
engaged. The whole force of the First Maine, then numbering over five
hundred men, was detailed to destroy the raUroad up to a point
as near the rebel works as possible, the rest of the brigade being
also engaged in this work of destruction. The men worked at
this destructive duty till half-past seven o'clock, the northern
lights made by northern soldiers darting heavenward, while the
country for mUes was illuminated by piles of burning ties,
across which lay the bending and twisting rails. A thick woods
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informed the men that the rebels were using their fires for a
target. The day had been a cold, rainy one, Avhich at night
turned to a frozen sleet. A cavalry man's overcoat protects the
upper part of his body from wet A^ery well, but in- fording Three
Creek the water had invaded his boots and legs to an uncom
fortable extent. Perhaps the severe exercise of turning the
rails and sleepers bodily upside down, and wrenching off the
sleepers and piling them together, setting them on fire and
placing the iron rails on top, had counteracted the effect of the
wet feet and frozen clothes, for though the bivouac was late, in
cold sleet and an open field, there Avere no complaints. Indeed,.
the men boasted how well they slept, and seemed inclined to
make the best of it, though some of them, on attempting to get
up, found themselves actually frozen down, and in the morning
everything was encrusted with ice, and men crawled out of little
frozen ponds. They had never before been exposed on so cold
and uncomfortable a night, and the night at Hatcher's Run,.
soon after, was the only one that exceeded it in severity and
suffering. The morning of the tenth found the men in the saddle at five
o'clock, on the return march, the object of the expedition being
completed. This time the command crossed Three Creek on
pontoons, this brigade being ordered to the position of rear
guard. The brigade was formed across the creek till the infan
try and the rest of the cavalry were well out on the road. The
enemy had a howitzer and Gen. Smith had Dennison's battery.
The enemy was held there as long as it was thought necessary,.
and then the brigade started on the march, the Twenty-first
Pennsylvania having the rear and the First Maine next. They
had marched but a short distance when they were obliged to
halt on account of the infantry. At this Gen. Smith went back
to his old position and held it a while longer, and then again
took up the line of march, this time crossing the railroad, when
he again halted and went into position. Just then he was sent
for by Gen. Gregg, who informed him that the infantry was
going off on another road, and ordered him to let one cavalry
regiment go with the infantry and the rest go by themselves.
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and was nearly across the railroad at the next .crossing. The
First Maine and a gun from the battery were put into position
at the crossing. After a while the command again started, and
on arriving at the road on Avhich the infantry had gone, he sent
the Second New York after the infantry, and gave the rear
of his column to the First Maine. The situation at this point
became exciting. The enemy opened on the regiment with
artillery from the rear, while at Jarratt's Station, just above,
where the enemy had got on the flank, and which the regi
ment must pass, the heavy and frequent discharge of Gen.
Hampton's guns told the boys whichever way they turned
there was danger. The peculiar exposure and duties of
a rear guard were never more clearly shown at one view.
It was a question of time, and of prompt and ready hand
ling of men, when the slightest confusion or unsteadiness
would be taken advantage of by the pursuing enemy. The
disposition of the First Maine, to meet the attacks from almost
opposite directions, came to the knowledge of the division
commander. Gen. Gregg, and he complimented Col. Cilley on
his admirable disposition and handling of the regiment. Maj.
Curtis, who had been assigned to this regiment from the First
District of Columbia, rendered efficient service as a staff officer
to Col. Cilley, and showed the fearless bravery that was charac
teristic of the men.
Capt. Heald's battalion held the enemy in check at the
stream until the Twenty-first and the rest of the brigade Avere
out of the way, and destroyed the bridge under the fire of the
enemy's cavalry, which was so hot that part of the destroying
party Were obliged to cover themselves by the banks of the
stream and the woods on the left, and only joined their com
panies and horses at Jarratt's Station, a mile above. The bat
talions were drawn up in rear of each other, with intervals of
three hundred yards, and retired in succession one after the
other, to form again in the rear. The cross-road at Jarratt's
Station was curtained by woods, and was held by the Tenth
New York, of the Second brigade, tUl the First Maine could
relieve it. The sharp firing at this point showed that the ques
tion of time Avas the important one. Capt. Heald's battalion

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was brought up at a gallop and put in, dismounted, in the posi
tion of the Tenth New York. This was done in a most gallant
manner, without alloAving the enemy to gain an inch advance.
Capt. HaU's battalion Avas placed in rear of the cross-roads, on
a small hill, in admirable position to charge the road or to hold
the enemy from driving the rear guard too rapidly, while Capt.
Freese's battalion was placed a little further in the rear, on the
opposite side of the road, in hand for any emergency. As soon
as ready, Capt. Heald, who had been previously directed to
move quickly when ordered to leave his position, came out of
the curtaining woods at a run, and remounting his men, with a
short gallop put them safely in rear of the other two battalions.
The enemy immediately emerged from the woods where Capt.
Heald had been, with lines reaching beyond his right and
left, whUe their right connected with the force that had been
fighting in the direct rear of the command. They seemed
so astonished at finding no fleeing or disorder in the force in
their front, but the well-dressed lines of Capts. HaU's and
Freese's battalions before them, that they forgot to fire, and on
receiving a volley, took ignominiously to the woods, and kept
out of range of the First Maine carbines the entire day.^
The regiment bivouacked that night near Coman's well.
Towards night the weather grew fearfully cold, and the keen,
bitter wind penetrated to the very bones of the men. The
march was delayed by building bridges and corduroying roads,
many of the details for this service being drawn from this
regiment, on account of the expert use of the axe by the
Maine soldiers. Frequent and prolonged halts gave the full
benefit of wintry wind till about three miles from camp, when
Col. Cilley obtained permission to leave the column, and through
a wood-path known to the regiment marched with quick pace
and no halting for camp, which was reached at half-past one
o'clock on the morning of the twelfth, with men. and horses
covered with ice and frozen mud. Though the snow and ice
had filled the tents to some extent during the absence of the
^This was a hard day for Gen. Smith, as his position was a trying one. He must
be careful that the column should not get too far ahead, and also that the First Maine
shoxTld go soon enough.

Capt. GEORGE PRINCE, Co
Boston, Mass.

t. THADDEUS LITTLE, Lieut Co. K.
Boston. Mass.

eut. GEORGE F. JEWETT,

Lieut GEORGE F. JEWETT, Co. K.
Boston, Mass.
1887.

Corp. FRANK E. JEWETT, Co. K.
St, Louis, Mo.

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men, they felt as though they had readied home, and in spite
of the SUOAV on the bunks, slept the soldierly sleep.
Lieut. Geo. F. JcAvett, of Co. K, thus tells the story of the
death of Sergt. EdAvard B. Herbert, of that company, on this
expedition : —
While on the return from Bellefield, our regiment having the rear, we
formed in line on a ridge in an open field to check the enemy till the column
could get out of the way. My comi)any had the left of the line, and when
the regiment moved out into the road to pass to the rear, the colonel told
me to "hold my position till the column was well out of the way, and then
move back at a trot." I followed the same tactics with the company,
resei'A'ing two sets of fours with me and sending the rest of the company
after the column. After sufficient time for the company to get out of the
way, I moved out with the eight men through the gap in the fence, and
started back at a trot. The rebels were shelling us at the time, and their
skirmish line was quite near us, and annoyed us considerably. The first
intimation I had of their successful artillery practice was in seeing the butt
of a carbine fly past me, and I looked round to see who had had so narrow
an escape, and saw Sergt. E. B. Herbert just picking himself up out of the
dust in the road, his horse keeping his place in the set of fours. I immedi
ately turned, speaking to the two men nearest me to come and help me. In
the excitement they either misunderstood me, or did not hear me, and kept
on; so I took the sergeant's left hand (the right arm being shot off) up over
the pommel of my saddle and led him back a distance till we were partially
covered from the enemy, when we stopped, and Herbert fainted. By this
time some of the officers of the regiment (the line had formed on the next
ridge) saw my predicament, and sent some men to assist me. They lifted
the wounded man up and placed him across my lap, and I brought him in.
I saw him that night at Sussex Court House (after I had posted my pickets),
and he had been fixed up by the surgeon and was comfortable. The next
day he was taken to Washington, where he wrote me a letter, thanking me
for saving his life and telling me of his hopes in getting home. Gangrene
set in, however, and he died in hospital at Washington. He was a brave,
large-hearted, good soldier, and always anxious to be at the front till we
started on this raid, when he asked me to excuse him, saying that he had a
presentiment that he would be shot. As we had a number of men sick and
others poorly mounted, and he was neither, I declined to leave him with the
dismounted men, and he went to his doom.
The expedition was a successful one, the road being destroyed
for the entire distance. Of this work the greater portion was
performed by the infantry, the cavalry being occupied for the
most part in picketing, scouting, etc., though some of the work
of destruction was done by the cavalry men, as already stated,
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try than the infantry, they going to the Meherrin River. The
rails were bent and twisted by heat until it seemed as if they
never could be made of' use again, nor could they, without
being first taken to the workshop. The method of destruction
is thus described by Chaplain Merrill : —
Along the whole line we traversed, the road was lined with yellow pine
timber, prepared during the previous summer to be used in repairing the
road bed. It was well seasoned, and burned like wax. The method of
destroying the road was this: A few pieces of timber would be placed
together, with some finer fuel under them. A dozen rails would then be
balanced across the combustible mass, and the torch applied. The heat
would presently be intense, and the rails would bend by their own weight.
Two or three men would seize one of them and double it around a stump.
Many a heavy T rail have we seen in the form of an ox bow. Several we have
seen coiled like wire around a tree.
This anecdote of the " raid " is also told by Chaplain Merrill,
though there was a tradition in the regiment that the hero of
the " hardtack " incident was a Co. E man, serving as orderly
at Gen. Gregg's headquarters : —
At Jarratt's Station we relieved the Tenth New York Cavalry, and held
the crossing till all the brigades had passed. The enemy opened on us
sharply with artillery, but was successfully held in check, and from that
time ceased to annoy us. During this action a brave Irish soldier, belong
ing to one of the batteries, had been sent to the wagons for ammunition.
As he was rushing back at break-neck speed, with a twelve-pound shell
closely hugged under each arm and concealed by his blouse, he was stopped
by an ofi&cer of the provost guard, who demanded: " What have you there ? '"
" An' sure, yer honor," said Pat, " an' isn't it hardtack for the rebels ? "
The remainder of this month, and all of January, 1865, were
spent in picketbig and scouting, and there Avas plenty of it to
do. Almost every day one or more scouting parties Avere sent
out, while the regiment was on picket, it seemed, half the time.
The regiment's picket line was more than three miles long, in
the rear of the army, four miles from camp, and embraced
thirty-nine mounted and eight dismounted Addette posts. Then
there were drills, inspections, reviews, etc., when the regi
ment was in camp, so it was not a time of all rest. But there
Avas much real comfort, much hearty pleasure, in camp those

THE CHRISTIAN COMMISSION. 377
months, a\ bile picket Avas not so bad in good weather (though
in some of the storms of that season it Avas not a duty to be
sought), and it may be questioned if the boys did not enjoy
themselves that Avinter quite as well and quite as thoroughly as
many of them have done since in civil life. There were papers
to read, from kind friends at home and furnished by the United
States Christian Commission, as Avell as boxes of luxuries and
comforts, and all in all the time passed as pleasantly as could
be expected, under the circumstances. The rations during the
Avinter were good, and beside, the sutler (formerly Sergt.
Parker, of Co. B, who had served his three years faithfully),
furnished "goodies" to the men. There were also visits to
"Fort Hell" and the other fortifications along the line, Avhere
different Maine regiments and batteries were stationed, and the
communion Avith old-time friends and schoolmates.
Right here it is Avell to quote again from Chaplain Merrill's
" History " : —
We should not be true to our convictions of what is due to a noble
Christian charity, if we did not make grateful mention of the choice reading
matter, furnished weekly by the delegates of the Christian Commission, for
the men. It has already been stated that, in common with many other
regiments, we were indebted to this commission for the covering of the
commodious chapel in which we worshipped during the winter of 1864 -.5,
and for the stove by means of Avhich it was warmed. In this, and in various
other ways, an amount of good was done which cannot be fully known. Wc
are the more explicit here, because those who contributed to the treasury of
this institution have 'a right to know how the delegates, to whom the work
of ministering to the wants of the soldiers was entrusted, did their duty.
It may be said that there were men in this service who did not amount to
much, and the same may be said with equal truth of some soldiers, and
even generals, in the army. But after all needful abatements for indis
creet men, and inefficient men,, and topographical men, and trophy-hunting
men, and sight-seeing men, the delegates of the Christian Commission were,
as a body, earnest, laborious, and self-denying men. We have seen them on
their various rounds of duty, and know them. We have seen them bending
over the wounded, the sick, and the dying. We have seen them on the
field of battle, where one would not choose to go unless duty called him.
We have seen them march with the army, day after day, and no small part
of the intervening nights, on foot, in the month of December, amid cold,
and mud, and rain, and sleet, when some of us thought it hard enough to
ride. And yet there they were, the live-long night, with no covering but
the wintry air, freighted with rain, freezing as it fell, and no bed but the
.sleet-covered ground, and yet with material aid for the suffering and cheer

^'^^ FIRST MAINE CAVALRY,
for all around. This commission was the eye of Christian philanthropy
watching to see where help was needed, and her feet running swiftly to
carry it. It was her lips speaking woi-ds of counsel and of cheer, and her
hand feeding the hungry, lifting up the fallen, soothing tlie pangs of the
sufferer, directing the dying to Christ, and transmitting their last messages
of love to distant friends.
At City Point they had a mammoth coffee-boiler on wheels, Avith a heat
ing apparatus attached, as to the boiler of a steam engine, drawn by two
horses. On its first missionary tour along the line of the army at the front,
it was amusing to hear the quaint remarks of the boys as they quaffed the
delicious beverage. "I say," said one, "where did that come from, any
how?" "From the Christian Commission." "God bless the Christian
Commission." "I say, boys," said another, as he returned the cup and
smacked his lips, " ain't that abully machine ? Three cheers for the Cliris-
tian Commission and their big coffee-pot !"
An Irishman belonging to one of our regiments refused to receive any
favors, or listen to any counsel from one of these men, though sadly in need
of some articles of clothing. Want, however, flnally triumphed over will,
and he was supplied. Seeing the delegate again, he said to him: "Sir,
they tell me that ye are working here jist for the love of the boys, and that
ye git no pay at all, intirely." "They are mistaken," was his answer; "we
get the best pay of anybody in the army." "Indade! and what pay do ye
git, anyhow?" "Didn't you say 'God bless ye!' when I brought you the
shirt, and the drawers, and the socks, the other day?" " I mind it," said
he. " And did they do you any good ? " "Good!" replied Pat. "And did
they not warm me feet, and warm me back, and warm me all over ? Good it
is, indade they did me." " Well," replied the delegate, "that is the pay we
get." "Is that it? Is that it?" asked Pat, with a look of admiring wonder.
And then, grasping the hand of the donor, he exclaimed: " God bless you,
God bless you ! And may you live foriver, and may your wife live longer
nor you do, and may ivery one of your children be as fat as a pig, and as
white." The morning of Sunday, February fifth, the regiment — four
hundred and forty-six men and eighteen officers — with the
division, started at three o'clock on a movement which had
for its object the extension of the Union lines on the left to
Hatcher's Run, the infantry co-operating. The route Avas via
Reams' Station and Malone's bridge (over the Rowanty) to
Dinwiddie Court House, where a large number of prisoners
and some thirty wagons Avere captured, and then the division
came back to Malone's bridge and bivouacked for the night,
a portion of this regiment being on picket, under command
of Capt. Myrick. An attempt to surprise the picket during
the night was frustrated. Between one and two o'clock the

HATCHER'S RUN, 379
next morning the command was again in motion, going via
Snake Mound bridge road to the Vaughan road, and then to
Hatcher's Run, Avhich Avas reached by daylight. The regiment
was draAvn up under the brow of a hill, and the men wei'e gen
erally cooking their breakfast, Avhen there was sharp firing just
in the rear. The rear guard — the Fourth Pennsylvania —
Avas attacked, and the enemy was driving it in with severe loss.
The First Maine was ordered to the rescue. Leaving their
cooking, many of them leaving their cooking utensils and
their prospective breakfast where they were, leaving overcoats,
leaving everything but their carbines, the boys jumped into
line, and in a moment more were over the brow of the hill, the
horses being sent to the rear. Capt. Myrick's battalion, which
was in the advance, charged, checked the advance of the
enemy, relieved the Fourth Pennsylvania, thus allowing them
to retire in comparatively good order, and established the line
as directed by Col. Cilley ; but finding it too much exposed,
Capt. Myrick advanced to a cross-road, where his men were
under cover. The remainder of the regiment was drawn up
just on the brow of the hill, there being two hundred and fifty
men and eighteen officers of the regiment on the line. The
boys will remember the fun they had that morning shooting at
the enemy's sharp-shooters, who occasionally showed themselves
around some out-buildings, in the edge of the woods on the
opposite side of the field. This position was occupied, with
more or less firing, till about one o'clock, when the regiment
was relieved by infantry, and from that time till dark was on
the skirmish line in half a dozen different localities, with not
a great deal of fighting to do, however, though on one occasion
the regiment charged, and drove the enemy half a mile through
the woods.
About dusk the regiment was relieved, and the boys, tired,
cold, and hungry, having had nothing to eat since the night
before, welcomed the prospect of getting back to their horses,
where there were rations, overcoats, and, if there was a chance
to sleep, blankets. But they were doomed to disappointment.
They were marched back a short distance, and ordered to
remain for the night in some woods by the side of the road.

380 FIRST MAINE CAVALRY.
It was expected that the horses would be brought to them, and
the boys kept up their spirits for a Avhile, till they learned that
the horses had been taken back across the run, and that it was
deemed advisable neither to bring the horses to the men nor
alloAV the men to go to the horses. Here was a decidedly
unpleasant prospect. Hungry, and nothing to eat, yet plenty
so near ; cold, and their overcoats just across the run ; no fires,
and no wood to build any, and the axes only a short distance
away ; tired, and their blankets on their saddles ; a prospect of
rain, and their ponchos with their horses. Is it to be wondered
at that there Avas some swearing, or that whoever was respon
sible for this state of affairs Avas most thoroughly cursed ?
Was there any real reason for such treatment ? Is it a matter
of surprise that the boys considered that those who had gone
home at the expiration of their three years' service did not
know so much about soldiering, after all?
But there the men were, and there they must stay. Then
followed the severest night in the history of the regiment.
By borrowiilg axes of the infantry and artillery in bivouac on
the other side of the road, a few feeble fires Avere made in the
course of time, and around them the men clustered, in the vain
hope of receiving some warmth. Some of the men wandered
from one little fire to another all night long, not daring to try
to sleep ; some went over among the infantry camps, and there
tried to keep somewhere near comfortable, with little better
success ; others, and by far the larger number, piled themselves
up cob-house fashion, at times three or four deep, and in that
way managed to get small rations of very poor sleep, though
the top layers found it hard to keep comfortable, and were con
stantly changing locality. To add to the discomfort, along in
the night it began to snow, but only enough fell to make mat
ters more uncomfortable — -not enough to provide a covering
for the half-frozen, half-starved boys, who always believed this
was needless suffering and exposure. It is related that some
men belonging to a battery across the road crawled under a
tarpaulin and slept, to find in the morning that the tarpaulin
was frozen down, and they Avere relieved only by the careful
use of the axe. This shows how cold it Avas.

RETURN TO WINTER QUARTERS. 381
Morning came at last, and that without even a picket shot to
Avarm up the men. Soon after daylight the regiment — two
hundred and thirty men and seventeen officers-— was again
ordered on the picket line, in a cold rain storm, Avithout much
energy or strength for fighting, but ugly enough to fight like
tigers. However, there was no fighting to do, and after remain
ing there about an hour the regiment was withdraAvn from the
line and went back to the place of bivouac, and there, to their
exceeding joy, the boys found their horses. There Avas not
moral power enough then in both armies to prevent them from
breakfasting. This done, they felt somewhat better. The rain
continued falling, and the men stood around, shivering, dripping,
waiting, trying to keep good natured, till after noon, when the
regiment started on the march, as the men srtpposed, to camp,
but instead it went to the HaUfax road, near the Wyatt farm,
and stopped all night, apparently as picket reserve, though the
horses were unsaddled, and the men got some pretty fair sleep
out of it.
One thing was noticeable on this days' march — that, notwith
standing Gen. Grant had extended the line only the day before,
workmen were engaged in extending Gen. Grant's railroad to
furnish forage and rations to the troops — making the railroad
keep pace with the extension of the Unes.
The object of the movement was accomplished. The lines
had been extended two or .three miles, and the army had wound
itself so much further around Petersburg (it should be stated
that the infantry had some severe fighting and lost heavily in
the engagement of the sixth), and early next morning the rSgi-
ment started for camp, and soon after noon the boys were at
home again in their quarters.
Then came six or seven weeks more of life in winter quarters,
with its attendant picket duty, scouting, camp duty, etc., and
with little variation. The next Sunday the regimental chapel —
a large building made of logs by the pioneers of the regiment,
under the direction of Col. Cilley, covered with canvas and
warmed by a stove furnished by the United States Christian
Commission — -was dedicated with appropriate exercises, and
from that time services were held quite regularly by Chaplain

382 FIRST MAINE CAVALRY.
MerrUl. During the month of February the regiment Avas paid
for the four months ending December 31, 1864, and the money
was very welcome, assisting wonderfully in making the boys
comfortable. The morning of March tAventy-fifth the boys hi camp (the
greater portion of the regiment was on picket) were awakened
by the sound of heavy and continuous artillery firing off to the
right. While wondering and conjecturing what this meant,
orders were received for the brigade, including what of this
regiment was in camp, under command of Capt. Myrick, to
saddle up and go to the rescue. The command moved along
the line of works till when near Fort Steadman it met a squad
of some two thousand rebel prisoners just captured. Then it
was learned that the enemy had made a fierce attack on Fort
Steadman and had succeeded in capturing it, but that the
Union forces had retaken the fort and captured all these
prisoners. There was nothing for this command to do ; never
theless, it was ordered to report to Maj. Gen. Parke, command
ing Ninth corps, to be in readiness in case of another attack,
and remained in the woods — ^no where — without camp equipage
or blankets, a couple of days, the boys not being really com
fortable or happy the while, and then was sent back into camp.
Then came a few days more in camp, and then the boys
bade good-by to their last winter quarters.

CHAPTER XVI.
THE LAST GRAND CAMPAIGN.
EosTEit OP Officees, Makch 29, 1865. — Leavinci Wintei: Quarteks. —
Welcome Back to Siiebidan. — The Fight at Dinaviddie Court
House. — A Day or Tavo of Comparative Eest. — Across the
South Side Railroad. — Peteksbubg Captured, Richmond Evac
uated, AND THE EeBEI, ArmA' FlEEING. — THE PURSUIT. — At JeT-
tebsa'ille. — First Charge on Lee's Train. — Fight at Sailopv's
Ceebk. — Second and Successful Charge on Lee's Train. —
Skiraiish at Briery- Creek. — Charge into Farmville. — Forag
ing Made Easy. — The Night before Appomattox. — The Morning
AT Appomattox. — Sueeendbe op Gen. Lbe. — On the Backtrack.
— Death of President Lincoln. — In Camp near Petersburg. —
Last Expedition of the First Maine Cav alba-. — Honors to
Gallant Officers. — Last Camp of the Fiest Maine Cavalry.
— Taking Caee of the People. — Cavalby Men Turned School
masters. — MusTEE-ouT. — The Return Home. — Conclusion.

M'

ANY changes had been made in the officers of the regi
ment during the past year, and upon entering upon
the spring campaign of 1865 the roster was made up as
follows, Avith residence and date of rank, "D. C." at the end of
a name indicating that the officer was transferred from the First
District of Columbia Cavalry : —
Field and Staff.
Colonel, Charles H. Smith, Eastport, June 18, 1863, brevet brigadier gen
eral commmanding Third brigade. Second division, Cavalry corps.
Lieutenant Colonel, Jonathan P. Cilley, Thomaston, July 11, 1864, com
manding regiment.
Majors, Constantine Taylor, U. S. Army, February 18, 1864, serving on
the division staff.
Benjamin F. Tuckeb, TJ. S. Army, July II, 1864, in command of
Cavalry Depot, City Point.
Paul Chadbourne, Waterboro', December 22, 1864, commanding
Second New York Mounted Rifles.

384 . FIRST MAINE CAVALRY.
Field and St.wv — Continued.
Adjutant, Thaddeus Little, Bristol, March 25, 1865.
Quartermaster, Clarence D. Ulmee, Rockland, March 11, 1863, serAdng as
quartermaster Third bi'igade. Second division, Cavalry corps.
Surgeon, Horace Stevens, Skowhegan, November 25, 1864, on duty at
Cavalry Depot, City Point.
Assistant Surgeon, Geoege J. Noethrop (D. C), Portland, March 29, 1864.
Commissary, Martin T. V. Bowman, Hallowell, February 9, 1864.
Chaplain, Samuel H. Merrill (D. C), Portland, February 19, 1864.
Non-Commissionbd Staff.
Sergeant Major, Edavard P. Tobie, Jr., Lewiston, December 12, 1864.
Quartermaster Sergeant, Daniel H. Gilman (D. C), Monmouth, December
12, 1864.
Commissary Sergeant, Daniel W. Haines, Fort Fairfield, December 12, 1864.
Hospital Stewards, Emeea' T. Gatchell, Brunswick, September 28, 1862.
John M. Kame (D. C), North Berwick, November, 1864.
Saddler Sergeant, Henba: W. Nobavood, Bangor, March 1, 1863.
Band Leader, Levi E. Bigelow (D. C), Skowhegan, February 11, 1864.
Chief Bugler, Wellington P. Bakee, Bingham, December 5, 1864.
Veterinary Surgeon, Elbeidge Bubton, Thomaston, November 4, 1864.
Company Officers.
CO. A. — Captain, John W. Feeese (D. C), Houlton, February IS, 1864.
First Lieutenant, Oeein S. Haskell, Levant, September 3, 1864,
serving as i-egimental quartermaster.
Second Lieutenant, Leandee M. Comins (D. C), Lincoln, Febru
ary 20, 1864.
CO. B. — Captain, Jacob B. Loeing, Thomaston, July 11, 1864.
First Lieutenant, James W. Pooe, Belfast, December 16, 1864.
Second Lieutenant, Heney' D. Fuller (D. C), Corinth, March
28, 1864.
CO. C. — Captain, Andrew M. Benson (D. C), Oldtown, February 16, 1864.
First Lieutenant, Jonathan K. Brooks, Bowdoinham, November
28, 1864.
Second Lieutenant, William S. Faravell (D. C), Rockland,
February 26, 1864. *
CO. D. — Captain, William S. Howe (D. C), Stetson, commissioned by the
President, October 15, 1863.
First Lieutenant, Bdwaed P. Merrill (D. C), Portland, March
30, 1864.
Second Lieutenant, Jaaies E. Stay-neb, Eastport, December 2, 1864.
CO. E. — Captain, John A. Heald, Lincoln, July 16, 1864.
First Lieutenant, George W. Hussey, Houlton, June 20, 1868.
Second Lieutenant, Ben.jaaiin A. Osborne, Lincoln, March 20,
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COJTP.VNY Ori'ii-Eiw— Continued.
CO. F. — Captain, .Indbeav H. Bibber, Eastport, July II, 1S(J4.
First Lieutenant, Joel AVn,S0N,'0rorham, August 25, IS(i4.
Second Lieutenant, Loekxzo White, Portland, August 25, l.siU.
CO. a, — Captain, Cii.utLES C. Chase (D. C), Portl.ind, February 20, JK()4.
First Lieutenant, Jaaiek H. Russell (D. C), Houlton, February
25, 1864.
CO. H. — Captain, Heney C. I-Iall, Starks, June 18, 1863.
First Lieutenant, Jajies Maguire (D. C), Augusta, June 25, 1864.
Second Lieutenant, Joseph W. Lee (D. C), Calais, February 24,
1S64.
CO. I, — Captain, Thoaias G. Webbeb (D. C), Gorham, February 23, 1804.
First Lieutenant, Lea-i H. Daggett, New Sharon, December 2, 1864.
Second Lieutenant, J. F. McKusiCK (D. C), Warren, .Januarys, 1804.
CO. K. — Captain, John D. Myeick, Augusta, January 4, 1863.
First Lieutenant, George F. Jewett, Bath, November 22, 1864.
CO. L. — Captain, William L. Boad, Houlton, March 25, 1865.
First Lieutenant, Charles O. Gordon, Phillips, April 4, 1864.
Second Lieutenant, Williaai J. Ceookee, Alton, December 21,
1864.
CO. M. — Captain, Zenas Vaughan, Freeman, June 4, 1863.
First Lieutenant, Chaeles K. Johnson, Carmel, July 20, 1863.
Second Lieutenant, Edwaed Joedan, Bangor, December 12, 1864.
During the winter the Twenty-first Pennsylvania regiment
had been transferred from the Third brigade to the Second,
and the Thirteenth Ohio had been transferred to the Third
brigade. On Tuesday, the twenty-eighth of March, the regiment was
ordered to be ready to move, with the division, at six o'clock
the next morning, and it was ready in time, the actual effective
strength of the regiment that morning being nineteen officers
and four hundred and ninety-two men. As the men left the
camp and formed in line with the brigade, a short distance
from camp, they felt somewhat blue. They were going to
enter upon a campaign which they had every reason to expect
would be a fighting campaign, under a new and untried com
mander, Gen. George Crooke, who had taken command of the
Second cavalry division on the twenty-seventh, and whom the
men knew but little about (Gen. David McM. Gregg, their
tried commander for two years, whom they loved and believed
was the peer of any division cavalry general in the field, having
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before had taught them that the service of one cavalry division
to the whole Army of the Potomac Avas a hard service. There
fore they were not at that time in a really enthusiastic mood.
But while waiting in the line they saw a force approaching,
and soon recognized " Little Phil Sheridan's " headquarter flag,
and then " Little Phil " himself, with his staff and his famous
scouts. The cheers that rent the air told no uncertain tale,
and with those cheers went out all the distrust' or forebodings
Avith which the men had been tormented. Then they were
ready to go anywhere, or to fight anything. They Avere new
men in a moment. What Avas in store for them they knew not,
nor really cared, for they were Avith Sheridan, once more a part
of his glorious cavalry, and they knew with him at their head
they were safe. Part of them might lay down their lives, to
be sure, — a fcAv be taken prisoners, to suffer all the horrors
of Belle Isle and of Andersonville, ¦ — others might be wounded,
to linger and suffer a while, only to die, or perchance recover
sufficiently to live long years as cripples, — but the majority
would come out all right, with the glories of victory. They
had begun to believe that under that intrepid leader they could
whip anything that could be brought against them, as they had
already done on many fields now famous. Still every one Avas
full of conjecture as to the plans of Gen. Grant — as to Avhat
was to be attempted, and as to the probable result.
It was cold and cheerless, and marching was hard, but the
men were in good spirits, for was not Sheridan there? The
regiment went into bivouac that night near Dinwiddie Court
House, and picketed the horses as for the night only ; but the
next morning dawned drizzly, wet, uncomfortable, almost for
bidding any movement, and threatening to hold the force mud-
bound for a week, at least. That day the regiment remained
there, the boys making themselves as comfortable as possible,
taking the boards from an old barn, which stood near by, to
raise themselves from the wet ground, and using fence rails
in wasteful extravagance, to keep their fires bright and their
bodies warm-.
A little incident occurred here which shoAvs hoAV soldiers take
advantage of circumstances. In Co. L was an old soldier —

"GO TO THE AID OF THE PICKETS," 387
a graduate from the English army -r- and a good soldier.
Every one in the regiment, almost, kncAV him, from a peculiar
ity he had of putting his hat into his bosom when going into
a fight, and going iu bareheaded. During this day he came
into camp carrying a very small calf — too small, almost, to
Avalk, certainly too young to be of use for food. There was
a general expression of disapprobation at this, and he was
greeted with cries of " Shame ! " " Steal a little calf like that ! "
" What in the world can you do with it? " etc. ; but he paid no
attention to any of them, and marched right along like a man
who knew what he was about. He fastened the calf close by
his tent, where its bleatings were piteous to hear. It was not
long before the men saw Avhat was up, for the cow, attracted
by the cries of her offspring, came to its rescue, when the
soldier caught and milked her, and then let her and the calf
go off happy. He had a good supper of hardtack and milk
that night as the result of his strategy.
The next day was Friday, March thirty-first, and dawned
much like its predecessor, giving a prospect of remaining there
that day also. About the middle of the forenoon the regiment
was ordered to saddle and pack, and be ready to move at a
moment's notice. By this time the clouds had cleared away,
and the sun was shining brightly. About eleven o'clock lively
firing was heard in the direction whence the remainder of the
brigade had previously gone. Soon an orderly rode up to Col.
Cilley with the order : " Go to the aid of the pickets at once."
The regiment mounted, rode a mile or more, and drew up in
line in a large open field, behind a rising ground. On the right
was the road, and resting on it, woods — pine, with no under
growth or brush. On the left, a short distance away, were
woods. In front could be seen only the hill. The firing had
stopped — -all was quiet. The boys learned, by one of those
mysterious ways by which orders and plans sometimes became
known to all the command almost before the general had
settled what they were to be, that they were there to hold the
crossing of a creek — Great Cat Tail Creek, or Chamberlain's
Creek, they were then told it was, but since then it has been
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388 FIRST MAINE CAVALRY.
Capt. Myrick, was sent out scouting beyond the pickets and
across the creek, to see what was there. The order was passed
through the remainder of the regiment to be prepared to fight
on foot at any time. The men were already counted off by
fours, of course, and now the bridles of horses Nos, 1, 2, and 3,
were given to the No. 4 man to hold, — his part in the coming
action being to take care of the four horses, — with orders to
"look out for my grain," "take care of my haversack," and a
thousand and one instructions. The sabres were strapped to
the saddles, and all superfluities taken from the person and
fastened to the saddle or put in the saddle-bags. The grain
bags and all baggage were strapped firmer on the saddles —
they might go through some heavy shaking before the riders
again got to them. The cartridge boxes were filled to their
utmost capacity — the spare cartridges in the saddle-bags were
put in the pockets — the carbines were examined — the Spen
cer's loaded carefully with their seven deadly messengers, while
the Henry's were wound up to unwind and set flying sixteen
humming birds, to sing in the ears of the enemy. The can
teens that were full were thrown over the shoulders — there
was no knowing how much a man might want a drink of water
before he again saw his horse. The traps were taken care of
by each one as if sure of coming back, while at the same time
everything of value was left with the led horses, as if there
was a chance of not returning. Then the boys took it easy till
called for — sitting doAvn, lying down, sleeping, even, writing,
— perhaps the last line home — smoking, laughing, joking,
anything but what looked like expecting every moment to
fight, but all knowing their places, and ready to " fall in " at
the first note of warning.
At the headquarters of the regiment a group of officers was
collected, talking over the prospects of a fight and the probable
result, both on the regiment and on the rebellion. A captain
borrowed a needle and thread, with which he sewed up some
money in the watch pocket of his pants, concealing it as well as
he could, saying, " No knowing Avhat may happen — I may go to
Richmond this trip." Another officer took the hint and sewed
his up in his vest. The adjutant inquired the time. " Twenty

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minutes of one." " In'about four hours the rebs will come doAvn
on us Avith one of their thundering sunset charges," replied he.
A young lieutenant, who had not yet christened his shoulder
straps in the smoke of battle, and who was evidently a little
anxious as to his behavior in his first fight as an officer, replied,
with a nervous smile, " I am afraid they won't wait till then."
Hark ! there is firing in front ! the scouts have run into the
enemy ! " Attention ! " shouts Col. Cilley, and the men spring
into position as by one motion, and await further orders. It is
only a scattering fire, soon quieted, and they settle back into
the lazy, Ustless positions of before. Not long do they remain
so this time, however, for suddenly the firing commences again,
aaad nearer and more rapidly than before. Evidently Capt.
Myrick's battalion is being driven back, though their carbines
are rattling heartily, and the boys know the battalion too well
to think they are retreating any faster than they can be pushed ;
there is no run to them. Gen. Smith, commanding the brigade,
and his staff, who have been down to the creek, ride back to the
top of the hill in front. Col. Cilley calls the men to attention
again, and now they remain so. An orderly from the front
rides up to Gen. Smith, talks a moment, and then a staff' officer
starts from him toward the headquarters of the regiment. The
boys know by the intuition of experience what that means, and
are ready. Col. Cilley and his staff mount, the men anticipate
his first order, and almost before he opens his mouth are "fours
right," and marching toward the road at a quick step. The
command is not a, great distance from the top of the hill, yet
the men can see that Gen. Smith is anxious — they do not move
fast enough. As if a staff officer might not give the order just
right, Gen. Smith himself rides to Col. Cilley and tells him to
" move faster ; they are driving us ; you must stop them ; deploy
your men across the field to the left of the road and move to
the crest of the hill as fast as possible." The men hardly need
instructions. One motion of Col. Cilley's arm and each one
seems to know just where he is wanted, and in as quick time as
the regiment ever made on foot, they are in line across the field
and movuig for the crest. As they gain the top what a sight
greets their eyes. The woods on the right extend along the road

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to the creek, some two hundred yards ; on the left of the road,
directly in front of the regiment, is an open field to the creek,
which is skirted on each side by a scrubby thicket, and beyond
the creek are woods ; on the left of the field and of the regiment
are woods nearly to the creek. The Second New York Mounted
Rifles, commanded by Maj. Chadbourne, of this regiment, Avho
had been wounded, holds the woods on the right of- the road,
while this regiment extends across the field to the woods on the
left. The ground is a gentle descent. As the regiment reaches
the top of the hill, the road close to it is filled with wounded
men and officers on their way to the rear, mixed in with the led
horses of Capt. Myrick's battalion, while a little further on his
men are fighting manfully, but being slowly pressed back, and
less than a hundred yards away. In the road, just coming out
of the thicket, is a body of the enemy's cavalry, charging toward
the regiment, swinging their sabres and yelling like demons, and
in the field is a strong line of dismounted men (Fifth North
Carolina, whose commander. Col. McNeil, was killed), advanc
ing and keeping up a lively fire. One moment later and the
position had been lost.
The instant the boys could see over the hill, hardly waiting
for the command " CHARGE ! " which rang out in clear tones
from Col. Cilley, they opened fire, and with a cheer started for
the enemy. It was no place for a standing fight — it was too
late for that — a quick, impulsive charge was all that could save
the field then, and that might not, and the men understood it.
That column of charging cavalry was a sight worth living to
see. On they came, brave fellows, turning into the field a short
distance from the creek,, and still charging onward, and for a
moment it seemed as if a hand-to-hand fight — mounted rebels
against dismounted boys in blue — was inevitable. But the
repeaters in the hands of the brave boys from Maine were too
much for them. On they came, but came no nearer. Men and
horses went down, and the head of the column remained in
nearly the same place. It was like a stream of water thrown
from an engine against a heavy Avind — a more powerful stroke
on the brakes sends the stream a bit further, but the wind drives
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— they found it Avas no use and retreated, the dismounted men
in the field going with them. The Maine boys followed them,
passing in their headlong charge killed and wounded rebel
officers and men, and quickly gained the thicket, taking posi
tion there, Avhile in the road they took position behind a breast
work of fence rails which had been throAvn up by the pickets
on duty there the night before.
To go back a little, Avhen Capt. Myrick left the regiment
with his battalion, to go scouting, he Avas ordered to cross the
creek, reconnoitre the woods and adjacent country. As he
neared the stream several picket shots were heard and several
mounted rebels were seen among the timber on the other side.
Halting the remainder of his battalion, he ordered First Sergt.
Stevens, commanding Co. K, to cross the creek, dismount and
deploy his men, and drive back any enemy he might encounter.
Moving forward, Sergt. Stevens had reached the middle of the
stream, when, turning a ledge, he came in view of a detachment
of mounted men, who at once opened fire on him; but urging
on his men he crossed under this fire, the men leaped from
their horses, double quicked into line, and bharging the enemy,
drove them back. Hearing the firing, Capt. Myrick crossed
the creek and took command of the line, and finding the enemy
was growing stronger, he ordered up Co. M. Upon reaching
the summit of a hill he found himself confronting a line of
infantry, supported by cavalry, whereupon he ordered his men
to fall back in good order and recross the stream. On arriving
at the creek the men threw themselves into the water among
the horses, which protected them somewhat from the rebel fire,
and on gaining the other shore were rallied and fell back
slowly, fighting all the way, until the regiment arrived upon
the scene, when it was rejoined by the battalion.
Now to return to the regiment. The flurry was over, — the
men had only to hold the position after having taken it, — and
the firing dAvindled down to a scattering skirmish fire, the men
on either side firing only when they could see an enemy to fire
at. Col. Cilley and staff rode along the new line, examining the
position, suggesting changes, etc., and when all was arranged
satisfactorily, dismounted, leaving the horses in charge of order-

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lies a, short distance in rear of the line, and Avent down to the
line in the Avoods at the right of the road and right of the regi
ment, which now extended across the road into the woods a
short distance, whUe the remainder of the brigade stretched
away to the right, through the woods and into a field beyond.
Shortly after the boys got settled on the skirmish line the
regimental band came down in rear of the line, and before
the boys knew it Avas there, struck up "Yankee Doodle,"
making those woods ring as they probably never did before.
The boys received it with hearty cheers, and the rebels with
yells and shouts of derision. In a short time a rebel band,
over across, struck up "Dixie," at which the boys in blue
yelled. That being finished, the First Maine band played
"Red, White, and Blue," and the rebel band responded with
" Bonnie Blue Flag." And till late in the afternoon the Iavo
bands kept up a musical duel, inspiring the men of their
respective sides with their martial strains, — filling the boys
in blue with patriotism, with love for the stars and stripes and
love of country, — as one of the boys at the time expressed it :
" That puts the fight right into me," • — and doubtless inspiring
the rebels with love and ardor for their cause, though their
music sounded somewhat tame to Union ears compared Avith
their own, and the boys in blue fancied the music of their band
should aAvaken memories in the minds of the rebels which
would cause them shame, — fighting against the old flag, —
while all the time they were shooting at one another at every
opportunity. The afternoon was full of incidents. There was the usual
amount of conversation between the opposing lines, — " cheap
talk," perhaps, but it was thought fun by the men, doubtless
of both sides; chaffing, sneering, joking, and even advising.
As one of the Maine boys fired into the woods a rebel sent
back a laugh of defiance, with the words : " You'uns better
keep your ammunition ; you'uns may want it before night " ;
a piece of advice many tliat heard it remembered later in the
day, when cartridges were worth more than money.
The brigade remained on the line, changing position some
what, strengthening weak places, making arrangements as

REPULSE OF REBEL CAVALRY AT DINWIDDIE, MARCH 31, 1865.

— Sketched bv Seret. W. F. LUNT. Co. C

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thought best for holding the position as long as possible, the
men firing occasionally and the rebels also firing, occasionally
having a man killed or wounded, and the boys hoped occa
sionally returning the same compliment to the rebels, until
between four and five o'clock. At this time Col. Cilley Avas
notified that some of the troops on the right of his line Avere
to take position further to the right, everything to the right
of the brigade having been driven back. This gave more
ground for his regiment to cover, to do which he ordered the
battalion on the left of the regiment to go to the right, and
the moA'ement was made apparently Avithout the knowledge of
the enemy, thus bringing two battalions on the right of and
in the road, and one on the left, and weakening the line in pro
portion to its added length. Just as this battalion got into
position there was a tramping in the woods across the creek,
and the cry : " There they come ! " And coming they Avere,
through the woods and fording the creek up to their waists,
scarcely fifty yards distant, just commencing their " thundering
sunset charge."
The boys, who had got tired of fighting in that slow manner,
and were sitting down, lying down, watching every movement
of the enemy, ready for duty at the first call, to be sure, but
still in anything but the position of soldiers, sprang to their
places, and in an instant were pouring a heavy fire into the
advancing foe. The boys fought bravely, — the enemy as
bravely, keeping up a heavy fire and taking the fire of the
Union troops without being checked in the least. The enemy
had a piece or two of artillery in position, and was throwing
shot and shell into the woods, which rattled twigs, and some
times large limbs, as well as their iron hail, down among the
boys, whUe above all the noise and confusion, the rattling of
the carbines, the roar of the artillery, the screaming and burst
ing of shells, the commands of officers and the shouts of men,
rose the shrieking, whining, rebel charge-yell. The brigade,
which was then all alone, was slowly pressed back, fighting for
every inch of ground. Col. Cilley was from one .end of his
line to the other, shouting, encouraging the men, giving orders,
etc., and the various company officers as bravei_; did their duty.

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but all to no purpose. The line was not being driven, — it
was no retreat, — it was fairly pushed, crowded back. It was
a step backward, the men firing as they went, then about face
and walk a step or two, then turn again and fire (and the
repeaters did murderous service the men afterwards learned).
Men were getting out of ammunition, — then, too late, did they
remember the advice given by the defiant rebel earlier in the
afternoon, — and were going to the rear, but were stopped by
the officers and ordered to get cartridges from the wounded
men. Col. Cilley halted one young fellow with : " What are
you going to the rear for, you" — and was interrupted in his
question, and well answered, by the young man holding up a
shattered hand. " God bless you, my boy ! " said the colonel,
"give your cartridges to some of the men, ^ — -take care of your
self, — get out of the Avay as quick as you can."
Corp. Somes, of Co. K, had a shell catch in his carbine, ren
dering it for the time entirely useless. Meeting the sergeant
major, who was on the way to the right of the line with an
order, he asked him to lend him his knife. "For what?" said
the sergeant, a little curious. The corporal explained the situ
ation, and admiring his pluck, the sergeant handed him his
knife, and passed on. A few moments later, as the sergeant
came back along the line, he found the corporal still keeping
his place with his comrades, and still at work trying to get his
carbine into working order. Seeing the sergeant he said : " I
cannot get this thing out, sergeant, — what shall I do ? " Won
dering that he did not go to the rear, as many a man would
have done, the sergeant promised to get him another one, and
seeing a wounded man going to the rear, he took his carbine
and ammunition and gave them to Corp. Somes, who thanked
him heartily, and immediately commenced using them, appar
ently as happy as a clam. That e\'ening, after the fight was
over, he returned the knife to the sergeant, thanking him for
the use of it, as if he had borrowed it for some ordinary pur
pose, while the sergeant wondered if there were' any braver man
in the service than Corp. Somes, of the First Maine Cavalry.
The colonel's hat was knocked off — no wonderful matter —
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tree, or one of the falling limbs, broken from the trees by the
screeching shells, might have struck it ; there were a hundred
causes to this effect. But he could not just then stop to pick
it up. After he got into camp that night, the hat Avas brought
to him by a bugler from another regiment, with a bullet hole
through it, shoAving conclusively what knocked it off, and also
showing that if Col. Cilley's height had been in proportion to
his courage, some one else would have commanded the regiment
for the remainder of this last campaign.
At one time Col. Cilley began to show signs of great exhaus
tion, as he passed from one part of the line to another, encour
aging the men, while the line was being pushed back, and this
was noticed by Capt. A. H. Bibber, assistant adjutant general
on Gen. Smith's staff, who at once dismounted and tendered
him his own horse. The colonel mounted, with a look of joy
and a feeling of relief, but a moment later saw Lieut. Comins,
who was badly wounded, being assisted to the rear with great
difficulty, and instantly, in spite of his own weariness, he -dis
mounted, and gave the horse to the wounded comrade. A
little later Sergt. Gilbert W. Harris, of Co. D, then serving as
orderly for Capt. Bibber, rode to the colonel and tendered him
his horse. The offer was glady accepted, and Sergt. Harris
joined the boys, fighting on foot. Such acts of courtesy and
kindness among the comrades on the battle-field were so com
mon as to scarcely excite remark at the time, and this would
have gone down to oblivion with hundreds of like instances,
had it not been recalled by Sergt. George P. Andrews, of
Co. D.
As illustrating what little things will sometimes attract a
man's attention under circumstances like these, here is an
incident: While Sergt. Melville B. Cook, of Co. B, was ear
nestly at work, doing all one man could to stop the advance
of the enemy, a comrade noticed that the sergeant's boot was
covered with filth, and in memory of boyhood days he sang
out to him : " Sergeant, your foot is wounded." The sergeant
quickly glanced at his foot, and with a disgusted look, let go a
string of pet names upon " any man who would stop to notice
a thing like that in a time like this."

396 FIRST MAINE CAVALRY.
All this time the enemy was crowding the line back, — slowly
but surely, — ammunition Avas almost gone, and the thinned
ranks were giving way faster and faster. Back — beyond the
field in Avhich the led horses were left, for these were taken
further to the rear in the first of the fight — and still back, till
the line was retreating as fast as possible, the men hoping to
reach a place of safety soon, but not knowing how far they
might haA^e to travel before reaching it — straining every nerve
to prevent being taken prisoners (that were Avorse than death
itself), and still fighting as vigorously as they could — when
suddenly, as they come to a turn in the road, they see a line of
Union troops behind a breastwork of rails, but a short distance
away, Avhere the scattered men of this brigade have gathered.
This gives them ucav vigor, and in a few moments they are
behind the breastAvorks and can stop to breathe. The enemy's
mounted men followed to the bend in the road, Avhen seeing
the force displayed, they quickly retreated. The little brigade
had held the position till a strong line had been formed in the
rear, — had done all, and more, than had been expected of it, —
and their duty for the time Avas done.
The loss to the regiment in this engagement Avas one officer
killed and four wounded (one of whom died of his wounds),
and fifteen men killed, seventy wounded and seven missing (all,
or nearly all, the missing being wounded and left on the field)
— an aggregate of ninety-seven. Lieut. Stayner Avas killed.
It was he to Avhom allusion was made as being evidently a
little anxious as to his behavior the first time under fire with
shoulder straps. He met a friend just before the last charge
was made, and remarked smilingly, referring to the charge of
the enemy with which the engagement opened, " I told you I
was afraid they wouldn't wait so long before they made a charge
on us." The two talked about the events of the day for a
moment, Avhen the " thundering sunset charge " began, and the
two never met afterwards. The lieutenant was killed during
the attempt to repel this charge, leaving no stain on his cour
age, and brightening his shoulder straps in this blood christen
ing. Capt. Howe was severely wounded. It was he who sewed
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visit Richmond before the campaign Avas over. Lieut. Comins
received a Avound from AAdiich he afteiAvards died. Maj. Chad
bourne, Avho Avas commanding the Second Ncav York Mounted
Rifles, Avas severely Avounded, losing a portion of tlie bone of
the arm. Lieut. Fuller was also wounded. Among the enemy's
dead left on the field early in the engagement was Col. McNeil,
of the Fifth North Carolina.i
Gen. Sheridan's despatch to Gen. Grant concerning this
engagement, dated Dinwiddie Court House, March 31, 1865,
says : —
The enemy's cavalry attacked me about ten o'clock to-day, on the road
coming in from the west, and' a little north of DiiiAviddie Court House.
This attack was very handsomely repulsed by G-en. Smith's brigade, of
Crooke' s division, and the enemy Avas driven across Chamberlain's Creek.
Shortly afterward the enemy's infantry attacked on the same creek in heavy
force, and drove in Gen. Davies' brigade, and advancing rapidly, gained the
forks of the road at J. Boisseau's. This forced Devin, who was in advance,
and Davies, to cross to the Boydton plank road. The brigades of Gens.
Gregg and Gibbs, which had been toward Dinwiddie, then attacked the
enemy in the rear very handsomely. This stopped the march toward the
left of our infantry, and flnally caused them to turn toward Dinwiddie,
and attack us in lieaAry force. The enemy then again attacked at Chamber
lain's Creek, and forced Smith's position. The opposing force was Pickett's
division, Wise's independent brigade of infantry, and Fitz Hugh Lee's,
Eosser' s, and W. H. Lee's cavalry commands. The men behaved splen
didly. Our loss, in killed and wounded, will probably number four hundred
and flfty men ; very few Avere lost as prisoners.
In his official report of the last campaign, dated May 16,
1865, Gen. Sheridan says of this last attack : —
A very obstinate and handsomely contested battle ensued, in which, with
.all his cavalry and two divisions of infantry, the enemy Avas unable to drive
five brigades of our cavalry, dismounted, from an open plain in front of
Dinwiddie Coiu-t House. The brunt of their cavalry attack was borne by
Gen. Smith's brigade, which had so gallantly held the crossing of Chamber-
' During this engagement Gen. Smith received orders direct from Gen. Sheridan, who
visited the line and looked over the ground in person. To Gen. Davies, commanding the
hrigade on the right of this one. Gen. Sheridan sent word during this engagement : "Tell
him to put in every d  n man — no d  n squadron flghting here — old Smith is giving
them h  1 on the left." AVhen Gen. Davies was driven hack. Gen. Sheridan sent word to
Gen. Smith of this fact, with instructions for him to look out for his right, and still later
sent word : " Everything on yotu- right is gone — look out for yourself, and when you fall
hack, fall hack to Dinwiddie."

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Iain's Creek in the morning. His command again held the enemy in check
Avith determined bravery, but the heavy force brought against his right
flank flnally compelled him to abandon his position on the creek and fall
back to the main line in front of Dinwiddie Court House.
These extracts from the official report of Gen. Smith, com
manding brigade, taken from the report of the adjutant general
of Maine, 1864-5, Avill show the relation of the movements
of this regiment to those of the rest of the brigade in this
engagement : —
March twenty-ninth the brigade broke camp in the morning and moved
with the division to Dinwiddie Court House, where it remained until the
morning of the thirty-flrst, one regiment being kept on picket. At half-
past ten o'clock on the morning of the thirty-flrst the Second New York
Mounted Rifles, on picket, were attacked, and the brigade was moved out
for support. The Second New York Mounted Eifles and the Sixth Ohio
Cavalry were ordered to take position on the left bank of Little Stony
Creek, after which the enemy seemed to retire. One battalion of the First
Maine was ordered to cross the creek and reconnoitre for the enemy. It
effected a crossing without opposition, but as soon as it deployed and began
to advance it was met by strong lines of the enemy, both mounted and dis
mounted, and driven back in confusion, the men seeking refuge among the
horses, and fording the stream up to their necks. The enemy pursued in
hot haste, plunged into the stream in heavy force, both mounted and
dismounted, with such recklessness that some were drowned, drove back
the two regiments that were posted on the bank, and effected a lodgment
on our side. At this juncture the two remaining battalions of the First
Maine, and the Thirteenth Ohio, were oi'dered to dismount and deploy, the
First Maine on the left of the road in the open fleld, and the Thirteenth
Ohio on the right of the road in the woods. As the line advanced, the two
regiments that had been driven back rallied, and the whole brigade charged,
broke the enemy and drove him in confusion, and with considerable loss,
across the stream. In this charge my leg was struck by a bullet which
passed through my horse, proving death to him but safety to me. The
gallant conduct of the First Maine in this charge is deserving of special
mention. The entire brigade was then put into position along the banks of
the creek, dismounted, where it constructed a slight breastwork with rails
aud such other material as was at its command. At half-past flve in the
afternoon the enemy opened briskly with four pieces of artillery, and the
brigade suddenly discovered that it was confronted with Pickett's division
of infantry. The brigade maintained its ground under the hottest fire of
which the enemy was capable, losing heavily all the time, till nearly dark,
when it was entirely out of ammunition, in consequence of the train being
delayed by the bad road, and was forced to fall back by the main road lead
ing from Dinwiddie Court House to Five Forks, where it re-formed and
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cartridge. Had a less determined resistance )iecn made on the bank of the
creek, and the strong force of the enemy been allowed to gain possession of
the main road above referred to, the result must have proved quite disastrous
to our cause that day.
The following is a list of casualties for the day : Capt. Benj. T. Metcalf,
Thirteenth Ohio Cavalry, Capt. Eli Morse, Second Xew York Mounted
Rifles, Lieut. James E. Stajiier, First Maine Cavalry, killed; Maj. Paul
Chadbourne, Capt. William S. Howe, Lieut. Leander M. Comins (died since),
and Henry D. Fuller, First Maine Cavalry, Capt. Shattuck, Sixth Ohio Cav
alry, Capt. B. F. King, Adjt. H. G. Brown, and Lieut. J. AV. Emick, Thir
teenth Ohio Cavalry, Lieut. C. W. Flagler, and Lieut. William A. Cosse,
Second Ncav York Mounted Eifles, Avounded; eighteen men killed and one
hundred and tAventy-three Avounded. The First Maine lost eighty-eight
killed and wounded. The enemy was severely punished during the engage
ment. Col. McXeil, Fifth Xorth Carolina, was killed, and Col. Cheek, First
Xorth Carolina, and Col. Savage, of the Thirteenth Virginia, were woimded,
besides many commissioned ofiicers of lower grades. Many prisoners were
captured, including one major and two captains. In the evening the brigade
Avas remounted and moved back to Cat Tail Creek and bivouacked.
Col. CUley, in an address at the reunion of the regiment held
at Rockland, September 15, 1875, thus speaks of this day's
glorious work : —
I come to the time when Sheridan rejoined us with his two divisions
from the valley, and nine thousand cavalry (Merritt's command — Custer's
and DeAdn's diAdsions, five thousand seven hundred ; Crooke' s division,three
thousand three hundred) stood ready to earn their rations, and enjoy a good
night's rest when they could get it. The golden beard of Gen. Gregg no
longer led our division flag — wearied with the winter's campaign he had
been forced to seek rest in his Pennsylvania home, and Gen. Crooke, of the
AVest Virginia Army, became our division commander. Short rest did
Sheridan take after his long march from Winchester up the valley, by
Waynesboro', where Early's remaining forces were reduced to Early him
self, who found safety in his horse, and no rest or stopping place till he
landed in Europe, where, never having been heard from since, he is still
supposed to be on the go, like the wandering Jew — by CharlottesAdlle to
the James Eiver, where, flnding the bridges destroyed and his pontoons too
short, he returned by roads made familiar to us, as him, by the Trevillian
Station campaign and the reckless charge of Cos. B and I in Stoneman's
raid. Gen. Grant wrote Sheridan: "Move your cavalry at as early an hour as
you can, and without being confined to any particular road or roads. Get
out towards Dinwiddie Court House and the enemy's right and rear." If
the enemy should come out of his entrenched works Sheridan was to "go
in," assured that he should be properly supported. If the enemy should not
come out, Sheridan was to raid and cry havoc along the South Side and Dan-
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up right early; for at four o'clock on the morning of March tAventy-ninth our
regiment stood with its head resting on the Jerusalem plank road, waiting
its allotted place in the column of cavalry marching towards Eeams' Station.
Cold aud damp and dark it was, but I remember the cordial greeting of Col.
Fosdick, Maj. Newhall, and Capt. Martin, of Sheridan's staff, as they rode
out to ascertain the name of our regiment. And the mud and hard march
ing and bridge building of that day were rendered easy by the consciousness
of Sheridan's presence and leadership. By Gerry's church. Woods' shop, to
Eeams' Station, thence along the railroad to Mahoney's crossing, thence to
Dinwiddie, bridging the EoAvanty Creek on the way, and ere niglit reached
the village with its court house, dilapidated hotel and two dwellings. Went
into camp with our baggage, ammunition trains, and artillery stuck in the
mud in the rear, where they were held and made slow progress in the rain
and storm of the day following, which we spent trying to make the horses
comfortable. Friday, the thirty-first, the sun came out clear, but the mud held our
trains in the rear, aud Custer's division to guard them. The brigades of
Gregg (J. Irwin) and Davies, of our division, moved out on the road to Five
Forks to feel the enemy. The Second New York Mounted Eifles, of our
brigade, was picketing on a stream running nearly parallel with the road to
Five Forks. Sharp flring was heard in the direction of Gregg and Davies,
and at eleven o' clock the order came to move to the support of our pickets.
Saddling in haste, out we went with the rest of the brigade, some half a mile
or so on the road to Five Forks, and then turned sharp to our right on the
road leading across a stream called Chamberlain's bed, and halted in an
open fleld on the left of the road. On the left of the field were woods, and
to the right of the road, woods free from under brush. In front a long
sweep of rising ground, cutting off all sight of the country beyond. The
Sixth Ohio, with the Second Xew York Mounted Eifles, were moved down
to the creek, and the flring ceased. The Thirteenth Ohio was put on the
right of the road, dismounted. Maj. Myrick, Avith his battalion of our regi
ment, was sent forward, mounted, to cross the stream and ascertain the
force of the enemy in front. My plan will not permit me to follow Myrick's
battalion in its brave work, but only to say it forded the stream swollen by
the recent rain, pressed back the skirmishers, till a lai'ge cavalry force was
developed in their front, and they were driven back across the stream. The
larger part of the rebel cavalry followed them, and as Maj. Myrick reports,
a portion of Pickett's division of infantry. Gen. Sheridan, in his official
report, says: "The brunt of the rebel cavalry attack fell on Smith's bri
gade." Of this, the two remaining battalions of our regiment, as we lay
in the fleld beyond the hill, knew nothing, except we heard the flring.
The order had been sent to prepare to flght on foot. Each No. 4 man
remained mounted, with his three led horses, while the rest were recounted
by fours, and stood ready to move out. The flring is rapidly increasing in
our front. A staff officer from Gen. Smith is galloping towards us. The
regiment stands at attention. The order is: " Gen. Smith directs that you
move your regiment to the front immediately." " Fours, right ! " and we
are on our way up the sloping ascent. Another staff officer from brigade
headquarters rides towards us, and with quick salute, says: "Our brigade

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is breaking, and Gen. Smith directs that you hurry your regiment as fast as
possible." Following these orders we soon neared Gen. Smith, on the brow
of the hill; he galloped to me, and with manner unusually excited, said:
" Put your men across the fleld, and charge the rebels who are massing in
your front." The sharp, heaAry volleys heard over the hill caused the men
to move with alacrity, and turning to the left we were soon front into line,
and went over the brow of the hill. In front of us, stretching from the road
on our right, aAvay beyond our left, — for the woods on our left stopped
half way down the hill, and the stream curving outward at that point made
a large plat of interval land, so that across our entire front, and over this
. open land to our left, twice the length our men covered, — advanced a strong
line of rebel men dismounted. From across the ford, and away into the
field in front, was a column of cavalry galloping forward. Down into that
field went the thin, single rank line of our regiment, with their repeating
carbines pointed at the enemy, and delivering a constant, unremitting fire.
Time and again have I felt the thrill of shouting to that line of gallant men,
as they went steadily forward, dropping here and there along the line, but
making no gaps. We could see the heavy line of men in front tremble, and
wave back and forth. The head of that column of cavalry broke to right
and left, and as a column of water forced up in a fountain, when it has
reached its extreme height breaks into mist and drops on all sides, so in
this column of cavalry the stream of horsemen kept pressing forward, but
its head came no nearer to us. A heap of horses and men lay piled at its
head, while its broken fragments fell back like spray. Still the merciless
flre from our steadily advancing' line kept on unceasingly. The opposing
force could endure it no longer, but broke in confusion, and run for shelter
to the heavy growth and under-brush that curtained the stream. With a
shout we broke into a run after them, a shout taken up by the scattered
parts of our brigade wliich had been driven back on either flank and wei-e
now in our rear in the woods on our right and left, — a shout that caused all
to advance, that was taken up and echoed back by the led horses in the
rear and over the hill.
In the interval land to our left a body of the enemy, rallied by an officer,
were bravely making a stand, and pouring in a destructive fire on our flank,
being beyond and overlapping our left. Capt. Heald's company swung
round and went at them. The gallant officer, vainly striving to hold his men,
went down. As we came upon his body it proved to be Col. McNeil, of the
Fifth North Carolina Cavalry, a regiment whose bravery we tried at Mid
dleburg, and learned mutually to respect each other. At Middleburg, Maj.
Brown had captured its lieutenant colonel as he charged at the head of his
men, and now the colonel lay dead before us, and his regiment broken and
scattered as never before. Gen. Sheridan, speaking of this stream, refers to
it as the place "where Smith's brigade so gallantly repulsed the enemy.''
Smith says: "The gallant conduct of the First Maine is deserving of
especial mention."
It was evident to us in the charge, that the brigade was going to the rear
in an unhealthy and hasty manner at the time we came over the hill, and
that entirely different features appeared when we reached the banks of the
stream. Instead of doubt and confusion, certainty stood exultant. Under

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a sharp skirmish flre from the opposite side, we threw up a slight breast
work of rails, in cavalry style, concealing the body only as it lay prone on
the ground. Our band came up from the rear and cheered and animated
our hearts by its rich music; ere long a rebel band replied by giving -us
southern airs; with cheers from each side in encouragement of its own
band, a cross-flre of the "Star Spangled Banner," "Yankee Doodle,'' and
" JohnBrown,"' mingled with "Dixie " and the "Bonnie Blue Flag." During
the afternoon the line was changed a little from time to time. Sent orders for
our pioneers to come up, and for ammunition, but could obtain neither. The
pioneers were busy corduroying roads for the train, aud ammunition wagons
were so far to the rear the ammunition could not be brought to the front.
The skirmish flre in front became lighter, but we could hear constant firing
to our riglit. We did not know till the next day that Davies' brigade had
been driven back, and Gregg ordered to his support, and that our single
brigade stood its ground with no connecting force on our right, and no
supporting force in our rear. The only inkling I received of the situation,
Gen. Smith gave me, as he rode to the front and told me to keep a sharp
lookout for our right flank; that he expected the attack from that quarter;
that he had received orders to hold his position as long as possible, and if
cut off from his division, to withdraw his four regiments by moving through
the woods, and getting out as best he could. To strengthen my right, I
moved Cos. D and H from the left of the line and put them in as reserve,
near the right of the line, to face either the front or the right, as might be
needed. There was some talk between the two lines, cheap and boastful,
as usual, until half-past flve in the afternoon, when suddenly four pieces of
artillery opened on us.
The whole of the cavalry that attacked us in the morning, re-enforced by
Pickett's celebrated division of infantry, Avere thrown across the stream, and
in the thick brush and wood of its banks opened a murderous flre, whose
deafening echoes fllled all the air. Cos. D and H were immediately brought
to the brow of the hill, and in excellent position to punish the enemy.
Bidding Capts. Plall and Howe to hang on where they were, — for the Second
New York was breaking in our front, and the portion of our regiment in the
road at a rail fence was being pressed up the hill in confusion, — I remember
rushing to rally these lueii, and of having my hat suddenly carried from my
head; of getting them into line and moving them to the front of the rise
bordering the low land by the stream. Capts. Hall and Howe held the
enemy firmly at our right, till Stayner, young and eager for the flght, chris
tened his newly earned promotion with his own life, and Capt. Howe, shot
through the bowels, was borne to the rear. Men, as their ammunition boxes
were exhausted, would empty their pistols into the enemy's ranks, closing
thick in front of us, and then go to the rear. The enemy was terribly pun
ished; for we learned afterwards, from prisoners, and members of Pickett's
division who lived in Petersburg, that Col. Cheek, of the First North Caro
lina Cavalry, and Col. Savage, of the Thirteenth Virginia, were wounded on
the slope in front of us. But fresh' regiments took their places, and we were
pushed back, not driven, for with as good alignment as our thinned ranks
would admit, -we would halt and deliver volleys from carbine and pistol as
we could gather ammunition.

SAM'L T. MUGRIDGE, Co, I
2d Band,
Rockland.

EBER S, MOORE, Co A,
2d Band,
Rochester, N, H.

Sergt LEVI E. BIGELOW, Co, H.
Leader 2d Band,
Skowhegan,

GEO, M YOUNG, Co G,
2d Band,
Portland,

CHAS, A, F. EMERY, Co. A,
2d Band.
Boston, Mass,

THOS, J, LONG, Co, K.
2d Band.
Boston, Mass,

¦-'OODSUM, Co, G.
;-rand.

COL. cilley; s account.

403

Private Eichard McCarthy, Co. K, now an overseer in the Hudon Cotton
Mills, iu Canada, thus describes his part: " Charley Somes and I were beliind
a tree firing at the enemy. It was getting hot. Charley said, ' Go Ijack,
Mac; you will get hit.' I told him I stood as good a chance as he; but in a
fcAv minutes ' I got it,' and said, ' Charley, I am hit.' He replied: ' There,
d  n you, I told you you would ' ; and in spite of my pain, I had to laugh."
I remember another, coming from the rear, whither he had assisted a
wounded comrade ; as he passed near me I asked him how much ammunition
he had. He replied: "Forty rounds, that I just gathered from wounded
men." Telling him that he was just the man I wanted at that time, I
directed him to take post in rear of a stump .and bush, and to hold the
rebels in check as long as his ammunition lasted. He came to me the next
morning and said: " I carried out your instructions, colonel, but when my
ammunition was out tlie rebs Avere behind me on either side, and I was
obliged to lie where I was till niglit, and I did not find my regiment till
after midnight." I would like to know the name of that man.
Another incident — personal. I tell it because it will surely come out
before evening closes, and it is sometimes told as though I swore, and said
certain things that better be unsaid. As I remember it, thus it occurred : —
The twigs were dropping fast from the trees, bullets were flying, but
unheard, and a hubbub of artillery filled the air. Suddenly I heard and
felt a bullet — Avhew! and it hurt. Sergt. Maj. Tobie, seeing my contortions,
hurried to me and asked: Are you wounded, colonel?" "Oh! Ough!
Confound it!" " Will you go to the rear ? '' All at once it rushed through
my mind, " Must I leave my regiment ? " And fllled with infinite disgust at
the thought, and such a wound, my indignation burst out with: " D  u
the rear, I am Avounded in the  rear." If Capt. Loring remembers my
language as I rallied his company, he will now knoAV that the smart of my
Avords was largely physical. We were out of ammunition, our ranks Avere
sadly depleted. It was useless to resist longer, and my only thought was to
get my regiment back without disorder and without further loss.
Tlie enemy, severely punished, did not follow closely. We were soon
on the level plat of land in front of Dinwiddie, Avhere a part of Custer's
division had been brought up from the rear, and had just completed a slight
breastwork of rails. We were scarcely in rear of this, when a column of
cavalry came galloping up the road and from the woods we had just left,
but our show of empty guns and the fresh carbines of Custer sent them
back quicker than they came. This was on the extreme left of the line, as
it lay in front of Dinwiddie. Along our front, and aAvay to our right, was
a strong line of rebels advancing. All the batteries of Custer's division, as
well as our own, were now in position, and for the first time in the day had
fair opportunity to use their guns. The fight was short, but Sheridan in
his report speaks of it as handsome. The darkening hours of night now
closed the murderous work, and in this darkness our division moved to the
rear on the Vaughan road, to guard the trains and rear, Custer's fresh
division taking our place, and Ayer's division of the Fifth corps marching
all night by the Boydton plank road to our support.
Let us review the work of the day. The enemy was enabled, through
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the cavalry, weakened by Custer's division detained in the rear, and by
McKenzie's brigade out of reach, their entire cavalry force, assisted by the
famous Pickett's and Anderson's diAdsions, and Wise's independent brigade.
This force] was first hurled against the extreme left of the line in the forenoon,
and was most gallantly repulsed. It then spent several hours manoeuvring
for a position, and kept from Gregg's brigade, on our immediate right, by a
swamp, it came down on the Five Forks road, driving back Davies' and
Gregg's brigades, and pressing them both, with Merritt's division, back so
far that they were forced to take the Boydton plank road to reach Dinwiddie.
Thus our brigade was left isolated, on the extreme left of a line, Avith no
connection on its right and none in its rear, till Custer came up from the
wagon train. During all the time necessary to effect this, we bore back
with our carbines and pistols the larger part of the rebel cavalry re-enforced
by Pickett's infantry. In the morning we had fallen on their advancing and
exultant lines like an avalanche, and in the evening we had stood like a rock
in the pathway, immovable, while all to our right had been rolled away like
a garment — a rock not to be passed over or around, till Custer's fresh troops
from the rear could gather their breastwork of rails, and with our thinned
ranks repel the final attack of the enemy's horse and foot. The inagnitude
of the force against us was so manifest, that Grant at ten o'clock that night
ordered flrst one division, and then the remaining two of the Fifth corps, to
march to our assistance, and that they should reach us by twelve that night,
and hurried up McKenzie's division of cavalry from the Army of the James.
The severity of the contest is attested by the disabling of three rebel regi
mental or brigade commanders in front of our lines — that in our regiment
one man in every four had been wounded or killed, and one officer in every
three had been killed or borne to the rear wounded. Sheridan that night
reported the casualties as probably four hundred and flfty men killed or
wounded. Our regiment lost ninety-seven; showing, as plainly as flgures
can show, that where the thickest of the flght was, there the First Maine
stood. Our whole brigade lost one hundred and fifty-five, of which the
proportion of the First Maine was ninety-seven. All but four of the men
killed were from our regiment. I do not think it boasting to say that with
our dead and wounded we paved the way for the glorious capture of prison
ers at Five Forks the next day, — Five Forks, the immediate, — as Appo
mattox was the final, — cause of Lee's surrender, — and the name of Five
Forks is borne on our standard.
Maj. John D. Myrick, at the reunion of the regiment at
Pittsfield, 1880, thus speaks of this engagement : —
At one o'clock on the morning of March 29, 1865, the regiment broke
camp, and before daybreak set out for Dinwiddie Court House, where we
bivouacked. About midnight a rain storm set in, which continued through
out the following day and night. On the morning of the thirty-first we
marched to Cat Tail Eun, or Stony Creek, and were dismounted under
cover of a hill which was destined to play a conspicuous part, within a few
hours, in the great events of the day. I remember very distinctly that, on

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dismounting, I directed my battalion to immediately examine their arms
and put them in thorough order, lest, injured by the wet weather, they might
fail when most needed. This duty was faithfully attended to, and had just
been completed, and the carbines were iu perfect condition for any emer-
o-ency, when I observed a brigade staff officer ride rapidly up to Col. Cilley,
and a moment later, calling his orderly, I saw the colonel address him and
point toward the First battalion. My men also saw the movement, and,
divining its import, immediately stood "to horse," expecting orders. I
was directed to cross the river with my battalion, reconnoitre the woods
and adjacent country, then push out to a certain cross-road about three
miles from the creek, send fifty men each to the right and left, holding the
cross-roads with the balance of my command till their return, and then, if
they discovered no traces of the enemy, push on until I did. In passing
brigade headquarters I received additional instructions of the same tenor
from Gen. Smith ; and as we neared the river we heard several picket shots,
and several mounted rebels were seen in the timber on the other side. Halt
ing the balance of my command, I crossed the creek with Co. K, and when
about half way over we came in sight of a detachment of cavalry, as we
neared the bend of the road, behind some high ledges. They opened fire
on us at once, but urging their horses on, our men reached the shore, and
immediately dismounting, double quicked into line, and charging the enemy,
who largely outnumbered them, quickly drove them back. As we steadily
advanced I found the rebels were being re-enforced, and sent back my
orderly bugler to order up Sergt. Curtis with Co. M. Before Sergt. Curtis
reached me, however, we found ourselves, on nearing the brow of the hill,
confronting a large body of the enemy's infantry, with Fitz Hugh Lee's cav
alry in support.
Further- progress being impossible, I directed my men to fall back in
good order and recross the river, which they did. On reaching the stream,
being hard pressed by the rebel cavalry and unable to mount, they threw
themselves into the water among the horses, and were thus sheltered in a
o-ood degree from the enemy's flre. Upon arriving at the shore, I found
Sergt. Tibbetts, of Co. K, who had been left in charge of the horses, coolly
directing the movements of his detachment, himself leading three horses.
Giving him my sabre belt, I sprang upon one of them and recrossed the
river with him, and then immediately dismounting, rallied my men under
cover of the woods, while the sergeant kept on to the rear with his charge.
Little did I dream, little did I imagine, while he sat there so calmly and
judiciously performing his perilous duty, without even an intimation of
what had befallen him, that he had already received his death wound. I
never saw him again. He had fought his last fight !
Two regiments of rebel cavalry following us, charged across the creek,
and dashed up the open ground on the left of the road to cut off our retreat.
Falling slowly back, my battalion effected a junction with the balance of the
regiment which had been brought up by Col. Cilley, and as the enemy
reached the brow of the hill we met them with a terrible fire which stag
gered them, and Col. Cilley at once ordered the charge, and our line of
battle springing up, gave them one heavy volley, and then fell upon them
with an impetuosity and fury which nothing could withstand. The rebel

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lines fell back in confusion and dismay; they were crushed and broken, and
swept down the hill and across the creek, leaving large numbers of dead,
wounded, and prisoners in our hands. Our lines were at once re-formed,
the first battalion holding the right, covering the road and ford. About
one o'clock. Col. Cilley directed me to advance to the edge of the creek, and
after some sharp work, with varying success, we effected a lodgment. At
half-past five in the afternoon, when our ammunition was nearly exhausted,
the rebels slackened their fire, preparatory to their last grand charge.
Passing along my lines, I notified my men of the coming storm, and directed
the left wing of the battalion to reserve their fire till the enemy's cavalry
were well' across the ford, and then concentrate it wholly upon the mounted
column, and particularly to disable the horses, and ordered the right wing
to turn their heaviest flre upon the head of the infantry column, which
would ford the stream opposite that point, and to make every shot tell.
Cooler, braver men I never saw, as they calmly faced the overwhelming
odds moving doAvn on them. The cavalry was checked by the fire of our
left, but on our right on came their gallant infantry, without a waver in
their ranks. The head of their column melted constantly away under the
murderous fire of our troopers, till the current was filled with the bodies of
the dead and wounded ; but on they still came, fording the stream with
the water breast deep, and holding their muskets and ammunition above
their heads, till they reached the shore, where they soon outnumbered us
five to one, — too heavy odds to be successfully resisted. And yet our men
fought on most manfully, their repeating carbines making fearful havoc in
the rebel ranks, and not an inch of ground did they yield till our ammuni
tion failed, vs'hen they Avere ordered back. Men, without a cartridge for
their carbines, still fought on with their revolvers. Others, taking the car
bines and ammunition of their wounded comrades, formed in their front,
alid held their position till the wounded had been safely carried to the rear.
Such was their bravery and almost reckless daring, and such the wholesome
dread with which they had inspired the enemy by the terrible volleys they
poured in upon them from their seven and sixteen shooters, that in repeated
instances they were seen to hold the rebels in check by simply presenting
their empty carbines. Our withdrawal was effected without confusion, or
the loss of a single man captured, and on reaching the crest of the hill
already referred to, the line was quickly re-formed, and here we found
a cavalry breastwork (of fence rails) thrown up by Custer's and Gregg's
brigades, and our artillery in position and eager to take a hand in the fray.
It was now after sunset, but the enemy was determined on one more desper
ate effort to gain possession of Dinwiddie Court House, the key to the whole
position, and a long, heavy line of their infantry slowly emerged from the
woods and advanced across the open plain in our front — Pickett's and John
son's divisions of Anderson's corps, seasoned veterans of a hundred battle
fields. Our artillery opened on them at short range, doing great execution,
and a moment later the carbines of five brigades were blazing in the gather
ing twilight and crashing on the evening air. The heavy fire on both sides
continued some minutes, but gradually that of the enemy became fitful and
irregular, and finally ceased 'altogether, as they fell back and left us in
undisputed possession of the field. Thus ended one of the severest and

FIVE FORKS MADE POSSIBLE. 407
proudest of our cavalry fights, and one that had tested to the utmost the
endurance, the manhood, and' the valor of the command, and again jiroved
its gallantry and its firmness. It only remains for me to add that by this
splendidly fought battle, in which the First Maine lost ninety-seven officers
and men, one-third of our entire force engaged, the way was paved for the
magnificent victory at Five Forks on the following day. Gen. Smith re
ceived the warmest encomiums for the superb manner in which he fought
the Third brigade, and the proud title of the best brigade commander in
the cavalry corps from Sheridan himself, who may be considered good
authority in such matters, while our standards were again wreathed with
victorious laurels, and from amid the flame and smoke of battle the name
of the First Maine Cavalry once more shone forth with dazzling lustre, and
resplendent with a blaze of immortal glory!
Thus it will be seen that the cavalry by its stubborn fighting
made the victory at Five Forks possible. And of the cavalry,
none did nobler duty, none fought more bravely, none lost
heavier than the old First Maine, winning new honors and
another name on her glorious battle-flag.
Of this engagement Chaplain Merrill says: —
The fact that they were flnally compelled to fall back does not detract at
all from the credit due the men for that noble day's work. The order for
Gen. Smith was to take the position and hold it as long as possible. There
was no expectation of holding it permanently, or for any considerable length
of time, in the event of an attack by a heavy force. When this regiment
was ordered to charge the enemy as he was advancing up the hill, it seemed
impossible to drive him back with so small a force. But it was done.
Gen. Smith must have felt a soldierly pride as he witnessed the daring
achievements of his old regiment, and subsequently listened to the high
encomiums of the division and corps commanders. The service was most
important. The enemy was terribly punished, and held in check until other
movements had been effected which were essential to the final successes of
the campaign. The decisive victory at Five Forks was among the results
of the hard fighting at Stony Creek (as this creek was sometimes called).
Eebel prisoners, officers and men declared that for bull-dog obstinacy,
tenacity, and reckless daring, the flghting of the First Maine Cavalry
excelled anything they had ever witnessed. And it was almost impossible
to convince them that the force actually engaged against them was so small.
They were fully persuaded that they had a sufficient force to annihilate or
capture double the number of men we had.
When our men were in position along the edge of the woods which skirted
the creek, they were so near the enemy that the latter could distinctly hear
them conversing and asking each other for ammunition. "When is that
ammunition coming?" "I have not a cartridge left." "Give me a few
cartridges; mine are all gone," etc. And it was the knowledge thus obtained
which led them to make their last charge on our front.

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The boys got a good night's sleep that night. The next day,
Saturday, April iirst, the regiment was on picket in the rear,
the men not sorry for the unanticipated change in the pro-
gramme.i They could willingly be denied a share in the fight
that day, for had they not, by their bravery the day before, made
the successes of this day comparatively sure? They remained
in what might be called inglorious idleness, enjoying themselves
as only soldiers seem to know how to do, — getting all the
enjoyment possible out of the present circumstances, whatever
they might be, — there was no telling how soon they might fare
worse, — while Sheridan and the rest of the cavalry were win
ning new honors in the battle of Five Forks. Before night the
regiment was called in from picket and went into bivouac.
The strength of the regiment this day was fifteen officers and
three hundred and ninety-three men.
Sunday, April second, there were a few hours of picket, and
then the regiment was called in and joined the brigade, which
it reached about noon. In the afternoon one battalion went on
picket a short time, but was again called in, and about dark the
regiment started onward as rear guard for the train. It was
hard work that night — not so much on account of the march
ing as on account of the halting. The road was bad — muddy,
of course — and the teams would get stuck. It was march a
few yards, or perhaps feet, then halt while some unfortunate
teamster coaxed, swore at, and beat his mules, till a little extra
strength started the lumbering army wagon from its inoppor
tune resting place, perhaps a few moments, often half an hour —
sometimes halt till half the men were asleep in their saddles, to
be waked up only to get fairly aAvake before another halt —
more tiresome by far than a rapid march of five times the
distance. It was not conducive to good nature or morality on
the part of the men, nor were they at all bashful about express
ing their feelings toward the teams, mules, drivers, or anything
else they deemed in the way of their march. In this way the
' The brigade had been sent to relieve Gen. Gibbs' brigade at the train. Gen. Gibbs'
brigade had relieved the last brigade of Gen. Custer's division the night before, but
now this brigade was given this duty, for the reason that it lost the most heavily the
day before.

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regiment crawled along till half -past one o'clock the next morn
ing, and then went into camp near Sutherland's Station, on the
South Side Railroad, not having marched more than they ought
to have marched in an hour, and well tired out.
A cup of coffee, a short nap, and the men were up and ready
to start at daylight the morning of the third. During that
morning the regiment marched a short distance in various
directions, and then drew up in line of battle, threw out skir
mishers, and prepared to await coming events. Clouds of dust
were seen in the direction from which the enemy was expected
— Gen. A. P. Hill's corps, it was understood — and the men
thought more fighting was coming. Nearer and nearer the dust
seemed to come, till the head of a column appeared in sight.
" Why don't the skirmishers pitch into them ? " was thought
and expressed by a score or more of the boys. But see !
those men wear blue coats ! they are our boys ! a fact that
flashed on the men, as it were, all at once, and the carbine grasp
was loosened and the compressed lips returned to a more kindly
expression as these men came nearer and halted, and the Maine
cavalry men crowded around them for news. What division or
corps they belonged to was no matter — they were " our boys."
" What's the news ? " " Not much," was the reply, with a
nonchalant air. Rumors had already reached the men that
Petersburg had been capturfed, and as the column appeared to
have come from that direction, eager inquiries were made as to
the truth of them. " Zes ; it is captured," was the reply. One
tall, sUm soldier, with a twinkle in his eye that showed him to
be a jolly comrade, said : " Well, I don't know anything about
its being captured, but we came through that city this morn
ing." " Bully ! " loudly rang the response, and as one after
another of the Maine boys learned the fact, the excitement was
intense. Hearty cheers went up, and from many a heart there
ascended, almost unconsciously, silent prayers of thankfulness
to God, who giveth the victory. And this they considered " not
much " news. The Maine boys considered it the most joyful
news they had heard for some time. But they were living in
fast times, and the infantry men had not only known the fact
a whole day, but had marched through the captured city that
morning.

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b

During the remainder of the day the regiment took up various
positions and marched in various directions, over good roads
and poor roads, through woods, across creeks, and over no roads
at all, — seeming to be the sport of contrary commands, — get
ting no rest, no meals, and apparently doing nothing of good.
About dark the regiment got started in one direction, and
after marching an hour or two, drew up into line and was
ordered to "go into camp for the night. Tents were pitched,
coffee set to cooking, part of the men had " turned in," and
Avere enjoying the rest and sleep, and the remainder were
getting ready, — were cooking, eating, smoking, making up
beds, etc., — when orders came to "saddle and pack and be
ready to move out at once." Then there was some hearty
growling, some deep cursing, some hard swearing, but all to
no use ; there Avas the order, and every man knew there Avas no
other Avay than to obey ; but it was easier to obey after a hearty
cursing of the order, always.
In a short time they were in the saddle and on the road
again, and as cross a set of men as are seldom seen. A rather
sloAV march of two or three hours, and at one o'clock they again
drew up in line in a field, but got no orders- to go into camp,- — ¦
simply to halt. They stood by their horses a very short time
when the men lay down in front of the horses, and soon the
regiment was fast asleep, the horses being hitched only by
the bridles in the .hands of their riders. Short naps this
time, also, for at three o'clock they were again in the saddle
and marching onward. The roads grew better, — it was easier
marching, — not so many troops had been over them. The
boys managed during the forenoon to forage a little fodder for
their horses and some food for themselves. They learned from
A^arious sources that the Confederate government and the Con
federate forces had been driven out of Richmond, and that
Gen. Lee's army was marching in haste on a road running
parallel to the one they were on, in the direction of Danville.
They saw Sheridan's famous scouts going and coming in vari
ous directions, — doing excellent duty, as usual. By noon
they reached the Danville Railroad at a place down on the
map as Jennings' Ordinary, where there was a halt of two or

FAME'S CROSS-ROADS. 411
three hours, AAdiich was spent in cooking, eating, and sleeping,
and then the regiment started again, this time moving along
parallel with the railroad and in the direction of Richmond
and the road it Avas understood Lee's army was on.
About six o'clock in the afternoon the regiment reached
Jettersville, and was at once ordered to the skirmish line in
a hurry; it could not seem to move fast enough to suit the
anxiety of the staff officers. What did it mean? There had
been no firing. Sheridan's flag, Avhich floated within a short
distance, told the men that he was Avith them, and they
accepted the situation, feeling sure that he, at least, kncAv
Avhat he was about. In a short time the boys had up a breast-
Avork of rails, and had settled down to wait till an enemy came
before fighting. Till after dark they remained there without a
shot, when they were relieved, and after two battalions of the
regiment were detailed for picket, the remainder of the brigade
went back a short distance and bivouacked for the night.
Upon arriving at Jettersville Gen. Sheridan, as he says in
his official report, learned that Gen. Lee Avas at Amelia Court
House, and at once intrenched himself and awaited the arrival
of Gen. Meade, who reached there the next day.
Wednesday, April fifth, the regiment remained where it was
till about noon, the men of one battalion doing nothing but rest
ing, and the other two battalions still on picket, while the First
and Second brigades of the division (Gens. Davies and Gregg)
were sent out on a reconnoissance. Various rumors of the suc
cess and defeat of these two brigades were heard during the
forenoon, and finally the rumors settled down into a well
authenticated report that they had attacked Lee's retreating
army and captured five pieces of artillery, with prisoners,
wagons, etc., almost without number. The infantry had ar
rived on the ground and were in line all around. Soon the
Third brigade was ordered to "move out," and it was learned
it was thought all the time that this brigade had gone with the
other two on the reconnoissance, and it was now ordered to
move to their support as fast as possible. As the brigade
passed the pickets, one of the battalions of this regiment on
duty there was ordered to fall into line, and thus two bat-

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talions of the regiment went with the brigade, leaving one
still on picket. After marching two or three miles at a trot
the command reached the other brigades near Paineville, or
Fame's cross-roads, and immediately went to their support.
They had been fighting heavily, — at one time were almost
surrounded and captured, but were doing well then, and had
done excellent serAdces, the rumors that had been heard being
confirmed.^ The different regiments in the brigade were posted
in the best positions possible, two of the regiments charged the
enemy and captured a battle-flag, and the other two brigades
started back, leaving the Third to bring up the rear. The
column marched slowly back without molestation, nearly to
the starting-place of the morning, where the First New Jersey
Cavalry was doing picket duty, dismounted, and the First
Maine relieved them. Before the New Jersey boys got out of
the way the enemy came down on them, and the First Maine
boys got hard work, being obliged to run round on foot all
the afternoon, changing position every few moments, running
backward and forward, with very little firing, — nothing to
speak of. The enemy was near, and occasionally the singing
of a bullet told the Maine men he knew where they were.
At one time the regiment was nearly surrounded and cut off
from the rest of the command, but the boys used their legs as
nimbly as if infantry men, and got out of the scrape. Along
toward night the regiment got settled down behind a line of
breastworks near the line it was on the night before, and
remained there quietly till perhaps nine o'clock, when it again
went into camp on the ground of the previous night, leaving
three companies on the line for pickets, tired enough to ensure
sound sleep, at least, if not troubled by orders from head
quarters. ^ It seems that an officer of Gen. Crooke's staff rode to Gen. Smith's headquarters in
the morning, with word that Gen. Crooke wished to see him, as Gen. Smith understood the
order. Gen. Smith, thinking the message was a personal one, rode over to Gen. Crooke's
headquarters at his leisure, and, to his surprise, found everything had gone. Thinking
the general wanted his brigade, but that the messenger misunderstood him. Gen. Smith
rode back to his command and ordered "boots and saddles" sounded, and the men were
ready to mount when Maj. Taylor, division inspector, rode up with orders to move out
as soon as possible. This order was obeyed, and the brigade reached the front just in
time. The Second .brigade was being hard pressed, and the enemy was endeavoring to
flank them, which the Third brigade prevented.

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While the regiment Avas off on this expedition, the battalion
left on picket, in cominand of Capt. Myrick, Avas attacked by
the enemy, but succeeded in driving him away and in holding
the position until the return of the division. One man Avas
A\-ounded in the regiment during the movements of the day.
The situation uoav began to groAV exciting. From the various
rumors afloat, the men gathered enough that bore the stamp of
truth to believe that Lee's army was in full retreat. Having
been pushed from Petersburg and Richmond, he attempted to
reach Danville, but Sheridan's cavalry got the Danville road
before Lee had got by, and he was compelled to change his
course for Lynchburg. *
The morning of the sixth the men awoke in fine spirits.
Never before during their three years and more of service had
there been any prospect of the end. All the hard marching and
fighting of three summer campaigns, and the long hours on
picket and in dull winter quarters, had been with no such en
couragement as they now had — had been of no apparent effect
upon the quelching of the rebellion — had not even started the
enemy toward the last ditch. Now this was changed; Rich
mond Avas captured- — -the stronghold of the rebellion was in
possession of Union soldiers — the goal for which they had
marched and fought, and for Avhich so many brave boys had
died, was reached — the backbone of the rebellion, which news
paper correspondents had broken so many times, had now been
broken by the boys in blue, and was beyond healing. It now
remained to capture Lee and his army, or to whip them till thej^
knew they were whipped. It was fast becoming a race for very
life on the part of the Confederacy, and on the part of the Union
troops a chase for final victory and triumph. It was exciting
to even think of the situation, that spring morning, as the regi
ment remained quietly on the hill behind Jettersville, the men
watching the various infantry commands moving in different
directions. What Avas the programme for the day they kneAv
not — as long as "Little Phil" was in command it was not
worth while for the men to bother about plans or intentions.
Gen. Smith remarked that morning, as the command moved out:
" To-day will see something big in the crushing of the rebellion."
And the men had no inclination to doubt it.

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FIRST MAINE CAVALRY.

By eight o'clock the men were in the saddle, marching down
the railroad, over the road they marched up two nights before,
instead of onward. This strange movement caused some sur
prise, which only the consciousness of the presence of Sheridan
could reconcile with being just right. Only a short distance
back, however, when the command crossed the railroad and
started in a direction at right angles with it, marching, it
seemed to the men, in a direction parallel with that of Lee's
army. Fine marching that morning, — the roads in good condi
tion, the air fresh and invigorating, the trees just beginning to
put on their green, — and all enjoyed it. At times, as the men
rode over high grouAd, they could see, away off to the right,
through the gaps in the woods, portions of Lee's train moving
along by the side of the Union forces, apparently not a great
distance away, and that distance growing less as they inarched
on. After a few miles' march the regiment, with the Second and
Third brigades, suddenly turns short to the right and marches
direct for the enemy's trains, then near Deatonsville. Soon
there are CAddences that a fight is about to commence. First,
the regiment marches by the pack trains of the different regi
ments, draAvn up by the side of the road, and leaves its own
there ; then the worn-out horses and colored servants of offi
cers, also waiting by the roadside, and headquarter wagons and
paraphernalia, drawn up out of the way, and all with the evi
dent intention of waiting for the present. In fine, nothing but
fighting men and material pass this point. Soon the men see
brigade headquarters a short distance ahead, by the side of a
small piece of woods, halted in the road. The regiment in
advance is turned off to the left of the road for duty. As the
head of the First Maine draws near, Gen. Smith sends a staff
officer to Col. Cilley with the orders : " Turn in to the right,
charge through the woods, and get to the train, if possible."
This is about half-past eleven o'clock. The colonel gives a
command, and in an instant, almost, the regiment has left the
road and is hurrying into the woods by fours. Charge through
those woods ! that certainly is a command the regiment does not
promptly obey. No sooner do the men' get into the woods than

CHARGE ON LEE'S TRAIN. 415
they find themselves in a swamp, their horses sinking into the
ground to their knees at every step, and can get through at
all only at one or two points — one .at a time, instead of in line.
The first through keep on towards a hill in front. After riding
a short distance the colonel looks roiind to see his command,
and finds, instead of his regiment, scarcely a platoon with him.
With an impatient gesture and in an angry tone he says to the
sergeant major : " Sergeant, go back to the woods and hurry
the men along, and have them form in line just this side of the
woods." A look into the woods at the horses floundering
I'ound, now and then one on his side, with his rider endeavor
ing at the same time to help the horse up and prevent himself
sinking into the soft earth, and the sergeant concludes there is
no hurrying them — ¦ they are doing their best. Before half the
regiment ,gets through, the colonel, seeing no time is to be lost,
orders a charge. On they go, over the hill, close up to a fence
they cannot get over, and for a moment halt and keep up a
Uvely fire, many of them dismounting for that purpose, while
the enemy is giving them full as good as they send, and has
-the advantage of being out of sight in the woods. But a
moment does the command stand that, when it turns half
right and again starts on the charge, the remainder of the
regiment having got through the woods and joined it. It is
lively, exciting work for a few moments, and they are obliged
to retire. Across a ravine is posted, what compared with this
regiment, is a large force of the enemy, behind trees or what
ever else they can get for 'shelter, and they receive the regi
ment with a shower of bullets which kills Capt. John A. Heald,
Co. E, and two men, and wounds Adjt. Little and Capt. Freese,
and a dozen men. It is a mere waste of life to remain, and the
regiment goes back over the hill, out of range, and waits a
while. The enemy shows no disposition to attack — he is now
acting only on the defensive.
As Co. E emerged from the thicket about fifty yards from
the road occupied by the enemy's train, they were confronted
by a heavy line of infantry and a deep water cut, which could
not be crossed with horses. Here they halted and exchanged
several rapid volleys with the enemy at short range. Capt.

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FIRST MAINE CAVALRY.

Heald (always cool under fire), seeing it. was impossible to
advance, and that a portion of the regiment had taken up a
new line about one hundred yards in rear of the position then
occupied by Co. E, ordered his company to retire to position in
the regiment. This was his last command, for at that moment
he feU, shot through the head. Lieut. Benjamin A Osborne,
upon whom the command of Co. E then devolved, after placing
his company in the new line of the regiment, assisted by two
men, under a galling fire, dashed up to within about seventy-
five yards of the enemy's line of battle and rescued First Sergt.
Charles M. Bailey (who was mortally wounded) and the bodj-
of Capt. Heald. In this charge Co. E. lost one officer and
seven men.
The regiment remained in that vicinity perhaps an hour,
changing positions various times, and finally withdrew alto
gether, taking up the line of march with the division where it
turned from it to attack the train, and Avas again inarching
alongside of Lee's retreating army. In the meantime another
division of the cavalry corps had gone down the next cross
road to make a second attack on the train, and Gen. Custer's
division had taken the third cross-road for the same purpose.
The guns of these divisions could be heard by the men of the
Second division, which marched bj'' these cross-roads, and along
in the afternoon was ordered to take position on the left of
Custer's division, then near Sailor's Creek, where he was
making merry music with his artillery. After taking various
positions the regiment was dismounted and advanced a short
distance to a piece of Avoods, leaving the rest of the brigade a
little to the rear on the right, and still mounted. As this regi
ment arrived at this position they found, almost alone. Col.
Robinson, then commanding the Sixteenth Pennsylvania, which
regiment the men had hardly seen for half a year. As Col.
Robinson saw Col. Cilley, his face lighted up and he eagerly
approached "him, saying : " Col. Cilley, I am glad to see you ;
I have been trying to get my men to stay in the woods there,
but I cannot do it ; they have been in there twice, but they
wiU not stay, the fire is so sharp from yon skirmish line ; they
do not run, but they will not stay where I want them to. I

'fc.

Capt. JOHN A. HEALD, Co. E.
Killed in the Charge on Lee's Train, April 6, 1865.

SAILOR'S CREEK, 417
am glad to see you." At the same time one of his men stepped
up to a First Maine man and asked : " What regiment is that? "
" First Maine," A\'as the reply. With a yell he fairly jumped
with joy, and sang out at the top of his voice : " Come on, boys ;
here is the old First Maine." The effect was like magic, and
into the Avoods the Sixteenth Avent, before Col. CUley had a
chance to reply to Col. Robinson. They never came back
through those Avoods, but Avent through Lee's train and beyond.
The regiment Avas now behind a triangular piece of woods,
the right of the regiment at the small end, and at the right of
that Avas an open field, whUe but a short distance in front the
enemy Avas posted behind temporary breastworks. The line was
hardly satisfactorily formed when the command "Chabge!"
rang along the line, and with a hearty cheer the Avhole line
started. The enemy opened a heavy fire and fought bravely,
but they faUed to check the charging line, and in a moment
they were scattering over the hiUs in confusion, and the boys
in blue were at their works, over them, and beyond, — stUl
charging, yelling like fiends, wild with excitement, still onward.
On and on, for more than a mile, reaching and passing the
train, — which the rebels had fired when they saw capture was
inevitable, to prevent its faUing into Federal hands in a service
able condition, — going beyond the road, passing hundreds of
the enemy whom they had no time to capture, — leaving that
for those to do who had no more exciting work.
Lieut. Poor, who was detaUed as adjutant when Adjt. Little
was wounded, was wounded while the line was forming for
this charge. The result of the day's fighting, in which it
should be said the infantry of the old Sixth corps took a
prominent part, was the capture of several general officers,
thousands of prisoners, and a large portion of the enemy's train,
which was destroyed, — a glorious day's work. The losses in
the regiment during the day were one officer killed and three
wounded, and three men kUled, thirteen wounded, and four
missing. After driving the enemy away from their train, scattering
them in every direction, the line was halted and marched back
towards the starting-point, meeting the led horses on the way.

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The regiment was then mounted and sent on after the retreat
ing enemy, to capture as many as possible. For more than a
mile it advanced, over hills and ravines, through woods and
fields, finding men and munitions of war in all conceivable
hiding-places, till about dark, when the men discovered a barn
well filled with corn, and loaded themselves with a couple of
feeds, at least, for their horses. Then back to near where they
dismounted to enter the fight, and into camp for the night,
passing on their way back a force of infantry which had
marched up and gone into camp on the road on which Gen.
Lee had been trying to escape. The horses had a good supper,
but most of the men went hungry — there were men in the
regiment who were never known, under any circumstances, to
go hungry ; they always had something to eat — got somehow.
But hu.ngry or not, all were happy that night. The repulse of
the morning Avas more than balanced by the glorious affair
of the afternoon, and with small loss, and all hearts beat high
in thinking over what had been done. "A big day in the
crushing of the rebellion," surely, though perhaps not to so
full an extent as intimated by Gen. Smith in his remark of
the morning.
A few hours of sound, refreshing sleep, and at half-past
six o'clock on the morning of Friday, the seventh, the men
were again in the saddle and on the chase, taking the road
Lee had been driven from the night before. The infantry
were already on the move, singing, laughing, joking, and
apparently happy as they marched along, though a little
inclined to growl at being obliged to let the cavalry have
the road, while they took the rougher, harder-to-march-over
ground at the side. Along the road Avere evidences of the
rapid retreat of the enemy, — all sorts of munitions of war
laying around in loose profusion, — a dead rebel soldier lying
in the road where he halted his last time, with CA'ery appear
ance of having died from hunger and exhaustion, — dead
horses, the infallible army guide-boards, lying where they
dropped, and others abandoned because unable longer to carry
their riders, — -all informed the men that the troops ahead of
them were in a great hurry, and had an exhilarating effect
upon their spirits.

BRIERY CREEK AND FARMVILLE, 419
About eight o'clock the regiment reached Briery Creek,
across which the enemy had made a stand, hoping to check
the pursuers there, or at least to delay them as much as pos
sible, while a short distance to the right they had fired the
bridge across the Appomattox known as High bridge, which
a force of Union infantry was now endeavoring to save. The
battalion, armed with the sixteen shooters, — -Capt. Chase, —
was dismounted and sent into the woods and advanced to the
creek, where they commenced a lively skirmish fire, and in a
short time the remainder of the regiment, and finally the
whole brigade, had forded the creek, — passing on the shore
a wounded or crazy rebel, who had considerable to say, — and
was drawn up on the other side behind a hill. Near the top
of the hill was a thin line of Union sharp-shooters skirmishing,
lying flat on the ground, protecting themselves by using the
hill as breastworks, showing their heads to the enemy only
long enough to take aim and fire, and then dropping behind
the hill again. The enemy the Maine men could not see, but
that they were there they knew from the hearty sound of their
bullets as they sang over their heads, — sounding louder in
the absence of the usual noise and confusion of battle. A few
moments they remained quietly there, during which time Capt.
Chase's battalion rejoined the regiment, and then moved to
the right a short distance, and then over the hill at a charge,
the enemy leaving them in possession, and scattering over the
hills and through the woods in front of them. The brigade
pushed on after the fleeing enemy, marching as fast as con
venient over the rough ground — in one place being obliged
to dismount and lead the horses down an almost perpendicular
hill — for three or four mUqs, when the enemy made another
stand. The rest of the brigade, with the artillery, was soon
engaged, while this regiment remained inactive in the road, on
the left of the brigade, waiting till wanted, — that most uncom
fortable position to a soldier, — expecting every moment to be
sent into he knows not what kind of a place.
Soon Gen. Smith rode to Col. Cilley and said: "We have
driven the enemy out of the town ; charge in there at once,
and capture what prisoners you can." Hardly were the words

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spoken, when Col. Cilley had given the order "Forward ! " and
the regiment was in motion. A moment and it was at the top
of a hill, while a hundred rods away, nestled in among the
hills, as cosily as any New England village, was the town of
Farmville. A glance and a look of surprise at the size and
appearance of the town, and as " Chabge ! " rang from the
lips of Col. Cilley, away they went, — men shouting, cheering,
— sabres rattling, — horses straining every nerve to go faster,
seeming to feel, as well as the riders, the importance of the
occasion, — and both horses and riders wild with excitement.
"Excitement" does not half express the feeling of a trooper
during a charge.
As the regiment started, a rebel battery, posted out of sight
at the right of the town, a mile or so away, opened on it,
their shells crossing the charging column in a diagonal direc
tion. The first shell came screaming over their heads, causing
a yell of derision on the part of the boys, tearing up the ground
beyond, and hurting no one, and a second fell as much short,
causing not the least hesitation in the onward charge. As the
regiment neared the town, this battery carefully refrained from
firing, not caring to endanger the inhabitants. On reaching
the toAvn, Col. Cilley reined out and halted till one battalion
had gone by, and taking the next battalion, passed to the right
a short distance and into the town by the next street, both
columns still at a charge. Another battalion, which had been
scouting further to the left, also joined in the charge, entering
the town by a third street. Through the toAvn Avas but the
Avork of a moment, at that rapid pace, and as the heads of
the columns arrived at the other edge of the toAvn, a force of
infantry which was posted in a road leading over the hill
beyond opened with a smart volley, which, as the whole Avas
aimed directly at the heads of the columns, caused such a
whizzing of bullets over the heads of the men as was never
known before. An officer Avho had been in dozens of fights
afterwards said : " That was the only place I was ever in where
I thought I could not help being hit." But most of the bullets
went over. One of the advance horses was killed, in his last
bound throwing his rider over his head ; and the rider immedi-

FARMVILLE. 421
ately jumped up, got behind the body of his horse, and com
menced firing, using for breastworks what a moment before
had been his best friend.
The firing in front became less frequent, the fcAV of the
enemj^ that had been posted in the edge of the town retreated,
and the regiment advanced up the hill beyond the town,
skirmishing slightly on the way, and capturing some prisoners.
Here the regiment halted, by orders from Gen. Crooke, and a
detail was sent out to forage for rations.^ This was a most
successful detail, and the boys had a big dinner, taken from
the tables of the best citizens of the town, while tobacco in
great plenty and of the best quality — the best to which the
boys ever helped themselves on Virginia soil — was brought
in and distributed. More than this, many of the boys confis
cated articles of underclothing, and enjoyed a change then and
there. The regimental band Avas paraded through the streets
of the town Avith Gen. Smith's staff, playing patriotic airs, and
on the whole it was a general jollification on the part of the boys.
Then back into the town went the regiment, happy as ever
was a regiment, and now fun was plenty. The citizens looked
on with all sorts of eyes and all sorts of mouths. The boys
helped themselves to anything they wanted, — considering that
they had earned it, — till almost every one had as much as he
could carry. The remainder of the brigade soon joined the
regiment, and the whole force marched back out of the town,
meeting the infantry coming in. The cavalry men, in their
joyous spirits, offered the infantry men tobacco, which was
gladly welcomed, and in another moment half the regiment
were throwing plugs of tobacco at the infantry men, for which
they scrambled like so many ragged boys for half rotten apples
thrown awaj^ by the storekeeper.^
During the forenoon Private Rufus A Smith, of Co. I, who
was serving as orderly for Gen. Smith, was sent with an order
' Gen. Smith had applied to Gen. Crooke for permission to stop aud get forage, saying :
¦" My men have been galloping over the hills all day, and we want forage." To this Gen.
Crooke sent back the reply: "All right; go ahead and forage; Iwill let the Second
brigade go ahead."
2 Gen. W. H. F. Lee's command was the force driven out of Farmville by this brigade,
and just before departing he left word with the mayor of Farmville to present his compli
ments to Gen. Smith.

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to Col. Clark, and was captured. After the surrender of Gen.
Lee, a few days afterward, he returned, and upon reaching
brigade headquarters, he saluted Gen. Smith as politely as
possible, and reported : ". I could not find Col. Clark, sir," just
as though he had been gone but an hour.
While in the town, the Second brigade of the division had
engaged the enemy in the vicinity of the battery which saluted
the regiment as it charged into the town, and was having a
hard time. The Third brigade was now ordered to the sup
port of the Second, and crossing the Appomattox River, which
wound around the right of the town, at a very bad ford, was
soon in position, where it remained, without this regiment, at
least, having anything more serious than expecting to fight,
till about nine o'clock in the evening, and then recrossing the
river, marched to Prospect Station, arriving about two o'clock
the next morning.
The casualties in the regiment this day were one man killed
and four wounded.
A short nap, and the regiment was in readiness to move at
daylight of the eighth, and remained in readiness till the whole
cavalry corps had passed, when it followed in the rear, starting
about nine o'clock. An easy march took the regiment to
Pomplin's Station, where there was a halt of an hour or more,
and then the march commenced again, the men being in fine
spirits, though tired and well worn out with the severe Avork
of the past feAv days. At dusk the regiment halted a short-
distance from Appomattox Station and near a railroad, to allow
another column of troops to pass on a cross-road. A strong
detail from the brigade was sent off after something to eat for
men and horses. While waiting there the men heard the
whistle of an engine, and then the sound of an approaching
train. Strange sounds for that vicinity — what does it mean ?
As the sound approached it was accompanied with the sound
of cheers, till the men were well nigh lost in wonder. Then a
train reached the regiment on the railroad, came to a stop, and
the engineer — one of Custer's long-haired, rough riders, who
could control the iron horse as easy as he could his own quad
ruped, and would ride either to destruction if duty said go —

"GOING OUT TO HOLD A ROAD," 423
sang out : " Gen. Custer, has charged into Appomattox Station
and captured three trains loaded with supplies, and here is one
of them. Pitch in, boys." The boys did pitch in, and in a
short time had rations and forage enough, and to spare for those
who had been sent out to capture it by the slower method of
horseback riding. Going foraging by railroad was something
new, even in those times - of Avonders. The men loaded what
they could carry on the horses, and fed the rest out to them
by the roadside, — there was enough. They also found plenty
of clothing on the train, and better still, underclothing, of
which they were sadly in need, and improved the time in put
ting them on, — even to gray pants and jackets, — in place of
the torn, service-stained ones furnished by Uncle Sam.
The other column got by at last, and the regiment moved on.
A mile or more, perhaps, and the regiment was drawn up in a
field, near Appomattox Station, the men were told, and ordered
to unsaddle and go into camp. Welcome order, and obeyed
with all the spirit the tired boys could muster. The foragers
rejoined the command, ha-ving been unsuccessful, and were
duly laughed at, but they forgave that when they found there
was plenty for them. A good supper, thanks to Gen. Custer's
capture, and by nine o'clock a part of the brigade was sleeping
sweetly, and the remainder preparing for sleep with pleasant
anticipations. Suddenly came the order : " Saddle and pack, and be ready
to move out at once ! " In less than an hour the men were
mounted and awaiting orders. A brigade staff officer rode
along by Col. Cilley, telling him the regiment was going out a
short distance to hold a road, and that the general thought they
were shoving this brigade a little. The men agreed with him,
but there was no getting behind the orders. Soon the command
reached burning wagons, scattered munitions of war of every
kind, muskets, caissons, clothing, blankets, and all sorts of
stores, strewed in every direction, some partially destroyed,
whUe some were as yet unhurt, the light from the burning
wagons lighting up the scene and making it picturesque. The
command had barely got clear of this work of destruction
when the advance found the enemy's pickets, and commenced

424 FIRST MAINE CAVALRY.
skirmishing. The march had been slow before, and Avas now
even more so ; march a few steps, halt a few moments, and
march again, till midnight, when the brigade was drawn up in
line of battle on the right of the road. A staff officer rode to
Col. Cilley with : " Prepare your men to fight on foot — give
no loud orders — let there be as little noise as possible — I will
show you where to take position." It was quietly done, the
led horses left there, and the men were taken across the road,
advanced to the brow of a hill and placed in line in a direction
at right angles with the road, which was on the right. The
firing had stopped as soon as the little force stopped advancing,
though the occasional hum of a bullet and crack of a rifle,
sounding fiercer than usual in the stillness of midnight, told
that the enemy was near and was aware of the presence of this
force. It was a strange, weird scene, — those men noiselessly
carrying rails and building breastAvorks, their forms showing
at intervals against the sky, and then disappearing. By one
o'clock a strong line of works had been put up, and the men
were resting on their arms, most of them asleep, but enough
awake to give the alarm in case of need.^
With the first gray of dawn on the morning of Sunday,
April ninth, — memorable day, — the enemy sent over a " good
morning," suddenly awakening those blue-coated sleepers,
whose first motion was for their carbines with one hand as
they rubbed open their eyes with the other, and a lively skir
mish fire commenced, which lasted an hour or more without
amounting to much. The daylight revealed the position of the
force. This regiment was in the road and the remainder of
the brigade was on the right of the road, one regiment remain
ing mounted in reserve, while in the road, in rear, were two
pieces of artillery. On the left there was no force to be seen.
The skirmish fire grew quite hot at times, and then dwindled
down to occasional shots, the enemy apparently feeling the
* It appears this brigade had the rear of the column that day, and was the last into
ciimp. Soon after arriving there Gen. Crooke sent for Gen. Smith, and said : " Gen. Sher
idan thinks Gen. Lee is in a tight place, and may try to get out to-night by the Lynchburg
pike ; he wants me to look out for him, and I guess you better go. I will give you a section
of artillery, and you look up a guide." Gen. Smith was given two guns, under command
of Lieut. Lord, and the brigade moved out. On reaching the pike, it turned in the direc
tion of Clover Hill, relieving Custer's meu on picket.

FRANK W, PEARCE, 1st Band,
Sergt, Co, A, 2d Me, Cav.
Houlton.

DAVID W, SMALL, Co, E,
Sergt. Co. A, 2d Me, Cav
Walla Walla, Wash, Ter,

Or, RODOLPH L. DODGE, Co. F,
Lieut, Co. C, 2d Me, Cav.
Portland,

WARREN MANSUR, 1st Band.
Lieut. Co. A, 2d Me. Cav,
Charlestown, Mass.

Capt, ANDREW B, SPURLING, Co, D,
Lieut, Col, 2d Me. Cav,
Elgin, III, f

THOMAS B, MOORE, Co, E,
Also Co, A, 2d Me, Cav,
Houlton,

EMERY, Co, H,
2d Me, Cav,

APPOMATTOX COURT HOUSE. 425
strength of the Union force. Then the men could see in the
distance a body of the enemy's' troops working round their left,
and in a short time the line was swung around on a line with
the road, to meet this attempt to flank it, the men all the time
fighting. The men began to wonder where the rest of the
troops were if the enemy could come around them in that Avay,
but all such disrespectful thoughts were quieted when they
saw Little Phil Sheridan and a staff officer riding in full view
of the situation, looking as unconcerned as if it were all right,
and apparently satisfied with the position of affairs, which
impression he left with the men by his bearing as he rode off
to the right without so much as a word to any one connected
with the little fight, his momentary presence re-enforcing the
command equal to its own numbers, by the confidence the men
received from him.
No firing could be heard except in the immediate front of
this brigade, and the men supposed that was all that was
engaged, and that they were merely "holding a road." The
line in front grew stronger and came nearer, and finaUy came
witliin fair range, when their men seemed unwilling to advance.
The carbines of this brigade did all that could be expected, and
inspired the line with a wholesome fear, — a feeling, apparently,
that they would fight very well where they were, but would
have to get wonderfully waked up to advance much, even on
that little 'handful of Yankees. The little brigade fought well,
losing ground little by little, being pressed slowly back, the
enemy gaining no temporary advantage sufficient to raise their
spirits to attempt a charge, which would literally have swal
lowed the brigade up, they being of at least ten times its num
bers, but worn out, half starved, and wholly discouraged. Had
the enemy fought with .their vim of a year before, this brigade
would hardly have got a sight at the road it was holding. This
could not long continue. The brigade was losing the field, and
had already left the road when an orderly came riding by, say
ing : " Keep up your courage, boys ; the infantry is coming
right along — in two columns — black and white — side by side
— a regular checker-board." They must come soon, or the field
were lost ; the men were scattering little by little ; the line was

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growing thin; the force was certainly fast getting towards
demoralization, causing a corresponding rise in the spirits of
the enemy. As the men reached the woods at the edge of the
field they met the infantry, a part of the Twenty-fifth corps, —
black, to be sure, but their uniforms were blue and their hearts
loyal, and the men were as glad to meet them as though they
were of pure Anglo-Saxon blood. They were Union soldiers, —
they were needed, — and black or white, they were welcome,
and the " Bully for you ! " which greeted them from all sides
was none the less hearty than the same greeting had, on previ
ous like circumstances, been given troops of their own color.
These troops were in good spirits, and apparently anxious to
get at "dem rebels." The men of this brigade passed through
their line into and through the woods and into a field where the
led horses had been taken, while the negroes took their places
in front of the enemy. An officer of the regiment who remained
behind to see if " the niggers would fight," afterwards said they
went in gallantly, charging across the field in fine style, while
their once owners waited not to recognize their former slaves.^
The different regiments in the brigade got together, the men
hunted for their comrades, some of them, alas, never to find
them alive, the number of casualties in each regiment was
ascertained, — in this regiment two killed, seventeen wounded,
and one missing, . — a hasty breakfast was eaten, and the men
remained quietly in readiness for whatever orders were in store
for them. All seemed to feel that a big day's work was yet to
be done, and that they would get their share, and they lay
there expecting every moment to be ordered to mount and
away, anxious, fearing, expecting soon to hear roar of cannon
and rattle of musketry such as they had seldom if ever heard,
and wondering why things were so quiet, — why there was not
firing on some part of the line, at least, till the quiet grew
* Thus this brigade, commanded by a First Maine officer, and having in it the First
Maine regiment, had the post of honor in what proved to be the last fight in the Army
of the Potomac. The enemy came forward with the intention of brushing this force out
of the way if there was nothing but cavalry, and came so near as to endanger the guns,
which at first were on the skii-mish line, and it was necessary to take the horses out of the
way and draw the guns off by the prolongs. The enemy made a very brisk attack, but
finding artillery and the repeating carbines of the First Maine, they gave up the idea of
"brushing this force out of the way " so easily.

SURRENDER OF GEN. LEE. 427
oppressive, foreboding, as they believed, a severer storm when
it did burst.
But here is a rumor that Gen. Lee has surrendered ! What !
Nonsense ! Who says that ? An orderly told such an officer,
and he told so-and-so. The half-formed hope dies at once ; it
is only a common rumor, and can be traced to no authority.
But it is repeated ! All listen eagerly to the story, not yet
daring to hope. Col. Cilley speaks of it to Capt. Hall in a
low tone of voice, as if half ashanied to be heard repeating
the improbable story, and the captain replies : " I know they
say so ; but don't, for pity's sake, say anything about it " ; as
if it were weak to repeat it, and might reflect on his judgment.
The rumor gathers strength, — no one seems to know how, — -
no one can tell how it got there, — and no one believes it.
Then it assumes a more tangible form, and it is reported that
there is a cessation of hostUities, and that Gens. Grant and Lee
are endeavoring to arrange terms of capitulation. Yet the
men do not know whether to believe it or not.
Then comes an order to move, and the regiment, with the
brigade, marches toward the front, halting a short' time, and
then directly over the contested field of the morning, where
no troops are seen. A few ride up the road, out of curiosity,
by the breastworks thrown up the night before, over the hill,
which it is now learned is Clover HiU, and soon return, saying
they can see the two armies lying quietly on their arms, and the
flags of truce. The men begin to have some idea of believing
the many reports flying around, and learn that when they
thought they were "only holding a road," the little brigade
was resisting Gen. Lee in his attempt to escape over the only
road to Lynchburg, and was holding the post of honor. A
short stop, and the command marches back again, halting in
the field where it re-formed after the fight, the men filled
with new and unusual sensations. Will the generals come
to terms? Is Gen. Lee going to surrender? Is the fighting
over? Can it be possible the end of marching and fighting,
of hardship and exposure, of dull picket and duller camp duty
has come ? And their thoughts at once return to their homes,
and they think " if this only could be true."

428 FIRST MAINE CAVALRY.
By,the middle of the afternoon the brigade was ordered to
go into camp where it then was, which relicA^ed the men of the
strain of being ready to move at any moment, and soon after
the mail arrived, bringing kind messages from loved ones.
" Oh, if they only knew we were safe, and the fighting over !
But perhaps Gen. Lee will decide to fight it out, rather than
agree to Gen. Grant's terms." Uncertain yet. It was amusing
to read in' the papers the various surmises as to the result of
the then present campaign, — how and Avhat Gen. Grant was
going to do, and how and what Gen. Lee would be obliged to
do, — and compare them with the actual state of affairs.
The men went to sleep that night in the same state of uncer
tainty, but with strong hopes that the result of the conference
had been favorable. The next morning they were awakened by
the roar of cannon, and sprang for their arms as from intui
tion, while "How are you, Lee's surrender?" was heard in
tones of doubt and sinking hope. The report that "it is a
salute in honor of the surrender," only half reassured them.
But when they got orders to move they were told they were
going to ride through the camps of their late enemies, and
were ordered to make no noisy demonstrations — to use no in
sulting language or offensive epithets to the prisoners, and then,
for the first time, hours after the whole loyal north had learned
the joyful news, they knew Gen. Lee had surrendered to Gen.
Grant. Even then they did not fully realize the position of
affairs. It was too great a change in their prospects to be at
once understood. They were happy enough that morning, with
a deep sense of happiness too strong for outward demonstration.
As they rode over Clover Hill and neared Appomattox Court
House, Little Phil Sheridan stood by the roadside, looking as
unconcerned as if he had done nothing, and then all the pent-
up joy, all the uncertainty, all the alternating hope and fear of
the past twenty-four hours, found vent in three cheers such as
only victorious soldiers can give. Then they realized the whole
matter, and could talk it over with each other, while before
there had not been much disposition to talk about it. A second
thought on the part of some commanding officer, and the direc
tion of the march was changed, taking the command around.

APPOMATTOX. 429
instead of through, the camp of the captured army, and the men
of the First Maine Cavalry saAv no more of the surrender.
Gen. Smith, at the reunion at Pittsfield, 1880, thus speaks of
this last engagement: —
Appomattox! What a glorious ending of a glorious career! After Five
Forks, our regiment was vyith the advance in pursuit of the enemy. It
marched past and beyond the rebel army, confronted it in its retreat, and at
two o'clock on the morning of the ninth of April, drove in its pickets and
crouched in its path, in full view of its camp-fires, to await certain attack
at daylight. It has often been asked, " W^ho fired the last shot at Appomat
tox ? " That question has never been determined, and it is not possible that
it ever will be. In the uncertainty of that point, it is pleasant to feel that
every one present participated in firing the last shot, and in that matter
"there is glory enough for all." The question, however, as to who fired
the first shot on that ever-to-be-remembered morning, is not in doubt. The
First Maine Cavalry received the first attack of that pent-up and doomed
rebel army, and fired the first shot to repel it. It also continued its firing
in the very front till hostilities were ended, and the grand old Army of the
Potomac commanded peace to the country.
Gen. Joshua L. Chamberlain, in an address to the regiment
at the reunion at Pittsfield, 1880, said : —
I spoke of Appomattox. I cannot but refer to it again. I was so favored
as to see you in several engagements. Brandy Station was one which I
shall never forget. But how can any human words speak the emotions
that still swell in my heart when I remember that morning of the ninth
of April, 1865, when, having myself received a message from Gen. Sheri
dan to break ofl! with my brigade from the column and come to his sup
port, I double quicked three miles to that field, and saw you there, as I
said just now, in that magnificent scene, holding your ovm, almost holding
your own at any rate, surging like the very waves of the ocean before the
old Stonewall Jackson corps of infantry at Appomattox Court House, —
where, from midnight, I think, or nearly so, until eight o'clock in the morn
ing, the cavalry, single-handed, without any infantry supporting them, had
held at bay that most magnificent army of the rebellion, the Army of North
ern Virginia. I submit, comrades, that that was a scene and a feat which
history never saw before nor since. I say, without fear of contradiction,
that it was the cavalry, and it was the First Maine Cavalry which had the
post of honor in that crowning and consummating scene, without which
we should not have been able to stop Lee. He would have got somehow
or other, I doubt not, to Lynchburg, had it not been for your magnificent
speed and strength which held him there at bay.

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FIRST MAINE CAVALRY.

The story of this last fight of the glorious old Army of the
Potomac was thus put in verse by a member of this regiment,
in 1875: — THE MOENING AT APPOMATTOX.
One Sabbath morn, ten years ago, beneath an April sky,
The southern soldiers stacked their arms and bade the field good-by;
Surrendered after four years' war to justice and to right;
And hymns of praise and songs of joy rang through the north that night.
Six days before, and Petersburg, the stronghold of the foe.
Was occupied by Union troops ; then Eichmond felt the blow ;
And since that time, by day and night, unlike its past repute,
Lee's army'd been in full retreat — and Grant's in hot pursuit.
Upon thatmoi'n, ten years ago, before the break of day,
A force of gallant boys in blue, near Appomattox lay;
Along a hill the blue line ran, across the Lynchburg road,
And back and forth, with watchful eye, the faithful sentry strode.
The force was small, but staunch and true — a cavalry brigade:
We'd reached the hill and found the foe at midnight's deepest shade;
Dismounted then and formed the line, sent horses to the rear.
Then slept upon our arms and dreamed of home and loved ones dear.
The orders were to hold the road, and that at any cost;
We did not know if that were done the southern cause was lost,
Nor did we know that single road was Lee's sole chance of 'scape
From Sheridan, who'd " pushed things " well and caught him in bad shape.
With dawn's first light the fight commenced — an hour or two 'twas waged.
With little gain on either side. The Union troops engaged
Were but this small brigade ; we heard no firing on our right,
Nor yet upon our left — Ave stood alone in that fierce fight.
At length we saw, down on the left, a mile or more away,
A line of battle forming fast — a line of men in gray ;
Forward they march, straight for the road, Avith steady tread but slow —
We swing our line round with the road to meet the flanking foe.
This force was full ten times our own, and infantry beside.
It ought to drive us easily, and would but that the tide
Had turned; the banners of defeat hung round about it then —
A week's retreat had left but little courage in those men.
That they were brave they well had shown all through that four years' strife ;
They flght with desperation now, yet seem devoid of life ;
They answer not the orders " charge! " which we distinctly hear
Above the din of battle sounds, their line has come so near.
They press us hard ; by sheer main strength they force us to retire ;
We fall back slowly, keeping up a sharp and rapid fire —
Back to the road, where for a time we check their onward course
And then give way, pushed back at last by their superior force.

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Soon " Little Phil" came riding by, so cool, calm, and serene,
We knew at once that all was well. The moment he was seen
By our brave boys they made a dash and gained the road again —
His presence there, without a Avbrd, was worth a thousand men.
'Twas all in vain; again they come, again force us to yield.
And drive us, fighting step by step, across the open field.
We felt that all was lost, but in our sorest time of need
An orderly, war-stained and grim, rode up at break-neck speed.
" Keep courage, boys, relief's at hand !" this dusty stranger roared;
" They're coming on tAvo roads, — Avhite and black, — reg'lar checker
board!"
A moment and his words proved true — was e'er a sight so good?
A corps of negro infantry came pouring from the wood.
We could have hugged those black boys then, in spite of dusky hue;
We only knew, 'twas all we cared, they wore the Union blue.
And black or white, or bond or free, was little matter then —
Those coats of blue and rifies true proclaimed them noble men.
With jest and song they took our place, rejoicing that they could,
Yet with a " business look " throughout that just did our souls good;
We left the field as they went on, assured that all was right,
A few remaining there " to see if the colored troops would fight."
The line is formed without delay, the order is advance ;
They charge across that field as though ' twere but a merry dance ;
The gray line breaks, away it goes, in spite of leaders brave —
The haughty master's fleeing now before his former slaA^e.

We find our horses, not far off, and there a while we stay,
Expecting a terrific fight before the close of day ;
We wait in vain the battle crash we think is sure to come —
We list in vain for cannon's roar — the musketry is dumb.
The stillness grew oppressive soon — we feared 'twas but the calm
That comes before the storm — Dame Nature's quiet, sure alann,
Wliich by its length foretells the strength and fury of the blast,
And makes each waiting moment still more anxious than the last.
A rumor reached us by-and-by, which afterward proved true.
That Lee'd surrendered his whole force to Grant and boys in blue;
The tale at first none dared believe, and hardly dared repeat.
But after hours of hopes and doubts came confirmation sweet.
Thus closed the strife. The brave Potomac Army's work was done -
And of that grand old Army, best and bravest 'neath the sun,
The soldiers of the race enslaved — 'twas retribution's law —
Made the last charge, fired the last shot, and ended slavery's war.

/

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The story of this last campaign, from the morning after the
fight at Dinwiddie Court House to the surrender of Gen. Lee,
was thus told by Col. Cilley at the reunion in Rockland, 1875: — ¦
All the next day we lay idly in the woods, resting as only tired soldiers
can rest. At night we again slept most soundly, and bottled up sleep for
the week to come, as the nights were at hand when sleep was an affair of the
imagination, and not of enjoyment. Our dreams were disturbed in the
small hours of Sunday morning, April second, by the fearful cannonading
along the whole line in front of Petersburg. How its thunder shook all the
air till morning light, and an order to move dissipated its sound ! As we
mounted to move out the rebel prisoners captured at Five Forks marched
by, and we treated them to patriotic music from our band. All that day we
were guard for the wagon train. At night we were still entangled in its
meshes, now halting, now marching slowly, now using rail fences to pry
wagon and mules from mud, and at half-past one the next morning were
near Sutherland Station. A cup of coffee, a short nap, and we were ready
to start at four o'clock in the morning. During this day we took various
positions. Sent surplus horses, caused by fighting dismounted, to City Point;
drew up in line of battle, threw out skirmishers, and at one time prepared
to fight our infantry, till near dark, when the conflicting rumors and counter
marching ceased, and we settled down to a rapid march westward, and kept
on marching and marching till one o'clock, when, with short nap, and sup
per and breakfast almost at one meal, we were up and off by daylight, march
ing rapidly westward, by abandoned army wagons, dismounted cannon and
caissons, by Dennesville and the old court house, till at Jennings' Ordinary
we struck the railroad from Richmond to Danville. Here the division rested
for an hour or two, while, at the special request of Gen. Crooke, the First
Maine amused itself by burning culverts and tearing up rails. Young's
scouts, most perfect rebels in appearance, were going and coming through
our ranks. It was here that the telegraph wires were cut, and a message
from Gen. Lee to Danville intercepted, telling the quartermaster tliere to
send supplies to Amelia Court House. Forwarding the despatch to DanAdlle,
we marched Kiohmond-ward towards Amelia Court House, on the Danville
Kailroad. At Jettersville we came front into line at a gallop, then moved
forward as skirmishers, but the force in front proving small, we dismounted
and remained in position till d<irk, when we were ordered back to our
horses. Capts. Myrick's and Hall's battalions went on piciet, while the rest
slept, rejoicing in the opportunity.
It seemed to us — excepting stable call and watering horses — that we
slept till noon, when we were emphatically waked, saddled in hot haste
and were off, with dipper, carbine, and sabre making most glorious rattle,
and continued our gallop till we were well out on the road to Paineville, or
Fame's cross-roads, to the relief of the First and Second brigades, that in a
reconnoissance had captured a lot of rebel army wagons, guns, and battle-
flags, and were now being driven back by the enemy. We arrived in season
to enable them to get off with their plunder, while Ave treated ourselves
with a slight set-to with the angry, hornet-like rebs. The stinging, how-

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ever, was mutual, .and while we peppered each other we felt most deeply
stung that Davies' and Gregg's brigades had taken so many guns and battle-
flags, while we had not even a baggage wagon to plunder. They had stirred
up the hive and taken tho honey, leaving the bees to buzz round our heads.
We fell back slowly to Jettersville, followed by the rebs, till near the sta
tion, where we took up the line of the First New Jersey Cavalry, and they
moved, mounted, to the road, to receive a charge from the enemy, and their
young and galLint Col. Janeway, already bearing thirteen scars, went down
Avith a pistol bullet through his head. The enemy was in turn charged by
the Sixth Ohio of our brigade and driven back with loss. Skirmishing fol-
loAved till night, when we were relieved and passed a quiet, delicious night.
During our fighting in front the infantry had marched up, and were now
behind wide-extended breastworks, closing as with a vice Lee's line of
march along the Danville Eailroad. They had marched all the previous
night, and now lay entrenched on one of Lee's outlets.
Fresh and vigorous, the next morning we rose with the sun, and in the
midst of a heavy shower began our westward course. We could see on a
road parallel with us, and but a mile «r so away, a long train of army
wagons moAdng. We soon learned it was Lee's train, and ached to get at
it. I can see Capt. Heald, as he rode to the head of the column in the
fresh spring-like air of that glorious day; his eyes fairly glistened, and his
arm trembled with excitement as he pointed to the rebel wagon train. Ere
two hours had elapsed, in a charge on that very train, he fell, shot through
the heart. It seemed only a short time before we turned to the right on a
road leading to the Deatonsville road, on Afhich Lee was marching. Gregg's
brigade was in advance, and we could hear firing in front. We soon came
to Gen. Smith, who said to me: "Gregg's brigade is attacking; put your
regiment on the right of the road, and charge through into the train." I
read it in his eyes and manner; I felt it in my blood that what Da-sdes'
brigade did yesterday at Fame's cross-roads, we this day would do at this
point, and have our boast of army wagons. But what a place to charge I
mire and underbrush, thickets impenetrable to horse or foot. Yesterday
Lee's wagons moved in fancied security. To-day they moved as for battle,.
with wheels flanked with guns and muskets, like chariots of old, bristling
with implements of death. And from this warlike train came out an
awful flame of flre and sulphurous smoke, and stinging lead and crushing
iron balls, which no one could see; but horse and man went doAvu. We
moved further to the right, pressing vigorously to find an opening through
the horrid thickets. At one point Capt. Boyd, of Co. L, at another Lieut.
Hussey, with Co. I, reached the road, but were driven back. Capt. Heald,
our best scouting ofiicer, of gallantry unsurpassed, went down. Adjt. Little
was fearfully, swearing mad, with a pistol sliot in his shoulder, causing his
sword arm to hang powerless at his side. Back we went, rallied under the
enemy's fire, charged to where Heald fell, when we were ordered back to
the left and rear of the road, carrying Heald with us.
As I unsnarled my regiment from that fearful place for cavalry, and
massed on the road, it seemed to me that half of my men were lost, so slow
was the extrication of horses from bush and mud. My dream of wagons
and battle-flags was gone. I felt blue; sore and sick from head to foot.

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Was it to be the duty and fate of this dear regiment to do all the hard
work? — to be used as a battering ram, and bleed and suffer, while others
plucked the fruit ? Yet, ere night, as we charged over the crest by Sailor's
Creek, and burning trains to right and left gloAved in the sunset, and prison
ers and debris of scattered armies lay before and around us, your huzzahs
lifted high all gloom from my heart. For one brief moment my head
touched the skies.
Of the manner Sheridan effected his arrangements at Sailor' s Creek I have
little time to tell. We did some rapid marching; one division Avould engage
the enemy's attention till another marched by and engaged him at another
point. Thus we crept along the fiank of Lee's train, with slow steps but
enormous strides, till near night we stood in front of the rear guard of
Lee's army, with the Sixth corj)s at their rear; and in a hot, sharj) flght we
squeezed the fighting life out of some ten thousand prisoners, so many that
they were never counted or reported, with Maj. Gens. Ewell, Kershaw,
Bartow, and Corse, and other general officers. Corse surrendering to one of
our regimental staff. After this fight, Lieut. Poor, acting adjutant in place
of Adjt. Little, wounded earlier i|i the day, visited Maine, at the advice of
the surgeon. The loss of two adjutants in the same day was a singular
occurrence, and when Sergt. Maj. Tobie asked me who should be detailed
as adjutant, I replied: " That kind of ammunition has been exhausted, and
you must act as adjutant." And the sergeant major performed this service
till Adjt. Little recovered from his wound, although he received a slight
wound just after his pseudo promotion, and another at Farmville the next
day, where his horse was shot.
A glorious night's rest, and at half-past six o'clock in the morning we
were off, and were respectfully given the road by a division of the Twenty-
fourth corps of the Army of the James, for by this time the infantry had
learned to take off their hats to the cavalry, and to ask for tobacco respect
fully. At Briery Creek, the enemy taking advantage of the high bluff of the
opposite bank, tried to stop us, but the battalion of sixteen shooters moved
up the stream to a bend covering the bluff, and soon wiped them away,
and we were over. Finding them troublesome in our front, we moved to
the flank and over and down some of the steepest hills we had seen in that
part of Virginia, and opened a side fire on tlieir marching column, which
melted away as we advanced, and we were soon out on the brow of a hill.
Before us was Farmville, on the banks of the Appomattox, a. charming
place, and, in comparison with the other towns passed through, bearing
the appearance of a city. Long linos of hospital barracks clustered in the
farther part of the place. In the plain across the I'iver a large force of
the enemy lay with batteries and wagons. We could see rebel soldiers in
the place, but could not tell tlie number. Gen. Smith moved the section of
artillery that had followed us to the hill top, and ordered the First Maine
to charge the place. We started at a trot, which soon changed to a square,
steady gallop. Tho enemy whirled their batteries into position on the oppo
site side, and hurled shot and shell at us. Maj. Myrick, whose battalion
was thrown as skirmishers to our left, and had a better view of the place,
in sorrow and anger exclaimed : " There goes the First Maine to destruction! "
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our horses caused our blood to tingle aud glow from head to foot. We real
ized the full meaning of the Arabic proverb, that "A day not spent on
horseback is a day lost." The enemy's guns shot Avild, and touched not a
man. As we neared the city they ceased firing, fearing to injure their own
people. It occurred to me just in time not to risk my command all in one
street. Directing the leading company to keep straight on, and waiting till
two or three companies followed it, I again led the column on another
street. Maj. Hall, catching my idea, for we were moving at a gallop, with
no opportunity to give instruction, took a third street with his battalion.
x\.s our horses' feet rattled on the hard streets the men broke out with a yell.
The horses caught the spirit of the charge, which almost became a race. I
remember a sergeant, whose horse, gaining on the others, came abreast of
mine, and we complimented. each other's horses as we galloped side by side.
All at once our street turned sharp to the left, along the base of a wooded
hill ; barracks were to our right, and this hill to our front and left. From
its top came a shower of leaden hail that dropped man and horse as we
turned the corner. I remember contemplating the situation a moment — of
seeing one of the men, whose horse had fallen in the middle of the street,
spring behind him and commence firing with his carbine. A brick house,
destroyed by flre, stood with its walls fallen low and its cellar on our imme
diate right where the street turned. In hot haste the leading company of
the regiment was placed, dismounted, in that cellar and behind that house,
vrith orders to spare not their ammunition, but to make a noise, if nothing
else; and the guns that wound up Saturday night to shoot all the week,
unloaded themselves in a manner that was sweeter than music. The flring
in front became less frequent, and the rebel force receiAdng this fire in front,
seeing Maj. Hall on a road leading to their rear, soon left the top, and we
took possession of it. The whole place lay under our carbines aAl con
trol. A fortunate, nice, enjoyable thing. Done with slight loss of men,
and we felt happy.
Maj. Weir, of Gen. Crooke's staff, came up and expressed great astonish
ment that we had driven the rebs from such a position so easily defended,
and told us not to advance any further, as we were now beyond supporting
distance from the brigade and division. Gen. Smith was so pleased with
the affair that he formed our band in the rear of his staff', and marched
through the principal streets to the sound of patriotic tunes. It was the
hour of high twelve, and having posted the regiment to cover and protect the
hill, they were called from labor to refreshment by the return of a large detail
of one man in four from levying contributions on the inhabitants. The
people of the place had evidently prepared sumptuous meals for friends and
relatives in Lee's army, but the sudden clangor of sabre and hoof of horse
had prevented the consumption of the prepared feast. Never was more
abundant or acceptable food offered to hungry men. Baskets of hot biscuit
and fresh bread, whole jars of butter, jars of preserves, roast turkey, vege
tables, pies and cakes, fresh from table and pantry, with dishes and means
of conveying them, were brought to the hill and served to our men. " Ain't
you glad you j'ined her," with shouts and laughter rose from all the hill
top. Even our horses had a choice between doughnuts and biscuits. We
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column, and instead of being the head of the leading brigade, the Second
brigade took the advance, aud we fell in their rear. A stroke of luck for
us, as the enemy laid a trap and ambuscaded and captured the whole
advance of that brigade, including Gen. Gregg and his staff.
All that afternoon we skirmished, mounted, with the enemy, ahd played
at making war. We evidently had no stomach for fighting, and were too
happy to hurt any one. It was only after two days, on the morning of April
ninth, in front of Clover Hill, that we felt himgry and cross enough to bite
bullets and eat gunpowder. We recrossed the river at night, and still full
of good nature, were congratulating ourselves on a sound, all night sleep,
when Sheridan, learning our condition, and thinking we ought to get up an
appetite for breakfast, marched us till two o'clock in the morning, and to
Prospect Station. It was rather dark to admire the prospect, and after
caring for our horses we went to sleep to wake early to greet Sheridan the
next morning as he rode by, and to a long, swinging pace for Appomattox
Station. All day long we kept up a steady tramp, halting only to feed and
breathe the horses at Pomplin's, till we halted in the dark near Appomattox
Station, to the sound of cannon in front and cars moving towards us —
supplies for Lee's army, just captured by Custer's division. We helped our
selves liberally, with the rapidity born of cavalry movements, and new
shoes, shirts, drawers, and even gray jackets, were on our men and in our
saddle-bags. Three men from the ranks rode to me and said they were
engineers, and competent to run a locomotive, proving, as time and again it
had been proved before, there was no special duty or unexpected work to
perform but men trained for such work could be called from the ranks
to do it.
At eight o'clock we were ordered into a large, open field, a most suitable
place Wor camp, had hastily cooked our coffee and prepared to lie down in
comfort, when at nine we were ordered to move to the front. To the front
we went, growling in soldierly fashion, and blaming our commanders for
shoving this brigade so freely. We were beyond the enemy, and moved
eastward on the pike road leading from Lynchburg through Appomattox
Court House; by wagon after wagon — burned to escape the hands of
Custer's men; by caisson and cannon dismounted — rapidly at first, but
slowly as the hour of midnight drew near and the rebel pickets drew bead
on us. Back and still back we pressed them, till our brigade, far from all
support at the time, lay on the brow of Clover Hill, before Appomattox
Court House, on the road on which if he advanced at all, Lee must come
out in the morning. The rebel pickets fired briskly at this point, but
stopped as our advance halted. The hour was one o'clock in the morning,
April ninth. We came dismounted, front into line, with the First Maine on
the left of the road and the rest of the brigade on the right, and one regi
ment in reserve. Behind a slight barrier of rails, without blankets, in the
cold, damp air of April, we waited for morning and Gen. Lee's army. A
line of dismounted videttes was thrown out in our front to give warning of
approaching danger. Knowing the difiiculty of placing such a line in the
darkness, I personally attended to posting them, and when done a desire
possessed me to practically test the feelings of a vidette, and to learn some
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prevent my body being seen against the line of the horizon, for I knew not
how near the rebel videttes might be, I crept forward — Avell, as far as I
dared. I sat on the ground and listened to the rebel teamsters iu the valley
below parking their wagons, with oaths and imprecations savoring of tired
horses and wearied, angry men. Thought of the morning; of what our
small force could do to keep back the rebel hosts in front, not knowing that
our infantry were marching all that night to take post in our rear. Thought
of the end of flghting near at hand, thought of peace, and quiet, and home,
when suddenly I found myself waking — a criminal offence to a vidette.
I know not how to characterize it in case of a regimental commander in
front of the enemy and outside his OAvn pickets. It is enough to say I went
back inside the lines, and sought to flnd cold comfort and sleep inside of a
rubber coat. The comfort was cold enough, but the sleep might be called
by another name.
The hour before, and at daybreak, is always the hour of danger and sud
den attacks, but Lee's forces, tired and sleepy #iat morning, did not wake
early, and the section of artillery accompanying us moved to the brow of
the hill and caused them to open their eyes that pleasant Sunday morning,
by dropping shot and shell into the middle of their camp. For an hour or
more after sunrise, we watched a column of their cavalry move by our right,
half a mile or so away. As far as we were concerned, we could see nothing
of any force prepared or placed to support us. It seemed as if we were
alone, and the army of Lee in our front. When the skirmishers and advance
came in view, never did the enemy more sluggishly come forward. Their
line extended beyond ours by twice its length, but our carbines held them
in check till they commenced to lap round our brigade on the right and left,
and sharp fii-ing in front told us the heavy effort iriade to clear this road of
its cavalry curtain. Slowly they rolled us back. We received and we
inflicted loss. In ten short days, of which this was the end, our regiment
lost, in killed and wounded, one-third its men and one-half its officers. Wc'
were too sleepy to move rapidly. We were too cross to be shoved by bul
lets. Back from the wooded crest of Clover Hill; back over an open field
and a little rise ; back down a long, sloping incline, — straightening our line
at its foot by the; aid of a rail fence, and with our men in hand, — we
charged up the incline or hill, to be again driven back, and losing one of
our battery guns at its foot. Back up a long rise of ground, covered with
woods at the top — and the curtain of cavalry covering the last scene of the
rebellion was rolled fully up and back, and before the astonished vision of
the rebel force stood Griffin with the Fifth, and Ord with the Twenty-fourth
corps. A colored division of the latter stepped into the place of our regi
ment. All night long had they marched, but how refreshing the sight of
their black countenances at this time. At the spectacle the rebel host
staggered back, and their whole line wavered, as if each particular man
was terror struck. The curtain fell on four years' fighting!

Gen. Smith's official report thus speaks of this campaign,
from March thirty-first to the surrender of Gen. Lee, which

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will explain the bearing of the movements of the regiment
upon those of the remainder of the brigade : — -
April flrst, the brigade relieved the reserve brigade in guarding the train
and picketing the rear of the army. April second, conducted the train to
Dinwiddie Court House, and marched to Hatcher's Eun, in the direction
of Sutherland Station, and later in the day resumed the march west
ward toward the Danville Eailroad till one o'clock on the morning of the
fourth ; bivouacked a few hours, started at four o'clock on the morning of
the fourth, and marched rapidly via Dennesville, to a point on the Danrille
Eailroad a few miles east of Burkesville Junction. By order of the major
general commanding division, a detachment of the First Maine was sent
to tap the railroad. Towards evening, marched to Jetter's Station, dis
mounted, threw up breastworks of rails, and waited until dark to resist an
expected attack. Bivouaclted for the niglit. April fifth, moved out at a
gallop on the PainesA'ille road to the support of the First and Second
brigades. The enemy was manosuvring to recapture some prisoners and
artillery captured by the First brigade. At one point a strong force was
timely reptdsed by a gallant charge of the Second Ncav York Mounted
Eifles ; at another point the Thirteenth Ohio charged, and captured a battle-
flag. The whole brigade became considerably engaged till dark, when a
strong detail was made for picket, and the rest withdrew.
April sixth, marched with the division till about half-past eleven o'clock,
parallel to, and in sight of, Lee's train most of the time. The Second
brigade having the advance, charged the train guard, and was repulsed
amidst considerable confusion. I deployed the First Maine and Sixth
Ohio on the right of the road, the Thirteenth Ohio on the left of the road,
and kept the Second New York Mounted Eifles in the road in column.
The First Maine and Sixth Ohio advanced to the support of the Second
brigade, and charged through a thicket almost impenetrable to mounted
men. Two companies of the former succeeded in breaking through the
guard and reaching the train, but only to be driven back with severe loss.
The Second brigade was then withdrawn from the right of the cross-roads
by which we approached the train. I caused the Thirteenth Ohio to be
removed from the left to the right side of the road, and the line to be ex
tended by the formation of the JTirst Maine and Sixth Ohio in succession.
The line thus formed was about to advance, when I was ordered by the
major general commanding to fall back. In this affair Capt. John A Heald,
First Maine Cavalry, was killed, and Capt. John W. Freese slightly, and
Adjt. Thaddeus Little severely wounded. Later in the day the division
attacked the enemy at another point. The Second New York Mounted
Eifles was detailed to guard the rear. The Thirteenth Ohio Cavalry was
sent to destroy a portion of the enemy's train of fifty or seventy-five wagons,
which it accomplished effectually. The First Maine and Sixth Ohio were
kept dismounted, and charged Avith the line when it was ordered to
advance, thus doing their part in breaking up and thoroughly routing the
enemy. The Thirteenth Ohio, being mounted, charged on the left, making
many captures, among which were Brig. Gen. Coi'se and staff.

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April seventh, pursuit was resumed in the morning, the Third brigade in
advance. By marching rapidly we overtook the retreating column and skir
mishing commenced. At Briery Creek considerable resistance was offered,
but a crossing was soon effected by means of the repeating rifle of the First
Maine, when the whole brigade charged across and drove the enemy back,
pressing him very closely till we reached Farmville. At this time Lieut. Col.
Clark, of the Thirteenth Ohio, conducted the advance very gallantly. An
orderly sent to halt the advance, seeing an organized body of the enemy just
in front of the Thirteenth Ohio, mistook it for our advance, and riding up
to it presented the compliments of the general commanding, with orders to
halt. He was taken prisoner, and did not report the execution of this order
till the evening of the ninth instant, after the surrender of Lee Avith his ai-my.
Wlien we approached the town of Farmville, the enemy was making all
haste to get his rear guard across the river. The brigade was ordered to
charge, and did so in the most fearless manner. In this charge, the First
Maine bore the brunt, and dashing through the town, drove out a superior
force of the enemy offering obstinate resistance. In this charge, the colonel
of the Forty-fourth Virginia was captured. In the evening of the same day
the command marched to Prospect Station.
April eighth, marched to Appomattox Station. At nine o'clock in the
evening I received orders from the major general commanding to move with
my brigade on to the main road leading from Appomattox Court House to
Lynchburg, and hold it against the approach of the enemy. I reached the
road by a march of about two miles, and at a point about two and one-half
miles from the court house. Feeling the importance of gaining as much
ground as possible, to enable me, in case of an attack, to make fight till
notice could be given and re-enforcements be got up, I advanced down the
road cautiously, feeling my way at midnight, till I encountered and drove in
the enemy's pickets, within half a mile of the court house. Then I ordered
a section of three-inch guns, Lieut. Lord, Battery A, Second United States
Artillery, into position, dismounted three regiments (the First Maine, Sixth
Ohio, and Second New York Mounted Eifles), threw up breastworks of
rails, and awaited till daylight without blankets or fires.
At daylight the enemy advanced to the attack, and then the advantage
of the position which I had obtained by pushing forward during the night,
became apparent. My command was posted on a ridge, or kind of plateau,
higher than any point at the enemy's command. Consequently, when his
first attack was met by a rapid and vigorous opening from the section of
artillery and a brisk fire from the skirmish line, being unable to ascertain
the strength of my force except by direct assault, he desisted at the time,
and occupied about two hours in manoeuvring, driving in ray mounted men
from the flank, etc., before he attempted to advance in force. I am of the
opinion that had the position I held been left for the occupation of the
enemy, he would have discovered my strength and continued his march at
daylight, gained full possession of the road, and extended his right beyond
our left, thus, perhaps, producing a material difference in the result of the
day. By the delay of these two hours our forces got into position, so that
when my command retired before the enemy advancing in force, he was
received with "Eeady!" "Aim!" "Fire!" and the career of the Army of

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Northern Virginia was brought to an end. ... I desire to make favorable
mention of Capt. J. H. Harmony, Capt. Levi H. Daggett, Lieut. George F.
Jewett, and Lieut. Orlando N. Terry, members of my staff, for their strict
attention to their duties and efficient service throughout the campaign.
Let it not be forgotten that in this last fight Gen. Smith's
brigade of cavalry bore the greater part, and that the gallant
First Maine Cavalry was the backbone of this brigade. So
much for the part this regiment took in this last grand cam
paign. -These extracts ifrom Gen. Sheridan's report of this
campaign, will give the official account of some of the move
ments in which this regiment bore a part : —
On the morning of April flfth. Gen. Crooke was directed to send Gen.
Davies' brigade to make a reconnoissance to Fame's cross-roads on our left
and front, and ascertain if the enemy was making any movement towards
that flank to escape. Gen. Davies struck a train of one hundred and eighty
wagons, escorted by a considerable force of the enemy's cavalry, which he
defeated, capturing flve pieces of artillery. He destroyed the wagons, and
brought in a large number of prisoners. Gregg's and Smith's brigades, of
the Second division, were sent out to support Davies, and some heavy fight
ing ensued, the enemy having sent a strong force of infantry to attack and
cut off Davies' brigade, which attempt was unsuccessful. During the after
noon, and after the arrival of the Second corps at Jettersville, the enemy
demonstrated strongly in front of Jettersville against Smith's and Gregg's
brigades of Crooke's cavalry, but no serious attack was made.
Early in the morning of April sixth. Gen. Crooke was ordered to move to
the left to Deatonsville, followed by Custer's and Devin' s divisions of Gen.
Merritt's command. When near Deatonsville the enemy's trains were dis
covered moving in the direction of Burkesville or Farmville, escorted by
heavy masses of infantry and cavalry, and it soon became evident that the
whole of Lee's army was attempting to make its escape. Crooke was at once
ordered to attack the trains, and was notified that if the enemy was too strong,
one of the divisions would pass him, while he held fast and pressed the
enemy, and attack a point further on, and this division was ordered to do
the same, and so on, alternating, as this system of attack would enable us
flnally to strike some weak point. This result was obtained just south of
Sailor's Creek, and on the high ground over that stream. Custer took the
road, and Crooke and Devin coming up to his support, sixteen pieces of
artillery were captured, about four hundred wagons were destroyed, many
prisoners taken, and three diAdsions of the enemy's infantry out off from the
line of retreat.
On the seventh instant the pursuit was continued early in the morning by
the cavalry — Gen, Crooke in the advance. Gen. Crooke continued the direct
pursuit, encountering the main body of the enemy at Farmville and again
on the north side of the Appomattox, where the enemy's trains were

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Watsonuille, Cal,

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Corp, FRANK E, TOWLE, Co, D,
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Salisbury Pornt, Mass

AUGUSTUS W. INGERSOLL,
Houlton.

WARREN MANSUR,
Charlestown, Mass.

Sergt. GEO. P. ANDREWS, Co. D.
Eastport.

Sergt. CHARLES H. BELL, Co. D.
San Jose, Cal.

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attacked by Gen. Gregg, and a sharp flght with the enemy's infantry ensued,
in which Gen. Gregg was unfortunately captured.
On the morning of the eighth, Merritt and McKenzie continued the march
to Prospect Station, and Merritt's and Crooke's commands thence moved
towards Appomattox depot, a point on the Lynchburg Eailroad flve miles
south of Appomattox Court House. Shortly after the march commenced,
Sergt. Wliite, one of my scouts, notified me that there were four trains of
cars at Appomattox depot, loaded with supplies for Gen. Lee's army. Gens.
Merritt and Crooke were at once notifled to this effect, and the command
was pushed on briskly for twenty-eight miles. Gen. Custer had the advance,
and on nearing the depot, skilfully threw a force in rear of the trains and
captured them. Without halting a moment he pushed on, driving the enemy
(who had reached the depot about the same time as our cavalry) in the direc
tion of Appomattox Court House, capturing many prisoners and twenty-flve
pieces of ai-tillery, a hospital train, and a large park of wagons. Gen.
Devin coming up, went in on the right of Custer.
The flghting continued till after dark, the enemy being driven to Appo
mattox Court House. During the night, although we knew that the I'em-
nant of Lee's army was in our front, we held fast with the cavali-y to what
we had gained, and ran the captured trains down the railroad to a point
where they would be protected by our infantry that was coming up.
The Twenty-fourth and Fifth corps, and one division of the Twenty-flfth
corps, arrived about daylight on the ninth at Appomattox depot. After
consu,lting with Gen. Ord, who was in command of these corps, I rode to
the front, near Appomattox Court House, just as the enemy in heaAry
force was attacking the cavalry with the intention of breaking through our
lines. I directed the cavalry, which was dismounted, to fall back gradually,
resisting the enemy, so as to give time for the infantry to form its lines and
march to the attack, after which to move off to the right flank and mount.
This was done, and the enemy discontinued his attack as soon as he caught
sight of our infantry. I moved my cavalry around the left of the enemy's
line of battle, which was falling back rapidly (heavily pressed by the advance
of the infantry), and was about to charge the trains and the confused
masses of the enemy, when a white flag was presented to Gen. Custer, who
had the advance, and who sent me the information at once that the enemy
desired to surrender.
It should go on record, that for gallant and meritorious ser
vices in this last campaign. Col. Charles H. Smith, who had
already been breveted brigadier general, received a brevet of
major general; Lieut. Col. Jonathan P. Cilley, previously brev
eted colonel, received a brevet of brigadier general; Maj. Con
stantine Taylor received a brevet of lieutenant colonel; and
Capts. John D. Myrick, Henry C. Hall, and Jphn W. Freese
received brevets of major.
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back track, the regiment going into camp about four o'clock in
the afternoon near Prospect Station. At seven o'clock the next
morning the boys were again in the saddle, the regiment serAdng
as escort for Gen. Grant, and marched rapidly, reaching Burkes
ville Junction, a distance of twenty-five miles, before four
o'clock in the afternoon. During this day's march the regiment
passed by a large number of rebel prisoners, captured before
the surrender, and on their way to Richmond. They seemed to
be in good spirits, as the true soldier is under any circumstances,
and on being told by one of the Maine troopers : " Keep up your
courage, we have got your old leader, Gen. Lee, with us," (it was
understood that Gen. Lee was with Gen. Grant, though that is
uncertain) one of them replied: "WeU, we have foUowed him a
good many mUes and we are not ashamed to follow him now," —
a spirit which no one could fail to admire.
A day was passed at Burkesville, and on the thirteenth the
regiment started at daylight, marched to near Nottaway Court
House and went into camp, holding guard mount in the after
noon. Here the regiment remained quietly two or three days.
On Sunday, the sixteenth, the news of the death of President
Lincoln, at the hand of an assassin, was received officially and
communicated to the regiment at dress parade. It is impos
sible to describe the feeUngs of the men at this news. It seemed
for a time as if all for which they had fought and suffered was
gone — as if the glories of the surrender of Gen. Lee were of
no avail.
On Monday, the seventeenth, the regiment started again,
marching that day to near Wilson's Station, and the next after
noon reached Petersburg and went into camp.
Then came a season of quiet and rest till Monday, the twenty-
fourth, when the cavalry started on another campaign, to go
to North Carolina to help overpower Gen. Johnston, who had
not yet been thoroughly tamed. Along the Boydton plank
road, through Dinwiddie Court House, across the Nottaway
and Meherrin rivers, through Boydton, across Staunton, Bannis
ter and Dan rivers, to South Boston, which was reached Friday,
the twenty-eighth, where news was received of the surrender of
Gen. Johnston, and orders were received to return — just as the

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regiment was almost in sight of North Carolina. Saturday, the
twenty-ninth, the command started back by a different route,
reaching Petersburg Wednesday, May third, and the regiment
going into camp at Ettricks, a factory village a mile or more from
Petersburg. This was a glorious march, a sort of pleasure trip.
The weather was fine ; all nature was bright and cheery in its
fresh spring green, and fairly laughed ; the march was through
a country for the most part not devastated by war ; foraging
was easy and forage plentiful, though the men were alloAved to
forage only what was necessary ; there was no picket duty to do,
no advance guard duty to perform ; the marching was rather
leisurely than otherwise ; at night the men, with the exception
of the few detailed for guard, turned in and went to sleep with
no fear of war's alarms — little that savored of real Avar, and yet,
to look back upon it now, it may be doubted if the lack of
excitement on that march did not rob it of some of its enjoy
ment. On Tuesday, May second, as the regiment reached
Black's and White's Station, the boys saw " Little Phil Sheri
dan" going off on the cars. Then, for the first time, many of
them fully realized their position, — they were about to part
from the leader they loved so well and had followed through so
many dangers, — they were soon to part from all their leaders,
to be separated from their comrades ; soon there would be no
First Maine Cavalry save in memory ; and though happy at the
thoughts of the closing of the war, of peace, and of home, many
there were who could not help a lonesome, homesick feeling
hanging over them the remainder of the afternoon.
An incident occurred on this return march which caused
a deal of amusement at headquarters. George P. Andrews, of
Co. D, who was and had for some time been a clerk in the
adjutant's office, had a mare of which he was extremely fond.
She was a snug-built, handsome animal, and he had a right to
be fond of her and proud of her, too. She was a trotter and
an easy rider, and it just did him good to see the boys look at
him and admire the horse as he rode by, and he was justified
in enjoying this, also. On the march toward Carolina the mare
gave out, and he found, much to his regret^ that he must leave
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making him promise, in the most solemn manner, that he would
take good care of her. And if he shed tears as he bade his long
time faithful friend good-by forever, they were tears that no
man need be ashamed of. For months had they campaigned
together, and he loved that horse — how much only the true
cavalry man can understand. But he must have a new horse.
This was a matter easily arranged. The boys had done some
foraging in this new country, and horses were comparatively
plenty. One was brought to him. One look at the horse was
enough, but he was forced to make the best of it. It was a
good, strong, intelligent horse, but it was long-legged, gaunt,
and ungainly looking, — as different from his own snug-built,
handsome pet as it Avas possible to be. He did not like the
horse, that was evident, nor was he to blame for it. Next
morning, when he mounted, he was more dissatisfied than ever,
especially as there was a desire on the part of his friends to
laugh at his unusual appearance, perched away up there on that
great, tall horse. He was decidedly uncomfortable. At one of
the halts during the day's march he dismounted, as was
customary, to rest a bit. When the order "Forward!" came,
he attempted to jump on as usual, but forgetting thei change of
horses, he did not put enough energy into the operation, and
fell short. His foot was caught in the stirrup, his hands were
on the ground, and his body was between the stirrup and the
ground. The horse started with the others, and the trooper
was in a very uncomfortable, though extremely comical situa
tion, — dragged along by the foot in the stirrup and hobbling
along on his hands, to prevent, if possible, the re-enforcements
of his trousers from dipping into a mud puddle he was just then
going through. In his plight and danger he could not forget
the cause of it all, and he shouted out in mingled tones of
anger and anxiety : " Why don't some one stop the plaguy long-
legged old thing ? "
The camp at Ettricks was destined to be the last camp of the
regiment. Here the First Maine remained until it was mustered
out. There was little to do except the usual routine of camp
and guard duty, with a goodly quantity of fatigue duty, and it
was not long before the men got heartily sick of soldiering in

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time of peace. They missed the excitement and rapid changes
of actual war — camp duty was, always distasteful to them —
they preferred to be on the move. Although few if any of them
really loved to fight, they Avould accept that with all its risks,
in preference to this inactivity, and, besides, they felt that the
need of their services no longer existed. When are we going
home ? What good are we doing uoav ? The war is over, Avhy
can't we go home ? were thoughts that arose daily and hourly in
the minds of the boys. But they had learned patience, withal,
and made the best of it. It was a dull, unpleasant season,
though, and the weather was oppressive. A private letter from
the regiment, dated June fifth, says : " We have had men, brave
men, too, faint in their tracks at guard mount, at eight o'clock
in the morning, and at dress parade, at six o'clock in the even
ing, just on account of the heat."
On the twenty-first of May, Capt. HaU's battalion was sent
to Chesterfield Court House to perform for Chesterfield County
the duty afterwards performed by the Freedmen's Bureau ; two
companies were stationed near the coal mines at Clover Hill,
under command of Capt. Wilson, one detachment at Chester
Station, under command of Lieut. Merrill, and the other regi
ments of the brigade were sent to other counties for the same
purpose. Col. Smith then being in charge of five counties, the
official designation of the command being " District of the
Nottaway," with headquarters at Ettricks, where the other
two battalions of the regiment remained. The nature of the
duties of Capt. HaU's battalion are set forth in the following
order, dated May 20, 1865, and the duties of the other com
mands were similar : —
Capt. Hall, First Maine Cavalby.
Captain : — The general commanding directs that you move, wi'th your
command, to Chesterfleld Court House, for permanent duty. You are
hereby appointed provost marshal of the county, and will administer the
oath of allegiance to all entitled to it who may desire it. You will acquaint
yourself, as soon as possible, with the condition and necessities of the
county. You will keep negroes, as far as possible, with their old masters,
when arrangements can be made satisfactory to both parties. You will
make arrangements for keeping and employing all those for whom employ
ment cannot be found elsewhere. You will establish an employment

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agency, from which laborers can be obtained by those desiring them. You
will repress all disorders and disturbances, and prevent pillage. You will
look properly to the interests of the people, and contribute in every possible
way to the security, comfort, and prosperity of the county.
By command of Brevet Brig. Gen. C. H. Smith.
In July, while the Freedmen's Bureau was in process of
organization, five officers were detailed from this regiment as
" sub-superintendents of the Freedmen's Bureau," and each
Avas assigned to a county ; but before starting for their several
destinations, though not until after all the details were arranged,
the order came to muster out the regiment, and the officers Avere
released from this detail.
There is one matter — one service performed by this regi
ment, or by men from this regiment — which must not be
allowed to be forgotten. Ettricks was a factory village. The
people were poor — ¦ poor in pocket, poor in spirit, and deficient
in means to educate their children. A member of Co G, Perry
Chandler by name, saw the condition of affairs, and, in the
spirit of the Master, conceived the idea of opening a free school
during the stay of the regiment there. He talked with the
parents in the village about it, but met with little encourage
ment at first, as they were poor. He told them the school
shoiUd be free. That was something they could not quite un
derstand, doubtless thinking it was some Yankee trick. But
he finally got encouragement enough to begin, and then got
permission of Col. Cilley to do his soldiering in that way. The
first day he had forty scholars, and the number increased so
rapidly that another man was detailed to assist him — Melvin
Preble, of Co. K, who offered his services. Still more assistance
was needed, and Miss Anna E. Trueman kindly offered her
services, which were accepted. There was need of books, and
Chaplain Merrill sent for some. The scholars ranged from four
to sixteen years of age, and the schoolmaster said he was never
in a schoolhouse where more interest was shown by the scholars.
This school lasted till the regiment was ordered home — eight
weeks. At the close of the school, the following resolutions
were adopted unanimously at a large meeting of citizens of
the viUage, held in the Methodist church : —

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Ettkicics A'illagk, July 21, 1866.
We, a committee appointed to draft resolutions expressive of the feel
ings of the parents and children of the Ettricks Free School, due to Messrs.
Perry Chandler, Melvin Preble, and Miss Anna E. Trueman, for voluntary
and efficient services rendered the scholars as teachers, would submit the
following for adoption : —
Whekeas, Mr. Chandler, who was providentially thrown among us a
stranger, and who voluntarily commenced the school, prompted by no other
motive but to do good, and his two assistants acting from the same motive,
therefore, Resolved, That we, the parents and children, do most respectfully tender
our sincere thanks for their valuable services rendered during the last eight
weeks. Resolved, Second, That now Messrs. Chandler and Preble, who have been
long absent from loved ones at home, have an opportunity to return, we
assure them of our best wishes for them, and for a pleasant journey home,
and a prosperous future.
Resolved, Third, We assure them that they carry with them our heart
felt sympathy and earnest prayers, that if we never meet on earth again,
may we meet in heaven.
Resolved, Fourth, That a copy of these resolutions be tendered to each
of the aboA'e named teachers. J. J. BAILEY. r
J. T. RETTER. I Committee.
J. L. TRUEMAN, I
It need hardly be said that Gen. Smith and Col. Cilley were
much interested in the success of this school.
But there were signs of dissolution. April twenty-eighth an
order was issued ordering the muster-out of all prisoners, con
valescents in hospitals, etc. May eighth an order was issued
to muster out all one year men and cavalry men whose term
of service expired before October first. This order went into
effect May twenty-eighth, and took from the regiment some of
the best of men, mainly men who had enlisted in 1862, and
whose term of service had nearly expired. In June came an
order to muster out all dismounted men. This order was carried
into effect as soon as possible, and Monday, June twenty-sixth,
three hundred and fifty men started for their homes in charge
of five officers. July eighteenth orders were received to prepare
to muster out the regiment, but the rolls were not made out and
the preparations completed until August first, on which day the
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and Wednesday, August second, the command started for home
on the steamer " Cossack," from City Point. After various
vexatious delays, the captain of the steamer evidently not dar
ing to run his boat after dark, the steamer reached Portland on
the afternoon of August eighth, after a tiresome passage on an
old, worn-out boat, which it was rumored the underwriters, who
examined her after the regiment disembarked, decided would
not have floated another hour. The next day the command
proceeded to Augusta, but it was not until the thirteenth that
the rolls were signed and the men paid off and the First Maine
Cavalry existed only in its grand and glorious history, — a his
tory of which every member, every citizen of the state, may
well be proud, — a history which the state cannot afford to have
forgotten. As for fhe comrades of the regiment, well may they
take unto themselves the words of Gen. McClellan, in an order
issued March 14, 1862 : " When this sad war is over we will
return to our homes and feel that we can ask no higher honor
than the proud consciousness that we belonged to the Army of
the Potomac," adding, always with honest pride, " and to the
First Maine Cavalry."

Maj, HENRY C, HALL. Capt. LEVI H. DAGGETT,
Lieut. JONA. K, BROOKS.
Capt, JACOB B, LORING.

Capt. GEO, W, HUSSEY, Lieut, HENRY A Wl LLIS, Lieut, EDW P, TOBIE
Lieut, HENRY D FULLER. Asst. Sur, FRANK BODFISH
Gen. JONA, P, CILLEY. Capt, WILLIAM L, BOYD,
Lieut, BENJ, A, OSBORN. Sur, HORACE STEVENS,

ROSTER OF THE REGIMENT.

EXPLANATION.
This roster is made up from the printed reports of Adjt. Gen. Hodsdon
(John L.), from the monthly returns of the regiment, and from such memo
randa as has come into the possession of the historian, and has been made
as nearly correct and complete as possible, while the roster of each com
pany has been revised by one or more members of the company. The histo
rian regrets that it could not have been more nearly correct and complete.
It will be seen that a large number of the men transferred from the First
District of Columbia regiment never saw the First Maine regiment at all,
having been taken prisoners, or wounded, or discharged, or even killed,
before the transfer; yet they were borne on the transfer rolls, and from
them came rightfully on the rolls of the regiment. The men who joined
the regiment at the organization were all mustered in at Augusta, — the
others were mustered in in different parts of the state, according to where
they enlisted. ABBEEVIATIONS.
Ap. — appointed; A. P. — Army of the Potomac; b. — born; b. and r. —
born and resided; brig. — brigade; capt. — captain; co. — company; com. —
commissioned; corp. — corporal; c. c. — cavalry corps; cav. hosp. — cavalry
hospital; disch. — discharged; disch. for dis. — discharged for disability;
en. — enlisted ; ex. — exchanged ; ex. of ser. — expiration of the three years'
term of service ; G. O. No. 77 — General Order No. 77, dated April 28, 1865,
mustering out paroled prisoners and convalescents in hospital; G. O. No. 83
— General Order No. 83, dated May 8, 1865, mustering out one year men
and cavalry men whose term of service expired prior to Oct. 1, 1865 ; hd.
qrs. — headquarters; m. o. — mustered out; m. o. with regt. — mustered out
with the regiment Aug. 1, 1865; ni. o. June 20, '65 — mustered out under
the order, dated June 5, 1865, mustering out dismounted cavalry men; mus.
— mustered in; mus. 1st D. C. — mustered into the First District of Colum
bia Cavalry ; pris. — taken prisoners ; pris. at tr. — prisoner at time of trans
fer of the First District of Columbia Cavalry to the First Maine; pro. —
promoted; pro. mar. gen. — provost marshal general; re-en. — re-enlisted in
the regiment as a veteran volunteer; regt. — regiment; res. — residence;
sergt. —sergeant; tr. — transfer of the First District of Columbia regiment
to the First Maine; vols. —volunteers; wd. — wounded; wd. and pris. —
wounded and prisoner.

ROSTER OF THE REGIMENT.

FIELD AND STAFF.

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COLONELS.
GODDAED, JOHN. — Lumberman; res. Cape Elizabeth; com. col. Sept.
26, '61; mus. Oct. 31; resigned and discharged March 1, '62. [See pp.
4-25.]
ALLEN, SAMUEL H. — Ees. Thomaston; com. maj. Sept. 28, '61; mus.
Oct. 21; pro. col. March I, '62; commanded regiment through the
summer campaign of '62, including Pope's retreat, and the engage
ments at Cedar Mountain, Bull Eun, and Frederick, till Sept. 13, when
he Avas appointed military governor of Frederick, Md., in which posi-
. tion he served until Jan. 6, '63, when he resigned, on account of physi
cal disability, and was discharged. [See pp. 25-99.]
OUTY, CALTIN S. —Sheriff; aged 48; res. Dover; com. major Oct. 5,
'61; mus. Nov. 7; sent from Washington to Harper's Ferry in com
mand of Cos. A, B, E, H, and M, March 30, '62, and remained in command
of that battalion until after Banks' retreat, during which time he and.
his command rendered noble service, the battalion losing heavily at
Middletown, May 24; com. lieut. col. May 9, '62, and col. March 26,
'63; commanded regt. from Sept. 13, '62, through the engagement at
Fredericksburg and to the close of Stoneman's raid; commanded 2d
brig. 2d div. c. c. from May 5 to June 7; commanded regt. from June 7,
through the fight at Brandy Station, until June 17, '63, when he was
killed while leading the regt. in a charge at Aldie, Va. [See pp. 26,
28^8, 92-172, 356.]
At the opening of the rebellion, Calvibt Sangek Douta- resided in the
quiet Adllage of Dover, the shire town of Piscataquis County, Maine. He
had passed the meridian of life, and was enjoying the modest competency
acquired by the honorable toil of his early years. Clear in his judgment
and exemplary in all the relations of life, his ability and integrity had won
for him the highest reputation among his fellow citizens. He had thrice
been elected sheriff of his native county, and Avas then serving in the flrst
year of his third term. From the calm repose of his home and the con
genial pursuits in which he was engaged, an impressive sense of duty sum
moned him to the theatre of privation and danger. The amor patrm was
fully aroused in his soul, and an irresistible impulse moved him to conse
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his unAvillingness to divert from his three surviving children the paternal
care of which they stood so much in need, restrained him for a time. But
when the appalling disaster at Bull Eun, in July, 1861, extinguished the
hope of a speedy suppression of the outbreak, he no longer hesitated. No
remonstrances could shake the resolution he had formed, and he forthwith
signified to the state authorities his readiness to resign his ofiice, and serve as
a soldier in the Avar for the Union. He was admirably qualified for a mili
tary command. His hardy frame had never been enervated by debilitating
habits. His abstinence was scrupulously rigid, and a life of active industry
had given him extraordinary power of endurance. He had, besides, that
self-control and consideration for others that fitted him for a leader. He
was endowed with the loftiest courage, combined with a spirit of caution,
and the most perfect self-possession. While he never shrank from danger,
no man living kncAV better how to meet or how to avoid it. There was
nothing of recklessness about him — no rashness mingled with his bravery.
He was always cool, wary, quick of perception, steady of purpose, and
thoroughly reliable in every kind of emergency. . . . He looked " every
inch the soldier," and felt that he was acting an appropriate and useful part
in the grand drama of the century. He was prompt to the call of duty, and
coveted active service and constant employment. He Avas beloved alike by
the generals whom he served and the gallant volunteers whom it was his
privilege to command. The Avay seemed open to him for attaining by merit
alone the foremost place in his profession, and his acute mind compre
hended the vastness of the struggle, and the ne.cessity of prosecuting it with
energy and vigor. But the shouts of triumph Avhich heralded the substan
tial success at Aldie Avere soon hushed as in the presence of a great sorrow,
for the intrepid colonel had fallen dead in the extreme front. He had cov
ered himself with glory, but alas! he had sealed his devotion to his country
Avith lii« blood; — he had exchanged the laurel for the cypress. The praises
which echoed through the ranks of his comrades, as they saw him dash
with impetuous bravery against the foe, were lost to him. He had won his
star, but it was not destined to glitter on his shoulder. Tet the radiance
of his fame will endure when the insignia of rank shall have faded away.
The witnesses of his valor will remember him as one of the truest and
bravest patriots who ever unsheathed a sword in defence of his country's
honor. It was a noble life crowned by a glorious death.
His brothers in arms have recorded their testimony to his worth in the
following words: "In him we have lost a beloved commander, — ever
zealous and watchful for the welfare Of those under his command, — a brave
and faithful soldier, whose life was freely oft'ered upon his country's altar,
— a, sincere friend, whose many private virtues have won our admiration,
and whose memory will be cherished as a proud legacy to this regiment."
... As a husband and father he was exemplary and devoted; as a pub
lic officer, upright and capable; as a private citizen, enterprising and useful;
as a soldier, discreet, intrepid, and " faithful unto death." — Isaac H.
Bailey, in Northern Monthly.
MITH, chaeles. H. — Capt. Co. D; com. maj. Feb. 16, '63, and lieut.
col. March 26; was with the regt. on Stoneman's raid; commanded
regt. from May 5 to June 7 ; participated in the battle of Brandy Sta
tion, June 9, and after the charge I'allied and conducted the regt. from
the enemy's rear; assumed command of regt. June 17, uj)on the death
of Col. Douty at Aldie, and pro. col. from that date; commanded regt.
at Middleburg, where a horse was shot under him; commanded regt. at
Upperville, and led the charge through the town; commanded regt.
in skirmish with the enemy's rear guard at Westminster, Pa., in battle
of Gettysburg and the pursuit of the enemy that folloAved, in skirmish
at Halltown, and in the battle at Shepardstown; commanded 1st Maine
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Plains through Thoroughfare and HopeAvell Gaps, Aug. 16 and 17; com
manded regt. upon a reconnoissance to the Blue ridge as far as Speri'y-
ville, the regt. being cut off tAvioe by the enemy on the return, Oct. 12
and 13; conducted a reconnoissance from Centreville to Manassas, flnd
ing and fighting the enemy, Oct. 14; commanded 1st Maine and 2d Penn.
Cav. in a movement from Fayetteville toward Eappahannock Station,
driving enemy's pickets and outposts all the way, and fell back at even
ing by orders, Oct. 22; repeated the movement Avith the same force Oct.
23, meeting firmer resistance; commanded regt. through the Mine Eun
campaign, and conducted the rear guard of the left column of the army
on its retreat from Mine Eun to and across the Rapidan, Nov. 26 to Dec.
I; commanded four regts. from Bealton Station to Luray, finding and
fighting the enemy at Little Washington, Sperryville, and Luray, Dec.
21 to 24; commanded regt. as part of a reconnoissance in force from
Bealton Station to Front Royal and return, flghting the enemy at Salem,
Jan. 1 to 4, '64; commanded brigade from Jan. 8 to Feb. 17 (being in
command of the division Feb. 11 and 12), and from March 25 to April 25;
commanded regt. on a reconnoissance to Sulphur Springs and Jefferson,
April IS; commanded regt. in the campaign of '64 from April 29 to June
24, — fighting May 4; reconnoissance from Chancellorsville to Freder
icksburg and return, and participating in the flght at Todd's Tavern,
May 5; hard flght at Todd's Tavern, May 7; commanding regt. and 2d
Penn. at Todd's Tavern, May 8; conducting the advance from Beaver
Dam Station to Ground Squirrel bridge, and fighting part of the way,
May 10; conducting rear guard of the corps, having a severe fight near
Ground Squirrel bridge, and a skirmish later in the day, and having
a horse shot under him, May 11; fighting all day in front of Rich
mond, May 12; conducting the regt. and the pioneers of the division
from Haxhall's Landing to the Chickahominy to build bridges over that
stream, and driving off: the enemy, May 16 to 18; fighting at Hawes'
shop, May 28; commanding regt. and 2d Penn. in the fight at Barker's
Mills, June 2; being under fire, but not engaged, June 5 and 6; fighting
at Trevillian Station, June 11; conducting a reconnoissance to Louisa
Court House and skirmishing with the enemy, June 12; fighting at
White House Landing, June 21; commanded regt. at the battle of St.
Mary's church, June 24, where he had two horses shot under him,
and was himself shot through the thigh, about two o'clock in the
afternoon, but did not relinquish command of the regt. until the day
was done, and was breveted brig. gen. for his service in that action;
rejoined regt. after recovering from his wound, Aug. 20, and took com
mand of the brigade; commanded 2d division on the Weldon Railroad,
Aug. 21 and 22; commanded 2d brigade in the severe engagement west
of Reams' Station, Aug. 23, where he lost three regimental commanders
and was wd. in the ankle; commanded brigade in battle of Reams'
Station, Aug. 25, in a dash from the Weldon Railroad to and beyond
Peeble's farm, running over the enemy's pickets and outposts, Sept. 2,
in a skirmish on the Jerusalem plank road (cattle raid), S,ept. 16, in the
fight at Wyatt farm Sept. 29, and under fire supporting the 1st brigade
on the Vaughan road, Oct. 1; took command of a new brigade (8d)

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authorized and organized especially for him, Oct. 18; commanded 3d
brigade in the battle of Boydton plank road, Oct. 27 — charged and
drove the enemy at Rowanty Creek and again at Gravelly Eun, formed
on the right of infantry on the plank road to repel an assault, and after
wards protected the rear of 2d corps against Hampton's cavalry in a
hard fight till dark — four separate fights in four different places in one
day; commanded brigade in reconnoissance and skirmish down Weldon
Railroad, Nov. 7, in movement to Stony Creek, where he fought and
defeated the enemy, Dec. I, and in movement to Bellefield, Dec. 7-12,
skirmishing with enemy 8th, fighting him 9th, covering the rear on the
return march to the crossing of the Nottaway, and flghting the enemy all
day 10th; commanded brigade in Appomattox campaign, March 20 to
April 9, '65, in the fight all day at Dinwiddie Court House (where he was
hit in the left leg by a bullet that had passed through his horse), in the
sharp fight at Jettersville, April 5, in the attack on the retreating
enemy's fiank, and in the battles at Sailor's Creek, April 6, at Bi'iery
Creek and at Farmville, April 7, and at Appomattox, April 9; pro.
brev. maj. gen. of vols. April 11; commanded brigade in movement
against Johnston's army, April 24 and following days; assigned to com
mand of sub-district of the Appomattox, comprising five counties, in
May, and was continued in command until July 30; m. o. of service,
Augusta, Me., Aug 11; com. col. 28th U. S. Inf. July 28, '66; assigned
to the 19th Inf. at the consolidation of the 19th and 28th, and still
commands that regt.; breveted brig. gen. U. S. Army for the battle of
Sailor's Creek, and brev. maj. gen. U. S. Army for very meritorious
service during the war ; was under fire in person about sixty different
times;. was hit by bullets three times; had five horses shot under him.
i:See Co. D, frontispiece, and pp. 124, 138, 144, 150, 154, 159-319, 358^148.]
LIEUTENANT COLONELS.
TTIGHT, THOMAS. —Capt. 2d U. S. Dragoons; com. lieut. col. Sept.
-"-^ 28, '61; mus. Oct. 31; resigned March 14, '62, and was discharged.
[See pp. 6, 15, 25.]
"pOOTHBT, STEPHEN. — Capt. Co. P; com. maj. March 20, '63; wd. in
-'-' action at Shepardstown, Va., July 16, '63; com. lieut. col. June 17, '63;
commanded regt. March 24 to April 7, '64 ; wd. in action while in com
mand of the advance at Beaver Dam Station, Va., May 10, '64, from
effects of which he died June 6, '64. [See Co. F, and pp. 128, 151, 156-
169, 181-183, 194, 211, 213, 223, 228, 234, 257, 258-260.]
Stephen Boothby was the son of Rev. Samuel Boothby, of Lewiston,
Me., and was a graduate of Waterville College, of the class of 1857. He
subsequently served as teacher in one of the High Schools in Bangor, pursu
ing at the same time the study of law. Soon after being admitted to the
bar he removed to Portland and commenced practice, only to leave it that
he might fight and die for his country. To natural endowments of a high
order, there had been added the accomplishments of liberal culture. Of a
genial spirit, 'quick sympathies, agreeable manners, native modesty, and
a ready perception of the proprieties of life, his society was greatly prized.
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mon energy and decision of mental character; with a diligence that never
faltered, a resolution that bent under no discouragements, and a persever
ance that ignored defeat, he gave early promise of a brilliant future ; while
with a clear, comprehensive, discriminating, and powerful intellect, together
with a ready power of effective utterancoj he bid fair to take rank among
the ablest members of the legal profession. Firmly entrenched in good
principles and habits, he exhibited uncommon maturity of character.
This gave him a lofty superiority to the ordinarily corrupting influences of
military life. In temperance, in the broadest range of its meaning. In
pureness of speech (as distinguished alike from vulgarity and profanity),
in sincerity and frankness, and in correctness of deportment, he was a
model man, while his fine personal appearance, his unsurpassed bravery and
corresponding modesty, his promptness in every duty, and his cheerfulness
in every hardship and in every danger, made him a model soldier. — Chap
lain Merrill's " Campaigns of the First Maine and First District of Colum
bia Cavalry,"
Lieut. Col. Boothby was always ready for duty and was always ener
getic and hopeful. He had but little opportunity to show his best, because
he always served as a subordinate. As an independent commander of a
regiment, or even a larger command, I believe he would have been very
dashing and brilUant, and would probably have made for himself and
command a lasting record. But notwithstanding his limited opportunity to
display leadership, I can recall many instances of his gallantry. At Aldie,
Kilpatrick's brigade was repulsed and our regiment was ordered to the
rescue. The lamented Douty charged with a part of the regiment just in
time to turn back the rebel squadrons and save our battery. Boothby charged
near Douty. Douty fell as any soldier might wish to fall — at the head of his
troopers with victory in his grasp — and brave, gallant, illustrious I3oothby
was left in temporary command of the position. I had beeu recalled from
another part of the field, and came up with one battalion. Boothby had
taken a good position behind a stone wall. At that time the fate of Douty
was not known. It was known, however, that the sturdy Capt. Summat
had been killed, because his body was in sight. The turnpike was thick
with dead and wounded. At our approach Boothby straightened up, and^
in the midst of a carnage such as at that time but few were accustomed
to see, called for three cheers. He inspired them, too, because they were
given with a will. I would like to be able to present just his looks and
appearance at that moment. There was no dismay nor despair. His face
was radiant and beaming as if with delightful pleasure, and I thought he
never looked so handsome as at that moment. . . . He Avas my junior in
rank, and rendered his most valuable services immediately under my com
mand. He was next to myself in rank, and our relations were very intimate.
He enjoyed my entire confidence every moment. I do not recall a single
instance of estrangement between us. He was as noble and generous as he
Avas gifted and brave — Gen. Charles H. Smith, in sketch for the reunion
at Lewiston, 1S79.
y^ILLET, JONATHAN P.— Capt. Co. B; com. maj. May 8, '62; severely
^ — wd. and pris. in action at Middletown, Va., during retreat of Gen.
Banks from Shenandoah valley. May 24, some forty pieces of bone of
the right arm and shoulder being removed; disabled until April 7, '63',
when detailed as judge advocate on staff of Gen. Martindale, niilitary
governor of Washington, and examining ofiicer at the central guard
house, Washington; rejoined regt. Aug. 1, '63, with his wound still
unhealed, and remained on duty with it till June 24, '64, when he was
again wd. in the action at St. Mary's church; com. lieut. col. July 11,
'64; rejoined regt. Sept. 24, and took command, which he retained until
the regt. was m. o., Aug. 1, '65, being in command during the engage
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at Hatcher's Eun, Dinwiddie Court House, Jettersville, Sailor's Creek,
Farmville, and Appomattox Court House ; breveted col. U. S. Vols.
March 13, '65, for distinguished and meritorious services during the war,
and brig. gen. June 12, for highly distinguished services at Five Forks,
Farmville, and Appomattox Court House; adjt. gen. state of Maine, 1876-
'78. [See Co. B, aud pp. 39-41, 202, 245, 272, 277, 280, 287, 292, 294-298,
300, 358^148.] MAJORS.
C TO WELL, DAVID P. —Ees. Canton; en. Oct. 5, '61; com. maj. Oct. 31;
?--' commanded regt. March 24 to April 12, '62 ; served with regt. until after
second battle of Bull Eun, when he went to Washington; m. o. Feb. 15,
'63. [See pp. 26, 50-64, 70, 8G, 126.]
VyHITNEY, WAEEEN L.— Capt. Co. A; com. maj. March 24, '62; com
manded the first reconnoissance from the regt., from Catlett's Station
to Warrenton, Va., on the night of May 12;-wd. Aug. 20, '62; resigned
and discharged March 16, :63. [See Co. A, and pp. 56, 69, 74, 126.]
"DEOWN, GEOEGE M. — Capt. Co. M; com. maj. June 4, '63; resigned on
¦"-^ account of disability acquired in service, Feb. 11, '64. [See Co. M, and
pp. 192, 194, 197, 205, 401.]
'T^HAXTEE, SIDNEY W. — Capt. Co. A; com. maj. June 18, '63; wd. in
-*¦ action in the fortification of Eichmond, on Sheridan's raid, May 12, '04;
rejoined regt. .June 4; commanded regt. from June 24, during the move
ments on the right of the army in July and August (including the
engagement at Deep Bottom) and in the engagements at and near Eeams'
Station and at Stony Creek; remained in the field and bore a gallant
part in the battle at Boydton plank road, serving on the staff of Col.
Smith Oct. 27, the day after he was ordered to start for Maine to be
m. o. with the original members of the regt. for expiration of their
three years' term of service; had four horses shot under him during his
service. [See Co. A, and pp. 196, 200, 203, 213, 233, 245, 264, 207, 282, 287,
295, 300-319, 358, 365.]
npAYLOR, CONSTANTINE. — Capt. Co. L; com. maj. Feb. 18, '64; com-
-*¦ manded detachment of regt. on Kilpatrick's raid to Eichmond, Febru
ary and March, '64, and also commanded the centre of Kilpatrick's
column on that raid; assist, insp. gen. on staffs of Gens. Gregg and
Crooke, commanding 2d div. c. c. A. P. from April 28, '64, until after
surrender of Gen. Lee; rejoined regt. June, '05, and m. o. with it Aug.
1, '65; breveted lieut. col. U. S. Vols, for meritorious services. [See
Co. L, and pp. 235, 242, 243, 412, 441.]
'yUCKER, BENJAMIN F. —Age 28; res. Bristol, Vt. ; soldier by profes-
-*¦ sion, having served in U. S. A. ; mus. as adjt. of I'egt. Oct. 11, 61; com.
capt. Co. B, May 8, '62; com. maj. July 11, '64; wd. in action at St.
Mary's church, June 24, losing a few inches of bone from the arm near
the shoulder; in command of cavalry depot, City Point, from Oct. '64,
until after surrender of Gen. Lee, when he rejoined regt. and was m. o.
with it Aug. 1, '65; breveted lieut. col. and col. U. S. Vols, to rank

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from March 13, '65, for gallant and meritorious services. [See Co. B,
and pp. 15, 20.]
URTIS, DANIEL S.— Ees. Wisconsin; com. maj. 1st D. C. Cav. by
President Lincoln; wd. in action at Eeams' Station, Va., on Wil
son's i-aid, June 28, '64; joined regt. at tr. ; resigned and discharged
Jan. IS, '65. [See pp. 324, 331, 337, 373.]
/"''LOUDMAN, JOEL W. — Age 40; res. Stetson; com. capt. Co. D, 1st
^-^ D. C. and pro. maj., being com. by President; pris. in action Syca
more church, Sept. 16, '64; paroled in a short time, and joined regt.
after tr. ; resigned and discharged Feb. 20, '65. [See p. 320.]
/^HADBOUENE, PAUL. —Capt. Co. I; com. maj. Dec. 22, '64; com-
— manded 2d N. Y. Mounted Eifies during winter of '64 and in the
battle at Dinwiddie Coui-t House, where he was severely wd., losing
a portion of the bone of his right arm near the shoulder; rejoined regt.
on his recovery, and m. o. with it Aug. 1, '65. [See Co. I, and pp. 390,
397, 399.] ADJUTANTS.
CTEVENS, JAEVIS C— 2d lieut. Co. F; com. 1st lieut. and adjt. May
*~-' 12, '62; a. a. a. g. on staff of Col. Allen, military governor of Frederick,-
Md., from Sept. 13, '62, till Dec. 26, '62, when he resigned and was
discharged. [See Co. F, and pp. 73, 92, 99.]
"D USSELL, ADDISON P. — Age 23; res. Houlton; mus. as sergt. maj.
-'- *- Oct. 31, '61, at organization of regt. ; pro. supernumerary 2d lieut. Co.
A, Sept. 1, '62; but this rank was not recognized by the War Dept.
and he was com. 2d lieut. Co. A, Oct. 24, '62; com. 1st lieut. and adjt.
Feb. 5, '63, and capt. Co. C, Aug. 30, '63. [See Cos. A and C]
¦T) IBBEE, ANDEEW H.— 2d lieut. Co. D; com. 1st lieut. and adjt. June
¦'-' 1, '63; and [served as. such till July II, '64, when com. capt. Co. F.
[See Cos. D and F, and pp. 280, 291.]
"DOYD, WILLIAM L. — Age 28; res. Houlton; mus. as second principal
^-^ musician of regt. Oct. 1^, '61 ; appointed 1st sergt. Co. M, '62, and sergt-
maj. Nov. 1, '62; com. 2d lieut. Co. F, Feb. 16, '63, and 1st lieut. and
adjt. July 16, '64; com. capt. Co, L, March 25, '65. [See Cos. M, F, and
L, and p. 362.]
T ITTLE, THADDEUS. —2d lieut. Co. K; com. 1st lieut. and adjt.
-'— ' March 25, '65; wd. severely in charge on Lee's train, April 6, '65,
losing a portion of the bone of the right arm near the shoulder;
rejoined regt. June 4, and m. o. with it Aug. 1, '65. [See Co. K, and
pp. 388, 415, 433, 438.] QUAETEEMASTBES .
PATTEN, EDWAED M. —Ees. Portland; com. Oct. 11, '61; resigned May
8, '62.
/GRIFFIN, ANDREW. — Res. Bangor; com. May S, '62; res. March 9, '63.

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T TLMEE, CLASENCE D.— Private Co. D; pro. regt. q. m. sergt. July
^ 1, '62, and com. q. m. March 17, '63; detailed a. a. q. m. 3d brig. 2d
div. c. c. Oct. 18, '64, and served as such till he resigned, May 26, '65.
[See Co. D.] COMMISSARIES.
"DIGELOW, EUSTACE C — Ees. Portland; mus. regt. q. m. sergt. Oct.
^ 31, '61; com. 2d lieut. Co. F, May 23, '62, and 1st heut. and regt.
com'sy Sept. 6, '62. In Nov. '62, obtained a leave of absence, intending
to go to Frederick, Md. ; was refused transportation, therefore started
across the country horseback and alone; was captured near Middle
burg, Va., and taken to Stonewall Jackson's hd. qrs. (near Win
chester), and remained there three days, but not under guard; was
then paroled, and from Gen. Stewart, at Winchester, obtained trans
portation via Staunton to Eichmond by coach and rail ; went to Spots-
Avood Hotel, Eichmond, and registered as " E. C. Bigelow, Lieut, and
C. S. 1st Maine Cav. A. of P."; attended the theatre, and ¦walked about
the city unmolested. Eeached Frederick in eleven days, via City Point
and Annapolis. The leave of absence was for twelve days. Eeported
by letter to Col. Douty in the field on the day the leave of absence ex
pired, and no one in the army had any knowledge of the capture until
this letter was received ; paroled prisoner at Annapolis till March, '63,
when rejoined regt. ; served as com'sy 2d brig. 2d div. c. c, and on staff
of Gen. Gregg, as com'sy 2d div. c. c. in summer of '63; injured by his
horse falling on him, while serving on Gen. Gregg's staff, and was disch.
for dis. at seminary hospital, Georgetown, D. C, Dec. 30, '63. [See
Co. F.]
"DOWMAN, MARTIN T. V. — Corp. Co. C; appointed com'sy sergt. May 1,
¦'-^ '62; re-en. Dec. '63; com. com'sy Feb. 9, '64; served with the regt. till
the m. o., Aug. 1, '65, except short terms of service as a. c. s. 3d brig.
2d div., and 2d div. c. c; lieut. col. on staffs of Governors Gear and
Sherman, of Iowa. [See Co. C, and p. 84.]
SUEGEONS. •
/^OLBY, GEOEGE W.— Ees. Eichmond; com. surg. Oct. 31, '61; served
^-^ Avith regt. till June, '63, when he was detailed as surg. of the 2d
brig. 2cl div. c. c, and afterwards as surg. gen. 2d div. c. o. ; m. o.
Nov. 25, '64, at the ex, of ser. and was afterwards com. surg. U. S. Vols.
and attached to 2d div. c. c, where he served till the close of the war.
[See p. 260.]
CTEVENS, HOEACE. —Ees. Skowhegan; com. assist, surg. March 26, '63,
*-' and surg. Nov. 25, '64; served as surg. of cavalry depot, City Point,
Dec. '64 to June, '65; surg. 3d bi'ig. 2d div. c. c. June, '65; rejoined regt.
and m. o. with it Aug. 1, '65. [See p. 206, 296.]
ASSISTANT SUEGEONS.
TTALEY, GEOEGE W. — Ees. Eastport; com. assist, surg. Nov. 4, '61;
¦^ -^ captured and paroled at Middletown, during the retreat of Gen.
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pATTEN, SUMNEE A. —Ees. Monson; com. assist, surg. June .30, '62;
with regt. at battles of Cedar Mountain and Second Bull Eun; in
charge of regt. hospital, Frederick, Md.; com. surg. board of enrol
ment. Fourth Maine District, April, '63, and served in this capacity
till close of the war.
pAEKEE, ALEXANDEE M. — Ees. Westbrook; com. assist, surg. March
-•- 26, '63; pris. in action July 15, '63, at Halltown; disch. for dis. Sept. 1,
'64. [See pp. 180, 181.]
¦NT OETHEOP, GEOEGE J. — Served as hospital steward 1st and 10th
Maine Inf. regts.; com. assist, surg. 1st D. C. Cav. March 29, '64;
joined regt. at tr. Sept. '64, and was on duty, acting as surg. most of the
time, till m. o. with the regt. Aug. 1, '65.
pODFISH, FEANK. —Ees. Waterville; en. 21st regt. Maine Vols. '62; ap.
-'-' hospital steward; com. assist, surg. 56th 111. regt. '64, and was with
Gen. Sherman on his march to the sea; com. assist, surg. 1st Maine
Cav. April 22, '65, and served till the m. o. of regt. Aug. 1, '65.
CHAPLAINS.
-pEFT, BENJAMIN F.— Ees. Bangor; com. Nov. 20, '61; in Washington
-'- and vicinity, looking after the sick of the regt., the mails, etc., during
summer of '62; resigned Dec. 24, '62. [See pp. 22, 49, 61.]
"pULLEE, SAMUEL. —Ees. Brewer; com. Nov. 29, '62; with regt. during
-*- winter of '62-3; resigned May 5, '63.
pAETLETT, GEOEGE W. — Ees. Litchfield; com. Feb. 13, '64, and joined
-^ regt. at once; a "flghting chaplain;" killed in action near Coal Har
bor, June 2, '64. [See pp. 245, 259, 260, 265, 280.]
Eev. Mr. Bartlett was a native of Litchfield, Me., and for some time was
pastor of the Unitarian society in Augusta. On the twenty-eighth of De
cember, 1861, he was appointed chaplain of the 14th regiment, which he
accompanied to Ncav Orleans, participating in the dangers and hards-hips of
the campaign which succeeded the occupation of that city by our forces
under Gen. Butler. Soon after the battle of Baton Eouge, in which he dis
tinguished himself as a volunteer aid to Gen. Nickerson, he resigned his
commission and returned home, where he spent nearly a year, while suffer
ing from fever and ague caught in the swamps of Louisiana. In the
meantime he was drafted and rejected for disability. Soon afterwards,
however, he volunteered, thinking himself able to serve in the cavalry, but
was again rejected. Subsequently, on the thirteenth of February, 1864, he
was appointed chaplain of the First Maine Cavalry. A devoted friend gives
a sketch of his character, from which this is taken : —
Never any man died who seems less dead, or whom it is easier to recall
to life. Nor would it seem to me very miraculous if, looking up, I should
see him standing at the door. For he had such abundance of life, it did not
seem possible for him to die. His nature was perpetual childhood and
spring, luxuriant, healthy, and gay. If sad at all, it was like the spring
shower, to leave all greener and more smiling than before. He was never
anxious or careworn. When there was likely to be an explosion of wrath
in his presence, he could undermine it, and instead of thunder and light
ning, you would see clear sky and west wind. This he could easily do,
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overcome obstinacy and bad temper by his undisturbed good nature, not
with words or crackling thorns ; and he uplifted the despairing and melan
choly heart, not by commiseration, but with an unaffected buoyancy.
Wlioso clung to him would find himself carried into a serene port. As some
go to the seashore or mountains for reiiiAdgoration, so you might go to him
for courage and mutual health. It was hard to find any fault with him, for
it was so evident that what he was, he Avas by nature, and not by art or
intention. Being so, he acted so, and he Avas willing to leave things in this
world pretty much to their own destiny. He found little fault with men
or things, and to give advice was something he rarely ventured upon. What
needed mending, he left for time and the Maker to mend. . . . He was good
for every mood. He carried the health of the mountain wind with him
whithersoever he went. It was his part to make every one happy and at
ease. The thickest ice broke under him, or the thinnest would bear him.
He was capable of the highest and most ancient form of friendship — gave
himself wholly and all he had. He believed with Socrates, that the posses
sions of friends are common, and acted upon it, so that he passed through
the world as he came into it, unencumbered with worldly goods, contented,
cheerful, admirable in his life and glorious in his death. . . . He cannot
be mourned as one having an unfinished life, for it was perfect in each
moment. There was nothing which men call promise in him. The promise
was in what he was, not what he was to be or do. Again, it cannot be called
unfinished, because he gave it for his country, and there is no death more
fitting or complete for the citizen of a free republic. He who was so
beloved by his relations and friends, so happy in himself, and who fell at
last in so good a cause, could ask no other gift from good fortune. — Adju
tant General's Report, 1864-6.
lyrEEEILL, SAMUEL H. — Ees. Portland; com. 1st D. C. Cav. Feb. 19,
iVX !g^. Joined regt. at tr., and served with it till the m. o. Aug. 1, '65.
Author of " Campaigns of the First Maine and First District of Colum
bia Cavalry." [See pp. 157, 167, 169, 219, 233, 243, 262, 270, 294, 320-355,
365, 367, 376, 377, 407.]
Chaplain Merrill, of whose decease we have just heard with pain, needs
/ no eulogium at my hands. You knew him well; he was loved and esteemed
by all. If it could ever be said of any man, it could be most emphatically
said of him, that he Avas "the right man in the right place " ; for he was as
good and faithful a chaplain as ever held the ofiice. Both in camp and on
the battle-field, he closely imitated his Master; for he, like Him, "went
about doing good." Other men in his position would think it enough to
do Avhat was set before them ; but he waited for no man to point out the
Avays of usefulness. He sought and found them for himself; and yet noth
ing, as you all know, ever did him so great a pleasure as to be informed
where he could be of service to his suffering comrades and to his country's
cause. To bless the soldier, to encourage him in the hour of danger, to
impart to him the consolations of religion when stricken down, was more
than his meat and drink. But I need not enlarge, you know it all. His
memory is sacred to every one of you; it will remain with you till your
own dying day. — Eev. Dr. Teft, at reunion in Bangor, 1873.
NON-COMJVnSSIONED STAFF.
SERGEANT MAJORS.
CLIFFORD, ELISHA A. — Ap. sergt. maj. from Co. P, Feb. 16, '63; wd. in
action at Shepardstown, July 16, '63; resigned sergt. maj.'s warrant
Jan. 31, '64, and assigned to Co. P. [See Co. F.]
POOE, JAMES W. — Sergt. Co. B; ap. sergt. maj. Feb. 1, '64; com. 1st
lieut. Co. B, Dec. 16, '64. [See Co. B.j

ROSTER OF NON-COMMISSIONED STAFF. 461
TOBIE, EDWAED P., Jr. — Sergt. Co. G; ap. sergt. maj. Dec. 12, '64; Avd.
slightly in action Sailor's Creek, April (i, and in the charge at Farmville,
April 7, "65, but did not leave the regt. ; horse killed under him at the
last-named engagement; performed the duties of iidjt. of regt. during
the campaign of the spring of '6.A, — the last campaign A. P., and Avas
made honorable mention of in the oflicial leport ot that campaign, for
good conduct; com. 2d lieut. Co. E, May 8, 'do. [Sec t^os. G and E, and
pp. 202, 394, 403, 415, 434.]
DAM. ALBEET C. — 1st sergt. Co. M; ap. sergt. maj. May 3, '65; served
with regt. till the m. o. Aug. 1, '65. [See Co. M.]
QUARTERMASTER SERGEANTS.
HASKELL, ORRIN S. — Ap. from Co. A, March 9, '03; re-en. as veteran
Dec. 29, '63; com. 2d lieut. Co. A, Feb. 9, '64. [See Co. A.]
SHACKFORD, EBED L. — Ap. from Co. D, Feb. 12, '64; served till ex. of
ser. Nov. 25, '64, and then m. o. [See Co. D.]
JOEDAN, EDWAED. — Sergt. Co. M; ap. q. m. sergt. Nov. 5, '64; com. 2d
lieut. Co. M, Dec. 12, '64. [See Co. M.]
GILMAN, DANIEL W.— Sergt. Co. H; ap. q. m. sergt. Deo. 12, '64, and
served as such till m. o. of regt. Aug. 1, '65. [See Cu. H.]
COMMISSARY SERGEANTS.
CEOSBY, CHAELES S.— Res. Bangor; ap. Nov. 11, '61; disch. in '62.
COOK, NATHAN V. — Sergt. Co. H; ap. com'sy sergt. March 1, '64, and
served as such till ex. of ser. Nov. 25, '64. [See Co. H.]
HAINES, DANIEL W. — Sergt. Co. E; ap. com'sy sergt. Dec. 12, '64, and
served as such till m. o. of regt. Aug. 1, '65. [See Co. E.]
HOSPITAL STEWARDS.
LOVEJOY, SAMUEL C. —Res. Rockland; ap. Oct. 14, '61; on detached
service at hospital 2d div. c. c. '63; rejoined regt. and m. o. Nov. 25, '64,
ex. of ser.
GATCHELL, EMEEY T. — Ap. Sept. 28, '62, from Co. K; re-en. Dec. '63;
on duty at brig, hospital winter of '63-4; sunstruck in action at St.
Mary's church, June 27, '64, and returned to du.ty ten days later; served
till regt. was m. o. Aug. 1, '65. [See Co. K, and pp. 163, ISO.]
KAME, JOHN M. — Ap. in Nov. '64, from Co. M, and served till m. o. of
regt. Aug. 1, '65. [See Co. M.]
SADDLER SERGEANT.
NORWOOD HENRY W. — Saddler Co. L; ap. regt. saddler sergt. March 1,
'63; re-en. Dec. '63; on duty at cavalry depot. City Point, winter of '64-5;
rejoined regt. and m. o. with it Aug. 1, '65. [See Co. L.]
PRINCIPAL MUSICIAN.
BICKFORD, ARTEMAS D. — Res. Houlton; mus. Oct. 19, '61; disch. in '62.
CHIEF BUGLERS.
SAWYER, HUDSON. —Bugler Co. D; ap. chief bugler Aug. 26, '62; disch.
by order War Dept. Feb. 1, '63. [See Co. D.]
BRICK ISAAC C — Bugler Co. C; ap. chief bugler May 1, '63, and served
as such till ex. of ser. Nov. 25, '64. [See Co. C]
BAKEE, WELLINGTON P. — Ap. from Co. H, Dec. 5, '64; served till m. o.
of regt. Aug. 1, '65. [See Co. H.]

462

FIRST MAINE CAVALRY,

VETERINARY SURGEON.

BURTON, ELBEIDGE. —Sergt. Co. B; ap. veterinary surg. Nov. 4, '64, and
served as such till m. o. of regt. Aug. 1, '65. At Sailor's Creek, April 6,
he rendered gallant service, the rebel general. Corse, surrendering to
him. [See Co. B.] EECAPITULATION.
The field and staff numbered in all fifty-seven persons, many of whom, it
will be seen, served in different grades, thirty-seven belonging to the field
and staff proper, and twenty to the non-commissioned staff.
The field officers were, four colonels, three lieutenant colonels, and nine
majors. The staff officers consisted of five adjutants, three quartermasters,
two commissaries, two surgeons, five assistant surgeons, and four chaplains.
Of these, thirteen joined the staff at the organization of the regiment, and
the same number joined the regiment at the same time in different com
panies and were promoted to the staff; four were transferred from the First
District of Columbia Cavalry, three were commissioned from civil life in
1862, two in 1863, and one in 1864 and 1865 each. Fifteen resigned, twelve
Avere mustered out with the regiment, two were killed in action and one
died of wounds, three were discharged for promotion in the regiment, two
mustered out for expiration of their term of service, one was discharged for
disability and one was discharged by order. Ten served less than one year,
ten more than one year and less than two, four more than two years and less
than three, five three years or more, and eight during the entire service of the
regiment, though not all the time on the staff.
Of the non-commissioned staff, four were sergeant majors, four quarter
master sergeants, three commissary sergeants, three hospital stewards, one
saddler sergeant, one principal musician, three chief buglers, and one veteri
nary surgeon. Of these, three were mustered on the non-commissioned staff
at the organization of the regiment, thirteen joined the regiment at that time
in different companies and were promoted, three were transferred from the
First District of Columbia Cavalry, and one was enlisted in 1862 and after
wards promoted. Nine were mustered out with the regiment, five at the
expiration of their three years' term of service, three were commissioned in
the regiment, two discharged for disability, and one by order of the War
Department. Their terms of service, although of course not all tbe time on
the staff, was, one less than one year, five more than one and less than two
years, five three years or more, and nine during the whole time the regiment
was in the service.
FIELD AND STAFF ROLL OF HONOR.
COLONEL CALVIN S. DOUTY, Dover; killed in action at Aldie, Va.,
June 17, '63.
LIEUTENANT COLONEL STEPHEN BOOTHBY, Portland; died June
6, '64, from wounds received in action May 10, '64, at Beaver Dam Sta
tion, Va., on Sheridan's raid to Eichmond.
CHAPLAIN GEOEGE W. BAETLETT, Litchfield; killed in action near
Coal Harbor, Va., June 2, '64.

ROSTER OF BANDS, 463
FIEST BAND.
[Organized with the regt. and m. o. Aug. 26, '62, by order War Dept. See
pp. 16, 88.]
Davis, Alexander S. — Leader; age 37; res. Houlton; mus. Oct. 19, '61.
Boyd, William L. — Res. Amherst; joined soon after organization, and
tr. to Co. M at m. o. of band. [See Co. M.]
Gates, Solomon B. — Age 33; res. Houlton; mus. Oct. 19, '61.
Chapman, Mahcbllus G. — Mus. shortly after organization.
Dunn, John. — Age 16; res. Hallowell; mus. Oct. 19, '61; died in Augusta.
EsTABROOK, Edward M. — Age 24; res. Houlton; mus. Oct. 19, '01.
Fbisbie, Randolph E. — Age 18; res. Houlton; mus. Oct. 19, '61; died
of small-pox at Washington, April 12, '62.
FuEBER, Frank M. — Ees. Lewiston; mus. soon after organization.
Goodwin, Tristram. — Tr. from Co. L. [See Co. L.]
Green, Alden A. — Age 24; res. Houlton; mus. Oct. 19, '61.
Hazeltine, Eobert. — Joined soon after organization.
Illsley, Horace C. — Ees. Harrison; died in Augusta before being mus.
INGERSOLL, AUGUSTUS W. — Age 21 ; res. Houlton; mus. Oct. 19, '61.
JuNKiNS, Eobert P. — Tr. from Co. L. [See Co. L.]
LovEHiNG, John. — Age IS; res. Houlton; mus. Oct. 19, '61.
Mansuh, Wahhen. — Age 22; res. Houlton; mus. Oct. 26, '61.
Meeriaai, Leonard B. — Age 26; res. Houlton; mus. Oct. 19, '61;
Packard, Cobbitt L. — Tr. from Co. K, Feb. 28, '62. [See Co. K.]
Pierce, Alfred. — Tr. from Co. P, April 20, '62, and tr. back to Co. F at
m. o. of band. [See Co. P.]
Pierce, FRAinc W. — Age 19; res. Houlton; mus. Oct. 19, '61.
Eand, Charles E. ^Age 22; res. Standish; mus. Nov. '61; disch. for dis.
March, '62.
Stackpole, William. — Tr. from Co. I. [See Co. I.]
True, Ammi M., Jr. — Age 22; res. Houlton; mus. Nov. 2, '61.
Trubwoethy, Jeremiah. — Age 26; res. Houlton; mus. Oct. 19, '61.
THE LAST BAND OP THE REGIMENT.
The last band was organized with the First District of Columbia Cavalry
from the enlisted men belonging to the different companies of that regiment.
At the time of the transfer most of its members joined the regiment, and the
organization was kept alive till the regiment was mustered out, performing
good service as a band, furnishing music at headquarters, also at brigade
headquarters, on occasions of ceremony, in camp, and hurling a musical
defiance and fighting a musical duel Avith a rebel band during the hotly
contested fight at Dinwiddie Court House, March 31, '65. [See pp. 362, 392,
402, 421, 4.32, 435.]
It was made up as follows : —
Bigelow, Levi E., Co. H. — Leader and E-flat cornet; res. Skowhegan.
Bray, Henry' L., Co. M. — B-flat cornet; res. Skowhegan.
Ellsworth, Eufus G., Co. L. — E-flat bass; res. Freeman.
Emery, Chaeles A. F., Co. A.— B-fiat tenor; res. Skowhegan.

464

FIRST MAINE CAVALRY,

FoLSOM, Oliver J., Co. E. — Cjrmbals; res. Etna.
Gilbert, Josiah R., Co. G. — B-flat cornet; res. North Vassalboro.
Gilbert, William W., Co. G. — B-flat bass; res. North Vassalboro.
Gilmore, Robert J., Co. I. — B-flat tenor; res. Wiscasset.
Kame, John M., Co. M. — res. North Berwick; ap. ' hospital steward soon
after the tr.
Kenneat, Charles B., Co. K. — Ees. Cape Elizabeth; joined co. as bugler
soon after the tr.
Long, Thomas J., Co. K. — Side drum; res. Portland.
McDonald, Albert L., Co. I. — E-flat bass; res. Orono.
Moore, Ebee S., Co. A. — E-flat cornet; res. North Anson.
Morgbidge, Samuel T., Co. I. — B-flat tenor; res. Castine.
Oakes, George E., Co. I. — E-flat bass; res. Mai-s Hill.
Oedway, Caleb F., Co. H. — E-flat alto; res. Orono.
Oavbn, Nathaniel L., Co. M. — Bass drum; res. Skowhegan.
Wells, Esau, Co. I. — E-flat cornet; res. Biddeford.
WooDSOM, Jacob H., Co. G. — E-flat alto; res. North Vassalboro ; left band
to be com'sy sergt. Co. G.
Young, George M., Co. G. — E-fiatalto; res. Skowhegan.

Rev, PRESTON B. WING,
Sergt. Co, A,
Hopkinton, Mass,

ALBERT EDGECOMB, Co. A,
So, Boston, Mrss,

p, ALMON N, RICKER, Co.
Holyoke, M?ss,

¦¦*«ite^..'

Lieut, ORRIN S. HASKELL, Co A,
Pittsfield,

ISAAC H. BROWN, Co, A.
Hampden.

EDWIN D. HALL, Co, A,
Deceased,

Sergt, ELISHA B, CLEVtLANI). Co, A.

ROSTER OF COMPANY A. 465

COMPANY A.
CAPTAINS.
WHITNEY, WARREN L. — Age 27; res. Newburg; mus. Oct. 19, '61; com.
maj. March 24, '62. [See fleld and staff, and p. 25.]
THAXTER, SIDNEY W.— Age 22; res. Bangor; mus. Oct. 19, '61, as 1st
lieut.; com. capt. March 24, '62, and maj. June 18, '63. [See fleld and
staff, and pp. 25, 48.]
ESTES, LLEWELLYN G. — Age 21; res. Oldtown; mus. Oct. 19, '61, as
sergt.; com. 1st lieut. March 24, '62; wd. at Middletown, May 24, '62
(instead of pris. as on p. 37); pris. near Warrenton, Aug. 22,' 62; ex.
and rejoined co. Dec. 21; on duty at hd. qrs. 1st brig. 3d div. c. c. from
March, '63, till June, and then as a. a. g. 3d div. c. c. ; com. capt.
June IS, '63, and capt. and a. a. g. U. S. Vols. Dec. '63, when he was
attached to 3d div. c. c, commanded by Gen. Kilpatrick; relieved from
duty in the A. P. in April, '64, at the request of Gen. Kilpatrick, and
assigned to duty as adj. gen. of cav., military div^. of the Mississippi,
and as such served through all the Georgia and Carolina campaigns;
com. maj. Sept. '64, and lieut. col. and col. by brevet in March, '65;
adj. gen. of western North Carolina, comprising forty-one counties,
from March to Sept. 30, '65; breveted brig. gen. Sept. 30, '65, when he
resigned his position in the army. [See pp. 37, 144, 242, 244.]
COLE, HOEACE S. — Age 21; res. Hampden; mus. Oct. 19, '61, as sergt.;
pro. 1st sergt. '62; com. 2d lieut. Feb. 5, '63, and 1st lieut. June 18,
'63, comdg. CO. from July 1, '63; com. capt. Dec. 31, '63; m. o. Nov.
25, '64, ex. of ser. [See pp. lSl-183, 244.]
FEEESE, JOHN W. —Age 30; res. Houlton; mus. Co. A, 7th Me. Inf. Aug.
21, '61; disch. Feb. '64, to accept commission in 1st D. C. Cav. ; mus. Co.
K, 1st D. C. Feb. IS, '64, as capt.; joined co. at tr. ; slightly wd. in
charge on Lee's retreating train, April 6, '65, but did not leave the regt. ;
commanded battalion in the last campaign, and breveted maj. for meri
torious services ; detailed as sub-superintendent Freedmen's Bureau,
District of Nottaway, July, '65; m. o. with regt. [See pp. 357, 363, 374,
415, 438, 441.] FIRST LIEUTENANTS.
COLBATH, MILES. —Age 25; res. Exeter; mus. Oct. 19, '61, as private;
pro. sergt. '62; com. 2d lieut. June 18, '63, and 1st lieut. Dec. 31, '63;
on special duty at dismounted camp from April 25, '64, till Sept. 3, '64,
when disch.
HASKELL, ORRIN S.— Age 26; res. Levant; mus. Oct. 19, '61, as private;
served as clerk for co. ; pro. regt. q. m. sergt. March 9, '63; com. 2d lieut.
Feb. 9, '64, and 1st. lieut. Sept. 3, '64; a. a. q. m. cav. depot, Sept. '64;
acting r. q. m. from Oct. 18, '64, till June 25, '65; sent to Maine with
the dismounted men, June 25, '65; rejoined co. and m. o. with regt.

466 FIRST MAINE CAVALRY.
MOUNTFORT, VINCENT.— Age 39; res. Bowdoin; mus. Co. K, 1st D. C.
Feb. 6, '64; killed at Sycamore church, Sept. 16, '64. [See pp. 349, 354,
356, .357.]
Vincent Mountfort was one of the twelve children of William Mount
fort, an old resident of the town of Brunswick, Me, and was born in the
month of January, 1825. While yet in his teens, he sailed on a voyage to the
West Indies in a merchant vessel, and an opportunity being there offered, he
entered on board of a United States man-of-war, where he served for a con
siderable time. Returning home, he entered upon the business of a joiner
and builder, in which business he was engaged in the town of Bowdoin
at the time of the opening of the rebellion. In stature, he was above me
dium height, broad shouldered and muscular, with a face indicating much
flrmness, determination, and courage. On the twenty-seventh day of Oc
tober, 1862, he was commissioned flrst lieutenant of Co. K, in the Twenty-
fourth regiment of Maine infantry, and witli his regiment served in the
Department of the Gulf at the seige of Port Hudson. He was promoted to
be captain of his company, Aug. 15, 1863, was mustered out with his regi
ment ten days later, and returned home to Bowdoin. It was not in his
nature to remain a non-combatant, and when orders were issued to recruit
for the First District of Columbia Cavalry, he was commissioned flrst lieu
tenant in Co. K, his commission bearing date the sixth day of February,
1864. While taking leave of his friends at the village store in Bowdoin, at
the time of his departure to join his regiment, he remarked that he would
never allow himself to be made a prisoner by the enemy. That this was not
a mere idle assertion, was fully conflrmed by his subsequent conduct. Pro
ceeding to the front with his company, he was always present for duty, and
participated in several engagements on the Wilson raid, in June, 1864, and in
the engagement near Reams' Station, on the Weldon Eailroad, on the twenty-
second of August following, after which, with the mounted men of his regi
ment, he was engaged in picket duty in the rear of the left of the army,
then investing Petersburg.
One day, not long before his death, Lieut. Mountfort, while in command
of the picket line, in company with a corporal rode outside the line to a
plantation house. While there, he perceived a squad of rebel cavalry mov
ing at a gallop out of the woods, with the intention of cutting him off and
making him a prisoner. Putting spurs to his horse he started at a gallop
for the picket line, but the enemy was so near that he could not gain the
road which led down the slope to a bridge across a brook, and so was
obliged to proceed through the fleld with the enemy close at hand, on the
opposite side of the road, keeping up a brisk flre upon him wiiih their
pistols. As he neared the brook he perceived that it would not be possible
for him to cross it without gaining the road, which at this point was some
ten feet below the level of the fleld. Without hesitating, however, he
boldly spurred his horse over the bank, and with the corporal crossed the
bridge in safety, when men from the picket post came to his assistance, and
the enemy quickly retreated. Shortly after this the lieutenant wrote in a
letter addressed to a member of his family, that it was the last time he
would run away from the rebels.
The manner of the death of this, one of the most dauntless officers which
Maine sent to the war, is related by the historian.
DUNNING, A. M.— Tr. from 1st D. C. as 1st lieut. on the rolls, but there
the record ends.

SECOND LIEUTENANTS.
HILL, JOSEPH C. — Age 21; res. Kennebunk; mus. Oct. 19, '61; resigned
Oct. 24, '62. [See p. 45.]

ROSTER OF COMPANY A, 467
EUSSELL, ADDISON P. —Com. 2d lieut. from sergt. maj. Oct. 24, '62;
acting adjt. '62; com. 1st lieut. and adjt. Feb. 5, '63. [See fleld and staff',
and Co. C]
COJtINS, LEANDEE M.— Age 29; b. East Eddington; res. Lincoln; mus.
Co. G, 1st D. C. Feb. 20, '04; pris at Sycamore church, Sept. 16, '64; ex.
and joined co; wd. severely at Dinwiddie Court House, March 31, '(i5,
and died of wounds, April 14, '65. [See pp. 356, .305, 397, 399.]
Leander M. Comins was born at East Eddington, Dec. 4, 1834, and was
a graduate of Wisconsin University in 1860. He afterwards studied law.
He enlisted in the First District of Columbia Cavalry Jan. 15, 1864, and
before leaving the state was commissioned second lieutenant. He served
with his regiment through its marches, raids, battles, and skirmishes, to the
time of the capture of a large portion of its number at Sycamore church,
when he was taken prisoner and lodged in Libby prison, whence he was
paroled in twenty-three days, but much emaciated aud prostrated by starva
tion and sickness. After a furlough, he returned to the parole camp, was
exchanged and transferred to Co. A, First Maine Cavalry, in which he served
until March 31, 1865, when under Sheridan, at DiiiAvidtlie Court House, in
the last grand campaign, he fell with a ball in his right thigh. He was car
ried from the field by his men and conveyed to City Point, where he died
April 14, 1865. Lieut. Comins was ever at his post at the call of duty. He
was in command of his company when taken prisoner, and also when he
received the fatal wound. His death was much lamented as that of one of
the bravest of the brave men of the war. — Adjutant General's Report, 1864-5.
COBUEN, JEFFEESON L.— Age 27; res. Lewiston; mus. 1st D. C. Feb.
19, '64, as sergt. ; joined co. after tr. ; wd. slightly at Appomattox Court
House, April 9, '65, just before Lee's surrender; com. 2d lieut. May 4, '()5;
m. o. with regt. FIRST SERGEANTS.
Saava-br, Alonzo j. — Age 23; res. Bangor; mus. Oct. 19, '61, as corp; pris.
at Middletown, May 24, '62; ex. and rejoined co. in Oct.; pro. 1st sergt.
'63; re-en. Jan. 6, '64; tr. to Co. L, Jan. .30, '65. [See Co. L.]
Aldrich, William C. — Age 23; res. Saco; mus. 1st. D. C. Feb. 19, '64, as
private; pro. sergt. '65; joined co. after tr. ; pro. 1st sergt.; m. o. June
20, '65.
Webb, Richard. — Age 25; res. Lewiston; mus. Co. K, 1st D. C. Feb. 19, '64;
pris. at tr. ; ex. and joined co. ; pro. 1st sergt. '65; disch. '65, by order.
Blake, William C. — Age 34; res. Manchester; mus. 1st D. C. Feb. 19, '64,
as private; joined co. at tr. ; pro. corp. sergt. and 1st. sergt. '64 and '65;
m. o. with regt. QUARTERMASTER SERGEANTS.
Ellis, Scott S. ^ Age 22; res. Guilford; mus. Oct. 19, '61, as sergt; pro. q. m.
sergt. '63; pris. at Brandy Station, June 9, '63; ex. Sept. 8, and rejoined
CO. ; m. o. Nov. 25, '64, ex. of ser.
Allen, Elijah. — Age 24; res. Bowdoin; mus. 1st. D. C. Feb. 19, '64, as
private; pro. q. m. sergt. ; in dismounted camp at tr. ; m. o. June 20, '65.
COMMISSARY SERGEANTS.
Fogg, Benjamin F. — Age 21; res. Stetson; mus. Oct. 19, '61, as corp; pro.
sergt. '62, and com'sy sergt. '63; pris. at Ground Squirrel bridge. May 11,
'64; died in rebel prison, Aug. 27, '64.
Ximball, James. — Age 40; res. Canaan; mus. 1st D. C. Feb. 19, '64, as
private; pro. com'sy sergt. '64; joined co. at tr. ; m. o. June 20, '65.

468

FIRST MAINE CAVALRY,

SBE6EANTS.

Page, Christopher A. — Age 35; res. CharlestoAvn; mus. Oct. 19, '61; disch.
for dis. Jan. 22, '62.
Wing, Preston B. — Age 25; res. Levant; mus. Oct. 19, '61; disch. for dis.
April 6, '62.
Lane, Sasiuel W. — Age 23; res. Hampden; mus. Oct. 19, ',61; disch. for
dis. March 9, '62; com. 2d lieut. Co. D, 11th Inf. Sept. 1, '63; pro. from
there to corps d'Afrique.
Phipps, Joseph W. — Age 23; res. Hampden; mus. Oct. 19, '61, as private;
pro. sergt. '61; m. u. Nov. 25, '64, ex. of ser.
Clark, Prentiss M. — Age 21; res. Levant; mus. Oct. 19, '61, as private;
pro. corp. and sergt. '62; pris. at Ground Squirrel bridge, May II, '64;
died in prison at Andersonville, Sept. 8, '64; grave No. 8143. [See p. 30.]
Claek, Sidney W. —Age 29; res. Levant; mus. Oct. 19, '61, as corp.; pro.
sergt. '62; m. o. Nov. 25, '64, ex. of ser. [See p. .30.]
Cleaveland, Elisha B. — Age 23; res. Lee; mus. Oct. 19, '61, as private;
pro. corp. and sergt. '62; m. o. Nov. 25, '64, ex. of ser.
Chapman, Milton C. — Age 21; res. Newburg; mus. Oct. 19, '61, as corp.;
pris. at Middletown, May 24, '62; ex. and rejoined co. Oct. 8; pro. sergt.
'63; m. o. Nov. 25, '64, ex. of ser.
LuFKiN, Andrew J. — Age 30; res. Lewiston; served in 5th Me. Inf. till
after the first battle of Bull Run, when disch. to take position of sergt.
of 1st Me. Light Battery; from the battery was disch. to accept com.
as capt. 4th U. S. Colored Inf. ; served with regt. till after surren
der of Port Hudson, when resigned on account of ill health, and was
disch. ; mus. 1st D. C. Feb. 19, '64, as private ; pro. sergt. ; horse shot
under him at Sycamore church, Sept. 16, '64, at which time he received
severe injuries; went to c. c. hospital. City Point, where he remained
till after Lee's surrender; joined co. and was detailed in command of
the captured cannon on the route to Maine by the regt.
Dresser, Purrington. — Age .34; res. Saco; mus. 1st D. C. Feb. 19, '64, as
private; pro. sergt. '64; pris. at tr. ; disch. G. O. No. 77.
Pierce, Isaac Y. — Age 27; res. Albion; mus. 1st D. C. Feb. 19, '64, as
private; pro. sergt. '64; absent sick at tr. ; joined co. and m. o. with
regt.
Hall, James M. — Age 21; res. Orono; mus. Oct. 19, '61, as corp.; pris. at
Middletown, May 24, '62; ex. .and rejoined co. Oct. '62; re-en. Jan. 4,
'64; pro. -sergt. '64; killed in the charge on Lee's train, April 6, '65.
Dresser, Peter J. — Age 25; res. Lewiston; mus. Co. K, IstD. C. Feb. 19,
'64, as corp. ; joined co. after tr. ; pro. sergt. '65; m. o. June 20, '65.
Howard, James F. — Age 36; res. Hallowell; mus. Co. K, 1st D. C. Feb.
16, '64, as private; pro. corp. '64; joined co. at tr. ; pro. sergt. '65; wd.
at Dinwiddie Court House, March 31, '65; m. o. with regt.
CoBURN, Heram S. — Age 23; res. Wells; mus. 1st D. C. Feb. 19, '64, as pri
vate; pro. corp. '64; joined co. at tr. ; pro. sergt. '65; m. o. June 20,, '65.
Day, John H. — Age 21; res. Newport; mus. 1st D. C. Feb. 19, '64, as
private; joined co. at tr. ; pro. corp. and sergt. '65; m. o. with regt.
Gray, Stephen. — Age 18; res. Litchfield; mus. 1st D. C. Feb. 19, '64, as
private; joined co. at tr. ; pro. corp. and sergt. '65; m. o. with regt. [See
p. .352.
Harris, Delaiee. — Age 20; res. Minot; mus. 1st D. C. Feb. 19, '64, as
private; joined oo. at tr. ; pro. corp. and sergt. '65; m. o. with regt.
North, Charles A. — Age 18; res. North Yarmouth; mus. Co. K, 1st D. C.
Feb. 19, '64, as private; joined co. at tr. ; pro. corp. and sergt. '65; m. o.
with regt.
Jack, Charles E. — Age 19; res. Westbrook; mus. Co. H, 1st D. C. Feb.
11, '64; joined co. attr. ; pro. corp. and sergt. '65; m. o. with regt.

ROSTER OF COMPANY A, 469
CORPORALS.
Snow, George W. — Age 21; res. Newburg; mus. Oct. 19, '61; disch. for
dis. April 5, '62.
Oakes, Evander. — Age 21; res. Greenbush; mus. Oct. 19, '61; disch. for
dis. Nov. 26, '62, at Washington.
DouGHERTA', Waeeen O. — Age 26; res. Charleston; mus. Oct. 19, '61;
disch. for dis. June 2, '62.
Lowell, Hoeace H. — Age 18; res. Lee; mus. Oct. 19, '61, as private; pro.
corp. '62; pris. at Brandy Station, June 9, '63; ex. Sept. 8, and rejomed
CO.; pris. at Ground Squirrel bridge, May 11, '64; released at the close
of the war, and disch. May 8, '65, some months after his term of office
had expired.
Drew, Ansel. — Age 21; res. Orono; mus. Oct. 19, '61, as private; pris. at
Brandy Station, Aug. 20, '62; ex. aud rejoined co. Dec. '62; pro. corp.
'62; m. o. Nov. 25, '64, ex. of ser. [See p. 156.]
McLaughlin, Charles H. — Age 28; res. Oldtown; mus. Oct. 19, '61, as
private; pris. at Middletown, May 24, '62; ex. and rejoined co. Oct. '62;
pro. corp. '63; re-en. Jan. 6, '64; m. o. June 20, '65.
Cleaveland, William H. — Age 26; res. Lee; mus. Oct. 19, '61, as private;
pris. at Middletown, May 24, '62; ex. and rejoined co. in Oct.; pris. at
Brandy Station, June 9, '63; ex. Sept. 8; rejoined co. and pro. corp. '64;
wd. at Deep Bottom, Aug. 18, '64; m. o. Nov. 25, '64, ex. of ser.
Faenham, James B. — Age 21; res. Newburg; mus. Oct. 19, '61, as private;
pro. corp. '63; pris. at Brandy Station, June 9, '63; ex. Sept. 8, and
rejoined co. ; m. o. Nov. 25, '64, ex. of ser.
Mayo, Clifford N. — Age 23; res. Monroe; mus. Oct. 19, '61, as private;
pro. corp. '64; m. o. Nov. 25, '64, ex. of ser.
EicKER, Almon N. — Age 23; res. Oldtown; mus. Oct. 19, '61, as private;
pris. at Middletown, May 24, '62; ex. and rejoined co. '62; pro. corp. '63;
m. o. Nov. 25, '64, ex. of ser.
Jones, Stafford B. — Age 26; res. Auburn; mus. IstD. C. Feb. 19, '64, as
private; pro. corp. '64; pris. at tr. ; sick in hospital at m. o. of regt.
Merrill, Asa. — Age 34; res. Richmond; mus. Co. K, 1st D. C. Feb. 19,
'64; killed at Reams' Station, Aug. 25, '64.
Staebird, Rufus S. — Age 38; res. Bowdoin; mus. 1st D. C. Feb. 19, '64;
pris. at Stony Creek, Wilson's raid, June 29, '64; disch. June 13, '65, by
order.
Hutchinson, Fred E. — Age 26; res. Litchfield; mus. 1st D. C. Feb. 19,
'64; joined co. at tr. ; m. o. June 20, '65.
Staples, John W. — Age 29; res. Augusta; mus. 1st D. C. Feb. 19, '64;
absent sick at tr. ; disch. G. O. No. 77.
Douglass, William W. — Age IS; res. Lisbon; mus. 1st D. C. Feb. 19, '64,
as private; joined co. after tr. ; pro. corp. '65; m. o. with regt.
DuRGiN, William M. —Age 35; res. Bangor; mus. Aug. 22, '62, as private;
joined co. Sept. 6; pro. corp. '65; disch. G. O. No. S3.
Estes, Chelsea L. — Age 18; res. Oldtown; mus. Jan. 5, '64, as private;
joined co. Jan. 29; pro. corp. '65; m. o. with regt.
Kimball, Chaeles. — Age 20; res. Canaan; mus. 1st D. C. Feb. 19, '64, as
private; joined co. at tr. ; pro. corp. '65; m. o. June 20, '65.
Stevens, Charles H. — Age 21; res. Exeter; mus. July 25, '62, as private;
joined co. in Oct.; pro. corp. '65; disch. G. O. No. 83.
LiBBT, Samuel I. — Age 18; res. Lewiston; mus. 1st D. C. Feb. 19, '64, as
private; joined co. after tr. ; pro. corp. '65; m. o. with regt.
Stanhope, Amasa. — Age 21; res. Orneville; mus. Co. K, 1st D. C. Feb. 19,
'64; joined co. after tr. ; pro. corp. '65; m. o. with regt.

470

FIRST MAINE CAVALRY.

Young, Benjamin F. — Age 26; res. Brewer; mus. Oct. 19, '61, as private;
wd. and pris. at Middletown, May 24, '62; ex. Oct. '()2; re-en. Jan. 26,
"64; wd. at Boydton plank road, Oct. 27, '64; pro. corp. '65; disch. for
dis. June 10, '65.
Wood, Josiah L. — Age 21; res. Dayton; mus. Oct. 25, '04, as private;
joined co. Dec. 1; pi'o. corp. '65; m. o. with regt.
BUGLERS.
Whiteley, Richard E. — Age 23; res. Levant; mus. Oct. 19, '61; pris. at
Middletown, May 24, '62; ex. and rejoined co. Oct. '62; m. o. Nov. 25, "64,
ex. of ser.
Bartlett, Joseph W. — Age 24; res. Bangor; mus. Oct. 10, '61; disch. for
dis. April 5, '62.
ToLMAN, John F. — Age 21; res. Bangor; mus. Oct. 19, '61, as private; ap.
bugler, '63; wd. at Shepardstown, July 16, '63; m. o. Nov. 25, '64, ex. of
ser.
Emeey, Charles A. F. — Age 17; res. Skowhegan; mus. Co. K, 1st D. C.
Feb. 19, '64; wd. at Bermuda Hundred, Sept. 10, '64; joined co. at tr.,
and served in regt. band till m. u. with regt. Printer of the history.
[See last band.]
King, Hiram B. — Age 29; res. Poland; mus. 1st D. C. Feb. 19, '64, as
private; joined co. at tr. ; ap. bugler, '64; m. o. June 20, '65.
FAEEIERS.
Batchelor, Joseph M. — Age 34; res, Foxcroft; mus. Oct. 19, '61; disch.
for dis. June 2, '62.
Haeeiman, Feedeeick a. — Age 35; res. Bangor; mus. Oct. 19, '61; re-en.
Jan. 6, '64; m. o. June 20, '65.
Haley, David M. — Age 31; res. Sebago;mus. IstD. C. Feb. 19, '64; joined
CO. at tr. ; m. o. with regt.
Davis, Samuel C. — Age 35; res. Cambridge; mus. 1st D. C. Jan. 20, '64;
absent sick at tr. ; disch. by order, June 12, '65.
Sargent, Charles A. — Age 28; res. Brewer. The only record is the
name on the final record, with disch. by order, June 26, '65.
SADDLERS.
Latham, Charles W. — Age 21; res. Phillips; mus. Nov. 1, '61.
Ceam, John P. — Age 34; res. Bangor; mus. Oct. 19, '61, as private; pris. at
Middletown, May 24, '62; ex. and rejoined co. Oct. '()2; ap. saddler, '63;
on recruiting service in Maine, '63; m. o. Nov. 25, '64, ex. of ser.
Baenes, Geoege W. — Age 24; res. Vassalboro; mus. 1st D. C. Feb. 19,
'64; absent sick at tr. ; disch. by order, Aug. 21, '65.
Hajimond, James C. — Age 17; res. Bucksport; mus. Dec. 1, '63, as private;
joined co. Jan. 23, '64; ap. saddler, '65; m. o. with regt.
WAGONERS.
RowE, Eli W. — Age 35; res. Brewer; mus. Oct. 19, '61; disch. by examin
ing surg. Dec. 2, '62.
Mower, John M. — Age 27; res. Vassalboro; mus. Oct. 19, '61; m. o. Nov.
25, '64, ex. of ser.
RoLLisTON, Robert. — Age 44; res. Oldtown; mus. Co. K, 1st D. C. Feb. 19,
'64; at dismounted camp at tr. ; disch. by order, June 5, '65.

ROSTER OF COMPANY A. 471
PRIA'ATES.
Allen, Frederick K. — Age 18; res. Hope; mus. 1st D. C. Feb. 19, '64;
pris. at Sycamore church, Sept. 16, '64; died in prison at Salisbury, N. C,
Feb. 13, '65. [See p. 355.]
Ames, Williaai H. — Age 23; res. Machiasport; mus. IstD. C. Feb. 19, '64;
died Sept. 24, '64.
BaivER, Granville W. — Age .38; res. Litchfield; mus. 1st D. C. Feb. 19,
'64; absent sick at tr. ; disch. by order, June 5, '65.
Bailey, Mark W. — Age 18; res. Baring; mus. Nov. 17, '64; joined co.
March 26, '65; m. o. with regt.
Beede, Gilaian H. — Age 32; res. Levant; mus. Oct. 19, '61; disch. for dis.
Nov. 12, '63, at Washington.
Bell, Pr.anklin H.— Age 19; res. No. 5, R. 3; mus. IstD. C. Feb. 19, '64;
joined co. at ti-. ; m. o. June 20, '65.
Bell, Wesley K. — Age IS; res. No. 5, E. 3; mus. 1st D. C. Feb. 19, '64;
joined co. at tr. ; m. o. June 20, '65.
BoAVEN, John C. — Age 18; res. Houlton; mus. March I, '62; m. o. March
1, '65, ex. of ser.
Beackett, Hiram E.— Age 41; res. Gorham; mus. Dec. 31, '63; joined co.
Jan. 23, '64; disch. for dis. May 11, '65.
Bragg, Samuel M. — Age 18; res. Vassalboro; mus. 1st D. C. Feb. 19, '64;
joined co at tr. ; wd. at Boydton plank road, Oct. 27, '64; m. o. with
regt.
Branch, Milton M. — Age IS; res. Waterville; mus. IstD. C. Feb. 19, '64;
at dismounted camp at tr. ; disch. by order, June 5, '65.
Bebavster, Saimon C. — Age 20; res. Leeds; mus. 1st D. C. Feb. 19, '64;
joined co. at tr. ; m. o. June 20, '65.
Beoaan, Isaac H. — Age 44; res. Exeter; mus. Jan. 4, '64; joined co. Jan.
29; disch. for dis. April 20, '65.
Budge, Daniel. — Age 33; res. Kenduskeag; mus. Dec. 4, '63; joined co.
Jan. 23, '64; disch. for dis. May II, '65.
BUREILL, Williaai L.— Age 22; res. Levant; mus. Oct. 19, '61; absent sick
from July 1, '63, till m. o. Nov. 25, '64, ex. of ser.
Carter, Heman B. — Age 29; res. Manchester; mus. Co. K, 1st D. C. Feb.
19, '64; pris. at Sycamore church, Sept. 16, '64; died in southern prison,
Jan. 20, '65.
Caa'EELa-, Amos. — Age 19; res. Newport; veteran; mus. Feb. 25, '64; joined
CO. March 27; wd. slightly at Dinwiddie, March 31, '65; m. o. with regt.
Claek,- Leonaed. — Age 23; res. Newburg; mus. Oct. 19, '61; missing in
action Brandy Station, Aug. 20, '62.
Cleaveland, Charles A. — -Age 18; res. Lee; mus. Oct. 19, '61; pris. at
Middletown, May 24, '62 ; died in prison at Richmond, '62.
CoLBATH Maetin P. — Age 18; res. Exeter; mus. Aug. 10, '62; disch. by
order, May 20, '65.
CoMSTOCK, Edgar F. — Age 21; res. Rockland; mus. Aug. 21, '62; joined-
CO. in Oct.; disch. for dis. at Washington, Dec. 22, '62.
Coombs, Clement W. — Age 21; res. Topsham; mus. 1st D. C. Feb. 19,
'64; wd. and pris. June 24, '64, on Wilson's raid; disch. for dis. May 4,
'65.
Coombs, James H. — Age 18; res. Topsham; mus. Co. K, 1st D. C. Feb. 19,
'64; died in March, '64.
Cram, Joseph, Jr. — Age 43; res. Brooks; mus. Dec. 31, '63; joined oo. Jan.
29, '64; m. o. with regt.
Cr.vpleton, Jaaibs. — Age 22; res. Scotland; mus. Jan. 6, '64; joined co.
Jan. 23; disch. G. O. No. 77.

472

FIRST MAINE CAVALRY.

Cross, Lewis C — Age 18; res. Sebago; mus. IstD. C. Feb. 19, '64; joined
CO. at tr. ; m. o. June 20, '65.
Ceoxfoed, Hobace. —Age IS; res. Newburg; mus. Oct. 19, '61; pris. at
Middletown, May 24, '62; ex. and rejoined co. in Oct.; disch. for dis. at
Frederick, Dec. 4, '62.
Davis, Octavius A. — Age 18; res. Waterville; mus. 1st D. C. Feb. 19, '64;
pris. at Sycamore church, Sept. 16, '64; died in rebel prison, Nov. 14, '64.
Davis, Samuel W. — Age 24; res. Brewer; mus. Jan. 2, '64; joined co. Jan.
23; tr. to navy, April 19, '64.
Davis, Thomas. — Age 18; res. JBangor; mus. Oct. 19, '61; pris. at Ground
Squirrel bridge, May 11, '64; in prison at Andersonville, and while there
took an active part in preventing enlistments of prisoners in the rebel
army; released after the surrender of Gen. Lee, and disch. May 11, '65,
some months after his term of enlistment had expired.
Davis, Thomas W. — Age 24; res. Brewer; mus. Jan. 2, '64; joined co. Jan.
23; tr. to navy, April 19, '64.
Dawson, Simeon M. — Age 18; res. Garland; mus. Oct. 6, '62; joined co.
same month; pris. at Brandy Station, June 9, '63; ex. Sept. 12, and
rejoined co. ; wd. severely at Farmville, April 7, '65; disch. for dis. June
10, '65.
Deaeboen, Charles E. — Age 23; res. Corinna; mus. Sept. 22, '64; joined
CO. Oct. 26, '64.
Dobbins, Joseph. — Age 34; res. Farmington; mus. 1st D. C. Feb. 19, '64;
died at Washington, Oct. 19, '64.
Dodge, Geoege W. — Age 22; res. Burnham; mus. Oct. 19, '61; pris. at
Middletown, May 24, '62; ex. and died at Amiapolis, Md., Sept. 18, '62.
Dodge, Nelson A. — Age 19; res. Burnham; mus. Oct. 19, '61; disch. for
dis. Nov. 25, '62.
Doe, James M. — Age 21; res. Orono; mus. Oct. 19, '61; pris. at Middletown,
May 24, '62; ex. and rejoined co. Oct. '62; pris. at Beverly ford, Aug. 15,
'63; ex. and rejoined co. Dec. 26, '63; m. o. Nov. 25, '64, ex. of ser.
Dob, John. — Age 44; res. Orono; mus. Aug. IS, '62; joined co. in Oct.;
disch. for dis. at Washington, July 21, '63.
DouGGONS, William M. — Age 35; res. Searsmont; mus. Aug. 22, '62.
Dougherty, Valentine H. — Age 21; res. Charleston; mus. Oct. 19, '61;
disch. for dis. March 9, '62.
Drew, Alonzo. — Age 20; res. Oror.o; mus. Oct. 19, '61; disch. for dis. Jan.
20, '63.
Drew, Hieam T. — Age 18; res. Exeter; mus. Aug. 26, '62; joined co. Oct.;
wd. at Middleburg, June 19, '63, and at ShepardstoAvn, July 16, '63;
disch. G. O. No. S3.
Deinkwatee, Albion C. — Age 18; res. Topsham; mus. Co. K, 1st D. C.
Feb. 19, '64; joined co. after tr. ; m. o. June 20, '65; colonel on the staff
of Benj. P. Butler, governor of Massachusetts, '83. [See p. 356.]
Dunn, James T. W. — Age 26; res. Eochester, N. Y.; mus. Oct. 19, '61; wd.
and pris. at Middletown, May 24, '62; paroled, and disch. for dis. Sept.
'62.
Dunn, .Iohn A. — Age 18; res. Litchfield; mus. 1st D. C. Feb. 19, '64; at dis
mounted camp at tr. ; m. o. June 20, '65.
Edgbcomb, Albert. — ^ Age 18; res. Exeter; mus. Aug. 10, '62; joined co. in
Oct. ; disch. G. O. No. S3.
Ellis, Hieam S. — Age 20; res. Guilford; mus. Oct. 19, '61; pris. at Ground
Squirrel bridge, May 11, '64; disch. G. O. No. 77.
Emery, George E. — Age IS; res. Hampden; mus. Dec. 29, '63; joined co.
Jan. 23, '64; wd. at Appomattox Court House, April 9, '65, and is sup
posed to have died the next day.

ROSTER OF COMPANY A. 473
Emery, John, Jr. — Age 20; res. Hampden; veteran; mus. Dec. 29, '63; joined
CO. Jan. 23, '64; wd. severly at Dinwiddie, March 31, '65; disch. for dis.
June 10, '65.
Emery, Nahum. — Age 27; res. Hampden; veteran; mus. Dec. 24, '63; joined
CO. Jan. 12, '64; on detached service with division train, '64; m. o. June
20, '65.
Fishbe, Albert G. B. — Age 26; res. Lee; mus. Oct. 19, '61; disch. for dis.
June 27, '62.
Poss, Benjamin E. — Age 19 ; res. Lee ; mus. Oct. 19, '61 ; pris. at Middletown ,
May 24, '62; ex. and rejoined co. '62; m. o. Nov. 25, '64, ex. of ser.
French, Chaeles A. — Age 18; res. Bradford; mus. 1st D. C. Feb. 19, '64;
pris. at Sycamore church, Sept. 16, '64; ex. and joined co. ;m. o. with
regt.
Frost, George D. — Age 18 ; res. Winthrop ; mus. Dec. 26, '63 ; joined co. Jan'.
12, '64; m. o. June 20, '65.
Fuller, James. —Age 19; res. Union; mus. Co. K, 1st D. C. Feb. 19, '64;
pris. at tr. ; disch. "by order, June 5, '65.
FuRBUSH, Chaeles D. — Age 22; res. Bangor; mus. Oct. 19, '61; pris. at Mid
dletown, May 24, '62; ex. and joined co. Oct. '62; re-en. Jan. 4, '64; disch.
by order, Aug. 14, '65.
Gardiner, Chakles E. — Age 20; res. Palermo; mus. Oct. 19, '61; pris. at
MiddletOAvn, May 24, '62; ex. and rejoined co. '62; m. o. Dec. 6, '64, ex.
of ser.
Gaeland, Henry D. — Age 36; res. Hampden; mus. Dec. 24, '63; joined co.
Jan. 12, '64; tr. to navy, April 19, '64.
Gates, Oliver P. — Age 23; res. Lincoln; mus. Sept. 23, '62; joined co. in
Oct. ; disch. for dis. at Camp Bayard, Feb. 25, '63.
GooDBEHERE, JOSEPH S. — Age 45; res. Biddeford; mus. IstD. C. Feb. 19,
'64; joined CO. attr.; died at Annapolis, Md., Jan.' 12, '65.
Goodwin, Levi A. — Age 23; res. Skowhegan; mus. 1st D. C. Feb. 19, '64;
joined co. at tr. ; m. o. June 20, '65.
Gordon, Charles. — Age 18; res. Litchfleld; mus. Dec. 8, '64; joined co.
March 26; m. o. with regt.
Gould, Charles E. — Age 30; res. Freedom; mus. Jan. 1, '64; joined co.
Jan. 29; disch. for dis. June 6, '65.
Grant, Abner D. — Age 25; res. Machiasport; mus. 1st D. C. Feb. 19, '64;
joined co. at tr. ; m. o. June 20, '65.
Grant, Charles E. — Age 18; res. Hermon; mus. Feb. 21, '62; on detached
serAdce in div. com'sy dept. '64; m. o. Feb. 21, '65, ex. of ser.
Geant, Madison M. — Age 22; res. Hermon; mus. Oct. 19, '61; pris. at Mid
dletown, May 24, '62 ; ex. and rejoined co. Oct. '62 ; pris. at Brandy
Station, June 9, '63; ex. Sept. S, aud rejoined co. ; m. o. Nov. 25, '64, ex.
of ser.
Grant, Samuel. — Age 20; res. Hermon; mus. March 1, '62; m. o. March 1,
'65, ex. of ser.
Gray, George M. — Age 27; res. OldtoAsm; mus. Oct. 19, '61; wd. at Malvern
Hill, July 29, '64; m. o. Nov. 25, '64, ex. of ser.
Gray, George W. — Age IS; res. Monticello; mus. 1st D. C. Feb. 19, '64;
joined co. at tr. ; m. o. with regt.
Gray, James S. — Age 20; res. Standish; mus. IstD. C. Feb. 19, '64; pris.
at Stony Creek, on Wilson's raid, June 29; died in prison at Anderson
ville, Aug. 15, '64; gi'ave No. 5736.
GuLLiFER, MosES H. — Age 18; res. Waterville; mus. Co. K, 1st D. 0. Feb.
19, '64; pris. at Sycamore church, Sept. 16, '64; disch. G. O. No. 77.
Gunty, William. — Age 20; res. Portland; mus. 1st D. C. Feb. 19, '64; wd.
and pris. on Wilson's raid, June 24, '64; disch. '65, G. O. No. 77.

4'''4 FIRST MAINE CAVALRY.
Hall, Edvhn D.— Age 29; res. Durham; mus. 1st D. C. Feb. 19, '64; on
detached service as clerk at cav. depot from tr. till m. o. June 20, '65.
Haa'den, George W. — Age 24; res. Sangerville; mus. Oct. 6, '62; joined
CO. same month; died of disease at Belle Plain Landing, Jan. 25, '63.
Head, John H. — Age 26; res. Bangor; mus. Oct. 19, '61; disch. for dis.
June 27, '62.
Hibbert, Baeon S. — Age 18; res. Washington; mus. Oct. 4, '62.
Hill, William H. — Age 21 ; res. Sebago; mus. 1st D. C. Feb. 19, '64; joined
CO. at tr.; wd. slightly at Jettersville, April 5, '65; disch. by order, June
5, '65.
Hodges, Thomas B. — Age 22; res. Lewiston ; mus. Co. K, 1st D. C. Feb. 19,
'64; joined co. at tr. ; disch. by order, June 5, '65.
HoGAN, James. —Age 27; res. St. John's, N. B.; mus. Aug. 10, '62; disch.
by order, June 9, '65.
HuMPHEEAT, Ephraim B. — Age 18; res. South Berwick; mus. Aug. 15, '62;
joined oo. in Oct. ; disch. G. O. No. 83.
Hussey, Jaaibs E. — Age 18; res. Fairfleld ; mus. Co. K, 1st D. C. Feb. 19,
'64; pris. at Staunton Eiver, Wilson's raid, June 26, '64; died in rebel
prison, '65.
Hutchinson, Dennis.— Age 21; res. Atkinson; mus. IstD. C. Feb. 19, '64;
joined co. at tr. ; disch. by order, April 28, '65.
Jackson, Miles. — Age 39; res. Nobleboro; mus. Co. K, 1st D. C. Feb. 19,
'64; pris. at Stony Creek, Wilson's raid, June 29, '64; died in rebel
prison, '65.
Jerris, Peter. —Age 32; res. Lewiston; mus. Co. K, 1st D. C. Feb. 19, '64;
absent sick at tr. ; disch. for dis. June 21, '65.
Jones, James, Jr. — Age 25; res. Bangor; mus. Oct. 19, '61; disch. for dis.
Feb. 21, '63.
Jordan, Benjamin P.- Age 27; res. Oldtown; mus. Oct. 19, '61; disch. for
dis. at Washington, Nov. 11, '62.
Jordan, Eleazee. —Age 26; res. Kingfield; mus. Co. K, 1st D. C. Feb. 19,
'64; pris. at tr. ; disch. by order, June 5, '65.
Joeda:n, Thomas D. — Age 21; res. Oldtown; mus. Oct. 19, '61; disch. for
dis. Aug. 7, '62.
Kimball, Andeeav J. — Age 25; res. Hermon; mus. Oct. 19, '61; disch. for
dis. at Washington, Feb. 14, '63.
King, Alpheus. — Age 30; mus. 1st D. C. Feb. 19, "64.
KucKiNG, Theodore. — Age 18; res. Portland; mus. Jan. 4, '64; m. o. with
regt.
Labeeb, Hoeace. — Age 21; res. Orono; mus. Oct. 19, '61; wd. and pris. at
Middletown, May 24,' 62; assisted in caring for Maj. Cilley while a
prisoner; ex. and disch. for dis. Sept. 17, '62.
Lake, Enoch H. — Age 22; res. Levant; mus. Oct. 19, '61; m. o. Nov. 25,
'64, ex. of ser.
Lancastee, Eichard E. — Age 35; res. Oldtown; mus. Aug. 21, '62; joined
CO. Oct. '62; tr. to V. E. C. at Washington, March 19, '65.
Lancaster, Zelotes. — Age 20; res. Oldtown; mus. Oct. 19, '61; disch. for
dis. at Augusta, Aug. 7, '62.
Lane, Lee. — Age 18; res. Madison; mus. Co. K, 1st D. C. Feb. 19, '64; wd.
on Wilson's raid, June 24, '64, and died of wounds.
Lannon, John. —Age 22; res. Acton; mus. Co. K, 1st D. C. Feb. 19, '64.
Leavis, Frank. — Age 21; res. Orono; mus. Oct. 19, '61; m. o. Nov. 25, '64,
ex. of ser.
Libba', Anson O. — Age 23; res. Newport; mus. Oct. 19, '61; pris. at Brandy
Station, June 9, '63; ex. Sept. 8, and rejoined co.; m. o. Nov. 25, '64, ex.
of ser.

ROSTER OF COMPANY A. 475
Libby, Osman. — Age 29; res. Bangor; mus. Oct. 19, '61; m. o. Nov. 25, '64,
ex. of ser. A
Lord, Augustus, Jr. — Age 25; res. Levant; mus. Oct. 19, '61; m. o. Oct.
19, '64, ex. of ser.
Luce, William H. — Age 18; res. Burnham; mus. Oct. 19, '61; m. o. Nov.
25, '64, ex of ser.
LuFKiN, Charles E. — Age 23; res. Bangor; mus. Oct. 19, '61.
LuFKiN, Otis E. — Age 22; res. Bangor; mus. Oct. 19, '61; pris, at Brandy
Station, Aug. 20, '62; ex. and rejoined co. Oct. '62; disch. for diS. at
Augusta, Nov. 20, '63; again en. Sept. 1!), '64;, joined co. Oct. 26; killed
at Dinwiddie, March, 31, '65.
Mack, Luther J. — Age 29; res. Sidney; mus. Oct. 19, '61.
Mansell, George F. — Age 23; res. Alton; mus. Aug. 23, '62; joined co.
Oct. '62; on detached duty in regt. com'sy dept. '64; disch. G. O. No. 83.
Maxwell, Isaac C. — Age 19; res. Bowdoin; mus. Co. K, 1st D. C. Feb. 19,
'64; absent sick at tr.; m. o. with regt.
McDonald, George F. — Age 18; res. Bangor; mus. Oct. 19, '61; wd. and
pris. at Middletown, May 24, '62; ex. and disch. for dis. July, '62.
McKenzie, William. — Age 19; res. Portland; mus. Dec. 5, '64; joined co.
March 26, '65; wd. severely at Dinwiddie, March 31, '65 ; disch. for dis.
on account of wounds, June 15, '65.
McNeill, Dwight. — Age 30; res. Holden; mus, Sept. 6, '62; joined co. in
Oct. ; tr. to V. r. c. at Washington, Feb. 2, '64.
Meallbe, John. —Age 40; res Kingfield; mus. Co. K, IstD. C. Feb. 19, '64;
pris. at Sycamore church, Sept. 16, '64.
Melvin, Albert A. — Age 21; res. Hope; mus. Co. K, 1st D. C. Feb. 19, '64;
joined co. at tr. ; m. o. June 20, '65.
Merein, Oerin L. — Age 19; res. Alton; mus. Aug. 23, '62; joined co. in
Oct.; disch. G. O. No. 83.
Monroe, Albert P. — Age 17; res. Milo; mus. 1st D. C. Feb. 19, '64; pris.
at Sycamore church, Sept. 16, '64; died in southern prison, Oct. 30, '64.
Moore, Eber S. — Age 19; res. Anson; mus. IstD. C. Feb. 19, '64; joined
c6. at tr., and served in regt. band till m. o. with regt. [See last band.]
O'Brien, Michael. — Age 31; res. Orono; mus. March 1, '62; disch. for dis.
at Augusta, Aug. 15, '62.
O'CoNNBLL, Eedaiond. — Age 20; res. Orono; mus. Oct. 19, 61; wd. at
Brandy Station, Aug. 20, '62; disch. for dis. on account of wounds at
Washington, Oct. '62.
Palmer, Dennis W. — Age 18; res. Plymouth; mus. Dec. 20, '63; joined co.
Jan. 23, '64; m. o. with regt.
Parks, James. — Age 21; res. Oldtown; mus. Oct. 19, '61; disch. for dis.
Jan. 2, '62; again en. Aug. 25, '62; on detached duty at hd. qrs. '64; disch.
by order, June 7, '65.
Patterson, Aaron B. — Age 22; res. Newport; mus. 1st D. C. Feb. 19, '64;
joined co. at tr.; m. o. June 20, '65.
Peakes, James B. — Age 20; res. Oldtown; mus. Oct. 19, '61; pris. at Mid
dletown, May 24, '62; ex. and rejoined co. in Oct.; on detached duty as
scout for Gen. Kilpatrick, Sept. '63; pris. Sept. 20, '63, near Culpepper;
ex. Dec. 26, and rejoined co. ; m. o. Nov. 25, '65, ex. of ser.
Peavey, Daeius W. — Age 19; res. Exeter; mus. Aug. 22, '62; joined co.
in Oct.; on duty as teamster in regt. q. m. dept. '64; disch. G. O. No. 83.
Peavey, Hiram. — Age 41; res. Exeter; mus. Aug. 22, '62; joined co. in
Oct.; disch. G. O. No. S3.
Pendleton, Eichard F. — Age IS; res. Camden; mus. Co. K, 1st D. C.
Feb. 19, '64; pris. at Stony Creek, Wilson's raid, June 29, '64; disch. by
order, June 5, '65.

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FIRST MAINE CAVALRY.

Peeking, Horace. — Age 43; res. Minot; mus. Co. K, 1st D. C. Feb. 19, '64;
promoted chaplain 9th Me. Inf. '64. i
Pickering, Charles W.— Age 30; res. Bradford; mus Co. K, 1st D. C. Feb.
19, '64; pris. at tr.; died in southern prison, Dec. 22, '64.
Potter, John. —Age 20; res. Portland; mus. Co. K, 1st D. C. Feb. 19, '64;
pris. at Sycamore church, Sept. 16, '64; died in prison at Salisbury, N. C,
Nov. 10, '64.
Prescott, Daniel C — Age 37; res. Bangor; mus. Oct. 19, '61; disch. for
dis. June 2, '62.
Proctor, Edwabd E. — Age 18; res. Lewiston; mus. Co. K, 1st D. C. Feb.
19, '64; pris. at tr. ; disch. by order, April 28, '65.
Proctor, George F. — Age 20; res. Lisbon; mus. 1st D. C. Feb. 19, '64;
joined co. at ti-. ; disch. by order, June 5, '65.
Peoctoe, Geoege W. — Age 18; res. Lisbon; mus. Dec. 5, '64; joined co.
Dec. 21 ; m. o. with regt.
Kankins, Lucius. — Age 36; res. Mercer; mus. Dec. 31, '63; joined co. Jan.
23, '64; disch. by order, June 5, '65.
Eaymond, Charles E. — Age 22; res. Bowdoinham; mus. 1st D. C. Feb. 19,
'64; pris. at Sycamore church, Sept. 16, '64; died in prison at Salisbury,
Dec. 24, '64.
EicKEB, Nathan L. — Age 21; res. Oldtown; mus. Oct. 19, '61; pris. at
Brandy Station, June 9, '63; ex. Sept. 8; m. o. Nov. 25, '64, ex. of ser.
Eichardson, Alexander A. — Age 18; res. Winslow; mus. 1st D. C. Feb.
19, '64; joined co. at tr. ; disch. by order, June 5, '65.
Eichardson, E. A. — Age 18; res. Bowdoinham; mus. 1st D. C. Feb. 19, '64;
joined co. at tr.
Eichaedson, Seth M. — Age 19; res. Winslow; mus. 1st D. C. Feb. 19, '64;
joined co. at tr. ; disch. by order, June 5, '65.
Egberts, Nathaniel K. — Age 28; res. Levant; mus. Oct 19, '61; disch. for
dis. at Philadelphia, Aug. 15, '62.
EoGERs, George A. — Age 19; res. Bucksport; mus. Oct. 19, '61; disch. for
dis. April 5, '62.
Sanford, Henry. — Age 21; res. Lee; mus. Oct 19, '61; died of disease at
Augusta, April, '62.
Sargent, Groves O. — Age 26; res. Charleston; mus. Oct. 19, '61; disch.
for dis. March 10, '62.
Scott, Sargent J. — Age 20; res. Bangor; mus. Oct. 19, '61; died of dis
ease at Washington, Nov. 5, '62.
Scott, Wesley K. — Age 18; res. Bristol; mus. Co. A, 1st D. C. Feb. 19, '64;
pris. at Sycamore church, Sept. 16, '64; died in prison at Salisbury, Jan.
1, '65.
Severance, Walter F. — Age 21 ; res. Greenbush ; mus. Oct. 19, '61 ; m. o.
Nov. 25, '64, ex. of ser.
Severance, William H. — Age 22; res. Greenbush; mus. Oct. 19, '61; pris.
at Middletown, May 24, '62; ex. and rejoined co. Oct. '62; m. o. Nov. 25,
'64, ex. of ser.
Smith, Charles. — Age 22;res. Dayton; mus. Oct. 25, '64; joined co. Dec. 4;
wd. severely at Appomattox Court House, April 9, '65; m. o. with regt.
Smith, Frank I. —Age 20; res. Westbrook; mus. Oct. 12, '64; joined co.
Nov. 1 ; disch. for dis. July 12, '65.
Smith, William S. — Age 23; res. Madison; mus. Oct. 5, '62; teamster in
div. ammunition train, '64; disch. by order, June 5, '65.
SouLE, Lewis W. — Age 20; res. Bangor; mus. Oct. 19, '61; m. o. Nov. 25,
'64, ex of ser.
Spaulding, Albion. —Age 18; res. Burnham; mus. Oct. 19, '61; wd. and
pris. at iliddletovvrn. May 24. '62; paroled and disch. for dis. '62.

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Steele, John C. — Age 25 ; res. Bowdoin ; mus. IstD. C. Feb. 19, '64- pris
at Sycamore church, Sept. 16, '64; disch. by order, Sept. 4, '65. '
Stephens, Philip C. — Ti-. from 1st Mass. Cav. '65.
Stevens, Asa M. — Age 20; res. Exeter; mus. July 2.5, '62; joined co. in Oct.;
disch. G. O. No. S3.
Stevens, Charles H. —Age 23; res. Andover; mus. Nov. 17, '64; joined co
March 26, '65; disch. by order, June 5, '65.
Stevens, Edwin F. — Age 27 ; res. Corinth ; mus. Aug. 28, '62 ; joined co. Oct •
wd. at Shepardstown, July 16, '63 ; tr. to v. i . c. '65. '
Stewart, Sylvester. — Age 22; res. Bowdoin; mus. Co. K, IstD. C. Feb
19, '64; pris. at Stony Creek, Wilson's raid, June 29, '64; disch, by order
June 13, '65. '
Stockham, Charles M. — Age 21 ; res. Camden ; mus. Co. K, 1st D. C. Feb.
19, '64; at dismounted camp at tr. ; disch. for dis. June 10, '65.
Stuart, Charles F. — Age 22; res. Hampden; mus. Aug. 23, '62; joined co.
in Oct. ; died of disease at Washington, April 27, '63.
Sutherland, Bemjamin. —Age 41; res. Lisbon; mus. Co. C, 1st D. C. Feb.
19, '64; absent sick at tr. ; disch. by order, July 17, '65.
Sylvester, Joseph W. — Age 18; res. Etna; mus. Oct 19, '61; m. o. Nov. 25,
'64, ex. of ser.
Thompson, Charles D. — Age 20; res. Lee; mus. Oct. 19, '61; pris. at Mid
dletown, May 24, '62; died in prison at Eichmond, Aug. '62.
Thompson, Samuel A. — Age 22; res. Lee; mus. Oct. 19, '61; m. o. Nov. 25,
'64, ex. of ser.
Thorn, Samuel.— Age 18; res. Lewiston; mus. 1st D. C. Feb. 19, '64; pris.
at Sycamore church, Sept. 16, '64; died in southern prison, '65.
Thurston, John E. — Age 28; res. Bangor; mus. Oct. 19, '61; m. o. Nov. 25,
'64, ex. of ser.
Tilton, Henry P. — Age 19; res. Winthrop; mus. 1st D. C. Feb. 19, '64;
joined co. at tr. ; m. o. June 20, '65.
Toothakee, Jambs M. — Age 24;res. Eichmond; mus. 1st D. C. Feb. 19, '64;
wd. at Eeams' Station, Aug. 25, '64; joined co. and m. o. with regt.
Trask, Nathan E.— Age 23; res. Newburg; mus. Oct. 19, '61; disch. for dis.
Feb. 22, '63.
Vbazib, Febdeeick M. — Age 21; res. Camden; mus. Co. K, 1st D. C. Feb.
19, '64; pris. at Stony Creek, on Wilson's raid, June 29, '64; died in prison
at Andersonville, Jan. 15, '65 ; grave No. 12,457.
ViLES, William H. — Age IS; res. Anson; mus. Co. L, 1st D. C. Feb. 19 '64;
wd. and pris. at Stony Creek, Wilson's raid, June 29, '64; died in rebel
prison.
Walker, Charles W. — Age 19; res. Litchfleld; mus. 1st D. C. Feb. 19, '64;
joined co. at tr. ; m. o. June 20, '65.
Walker, William D. — Age 28; res. Atkinson; mus. Co. L, 1st D. C. Feb.
19, '64; at dismounted camp at tr. ; disch. by order, June 5, '65.
Walton, Daniel O. — Age 27; res. Milo; mus. Co. K, 1st D. C. Feb. 19, '64;
pris. at tr. ; died in prison at Salisbury, Nov. 12, '64.
Webber, Habris G. — Age 23; res. Bangor; mus. Oct. 19, '61; re-en. Jan
6, '64; m. o. June 20, '65.
Welch, Jambs B. — Age 18; res. Waterville; mus. 1st D. C. Feb. 19, '64-
absent sick at tr. ; disch. by order, June 5, '65.
Wells, Daniel J. — Age 34; res. Canaan; mus. Co. K, 1st D. C. Feb. 19,
'64; joined co. at tr. ; m. o. June 20, '65.
Weymouth, Algernon. — Age 18; res. Albion; mus. 1st D. C. Feb. 19, '64;
joined co. at tr. ; m. o. June 20, '65.
White, Eobert H. — Age 22; res. Saco; mus. 1st D. C. Feb. 19, '64; pris. at
Sycamore church, Sept. 16, '64; disch. by order, June 5, '65.

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FIRST MAINE CAVALRY.

Whitney, Heney C. —Age 20; res. Standish; mus. 1st D. C. Feb. 19, '64;
pris. at Sycamore church, Sept. 16, '64; disch. by order, Aug. 16, '65.
[See p. 354.]
Whitney, Samuel. — Age 27; res. Mount Vernon; mus. Co. K, 1st D. 0.
Feb. 19, '64; joined co. at tr. ; m. o. June 20, '65.
Whitnea', Thomas E. —Age 22; res. Clinton; mus. Oct. 2, '62; wd. and pris.
at Brandy Station, June 9, '63; ex. Sept. 8, and rejoined cb. ; pris. at Deep
Bottom, Aug. 16, '64; died in southern prison, Nov. 29, '64.
WiNSLOAV, Albert P. — Age 18; res. Winn; mus. 1st D. C. Feb. 19, '64;
joined co. at tr. ; m. o. June 20, '65.
Winslow, John W. — Age 43; res. Searsport; mus. 1st D. C. Feb. 19, '64; in
dismounted camp at tr. ; m. o. June 20, '65.
WiTiiAM, Benjamin C. — Age 40; res. Lisbon; mus. Co. K, 1st D. C. Feb.
19, '64; in dismounted camp at tr. ; m. o. June 20, '65.
Worcester, Edward P. — Age 18; res. Carmel; mus. Oct. 19, '61; m. o.
Nov. 25, '64, ex. of ser.
Young, Augustus. — Age 19; res. Orono; mus. Oct. 19, '61; disch. for dis.
June 24, '63.
Young, William. — Age 25; res. Exeter; mus. July 13, '62; joined co. in
Oct. ; tr. to navy, April 19, '65.

RECAPITULATION.
The whole number of commissioned officers belonging to the company was
thirteen, of whom seven joined at its organization (three with commissions
and four in the ranks and subsequently promoted), five were transferred
from the First District of Columbia Cavalry (four with commissions and one
in the ranks and subsequently promoted), and one was promoted from the
field and staff; of these, three were mustered out with the regiment, three
were ]5romoted to the field and staff, one was commissioned in the United
States Volunteers, one was mustered out at the expiration of his term of
service, one resigned, one was killed in action, one died of wounds received
in action, one was discharged, and one is reported as never having been
mustered. Lieut. Haskell served from the organization of the regiment
until its muster out, and three others served three years or more, though
not all of them served all the time with the company or regiment.
The actual number of enhsted men belonging to the company (beside the
four who were commissioned) was two hundred and fifty-seven, of whom
twenty-eight were sergeants, twenty-four corporals, five buglers, five far
riers, four saddlers, three wagoners, and one hundred and eighty-eight pri
vates. Of these, ninety joined the company at its organization, thirty in
1862, thirty-one in 1864 and 1865, one hundred and flve were transferred
from the First District of Columbia Cavalry, and one was transferred from
the First Massachusetts Cavalry. Thirty-eight served their three years'
term of enhstment, and were mustered out at its expiration ; thirty- two were
mustered out with the regiment, and three were discharged some time after
the expiration of their term of service ; forty-nine were discharged for disa- •
bility; eighty were discharged at the close of the war under the general
orders mustering out paroled prisoners, convalescents in hospital, dis
mounted cavalry men, one year men, and cavalry men whose term of ser
vice expired prior to Oct. 1, 1865; one was discharged to receive promotion

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in the Ninth Maine Infantry; three were killed in action, two died from
wounds received in action, nine died of disease, and twenty died in southern
prisons; four were transferred to the navy, three to the veteran reserve
corps, and one to Co. L; twelve are unaccounted for. Forty-nine served
three years or more, twenty-two served tAVO years and lesn than three, one
hundred and twenty-six served one year and less than two, and flfty-eight
served less than one year. Seven re-enlisted as veteran volmiteers.. These,
and the five enlisted men Avho were commissioned, added to the number of
enlisted men before given, makes the total number of enlistments repre
sented in the company two hundred and sixty-nine, or with the commis
sioned officers, two hundred and seventy-seven.
COMPANY A'S HONOEED DEAD.
LIEUTENANTS.
Vincent Mountfort, BoAvdoiu. Killed in action at Sycamore church,
Sept. 16, 1864.
Leander M. Comins, Lincoln. Died April 14, 1865, of wounds received in
action at DiuAviddie, March 31, 1865.
sergeants.
Benjamin F. Fogg, Stetson. Died in rebel prison, Aug. 27, 1864,
Prentiss M. Clark, Levant. Died in prison at Andersonville, Sept. 8, 1864.
James M. Hall, Orono. Killed in the charge on Lee's train, April 6, 1865.
coepoeal.
Asa Merrill, Eichmond. Killed in action at Eeams' Station, Aug. 25, 1864.
privates.
Frederick K. Allen, Hope. Died in rebel prison, Feb. 13, 1865.
William H. Ames, Machiasport. Died Sept. 24, 1864.
Heman B. Carter, Manchester. Died in southern prison, Jan. 20, 1865.
Charles A. Cleaveland, Lee. Died in prison at Richmond, 1862.
James H. Coombs, Topsham. Died in March, 1864.
Octavius A. Davis, Waterville. Died in rebel prison, Nov. 14, 1864.
Joseph Dobbins, Farmington. Died at Washington, Oct. 19, 1864.
George W. Dodge, Burnham. Died at Annapolis, Md., Sept. 18, 1862.
George E. Emera', Hampden. Died of wounds received at Appomattox
Court House, April 9, 1865.
Joseph S. Goodbehebb, Biddeford. Died at Annapolis, Md., Jan. 12, 1865.
James S. Gray, Standish. Died in prison at Ajidersonville, Aug. 15, 1864.
George W. Hayden, Sangerville. Died of disease at Belle Plain Land
ing, Jan. 25, 1863.
James R. Hussea', Fairfield. Died in rebel prison, 1865.
Miles Jackson, Nobleboro. Died in rebel prison, 1865.
Lee Lane, Madison. Died of wounds received on Wilson's raid, June 24,
1864.
Otis E. Lufkin, Bangor. Killed in action at Dinwiddie Court House,
March 31, 1865.

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Albert P. Monroe, Milo. Died in southern prison, Oct. 30, 1864.
Chaeles W. Pickering, Bradford. Died in southern prison, Dec. 22, 1864.
John Potter, Portland. Died iu prison at Salisbury, N. C, Nov. 10, 1864.
Charles E. Raymond, Bowdoinham. Died in prison at Salisbury, N. C,
Dec. 24, 1864.
Henry Sanford, Lee. Died of disease at Augusta, April, 1862.
Sargeut j. Scott, Bangor. Died of disease at Washington, Nov. 5, 1862.
Wesley K. Scott, Bristol. Died in prison at Salisbury, Jan. 1, 1865.
Charles F. Stuaet, Hampden. Died of disease at Washington, April 27,
1863.
Charles D. Thompson, Lee. Died in prison at Eichmond, Aug. 1862.
Samuel Thorn, LcAviston. Died in southern prison, 1865.
Frederick M. Veazie, Camden. Died in prison at Andersonville, Jan. 15,
1865.
William H. Viles, Anson. Died in rebel prison.
Daniel O. Walton, Milo. Died in prison at Salisbury, Nov. 12, 1864.
Thomas E. Whitney, Clinton. Died in southern prison, Nov. 29, 1864.

Corp, GEO, A, MESSER, Co, B,

Corp. JOHN THOMPSON, Co, B ^i
Searsmont, ^

Lieut, WILLIAM P, COLEMAN, Co, B,
Wetmore, Colo,

WILLARD L, MESSER, Co, B,
Sergt, Co, H, 2d Me Cav,
Union,

GIDEON ANDREWS, Co, B.
Hermon,

JOHN O, BRUCE, Co, B.
Belfast,

Corp, GIDEON TC

ROSTER OF COMPANY B.

COMPANY B.

CAPTAINS.

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CILLEY, JONATHAN P.— Age 25; res. Thomaston; en. Sept. 3, '61; mus.
Oct. 19, to rank from Oct. 4; com. major. May 8, '62. [See field and staff,
and pp. 4, 30, 34-37.]
TUCKEE, BENJAMIN P. — Age 29; com. capt. Co. B, from adjt. May 8,
'62; served on the staff of Gen. D. McM. Gregg, comdg. 2d div. c. c. from
June 9, '63, till following Dec; com. major, July 11, '64. [See field and
staff, and pp. 136, 146, 157, 281, 296, 298, 358.]
LOEING, JACOB B.— Age 28; res. Thomaston; en. Sept. '61; mus. Oct. 19,
as sergt.; pro. 1st sergt. Nov. 1, '62; wd. at Gettysburg, July 2, '63, by a
spent ball on the arm; re-en. Dec. 29, '63; wd. severely in front of Eich
mond, May 12, '64, by a cannon ball striking his pistol and driving it
against his hip and thigh; sent to hospital, May 15; rejoined co. Aug.
26; com. capt. July 11, '64; m. o. with regt. [See pp. 371, 403.]
FIRST LIEUTENANTS.
COLEMAN, WILLIAM P. — Age 26; res.. Lincolnville; mus. Oct. 19, '61, to
rank from Sept. 26; comdg. co. Oct. and Nov. '63, and wd. by contusion
of bullet at Bull Eim, Oct. 15; on duty at draft rendezvous, Portland,
early in '64; comdg. co. July, Aug. and Sept. '64; m. o. Nov. 25, '64,
ex. of ser. [See pp. 181-183, 203.]
POOR, JAMES W. — Age 21; res. Belfast; en. Sept. '61; mus. Oct. 19, '61, as
sergt.; pro. q. m. sergt. '62; re-en. Dec. 29, '63; on detached duty at
brigade hd. qrs. '63; pro. sergt. maj. Feb. 1, '64; com. 1st lieut. Dec. 16,
'64; wd. severely at Sailor's Creek, April 6, '65, while acting adjt; re
joined CO. and m. o. with regt. [See field and staff, and pp. 417, 434.]
SECOND LIEUTENANTS.
CUTLEE, FEANK M. — Age 19; res. Union; mus. Oct. 19, '61, to rank
from Oct. 4; aide-de-camp for Col. J. Irwin Gregg, comdg. 2d brig. 2d
div. c. c. from July 16, '63, till m. o. for ex. of ser. Nov. 25, '64; wd. in
fall of '64. [See pp. 32, 141.]
FULLEE, HENEY D. — Age 19; res. Corinth; mus. 1st D. C. March 28, '64;
pris. at Sycamore church, Sept. 16, '64; joined co. winter '64-5; wd.
severely at Dinwiddie Court House, March 31, '65; rejoined co. and m. o.
with regt, [See pp. 397,' 399.]
FIEST SERGEANTS.
VosE, Marcus A. — Age 20; res. Montville; en. Sept. 27, '61; mus. Oct. 19,
as 1st sergt. ; com. sup. 2d lieut. Oct. 31, '62, by the governor of Maine;
m. o. Jan. '63, by order, the War Dept. not recognizing that grade;

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again en. Co. H, 2d Me. Cav. and com. 2d lieut. '64; com. 1st lieut. ; wd.
on expedition under Col. Spurling, from Pensacola, Pla., to Montgomery,
Ala., '64; m. o. Dec. 6, '65, at Barnacas, Fla.
Cook, Melville B. —Age 23; res. Friendship; en. Sept. 26, '61; mus. Oct.
19, as private; pro. corp. Sept. 1, '62, and from that time till Feb. 1,
'64, was employed as co. clerk; wd. and horse killed under him at
Louisa Court House, May 2, '63; sent to military hospital at Aquia
Creek, and thence to dismounted camp near Alexandria, where he was
mounted, detailed as provost guard, and sent to Washington, and was
one of the escort to President Lincoln; rejoined co. Sept. 26, '63; re-en.
Dec. 29, '63; pro. sergt. Feb. 1, '64; was knocked down and his horse
killed by the force of a shell at Trevillian Station, June 11, '64; served
as ordnance sergt. for the division from Sept. 20, '64, to Nov. 12, '64,
when he rejoined co. and was pro. 1st sergt. ; rendered distinguished
service during the campaign of '65; m. o. with regt. [See pp. 5, 46,
o95.J QUARTERMASTER SERGEANTS.
Bobbins, Edward K. — Age 22; res. Thomaston; en. Sept. 3, '61 — the
second man who enlisted in the regt. ; mus. Oct. 19; disch. for dis. June
22, '62, arising from exhaustion and exposure in the campaign in the
Shenandoah valley.
Burrows, Samuel. — Age 22; res. Friendship; en. Sept. 26, '61; mus. Oct.
19, as private; pro. corp. Oct. 1, '62; on detached service in the divi
sion q. m. dept. '63 and '64; and at the battle of Gettysburg, July, '63,
while carrying despatches from Capt. Corson, a. q. m. to Gen. Meade,
by the long and exhaustive gallop to find the general, he incurred sun
stroke, but faithfully carried out his instructions; re-en. Dec. 29, '63;
rejoined co. Nov. 24, '64, and pro. sergt. Nov. 24, and q. m. sergt. a little
later; m. o. with regt. COMMISSARY SERGEANTS.
Burton, Elbeidge. — Age 38; res. Thomaston; en. Sept. 7, '61; mus. Oct.
19, as Corp.; pro. sergt. March, '63; at Aldie, June 17, '63, he was left
alone while he emptied the contents of his revolver into the ranks of
a charging column of rebel cavalry; re-en. and pro. com'sy sergt. Dec.
29, '63; in command of co. from June 24, '64, until Aug. 26, receiving
special commendation from the regt. commander; passed examination
as veterinary surg. Sept. 19, '64, and received his warrant for such posi
tion Nov. 4; at Boydton plank road, Oct. 27, in the second fight of that
day, he, in charge of twenty men, captured the glasses, flags, and para
phernalia of a rebel signal station. [See field and staff.]
BowLEE, Mabquis. — Age 21 ; res. Palermo; en. Sept. '61; mus. Oct. 19, '61,
as private; orderly for Gen. Meade, '62, and at the battle of Freder
icksburg, Dec. 13, '62, had his pistol shot from his side and his horse
wounded; re-en. Dec. 29, '63; pro. corp. May 1, '64, and com'sy sergt. Dec.
22, '64; sick in hospital, winter of '64 and '65, but rejoined co. in time to
participate in all the engagements up to the surrender of Lee's army;
m. o. -with regt. SERGEANTS.
Perkins, Alonzo. —Age 35; res. Thomaston; en. Sept. 16, '61; mus. Oct.
19; served as regt. carpenter in building the horse stalls in Augusta;
sent to Maine on recruiting serAdce, '62, by reason of his health breaking
down in the campaign in the valley. May, '62; died at home, Aug. '62.
Fessenden, Joshua A.— Age 20; res. Eockland; en. Sept. 18, '61; mus.
Oct. 19; disch. March 24, '62, to accept commission as 2d lieut. 2d U. S.
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Messer, Adelbert A.— Age 28; res. Montville; en. Oct. 5, '61; mus. Oct.
19, as corp. ; pro. sergt. March I, '62; ruptured a blood vessel during the
campaign in the valley, May, '62, and died from the effects of the injury,
Nov. '62.
Eobinson, James H. — Age 17; res. Belfast; en. and mus. Oct. 19, '61, as
Corp.; pro. sergt. '62; pris. at Louisa Court House, May 2, '63; ex. Sept.
8, and rejoined co. ; re-en. Dec. 29, '63; tr. to navy, July 4, '64.
Parker, Aurelius. — Age 27; res. St. George; en. Sept. 30, '61; mus. Oct.
19, as private ; pro. corp. April, '62 ; pro. sergt. Oct. 2, '62, and detailed
in charge of Gen. Sturgis' orderlies, hd. qrs. 9th corps; for his bravery
at Antietam he was recommended to the War Dept. for a captain's com
mission in U. S. Army, and Gen. Burnside approved the recommenda
tion, but no notice appears to have been taken of it; rejoined co. Sept. 4,
'63, and was detailed to take charge of Gen. Gregg's orderlies; wd. at
Deep Bottom, Aug. 16, '64, but remained with the co. ; m. o. Nov. 25,
'64, ex. of ser. ; after m. o. became regt. sutler, and remained as such till
m. o. of regt. — the only sutler who paid a tax to regt. fund. [See p.
377.]
McCoBB, Austin. — Age 20; res. Lincolnville; en. Oct. 1, '61; mus. Oct. 19,
as Corp. ; pro. sergt. Deo. 27, '62, and was color bearer the greater part
of '63; re-en. Dec. 29, '63; wd. slightly at Coal Harbor, June 2, '64, being
struck by a piece of shell in the temple; wd. severely at Boydton plank
road, Oct. 27, '64, while leading the advance of Co. B; was sent to hos
pital at Augusta, and there disch. for dis. April 21, '65. [See p. 281.]
Peekins, Babton G. — Age 34; res. Thomaston; mus. Oct. 19, '61, as pri
vate; pro. corp. and sergt. '62; pris. at Louisa Court House, May 2, '63;
ex. Sept. 8, and rejoined co. ; re-en. Dec. 29, '63; disch. for dis. Feb. '64,
and died the following October.
Strout, Alfred C. — Age 22; res. Thomaston; en. Sept. 14, '61; mus. Oct.
19, as private; pro. corp. early in '62; injured at second Bull Eun, Aug.
'62, by being thrown upon the pommel of the saddle, and sent to
Armory Square hospital; rejoined co. and pro. sergt. Oct. 30, '62; com
manded CO. while veterans were on furlough, Feb. 27 to March 2, '64;
aj). acting sergt. maj. of dismounted men, April 27, '64, till June, '64;
m. o. Nov. 25, '64, ex. of ser.
McIntyre, Charles A. — Age 22; res. Warren; mus. Feb. 1, '62, as pri
vate; pro. corp. Aug. '63; re-en. Feb. 1, '64; wd. slightly in the forehead
at Todd's Tavern, May S, '64, and had two bullets put through his hat;
pro. sergt. Aug. 1, '64; wd. severely in the hip at Deep Bottom, Aug. 16,
'64, and sent to hospital at Philadelphia; rejoined co. Dec. '64; April 9,
'65, at Appomattox Court House, he voluntarily took the place of a
sergt., and was killed almost at the moment Lee's advance unfurled
their emblem of submission, and died without knowing that what he
had yielded up his life for had been accomplished, having been in nearly
all the engagements of the regt. from Middletown to Appomattox. [See
p. 34.]
BiRCE, Francis A. — Age 23; res. Orrington; mus. Co. L, 1st D. C. Feb.
20, '64; pris. in June, '64; ex. and disch. for dis. Aug. 30, '64.
OoLLEY, Charles H. — Age 22; res. Portland; mus. IstD. C. Feb. 20, '64;
absent sick at tr. ; disch. for dis. at hospital, June 20, '65.
Brackett, James W. — Age 25; res. Portland; mus. 1st D. C. Feb. 20, '64;
in hospital at tr., sick from exposure and exhaustion on Wilson's raid;
disch. for dis. at Portland, Dec. 12, '64.
Gurney, Samuel J. — Age 28; res. Waldo; en. Oct. 9, '61; mus. Oct. 19, as
corp; detailed as orderly for Gen. Meade, in '62, and while carrying des
patches at Fredericksburg, Dec. 13, his horse was killed by a cannon
ball, while he narrowly escaped ; pris. at Louisa Court House, May 2,
'63; ex. Sept. 8, and rejoined co. ; re-en. Dec. 29, '63; pro. sergt. Nov. 28,
'64; at Appomattox Court House, April 9, '65, before it was certain that

484 FIRST MAINE CAVALRY.
Gen. Lee had surrendered, aided by Privates A. Benner and Fred Rip
ley, he captured twenty-flve rebels, and marched them to hd. qrs. ; m. o.
June 20, '65. [See p. 365.]
Palmer, Samuel W. — Age 19; res. Newcastle; mus. Aug. 21, '62, as pri
vate; pro. corp. Aug. 1, '64, and sergt. March 20, "65; at Dinwiddie,
March 31, '65, he distinguished himself by bravery; disch. G. O. No. 83.
Baetlett, Oeein W. — Age 30; res. Stoneham; mus. 1st D. C. Feb. 20, '64,
as corp; joined co. at tr. ; pro. sergt. May, '65; m. o. with regt.
Cappees, Osgood. —Age 18; res. Levant; mus. Co. E, 1st D. C. Oct. 15, '63,
as cprp. ; absent sick at tr. ; joined co. in time to participate in the cam
paign of '65; pro. sergt. May, '65; m. o. with regt.
Bakee, Albert. — Age 32; res. Belfast; mus. Jan. 7, '64, as private; joined
' CO. Jan. 29, '64; wd. at Deep Bottom, Aug. 16, '64; pro. corp. '64, and
sergt. May, '65; m. o. with regt.
Eobinson, Chaeles E. — Age 21; res. Washington; en. Sept. 20, '61; mus.
Oct. 19, as private; pris. at Frederick, Md., '62; rejoined co. Dec. 24; re-
en. Dec. 29, '63; pro. corp. '64, and sergt. '65; m. o. with regt.
CORPORALS.
Bean, Charles H. — Age 21; res. St. George; mus. Oct. 19, '61 ; received a
sabre cut on his left cheek, cutting through his nose and into his right
eye, in attempting to arrest a drunken soldier, by order of Maj. Brown,
while on the way to the front with a detachment of unmounted men,
Dec. '63; sent to hospital at Fairfax Court House, and thence to Camp
Stoneman, where he remained on light duty till m. o. Nov. 25, '64, ex. of
ser.
McCoBB, Wilbur. — Age 21; res. Lincolnville; en. Oct. 1, '61; mus. Oct. 19;
served in the campaign in the valley, '62, but was taken sick in June,
and disch. for dis. at Philadelphia, Oct. 25, '62.
Frost, Nathan P. — Age 27; res. Searsmont; en. Oct. 5, '61; mus. Oct. 19;
disch. for dis. June 30, '62.
Brown, George H. — Age 24; res. Searsmont; mus. Oct. 19, '61, as private;
pro. corp. Jan. 30, '62; disch. at Hagerstown, Md., June, '62, for dis.
arising from injuries caused by the fall of his horse during Banks'
retreat in the valley; again en. Dec. 29, '63, in Co. E, 1st Me. H. A., and
served till disch. for dis. at Harwood hospital. May 28, '65; while in this
last service, received a gun shot wound in the left hand.
CoLLAAiBR, Solomon C. — Age 19; res. Lincolnville; en. Sept. 25, '61; mus.
Oct. 19, as private; pro. corp. spring of '62; died of disease in hospital at
Washington, Aug. 28, '62.
Cole, James D. — Age 25; res. Thomaston; mus. Oct. 19, '61, as private;
pro. corp. April, '62; participated in the campaign in the valley, and
disch. by order of Gen. Banks shortly after.
Turner, John. — Age 23; res. North Haven; en. Oct. 9, '61; mus. Oct. 19,
as private; pro. corp. April, '62; disch. for dis. at Washington, Oct. 1, '62.
Catland, Nehemiah B. — Age 21; res. Thomaston; en. Sept. 14, '61; mus.
Oct. 19, as private; pro. corp. '62; pris. at Louisa Court House, May 2,
'63; ex. and sent to hospital at Annapolis, and thence to Camp Distribu
tion, where he died from the effects of his imprisonment, June 14, '63;
participated in all the engagements of the co. till captured.
Thoaipson. John. — Age 22; res. Searsmont; mus. Dec. 19, '61, as private;
pro. corp. Sept. 1, '62; tr. to navy, April 19, '64; wd. in the flght at Mobile
Bay, Aug. 5, '64, and participated in the attack on Fort Fisher; disch.
from navy, March 8. "65.
Hall, Isaac A. — Age 21; res. South Thomaston; en. Sept. 24, '61; mus.
Oct. 19, as private; pro. corp. Oct. 1, '62, and was in all the engagements
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on U. S. steamer " Brooklyn," and participated in the naval engagements
at Mobile Bay and Fort Fisher.
Claek, Edwaed H. — Age 26; res. Biddeford; mus. Sept. 1, '62; joined co.
Oct. 25; pro. corp. '62, and acted as co. clerk; disch. Feb. '64, for dis.
arising from a compound fracture of the right ankle, incurred by his
horse falling on him, July 16, '63.
Hawes, Henry A. — Age 21; res. Union; mus. Oct. 19, '61, as private; pris.
at Middletown, May 24, '62, while serving as surgeon's orderly; ex. Sept.
14, and rejoined co. Oct. 25; pro. corp. Nov. 1, '62; sent to hospital sick
Feb. 20, '64; m. o. Nov. 25, '64, ex. of ser.
Haa'NES, Frank G. — Age 18; res. Bremen; en. Sept. 21, '61; mus. Oct. 19,
as private; pro. corp. Feb. 4, '63; pris. at Louisa Court House, May 2, '63;
ex. Sept. 8, '63, and rejoined co. in Oct. ; re-en. Dec. 29, '63; tr. to v. r. c.
Jan. 14, '64, and disch. Sept. 5, '64.
Shokey, Samuel. — Am 31; res. Belfast; en. Oct. 9, '61; mus. Oct. 19, as
private ; horse killed under him at the battle of Fredericksburg, Dec. 13,
'62, while serving as orderly for Gen. Meade; pro. corp. Feb. 4, '63; m. o.
Nov. 25, '64, ex. of ser.
Paekee, Marcellus M. — Age 32; res. St. George; mus. Aug. 4, '62, as
private; joined co. Sept. 6; pro. corp. March 7, '63; pris. at Louisa Court
House, May 2, '63, at which time he received a slight wound from a
rebel sabre; ex. Sept. 8, and rejoined co. ; tr. to signal corps, Feb. I, '64.
EiCHABDSON, William M. — Age 39 ; res. St. George ; mus. Oct. 4, '62, as
private; joined co. Sept. 6; pro. corp. Aug. 20, '63; had his horse shot
under him, and taken pris. near Eichmond, May 12, '64; died in prison
at Andersonville, and buried in the National Cemetery there — gi-ave
No. 10,465.
Lamson, Edwin B. —Age 24; res. Portland; mus. 1st D. C. Feb. 20, '64; ab
sent sick at tr. ; disch. for dis. June 20, '65.
MooRE, Thomas. —Age ^0; res. Portland; mus. Co. L, 1st D. C. Feb. 20,
'64; pris. June, '64; ex. and rejoined CO.; joined co. at tr. ; wd. at Boyd
ton plank road, Oct. 27, '64.
Ross, George H. — Age 24; res. Portland; mus. IstD. C. Feb. 20, '64; ab
sent sick at tr. ; disch. for dis. July 7, '65.
Leighton, John W. — Age 23; res. Belfast; en. Oct. 5, '61; mus. Oct. 19,
as saddler; on detached duty at division hd. qrs. '63; re-en. Dec. 29, '63;
pro. corp. Feb. 1, '64; pris. at St. Mary's church, June 24, '64; ex. soon
after and rejoined co. and served till disch. by order, Jvme 12, '65.
Messer, Geoege A. — Age 19; res. Montville; en. Oct. 5, '61; mus. Oct. 19,
as private; sent to Frederick, '62, sick with fever, brought on by ex
haustion in the valley campaign; rejoined co.; re-en. Dec. 29, '63; pro.
corp. Feb. 21, '64; by his persistent efforts in the engagement near Rich
mond, May 12, '64, he got Capt. Loring (who was badly wounded and
whose horse was killed) from the fleld, probably saving his life ; wd.
and horse shot under him at TrcAdllian Station, June 11, '64; sent to
hospital, and after suffering severely from his wound, was discharged
therefrom June 13, '65; during the winter of '64^5 acting q. m. of the
hospital division south of the Potomac, including the hospitals in Alex
andria and vicinity; had fitted for college at Exeter, N. H., and was
preparing to enter Bowdoin when he enlisted. [See p. 2.34.]
Barlow, Willaed W. — Age 21; res. Thomaston; mus. July 24, '62, as pri
vate; joined co. Aug. 10; orderly for Gen. Meade from Feb. 18, '63, to
Aug. 15, '64, when he rejoined co. and was pro. corp. ; severely wd. at
Dinwiddie Court House, March 31, '65, by a Minnie ball breaking the
bone and ploughing a furrow two inches long on the left side of his
forehead; disch. on account of wounds, at Mount Pleasant hospital,
June 14, '65.
Haskell, Henri J. — Age 17; res. Palmyra; mus. Sept. 22, '62, as private;
joined co. Oct. 25; ap. bugler, '62; wd. slightly at Boydton plank road

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Oct. 27, '64; pro. corp. March 20, '65; dangerously wd. at Dinwiddie,
March 31, '65; sent to hospital and disch. on account of wounds, July
12, '65.
Tower, Gideon, Je. — Age 34; res. Lincolnville; served in Co. G, 26th Me.
Inf., having en. Oct. 11, '62, and m. o. with regt. Aug. 17, '63; mus. Co,
B, 1st Me. Cav. Jan 20, '64; pro. corp. March 28, '65; m. o. with regt.
Small, Avery. — Age 29; res. Camden; mus. 1st D. C. Feb. 20, '64; injured
by his horse falling on him at Reams' Station, June 28, '64; joined co. at
tr. ; pro. corp. '65, for bravery in the engagement at Dinwiddie, March
31; detailed as corp. in charge of the gun captured by the regt. and
presented to the state when the regt. arrived home; m. o. with regt.
Davis, McKendeee. — Age 21; res. Friendship; en. Sept. 26, '61; mus. Oct.
19, as private; Nov. '62, in ignorance of the revocation of the order
allowing the tr., he en. with a detachment of his co. then in Washington,
in the U. S. Heavy Artillery and participated with that regt. in the heavy
fighting at Chancellorsville, May, '63; July 31, '63, haAdng learned of the
illegality of his enlistment, he rejoined his CO.; re-en. Dec. 29, '63; at
Ground Squirrel bridge. May 11, '64, he and Sergt. Cook were placed
on an advanced post, and not being recalled at the time of the enemy's
attack, they were cut off, but escaped and joined the column as it was
crossing the Chickahominy; at St. Mary's church, June 24, '64, he again
held his position as vidette till the enemy was in his rear, but finally
worked his way into camp safely; pro. corp. July 1, '65; m. o. with
regt.
Prince, Albert F. — Age 18; res. North Yarmouth; mus, 1st D, C. Feb, 20,
'64, as private; pris. at tr., and reported dead; joined co. Jan. 5, '65,
from parole camp; pro. corp. '65; m. o. with regt.
EiPLEY, Feed A. — Age 18; res. Appleton; mus. Jan. 4, '64, as private;
joined co. Jan. 29 ; orderly at brig. hd. qrs. '64; wd. by a gunshot wound
in the left foot at Appomattox Court House, Jan. 9, '65, while with
Sergt. Gurney, capturing a number of prisoners; pro. corp. '65; m. o.
with regt. [See p. 484.] BUGLERS.
Brier, Eben F. — Age 18; res. Belfast; en. Oct. 5, '61; mus. Oct. 19; on
detached service, Nov. '62; in all the engagements in Avliich the co. par
ticipated, up to Shepardstown, July 16, '6.3, when he was mortally wd.
by almost the last shot fired, the bullet tearing across his forehead, and
died of wounds, July 21. [See p. 188.]
Grafton, Edmund C. — Age 18; res. Rockland; en. Sept. 25, '61; mus. Oct.
19; killed by a railroad accident while returning from a furlough, July
30, '62.
Pottle, William M. — Age 28; res. Buxton; served as corp. Co. H, 7th
, Me. Inf., having en. Aug. 21, '61, and being disch. for dis. May 18, '63;
mus. Co. B, 1st Me. Cav. Jan. 4, '64, as private; joined co. Jan. 23; ap.
bugler, March 1, '64; m. o. with regt.
FARRIEES.
Clement, Albion H. — Age 24; res. Montville; en. Sept. 6, '61; mus. Oct.
19; remained on duty Avitli co. until March 3, '63, when disch. for dis. at
Camp Bayard.
Burrows, Jerome W. — Age 26; res. Thomaston; en. Sept. 21, '61; mus.
Oct. 19; during Banks' retreat. May 24, '62, he was with the wagons of
Co. B, and in charge of the train as wagon master, under Lieut. Hill,
of Co. A, and rendered efficient service in recapturing part of the train
and bringing the whole train safely through to Williamsport ; was seri
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received a thirty day furlough, aud at its expiration was detailed on
recruiting service in Maine, and was kept on this duty until disch. for
dis. Dec. 30, '62.
Holden, Samuel M. — Age 21; res. Casco; en. Dec. 15, '61; mus. Dec. 19,
as private; ap. farrier, '62; re-en. Dec. 29, '63; tr. to navy, July 4, '64,
where he served until disch. Aug. 27, '65.
Fales, Fenelon M. — Age 24; res. Thomaston; en. Sept. 15, '61; mus. Oct.
19; orderly for Gen. Meade, and in the battle of Fredericksburg, Deo. 13,
'62, had his horse killed under him, and received tAvo bullet holes in his
clothing; pris. at Louisa Court House, May 2, '63; ex. Sept. 8, and re
joined 00. ; re-en. Dec. 29, '63, and appointed farrier soon after- mor
tally wd. at St. Mary's church, June 24, '64, and died the next clay; he
was a brother of John L. Fales, of Co. C, who was mortally wd. at Boyd
ton plank road, Oct. 27, '64.
Spear, Oera P. — Age 21; res. Warren; mus. Feb. 1, '62, as private; re-en.
Felj. 1, '64; ap. farrier same date; m. o. June 20, '65; accidently killed
shortly after disch. and return home.
McGuiRE, Alfred D.' — Age 20; res. Howland; mus. Aug. 7, '62, as private;
joined co. Sept. 6; his horse killed by a piece of shell, at Trevillian Sta
tion, June 11, '64; ap. farrier, July 5, '64; disch. G. O. No. 83,
Adams, Job C. — Age 35; res. Greenville; en. Co. E, IstD. C. Sept. 25, '63,
as private; joined co. soon after tr. ; Jan. 2, '65, he stabbed Joseph Rose
across the bowels, and was court martialed, but Rose, who had recovered,
stated that he was as much to blame as Adams, when the latter was
acquitted, and the two became the best of friends; ap. farrier, '65; m. o,
with regt, WAGONERS.
Robertson, Richard, Jr. — Age 34; res. Monroe; en, Oct. 4, '61; mus. Oct.
19; disch. at Philadelphia, July '63, for dis. caused by the loss of two fin
gers in Aug. '62.
Spaeeow, Rodney. — Age 19; res. Union; mus. Feb. 1, '62, as private; on
detached duty with the ammunition train, '63 and '64; re-en. Feb. 1, '64,
and ap. wagoner same date; m. o. June 20, '65.
RoBBiNS, John B. — Age 25; res. Swanville; mus. Oct. 19, '61, as private; ap.
• wagoner, '63; re-en. Dec. 29, '63; tr. to navy, July 4, '64.
EiLBY, Geoege. — Age 35; res. Monroe; en. Oct. 5, '61; mus. Oct. 19, as pri
vate; disabled in the campaign in the valley by his horse throwing him
backwards and injuring his back and lumbardal muscle; ap. wagoner,
'63; re-en. Dec. 29, '63; rendered good service with the co. in last cam
paign; m. o. June 20, '65, SADDLER.
Caee, Maetin. — Age 23; res. Thomaston; en. Sept. '61; mus. Oct. 19, as
private; taken with typhoid fever on Stoneman's raid. May, '63, but with
rare pluck rode for days while suffering from that disease, rather than '
be left within the rebel lines; re-en. Dec. 29, '63; ap. saddler, Feb. 1, '64;
wd. slightly at Malvern Hill, July 29, '64; m. o. June 20, '65.
PEIVATES.
Ames, Geoege S. — Age 30; res. Lincolnville; mus. Dec. 28, '63; joined co.
Jan. 29, '64; wd. and pris. at St. Mary's church, June 24, '64; ex. during
the year and went to hospital at Augusta, from whence he was disch.
for dis. March 5, '65.
Ames, John. — Age 21; res. Searsport; en. Oct. 5, '61; mus. Oct. 19; was
taken sick after the regt. reached Washington, but remained with co.

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until after Banks' retreat in the valley, when he was sent to hospital at
Frederick, whence he was furloughed to Maine, and disch. for dis. at
Augusta, Oct. 27, '62.
Andrews, Gideon, Jr. — Age 22; res. Anson; en. Sept. 28, '64; joined co.
Nov. 8; sick during Avinter of '64-5; rejoined co. April, '65; disch. G. O.
No. 83.
Andrews, Orlando V. — Age 29; res. Thomaston; en. Sept. 26, '61; mus.
Oct. 19; disch. for dis. at Augusta, Oct. 20, '62.
Babb, Abner. — Age 19; res. Alton; mus. Co. E, 1st D. C. Oct. 15, '63;
joined co. at tr. ; m, o, with regt,
Bagley, Alonzo J, —Age 21; res, Belfast; mus, Dec, 28, '63; joined co.
Jan. 23, '64; tr. to navy, April 23, '64; he had seen service in another
regt.
Bagley, Benjamin. — Age 25; res. Corinth; mus. Co. E, 1st D. C. Oct. 15,
'63; absent sick at tr. ; disch. by order, '65.
Barrett, James F. — Age 19; res. Stockton; mus. Jan. 2, '65; joined co.
March 23; wd. at Appomattox Court House, April 9, '65; m. o. June
20, '65.
Barrows, Eoscob J. — Age 21; res. Lincolnville; mus. Sept. 7, '62; joined
CO. soon after; sent to hospital sick, March, '64; disch. for dis. May 19,
'65.
Beckwith, Alonzo. — Age 21; res. Belfast; mus. Oct. 19, '61; in the charge
over the Eappahannock Eailroad bridge, April, '63, he was the first man
to gain the opposite bank, in advance of his officers, and captured two
rebel prisoners; m. o. Nov. 25, '64, ex. of ser.
Benner, Alexander. — Age 23; res. Palermo; mus. Sept. 5, '64; joined
CO. Oct. '64; wd. at Boydton plank road, Oct. 27, '64; sent to hospital,
and soon rejoined co. ; an hour before Lee suri-endered, April 9, '65,
twenty-five rebels surrendered to him, Sergt. Gurney, and Fred Eipley,
and were by them marched to the regt. ; disch. G. O. No. S3. [See p. 484.]
Benner, Daniel W. — Age 29; res. Palermo; mus. Sept. 6, '64; joined oo.
in Oct.; accidentally shot himself in the foot while on picket duty,
March 14, '65; sent to hospital at Washington, and there disch. for dis.
June 14, '65.
Benner, Thomas H. — Age 18; res. Belfast; mus. Dec. 28, '63; joined ^eo.
Jan. 23, '64; detailed as brigade train guard, Deo. 20, '64, and remained
on that duty till m. o. with regt. ; on his way home taken ill with fever
and ague.
BiCKFORD, Warren F. — Age 22; res. Newburg; mus. 1st D. C. Feb. 20,
'64; joined co. soon after tr. ; participated in actions at Boydton plank
road, Oct. 27, '64; sent to hospita.l, Dec. '64; rejoined co. April, '65, and
on duty as safe guard at the house of Mr. Gill, near Petersburg, until
m. o. June 20, '65 ; graduate of Bowdoin College and Bangor Theological
Seminary, and a Congregational minister.
Blake, Chaeles E. — Age 21; res. St. George^ mus. Aug. 1, '62; joined co.
Sept. 6; on detached service from March 25, '63, till June 23, '63, and on
his return to oo. was employed as teamster; disch. G. O. No. 83.
Bond, George S. — Age 39; res. Thomaston; mus. Dec. 17, '63; on detached
service from May 6, '64, till July 5, '64; at one time disarmed at Dinwid
die, March 31, '65. by having a rebel bullet cut his carbine almost asun
der; later in the engagement he was shot dead and left on the field.
BoYNTON, Abiel D. — Ees. Jefferson; mus. Sept. 16, '64, but was taken
sick on the way to the front, and did not join the co. until after Lee's
surrender; disch. G. O, No. S3.
Bradford, William. — Age 30; res. Friendship; mus, Oct, 23, '61; disch,
for dis. at Frederick, Oct. 22, '62,
Brad.street, Elbridge H. — Age 36; res. Liberty; mus. March 5, '64;
joined co. May 31, '64; pris. at St. Mary's church, June 24, '64, and died

Corp, McKENDREE DAVIS, Co, B
Friendship,

Corp, WILLARD W, BARLOW, Co, B.
Thomaston.

Sergt CHAS, A. MclNTYRE, Co B,
Killed Appomattox C, H,
April 9, '65,

ELBRIDGE BURTON,
Vet. Sur,
Thomaston,

ALVIN A. CARTER, Co, B,
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Sergt. AURELIUS PARKER, Co. B.
New Orleans, La.

IS M. PARKER, Co. B.
r::.3kland.

ROSTER OF COMPANY B, 489
in prison at Andersonville, Sept. 9, '64; buried in the National Cemetery
— grave No. 8247.
Beada-, John. — Age 25; res. Waterboro; mus. Oct. 6, '64; joined co. Nov.
4; sent to hospital spring of '65; disch. for dis. July 21, '65.
Brier, Francis. —Age 21; res. Belfast; mus. Dec. 28, '63; joined oo. Jan.
23, '04; tr. to navy, April 19, '64.
Brock, Freeman.— Age 20; res. Searsport; en. Sept. 27, '61; mus. Oct. 19;
died of disease at Frederick, "Aug. 24, '62. «
BEOvrN, Charles S. — Age 25; res. Freedom; mus. Dec. 19, '61; m. o. Dec.
21, '64, ex. of ser.
Beoavn, Henry N.— Age 21; res. Searsmont; mus. Nov. 11,'61; taken sick
in the fall of '62, and disch. for dis. Nov. 26.
Broavn, Jonathan. —Age 20; res. Searsmont; mus. Oct. 19, '61; disch. for
dis. '63.
Beoavn, Seth C. — Age 23; res. Carmel; mus. Aug. 18, '64; joined co. in
Oct. ; taken sick four days after the return from the Bellefield raid, and
sent to hospital, from whence he was disch. G. O. No. 83,
Beuce, John O, — Age 30; res, Belmont; en. Oct. 3, '61; mus. Oct. 19;
disch. for dis. May 8, '62.
Bruce, Samuel J. — Age 24; res. Monroe; en. Sept. 25, '61; mus. Oct. 19;
disch. for dis. Oct. 22, '62.
BuCKLiN, MosES R. — Age 34; res. Thomaston; en. Sept. 19, '61; mus. Oct.
19; in Luray valley, June, '62, while advancing upon the rebels, who
were on top of a small hill, he was hit in the eye by a fragment of a
bullet, or a piece of rock, which caused loss of sight in that eye, and has
resulted in the loss of sight in the other eye; disch. for dis. Oct. 22, '62.
Burrows, Rufus E. — Age 19; res. Friendship; mus. Jan. 23, '64; joined
CO. Feb. 27; orderly at hd. qrs. 2d division, c. c, from March, '65, till
m. o. with regt.
Call, Lyman H. — Age 21; res. Carmel; mus. Aug. 18, '64; joined co. in
Oct. ; disch. G. O. No. S3.
Carroll, James. — Veteran; aged 34; res. Philadelphia; mus. Dec. 21,
'63; joined co. April 23, '64; found dead in his tent, near Petersburg,
Aug. 31, '64. 9
Carter, Alvin A. —Age 21; res. Hope; mus. Oct. 19, '61; injured by
being thrown from his horse at Bath, Va., May 1, '62; pris. at Middle-
town, May 24, '62; ex. and rejoined co. Dec. 24; re-en. Dec. 29, '63; tr.
to navy, April 19, '64; served in the U. S. sloop-of-war "Brooklyn," and
Avas wd. in the attack on the Mobile forts, Aug. 5, '64, by a shell strik
ing him in the right leg.
Carter Thomas F. — Age 18; res. Belfast; mus. Dec. 24, '63; joined co.
Jan ' 12, '64; sick in hospital, at City Point, '64; on rejoining co. was
detailed as orderly at brig. hd. qrs. ; m, o. with regt,
Cilley Isaac — Age 23; res. Atkinson; mus. Sept. 27, '64; joined co, Nov,
3; disch, G, O, No. 83. „ , ,
Clark Eoland C. — Age 24; res. Warren; mus, Feb. 1, '62; taken sick
with typhoid fever the first of April, '62, while his co. was en route for
Great Cacapon ; rejoined co. at Bath before full recovery, and partici
pated in the campaign in the valley, when he had a relapse, and was
sent to the hospital; disch. for dis. at Fort McHenry, Aug. 26, '62.
Clement, John K. — Age 24; res. Bangor; mus. Sept. 1, '64; joined oo. in
¦ Oct. ; disch. G. O. No. S3.
Clement, William Y. — Age 23; res. Kenduskeag; mus. Co. E, IstD. C.
Oct 15, '63; absent sick at tr., and disch. for dis. at West Philadelphia,
April 11, '65.
Cobb, Charles H. — A^e 28; res. Brunswick; mus. July 25, '62; joined oo.
Sept. 6; pris. at Louisa Court House, May 2, '63; ex. and rejoined co.

^^^ FIRST MAINE CAVALRY.
Oct 4; wd. severely at Deep Bottom, Aug. 16, '64; disch. by order, '65.
[See p. 311.]
Coleman, Chaeles A. —Age 19; res. Winslow; mus. Aug. 29, '62; joined
CO. Oct. 25; disch. for dis. at Camp Bayard, March 2, '63. [See Co. H.]
Collamore, Andrew W.— Age 30; res. Thomaston; en. Sept. 14, '61; mus.
Oct. 19; disch. by order, Feb. 11, '62; subsequently was sutler for the
regt. a short, time.
CoPELAND, Olive»E. — Age31; res. Thomaston; mus. July 28, '62; joined
CO. Sept. 6, at Frederick; taken sick with typhoid fever while at Fred
erick, and disch. for dis. Oct. 23, '63.
COYLE, William. — Age 24; res. Oldtown; mus. 1st D. C. July 14, '64;
joined CO. at tr.; wd. severely at Dinwiddie, March 31, '65; disch. for
dis. June 5, '65.
Crocker, Alfred. —Age 21; res. Bangor; mus. Aug. 30, '62; joined co.
Sept. 6; detailed on duty with division ambulance corps, Nov. 1, '64;
disch. G. O. No. S3.
Cross, Isaiah W. — Age 21; res. Morrill; en. Oct. 9, '61; mus. Oct. 19;
disoh, for dis. at Hagerstown, Md., June 26, '62, being taken sick after
the campaign in the valley.
Curtis, Joseph E, — Age 18; res, Belfast; mus, Oct. 19, '61; tr, to Co, L
[See Co, L]
Curtis, Uriah, — Age 18; res. Stetson; mus, Co, E, 1st D. C, Oct, 15, '63;
absent sick at tr, ; disoh, for dis, '65,
Curtis, Warren W. — Age 18; res, Monroe; en. Sept, 30, '61; mus, Oct, 19;
disch, for dis. '62, caused by injury received while in Augusta.
Cushman, Fairfield. —Age 19; res. Friendship; en. Sept. 25, '61; mus. Oct.
19; participated in the valley campaign, but his health gave way under
the exposure and exhaustion of the campaign, and he died of typhoid
fever at Winchester, July 14, '62.
Davis, Jambs P. —Age 21; res. Stetson; mus. Sept. 17, '64; joined co. Nov.
3; m. o. June 20, '65.
Davis, Jason C. — Age 18; res. Whitneyville ; mus. Dec. 28, '63; joined co.
Jan. 23, '64; wd. at Boydton plank road, Oct. 27, '64; m. o. with regt.
Deller, John. — Age 28; formerly served in the Prince of Wales Eoyal
Artillery, St. Johns, N. B. ; mus. Sept. 5, '64; joined co. Nov. 1; sent to
hospital sick, March 11, '65, and disch. June 5, '65.
Doe, Edwin K. — Age 22; res. Searsmont; en. Sept, 21, '61; mus, Oct, 19;
pris, at Louisa Court House, May 2, '63; ex. Sept. 8 and rejoined co. ;
with Col. Dahlgren at the time the colonel was killed, and one of the
few who escaped unharmed; wd. at Beaver Dam Station, May 10, '64,
but did not leave the co. ; m, o. Nov. 25, '64, ex. of ser.
DORRiTY, Hugh. — Age 19 ; res, Westbrook; mus, Aug, 23, '64; joined co.
in Oct. ; on detached duty in brig, q. m. dept. ; m. o, with regt.
Dow, Joshua M. — Age 20; res. Warren; mus. Aug, 27, '62; joined co, Oct,
25; detailed as driver in division train, Nov, 1, '64, and there served till
disch. G. O. No. S3.
Downs, Phineas L. — Age 45; res. Brewer; mus. Aug. 29, '64; joined co.
Nov. 1 ; m. o. with regt.
Dunton, Guvanus H. — Age 18; res. Union; en. Sept, 11, '61; mus, Oct,
19; disch. Dec, 12, '62, at Falmouth, for dis. arising from injuries in
curred in the bine of duty.
Eaton, George W. — Age 21; res. Waldo; mus. Oct. 19, '61; injured by
being thrown from his horse in Augusta, on account of which was de
tailed in division ambulance corps train ; re-en. Dec. 29, '63 ; m. o. June
20, '65.
Edgaeton, James P. —Age 28; res. Thomaston; en. Sept. 16, '61; mus.
Oct. 19; disch. for dis. '63. ?

ROSTER OF COMPANY B, 491
Erskine, John A. — Age 18; res, Whitefield; mus. 1st D. C, Feb. 20, '64;
pris. at tr., and died in prison at Salisbury, Nov. 28, '64.
Feerill, C— Assigiied to co. but did not join; died in Washington, and
buried in Arlington National Cemetery.
Feylee, William. —Age 22; res. Rockland; mus. Aug. 10, '64; joined co.
in Oct. ; disch. G. O. No. 83.
FiSK, Amos. — Ago 23; res. South Thomaston; en. Sept. 21, '61; mus. Oct.
19; ti\ to navy, April 19, '64, and served to the close of the war.
FisK, Geoege F, — Age 17; res. South Thomaston; mus. Feb. 2, '64; joined
CO, Feb. 27; orderly at brig. hd. qrs. for a time; m. o. with regt.
Frank, Oliver B. — Age 22; res, Gorham, N. H. ; mus. Aug, 15, '64; joined
CO. in Oct. ; m. o. June 20, '65.
GETCHELL, Ammi T. — Age 22; res. Springfield; mus. Aug. 31, '64; jomed
CO. Nov. 3; disch. G. O. No. S3. '
GiLCHREST, Arthur.- Age 18; res. Montville; en. Oct. 1, '61; mus. Oct.
19; participated in the valley campaign, and disch. for dis. near Williams- •
port, Md., June 5, '62.
GiLCHEEST, Eiley. — Age 21; res. Montville; en. Oct. 5, '61; mus. Oct. 19;
disch. for dis. March 30, '62.
GiLJiAN, Charles B. — Age 25;' res. Southport; mus. Aug. 19, '62; joined
CO. Sept. 6; disch. for dis. at Washington, Aug. 28, '63.
GoocH, Oeein W.— Age 20; res. East Machias; mus. Deo. 23, '63; joined co.
March 9j '64; wd. at Boydton plank road, Oct. 27, '64, and sent to hospi
tal; rejoined co. spring of '65, and detailed as orderly at brig. hd. qrs.;
m. 0. with regt.
GowEN, Benson. — Age 19; res. Bangor; mus. Aug. 20, '62; joined co. Sept.
6; sick in hospital a portion of summer of '64; disch, G. O. No. 83.
Gulliver, Thomas H. — Age 35; res. Corinth; mus. Co. A, 1st D. C. Feb.
22, '64; joined co. soon after tr., and m. o. with regt.
GuPTiLL, Lemuel H. — Age 24; res. Belfast; en. Oct. 5, '61; mus. Oct. 19;
re-en. Dec. 29, '63; sent to hospital at Washington, sick, Nov. 1, '64, and
remained there till disch. for dis. July, '65.
Gurney, Nathaniel. — Age 19; res. Waldo; en. Oct. 9, '61; mus. Oct. 19;
injured on the B. & O. E. E. spring of '62, and disch. for dis. at Augusta,
Dec. 24, '63.
Hamilton, Josiah. — Age 22; res. Montville; en. Oct. 5, '61; mus. Oct. 19.
Harrington, Orrin M. — Age 28; res. Newport; mus. Co. E, IstD. C. Oct.
15, '63; joined co. at tr. ; wd. severely at Boydton plank road, Oct. 27, '64,
and sent to hospital; disch. for dis. June 20, '65.
Haeeis, Isaac B. — Age 30; res. Appleton; en. Sept. 16, '61; mus. Oct. 19;
volunteered to remain with Maj. Cilley when the maj. was wd. at Mid
dletown, May 24, '62, and was paroled by Gen. Ashby to take care of
the maj.; disch. for dis. Dec. 1, '62; again en. Deo. 1, '62, Co. D, 4Sth
Mass. Vols, for nine months, and was disch. Sept. 3, '63; again en. Dec.
5, '63, in Co. H, 2d Me. Cav., and served till m. o. Dec. '65. [See p. 41.]
HoDGDON, William H. — Age 23; res. Northport; mus. Feb. 1, '62; en. in
regular army, with others from the regt., Nov. 15, '62; rejoined co.
March 23, '63; pris. at Louisa Court House, May 2, '63; ex. Sept. 8, and
rejoined co. Oct. 5; re-en. Feb. 1, '64; absent in hospital from April 3,
'64.
HuRD, Jetheo H. — Age 21; res. Carmel; mus. Sept. 28, '64; joined co. Dec.
5; disch. G. O. No. S3.
Johnson, Eri A. — Age 21; res. Camden; mus. July 24, '62; joined co. Sept.
6; served a time in regt. pioneer corps; sent to hospital sick, March, '65,
and died April 7 ; buried in National Cemetery, at Arlington.
Jones, Eugene F. — Age 19; res. Union; en. Sept. '61; mus. Oct. 19; re-en.

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Dec. 29, '63; horse killed under him, and carbine shot from his side by a
shell at Deep Bottom, Aug. 16, '64; m. o. June 20, '65.
Keene, William C — Age 28; res. Howland; mus. Aug. 9, '62; joined co.
Sept. 6; disch. for dis. April 14, '63.
Kejip, Chaeles E. — Age 31; res. Westbrook; mus. Co. A, 1st D. C. Feb.
20, '64; absent sick at tr.; joined co.; sent to hospital sick, April, '65;
disch. for dis. '65.
KiJiBALL, Albion P. —Age 27; res. Atkinson; mus. Oct. 1, '64; joined co.
Nov. 8; severely wd. at Dinwiddie, March 31, '65; disch. for dis. on
account of wounds, June 24, '65.
Kimball, Andrew J. — Age 28; res. Hermon; mus. Sept. 28, '64; joined
CO. Nov. 8; disch. G. O. No. 83. [See Co. A.]
Knight, Alfred W. — Age 20; res. Jefferson; mus. Sept. 16, '64; joined
CO. in Oct. ; disch. G. O. No. 83.
Kyle, Alexander.— Res. Calais; mus. March 1, '64; joined co. July 2, '64;
m. o. with regt.
Langpher, Daniel R. — Age 26; res. Stockton; mus. Dec. 29, '63; joined
CO. Jan. 29, '64; shot in the hip by a guerilla, while on picket post near
Prince George Court House, Aug. 9, '64; went to hospital at Philadel
phia, and died of the wound, Sept. 3, '64.
Langphee, Langwoethy L. — Age 18; res. Stockton; mus. Jan. 4, '64;
joined co. Jan. 29 ; m. o. with regt.
Leae, Joseph H. — Age 22; res. Northport; en. Oct. 3, '61; mus. Oct. 19;
disch, for dis. Oct. 22, '62.
Leemond, Ephraim. —Age 28; res. Union; mus. Feb. 1, '62; injured by
lifting railroad iron, near Great Cacapon, Va., and disch. for dis. June 5,
'62; again en. Jan. 18, '64, in v. r. c, and disch. July 10, '65.
Lincoln, James W. — Age 19; res. Washington; mus. Oct. 19, '61; died of
disease at Washington, Aug. 28, '62, and buried in Military Asylum
Cemetery.
Lucas, Willard, 2d. — Age 22; res. Union; en. Sept. '61; mus. Oct. 19;
injured by his horse throwing and stepping on him, at Bath, Va., May 1,
'62, and disch. for dis. June 4, '62; again en. under the name of " Wil
lard H. Lucas," July 24, '62; joined co. Aug. 10; wd. by sabre cut in
the head, at Beaver Dam Station, May 10, '64; tr. to navy, July 4, '64;
died in insane hospital, resulting from disease of the brain, March 14, '65.
Lynn, Frederick D. — Age 22; res. Palermo; mus. Sept. 5, '64; joined
CO. in Oct. ; disch. G. O. No. S3.
Madigan, Dennis. — Age 24; res. Oldtown; mus. 1st D. C. July 20, '63;
absent sick at tr. ; joined co. just before m. o. of regt.
Marden, Eufus R. — Age 30; res. Palermo; en, Sept. 14, '61; afterwards
en. in 1st battery. Me. Lt. Art., being mus, Dec, 18, '61,
McAllister, Joseph. — Age 22; res. Eockland; mus. Aug. 8, '62; joined
CO. Sept. 6; taken sick, June, '64, owing to exposure and exhaustion of
the spring campaign, and died June 30, at City Point hospital; buried in
Cavalry Cemetery.
McCoREisoN, George S. — Age 32- res. Saco; mus. Co. L, 1st D. C. Feb.
20, '64; absent sick at tr., and died in '64; buried on the line of the rail
road, near City Point.
McCuEDA', Eben H. — Age 24; res. Liberty; mus. March 5, '64; joined co.
May 23; m. o. with regt.
McFaeland, Justin L. — Age 21; res. Belfast; en. Oct. 2, '61; mus. Oct.
19; taken sick, '62, after the valley campaign, and furloughed to Maine.
McFaeland, William O. — Age 24; res. Searsmont; en. Sept. 12, '61; mus.
Oct. 19; disch. for dis. at Frederick, Nov. 21, '62; again en. Jan. 2, '64;
joined co. Jan. 29; m. o. with regt. ; served as orderly for Col. Cilley dur
ing his Av'bole service. [See pp, 204, 371.]

ROSTER OF COMPANY B, 493
McLouD, John. — Age23; res. Eockland ; en. Sept. 25, '61; mus. Oct. 19; re-
en. Dec. 29, '63; pris. near Eichmond, May 12, '64; confined in Anderson
ville till '65; disch. for dis. April 21, '65.
Merrifield, Ch.arles N. — Age 22; res. Orono; mus. Co. E, 1st D. C. Oct.
15, '63; joined co. at tr.; m. o. June 20, '65.
Messer, Willard L. — Age 23; res. Union; en. Sept. 24, '61; mus. Oct. 19;
injured severely in back and spine, by being thrown from his horse in the
charge at Middletown, May 24, '62, and disch. for dis. on that account at
Philadelphia, Nov. 19, '62; again en. Co. H, 2d Me. Cav., and pro. sergt.;
served till Aug. 17, '65, when disch. for dis. on account of injuries
received at Middletown, which resulted in paralysis of the lower ex-
. tremities.
Mitchell, Henry L. —Age 21; res. Dixmont; en. Oct. 9, '61; mus. Oct. 19;
injured severely in the back and hip, by his horse slipping on the ice and
falling on him, during a review by Gov. Washburn at Augusta; was
under ti-eatment for a long time, but persisted in going to the front with
the regiment; the hard duty of the valley campaign and the following
service so affected his back that he became unfit for mounted duty, and
was disch. for dis. Oct. 22, '62.
MoORES, Morris L. — Age 39; res. Milo; mus. IstD. C. Feb. 20, '64; pris. at
tr., and died in prison at Salisbury, Nov. 9, '64.
MoEBiLL, Emery. — Age 20; res. Hermon; served in Co. C, 2d Me. Inf.,
where he en. Aug. 20, '62, and was disch. Jan. 28, '63; mus. Co. B, 1st
Maine Cav. Sept. 28, '64; joined co. Nov. 4; disch. G. O. No. 83.
Morse, John. — Age 31; res. Brunswick; mus. Aug. 8, '62; joined co. Sept.
6; on detached service, '63, as wagoner in division train; sent to hos
pital, March 14, '65, and disch. G. O. No. 83.
Newbold, Andrew D. — Age 22; res. Portland; served in 1st and 10 Me.
Inf.; mus. 1st D. C. June 16, '64; joined co. soon after tr. ; detailed as
printer at army hd. qrs., and remained there till after m. o. of regt.,
being disch. Aug. 16, '65.
NoYES, Clarence. — Age 18; res. Portland; mus. Co. L, IstD. C. Feb. 20,
'64; pris. '64, and died in prison at Andersonville, Sept. 18, '64.
Olsen, Charles J: — A native of Norway; aged 23; res. Thomaston; mus.
Feb. 1, '62; disch. for dis. at Williamsport, June 6, '62.
OxTON, Franklin A. — Age 21; res. Camden; en. Sept. 19, '61; mus. Oct.
19; injured by a horse falling on him while returning from picket at
Front Eoyal, June, '62; pris. at Frederick, '62, and ex.; disch. for dis.
arising from injuries, Feb. 24, '63, at Alexandria.
Palmer, Albion D. — Age 21; res. Thomaston; en. Sept. 8, 61; mus. Oct.
19; disch. for dis. at Baltimore, Oct. 14, '62; again en. in Co. F, 7th Me.
Inf. April 7, '63; pris. and died in prison at Florence, S. C, Nov. 17; '64.
Palmer, George D. — Age 43; res. Montville; mus. March 7, '64; joined
CO. Aug. 29; sent to hospital sick, Sept. 5, '64, and disch. for dis. Oct. 14.
Patten, Alonzo. — Age 21; res. Oldtown ;" mus. Co. E, 1st D. C. Oct. 15,
'63; joined oo. soon after tr.; on duty in brig. q. m. dept. Sept. '65; m. o.
with regt.
Patterson, Charles F. — Age 19; res. Waldoboro; mus. Dec. 24, '63;
joined co. Jan. 12, '64; tr. to navy, April 19, '64, and was at once pro.
asst. engineer.
Pearsons, William E. — Age 23; res. Searsport; en. Oct. 4, '61; mus. Oct.
19; disch. for dis. at Camp Bayard, March 3, ,'63.
Pettengill, Anson. —Age 18; res, Levant; mus, Co. E, IstD, C, Oct, 15,
'63; pris. at Sycamore church, Sept. 16, '64; ex, and joined co, and m. o,
June 20, '65,
Phenix, Charles B, — Age 18; res. Union; en. Sept. 12, '61; mus. Oct, 19;
orderly for Gen. Meade, '62, and had a horse shot under him in the

494 FIRST MAINE CAVALRY,
battle of Fredericksburg, Dec, 12; re-eri, Dec, 29, '63; tr, to navy, July
4, '64,
Philbeick, Chaeles E, —Age 23; res, Vienna: mus. Co, L, 1st D, C. Feb,
20, '64; pris, at Sycamore church. Sept, 16, '64; died in prison at Flor
ence, S. C, Dec. 28, '64.
Philbeook, Williaai J, — Age 24; res. South Thomaston; mus, Sept. 30,
'62; joined co. Oct. 25; sent to hospital at Washington, sick, '63, and
died there Feb. 18, '63,
PiCKAED, Chaeles H.— Age 24; res. Hermon; mus, Sept. 28, '64; joined
CO. in Dec. ; disch. G. O. No. 83.
PiLLSBUEY, John M.— Age 23; res. Belfast; en. Sept. 28, '61; mus. Oct. 19;
died of disease in Augusta, Feb, 23, > '62.
PiNKHAM, Hiram B, — Age 25; res, Steuben; mus. March 4, '64; joined co.
in May; died of typhoid fever in hospital, June 17, '64, and buried in
Arlington National Cemetery.
Plummbr, Alvin E. —Age 21; res. Raymond; mus. Co. L, 1st D, C, Feb, 20,
'64; pris, at Sycamore church. Sept, 16, '64; disch, G. O. No, 77,
Plummee, Clement P, — Age 20; res, Eaymond; mus, Co. L, 1st D. C, Feb,
20, '64; pris, at Sycamore church. Sept, 16, '64, and died in prison at
Salisbury, N, C, Jan, 26, '65,
Pluaijier, Samuel. — Age 21; res. Casco; mus, Co. L, 1st D. 0. Feb, 20, '64;
pris. at Sycamore church, Sept. 16, '64, and died in prison at Salisbury,
Oct. 23, '64.
Porter, Edward E. — Age 18; res. Bangor; mus. 1st D. C, Feb, 20, '64;
absent sick at tr. , and died in hospital.
Potter, William F, — Age 21; res. Belfast; mus. Dec. 28, '63; joined co.
Jan. 23, '64; tr. to navy, April 19, '64.
Powers, George E. — Age 18; res. Orrington; mus. 1st D. C. Feb. 20, '64;
absent sick at tr. ; m. o. June 20, '65.
Prince, William B. — Age 18; res. Cumberland; mus. Co. L, 1st D. C. Feb.
20, '64; absent sick at tr., and died in hospital. ,
QuiNN, Michael G. —Age 18; res. Carmel; mus. Co. L, 1st D. C. Feb. 20,
'64; pris. at tr,, and died in rebel prison, Dec, 5, '64,
EiCHARDS, Surmandel. — Age 21; res. Belfast; mus. Oct. 19, '61; re-en.
Dec. 29, '63; teamster in division ammunition train from April 2, '64, till
ni. o. June 20, '65.
Eichardson, Timothy. —Age 32; res. St. George; mus. Aug. 6, '62; joined
CO. Sept. 6; pris. at Louisa Court House, May 2, '63; ex. Sept 8, and re
joined CO. Oct. 5; tr. to navy, April 19, '64.
Eivers, Parker T. —Age 18; res. St. George; mus. Aug. 9, '62; joined co.
Sept. 6; on detached service for a time; disch. G. O. No. 83.
Eobinson, Lewis G. — Age 18; res. Portland; mus. 1st D. C. Feb. 20, '64;
joined co. soon after tr. ; detailed in ambulance train, April, '65; m. o.
with regt.
Eodgers, William S. — Age 35; res. Belfast; mus. Dec. 24, '63; disch. for
dis. June 3, '65.
Rogers, Alfred. —Age 25; res. Appleton; en. Oct. 3, '61; mus. Oct. 19;
disch. for dis. June 5, '62, having become broken down in the valley cam
paign.
Rogers, Washington I. — Age 21; res. Orrington; mus. 1st D. C. Feb. 20,
'64; joined co. at tr.; m. o. June 20, '65.
Rose, Joseph. — Age 21; res. Searsmont; mus. July 20, '62; joined co. Sept.
'6; pris. at Louisa Court House, May 2, '63; ex. Sept. 8, and rejoined co. ;
wd. severely at Trevillian Station, June 11, '64; sent to hospital at West
Point; rejoined co. Sept. 4; disch. G. O. No. 83. [See name Job C. Adams,
p. 487.]

ROSTER OF COMPANY B. 495
Runnels, William F. — Age 23; res. Pittsfield; mus. Feb. 1,'62; missing in
action at" Brandy Station, Aug. 20, '62, but escaped and rejoined co. in
about ten days ; sent to hospital sick, '63.
Ra'DEE, Bbnjajiin F. — Age 19; res. Belfast; mus. Dec. 24, '63; joined co. Jan.
12, '64; wd. at Boydton plank road, Oct. 27, '64; sent to hospital, but
soon rejoined CO.; orderly at brig. hd. qrs. for a time; m. o. with regt.
Sampson, Osgood M. — Age 27; res. Gardiner; mus. Feb. 2, '62; tr. v. i. c.
Feb. 15, 'lU.
Saegent, John A. — Age 22; res. Portland; en. Sept. 14, '61; mus. Oct. 19;
disch. for dis. July 19, '62.
Saavyer, James P.- Age 20; res. Troy; mus. Feb. 1, '62; furlough, '62, on
account of dis. incurred in valley campaign.
Sedgley, Charles F. — Age 30; res. Bowdoinham; mus. 1st D. C. May 18,
'64; pris. attr., and died in rebel prison.
Shields, Isaac. — Age 24; res. Linneus; mus. 1st D. C. Feb. 20, '64; joined
CO. at tl'. ; sent to hospital sick, Dec. 7, '64, and disch. for dis. July 12, '65.
[See Co. E.]
Silver, John E. — Age 22; res. Portland; mus. 1st D. C. Feb. 20, '64; absent
sick at tr. ; disch. for dis. June 20, '65.
Sleeper, Burnham C. — Age 23; res. South Thomaston; mus. Sept. 26, '62
joined co. Oct. 25; wd. and pris. at St. Mary's church, losing the right
arm, June 24, '64; soon ex. and sent to hospital, from whence he was disch,
for dis. Dec. 5, '64.
Small, Clement P. — Age 44; res. Portland; mus. 1st D. C. Feb. 20, '64
absent sick at tr. ; dischf for dis. June 20, '65.
Small, Joseph. — Age 18; res. Windham; mus. Co. L, 1st D. C. Feb. 14, '64
pris. at tr., and died in rebel prison.
Smith, Geoege M. — Age 18; res. Cape Elizabeth; mus. Co. L, 1st D. C. Feb.
20, '64; pris. at tr.; disch. G. O. No. 77.
SouLE, AsBUEY E. — Age 18; res. Newburg; mus. 1st D. C. Feb. 20, '64
joined co. at tr. ; m. o. with regt.
SouLE, LoEENZo A. — Age 34; res. Camden; mus. 1st D. C. Feb. 20, '64
joined co. soon after tr. ; disch. G. O. No. 77.
Spear, Paris. — Age 25; res. Warren; en. Sept. 26, '61; mus. Oct. 19; died at
home, winter '61-2.
Spein, Andrew D. — Age 28; res. Ireland; formerly of Prince of Wales Royal
Artillery, of St. Johns, N. B.; mus. Sept. 5, '64; joined co. in Oct.; wd.
severely at Dinwiddie, March 31, '65; disch. for dis. June 24, '65.
Speoule, Chaeles E. — Age 20; res. Bristol; en. Sept. 23, '61; mus. Oct.
19; disch. for dis. at Frederick, Aug. 5, '62, — disease of lungs, resulting
from measles at Augusta.
Steadman, Joseph C. — Age 23; res. Foxcroft; mus. Feb. 29, '64; m. o.
June 20, '65.
Stevens, George S. — Age 19; res. Cape Elizabeth; mus. 1st D. C. Feb. 20,
'64; pris. at tr. ; disch. G. O. No 77.
Stevens, Zoradus D. — Age 19; res. Hermon; mus. Oct. 31, '64; joined co.
Feb. 1, '65; disch. for dis. June 27, '65.
Stewart, Asa F. — Age 20 ; res, Bingham ; mus. Sept. 3, '64 ; joined co, Nov.
1; disch, G. O. No. 83; previously served in Co. H, 24th Me. Inf., having
been mus. Sept, 10, '62, and disch, Aug. 25, '63.
Stewart, Samuel. — Age 43 ; res. Portland; mus. Dec. 23, '63; joined co,
Jan. 12 '64; wd, at Appomattox Court House, April 9, '65, but remained
with CO. ; m. o, with regt.
.Stockbbidge, Joseph T, — Age 21; res. Castine; mus, 1st D, C. Feb. 20, '64;
joined co at tr. ; wd. at Boydton plank road, Oct. 27, '64; died in Wash
ington, Jan. 20, '65, and buried in Arlington Cemetery.

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FIRST MAINE CAVALRY.

Stokes, Edwaed. —Age 22; res. England; formerly of the Prince of Wales
Royal Artillery, St. Johns, N. B.; mus. Sept, 5, '64; joined co, Nov, 22;
wd, at Appomattox Court House, April 9, '65; disch, for dis, June 26, '65.
Stokes, Heney, — Age 25; res, England; formerly of Prince of Wales Eoyal
Artillery; mus. Sept, 5, '64; joined co, in Oct, ; m. o. with regt.
Sylvester, Edward A. —Age 21; res. Etna; mus. Co. L, 1st D. C. Feb. 20,
'64; pris. at tr., and disch. G, O, No. 77.
Tate, Henry I. —Age 19; res. Stetson; mus. Co. D, 1st D. C. Oct. 15, '63.
Thorndike, Peter E. — Age 19; res. Searsmont; mus. Sept. 21, '64; joined
CO. Oct. 27, '64, and pris. same day, at Boydton plank road; ex. '65, and
disch. G. O. No. 77.
Trask, Thomas A. — Age 29; res. Abbott; mus. July 15, '62; joined co.
Sept. 6; pris. at Louisa Court House, May 2, '63; ex. Sept. 8, and rejoined
CO.; wd. at Trevillian Station, June 11, '64; sent to hospital at West
Point, and disch. G. O. No. 83. [See p. 286.]
TwEEDiE, Thomas. — Age 37; res. Berwick; mus. Co. A, 1st D. C. Feb. 26,
'64; pris. at tr., and died in southern prison.
Varney, Horace. — Age 18; res. Newburg; mus. 1st D. C. Feb. 20, '64;
pris. at tr., and died in prison at Salisbury, N. C, Oct. 18, '64.
Veazie, Abiezer. — Age 32; res. Eockland; served in Co. C, 4th Me. Inf.,
having en. May 17, '61, and was disch. Sept. 16, '61, for dis. incurred at
the battle of Bull Eun; en. Co. B, 1st Me. Cav. Feb. 1, '62; re-en, Feb, 1,
'64; for some time wagoner at regt, hd, qrs,, then brig, forage master,
and finally wagon master 3d cav. brig, train; m. o. with regt.
Walker, Llewellyn. — Age 18; res. OrneAdlle; mus. IstD. C. Feb. 23, '64;
on detached ser. at tr. ; joined co. summer '65, and m. o. with regt.
Walker, William B. — Age 19; i-es. Brookville; mus. 1st D. 0. Feb. 10,
'64; joined co. at tr. ; disch, G, O, No, 77,
Walton, George B. — Mus, 1st D, C, '64; pris, at tr,, and on being released
in spring of '65, disch, by order of the President.
Webb, Chandler J. — Age 29; res. Monroe; mus. Jan. 4, '64; joined co.
Jan. 29, '64; pris. at St, Mary's church, June 24, '64; released '65, and
m, o, June 20; previous service in Co. K, 26th Me, Inf.; en. Sept. 10, '62;
disch. Aug. 17, '63.
Welden, George E. — Age 21; res. Portland; mus. Sept. 21, '64; joined co.
and detailed as orderly for asst. surg. at regt. hd. qrs. ; m. o. June 20,
'65.
Went^jvorth, Charles M. — Age 29; res. Orrington; mus. 1st D. C. Feb. 20,
64; absent sick at tr., and disch. by order, June 20, '65.
Wentworth, Edwin. — Age 25; res. Waldo; en. Oct. 11, '61; mus. Oct. 19;
disch. July 10, '62, for dis. incurred while in the campaign in the va,lley.
Wentworth, George. — Age 20; res. Waldo; en. Oct. 9, '61; mus. Oct. 19;
injured at Augusta, by a kick of his horse in the right leg, and disch.
for dis. June 5, '62.
Whitmore, Otis. — Age 18; res. Belfast; en. Oct. 2, '61; mus. Oct. 19; disch.
at Williamsport, June 6, '62, for dis. incurred on the retreat of Gen.
Banks.
Winslow, Ezekiel. — Age 30; res. Eockland ; en. Oct. 2, '61; mus. Oct. 19;
ap. regt. teamster, '63; pris. while hauling forage near Warrenton, Jan.
9, '64, and died in prison at Andersonville, Ga.
Wood, Frank M. — Age 21; res. Eockland; en. Sept. 21, '61; mus. Oct. 19;
en. navy, Dec. 15, '62, and disch. Nov. 30, '63; incurred deafness of right
ear, by concussion from firing a fifteen inch gun on U. S. ironclad
" Weeliawken."
WooDAED, Israel E. D. — Age 21; res. Bowerbank; mus. Feb. 27, '64;
joined co. May 31; pris. at St. Mary's church, June 24; died in rebel
prison, Nov. '64. •

ROSTER OF COMPANY B. 497
Woodman, Seavaed P.— Age 23; res. Plymouth; mus. Co. E, LstD. C. Oct.
15, '63; absent sick at tr, ; disch. '65, by order.
York, Charles. — Age 18; res. Portland; mus. 1st D. C. Feb. 20, 64; joined
CO. at tr. ; m. o. June 20, '65.
Young, Josiah B. — Age 40; res. Milford; mus. Co. L, 1st D. C. Feb. 20, '64;
joined co. atti-. ; disch. for dis. June 14, '05.

RECAPITULATION.
The whole number of commissioned oflicers belonging to the company
Avas seven, of whom five joined at its organization (three with commissions
and two in the ranks and subsequently promoted); one was transferred
from the field and staff, and one was transferred from the First District of
Columbia Cavalry. Of these, two were mustered out at the expiration of
their term of service, three were mustered out with the regiment, and two
Avere transferred to the field and staff. Two served three years, and four —
Capts. Cilley, Tucker, and Loring, and Lieut. Poor — served from the organ
ization of the regiment to the muster out, though three of them did not
serve all the time in the company.
The actual number of enlisted men belongirig to the company (besides
the two who were commissioned) was two hundred and fifty-six, of whom
tAventy-four were sergeants, tAventy-eight corporals, three buglers, seven
farriers, one saddler, four wagoners, and one hundred and eighty-nine pri
vates. Of these, ninety-five joined the company at its organization, or dur
ing 1861, thirty-eight joined in 1862, sixty-three joined in 1864 and 1865, and
sixty were transferred from the First District of Columbia Cavalry. Of the
whole number, eight served their three years' term of enlistment, and were
mustered out at its expiration, thirty-eight were mustered out with the regi
ment, seventy-nine were discharged for disability, sixty were discharged at
the close of the war, under the orders mustering out paroled prisoners, con
valescents in hospital, one year men, cavalry men whose term of service
expired prior to Oct. 1, 1865, and dismounted cavalry men ; three were dis
charged by order, and one to receive promotion; two were killed in action,
three died of wounds, eighteen died of disease, flfteen died in southern
prisons, one was killed by accident, and one was found dead in his tent;
flfteen were transferred to the navy, two to the veteran reserve corps, one
to the non-commissioned staff, one to the signal corps, and one to another
company; seven are unaccounted for. Of these, twenty-four served three
years or more, thirty-four served two years and less than three, ninety-flve
served one year and less than two, ninety-seven served less than one year,
and six — Sergts. Cook, Burrows, Burton, Bowler, and Robinson, and Cor
poral Davis — served from the organization of the regiment to the muster
out, though Sergt. Burton was a portion of the time on the staff. Of the
ninety-four original members, thirty-two re-enlisted in the regiment as
veteran volunteers. These, and the three enlisted men commissioned,
added to the number of enlisted men before given, makes the total number
of enlistments represented in the company two hundred and ninety; or,
with the commissioned officers, two hundred and ninety-five.

498 FIRST MAINE CAVALRY.

COMPANY B'S HONORED DEAD.
sergeants.
Alonzo Perkins, Thomaston. Died of disease at home, August, 1862.
Adelbert A. Messer, Montville. Died Nov. 1862, from injuries received
in the campaign in the valley. May, 1802.
Charles A. McIntyre, Warren. Killed in action at Appomattox Court
House, April 9, 1865. COEPOEALS.
Solomon C. Collamee, Lincolnville. Died of disease at Washington, Aug.
28, 1862.
Nehemiah B. Catland, Thomaston. Died at Camp Distribution, June 14,
1863, from the effects of imprisonment in southern prison.
William M. Richaedson, St, George. Died in prison at Andersonville.
BUGLERS.
Eben F. Beiee, Belfast. Died July 21, 1863, from wounds received at Shep
ardstown, July 16.
Edmund C. Geafton, Buxton. Killed by railroad accident while returning
from furlough, July 30, 1862.

Fenelon M. Pales, Thomaston. Died June 25, 1864, from wounds re
ceived in action at St. Mary's church, June 24.
PEIVATES.
George S. Bond, Thomaston. Killed in action at Dinwiddie Court House,
March 31, 1865.
Elbridge H. Bradstreet, Liberty. Died in prison at Andersonville, Sept.
9, 1864,
Freeman Brock, Searsport. Died of disease at Frederick, Md., Aug. 24,
1862.
James Carroll, Philadelphia. Found dead in his tent, near Petersburg,
Aug, 31, 1864,
Fairfield Cushman, Friendship. Died of typhoid fever at Winchester,
July 14, 1862.
John A. Eeskine, Whitefield. Died in prison at Salisbury, N. C, Nov. 28,
1864.
C. Feeeell. Died in Washington, 1865.
Eri a. Johnson, Camden. Died of disease in hospital, April 7, 1865.
Daniel R. Langphee, Stockton. Died Sept. 3, 1864, of wounds received
while on picket near Prince George Court House, Aug. 9, 1864.
James W. Lincoln, Washington. Died of disease at Washington, Aug. 28,
1862.
Joseph McAllistee, Rockland. Died of disease at City Point hospital,
June 30, 1864.
George S. McCoerison, Saco. Died of disease near City Point, 1864.
MoEEis L. MooEES, Milo. Died in prison at Salisbury, N. C, Nov. 9, 1864.
Claeence Noa'es, Portland. Died in prison at Andersonville, Seijt. 18,
1864.

ROSTER OF COMPANY' B. 499
Charles E. Philbeick, Vienna. Died in prison at Florence, Dec. 28, 1864.
William J. Philbrook, South Thomaston. Died of disease at Washington,
Feb. 18, 1863.
John M. Pillsbura", Belfast. Died of disease at Augusta, Me., Feb. 2if
1862.
Hiram B. Pinkham, Steuben. Died of typhoid fever in hospital, June 17,
1864.
Clement P. Plummer, Raymond. Died in prison at Salisbury, N. C, Jan.
26, 1865.
Samuel Plummee, Casco. Died in prison at Salisbury, Oct. 23, 1864.
Edward E. Porter, Bangor. Died in hospital, 1864 or 1865.
William B. Prince, Cumberland. Died in hospital, 1864 or 1865.
Michael G. Quinn, Carmel. Died in rebel prison, Dec. 5, 1864.
Chaeles F. Sedgley, Bowdoinham. Died in rebel prison.
Joseph Small, Windham. Died in rebel prison.
Paris Spear, Warren. Died of disease at home, winter of 1861-2. '
Joseph T. Stockbridgb, Castine. Died of disease at Washington, Jan. 20,
1865.
Thomas Twbedie, Berwick. Died in southern prison,
Horace Vaenea-, Newburg. Died in prison at Salisbury, Oct. 18, 1864.
Ezekiel Winslow, Rockland. Died in prison at Andersonville.
Israel R. E. Woodaed, Bowerbank. Died in rebel prison, Nov. 1864.

500 FIRST MAINE CAVALRY.

0 COMPANY C.
CAPTAINS.
DYEE, EOBEET F. — Age 33; res. Augusta; mus. Oct. 20, '61, Augusta, as
capt.; resigned and discharged, June 1, '63; mus. capt. Co. I, 1st D. C.
Feb. 19, '64; joined co. at tr. ; disch, for dis. Nov. 25, '64.
KIMBALL, GEOEGE S.— Age 27; res. Gardiner; mus. Oct. 20, '61, Au
gusta, as 2d lieut.; pro. capt. '63; killed in action at Middleburg, Va.,
.June 19, '63. [See pp. 72, 166, 168, 173.]
Capt. Geoege Stone Kimball, who descended from excellent stock,
was born at Gardiner, Me., Jan. 2, 1833. His father was Capt. Nathaniel
Kimball, a native of Kennebec County, one of Maine's most skilful and suc
cessful sea captains", and the pioneer of steamboat navigation between Bos
ton and the Kennebec Eiver. His mother was a daughter of Col. John
Stone, of. Gardiner, who in his day was well known in the Kennebec valley,
and highly esteemed for his many sterling virtues. Capt. Kimball gradu
ated from Bowdoin College in 1853, and studied law in the ofiice of Hon.
Henry Ingalls, Wiscasset. Aiter his legal course he went to Stillwater,
Minn., and opened an office, where he practised law for a while; but not
liking that then new country, he returned to his native city shortly before
the opening of the war of the rebellion. Upon the call for troops, he was
one of the first to respond, enlisting in the First Maine Cavalry, Sept. 20,
1861, and was soon after appointed second lieutenant; was promoted cap
tain, April 13, 1863, and was killed in action at the head of his command,
leading a charge at Middleburg, Va., June 19, 1863.
Before leaving Augusta, Me., the members of his company presented him
with a sword and belt, which fell into the hands of the enemy, who held
the ground sufficiently long to rifie the dead ; but when they were finally
driven from the field, his body was recovered, embalmed, brought to Gardi
ner, and interred with appropriate and imposing public ceremonies.
He will be remembered by those who knew him for his many excellent
qualities, as always courteous, kind, generous to a fault, full of jollity and
life, and in earlier life always the foremost and most expert in all manly
sijorts and games.
He was one of, if not the most, popular of the students in his college class,
and the same traits of character were shown in his army life, making his
companionship a source of pleasure. He was a gentleman honored and be
loved by officers and soldiers, the thought of himself finding little place
in his sympathetic and impulsive nature.
He was married early in life, and left one child, a daughter, about eight
years of age.
EUSSELL, ADDISON P. —Pro. from adjt. Aug. 30, '63; on detached ser
vice as a. a. i. g. 2d brig. 2d div. c. c, from '63 to April 28, '64, when
detailed as a. i. g. 3d div. c. c, where he served until Sept. 19, '64, when
he died from wounds received in action at Fisher's Hill, Shenandoah
valley, Va. [See field and staff.]
BENSON, ANDEEW M. —Age 26; res. Oldtown; mus. capt. Co. K, 7th Me.
Inf. Sept. 18, '62; served till com. capt. Co. H, 1st D. C. Feb. 36, '64;
wd. and iiris. on Wilson's raid, June, '64; on duty at Portland, Me., win
ter of '64-5; joined co. June, '65; m. o. with regt. [See pp. 335, 3.37,
.340.]

ROSTER OF COMPANY C. 501
FIRST LIEUTENANTS.
HAINES, DUDLEY L. — Age 45; res. Eeadfield; mus. Oct. 20, '61, Augusta;
resigned March 12, '63.
LIBBY, HOEATIO S.— Age 22; res. Gardiner; mus. Oct. 20, '61, Augusta,
as sergt. ; pro. 1st sergt. '62 ; com. 1st lieut. March 12, '63 ; wd. in the
head, at Ground Squirrel bridge. May 11, '64; in command of co. from
Oct. '63, to Sept, '64; m, o, Nov, 25, '64, ex. of ser. [See pp. 260, 263, 264.]
BEOOKS, JONATHAN K. — Age 24; res. Bowdoinham; mus. Oct. 20, '61,
Augusta, as corp.; pro. com'sy sergt. '63; com. 2d lieut. June 20, '63;
wd, at Middleburg, June 19, '63; com. 1st lieut. Nov. 28, '64; in command
of CO. from Sept. '64, till m. o. with regt.
SECOND LIEUTENANT.
FAEWELL, WILLIAM S.— Age 16; res. Rockland; en. Co. B, 4th Me. Inf.
in the field, Feb. 28, '62; wd. and disch. for dis. Aug. '62; en. Co. M, 2d
Me. Cav. Jan. 2, '64, and pro. corp. ; com. 2d lieut. Co. L, 1st D. C. Feb.
26, '64; wd. near Reams' Station, Aug. 25, '64, in right hand and left leg,
and pris. ; confined in Ealeigh, Salisbury, DauAdlle, and Libby prisons
till ex. March 23, '65; joined co. on being ex.; in command of Co. M
in summer of '65 ; m. o. with regt.
FIRST SERGEANTS.
CowEE, George. — Age 31; res. Augusta; mus. Oct. 20, '61, as 1st sergt.;
com. sup. 2d lieut. '62; m, o, Jan, 17, '63, the War Dept, not recognizing
that grade,
CoLBURN, Francisco, — Age 22; res, Windsor; mus, Oct, 20, '61, as corp,;
pro. 1st sergt. '63; m. o. Nov. 25, '64, ex. of ser.
Damon, Lafayette. — Age 39; res. Stetson; mus. Co. F, 1st D. C. Feb. 8,
'64; pris. Sept. '64; died in southern prison, Nov. 8, '64.
Case, Cyrus. — Age 24; res. Farmington; veteran; mus. Co. P, 1st D. C. as
sergt.; pro. 1st sergt. Dec. '6i; m. o. with regt.
QUARTERMASTER SERGEANTS.
Craig, Albert A. — Age 25; res. Windsor; mus. Oct. 20, '61, as sergt. ; pro.
q. m. sergt. '62; disch. for dis. at Frederick, Md., Jan. 25, '63.
Winter, William A. — Age 22; res. Farmingdale; mus. Oct. 20, '61, as pri
vate; orderly for Gen. Rioketts, '62; pro. corp, and q. m. sergt. '63; m. o.
Nov. 25, '64, ex. of ser.
Babrbtt, George H. M. — Age 24; res. Camden; mus. Co. F, 1st D. C.
Feb. 8, '64, as sergt.; pro. q. m. sergt. '64; joined co. at tr.; m. o. with
regt. COMMISSARY SERGEANTS.
Meerill, Charles H. — Age 29; res. Gardiner; mus. Oct. 20, '61, as corp.;
pro. com'sy sergt. '63; m. o. Nov. 25, '64, ex. of ser.
Flint, Daniel D. —Age 38; res. Abbott; mus. sergt. Co. P, 1st D. C. Feb.
8, '64; pro. com'sy sergt. '64; joined co. at tr.; disch. by order, Aug. 14,
'65.

502 FIRST MAINE CAVALRY.
SERGEANTS.
CuMMiNGs, James G. — Age 24; res. Manchester; mus. Oct. 20, '61; disch.
for dis. April 17, '62.
Lyon, Henry P. —Age 28; res, Manchester; mus. Oct. 20, '61; orderly for
Gen, Tower, '62; killed at Shepardstown, July 16, '63,
CooMBS, Israel A. —Age 24; res. Bowdoin; mus. Oct. 20, '61; orderly for
Gen. Carroll, '62; m. o. Nov. 25, '64, ex. of ser.
HiLDRETH, HoKACE W. — Age 23; res. Gardiner; mus. Oct. 20, '61, as corp. ;
pro. sergt. April 22, '62; disch. for dis. at Camp Bayard, March 3, '63.
Thaving, Chables G. — Age 29; res. China; mus. Oct. 20, '61, as corp. ; pro.
sergt. '62; wd, at Middleburg, June 19, '63; disoh, for dis. arising from
wounds, Nov. 23, '63.
Neal, Reuben S, — Age 24; res. Farmingdale; mus. Oct. 20, '61, as pri
vate; pro. corp. '62; pris. at Brandy Station, June 9, '63; ex. Sept. 12;
rejoined co. Nov. '63; pro. sergt. Nov. 1, '63; m. o. Nov. 25, '64, ex. of
ser.
McClure, Edward W. — Age 22; res. Bowdoinham; mus. Oct. 20, '61, as
private; pro. corp. '62, and sergt. '63; re-en. Dec. '63; on detached duty
with the pioneer corps, 3d brig, 2d div, c, c. '64; m. o. June 20, '65,
DOCKENDORF, WiLLiAM. — Age 18; res. Windsor; mus. March 7, '62, as pri
vate; pro. corp. July 1, '63, and sergt. '64; m. o. March 7, '65, ex. of ser.
Crawford, John E. — Age 21; res. Warren; veteran; mus. Co. F, 1st. D.
C. Feb. 8, '64; joined co. at tr. ; m. o. with regt. [See p. 3.5.3.]
Barrows, Bbn.iamin O. — Age 36; res. Camden; veteran; mus. Co. P, 1st
D. C. Feb. 8, '64; on detached duty at tr. ; disch. for promotion, March
9, '65.
Knowles, Hosea. — Age 24; res. Stetson; mus. Co. F, IstD. C. Feb 8, '64;
joined co. at tr. ; m. o. June 20, '65.
Harlow, Orlando W. — Age 36; res. Maysville; mus. Co. F, 1st D. C.
Feb. 8, '64; absent sick at tr. ; disch. for dis. at Augusta, March 20, '65.
McCuRDY', Samuel R. — Age'21; res. China; mus. Oct. 20, '61, as private;
pro. corp. '63, and sergt. '64; m. o. Nov. 25, '64, ex. of ser.
Chamberlain, Lorenzo.— Age 20; res. Hallowell; mus. Oct. 20, '61, as
private; pro. corp. '62, and sergt. Nov. '64; m. o. Nov. 25, '64, ex. of ser.

COEPOEALS.
Nutting, Frank. — Age 29; res. Augusta; mus. Oct. 20, '61; tr. to v. r. c.
'64.
Berry, Thomas. — Age 23; res. Eichmond; mus. Oct. 20, '61; disch. for
dis. Nov. IS, '62.
Bowman, Martin T. V. — Age 24; res. Hallowell; mus. Oct. 20, '61; tr. to
non-commissioned staff, May 1, '62. [See field and staff.]
Neal, John W. — Age 26; res. Litchfield; mus. Oct. 20, '61, as private;
orderly for Gen. Carroll, '62; pro. orp. '63; killed at Middleburg, June
ItTj Do.
Lunt, Thomas. —Age 25; res. Gardiner; mus. Oct. 20, '61, as private; pro.
corp. '62; tr. to v. r. o. Nov. 15, '63.
Neal, Thomas J. — Age 23; res. Southport; mus. Sept 1, '62, as private;
joined oo. Oct.; pro. corp. '63; on detached duty, '64; disch. July S, '64,
for promotion in the U. S. C. I. [See p. 281.]

ROSTER OF COMPANY C. 503
Nason, George E. — Age 18; res. Hallowell; mus. Oct. 20, '61, as private;
pro. corp. '63; wd. at Ground Squirrel bridge. May 11, '64; m. o. Nov.
25, '64, ex. of ser.
Andreaa'S, Eben. — Age 20; res. Gardiner; mus. Oct. 20, '61, as private;
orderly for Gen. Carroll, '62; pro. corp. Nov. '63; re-en, Dec. '63; tr. to
navy, April 19, '64.
Hoxie, William H. — Age 22; res. Sidney; mus. Sejit. 2, '62, as private;
joined co. in Oct.; pris. at Bealton, on Stoneman's raid, May 10, '63; ex.
'63; pro. corp. '64; wd. at Boydton plank road, Oct. 27, '64; disch. '65,
G. O. No. 83.
Weilee, Williaai. — Age 26; res. Vassalboro; mus. Oct. 20, '61, as private;
orderly for Gen. Tower, '62; re-en. Dec. '63; pro. corp. '64; horse shot
under him at Hawes' shop, May 28, '64, and at Deep Bottom, Aug. 16,
'64; m. o. June 20, '65,
Bullen, William S, — Age 23; res. Farmington; veteran; mus. Co. F, 1st
D. C. Feb, 8, '64, as private; pro, corp, '64; died in rebel prison at Salis
bury, N, C, '64.
Morrison, Aaron L. — Age 34; res. Charleston; mus. Co. F, 1st D. C. Feb.
8, '64; joined co. at tr. ; died at City Point, of wounds received at Boyd
ton plank road, Oct. 27, '64.
Chadavick, David, — Age 25; res. Palermo; mus, Oct, 20, '61, as private;
pro, corp, March 1, '64; m. o, Nov. 25, '64, ex. of ser.
ToziEE, Emulus S. — Age 21; res. Monmouth; mus. Oct. 20, '61, as private;
re-en, Dec, '63; pro. corp. March 1, '64; tr. to navy, April 19, '64.
Maetin, Joseph H. — Age 18; res. Camden; mus, Co, F, Ist- D. C. Feb, 8,
'64; orderly for Gen, Ames, '64; joined co. andm. o. with it,
Delaite, John, — Age 44; res. Littleton; mus. Co. F, IstD, C, Feb. 8, '64;
joined co, at tr, ; m, o. June 20, '65,
Champnby, Alonzo D. — Age 21; res. Camden; mus. Co, F, 1st D. C. Feb.
8, '64; joined co. at tr.; pro. corp. May 1, '65; m. o. June 20, '65.
Dunham, George H. — Age 22; res. Lisbon; mus. Jan. 18, '64, as private;
joined co. Feb. 3, '64; pro. corp. '65; m. o. with regt.
Farnham, Frederick L., Jr. — Age 21; res. Warren; mus. Co. F, IstD. C.
Feb. 8, '64; joined co. at tr. ; pro. corp. April 1, '65; m. o. with regt.
Wood, Benjamin S. — Age 28"; res. Gardiner; mus. Aug. 25, '62; joined co.
in Oct. ; pro. corp. Jan. '65; wd. at Appomattox, Apru 9, '65, the morning
of the surrender of Gen. Lee, losing his left arm; disch. G. ,0. No. 83.
Hill, Charles E. — Age 18; res. Topsfield; veteran; mus. Jan. 9, '64;
joined co. March 9, '64; pro. corp. May 1, '65; m. o. with regt.
BUGLBES.
Haepee, Alonzo D. — Age 18; res. Worcester; mus. Oct. 21, '61; m. o.
Nov. 25, '64, ex. of ser.
Brick, Isaac C. — Age 21; res. Augusta; mus. Nov. 24, '61; tr. to non
commissioned staff as chief trumpeter. May 1, '63. [See field and staff.]
Pike, Benjamin E. — Age 18; res, Presque Isle; mus, Co. P, 1st D. C. Feb.
8, '64; absent sick at tr. ; disch. for dis. at Augusta, April 23, '65.
McNeae, Alfred. — Age 22; res. Newcastle; mus. Co. P, 1st D. C. Feb. S,
'64; absent sick at tr.; joined co. and m. o. .June 20, '65.
FARRIERS.
Pinkham, Moses S. — Age 36; res. Plymouth; mus. Oct. 20, '61; detached
to brig. hd. qrs. '63; m. o. Nov. 25, '64, ex. of ser.
Hayes, William M. — Age 32; res. Orono; mus. Oct. 20, '61; died of fever
at Frederick, Md., Nov. '62.

504

FIRST MAINE CAVALRY,

Whalen, Michael. —Age 19; res. Whitefield; mus. Oct. 20, '61, as private;
ap. farrier, '63; re-en.'64; m. o. with regt.
Fassett, Goeham p. — Age 24; res. Abbott; mus. Co. F, 1st D. C. Feb. 8,
'64; pris. at tr, ; died in Danville, Va,, March 3, '65. [See Co. M.]
Lash, John B. — Age 38; res. Camden; mus. Co. F, 1st D. C. Feb. 8, '64;
joined co. at tr. ; m. o. with regt.
SADDLERS.
Trimble, William. —Age 23; res. Calais; mus. Oct. 20, '61; tr. to v. r. c.
Feb. 25, '64.
Knight, Cyprian M. — Age 44; res. Camden; mus. Co. F, 1st D. C. Feb. 8,
'64; joined co. at tr. ; m. o. with regt.
WAGONERS.
Huntoon, Peter. — Age 35; res. Fairfield; mus. Oct. 20, '61; disoh. for dis.
at Washington, Sept. 23, '62.
HiLDRETH, Charles A. — Age 18; res. Gardiner; mus. Oct. 20, '61, as pri
vate; orderly for Gen. Tower, '62; ap. wagoner, '63; re-en. '64; m. o.
with regt.
McKenzie, John. — Age 29; res. Stoneham; mus. Co. F, IstD. C. Feb. S,
'64; absent sick at tr. ; m. o. June 20, '65.

PRIVATES.
Abbott, J. Holman. — Age 20; res. Winslow; mus. Oct. 20, '61; orderly for
Gen. Sturgess, '62; m. o. Nov. 25, '64, ex. of ser.
Allen, Josiah S. — Age 26; res. Littleton; mus. Co. F, 1st D. C. Feb. 8,
'64; absent sick at tr. ; disch. for dis. May 27, '65.
Arnold, Perry. — Age 19; res. Sidney; mus. Oct. 20, '61; m. o. Nov. 25, '64,
ex. of ser.
Arnold, William A. — Age 18'; res. Sidney; veteran; mus. March 29, '64;
m. o. June 20, '65.
Barrett, Addison D. — Age 21; res. Camden; mus. Co. F, 1st D. C. Feb.
11, '64;' sick in Maine at tr, ; disch, for dis, at Augusta, Jan, 1, '65.
Blanchard, Walter. — Age 24; res, Arrowsic; mus. Co. P, 1st D. C. Feb.
8, '64; pris. at tr. ; disch. G. O. No. 77.
Blanchard, Albion E. — Age 19; res. Calais; mus. Co, F, 1st D. C. Feb. 11,
'64; died in rebel prison at Salisbury, N. C, Nov. 7, '64.
Briggs, Elijah H. — Age 33; res. Littleton; mus. Co. F, 1st D. C.'Peb. 8,
'64; absent sick at tr. ; disch. for dis. at Washington, Dec. 15, '64.
Brown, William. — Age 21; res. Skowhegan; mys. Co. F, 1st D. C. Feb. 11,
'64; pris. at tr.; died in rebel prison at Salisbury, N. C, Nov. 1, '64.
Bryant, Sumnee H. — Age 25; res. Hallowell; mus. Oct. 20, '61; died of
disease at home, Jan. 7, '63.
Buck, Edmund P. — Age 19; res. Vassalboro; mus. Oct. 20, '61; disch. for
dis. at Belle Plain, May 12, '63.
Burgess, William M. — Age 35; res. Nantucket, Mass.; mus. Aug. 25, '62;
joined co. in Oct.; on detached duty at City Point, '64; disch. G. O. No. 88.
Burns, John. — Age 22; res. Embden; mus. Oct. 20, '61; m. o. Nov. 25, '64,
ex. of ser.
Burns, William. — Age 32; res. Lexington; mus. Oct. 20, '61; disch. March
8, '62, by civil authorities.

Sergt. GEORGE H, M, BARRETT, Co, C.
Camden.

jrgt. JOHN E, CRAWFORD, Co C.
Fort Jones, Cal,

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Sergt. CYRUS CASE, Co, C.
Melvern, Kan,

PERRIN P, FREEMAN, Co, C,
Camden,

FREDERICK A, NORWOOD, Co, C,
Deceased,

Corp, ALONZO D, CHAMPNEY, Co, C,
Camden,

-AMERON, Co, C,

ROSTER OF COMPANY C. 505
BuRTox, .loHN F. — Age 21; res. Cushing; mus. Co. F, 1st D. C. Feb. 8, '64;
Avd, at Sycamore cliurch, Sept. 10, '64; disch. for dis. at Philadelphia,
April 13, '65.
Caiioon, William. —Age 26; res. Augusta; mus. Oct. 20, '61; disch. for dis.
Deo. 8, '62.
Carter, Charles E. — Age 19 ; res. Farmingdale ; mus. Oct. 20, '61 ; disc]j. for
dis. at Baltimore, Oct. 20, '62.
Cameron, George E. — Age 19; res. Camden; mus. Co. F, IstD. C. Feb. 8,
"64; pris. at Sycamore cnurch, Sept. 16, '64; disch. by order, May 29, '05.
Carter, Eugene B.— Age 18; res. Farmingdale; mus. Oct. 20, '61; died of
fever in hospital at Fi-ederick, Md., Oct. 29, '62.
Casey, William. — Age 22; res. Harrison; mus. Oct. 8, '64; joined co. Nov.
11, '64; killed at Sailor's Creek, April 6, '65.
Chandler, Josiah A. — Age 29; res. Morrill; veteran; mus. Feb. 19, '64;
joined co. March 9, '64; wd. at Dinwiddie Court House, March 31, '65;
disch. G. O. No. 77.
Clabk, Joseph A. — Age 21 ; res. Sidney; mus. Oct. 20, '61 ; orderly for Gen.
Eicketts, '62; orderly for Gen. Gregg, '63; pris. '64, and died in rebel
prison at Andersonville, June 22, '64 — grave No. 2316.
Cliff, William E. — Age 19; res. East Machias; mus. Jan. 19, '64; joined
CO. Jan. 29, '64; tr. to navy, July 4, '64.
CoLCOED, Albert J. — Age 18; res. Farmingdale; mus. March 10, '62; m. o.
March 11, '65, ex. of ser.
CoLCOED, Joseph L. — Age 20; res. Farmingdale; mus. Oct. 20, '61; disch.
for dis. Feb. 19, '63.
Cole, William W. — Age 18; res. Burnham; mus. Dec. 9, '63; joined co.
March 9, '64; m. o. with regt.
Con ANT, Isaac B. — Age 25; res. East Machias; mus. Jan. 13, '64; joined co.
Jan. 29, '64; died of disease at City Point, Aug. 29, '64.
Craig, Joh!^. — Age 21; res. Dixmont; mus, Dec, 23, '64; joined co, March
24, '65; m, o, June 20, '65.
Cram, Ashbel H. — Age 20; res. Portland; mus. Sept. 29, '64; joined co.
Nov. 6, '64; disch. G. O. No. 77.
Crane, Joshua H.— Age 21; res. Gardiner; mus. Oct. 20, '61; orderly for
Gen. Tower, '62; pris. at Brandy Station, June 9, '63; ex. and rejoined co.
Nov. '63; m. o. Nov. 25, '64, ex. of ser.
Crawford, John P. — Age 24; res. Gardiner; mus. Oct. 20, '61; tr. to
V. r. c. Feb. 15, '64.
Ceowley, Jeremiah. — Age 20; res. Lexington, Mass.; veteran; mus. Nov.
10, '63; joined co. Jan. 29, '64; m. o. June 20, '65.
CuMMiNGS, John C. — Age 33; res. Fremont plantation; mus. Co. F, IstD.
C. Feb. 8, '64; pris. at Sycamore church, Sept. 16, '64; died of disease at
Annapolis, Md., March 1, '65.
Dailby, Eeastus E. — Age 18; res. Camden; mus. Co. F, 1st D. C. Feb. 8,
'64; absent sick at tr. ; disch for dis. June 26, '65.
Dawes, Frederick S. — Age 23; res. Litchfield; mus. Sept. 2, '62; joined
CO. in Oct.; disch. for dis. at Frederick, Md., Feb. 14, '63.
DoRiTY Alvin A. — Age 21; res. Charleston; mus. Co. F, 1st D. C. Feb. 8,
'64; 'absent sick at tr. ; tr. to v. r. c. May 11, '65.
Drake Alvin. — Age 23; res. Unity; mus. Aug. 29, '62; joined co. in Oct.;
on (Jetached duty in 6th U. S. Battery, '64; disch. G. O. No. 83.
Drake Francis E. — Age 18; res. Boston, Mass.; mus. Sept. 2, '62; died of
disease at Frederick, Md., Oct. 23, '62.
Dunham, William B. — Age 22; res. Vassalboro; mus. Sept. 22, '62; joined
CO. in Oct.; orderly for Gen. Gregg, '63 and '64; disch. G. O. No. 83.

506

FIRST MAINE CAVALBY,

DuNNiJrG, Feebland. —Age 18; res. Charleston; mus. Co. P, 1st D. C. Feb.
8, '64; absent sick at tr. ; m. o. with regt.
Dutch, Amos M. — Age 31; res. Sebec; veteran; mus. Feb. 29, '64; joined co.
May 31; disch. by order, June 2, '65.
Eaton, Frederick B. — Age 25; res. Vassalboro; veteran; mus. Jan. 15,
'.64; on detached duty with pioneer corps, '64; m. o. with regt.
Edgeely% Asa B. — Age 39; res. Sebec; mus. Co. F, 1st D. C. Feb. 8, '64;
absent sick at tr. ; disch. by order, June 26, '65.
Elliott, William. — Age 20; res. Vassalboro; mus. Oct. 20, '61; re-en. Dec.
'63; m. o. June 20, '65.
Ellis, John P. — Age 18; res. St. Albans; mus. Jan. 13, '64; joined co. Feb.
3;m. o. June 20, '65.
Elavell, Tristeam j. — Age .34; res. Buxton; mus. Co. F, IstD. C.Feb. 8,
'64; joined co. at tr. ; m. o. June 20, '65.
Fales, John Leeoy'. — Age 20; res. Thomaston; mus. Co. F, 1st D. C. Feb.
8, '64; joined co. at tr.; killed at Boydton plank road, Oct. 27, '64.
Fakbington, Byeon H. — Age 18; res. Windsor; mus. Oct. 20, '61; died of
disease at Washington, Aug. 22, '62.
PoBD, John. — Age 23; res. Lewiston; mus. Nov. 19, '63; joined co. Jan. 29,
'64; pris. at St. Mary's church, June 24, '64; died Aug. 13, '64, on fiag of
truce boat en route from Eichmond to Annapolis, Md.
Freeman, Perrin P. — Age 18; res. Camden; mus. Co. F, 1st D. C. Feb. 8,
'64; absent sick at tr. ; joined co. and m. o. with regt.
Frost, Sewbll P. —Age 23; res. Gardiner; mus. Oct. 20, '61; orderly for
Gen. Duryea, '62; pris. at Bealtcm, on Stoneman's raid. May 10, '63; ex.
Sept. 12, '63; tr. to navy, April 19, '64.
Garnett, James L. — Age 22; res. Perry; mus. Co. F, 1st D. C. Feb. 8, '64;
absent sick attr.; disch. by order, June 24, '65.
Gay, Elijah. —Age 21; res. Waldo; mus. Feb. 12, '64; joined oo. March 9;
m. o. with regt.
Gerald, Dudley B. — Age 23; res. Canaan; mus. Oct. 20, '61; tr. to v. r. c.
Deo. 15, '63.
Gerald, George W. — Age 20; res. Canaan; mus. Oct. 20, '61; died of
chronic diarrhoea at Portsmouth Grove, R. I., July 31, '63.
Gerald, Samuel M. — Age 20; res. Canaan; mus. Oct. 20, '61; disch. for
dis. at Waterloo, Va., June 26, '62,
Geyear, George. — Age 18; res. Calais; mus. Jan, 12, '64; joined co. Jan,
29; disoh. by order, July 7, '65,
Gibbs, Reuben. —Age 34; res. Fairfield; mus. Oct. 20, '61; disch. for dis.
Dec. 9, '62.
GiLLEY, Edward. — Age 20; res. Augusta; mus. Oct. 20, '61, Augusta; or
derly for Gen. Duryea, '62; m. o. Nov. 25, '64, ex. of ser.
Oilman, William B, —Age 18; res, Hallowell; mus, Oct. 20, '61; disch. for
dis. Nov. 17, '62.
Gilmore, Adnah. —Age 34; res. Washburn; mus. Co. F, 1st D. C. Feb. 8,
'64; absent sick at tr. ; m. o. June 20, '65.
GooDSPEED, William M. — Age 22; res. China; mus. March 10, '62; orderly
for Gen. Gregg, '64; m. o. March 21, '65, ex. of ser.
Geebnlaw, Augustus. —Age 19; res. Calais; veteran; mus. Jan. 12, '64;
joined co. Jan. 29; wd. '64; m. o. June 20, '65.
Geeenleaf, Charles L. — Age 34; res. Washburn; mus. Co. F, 1st D. C.
Feb. 8, '64; absent sick at tr.; disch. G. O. No. 77.
Hanson, Daniel P.— Age 19; res. China; mus. Oct. 20, '61; disch. for dis.
at Washington, Sept. 23, '62.
Habdinbrook, Charles W. — Age 21; res. Portland; mus. Co. F, 1st D. C.
Feb. 8, '64; wd. and pris. at tr. ; died in rebel prison, Nov. 6, '64.

ROSTER OF COMPANY C. 507
Haslett, Hugh. —Age 19; res. Jefferson; mus. Co. F, IstD. C. Feb. 8, '(S4;
pris. at tr. ; disch. G. O. No. 77.
Hattin, Charles M. — Age 18; res. Litchfield; mus. Oct. 20, '61; orderly
for Gen. Duryea, '62; disch. for dis. at Philadelphia, Jan. 31, '63.
Hazleton, Asa B. — Age 19; res. Troy; mus. Oct. 20, '61; disch. for dis.
at Washington, Jan. 25, '63.
HiGGiNS, Charles J. — Age 19; res. Farmingdale; mus. Oct. 20, '61; orderly
for Gen. Tower, '62; wd. at Middleburg, June 19, '63; tr. to v. r. c. Jan.
19, '64.
HiGGiNS, George H. — Age 21; res. Charleston; mus. Co. F, 1st D. C. Feb.
8, '64; disch. for dis. at New York, Sept. 29, '64.
HiGGiNS, Warren S. — Age 23; res. Damariscotta; mus. Oct. 20, '61; or
derly for Gen. Carroll, '62; disch. for dis. at Falmouth, Va., Jan. 25, '63.
Holt, Charles H. — Age 21; res. Augusta; mus. Dec. 15, '63; joined co.
Jan, 23, '64; m, o, Jmie 20, '65,
HoETON, Williaai. — Age 18; res. Eaton grant; mus, Co, F, 1st D, C, Feb,
S, '64; joined co, at tr, ; m. o, with regt,
Jewett, William H, — Age 19; res, Gardiner; mus, Oct. 20, '61; disoh. for
dis, at Frederick, Md., Jan. 9, '63.
Johnson, Aaron. — Age 23; res. Benton; mus. Co. F, 1st D. C. Feb. 8, '64;
missing in action at Boydton plank road, Oct. 27, '64; m. o. June 20, '65.
Johnson, Alvin M. — Age 22; res. Farmington; mus. Oct. 20, '61; orderly
for Gen. Rioketts, '62; wd. at Middleburg, June 19, '63; m. o. Nov. 25,
'64, ex. of ser.
Johnson, Mariner S. — Age 19; res. Exeter; mus. Co. F, IstD. C. Feb. 8,
'64; joined co. at tr. ; m. o. June 20, '65.
Johnson, William. — Age 35; res. Saco; mus. Feb. 4, '64; joined co. '65;
m. o. June 20, '65.
Keenan, George. — Age 30; res. Pittsfield; mus. Oct. 20, '61; m. o. Nov.
25, '64, ex. of ser.
Knight, Augustus H-. — Age 18; res. Camden; mus. Co. F, 1st D. C. Feb.
8, '64; pris. at tr.; disch. G. O. No. 77.
Knox, Charles O. — Age 23; res. West Gardiner; mus. Oct. 20, '61; disch.
for dis. at Frederick, Md., Oct. 23, '62.
Lane, John. — Age 26; res. Camden; mus. Co. F, 1st D. C. Feb. 8, '64; ab
sent sick at tr. ; m. o. June 20, '65.
Lennon, William A. — Age 22; res. Kittery; mus. Co. F, 1st D. C. Feb. 8,
'64; absent sick at tr. ; tr. to v. r. c. April 17, '65.
Lermond, Edward W. — Age 21; res. Thomaston; mus. Co. F, 1st D. 0.
Feb. 8, '64; absent sick at tr. ; m. o. June 20, '65.
Libby, Granger H. — Age 19; res. Warren; mus. Co. P, 1st D. C. Feb. S,
'64; joined co. at tr.; m. o. June 20, '65.
Libby, John G. A. — Age 38; res. Camden; mus. Co. F, 1st D. C. Feb. S, '64;
absent sick at tr.; m. o. June 20, '65.
Locke, William R. — Age 27; res. Etna; mus. Oct. 20, '61; disch. for dis.
at New York, March IS, '63.
Lockhart, Robert. —Age 18; res. Camden; mus. Co. F, 1st D. C. Feb. 8,
'64; joined co. at tr. ; m. o. June 20, '65.
Lowe, Franklin B. —Age 18; res. Waterville; mus. Co. F, 1st D. C. Feb 8,
'64; joined co. at tr. ; m. o. June 20, '65.
Lufkin, Jason L. — Age 24; res. Farmington; mus. Co. F, 1st D. C. Feb. 8,
'64; absent sick at tr.; disch. G. O. No. 77.
Lunt, Joseph. — Age 23; res. Gardiner; mus. Oct. 20, '61; orderly for Gen.
Sturgess, '62; pris. at Brandy Station, June 9, '63; ex. Sept. 12; disch. for
dis. Jan. 15, '64.

508

FIRST MAINE CAVALRY.

Lunt, Paekee G. — Age 18; res. Gardiner; mus. Oct. 20, '61; orderly for
Gen, Sturgess, '62, and for Gen. Gregg, '63; m.o. Nov. 25, '64, ex, of ser.
Marble, James S. — Age 18; res. Sidney; mus. Aug, 25, '62; joined co, Oct,
'62; pris. at Bealton, Stoneman's raid. May 10, '63; ex, and at dismounted
camp, '63,
Marden, Alston E. — Age IS; res. Palermo; mus, Oct. 20, '61; orderly for
Gen. Sturgess, '62; died of disease at Belle Plain, Dec, 25, '63,
Mariner, Ambrose, — Age 30; res, Augusta; mus. Oct. 20, '61; re-en, Dec,
'63; tr. to navy, April 19, '64,
Mason, Silas D, — Age 22; res. Belfast; mus. Feb. 11, '64; joined co, March
9; disch, G. O, No, 77,
Mayberry, Charles E, —Age 18; res. Biddeford; mus, Dec, 9, '63; joined
CO, Jan, 29, '64; wd, at Boydton plank road, Oct, 27, '64; disch. G. O.
No. 77.
McCauslin, Franklin. — Age 20; res. Detroit; mus. Sept. 2, '62; joined
CO. in Oct. ; disch. G. O. No. 83.
McCauslin, William T. — Age 21; res. Detroit; mus. Oct. 21, '61; orderly
for Gen Sturgess, '62; disch. for dis. at Baltimore, Oct. 27, '62.
McKennby, Albert S. — Age 18; res. Stetson; mus. Co. F, 1st D. C. Feb.
8, '64; pris. attr.; m. o. G. O. No. 77.
McPhail, William H. — Age 20; res. Perry; mus. Co. F, 1st D. C. Feb. 8,
'64; pris. at tr. ; disch. G. O. No. 77.
Miller, John. — Age 21; res. Cornish; mus. Oct. 12, '64; joined co. Nov.
11; disch. by order, Aug. 28, '65.
Morrow, John. — Age 20; res. Vassalboro; mus. Oct. 20, '61; orderly for
Gen. Sturgess, '62; m. o. Nov. 25, '64, ex. of ser.
Morse, Thomas H. — Age 30; res. Montville; mus. Dec. 4, '63; joined co.
Jan. 23, '64; m. o. June 20, '65.
Mosher, John M. — Age 20; res. Augusta; mus. Oct. 20, '61; on extra duty
at Harper's Ferry, '62; died at Washington, Oct. 9, '63, of wounds re
ceived at Bull Eun, Oct. 15.
Ma-rick, Joseph H. — Age 26; res. Palmyra; mus. Dec. 4, '64; joined co.
Jan. 23, '64; m. o. June 20, '65.
Nason, Josiah, Jr. — Age 26; res. Veazie; mus. Aug. 25, '64; joined co.
Dec. 6; m. o. June 20, '65.
Neal, Feanklin B. —Age 21; res. Chelsea; mus. Oct. 20, '61; orderly for
Gen. Sturgess, '62; disch. for dis. at Washington, March 9, '63.
Norwood, Feedeeick A. — Age 23; res. Canaan; mus. Co. F, 1st D. C. Feb.
8, '64; absent sick at tr. ; m. o. June 20, '65.
NoYBS, Joseph H. — Age 26; res. Perkins' plantation; mus. March 4, '64;
died April, '65, from wounds received at Dinwiddie, March 31.
O'Beien, James. — Age 21 ; res. Cornish; mus. Oct. 12, '64; joined co. Nov. 11.
Parker, Samuel E. — Age 29; res. Bangor; mus. Dec. 16, '63; joined co.
Jan. 29, '64; wd. at Ground Squirrel bridge. May 11, '64; disch. for dis.
Feb. 29, '65.
Patten, Egbert A. —Age 32; res. Stetson; mus. Co. F, 1st. D. C. Feb. 8,
'64; absent sick at tr. ; disch. by order, July 17, '65.
Patten, Stephen W. — Age 18; res. Portland; mus. Oct. 20, '61; disch. for
dis. July 9, '62.
Patterson, Lycurgus. — Age 43; res. Burnham; mus. Oct. 20, '61; tr. to
V. r, c, at Portsmouth Grove, E, I,, Sept, 17, '63,
Payson, Baeak C— Age 19; res, Waldo; mus. Feb. 15, '64; joined co.
March 9; died of disease at Washington, July 6, '64.
Peery, Joseph E. — Age 21; res. Litchfield; mus. Oct. 20, '61; disch. for
dis. June 5, '64.

ROSTER OF COMPANY C. 509
Perkins, George. —Age 21; res, Calais; mus. Jan. 13, '04; joined co. Feb.
3; wd, at Dinwiddie, March 81, '65; disch, G. O. No. 77.
Peva, Freeman C. — Age 26; res. Windsor; mus. Oct. 20, '61; orderly for
Gen. Duryea, '62; m. o. Nov. 25, '64, ex. of ser,
Peva, Nathan E.' — Age 21; res. Windsor; veteran; mus. Jan 4, '64; joined
CO. Feb. 3; m, o, with regt,
Praa-, Alamber H, — Age 19; res, Vassalboro; mus, Oct. 20, '61; disch. for
dis, at Baltimore, Feb. 26, '63.
Pray, Isaac. — Age 36; res, Orneville; veteran; mus. March 9, '64; joined
CO, June 8; m. o. June 20, '65,
PuRiNGTON, Granville. — Age 27; res. Bowdoin; mus. Aug. 27, '62; joined
CO, in Oct. ; wd. at Ground Squirrel bridge, May 11, '64; disch. for dis. at
Augusta, Me., Jan. 11, '65,
Reed, Edavin M. — Age 18; res. Gardiner; mus. Oct. 20, '61; died at Wash
ington, Sept. '62, from wounds received at Manassas, Aug, 29, '62.
Reynolds, Mulpord B, — Age. 19; res, Sidney; mus. Aug. 25, '62; joined
CO, in Oct,; pris, at St. Mary's church, June 24, '64; disch. by order, June
21, '65.
EiDLEA", Jeeome, Je. — Age 18; res, Eichmond; mus, Oct, 20, '61; re-en.
Deo, '63; killed at Eeams' Station, Aug. 24, '64.
Ridley, Luther. — Age 21; res, Gardiner; mus. Oct, 20, '61; re-en, Dec, '63;
wagoner at regt. hd. qrs. '64; m. o. with regt.
Robinson, Anson J. — Age 21; res. Dover; mus. Jan. 2, '64; joined co. Jan.
29; pris. at St. Mary's church, June 24, '64; disch. G. O. No. 77.
Eobinson, Chables H. — Age 20; res. Kennebunkport ; mus. Co. F, 1st D.
C. Feb. 8, '64; died of disease at City Point, Sept. 27, '64.
Eobinson, Geoege E. — Age 19; res. Calais; mus. Co. F, 1st D. C. Feb. 11,
'64; joined co. at tr. ; m. o. June 20, '65.
Sabine, Charles A. — Age 24; res. Palermo; mus. Oct. 20, '61; disch. '62.
Sabine, George W. — Age 22; res. Vassalboro; mus. Oct. 20, '61; disch.
for dis. July 10, '62.
Sanborn, William N. — Age 24; res. Detroit; mus. Dec. 28, '63; joined co.
Jan. 29, '64; m. o. with regt.
Shaw, Charles F. — Age 33; res. Augusta; mus. Dec. 4, '63; joined oo. Jan.
23, '64; died Jan. 19, '65; at division hospital, from injuries received by
being thrown from his horse.
Shaw, Charles W. — Age 19; res. Vassalboro; veteran; mus. Jan. 7, '64;
joined co. May 31, '64; m. o. June 20, '65.
Shaw, Jambs. — Age 23; res. Augusta; mus. Jan. 3, '65; joined co, March
24; m, o, June 20, '65,
Shaw, William B. — Age 19; res. Vassalboro; mus. Oct. 21, '61; died of
fever at Frederick, Nov. '62.
Shevlin, Patrick F. — Age 18; b. County Tyrone, Ireland; res. South Bos
ton; en. and mus. Oct. 6, '64; joined co. Nov.; horse shot under him at
Stony Creek, Nov. ; wd. on the Bellefield raid, Dec. ; pris. at Hatcher's
Eun, Feb. '65, but escaped from the enemy and reported back to the co.
for duty-; m. o. with regt.
Smith Eugene A. — Age 18; res. Gardiner; mus. Oct. 20, '61; disch. for
dis. Dec. 3, '62.
Smith Geoege H. — Age 22; res. Gardiner; mus. Oct. 20, '61; died of fever
at Belle Plain, Feb. 13, '63.
Smith, William. — Age 21; mus. Jan. 4, '65; joined co. March 24; m. o.
June 20, '65.
Snell, Charles. — Age 20; res. Sidney; mus. Oct. 20, '61; m. o. Nov. 25,
'64, ex. of ser.
Spencer, Franklin. — Age 19; res. Calais; mus. Jan. 12, '64; joined co.
Jan. 29; pris. at Boydton plank road, Oct. 27, '64; m. o. with regt.

510 FIRST MAINE CAVALRY,
Starr, John. — Age 22; res. Cornish; mus. Oct. 12, '64; joined co. Dec. 15;
m. o. June 20, '65.
Starr, John, 2d. — Age 28; res. Cornish; mus. Oct. 12, '64; disch. G. O. No.
77.
Stevens, David. — Age 24; res. Windsor; mus. Oct. 20, '61; disch. for dis.
at Washington, Oct. 10, '62,
Stevens, David M. — Age 38; res. Gardiner; mus. Oct. 20, '61; orderly for
Gen. Carroll, '62; m. o, Nov, 25, '64, ex, of ser,
Savift, WILLIA3I Franklin. — Age 21; res. Gardiner; mus. Aug. 12, '62;
Avd. at Middleburg, June 19, '63; disch. G. O. No. 83.
Taylor, Winfield S. — Age 18; res, Topsfield; mus, Jan, 19, '64; joined
CO. Jan, 29; m. o. with regt.
Thoaipson, George W. — Age 21; res. Pittston; mus. Oct. 20, '61,
ToRSEY-, Samuel T. — Age 41 ; res. Winthrop; mus, Dec, 2, '63; joined co.
March 9, '64; m. o. with regt.
Wadsworth, Francisco. — Age 18; res: Monmouth; mus. Dec. 2, '63;
joined co. Jan. 23, '64; disch. by order, June 2, '65.
Wakefield, George W. — Age 18; res. Gardiner; mus. Jan. 11, '64; joined
CO. Feb. 3; disch. by order, June 26, '65.
Waters, James. — Age 18; res. New York City; mus. Jan. 15, '64; joined
CO. Feb. 3; on detached duty at cavalry depot, '64; m. o. with regt.
Webb, Albion P. — Age 26; res Fairfield; mus. Dec. 10, '61; pris. Sept. 15,
'63; m. o. Dec. 9, '64, ex. of ser.
Welch, Oilman. — Age 33; res. Veazie; mus. Aug. 25, '64; joined co. Dec.
6; m. o. June 20, '65.
White, William. — Age 23 ; res. Hallowell; mus. Oct. 20, '61.
Whitbhouse, Charles H. — Age 21; res. Vassalboro; mus. Oct. 20, '61;
re-en, Dec. '63; m. o. with regt,
Whitten, Charles. — Age 18; res, Detroit: mus, Sept. 2, '62; joined co, in
Oct. ; disch, G. O, No. 83.
Whitten, William. — Age 42; res, Detroit; mus, Dec, 28, '63; joined co.
Jan. 29, '61; disch. by order, July 17, '65.
AVooDMAN, EuPEHT W. — Age 18; res. Calais; mus. Jan. 12, '64; joined co.
Jan. 29, '64; m. o. June 20, '65.
AVoRTHiNG, Arnold F. — Age 19; res. Palermo; mus. Oct. 20, '61; wd. at
Middleburg, June 19, '63; tr. to v. r. c. Dec. 18, '63.
AYeight, Hoeace. — Age 45; res. Auburn; mus. Jan. 18, '64; joined co.
Feb. 3; died of disease at home, Aug. 18, '64.
Young, Andeeav J. — Age 22; res. Detroit; mus. Aug. 4, '63; joined co.
Jan. 23, '64; disch. by order, June 8, '65.
Young, Heney. — Age 18; res. Detroit; mus. Sept. 2, '62; joined oo. in
Oct.; wd. at Middleburg, June 19, '63, losing his right arm, and disch.
for dis. on account of wounds at Liberty, Va., Nov. 17, '63.

RECAPITULATION.
Tlie whole number of commissioned officers belonging to the company
was eight, of whom five joined at its organization (three with commissions
and two in the ranks and subsequently promoted), two were transferred
from the First District of Columbia Cavalry, and one was transferred from
the field and staff. Of these, three were mustered out with the regiment,
two resigned, one was mustered out for expiration of his term of serAdce,
and two were killed in action. One resigned and was discharged, then

ROSTER OF COMPANY C. 611
enlisted in the First District of Columbia Cavalry and was transferred to
this company, and was discharged for disability, thus representing tAvo
enlistments. Of these, two served three years or more, one of them, Jona
than K. Brooks, ser-dng Avith the regiment from its organization until the
muster out.
The actual number of enlisted men belonging to the company (besides
the two Avho were commissioned) was two hundred and twenty-five, of
whom twenty-four were sergeants, twenty-one corporals, four buglers, five
farriers, two saddlers, three wagoners, and one hundred and sixty-six pri
vates. Of these, ninety-three joined the company at its organization, nine
teen joined in 1862, fifty-three joined in 1864 and 1865, and sixty were
transferred from the First District of Columbia Cavalry. Of the whole
number, twenty-seven (original members) served their three years' term of
enlistment, and were mustered out at its expiration; twenty-six were mus
tered out with the regiment, forty were discharged for disability arising '
from disease, and two from wounds ; seventy were discharged at the close of
the -WUT as paroled prisoners and convalescents in hospital, dismounted men
and cavalry men whose term of service expired prior to Oct. 1, 1865; five
were discharged by order, and two to receive promotion in other regiments ;
ten were transferred to the veteran reserve corps, five to the navy, and two
to the non-commissioned staff; five were killed in action, four died from
wounds, fourteen died of disease, eight died in rebel prisons, and one died
from injuries; four are unaccounted for. Thirty-one served three years or
more, twenty-seven served two years and less than three, one hundred and
twenty-four served one year and less than two, thirty-eight served less than
one year, and five, M. T. V. Bowman, Michael Whalen, Charles A. Hildreth,
Luther Ridley, and Charles H. Whitehouse, served from the organization
to the muster out, though the first named were not all the time in the com
pany. Of the ninety-two original members, eleven re-enlisted as veterans.
These, and the two enlisted men commissioned, added to the number of en
listed men before given, will make the total number of enlistments in the
company two hundred and thirty-eight, or with the commissioned officers,
two hundred and forty-four. COMPANY C'S HONOEED ' DEAD.
captains.
George S. Kimball, Gardiner. Killed in action at Middleburg, June 19,
1863.
Addison P. Eussell, Houlton. Died of wounds received at Fisher's Hill,
Sept. 19, 1864. sergeants.
Lafayette Damon, Stetson. Died in southern prison, Nov. 8, 1864.
Henry P. Lyon, Manchester. Killed at Shepardstown, July 16, 1863.
CORPORALS.
John W. Nbal, Litchfield. Killed at Middleburg, June 19, 1863.
William S. Bullen, Farmington. Died in prison at Salisbury, N. C, 1864.
Aaron L. Morrison, Charleston. Died of wounds received at Boydton
plank road, Oct. 27, 1864.

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FIRST MAINE CAVALRY,

farriers.
William M. Hayes, Orono. Died of fever at Frederick, Md., Nov. 1862.
Gorham P. Fassett, Abbott. Died in Danville, N. C, March 3, 1865.
PRIVATES.
Alvin E. Blanchard, Calais. Died in prison at Salisbury, N. C, Nov. 7,
1864.
William Broavn, Skowhegan. Died in prison at Salisbury, Nov, 1, 1864,
Sumner H. Bryant, Hallowell, Died of disease at home, Jan. 7, 1863.
Eugene B. Carter, Farmington. Died of fever at Frederick, Oct. 29,
1862.
William Casey, Harrison. Killed at Sailor's Creek, April 6, 1865.
Joseph A, Clark, Sidney, Died in prison at Andersonville, June 27, 1864,
Isaac B, Conant, East Machias, Died of disease at City Point, Aug, 29,
1864, 0- > s .
John C. Cummings, Fremont. Died of disease at Annapolis, Md,, March
1, 1865,
Francis E, Drake, Boston, Died of disease at Frederick, Oct. 23, 1862.
John Leeoy Pales, Thomaston, Killed at Boydton plank road, Oct, 27,
1864. [See name Fenelon M. Fales, p. 487.]
Byron H, Faerington, Windsor, Died of disease at Washington, Aug, 22,
1802.
John Ford, Lewiston, Died on flag of truce boat en route from Richmond
to Annapolis, Md., Aug. 13, 1864.
George W. Gerald, Canaan. Died of disease at Portsmouth Grove, E. I.,
July 31, 1863.
Charles W. Hardinbrook, China, Died in southern prison, Nov. 6, 1864.
Alston R. Marden, Palermo. Died of disease at Belle Plain, Dec. 25,
1863,
John M. Moshee, Augusta. Died Oct. 9, 1863, of wounds received at Bull
Eun, Oct, 15,
Joseph H. Noyes, Perkins plantation. Died April, 1865, from wounds
received at Dinwiddie Court House, March 31,
B.abak C. Pay-son, Waldo. Died of disease at Washington, July 6, 1864.
Edavin M. Eebd, Gardiner. Died Sept. 1862, from wounds received at
Manassas, Aug. 29, 1862.
Jerojie Eidley, Jr., Eichmond. Killed at Eeams' Station, Aug. 24, 1864.
Chaeles H. Robinson, Kennebunkport. Died of disease at City Point,
Sept. 27, 1864. •
Charles F. Sh.^av, Augusta, Died Jan. 19, 1865, from injuries received by
being thrown from his horse.
William B. Shaav, Vassalboro. Died of fever at Frederick, Nov. 1862.
George H. Smith, Gardiner. Died of fever at Belle Plain, Feb. 13, 1863.
Horace Wright, Auburn. Died of disease at home, Aug. 18, 1864.

SILAS LEACH, Co, D,
No, Castine.

Lieut, PHINEAS FOSTER, Co, D,
Tacoma, '^ash, Ter.

Sergt, A. R, DEVEREAUX,
Co, D,
Ellsworth,

%.^ LORING W BELL, Co, D. Sergt, CHAS, H, BELL, Co, D
Deceased, San Jose, Cal
Sergt, GEO. P, ANDREWS, Co, D
''^'10 \ Eastport

Sergt NATH'L BOWDEN, Co, D,
No, Bluehill,

Sergt, NATHAN B WEBB, Co. D.
Boulder, Colo,

GEORGE W, V--,-... ..„. ...

ROSTER OF COMPANY D. 513

COIMPANY D.
CAPTAINS.
SMITH, CHARLES H. — Age 33; b. Hollis; res. Eastport; en. Sept. 23, '61,
Eastport; sent to Augusta in charge of squad for regt. soon after enlist
ment; ap. capt. Co. D, and mus. Oct. 19; sent Avith co. from Washington
to Upton Hill, Va., to take charge of camps abandoned by A. of P. on
its departure for the peninsula, March, '62; commanded co. during the
campaign of '62, including the reconnoissance to Front Royal, the battle
of Cedar Mountain (after which he was detailed with oo. to collect wd.
and bury dead on battle-field, under a fiag of truce) , the retreat of Gen.
Pope, the second battle of Bull Eun, and the engagement at Frederick
City; assigned to duty as pro. mar. of Frederick, Sept. 13, and remained
there till he rejoined co. Jan, 16, '63; com, maj, Feb, 16, '63. [See field
and staff, and pp, 27, 62, 73, 81, 92-99, 126.]
SPURLING, ANDEEW B, — Age 27; res, Orland; mus. Oct, 19, '61, as 1st
lieut,; com, capt, Feb, 16, '63; wd, at UpperAdlle, June 21, '63; com,
maj. 2d Me. Cav. Jan. 4, '64, [See pp. 139, 169, 171.]
MONTGOMEEY, WILLIAM. — Age 31; res. Orland; mus. Oct. 19, '61, as
2d lieut.; com. 1st lieut. Feb. 16, '63; wd. at Aldie, June 17, '63; com.
capt. Feb. 9, '64; wd. at St. Mary's church, June 24, '64; disch. for dis.
from wds. Oct. 18, '64. [See pp. 69, 160, 272, 296, 298.]
HOWE, WILLIAM S.— Age 30; b. St. John, N. B.; res. Stetson; clergy
man; en. 1st D. C. as private; pro. sergt. lieut. and capt. Co. D; mus.
Oct. 15, '63; pris. at Sycamore church, Sept. 16, '64; in old Libby prison
eight weeks; in prison at tr. ; ex. and joined regt. and assigned to Co.
D, winter of '64; wd. severely at Dinwiddie Court House, March 31, '65;
m'. o. with regt. [See pp. 321, 326, 342-351, 396-402.]
FIRST LIEUTENANTS.
FOSTER, PHINEAS, Jr. — Age 30; res. Machias; mus. Oct. 19, '61, as
sergt.; com. 1st lieut. Feb. 9, '64; on general court martial, Sept. '64;
m. o. Nov. 25, '64, ex, of ser,
MEEEILL, EDWAED P,— Mus, Co, M, 1st D, C. March 30, '64; pris. at
Sycamore church, Sept. 16, '64; joined co. April, '65; m, o. with regt:
[See pp, 352, 445,] SECOND LIEUTENANTS.
BIBBEE AISTDEEW H.— Age 24; res. Eastport; mus. Oct. 19, '61, as 1st
sergt; com. sup. 2d lieut. Sept. 1, '62, and 2d lieut. Feb. 16, '63; ap. adjt.
June 1, '63. [See field and staff.]
BUGBEE, GEORGE E. — Age 27; res. Perry; mus. Oct. 19, '61, as sergt,;
com. 2d lieut. June 1, '63; disch. for dis. Dec. 5, '64,

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FIRST MAINE CAVALRY,

STAYNER, JAMES E. —Age 18; res. Eastport; mus. Oct. 19, '61, as private;
orderly for Gen. Tower, '62; re-en. Feb. 13, '64; ap. 1st sergt. '64; com.
2d lieut. Dec, 2, '64; killed at Dinwiddie Court House, March 31, '65.
[See pp. 396, 402.]
James E. Staa'ner was born in Eastport, Dec. 5, 1844. He attended the
public schools until he was fifteen years of age, and then was employed
in the drug store of Samuel E. Byram, in that city. At the breaking out
of the war he early enlisted in Co. D, First, Maine Cavalry, before he was
eighteen years old. When the company Avas organized at Augusta, he Avas
the_ youngest and most puny looking of the company. He served in the
various campaigns, a portion of the time on orderly duty, and in the winter
of 1863-4, re-enlisted as a veteran, proving himself to be a good and brave
soldier, and all his comrades recognized the justice of his promotion, near
the close of the war. He was kind hearted and liberal almost to a fault.
He was killed in the severe engagement at Dinwiddie Court House, March
31, 1865, — his first fight after he received his commission, — the regiment
being engaged in repelling a charge from the enemy. "Wliile the regiment
was hear Petersburg, during the summer of 1865, his Eastport comrades went
to Dinwiddie, procured his body, and reburied it near their camp. He was
afterwards buried, where he now lies, in Poplar Grove National Cemetery,
Virginia, grave 365, Sec. E, Div. E.
JOHNSON, ALBERT R. —Age 18; res. Perry; mus. Oct. 19, '61, as private;
re-en. Feb. 1, '64; pro. corp. March 1; wd. at St. Mary's church, June 24,
'64; pro. sergt. '65; com. 2d lieut. May 3, '65; m. o. with regt.
FIRST SERGEANTS.
BoAVDEN, Nathaniel, Jr. — Age 24; res, Penobscot; mus, Oct. 19, '61, as
Corp.; pro. sergt. '63; re-en. Dec. 29, '63; pro. 1st .sergt. March 1, '64;
m. o. June 20, '65.
Gray, Wesley. —Age 19; res. Embden; mus. 1st D. C. Feb. 19, '64, as sergt;
joined co, after tr. ; pro. 1st sergt. '64; m. o. with regt,
QUARTERMASTER SEEGEANT.
GiLLEA', John. —Age 35; res. Orland; mus. Oct. 19, '61, as q. m. sergt; re-en.
Dec. '63; wd. and pris. at Ground Squirrel bridge, May 11, '64; died in
Richmond, Va., of wounds received. May 20, '64.
SERGEANTS.
Brown, Charles B. —Age 29; res. Hampden; mus. Oct. 19, '61; disoh. for
dis. Oct. 3, '62.
Daggett, John H. — Age 27; res. Orland; mus. Oct. 19, '61; on recruiting
service in Maine, '62; wd. at Shepardstown, July 16, '63; rejoined co.; re-
en. Deo. 29, '63; killed at St. Mary's church, June 24, '64.
Devereaux, Augustus E. — Age 23; res. Penobscot; mus. Oct. 19, '61, as
private; pro. sergt. '62; pris. at Shepardstown, July 16, '63; ex. May U
'64; m. o. Nov. 25, '64, ex. of ser. [See p. 174.]
Knowles, Benjamin P.— Age 22; res. Hampden; mus. Oct. 19, '61, as
Corp.; pris. at Middleburg, June 19, '63; ex. Sept. 12, '63; pro. sergt.
Jan. 1, '64; pris. on the Dahlgren raid, March 1, '64; m. o. Nov. 25, '64,
ex. of ser.
Baker, William B, — Age 22; res, Orrington; mus, Oct, 19, '61, as private,-,
pro. sergt. '63; wd. and pris. at Ground Squirrel bridge. May 11, '64,
and died of his wounds at Richmond, Aug. 11, '64.

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Harriman, Joseph N. — Age 26; res. Penobscot; mus. Oct. 19, '61, as pri
vate; pro. corp. Nov. 1, '62; re-en. Dec. 29, '63; pro. sergt. March 1, '64;
m. o. June 20, '65.
Grant, Williaai B. — Age 25; res. Penobscot; mus. Oct. 19, '61, as private;
pro. corp. Jan. 1,'63; re-en. Dec. 29, '63; pro. sergt. March 1, '64; wd.
June 5, '64; m. o. June 20, '65.
Webb, Nathan B. — Age 19; res. Sweden; en. Sept. 20, '61; mus. Oct. 19,
as private; pris. at Aldie, June 17, '63; ex. Sept. 12, '6.3; rejoined co.
Oct. 18, '63; pro. sergt. March 11, '64; wd. at Deep Bottom, Aug. 16, '64;
m. o. Nov. 25, '64, ex. of ser.
GuRNS, L. B. — Res. Stoneham; tr. from 1st D. C; on detached service, '64;
joined co. ; jn-o. sergt. '65; m, o, with regt,
Merrifield, James S, — Age 24; res, Orono; mus, Co, D, 1st D. C, Jan,
12, '64; m. o, with regt.
Robinson, Leander, — Age 21; res. Warren; mus. Co. F, 1st D. C. Feb. 8,
'(U; tr. to Co. C, and then to Co. D; absent sick at tr. ; joined co. ; m. o.
with regt.
Adams, James M. — Age 23; res. Lincoln; mus. Co. M, 1st D. C. Feb. 27,
'64, as private; pro. sergt. '64; absent sicTi at tr. ; disch. by order, June
24, '65.
Bell, Charles H., Jr. — Age 19; res. Eastport; mus. Oct. 19, '61, as pri
vate; orderly for Gen. Sturgess, '62; wd. at Shepardstown, July 16, '63;
re-en. Feb. 1, '64; pro. corp. March 1, '64; wd. June 9, '64; pro. sergt.
'64; m. o. June 20, '65. [See p. 187.]
Andrews, George P. — Age 19; res. Eastport; mus. Oct. 19, '61, as pri
vate; pro. corp. Nov. 1, '62, and resigned; orderly for Brig, Gen. Wads
worth, and for Maj, Gen, Reynolds, comdg, 1st div, 1st a, c. winter and
spring of '62-3; re-en, Feb, 1, '64; detailed as clerk at regt, hd, qrs. '64;
pro, .sergt, July 26, '65; acting ordnance sergt. for the regt. till the
m. o. [See pp. 187, 395, 443.]
Abraais, John. — Age 20; res. Eastport; veteran, having served in 1st
Mass. Inf.; mus. March 5,' 64; joined co. May 31, '64; pro. corp. and
sergt. '64; m. o. witli regt.
Harris, Gilbert N. — Age 20; res. Eastport; mus. Oct. 19, '61, as private;
re-en. Feb. 22, '64; pro. corp. March 1, '64: pro. sergt. '65; m. o. June 20,
'65. [See p. 395.]
Starbird, Herbert M. — Age 18; res. Litchfield; mus. 1st D. C. March 1,
'64; joined co. after tr. ; pro. sergt. '65; m. o. with regt.
CORPORALS.
Connor, John. — Age 28; res. Calais; mus. Oct. 19, '61; sick in '62; disch.
for dis. Nov. 22, '62, at Frederick.
Hall, George W. — Age 26; res. Addison; mus. Oct. 19, '61; disch. for
dis. June 24, '62.
Saunders, Daniel H. — Age 24; res. Orland; mus. Oct. 19, '61; disch. for
dis. May 24, '62.
Wabd, John C. — Age 23; res. Meddybemps; mus. Oct. 19, '61; wd. at
Aldie, June 17, '63; pris. in action inside the fortifications of Richmond,
May 12, '64; was prisoner of war for a year, not being released until
about six months after the expiration of his term of service, when he
was m. o. in Augusta, Me.
Shackford, Ebed L. — Age 19; res. Eastport; mus. Oct. 19, '61; detailed
clerk pro. mar. office, Frederick, Md., Sept. '62; in regt. q, m, dept, '63;
ap. regt. q. m. sergt. Feb. 13, '64. [See field and staff.]
Lawrence, Joseph H. —Age 26; res. Orland; mus. Oct. 19, '61; re-en. Feb.
1, '64; pris. '64; disch. G. O. No. 77.

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FIRST MAINE CAVALRY.

Leighton, Lyman P. — Age 27; res. Addison; mus. Oct. 19, '61, as private;
pro, corp, Nov, 1, '62; re-en. Feb, 1, '64; wd, at Deep Bottom, Aug. 16,
'64; tr. to v. r, c, '65,
RiCKER, William. — Age 31; res. Perry; mus. Oct. 19, '61, as private; pro.
corp. '63; pris, at Aldie, June 17, '63; ex. Sept. 12, '63; pris. on the
Dahlgren raid, March 1, '64; died in prison at Andersonville, Aug. 13,
'64 — grave No. 5522.
Holden, Simeon A. — Age 18; b. and r. Tremont; student; en. Sept. 19, '61,
Orland; mus. Oct. 19, '61, as private; orderly for Gen. Eicketts and
Gen. Tower, Aug. and Sept. '62; on duty at pro. mar. office, Freder
ick, from Sept. '62, till Jan. '63; detailed orderly for Gen. Kilpatrick,
March 17, '63; put in charge of the orderlies and pro. corp.; horse
shot under him at Aldie, June 17, '63; wd. (sabre thrust through the
body) at Upperville, June 21, '63; rejoined co. Dec. '63; wd. in skir
mish on the Rapidan, May, '64; m. o. Nov. 25, '64, ex. of ser. [See pp.
174, 220,]
TowLE, Francis E. — Age 28; res, Indian Eiver plantation; mus. Oct, 19,
'61, as private; orderly for Gen, Nagle, '62; re-en, Feb. 1, '64; pro. corp,
March 1, '64; m. o. June 20, '65.
Moore, Wilson J. — Age 19; res. Unity; mus, Oct, 19, '61, as private; re-
en, Feb, 1, '64; pro. corp. March 1, '64; m, o. June 20, '65.
Bean, Oscar L. — Age 30; res. Monticello; mus, Co, F, 1st D, C. Feb S,
'64; joined co, at tr, ; wd. at Boydton plank road, Oct. 27, '64; m. o.
June 20, '65.
Barker, Henry S. — Age 27; res. Stoneham; mus. Co. F, 1st D. C. Feb. 8,
'64; joined co. at tr. ; m. o. with regt.
PoLLAJRD, Jonathan F. — Age 35; res. Masardis; mus. 1st D. C. Jan, 5,
'64, as private; pro, corp. '64; joined co. at tr, ; severely Avounded at
Dinwiddie Court House, March 31, '65; disch, G. O. No. 77.
Miller, Charles H. — Age 30; res. Enfield; mus. 1st D. C. Jan, 5, '64;
pro, corp, '64; joined oo, at tr, ; m. o. June 20, '65,
Latham, Chaeles F, — Age 21; res, Portland; mus. 1st D. C, March 1,
'64; pro, corp. '64; pris. '64; died in rebel prison, Dec. 4, '64.
Annis, Alonzo. — Age 23; res. Charlotte; mus. Oct. 19, '61, as private;
re-en. Dec. 29, '63; pris. on the Dahlgren raid, March 1, '64; ex. and
rejoined co. ; pro. corp, '65; m, o. June 20, '65,
Punch, John, — Age 25; res, Limerock; mus. Sept, 26, '64; joined co. Oct.
31; pro. corp. '65; m. o. with regt.
Stickney, Charles L. — Age 18; res. Perry; mus. 1st D. C. March 4, '64,
as private; joined co. attr.; pro. corp. '65; m, o, with regt.
Wallace, Oscab C. — Age 21; res. Cushing; mus. Co. F, IstD. C. Feb. S,
'64, as private; pris. at tr. ; rejoined co. ; pro. corp. '65; m. o. with regt.
BUGLEES.
Sawyer, Hudson. —Age 19; res. Levant; mus. Oct. 19, '61; ap. regt. bugler,
Aug. 26, '62. [See field and staff.]
Williams, Thomas M. — Age 23; res. Calais; mus. Oct. 19, '61; sick in
Washington, '62; on detached duty in Campbell gen. hosp.; tr. to
invalid corps, '64; m. o. Nov. 25, '64, ex. of ser.
Merriam, Joseph. — Age 19; res. Eastport; mus. March 5, '64, as private;
joined co. May 31; wd. at Eeams' Station, Aug. 23; ap. bugler, '64; m. o.
with regt.
CuBRAN, David. — Age 21; res. Lewiston; mus. Feb.- 29, '64, as private;
joined co. May 31; wd. July 1; ap. bugler, '65; m. o. with regt.

ROSTEIf OF COMPANY D. 517
FARRIERS.
Stetson, Andreav B. — Age 40; res. Eastport; mus. Oct. 19, '61; sick in
hospital, '64; m. o. Nov. 25, '64, ex. of ser.
Mattheavs, Williaai E. — Age 21; res. Lincolnville; mus. Oct, 19, '61; sick
at Fortress Monroe, '62; dTisch. for dis. Nov. 5, '02.
Sennett, Williaai P. — Age 3:5; res. Calais; mus. Oct. 19, '61, as private;
ap. farrier, '62; pris. at Shepardstown, July 16, '63; ex. Sept. 12, '63;
m. o. Nov. 25, '64, ex. of ser.
MouLTON, Jonathan P. — Age 24; res. Biddeford; mus. Aug. 11, '62, as
private; ap. farrier, April 1, '64; wd. at Deep Bottom, Aug. 16, '64;
disoh. G. O. No. 83. SADDLERS.
Wilder, Elijah C — Age 27; res. Eastport; mus. Oct. 19, '61; on duty at
brig. hd. qrs. '63; m. o. Nov. 25, '64, ex. of ser.
Wilder, Thomas C. — Age 32; res. Pembroke;, mus, March 4, '64, as pri
vate; joined co. May 31; ap. saddler, '64; at dismounted camp, '64; died
of disease, July 4, '65.
DucHANE, E. L. T. — Age 39; res. Biddeford; mus. Oct. 12, '64, as private;
joined co. Nov. 1; ap. saddler, '65; m. o. with regt.
WAGONERS.
Merrill, Willard R. — Age 25; res. Calais; mus. Oct. 19, '61; orderly for
Gen. Nagle, '63; detached as brig, teamster, '63; m. o. Nov. 25, '64', ex.
of ser,
Pendleton, Andrew F,— Age 22; res, Meddybemps; mus, Oct, 19, '61;
disch. for dis. Nov, 20, '62, Newport, R. I,
PRIVATES.
Anderson, Thomas.— Age 21; res. Boston; mus. Sept. 15, '63; joined co.
March 9, '64; m. o. with regt,
Arnold, Jerry E. — Age 21; res. Orland; mus. Oct. 19, '61; pris. at Brandy
Station, June 9, '63; ex. Sept. 12; m. o. Nov. 25, '64, ex. of ser.
Ayres, William H, — Age 25; res, Charlotte; mus. Oct. 19, '61; sick at
Alexandria, '62; detached in invalid corps, Nov. 3, '63; disch. for dis,
Oct, '64.
Batchelder, Theodore J. —Age 23; res. Waterville; mus. Oct. 19, '61;
on duty in the medical dept. '62; absent sick, '63; wd. June 28, '64;
m. o. Nov. 25, '64, ex. of ser. [See p. 104.]
Bell, Losing W. — Age 18; res. Eastport; mus. Oct. 19, '61; orderly for
Gens. Wadsworth and Reynolds from winter of '62-3 until after the
latter was killed at Gettysburg; re-en. Feb. 1, '64; orderly at hd. qrs.
3d brig. 2d div. c. c. '64^5; m. o. June 20, '65.
BiED, David E. (en. as Edward D. Bird.) — Age 24; res. Northport; mus.
Jan. 5, '64; joined co. Jan. 28; wd. at Todd's Tavern, May 7, '64; wd. at
Boydton plank road, Oct. 27, '64; m. o. June 20, '65.
Blackman, Fbancis H. — Age 22; res. Bradley; mus. Oct. 19, '61.
BONNASA, EswELL. — Age 22; res. Lewiston; mus. Feb. 29, '64; joined co.
May 31; killed at Dinwiddie, March 31, '65.
Bbown, John. — Age 28; res. Lewiston; mus. Feb. 23, '64; joined co. March
9; pris. at St, Mary's church, June 24; disch, G, O, No, "77.
Brown, Thompson M. — Age 26; res. Hampden; mus. Oct. 19, '61; pris. at
Aldie, June 17, '63; ex. Sept. 12; m, o. Nov. 25, '64, ex. of ser.

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FIRST MAINE CAVALRY.

Bryant, William W. — Age 25; res. Eastport; mus. March 5, '64; joined
CO. May 31; m. o. June 20, '65.
BuKEB, Fayette. —Age 18; res. Orland; mus. Oct. 19, '61; disch. for dis.
Sept. 5, '62.
Bulmer, Mark P. — Age 23; res. Perry; mus. Oct. 19, '61; re-en. Dec. 29,
'63; pris. at Ground Squirrel bridge, May 11, '64; died in rebel prison,
Andersonville, Oct. 15, '64.
Campbell, Charles W. — Age 26; res. Greenbush; mus. Oct. 19, '61.
Cable, Lauriston. — Age 23; res. Lyman; mus. Oct. 25, '62; pris. at
Ground Squirrel bridge. May 11, '64; died in rebel prison at Anderson
ville, July 18, '64.
Clark, James O. — Age 18; res. Belfast; mus. Feb. 24, '64; joined co.
March 9; wd. at Reams' Station, Aug. 23, '64; m. o. June 20, '65.
Clark, Job. —Age 42; res. Belfast; mus. Feb. 21, '64; at dismounted camp,
'64; killed at Dinwiddie, March 31, '65.
Coats, Francis W. — Age 26; res. Charlotte; mus. Oct. 19, '61; disch. for
dis. June 9, '62.
Coffin, William H. — Ees. Orland; mus. Oct. 19, '61.
CoLBURN, Abraham M, — Age 38; res, Orono; mus, Dec. 1, '63; m. o.
June 20, '65.
, Crane, Eldeidge C, — Age 19; res. Kenduskeag; mus, Oct, 19, '61; orderly
for Gen. Eicketts, '62; died of disease, WashingtQU, Aug. 23, '63.
Craaatord, James. — Age 23; res. Lewiston; mus, Feb. 23, '64; joined co.
March 9; m. o. with regt.
Cross, Seavell B, — Age 25; res. Vassalboro; mus. Aug, 21, '62; in invalid
corps, '63; tr, to invalid corps, '64.
CuLLNAN, Michael. — Age 21; res, Bangor; mus, Deo. 30, '63; joined co.
Jan. 28, '64; m. o, with regt,
Davis, Charles J. — Age 18; res, Eastport; mus, March 5, '64; joined co.
May 31 ; m. o. June 20, '65.
Day, Thomas. — Age 18; res. Mount Desert; mus. Oct. 19, '61; m. o. Nov. 25,
'64, ex. of ser.
Doe, Erastus A. —Age 26; res. Lubec; mus. Oct. 19, '61; orderly for Gen.
Sturgess, '62; re-en. Feb. 1, 64; on duty at hd. qrs. '64; m. o. June 20, '65.
Dow, Jaaies E. — -Age 22; res. Waite plantation; mus. March 4, '64; joined
CO. May 31; wd. and pris. at St. Mary's church, June 24, '64; disch. G. O.
No. 77.
DOAV, John H. — Age 25; res. Waite plantation; veteran; mus. March 4, '64;
joined co. May 31; wd. Boydton plank road, Oct. 27, '64; wd. severely at
Dinwiddie, March 31, '65; disch. G. O. No. 77.
DuNAN, John. — Age 41; res. Bangor; mus. Jan. 5, '64; joined co. Jan. 28;
wd. at Boydton plank road, Oct. 27, '64; disch. G. O. No. 77.
DuNBAE, Edward, — Age 18; res. Penobscot; mus. Aug. 27, '62; Avd. at
Aldie, June 17, '62; tr. to invalid corps, March 5, '64.
Dutch, Alonzo. — Age 23; res. Belfast; mus. Jan. 5, '64; joined co. Jan 28;
m. o. June 20, '65.
Eddy, Eleazer. — Age 21; res. Eddington; mus. Oct. 19, '61; orderly for
Gen. Tower, '62; orderly for Gen. Gregg, '63; killed at Hawes' shop. May
28, '64.
Eldridge, Levi, Jr. — Age 26; res. Bucksjport; mus. Oct. 19, '61; disch. for
dis. at Washington, Oct. 29, '62. '
Ellis, Matthew W. — Age 20; res. Prospect; mus. Jan. 4, '64; joined co.
Jan. 28; pris. on the Dahlgren raid, March 1, '64; disch G. O. No. 77.
Ellis, Williaai. — Age 18; res. Gardiner; mus. March 18, '64; joined co.
May 31; m. o. June 20, '65.

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Falkner, Alexander, — Age 28; res. Eastport; mus, March 5, '64; joined
CO. May 31; wd, at St, Mary's church, June 24, '64; m, o. June 20, '65,
Felix, Andreav, — Age 26; res, Lewiston; mus, Feb, 29, '64; joined co.
May 31; Avd, at Deep Bottom, Aug, 16, '64; disch. G. O, No. 77.
Poss, William L, — Age 18; res. Machias; mus, Oct. 19, '61; re-en, Dec,
29, '63; detailed at brigade hd. qrs. ; killed in action near Briery Creek,
April 7, '65.
Gardner, Leslie B. — Age 19; res. Eastport; mus. Oct. 19, '61; orderlyfor
Gen. Sturgess in '62; died of disease at Washington, June 30, '63.
Gerra-, Samuel B. — Age 29; res. Newport; mus. Co. M, 1st D. C. Jan. 26,
'64; absent sick at tr. ; disch. June 5, '65, by order.
GiLLEY, Charles B. — Age 20; res. Mount Desert; mus. Oct. 19, '61; disch.
for dis. at Frederick, Md., Nov. 21, '62; afterwards served in Co. G, 1st
Me. H. A.; en, March 5, '63; wd, June 22, '64, and disch. for dis, March
20, '65,
Gilpatrick, Charles, — Age 21; res, Orland; mus, Oct, 19, '61; orderly for
Gen. Hartsuff, '62, and for Gen, Kilpatrick, '63; m. o, Nov, 25, '64, ex,
of ser.
Graa:, Thomas C. — Age 39; res. Brooksville; mus. Jan. 7, '64; joined co.
Jan. 28; m. o. June 20, '65.
Geey, Abner K. — Age 20; res. Penobscot; mus. Oct. 19, '61; re-en. Dec.
29, '63; tr. to navy, April 19, '64.
Griffin, Samuel E. — Age 20; res. Charlotte; mus. Oct, 19,'61; orderly for
Gen. Nagle, '62; wd. severely at Aldie, June 17, '63; disch. for dis. at
Mansion House hospital, Alexandria, Feb. 15, '62.
Grindall, Melville. — Age 19; res. Penobscot; mus. Oct. 19, '61.
Gross, Edwin E. — Age 21; res. Orland; mus. Oct. 19, '61; disch. for dis.
Julys, '62.
Haugh, Henra.'. — Age 21; res. Belfast;mus. Dec. 30, '63; joined co. Jan. 28,
'64; tr, to navy, April 19, '64,
Hayavood, William H, — Age 21; res, Meddybemps; mus, Oct, 19, '61;
died of heart disease at Washington, Oct, 22, '62,
HiGGiNS, Edwin M, — Age 21; res. Mount Desert; mus. Oct. 19, '61; m. o.
Nov. 25, '64, ex. of ser.
Hinckley, Frank K. —Age 22; res. Bluehill; mus. Aug. 22, '62; wd. at Mid
dleburg, June 19, '63; rejoined co. for duty and detached as wagoner at
hd. qrs. ; disch. G. O. No, 83.
Holmes, William L. — Age 20; res. Mount Desert; mus. Oct. 19, '61; disch.
for dis. at Frederick, Nov. 21, '62.
Huston, Albert N. — Age 35; res. Bucksport; mus. Aug. 28, '62; wd. at
Ground Squirrel bridge. May 11, '64; disch. for dis. at Augusta, Me.,
Nov. 23, '64.
Hutchings, Charles. — Age 19; res. Charlotte; mus. Oct. 19, '61; detailed
in q. m. dept. '62; detailed as mail agent, '63; re-en. Feb. 1, '64; sick in
hospital; died of disease at Calais, Nov. 30, '64.
Hutchings, Nbavell S. — Age 34; res. Verona; mus. Oct. 19, '61; m. o. Nov.
25, '64, ex. of ser.
Johnson, George P. —Age 23; res. Eobbinston; mus. Oct. 19, '61; died at
Augusta, Feb. 19, '62,
JoBDAN, Warren A, —Age 18; res. Bangor; mus. Jan. 4, '64; joined co.
Jan. 28; m. o. with regt.
Kane, Peteb M. — Age 22; res. Eastport; mus. Aug. 28, '62; tr. to signal
corps. May 2, '64,
Knowles, Henba- L. — Age 24; res, Hampden; mus. Dec. 9, '61; disch, at
Washington, '62.
Lane Leandeb. — Age 26; res, Biddeford; mus, Aug. 8, '62; wd, Aug, 3,
'64; disch. G. O. No. 83.

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Leach, Silas.— Age 23; res. Penobscot; en. Sept. 23, '61; mus. Oct. 19;
served with co. till Jan. '63, when detailed as forage master in regt.
q. m. dept. and served as such till Nov. 25, '64, when m. o. for ex. of ser.
LEAvm, Hoeace C. —Age 21; res. Plymouth; mus. March 10, '62; died at
Washington, June 9, '62.
Lord, Ajibrose M, —Age 19; res. Levant; mus. Oct. 19, '61; tr. to invalid
corps, Nov. 3, '63.
LoAVLiN, Stephen. — Age 21; res. Bangor; mus. Feb. 3, '64; joined co.
March 9; sick m hospital; died of disease at Oldtown, Dec. 25, '64.
LuRVEY, Lejiuel R. — Age 22; res. Mount Desert; mus. Oct. 19, '61; m. o.
Dec. 22, '64, ex. of ser.
Maddocks, Charles. — Age 19; res. Aroostook; mus. Oct. 19, '61 ; disch. for
dis. Sept. 27, '62.
McCoy, Charles E. —Age 18; res. Bangor; mus. Jan. 4, '64; joined co. Jan.
28; m. o. with regt.
McCuRDY, Hugh, — Age 18; res, Princeton; mus. March 4, '64; joined co.
May 31; wd. June 19, '64; died at Augusta, Aug. 25, '64,
McFaelin, John,— Age 23; res, Calais; mus. Oct. 19, '61; disch. for dis.
Oct. 23, 62.
McNiCHOL, Thomas. — Age 18; res. St. James; mus. Oct. 19, '61.
Moore, Leavis G. — Age 19; res. Orland; mus. Oct. 19, '61; at dismounted
camp, 63; re-en. Dec. 29, '63; pris. on the Dahlgi-en raid, March, '64, and
died m prison at Andersonville.
Moore, Moses D,— Age 25; res, Biddeford; mus, Aug, 25, '62; pris. on the
Dahlgren raid, March 1, '64; disch, by order, Sept, 11, '64,
MoEEiLL, Benjamin C, —Age 21 ; res. Eobbinston ; mus. Oct. 19, '61 ; in hos
pital at Washington, '63; detached to invaUd corps, Nov, 3, '63; m, o.
Nov, 25, '64, ex, of ser,
Morrill, Edavard F, — Age 19; res. Jay; mus. Sept, 25, '62; killed at Din
widdie Court House, March 31, '65,
Murch, Ephraim A, — Age 26; res. Ellsworth; mus. Oct, 19, '61; orderlyfor
Gen. Eicketts, '62; disch. for dis. at Washington, May 18, '63.
Nichols, Oscar W, —Age 18; res. Winslow; mus, Co, M, 1st D. C. Feb. 25
'64; pris. at tr. ; died in prison at AudersonAdlle.
NuTT, James E. — Age 19; res. Eastport; mus. Oct. 19, '61; disch. Feb. 16,
Nutting, Jason S. — Age 26; res. Andover; mus. 1st D. C. March 9 '64-
died of disease, Jan. S, '65.
Oakes, Coeeydon J.— Age 20; res. Orland; mus. Oct. 19, '61; orderlyfor
Gen. Carroll, '62; at dismounted camp, '63; re-en, Dec. 29, '63' tr to
navy, April 19, '64.
Patten, George. — Age 18; res. Waite plantation; mus. March 4, '64-
joined CO. July 5; died at Point Lookout, Md., Sept. 24, '64.
Parker, Albert S. — Age 18; res. Orneville; mus. 1st D. C. Feb. 27 '64-
joined co. at tr. ; died of disease at Washington, May 13, '65. ' '
Pendleton, Silas P.— Age 20; res. Meddybemps; mus. Oct. 19, '61; on
i'^t^l'^^^A ™" ^P*" '^^' oi'i^erly for Gen. Gregg, '63; tr. to signal corps,
J? eo. -L, d4.
Penning'ton, Frank A. —Age 18; res. Dexter; mus. 1st D. C. Jan. 18 '64-
joined CO. after tr.; m. o. with regt. '
Perry, David S.— Age 37; res. Winn; mus. 1st D. C. Feb. 26, '64; joined
CO. at tr. ; disch. by order, July 26, '65.
Pierce, George A.— Age IS; res. Portland; mus. 1st D. C. Jan. 12 '64-
pris. at tr. ; disch. G. O. No. 77. ' '
POLLISTEE, Joseph M. — Age 23; res. Preeport; mus. IstD. C. March 4, '64-
absent sick at tr. ; disch. Aug. 31, '65, by order. '

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Peescott, Leavis. — Age 31; res. Phillips; mus. Aug. :30, '62; disch. G. O.
No. 83.
Peeston, Eobert. — Age 19; res. Machias; mus. Oct. 19, '01; pris. ou the
Little Washington reconnoissance, Oct. 12, '63; ex. and rejoined co.;
m. o. Nov. 25, '64, ex. of ser.
Priest, Alpheus M. — Age 20; res. Atkinson; mus. Co. M, 1st D. C. Feb.
24, '64; absent sick at tr. ; disch. G. O. No. 77.
PULSIFBR, Tho.mas B. — Age 21; res. Ellsworth; mus, Oct. 19, '61; pris. at
Aldie, June 17, '63; ex. Sept. 12; rejoined co.; m. o. Nov. 25, '64, ex. of
ser.
Eandall, Waeren G.— Age 18; res. Atkinson; mus. Co. F, IstD. C. Feb.
8, '64; joined co. at tr. ; m. o. with regt.
Reed, Nathaniel, 2d. —Age 21; res. Bradley; mus. Oct. 19, '61; pris. at
Shepardstown, July 16, '63; ex. Sept. 12; m. o. Nov. 25, '64, ex. of ser.
Eeynolds, James K. — Age 29; res. Hallowell; mus. IstD. C. Feb. 27, '64;
joined co. at tr. ; m. o. June 20, '65.
Eichaedson, Isaac L. — Age 18; res. Orland; mus. Nov. 22, '62; pris. on
the Dahlgi-en raid, March 1, '64; disch. by order, '65.
Eichaedson, Isaiah O. — Age 32; res. Orland; mus. Nov. 22, '62; pris. on
the Dahlgren raid, March 1, '64; disch, by order. Sept, 25, '65, [Isaiah
O. and Isaac L. Richardson, brothers, were in prison fourteen months,
being in Libby, Pemberton, Belle Isle, Andersonville, Savannah, Melton,
Blackshier, and Thomasville prisons.]
Eichabds, William H. — Age 19; res. Portland; mus. 1st D. C. March 8,
'64; pris. at tr. ; disch. by order, Sept. 25, '65.
Eidley, Ambeosb C. —Age 34; res. Fremont; mus. 1st D. C. March 4, '64;
pris. at tr. ; died in prison at AndersonAdlle, Aug. 26, '64, and buried in
grave No. 6873.
KiPLEY, James. — Age 42; res. Princeton; mus. March 4, '64; joined co.
May 31; wd. Aug. 17, '64; m. o. June 20, '65.
EiVEBS, Joseph. — Age 21; res. Lewiston; mus. Feb. 29, '64; joined co.
May 31; wd. June 19, '64; disch. for dis. at Augusta, April 22, '65.
Eobinson, Geobge D. S. — Age 18; res. Machias; mus. Oct. 19, '61; orderly
for Gen. Tower, '63; wd. at Shepardstown, July 16, '63; in hospital at
Baltimore, '64; m. o. Nov. 25, '64, ex. of ser.
Rollins, George W. — Age 18; res. Sidney; mus. Co. M, IstD. C. March
15, '64; joined co. at tr. ; m. o. with regt.
Rollins, John H. — Age 18; res. Camden; mus. Co. F, 1st D. C. Jan. 12,
'64; absent sick at tr. ; disch, by order, Oct, 14, '65,
EowB, Christopher C. — Age 28; res. Stockton; mus. Jan. 4, '64; joined
CO. March 9; wd. at Deep Bottom, Aug. 16, '64; disch. G. 0. No. 77.
Eussell, Amos E. — Age 22; res. Camden; mus. Co. F, 1st D. C. Feb. S, '64;
pris. at tr. ; disch. by order, May 23, '65.
Eussell, Geoege S. — Age 23; res. Linneus; mus. 1st D. C. Feb. 29, '64;
joined co. after tr. ; wd. at Dinwiddie, March 31, '65; died from wpunds
at Washington, April 10, '65.
Sampson, Eandall. — Age 22; res. Bowdoinham; mus. IstD. C.' March 12,
'64; pris. at tr.; disch. G. O. No. 77.
Sawyee, Edwin H. — Age 24; res. Eockland; mus. Oct. 19, '61; re-en.
Dec. 29, '63; pris. on the Dahlgren raid, March 1, '64; disch. by order,
Sept. 18, '65.
Saavy'eb, James C. — Age 28; res. Bluehill; mus. Oct. 19, '61; sick in
Maine, '63; re-en. Feb 24, '64; tr. to navy, July 25, '64.
Sennett, David. — Age 19; res. Meddybemps; mus. Oct. 19, '61; died of
diphtheria. May 2, '62. .[See p. 61.]
Sennett, John. — Age 35; res. Meddybemps; mus. Oct. 19, '61; sick in
'W'ashington, '62; re-en. Dec. 29, '63; m. o. with regt.

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Shaw, .William, Jr.- Age 41; res. Belfast; mus. Jan. 5, '64; joined co.
Jan. 28; pris. on the Dahlgren raid, March 1, '64; disoh. 6. O. No. 77.
Simpson, George W. — Age 18; res. Baring; mus. Oct. 19, '61; wd. at Antie
tam, Sept. 17, '62; killed at Aldie, June 17, '63.
Simpson, Hollis. —Age 18; res. Winslow; mus. 1st D. C. Feb. 25, '64;
pris. at tr. ; disch. G. O. No. 77.
Smith, Charles M. — Age 20; res. Bangor; mus. Oct. 19, '61; disch. for
dis. '62.
Sjiith, John. —Age 33; res. Castine; mus. Co. F, 1st D. C; pris. at tr.;
disch. G. O. No. 77.
Smith, W. Frank. —Age 25; res. Biddeford; mus. Aug. S, '62; disch. for
dis. at Morrisville, Va., Nov. 12, '63.
Snow, Oliver C — Age 38; res. Mars Hill; mus. Co. F, 1st D. C. Feb. 8,
'64; pris. at tr.; disch. G. O. No. 77.
SouLE, Geoege A. — Age 26; res. Portland; mus. Co. M, 1st D. C. March 8,
'64; pris. at tr.; disch. G. O. No. 77.
Speae, Manasseh W. — Age 18; res. Camden; mus. Co. F, IstD. C. Feb.
8, '64; pris. at tr.; disch. G. O. No. 77.
Steatens, Albeet. — Age 20; res. Lincoln; mus. 1st D. C. Feb. 26, '64;
absent sick at tr. ; m. o. with regt.
Sto-syb, Gaedinee L. — Age 20; res. Dexter; mus. Co. F, IstD. C. Feb. 8,
'64; joined co. at tr. ; m. o. June 20, '65,
Stowb, Hartaa'ell E. — Age 25; res. Dexter; mus. Co. F, IstD. C. Feb. 8,
'64; disch. for dis. at Augusta, Nov. 9, '64.
Stowb, Nathan C. — Age 21; res. Dover; mus. Co. F, IstD. C. Feb. S, '64;
joined co. at tr. ; m. o. with regt.
SwANEA', John. — Age 18; res. Stetson; mus. Co. M, IstD. C. Jan. 6, '64;
pris. at tr. ; disch. G. O. No. 77.
Sweeney, Daniel. — Age 19; mus. Oct. 25, '64; joined co. Dec. 4; wd.
severely at Dinwiddie, March 31, '65; disoh. G. O. No. 77.
Talpey, Oliver C. — Age 18; res. Charleston; mus. Co. F, 1st D. C. Feb. 8,
'64; joined co. at tr.; m. o. June 20, '65.
Tatten, Joseph W. — Age 23 ; res. Calais ; mus. Oct. 19, '61 ; orderly for
Gen. Gregg, '63; m. o. Nov. 25, '64, ex. of ser.
Taatlor, Atwell A. —Age 18; res. China; mus. 1st D. C. March 10, '64;
joined co. at tr. ; m. o. June 20, '65.
Tibbetts, Cyrus. — Age 20; res. Liberty; mus. 1st D, C, Feb. 27, '64; joined
CO. at tr, ; m, o, June 20, '65.
TiLDEN, Isaac W. — Age 18; res. Camden; mus. 1st D. C. Jan. 12, '64; ab
sent sick at tr. ; disch. by order, June 21, '65.
Timmons, Charles E. — Age 21; res. Portland; mus. Co. M, 1st D. C. March
10, '64; pris. at tr. ; disch. G. O. No. 77.
Tripp, Edmund. —Age 19; res. Littleton; mus. Co. F, 1st D. C. Feb. 8,
'64; absent sick at tr. ; m. o. with regt.
Ulmer, Clarence D. — Age 21; res. Eockland; mus. Oct. 19, '61, Augusta;
pro. regt. q. m. sergt. July 1, '62. [See field and staff.]
Vance, Eichard. — Age 18; res. Lyndon; mus. Co. F, 1st D. C. Feb. 8, '64;
absent sick at tr. ; disch. G. O. No. 77.
Varnum, Joseph G. — Age 19; res. Castine; mus. Co. F, IstD. C. Feb. 8,
'64; joined co. at tr. ; m. o. with regt.
VoSB, Elisha. — Age 20; res. Eobbinston; mus. Oct. 19, '61; wd. at Shep
ardstown, July 16, '63; in hospital at Baltimore and Washington, '63-4;
m. o. Nov. 25, '64, ex, of ser.
Walker, Thomas Spencer. — Age 22; res.' Limington; mus, 1st D. C.
March 10, '64; pris. at tr.; disch. G, O, No, 77.

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Wallace, Gia^en B.— Age 21; res. Thomaston; mus. Co. F, IstD. C. Feb.
8, '64; joined co. at tr.; ih. o. June 20, '65.
Wabd, Alpheus I-I. — Age 21; res. Meddybemps; mus. Oct. 19, '61; re-en.
Feb. 8, '64; orderly at hd. qrs. 2d div, c. c. ; m. o, June 20, '65,
AVard, George W, — Age 18; res. AYindham; mus. Aug, 11, '62; orderlyfor
Gen, Eicketts, '62; sick at AA^ashington, '(33; pris. on the Dahlgren raid,
March 2, '64; ex. and rejoined co. Sept. '64; disch. G. O. No. 83. [See
p. 239.]
Watson, Edavard E. — Age 18; res. AVestbrook; mus. Sept. 26, '64; joined
CO. Oct. 31 ; m. o. with regt.
Webber, Jeremiah D. — Age 43; res. Winn; mus. 1st D. C. Feb. 25, '64;
absent sick at tr. ; disch. by order. May 22, '65.
Wiggin, Nathan B. — Age 28; res. Bangor; mus. Co. M, 1st D. C. March
2, '64; pris. at tr. ; died in prison at Andersonville, Sept. 15, '64 — grave
No. 8807.
WiLLA, Hieam S. —Age ,32; res. Hudson; mus. 1st D. C. Feb. 6, '64; pris. at
tr. ; disch. by order, July 31, '65.
WiLLiAsis, Gilbert. — Age 22; res. Berwick; mus. 1st D. C. Feb. 26, '64;
joined co. at tr. ; disch. by order, Aug. 14, '65.
AViLLiAMS, Hiram. — Age 21; res. Waite plantation; mus. March 4, '64;
joined co. May 31 ; killed at St. Mary's church, June 24, '64.
WiLLiAAis, James T. — Age 19; res. Eastport; mus. Oct. 19, '61; regt. mail
carrier, '63; re-en. Feb. 1, '64; regt. mail carrier till m. o. June 20, '65.
Willis, William. — Age 24; res. Boston; mus. March 4, '64; joined co.
March 9; disch. G. O. No. 77.
Wilson, Charles. — Mus. Sept. 26, '64; joined co. Oct, 31; m, o, with regt.
AViLSON, Geoege E. — Age 22; res. Atkinson; mus. 1st D, C. Feb. 24, '64;
joined co. at tr. ; m. o. June 20, '65.
WixoN, Atwell M. — Age 19; res. Augusta; mus. IstD. C. March 10, '64;
pris. at tr.; died in rebel prison, Dec. 18, '64.
WixoN, Edward. — Age 19; res. Sidney; mus. 1st D. C. March 15, '64;
joined co. at tr. ; wd. at Dinwiddie Court House, March 31, '65; m. o.
June 20, '65.
Wood, John. — Age 27; res. Meddybemps; mus. Oct. 19, '61, Augusta;
disch. for dis. June 9, '63.
WooLFENDE, JosHUA. — Age 42; res. Boothbay; mus. Co. F, IstD. C. Feb.
8, '64; joined co. at tr. ; m, o, June 20, '65.
Wright, George B. — Age 19; res. Boothbay; mus. Co. F, 1st D. C. Feb.
8, '64; pris. at tr. ; disch. by order, July 28, '65.
Wyatt, George H. — Age 21; res. Waite plantation; mus. Feb. 4, '64; died
of disease at Washington, July 6, '64.
Young, Asa M. — Age 35; res. Hampden; mus. Co. F, IstD. C. Feb. S, '64;
pris. at tr. ; disch. G. O. No. 77.
EECAPITULATION.
The whole number of commissioned officers belonging to the company
was ten, of whom eight joined at its organization (three with commissions
and the remainder in the ranks and subsequently promoted), and two were
transferred from the First District of Columbia Cavalry. Of these, three
were mustered out with the regiment, two were promoted to the field and
staff, one was promoted major Second Maine Cavalry, one was discharged
for disability on account of wounds, one for disability from disease, one was
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action. Four of these served three years or more, and three — Capt. Smith,
Lieut. Bibber, and Lieut. Johnson — served from the organization of the
regiment until the muster out, though two of them did not all the time
serve with the company.
The actual number of enlisted men belonging to the company (besides
the five who were commissioned) was two hundred and eleven, of whom
twenty were sergeants, twenty corporals, four buglers, four farriers, three
saddlers, two wagoners, and one hundred and fifty-eight privates. Of
these, ninety-two joined the company at its organization, sixteen joined in
1862, forty-two joined in 1864, and sixty-one were transferred from the Firat
District of Columbia Cavalry. Of the whole number, twenty-six (origi
nal members) served their three years' term of enlistment and were
mustered out at its expiration, twenty-nine were mustered out with the
regiment, twenty-five were discharged for disability, seventy-five Avere
discharged at the close of the war as paroled prisoners and convales
cents in hospital, dismounted men, and cavalry men whose term expired
prior to Oct. 1, 1865, and four by order; three were promoted to the fleld
and staff, eight were killed in action, four died from wounds, thirteen died
of disease, and nine died in rebel prison ; four were transferred to the vet
eran reserve corps, four to the navy, and two to the signal corps; five are
unaccounted for. Of these, forty-seven served three years or more, twenty-
three served two years and less than three, one hundred and five served
one year and less than two, thirty-four served less than one year, and two
— Sergt George P. Andrews and Private John Sennett — served from the
organization of the regiment till its final muster out. Of the ninety-two
original members, twenty-eight re-enlisted in the regiment as veteran vol
unteers. These, and the five enlisted men promoted, added to the number
of enlisted men before given, makes the total number of enlistments repre
sented in the company two hundred and forty-four, or with the com
missioned officers, two hundred and forty-nine.
COMPANY D'S HONOEED DEAD.
second lieutenant.
James E. Stayner, Eastport. Killed in action at Dinwiddie Court House,
March 31, 1865. SERGEANTS.
John Gillea-, Orland. Died in Eichmond, May 20, 1864, of wounds re
ceived May 11.
John H. Daggett, Orland. Killed in action at St. Mary's church, June
24, 1864.
William B. Baker, Orrington. Died in Eichmond, Aug. 11, 1864, of
wounds received May 11. corporals.
William Eicker, Perry. Died in prison at Andersonville, Aug. 13, 1864.
Charles P. Latham, Portland. Died in rebel prison, Dec. 4, 1864.
SADDLER.
Thomas C. Wilder, Pembroke. Died of disease, July 4, 1865.

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PRIVATES.
EsAVELL BoNNASA, Lowiston. Killed in action at Dinwiddie Court House,
March 31, 1865.
Mark P. Bulmbb, Perry. Died in prison at Andersonville, Oct. 15, 1864.
Lauriston Carle, Lyman. Died in prison at Andersonville, July IS, 1864,
Job Clark, Belfast, Killed in action at Dinwiddie Court House, March
31, 1865.
Eldeidge C, Ceane, Kenduskeag, Died of disease in Washington, Aug.
23, 1863,
Eleazee Eddy, Eddington. Killed in action at Hawes' shop. May 28, 1864.
William L. Foss, Machias. Killed in action near Briery Creek, April 7,
1865. *
Leslie B. Gardner, Eastport. Died at Washington, June 30, 1863, of
disease.
Williaai H. Haatwood, Meddybemps. Died of heart disease in Washing
ton, Oct. 22, 1862,
Charles Hutchings, Charlotte. Died of disease at Calais, Nov. 30, 1864.
Geoege F. Johnson, Eobbinston. Died at Augusta, Feb. 19, 1862.
Hoeace C. Leavitt, Plymouth. Died at Washington, June 9, 1862.
Stephen Lowlin, Bangor, Died of disease at Oldtown, Dec. 25, 1864.
Hugh McCurdy, Princeton. Died at Augusta, Aug, 25, 1864, of wounds
received June 19,
Lewis G. Moore, Orland. Died in prison at Andersonville.
Edward F. Moeeill, Jay. Killed in action at Dinwiddie Court House,
March 31, 1865.
OscAE W. Nichols, Winslow. Died in prison at Andersonville.
Jason S. Nutting, Andover, Died of disease Jan. 8, 1865.
Albeet S. Parker, Orneville. Died of disease at Washington, May 13,
1865.
George Patten, Waite plantation. Died at Point Lookout, Md., Sept. 24,
1864.
Ambrose C. Eidley, Fremont. Died in prison at Andersonville, Aug. 26,
1864.
George S. Eussell, Linneus. Died at Washington, April 10, 1865, from
wounds received at Dinwiddie Court House March 31.
David Sennett, Meddybemps. Died of diphtheria. May 2, 1862.
George W. Simpson, Baring. Killed in action at Aldie, June 17, 1863.
Nathan B. Wiggin, Bangor. Died in prison at Andersonville, Sept. 15,
1864.
Hiram Williams, Waite plantation. Killed in action at St. Mary's church,
June 24, 1864.
Atwell M. Wixon, Augusta. Died in rebel prison, Dec. IS, 1864.
George H. Wyatt, Waite plantation. Died of disease at Washington,
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COMPANY E.
CAPTAINS.
PUTNAM, BLACK HAWK. — Age 23; res. Houlton; mus. Oct. 19, '61; led
the charge at Middletown, May 24, '62, Co. E being in the advance, where
his horse was shot and he was wd. and separated from the Union forces ;
remained nine days in the Avoods and mountains, with a number of men
from his own and other companies, closely hunted by the enemy, who
fired on them the fonrth day, but without effect; escaped capture and
rejoined regt. with the men; on recruiting service, July 30 to Sept. 25,
'62; resigned and was honorably discharged, Feb. 19, '63. [See p. 37.]
ELLIS, OSCO A. —Age 29; res. Lincoln; mus. Oct. 19, '61, as 2d lieut.;
com. 1st lieut. Feb. 16, aud capt. May 1, '63; killed at St. Mary's church,
June 24, '64. [See pp. 165, 270, 296-298.]
Osco A. Ellis, of Lincoln, was mustered into the service Oct. 19, 1861,
and was commissioned second lieutenant of Co. E, First Maine Cavalry.
He was afterwards promoted to first lieutenant, and then to captain. He
was killed in action at St. Mary's church, June 24, 1864, while leading his
men, who were fighting on foot. He was buried one mile west of Charles
City Court House, near Wilcox Landing, James Eiver, Va. The deceased
was a lawyer by profession, and a young man of fine talents and irreproach
able character. — Adjutant General's Report, 1864-5.
HEALD, JOHN A. — Age 18; res. Lincoln; mus. Oct. 19, '61, as private;
pro. corp. and sergt, '62; com, 2d lieut, Aug, 20, '63, and capt, July 16,
'64; on duty as pro. mar, 2d brig, 2d div, c. c, from March 27 to June, '64;
killed in the charge on Lee's retreating train, April 6, '65. [See pp. 243,
373, 401, 415, 433, 438.]
John Aveey Heald was born in Lincoln, Me., Nov. 30, 1842, and was
the youngest of a famify of twelve. He came of hardy pioneer and soldier
stock, being a lineal descendant on his mother's side from Capt. Miles
Standish and Governor Bradford, pilgrims of the "Mayflower," and his
father, Israel Heald, having been a soldier in the war of 1812, and one of the
pioneer settlers at Lincoln. '
He was a born leader, and whether in his native village or among the
Congressional pages in Washington, he was always foremost among his
mates. For a time he was a sailor. With such antecedents, it would have
been strange if he had not responded to his country's call. Indeed, he was
one of the flrst to offer himself, and he was enlisted in the First Maine Cav
alry, Oct. S, 1861, being then less than nineteen. He was made corporal
of Co. E, April 7, 1862, and sergeant, Sept. 1, 1862. In January, 1863, he was
promoted to lieutenant, for bravery in the field, and was made captain in
June, 1864.
From the first day in the fleld, the Maine cavalry men knew no rest, and
John Heald, in possession of iron strength, indomitable good-nature, and
fearless to the last degree, was restless among the restless. He was for
some time on the staff' of Gen. Gregg, and saw considerable service away
from his regiment. He never shunned the thick of the fight, and was more
than once surrounded and apparently cut off; but he was never captured,
and it appears strange that in thirty battles and numerous flghts of lesser
degree, and many adventurous enterprises in which he bore a part, he was
not, until the fatal day, seriously hurt. His capacity for the command of
men was very great, because every man was his comrade, and "he dared to

Lieut, SYLVANUS R, JACKSON, Co, E,
Deceased,

Corp ALBERT E. KNIGHT, Co, E
Killed Boynt.o Plank Road, Oct, 27, 64

Capt, BLACK HAWK PUTNAM, Co, E,
Houlton,

Sergt. PATRICK CLEARY, Co, E.
Houlton,

Corp, LAUREL MUNSON, Co, E.
Houlton,

..MANSUR, Co, E,
36th U. S. C. T,

ROSTER OF COMPANY E. 527
lead where any dared to follow." In four different engagements ho com
manded a battalion of the regiment.
On the sixth of April, 1865, Lee's trains were discovered in the vicinity of
Sailor's Creek, reti-eating along a road parallel Avith that on which the !First
Maine Cavalry was advancing. At about eleven o'clock an attack was or
dered and gallantly delivered, but the unfavorable nature of the ground,
obstructed by swamps and close thickets, made success almost impossible
in face of the strong resistance of the infantry guard. When Co. E flnally
fell back, China, Capt. Heald's favorite horse, was riderless. A call for
volunteers to rescue the captain brought every man to the front. He was
found living, but unconscious, and he died in an hour. The fatal bullet
ploughed a gash across the top of his head, barely penetrating the brain;
one little half inch higher and he would have been untouched. So he died
at the early age of twenty-three, mourned as only soldiers can mourn a fallen
leader, but with his work done, for three days later Lee surrendered at
Appomattox, and the war was over. His bones repose in the cemetery at
Petersburg, Va. On his tomb it may be truthfully inscribed: "He hath
borne himself beyond the promise of his age."
HUSSEY, GEOEGE W. — Age 28; res. Houlton; mus. Oct. 19, '61, as corp;
pro. sergt. and q. m. sergt. '62; com. 2d lieut. '63, and 1st lieut. June 20,
'63; wd. at St. Mary's church, June 24, '64; in command of Co. Ifrom
Nov. '64, till April, '65; com. capt. April, '65; m. o. with regt. [See pp.
298, 433.] FIEST LIEUTENANTS.
GODDARD, JOHN H,— Age 20; res, Portland; mus. Oct, 19, '61; resigned
on account of dis, and disch, Feb, 28, '63, [See p, 27.]
NEVILLE, MARK, — Age 30; res. Littleton; mus, Oct, 19, '61, as corp,;
pro, sergt, '62; com, 1st lieut. Feb, 16, '63; killed at Middleburg, June
19, '63, [See pp, 165, 168, 173.]
Mark Neville, of Littleton, entered the service by enlisting as a private
in Co. E, First Maine Cavalry, but by his courage and uniform attention to
duty was gradually promoted, until he was commissioned flrst lieutenant.
He was killed by apiece of shell, which crushed his left' temple, at the battle
of Middleburg, June 19, 1863. During his term of service, such was his devo
tion to the life he had chosen that he was not off duty for a single day.
While living he proved himself to be a true and valiant soldier, and but for
his untimely death, such was the promise of his enegy, skill, and courage, that
it is fair to presume that he would have been one of the best and bravest
officers in the service. — Adjutant General's Report, 1864-5.
OSBORN, BENJAMIN A. — Age 19; res. Lincoln; mus. Oct. 19, '61, as sad
dler; re-en. March 28, '64; pro. sergt. and 1st sergt. '64; com. 2d lieut.
March 20, '65, and 1st lieut. April, '65; commanded co. in the action at
Appomattox, April 9, '65, the last engagement of the Army of the Poto
mac; m. o. with regt. [See p. 416.]
SECOND LIEUTENANTS.
COLLINS, WINFIELD S. — Age 18; res. Houlton; mus. Oct. 19, '61, as
private; pro. corp. and sergt. '62, and 1st sergt. '63; re-en. Dec. 29, '63;
com. 2d lieut. July 18, '64; killed at Boydton plank road, Oct. 27, '64.
[See p. 365.]
Winfield S. Collins was one of the flrst to respond to the call for
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to Co. E. Soon afterwards he was made corporal. At Camp Bayard, in
1862, he was made sergeant. His soldierly bearing was a model for his com
rades, and his bravery on the battle-field won the highest admiration. ,0n
the thirtieth of December, 1863, he re-enlisted as a veteran volunteer; on
the eighteenth of July, 1864, he was mustered as first lieutenant of Co, E,
First Maine Cavalry, and as such served until the first of August, when he
was assigned to the command of Co, M, Here was an opportunity to dis
play his military talent, which, with his kindness, won the hearts of all under
his immediate command, and elicited the highest praise of his superior
officers. There was every prospect of his soon receiving higher rank, with
military honors.
Again our columns move on the enemy. The First Maine Cavalry has the
advance. It was the afternoon of the twenty-seventh of October, 1864, in
the hottest of the fight, that the First Maine was ordered to charge. At the
head of his company, with stern but cheering words of command, he led
them on, until a bullet came crashing through his temples. He fell, never
more to give command to his brave followers, and amid the fearful carnage
was carried from the field. He Avas taken to the Yellow House, where he
died the following morning, and near which he was buried. "Youn.g and
brave, he sacrificed his life for his country, and in years to come his memory
shall lie blessed. — Adjutant General's Report, 1864-5.
JACKSON, SYLVANUS E.— Tr. from Co. G; disch. March 9, '65, for dis.
arising from wounds received at Boydton plank road, Oct 27, '64.
TOBIE, EDWAED P., Jr. — Com. 2d lieut. Co. E, from non-com. staff.
May 8, '65 ; acting regt. adjt. till return of Adjt. Little from wd. in action,
June 6; sent to Maine in charge of m. o. rolls of dismounted men, June
23, and returned; detailed sub-superintendent Freedmen's Bureau,
Buckingham Co., Va., July 15, but regt. ordered home and detail
countermanded ; m. o. with regt. ; historian of the regt. [See Co. G, and
field and staff.] FIRST SERGEANTS.
Leuzarder, Julius M. — Age 25; res. Lincoln; mus. Oct. 19, '61, as sergt.;
pro. 1st sergt. Sept. 1, '62; disch. for dis. at Frederick, Md., Nov. 29, '62.
White, Horace M. — Age 25; res. Houlton; mus. Oct. 19, '61, as corp.;
pro. sergt. Sept. 1, '62, and com'sy sergt. '63; Avd. April 16, '63; pro. 1st
sergt. July 4, '64; m. o. Nov. 25, '64, ex. of ser. [See p. 44.]
Field, Bohan. — Age 23; res. Lee; mus. Oct. 19, '61, as private; pro. corp.
'63; re-en. Dec. 29, '63; pro. sergt. '64, and 1st sergt. '65; m. o. with regt.
QUARTBRMASTEE SEEGEANT.
Bailea', Charles M. — Age 18; res. Chelsea; mus. Oct. 19, '61, as private;
pro. corp. '62, and q. m. sergt. '63; re-en. '64; killed in the charge on
Lee's train, April 6, '65. [See p. 416.]
SERGEANTS.
Hill, Lorenzo B. — Age 22; res. Presque Isle; mus. .Oct. 19, '61; on re
cruiting service, '62; disch. for dis. at Augusta, Jan, 15, '63,
Ramsdbll, Heney A, — Age 27; res, Lincoln; mus, Oct. 19, '61; pris, on
the Little Washington reconnoissance, Oct, 12, '63; ex, and m, o, Nov.
25, '64, ex. of ser.
Orcutt, Rosalvo E, — Age 22; res. Port Fairfield; mus, Oct. 19, '61, as
sergt.; ap. sup, 2d lieut, Oct. '62; m, o. Jan. 16, '63, by order, this grade
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Haaves, Washington. — Age 34; res. Ashland; mus. Oct. 19, '61; disch. for
dis. Feb. 15, '62.
Pierce, Gardiner. — Age 29; res. Ashland; mus. Oct. 19, '61; died of
disease at Augusta, Aug. 1, '62.
Putnam, Chaeles C. — Age 18; res. Houlton; mus. Oct. 19, '61, as corp.;
pro. sergt. Oct. 25, '62; killed at Middleburg, June 19, '63. [See p. 165.]
Thompson, Jeremiah. — Age 35; res. Presque Isle; mus. Oct. 19, '61, as
private; pro. corp. and sergt. '62; m. o. Nov. 25, '64, ex. of ser.
Haines, Daniel W. —Age 23; res. Fort Fairfield; mus. Oct. 19, '61, as pri
vate; pro. corp. '62, and sergt. '63; re-en. .Dec. 29, '63; pro. regt. com'sy
sergt. and tr. to non-com. staff, Dec. '64. [See field and staff'.]
Smith, Ansel. — Age 21; res. Maysville; mus. Oct. 19, '61, as private; pro.
corp. '02, and sergt. '63; killed at Deep Bottom, Aug. 16, '64.
Geaa", James J. — Age 18; res. Houlton; mus. Oct. 19, '61, as private; pro.
corp. '62, and sergt. '63; m. o. Nov. 25, '64, ex. of ser.
Richardson, Oscar. — Age 28; res. Portland; mus. Aug. 22, '62, as private;
joined CO. Oct. 11; jiro. corp. '63, and sergt. '64; killed at Boydton plank
road, Oct. 27, '64.
Whitjiore, Alfred H, — Age 22; res, Portland; mus, Co. L, 1st D. C.
Feb. 8, '64; pris, at Reams' Station, Aug. 25, '64, and died in southern
prison.
Green, Frank W. — Age 21; res. Portland; mus. 1st D. C. Feb. 2, '64;
joined co. at tr. ; severely wounded at Boydton plank road, Oct. 27, '64;
disch. for dis. June 10, '65. [See p. 365.]
Hall, Dana M. — Age 22; res. Portland; mus. 1st D. C. Jan. 28, '64; in
hospital at ti'. ; disch, by order, June 23, '65,
True, George W, — Age 26; res. Portland; mus. 1st D, C. Feb. 12, '64;
joined co, after tr. ; wd. at Dinwiddie Court House, March 31, '65;
disch. for dis. June 14, '65.
TiiAYEE, John D.— Age 26; res. Portland; mus. 1st D. C. Feb. 12, '64;
joined co. at tr. ; m. o. June 20, '65.
Shields, Charles E. — Age 19; res. Linneus; mus. Aug. 30, '62, as pri
vate; joined co. Oct. 11; pro. corp.' '63, and sergt. '64; disch. G. O. No.
83.
HEiiiiERT, James. — Age 20; res. Portland; mus. 1st D. C. Feb. 10, '64, as
private; joined co. at tr. ; pro. corp. and sergt. '65; m. o. with regt.
Hunt, John. — Age 21; res. Biddeford; mus. 1st D. C. Feb. 2, '64, as pri
vate; joined co. at tr. ; pro. sergt. '65; m. o. with regt.
Luce, Hezbkiah. — Age 22; res. Monticello; mus. Aug. 18, '62; joined co,
Oct, 11; pro. sergt, '65; disch, G, O. No, S3.
Sanborn, Benjamin F, — Age 18; res, Houlton; mus. Dec. 20, '62; joined
CO. Feb. 20, '63; pro. corp. and sergt. '65; m. o. with regt.
Cleary, Patrick. — Age 23; res. Houlton; mus. Aug. 16, '62; joined co.
Oct. 11 ; pro. sergt. '65 ; disch. G. O. No. 83.
Luce, Chaeles S. — Age 32; res. Monticello; mus. 1st D. C. Feb. 25, '64;
joined oo. at tr. ; horse shot under him in action at Sycamore church,
Sept. 16, '64; pro. corp. and sergt. '65; m. o. with regt.
COEPORALS.
Estabeooke, Thomas S. — Age 26; res. Houlton; mus. Oct. 19, '61; disch.
for dis. March 25, '62.
Whitney, Geoege W. — Age 21; res. Presque Isle; mus. Oct. 19, '61;
disch. for dis. June 14, '62.
MuNSON, Laurel. — Age 21; res. Houlton; mus. Oct. 19, '61; wd. at Mid
dletown, May 24, '62; disch. for dis. Sept. 13, '62.

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Goodwin, C. L. — Age 22; res. Lincoln; mus. Oct. 19, '61; disch. for dis.
April I, '62.
Hall, Elijah E. — Age 27; res. Enfield; mus. Oct. 19, '61, as private; pro.
corp. '62; m. o. Nov. 25, '64, ex. of ser.
VosE, La-man. —Age 22; res. Houlton; mus. Oct. 19, '61, as private; pro.
corp. '62; pris. on the reconnoissance to Little Washington, Oct. 12, '63;
ex. and m. o. Nov. 25, '64, ex. of ser.
Watatt, Marcus P, — Age 22; res, Houlton; mus, Oct, 19, '61, as private;
pro. corp, '62; wd. at Middletown, May 24, '62; disch, for dis. at Au
gusta, Sept. 8, '62.
Shields, Edward W. — Age 21; res. Linneus; mus. Oct. 20, '62; joined co.
Oct. 11; pro. corp. '62; died July 20, '63, from wounds received at Shep
ardstown, July 16.
Dunn, Christopher C. — Age 22; res. Houlton; mus. Oct. 19, '61, as pri
vate; pro. corp. '63; on detached service, '63; m. o. Nov. 25, '64, ex. of
ser.
Kitchen, George. — Age 21 ; res. Houlton; mus. Oct. 19, '61, as private;
pro. corp. '63; wd. at Shepardstown, July 16, '63; [See p. 187.]
McCuRDY, John. — Age 23; res. Houlton; mus. Oct. 19, '61, as private;
pris. at Middletown, May 24, '62; ex. and rejoined oo.; pro. corp. '63;
pris. on the Little Washington reconnoissance, Oct. 12, '63; ex. and
rejoined co. ; m. o. Nov. 25, '64, ex. of ser.
FoLSOM, Gorham A. —Age 21; res. Newburg; mus. Co. K, 1st D. C. Feb, 5,
'64; pris. at Roanoke bridge, Wilson's raid, June 25, '64; disch. G. O.
No. 77.
Hill, Joseph C— Age 27; res. Portland; mus. Co. L, 1st D. C. Feb. 12,
'64; pris. at Stony Creek, June 28, '64; disch. G. O. No. 77.
HuTCHiNS, Hanson, Jr. — Age 20; res. Bangor; mus. Co. L, IstD. C. Feb.
5, '64; joined co. attr.; Avd. at Boydton plank road, Oct. 2*7, '64; ni. o.
with regt.
Gardiner, Albert.- Age 22; res. Fairfield; mus. Oct. 19, '61, as private;
re-en. Dec. 29, '63; pro. corp. '64; wd. at Boydton plank road, Oct. 27,
'64; died of wounds received at Appomattox Court House, April 9, '65 —
the last fight of the A. P.
Hunter, John M. — Age 20; res. Houlton; mus. Oct. 19, '61, as private;
re-en. Dec. 29, '63; pro. corp. '64; killed in the charge on Lee's train,
April 6, '65.
Russell, George A. — Age 27; res. Houlton; mus. Oct. 19, '61, as private;
wd. at Middleburg, June 19, '63; re-en, Dec. 29, '63; pro. corp, '64; pris.
at St. Mary's church, June 24, '64; died in prison at Andersonville, Sept.
12, '64 — grave No. 8557.
Chandler, Elbridge G, — Age 34; res. Foxcroft; mus. Aug, 13, '62;
joined co. Oct. 11; pro. corp. '65; disch. G. O. No. 83.
HoBEN, Marcellus. — Age 20; res. Orrington; mus. 1st D. C. Feb. 9, '64;
joined co. after tr.; pro. corp. '65; m. o. with regt.
HovEY, Emerson W. — Age 18; res. Monhegan; mus. IstD. C. Feb. 10, '64;.
joined co. at tr. ; pro. corp. '65; m. o. with regt.
Knight, Albert E. — Age 21; res. Saco; mus. Aug. 28, '62, as private?
joined co. Oct. 11; pro. corp. '64; killed at Boydton plank road, Oct. 27,
'64.
Small, Alber'J'. — Age 21; res. Belfast; mus. Aug. 20, '62; joined co. Oct.
11; pro. corp. '65; disch. G. O. No. 83.
Small, Williaai.- Age 21; res. Belfast; mus, Aug. 30, '62; joined co. Oct.
11; pro. corp. '65; disch. G. O. No. 83.

Sergt. CHARLES S. LUCE, Co. E.
Monticello.

TRISTUM ANDREWS, Farrier, Co. E.
Boston, Mass

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ORRA P. SPEAR, Farrier, Co. B.
Thomaston. Deceased.

ROSTER OP COMPANY E. 531
BUGLERS.
Stetson, Charles W. — Age 21; res. Mattawamkeag; mus. Oct. 19, '61.
Mansur, John S. — Age 27; res. Houlton; mus. Sept 5, '62; wd. '63; disch.
to accept promotion in 9th regt. U. S. C. T. Nov. 7, '63; tr. to 3()th regt.
U. S. C. T. ; served on the staffs of Gens. Godfrey Weitzel, W. T. Clark,
andR. M. Hall, as a. q. m., com'sy of musters, and pro. mar.; m. o. at
Brazos, Santiago, Texas, Oct. 28, '66.
Schouton, Antoine. — Age 25; res. Rockland; mus. Sept. 2, '62, as private;
joined co. Oct. 11; ap. bugler, '63; pris. at Brandy Station, June 9, '63;
ex. Sept. 12, aud rejoined co. ; disch. G. O. No. 83.
French, Evander L. — Age 19; res. Lincolnville; mus. Oct. 19, '61; pris. at
Middletown, May 24, '62; ex. and rejoined co. Oct. 29; ap. bugfer, '63
wd. at Aldie, June 17, '63; m. o. Nov. 25, '64, ex. of ser.
Welch, Henry T. — Age 18; res. Naples; mus, 1st D. C, Jan. 27, '64
joined co. at tr. ; m. o. with regt.
Wilbur, Rufus A. — Age 26; res. Portland; mus. 1st D. C. Jan. 26, '64
joined co. at tr. ; died from wounds received in charge on Lee's train,
April 6, '65. SADDLER.
Mabks, Augustus. — Age 18; res. Portland; mus. 1st D. C. Feb. 12, '64;
pris. at Sycamore church, Sept. 16, '64; died in southern prison.
FABEIEES.
Andeews, Teistum. — Age 20; res. Preeport; mus. Aug. 28, '62, as pri
vate; joined co. Oct. 11; ap. farrier, '63; disch. for dis. June 16, '65.
Lyons, Charles W. — Age 30; res. Houlton; mus. Aug. 30, '62; joinedco.;
ap. farrier, '63; disch. G. O. No. 83.
Ross, Joseph. — Age 39; res. Westbrook; mus. 1st D. C. Feb. 18, '64; joined
CO. at tr. ; m. o. vnth regt.
Eoss, Joseph W. — Age 18; res. Westbrook; mus. Co. L, 1st D. C. Feb. 18,
'64; wd. severely in charge on Lee's train, April 6, '65; disch. G. O. No.
77. WAGONERS.
Sutherland, James W. — Age 27; res. Houlton; mus. Oct. 19, '61.
Mills, Gustaaojs L. —Age 19; res. Lincoln; mus. March 1, '62; m. o. March
1, '65, ex. of ser. PEIVATES.
Achorn, James W.— Age 25; res. Lincolnville; mus. Oct. 19, '61; wd. and
pris. at Middletown, May 24, '62; disch. for dis. at Augusta, Oct. '62.
Allen, Hazo P. — Age 19; res. Houlton; mus. Oct. 19, '61; disch, for dis.
'62.'
Alexander, William P.- Age 18; res. Bath; mus. Dec. 7, '63; joined co.
Jan. 12, '64; tr. to navy, July 5, '64.
Ay ATT, Joseph. —Age 32; res. Forrestville ; mus. Aug. 16, '62; joinedco.
Oct. 11 ; wd. at Brandy Station, June 9, '63.
Baedbn, Ansel. —Age 23; res. Hampden; mus. Aug. 23, '62; joined co.
Oct. 11 ; tr. to V. r. c. Feb. 2, '64.
Barrett, Catrus F. —Age 21; res. Hermon; mus. 1st D. C. Feb. 9, '64; pris.
at Sycamore church, Sept. 16, '64; died in rebel prison, Nov. 23, '64.

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Beals, Roscoe G. — Age 26; res. Leeds; mus. Oct. 19, '61; m. o. Nov. 25,
'64, ex. of ser.
Beathen, Robert. — Age 26; res. Enfield; mus. Oct. 19, '61; m. o. Nov. 25,
'64, ex. of ser.
Blake, Horace P. —Age 23; res. Portland; mus. Dec. 10, '63; joined co.
Jan. 23, '64; m. o. June 20, '65.
Blanchard, David D. — Age 18; res. Biddeford; mus. Dec. 3, '63; joined
CO. Jan. 23, '64; m. o. with regt.
Boothby, George W. — Age 18; res. Biddeford; mus. Nov. 16, '63; joined
CO. Jan. 23, '64; m. o. June 20, '65.
BoAVKER, Oren L. — Age 23; res. Chester; mus. Oct. 19, '61; died of disease
at Strasburg, May 23, '62.
Brackett, Albert A. —Age 20; res. Naples; mus. Co. L, 1st D. C. Jan.
27, '64; joined co. at tr, ; m. o. with regt.
Brawn, Amos,— Age 23; res. Houlton; mus. Oct. 19, '61; wd. at Middle-
town, May 24, '62; disch. for dis. at Augusta, Oct. '62.
Beennan, Patrick. —Age 19; res. Portland; mus. 1st D. C. Jan. 26, '64;
pris. at Sycamore church, Sept. 16, '64, and died in rebel prison, Nov. 20,
'64.
Broavn, George W. — Age 18; res. Alexander; mus. Dec. 3, '63; joined co.
Jan. 12, '64; died of disease at Alexandria, Aug. 21, '64.
Brusos, Peter. —Age 25; res. Biddeford; mus. 1st D. C. Feb. 10, '64;
joined co. at tr. ; m. o. with regt.
Bra'Ant, John. — Age 27; res. Biddeford; mus. Dec. 2, '63; joined co. Jan.
12, '64; tr. to navy, April 19, '64.
Bunker, Eli H. — Age 21; res. Houlton; mus. Oct. 19, '61; disch. for dis.
May 25, '62.
Burgess, Hiram E. — Age 21; res. Martinique Isle; mus. Oct. 19, '61; pris.
on the reconnoissance to Little Washington, Oct. 12, '63; ex. and re
joined CO.; wd. at Deep Bottom, Aug. 16, '64; m. o. Dec. 3, '64, ex. of
ser.
Butters, George H..— Age 18; res. Waterford; mus. 1st D. C. Jan. 15, '64;
joined co. after tr. ; wd. severely at Dinwiddie, March 31, '65; disch.
G. O. No. 77.
Cameron, John. — Age 22; res. Houlton; mus. Oct. 19, '61; disch. for dis.
'62.
Campbell, Colin. — Age 20; res. Nova Scotia; mus. Dec. 22, '63; joined co.
Jan. 23, '64; m. o. June 20, '65.
Capbn, Charles W. —Age 26; res. Portland; mus. Co. L, 1st D. C. Feb. 13,
'64; joined co. at tr. ; m. o. June 20, '65.
Cathcart, James. — Age 26; res. Lincoln; mus. Oct. 19, '61; pris. at Mid
dletown, May 24, '62; died in prison at Belle Isle, Sept. 29, '62.
Chase, Samuel S. — Age 42; res. Portland; mus. 1st D. C. .Ian. 30, '64;
joined co. attr,; wd, severely at Boydton plank road, Oct. 27, '64; disch.
for dis. '65.
Ciphers, William H. — Joined co, Oct, 31, '64; disoh, G. O, No. 77.
Clement, James. — Age 18; res. Monticello; mus. Dec. 18, '63; joined co.
March 9, '64; disch. by order, June 8, '65.
CoAKLEY, James W. — Age 26; res. Houlton; mus. Aug. 16, '62; accident
ally shot and killed at Liberty, Va., Dec. 12, '63.
CoAKLEY, Martin H. — Age 22; res. Houlton; mus. Aug. 16, '62; joined co.
Oct. 11; pris. on the reconnoissance to Little Washington, Oct. 12, '63;
died of disease, March 7, '65.
Connors, Peter. — Age 21; res. Williamstown, N. B. ; mus. Aug. 20, '62;
joined co. Oct. 11; pris. on the reconnoissance to Little Washington,
Oct. 12, '63.

ROSTER OF COMPANY E. 533
Connies, Samuel. —Age 45; res. Enfleld; mus. Oct. 19, '61; pris. at Middle-
town, May 24, '62; rejoined co. Oct. 29; died of disease at Camp Bayard,
Jan. 4, '63.
COA-LE, John. — Age 20; res. Machias; mus. Co. L, 1st D. C. Feb. 10, '64;
pris. at Stony Creek, June 28, '64; disch. by order, May 31, 05.
.Daggett, J. Monroe.— Age IS; res. No. 11, Range 1; en. Sept. 19, '61,
Houlton; mus. Oct. 19, '61; m. o. Nov. 25, '64, ex. of ser.; com. 2d lieut.
Co. I, 11th Me. Inf. ; served till June 1, '65, when com. capt. and ap.
asst. pro. mar. on staff of Gen. Turner, Richmond, Va. ; m. u. Dec. 16, '65.
Daggb'tt, Washington. —Age 18; res. Hodgdon; mus. Oct. 19, '61; pris. at
Middletown, May 24, '62; rejoined co. Oct. 29; m. o. Nov. 25, '64, ex. of
ser.
Davis, Asa E, —Age 21; res. Fort Fairfleld; mus, Aug, 21, '62; wd. March
2, '64, on the Dahlgren raid; died of wounds at Hampton, Va., March 13,
Daa'IS, Charles N,— Age 18; res, Portland; mus, 1st D, C. Feb. 3, '64;
joined co, at tr, ; m. o, Avith regt.
Davis, William L. — Age 19; res. Camden; mus. Oct. 19, '61; pris. ou the
reconnoissance to Little Washington, Oct, 12, '63; died of disease at
Camp Parole, Annapolis, Md., April 6, '64.
Decker, Edward E. — Age 18; res. Port Fairfield; mus. Oct. 19, '61; died
of disease at home, Oct, 20, '64.
Decker, John C. — Age 30; res. Fort Fairfield; mus. Aug. 21, '62; joined
CO, Oct. 11; pris. on the Little Washington reconnoissance, Oct, 12, '63;
disch, G. O. No. S3,
Derring, Octavus, — Age 21; res, Brighton; mus. Aug, 30, '62; joined co,
Oct. 11; disch. for dis. Jan. 16, '62.
DoLBiBR, John H. — Age 24; res. Oldtown; mus. Oct. 19, '61; disch. for dis.
at Camp Bayard, April 15, '63.
DOLLEY, Nathan D. — Age 23; res. Windham; mus. 1st D.C. Jan. 20, '64;
joined co. at tr. ; killed in the charge on Lee's train, April 6, '65.
Donnelly, Jajies.— Age 21; res. Presque Isle; mus. Aug. 21, '62; joined
CO. Oct. 11; wd. at Reams' Station, Aug. 25, '64; disch, G, O. No. 83.
[See p. 298.]
Dresser, Edward E. — Age 20; res. Denmark; mus. Dec. 10, '63; joined
CO. Jan 12, '64; disch. by order, June'29, '65.
Dyer, Jeremiah C— Age 33; res. Lincoln; mus. Dec. 23, '63; joined co.
Jan. 23, '64; pris. at Ground Squirrel bridge. May 11, '64; died in prison
at Andersonville, Aug. 24, '64 — grave No. 6357.
Eddy, Chaeles. — Age 36; res. Bangor; mus. Oct. 19, '61.
Elliott, John G. — Age 19; res. Portland; mus. Co. L, 1st D. C. Feb. 4,
'64; wd. and pris. at Reams' Station, Aug. 25, '64; disch. for dis. June
20, '65.
Ellis, Hiram H.— Age 21; res. Fort Fairfleld; mus. Oct. 19, '61; died of
. fever at Washington, Nov. 29, '62.
Faulkner, John E. — Age 23; res. Houlton; mus. Oct. 19, '61; disch. for
dis. Oct. 28, '62.
Fellows, Samuel. — Age 19; res. Biddeford; mus. Aug. 19, '62; joinedco.
Oct. 11; disch. G. O. No. 83.
Flinn, Juan P. — Age 26; res. Newburg; mus. 1st D. C. Feb. 13, '64; joined
CO. at tr. ; wd. in the charge on Lee's train, April 6, '65, and died of
wounds June 1.
FOLSOM, Benjamin F. — Age 19; res. Newburg; mus. IstD. C. Feb. 20, '64;
joined co. at tr. ; pris. at Boydton plank road, Oct. 27, '64; m. o. with regt.
Polsom, Henry W. —Age 24; res. Etna; mus. Co. L, 1st D, C. Feb, 5, '64;
joined co. at tr, ; wd. seA'erely in the charge on Lee's train, April 6, '65;
disch. for dis. July 6, '65.

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Polsom, Oliver J.— Age 21; res. Etna; mus. 1st D. C. Feb. 11, '64; joined
CO. at tr. ; served in the regt. band; m. o. with regt. [See last band.]
Forrest, Thomas. —Age 25; res. Houlton; mus. Dec. 20, '62; joined co.
Feb. 20, '63; captured by guerillas, Jan. 16, '64; died in prison at Ander
sonville, June23, '64 — grave No. 2362.
Foss, Jacob P. —Age 20; res. Machias; mus. 1st D. C. Feb. 10, '64; pris. at
Reams' Station, Aug. 25, '64; disch. for dis. June 14, '65.
Foss, Silas S. — Age 18; res. Lee; mus. 1st D. C. Feb. 17, '64; in hospital at
tr. ; disch. for dis. June 1, '65.
French, Allen D. — Age 21; res. Lincoln-sdlle ; mus. Oct. 19, '61; pris. at
Middletown, May 24, '62; disoh. for dis. Oct. 20, '62.
Frost, Edward. — Age 21 ; res. Biddeford ; mus. Aug. 21, '62 ; disch. for dis.
at Alexandria, March 12, '63.
Fuller, Alden A. — Age 18; res. Searsmont; mus. Dec. 10, '63; joined co.
June 30, '64; disch. G. O. No. 77.
Gilman, Alexander B. — Age 23; res. Appleton; mus. Sept. 2, '62; disch.
for dis. '63,
Gilman, Fairfield J, —Age 27; res. Parsonsfield; mus. Dec. 10, '63; joined
CO. Jan. 23, '64; m. o. Jime 20, '65.
Gilman, Lewis. — Age 21; res. Presque Isle; mus. Oct. 19, '61; shot through
the body at Middletown, May 24, '62, the bullet passing through his
pistol holster and body, and coming out near the backbone; disch. for
dis. Oct. '62.
Given, Albert P. — Age 21; res. Houlton; mus. Oct. 19, '61; disch, for dis,
at Augusta, Oct. 24, '62,
Glidden, Charles, — Age 21; res, Newport; mus. 1st D. C. Feb 11, '64;
joined co. after tr. ; m. o. with regt.
Goddard, Charles W. — Age 18; res. Portland; mus. Aug. 18, '62; joined
CO. Aug. 30; disch. for dis. at Frederick, Jan. 15, '63.
Goo, Peteb G. — Age 25; res. Portland; mus. 1st D. C. Feb. 1, '64; joined
CO. at tr. ; m. o. June 20, '65.
Gould, Edwabd D. — Age 18; res. Houlton; mus. Oct. 19, '61; disch. for
dis. Oct. 24, '62.
Graffam, Joshua B. — Age 22; res. Cape Elizabeth ; mus. 1st D. C. Feb. 1,
'64; joined co. at tr. ; killed at Dinwiddie Court House, March 31, '65.
Greeley, Warren J. — Age 22; res. Haynesville; miis. March 1, '62; m. o.
March 1, '65, ex. of ser.
Greenleaf, George W. — Age 38; res. Norway; mus. Feb. 6, '64; joined co.
March 9 ; m. o. with regt.
Haines, Albert. — Age 19; res. Fort Fairfield; mus. Sept. 22, '62; joined co.
Oct. 11; pris, at Brandy Station, June 9, '63; ex. Sept, 12, and rejoined
CO.; disch. G, O, No, 83,
Hall, James R, — Age 34; res, Athens; mus. Dec, 23, '63; joinedco, Jan.
23, '64; disch, by order. May 22, '65,
Ham, Hiram H. — Age 18; res. Danvers; mus. Dec, 3, '63; joinedco. Jan.
23, '64; wd, at Todd's Tavern, May 8, '64; tr, to v. r. c, '65,
Hardison, Hirasi P, — Age 28; res. Fort Fairfield ; mus. Oct. 19, '61; pris.
at Middletown, May 24, '62; died in prison at Belle Isle, July, '62.
Haeriman, James W. — Age 27; res. Anson; mus. Oct. 19, '61; pris. at
Middletown, May 24, '62; ex. and rejoined co. Oct. 29; tr. to v. r. c. '64.
Hatch, Noah. — Age 23; res. Lincoln; mus. Oct. 19, '61; disch. for dis. at
Philadelphia, Feb. 3, '63.
Hayes, Jaaies. — Age 21; res. Houlton; mus. Oct. 19, '61; pris. on the
reconnoissance to Little Washington, Oct. 12, '63; m. o. Nov. 25, '64, ex.
of ser.

ROSTER OF COMPANY E. 535
Heath, Lorenzo J, —Age 34; res, Castine; mus. 1st D. C. Feb. 10, '64;
joined co. at tr. ; wd. severely at Dinwiddie, March 81, '05; disch. for dis.
June 1,'65.
Hermann, Christian S. — Age 22; res. Portland; mus. Lst D. C. Jan. 25,
'64; in hospital at tr. ; disch. G. O. No. 77.
Hicks, Benjamin C — Age 25; res. Portland; mus. Aug. 1, '62; joined co.
Oct. 11; pris. at Brandy Station, June 9, '63: ex. Sept. 12, and rejoined
CO.; disch. G.O. No. S3.
Hodges, William H. — Age 40; res. Winslow; mus. Oct. 19, '61; disch. for
dis. '62.
Horn, Eufus A. —Age 21; res. Acton; mus. Dec. 27, '64; m. o. June 20, '65.
Horrie, Thomas L. — Age 20; res. Portland; mus. 1st. D. C. Jan, 16, '64;
wd. near Petersburg, June 16, '64; m, o, with regt.
Howard, William.— Age 18; res. Portland; mus. 1st D. C. Feb. 10, '64;
joined co. at tr.; wd. severely at Dinwiddie, March 31, '65; disch. for
dis. June 10, '65.
Howes, Llewellyn H. —Age 18; res. Newburg; mus. Co. L, 1st D. C. Feb.
12, '64; in hospital at tr. ; disch. by order. May 22, '65.
Hubbard, Chaeles P. — Res. Burlington; mus. Nov. 2, '63; joined co.
June 30, '64; died of disease at City Point, Va., '65.
Hutchlngs, T. W. J. —Age 20; res. Sedgwick; mus. Dec. 19, '64; m. o. June
20, '65.
Ingeaham, Francis. — Age 20; res. Belfast, Ac. gt. : mus. Sept. 4, '62; joined
CO. Oct. 11; wd. at Eeams' Station (losing a leg), Aug. 25, '64; disch. for
dis. June 24, '65.
Jones, John. — Age 23; res. Portland; mus. Co. L, 1st D. C. Feb. 12, '64;
pris. at Stony Creek, June 28, '64; disch. G. O. No. 77.
Keene, Seneca E. — Age 23; res. Chester; mus. Oct. 19, '61; disch for dis.
at Washington, Nov. 20, '62.
Keene, Seth H. — Age 21; res. Turner; mus. Oct. 19, '61; disch. for dis.
Dec. 2, '61. "
Knapp, John P. — Age 21; res. New York; en. '62.
Knight, Cyeus E.— Age 27; res. Presque Isle; mus. Oct. 19, '61; tr. to the
15th Me. Inf. Feb. 20, '62.
Labelle, Lewis.— Age 18; res. Biddeford; mus. Co. L, 1st D. C. Feb. 10,
'64; joined co. at tr. ; m. o. with regt.
Lakeman, Frank. —Age 19; res. Lubec; mus. Oct. 19, '61; disch. for dis.
at Augusta, Oct. '62,
Lanelle, Virgil G. — Age 43; res, Augusta; mus, Dec. 27, '63; joined co.
Jan, 28, '64; pris. at Ground Squirrel bridge. May 11, '64; died in rebel
prison.
Leathers, Feank J, — Age 24; res, Lincoln; mus, Oct. 19, '61; disch. for
dis. at Washington, Jan. 15, '63.
Leavitt, ' Feank W. — Age 25; res. Orono; mus. Aug. 13, '62; joinedco.
Aug. 30; wd. and pris. at Brandy Station, Jan. 9, '63; ex. Sept. 12, and
rejoined co. ; disch. by order, June 5, '65.
Le Sault, Batiste. — Age 23; res. Bath; mus. Sept. 5, '62; wd. at Middle
burg, June 9, '63; rejoined co. ; disch. by order, June 13, '65. '
Leslie, Heney B. — Age 18; res. Portland; mus. 1st D. C. Feb. 1, '64;
joined co. after tr. ; wd. severely at Dinwiddie, March 31, '65, and died
of wounds, April 29.
Libby, Eugene A. —Age 18; res. Saco; mus. Nov. 19, '63; joined co. Jan.
28, '64; wd. at Appomattox Court House, just before Lee's surrender
April 9, '65; disch. for dis. July 12, '65. '
Lincoln, Raymond. —Age 26; res. Dexter; mus. 1st D. C. Feb. 23, '64; wd.
and pris. at Sycamore church, Sept. 16, '64; disch. G. O. No. 77.

536

FIRST MAINE CAVALRY,

Luce, Heney A. —Age 21; res. Starks; mus. Sept. 12, '62; joined co. Oct.
11; pris. '64; disch. G. O. No. 83.
Mains, Ivoey. — Age 20; res. Raymond; mus. Co. L, 1st D. C. Jan. 20, '64;
joined co, at tr. ; m, o. with regt.
Mangan, Michael, —Age 22; res, Bangor; mus, Aug, 23, '62; joinedco,
Oct, 11; disch, G, O. No. S3.
Mann, James K. — Age 23; res. Hudson; mus. Aug. 16, '62; joined co. Oct.
11 ; disch. for dis. at Washington, July 3, '64.
Maetin, Thomas.— Age 21; res. Newfield; mus. 1st D. C. Feb. 8, '64;
joined co. at tr.; m. o. June 20, '65,
Maynard, Joseph B, — Age 19; res. Biddeford; mus. Nov. 3, '63; joined
CO, Jan, 28, '64; m, o, June 20, '65,
McAllister, Amos, — Age 22; res. Stoneham; mus. 1st D, C. Feb, 8, '64;
joined co, at tr, ; disch. by order, June 5, '65.
McAllister, William, — Age 42; res, Stoneham; mus, 1st D. C. Feb. 8,
'64; disch, by order, June 5, '65,
McDuFFiE, Charles, — Age 19; res. Portland; mus. Co. L, 1st D. C. Feb.
8, '64; pris. at Stony Creek, June 28, '64; disch. G. O. No. 77.
McGiNLEA', Thomas. — Age 39; res. Springfield; mus. Nov. 9, '63; joined
CO. Jan. 12, '64; disch. by order, May 23, '65.
McGrath, William N. — Age 21; res. Parkman; mus. Oct. 19, '61; wd. and
pris. at Middletown, May 24, '62; ex. and disch. for dis. '62.
McKeene, Silas. — Age 23; res. Stoneham; mus. 1st D. C. Feb. 8, '64;
joined co. after tr.; m. o. with regt.
McKenney, William H. — A.ge 29; res. Portland; mus. 1st D. C. Feb. 4,
'64; joined co. attr.; disch. by order, June 5, '65.-
McKiNNON, Alexander. — Age 21; res. Houlton; mus. Oct. 19, '61; m. o.
Nov. 25, '64, ex. of ser.
Merritt, James H. — Age 20; res. Portland; mus. 1st D. C. Feb. 12, '64;
disch. by order,- June 5, '65.
Mesbrve, James H. — Age 18; res. Portland; mus. 1st D. C. Feb. 8, '64;
pris. at Sycamore church, Sept. 16, '64; died in southern prison.
MoNTGOMEBA', JOSEPH. — Age 26; res. Biddeford; mus. Co. L, 1st D. C.
Feb 10, '64; pris. at Stony Creek, June 28, '64; disch. G. O. No. 77.
Moore, Albert. — Age 21; res. Calais; mus. Oct. 19, '61; disch. for dis. at
Augusta, Oct. 29, '62.
Moore, Thomas B. — Age 35; res. Hodgdon; mus. Oct. 19, '61; wd. and
pris. at Middletown, May 24, '62, having his leg broken; ex. and disch.
for dis. at Augusta, Sept. 18, '62.
Morrill, Elijah. — Age 20; res. Newburg; mus. 1st D. C. Feb. 13, '64;
pris. at Sycamore church, Sept. 16, '64; died in rebel prison, Nov. 8, '64.
Morrill, Ira. — Age 29; res. Patten; mus. Oct. 19, '61; disch. for dis. Nov.
20, '62.
Morrill, William. —Age 18; res. Biddeford; mus. Oct. 26, '62; joined co.
Oct. 11; wd. in the charge on Lee's train, April 6, '65; disch. G. O. No.
83.
Nelson, ^dwaed P. — Age 20; res. Bridgewater; mus. Oct. 19, '61; died of
disease at Hagerstown, Md., June 20, '62.
NicKEEsoN, Eugene. — Age 29; res. Houlton; mus. Oct. 19, '61; wd. at
Middletown, May 24, '62; disch. for dis. at Augusta, Oct. 29, '62.
NoDSTBOM, Chaeles E. — Age 22; res. Perry; mus. Aug. 27, '62; pris. on
the reconnoissance to Little Washington, Oct. 12, '63; ex.; disch. G. O.
No. S3.
NUTE, IsBABL H. — Age 18; res. Lincoln; mus. March 1, '62; disch. for dis.
Nov. 10, '62.

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537

Nutter, Robert. —Age 22; res. Houlton; mus. Oct. li), '61; pris. at Mid
dletown, May 24, '62; disch. for dis. July 14, '62. [See p. 45.]
O'Brien, WiLLi.VAi.^Age 25; res. Houlton; mus. Oct. 19, '61; pris. at Mid
dletown, May 24, '62; ex. and rejoined co. Oct. 29, '62; m. o. Nov. 25,
'64, ex. of ser.
OsBORN, William A. — Age 21; res. Lincoln; mus. March 1, '62; m. o.
March 1, '65, ex. of ser.
Paekee, Aaeon. — Age 34; res. Hollis; mus. 1st D. C. Nov. 9, '63; died in
prison at Andersonville, July 24, '64 — grave No. 3710.
Pentland, Egbert. — Age 23; res. Burlington; mus. Oct. 19, '61; disch.
for dis. at Augusta, Oct. '62.
PiCKARD, John E. — Age 19; res. Belfast; mus. Sept. 4, '62; joinedco. Oct.
11; died of disease at Frederick, Md., Nov. 14, '62,
Eagan, James, — Age 21; res, Houlton; mus, Oct, 16, '62; joined co. Oct,
11; disch. G. O. No. 83.
Eagan, John W. — Age 28; res. Houlton; mus. Oct. 21, '62; joined co. Oct.
11; wd. and pris. ou the Little Washington reconnoissance, Oct. 12, '63,
and died of wounds in Richmond.
Ebed, Hubert. — Age 21; res. Houlton; mus. Oct. 19, '61; died of disease
at Aquia Creek, Feb. 10, '63.
Eichaedson, Amos. — Age 18; res. Greenbush; mus. Dec. 10, '63; joined co.
Jan. 25, '64.
Eichaedson, Moses M. — Borne on the rolls as having joined co. after Nov.
1, '64, and disch. April 28, '65.
Eichaedson, William A. — Age 18; res. Greeiibu.sh; mus. Dec. 10, '63;
joined co. Jan. 25, '64; disch. for dis. May 19, '65.
Rogers, Alphonso P. — Age 23; res. Fort Fairfield; mus. Oct. 19, '61;
disch. for dis. Feb. 14, '62.
Eussell, Israel I. — Age 24; res. Houlton; mus. Oct. 19, '61; died of
disease in Washington, Sept. 10, '62.
SCAMMON, Charles H. — Age 23; res. Lincoln; mus. Oct. 19, '61; m. o.
Nov. 25, '64, ex. of ser.
SoANNELL, Timothy. — Age 30; res. Bridgewater; mus. Oct. 19, '61; disoh.
for dis. April 29, '64.
Scott, Hiram, — Age 21; res, Portland; mus, Oct, 19, '61; died of disease
at Black Creek, Va,, April 24, '62.
Shields, Isaac. — Age 22; res. Houlton; mus. Oct. 19, '61; wd. at Middle-
town, May 24, '62; disch. for dis. at Augusta, June 6, '62. [See Co. B.]
Sipebll, James E. — Age 25; res. Monticello; mus. Aug. 30, '62; joinedco.
Oct. 11; wd. on the Dahlgren raid, March 2, '64; died of wounds May
19, '64.
Small, David W. — Age 23; res. Houlton; mus. Oct. 19, '61; disch. for dis.
'62.
Smaet, Frederick. — Age 19; res. Oldtown; mus. Aug. 16, '62; joined co.
Oct. 11; wd. at Brandy Station, June 9, '63; disch. G. O. No. 83.
Smith, James. — Age 21; res. London, Eng.; mus. Dec. 20, '62; joined co.
Feb. 20, '63; pris. on the Little Washington reconnoissance, Oct. 12, '63;
m. o. June 20, '65.
Smith, Sbwell W. — Age 20; res. Canaan; mus. '62; disoh. for dis. Nov. 7,
'63.
Snow, William R. — Age 26; res. Woodstock, N. B.; mus. Aug. 16, '62;
joined co. Oct. 11 ; disch. G. O. No. S3.
Stevens, Wilbur J. — Age 19; res. Athens; mus. Oct. 19, '61; pris. at
Halltown, July 15, '63; ex. Sept. 12, and rejoined co. ; re-en. Dec. 29, '63;
wd. at Deep Bottom, Aug. 16, '64 ; in hospital at m. o. of regt.

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FIRST MAINE CAVALRY.

Stinchfield, George B. — Age 21; res. Lincoln; mus. March I, '62; pris.
at Middletown, May 24, '62; on duty at the War Dept. '63; disch. for dis.
April 20, '64.
Thomas, Augustus G. — Age 21; res. Maysville; mus. Oct. 19, '61; wd. and
pris. at MiddletoAvn, May 24, '62; paroled and disch. for dis. '62.
T YE, William B. — Age 29; res. Union County, N. C; mus. Feb. 9, '64;
joined co. June 30; m. o. -srith regt.
Uljiee, Matthias. — Age 21; res. Fort Fairfield; mus. Oct. 19, '61; disch.
for dis. '62.
Waeeen, Benjamin. — Age 18; res. Denmark; mus. Dec. 10, '63; joinedco.
Jan. 25, '64; wd. at Boydton plank road, Oct. 27, '64, and died of wounds
Nov. '64.
Waeeen, John P.- Age 24; res. Houlton; mus. Oct. 19, '61; died of dis
ease in Augusta, Feb. 15, '62.
West, Geoege W. — Age 26; res. Stetson; mus. March 4, '64; joined co.
May 15, '65; m. o. June 20, '65.
Whitney, Feank W. — Age 21; res. Farmington; mus. Oct. 19, '61; died of
disease at Washington, April 15, '62.
Witham, Samuel. — Age 28; res. Bingham; mus. Dec. 23, '63; joined co.
Jan. 25, '64; m. o. June 20, '65.
Teaton, Geobge B. — Age 37; res. Camden; mus. Feb. 6, '64; m. o. June
20, '65. EECAPITULATION.
The whole number of commissioned officers belonging to the company
was ten, of whom eight joined at its organization (three with commissions
and five in the ranks and subsequently promoted), one was transferred from
the First District of Columbia Cavalry, and one was promoted from the non
commissioned staff. Of these, three were mustered out with the regiment,
four were killed in action, two resigned and were honorably discharged, and
one was discharged for disability on account of wounds received in action.
One served three years and more, and two — Capt. Hussey and Lieut. Os-
born — served from the organization of the regiment till its muster out.
The actual number of enlisted men belonging to the company (besides
the five who were commissioned) was two hundred and twenty-eight, of
whom twenty-seven were sergeants, twenty-three corporals, six buglers, one
saddler, four farriers, two wagoners, and one hundred and sixty-five pri
vates. Of these, eighty-six joined the company at its organization, fifty-two
in 1862, thirty-two in 1864, and fifty-eight were transferred from the First
District of Columbia Cavalry. Of the whole number, seventeen served their
three years' term of enlistment and were mustei-ed out at its expiration,
twenty-four were mustered out with the regiment, sixty-two were dis
charged for disability, sixty-one were discharged at the close of the Avar as
paroled prisoners and convalescents in hospital, dismounted men, and
under the order mustering out one year men and cavalry men whose term
of service expired prior to Oct. 1, 1865; one was discharged to accept pro
motion in another regiment, one was discharged by order; eight were killed
in action, and one by accident; nine died of wounds received in action, six
teen died of disease, and thirteen died in southern prisons; one was
transferred to the non-commissioned staff, three to the veteran reserve
corps, two to the navy, and one to an infantry regiment; eight are unac-

ROSTER OF COMPANY E. 539
counted for. Twenty-six served three years or more, thirty-seven served
two years and less than three, one hundred and seventeen served one year
and less than two, f orty-flve served less than one year, and three — Sergts,
Bohan Field and Daniel W. Haines, and Private Wilbur J. Stevens — served
from the organization of the regiment till its muster out. Of the eighty-
five original members, nine re-enlisted in the regiment as veteran volunteers.
These, and the five enlisted men commissioned, added to the number of
enlisted men before given, makes the total number of enlistments repre
sented in the company two hundred and forty-two, or with the commis
sioned officers, two hundred and forty-seven.

COMPANY E'S HONOEED DEAD,
CAPTAINS.
Osco A, Ellis, Lincoln, Killed in action at St. Mary's church, June 24,
1864,
John A. Heald, Lincoln, Killed in the charge on Lee's train, April 6,
1865, LIEUTENANTS,
Mark Neville, Littleton, Killed in action at Middleburg, June 19, 1863.
Winfield S. Collins, Houlton. Killed in action at Boydton plank road,
Oct. 27, 1864. SERGEANTS.
Chaeles M. Bailey, Chelsea. Killed in the charge on Lee's train, April
6, 1865.
Gaedinee Pierce, Ashland. Died of disease at Augusta, Aug. 1, 1862.
Chaeles C. Putnam, Houlton, Killed in action at Middleburg, June 19,
1863,
Ansel Smith, Maysville, Killed in action at Deep Bottom, Aug, 16, 1864,
OscAE Eichaedson, Portland, Killed in action at Boydton plank road,
Oct, 27, 1864,
Alfebd H, Whitmoee, Portland, Died in rebel prison .
corporals.
Edward W- Shields, Linneus. Died July 20, 1863, from wounds received
in action at Shepardstown, July 16.
Albert Gardiner, Fairfield. Died of wounds received at Appomattox
Court House, April 9, 1865.
John M. Hunter, Houlton. Killed in the charge on Lee's train, April 6,
1865.
George A. Eussell, Houlton. Died in prison at Andersonville, Sept. 12,
1864.
Albert E. Knight, Saco. Killed in action at Boydton plank road, Oct. 27,
1864. bugler.
Rufus A. Wilbur, Portland. Died from wounds received in the charge on
Lee's train, April 6, 1865. saddler.
Augustus Marks, Portland. Died in southern prison.

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PRIVATES.
Cyeus P, Baeeett, Hermon, Died in rebel prison, Nov, 23, 1864,
Oren L, Bowker, Chester. Died of disease at Strasburg, May 23, 1862,
Patrick Beennan, Portland. Died in rebel prison, Nov. 20, 1864,
George W. Brown, Alexander. Died of disease at Alexandria, Aug. 21,
1864.
James Cathcart, Lincoln. Died in prison at Belle Isle, Sept. 29, 1862.
James W. Coakley, Houlton. Accidentally killed at Liberty, Va., Dec.
12, 1863.
Martin H. Coakley, Houlton. Died of disease, March 7, 1865.
Samuel Connies, Enfield. Died of disease at Camp Bayard, Jan, 4, 1863,
Asa E. Davis, Fort Fairfield. Died of wounds at Hampton, Va., March 13,
1864,
William L. Davis, Camden. Died of disease at Camp Parole, Md., April
6, 1864.
Edward E. Decker, Port Fairfield. Died of disease at home, Oct, 20, 1864.
Nathan D, Dolley, Windham. Killed in the charge on Lee's train, April
6, 1865.
Jeremiah C. Dyer, Lincoln. Died in prison at Andersonville, Aug. 24,
1864.
Hieam H, Ellis, Fort Fairfield. Died of fever at Washington, Nov. 19,
1862.
Juan F. Flinn, NcAvburg. Died June 1, 1865, of wounds received in the
charge on Lee's train, April 6.
Tho.mas Foerest, Houlton. Died in prison at AndersonAdlle, June 23, 1864.
Joshua B, Graff aji. Cape Elizabeth. Killed in action at Dinwiddie Court
House, March 31, 1865,
Hiram P, Hardison, Fort Fairfield. Died in prison at Belle Isle, July,
1862,
Charles P, Hubbard, Burlington. Died of disease at City Point, Va.,
1865.
Virgil G, Lanelle, Augusta, Died in rebel prison, 1864,
Henry B. Leslie, Portland, Died April 29, 1865, of wounds received at
Dinwiddie Court House, March 31,
James H, Meserve, Portland, Died in southern prison,
Elijah Morrill, Newburg. Died in rebel prison, Nov. 8, 1864.
Edward F. Nelson, Bridgewater. Died of disease at Hagerstown, Md.,
June 20, 1862.
Aaron Parker, Hollis. Died in prison at Andersonville, July 24, 1864.
John E. Pickahd, Belfast. Died of disease at Frederick, Md., Nov. 14, 1862.
John W. Eagan, Houlton. Died in Eichmond, Va,, of wounds received on
the Little Washington reconnoissance, Oct, 12, 1863,
Hubert Eeed, Houlton. Died of disease at Aquia Creek, Va., Feb. 10,
1863.
Israel I. Eussell, Houlton. Died of disease in Washington, Sept. 10,
1862.
Hieam Scott, Portland. Died of disease at Black Creek, Va., April 24, 1862.
James E. Sipeell, Monticello. Died May 19, 1864, of wounds received on
the Dahlgren raid, March 2.
Benjamin Waeeen, Denmark. Died Nov. 1864, of wounds received at
Boydton plank road, Oct. 27.
John P. Waeeen, Houlton. Died of disease in Augusta, Feb. 15, 1862,
Feank W, Whitney, Farmington, Died of disease at Washington, April 15,
1862.

ROSTER OF COMPANY F. 541
COIMPANY F.
CAPTAINS.
MAYHEW, NATHAN. —Merchant; age 55; b. Livermore; res. Portland;
en. a portion of the co. ; mus. Oct. 20, '61, as capt.; resigned May 15, '62.
BOOTHBY, STEPHEN. — Lawyer; age 27; b. Livermore; res. Portland; en.
a portion of the co. ; mus. Oct. 19, '61, as 1st lieut.; com. capt. May 20,
'62; aide-de-camp on the staff of Col. Allen, mil. gov. Frederick, Md.,
from Sept. '62, till Jan. '63; com. maj. March 26, '63. [See field and staff,
and pp. 73, 92, 99, 126.]
PHILLIPS, WALSTEIN. —Student; age 24; b. and r. Portland; en. Sept.
23, '61, Portland; mus. Oct. 19 as sergt.; ap. 1st sergt. ; com. 2d lieut.
May 15, and 1st lieut. May 20, '62; com. capt. Feb. 16, '63; served as
com'sy of musters on the staff of Gen. Gregg, comdg. 2d div. c. c. from
June, '63, tiU June 24, '64, when he was killed in action at St. Mary's
church. [See p. 294-2g6.]
BIBBEE, ANDEEW H. — Com. capt. Co. F, from adjt., July II, '64; in
command of dismounted camp, Sept. '64; served as a. a. a. g. 2d cav.
div. from Oct. '64, till March 18, '65, when com. capt. and a. a. g. U. S.
Vols, and served on the staff of Gen. Smith, comdg. 3d brig. 2d div. c. c.
till the close of the war; m. o. Sept. '65. [See fleld and staff, and p. 395.]
WILSON, JOEL. — Teacher; age 22; b. and r. Gorham; en. Sept. 23, '61,
Portland; mus. Oct. 19, as Corp.; pro. sergt. '62; horse shot under him at
Brandy Station, June 9, '63, and in the charge at Upperville, June 21, '63;
pro. 1st sergt. July 1, '63; horse shot in action at Halltown, July 15, '63;
com. 1st lieut. Aug. 25, '64; on detached sei-AJce as a. a. q. m. at cav.
depot. City Point, Oct. and Nov. '64; horse shot under him at Sailor's
Creek, April 6, '65; com. capt. May 13, '65; m. o. with regt. [See pp. 157,
262, 445.] FIRST LIEUTENANTS.
HAEEIS, WILLIAM. —Surveyor; age 30; b. East Machias; res. Machias;
en. Sept. 23, '61, Portland; mus. Oct. 19, as sergt.; com. 2d lieut. Sept.
1, '62, and 1st lieut. Feb. 16, '63; on the early morning of May 17, '64, at
Jones' bridge, on the Chickahominy, as the regt. was about to resume its
march, Lieut. Harris was found near a house just outside the camp,
shot through the head ; by what hand or by what means was not known.
His revolver lay by his side, with one chamber empty. He was buried
in camp, his grave receiving such recognition as camp burials could
bestow. [See pp. 194, 199, 237, 270.]
William Harris was born in East Machias, Me., June 30, 1827. He en
listed in Portland in the autumn of 1861, as a private in the First Maine
Cavalry and was mustered into the United States service October 19, of the
same year, as sergeant in Co. F. He was subsequently promoted to second
and then to flrst lieutenant. He was killed in the line of duty May 17, 1864.
As a man, Lieut. Harris was highly respected by all who knew him, and

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as an officer, he had few superiors in the volunteer service of the country.
Eeserved and yet genial, brave but not reckless, impetuous but self-pos
sessed, with the bearing and spirit of a true soldier, and a heart that burned
with pure patriotism, he was well qualifled to serve his country and win
fame for himself as the commander of an army. He sleeps in a soldier's
grave on the southern bank of the Chickahominy, near Jones' bridge.
LOUGEE, JOHN E. — Farmer; age 25; b. and r. Parsonsfleld; en. Oct. 1,
'61, Portland; mus. Oct. 19, as corp.; pro. sergt. Dec. 23; re-en, Dec. 31,
'63; wd. and pris, near Eichmond, on the Dahlgren raid, March 1, '64;
ex, and rejoined co, '64; pro. 1st sergt, Nov, 1, '64; com. 1st lieut. May
13, '65; m. o, with regt, SECOND LIEUTENANTS.
STEVENS, JAEVIS C— Merchant; age 23; b. Paris; res. Portland; en.
Sept. 23, '61, Portland ; mus. Oct. 19, as 2d lieut. ; com. 1st lieut. and
adjt. May 12, '62. [See fleld and staff, and p. 27.]
BIGELOW, EUSTACE C. — Q. m. sergt. of regt. ; com. 2d lieut. Co. F, May
23, '62; acting com'sy of regt. Aug. '62, and com. 1st lieut. and com'sy
Sept. 1, '62. [See field and staff, and p. 73.]
BOYD, WILLIAM L. —Sergt. maj.; com. 2d Ueut. Feb. 16, '63; acting adjt.
Jan. '64; com, 1st lieut, and adjt, July 16, '64, [See field and staff, Co.
M, and pp. 262, 281.]
WHITE, LOEENZO. — Boot bottomer ; age 26 ; b. Burrillville, E. I. ; res. Paris ;
en. Sept. 25, '61, Portland; mus. Oct. 19, as private; wd. in the arm at
Cedar Mountain, Aug 9, '62; pro. corp. '62, and sergt. '63; re-en. Dec. 31,
'63; com, 2d heut, Aug. 25, '64; m, o. May 22, '65, from hospital, Wash
ington. FIRST SERGEANTS.
•
LiBBA', Henry T. — Carpenter; age 34; b. Otisfield; res. Standish; en. Sept.
23, '61, Portland; mus. Oct. 19, as corp.; pro. 1st sergt. May 20, '62; com.
sup. 2d lieut. Sept. 1, '62, and m. o. Jan. 10, '63, by order, the War Dept.
not recognizing that grade.
Hawkes, Benjamin G. — Mason; age 25; b. Minot; res. Biddeford; en.
Sept. 26, '61, Portland; mus. Oct. 19, as sergt,; pro, 1st sergt, Jan, 17,
'63; killed at Middleburg, June 19, '63,
Bolton, Horace W, — Millman; age 23; b, Orrington; res, Newport; en,
Co, D, 1st D, C. Aug. 17, '63, Stetson; mus. Oct. 19, as sergt. ; pro. 1st
sergt. '64; absent sick at tr.; disch. from hospital, Philadelphia, Penn.,
by order, July 10, '65.
DoLLiVER, John P. — Blacksmith; age 23; b. and r. Kenduskeag; en. Co. D,
1st D. C. Aug. 15, '63, Stetson; mus. Oct. 15, as sergt.; wd. in front of
Petersburg, June 15, '64; joined co. after tr. ; pro. 1st sergt. '65; m. o.
with regt. QUAETBEMASTER SERGEANT.
Hamilton, George P. — Laborer; age 30; b. Penobscot; res. Newport; en.
Co. D, 1st D. C. Aug. 11, '63, Stetson; mus. Oct. 15, as sergt.; pro. q. m.
sergt. '64; pris. at Sycamore church, Sept. 16, '64; disch. June 30, '65, by
order ; had previously served and en. as a veteran.

ROSTER OF COMPANY F, 543
COMMISSARY SERGEANTS.
Jack, Harbison J. -Machinist; age 20; b. Portland; res. Westbrook; en.
Sept. 24, '61, Portland; mus. Oct. 19, as private; pro, corp. May 20 '6'^
and sergt. Jan. 13, '63; pro. com'sy sergt. '63; killed near Richmond, on
the Dahlgren raid, March 1,' 64.
Clark, Paul P, R. — Farmer; age 29; b. Orono; res. Stetson; en. Co D
1st D. C, Aug. 12, '63, Stetson; mus. Oct. 15, as sergt; pro. com'sy sergt'
'64; pris. at Sycamore church, Sept. 16, '64; disch. by order, June 30 '65
from hospital at Augusta, Me. '
SERGEANTS.
Hilton, Jo.seph M. — Student; age 19; b. and r. New Gloucester; en Sent
23, '61, Portland; mus. Oct. 19; disch. for dis. May 6, '62. ' '
Holt, William T. — Student; age 19; b. and r. North Yarmouth; en Sent
26, '61, Portland; mus. Oct. 19; disch. for dis. April 4, '62. '
Knight, Edwin D. —Shoemaker; age 26; b. and. r. Pownal; en Sept 23
'61, Portland; mus. Oct. 19; disch. for dis. at Washington, Nov. 24, '62. '
Harris, Elisha De Wolf. — Farmer; age 21; b. Nova Scotia; res. Port
land; en. Oct. 18, '61, Portland; mus. Oct. 19, as private; pro. corp '62
and sergt. '63; re-en. Dec. 31, '63; pris. near Richmond, on the Dahlgren
raid, March 1, '64; kept on Belle Isle; released May 5, '64; rejoined co •
m. o. June 20, '65. " '
Chase, George H.— Ship-carpenter; age 29; b. Preeport; res. Yarmouth-
en. Oct. 21, '61, Portland; mus. Nov. 26, as private; pro. corp. Dec 25'
'61, and sergt. Jan. 1, '63; m. o. Nov. 25, '64, ex. of ser. ' '
Chase, James A. — Ship-carpenter; age 27; b. Preeport; res. Yarmouth-
en. Oct. 21, '61, Portland; mus. Nov. 26, as private; pro. corp May 2o'
'62, and sergt. Jan. 1, '63; re-en. Dec. 31, '63; m. o. June 20, '65. '
Holyoke, Horace P. —Student; age 21; b. Brewer; res. Yarmouth- en
Oct. 3, '61, Portland; mus. Oct. 19, as private; pro. corp. '62, and sergt'
'63; wd. severely at Middleburg, June 19, '63, receiving several wounds '-
disch. Dec. 12, '63, for dis. arising from wounds. '
Whitcomb, Otis W. — Soldier; age 22; b. and r. Etna; en. Co. D, 1st D C
Aug. 11, '63, Stetson; mus. Oct. 15; wd. at Roanoke bridge, Va., June
23, '64; joined co. at tr. ; m. o. with regt.
Greeley, David. —Cooper; age 21; b. and r. Kenduskeag; en. Co. D 1st
D. C. Aug. 14, '63, Stetson; mus. Oct. 15; joined co. at tr.; m. o. June
20, '65.
Smiley, Charles C— Cooper; age 25; b. Skowhegan; res. Levant- en
Co. D, 1st D. C. Aug. 15, '63, Stetson; mus. Oct. 15; pris. at Sycamore
church, Sept. 16, '64; died in prison at Salisbury, N. C, Nov. 15, '64.
Bolton, Daniel V. — Farmer; age 43; b. Kenduskeag; res. Orrino-ton-
en. Co. D, 1st D. C. Sept. 14, '63, Stetson; mus. Oct. 15, as private -"pro'
sergt. '64; absent sick at tr. ; disch. for dis. May 18, '65, at hospital ' Nor
folk, Va. '
Dunning, Alonzo. — Farmer; age 31; b. and r. Charleston; en. Co. D 1st
D. C. Sept. 11, '63, Charleston; mus. Oct. 15; joined co. after tr - m o
June 20, '65. ' " "
EvELETH, Melvin W. — Clerk; age 21; b. Durham; res. Portland; en. and
mus. July 30, '62, as private; joined co. Aug. 15; pro. corp. '63; on'dutv
in brig. q. m. dept. '64; pro. sergt.; disch, G. O. No, 83,
Beidgham, Samuel W, — River-driver; age 23; res. Newburg; en, Co, D
IstD, C. Aug. 25, '63; mus, Oct. 15, as corp.; joinedco, attr,; pro serfft'
'65; m, o. with regt, ^ "

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Hallowell, Henry P. — Teamster; age 38; b. Gray; res. Portland; en.
Sept. 30,^'61, Portland; mus. Oct. 19, as wagoner; re-en. Jan. 8, '64; pro.
sergt. '65; m. o. with regt.
Varney, George A. —Farmer; age 19; b. and r. Newburg; en. Co. D, 1st
D. C. Aug. 25, '63, Stetson; mus. Oct. 15, as private; joined co. after tr. ;
pro. corp. and sergt. '65; m. o. with regt.
CORPORALS.
Hazen, John B. — Farmer; age 25; b. Sweden: res. Westbrook; en. Oct. 8,
'61, Portland; mus. Oct. 19; disch. for dis. May 5, '62.
Lowell, Albert, — ^ Shoemaker; age 26; b. Falmouth; res, Portland; en.
Sept, 27, '61, Portland; mus, Oct. 19; disch. for dis, Nov. 11, '62, at
Frederick, Md.
Akers, John M. — Merchant;age 21; b. Westbrook; res, Hollis; en. Sept,
23, '61, Portland; mus. Oct. 19; disch. for dis. at Washington, May 6, '62,
Lovell, Daniel K, — Seaman; age 33; b. Falmouth; res. North Yarmouth;
en. Oct. 4, '61, Portland; mus. Oct. 19; tr. to v. r. u. Nov. 4, '63.
Johnson, Walter. — Teamster; age 23; b. Cape Elizabeth; res. Portland;
eu. Sept. 26, '61, Portland; mus. Oct. 19, '61; in hospital at Frederick,
Md., Jan. 17, '63.
Walker, Charles. — Mechanic; age 22; b. North Yarmouth; res. Yar
mouth; en. Oct. 11, '61, Portland; mus. Oct. 19, as private; pro. corp. '62;
disch. for dis. at Frederick, Feb. 7, '63.
Luce, Joseph P. —Sailor; age 27; b. Skowhegan; res. Bangor; en. Oct. 23,
'61, Augusta; mus. Nov. 26, as private; pro. corp. '62; disch. for dis. at
Frederick, Nov. 11, '62.
Lord, John T. — Student; age 21; b. Hiram; res. Limington; en. Sept. 23,
'61, Portland; mus. Oct. 20, as private; pro. corp. '63; wd. and pris. at
Shepardstown, July 16, '63; ex. Sept. 8, and rejoined co. ; m. o. Nov. 25,
'64, ex. of ser.
Beals, Waldo C. — Farmer; age 23; b. Leeds; res. Patten; en. Oct. 17, '61,
Augusta; mus. Oct. 19, as private; pro. corp. '63; m. o. Nov. 25, '64, ex.
of ser.
Henla.-, Harmon T. — Sailor; age 20; b. and r. Cape Elizabeth; en. Oct. 15,
'61, Portland; mus. Nov. 26, as private; wd. at Cedar Mountain, Aug.
9, '62; pro. corp. '63; pris. on the Little Washington reconnoissance,
Oct. 12, '63; m. o. Nov. 25, '64, ex. of ser.
Skillings, Charles W. — Student; age 18; b. and r. Portland; en. Sept.
30, '61, Portland; mus. Oct. 19, as private; jsro. corp. '63; pris. on the
reconnoissance to Little Washington, Oct. 12, '63; was confined in vari
ous prisons in the south, and was released March 21, '65, from Vicks-
burg. Miss. ; m. o. June 20, '65.
Merrill, LBAAas. — Farmer; age IS; b. Waterford; res. Oxford; en. Oct. 1,
'61, Portland; mus. Oct. 20, as private; pro. corp. '63; re-en Dec. 31,
'63; killed at St. Mary's church, June 24, '64.
Merrill, John H. — Barber; age 21; b. New Gloucester; res. Portland; en.
and mus. Aug. 4, '62; joined co. Aug. 15; pris. at Upperville, June 21,
'63; ex. S«pt. 8, and rejoined co. ; pro. corp. '63; killed at Black Creek,
near White House Landing, June 21, '64. [See p. 173.]
Knight, Zebulon. — Age 31; b. and r. Otisfield; en. Oct. 4, '61, Portland;
mus. Oct. 20, as private; pro. corp. '63; tr. to v. r. c. Jan. 3, '64.
TooTHAKER, Levl— Aged 22; b. and r. Brunswick; en. Sept. 30, '61, Port
land; mus. Oct. 19, as private; pro. corp. '63; m. o. Nov. 25, '64, ex. of
ser.
GoEE, Charles H.— Stone-cutter; age 30; b. and r. Westbrook; en. Sept.
28, '61, Portland; mus. Oct. 19, as private; re-en. Deo. 31, '63; pro. corp.
'64; m. o. Jufie 20, '65.

Sergt, HORACE P. HOLYOKE, Co, F
Sheldon, Iowa.

ALONZO 0. MILLER, Co, F.
China,

.i^ '1^

GUSTAVUS GRANT, Co, F,
Died in Andersonville,
July 28, '64,

FRANK PACOTT, Co, F,
Rockland,

Capt, ANDREW H BIBBER, Co. F,
Capt, and Asst, Adjt. Gen, U, S, Vol,

Bugler ALBERT C. SKILLINGS,
Portland,

HORATIO B, SOUL
Yarmouth.

ROSTER OF COMPANY F.

545

Smith, James H. — Age 19; b. North Yarmouth; res. New Gloucester; en.
Sept, 28, '61, Portland; mus, Oct. 19, as private; re-en. Dec. 31, '63; pro,
corp. Jan, 1, '64; m. o. with regt.
LoL'GEE, Sajiuel, — Parmer; age 23; b. Etna; res, Exeter; en. Co. D, 1st
D. C, Aug, 11, '63, Stetson; mus. Oct. 15; died in hospital, New York,
Oct. 15, '64.
Knoaa-les, John. — Farmer; age 22; b, and r. Corinna; en, Co. D, 1st D, C.
Sept. 15, '63; mus. Oct. 13; joined co. at tr. ; mortally wd. in charge at
Sailor's Creek, April 6, '65, and died April 15, ate. c. hosp. City Point.
McKenney, Daniel E. — Laborer; age 28; b. and r. Stetson; en. Co. D, 1st
D. C. Aug. 11, '63, Stetson; mus. Oct. J5; pris. at Sycamore church, Sept.
16, '64, and died in prison at Salisbury, Nov. 15, '64.
Sleepee, Hiram B. — Teamster; age 23; b. and r. Kenduskeag; en. Co. D,
IstD. C. Aug. 11, '63, Stetson; mus. Oct. 15; absent sick at tr. ; disch.
by order, July 24, '65, at Augusta.
White, Austin B, — Age 21; b. and r, Levant; en, Co, D, 1st D, C. Aug. 18,
'63, Stetson; mus. Oct, 15; wd, June 15, '64, in front of Petersburg, Va.;
disch. for dis. at Philadelphia, Dec. 29, '64.
Davis, Daniel F. — Farmer; age 20; b. Freedom; res. Stetson; en. Co. D,
1st D. C, and mus. Oct. 15, '63; disch. June 10, '65, at Augusta, Me.;
governor of the state of Maine, 1880.
Kellea-, George S. — Age 18; b. and r. Newburg; en. Co. D, 1st D. C. Aug.
21, '63, Stetson; mus. Oct. 15; joined co. after tr. ; wd. severely at Din-
Aviddie Court House, March 31, '65, and died of wounds at Armory
Square hospital, April 20, '65.
Lougee, Enoch W. — Shoemaker; age 21; b. and r. Parsonsfield ; en. Sept.
30, '61, Portland; mus. Oct. 20, as private; re-en. Dec. 31, '63; pro. corp.
'65; m. o. with regt.
Evans, Harrison S. — Farmer; age 21; b. and r. Greenbush; en. Sept. 30,
'61, Bangor; mus. Oct. 19, as private; re-en, Dec. 31, '63; pro. corp. '65;
m. o, vrith regt,
HiNGHAM, Isaac. — Farmer; age 32; b. and r. Clinton; en, Dec. 2, '63, Bel
fast; mus. Dec. 7, as private; joined co. Jan, 23, '64; pro. corp, '65; m, o,
June 20, '65.
Hamilton, Dimon. — Farmer; age 19; b. and r. Waterboro; en. Aug. 30,
'62, Cornish; mus. Sept. 2; pris. on the Dahlgren raid, March 1, '64; ex.
and rejoined co. ; disch. G. O. No. S3.
Wentworth, Orein S. — Farmer; age 18; b. Waldo; res. Weld; en. as vet
eran recruit, Feb. 9, '64, Belfast; mus. Feb, 12, as private; joinedco,
March 9; pro. corp, '65; m, o, with regt,
HuED, Samuel, Je. — Farmer; age 18; b. Wellington; res. Stetson; en. Co.
D, 1st D. C. Aug. 14, '63; mus. Oct. 15, as private; joined co. after tr. ;
pro. corp. '65; m. o. with regt.
.SouTHBE, Atwood C — Laborer; age 23; b. and r. Levant; en. Co. D, 1st
D. C. Aug. 13, '63, Stetson; mus. Oct. 15; joined co. at tr. ; pro. corp, '65;
m. o. with regt. BUGLERS.
Pierce, Alfred. —Farmer; age 19; b. and r. Baldwin; en. Oct. .3, '61, Port
land; mus. Oct. 19; tr. to regt. band, April 20, '62, andtr. back to co.
Aug. 26; m. o. Nov. 25, '64, ex. of ser. [See first band.]
MuECH, Alpebd B. — Farmer; age 19; b. and i. Baldwin; en. Oct. 3, '61,
Portland; mus. Oct. 19; m. o. Nov. 25,-'64, ex. of ser.
Dam, Charles P. — Barber; age 19; b. Lowell; res. Portland; en. Sept. 23,
'61, Portland; mus. Oct. 19, 'as private; ap. bugler, '62; on detached ser
vice, '63; m. o. Nov. 25, '84, ex. of ser.

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Skillings, Albert C — Tinsmith; age 21; b. and r. Portland; en. Sept.
.30, '61, Portland; mus. Oct. 19, as private; ap. bugler, '63; m. o. Nov. 25,
'6'l, ex. of ser.
Stinchfield, Frank H. — Farmer; age 18; b. and r. Dover; en. and mus.
Dec. 30, '63, Bangor, as private; joined co. Jan. 11, '64; ap. bugler, '64;
m. o. with regt.
Pease, George L. — Farmer; age 18; b. Exeter; res. Bradley; en. Co. D,
IstD. C. Aug. 19, '63, Stetson; mus. Oct. 15; pris. at Sycamore church,
Sept. 16, '64; died in pris. at Salisbury, N. C, Nov. 28, 64.
Staples, Daniel L. — Farmer; age 18; b. and r. Swanville; en. Feb. 10,
64, Winterport; mus. Feb. 16; joined co. March 9, '64; ap. bugler, '64;
m. 0. June 20, '65. FAREIEES.
Knoavlton, Sajiuel J. — Blacksmith ; age 30; b. Nobleboro; res. Boothbay;
en. Oct. 28, '61, Augusta; mus. Nov. 26; m. o. Nov. 25, '64, ex. of ser.
Chick, Frederick L. — Blacksmith; age 23; b. and r. Limington; en. Sept.
23, '61, Portland; mus. Oct. 19; pris. at Halltown, July 15, '63; ex. Oct.
24, '63; m. o. Nov. 25, '64, ex. of ser.
Stearns, John E. —Teamster; age 28; b. Bradford; res. Orneville; en. Co.
D, 1st D. C. Aug. 19, '63, Stetson; mus. Oct. 15; joined oo, at tr, ; m. o.
with regt.
Canned, John J. — Farmer; age 23; b. and r. Gorham; en. and mus. Sept.
.30, '64, Portland; joined co. Dec. 1; disch. by order, at hospital, Balti
more, June 1, '65. SADDLERS.
Maffitt, Jaaies H. — Farmer; age 29; b. Westbrook; res. Thorndike; en.
Oct. 1, '61, Belfast; mus. Oct, 20; disch. for dis. at Front Eoyal, Va,,
June 5, '62,
Gaerett, Orrin L. — Saddler; age 28; b. Carrituck; res. Bath; en. and
mus. Aug. 14, '62, Bath, as private; ap. saddler, '64; disch. G. 0. No, 83.
WAGONERS.
Jackson, Samuel H. —Age 23; b. Wales; res. Portland ; en. Oct. 4, '61, Port
land; mus. Oct. 19, as private; ap. Avagoner, '64; m. o. Nov. 25, '64, ex.
of ser.
Daniels, Richard M. — Laborer; age 20; b. Orono; res. Stetson; en. Co.
D, IstD. C.Aug. 13, '63, Stetson; mus. Oct. 31, as private; joined co.
after tr. ; ap. wagoner, '65; m. o. with regt.
PEIVATES.
Allen, Henry C. — Farmer; age 28; b. and r. Ncav Gloucester; en. Oct. 2,
'61, Portland; mus. Oct, 19; disch. for dis. at Warrenton Junction, Va.,
May 4, '62,
Beal, Charles F, — Seaman; age 19; b. Lewiston; res. Augusta; en. Oct,
23, '61, Augusta; mus, Nov, 26; died of typhoid fever at College hospi
tal, Georgetown, D. C, Feb, 6, '63,
Bennett, Preston, — Laborer; age 23; b, and r. Plymouth; en, Co. D, 1st
D, C. Aug. 13, '63, Stetson; mus, Oct, 15; wd, at Reams' Station, Aug.
23, '64; disch, by order, Aug, 12, '65, at Augusta,
Bbrra', S'TEPHEN A. — Farmer; age 44; b, Ncav Durham; res. Garland; en,
Co. D, 1st D. C. Sept, 25, '63, Stetson; mus, Oct, 15; joined co. at tr. ;
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BiCKNELL, Isaac S. — Farmer; age 39; b. Newport; res. Stetson; en. Co.
D, 1st D. C. Oct. 5, '63, Stetson; mus. Oct. IC; died in Armory Square
hospital, Washington, Dec. 31, '64.
Blackington, George E. — Farmer; age 18; b. Thomaston; res. Warren;
en. Sept. 23, '61, Thomaston; mus. Oct. 20; wd. Deep Bottom, Aug. 16,
'64; m. o. Nov. 25, '64, ex. of ser.
Boyd, James W. — Laborer; age 34; b. Levant; res. Plymouth; en. Co. D,
1st D. C. Aug. 16, '63, Stetson; mus. Oct, 15; joined co. at tr, ; m. o.
June 20, '05.
Brackett, Alvin M. — Farmer; age 18; b. Harrison; res, Yarmouth; en,
Oct. 7, '61, Portland; mus. Oct. 19; killed on the Dahlgren raid, night of
March 1, '65,
BucKMAN, Winfield S, — Farmer; age 18; b, and r. Minot; en. and mus,
Sept. 13, '64, Lewiston; joined co. Oct. 20; disch. G. O, No, 83,
Burnham, Linsd.ale. — Sailor; age 22; b. and r. Bristol; en, Oct 7, '61,
Portland; mus, Oct. 19; disch, for dis, at Washington, '62,
Cabling, Michael, — Teamster; age 20; b. and r. Portland; en. and mus.
Dec. 5, "63, Portland; joined co. Jan. 11, '04; pris. on the Dahlgren raid,
March 1, '64; died in prison at Andersonville, Sept. 3, '64 — buried in
grave No. 7744.
Caverla.'', John. — Laborer; age 18; b. Exeter; res. Stetson; en. Co. D, 1st
D. C. Aug. 13, '63, Stetson; mus. Oct. 15; absent sick at tr. ; m. o. Juiie
20, '65.
Caverly", Orrin B. — Laborer; age 28; b. and r. Newport; en. Co. D, 1st
D. C. Aug. 15, '63, Stetson; mus. Oct. 15; absent sick at tr. ; died Dec.
31, '64, at home.
Chase, William P, — Carpenter; age 23; b. and r, Preeport; en, Jan, 24,
'62; mus, Feb, 12; died of disease at City Point hospital, Nov. 9, '64.
Claek, Nathan. — Mechanic; age 28; b. Exeter; res. Stetson; en. Co. D,
1st D. C. Aug. 13, '63, Stetson; mus. Oct. 15; absent sick at tr,
Clifford, Elisha A, — Clerk; age 23; b. and r, Eomney, N, H. ; mus,
June 21, '62; pro, sergt, maj, Feb, 16, '63; resigned warrant and again
assigned to Co, F, Jan, 31, '64; disch. G. O. No, 83. [See field and staff.]
Clousee, John. — Laborer; age 20; res Westbrook; en. and mus. Oct, 18,
'64, Portland; joined co. Dec. 1; pris, at Appomattox Court House, April
9, '65, just before Lee's surrender, and released same day; m, o, with
regt.
Colby, Cornelius. — Butcher; age 26; b. Topsham; res. Portland; en.
and mus. Oct. 20, '64, Portland; joined co. Dec. 1; wd. severely at Din
widdie, March 31, '65; m. o. with regt.
Cole, Joseph G, — Student; age 21; b, and r. Paris; en. Sept, 30, '61, Port
land; mus, Oct. 19; disch. for dis, at Frederick, Md,, Nov, 10, '62,
Cole, Orison W, — Parmer; age 22; b. and r, Etna; en, Co, D, 1st D, C.
Aug. 14, '63, Stetson; mus, Oct. 15; pris, at Sycamore church. Sept, 16,
'64; disch. by order, Aug. 15, '65,
Coleman, Elisha H, — Farmer; age 21; b, and r. Unity; en. Dec, 4, '63,
Belfast; mus. Dec, 7; joined co. Jan, 23, '64; wd. at Dinwiddie, March
31, '65; disch, April 28, '65, by order.
Connor, Peter C, — Miller; age 25; b, Galway, Ire,; res, Paris; en. Oct, 2,
'61, Portland; mus. Oct. 19; m. o. Nov. 25. '64, ex, of ser,
Corliss, Samuel M, — Laborer; age 32; b, and i. Preeport; en, and mus,
Feb. 15, '64, Portland; killed, by being thrown from cars near Augusta,
Me., Oct. 12, '64.
Ceoss, Asa V, — Farmer; age 19; b, and r. Sebec; en, and mus, Dec, 30, '63^
Bangor; joinedco, March 9, '64; pris. May, '64; disch, by order, at Au
gusta, June 30, '65,
Cummings, Fred'erick A, —Farmer; age 20; b, and r. Paris; en, Oct, 1, '61
Portland; mus, Oct. 19; re-en, Dec, 31, '63; m, o. June 20, '65,

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Cutting, George D. — Farmer; age 24; b. Natick, Mass.; res. Waterboro;
en. Aug. 30, '62, Waterboro; mus. Sept. 2; joined co. Oct. 15; disch.
G. O. No. 83.
Daniels, William H. — Parmer; age 34; b. and r. Exeter; en. Co. D, 1st
D, C. Aug. 21, '63, Stetson; mus. Oct. 15; joined oo. after tr. ; wd, at Din
widdie, March 31, '65; disch, by order, June 21, '65, Augusta.
Darling, Joseph T. — Sailor; age 27; b. Castine; res. Cape Elizabeth; en.
Oct. 15, '61, Portland; mus, Nov, 26; re-en. Dec. 31, '63; pris. at Prince
George Court House, June 29, '64; ex. and rejoined co, ; m, o. June
20, '65,
Davis, Benjamin P. — Sailor; age 21; b. Cumberland; res, Lyman; en. Aug.
6, '62, Lyman; mus. Aug. 25; joined co. Oct. 15; tr. to navy, April 19, '64.
DAAas, Stephen. — Laborer; age 18; b. Freedom; res. Stetson; en. Co. D,
1st D. C. Aug. 13, '63, Stetson; mus. Oct. 15; pris. at Sycamore churcli,
Sept. 16, '64; died in prison at Salisbury, N. C, Nov. 9, '64.
Dbveeeaux, Elisha W. — Farmer; age 20; b. St. Albans; res. Newburg;
en. Co. D, 1st D. C. Aug. 25, '63, Stetson; mus. Oct. 15; absent sick at
tr. ; disch. by order, at Augusta, June 22, '65.
Dodge, Eudolph L. — Clerk; age 21; b. Sedgwick; res. Portland; en. Sept.
23, '61, Portland; mus. Oct. 19; disch. for dis. at Washington, Dec. 31. '62.
DoA'EN, HowABD M. — Millmaii; age 25; b. and r. Levant; en. Co. D, 1st
D. 0. Aug. 18, '63, Stetson; mus. Oct. 15; joined co. after tr. ; m. o. June
20, '65.
Deake, James P. — Farmer; age 18; b. Levant; res. Guilford; en. Oct. 24,
'61, Portland; mus. Nov. 26; disch. for dis. June 30, '62.
Dudley, William P. — Lumberman; age 21; b. and r. Kingfield; en. Oct.
8, '61, Portland; mus. Oct. 19; wd. and pris. on the Dahlgren raid, March
1, '64; disch. from hospital, Jan. 10, '65.
Dyee, Chables. — Farmer; age 32; b. Sidney; res. Etna; en. Co.D, IstD. C.
Aug. 14, '63, Stetson; mus. Oct. 15; joined co. attr. ; disch. by order, '65.
Eastman, Charles. — Farmer; age 21; b. and r. Parsonsfield; en. Oct.. 4,
'61, Portland; mus. Oct. 19; wd. at Upperville, June 21, '63; pris. on the
Little Washington reconnoissance, Oct. 12, '63; confined in Eichmond,
Va., and Andersonville, Ga. ; released about May 1, '65; m. o. at ex. of
ser. [See p. 173.]
Edavards, Nathaniel S. — Farmer; age 28; b. and r. Parsonsfield; en. Oct.
1, '61, Portland; mus., Oct. 19; pris. on the Dahlgren raid, Marci 1, 64;
died in prison at Andersonville, Ga., Aug. 29, '64 — grave No. 7212.
Evans, John G. — Shoemaker; age 18; b. Greenbush; res. Guilford; en.
July 14, '62, Greenbush; mus. Aug. 28; joined co. Oct. 15; killed on the
Dahlgren raid, March 1, '64.
Evans, Lorenzo K. — Farmer; age 19; b. and r. Greenbush; en. Sept. 30,
'61, Bangor; mus. Oct. 19; re-en. Dec. 31, '63; killed on the Dahlgren
raid, March 1, '64.
Evans, Stewart E. — Blacksmith; age 18; b. Greenbush; res. Abbott; en.
Sept. 30, '61, Bangor; mus. Oct. 19; disch for dis. April 4, '62.
Faeris, Charles W. — Farmer; age 18; b. and r. Orneville; en. and mus.
Dec. 16, '63, Bangor; joined co. Jan. 23, '64; died of disease at Warren
ton, Va., March 4, '64.
Parris, Walter S. — Farmer; age 18; b. and r. Orneville; en. and mus.
Dec. 16, '63, Bangor; joined co. Jan. 23, '64; died in hospital, City Point,
Va., Aug. 19, '64.
Fitzgerald, John. — Farmer; age 45; b. Ireland; res. Waterboro ; en. Aug.
30, '62, "Waterboro; mus. Sept. 2; joined co. Oct. 15; tr. to v. r. c. Nov.
4, '62.
Flaherty, John. — Sailor; aged 19; b. Cork, Ireland; res. Portland; en.
and mus. Dec. 5, '63, Portland; joined co. Jan. 23, '64; m, o. with regt.

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Follett, Henri- H. — Powder-maker; age 24; b. and r, Monroe; en, Feb,
22, '64, Steuben; mus. March 4; joined co. Jlay 31; m. o. June 20, '65.
FoAVLER, Samuel. — Blacksmith ; age 29; b. Whitefield; res. Stetson; en.
Co. D, 1st D. C. Aug. 12, '63, Stetson; mus. Oct. 15; absent sick at tr. ;
disch. by order, March 1, '65, at Augusta.
Frasier, D.4.VID. — Laborer; age 33; res. Gilead; en. and mus. Oct. 15, '64,
Auburn; m. o. Avith regt.
Friend, Taylor B. — Farmer; age 22; b. and r. Alfred; en. Aug. 13, '62,
Alfred; mus. Aug. 26; joined co. Oct. 15; disch. G. O. No. 83.
Gatchell, John E, — Laborer; age 17; b, China; res, Augusta; en. Co. D,
1st D, C. Aug. 13, '63, Stetson; mus, Oct, 15; died at City Point, Va.,
Dec. 23, '64,
GETCHELL, John, — Farmer; age 27; b, Litchfield; res. Augusta; en. Co,
D, 1st D, C. Feb. 6, '64; mus, Feb, 8; pris. at Sycamore church, Sept. 16,
'64; ex, and joined co. Jan. 12, '65; wd. at Dinwiddie, March .31, '65;
disch. by order, at Augusta, June 26, '65.
Oilman, John M. — Age 28; res. Newport; mus. Co. D, 1st D. C. Oct. 15,
'63; absent sick at tr,
GooDAviN, Charles H, — Farmer; age 28; b. and r. Stetson; en. Co. D, 1st
D. C. Aug. 17, '63; mus. Oct. 15; joined co. at tr. ; disch. by order, '65.
Goodwin, John W. — Laborer; age 24; b. and r. Stetson; en. Co. D, 1st
D. C. Aug. 12, '63; mus. Oct. 15; joined co. at tr. ; wd. at Dinwiddie,
March 31, '65; disch. by order, June 6, '65, at Augusta.
Grant, Gustavus, — Blockmaker; age 29; b, and r, Yarmouth; en, Oct, 7,
'61, Portland; mus, Oct, 19; pris, on the Dahlgren raid, March 1, '64;
died in prison at Andersonville, Ga,, July 28, '64,
Hamilton, Ivora' W. — Farmer; age 45; b, and r, Waterboro; en. Aug, 3,
'62, Waterboro; mus. Sept. 2; joined co. Oct. 15; wd. at Fredericksburg,
Dec. 13, '62; pris. on the Dahlgren raid, March 1, '64; ex. and tr. to v. r.
c. Dec. .31, '64,
HANSCOM, Loring L, — Teacher; age 22; b, Crawford; res. East Machias;
eh. aud mus. Aug. 9, '62, East Machias; joined co. Oct. 15; disch. for dis.
at Washington, Dec. 19, '62;
HANSCOM, Sylvanus L. — Student; age 19; b. and r. East Machias; en,
Feb, 13, '64, East Machias; mus. Feb. 22; joined co. March 9; pris. at
Jettersville, April 5, '65, and released upon surrender of Lee, April 9;
m. o. June 20, '65.
Harris, Isaac S. — Carpenter; age 25; b. and r. Union; en. and mus. Oct.
19, '61, Augusta; re-en. Dec. 31, '63; pris. on the Dahlgren raid, March
1, '64; died in prison at Andersonville, Dec. 26, '64.
Harris, Leonard A, —Parmer; age 18; b, and r. East Machias; en, Feb.
13, '64, East Machias; mus. Feb. 25; joined co. March 9; disch. by order,
at Point Lookout, Md., June 8, '65,
Habvey, Iba B. — Farmer; age 32; b, and r, Maxfield; en. Co. D, 1st D, C.
Aug. 25, '63, Stetson; mus. Oct. 15; wd. at Eoanoke bridge, Va,, June
25, '64; disch, by order, at Augusta, April 22, '65.
Hassan, Albeet W. — Farmer; age 18; b. and r. Camden; en. and mus.
Feb. 13, '64, Belfast; joined co. March 9; disch. for dis. at Washington,
Oct. 15, '64.
Hawkes, Nathaniel S. — Farmer; age 23; b. Minot; res. Oxford; en. Sept.
28, '61, Portland; mus. Oct. 19; pris. on the Little Washington recon
noissance, Oct. 12, '63; ex. '64, and m, o, Nov, 25, '64, ex, of ser,
Heald, Edwin, — Dentist; age 18; b, Lovell; res, Portland; en. Sept, 24,
'61, Portland; mus, Oct. 19; disch. for dis, June 9, '62,
Heeein, James W. — Farmer; age 25; b. Skowhegan; res. Plymouth; en.
Co. D, IstD. C. Aug. 11, '63, Stetson; mus. Oct. 15.
Hewitt, Epheaim. — Laborer; age 18; b. Camden; res. Eockland; en.
Sept. 14, '61, Thomaston; mus. Oct. 20.

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FIRST MAINE CAVALRY,

Hill, Edwin. —Farmer; age 34; b. and r. Gariand; en. Co, D, 1st D. C,
Aug. 12, '63, Stetson; mus, Oct. 15; pris. at Sycamore church, Sept. 16,
'64; released March 23, '65; disch. by order, June 30, '65, at Augusta,
Huntee, Alvin. — Farmer; age 19; b. and r. Clinton; en. Dec. 5, '63, Bel
fast; mus. Dec, 7; joined co. Jan. 23, '64; wd. at Dinwiddie, March 31,
'65; disch. by order, June 26, '65, at Augusta,
Huntington, Jaaies C. —Carpenter; age 40; b. Litchfield; res. Bradford;
en. Co. D, 1st D. C. Sept. 13, '63, Stetson; mus. Oct. 15; absent sick at
tr. ; joined co. and m. o. with regt.
HuED, Chaeles C— Farmer; age 19; b. and r. Exeter; en. Co. D, 1st D.
C. Sept. 14, '63, Stetson; mus. Oct. 15; absent sick at tr., and disoh. for
dis. March 23. '65. •
Jackson, George W. — Cooper; age 19; b. Levant; res. Portland; en. and
mus. Co. D, IstD. C. June 14, '64, Portland; pris. at Sycamore church,
Sept. 16, '64; ex. and joined co. March 9, '65; m. o. June 20, '65.
Jackson, John B. — Mechanic; age 27; b. Belfast, Ireland; res. Portland;
en. Sept. 26, '61, Portland; mus. Oct. 19; disch. for dis. Jan. 3, '63, at
Frederick.
Jackson, Moses T. — Cooiier; age 19; b. Newport; res. Kenduskeag; en.
Co. D, 1st D. C. Sept. 22, '63, Stetson; mus. Oct. 15; killed in the assault
on Petersburg, June 15, '64.
Jenkins, Alexander. — Farmer; age 26; b. and r. NcAvport; en. Co. D, 1st
D. C. Aug. 16, '63, Stetson; mus. Oct. 15; absent sick at tr. ; disch. by
order, June 30, '65, at Augusta.
Jenkins, James. — Farmer; age 45; b. and r. Scarboro; en. Dec. 3, '63, Bel
fast; mus. Dec. 7; joined co. Jan. 23, '64; disoh. for dis. at "Washington,
Oct. 26, '64.
Johnson, Albert H. — Mariner; age 28; b. and r. Gorham; en. Jan. 2, '64,
Portland; mus. Jan. 5; joinedco. Jan. 23; tr. to navy, April 19, '64.
Johnson, Henry. — Farmer; age 28; b. Augusta; res. Waterboro; en. Aug.
29, '02, Waterboro; mus. Sept. 2; tr. to v. r. c. at Washington, Dec. '63.
Johnson, John F. — Farmer; age 18; b. Cape Elizabeth; res. Portland; en.
Oct. 2, '62, Augusta; mus. Oct. 13; joined co. same month; killed at
Farmville, Va., April 7, '65.
Johnson, Samuel M. — Farmer; age 30; b. Brownville; res. Milo; en. and
mus. Dec. 16, '63, Bangor; joined co. Jan. 23, '64; killed at Sailor's
Creek, April 6, '65.
Johnson, William L. — Parmer; age 26; b. and r. Milo; en. and mus. Dec.
16, '63, Bangor; joined co. Jan. 23, '64; died at Carver hospital, Wash
ington, April 17, '65, from wounds received at Sailor's Creek, April 6.
Johnson, William P. — Farmer; age ig; b. and r. Lincolnville; en. Dec. 4,
'63, Belfast; mus. Dec. 7; joined co. Jan. 23, '64; disch. for dis. at
Augusta, Dec. 6, '64,
Jordan, Hiram C, — Blacksmith; age 32; b. Cape Elizabeth; res, Port
land; en. Sept, 26, '61, Portland; mus, Oct, 19; disch. for dis, at Fred
erick, Nov. 24, '62.
Keiser, John S. — Parmer; age 18; b. and r, Corinth; en, Co, D, IstD, C.
Sept. 14, '63, Stetson; mus, Oct. 15; wd. in action in front of Petersburg,
June 15, '64; absent in hospital at tr. and at m, o. of regt,
Kennard, William K. — Cooper; age 19; b. Newport; res. Etna; en, Co,
D, 1st D. C. Sept. 8, '63, Stetson; mus, Oct. 15; absent sick at tr. ; disch.
by order, at Augusta, June 20, '65.
Lamphee, William A. — Farmer; age 18; b. and r, Sebec; en. and mus.
Dec. 30, '63, Bangor; joined co. Jan. 23, '64.
Lawrence, David.— -Laborer; age 32; b. Newport; res. Stetson; en. Co.
D, 1st D. C. Aug. 12, '63, Stetson; mus. Oct. 15; pris. at Sycamore church,
Sept. 16, '64; disch. by order, at Augusta, July 10, '65.

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Lewis, Almon. —Farmer; age 24; b. Clinton; res. Newport; en, Co. D, 1st
D, C. Aug, 13, '6.3, Stetson; mus. Oct, 15; absent sick at tr,, and disch.
at hospital, Augusta, May 28, '65.
LoAVELL, Daniel W, — Farmer; age 21; b, and r, Plymouth; en, Co, D, 1st
D. C, Aug, 13, '63, Stetson ; mus, Oct. 15 ; absent sick at tr. ; disch. July
10, '65, Augusta,
Lougee, Williaai H, —Shoemaker; age 21; res, Parsonsfield; mus. Oct.
19, '61; m. o, Nov. 25, '64, ex. of ser.
Mantbr, Benjaaiin a. — Farmer; age 21; b. and r. Parkman; en. Co. D,
IstD. C. Aug. 19, '63, Stetson; mus. Oct. 15; joined co. at tr. ; pris. at
Boydton plank road, Oct. 27, '64; m. o. June 20, '65.
Mason, Jonas W. — Artist; age 22j b. Yarmouth; res. Portland; en. Oct.
4, '61, Portland; mus. Oct. 19; died of disease, Jan. 16, '64, at Washing
ton.
McCoRRisoN, James, Jr. — Cooper; age 25; b. Baldwin; res. Kenduskeag;
en. Co. D, 1st D. C. Aug. 18, '63, Stetson; mus. Oct. 15; pris. at Syca
more church, Sept. 16, '64; m. o. June 20, '65.
McFbe, John. —Sailor; age 21; res. Westbrook; en. and mus. Oct, 18, '64,
Portland; joined co. Dec. 1; m. o. with regt.
McGaffey, Otis, — Farmer ; age 18; b, and r. Mount Vernon; en. Oct, 2,
'61, Portland; mus. Oct. 20; died of disease at Frederick, Md., Nov. 24,
'62.
McKenney, Richard.— Farmer; age 39; b. and r. Newport; en. Co. D, 1st
D. C. Aug. 15, '63, Stetson; mus. Oct. 15; absent sick at tr. ; disch. by
order, May 22, '65.
Melvin, Edwin B.— Farmer; age 21; b. Levant; res. Exeter; en. Co. D,
1st D. C, Aug, 25, '63, Stetson; mus. Oct. 15; joined co, at tr,; m. o,
June 20, '65,
Miller, Alonzo D. — Farmer; age 30; b. and r, Bangor; en, and mus. Dec.
14, '63, Bangor; joined co, Jan. 23, '64; wd. at St, Mary's church, June
24, '64; disch. for dis. Nov. 17, '64, at Washington.
Mitchell, Edward P. — Parmer; age 25; b. North Yarmouth; res. Wales;
en. Oct. 28, '61, Augusta; mus. Nov. 26; disch, for dis, April 28, '62,
Monk, Eugene. — Farmer; age 18; b. and r, Thomaston; en, Oct, 1, '61,
Thomaston; mus. Oct. 20; disch. for dis. May 14, '62.
MooRE, Nathan. — Shoemaker; age 39; b. Lewiston; res. Orono; en.
Co. D, 1st D. C. Jan. 4, '64, Stetson; mus. Feb. 8; joined co. at tr. ;
m. o. June 20, '65.
MuLVEY, John. — Recruit at close of war; no enlistment papers furnished.
NICKEESON, William H. H. — Farmer; age 23; b. Dover; res. Newport;
en. Co. D, 1st D. C. Aug. 11, '63, Stetson; mus. Oct. 15; wd. at Roanoke
bridge, June 23, '64; m. o. June 20, '65.
Nolan, Michael. — Laborer; age 24; res. Biddeford; en. Oct. 8, '64, Port
land; mus. Oct. 18; joined co. Deo. 1; killed at Dinwiddie, March 31,
'65.
Pacott, Frank. — Seaman; age 19; b. Martinique, W. I.; res. Eockland;
en. Sept. 14, '61, Thomaston; mus. Oct. 20; re-en. Dec. 31, '63; tr. to
navy, April 19, '64.
Page, John. — Farmer; age 44; b. Orono; res. Newport; en. Co. D, IstD.
C. Aug. 15, '63, Stetson; mus. Oct. 15; wd. in front of Petersburg, June
15, '64; in hospital at tr. ; disch. G. O. No. 77.
Paine, Eichard H. — Age 21; b. Brownfield; res. Portland; en. and mus.
Aug. 11, '62, Portland; joined co. Oct. 15; disch. G. O. No. 83.
Perkins, Isaac T. — Ship-builder; age 22; b. and r. Biddeford; en.
Aug. 30, '62, Biddeford; mus. Sept. 1; joined co. Oct. 15; disch. G. O.
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Phelps, George W. — Seaman; age 24; b. Trescott; res. Portland ; en. Oct.
7, '61, Portland; mus. Oct. 19; died at MiddletoAvn, Md., Sept. 27, '62,
from wounds received at South Mountain, Sept. 13, '62.
Pitts, Isaac S. — Carpenter; age 22; b. and r. Waterboro; en. Aug. 30, '62,
Waterboro; mus. Sept. 12; joined co. Oct. 15; disch. G. O. No. 83.
Plummee, Jeeemiah S.— Bricklayer; age 30; b. Danville; res. Portland;
en. Oct. 5, '61, Portland; mus. Oct. 20; disch. for dis. May 6, '62.
Prescott, James N. — Farmer; age 28; b. and r. Exeter; en. Co. D, 1st D. C.
Aug. 14, '63, Stetson; mus. Oct. 15; pris. at Sycamore church, Sept. 16,
'64; disch. by order, Sept. 18, '65.
Qutmby, William B. — Laborer; age 25; b. Glenburn; res. Stetson; en. Co.
D, IstD. C. Aug. 17, '63, Newport; mus. Oct. 15.
Quinn, John. — Ship-carpenter; age 25; b. and r. Lawrence; en. and mus.
Dec. 23, '63, Bangor; joined co. Jan. 11, '64; reported died of disease,
July, '64, while on detached duty.
Eeed, Ambrose. — Lumbei-man; age 18; b. and r. Orono; en. Sept. 30, '61,
Bangor; mus. Oct. 19; wd. at Middleburg, June 19, '63; disch. for dis. at
Portsmouth,^ Dec. 30, '63.
EiCB, Thomas D. —Soldier; age 22; b. and r. Plymouth; en. Co. D, 1st D. C.
Aug. 15, '63, Orono; mus. Oct. 15; pris. at tr. ; m. o. June 20, '65.
Eicker, Henry D. — Farmer; age 18; b. and r. Milo; en. and mus. Dec. 16,
'63, Bangor; joined co. Jan. 11, '64; wd. at Dinwiddie Court House,
March 31, '65; disch. by order, June 6, '65, at Augusta.
EiNG, James C. — Clerk; age 18; b. Boston, Mass; res. Dover; en. and
mus. June 21, '62; disch. for dis. at Washington, Aug. 9, '64.
RoLFB, Asa H. — Laborer; age 21; b. and r. Wellington; en. Co. D, IstD. C.
Aug. 16, '63, Stetson; mus. Oct. 15; absent sick at tr. ; m. o. with regt.
Royal, Andrew J. —Parmer; age 19; b. and r. Pownal; en. Oct. 4, '61,
Portland; mus. Oct. 19; disch. for dis. at Frederick, Nov. 4, '62.
Eoyal, George S. — Farmer; age 21; b. and r. Pownal; en. Sept. 26, '61,
Portland; mus. Oct. 19; m. o. Nov. 25, '64, ex, of ser,
Eoyal, William F, — Shoemaker; age 23; b, and r, Pownal; en. Sept, 26,
'61, Portland; mus, Oct, 19; disch. for dis. June 30, '62.
Eussell, Benjamin P. — Farmer; age 25; b. Eipley; res. Exeter; en. Co. D,
1st D. C. Sept. 14, '63, Stetson; mus. Oct. 15; absent sick at tr. ; m. o.
June 20, '65.
Eussell, Charles A. — Farmer; age 18; b. Eipley; res. Exeter; en. Co. D,
1st D. C. Aug. 27, '63, Stetson; mus. Oct. 15; joined co. at tr. ; m. o.
June 20, '65.
Sampson, Enoch. — Merchant; age 34; b. Topsham; res. Augusta; en. Oct.
11, '61, Augusta; mus. Nov. 4; pris. on the Little Washington reconnois
sance, Oct. 12, '63; died in prison at Andersonville, Aug. 12, '64.
Shaw, Daniel W. — Bookbinder; age 26; b. and r. Portland; en. Sept. 26,
'61, Portland; mus. Oct. 20; tr. to v. r. c. Nov. 4, '63.
Shaw, Francis A. — Laborer; age 27; b. Standish; res. Corinna; en. Co. D,
IstD. C. Sept. 14, '63, Stetson; mus. Oct. 15; died in hospital at Hamp
ton, Va., Sept. 29, '64.
Shaw, Prentice. — Parmer; age 18; b. and r. Corinna; en. Co. D, 1st D. C.
Aug. 27, '63, Stetson; mus, Oct, 15; absent sick at tr, ; disch, G. O.
No. 77.
Shepherd, Albert D. — Farmer; age 18; b. Montville; res, Belfast; en. Oct.
7, '61, Belfast; mus. Oct. 20; m. o. Nov. 25, '64, ex. of ser.
Simpson, Sanfoed P. — Farmer; aged 22; b. Levant; res. Augusta; mus. Co,
D, 1st D, COct. 15, '63; pris. at Sycamore church, Sept. 16, '64; died in
prison at Salisbury, N, C., Nov, 24, '64,

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Smith, Wend.all T, — Shoemaker; age 27; b, AA'indham; res. Portland; en,
Dec, 8, '63, Portland; mus, Dec, 28; died iu hospital, July 21, '64, at
David's Isl.and, N. Y.
SouLE, Horatio B. — Farmer; age 25; b. and r. Yarmouth; en, Oct. 10, '61,
Augusta; mus, Oct. 19; m, o. Nov. 25, '64, ex. of ser.
Souther, Nathaniel. — Laborer; age 28; b. Dutton; res. Levant; en. Co.
D, 1st D. C, Aug, 13, '63, Stetson; mus. Oct, 15; in hospital at tr., and
disch, for dis, March 11, '65, at Washington.
Spencee, Joseph C, — Farmer; age 31; b. and r. Waterboro; en. and mus.
Oct, 24, '64, Portland; joined co. Dec. 1; m. o. with regt.
Spratt, Alton D, — Farmer; age 24; b, China; res. Carmel; en. Co. D, 1st
D. C, Aug, 14, '63, Stetson; mus, Oct, 15; pris. at Sycamore church, Sept.
16, '64, and died in prison at Salisbury, N. C, Nov. 24, '64.
Steele, William H. — Tr. from 1st D. C. Cav.; no enlistment papers fur
nished; disch. by order, '65. j
Steavaet, Gardner. — Sailor; age 22; b. Port Matown, N. S. ; res. Booth-
bay; en. Oct. 7, '61, Portland ; mus. Oct. 20; disch. for dis. at Washington,
Nov. 8, '62.
Stone, Corydon O. — Laborer; age 18; b. St. Albans; res. Corinna; en. Co.
D, 1st D. C. Aug. 14, '63, Stetson; mus. Nov. 15; joined co. at tr. ; wd. at
Appomattox, April 9, '65, but a few moments before Lee's surrender;
disch. G. O. No. 77.
SWEETSER, William H. — Farmer; age 23; b. and r. North Yarmouth ; en.
Oct. 10, '61, Augusta; mus. Oct. 19; died of disease, Dec. 23, '62, near
White Oak church, Va.
Sylvester, Charles H. — Engineer; age 31; b. Brunswick; res. Portland;
en. Oct. 4, '61, Portland; mus. Oct. 19; tr. to v. r, c, Dec, 30, '63, at Wash
ington.
Sylvester, Walter, — Parmer; age 19; b. and r, Etna; en, and mus. Sept,
3, '64, Bangor; joined co, Oct. 25; pris, at Boydton plank road, Oct. 27,
'64; disch. June 30, '65, at Augusta, by order.
Taber, Charles B. — Farmer; age 19; b. andr. Albion; en. Oct, 10, '61,
Portland; mus. Oct. 19; disch, for dis. April 5, '62,
Tibbetts, Daniel M. — Farmer; age 30; b. and r. Exeter; en, Co. D, 1st D.
C. Aug. 17, '63, Stetson; mus. Oct. 15; died of disease — date not known.
Thompson, Howard M. — Machinist; age 23; b. Great Falls, N. H. ; res.
Alfred; en. Aug. 13, '62, Alfred; mus. Aug. 31; joined co. Sept. 6; wd. at
Middleburg, June 19, '63; disch. for dis. March 19, '64.
TowNSEND, Feedeeick P. — Laborer; age 22; b. Exeter; res. Stetson; en.
Co. D, 1st D. C. Aug. 13, '63, Stetson; mus. Oct. 15; wd. accidentally,
May 30, '64; disch. for dis. March 20, '65, at hospital, Augusta.
Teefethen, John T. — Millman; age 31; b. Kennebunkport; res. Biddeford;
en. and mus. Aug. 18, '62; joined co. Sept. 6; killed at Middleburg, June
19, '63.
TSue, Feank W. — Farmer; age 21; b. North Yarmouth; res. Yarmouth;
en. Oct. 11, '61, Portland; mus. Oct. 19; on duty as clerk, Fairfax Semi
nary hospital, Augusta, summer of '62; disch. for dis. Nov. 24, '62, at
Washington.
Tukesbuby, Geoege D. — Teamster; age 23; b. and r. Portland ; en. Sept.
24, '61, Portland; mus. Oct. 19; m. o. Nov. 25, '64, ex. of ser.
TuTTLE, John C. — Farmer; age 18; b. and r. Pownal; en. Oct. 3, '61, Port
land; mus. Oct. 19; disch. for dis. May 14, '62.
TwiTCHELL, James P. — Farmer; age 19; b. and r. Paris; en. and mus. Sept.
13, '64, Lewiston; disch. G, O. No. 83.
TwoMBLY, Stephen. — Farmer; age 19; b. and r. Yarmouth; en. Nov. 7, '61,
Augusta; mus. Nov. 26; pris. on the Little Washington reconnoissance,
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N. C, and escaped, reaching the Union lines near Newburn, N. C. ; m. o.
Nov. 25, '64, ex. of ser.
Varlea-, John B.— Laborer; age 21; b. Kingston, C. E.; res, Detroit; en.
and mus. Oct. 18, '64, Portland; joined co. Dec. 1; m. o. with regt.
Webber, Charles H. — Sailor; age 21; b, and r. Monroe; en. and mus. Feb.
10, '64, Augusta; while at Camp Stoneman was claimed by another regt.
and taken away.
Webster, Elisha A. — Farmer; age 23; b. and r. Glenburn; en. Co. D, 1st
D. C. Aug. 16, '63, Stetson; mus. Oct. 15; Avd, in front of Petersburg,
June 15, '64; disch. for dis, at Fort Schuyler, Dec. 20, '64.
Wentworth, Ethelbert, — Farmer; age 20; b. and r. Union; en. and mus.
Feb. 15, '64, Belfast; joined co. March 9; died May 8, '65, of Avds. received
at Boydton plank road, Oct. 27, '64.
Wentworth, Marcellus. — Farmer ; age 18; b. Union; res. Searsmont; en.
and mus. Feb. 15, '64, Belfast; joined co. March 9; wd. at Dinwiddie,
March 31, '65, and injured at Appomattox Court House, April 9, '65;
m. o. with regt.
Wentworth, Nathaniel. — Sailor; age 19; b. andr. Bristol; en. Oct. 7, '61,
Portland; mus. Oct. 19; disch. for dis. at Washington, Feb. 18, '63.
Weymouth, Charles D. — Farmer; age 25; b. and r. Medford; en. and
mus. Dec. 7, '63, Bangor; wd. on the Dahlgren raid, March 1, '64; tr. to
V. r. c. Sept. 30, '64.
Wea-mouth, George A. — Parmer; age 18; b. and r. Clinton; en. Dec. 5, '63;
joined co. Jan. 11, '64; killed on the Dahlgren raid, March 1, '64.
Weymouth, William H, — Farmer; age 27; b, and r, Corinna; en. and
mus, Dec, 7, '63, Bangor; joined co, Jan, 11, '64; m. o. June 20, '65,
Whitcoaib, Francis V, — Farmer; age 21; b. Thorndike; res. Etna; en,
and mus, Sept. 3, '64, Bangor; disch. G. O, No. 83.
Whitcomb, George D. — Farmer; age 21; b. and r, Belmont; en. and mus.
Feb, 13, '64, Belfast; joined co. May 31; wd. at Black Creek, near White
House Landing, June 21, '64; disch. G. O. No. 77.
Whitcomb, Horace V.— Laborer; age 24; b. Thorndike; res. Etna; en. Co.
D, 1st D. 0. Aug. 11, '63, Stetson; mus. Oct. 15; pris. at Sycamore
church, Sept. 16, '64; disch. by order, June 30, '65, Augusta.
Whitcomb, Eiplea.' C — Farmer; age 19; b. and r. Waldo; en. Oct. 9, '61,
Belfast; mus. Oct. 20; re-en. Dec. 31, '63; disch. by order, Aug. 14, '65.
Whitten, David H. — Farmer; age 18; b. and r. Clinton; en. Deo. 5, '63,
Belfast; mus. Dec. 7; joined co. Jan. 11, '64; died in hospital, Feb. 28, '65.
WiLLisTON, George, Jr. — Merchant; age 18; b. and r. Brunswick; en.
Sept. 31, '61, Portland; mus. Oct. 19; disch. for dis. July 8, '62.
Wilson, Edward. — Shoemaker ; age 22 ; res. Biddeford ; en. and mus. Oct,
18, '64, Portland; joined co. Dec, 1; disch. G, O, No, 83.
Wilson, Horace. — Teacher; age 21; b. and r, Gorham; en. and mus. Sept-
26, '64, Portland; on detached service at Portland till March 10, '69,
when disch, to accept promotion as lieut. Co. I, 12tli Me. Inf., and
served till m, o. with that regt,
Witham, Charles W, — Farmer; age 19; b, and r, Abbott; en. Co. D, 1st
D. C, Aug. 20, '63, Stetson; mus. Oct. 15; wd, at Appomattox Court
House, April 9, '65, just before Lee's surrender; disch, by order. May
19, '65, at Baltimore,
Woods, George W, — Laborer; age 18; b, and r. Stetson; en, Co. D, 1st
D. C, Aug, 12, '63, Stetson; mus. Oct. 15; joined co. at tr. ; killed at
Dinwiddie, March 31, '65,
Wa'man, Charles W. — Sailor; age 19; b. and r. Cumberland; en. Oct. 7,
'61, Portland; mus. Oct. 19; m. o. Nov. 25, '64, ex. of ser.
Young, William H. — Farmer; age 25; b. Exeter; res. Waterboro; en. July
13, '62, Exeter; mus. Sept. 2; joined co. Oct. 15; tr. to v. r. c, July 5, '64,

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EECAPITULATION.
The whole number of commissioned ofiicers belonging to the company
was eleven, of whom eight joined at its organization (three with commissions
and five in the ranks and subsequently promoted), and three were promoted
from the field and staff. Of these, two were mustered out with the regi
ment, four were promoted to the field and stafl:, one resigned, one was killed
in action, one was killed by accident, one was commissioned cai:itaiii United
States Volunteers, and one was mustered out from the hospital. Capts.
Bibber and Wilson, and Lieuts. Lougee and Boyd, served from the organiza
tion of the regiment to the muster out, though not all the time with this
company. The actual number of enlisted men belonging to the company (besides
the six who were commissioned) was two hundred and forty, of whom
twenty-three were sergeants, thirty-one corporals, seven buglers, four far
riers, two saddlers, two wagoners, and one hundred and seventy-one pri
vates. Of these, eighty-eight joined the company at its organization,
twenty-two joined iu 1862, forty-nine joined in 1864 and early in 1865, and
eighty-one were transferred from the First District of Columbia Cavalry.
Twenty-three served their three years' term of enlistment and were mus
tered out at its expiration; twenty-four were mustered out with the regi
ment; forty-five were discharged for disability, seventy-five were discharged
at the close of the war, under the orders mustering out paroled prisoners,
convalescents in hospitals, dismounted cavalry men, one year men, and cav
alry men whose term of service expired prior to Oct. 1, 1865; one was dis
charged to deceive promotion in another regiment, one was discharged by
order, fourteen were killed in action, and five died of wounds; sixteen died
of disease, eleven died in rebel prison; one was killed by accident; nine were
transferred to the veteran reserve corps, three to the navy, and one to the
field and staff; one was claimed as belonging to another regiment, and ten
were unaccounted for. Thirty-one served three years or more, twenty-eight
served two years and less than three, one hundred and thirty-three served
one year and less than two, forty-three served less than one year, and five
— Sergts. James A. Chase and Henry P. Hallowell, and Corporals James H.
Smith, Enoch W. Lougee, and Harrison S. Evans — served from the organi
zation of the company to the muster out. Of the original members, fifteen
re-enlisted in the regiment as veteran volunteers. Tlies^, and the five who
were commissioned, added to the number of enlisted men before given,
makes the total number of enlistments represented in the company two
hundred and sixty, or with the commissioned officers, two hundred and
sixty-six. COMPANY F'S HONOEED DEAD.
CAPTAIN.
Walstein Phillips, Portland. Killed in action at St. Mary's church,
June 24, 1864, while serving on the staff of Gen. Gregg.
LIEUTENANT.
William Harris, East Machias. Killed by accident on the Chickahominy
Eiver, May 17, 1864.

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SERGEANTS.

Benjamin G. Hawkes, Biddeford. Killed in action at Middleburg, June
19, 1863.
Haerison J. Jack, Westbrook. Killed near Eichmond, on the Dahlgren
raid, March 1, 1864.
Charles C. Smiley, Levant. Died in prison at Salisbury, N. C, Nov. 15,
1864. CORPORALS.
Lewis Meeeill, Oxford. Killed in action at St. Mary's church, June 24,
1864.
John H. Meeeill, Portland. Killed in action near White House Landing,
June 21, 1864.
Samuel Lougee, Exeter. Died'in hospital. New York, Oct. 15, 1864.
John Knowles, Corinna. Died April 15, 1865, of wounds received in action
at Sailor's Creek, April 6.
Daniel E. McKenney, Stetson. Died in prison at Salisbury, N. C, Nov.
15, 1864.
George S. Kelley, Newburg. Died April 20, 1865, of wounds received in
action at Dinwiddie, March 31, 1865.
BUGLER.
George L. Pease, Bradley. Died in prison at Salisbury, N. C, Nov. 28,
1864. PRIVATES.
Charles P. Beal, Augusta. Died of typhoid fever at College hospital,
GeorgetoAvn, Feb. 6, 1863,
Isaac S. Bicknell, Stetson, Died in Armory Square hospital, Washing
ton, Dec, 31, 1864.
Alvin M. Brackett, Yarmouth, Killed on the Dahlgren raid, March 1,
1864.
Michael Carling, Portland, Died in prison at Andersonville, Sept, 3,
1864.
Orrin B. Caverly, Newport. Died of disease at home, Dec. 31, 1864.
Williaai F. Chase, Preeport. Died of disease at City Point hospital, Nov.
9, 1864.
Samuel M. Corliss, Preeport. Killed by being thrown from the cars near
Augusta, Me., Jet. 12, 1864.
Stephen Davis, Stetson. Died in prison at Salisbury, N. C, Nov. 9, 1864.
Nathaniel S. Edavards, Parsonsfield. Died in prison at Andersonville,
Ga., Aug. 29, 1864.
John G. Evans, Guilford. Killed on the Dahlgren raid, March 1, 1864.
Lorenzo K. Evans, Greenbush. Killed on the Dahlgren raid, March 1,
1864.
Chaeles W. Faeeis, Orneville. Died of disease at Warrenton, Va., March
4, 1864.
Walter S. Fabeis, Orneville. Died in hospital. City Point, Va., Aug. 19,
1864.
John E. Gatchell, Augusta. Died at City Point, Va., Dec. 23, 1864.
Gustavus Geant, Yarmouth, Died in prison at Andersonville, July 28,
1864,
Isaac S. Haeeis, Union, Died in prison at Andersonville, Dec, 26, 1864.

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MosES T. Jackson, Kenduskeag. Killed in the assault on Petersburg, June
15, 1864.
John P. Johnson, Portland. Killed in action at Farmville, April 7, 1865.
Samuel M. Johnson, Milo. Killed in action at Sailor's Creek, April 6, 1865.
Williaai L. Johnson, Milo. Died at Carver hospital, Washington, April
17, 1865, from wounds received at Sailor's Creek, April 6.
Jonas W. Mason, Portland. Died of disease at Washington, Jan. 16, 1864,
Otis McGaffea', Mount Vernon. Died of disease at Frederick, Nov. 24,
1862.
Michael Nolan, Biddeford. Killed in action at Dinwiddie Court House,
March 31, 1865.
Geoege W. Phelps, Portland. Died at Middletown, Md., Sept. 27, 1862,
from wounds received at South Mountain, Sept. 13.
John Quinn, Lawrence. Eeported died ai disease, July, 1864, while on
detached duty.
Enoch Sampson, Augusta. Died in prison at Andersonville, Aug. 12, 1864.
Fbancis A. Shaw, Corinna. Died in hospital at Hampton, Va., Sept, 29,
1864.
Sanfoed P. Simpson, Augusta. Died in prison at Salisbury, N. C, Nov. 24,
1864.
Wendall T. Smith, Portland. Died in hospital at David's Island, N. Y.,
July 21, 1864.
Alton D. Speatt, Carmel. Died in prison at Salisbury, N. C, Nov. 24,
1864.
William H. Saveetsee, North Yarmouth. Died of disease, near White
Oak church, Va., Dec. 23, 1862.
Daniel M. Tibbetts, Exeter. Died of disease; date not known.
John T. Teefethen, Biddeford. Killed in action at Middleburg, Va.,
June 19, 1863.
Ethelbert Wentworth, Union. Died May 8, 1865, of wounds received at
Boydton plank road, Oct. 27, 1864.
George A. Weymouth, Clinton. Killed on the Dahlgren raid, March 1,
1864.
David H. Whitten, Clinton. Died in hospital, Feb. 28, 1865.
George W. Woods, Stetson. Killed in action at Dinwiddie Court House,
March 31, 1865.

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COMPANY G.
CAPTAINS.
BUEBANK, AUGUSTUS J. — Merchant; age 32; b. Bethel; res. Lewiston;
raised a portion of the co.; mus. capt. Oct. 31, '61; commanded co. until
May 23, '62, when resigned ; resignation accepted, and discharged Aug.
14, '62. [See p. 62.]
BLETHEN, ZEBULON B. — Factory overseer; age 32; b. Lisbon; res.
Lewiston; en. Oct. 8, '61, Lewiston; mus. Oct. 31, as 1st lieut; injured
by fall from horse, Warrenton Junction, Va., April 13, '62; rejoined co.
May 22; pro. capt. Aug. 14; commanded co. from May 23 till Dec, 1, '62,
when resigned, and was discharged; afterwards en. in 1st D, C, and was
com, 1st lieut. Co. H; served until after the tr. [See p. 330.]
VIEGIN, ISAAC G. — Farmer; age 38; b, andr, Dixfield; en, Oct, 17, '61,
Canton; mus. Oct 31, as 2d lieut. ; pro, 1st lieut. Aug. 14, and capt. Dec.
31; commanded co. till sent to Maine on special duty, July 30, '63;
rejoined regt. and took command co, Dec, 31; injured in fight, Deep
Bottom, Va,, Aug, 16, '64, and went to hospital, where he remained till
Oct. 31, '64, when he was m. o. with the original re,gt., term of service
having expired. [See pp. 72, 111, 120, 151, 272,]
SANFOED, EDWAED T. — Age 23; res. Warren; com. capt. Co. F, 1st
D. C. Jan. 25, '64; assigned to co. at tr., but did not join it; disch. for dis.
Dec. 8, '64. [See pp. 322, .337.]
CHASE, CHAELES T. — Policeman ; age 32; res. Portland; com. capt. Co.
L, IstD. C. Feb. 20, '64; wd. and pris. on Wilson's raid, June 27, '64;
paroled Sept. 27; at Camp Parole till Dec. 25, 'when joined co. and was in
command until after surrender of Gen. Lee; resigned, and was dis
charged May 20, '65. [See pp. 337, 340, 419.]
FIEST LIEUTENANTS.
HUNTON, GEOEGE E. — Merchant; age 22; b. Wayne; res. East Liver
more; en. Oct. 9, '61, Lewiston; mus. Oct. 31, as 1st sergt.; pro. 2d
lieut. Aug. 14, and 1st lieut. Dec. '62; wd. in action, Shepardstown, Va.,
July 16, '63 ; resigned on account of disability from wounds, and disch.
Oct. 1, '63. [See p. 183.]
BENSON, CALVIN B. — Shoemaker; age 23; b. and r. Hartford; en. Oct.
10, '61, Canton; mus. Oct. 31, as private; pro. corp. March 1, '62, and q.
m. sergt. Oct. 28; pris. .at Brandy Station, June 9, '63;. taken to Eich
mond, paroled, and sent to Annapolis, Md., June 13; ex. and rejoined
CO. Jan. 16, '64, at Warrenton, Va. ; pro. 1st lieut. Feb. 9, '64; commanded
detachment of Co. G on the Dahlgren raid, Feb. and March, '64; com
manded CO. May, '64, in Wilderness and on Sheridan's raid toward Eich
mond; horse shot under him in skirmish, Beaver Dam Station, May 10;
sunstruck in action St. Mary's church, Va., June 24; disch. for dis. Nov.
1, '64. [See p. 298.]

ROSTER OF COMPANY G, 559
EUSSELL, JAMES H. —Age 35; res. Houlton; com. 1st lieut. Co. I, 1st D.
C, Feb. 25, '64; joined co, at tr. ; on extra duty at cav. depot. City Point,
Va., '65; m. o. with regt.
SECOND LIEUTENANTS.
LOVEJOY, SAMUEL B, M. — Farmer; age 23; b. and i. East Livermore;
en. Oct. 14, '61, Lewiston; mus. Oct. 31, as private; pro. 2d lieut. Dec.
31, '62; commanded co. from July 30, '63, till Dec. 31, '63; resigned and
discharged April 16, '64.
BLANCHxVED, HENEY F. — Attorney ; age 24; b. and r. Eumford; en.
Oct. 10, '61, Canton; mus. Oct. 31, as Corp.; pro, 1st sergt, Oct. 28, '62;
pris. at Brandy Station, Va., June 9, '63; taken to Richmond, paroled,
and sent to Camp Parole, June 13; ex. and rejoined co. Oct. 17; injured
by a fall from his horse the next day, and sent to Washington; rejoined
CO. Dec, 1, '63; re-en. Jan. 1, '64; pro, 2d lieut. April 30; acting adjt. cav.
depot. City Point, from Aug. '64, to March 18, '65, when he resigTied and
was discharged, [See pp. 296, 356,]
JACKSON, SYLVANUS R.— Age 32; res, Foxcroft; com. 2d lieut. Co. H,
1st D. C. Feb. 16, '64; joined co. at tr. ; commanded co. till Oct, 27, when
wd. in action at Boydton plank road, Va.; transferred to Co. E. [See
Co, E, and p, 364,]
JUMPER, GEOEGE E.— Farmer; age 19; b, and r. New Gloucester ; served
three months in 1st Me, Vols.; en. Sept. 26, '61, Lewiston; mus, Oct. 31,
as sergt.; pris. Brandy Station, Va., Aug, 20, '62; on Belle Isle about
one month; ex, and rejoined co. Oct, '62; pris. a second time in action
Brandy Station, June 9, '63; taken to Eichmond, paroled, and sent to
Annapolis, June 13; ex. and rejoined co. Oct. 27; re-en. Ja^. 1, '64; act
ing 1st sergt, from May 9, '64; horse shot in action at Hawes' shop, Va.,
May 28; virtually in command of oo, from Aug. 16, '64, till last of the
following month ; pro. 1st sergt. Oct. '64, and 2d lieut. April 16, '65;
m. o. with regt., having served from the organization of the regt. to
the m. o. [See pp. 82, 140, 277.]
FIEST SERGEANTS.
Foss, VoLNEY H. — Farmer; age 18; b. and r. Leeds; en. Oct. 29, '61, Lew
iston; mus. Oct. 31; orderlyfor Gen Elliott, Sept. '62; pro. corp. April
1, '63; wd. in action, Upperville, Va., June 19; rejoined co. Aug. 7; re-
en. Feb. 1, '64; in hospital sick, summer '64; pro. sergt. Dec. 12, '64,
and acted as q. m. sergt. ; pro. 1st sergt. April, '65; m. o. June 20, '65.
Kalloch, Edward K. — Veteran; age 25; res. Westbrook; en. Co. I, 1st
D. C. Feb. 16, '64; mus. Feb. 19; sick in hospital at tr. ; disch. for pro
motion to lieut. in a colored regt.
Lunt, Wilbur F. — Age 19; res. Biddeford; en. Co. I, l«t D. C. Feb. 11, '64,
Portland; recruited portion of co. ; mus. Feb. 19, as Corp.; joined co. at
tr. ; on extra duty at cav. depot, from Oct. '64, to March, '65, when
rejoined co.; pro. sergt. Dec. 12, '64, and 1st sergt. June 20, '65; m o
with regt. [See pp. 329, 337, 349.]

560

FIRST MAINE CAVALRY.

QUARTERMASTER SERGEANTS,

CoBUEN, Levi C — Parmer; age 30; b. and r. Hartford; en. Sept, 28, '61,
Canton; mus. Oct. 31; disch, for dis. Feb. 11, '62.
McIntiee, Henra- S. — Farmer; age 37; b. and r. Peru; en. Oct. 4, '61, Can
ton; mus. Oct. 31, as corp; pro, q. m, sergt. Dec. 16; throAvn from train
by an ugly horse, while on the way to Washington, March 24, '62, and
severely injured; rejoined co, April 20; acting 1st sergt, summer of '62;
com, sup. 2d lieut. by governor of Maine, Sept. 1, '62, under orders
from War Dept., but the order being rescinded he was m, o. Feb. 1, '63.
[Seep. 26.]
DOCKENDORF, Jaaies W. — Veteran; age 21; res. Windsor; en. Co. I, 1st
' D, C, Feb. 11, '64, Augusta; mus. Feb. 19, as corp. ; joined co. at tr, ; pro.
sergt, Dec, 12, '64, and q, m. sergt, June 21, '65; m, o, with regt.
COMMISSARY SERGE A'NTS.
Stetson, Ephraim T. — Farmer; age 30; b. andr. Hartford; en. Oct. 17, '61,
Canton; mus. Oct, 31, as sergt.; pro. com. sergt.; sent to hospital sick
Oct. 14, '62; remained in hospital till tr, to invalid corps, Jan 15, '64,
WooDSOM, Jacob H, — Veteran; age 20; res, Vassalboro; en, Co. I, 1st D. C.
Jan. 30, '64, Vassalboro; mus, Feb. 19, as private; joined co. at tr. ;
served with regt, baud; pro. com'sy sergt. Jan. 21, '65; m, o. with regt,
[See last band,] SERGEANTS.
Ripley, William K., Je. — Farmer; age 30; b. Hartford; res. Canton; en.
Oct. 21, '61, Canton; mus. Oct. 31; left sick at Falmouth, Va., May 25, '62;
disoh. for dis. Nov. '62.
Forsyth, Nelson S. — Teamster ; age 20 ; b. Newburg ; res. Lewiston ; served
three months in 1st Me. Vols.; en. Sept. 28, '61, Lewiston; mus. Oct.
31; sick in hospital from May 30 to Aug. 23, '62; orderly for Col. Allen
from Aug. to Oct. '62; severely burned in the feet in camp, Aug. 20, '63,
and sent to hospital; on duty at dismounted camp, near Wasliington,
from Feb. '64, till Nov. 25, '64, when m. o. for ex. of ser. [See p. 140.]
Little, Henra.'. — Merchant; age 22; b. and r. Auburn; en. Oct. 21, '61,
Lewiston; mus. Oct. 31, as private; pro. sergt. Oct. 28, '62; wd. severely
at ShepardstoAvn, July 16, '63; rejoined co, Oct. 9; caught within the
enemy's lines at St. Mary's church, June 24, '64, but escaped capture
and rejoined co, next morning; m, o, Nov. 25, '64, ex, of ser,; on duty
Avitli CO,, a portion of the time acting 1st sergt,, during the whole three
years' service, except a short time absent Avounded. [See pp. 187, 226,
258, 303.]
Grover, Boynton. — Bleacher; age 21; b, Bowdoin; res, Lewiston; en.
Oct, 15, '61, Lewiston; mus. Nov. 28, as private; pro, corp. Dec. 16;
pris. at Brandy Station, Va., Aug, 20, '62; on Belle Isle abou't a month;
ex. and rejoined co, Oct. '62; pro. sergt. Oct. 28; acting 1st sergt, during
summer of '63, and com'sy sergt, for some months ; horse shot under him
in action at Malvern Hill, July 29, '64; detailed on extra duty at cav.
depot. City Point, Sept, 17, '64; m. o. Nov. 28, '64, ex. of ser,; killed by
accident in Missouri, in '68, [See p, '82.]
Eobinson, Lucius M, — Farmer; age 20; b, and r. Hartford; en. Oct, 16, '61,
Canton; mus. Oct, 31, as private; pro, corp, Dec. 16, '61, an5 sergt, Oct,
28, '62; sick in hospital from Nov, 21, '62, to Jan. 16, '63; wd. severely
in action at Shepardstown, Va., July 16, '63, and left in the hands of the
enemy; recaptured a few weeks later; rejoined co. Dec, 13; re-en. Jan.
1, '64; wd. twice, once severely, in action at Deep Bottom, Aug. 16, '64,
and left in White Oak swamp when the' regt. was forced back, and never
afterwards heard from. [See p. 188.]

Lreut, GEO, E. JUMPER, Co, G.
San Francisco, Cal.

Sergt, EWD, P. TOBIE, Jr , Co, G.
Pawtucket, R. I

LEROY H, TOBIE, Co. G
Portland,

PIPE OF PEACE" (Aug. II, 186 5.)
Augusta.

Sergt. HANNIBAL BISBEE, Co. G.
Deceased,

Sergt. LUCIUS ROBINSON, Co, G,
Died in Rebel Prison,

CARLTON T, GLEASON, Co. G,
Georgetown Cnin

ROSTER OF COMPANY G. 561
Eeed, Ca-rus T, — Cabinet-maker; age 22; b. Livermore; res. East Liver
more; eu. Oct. 9, '61, Lewiston; mus. Oct. 31, as corp.; sunstruck at
Falmouth, Va., May 25, '62, while preparing to march; rejoined co, July
24; sent to Maine on recruiting service, Aug. 15; rejoined co, Nov. 20,
'02; pro, sergt. Aju'll 1, '63; detailed in charge of orderlies at brig, hd,
qrs, (Col, Gregg) in the spring of '64; rejoined' co, July 20, '64; m. o,
Nov. 25, '64, ex, of ser, [See p, 67,]
Deake, John B. — Merchant; age 23; b. and r. East Livermore; en. Oct,
14, '61, Lewiston; mus. Nov, 28, as corp.; in command of orderlies at
Aquia Creek, from Dec. 4, '62; pro. sergt. April 1, '03; detailed at hd.
qrs. Gen. Patrick, pro. mar. gen. A. P. June 17, '63; rejoined co. spring
of '64; sick in hospital from Aug. 21, '64, to Nov. 28, '64, when m. o. for
ex, of ser, [See pp. 218, 259.]
D0A.-EN, Daniel B, — Parmer; age 'il; b. Avon; res. East Livermore; en.
Oct. 21, '61, Lewiston; mus. Oct. 31, as private- pro. corp. Oct. 28, '62;
pris. Brandy Station, June 9, '63; taken to Eichmond, paroled, and sent
to Annapolis, Md., June 13; ex. and rejoined co. Dec. 12; jsro. sergt.
March 21, '64; sent to hospital, June, '64, with chills; m. o. Nov. 25, '64,
ex. of ser.
Tobie, Edavaed P., Je. — Printer; age 23; b. and r. Lewiston; en. Sept. 21,
'61, Lewiston; mus. Oct. 31, as private; left at Falmouth, Va., sick. May
28, '02, and sent to Fairfax Seminary hospital, Alexandria; in hospital,
on duty as clerk when able, till Nov. '62, when detailed as clerk at hd.
qrs. Col. Allen, mil. gov. Frederick, Md. ; rejoined co, Jan, 11, '63; pro.
corp. Feb. 13; wd. and pris. at Brandy Station, June 9; taken to Eich
mond, paroled, and sent to Annapolis, June 13; ex. and rejoined co.
Oct. 26; re-en. Jan. 1, '64; pro. sergt. April, '64; slightly wd. in action.
Deep Bottom, Va., Aug. 16; detailed q. m. sergt. cav. depot, Aug. 29;
detailed ord. sergt. 2d. div. c. c. Nov. 9; rejoined regt. and pro. sergt.
maj. Dec. 12, '64. [See field and staff.]
Palmee, Thomas H. —Age 24; res. Milo; en. Co. I, 1st D. C. Jan. 28, '64,
Augusta; mus. Feb. 19; disch. Sept. 15, '64, to receive promotion in a col-
orecl regt.
Boynton, Edwin J. — Age 24; res. Augusta; en. Co. I, IstD. C. Dec. 29, '63,
Augusta; mus. Feb. 19; joined co. af ter tr. ; wd. seyerely in charge on
Lee's train, April 6, '65; m. o. G. O. No. 77.
Whittemoee, Henba- A. — Veteran; age 23; res. Augusta; en, Co, I, 1st
D. C. Feb, 17, '64, Augusta; mus, Feb, 19; at dismounted camp at tr.,
and in hospital from Jan, '65, till m, o. of regt.
Harmon, Feank E. ^ Age 32; res, Detroit; en, Co, I, 1st D. C. Feb, 1, '64,-
Augusta; mus. Feb. 19; sick in hospital at tr. ; joined co. and m. o. June
20, '65,
Neal, Thompson. — Veteran; age 23; res, Pittsfield; en, Co, F, 1st D. C.
Feb, 3, '64, Augusta; mus, Feb, 19; pris. in action at Sycamore church,
Va., Sept. 16, '64; died in prison at Salisbury, N. C, Nov. 7, '64.
Wallace, Chaeles H. — Veteran; age 24; res. Lewiston; en. Co. I, 1st
D. C. Feb. 8, '64, Lewiston; mus. Feb. 19; killed while scouting near
Sycamore cliurch, Va., Sept. 3, '64.
Gage, Daniel W. — Tinman; age 23; res. Augusta; en. Co. I, 1st D. C.
Jan. 28, '64, Augusta; mus. Feb. 29; joined co. at tr.; m. o. June 20, '65.
Bisbee, Hannibal, Jr. — Farmer; age 18; b. and r. Peru; en. Oct. 4, '61,
Canton; mus. Oct. 31, as private; pro. corp. April 1, '63; pris. at Brandy
Station, June 9 ; taken to Eichmond, paroled, and sent to Annapolis,
Md., J'une 13; ex. and rejoined co, Oct. 26; re-en. Jan. 1, '64; sunstruck
while on the march, June 25, and went to hospital for a few days; pro,
sergt. Jan. 14, '65; acting com'sy sergt.; m. o. June 20, '65.
Child, Henry A. -Farmer; age 17; b. andr. Paris; en. Oct. 14, '61, Can
ton; mus. Oct. 31, as bugler; left at home, sick, March 24, '62; rejoined

562

FIRST MAINE CAVALRY.

CO. Sept. '62; re-en. Feb, 1, '64; pro, corp, Feb. 1, '64; caught inside the
enemy's line, in action St, Mary's church, June 24, but escaped capture
and rejoined co, next morning; on duty at Gen, Gregg's hd. qrs, for a
time; pro. sergt. March 18, '65; m. o. June 20, '65.
Holmes, Horace. —Age 27; res. Fairfield; en. Co. I, 1st D. C. Feb. 12, '64,
Augusta; mus. Feb. 19, as private; joined Co. at tr.; pro. sergt. March
18, '65; m. o. June 20, '65.
MARSTON, Edwin T. — Age 19; res. Fairfield; en, Co. 1, 1st D. C. Feb. 12, '64,
Augusta; mus, Feb, 19, as private; joined co, after tr,; pro. corp. May
28, '65, and sergt, June 21; m, o. with regt.
Small, Oeein. — Age 21 ; res. Poland ; en. Co. 1, 1st D. C. Feb. 10, '64, Lewis-
ton; mus. Feb. 19, as private; joined co. at tr. ; pro. corp. June 17, '65,
and sergt. June 21 ; m. o. with regt.
Small, William W. — Age 19; res. Lubec; en. and mus. Co. I, 1st D. C.
Feb. 22, '64, Augusta, as private; joined co, at tr, ; wd, slightly in action
at Boydton plank road, Oct, 27, '64; pro. corp. June 1, '65, and sergt.
June 21 ; m. o. with regt.
Maeston, Charles L. — Age 18; res. North Yarmouth; en. and mus. 1st
D. C. May 20, '64, as private; joined co. after tr.; clerk at regt. hd. qrs.
May and June, '65; pro. sergt. June 21, '65; m, o, with regt,
COEPOEALS.
Stetson, Benjamin P. — Mechanic; age 32; b. and r. Sumner; en. Oct. 17,
'61, Canton; mus. Oct. 31; disch. for dis. June, '62,
Bakee, Frederic M. — Parmer; age 18; b, Moscow; res, Lewiston; served
three months in 1st Me, Vols,; en, Sept. 25, '61, Lewiston; mus. Oct. 31;
re-en. Feb. 1, '64; taken ill Aug. '64, and went to hospital; died April 17,
'65, of disease, [See p. 140.]
Foster, James D, — Soldier (having served in U. S. A.); a.ge 27; b, and r.
Gray; en, Oct, 12, '61, Lewiston; mus, Oct, 31; orderly at Aquia Creek,
Va., from Dec. 4, '62, till June 17, '63; then orderly for Gen, Patrick,
pro. mar. gen, A. P. till spring of '64,- and then scout at Gen, Meade's
hd. qrs, till ex, of ser,, Nov, 25, '64, when m, o. [See p, 218,]
PuLsiFEE, Eben J. -^ Shoemaker ; age 22; b. and r. Poland; en. Oct. 1, '61,
Lewiston; mus. Oct. 31; wd. by double discharge of his revolver, losing
two fingers, Deo. 20, '62; on duty in regt. hosp. from Jan. '63, to Aug.
'63; then seht to hospital in Washington; m. o. Nov. 25, '64, ex. of ser.
Eose, Leonard L. — Farmer; age .36; b. and r. Leeds; en. Sept. 24, "61,
Leeds; mus. Oct. 31; on duty as teamster regt. q. m. dept. from April 4,
'62, to '64; orderly regt. hosp. summer of '64; m. o. Nov. 25, '64, ex. of
ser.
Hall, Alden. — Mechanic; age 40; b. Minot; res. Auburn; en. Oct. 1, '61,
Lewiston; mus. Oct. 31, as private; pro. corp. Nov. 20, '61; left at Alex
andria, Va., sick, Nov. 21, '62; disch. for dis, Feb, 13, '63.
Dealey, John, Jr. — Painter; age 31; b, and r, Winthrop; en, Oct, 10, '61,
Leeds; mus, Oct. 31, as private; pro. corp. Oct. 28, '62; missing in
action. Brandy Station, Va., June 9, '63 — probably killed; was last seen
lying motionless, apparently dead, near the rebel battery; never since
heard from.
Fuller, William P. — Clerk; age 19; b. Jay; res. Wilion; en. Nov. 14, '61,
Augusta; mus. Nov. 28, as private; orderly for Gen. Elliott from Aug,
31, '62; wd, slightly at Frederick, Md., Sept, 12, '62, while charging into
the town with the advance ; orderly for Capt. Williamson, topographical
engineer, from Sept. '62; pro. corp. Oct. 28, '62; rejoined co. Feb. '63;
orderly for Gen. Patrick, pro. mar. gen. A. P. from July 13, '63; rejoined
CO. spring of '64- orderlyfor a capt. on Col. Sharp's staff, on Kilpat
rick's raid to Eichmond, March, '64; m. o. Nov. 28, '64, ex. of ser. [See
p. 140.]

ROSTER OF COMPANY G, 563
Child, Homer, —Farmer; age 22; b. and r, Peru; en. Oct. 16, '61, Canton;
mus. Oct. 31, as private; pro. corp. Oct. 28, '62; wd. in action, Aldie,
Va., June 17, '63; rejoined co. Nov. 18, '63; m. 6. Nov. 25, '64, ex. of ser.
Faenum, William H.— Parmer; age 26; b. and r. Eumford; en. Feb. 22,
'62, Canton; mus. Feb. 25, '62, as private; pro. corp. April 1, '63; m. o.
Feb. 25, '65, ex. of ser.
NoETHBOP, Geoege, — Weaver; age 25; b, Straft'ord, Vt, ; res, Hanover; en.

Va,, May 10, '64, on Sheridan's raid to Eichmond; disch, for dis. from
wounds, Feb. 14, '65.
Coffin, Jo.^ki'h II, -Farmer; age bs; b. and r. AVebster; en. Oct. '.>, '61,
Leeds; mus. Oct. 31, as priAatc; sent to hospital, sick, Au,!;. 10, '02; re
joined eo. Oct. '62; as^ain sent to hospital, Nov. 2(1; rejoincil co. May 12,
'63; pro. corp. Jan. 1, '04; m. o. Nov. Si, '(.14, ex. of .ser. [Sec p. KB.]
Caety, Dennis. — Farmer; age 28; b. Ireland; res. East Livermore; en.
Oct. 14, '61, Lewiston; mus. Oct. 31, as private; detailed on duty regt.
q. m. dept. April 13, '62; rejoined co. Sept. 5, '63; re-en. Jan. 1, '64; pro.
corp. Jan. 1, '64; detailed wagon master division ammunition train,
July, '64; m. o. June 20, '65.
Delano, Geoege M. — Farmer; age 18; b. Shrewsbury, Mass. ; res. Turner;
en. Oct. 8, '61, Lewiston; mus. Oct.- 31, as private; orderly at Aquia
Creek, Va., from Dec. 4, '62, till June 17, '63, when detailed orderly for
Gen. Paul; rejoined co. Aug. 26; re-en. Jan. 1, '64; pro. corp. March 21,
'64; m. o. June 20, '65. [See p. 259.]
Gibson, Chables H. — Veteran; age 24; res. Vassalboro; en. Co. I, 1st D.C.
Jan. 30, '64, Augusta; mus. Feb. 19; killed at Sycamore church, Va.,
Sept. 16, '64.
PiSHON, Geoege E. — Age 18; res. Vassalboro; en. Co. I, 1st D. C. Jan, 30,
'64, Augusta; mus, Feb. 19; died of disease at Point of Eocks hospital,
Va., Sept, 8, '64,
PiEECE, Alphonso, — Age 19; rss. Windsor; en, Co, I, 1st D, C, Feb. 8, '64,
Augusta; mus. Feb. 19; pris. at Sycamore church, Va., Sept. 16, '64, and
died in prison, Salisbury, N. C, Nov. '64.
Smith, William E. — Age 20; res. Augusta; en. Co. I, 1st D. C. Feb. 4, '64,
Augusta; mus. Feb. 19; pris. in action. Sycamore church, Sept. 16, '64;
died in prison, Salisbury, N. C, Nov. '64.
Bakee, Edward S. — Age 25; res. Augusta; en. Co. I, 1st D. C. Jan. 28, '64,
Augusta; mus. Feb. 19; joined co. at tr. ; wd. severely in action, Appo
mattox Court House, "V'a., — the last battle of A. of P., — April 9, '65,
just before Gen. Lee surrendered; disch. G. O. No. 77.
Tibbetts, John. — Age 24; res. Vassalboro; en, Co, I, 1st D. C, Feb. 2, '64,
Augusta; mus. Feb, 19; pris, in action. Sycamore church, Va., Sept, 16.
'64; disch. G. O. No. 77.
Mower, Thomas H. — Farmer; age 20; b. and r. Greene; en. Oct. 8, '61,
Leeds; mus. Oct. 31, as private; on duty at regt. hosp. from Oct. '62, to
May, '63, when rejoined co. ; re-en. Feb. 1, '64; horse shot under him by
the enemy, while on picket near the Gurley Farm, Va., July 15, '64; pro.
corp. spring of '65; m. o. June 20, '65.
Luce, Alonzo B. — Veteran recruit; age 21; res. Anson; en. Jan. 14, '64,
Lewiston; mus. Jan. 18, as private; joined co. Jan, 27, '64; captured
while foraging on Sheridan's raid toward Gordonsville, June 10, '64; re
joined CO, Aug. 28, '64; pro. corp. spring of '65; m. o. June 20, '65.
Nash, David J. — Veteran recruit; age 24; served two years in 1st and 10th
Me. Vols.; res. Auburn; en, Aug, 19, '64, Lewiston; mus. Sept. 3, for
one year, as private; joined co. Oct. 18, '64; pro. corp. March IS, '65:
m. o. G. O. No. S3.

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Wilson, Frederick A. — Age 18; res. Augusta; en, Co. I, 1st D, C. Feb. 8,
'64, Augusta; mus, Feb, 19. as private; joined co. at tr. ; pro. corp. June
21, '65; m. o. with regt. [See p. 344.]
Chandler, Perry. — Age 20; res. Bethel; en. Co, I, 1st D, C, Feb, 12, '64,
Augusta; mus. Feb, 19, as private; joined co, attr,; pro. corp. June 21,
'65; m, o.with regt. [See pp. 349, 446.]
DoNNELL, Almon B. — Age 16; res. Monmouth; en. and mus. Co. I, 1st
D, C, Feb, 22, '64, Augusta; joined co, at tr.; pro, corp, June 21, '65;
m, o, with regt, BUGLERS.
HoLsiAN, Raavson. — Farmer; age 23; b. and r. Dixfield; en. Oct. 9, '61, Can
ton; mus. Oct. 31; sent to hospital sick, April 20, '63; detailed orderly
bugler at dismounted camp, near Washington, Aug. '63; m. o. Nov. 25,
'64, ex. of ser.
Maloon, William, Jr. — Bleacher; age21;b. Bowdoin; res. Lewiston; en.
Oc*-. 15, '61, Lewiston; mus. Oct. 31, as private; appointed bugler, Nov.
1, '62; pris. in action at Shejjardstown, Va., July 16, '63, Avhile with his
brother, who was killed; on Belle Isle a month; paroled, and sent to
Annapolis, Md.; ex, and rejoined co. Oct. 27, '63; wd. slightly in action,
Deep Bottom, Va., Aug. 16, '64; m. o. Nov, 25, '64, ex, of ser, [See p,
188.]
Hatch, Frederick C. — Age 18; res. Waterville; en. Co. I, 1st D. C. Feb.
10, '64, Augusta; mus, Feb, 19; joined co. at tr. ; m. o. with regt.
Young, George M. — Age 18; res. Skowhegan; en. Co, 1, 1st D. C, Feb. 9,
'64, SkoAvhegan; mus, Feb, 19; on duty with regt, band at tr, ; m. o, with
regt, [See last band.] FARRIERS,
FoA', William. — Blacksmith; age 34; b. and r. Canton; en. Oct. 11, '61, Can
ton; mus. Oct. 31; detailed for duty regt. q. m. dept. Nov. 4, '(32; re
joined CO. June 2, '63 ; ou duty at dismouiite(3 camp,, near Washington,
Oct. '63, till m. o. Nov. 25, '64, ex. of ser.
FuRBUSH, Henry W. — Blacksmith; age 33; b. Harmony; res. Lewiston;
en. Sept. 23, '61, Lewiston; mus. Oct, 31; disch, for dis. June, '62.
Smith, Albert. — Farmer; age 19; b, and r. Canton; en, Oct, 11, '61, Can
ton; mus. Oct. 31, as private; ap. farrier, Nov. 1, '62; re-en. Jan. 1, '64;
m. o. June 20, '65.
Nado, Henra- C. — Age 23; res. Lewiston; en. Co, I, 1st D, C. Feb. 8, '64,
Lewiston; mus. Feb, 19; joined co. after tr. ; m, o, with regt.
Frost, George W, H, — Age 44; res, Monmouth; en. Co. I, 1st D. C. Feb.
15, '64, Augusta; mus, Feb. 19; sick in hospital, Point of Rocks, Va., at
time of tr., and died there Sept. '64.
SADDLEES.
Goodhue, Harvey L. — Harness-maker; age 24; b. Bangor; res. Fort Fair
field; en. Dec. 16, '61, Augusta; mus. Dec. 23; disch. for. dis. June, '62.
McFarland, Ira A. — Eoad-maker; age 23; b. Waterville; res. Palmyra;
en, Dec. 1, '61, Augusta; mus, Dec, 4, as private; ap, saddler, Nov. 1,
'62; served with co. till Sept. 2, '64, when sent to hospital sick; died
Feb. 6, '65,
Estes, Jereaiiah A. — Veteran; age 25; res. Vassalboro; en, Co. I, IstD. C.
Feb, 2, '64, Augusta; mus, Feb, 19; killed in action, Eeams' Station, Va.,
Aug, 25, '64,
Wing, Goeham A, —Age 24; res, Winthrop; en. Co. I, 1st D. C. Feb. 2, '64,
Augusta; mus. Feb. 19, as private; joined co. at tr, ; ap. saddler; m. o.
with regt.

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WAGONERS.
Stetson, Orren E. — Parmer; age 41; b. Hartford; res. Canton; en. Oct. 4,
'61, Canton; mus. Nov. 28; on duty regt. q. m. dept. from April 20, '62,
till April 22, '64, when taken sick; remained in hospital till Nov. 28, '64,
when m. o. for ex. of ser.
Snoav, Orrin A. — Age 19; res. Vassalboro; en, Co. I, IstD, C, Feb. 3, '64,
Augusta; mus, Feb. 19; joined co, attr,; AA'd. slightly in action at Din
widdie Court House, Va,, March 31, '65; m, o, June 20, '65,
PEIVATES.
Adams, Frank C. — Veteran recruit; .served two years in 1st and lOtli Me.
Vols. ; age 20; res. Auburn; en. Aug, 19, '64, Lewiston; mus, Sept. 13,
for one year; joined co, Oct, 18; m. 6, G, O. No. 83,
Additon, Charles H. — Farmer; age 19; b. Lowell, Mass. ; res. Greene ; en.
Sept. 24, '61, Leeds; mus. Oct. 31; disch. for dis. June, '62.
Allen, Harrison B. — Age 18; res. Palmyra; en. Co. I, 1st D. C. Jan. 27,
'64, Augusta; mus. Feb. 19; sick in hospital attr.; m. o. G. O. No. 77.
Atkins, Edgar. — Age 17; res. Augusta; en. Co. I, 1st D. C. Feb. 8, '64,
Augusta; mus. Feb. 19; joined co. at tr. ; m. o. June 20, '65.
Bassett, Charles E. — Age 18; res. Calais; en. and mus. Co. I, 1st D. C.
Jan. 12, '64, Belfast; joined co. at tr. ; m. o. June 20, '65.
Bates, Heney. — Sailor; age 19; b. and r. Australia; en. and mus. Nov. 30,
'63, Portland; joined co. Jan, 27, '64; accidentally shot himself with a
carbine, Feb, 1, '64, killing himself instantly.
Black, Lebalister. — Eecruit; age 21; res. Waldoboro; en, Jan. 29, '64,
Rockland; mus. Feb. 2; joined co. Feb, 26; wd, slightly in action.
Reams' Station, Va,, Aug. 25; m, o. with regt,
BoATHAN, Jeremiah. — Age 21; res. Lewiston; mus. Co. I, 1st D. C. Feb.
19, '64; killed at Staunton Eiver, June 26, '64, on Wilson's raid.
BowKER, Edmund C. — Farmer; age 28; b. andr. Sumner; en. Sept. 30, '61,
Canton; mus. Nov. 28; orderly for Gen. Eicketts, from May 22 till Dec.
'62; teamster from April, '63; re-en. Jan. 1, '64; on duty with division
ammunition train from July, '64; m. o. June 20, '65.
Boynton, Samuel P. — Veteran recruit; age 44; res. Eockland; en. and
mus. Nov. 27, '63, Portland; joined co, Jan. 27, '64; m, o, June 20, '65.
Bradbury, Eussell S. — Shoemaker; age 21; b, Lewiston; res, Greene;
en. Oct. 8, '61, Leeds; mus. Oct, 31; on duty in regt, hosp. from Dec. 4;
pris, at Halltown, Va., July 15, '63; on Belle Isle about two months;
paroled in Sept. and sent to parole camp, Annapolis, Md. ; on duty
there until m, o. Nov, 25, '64, ex. of ser.
Bray, James W. — Eecruit; age 18; res. Montreal; en. and mus. Jan. IS,
'(34, Belfast; joinedco. Feb. 26; detailed on duty with the corps train,
an(i with it went to the Shenandoah valley, and was killed in action at
Berryville, Aug. 14, '64.
Brown, James M. — Age 24; res. Winthrop; en. Co. I, 1st D. C. Feb. 10,
'64; mus. Feb. 19; joined oo. at tr. ; m. o. with regt.
Buck, Cyrus A. — Age 24; res. Greenwood; en. Co. I, 1st D. C. Jan. 26,
'64, Lewiston; mus. Feb. 19; sick in hospital at tr., and died of disease
at City Point, Va., '65.
Burns, James. — Sailori age 19; res. Montreal; recruit; en. and mus. Feb.
9, '64, Portland; joined co. Feb. 26; pris. while on picket near the Gur
ley farm, Va., .July 15; escaped from prison and joined Sherman's army
on its march to the sea; rejoined oo. Jan. '65; wcl. in action Dinwiddie,
March 31, '65, and died in a few days from wounds.
Capbn, Henry A. — Eecruit; age 19; res. Auburn; en. and mus. Oct. 14,
'64, for one year; joined co. ; m. o. with regt.

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Caee, Enoch E.— Veteran recruit; age 23; res. Pittsfield; eu. Co. I, 1st
D. C. Feb. 2, '64, Augusta; mus. Feb. 19; on duty with the ambulance
corps at tr. ; m. o. with regt.
Caee, William H.— Age 23; res. Pittsfield; en. and mus. Co. I, 1st D. C.
Feb. 19, '64, Augusta; sick in hospital at tr. ; m. o. G. O. No. 77.
Chandler, Nelson. —Age 25; res. Auburn; mus. Co. I, IstD. C. Feb. 19,
'64, Augusta.
Clarke, Theodore. — Age 27; res. Augusta; en. Co. 1, 1st D. C. Feb. 9, '64,
Augusta; mus. Feb. 19; pris. on Wilson's raid, June 26; died in prison,
Andersonville, Ga., Nov. 1, '64 — grave No. 11,700.
Clarke, William E. — Veteran; age 22; res. Lubec; en. and mus. Co. I,
1st D. C. Feb. 23, '64, Augusta; joined co. at tr. ; killed in action, Appo
mattox Court House, Va., April 9, '65,' less than an hour before the sur
render of Gen. Lee,
Coffin John. — Farmer; age 24; b. and r, Webster; en, Oct, 9, '61, Leeds;
mus, Oct, 31; on duty in regt, q, m, dept. from April 19, and as teamster
in div, q. m. dept, from Sept, 13, '62; m, o. Nov. 25, '64, ex. of ser.
Collamore, Elijah. — Farmer; age 18; b. Warren; res. Lewiston; en. Sept.
21, '61, Lewiston; mus. Oct. 31; sent to Maine on duty at conscript
camp, Portland, July 30, '63; rejoined co. Nov. 5; pris. in action at
Ground Squirrel bridge, Va., on Sheridan's raid to Eichmond, May 11,
'64; in prison till some months after ex. of ser., when released and sent
home ; died of small-pox in Lewiston, '66.
Coombs, Lucallus J. — Eecruit; age 21; res. Lincoln; en. and mus. Feb.
22, '64, Belfast; joined co. Feb. 26; sick in hospital from April 23; re
joined CO. and m. o. June 20, '65.
Corliss, Benjajiin M. — Farmer; age 19; b. and r. Hartford; en. Oct. 14,
'61, Canton; mus. Oct. 31; orderly at Aquia Creek, Va., from Dec. 4, '62,
till June 17, '63, when detailed orderly for Gen. Patrick, pro. mar. gen.
A. P.; rejoined co. spring of '64; horse shot under him in skirmish at
Malvern Hill, Va., July 29, '64; m. o. Nov. 25, '64, ex. of ser.
Currier, John D. — Eecruit; age 25; res. Fort Fairfield ; en, Nov, 20, '63,
Lewiston; mus. Dec, 8; joined co, Jan, 27, '64; died at Warrenton, Va.,
Feb. 14, '64, of disease.
Cushing, James B, — Age 18; res. Rockland; en. Co. I, 1st D. C. Feb. 10,
'64; mus. Feb. 19; pris. Sept. 16, action Sycamore church, Va. ; died in
rebel prison, Salisbury, N. C, Nov. 7, '64.
Dakin, Levi S. — Farmer; age 23; b. Wilton; res. Lewiston; en. Oct. 5,
'61, Lewiston; mus. Oct. 31; at home, sick, whence, leftfor Washington,
March 24, '62; disch. for dis. Sept. '62; again en. as a one year recruit,
Aug. 28, '64, Chesterville; mus. Aug. 29; joined co.; sick in hospital;
m. o. G. O. 77.
Davis, Milton R. — Age 18; res. Poland; en, Co, I, 1st D, C, Feb, 10, 64,
Lewiston; mus, Feb, 19; joined co, after tr,, and m. o. with regt.
Davis, Rodney C. — Artist; age 23; b. and r. Lewiston; en. Oct. 16, '61,
Lewiston; mus. Oct. 31; died of heart disease at Augusta, March 5, '62.
Dearborn, Calvin. — Age 44; res, Winthrop; en, Co. I, 1st D. C. Feb. 13,
'64, Augusta; mus. Feb. 19; pris. in action. Sycamore church, Va., Sept.
16, '64; m. o. G. O. No. 77.
Delano, Chables E. — Farmer; age 19; b. Shrewsbury, Mass; res. Turner;
en. Oct. 8, '61, Lewiston; mus. Oct. 31; horse shot under him in action,
Antietam, Sept. 17, '62; orderly at Aquia Creek, Va., from Dec. 4, '62.
till June 17, '63, when he was detailed as orderly for Gen. Paul; wdi
slightly in action, Gettysburg, Pa., July 1, '63; rejoined co. Sept. 19, '63;
re-en. Feb. 1, '64; killed in a skirmish at Beaver Dam Station; Va., while
serving as advance guard on Sheridan's raid to Eichmond, May 10, '64.
[See p. 258.]
Devine, CoENELius. — Eecruit; age 41; res. Portland; en. and mus. Aug.
29, '64, Portland; joined co.; m. o. June 20, '65.

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Dillingham, Virgil P, — Shoemaker ; age 23; b. and r. Greene; en. Oct. 4,
'61, Leeds; mus, Oct, 31; disch, for dis. Aug. '62.
DoBLE, William, —Farmer; age 35; b. and r, Livermore; en. Oct. 10, '61,
Canton; mus, Oct. 31; sick in hospital, from Nov, 21, '62, to June 16, '63-
sent to Washington, sick, Sept. 19, '63; m. o. Nov. 25, '64, ex. of ser. '
Deesser, David D, — Eailroad contractor; age 29; b, andr. Stetson; en,
Oct, 10, '61, Augusta; mus. Dec, 15;disch, for dis, July, '62,
DuLEA.', Charles T. —Clerk; age 18; b, Starks; res. LeAviston; en. Sept. 21,
'61, Lewiston; mus. Oct, 31; disch, Feb. 11, '62, for dis. caused by a fall
from a horse.
DusTON, George L, — Blacksmith ; age 25; b. Waterboro; res. Lewiston;
en. Sept. 21, '61, Lewiston (the first name on the rolls); mus. Oct. 31;
orderly for Gen, Eicketts, Aug 21, '62, till Dec. 25, when he rejoined
CO.; received sabre cut in head, and pris, in action, at Brandy Station,
Va., June 9, '63; taken to Eichmond, paroled, and sent to Annapolis,
Md,, June 13; on duty at Naval School hospital as clerk; m, o. Nov, 25,
'64, ex, of ser,
Davblly, John B,— Eecruit; age 21; res, Springfield; en, and mus, Dec, 4,
'63, Bangor; joined co, Jan, 27, '64,
Eaton, Nathaniel. —Age 21; res. Wells; en. Co. I, 1st D. C. Feb. 11, '64,
Portland; mus. Feb. 19; killed in action, Sycamore church, Va., Sept.
16, '64. ' . 1
Elliott, Parnum A. — Farmer; age 24; b. and r. Rumford; en. Feb. 18, '62,
Canton; mus. Feb. 25; disch. for dis. Nov. '62,
Emery, Nathaniel S, — Age 18; res, Waterville; en. Co, I, 1st D. C, Feb. 10,
'64, Augusta; mus, Feb, 19; sick in hospital at time of tr. ; m, o. G, O,
No. 77.
Emmons, Joseph P. —Age 19; res. South Maiden, Mass. ; en. Co. I, 1st D. C.
Feb. 11, '64, Portland r mus. Feb. 19; pris. June 26, on Wilson's raid;
died in prison at Charleston, S. C, Oct, '64,
Estes, Gustavus K, — Age 30; res. Vassalboro ; en. Co, I, 1st D, C. Feb,
3, '64, Augusta; mus, Feb. 19; joined co, at tr. ; killed in action, Boydton
plank road, Oct. 27, '64,
Faeeington, Heney L. — Veteran recruit; age 21; res. Sweden; en, and
mus, Nov. 11, '63,Portland; joined co. Jan. 27, '64; sick in hospital. May
16 to Aug. 28; wd. in action, Boydton plank road, Va., Oct, 27, '64; m, o,
at hospital, Augusta.
Fessenden, Nathaniel. — Recruit; age 18; res. Portland; en. and mus.
Nov. 13, '63; joined co. Jan. 27, '64; m. o. with regt.
Field, Hanson S. — Farmer; age 20; b. andr. Hartford; en, Oct. 10, '61,
Canton; mus, Oct, 31; detailed orderly for Gen, Elliott, Aug, 31, '62; re
joined CO. Sept. '62; re-en. Jan 1, '64; killed in action, Ground Squirrel
bridge. May 11, '64.
Fletchee, Stephen R. — Age 19; res. Bradford; en. and mus. Co. I, IstD. C.
Feb. 12, '64, Augusta; joined co. after tr. ; m. o. with regt.
Feiend, Albeet P. — Eecruit; age 23; res. Bethel; en. and mus. Feb. 11,
'64, Bangor; joined co. Feb. 26; pris. in action, Boydton plank roa(i, Va.,
Oct. 27; m. o. G. O. No. 77.
Fuller, Edwin V. — Parmer; age 24; b. and r. East Livermore; en. Oct.
9, '61, Lewiston; mus. Oct. 31; left at home, sick, when regt. left for
Washington, March 24, '62; disoh. for dis. '62.
Gatchell, George W. — Farmer; age 18; b. and r. Pittsfield; en. Oct. 18,
'61, Lewiston ; mus. Oct. 31 ; disch. for dis. arising from injuries received
while on duty, March, '63.
Gilbert, Ellison. —Age 18; res. Vassalboro; en, Co, I. 1st D. C. Feb. 2,
'64, Augusta; mus. Feb. 19; joined co. at tr. ; disch, G, O. No, 77,

568

FIRST MAINE CAVALRY,

Gilbert, Josiah E, — Age 36; res. Vassalboro; en, Co. I, 1st D. C, Feb, 13,
'64, Augusta; mus. Feb. 19; joined co. at tr.; served in regt. band; m. o.
with regt. [See last band.]
Gilbert, William W. — Age 25; res. Vassalboro; en. Co. I, 1st D. C. Jan.
13, '64, Augusta; mus. Feb. 19; joined co. at tr. ; served in regt. band;
m. o. with regt. [See last band.] *
Giles, Frederick M. — Age 19; res. Boothbay; en. Co. I, IstD. C. Feb. 8,
'64, Augusta; mus. Feb, 19; joined co. at tr. ; wd, severely in action,
Appomattox Court House, Va,, April 9, '65, the last engagement of the
A, P., just before the surrender of Gen. Lee; m, o, G. O. No. 77.
Gleason, Carlton T. — Farmer; age IS; b. Mexico; res. Dixfield; en.
Oct. 10, '61, Canton; mus. Oct. 31; orderly at Aquia Creek, Va., from
Dec. 4, '62, and for Gen. Patrick, pro. mar. gen. A. P., from June 17, '63;
rejoined co. spring of '64; m. o. Nov. 25, '64, ex. of ser.
Goodwin, Seth B. — Farmer; age 18; b. and r. Augusta; recruit; en. Jan.
2, '63, Augusta; mus. Jan. 5; joined co. Feb. 20; pris. in action, Brandy
Station, Va., June 9; taken to Eichmond, paroled, and sent to Annapo
lis, Md., June 13; ex. and rejoined co. Oct. 26; pris. on the Dahlgren
raid, March 1, '64; in rebel prison till surrender of Gen. Lee, April, '65,
when he rejoined co. ; m. o. June 20, '65.
Graselle, Joseph. — Eecruit; age 27; res. St. John, N. B. ; en, Jan. 11,
'64, Biddeford; mus. Jan. 26; joine(i co, Feb. 26; sent to hospital, Aug.
'64; rejoined co. spring, '65; m. o, June 20, '65,
GuRNEA', Freeaian J. — Shoemaker; age .30; b. and r. Leeds; en. Sept. 23,
'61, Leeds; mus. Oct. 31; disch. for dis. Feb. 22, '62.
Hall, James G. B. —Farmer; age 19; b. and r. Peru; en. Oct. 4, '61, Caii-
Ijon; mus. Oct. 31; disch. for dis. June, '62.
Hamlin, Henba- A. — Age 18; res. China; en. Co. I, 1st D. C. Jan. 26, '64,
Augusta; mus. Feb. 19; pris. on Wilson's raid, June 26, at Staunton
Eiver, and died in rebel prison, Aug. 1, '64.
Hatch, Iseael M. — Farmer; age 21; b. Lincoln; res. Lewiston; en. Sept.
27, '61, Lewiston; mus. Oct. .31; orderly at Aquia Creek, Va., Dec. 4, '62,
to June 17, '63, and then orderly for Gen. Patrick, pro. mar. gen. A. P.
until spring of '64, when he was transferred to hd. qrs. A. P. as scout;
wounded while on duty outside the lines, near Petersburg, Va., July 11,
'64; went to Eichmond, Va., on duty, in Sept., and was gone until after
ex. of ser., when m. o.
Harrison, Charles F. — Farmer; age 26; b. New York; res. Bangor; en.
March 12, '62, Augusta; mus. April 12, at Warrenton Junction, Va.
Hayford, Orlando A. — Farmer; age 23; b. andr. Peru; en. Oct. 17, '61,
Canton; mus. Oct. 31; Avd. severely in action, Shepardstown, Va., July
16, '63; remained in hospital at Baltimore, until m. o. Nov. 25, '64, ex. of
ser. ; suffered severely from his wound, being almost entirely disabled
for three or four years after m. o., when the bullet was extracted, and
he improved, but died from the effects of the wound in 1884.
HToAVES, Suainer W. — Joiner; age 22; b. Solon; res. Lewiston; en. Sept.
23, '61, Lewiston; mus. Oct. 31.
Howes, William O. — Carriage-maker; age 20; b. Athens; res. LoAviston;
en. Sept. 21, '61, Lewiston; mus. Oct. 31; wd. slightly in .action, Aldie,
June 17, '63; re-en. Jan. 1, '64; wd. in action at Coal Harbor, Va., June
2; com. capt.' 1st Me. Sharpshooters.
HuMPHREAT, TisioTHA- P, — Age 20; res, Pittsfield; en. Co. I, 1st D. C. Feb.
20, '(J4, Augusta; mus. Feb, 22; pris. on Wilson's raid, June 26; disch.
June 20, '05.
HuTCHiNS, Joseph F.— Farmer; age 21; b. and r. Livermore; en. Oct. 16,
'61, Canton; mus, Oct. .31.
Irish, Daniel G. — Farmer; age 17; b, Sumner; res. Washburn; en. Feb.
15, '62, Canton; mus, Feb. 25; on special duty in Washington, from Sept.

ROSTER OF COMPANY G. 569
'62, to Feb. 15, '63; sick, April 18, '63; prov. guard at Camp Stoneman,
near Washington, in the fall of '63; rejoined co. Dec. 13, '63; sick. May
16, '64; rejoined co. fall of '(i4, and m. o. Feb. 25, '65, ex, of ser,
Irving, Elnatiian P. —Age 29; res, Milo; en, and mus. Co, I, 1st D, C.
Feb, 10, '64, Augusta; joined co. at tr, ; wd. and pris. in charge on
Gen, Lee's retreating train, April 6, '65; released at the surrender, April
9, and disch. G. O. No. 77.
Jackman, Charles G. — Age 27; res. Biddeford; en. Co. I, 1st D. C. Feb.
11, '64, Portland; mus. Feb. 19; pris. in action at Sycamore church, Va,,
Sept, 16, '64; disch. G. O. No. 77,
Jacobs, Williaai. —Farmer; age 32; b. Gilmanton, N, H, ; res. Rumford;
en, Feb, 22, '62, Canton; mus. Feb. 25; sick, and on duty in hospital.
Point Lookout, Md., Nov, 1, '62, to March 9, '64; re-en. March 9, '64;
caught within the rebel lines in action at St. Mary's church, June 24,
'64, but got out and rejoined co. next morning; injured July 2, and Avent
to hospital, but rejoined co, July 20; Avd, in action, Boydton plank road,
Va., Oct, 27, '64; m. o, G, O. No. 77,
Jenkins, .John. — Veteran recruit; age 23; res. New Gloucester; en. Jan.
20, '64, Portland; mus. Jan. 25; joined oo. Feb. 26; sent to Washington,
sick. May 16; rejoined co. ; disch. June 20, '65.
Jones, Rilea- L. — Sailor; age 21; b. Waterville; res. Lewiston; en. Sept.
21, '61, Lewiston; mus. Oct. 31; re-en. Feb. 1, '64; wd. and pris. in
action at St, Mary's church, Va,, June 24, '64, being shot down and run
over in the last charge of the enemy in that engagement, receiving a
bullet in the right shoulder; m, o. G. O. No, 77; absent from duty only
while on veteran furlough, from enlistment to the time he was pris,
[See p, 117.]
Jones, Rodney. —Age 19; res, Fairfield; en, Co, I, 1st D. C. Feb. 13, '64,
Augusta; mus. Feb, 19; joined co, at tr, ; wd, slightly in action, Boyd
ton plank road, Oct, 27; wd, severely at Briery Creek, Ajjril 7, '65; disch,
G, O. No, 77,
Johnson, John H, — ^Age 29; res. Monmouth; en, Co. I, IstD. C. Feb. 11,
'64, Augusta; mus. Feb. 19; wd. and pris, while scouting near Sycamore
church, Va., Sept, 3, '64; disch, G, O. No. 77.
Jordan, Andrew J. — Bootmaker; age 20; b, Danville; res. Friendship;
en, and mus. at Belfast, March 5, '62; left at Falmouth, Va., sick. May
25, '62; died at Fairfax Seminary hospital, near Alexandria, Va., Oct. 26,
'62, of quinsy.
Jordan, Charles W. — Bleacher; age 20; b. Danville; res. Lewiston; en.
Oct. 5, '61, Lewiston; mus. Oct. 31; orderly for Gen. Ricketts, from May
22, '62, till Dec. 25, when he rejoined co; orderly at hd. qrs. 1st L-rig.
(Col. Gavin) from Feb. 20, '63, till Aug. 26, when he again rejoined CO.;
re-en. Jan. 1, '64; struck in the breast by a bullet, in action at AA'bite
House Landing, June 21, but his life was saved by a diary and pair of
scissors in his breast pocket; three days later, June 24, in action at
St. Mary's church, Va., wd. twice, once in the head, and sent to the
hospital; disch, in the summer of '65, for dis, caused by the wounds,
from which he suffered seyerely a long time after his discharge, and
recovered entirely only after a surgical operation had been performed.
[See p, 292,]
Kelley, George M. — Recruit; age 35; res. Troy; en. and mus. Jan. 14,
'64, Belfast; joined co. Jan. 27; tr to the navy, April 27, '64.
Kblley, Charles S. — Recruit; age 29; res. Troy; en, and mus. Jan. 14,
'64, Belfast; joined co, Jan, 27; in hospital at City Point, Va., summer
and fall of '64; rejoined co., and m, o. with regt.
Kelsey, John B. — Teamster; age 35; b, and r. Canton; en. Oct, 1, "61,
Lewiston; mus. Oct, 31; teamster in di-y. com'sy dept, from Sept. 25, '63;
re-en, Feb. 1, '64; on duty in div. and brig. q. m. depts. till m. o. of

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regt., haAdng been connected with the regt. from its organization until
its m. o.
Kennedy, William H.— Age 23; res. Boothbay; en. Co. I, IstD. C. Jan. 22,
'64, Augusta; mus. Feb. 19; pris. at Stony Creek, Va., on Wilson's raid,
June 29; died in rebel prison, in Andersonville, Ga., Oct. '64.
Kenebson, Ithiel S. — Veteran; age 23; res. Bethel; en. Co. I, 1st D. C.
Jan. 18, '(34, Lewiston; mus. Feb. 19; sick in hospital from Aug. 16,
and there m. o.
Kimball, William W. — Recruit; age 21; res. Roxbury; en. and mus.
Nov. 24, '63, Portland; joinecl co. Jan. 27; sent to dismounted camp at
the opening of the spring campaign, and returned Aug. 28; m. o. June
20, '65.
Knowlton, James L. —Recruit; age IS; res. Liberty; en. Jan. 4, '64, Bel
fast; mus. Jan, 18, and joined co. Jan, 27; m, o. with regt.
Lane, George W. — Recruit; age 24; res. Auburn; en. and mus. Oct. 14,
'64, Auburn, for one year; joined co, and served with it till June 20, '65,
when m, o.
Leighton, Benjamin P.- Age IS; res. Monmouth; en. Co. I, 1st D. C.
.Jan. 28, '64, Augusta; mus. Feb. 19; pris. June 29, at Stony Creek, Va.,
on Wilson's raid; remained in prison till the close of the war; disch.
G. O. No. 77.
Leighton, James W.— Age 22; res. Monmouth; en. Co. I, 1st D. C. Feb.
12, '64, Augusta; mus. Feb. 19; sick in hospital at tr. ; disch. G. O. No.
77.
Levensellar, Samuel, — Recruit; age 28; res. Linconville; en. and mus.
Feb. 22, '64, Belfast; joined co. Feb. 26; killed in action at Reams' Sta
tion, Aug. 25, '64, being cut in two by a shell.
Lewis, Orrin P. — Recruit; age 29; res, Springfield; en. and mus. Dec. 4,
'63, Bangor; joined co. Jan. 27, '64; m. o. with regt.
Libby, Madison. — Age 34; res. Pittsfield; en. Co. I, 1st D. C. Jan. 27, '64,
Augusta; mus. Feb. 19; joined co. at tr. ; killed in action at Boydton
plank road, Oct. 27, '64.
• Libby, Seth, — Age 24; res. Pittsfield; en. Co, I, 1st D. C, Feb, 1, '64,
Augusta; mus, Feb, 19; sick in hospital at tri; disch. G. O. No. 77.
Lucas, Samuel, — Shoemaker; age 34; b, and r. Canton; en. Oct. 11, '61,
Canton; mus. Oct. 31; sick at Frederick, Md., Nov. 1, '62, to Oct. 31, '63;
re-en. Jan. 1, '64; regimental pioneer for a while that winter ; detailed
as saddler for the division ammunition train, summer of '64, where he
served until m. o. June 20, '65.
Maloon, Harton. — Bleacher; age 20; b. Bowdoin; res. Lewiston; en. and
mus. March 1, '62, Augusta; orderly at Aquia Creek, Va., from Dec. 4,
'62, till July 12, '63; killed in action at Shepardstown, Va., July 16, '63.
[See p. 188.]
Mason, Fernando F. — Shoemaker; age 19; b, Hartford; res. North Tur
ner; en. Feb. 19, '62, Canton; mus. Feb. 25; at Washington, sick, April 5,
'62, to July 4; wd. severely in action, Aldie, Va., .June 17, '63; remained
in hospital, disabled from the wound, until Feb. 25, '65, when m. o. ex.
of ser, [See p, 140,]
Mathews, Henra- A, — Recruit; age 19; res, Eockland; en. and mus, Feb.
4, '64, Belfast; joined co. Feb. 26; tr. to navy, April 27, '64.
Mayo, William H. — Age 27; res. Farmingdale; en. and mus. Co. I, 1st
IJ. C. Feb. 22, '64, Augusta; pris. near the picket line at Sycamore
church, while teamster, Sept. 12; disoh. G. O. No. 77.
McClanning, William S. — Gas-fitter; age 24; b. and r. Yarmouth; en.
Oct. 14, '61, Lewiston; mus. Oct. 31; orderly for Gen, Eicketts from
May 22, '62, till December, when he rejoined co, ; orderly at hd. qrs. Col.
Gavin (1st brig.) from Feb. 20, '63, till Aug. 26, '63, when rejoined co. ;
re-en. Jan. 1, '64; killed in action at Deep Bottom, Aug. 16, '64.

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McDonald, John, Jr, — Age 19; res, Fairfield; en, Co, I, 1st D. C. Feb, 1,
'64, Augusta; mus, Feb. 19; pris. in action at Sycamore church, Va.,
Sept. 16, '64; disch. G. O. No. 77.
McEaa-, John. — Eecruit; age 32; res. Portland; en. Jan. 12, '64, Augusta;
mus, Jan. 18; joined co. Jan. 27; m. o. June 20, '65,
Mitchell, John. —Farmer; age 27; b. East Livermore; res. Jay; en. Oct,
9, '61, Lewiston; mus, Oct, 31; re-en. Jan, 1, '64; m, o, June 20, '65,
[See p, 140.]
Moffitt, Eugene C. — Age 17; res, Eockland; en. Co. I, IstD. C. Feb. 10,
¦'64, Augusta; mus. Feb. 19; pris. in action at Sycamore church, Va.,
Sept. 16, '64; disch. G. O. No. 77.
Morse, William H. — Eecruit; age 19; res. Appleton; en. Jan. 21, '64,
Eockland; mus. Jan. 25; joined co. Feb. 26; wd. severely in action,
Dinwiddie, March 31, '65; disch. G. O. No. 77.
Morrison, George. —Age 36; res. Perry; en, Co, I, 1st D, C. Feb, 27, '64,
Perry; mus, Feb. 27; sick in hospital at tr. ; m. o. G. O. No. 77,
Needham, Frank C — Age 20; res, Bath; en, Co, I, 1st D, C, Feb, 3, '64,
Lewiston; mus. Feb. 19; joined co. at tr. ; m. o. June 20, '65.
Nichols, Chaeles F. — Age 20; res. Augusta; en. Co. I, 1st D. C. Feb. 3,
'64, Augusta; mus. Feb. 19; pris. at Eeams' Station, Va., on Wilson's
raid, June 28, '64; disch. G. O. No. 77.
NICKEESON, Moses.- Age 43; res, Eockland; en, Co. I, 1st D, C, Feb, 8, '64,
Rockland; mus. Feb. 19; sick in hospital at time of tr.; disch. G. O.
No. 77.
NiLES, Temothy B. —Farmer; age 27; b. and r. Livermore; en. Oct. 16, '61,
Canton; mus. Oct. 31, Augusta; sick, and on duty as nurse at Fairfax
Seminary hospital from May, '62, until Nov. 24 following, Avhen he was
disch. for dis. ; afterwards drafted, accepted, and joined the Sth Me.
regt.
NoBEiGA, Mitchell R. — Age 22; res. Gardiner; en, Co, I, 1st D, C, Feb,
7, '64, Augusta; mus, Feb. 19; pris, at Reams' Station, on Wilson's raid,
June 28, '64; disoh. G. O. No. 77.
Noyes, Fred K. — Painter; age 21; b. Portland; res. Lewiston; en. Sept.
21, '61, Lewiston; mus. Oct. 31; disch. for dis. arising from injuries
received in the line of duty, Nov. '62.
O'Brien, Dbnnis. — Age 29; res. Calais; mus. Co. I, 1st D. C, Feb, 19, '64;
killed at Starmton Eiver, on Wilson's raid, June 26, '64,
Osgood, John N,— Age 21; res, Bradford; en, Co, I, 1st D. C. Feb, 17, '64,
Bangor; mus. Feb. 19; died in hospital at Hampton Eoads, Va., Sept.
'64.
Parsons, John B. — Farmer; age 27; b. andr. Monmouth; en. Oct. 4, '61,
Leeds; mus. Oct. 31; disch. for dis. July, '62.
Patterson, Jeremiah F. — Eecruit; age 30; res. Springfield; en. and mus.
Dec. 4, '63, Bangor; joined co. Jan. 27, '64; sent to hospital, sick. May
3, '64.
Penny, Henry J. — Veteran recruit; served two years in 1st and 10th Me.
Vols.; age 23; res. Lewiston; en. Aug. 25, '64, Lewiston, for one year;
mus. Sept. 13; joined co. Oct. IS, '64; disch. G. O. No. 83.
PiCKARD, Jefferson. — Farmer; age 26; b. and i. Plymouth; en. Oct. 16,
'61, Augusta; mus. Oct. 31.
Piper, Nathaniel. — Recruit; age 18; res. Portland; en. and mus. Nov. 12,
'63, Portland; joined co. Jan. 27, '64; m. o. June 20, '65.
PoLLABD, THOMjift J. — Veteran; age 22; res. Palmyra; en. Co. I, IstD, C,
Feb. 2, '64, Augusta; mus. Feb. 19; pris. at Reams' Station, Va., on Wil
son's raid, June 28; died in prison at Andersonville, Ga., Oct. '64.
Pond, Aethue A. — Age 23; res. Bangor; en. Co. I, 1st D. C. Jan. 26, '64,
Augusta; mus. Feb. 19; joined co. after tr. ; m. o. June 20, '65.

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Pulsifee, Addison G. — Machinist; age 22; b. Poland; res, Lewiston; en,
Sept. 25, '61, LeAviston; mus. Oct. 31; sick iu hospital from Oct. 14, '62;
disch. for dis. Dec. 29, '63.
Eeed, Geoege E. — Clerk; age 18; b. Livermore; res. East Livermore ; en.
Sept, 2.5, '61, Farmington; mus, Oct, 31; orderly at Aquia Creek, Va.,
from Dec. 4, '62. and for Gen. Paul from Jan. 17, '63; rejoined co. Aug.
26; re-en. Feb. 1, '64; killed in action at Eeams' Station, Va., Aug. 25,
'64, being cut in two by a shell.
Eichabds, Horatio M. — Eecruit; age 28; res. Wayne; eh. Jan. 20, '64,
Lewiston; mus. Jan. 25; joined co. Feb. 26; served with co. a short
time when he went to hospital, sick; disch. G. O. No. 77.
EiCHAEDS, Moses Y. — Cooper; age 25; b. Searsmont; res. Burnham; en.
Oct. 16, '61, Augusta; mus. Oct. 31.
EicKEE, James M. — Parmer; age 19; b. and r. Hartford; en. Oct. 17, '61,
Canton; mus. Oct. 31; disch. for dis. June, '62.
Bobbins, Lucius C. — Farmer; age 25; b. and r. Leeds; en. Oct. 14, '61,
Leeds; mus. Oct. 31; disch. for dis. Aug. 7, '62.
EoBEETS, Albeet J. — Veteran recruit; age 20; res. Peru; en. Nov. 23, '63,
Lewiston; mus. Nov. 25; joined co. Jan. '64; captured while foraging
on foot on Sheridan's raid towards Gordonsville, June 10, '64; rejoined
CO. Aug. 28; wd. slightly in action at Boydton plank road, Oct. 27, '64;
m. o. June 20, '65.
Eobinson, Francis E. — Age 18; res. Winslow; en. Co. I, 1st D. C. Feb. 8,
'64, Winslow; mus. Feb. 19; pris. in action at Sycamore church, Sept.
16; died in rebel prison at Salisbury, N. C, Nov. 1, '64.
Eose, Seth G. — Farmer; age 20; b. and r. Leeds; en. Oct. 14, '61, Leeds;
mus. Oct. 31, Augusta; on duty as teamster in brigade com'sy dept.
from Oct. IS, '63; m. o. Nov. 25, '64, ex. of ser.
Eoss, Allen E. M. — Age 23; res. Athens; en. Co. I, 1st D. C. Feb. 4, '64,
Calais; mus. Feb. 19; joined co. at tr. ; m. o. with regt.
Eoyal, Bailey T. — Teamster; age 40; b. Pownal; res. Lewiston; en. Oct.
5, '61, Lewiston; mus. Oct. 31; left at Frederick, Md., sick (moonstruck
while lying on the ground in the open air), Oct. '62; remained in hospi
tal till tr. to invalid corps, Jan. 15, '64; died '75, from the eff'eots of
being moonstruck.
Eoyal, George A. — Farmer; age 18; b. Pownal; res. Lewiston; en. Oct. 5,
'61, Lewiston; mus. Oct. 31; disch. for dis. Nov. 24, '62. [See Co. I.]
Eussell, Alonzo P. — Farmer; age 18; b. Eumford; res. Livermore; en.
Oct. 4, '61, Canton; mus. Oct. 31; orderly at Aquia Creek, Va., from
Dec. 4, '62, and for Gen. Patrick, pro. mar. gen. A. P. from June 17, '63,
until the spring of '64, when rejoined co. ; m. o. Nov. 25, '64, ex. of ser.
Sanborn, Silas M. —Age 31; res. Biddeford; en. Co. I, 1st D. C. Feb. 11,
'64, Portland; mus. Feb. 19; in hospital at tr. ; disch. G. O. No. 77.
Severance, Ora P. — Age 21; res. Skowhegan; en. Co. 1, 1st D. C. Feb. 4,
'64, Augusta; mus. Feb. 19; joined co. at tr. ; missing in action, Boydton
plank road, Oct. 27; disch. G. O. No. 77.
Small, Leonard C. — Age 20; res. Pittsfield; en, Co, I, 1st D. C. Feb, 3,
'64, Augusta; mus. Feb. 19; wd, and pris. in action at Sycamore church,
Sept. 16; dic(i in rebel jirison at Salisbury, N, C, Feb. 9, '65,
Smith, Benjamin S, — Eecruit; farmer; age 18; b, and r, Peru; en. July 15,
'62, Canton; mus. Aug, 20; joined co. Sept. 5; disch, for dis, Feb. 25, '63,
Saiith, Charles D, — Veteran; age 20; res, Biddeford; en, Co, I, 1st D. C,
Feb, 11, '64, Portland; mus, Feb. 19; died at Point jjf Eocks hospital,
Va., July 27, '64, of disease contracted on Wilson's raid,
Snell, Albion K. — Eecruit; age 43; res. Poland; en, Feb. 8, '64, Lewiston;
mus. Feb. 26; joined co. at once; in dismounted camp and hospital most
of the time till spring of '65; m. o. June 20, '65.

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Snell, Alonzo H. — Eecruit; age 18; res, Poland; en. Feb. 18, '64, Lewis-
ton; mus. Feb. 26; joined co. soon after; in dismounted camp and hos
pital most of the time till spring of '65; m. o. with regt.
Snell, Walter E.— Eecruit; age 22; res. CharlestoAvn ; en. Feb. 20, '64,
Lewiston; mus, Feb, 26; joined co. soon after; at dismounted camp and
hospital most of the time till the spring of '65; disch, G. 0, No, 77.
SOMERS, Thomas, — Age 22; res, Athens; en. Co. I 1st D. C. Feb, 5, '64,
Augusta; mus, Feb, 19; joined co, at tr.; wd. accidentally on picket dur
ing the winter of '64-5, and disch, G, O. No. 77.
SoTHARD, Theodore M.— Age 43; res. Winslow; en. Co. I, 1st D. C. Feb.
12, '64, Augusta; mus. Feb. 19; sick in hospital at tr. ; disch. G. O. No. 77.
Spaulding, Liberty B. — Veteran recruit; age 20; res. Springfield; en. and
mus. Dec. 4, '63, Bangor; joined co. Jan. 27, '64; went to corps hospital,
near City Point, Va., sick, July, '64, and died there Sept. 18.
Stanhope, William H. — Age 25; res. Bradford; en. and mus. Co. I, 1st
D. C. Feb. 17, '64. Bangor; pris. at Eeams' Station, Va., on Wilson' raid,
June 28, and died at Andersonville, Ga., Nov. 2, '64 — grave No. 11,742.
Starkea.', Augustus H. — Age 20; res. China; mus. Co. I, 1st D. C. Feb. 19,
'(34, Augusta; died July, '64.
Stetson, Hezekiah. — Parmer; age 18; b. andr. Sumner; en. Oct. 21, '61,
Canton; mus. Oct. 31; sent to Fairfax Seminary hospital. May, '62; de
tailed as cook in the hospital in July; disch. for dis. Nov. 24, '62.
Stevens, Churchill S. — Served in 1st Me. regt.; farmer; age 19; b. and r.
Auburn; en. Sept. 27, '61, Lewiston; mus. Oct. 31; disch. for dis. Oct.
29, '62.
Stevens, David. —Veteran; age 28; res. Augusta; en. Co. I, IstD. C. Feb.
2, '64, Augusta; mus. Feb. 19; joined co. at tr. ; m. o. with regt.
Stockwell, John M. — Painter; age 19; b. Eumford; res. Lewiston; en.
Sept. 27, '61, Lewiston; mus. Oct. 31; pris. near Warrenton, Va., Aug.
27, '62; paroled on the field; went to Maine, and disch. by the state
authorities.
SuTHEELAND, NATHANIEL. — Age IS; res. Biddeford; en. Co. I, 1st D. C.
Feb. 11, '64, Portland; mus. Feb. 22; pris. in action at Sycamore church,
Va., Sept. 16; died in prison at Salisbury, N. C, Oct. '64.
SwEETLAND, William H. — Age 25; res. Farmingdale; en. Co. I, IstD. C.
Feb. 12, '64, Augusta; mus. Feb. 19; joined co. at tr, ; m, o. June 20, '65.
Sylvestee, Hobace. — Age 22; res. Augusta; en, Co. I, 1st D. C. Feb. 14,
'(34, Augusta; mus, Feb, 19; on duty at Washington at tr, ; joined co. ;
m, o, with regt.
Thing, Geoege S, — Age 23; res, WaterAdlle; en. Co. I, 1st D. C. Feb. 9,,
'64, Augusta; mus. Feb, 19; disch, for dis. July, '64,
Thomas, Lyman, — Eecruit; age 18; res. Vassalboro; en. Jan. 29, '64, Eock
land; mus. Feb. 2; joine(l co. Feb. 26; went to hospital in Oct. '(34, and
disch. for dis. March 14, '65.
Thobn, James H. —Age 18; res. Waterville; en. Co. I, 1st D. C.Feb. 9, '64,
Waterville; mus. Feb. 19; joined co. attr.; shot by accident while in
camp in the winter of '65 ; m. o. G. O. No, 77,
Thueston, Chables E. — Age 20; res. Calais; en. Co, I, 1st D. C, Feb. 5,
'64, Calais; mus, Feb. 19; joined co, at tr. ; m, o, with regt,
Tobie, Leeoy H. — Veteran recruit, having served with the 10th Me, Inf.
from its organization till its m,.o, ; machinist; age 21; b. and r. Lewis-
ton; en, Aug. 19, '64, Lewiston; mus. Sept, 13; joined co, Oct. 18, and
served with it till March 31, '65, when severely wd, at Dinwiddie Court
House; disch. for dis, arising from the wound, July 27, '65, Augusta.
ViCKBRY, Charles. — Age 18; res, Calais; en. Co. I, 1st D. C. Feb. 3, '64,
Calais; mus. Feb. 19; joined co. at tr. ; m. o. June 20, '65.

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Washburn, Chaeles A. — Eecruit; age 18; res. Auburn; en. and mus.
Oct, 14, '64, Auburn, for one year; joined co, soon after; disch. G. O.
No, 77.
Williamson, Heney. — Age 19; res, Augusta; en. Co, I, 1st D, C. Feb, 8,
'64, Augusta; mus, Feb, 19; at dismounted camp at tr.; m, o. June 20,
'65.
Willis, Gancello, — Age 33; res, Detroit; en, Co, I, 1st D, C, Feb. 9, '64,
Detroit; mus. Feb, 19; pris, at Sycamore church, Va., Sept. 16, '64;
disch. G. O. No. 77.
WiLSHiER, Wallace W. — Age 18; res. Palmyra; en. Co. I, 1st D. C. Jan.
27, '64, Augusta; mus. Feb. 19; joined co. at tr. ; m. o. June 20, '65.
Wheeler, Levi W. — Carpet-stamper; age 24; b. and r. Leeds; en. Sept.
20, '61, Leeds; mus. Oct. 31; orderly for Gen, Eicketts from May 22
until Aug. 21; detailed as teamster at division hd. qrs. Feb, 20, '63; m, o.
Nov, 25, '64, ex. of ser.
White, George W, — Farmer; age 19; b, and r. Dixfield; en. Oct, 8, '61,
Canton; mus, Oct, 31; orderly at Aquia Creek, Va,, from Dec, 4, '62, and
for Gen. Patrick, pro. mar gen. A. P. from June 17, '63, till the spring of
'64; m. o. Nov. 25, '64, ex, of ser.
White, Henry, — Farmer; age 21; b, Quebec; res, Waterville; en. Dec. 2,
'61, Augusta; mus, Dec, 4; cook in the regt, q, m. dept, from July, '62;
died in hospital at Frederick, Md,, Oct, 20, '62.
Whiteknact, George W, — Eecruit; age 19; res. Sanford; en, and mus.
Dec. 20, '64, Portland; joined co. soon after muster; wd. in action at
Dinwiddie Court House, Va., March 31, '65; disch. G. O. No. 77.
Whiteknact, John. — Age 18; res. Calais; en. Co. I, 1st D. C. Feb. 5, '(34,
Calais; mus. Feb. 19; wd. Sept, 3, while on a scouting expedition near
Sycamore church, Va. ; joined co. and was m. o. with regt.
Whitman, William, — Age 41; res. Greenwood; en, Co. I, 1st D.C, Jan.
25, '64, Lewiston; mus. Feb, 19; sick in hospital at tr, ; disch. G. O,
No, 77.
Woodbury", Collins. — Eecruit; sailor; age 21; res. Bangor; en. April 20,
'63, Bangor; mus. June, '63, Warrenton Junction, Va. ; joined co. June
13, '63.
Wyman, William H. — Parmer; age 21; b. andr. East Livermore ; en. Oct.
9, '61, Lewiston; mus. Oct. 31; pris. in action. Brandy Station, "V'a., June
9, '63; taken to Eichmond, paroled, and sent to Annapolis, Md., June
13, '63; ex, and rejoined co, Oct, 26, '63; re-en, Feb, 1, '64; went to dis
mounted camp October, '64, and to the hospital Dec, 7; m, o. Aug. 14,
'65, upon arrival of the regt. at Augusta.
York, Cornelius, — Age 23; res. GreeuAvood; en, Co. I, 1st D, C. Jan. 20,
"64, Lewiston; mus, Feb. 19; in hospital at City Point at time of tr, ;
m. o, June 20, '65,
Young, Hanson W. — Eecruit; age 18; res, Glenburn; en, and mus, Jan,
19, '64, Belfast; joined co, Jan, 27, '64; wd, in action at Dinwiddie Court
House, Va,, March 31, '65; disch. G. O. No. 77.

EECAPITULATION.
The whole number of commissioned officers belonging to the company
was twelve, of whom eight joined at its organization (three with commis
sions and the remainder in the ranks and subsequently promoted), and four
were transferred from the First District of Columbia Cavalry. Of these,
two were mustered out with the regiment, one by reason of the exi^iration
of his term of service, five resigned, two were discharged for disability, one

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resigned on account of wounds received in action, and one was transferred
to another company. Three of these served three years or more, and one,
Lieut. Jumper, from the organization of the regiment till its muster out.
The actual number of enlisted men belonging to the company (besides
the flve who were commissioned) was tAvo hundred and forty-four, of whom
thirty-one were sergeants, twenty-six corporals, four buglers, five farriers,
four saddlers, two wagoners, and one hundred and seA'enty-two privates.
Of these, ninety-six joined the company at Augusta (seventy-nine being
present at the original muster-in, and seventeen joining during the winter),
one joined in the summer of 1862, two in 1863, forty-two in 1864, and one
hundred and three were transferred from the First District of Columbia Cav
alry. Of the whole number, thirty-two (original members) served their three
years' term of enlistment and were mustered out at its expiration ; thirty-five
were mustered out with the regiment; twenty-nine were discharged for dis
ability arising from disease, and three from wounds; eighty were discharged
at the close of the war, under the orders mustering out paroled prisoners,
convalescents in hospitals, dismounted cavalry men, one year men, and
cavalry men whose term of service expired prior to Oct, 1, 1865; one was
discharged to receive promotion in the Maine Sharpshooters, and two to
receive promotion in a colored regiment; one was discharged by order; one
was discharged by the state authorities; eighteen were killed in action,
thirteen died from disease, thirteen died in southei-n prisons, one died from
wounds received in action, and one was accidentally killed by his own
hand ; one was transferred to the non-commissioned staff, two were trans
ferred to the veteran reserve corps, two to the navy, and nine are unac
counted for. Fifty served three years or more, eight served two years and
less than three, one hundred and twelve served one year and less than two,
seventy-two served less tlien one year, and two, Sergt. E. P. Tobie, Jr., and
Private John Kelsey, served from the organization of the regiment until its
final muster out. The large number that served under two years is due to
the fact that nearly all the recruits and all of the District of Columbia men
enlisted less than two years before the close of the war, the company having
but three additions to its original membership for more than two years from
its muster. Of the ninety-six original members, twenty-six re-enlisted in
the regiment as veteran volunteers, one was discharged for disability, and
afterwards re-enlisted as a recruit, and was again discharged for disability.
These, and the five enlisted men commissioned, added to the number of
enlisted men before given, makes the total number of enlistments repre
sented in the company two hundred and seventy-'*hree, or with the commis
sioned officers, two hundred and eighty-six,
COMPANY G'S HONOEED DEAD,
SERGEANTS,
Lucius M. Eobinson, Hartford, Killed in action at Deep Bottom, Va,,
Aug. 16, 1864,
Thompson Neal, Pittsfield. Died in pi'ison at Salisbury, N. C, Nov, 7, 1864.
Charles H. Wallace, Lewiston. Killed while scouting near Sycamore
church, Va., Sept, 3, 1864,

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FIRST MAINE CAVALBY.

CORPORALS,

Frederic M, Baker, Lewiston, Died of disease, April 17, 1865, in hos
pital,
John Dealey, Jr,, Winthrop. Killed in action at Brandy Station, Va,,
June 9, 1863,
Charles H. Gibson, Vassalboro. Killed in action at Sycamore church,
Va., Sept. 16, 1864.
George E. Pishon, Vassalboro. Died at Point of Rocks hospital, Va., from
disease, Sept. 8, 1864.
Alphonso Pierce, Windsor. Died in prison at Salisbury, N. C, in Nov.
1S64.
Williaai E. Smith, Augusta. Died in prison at Salisbury, N. C, in Nov.
1864. FABRIER.
George W. H. Frost, Monmouth. Died of disease at Point of Eocks hos
pital, Va., in Sept. 1864. SADDLERS.
Ira I. McFaeland, Palmyra, Died of disease, Feb. 6, 1865.
Jeeemiah A. Estes, Vassalboro. Killed in action at Eeams' Station, Va.,
Aug. 25, 1864. PEIVATES.
Heney Ba'I'ES, Australia. Killed by his own hand, accidentally, Feb. 1,
1864.
Jeise.miah Boavhan, Lewiston. Killed in action at Staunton Eiver, Va.,
June 26, 1864.
James W. Beay, Montreal. Killed in action at Berryville, Va,, Aug. 14,
1864.
Ca'rus a. Buck, Greenwood. Died of disease in hospital at City Point, Va.,
in Jan., 1865,
Jambs Burns, Montreal, Died in April, 1865, from wounds received in
action at Dinwiddie Court House, March 31,
Theodore Clarke, Augusta. Died in prison at Andersonville, Ga., Nov.
1, 1864,
William E, Clarke, Lubec, Killed in action at Appomattox Court House,
April, 9, 1865, ' •
John D, Currier, Port Fairfield. Died of disease near Warrenton, Va. ,
Feb. 14, 1864. '^
Jaaies B. Gushing, Rockland. Died in prison at Salisbury, N. C, Nov. 7,
1864.
Rodney C. Davis, Lewiston. Died of disease in hospital at Augusta,
March 5, 1862.
Chables R. Delano, Turner, Killed in action at Beaver Dam Station, Va,,
May 10, 1864.
Nathaniel Eaton, Wells, Killed in action at Sycamore church, Va,, Sept,
16, 1864.
Joseph P. Emmons, South Maiden, Mass. Died in prison at Charleston,
S. C, in Oct. 1864.
Gustavus K. Estbs, Vassalboro. Killed in action at Boydton plank road;
Va., Oct. 27, 1864.
Hanson S. Field, Hartford. Killed in action at Ground Squirrel bridge,
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Heney A. Hamlin, China. Died in rebel prison, Aug. 1, 1864.
Andeew j. Joedan, Friendship. Died of disease in Fairfax Seminary hos
pital, near Alexandria, Va., Oct. 26, 1862.
William H. Kenneda-, Boothbay. Died in prison at Andersonville, Ga.,
Oct. 1864.
Samuel Lbatensellar, Lincolnville. KiUed in action at Reams' Station,
Va., Aug. 25, 1864.
Madison Libby, Pittsfield. Killed in action at Boydton plank road, Va.
Oct. 27, 1864.
Horton Maloon, Lewiston. Killed in action at Shepardstown, Va., July
16, 1863.
William S. McClanning, Yarmouth. Killed in action at Deep Bottom,
Va., Aug. 16, 1864.
Dennis O'Brien, Calais. Killed in action at Staunton River, Va., June 26
1864.
John N. Osgood, Bradford. Died of disease in hospital at Hampton roads,
Va., in Sept. 1864.
Thojias J. Pollaed, Palmyra. Died in prison at Andersonville, Ga., in
Oct. 1864.
George E. Reed, East Livermore. Killed in action at Reams' Station, Va.
Aug. 25, 1864.
Francis E. Eobinson, Winslow. Died in prison at Salisbury, N. C, Nov.
1,1864. •
Leonaed C." Small, Pittsfield. Died in prison at Salisbury, N. C, Feb. 9,
1865.
Chables D. Smith, Biddeford. Died of disease at Point of Eocks hospital,
Va., July 27, 1864.
LiBEETY B. Spaulding, Springfield. Died of disease in hospital at City
Point, Va., Sept. 18, 1864.
William H. Stanhope, Bradford. Died in prison at Andersonville, Ga.,
Nov. 2, IS64.
Augustus H. Staekey, China, Died in July, 1864,
Nathaniel Sutheeland, Biddeford, Died in prison at Salisbury, N, C,
in Oct, 1864,
Heney White, WaterAdlle, Died of disease in hospital at Frederick, Md,,
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COIMPANY H,
CAPTAINS,
SUMMAT, GEOEGE J. —Age 31; b, Konigsburg, Prussia; com, capt, Oct.
8, '61; killed in action at Aldie, June 17, '63. [See pp. 40, 48, 160, 162,
172.]
I can find but little of the history of Capt, Suaimat, except that he joined
us from Co. K, Fifth U, S. Cavalry, in which he had served nearly five years,
and had attained the rank of first sergeant, bearing an excellent character
in that command, and having been engaged in a fight with the Comanche
Indians, at Wild Horse Creek, Oct. 5, 1858, and in a skirmish with the rebels
at Falling Waters, Va., July 2, 1861, During the tAventy months he was in
command of his company, he was rarely ever knoAvn to allude to the father
land or to mention his kinsfolks. Upon assuming command of his company,
he briefiy told us we were men and soldiers now, — citizens and boys no
longer, — ^that it became his duty to discipline and prepare us for the field,
and for the stern duties we had promised to perform ; that the military law
was so unlike the civil, that some would, doubtless, deem the requirements
hard and unjust; but when Ave came to test our strength and our steel Avith
a flghting foe by the side of untrained troops, we should feel strong in the
strength discipline had given us', and stronger in the faith and confidence
of each other. We soon be.gan to feel a pride in our new commander, and
in the progress in drill and discipline Ave were making. His popularity, par
ticularly in his own company, increased daily, and his pride in his new
command never wavered. '
In his manner he was reserved and quiet; neither pompous nor proud,
but always moving with a soldierly grace and bearing. In dress he con
formed strictly to the army regulations, with no unnecessary lace nor
garments of gaudy show. He always looked well to the interest of the
government, whose servant he acknowledged himself to be, and saw that
no article for which he was in any way accountable was lost or unnecessarily
injured. He Avas temperate in his habits, and economical in his expendi
tures. He was thorough in his instructions, not only as regarded drill and
discipline, but in matters which might be, and were, of use to us in the active
sei'Adce which we afterwards saw. When we reached the field, we found him
ever watchful, ever careful, ever giving his whole attention to the duties set
before him, and ever performing those duties in a way to increase our re
spect and love for him, and to win the commendation of his superior officers.
In the action at Middletown, Va,, in May, 1862, when there seemed to us
no way of escape, he said to us, "Let every man keep his place, and I
will take you all out of here," Everyman came out as he promised, and
he was again raised in our estimation. In April, 1863, at the head of his
company, he swam the Eappahannock, then at flood, and by the instincts
of a wary and careful soldier, eluded the obstructions of old telegraph wire
that had been thrown into the river at the southern landing, and, together
with a small dismounted force that had crossed on the railroad bridge
above, drove a formidable force of the enemy from their rifle-pits on the
opposite side, and pursued them to the woods beyond. How he died is told
in the account of the fight at Aldie, Va., June 17, 1863. — H, C, H,
HALL, HENRY C. —Student and teacher; age 23; b. Waterville; res, Starks;
en. April 19, '61, in Portland Mechanic Blues, 1st Me, Vols,, as private;
m. o. Aug, '61, ex of ser.; en. 1st Me. Cav, Oct, 17, '61, Skowhegan; mus,
Nov. 5, as sergt,; pro. 1st sergt. Jan. 1, '62; com. 2d lieut. June 25, and
1st lieut, Oct. 23, '62; com, capt, June 18, '63, and commanded co, till
the close of the war, except the last year, when in command of battal-

ROSTER OF COMPANY H. 579
ion; seriously wd. at Wyatt's farm, Va., Sept. 29, '64; breveted major,
March 31, '65, for gallant and meritorious services at Dinwiddie Court
House, Va. ; ap. provost marshal, Chesterfield County, Va., May 20, '65;
ap. sub-commissioner Freedmen's Bureau, for Chesterfield County, July
15, '65; m. o. with regt. [See pp. 160, 230, 359, 374, 402, 427, 432, 435,
441, 445.] FIRST LIEUTENANTS.
BAKEE, CHAELES H.— Merchant; age 26; b. Norridgewock ; res. SkoAV-
hegan; en. Sept. 20, '61, Skowhegan; mus. Nov. 5; resigned and honor
ably disch. June 14, '62.
WEBB, JOHN E. — Age 28; res. St. Albans; mus. Nov. 5, '61, as 2d Ueut.;
com. 1st lieut. Jan. 15, '62; resigned and honorably disch. Oct. 14, '62.
ANDEEWS, JOHN E. — 2d lieut. Co. I; com. 1st, lieut. Co. H, June 18, '63;
m. o. Nov. 25, '64, ex. of ser. [See Co. I, and pp. 241, 295, 360.]
MAGUIEE, JAMES.— Age 34; res. Augusta; com. 1st lieut. Co. F, IstD. C.
Jan. 25, '64; wd. at Petersburg, June, '64; pris. on Wilson's raid, June,
'64; absent pris. at tr.; joined co. and m. o. with regt. [See p. 332.]
SECOND LIEUTENANTS.
STONE, WILLIAM P.- Com, 2d lieut. Co. H, from Co. I, Oct. 23, '62; on
duty at hd. qrs. Col. Allen, mil. gov. Frederick, Md., Nov. '62, to Jan.
'63; pris. April, '63; on duty as a. a. q. m. at div. and corps hd. qrs. from
May, '63, till Aug. '64, then a. q. m. at cav. depot. City Point, till m. o.
Deo. 6, '64, ex. of ser. [See pp. 133, 142.]
LEE, JOSEPH W. —Age 22; res. Calais; en. Co. D, 2d Me. Cav., and pro.
1st sergt. Dec. 8, '63; com. 2d lieut. Co. I, 1st D. C. Feb. 24, '64; joined
CO. at tr. ; wd. at Boydton plank road, Oct. 27, '64; acting adjt. 3d bat
talion at Chesterfield Court House, '65; m. o. with regt.
FIEST SERGEANTS.
HuBD, Washington I. — Clerk; age 20; b. and r. Harmony ; en. Sept. 25, '61,
Skowhegan; mus. Nov. 5; wd. and pris. at Aldie, June 17, '63; ex. and
died of wounds at Camp Parole, Annapolis, Md., Aug. 11, '63.
Hall, Daniel W. — Student and teacher; age 23; b. Waterville; res.
Starks ; en. Co. B, 1st Me. Vols., Portland Mechanic Blues, April 22, '61 ;
m. o. Aug. '61, ex. of ser,; en, Co, H, 1st Me, Cav, Oct, 17, '61, Skowhe
gan; mus, Nov, 5, as sergt.; pro. 1st sergt, June 15, '63; mortally wd, at
Aldie, June 17, '63, and died of wounds, June 18, [See pp. 162, 163,]
Cook, Nathan V. — Shoemaker; age 25; b, and r, Solon; en, Sept. 21, '61,
Skowhegan; mus, Nov, 5, as sergt; pro. 1st. sergt. July 1, '63; tr. to
non-com. staff as com'sy sergt. March 1, '64. [See fleld and staff.]
West, John W. — Teacher; age 26; b. Hampton; res. Carmel; mus. Co. M,
1st D. C. Dec. 5, '63, as sergt.; pro. 1st sergt. '64; joined co. at tr.;
ordnance clerk, regt. hd, qrs,, winter '64-5; wd, severely at Dinwiddie
Court House, March 31, '65, while in command of co, ; m, o. June 20, '65,
Buzzell, Samuel L, — Farmer; age 20; b. and r. St. Albans; en, and mus,
Sept. 8, '62, St, Albans, as private; pro. 1st sergt, March 1, '64; wd, at
Boydton plank road, Oct. 27, '64, and died of wounds at City Point, Dec.
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580 FIRST MAINE CAVALRY, '
GoOtSavin, Geoege E. — Farmer; age 24; b, Fairfleld; res, Skowhegan; en.
Nov. 2, '61, Skowhegan; inns. Nov, 5, as private; pro, corp, Jan, 1, '62,
and sergt, Jan, 1, '63; re-en, Jan, 1, '64; m. o. with regt, ; bore an honor
able part in every action in which the co. was engaged, and came out
unscathed, SERGEANTS.
Heerin, Philander S. — Shoemaker; age 29; b. Skowhegan; res. Abing
ton, Mass.; en. Sept. 20, '61, Skowhegan; mus. Nov. 5; pris. at Ground
Squirrel bridge. May 11, '64; m. o. Nov. 25, '64, ex. of ser.
Fenderson, John H. — Farmer; age 20; b. and r. Madison; en. Sept. 27,
'61, Skowhegan; mus. Nov. 5; disch, for dis. at Augusta, Feb. 22, '62.
Phelps, Willaed H. — Parmer; age 22; b. Canaan; res. Hartland; en. Oct.
15, '61, Skowhegan; mus. Oct. 5, as corp.; pro. sergt. Jan. 1, '62; pris.
at Middleburg, Va., June 19, '63; ex. and rejoined co. Feb. 22, '64; pris.
on the Dahlgren raid, March 2, '64; died in prison at Andersonville,
June 16, '64 — grave No. 2064.
PosTEE, Chaeles H. — Laborer ; age 19 ; b. and r. Skowhegan ; en. Oct. 7,
'61, Skowhegan; mus. Nov. 5, as Corp.; pro. sergt. Aug. 1, '62; re-en.
Jan. 1, '64; wd. severely at Dinwiddie Court House, while in command
of CO., March 31, '65; disch. G. O. No. 77.
Wyman, John H.— Farmer; age 25; b. Bloomfleld; res. Skowhegan; en.
Sept. 30, '61, Skowhegan; mus. Nov. 5, as corp.; pro. ser^t. Jan. 1, '63;
m. o. Nov. 25, '(34, ex. of ser.
Mosher, Benjamin C. — Farmer; age 28; b. Canaan; res. Starks; en. Oct.
19, '61, SkoAvhegan; mus. Nov. 5, as private; pro. corp. Jan. 1, '63, and
sergt. July 1; re-en. Jan. 1, '(34; absent on furlough at m. o. of regt.,
ancf honorably disch. by order of Gen. Dix, Aug. '65. [See p. 162.]
Heal, Robeet A. — Sailor; age 20; b. and r. Lincolnville; en. Nov. 21, '61,
Belfast; mus. Nov. 5, as private; pro. corp. Aug. 1, '62; while crossing
the Eappahannock Eiver, in April, '63, his horse became entangled in
coils of telegraph wire thrown in to obstruct its passage, and fell on
him and injured him severely; re-en. Jan. 1, '64, and pro, sergt, same
date; m, o. June 20, '65. [See p, 162.]
Mayo, Daniel T, — Farmer; age 40; b. and r, Carmel; served in Co, A,
22d Me, Inf, and m, o, with regt, Aug, 14, '63; en. Co. M, 1st D. C. Jan.
5, '64, and mus. Feb. 19; joined co. at tr.; m. o. June 20, '65.
Stetson, Samuel K. — Blacksmith; age 38; b. Madawaska; res. Houlton;
en. 1st D. C. Feb, 12, '64, and mus. Feb. 26; absent sick at tr, ; tr, to
T, r. c, April 15, '65; disch, Nov. 28, '65, [See Co, K,]
Gilman, Daniel H, — Teacher; age 19; b, Levant; res, Monmouth; en.
and mus. Co. M, 1st D. C. MarcJh 16, '64; wd. at Eoanoke bridge, June
25, '64; in hospital at tr. ; joined co. and pro. regt. q. m. sergt. Dec. "64.
[See fleld and staff.]
Boston, Henry W. — Student; age 20; b. and r. St. Albans; en. Sept. 25,
'61, Skowhegan; mus. Nov. 5, as private; pro. corp. Aug. 1, '62; recruit
ing in Maine, '62; wd. at Aldie, June 17, '63; pro. sergt. '64; mortally
wd. at Charles City cross-roads, Aug. 18, '64, and died the next day.
Eobinson, John P. — Farmer; age 18; b. Skowhegan; res. Palmyra; en.
Oct. 15, '61, Skowhegan, and mus. Nov. 5, as private; pro. corp. Aug. 1,
'62; wd. at Shepardstown, July 16, '63; re-en. Jan. I, '(54; pro. sergt. '64;
wd. at Boydton plank road, Oct. 27, '64; m. o. June 20, '65.
BiCKFORD, Aaron F. — Farmer; age 19; b, Starks; res, Madison; en, Nov.
18, '61, Skowhegan, and mus. Nov. 5, as private; pro. corp. July 1, '63;
re-en. Jan. 1, '64; pro. sergt. '64; wd. at Black Creek, near White House
Landing, June 21, '64; m. o, June 20, '65.
Fostee, Daniel M. — Parmer; age 21; b. Canaan; res. Skowhegan; en. Oct.
9, '61, Skowhegan; mus. Nov. 5, as private; pro. corp. Jan. 1, '63; re-en.

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Feb. 1, '64; pro. sergt. '64; wd. at Boydton plank road, Oct. 27, '64; m. o.
June 20, '65.
Mayberey, Geoege H. — Farmer; agfe 19; b. and r. Solon; en. Oct. 21, '61,
Skowhegan, and mus. Nov. 5, as private; re-en. Jan. 1, '64; pro. corp.
'64, and sergt. '65; m. o. June 20, '65.
Bigelow, Levi E. — Harness-maker; age 41; b. Bloomfleld; res. Skowhe
gan; served in band of 9th Me. Inf., being m. o. Nov. 1, '62; en. 1st D. C.
Feb. 11, '64, Augusta, and mus. Feb. 17; joined regt. at tr., and served as
leader of band till m. o. of regt. ; pro. sergt. '65. [See last Iband.]
Ohlsen, John. — Laborer; age 39; b. Christiana, Norway; non-resident;
en. and mus. Oct. 4, '64, Augusta; joined co. Nov. 4; pro. sergt. '65;
m. o. with regt. CORPORALS.
Fendeeson, James W. — Shoemaker; age 23; b. and r. Madison; en. Oct.
19, '61, Skowhegan; mus. Nov. 5.
Liscomb, William S. — Lumberman; age 33; b. Bloomfleld; res. Skowhe
gan; en. Sept. 30, '61, Skowhegan; mus. Nov. 5.
Webb, Converse L., Je. — Farmer; age 24; b. St. Albans; res. Palmyra; en.
Oct. 21, '61, Skowhegan; mus. Nov. 5.
CoESON, Chaeles A. — Farmer; age 21; b. and r. Starks; en. Oct. 18, '61,
Skowhegan; mus. Nov. 5; pris. on Little Washington reconnoissance,
Oct. 12,^63; ex. and at Camp Stoneman, Feb. 23, '64; m. o. Nov. 25, '64,
ex. of ser.
Young, Sbwell C. — Sailor; age 21; b. and r. Lincolnville; en. Nov. '61,
Lincolnville; mus. Nov. 5; orderly for Gen. D. McM. Gregg, '64; m. o.
Nov. 25, '64, ex. of ser.
Maeshall, Benjamin P. — Parmer; age 20; b. and r, Starks; en, Nov, '61,
Skowhegan; mus. Nov, 5, as private; pro, corp, Aug, 1, '62; re-en, Jan,
1, '64; pris on the Dahlgren raid, March 2, '64; died in prison at Ander
sonville, Aug, 10, '64.
Emeey, Abnee C. — Parmer; age 28; b. Bloomfield; res. Skowhegan; en.
Nov, 1, '61, Skowhegan; mus, Nov. 5, as private; pro. corp. Aug. 1, '62;
wd. at Aldie, June 17, '63; disch. to accept com. as 2d lieut. Co. K, 2d
Me. Cav. Dec. 18, '63; m. o. July 2, '65, at close of the war. [See p. 163.]
Whittiee, David H. — Parmer; age 23; b. and r. Harmony; en. Nov. 4, '61,
Skowhegan; mus. Nov. 5, as private; pro. corp. Jan. 1, '63; re-en. Jan.
1, '64; disch. G. O. No. 77.
Cyphees, Maetin C. — Farmer; age 18; b. and r. Ripley; en. Oct. 3, '61,
Skowhegan; mus. Nov. 5, as private; pro. corp. Dec. 1, '63; wd. at
Todd's Tavern, May 8, '64; m. o. Nov. 25, '64, ex. of ser.
WiLLEY, Llewellyn L. ^Farmer; age 20; b. and r. Corinna; en. and mus.
Aug. 23, '62, Corinna, as private; pro. corp. Jan. 1, '64; wd. at Dinwiddie,
March 31, '65; disch. G. O. No. S3.
Goodwin, James A. — Blacksmith; age 36; b. Litchfield; res. Gardiner;
mus. 1st D. C. Feb. 27, '64; sick in hospital at tr.; disch. G. O. No. 77.
Kendall, Abiathae E. — Farmer; age 36; b. Hampden; res. Carmel; en.
Co. M, 1st D. C. Jan. 5, '64, and mus. Feb. 8; pris. at Eeams' Station,
June 29, '64; died in southern prison.
Pierce, Albeet A. —Farmer; age 21; b. and r. Bradford; served in Co. F,
2d Me. Inf., and m. o. with regt, June 9, '63; en, and mus, 1st D, C. Feb.
29, '64; pris. at Sycamore church, Sept. 16, '64; died in prison at Salis
bury, N. C, Nov, 26, '64,
BA'KEE, Dow C— Millman; age 24; b, Moscow; res. Kingsbury; served in
Co, H, 22d Me, Inf., and m, o, with regt. Aug. 14, '63; en, and mus, 1st
D, C. Feb, 24, '64; joined co. at tr, ; m. o, June 20, '65,

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Turner, Benjamin H. — Farmer; age 32; b. and r. Lewiston; en. and mus.
1st D. C. Feb. 26, '64; pris. at Sycamore church, Sept. 16, '64, and died
in prison.
Andeeavs, Lewis. —Farmer; age 28; b. Brighton; res. Solon; en. Oct. 28,
'61, Skowhegan; mus. Nov. 5, as private; wd. at Aldie, June 17, '63; re-
en. Jan. 1, '64, and pro. corp. same date; m. o. June 20, '65.
Gove, Moses E.— Farmer; age 18; b. and r. Perry; en. 1st D. C. Feb. 15,
'64; mus. March 4, as private; joined co. at tr.; pro. corp. '65; m. o. with
regt.
Harlow, James H. — Farmer; age 26; b. Concord; res. Embden; en. Sept.
28, '61, Skowhegan; mus. Nov. 5, as private; re-en. Jan. 1, '64; wd. at
Malvern Hill, July 29, '64; pro. corp. '65; m. o. June 20, '65.
Fuller, Alden W. — Parmer; age 18; b. and r. Searsmont; en. Dec. 1, '63,
Searsmont; mus, Dec, 7; joined co, Jan, 14, '64; pro, corp. '65; m. o.
with regt. BUGLERS.
WiLSHiEE, Wallace W. —Farmer; age 18; b. and r. Palmyra; en. Oct. 19,
'61, Skowhegan; mus. Nov. 5.
Steward, Samuel. — Parmer; age 18; b. Wells; res. Palmyra; en Nov. '61,
Palmyra; mus. Nov. 5; disch. for dis. at Washington, '63.
Oedway, Caleb P. — Millman; age 38; b. Belfast; res. Orono; en. and mus.
1st D. C. Jan. 5, '64, Bangor; joined co. at tr., and served with regt. band
till m. o. with regt. [See last band.]
PoMEOY, Rowland B. — Farmer; age 18; b. Bangor; res. Kenduskeag; en.
and mus. 1st D. C. Feb. 23, '64, Bangor; pris. at Sycamore church, Sept.
16, '64; died in rebel prison. FAREIEES.
Springer, Benjamin J. — Blacksmith; age 42; b. and r. Eichmond ; en. and
mus. Nov. 20, '61, Augusta; re-en. Jan. 1, '64; pris. on the Dahlgren raid,
March 2, '64; died in prison at Eichmond, March 20, '64.
HiNKLEA-, William. — Blacksmith; age 35; b. Topsham; res. Eichmond; en.
Nov. 28, '61, Skowhegan, and mus. same day; re-en. Jan. 1, '64; acting
regt. armorer, '64; m. o. with regt.
McCoy, Andrew. — Blacksmith; age 24; b. Canada; res. Auburn; en. 1st
D. C. Feb. 10, '64; mus. Feb. 27; joined co. at tr. ; m. o. with regt.
GooDNOW, Jason S. — Farmer; age 23; b. and r. Newry; served in Co. G,
2d. Me. Inf., being m. o. with regt. May 10, '63; en. 1st D. C. Feb. 26, '64,
Newry; mus. March 4; joined co. at tr. ; m. o. June 20, '65.
SADDLER.
Smith, George W. —Saddler; age 20; b. and r. Skowhegan; en. Oct. 31, '61,
Skowhegan; mus. Nov. 5; on extra duty in hospital dept. '63; re-en. Jan.
1, '64; on detached service at cav. depot, City Point, '64; rejoined co.
Sept. 9, '64; m. o. June 20, '65.
WAGONERS.
Brown, Calvin H. — Farmer; age 27; b. Corinna; res. Palmyra; en. Oct.
25, '61, Skowhegan; mus. Nov. 5; tr. to v. r. c. Nov. 1, '63.
PoMLOW, Joseph. — Hostler ; age 21; b. Canada; res. Solon; en. Sept. 23,
'61, Skowhegan; mus. Nov. 5, as private; on extra duty as teamster in
regt. q. m. dept. '63; ap. wagoner, June 15, '63; re-en. Feb. 1, '64; m.o.
with regt.

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PRIVATES.

583

Adams, Th.ara S. — Hunter; age 21; b. .and r, Carrituck; en. Nov. '61,
Skowhegan; mus. Nov. 6; disch. for dis. at Frederick, Nov. 1, '62.
Adeeton, TH0A1-A.S J. — Farmer; age 28; b. Bowdoinham; res. Litchfield;
served in Co. F, 24t,h Me. Inf., and was m. o. with regt. Aug. 25, '63; en.
Co. M, 1st D. C. Feb. 25, '64, and mus. March 18; pris. at Reams' Station,
June 29; died in rebel prison, Deo. 12, '64.
Allen, Hieam W. — Farmer; age 18; b. Lowell; res. Haynesville; en. Feb.
19, '62, Lowell; wd. at Aldie, June 17, '63; pris, on reconnaissance to
Little Washington, Oct, 12, '63; ex. and rejoined co. Feb. 23, '64; pris. on
Dahlgren raid, March 2, '64; died in prison at Andersonville.
Allen, Melvin J. — Parmer; age 18; b. Bloomfleld; res. Corinna; en. Dec.
2, '63, Bangor; mus, Dec. 21; joined co, Jan. 23, '64; sick at Point
Lookout, Md., Nov. '64; rejoined CO.; m. o. with regt.
Badger, Nathan. — Farmer; age 18; b, St. Albans; res. Ripley; en. Oct. 7,
'61, Skowhegan; mus. Nov. 5; disch. for dis. at Augusta, Feb. 11, '62.
Bailey, William E. — Millman; age 21; b. and r. Bradford; en. and mus.
Co. M, 1st D. C. Jan. 13, '64, Bangor; wd. and pris. at Reams' Station,
June 29, '64; disch. G. O. No. 77.
Baker, Wellington P. — Farmer; age 20; b. and r. Bingham; en. Sept. 27,
'61, Skowhegan, and mus. Nov. 5; re-en. Jan. 1, '64; acting chief bugler,
'64; ap. chief bugler and tr. to non-com. staff, Dec. 5, '64. [See field and
staff.]
Begin, John B. — Laborer; age 23; b. Quebec, Canada; res. Skowhegan;
en. Oct. 11, '61, Skowhegan, and mus. Nov. 5; pris. at Rappahannock
Station, with Lieut. Stone, April 14, '63. [See p. 133.]
BiCKFORD, Isaac. — Barber; age 43; b. and r. Porter; en. Nov. 28, '63, Lew
iston, and mus. Dec. 28; died of disease at Alexandria, Dec. 29, '64.
BiCKMORE, Llewellyn P. — Carpenter; age 18; b, Bradford; res, Bangor;
en, and mus. 1st D. C. Feb. 25, '64, Bangor; pris. at Sycamore church,
Sept. 16, '64; died in southern prison, Nov. 11, '64.
Blanchard, David J. — Farmer; age 44; b. Dexter; res. Kenduskeag;
served in Co. H, 22d Me. Inf., and m. o. with regt.; en. and mus. 1st
D. C. Feb. 2, '64, Bangor; disch. for dis. Aug. 21, '64.
Brown, Philander. — Parmer; age 20; b. and r. Skowhegan; en. Nov. 2,
'61, Skowhegan, and mus. Nov. 5.
Buck, Heney A. — Farmer; age 18; b. andr. Livermore; en. Co. M, 1st
D.C. Feb. 10, '64, Augusta, and mus. Feb. 25; wd. and pris. at Reams'
Station, June 29, '64, and died in rebel prison.
Butler, Plujimer H. — Farmer; age 23; b. New Sharon; res. Chelsea;
served in 5th Me. battery, and disch. Oct. 23, '62; en, 1st D, C, Feb. 15,
'64, Augusta, and mus, next day; joined co, at tr,, and m, o. with regt.
Burleigh, Albert A. — Farmer; age 22; b. andr. Linneus; en, Co, M, 1st
D. C. Feb. 25, '64, Augusta, and mus. Feb, 26; wd, and pris, at Eeams'
Station, June 29, '64; disch. for dis. April 18, '65.
Campbell, J. Sanborn. — Butcher; age 19; b. Athens; res. Dexter; en, and
mus. Jan, 1, '64, Bangor; joined co. Jan, 23, '64; pris, at Ground Squir
rel bridge. May 11, '64; m. o, June 20, '65.
Canwell, James. — Parmer; age 21; b. Franklin plantation; res. Canton;
en, March 17, '62, Canton; mus. soon after; wd. and pris. at Aldie, June
17, '63; ex. Sept, 12, and rejoined co. Oct, 19; re-en, March 18, '64; wd,
at St. Mary's church, June 24, '64; sick in hospital at m. o. of regt.
Clapp, Charles T. E.— Teacher; age 22; b. East Eddington; res. Enfield;
en. and mus. 1st D. C. Feb. 25, '64, Bangor; disch. for dis. Dec. 24, '64.
Colby, Geoege G. — Farmer; age 21; b. Whitefield; res. Windsor; en. 1st
D. C. March 8, '64, Augusta, and mus. March 10; joined cq. at tr. ; m. o.
June 20, '65.

584

FIRST MAINE CAVALRY,

Coleman, Charles A, —Farmer; age 21; b, and r, Winslow; en, Co, M,
1st D. C, Feb. 8, '64, Augusta; mus. Feb, 25; at cav, depot. City Point,
Nov. '64; m. o. with regt. [See Co. B.]
CoAN, William H. — Farmer; age 18; b. and r. Skowhegan; en. Jan. 14, '64,
Augusta, and mus. Jan. 18; joined co. Feb. 27; pris. at Eeams' Station,
Aug. 25, '64; ex., joined co., and m. o. with regt.
Coombs, Jesse F. — Farmer; age 18; b. Monmouth; res. Parkman; en. 1st
D. C. Feb. 19, '64, Augusta, and mus. Feb. 24; absent sick at tr. ; disch.
G. O. No. 77.
CooMBS, Samuel E. —Farmer; age 20; b. Albion; res. Parkman; en. 1st
D. C. Feb. 19, '64, Augusta, and mus. March 18; pris. at Sycamore
church, Sept, 16, '64; died in prison at Salisbury, N. C, Jan. 25, '65.
CopELAND, Llewellyn, — Farmer; age 22; b, and r. Corinna; en, and
mus, Dec. 29, '63, Bangor; joined co, Jan, 23, '64; wd, at St, Mary's
chui'ch, June 24, and disch. for dis, '64,
Corson, Charles I, — Carpenter; age 26; b, and r. West Waterville; en,
Oct, 8, '61, Skowhegan; mus. Nov. 5; disch. for dis. Jan, 25, '62,
Cowan, Kilbuen, — Millman; age 18; b. and r. Orono; en, 1st D, C. Jan,
5, '64; mus. Feb, 8; pris, at Sycamore church, Sept. 16, '64; m. o. June
20, '65,
Cousins, Nathan H, — Farmer; age 28; b, Belfast; r, Monroe; en, Sept.
25, '61, Belfast; mus. Nov, 5.
Crosby, George W. — Teamster; age 21; b, Frankfort; res, Portland;
served in Co, B, 25th Me. Inf., and m, o. with regt, July 10, '63; en. 1st
D. C. Feb. 19, '64, Portland; mus, Feb. 23; joineif co. at tr. ; m. o. with
regt.
Cross, Simon. — Teamster; age 41 ; b. Scotland; res. Topsfield ; en. and mus.
Dec. 31, '63, Bangor; joined co. Jan. 23, '64; died of disease while on
picket at Bealton Station, Feb. 6, '64.
Day, Charles D. — Laborer; age 19; b. Bangor; res. Brewer; en. and
mus. Co. M, 1st D. C. Feb. 25, '64, Bangor; pris. at Sycamore church,
Sept. 16, '64; died in prison at Salisbury, N. C., Nov. 15, '64.
Decker, Charles B. — Farmer; age 20; b. Whitefield; res. Brighton; en.
Oct. 21, '61, Skowhegan; mus. Nov. 5; killed at Aldie, June 17, '63.
[See p. 162.]
DoANE, Edward H. — Sailor; age 21; b. Hampden; res. Palmyra; en. Oct.
16, '61, Skowhegan; mus. Nov. 5; re-en. Jan. 1, '64; pris. on Dahlgren
raid, March 2, '(34; ex. and rejoined CO.; wd. at St. Mary's church, June
24, '64; m. o. June 20, '65.
Douglass, Geoege P. — Farmer; age 22; b. Hallowell; res. Hartland; en,
Sept. 25, '61, Skowhegan; mus. Nov. 5; re-en. Jan. 1, '64; wd. at St.
Mary's church, June 24, '64; m. o. June 20, '65.
Dow, Albion K. P. — Teamster; age 40; b. and r. Portland; en. 1st D. C.
March 5, '64, Portland; mus. March 8; pris. at Sycamore church, Sept.
16, '64; died in prison at Salisbury, Nov. 19, '64.
Drew, Walter. — Teamster; age 34; b. Bingham; res. Dexter; en. and
mus, Dec, 30, '63, Bangor; joined co. Jan. 23, '64; killed on the Dahlgren
raid, March 2, '64.
Dunton, Zealoe A, — Farmer; age 21; b, and r. Lincolnville; en. and mus,
Nov, '61; disch. May 6, '62, for dis, arising from injuries received by
being thrown from his horse.
Dykes, William E, — Farmer; age 18; b. Edmunds; res. Dennysville; en.
Nov. 1, '61, Calais; mus. Nov. 5; re-en. Jan. 1, '64; wd. at St. Mary's
church, June 24, '64, aiid died of wounds at Alexandria, Oct. 29.
Emeeson, Elisha D. — Farmer; age 26; b. and r, St. Albans; en. Oct, 20,
'61, Skowhegan; mus. Nov. 5; orderly for Gen. Carroll, '62; rejoined
CO. ; m. o. Nov. 25, '64, ex. of ser.

ROSTER OF COMPANY II,

5S5

Farr, Mansbl W, — Clerk; age 18; b, and r. LeAviston; en. 1st D, C, Feb.
2, '64, Lewiston, and mus. next day; pris. at Sycamore church, Sept. 16,
'64; disch. G. O. No.77.
Fenderson, Gilbert. — Shoemaker; age 19; b. and r. Madison; en. Sept.
30, '61, SkoAA'hegan; mus. Nov. 5; disch. for dis. Jan. 17, '62.
Fletcher, Joseph W. — Carpenter; age 18; b. and r. Camden; en. Co. H,
IstD, C. Jan. 12, '64, Augusta; mus. Feb, 8; pris, at Sycamore church.
Sept, 16, '64; disch, G. O. No, 77.
Floa-d, Henry S. — Millman; age 22; b. and r, Eddington; en, and mus,
Co, M, 1st D, C, Feb. 25, '64, Bangor; killed at Eoanoke bridge, June 25,
Fogg, Llewella-n W, — Farmer; age 18; b. Leeds; res. Lewiston ; en. Aug.
25, '62, Lewiston; mus. Sept, 26; tr. to v. r, c. May 8, '63.
Fogg, Moses H, —Shoemaker; age 19; b. Greene; res. Wales; en. Sept, 13,
'62, Augusta; mus. Sept. 16; tr. to v. i. c. May 8, '63,
Foss, Franklin B,— Farmer; age 21; b, Shirley; res. Brighton; en. Oct,
17, '61, Skowhegan; mus, Nov, 5; on detached service as teamster brig.
hd, qrs, '62 and '63; m. o. Nov. 25, '64, ex, of ser.
Foster, William E. — Farmer; age 19; b, and r. Skowhegan; en, Oct. 8,
'61, Skowhegan; mus. Nov. 5; re-en. Jan, 1, '64; killed at Wyatt's farm,
Sept, 29, '64, [See p, 360.]
Foster, James M. — Farmer; age 21; b. Canaan; res. Benton; en. Sept.
13, '64, Augusta; mus. Sept. 17; joined co. May 19, '65; disch. G. O.
No, 83,
Forsyth, John G. — Farmer; age 38; b, Ireland; res, Solon; en. Oct. 31,
'61, Skowhegan; mus, Nov. 5; disch. for dis. at Fort McHenry, Md., '63.
Free, Egbert. — Farmer; age 19; b. Canada; res. Solon; en. Sept. 23, '61,
Augusta; mus. Nov. 5; died of disease at Augusta, April 11, '62.
Freeman, Adelbebt. — Farmer; age 20; b. and r. Corneville; en. Oct. 12,
'61, Skowhegan; mus. Nov. 5; disoh. for dis. at Philadelphia, Oct. 22,
'62; again en. and mus. May 4, '64, Augusta; joined co. Aug. 28, '64;
died of disease at Emery hospital, Nov. 12, '64.
Feost, Wellington. — Farmer; age 19; b. and r. Perry; served in 1st Me.
batteryi from Nov. '61, until April, '63, and disch. for dis. at New
Orleans, La.; en. 1st D. C. Feb. 15, '64, Perry; mus. March 4; joined
CO. at tr. ; wd. accidentally, Aug. '64; disch. G. O. No. 77.
Gammon, Waltee. — Farmer; age 24; b. Scarboro; res. Cape Elizabeth; en.
IstD. C. Feb. 27, '64, Portland; mus. March 10; sick in hospital at tr. ;
disch. G. O. No. 77.
Gaenett, John H. — Farmer; age 29; res. Dennysville; en. Oct. 28, '61,
Dennysville; mus. Nov. 5; re-en. Jan. 1, '64; wd. at St. Mary's church,
June 24, '64; disch. for dis, on account of wounds, July 17, '65, at
Augusta,
Gates, Edwin S. — Farmer; age 18; b. and r. Lincoln; en. and mus. 1st
D. C. Feb. 27, '64, Bangor; sick in hospital at tr.; joined co. and m. o.
with regt.
Glidden, Kelsey L. — Farmer; age 18; b. Port Kent: res. St. Albans; en.
Oct. 22, '61, Skowhegan; mus. Nov. 5; mortally wd. at Todd's Tavern,
May 8, '64, and died the same day.
GoNYEA, Jock, — Farmer; age 44; b. Canada; res. Dexter; en, and mus.
Jan, 5, '64, Bangor; joined co. Jan. 23; in hospital, April 20, '64.
Goodwin, Oeein L. — Farmer; age 39; b. Clinton; res. Carroll; en. and
mus. IstD. C. Feb. 29, '64, Bangor; on detached duty as teamster hd,
qrs. 2d cav. div. '64; m. o. with regt.
Goodwin, Llewellyn. — Farmer; age 20; b. and r. Skowhegan; en. Nov.
1, '61, Skowhegan; mus. Nov. 5; wd. at Aldie, June 17, '63; tr. to v. r. c.
March 15, '64.

586

FIRST MAINE CAVALRY,

GooDBiDGE, Leonaed J, — Farmer; age IS; b, and r. Winslow; en, 1st
D, C, Feb. 6, '64, Augusta; mus. Feb. 25; at cav. depot at tr,; disch,
G, O, No, 77.
Geeen, Edwin H, — Farmer; age 19; b. Starks; res, Skowhegan; en, Oct.
15, '61, Skowhegan; mus. Nov. 5; furlough, Aug. '62; re-en. inf. regt.
and died of disease.
Hall, Alto L. — Saddler; age 18; b. and r. Lincoln; en. and mus. 1st D. C.
Feb 27, '64, Bangor; joined co. at tr. ; m. o. with regt.
Hall, Amos E. — Veteran; age 20; b. New Portland; res. Skowhegan; en.
aud mus. Nov. 26, '63, Augusta; joined co. Jan. 23, '64; m. o. Avith regt.
Haeriaian, Williaai H. — Farmer; age 22; b. andr. Windsor; en.lst.D. C.
March S, '64, Augusta; mus. March 10; wd. at Eeams' Station, Aug. 23,
'64; disch, G, O. No, 77.
Haet, Heney. — Lumberman; age 25; b. London, Eng.; res. Berwick; en.
1st D. C. Feb. 10, '64, Augusta; mus. Feb. 26; pris. at Sycamore church,
Sept. 16, '64; disch. G. O. No. 77.
Hart, John E. —Farmer; age 18; b. Appleton; res. Searsmont; en. 1st
D. C. Jan. 10, '64, Belfast; mus. Jan. 13; joined co. at tr.; m. o. with
regt.
Harvey, Charles C. — Farmer; age 21; b. and r. Atkinson; en. and mus.
1st D. C. Feb. 24, '64, Bangor; died of disease in Lincoln hospital, Dec.
26, '64.
Hastings, Simon C. — Farmer; age 21; b. Calais; res. Sidney; en. and mus.
Dec. 9, '64, Bangor; joined co. March 24, '65; m. o. June 20, '65.
Heal, Luther L. — Sailor; age 26; b. andr. Lincolnville; en. Nov. 16, '61,
Lincolnville; mus. soon after; killed at Harper's Perry, in Shenandoab
valley, Aug. 23, '64,
Hilton, Alfeed L. — Farmer; age 21; b, and r, Jefferson; served in Co.
F, 28th Me. Inf., and m. o. with regt. Aug. 31, '63; en. and mus. 1st D. C.
Feb. 29, '64, Augusta; joined co. at tr. ; wd. at Vaughan road, Oct. 1, '64,
losing left arm at the shoulder; disch. G. O. No. 77.
Holland, Henba-. — -Sailor; age 18; b. and r. Brooksville; en. 1st D. C.
Jan. 21, '64, Belfast; mus. Jan. 26.
Holt, Feedeeick. ^ — Laborer; age 18; b. and r. Orono; en. and mus. 1st
D. C. Jan. 12, '64, Bangor; pris. at Sycamore church, Sept. 16, '64; disch.
G. O. No. 77.
HoLWAY, Sumnee A. — Farmer; age 22; b. and i. Bingham; en. Sept. 27,
'61, Skowhegan; mus. Nov. 5; wd. at Aldie, June 17, '63; m. o. Nov. 25,
'(34, ex. of ser.
HoNAN, Peter. — Shoemaker; age 23; b. Ireland; res. Solon; en. Sept, 11,
'62, Solon; mus. Sept, 15; joined co, Dec, 22, '62; wd, at Aldie, June 17,
'63, and in Sept, '63; disoh, for dis, at Georgetown, May 2, '64,
Hurd, Henry H, — Parmer; age 20; b, and r. Harmony; en. and mus.
Aug, 28, '62, Augusta; killed at St, Mary's church, June 24, '64.
Hurd, James A. —Student; age 18; b. and r. Harmony; en, and mus. Aug.
28, '62, Augusta; killed at Aldie, June 17, '63. [See p, 162,]
HuTCHiNS, Benjamin P. — Parmer; age 18; b. Moscow; res. Brighton; en.
and mus. Nov. 13, '63, Augusta; joined co. Jan. 23, '64; disch. for dis.
near Petersburg, Jan. 3, '65.
HUTCHINS, John A. — Blacksmith ; age 19; b. and r. Brighton; en. Aug.
14, '62, Skowhegan; mus. Sept. 15; joined co. Dec. 22, '62; orderlyfor
Gen. D. McM. Gregg, '64; rejoined co. and disch. G. O. No. 83.
Jackson, Henba- A. — Farmer; age 24; b. Woodstock, N. B.; res. Bangor;
en, and mus. 1st D, C, Jan, 6, '64, Bangor.
Jewett, Eufus E, — Farmer; age .30; b. Monson; res. Etna; en. 1st D. C.
Jan. 5, '64, Bangor; mus. Feb. 8; pris. at Sycamore church, Sept. 16, '64;
died of disease at Baltimore, March 26, '65.

ROSTER OF COMPANY H. 587
Jones, Charles D. — Artist; age 24; b. Washington; res. Warren; served
in 2d Me. battery, and disch. for dis. March 13, '03; en. and mus. 1st
D. C. Jan. 5, '64, Augusta; sick in hospital at tr.; joined co. and m. o.
with regt.
JuDKiNS, Sylvanus. —Farmer; age 24; b. and r. Athens; en, Oct. 26, '61,
Skowhegan; mus, Nov, 5; orderlyfor Gen. Carroll, '62; m. o. Nov. 25,
'64, ex. of ser.
Kimball, Augustus W.— Farmer; age 18; b. and r. Harmony; en. Sept.
26, '61, Skowhegan; mus. Nov, 5; re-en. Feb, 1, '64; m. o. June 20, '65.
Kimball, Cyrus B. —Blacksmith; age 39; b, and r. Harmony; en, and
mus, Dec, 26, '63, Augusta; joined co, Jan. 29, '64; disch. for dis, April
8, '65.
Kimball, George E. — Farmer; age 18; b. Macwahoc plantation; res.
Winn; en, and mus. IstD. C. Feb. 27, '64, Bangor; sick in hospital at tr, ;
joined co, and m, o, June 20, '65.
Kneeland, Alfred. —Millman; age 22; b, Winterport; res, NcAvburg; en.
and mus, Jan. 5, '64, Bangor; joined co. Jan. 29, '64; m. o. June 20, '65,
Knowles, Adoniram J. — Millman; age 32; b, Exeter; res, Corinna; en,
and mus, Jan, 5, '64, Bangor; joined co. Jan. 23; died of disease. at
Point Lookout, Md,, Oct, 4, '64,
Laine, Columbus C, — Shoemaker; age 21; b. New Sharon; res, Skowhe
gan; en, Sept. 21, '61, Skowhegan; mus. Nov, 5,
Lane, David E, — Farmer; age 22; b, and r, Jefferson; served as corp Co.
K, 16th Me, Inf., and disch. for dis, Jan, 16, '63; en, Co. M, 1st D. C. Feb.
26, '64, Augusta; mus, Feb, 29; pris, at Sycamore church, Sept. 16, '64,
and died in rebel prison.
Leathers, John B, — Trader; age 38; b. Nottingham, N, H,; res. St.
Albans; en, and mus. Aug. 30, '62, St. Albans; pris. on Dahlgren raid,
March 2, '64, and died in prison at Eichmond, March 20, '64,
Leighton, Benjamin P. — Sailor; age 28; b, and r, Steuben: served in Co.
G, 6th Me, Inf,, and disch.for dis. Oct. 21, '62; en. and mus. Feb. 22, '64,
Belfast; joined co, April 23; wd, at St. Mary's church, June 24, '64; tr.
to navy, '64.
Lewis, Levi B. — Shoemaker; age 18; b. and r. Kenduskeag; en, and mus.
1st D. C, Feb. 23, '64, Bangor; sick in hospital at tr. ; joined co. and m. o.
with regt.
Lewis, William N. — Farmer; age 19; b. Pembroke; res. Dennysville; en.
Nov. 2, '61, Calais; mus. Nov. 5; re-en. Jan. 1, '64; killed at St. Mary's
church, June 24, '64.
LiTTLBFiBLD, jAMBS A. — Blacksmith; age 26; b. and r. Norridgewock; en.
Sept. 27, '61, Skowhegan; mus. Nov. 5; disch. for dis. July 6, '62.
LoMBAED, William H. — Farmer; age 20; b. Turner; res. Harmony; en.
Sept. 26, '61, Skowhegan; mus. Nov. 5.
Lowe, Peelea-. — Parmer; age IS; b. and r. Levant; en. and mus. 1st D. C,
Jan, 12, '64, Bangor; wd, at Eeams' Station, Aug, 21, '64; m. o, with
regt,
Lyon, Lucian W. — Laborer; age IS; b. and r, Houlton; en. and mus, Feb.
26, '62, Lincoln; disch. for dis. at Washington, Dec. 17, '62; again en.
Co. F, 31st Me. Inf, March 15, '64; pro, corp, and sergt.; m. o. with regt.
July 15, '65, Alexandria.
Maesh, Chaeles H. — Farmer; age 18; b. No. 1, Aroostook County; res.
Porter; en. and mus. Aug. 12, '62, Porter; disch. G. O. No. 83.
McGbe, John. — Laborer; age 24; b. Ireland; r. Limerick; en. and mus.
Oct. 1, '64, Portland.
McGooN, Ephraim J. — Farmer; age 21; b. St. Albans; res. Bath; en. Aug.
16, '62, Augusta; mus. Aug. 26; joined co. Dec. 22, '62; killed at Din
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McIntibe, Thornton W,— Mechanic; age 23; b, Dixmont; res, York; en.
Co. M, 1st D. C. Feb. 18, '64, Portland; mus. March 10; sick in hospital
at tr. ; disch. G. O. No. 77.
McKcsiCK, Benjamin F.— Blacksmith; age 26; b. Denmark; res. Portland;
en. 1st D. C. March 5, '64, Portland; mus. March 8; m. o. with regt.
McMastee, Thomas J. —Farmer; age 18; b. Scotland; res. Lewiston; en.
Aug. 25, '62, Lewiston; mus. Aug. 26; joined co. Dec. 22, '62; disch.
G. O. No. 83.
McPhail, Alpebd E. — Parmer; age 18; b. and r. Perry; en. 1st D. C. Feb.
25, '64, Perry; mus. March 4; joined co. at tr.; m. o. with regt.
McPhail, Duncan. — Farmer; age 41; b. and r. Perry; en. 1st D. C. Feb.
24, '64, Perry; mus. March 18; joined co. at tr.; m. o. with regt.
Meeeill, Chaeles C. — Farmer; age 18; b. and r. Harmony; en. and mus.
Aug. 28, '62; mortally wd. at Shepardstown, July 16, '63, and died
July 18.
Meeeill, Heney O. — Sailor; age 20; b. Concord; res. Salem, Mass.; en.
Sept. 24, '61, Skowhegan; mus. Nov. 5; wd. and pris. at Ground Squirrel
bridge. May 11, '64; m. o. June 20, '65.
Merrill, John A. — Mason; age 35; b. Bangor; res. Orono; en. and mus.
1st D. C. Jan. 5, '64, Bangor; joined co. at tr. ; m. o. with regt.
MiLLETT, Joseph C. — Farmer; age 22; b. and r. Palmyra; en. Oct. 25, '61,
Skowhegan; mus. Nov. 5; disch. for dis. Jan, 25, '62, at Augusta,
Moore, William H, — Farmer; age 25; b, and r, St, Albans; en, and mus.
Aug. 23, '62, St Albans; disch. G. O. No. 83.
Mosher, Isaiah C — Farmer; age 20; b. Unity; res. Starks; en, Oct, 23,
'61, Skowhegan; mus. Nov, 5; wd. at Aldie, June 17, '63; re-en. Jan, 1,
'64; m, o, June 20, '65. [See p. 161.]
MuRPHA-, Dennis. — Laborer; age 30; b. Ardee, Ireland; res. Skowhegan;
en. Oct. 7, '61, Skowhegan; mus. Nov. 5; orderly for Gen. Kilpatrick,
'63; re-en. Jan. 1, '64; on detached service at brig. hd. qrs. '64; m. o.
with regt. [See p, 161,]
Nickerson, Hezekiah O,— Farmer; age 28; b. and r. Waterville; en.
and mus. Jan. 20, '62, Augusta; disch. for dis. at Philadelphia, Dec.
29, '62.
Nutting, Chandlee B. — Farmer; age 23; b. Madison; res. Detroit; en.
Nov. '61, Skowhegan; mus. Nov. 5.
OsBOENE, Chables P. — Farmer; age 37; b. Palmyra; res. Corinna; en. and
mus. Dec. 22, '63, Bangor; joined co. Jan. 29, '64; killed in action near
Eichmond, May 12, '64.
Page, Henry B. — Carpenter ; age 20; b. and r. Harmony; en. Sept. 20, '61,
Skowhegan; mus. Nov. 5.
Peekins, Thomas H.— Farmer; age 23; b. and r. Fairfield; en. and mus.
March 11, '62, Augusta; pris. on the Dahlgren raid, March 2, '64; died
in prison at Andersonville, Aug. 10, '64.
PiNKHAsi, Chaeles E. — Cordwainer; age 24; b. Wayne; res. Hallowell;
en. Dec. 13, '63, Augusta; mus. Dec. 30; joined co. Jan. 29, '64; m. o.
with regt.
PiNKHAAi, Daniel. — Sailor; age 36; b. and r. Steuben; en. and mus. Feb.
is, '64, Belfast; joined co. April 23, '64; m. o. with regt.
Peaa,', Habvey S. — Sailor; age 20; b. and r. Mount Desert; en. Feb. 27,
'64, Belfast; mus. Feb. 29; joined co. April 23, '64; disch. G. O. No.77.
Peibst, Heney W. — Clerk; age 19; b. Athens; res. Skowhegan; en. Oct.
11, '61, Skowhegan; mus. Nov. 5; disch. for dis. at Augusta, Jan. 30, '62.
Quint, Luther. — Farmer; age 20; b. and r. Lexington; en. Oct. 23, '61,
SkoAvhegan; mus. Nov. 5; disch. for dis. at Augusta, Jan. 25, '62.
Eaa-, Joshua. — Farmer; age 28; b. Dixmont; res. Bangor; served in Co. C,

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2d Me, Inf., and m, o. with regt, June 4, '63; en, and mus. Dec. 28,
'63, Bangor; joined co, Jan. 29, '64; m, o. June 20, '65,
Eenieb, John, — Sailor; age 21; b, Belgium; res, Madison; en, and mus,
Ja,n. 5, '64, Augusta; joined co, Jan, 29, '64; severely wd, and pris. at
Dinwiddie, March 31, '65; surrendered by the enemy, April 10; disch,
G, O, No, 77.
Rhodes, David W. — Farmer; age 20; b. Bremen; res. Harmony; en. Sept
28, '61, Skowhegan; mus. Nov. 5; wd. at Aldie, June 17, '63; re-en. Feb
1, '64; killed at St. Mary's church, June 24, '64.
Eich, Geoege H. — Lumberman; age 30; b. Amherst; res. Dayton; en and
mus. Sept. 8, '62, Bangor; wd. at Malvern Hill, July 29, '64; disch. G. O
No. 77.
Eichabds, Albeet. — Farmer; age 21; b. and r. Lincolnville; en. and mus.
Nov. '61, LincohiAdlle.
EoBEETS, Charles E. — Farmer; age 18; b. and r. Solon; en. Oct. 21, '61
Skowhegan; mus. Nov. 5; orderly for Gen. D. McM. Gregg, '63; m. o'
Nov. 25, '64, ex. of ser.
Eussell, Cyrus M,— Farmer; age 19; b. and r. Madison; en, Oct. 8, '61
Skowhegan; mus. Nov. 5; died of disease at home, March 15, '64. '
Savage, James W. — Farmer; age 24; b, andr. Washington, Me.; en. and
mus. March 10, '62, Augusta; disch, for dis, July 17, '62,
SCRIBNER, Charles L.— Farmer; age 21; b. Monson; res. Solon; en. Sept.
7, '64, Solon, for one year; mus. Sept, 15; joined co. in Oct.; disch. G. O
No. 83.
Sewall, William. — Farmer; age 22; b. Pittsfield; res. St. Albans; en.
and mus. Sept. 8, '62, St. Albans; died of disease at Fairfax Station
Jan, 9, '63.
Small, Albert J, — Laborer; age 18; b, Lewiston; res, Woolwich; en. and
mus, Dec, 31, '63, Lewiston; joined co, Jan, 29, '64; wd, in action at for
tifications of Eichmond, May 12, '64; m, o, with regt. ,
Smith, Charles, — Lumberman ; age 19; b, Bloomfield; res, Skowhegan;
en, Oct, 10, '61, Skowhegan; mus. Nov. 5; re-en, Jan, 1, '64; pris, at
Ground Squirrel bridge, May 11, '64; ex, and disch, for dis, July 31, '65,
Smith, Clarence. — Farmer; age 18; b. and r. Skowhegan; en. and mus.
Jan. 4, '64, Augusta; joined co. Feb. 3, '64; wd. in action at fortifications
of Eichmond, May 12, '64; m. o. with regt.
Smith, Sewall W. — Parmer; age 25; b, Canaan; res. Skowhegan; en. Sept
30, '61, Skowhegan; mus. Nov, 5; tr, to Co, E, '62,
Springer, Eugene. — Laborer; age 18; b. Pittsfield; res. Dexter; en. Oct.
8, '61, Skowhegan; mus. Nov. 5; disch. for dis. at Washington, Oct
23, '62.
Steward, Phineas P. — Farmer; age 22; b. and r. Skowhegan; en. Oct.
14, '61, Skowhegan; mus. Nov. 5; re-en. Jan. 1, '64; wd. at Deep Bottom,
Aug. 16, '64; disch. by order.
Stone, Leonard. — Farmer; age 36; b. Eipley; res. St. Albans; en. and
mus. Sept. S, '62, St. Albans; wd. at Malvern Hill, July 29, '64; disch
for dis. April 10, '65.
Sylvester, Albeet. — Sailor; age 35; b. Northport; res. Lincolnville; en.
and mus. Dec. 28, '63, Belfast; joined co. March 24, '65; died of disease
at Petersburg, June I, '65.
Thurston, Maetin A. — Sailor ; age 19 ; b. and r. Lincolnville ; en. Nov.
21, '61, Belfast; mus. Nov. 5; m. o. Nov. 25, '64, ex. of ser.; en. Co. D,
14th Me. Inf. Feb. 15, '65, and m. o. with regt. Aug. 28, '65, at Darien,
Ga. ; died of disease contracted in service at U. S. military asylum'
Augusta, Feb, 25, '73.
Tibbetts, Silas P. —Farmer; age 18; b. and r. Concord; en. Sept. 24, '61,
Skowhegan; mus. Nov. 5; m. o. Nov. 25, '64, ex. of ser.

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Vaeney, Heney J. — Farmer; age 20; b. Madison; res. Skowhegan; en.
Oct. 1, '61, Skowhegan; mus. Nov. 5; on recruiting service in Maine, '63;
re-en. March 24, '64; m. o. June 20, '65. [See p. 162.]
Vaeney, Joseph S. — Farmer; age 22; b. and r. Skowhegan; en. Sept. 25,
'61, Skowhegan; mus. Nov. 5.
Walkee, Chaeles F. — Carpenter; age 25; b. Wilton; res. Bremen; en.
Oct. 5, '64, Augusta; mus. Oct. 6; joined co. March 24, '65; m. o. with
regt.
Webstee, Daniel. —Sailor; age 24; b. and r. Exeter; en. March 17, '62,
and mus. next day; re-en. March 18, '64; disch. G. O. No. 77.
Whitnea-, Charles H. — Shoemaker; age 33; b. Ipswich, Mass.; res. Ban
gor; served in Co. E, 2d Me. Inf., and m. o. with regt. June 9, '63; en.
and mus. Dec. 31, '63, Bangor; joined co. Jan. 29, '64; in pioneer corps,
'64; m. o. June 20, '65.
Whitnea.-, Franklin P. —Farmer; age 30; b. Thorndike; res. Dexter; en.
and mus. Jan. 1, '64, Bangor; joined co. Jau. 23, '64; wd. at St. Mary's
church, June 24, '64; m. o. Avith regt.
Withee, George W. — Laborer; age 18; b. andr. Norridgewock; en. Oct.
7, '61, Skowhegan; mus. Nov. 5; pris. at Ground Squirrel bridge, May
11, '64, and died in rebel train en route to Andersonville.
Winslow, Williaai A. — Bootmaker; age 22; b. and r. Portland; served in
Co. C, 10th Me. Inf., and m. o. with regt. May 8, '63; en. and mus. 1st
D. C. March, '64, Portland; joined co. at tr. ; m. o. June 20, '65.
Wa-jian, Clarence L. — Farmer; age 19; b. Bloomfield; res. Skowhegan;
en. Nov. 8, '61, Skowhegan; mus. Nov. 5.
Wyman, John E. — Farmer; age 23; b. and r. Skowhegan; en. Nov. 4, '61,
SkoAvhegan; mus. Nov. 5.
Young, Haa'ANNAh. — Farmer; age 19; b. Embden; res. New Portland;
en. Sept. 24, '61, Skowhegan; mus. Nov. 5; died of disease at home,
June 14, '63.
Young, Stephen P. — Sailor; age 24; b. andr. LincohiAdlle; en. Nov. 16,
'61, Lincolnville; mus. Nov. '61; disch. for dis. at Augusta, May 14, '63,
by reason- of being thrown from his horse.
Young, William A. — Farmer; age 18; b. Union; res. North Wayne; en.
Nov. 13, '61, SkoAvhegan; mus. Nov. 5; re-en. Jan. 1, '64; wd. at Bar
ker's Mills, near Coal Harbor, June 2, '64, and died of his wounds in
the hospital.
York, Charles E. — Lumberman; age 26; b. Buckfield; res. Skowhegan;
en. Oct. 19, '61, Skowhegan; mus. Nov. 5.

RECAPITULATION.
The whole number of commissioned officers belonging to the company
was eight, of whom four joined at its organization (three with commissions,
and the fourth in the ranks and subsequently promoted), two were com
missioned in this company from other companies, and two were transferred
from the First District of Columbia Cavalry. Of these, three were mus
tered out with the regiment, two at the expiration of their term of service,
two resigned and were honorably discharged, and one was killed in action.
Three served three years or more, one of them, Capt. H. C. Hall, serving
from the organization of the company to the muster out.
The actual number of enlisted men belonging to the company (besides the
one who was commissioned) was two hundred and eight, of whom twenty-
three were sergeants, nineteen corporals, four buglers, four farriers, one

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saddler, two wagoners, and one hundred and flfty-flve privates. Of these,
ninety-two joined the company at the organization, twenty-four during the
year 1862, thirty-three in 1864, and fifty-nine were transferred from the First .
District of Columbia Cavalry. Of the whole number, twelve (original mem
bers) served their three years' term of enlistment, and were mustered out
at its expiration; thirty-four were mustered out with the regiment; twenty-
seven were discharged for disability ; fifty-three were discharged at the close
of the war as paroled prisoners, convalescents in hospitals, dismounted men,
and under the order mustering out one year men and cavalry men whose
term Jof 'service expired prior to Oct. 1, 1865 ; one was discharged to accept
a commission in another regiment, and two by order ; elcsren were killed in
action, eight died of wounds, eleven died of disease, and eighteen died in
southern prisons; five were transferred to the veteran reserve corps, three
to the non-commissioned staff, one to the navy, and one to Co. E ; twenty-one
are unaccounted for. Thirty-six served three years or more, twenty-five
served two years and less than three, eighty-four served one year and less
than two, fifty-seven served less than one year, and six, Sergts. Goodwin
and Mosher, Farrier Hinkley, Wagoner Pomlow, and Privates Wellington P.
Baker and Dennis Murphy, served from the organization of the regiment
until the muster out, though one of these (Baker) served a portion of the
time on the non-commissioned staff. Of the ninety-two original members,
thirty-three re-enlisted in the regiment as veteran volunteers, and one was
discharged for disability, re-enlisted, and died of disease. These, and the
enlisted men commissioned, added to the number of enlisted men before
given, makes the total number of enlistments represented in the company
two hundred and forty-three, or with the commissioned officers, two hundred
and fifty. COMPANY H'S HONORED DEAD.
captain.
George J. Summat, U. S. A. Killed in action at Aldie, Va., June,17, 1863.
SERGEANTS.
Washington I. Hurd, Harmony. Died at Camp Parole, Annapolis, Md.,
Aug. 11, IS63, of wounds received in action at Aldie, Va., June 17, 1863.
Daniel W. Hall, Starks. Died June 18, 1863, of wounds received in
action at Aldie, June 17.
Samuel L. Buzzell, St. Albans. Died at City Point, Dec. 28, 1864, of
wounds received in action at Boydton plank road, Oct. 27.
Willard H. Phelps, Hartland. Died in prison at Andersonville, June 16,
1864.
Henry W. Boston, St. Albans. Died Aug. 19, 1864, of wounds received in
action at Charles City cross-roads, Aug. IS.

corporals.
Benjamin F. Marshall, Starks. Died in prison at ' Andersonville, Aug.
10, 1864.
Abiathar R. Kendall, Carmel. Died in southern prison.
Albert A. Pierce, Bradford. Died iu prison at Salisbury, N. C, Nov. 26,
1864.
Benjamin H. Turner, Lewiston. Died in southern prison.

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bugler,
EoAVLAND B. Pomeoy, Kcnduskeag, Died in southern prison.
FABEIEE,
Benjamin J. Springer, Eichmond, Me. Died in prison at Eichmond, Va.,
March 20, 1864. PRIVATES.
Thomas J. Aderton, Litchfleld. Died in southern prison. Pec. 12, 1864.
Hiram W. Allen, Haynesville. Died in prison at Andersonville.
Isaac Bickfoed, Porter. Died of disease at Alexandria, Dec. 29, 1864.
Lleavblla'n p. Bickmoeb, Bangor. Died in southern prison, Nov. 11, 1S64.
Henba- A. Buck, Livermore. Died in southern prison.
Samuel E. Coombs, Parkman. Died in prison at Salisbury, Jan. 25, 1865.
Simon Ceoss, Topsfleld. Died of disease while on picket at Bealton Sta
tion, Feb. 6, 1864.
Charles D. Daa-, Brewer. Died in prison at Salisbury, Nov. 15, 1864.
Charles B. Decker, Brighton. Killed in action at Aldie, June 17, 1863.
Albion K. P. Dow, Portland, Died in prison at Salisbury, Nov. 19, 1864.
Walter Drew, Dexter, Killed on the Dahlgren raid, March 2, 1864,
William E. Dykes, Dennysville, Died at Alexandria, Oct. 29, 1864, of
wounds received at St. Mary's church, June 24.
Henry S. Floyd, Eddington. Killed in action at Roanoke bridge, June 25,
1864.
William E, Foster, Skowhegan, Killed in action at Wyatt's farm. Sept,
29, 1864.
Robert Free, Solon. Died of disease at Augusta, April 11, 1862.
Adelbert Freeaian, Corneville. Died of disease at Emery hospital, Nov.
12, 1864.
Kelsea- L. Glidden, St. Albans. Died May 8, 1S64, from wounds received
that day in action at Todd's Tavern.
Charles C. Harvey, Atkinson. Died of disease in Lincoln hospital, Dec.
26, 1864.
Luther L. Heal, Lincolnville. Killed at Harper's Ferry, Aug. 23, 1864.
Henry H. Hurd, Harmony. Killed in action at St. Mary's church, June
24, 1864.
James A. Hurd, Harmony. Killed in action at Aldie, June 17, 1863.
Rufus E. Jewett, Etna. Died of disease at Baltimore, March 26, 1865.
Adoniram J. Knowles, Corinna. Died of disease at Point Lookout, Md.,
Oct. 4, 1864.
David E. Lane, Jefferson. Died in southern prison.
John B. Leathers, St. Albans. Died in prison at Eichmond, March 20,
1864.
William N. Lewis, Dennysville. Killed in action at St. Mary's church,
June 24, 1864.
Epheaim J. McGoon, Bath. Killed at Dinwiddie Court House, March 31,
1865.
Charles C. Merrill, Harmony. Died July IS, 1863, of wounds received
at Shepardstown, July 16.
Charles P, Ocborne, Corinna. Killed in action near Eichmond, May 12,
1864.
Thomas H. Perkins, Fairfleld. Died in prison at Andersonville, Aug, 10,
1864.

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David W. Ehodes, Harmony. Killed in action at St'. Mary's church, June
24, 1864,
Cyrus M. Eussell, Madison. Died of disease at home, March 15, 1864.
William Sewall, St. Albans. Died of disease .it Fairfax Station, Jan. 9,
1863.
Albert Sa-lvester, Lincolnville. Died of disease at Petersburg, June 1,
1865.
George W. Withee, Norridgewock. Died in rebel train on the way to
Andersonville, May, 1864.
Havannah Young, New Portland. Died of disease at home, June 14,
1863.
William A. Young, North Wayne. Died of wounds received at Coal Har
bor, June 2, 1864.

SS-i FIRST MAINE CAT^ALRY.
COIUPAIsrY I,
CAPTAINS.
COWAN,. LOUIS O.— Editor; age 48; b. Augusta; res. Biddeford; en.
Sept. 19, '61 ; mus. Oct. 31, as capt. ; sent to Maine on recruiting serAdce,
July 31, '62; rejoined co. Oct. 20; in Washington, Nov. 1, '62, in com
mand of ex. prisoners, convalescents, and recruits; resigned on account
of dis., and disch. Dec. 2, '62, at Brooks' Station, Va. [See p. 68.]
CHADBOUENE, PAUL. — Age 27; b. andr. Waterboro; en. Sept, 19, '61;
mus, Oct. 31, as 1st lieut.; com. capt. Deo. 2, '62; wd, at Boydton plank
road, Oct, 27, '64; com. maj, Dec. 22, '64. [See field and staff, and pp.
73, 102, 167, 189, 194, 235, 245, 261, 262, 292, 363.]
"WEBBEE, THOMAS C. — Age 28; res. Gorham; mus. Co. D, Sth Me. Inf.
Sept. 6, '62; com. capt. 1st D. C. Feb. 23, '64; assigned to Co, I; disch.
for dis. Feb. 2, '65.
DAGGETT, LEVI H. —2d lieut. Co. L; com. 1st lieut. Co. I, Dec. 2, '64; on
the staff of Gen. Smith, comdg. 3d brig. 2d div. c. c. from Jan, till April,
'65; com, capt. April 14, '65; m, o. with regt. [See Co. L, and p. 440,]
FIEST LIEUTENANTS.
PEAY, FEANK W.— Age 33; b. and r, Shapleigh; en. Sept. 20, '61; mus.
Oct. 31, as 2d lieut.; com. 1st lieut. Dec. 2, '62; acting adjt. July, '63; on
recruiting service in Maine from July 28, '63, till Feb. 14; brig, ambu
lance officer from April, '64, till the following June, when rejoined oo. ;
m. o. Nov. 25, '64, ex. of ser, [See pp. 73, 130.]
WILLIS, HENEY A. — Farmer; age 18; b, and r, Thomaston; en. and mus,
Nov, 16, '61, Augusta, as private; pro, corp, July 12, '62; orderly for
Col, Allen, comdg. regt. and military governor, Frederick, Md., '62;
orderly for Cols, Douty and Smith, comdg, regt, '63, and till Feb, '64;
re-en, Dec, 31, '63; pro, sergt. May 1, '64; pris, at Ground Squirrel bridge.
May 11, '64; ex, and rejoined co, ; com, 1st lieut. April 14, '65; a. a. q. m.
for Capt. HaU's battalion, Chesterfield Court House, June and July, '65;
m. o. with regt. SECOND LIEUTENANTS.
ANDEEWS, JOHN B, — Clerk; age 22; b. Saco; res. Bidedford; en. Sept.
20, '61; mus. Oct. 31, as 1st sergt,; com, sup, 2d lieut. Sept, 1, '62; com.
2d lieut. '63; pris, at Louisa Court House, May 2, '63; ex. May 19, and
rejoined co. ; com. 1st lieut, Co, H, June 18, '63, [See Co, H, and p, 136.]
SMITH, SAMUEL C — Farmer; age 31; b. and r. Alfred; en. Oct, 1, '61;
mus Oct, 31, as com'sy sergt,; pro. 1st sergt. Sept, 1, '62; com. 2d lieut.

Corp CHAS H, FERGUSON, €-¦•
Boston, M.3SS

JOHN G CUMMINGS, C-
Saco

DANIEL J MEEDS, Co. I
Biddefor,d

Sergt WM. CUMMINGS. Co I
Died May I 6, '63.

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595

June 20, '63; wd. at Rappahannock Station, Oct. 22, '63; on special duty
at dismounted camp, '64; m. o. Nov, 25, '64, ex. of ser. [See p. 208,]
McKUSICK, JOHN P,— Age 28; b. Denmark; res, Warren; en, 1st D, C.
Jan. 1, '64; mus. Jan. 5, as 2d lieut. ; pris. at tr. ; disch. April 10, '65.
FIEST SEEGEANTS.
Chadbourne, Collins M. — Farmer; age 23; b. and r. Waterboro; en. Sept.
21, '61; mus. Oct. 31, as corp.; pro. sergt. Sept. 1, '62, and 1st sergt.
June 20, '63; re-en. Dec. 31, '63; wd. and pris. at Ground Squirrel bridge,
May 11, '64; in prison at Andersonville; ex.; died at Annapolis, Md.,
Aug. 22, '64, of the wounds, which had never healed. [See p. 262,]
Dodge, John M, — Farmer; age 24; b, and r. Parsonsfield; en. Oct. 19, '61;
mus, Oct, 31, as private; pro, corj). Jan. 10, '62; pro, sergt. and acting
q, m, sergt, Jan, 1, '63; re-en, Dec. 31, '63; pro. 1st sergt. Aug, 22, '64;
badly wd, at Boydton plank road, at the head of his co., Oct. 27, '64;
disch. G. O. No. 77; since died of wounds received in the service.
QUARTERMASTER SEEGEANT.
Cummings, William. — Trader; age 40; b. Parkman; res. Waterboro; en.
Oct. 9, '61; mus. Oct. 31, as sergt.; detailed on recruiting service, Aug.
'62; pro. q. m. sergt. Sept. 1, '63; died of disease at Aquia Creek, May
10, '63. SERGEANTS.
Pray, J. H. — Age 29; b. Shapleigh; res. Danvers, Mass.; en. Oct. 21, '61;
mus. Oct. 31 ; disch. for dis. '61.
LiTTLBFiBLD, JONATHAN. — Age 43; b. Eatou, N. Y. ; res. North Berwick;
en. Oct. 11, '61; mus. Oct. 31; disch. for dis. at Belle Plain, March 3, '63.
Perkins, John McC. — Teacher; age 27; b. Tamworth, N. H. ; res. Liming
ton; en. Sept. 28, '61; mus. Oct. 31; disch, for dis, at Armory Square hos
pital, Washington, Nov, 21, '62.
Smith, Chaeles E, — Printer; age 26; b. and r, Augusta; en. and mus. Nov,
20, '61,
Davis, Samuel, — Farmer; age 27; b, andr, Waterboro; en. Sept, 23, '61;
mus. Oct, 31, as corp,; pro. sergt. Sept. 1, '62; disch. for dis. at hospital
in Washington, Nov. 24, '62.
Emoey, Geoege M. — Blacksmith; age 24; b. and r. Buxton; en. Oct. 7, '61;
mus. Oct. 31, as corp.; pro. sergt. Nov. 24, '62; tr. to v. r. c. March 15, '64.
Yoek, George W. — Carpenter; age 22; b. Hartford, Conn.; res. Lyman;
en. Oct. 14, '62; mus. Oct. 31, as corp.; pro. sergt. Nov. 24, '62; wd. and
pris. at Louisa Cpurt House, May 2, '63; ex. Sept. 12, and rejoined co. ;
killed near Ely's ford, on the Dahlgren raid, Feb. 29, '(34, while in charge
of the advance guard of the regt.
Hill, John F. — Farmer; age 25; b. and r. Berwick; en. Aug. 14, '62; mus.
Aug. 27; joined co. Oct. 23, '62; pro. sergt. Jan. 1, '63; com. 2d lieut. and
declined; disch. G. O. No. 83.
Goodwin, Charles C. — Parmer; age 22; b. andr. Wells; en Oct. 21, '61, Bid
deford; mus. Oct. 31, as private; pro. corp. March 1, '62; orderlyfor Gen.
Porter during Gen. Pope's campaign until second battle of Bull Eun,
where he reported to the latter officer; was familiar with the contro
versy between these generals; Sept. 14, was bearer of despatches to Gen,
Eeno at the battle of South Mountain, and was talking with that officer
when the latter was killed ; in the temporary confusion incident to the
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Sergt. Goodwin, who in a storm of bullets led back the wd. steed and
dead rider; orderly for Gen. Burnside at the battle of Antietam; had his
horse shot under him in the charge across the stone bridge; delivered
an order to Gen. Eodman, and while waiting for the receipt that officer
was killed; rejoined co. Oct. '62; orderly for Gen. Stoneman during Lee's
invasion of Maryland and Pennsylvania; pro. sergt. March 3, '63; wd. at
Rappahannock Station, Oct. 23, '63; in charge of dismounted men. Camp
Stoneman, April, '64; June 6, '64, in charge of 150 dismounted men,
participated in the Shenandoah campaigns; pris. at Winchester, but
escaped July 29, '64; m. o. Nov. 25, '64, ex. of ser.
EoBEKTS, John C. — Farmer; age 21; b. Shapleigh; res. Newfield; en. Oct.
22, '61, Biddeford; mus. Oct. 31, as private; pro. corp. July 12, '62; pro.
sergt. May 10, '63; pris. at Shepardstown, Va., July 16, '63; ex. Sept. 12,
'63; rejoined co. Deo. 1, '63; m. o. Nov. 25, '64, ex. of ser.
GuENEA.', Isaac P. — Age 42; b. Greenwood; res. Biddeford; en. Aug. 26,
'62, Biddeford; mus. Sept. 1, as private; joined co. Oct. 23, '62; pro.
sergt. July 1, '63; acting com'sy sergt. same date; wd. and pris. at
Ground Squirrel bridge, May 11, '64; died in Andersonville prison, Sept.
28, '64.
Mitchell, Nahum W. — Farmer; age 21; b. and r. Newfield; en. Sept. 31,
'61, Biddeford; mus. Oct. 31, as private; pro. corp. Nov. 2, '62; pris. at
Louisa Court House, May 2, '63; ex. May 19, '63; re-en. Dec. 31, '63; pro.
sergt. March 16, '64; killed at Dinwiddie Court House, March 31, '65;
body removed to Maine.
ViNAL, Geoege. — Laborer; age 30; b. and r. Orono; en. and mus. 1st
D. C. Dec. 4, '63, Bangor, as sergt.; pris. at Sycamore church, Sept. 16,
'64; died in Danville prison, Nov. 4, '64.
ViNAL, William A. — Laborer; age 28; b. and r. Orono; en. 1st D. C. Dec.
7, '63, Bangor; mus. same date as sergt ; joined co. at tr, ;m. o, with regt
Hussey, Chaeles. — Cooper; age 25; b, Monroe; res, Orono; en, IstD. C.
Nov. 28, '63; mus. as sergt. same date; joined co, at tr, ; m, o, with regt,
Edes, Edwin T. — Blacksmith; age 21; b. Elliotsville ; res. Guilford; en. 1st
D. C. Dec. 7, '63, Bangor; mus. as sergt. same date; joined co. at tr. ;
killed at Dinwiddie, March 31, '65.
Davis, Williaai B. — Farmer; age 46; b. Addison; res. Enfield; en. 1st
D. C. Dec. 8, '63, Bangor; mus. same date as sergt.; pris. Sept. 1, '64;
disch. from hospital, July 31, '65, at Augusta, Me.
Daniels, Waltee D. — Shoemaker; age 34; b. Barrington, N. H. ; res.
Newport; en. Co. E, 1st D. C. Aug. 11, '63; mus. Oct. 15, as sergt; pris.
at Sycamore church, Sept. 16, .'64;, died in southern prison, Danville,
Va., Dec. 24, '64.
Webbbe, Leonard. — Manufacturer; age 22; b. Waterboro; res. Bidde
ford; en. Sept. 27, '61, Biddeford; mus. Oct. 31, as private; pro. corp.
Nov. 2, '62; re-en. Dec. 31, '63; pro. sergt. '64; m. o. June 20, '65.
Drew, Frederick C. — Millman; age 25; b. andr. Biddeford; en. Aug. 18,
'62, Biddeford; mus. Aug. 28, as private; joined co. Oct. 23, '62; pro.
corp. May 10, '63, and sergt. '64; disch. G. O. No. S3.
Wood, John P. — Farmer; age 21; b. Acton; res. Newfield; en. Oct. 4, '61,
Biddeford; mus. Oct. 31, as private; re-en. Jan. 1, '64; orderly at brig.
hd. qrs. '64; rejoined co. Jan. '65; pro. corp. April 1, '65, and sergt. May
28; m. o. June 20, '65.
Coffin, Charles W. — Parmer; age' 24; b. and r. Shapleigh; en. Sept. 28,
'61, Biddeford; mus. Oct, 31, as wagoner; pro, corp, Nov. 2, '62; pris. at
Brandy Station, June 9, '63; ex. Sept, 12, and rejoined co. ; pro, sergt.
March 16, '64; m. o. Nov, 25, '64, ex. of ser.
Huntress, Henry, — Currier; age 22; b. Barnstead, N, H; res, York, Me,;
en. Sept. 27, '62, Biddeford; mus. same date, as private; joined co, Oct.
23, '62; pris. near Warrenton, Va., Jan. 9, 'QS, by Mosby's guerillas; ex.
Feb. 22, '64; rejoined co. Feb. 27, '64; pro. sergt. '64; disch. G. O. No. 83.

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Eobinson, Albert A. —Carpenter; age 18; b, Sebec; res, Corinth; en, Co,
G, IstD, C, Jan. 28, '64, Bangor; mus, same date, as private; joined co'
after tr, ; pro, sergt, '65; m, o. with regt,
COEPOEALS.
Teafton, George H., Je. — Farmer; age 22; b. and r. Shapleigh- en
Sept. 23, '61, Biddeford; mus. Oct. 31; sick in hospital at New York
Nov. '62; disch, for dis, at Philadelphia, Dec. 2, '62.
Woodman, William F, —Carpenter; age 23; b. and r. Buxton; en. Oct
9, '61, Biddeford; mus, Oct, 31; disch, for dis. '63.
Stewart, Ezra H,— Stone-mason; age 36; b. andr. Wells; en, Oct, 21, '61-
mus, Oct. 31. ' '
Allen, Ivory E, — Farmer; age 22; b, and r, Waterboro; en, Oct. 1 '61-
mus, Oct. 31; co. clerk from Jan. 10, '62; clerk at pro, mar, office!
Frederick, Md., Sept. '62, to Jan. '63; recruiting in Maine after July, '63-
disch. for. dis. at Augusta, Jan. 13, '64. ' '
Pillsbury, Heney M. —Farmer; age 23; b. and r. Shapleigh; en. Sept. 24,
'61, Biddeford; mus. Oct. 31, as private; pro. corp, March 19, '62; disch,
at Washington, Nov. 22, '62, by order,
Whittemoee, ViCTOE, — Machinist; age 21; b. and r, Worcester, Mass; en.
Nov, 1, '61, Augusta; mus, as private, same date; pro, corp, Jan, '62;
died at Washington, Sept. 1, '62, of typhoid fever,
Beal, Geoege P, — Farmer; age 19; b, Waterboro; res, Newfield; en,
Oct, 19, '61; mus, Oct, 31, as private; pro, corp, Jan. 1, '63; pris, at
Louisa Court House, May 2, '63; ex. May 19, '63; re-en, Dec, 31, '63; wd
July 28, '64, at Malvern Hill; disch, G. O. No. 77.
Gabvin, Simeon. — Farmer; age 20; b. and r. Shapleigh; en. Sept. 21, '61,*
Biddeford; mus. Oct. 31, as private; pro. corp. Jan. 1, '63; pris. at Louisa
Court House, May 2, '63; ex. May 19, '63; rejoined co. '63; re-en. Dec.
31, '63; absent, sick, summer of '64, and tr. to invalid corps.
Habvey, Geoege. D. — Plough-maker ; age 18 ; b. Lebanon, N. H. ; res. North
Berwick; en, Oct. 21, '61, Biddeford; mus. Oct, 31, as private; pro, corp.
March 3, '63; severely wd. and pris. at Ground Squirrel bridge. May 11,
'64; ex. and m. o. Jan. 10, '65, nearly three months after ex. of ser.
CuETis, Joseph E.— Student; age 16; b. and r. Belfast; en, Co. B, Oct. 2,
'61, Belfast; mus. Oct, 19, as private; tr, to Co, I, Dec. 30; pris, Aug,
30, '62, at Bull Run; ex, and rejoined co. Oct. 28, '62; detailed at Gen.
Kilpatrick's hd. qrs. June, '63; rejoined co. Aug. '63; participated in Kil
patrick's raid on Richmond, Feb. '64; pro. corp, Aug, 22, '64; m, o, Nov,
8, '64, ex, of ser, ; returned to regt, Dec, 19, '64, and although not an
en, man, by reason of the ranks of the regt, being full, on account of
the tr. of the 1st D, C, remained with the regt, until the m. o, [See Co.
B, and p, 110,]
Feeguson, Chables H, — Farmer; age 19; b. andr. Alfred; en. Oct. 8, '61,
Biddeford; mus. Oct. 31, as private; pris at Louisa Court House, May
2,' 63; ex. May 19, '63; pro. corp, March 1, '64; m, o, Nov, 25, '64, ex, of
ser.
Caed, James H. — Parmer; age 21; b. Bangor; res. Glenburn; en. and mus.
1st D. C. Dec. 7, '63; joined co. at tr. ; m. o. June 20, '65.
Hannapoed, George O. — Currier; age 22; b. Wakefield, N. H. ; res. New-
field; en. Oct. 21, '61, Biddeford; mus. Oct. 31, private; sick in hospital
from Aug. '62, to Jan. '64; re-en. Feb. 1, '64; pro. corp. July 1, '64; wd.
Aug, 15, '64, at White Tavern; disch. G. O. No. 77. [See case 240, Medi
cal and Surgical History of the RebelUon, Part II. , p. 79.]
Closson, George E. — Sailor; age 21; b. and r. Bluehill; en. 1st D. C. Jan.
18, '64, Belfast; mus. Jan. 19; wd. Reams' Station, Aug. 25, '64; absent
wd. at tr. ; joined co. ; pro. corp. '65; m. o. with regt.

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Conant, Albeet. —Farmer; age 20; b. and r. Frankfort; en. 1st D. C. Jan.
23, '64, Belfast; mus. Jan. 28, as private; pro. corp. May 28, '64; joined
CO. at tr. ; m. o. with regt.
Peekins, Geoege E. — Farmer; age 19; b. and r. Parsonsfield; en. Oct. 19,
'61, Biddeford; mus. Oct. 31, as private; re-en. Dec. 31, '63; pro. corp.
'65; m. o. June 20, '65.
Wateehouse, Eli S. — Laborer; age 18; b. andr. Biddeford; en. Aug. 29,
'62, Biddeford; mus. Sept, 2, as private; joined co, Oct, 23, '62; wd, at
Boydton plank road, Oct, 27, '64; pro. corp. '65; disch, G. O. No. 83.
Pales, Leonaed K. — Sailmaker; age 21; b. and r. Thomaston; en. Sept.
16, '61, Rockland; mus. Oct. 19, as private; pris. at Louisa Court House,
May 2, '63; ex. May 19; '63; re-en. Dec. 31, '63; accidentally wd. at War
renton, March 24, '64; pro. corp. '64; m. o. June 20, '65.
BUGLEES.
Libby, Benjamin P. — Painter; age 26; ''b. Limerick; res. Newfleld; en.
, Sept. 26, '61, Biddeford; mus. Oct. 31; sick in Washington, Oct. '62; re
joined CO. Nov. '62; detailed in brig, band, July, '63; rejoined co. April,
'64; m. o. Nov. 25, '64, ex. of ser.
Hanscom, Levi P. — Parmer; age 21; b. and r. North Berwick; en. Oct, 15,
'61, Biddeford; mus. Oct. 31; died of diphtheria, March 21, '62, Augusta.
Spencee, Alvin B. — Carpenter; age 33; b. and r. Berwick; en. Aug, 14,
'62, Biddeford; mus. Aug. 21, as private; joined co. Oct. 23, '62; ap.
bugler same date; disch. to join div. band, Dec. 31, '62, at Belle Plain.
Libby, Alvah M. — Painter; age 18; b. Limerick; res. Newfield; -en, and
mus, Sept. 16, '62; joined co. Oct. 23, '62; ap. bugler, Dec, 30; sick in
• hospital. Sept, '64; at dismounted camp, Washington, Nov. '64; disch.
G. O. No. 83.
Wells, Esau. — Operator ; age 23; b. Yorkshire, Eng. ; res. Biddeford; en.
Jan. 5, '64, Biddeford; mus. Jan. 26, as private; joined co, June 2, '64;
served with regt, band; ap. bugler, '65; m, o, with regt. Wells had
previously served in the band of the I7th Mass. Inf., and was disch.
therefrom Aug. 30, '62. [See last band.]
FAEEIERS.
Newbegin, Danville. — Blacksmith; age 25; b. and r. Newfleld; en. Oct,
21, '61, Biddeford; mus. Oct, 31, as private; ap, farrier, Nov. 26, '61;
m. o. Nov. 4, '64, ex. of ser.
Meeeifield, Jacob C. — Farmer; age 19; b. and r. Waterboro; en. Sept.
27, '61, Biddeford; mus. Oct. 31, as private; ap. farrier, '62; wd. at
Shepardstown, July 16, '63; in hospital until Nov. '63, when he went on
detached service until Sept. '64; m, o, Nov, 25, '64, ex, of ser,
Otis, Geoege H, — Farmer; age 37; b. Alfred; res. Lyman; en. Dec. 28,
'63, Biddeford; mus. Dec. 31, as private; joined co. Jan. 28, '64; ap. far
rier. May 1, '64; m. o. with regt. WAGONER.
Bond, William. — Farmer; age 31; b. and r. Newfleld; en. Aug. 27, '62;
mus. Sept. 5, as private; joined co. Oct. 29, '62; ap. wagoner, '63; disch.
G. O. No. 83. PRIVATES.
Abbot*, Alfred. —Shoemaker; age 21; b. Portland; res. Waterboro; en.'
Oct. 14, '61, Biddeford; mus. Oct. 31; sick in hospital, Washington, '62.
Abbott, John P. — Farmer; age 21; b. andr. North Berwick; en. Oct. 19,

ROSTER OF COMPANY L 699
'61, Biddeford; mus. Oct. 81; pris. near Aldie, June 22, '63, by Mosby's
guerillas; ex. Sept. 12, '63; rejoined co. Oct. '63; m. o. Nov. 25, '64, ex.
of ser,
Allen, Waltee, — Farmer; age 21; b, and r. Wells; en. and mus, Nov, 16,
'61, Augusta; pris. near Aldie, June 22, '62, by Mosby's guerillas; ex.
Sept. 12, '63; rejoined co. Oct. '63; re-en. Dec. 31, '63; wd. Oct. 27, '64, at
Boydton plank road; disch. G. O. No. 77.
Baenes, Benjamin P.- Farmer; age 18; b. andr. Waterboro; en. Dec. 1,
'63; mus. Dec. 9, '63; joined co. Jan. 28, '64; killed at Charles City
cross-roads, Aug. 18, '64.
Bassett, Edward. —Age 18; b. and r. Calais; en. Co. I, 1st D. C. Jan. 4,
'64, Belfast; mus. Jan. 15; sick at time of tr. ; m. o. with regt.
Baston, Nathan P. — Farmer; age 20; b. and r. Bridgeton ; en. March, '62,
Augusta; mus. March 20, '62; sick in hospital at Alexandria, from Aug.
'62; disch. for dis. March 19, '64.
Bedell, Moses. — Manufacturer; age 22; b. Porter; res. North Berwick; en.
Oct. 19, '61, Biddeford; mus. Oct. 31; served in all the campaigns of the
regt. ; never absent from duty a day; m. o. Nov. 25, '64, ex. of ser.
Blbnnerville, John. — Laborer; age 25; b. Ireland; res. Naples; en, and
mus. Nov. 30, '64; joined co. March 24, '65; m. o. with regt.
Brooks, Francis. —Farmer; age 31; b. and r. Hollis; en. Dec. 30, '63;
mus. Dec. 31; joined co. Jan. 28, '64; wd. Oct. 27, '64, at Boydton plank
road; disch. G. O.No. 77.
Beyant, Laweence. — Farmer; age 23; res. Greenwood; en, and mus, 1st
D, C. March 2, '64,
Bryant, ' Verano G, — Farmer; age 23; b, and r. Greenwood; en, 1st
D, C, Feb, 22, '64; mus. March 2; wd, and sick in hospital at tr, ; disch,
G, O, No, 77, .
Briggs, Charles, —Farmer; age 21; b, and r, Belfast; en, Oct, 29, '61;
mus, Oct, 31,
Burnham, Robert, — Mason; age 26; b, andr, Hollis; en, Oct, 1, '61, Bid
deford; mus, Oct, 31; died at Alexandria, Va,, Aug, 5, '62, of typhoid
fever — grave No, 130, National Cemetery, Alexandria,
Butler, Luther H, — Shoemaker; age 20; b, and r, Sanford; en. Sept, 23,
'61, Biddeford; mus, Oct, 31; joined co. Dec. 10, '63; m. o. with regt.
Caelton, Daniel C. — Blacksmith ; age 29; b. and r. Frankfort; en. 1st
D. C. Jan. 23, '64, Belfast; mus. Jau. 25; absent sick at tr, ; disch, by
order, July 24, '65, at Augusta,
Chadbourne, Albea, — Lumberman; age 20; b, and r, Waterboro; en,
Dec, 7, '63, Biddeford; mus, Dec, 9; joined co, Jan, 28, '64; disch, for
dis. May 8, '65.
Chapman, Edwaed F. — Farmer; age 18; b. Westbrook; res. Biddeford;
en, Oct, 28, '63, Biddeford; mus, Dec. 1; joined co, March 9, '64; acci
dentally wd. May 14, '64; in hospital until Nov. '64, when he rejoined
CO, ; m, o, with regt,
Claeke, George, — Farmer; age 18; b. Tompkins, N, Y, ; res, Belgrade;
en. Co. I, 1st D. C. Feb. 11, '64, Belfast; mus. same date; disch. G. O.
No. 77.
Cleaves, Feank. — Blacksmith; age 23; b. and r. Dayton; en. and mus.
Feb. 19, '64, Portland; joined co. March 9, '64; wd. accidentally, June 4,
'64; in hospital till Jan. '65, when rejoined co. ; m. o. with regt.
Cleaves, Hoeatio M. — Farmer; age 21; b. Exeter; res, Dayton; en, March
1, '62, Augusta; mus, March 7; pris, at Louisa Court House, Va,, May
2, '63; ex. May 19, '63; m. o, March 1, '65, ex, of ser,
Cluff, Eben, — Farmer; age 22; b, and r, Alfred; en, Oct. 1, '61, Bidde
ford; mus. Oct. 31; disch. for dis. March 10, '62.

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Colby, Joseph E. — Farmer; age 20; b. and r. Waterboro; en. Sept. 27, '61,
Biddeford; mus. Oct. 31; pris. at Louisa Court House, May 2, '63; ex.
May 19, '63; m. o. Nov. 25, '64, ex. of ser.
Colby, Levi M. — Machinist; age 44; b. Conway, N. H. ; res. Waterboro;
en, July 24, '62, Augusta; mus, Aug, 21; joined co, Oct, 23, '62; pris, at
Louisa Court House, May 2, '63; ex. May 19, '63; absent sick from Oct.
5, '63; disch. for dis. June 20, '65,
Cole, Albert M, — Farmer; age 18; b. Limerick; res, Waterboro; en, Deo.
5, '61, Augusta; mus. Dec. 6; absent sick after Aug. '62; disch. for dis.
June 16, '64.
Coombs, Aetemas. — Machinist; age 22; b. Parsonsfleld; res. Biddeford;
en. Dec. 10, '63, Biddeford; mus. Dec. 16; joined co. Jan. 28, '64; m. o.
with regt.
Coombs, Thomas P. — Parmer; age 18; b. Appleton; res. Biddeford ; en. Oct.
4, '61, Biddeford; mus. Oct. 31; at dismounted camp, July, '63; on de
tached service, Sept. 11, '63; tr, to v, r, c, Jan. 15, '64; disch, for dis.
.June 16, '64.
CoENELL, Edwaed P. — Farmer; age 18; b. Providence, E. I.; res. Thomas
ton; en. and mus. Nov. 19, '61, Augusta; pris. at Louisa Court House,
May 2, '63; ex. May 19, '63; re-en, Dec. 31, '63; m. o. June 20, '65.
Cowan, Heney E. — Carpenter; age 20; b. Clinton; res. Orono; en. and
mus. 1st D. C. Nov. 23, '63, Bangor; joined co. at tr. ; m. o. with regt.
Ceosgeove, Eobeet. — Seaman; age 18; b. and r. Castine; en. Co. G, 1st
D. C. Jan. 28, '64, Belfast; mus. same date; pris. at tr. ; joined co. ; wd.
severely at Dinwiddie Court House, March 31, '65; disch. for dis. at
Augusta, May 28, '65.
Ceoss, John. — Age 20; b. and r. Bath; mus. Nov. 23, '64; no record, only
that he joined co. since Nov. '64.
Ceoss, John P. — Millman; age 44; b. Sebec; res. Barnard; en. and mus.
Co. M, 1st D. C. Jan. 13, '64, Augusta.
Cummings, John G. — Peddler; age 34; b. Parkman; res. Biddeford; en. and
mus. Sept. 9, '62, Biddeford; joined co. Oct. 13, '62; pris. at Louisa
Court House, May 2, '63; ex. May 19, '63; rejoined co. Sept. 12, '63; pris,
near Warrenton, Jan. 9, '64, by Mosby's guerillas.; ex, and rejoined co.
Feb. 23, '64; wd. at Boydton plank road, Oct. 27, '64; disch. G. O. No. 83.
CuNLiFFE, Elisha E. — Farmer; age 20; b. New Brunswick; res. Orono;
en. and mus. 1st D. C. Dec. 4, '63, Bangor; pris. at Eeams' Station,
Wilson's raid, June 29, '64; absent sick at tr. ; disch. G. O. No. 77.
•Cushman, Hoeace B. — Farmer; age 18; b. andr, Dixmont; en, and mus.
Co. H, 1st D. 0. Jan. 12, '64, Bangor; pris. at tr. ; disch. G. O. No. 77.
Davis, Daniel W. — Farmer; age 18; b. and r. Shapleigh; en. July 26, '64,
Portland; mus. July 29; joined co. Aug. 30; m. o. with regt.
Davis, Leland F. — Farmer; age 18; b. Somerset; res. North Berwick; en.
Aug. 23, '62, Biddeford; mus. Aug. 28; joined co. Oct. 23; pris. at St.
Mary's church, June 24, '64; disch. G. O. No. 77.
Deebing, John S. — Age 20; b. and r. Etna; mus. 1st D. C. Jan. 13, '64;
died of disease at Fortress Monroe, Aug. 17, '64.
Dennett, Ieving C, — Painter; age 23; b. Lyman; res. Biddeford; en. Nov.
13, '63, Biddeford; mus. Dec. 1; joined co. Jan. 28, '64; wd. at St. Mary's
church, June 24, '64; disch. for clis. at Augusta, May 28, '65.
Doe, Beadbuey P. — Farmer; age IS; b. andr. Parsonsfield; en. Sept. 16,
'62, Biddeford; mus. Sept. 22; disch. G. O. No. 83.
DoxEA-, John. — Wool spinner; age 23; b. Milford, Eng. ; res. Lowell, Mass. ;
en. Oct. 21, '61, Biddeford; mus. Oct. 31; pris. at Eappahannock Station,
Aug. 24, '62; ex. and rejoined co. Nov. 1; pris. at Shepardstown, July
16, '63; ex. Sept, 12, and rejoined co, June 1, '64; m. o. Nov, 25, '64, ex,
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Dudley, David Y. — Farmer; age 41; b, Etna; res. Topsham; en. 1st
D. C. Feb. 9, '64, Augusta; mus. Feb. 23; absent sick at tr. ; disoh. by
order, July 22, '65.
DuRGiN, Edwin G.— Farmer; age 18; b. Cornish; res. Waterboro; en. Aug.
30, '62, Biddeford; mus. Sept. 6; joined co. Oct. 23, at Frederick, Md.;
left sick in hospital at that place, and disch. for dis. Jan. 8, '63.
Eaton, Albert J. — Farmer; age 18; b. and r. Wells; en. Oct. 11, '61, Bid
deford; mus. Oct. 31; pris. at Eappahannock Station, Aug. 24, '62; ex.
and rejoined co. Nov. 1; re-en. Dec. 31, '63; pro. sergt. May 28, '65, but
declined; m. o. June 20, '65.
Eaton, Joseph D. — Farmer; age 23; b. and r. Wells; en. Oct. 21, '61, Bidde
ford; mus. Oct. 31; pris. at Louisa Court House, May 2, '63; ex. May 19;
rejoined co. Sept, 12, '63; m. o. Nov. 25, '64, ex, of ser.
Edgbcomb, Edwin P. — Cabinet-maker; age 22; b. and r. Parsonsfield; en.
Oct, 8, '61, Biddeford; mus, Oct, 31; disch. for dis. Oct, 29, '62, at Fred
erick, Md,
Edgbely, Austin. — Lawyer; age 23; b. Buxton; res. North Berwick; en,
Nov, 16, '61, Biddeford; mus, Nov, '61; disch. for dis. Aug. 2, '62, at
Alexandria, Va.
Elliot, Daniel H. — Manufacturer; age 18; b. and r. Winslow; en. March 6,
'62, Augusta; mus. March 7; disch. for clis, Feb. 2, '64, at Alexandria.
Emeeson, Heney E. —Farmer; age 19; res, Levant; en, Co, D, 1st D. C.
Aug. 11, '63; mus. Oct. 15; pris. at tr. ; died at Andersonville, Dec.
1, '64.
Fletcher, William E. — Farmer; age 21; b. and r. Lincolnville; en. Co. F,
1st D. C. Jan. 13, '64, Augusta; mus. Jan. 15; in hospital, Augusta, Me.,
at tr. ; disch. by order, June 25, '65.
Fowler, Samuel H. — Farmer; age 33; b. Freedom, N. H.; res. Biddeford;
en. Jan. 4, '62, Augusta; mus. Feb. 27; absent sick, Nov. report, '63-4;
m. o. from hospital at Augusta, Me., Feb. 6, '65, ex. of ser.
Gearnae, Geoege. — Shoemaker; age 21; b. Portsmouth, N. H. ; res. Can
ton; en, Feb. 16, '64; mus. Feb. 19; joined co. March 9, '64; sick in hos
pital after April 23, '64; disch. G. O. No. 77.
Geaey, Chaeles B. — Machinist; age 18; b. Portland; res. Saco; en. Feb. 5,
'64, Biddeford; mus. Feb. 10; joined co. May 31, '64; m. o. with regt.
Gilbert, Arad E. — Farmer; age 21; b. and r. Turner; en. Dec. 23, '63;
mus. Dec. 24; joined co. Jan. 28, '64; pris. on the Dahlgren raid, near
Eichmond, March 2, '64; sick in hospital, Augusta, Nov. '64; rejoined
CO. Jan. '65; disch. for dis. from hospital at Petersburg, Va., July
5, '65.
Gilchrist, Alden. — Farmer; age 21; b. and r. Montville; en. and mus.
Dec. 5, '61, Augusta,
Gilmore, Egbert J. — Artist; age 20; b. St, Stephens, N, B,; res, Wiscas
set; en. CO. A, 1st D, C, Feb.. 29, '64, Belfast; mus. March 4, '64; joined
CO, at tr, ; served incegt, band until m, o; of regt. [See last band,]
GiPSON, George W. — Farmer; age 19; b, Augusta; res, Orono; en, 1st D, C,
Dec. 1, '63, Bangor; mus. same date; pris. at Eeams' Station, Aug. 26,
'64; disch. G. O. No. 77.
Good ALB, Andrew J. — Mason; age 28; b. and r. Wells; en. Nov. 16, '61;
mus. same date; absent, sick, after Aug. 12, '64; disch. for dis. Oct.
31, '64.
GooDEiOH, John H. — Shoemaker; age 21; b. and r. Alfred; en. Sept. 24,
'61, Biddeford; mus. Oct. 31; sei-ved in all the campaigns of the regt.,
and never absent from duty; m. o. Nov. 25, '64, ex. of ser.
Gould, William. — Farmer; age 20; b. Littleton, N. H. ; res. Monticello;
en. 1st D. C. Feb. 10, '64; mus. Feb. 25, '64; sick in hospital at tr. ; disch.
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Geiffin, Thomas. — Laborer; age 21; b. Ireland; res. Lewiston; en. and
mus. 1st D. C. Jan. 29, '64; pris. Sept. 2, '64; disch. G. O. No. 77. Griffin
previously served in Co. E, 36th N. Y, Inf,, and was disch, therefrom
July 15, '63,
Hall, Geoege D,— Shoemaker; age 27; b, and r, Waterboro; en, Aug. 30,
'62, Biddeford; mus. Sept, 2; joined co, Oct 23, Frederick, Md, ; left sick
in hospital at that place when regt, broke camp; disch, for dis, Dec.
31, '62, ^
Hall, William H.— Millman; age 29; b, and r, Waterboro; en, Aug. 30,
'62, Biddeford; mus. Sept. 2; joined co. Oct. 23, Frederick, Md. ; sick in
hospital at that place, Nov. '62; sick in hospital at City Point, Oct. 25,
'64; disch. G. O. No. 83.
Ham, Benjamin P. —Farmer; age 23; b. and r. Shapleigh; en. Sept. 24, '61,
Biddeford; mus. Oct. 31; tr. to v. r. c. Nov. 15, '63; m. o. Nov. 4, '64, ex.
of ser.
Hanson, Austin D. — Farmer; age 19; b. Hiram; res. Biddeford; en. Feb.
19, '62; mus. March 1; sick in hospital, Nov. '63; disch, for dis, March
19, '64,
Hanson, Iseael, — Manufacturer; age 28; b, and r. Lyman; en, Oct, 7, '61,
Biddeford; mus. Oct. 31; left sick in Augusta when regt. took the field,
and disch, there in '62,
Hasty, Egbert, — Machinist; age 32; b. Lisbon, N. H, ; res. Limerick; en,
Oct. 21, '61, Biddeford; mus. Oct. 31,
Hazeltine, Robeet — Painter; age 23; b, aud r, Lubec; en, and mus,
March 1, '62; left sick in Maine; disch, for. dis, Aug, '62,
Hill, Jeeemiah, — Currier; age 42; b, and r, Waterboro; en, Aug, 30, '62,
Biddeford; mus. Sept. 2; joined co. Oct. 23, '62; absent, sick, in Maine
after March 24, '63; disch, for dis, June 3, '65, Augusta,
Hinds, Josiah D, — Sailor; age 21; b, Knox; res, Orrington; en, and mus,
Co, G, 1st D, C, Jau 2, '64; wd, and in hospital at time of tr; disch. for
dis, at Augusta, May 19, '65,
Hodsdon, Moses M,— Farmer; age 18; b. and r, Hollis; en. Aug, 11, '62,
Biddeford; mus. Aug. 21; joined co. Oct. 23; sick in hospital, Frederick,
Md,, Nov. '62; reported for duty, March, '63; mortally wd. July 16, '63,
at Shepardstown, and died July 18.
HowAED, Albeet. — Farmer; age 18; b. and r. BrooksAdlle; en. IstD. C.
Jan. 2, '64, Belfast; mus, Jan, 19; in hospital at tr, ; died of disease,
Sept. '64, N, S, hospital.
Howard, Hollis. — Sailor; age 18; b. and r, Brooksville; en, Co. H, 1st D. C,
Jan, 25, '64, Belfast; mus, Jan, 26; pris, at Sycamore church, Sept, 16,
'64; joined co, Nov, 1, '64; m, o. with regt,
Howe, George G, — Farmer; age 21; b, and r. Greenwood; en, Co. I, 1st
D, C, Jan, 26, '64, Lewiston; mus, Feb, 10; m, o, with regt, Howe had
previously served in Co, B, 5th Me, Inf,, and was disch, therefrom April
10, '63, ^
HuED, Robert P, — Shoemaker; age 18; b. North Berwick; res, Berwick;
en, Oct. 21, '61, Biddeford; mus, Oct, 31; served in all the campaigns
of the regt, till m, o, Nov. 25, '64, ex, of ser,
Huston, Charles E,— Mason; age 18; b, Waterboro; res, Lewiston; en.
Co. C, 1st D. C, Feb, 5, '64, Lewiston; mus, Feb. 9; sick in hospital at
tr, ; m, o, with regt, Huston had previously served in Co, A, 23d Me,
Inf,, and was disch, therefrom July 15, '64,
Hutchinson, Joseph M, —Shoemaker; age 22; b. Westbrook; res. Bidde
ford; en. Oct. 10, '61, Biddeford; mus. Oct. 31; re-en. Feb. 1, '64; pris.
near Richmond, on the Dahlgren raid, March 2, '64; m. o. June 20, '65.
Jellison, Benjamin W. — Laborer; age 27; b. Frankfort; res. Oldtown; en,
and mus. 1st D. C. 'Dec. 7, '63, Bangor; joined co, at tr, ; disch, G, O,
No, 77, Jellison previously served in Co. F, 3d Me. Inf., and was disch.
therefrom June 9, '63.

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Jennings, Peteb. — Millman ; age 21 ; b. Camden ; res. Orono ; en. and mus.
1st D. C, Dec, 9, '63, Bangor; pris, at Sycamore church, Sept. 16, '64;
disch. G. O, No, 77.

Johnson, John B, — Carpenter; age 30; b. Brownfield; res, Biddeford; en,
Aug, 11, '62, Biddeford; mus, Aug, 28; joined co, Oct, 23, '62; in hos
pital, Aug, '64; died at City Point, Oct, 2, '64; buried in Cavalry Ceme
tery at that place.
Johnson, Eufus. — Laborer; age 25; b. and r. Orono; en. and mus. 1st
D. C. Dec. 2, '63, Bangor; sick in hospital at Augusta at tr. ; disch. G. O.
No. 77.
Kellen, John, Jr. — Shoemaker; age 44; b. Ireland; res. Brewer; en. and
mus. Co. A, IstD, C, Feb. 1, '64, Bangor; pris, at Eeams' Station, July
2, '64; died in rebel prison, Charleston, S. C. Kellen had previously
served in Co. E, 2d Me. Inf., and was disch. therefrom June 30, '63,
King, Albert H. — Shoemaker; age 34; b, Winthrop; res. Parkman; en
Co. C, 1st D. C. Feb. 19, '64, Augusta; mus. Feb. 24; wd. at Eeams' Sta
tion, Aug. 23, '64; in hospital at tr. ; m. o. June 20, '65.
Kimball, Charles A. —Farmer; age 18; b. and r, Casco; en, Dec. 25, '63;
mus. Dec. 30; joined co. Jan. 28, '64; absent, sick, in Maine from Sept.
'64; disch, G, O, No. 77.
Kimball, Hieam. —Farmer; age 22; b. and r. Hollis; en. Oct. 17, '61, Bid
deford ; mus. Oct. 31 ; died of diphtheria, Jan. 8, '62, at Augusta.
Knight, Simeon M.— Parmer; age 27; b. and r. Waterboro; eu. Sept. 27,
'61, Biddeford; mus. Oct. 31; served in all the campaigns of the regt.
till m. o. Nov. 25, '64, ex. of ser.
Leach, Lyman. — Age 33; en. Aug. 5, '62, Augusta; joined co. Aug. 14, '62;
disch. for dis. at Washington, Nov. 29, '63.
Littlefield, Chaeles P. — Shoemaker; age 18; b. Brownfield; res. North
Berwick; en. Aug. 25, '62, Biddeford; mus. Aug. 29; joined co. Oct. 23,
'62; wd. and pris. at Ground Squirrel bridge. May 11, '64; died in rebel
prison, Andersonville, of scorbutus, Oct. 14, '64 — grave No. 10,931.
Littlefield, Dependence S. — Carpenter; age 18; b. Kennebunk; res.
North Berwick; en. Oct. 14, '61, Biddeford; mus. Oct. 31; pris. at Louisa
Court House, May 2, '63; ex. May 19, and rejoined co. Sept. 12; wd.
severely and pris. at Ground Squirrel bridge. May 11, '64; ex. from
Andersonville prison, and disch. Dec. 27, '64, ex. of ser.
Littlefield, Oliver B. — Farmer; age 18; b. and r. Wells; en. Oct. 19,
'61, Biddeford; mus. Oct. 31; pris. near Warrenton, Jan. 9, '64, by
Mosby's guerillas; ex. Feb. 23, '64; m. o. Nov. 25, '64, ex. of ser.
Littlefield, Reuben O. — Age 18; b. and r. Sanford; en. and mus. Sept.
27, '64; joined co. Oct. 26; disch. G. O. No. S3.
LoBD, John F. — Farmer; age 24; b. Limington; res. Waterboro; en. Dec.
21, '63, Biddeford; mus. Dec. 29; joined co. Jan. 28, '64; wd. at Todd's
Tavern, May 6, '64; disoh. for dis. Feb. 16, '65. [Prom Barnes' Medical
and Surgical History, Part I., p. 330: Case. — Private John P. Lord, Co.
I, 1st Me. Cav., age 24 years, was wd. at the battle of the Wilderness,
May 6, 1864, by a conoidical musket ball, which entered the left eye and
lodged at the left temple. He was at once admitted to the hospital of the
2d div. c. c, thence conveyed to Washington, and admitted, on the 11th,
into the Emery hospital, where the missile was extracted and the wound
dressed in the usual manner. On May 16, he was transferred to the
DeCamp hospital. New York, and thence, on June 2, sent to the Cony
hospital, at Augusta, Me. On. Feb. 15, '65, he was discharged from the
service and pensioned. Examiner John L. Allen, M.D., reports, Oct. 22,
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paralysis of the left side and upper and lower extremities. He can but
just drag himself about.]
Lowell, Benjamin P.- Manufacturer; age 33; b. Buckfield; res, Bidde
ford; en, and mus, Nov, 23, '61, Augusta; arm broken, by being throAvn
from his horse at Warrenton Junction, June, '62; in hospital from that
date till disch. for dis, Oct, 22, '62, at Frederick, Md,
Maddox, James, —Wheelwright; age 22; b. Limerick; res, Newfield; en.
Oct. 21, '61, Biddeford; mus. Oct. 31; disch. for dis. at Washington,
Nov. 22, '62.
Mann, Geoege W. — Farmer; age 18; b. Montreal, Can.; res. New Sharon ;
en. Oct, 21, '61, Biddeford; mus, Oct. 31; wd. at Shepardstown, July 16,
'63; rejoined co, March, '64; m. o, Nov. 25, '64, ex, of ser,
Maesh, John B, — Parmer; age 24; b, St. Albans; res, Orono; en. Co, G,
1st D. C, Feb, 9, '64, Bangor; mus, Feb. 11; sick in hospital at tr, ; m, o.
with regt.
McDonald, Albeet L. — Joiner; age 29; b. and r. Orono; en. and mus.
1st D. C. Dec, 1, '63, Bangor; at dismounted camp at tr, ; served in regt.
band ; m. o. with regt. [See last band.]
McIntire, Oliver H. — Carpenter; age 30; b. and r. Biddeford; en. Oct.
16, '61, Biddeford; mus. Nov. 26, '61, Augusta; ap. corp. but declined;
disch, for dis, July, '62,
McKenney, Joseph. — Millman; age 35; b. New Portland ; res. Orono; en.
and mus. 1st D. C. Dec. 8, '63, Bangor; pris. at Sycamore church, Sept.
16, '64; disch. G. O. No. 77.
Meeds, Daniel J. — Carpenter; age 33; b. Denmark; res. Biddeford; en.
Aug. 23, '62; mus. Aug. 28; joined co. Oct, 23; disch, G, O, No, 83,
Mereick, Stephen W, — Carpenter; age 19; b. and r. Sanford; en. Oct. 15,
'61, Biddeford; mus. Oct, 31; sick in Washington, Nov, '62; m, o, Nov.
25, '64, ex, of ser,
Meeeow, Fbancis E. — Parmer; age 18; b; and r, Newfield; eh, Aug, 27,
'62; mus. Sept, 2, '62; joined co, Oct. 23, '62; died of phthisis at Cony
hospital, Augusta, Jan, 16, '64,
MoNBOE, Warren B, — Farmer; age 19; b. Greenfield; en, and mus, Co, H,
IstD, C, Feb, 13, '64, Bangor; at dismounted camp at tr, ; disch. by
order, July 31, '65, at Augusta, Me.
Moore, Charles H. — Millman; age 18; b. andr. Orono; en. and mus, Co,
E, IstD, C, Dec. 7, '63, Bangor; pris. at Sycamore church. Sept, 16, '64;
ex,; died of disease, St, John's College hospital, Annapolis, Nov. 3, '64;
buried in the grounds of that institution.
Moore, Delmont, — Carpenter; age 26; b. Prospect; res. North Berwick;
en, Oct. 29, '61, Biddeford; mus. Oct 31; on detached sei'Adce in q. m,
dept, from Aug, '63, to Sept, '64; m, o. Nov, 25, '64, ex. of ser,
MooRBS, Murray. —Farmer; age 21; b, and r. Dayton; en. Feb, 19, '64,
Portland; mus. Feb. 29, '64; joined oo, March 9, '64; sick in hospital,
summer of '64; disch, by order, June 22, '65, Augusta, Me,
Morgan, Alonzo D,— Farmer; age 21; b, and r, Greenviiood; en, Co, H,
1st D. C. Jan, 16, '64, Lewiston; mus, Jan, 18; pris. at Eeams' Station,
Aug, 25, '64; disch, by order, June 28, '65, Augusta, Me,
MoEGEiDGE, Samuel T. — Sailmaker; age 27; b, and r, Castine; en, and
mus. Co, G, 1st D. C, Jan, 19, '64, Belfast; in regt, band at tr,, and served
there till m, o, of regt, [See last band,]
MoERiLL, George, — Millman; age 37; b. Cornish; res. Orono; en, 1st D, C.
Dec. 9, '63, Bangor; pris. at Sycamore church, Sept. 16, '64; disch. G. O.
No. 77.
MoEEisoN, Angus. — Laborer; age IS; b. and r. Wheatton, Can.; en. Feb.
29, '64, Lewiston; mus. March 1; joined co. May 18, '64; m. o. with regt.
MouLTON, Charles E. —Saddler; age 18; b. and. r. Portland; en. 1st D. C.

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Feb. 5, '64, Portland; mus, Feb. 6; wd, and in hospital at tr.; disch,
G. O, No. 77.
MuRPHA-, Samuel H.— Machinist; age, 19; b. and r. Buxton; en. Oct. 2],
'61, Biddeford; mus. Oct. 31; re-en. Feb. 1, '04; killed in action at
Charles City cross-roads, Aug. 18, '64; his body'temporarily fell into
the hands of the enemy, but was recovered by his comrades after night
fall, having been stripped of its clothing, and was buried where it fell,
in a coffin imprOAdsed from boards, and his name carved upon the trunk
of an apple-tree, whose branches si^read over his grave.
Murray, Eussell, — Age 22; b. Parkman; res, Newfield; en. Sept, 26, '61,
Biddeford; mus, Oct, 31; m. o, Nov. 25, '64, ex. of ser,
Murray, Thojias M. — Age 19; b, Palermo; res. Liberty; en. and mus.
Nov. 2, '61, Augusta; sick in hospital, Nov, '62; disch, for dis. from
U, S. gen, hosp, Baltimore, April 6, '63,
Neal, J.oies A, — Millman; age 18; b, and r, Orono; en, and mus. 1st
D, C, Dec, 7, '63, Bangor; absent sick at tr, ; m. o, with regt,
Newbegin, Eugene, — Shoemaker; age 18; b, Parsonsfield; res, Biddeford;
en, Feb, 1, '64, Portland; mus, Feb, 10; joined co. May 31; absent sick
from Sept, 23; disch, G. O, No, 77,
Newell, Charles "W,— Farmer; age 21; b, Hollis; res, Dayton; en, Oct,
21, '61, Biddeford; mus. Oct, 31; disch, for dis. July 5, '62, at Washing
ton,
Nutter, Samuel A. — Farmer; age 24; b, Milton, N. H,; res, Biddefdrd;
en, Feb, 15, '64, Portland; mus, Feb. 22; joined co, March 9; acciden
tally wd, and sent to hospital, June 24, '64; disch, G. O, No, "77,
Oakes, George E,— Age 18; b, Oldtown; res. Mars Hill; en, and mus, 1st
D. C, Feb. 12, '64, Bangor; in regt, band at tr,, and served there till m. o,
of regt, [See last band,]
Pabey, John B, —Millman; age 18; b, Corinth; res, Orono; en, and mus,
1st D. C. Dec. 9, '63, Bangor; pris, at Sycamore church. Sept, 16, '64;
disch, G, O, No, 77. . i > ,
Paetbidge, Frank A. -Machinist; age 23; b. Westbrook; res. Bidde
ford; en. and mus. Co. H, 1st D. C. Jan. 27, '64, Portland; pris. at Syca
more church, Sept. 16, '64; died in prison at Danville, Va., Dec. 24, '64.
Perkins, Daniel. —Machinist; age 29; b. and r. Biddeford; en. Aug, 23,
'62, Biddeford; mus. Sept, 1; joined co. Oct. 23, '62; wd, at Shepards
town, July 16, '63; rejoined co, Nov, '63; pris, near Warrenton, Jan, 9,
'64, by Mosby's guerillas; died in rebel prison, Andersonville, May 30,
'64 — grave No, 1486,
Peekins, William H, — Parmer; age 21; b, and r. Oxfcu'd; en. and mus,
Nov 1, '61, Augusta; killed at Louisa'Court House, May 2, '63.
Pollaed, Kendall, — Blacksmith; age 39; b, Hartland; res, Lisbon; en,
Co, K, 1st D, C. Jan, 4, '64, Bath; mus. Jan. 22; sick in hospital at tr. ;
joined co. ; m, o. with regt,
PoETEE, John L, — Lumberman; age 34; b. New Brunswick; res, Mapleton;
en, Co. G, IstD. C. Feb. 13, '64, Augusta; mus. Feb. 16; absent sick at
tr. ; joined co. ; m. o. with regt.
Pbescott, Alpheus. — Cooper; age 21; b. Buxton; res. Biddeford; en. and
mus. Nov. 22, '61, Augusta.
Pyle, Solomon. —Farmer; age 44; b. New Brunswick ; res. Mapleton; en.
and mus. Co. G, 1st D. C. Feb. 12, '64, Bangor; absent sick at tr. ; joined
CO,; m, Oi June 20, '65.
Ehines, Benjamin. — Parmer; age 22; b. Washington; res. Thomaston;
en. and mus. Nov. 19, '61, Augusta; disch. for dis. Nov. 26, '62, at Wash
ington.
EiCB, Jambs A. — Shoemaker; age 20; b. Framingham, Mass.; res. Water
boro; en. Nov. 18, '61, Augusta; mus. Nov. 26; pris. at Louisa Court

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House, May 2, '63; ex. May 19; rejoined co. Sept. 12; wd. three times
at St. Mary's church, June 24, '64; rejoined co. Aug. '64; mortally wd. at
Boydton plank road, Oct. 27, '64; died in hospital at Washington, Nov.
23, '64, and buried in National Ceirietery at Arlington; body since disin
terred and removed to Framingham, Mass.
Eicker, Franklin B.— Blacksmith; age 18; b. and r. Waterboro; en.
March 1, '62, Augusta; mus. March 6; disoh. for dis. at Washington,
Nov. 22, '62.
RoBBiNS, Chaeles H. — Painter; age 21; b. Waterboro; res. Biddeford;
en. Sept. 20, '61, Biddeford; mus. Oct. 31 ; pris. at Louisa Court House,
May 2, '63; ex. May 19; rejoined co. Sept. 12; re-en. Feb. 1, '64; m. o.
June 20, '65.
EoBEBTS, Calvin. — Laborer; age 29; b. Waterboro; res. Biddeford; en.
Aug. 25, '62, Biddeford; mus. Aug. 28, '62; joined co. Oct. 23; killed at
Louisa Court House, May 2, '63.
EoBEETS, William J. — Shoemaker; age 21; b. Hallowell; res. North
Berwick; en. Oct. 10, '61, Biddeford; mus. Oct. 31; disch. for dis. '62.
Eobinson, Samuel J, — Painter; age 29; b, and r, Orrington; en, and mus,
Co, G, 1st D. C. Feb. 6, '64, Bangor; joined co. at tr. ; m, o, with regt.
Eobinson had previously served in Co. C, 22d Me, Inf., and was dis.
therefrom Aug 14, '63.
EoGERS, Thomas D. — Farmer; age 38; b. Alton, N. H. ; res. Exeter; en.
and mus. 1st D. C. Nov. 24, '63, Bangor; absent sick at tr. ; disch. G. O.
No. 77.
EoGERS, Thomas H. — Machinist; age 45; b. Anson; res. Biddeford; en.
and mus. Dec. 29, '63, Biddeford; joined co. Jan. 28, '64; m. o. June
20, '65.
EowE, William. — Parmer; age 18; b. Tapleyville, Mass. ; res. Alfred; en.
Oct. 14, '61, Biddeford; mus. Oct. 31; died at Alexandria, Va., Sept. 22,
'62, of typhoid fever.
Eoyal, George A. — Mechanic; age 19; b. Pownal; res. Lewiston; en.
Co. I, 1st D. C. Feb. 12, '64, Augusta; mus. Feb. 16; pris. at Eeams' Sta
tion, Aug. 25, '64; disch. G. O. No. 77. [See Co, G,]
Eussell, George D, — Farmer; age 21; b. Gray; res, Casco; en, Dec, 21,
'63, Portland; mus. Dec, 30; joined co, Jan, 28, '64; wd. May II, '65, at
Ground Squirrel bridge; disch, Aug, 17, '65, by order, [From Surg,
Gen. Barnes' Medical and Surgical History of the Rebellion, Part I.,
p, 12: Eussell, George, sergeant, Co, I, 1st Me, Cav.; age 21; sabre cut of
the scalp, Sheridan's raid in "V'a,, May, '64; disch, from service, Aug,
17, '64,]
Sanboen, Otis F. — Farmer; age 21; b, and r, Waterboro ; en, Oct, 14, '61,
Biddeford; mus, Oct. 31; died of disease of the kidneys, Feb. 12, '62, at
Augusta.
Sanfoed, Augustus. — Farmer; age 22; b. Freedom; res. Montville; en.
Oct. 28, '61, Augusta; mus. Oct. 31; disch. for dis. April 22, '63, at
Augusta.
Seavey, Asa W. — Shoemaker; age 18; b. and r. Sanford; en. Nov. 13, '63,
Biddeford; mus. Dec. 1; joined co. Jan. 28, '64; absent, sick, summer of
'64; rejoined co. Nov. '64; m. o. with regt.
Shaw, Nathan M. — Blacksmith; age 20; b. Cornish; res. Bradford; en.
1st D. C. Jan. 29, '64, Bangor; mus. Feb. 11; absent wd. at tr. ; disch.
G. O. No, 77.
Shbehan, James E, — Laborer; age 33; b. Kennebunkport; res. Biddeford;
en, and mus, Aug, 23, '62; joined co, Oct. 23; disch. G. O. No. 83,
Small, Horace M. — Parmer; age 18; b. and r, Casco; en, Dec. 29, '63,
Portland; mus. Dec. 30; joined co, Jan, 28, '64; in hospital, summer of
'64; died of disease, Nov, 28, '64, at N, S. hospital, Washington,

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Small, Levi G. — Farmer; age 18; b. and r, Casco; en. Dec, 26, '63, Port
land; mus. Dec, 30; joined co. Jan. 28, '64; m. o. with regt.
Smith, Eufus A. — Teacher; age 22; b. Hollis; res. Dayton; en, and mus.
Feb. 9, '64, Portland; joined co. March 27; wd. at Boydton plank road,
Oct. 27; in hospital till Dec. '64, when he rejoined co. ; pris. at Farm
ville, April 6, '65; returned at surrender of Gen. Lee; m. o. June 20, '65.
[See p. 421.]
Spbae, Edavard. — Teamster; age 18; b. and r. Saco; en. Oct. 21, '61, Bid
deford; mus. Oct. 31; wd, at Strasburg, May 1, '64; in hospital summer
of '64; m, o, Nov, 25, '64, ex. of ser,
Spratt, Edward P. — Farmer; age 18; b. Levant; res. Carmel; en, Co, G,
1st D, C, Jan, 4, '64, Belfast; mus, Jan, 15, '64; absent sick at tr.; died
of disease at N, S. hospital, Oct. '64,
Spratt, Phaeon P, — Parmer; age 40; b, China; res, Carmel; en, Co, G,
1st D, C, Jan. 4, '64, Belfast; mus. Jan. 19; absent sick at tr.; joined co.;
m, o, June 20, '65,
Stackpole, William, — Age 44; b, and r, Biddeford; pn. Oct. 4, '61, Bidde
ford; mus. Oct, 31, '61; tr, to regt, band, '62, [See band,]
Steaens, Geoege B, — Laborer; age 19; b. andr, Orono; en, and mus. 1st
D. C. Nov. 30, '63, Bangor; pris. at Sycamore church, Sept. 16, '64; died
in rebel prison, Andersonville, Dec. 24, '64.
Stiles, John P. — Shoemaker; age 19; b. and r. Shapleigh; en. Sept. 24,
'61, Biddeford; mus. Oct. 31; pris. at Louisa Court House, May 2, '63;
ex. May 19; rejoined co. Sept. 12, '63; re-en. Dec. 31, '63; m. o. June
20, '65.
Stoddaed, Augustine O. — Saddler; age 19; b. Brunswick; res. Appleton;
en. and mus. Nov. 9, '61, Augusta; pris. at Shepardstown, July 16, '63;
ex. Sept. 12; detailed as clerk in "War Dept, Washington, from Jan, '64;
m, o. Nov. 25, '64, ex. of ser.
Stone, Williaai F. — Blacksmith; age 39; b. and r. Portland; en. Nov. 8,
'61, Augusta; mus. Dec. 5, '61; acting regt. vet. surg. from date of en.;
com. 2d lieut. Co. H, Oct. 23, '62. [See Co. H.]
Stbout, Samuel, Je. — Farmer; age 19; b. and r. Waterboro ; en. Oct. 9, '61,
Biddeford; mus. Oct. 31; disch. for dis. at Alexandria, April 3, '63.
Tayloe, Edward. — Farnier; age 21; b. Lyman; res. Kennebunkport; en.
Nov. 21, '61, Biddeford; mus. Nov. 26; absent, sick, summer of '64; m. o.
Dec. 16, '64, ex. of ser.
Tibbetts, Byron D. — Shoemaker; age 22; b. Portland; res. Biddeford; en
Feb. 13, '64, Portland; mus. Feb. 16; joined co. March 9; sick in hospi
tal, summer of '64.
Tibbetts, Luther. — Age 41; b. and r. Biddeford; mus. Sept. '64; joined
00. Oct. 26; wd. at Dinwiddie, March 31, '65; disch. G. O. No. 83.
Teafton, John H. — Farmer; age 18; b. and r. Shapleigh; en. Sept. 21, '61,
Biddeford ; mus. Oct. 31 ; absent sick in hospital since Aug. '62 ; disch.
for dis. at Alexandria, March 11, '63.
Tripp, Nahum G. — Teamster; age 22; b. and r. Alfred; en. Oct. 14, '61,
Biddeford; mus. Oct. 31; disch. for dis. April 25, '62, Augusta.
Waeeen, Freedom. — Farmer; age 30; b. and r. Waterboro; en. Aug. 30,
'62, Biddeford; mus. Sept. 2; joined co. Oct. 23; pris. near Warrenton,
by Mosby's guerillas, Jan. 9, '64; ex. Feb. 28, '64; died of disease at
Annapolis, Md., March 17, '64; buried in St. John's College hospital
grounds — grave No. 442.
Wells, Marcellus. — Farmer ; age 19; b. and r. Vienna; en. and mus.
Co. I, 1st D. C. Feb. 11, '64; wd. at Reams' Station, Aug. 25, '64; in hos
pital at tr.; disch. for dis. Feb. 19, '05, at Augusta.
Weymouth, Charles W. — Farmer; age 19; b. Thomaston; res. China; en.
1st D. C. Feb. 22, '64, Augusta; mus. Feb. 29; m. o. with regt.

608 FIRST MAINE CAVALRY,
Wheeler, Edwin. — Farmer; age 18; b. Littleton, N. H.; res. Lisbon, N. H. ;
en. Feb. 24, '64, Portland; mus. Feb. 25; joined co. March 9, '64; m. o.
with regt.
Wilson, Frank B.— Laborer; age 19; b. and r. Orono; en. 1st D. C. Nov.
30, '63, Bangor; mus, Dec, 30; sick in Augusta at tr, ; disch, G, O, No.
77,
Wood, .James V.— Parmer; age 18; b. and r. Newfield; en. Aug, 6, '62;
mus. Sept. 2; joined co. Oct. 23; wd. at Boydton plank road, Oct. 27, '64;
disoh. for dis. at Augusta, May 20, "65. [Extract from Barnes' Medical
and Surgical History, Part IL, p. 859: Wood, J, V., private, Co. I, 1st
Me, Cav,; age 18; wd, Oct. 27, '64; fracture of internal condyle of left
humerous by conoidical ball ; operation same day; excision of internal
condyle; complete anchylosis of elbow joint; arm useless,]
WooDAiAN, Chaeles A. —Millman; age 19; b. andr. Newfield; en, Oct, 21,
'61; mus. Oct. 31, '61.
Woodman, James M. — Age 22; b. and r. Stetson; en. 1st D. C, Aug. 11, '63;
mus. Sept. 25; killed in action ou Wilson's raid, '64,

EECAPITULATION.
The whole number of commissioned officers belonging to the company
was nine, of whom six joined at its organization (three with commissions
and three in the ranks and subsequently promoted), one was promoted from
Co. L, and two were transferred from the First District of Columbia Cav
alry. Of these, two were mustered out with the regiment, two by reason of
expiration of their term of service, two were discharged for disability, one
was promoted in Co, H, one was promoted to the field and staff, and one
resigned and was discharged. Three of them served three years or more,
and three — Capts, Chadbourne and Daggett, and Lieut. Willis — served from
the organization of the regiment till its muster out, though not all the time
with this company.
The actual number of enlisted men belonging to the company (not includ
ing the three who were commissioned) was two hundred and twenty-three,
of whom twenty-seven were sergeants, eighteen corporals, five buglers, three
farriers, one wagoner, and one hundred and sixty-nine privates. Of these,
ninety-three joined the company at its organization, thirty-four joined in
1862, thirty-one in 1863-64, and sixty-five were transferred from the First
District of Columbia Cavalry. Of the whole number, twenty-eight (original
members) served their three years' term of enlistment, and were mustered
out at its expiration; thirty-three were mustered out with the regiment,
forty-four were discharged for disability, sixty-three were discharged at the
close of the war, under the orders mustering out paroled prisoners, conval-
esents in hospitals, dismounted men, and cavalry men whose term of service
expired prior to Oct, 1, 1865; four were transferred to the veteran reserve
corps, one to division band, one to regimental band; one was promoted in
the regiment, eight were killed in action, three died of wounds, fifteen
died of disease, nine died in rebel prisons, several of them from wounds,
and twelve are unaccounted for. Of these, forty-eight served three years
or more, twenty-eight two years and less than three,' one hundred and two
served one year and less than two, and forty-five less than one year. Of the
ninety-two original members, nineteen re-enlisted in the regiment as vet-

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eran volunteers. These, and the three enlisted men commissioned, added
to the number of enlisted men before given, makes the total number of
enlistments represented in the company two hundred and forty-five, or
with the commissioned officers, two hundred and fifty-one.

COMPANY I'S HONOEED DEAD.
SEEGEANTS,
Collins M. Chadbouenb, Waterboro, Died at Annapolis, Aug, 22, 1864,
on his arrival from Andersonville prison, of wounds received in action
at Ground Squirrel bridge. May 11, 1864.
Williaai Cujiaiings, Waterboro, Died of disease at Aquia Creek, May 10,
1863.
George W. York, Lyman. Killed Feb. 29, 1864, near Ely's ford, while in
charge of the advance guard of his regt., on the Dahlgren raid.
Isaac P. Gurnea', Biddeford. Died in Andersonville prison, Sept. 28, 1864,
of wounds received in action at Ground Squirrel bridge. May 11, 1864.
Nahusi W. Mitchell, Newfield. Killed in action at Dinwiddie Court
House, March 31, 1865.
George Vinal, Orono. Died in Danville prison, Dec. 4, 1864.
Edavin T. Edes, Guilford. Killed in action at Dinwiddie Court House,
March 31, 1865.
Walter D. Daniels, Newport. Died in Danville prison, Dec. 24, 1864.
CORPORAL.
Victor Whittemoee, Worcester, Mass. Died at Washington, Sept. 1, 1862,
of typhoid fever.

Levi P, Hanscom, North Berwick, Died of diphtheria at Augusta, March
21, 1862. privates.
Benjamin F. Baenes, Waterboro. Killed in action at Charles City cross
roads, Aug. 18, 1864.
Egbert Buenham, Hollis. Died at Alexandria, Aug. 5, 1862, of typhoid
fever.
John S. Deebing, Etna. Died of disease at Fortress Monroe, Aug. 17,
1864.
Henry E. Emerson, Levant. Died in Andersonville prison, Dec. 1, 1864.
MosES M. Hodsdon, Hollis. Died July 18, 1863, of wounds received in
action at Shepardstown, July 16.
Albert Howard, BrooksAdlle. Died of disease atN. S. hospital, Sept. 1864.
John B. Johnson, Brownfield. Died at City Point, Oct. 2, 1864.
John Kellen, Brewer. Died of disease in prison at Charleston, S. C.
Hiram Kimbai.l, Hollis. Died of diphtheria at Augusta, Jan, 8, 1862,
Chaeles P, Littlefield, North Berwick, Died in Andersonville prison,
Oct, 14, 1864.
Fbancis E. Meeeow, Newfield. Died of phthisis at Augusta, Jan. 16, 1864.
Chaeles H. Mooee, Orono. Died of disease at Annapolis, Md., Nov.
3, 1864.

610 FIRST MAINE CAVALBY,
Samuel H. Murphy, Buxton. Killed in action at Charles City cross-roads,
Aug. 18, 1864.
Frank A. Partridge, Biddeford. Died in prison at Danville, Dec. 24, 1864.
Daniel Perkins, Biddeford. Died in rebel prison at Andersonville, May
30, 1864.
Williaai H. Perkins, Oxford. Killed in action at Louisa Court House, May
2, 1863.
Jambs A. Eice, Waterboro. Died in hospital at Washington, Nov. 23, 1864,
of wounds received in action at Boydton plank road, Oct. 27.
Calvin Egberts, Waterboro. Killed in action at Louisa Court House,
May 2, 1863.
William Eowe, Alfred. Died of disease at Alexandria, Sept. 22, 1862.
Otis F. Sanborn, Waterboro. Died of disease at Augusta, Feb. 12, 1862.
Hoeace M. Small, Casco. Died of disease at N. S. hospital, Washington,
Nov. 28, 1864.
Edward P. Spratt, Carmel. Died of disease at N. S. hospital, Oct. 1864,
Geoege B, Steaens, Orono. Died in prison at Andersonville, Dec. 24, 1864,
Freedom Warren, Waterboro, Died of disease at Annapolis, Md,, March
17, 1864,
James M. Woodjian, Stetson. Killed in action on Wilson's raid, 1864,

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CO]M[PANY K.
CAPTAINS.
PEINCE, GEOEGE. —Merchant; age 44; b. Thomaston; res. Bath; en. Sept.
25, '61; recruited portion of the co. and took them into camp at Augusta,
Oct. 15; mus. capt. Nov. 2; injured Aug. 2, '62, by his horse falling upon
him, receiving a broken rib and other injuries, and sent to Douglas
hospital, Washington; furlough granted him from hospital, Oct. 20;
while at home en. four recruits for his co., and Dec. 2 was ordered
to report at the recruiting station in New York, whence he was sent to
Washington in charge of 400 recruits; took his own recruits to Fred
erick, Md. ; resigned Dec. 12, '62, and m. o. Dec. 15, '62. [See p. 15.]
CAEEY, GEOEGE. —Teacher; age 24; b. andr. Houlton; recruited a por
tion of the CO. ; mus. Nov. 2 as 1st lieut. ; commanded co. from March
20, '62, when it left Augusta, until the following month; detailed in
charge of orderlies at Gen. Ord's hd. qrs. May 24, '62; com. capt. Dec. 9,
'62; in command of co. from Aug. 5, '62, through Pope's campaign, until
Jan. 4, '63, when he resigned and was m. o. [See p. 74.]
MYEICK, JOHN D. — Lawyer; age 26; b. and r. Augusta; served in the
University Guards, Cambridge, Mass., from April 19, '61, to Sept, '61;
recruited a portion of the co., and mus. Nov. 2, as 2d lieut.; com. 1st
lieut. Dec. 9, '62, and capt. Jan. 4, '63; in command of co. from date of
his commission as capt., except when absent sick; commanded 1st bat
talion in the several engagements of the last campaign; in command of
150 men from Cos. D, F, H, K, and M, on the Dahlgren raid, March, '64;
brev. maj. U. S. Vols, for gallant and meritorious services in the last
campaign; m. o. with regt. ; com. 1st lieut. 10th Cav., U. S. A., March 7,
'67, and for his services at Dinwiddie Court House, brev. capt. U. S. A.
on the same date; served with his regt. till May 17, '72, when he re
signed, and was m. o. [See pp. 58, 73, 205, 220, 236-241, 255, 260, 296-
302, 379, 382, 388, 391, 400, 404, 413, 432, 435, 441.]
FIEST LIEUTENANTS.
FOED, CHAELES W.— Ship-master; age 27; b. and r. Bristol; en. Oct. 7,
'61, Newcastle; mus. Nov. 2, as sergt. ; pro. 1st sergt. March 12, '62; com.
sup. 2d lieut. Sept. 1, '62; com. 2d lieut. Dec. 9, '62, and 1st lieut. Jan. 4,
'63; ap. field recruiting officer for the regt. while in winter quarters,
'63-4, and recruited the veterans; commanded co. from June 17, '63, tiU
Sept. 17, '63. On detached service, June 24, '64, acting q. m. and com'sy
at Camp Berry; com. capt. and a. q. m. U. S. Vols. Jan. 21, '65, and
served on the staff of Maj. .Qen. M. C. Meigs until Nov. 25, '65, when
m. o. [See pp. 102, 205.] ,
JEWETT, GEOEGE F.— Farmer; age 20; b. and r. Bath; en. Sept. 25, '61,
Bath; mus. Nov. 2, as private; pro. corp. Sept. 1, '62, and sergt, Deo, 7,

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FIRST MAINE CAVALRY,

'62; horse shot under him in the charge at Brandy Station, June 9, '63,
and he was taken pris. ; taken to Eichmond, paroled, and sent to parole
camp, Annapolis, Md., June 14; ex. and rejoined co, Oct, '63; re-en. Dec,
29, '63; com. 2d lieut, Feb. 4, '64; in command of co. in action at Deep
Bottom, Va,, Aug, 16, '64, and while Capt, Myrick was in command of
the battalion; com, 1st lieut, Nov, 22, '64; detailed on the staff of Gen,
C. H, Smith, commanding 3d brig. 2d div. c. c, Jan. 28, '65, and served
in that capacity till m. o. of regt., receiving the thanks and commenda
tion of Gen, Smith in his official report, [See pp. 375, 440,]
SECOND LIEUTENANTS.
LITTLE, THADDEUS. — Farmer; age 18; b. and r. Bristol; en. Oct. 7, '61,
Newcastle; mus, Nov, 2, as private; pro. sergt. July 1, '63, and 1st sergt,
Sept. 1, '63; re-en, Dec, 29, '63; com, 2d lieut, Nov, 28, '64, and 1st lieut,
and adjt. March 21, '65, [See field and staff,]
STEVENS, CHAELES A, —Farmer; age 18; b. and r, Littleton; en, as
recruit, Aug, 28, '62, Littleton; mus, Sept. 18; joined co, soon after;
pro, corp, Nov. 1, '63; sergt. May 1, '64, and 1st sergt, Jan, 1, '65; com,
2d lieut. May 1, '65; m, o, with regt. [See p. 391.]
FIEST SEEGEANTS.
Elliott, William D. — Joiner; age .35; b. Brunswick; res. Bath; en. Sept.
27, '61, Bath; mus. Nov. 2; wd, and pris. at Middleburg, Va., June 19, '63;
m. 0, Nov. 25, '64, ex. of ser, ; died in Portland, of disease contracted in
the service,
Lloyd, James, — Farmer; age 24; b. and r, Hodgdon; en. Oct. 14, '61,
Houlton; mus. Nov. 2, as sergt; pro. 1st sergt. Sept. 1, '62; disch. for
dis. at Frederick, Md., Dec. 7,' '62.
Sanford, Thomas J. — Farmer; age 18; b. and r. Bowdoinham; en. Oct.
14, '61, Eichmond; mus. Nov. 2, as private; orderly for Gen. Eodman at
South Mountain and Antietam, where the gen, was killed; horse shot
under him at Antietam; orderlyfor Gen, Taylor, fall of '62; pro, corp.
Dec, 15, '62, sergt, July 1, '63, and 1st sergt, Dec, '63; re-en, Dec, 29, '63;
m, o. with regt.
BuTTERFiELD, WiLLiAM J, — Clerk; age 25; b, and r, Milford ; en, and mus,
IstD, C, Feb. 5, '64; assigned to Co. H, and pro. corp. at organization
of CO, Feb. 16; pris, in action at Sycamore church, Va,, Sept, 16, '64;
joined co, after the tr, ; pro, sergt, March 23, '65, and 1st sergt. May 4;
m, o. with regt. QUAETEEMASTEE SEEGEANTS.
Loud, William M. — Joiner; age 38; b. New Portland ; res. Eichmond ; en.
Oct. 8, '61, Bath; mus. Nov. 2, '61, Augusta, as q. m. sergt.; wd. and
pris. at Brandy Station, June 9, '63; rejoined co. Oct. '63; re-en. Dec. 29,
'63; m. o. with regt. [See p. 157.]
Smith, Winsor B.— Gilder; age 20; b. Bridgeton; res. Portland; en. and mus.
as a recruit, Aug. 23, '62, Portland; orderly for Gens. Paul, Eeynolds,
and Wadsworth, from Feb. 19, '63, during that summer's campaign,
and at the battle of Gettysburg remained with Gen. Wadsworth after
every member of his staff and every orderly but one, were either wd. or
dismounted; pro. corp. July 1, '63, and q. m. sergt. May 1, '64; pris. in

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action at the Wyatt farm, Sept. 29, '64; ex. March 2, '65, and m o G O
No.77. [See pp. 114, 189,205, 220, 288.] • • .
Tibbetts, William B. — Sailor; age 25; b. Wiscasset; res. Newcastle- en
Oct. 7, '61, Wiscasset; mus, Nov. 2, as private; orderly for Gen, Hart
suff, May, 62; re-en. Dec, 29, '63; pro, corp. May 1, '64, and q, m, sergt,
Jan, 1, '65; mortally wd, at Dinwiddie Court House, March 31, '65, and
died at Judiciary Square hospital, Washiugtou, June 19, '65; buried in
Arlington National Cemetery, [See p, 405,]
COMMISSAEY SEEGEANTS.
Hanson, Albeet W. — Joiner; age 26; b, and r. Bath; en, Oct, 30, '61
Bath; mus, Nov. 2, as sergt,; pro, com'sy sergt. '62; m. o. Nov. 25 '64'
ex. of ser. ' '
ToziEB, Daa-id. — Farmer; age 22; b. Northumberland, N. B. ; res. Little
ton; en. Oct. 19, '61, Houlton; mus. Nov. 2, as private; pro. corp. Jan
4, '63; wd. and pris. at Middleburg, June 19, '63; rejoined co. Oct '63-
re-en. Dec. 29, '63; pro. com'sy sergt. Jan. 1, '65; mortally wd. at Din
widdie Court House, March 31, '65, and died at Judiciary Square hospi
tal, Washington, April II, '65. SEEGEANTS.
Stimpson, Albert W. — Ship-carpenter ; age 32; b. Durham; res. Bath;
en. Oct. 12, '61, Bath; mus. Nov. 2, '61; disch. for dis. June 19, '62; en. in
V. r. c, Nov, 3, '64. '
Phillips, Russell, — Carpenter; age 33; b, Wayne; res, Eichmond; en.
Oct. 14, '61, Bath; mus. Nov. 2, as corp.; pro. sergt. June 9, '62; on
extra duty in the q. m. dept. July, '62; disoh. for dis. Sept. 21, '62.
Herbert, William M. — Tailor; age 21; b. and r. Bristol; en. Oct. 7, '61,
Newcastle; mus. Nov. 2, as private; pro. corp. June 9, '62, and sergt.
July 29, '62; color sergt, in '63; m. o, Nov, 25, '64, ex, of ser,
Stinson, Ebuel B. — Joiner; age 35; b, and r. Eichmond; en. Oct, 9, '61
Bath; mus. Nov, 2, as corp,; pro, sergt, Sept. 1, '62; re-en. Dec, 19, '63;
m, o, with regt,
Bryant, David, Jr. —Farmer; age 26; b. and r. Bristol; en. Oct. 10, '61,
Newcastle; mus. Nov. 2, as private; pro. corp. July 29, '62, and sergt.
Sept, 1, '62; killed at Middleburg, June 19, '63. [See p, 103.]
S'WBTT, Justin L, — Joiner; age 26; b. and r, Arrowsic; en. Sept, 28, '61,
Bath; mus. Nov. 2, as corp.; pro, sergt. Sept, 1, '62; killed at Middle
burg, June 19, '63,
Herbert, Edward B,— Sailor; age 23; b, Wiscasset; res, Eichmond; en,
Oct, 3, '61, Bath; mus, Nov, 2, as private; pro. corp. Sept. 1, '62, and
sergt. Jan. 4, '63; pris, at Brandy Station, June 9, '63; ex, and rejoined
CO, Oct, '63; re-en, Dec, 29, '63; severely wd. on the Bellefield raid, Dec.
10, '64, and died from his wounds in Finley hospital, Washington, D. C
Jan. 3, '65. [See p. 375.]
McDougall, Alexandee.— Farmer; age 22; b. and r. Fort Fairfleld; en.
Oct, 17, '61, Houlton; mus, Nov, 2, '61, as private; pro, corp. Sept. 1,
'62, and sergt. in '63; re-en. Dec. 29, '63; m, o, with regt, [See p, 167.]
Watts, Alfebd Y. — Laborer; age 20; b. Pownal; res. New Gloucester;
served seventeen months in Cos. G and K, 7th Me. Inf. ; en. Co. H, 1st
D. C. Jan. 21, '64, Portland; mus. Feb. 4; pro. sergt. Feb. 16, '64: absent
sick at tr. ; m. o. June 20, '65.
Walkee, Albert E. — Carriage-maker; a'ge 21; b. South Berwick; res.
York; en. and mus. Aug. 15, '62, York, as private; joined co. shortly
after; orderly for Gens. Paul and Eeynolds from Feb. 19, '63, through
the campaign of the following summer; pro. corp. Sept. 1, '63, and sergt.

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May 1, '64; captured on the Dahlgren raid, March, '64, and died in rebel
prison at Andersonville, Ga., Aug. 29, '64; buried in the prison cemetery
— grave No. 7226.
Higgins, William N. — Carder; age 25; b. East Livermore ; res. Lewiston;
served in Co. A, 23d Me. Inf., having been mus. Sept. 29, '62, and m. o.
July 25, '63; en. and mus. 1st D. C. Jan. 27, '64, Lewiston, as private;
assigned to Co. H; pro. sergt. Feb. 16; wd. at Eeams' Station, June 27,
'64, on Wilson's raid; disch. for dis. arising from hiswounds, at Augusta,
March 23, '65.
Welch, Benjamin A. — Farmer; age 20; b. and r. Minot; served in Co. F,
10th Me. Inf., having been mus. Oct. 4, '61, and m. o. with regt. May 8,
'63; en. and mus. 1st D. C. Jan. 27, '64, Lewiston, as private; assigned to
Co. H, and pro. sergt. Feb. 16; severely wd. and pris, at Reams' Station,
Aug, 25, '64, and died of his Avounds at McClellan hospital, Philadelphia,
Oct, 26, '64,
Conant, Alexander B, — Farmer; age 27; b. Auburn; res, Lewiston;
served three months in Co, H, 1st Me, Inf,, and nineteen months in
Co, H, 10th Me, Inf., being m, o, with regt, in both instances for ex, of
ser; en. Co, H, 1st D, C, Feb, 3, '64, Lewiston, as private; mus. Feb. 9;
pro. sergt. Feb. 16; m. o. June 20, '65.
Gatchell, Josiah. — Sailor; age 27; b. and r. Brunswick; en. Oct. 10, '61,
Bath; mus. Nov. 2, as private; re-en. Dec. 29, '63; pro. corp. May 1, '64;
severely wd. at Boydton plank road, Oct. 27, '64; rejoined co. the follow
ing winter, and pro. sergt. Jan. 1, '65; severely v«d. in action at Dinwid
die, March 31, '65, and disch. on account of his wounds; at Augusta, Me.,
June, '65. [See p. 15.]
Walkee, Ozro F. — Parmer; age 20; b. Westbrook; res. Portland; en. 1st
D. C. Jan. 29, '64, Portland; mus. Feb. 6, as private; assigned to Co. H;
pro. corp. Feb. 16; wd. at Stony Creek, June 29, '64, on Wilson's raid;
pris. at Sycamore church, Sept. 16, '64; ex. after tr. and rejoined co. ;
pro. sergt. in '65; m. o. June 20, '65.
MiLLiKBN, LoEEN H, — Clerk; age 18; b, and r, Saco; en, 1st D, C, Feb. 5,
'64; mus. Feb, IS, as private; assigned to Co. H; joined co, at tr, ; ap, co.
clerk, Jan. 14, '65 ; pro. corp. and sergt. '65 ; disch. G. O. No. 77.
Somes, Charles E. — Farmer; age 23; b. Edgecomb; res. Waterboro; en.
and mus. Sept. 30, '64, Portland, as a recruit for one year; joined co.
soon after; pro. corp. Jan. 1, '65, and sergt, soon after; disch, G. O, No,
83. [See pp. 394, 403.]
Hallowell, Nathan T. — Farmer; age 18; b. and r. Windsor; en. Nov.
23, '63, Lewiston; mus. Dec. 1, as private; joined co, soon after; orderly
at hd, qrs, 3d brig, 2d div, c. c, from Aug, '64; pro. corp, Feb, 1, '65, and
sergt. June 21, '65; m. o. with regt.
Dearborn, John B. — Machinist; age 25; b. Saco; res. Biddeford; en. and
mus. Feb. 4, '64, Biddeford, as private; joined co. at once; pro. corp.
May 1, '65, and sergt. June 21, '65; m. o. with regt.
Walker, Charles W. — Farmer; age 27; brother to Albert E. Walker ; b.
South BerAvick; res. York; en. Jan. 2, '64, Portland; mus. Jan. 4, as pri
vate; joined co. soon after; pro. corp. Jan. 1, '65, and sergt. June 21, '65;
m. o. with regt.
Fogg, Horace A. —Farmer; age 18; b. and r. Monmouth; en. Dec. 31, '63,
Lewiston; mus. Jan. 1, as private; joined co. soon after; pro. corp. May
28, '65, and sergt. June 21, '65; m. o. with regt.
CORPORALS.
Stetson, Samuel K. — Blacksmith ; age 35; b. Madawaska; res. Houlton;
en. Oct. 19, '61, Houlton; mus. Nov, 2; disch, for dis. at Washington,
D. C, where he had been sick for some time, Dec. 19, '62. [See Co. H.]

Corp, CHARLES L. GRANT, Co K
York,

Sergt, ALBERT R, WALKER, Co K,
Died in Andersonville, Aug, 29, 1864,

Serfft CHARLES W, WALKER, Co K
York

¦Corp, CHARLES BANKS, Co, K,
York,

Saddler JOHN P, GRANT, Co, K,
York,

ROSTER OF COMPANY K, 615
Beoad, Louira K, — Farmer; age 24; b, Albion; res. Mars Hill; en. Oct. 19,
'61, Houlton; mus, Nov, 2; in regt, pioneer corps during the campaign
of '63; killed at St. Mary's church, June 24, '64.
Leighton, Nathaniel W. — Joiner; age 37; b. Newcastle; res. Richmond;
en, Oct, 1, '61, Bath; mus. Nov. 2; disch. for dis. Dec. 26, '61.
Staca', John S. — Joiner; age 44; b. York; res. Bath; en. Sept. 30, '61, Bath;
mus, Nov, 2; died of disease at Frederick, Nov. 8, '62, and was buried in
the National Cemetery at Antietam — grave No, 71, lot B, section 9,
Colby, Alonzo, —Printer; age 26; b, and r, Bath; en. Sept, 26, '61, Bath;
mus, Nov, 2, '61; wd, and pris, at Brandy Station, June 9, '63; absent
on detached service after ex, ; m. o. Nov. 25, '64, ex, of ser.
Claey, Osgood, Je, — Farmer; age 26; b, Jefferson; res, Eichmond; en.
Oct. 7, '61, Bath; mus, Nov, 2, as private; pro, corp. '62; disch. for dis.
Sept, 21, '62,
Claek, Oevillb H, — Farmer; age 23; b, and r, Bristol; en, Oct. 16, '61,
Newcastle; mus. Nov, 2, as private; pro. corp. '62; disch. for dis. Sept.
16, '62.
Thompson, John D. — Farmer; age 21; b. Sangerville; res. Perkins; en,
Oct. 2, '61, Bath; mus. Nov. 2, '61, as private; pro. corp, July 29, '62;
re-en, Dec, 29, '63; killed at Deep Bottom, Aug. 16, '64.
Teafton, Silas C, — Joiner; age 31; b. and r. Georgetown; en. Oct. 3, '61,
Bath; mus, Nov, 2, '61, as private; pro. corp, Nov, 15, '62; in regt,
pioneer corps from Dec, '63; m, o. Nov, 25, '64, ex, of ser.
Johnson, Chaeles E. — Joiner; age 22; b, Lisbon; res, Brunswick; en,
Oct, 4, '61, Bath; mus, Nov, 2, '61, as private; orderly for Gen. Hartsuff
from June, '62, and for Gen, Eodman in Sept, '62, and while serving in
the latter capacity was wd, at Antietam, Sept, 17, '62; pro, corp. Deo. 7,
'62; killed at Middleburg, Va., June 19, '63.
Haines, Waltee F. — Shoemaker; age 30; b. andr, Saco; en, Aug, 29, '62,
Portland, as private; mus. Sept. 18, '62; joined co, soon after; pro,
corp, April 12, '63; severely wd, and pris. at Middleburg, June 19,' 63;
ex. Sept, '63; on detached service, '64; disch, for dis, at Augusta, April
22, '65,
Teague, Edwin C, — Wagon-maker; age 22; b. and r. Newcastle; en. Oct,
12, '61, Newcastle; mus. Nov, 2, asprivate; orderly at hd, qrs. Gen,
Hartsuff during the summer of '62; wd, at Thoroughfare Gap, Aug,
28, while carrying an order; pro, corp. Sept, 1, '63; ap, bugler, March
30, '64; severely injured (left foot crushed) in action at Trevillian Sta
tion, June 11, '64, by horse falling on him, ; m. o, Nov, 25, '64, ex, of ser,
[See p. 217.]
Bailey, Edwin D,— Farmer; age 22; b, Wiscasset; res, Bristol; en. and
mus. Dec. 9, '61, Augusta, as private; pris, at Brandy Station, June 9,
'63; ex, and rejoined co, Oct, '63; pro, corp, Nov, 1, '63; on detached
service at brig, hd, qrs. from Feb. 25, '64; m. o, Dec, 9, '64, ex, of ser,
Poole, Solomon. — Marble-worker; age 22; b. Eockport, Mass.; res, York;
en. and mus, Aug. 15, '62, York; jomed co. soon after; orderly for Gens.
Paul and Eeynolds from Feb. 19, '63, during the campaign of that sum
mer; pro. corp. May 1, '64; disch. G. O. No. 77.
Blake, John S. — Sailor; age 19; b. and r. Brooksville; en. and mus. Feb.
15, '64, Brooksville; joined co. soon after; wd. at Todd's Tavern, May 7,
'64; pro. corp. June 30, '64; wd. at Deep Bottom, Aug. 16, '64, and at
Dinwiddie Court House, March 31, '65; m. o. with regt.
MuEPHY, James A. —Farmer; age 23; b. Jackson Province, N. B.; res.
Lee; served as corp. Co. K, 2d Me. Inf., having been mus. May 28, '61,
and m. o. June 9, '63, ex. of ser.; en. and mus. 1st D. C. Jan. 4, '64, Ban
gor, as private; pro. corp. Co. H, Feb. 16, '64; pris. at Sycamore church,
Sept. 16, '64; died in rebel prison at Sahsbury, N. C, March 18, '65.
Chick, John H. L. — Card-grinder; age 21; b. Litchfleld; res. Lewiston;

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served nine mouths in Co. A, 23d Me. Inf., being disch. at ex. of ser.
July 15, '63; en. 1st D. C. Feb. 6, '64, Lewiston; mus. Feb. 8, as prhrate;
pro. corp. Co. H, Feb. 16; pris. at Sycamore church, Sept. 16, '64, and
died in rebel prison at Salisbury, N. C, Jan. 3, '65 — grave No. 539.
Nash, Jonathan. — Student; age 25; b. Auburn; res. Lewiston; served
three months in Co. K, 1st Me. Inf., and m. o. with the regt. Aug. 5, '61;
also served as corp. Co. K, 10th Me. Inf. during the whole term of ser
vice of that regt., nineteen months, and m. o. with it. May 7, '63; en. 1st
D. C. Feb. 6, '64, Lewiston; mus. Feb. 8, as private; pro. corp. Co. H,
Feb. 16; wd. at Stony Creek, on Wilson's raid, June 29; wd. and pris.
at Sycamore church, Sept. 16, '64, and died in rebel prison at Danville.
Babb, Lotheop L. — Lumberman; age 35; b. Westbrook; res. Saco; en. 1st
D. C. Feb. 4, '64, Portland; mus. Feb. 19, as private; ap. wagoner of
Co. H, Feb. 16; joined co. at tr. ; pro. corp. Jan. 1, '65; wd. at Hatcher's
Eun, Feb. 5, '65; disch. G. O. No. 77.
Jeavett, Feank E.— Sailor; age 21; b. and r. Bath; en. Deo. 25, '63, Lewis-
ton; mus. Jan, 7, '64, as private; joined co, soon after; pris, at Haxall's
Landing, during Sheridan's raid to Richmond, May 15, '64; confined in
Libby prison No, 2, Richmond, one month, at Andersonville, Ga,, four
months, and also at Savannah and Milieu, Ga, ; ex, Nov. 19, '64; pro,
corp, March 1, '65; m, o. June 20, '65; disch. for dis. arising from his
long confinement.
BuBGESs, Charles. — Sailor; age 19; b. Augusta; res. Bath; en. Oct. 2, '61,
Bath; mus. Nov. 2, '61, as private; disch. for dis. Oct. '62; again en.
and mus. Nov. 24, '62, Bath, as private; rejoined co. shortly after;
severely wd. at Upperville, Va,, .lune 21, '63; pro. corp. early in '65;
m. o. June 20, '65,
Lang, Caleb N. — Clerk; age 20; b. Pownal; res, Portland; en. and mus,
Sept. 19, '64, Portland, for one year, as private; joined co, soon after;
pro. corp. early in '65, and disch. G, O. No. S3,
Archibald, William C. — Farmer; age 21; b, Halifax, N, S.; res, Lyman;
en, and mus. 1st D. C. Feb. 2, '64, Portland, as private; joined co, at tr, ;
pro. corp. June 21, '65; m. o. with regt.
Banks, Charles. — Parmer; age 19; b, andr. York; en. and mus. Jan. 4,
'64, Portland, as private; joined co. soon after; pro. corp. June 21, '65;
m. o. with regt.
Paetridge, Chaeles A. — Shoemaker; age 18; b. Cape Elizabeth; res.
Westbrook; en. and mus. Jan. 23, '64, Lewiston, as private; joined co.
soon after; pro. corp. June 21, '65; m. o. with regt.; drowned in Port
land Harbor, Aug. 15, '71.
Wbstgate, Baeney. — Farmer; age 18; b. New Brunswick; res. Houlton;
en. and mus. Feb. 29, '64, Bangor, as' private; joined co. immediately;
pro. corp. June 21, '65 ; m. o. with regt.
BUGLERS.
Debw, William H. —Farmer; age 17; b. Boston; res. Eichmond; en, Oct.
15, '61, Bath; mus. Nov. 2; died of disease, Aug. 12, '64, at the 3d div.
hosp.. King Street, Alexandria, and buried in the National Cemetery
at that city — grave No. 2550.
Packaed, Cobbitt L. — Clerk; age 19; b. Hodgdon; res. Houlton; en. and
mus. Dec. 12, '61, Augusta; tr. to regt. band, Feb. 28, '62. [See flrst
band.]
Edgae, James. — Porter; age 18; b. and r, Prederickton, N, B, ; en. Oct.
19, '61, Houlton; mus. Nov. 2, as private; ap. bugler in '62; on duty as
bugler, at brig. hd. qrs. from June 21, '63, till Oct. '63; tr. to v, r. c. Feb.
15, '64.

ROSTER OF COMPANY K, 617
Baekee, George. — Millman ; age 18; b. and r, Milford; en. and mus, 1st
D, C. Jan, 4, '04, Bangor, as private; ap, bugk-r, Co. H, Feb, 16; at cav,
depot at tr., where he remained on detached duty till June 13, '65, Avhen
disch. by order of the AVar, Dept.
Jacobs, Almon J, D, — Shoemaker; age 19; b. Freeman; res. Minot; en,
and mus, 1st D, C, Feb. 8, '64, Lewiston, as private; ap. bugler in Co. H,
Feb. 16; pris, at Sycamore church, Sept. 16, '64; died at Annapolis, Md.,
shortly after release from rebel prison, March 15, '65 — grave No, 762,
Long, Thomas J. — Laborer; age 20; b. Bridgeton; res. Portland; en. as
drummer, 11th Me. Inf. Oct. 9, '61, and Avas disch. by order of his father,
being then under age; en, as bugler in the unattached artillery, Oct, 29,
'61, and disch. with the co. Sept. 7, '62; en, as drummer, Co. H, 25th Me,
Inf, Sept, 10, '62, and disch, July 11, '63, ex, of ser.; en. as bugler, Co.
H, 1st D, C. Feb, 1, '64, Portland; mus, Feb, 3; joined regt, at tr, ; in
jured on the Bellefield raid by being thrown from his horse ; served as
drummer in the regt. band till m, o, of regt. [See last band.]
Kenney, Chables B, — Sailor; age 17; b, Yarmouth; res. Cape Elizabeth;
en, and mus, IstD, C, Jan. 18, '64, Portland, as private; assigned to Co.
H; served in regt, band at tr., but soon after joined co. and was ap,
bugler; m, o, with regt, [See last band,]
FARRIEES.
Curtis, Vandorous. — Farrier; age 26; b. and r, Bath; en, Oct, 8, '61,
Bath; mus, Nov, 2; on extra duty in the regt. q. m, dept. from May, '62;
disch, for dis. Dec. 19, '62. Afterwards served as farrier in Co. B, 2d
Me. Cav., being mus. Nov, 30, '63, and m, o, with the regt. Dec, 6, '65, at
Barrancas, Fla.
SiEGARS, James, — Blacksmith; age 29; b. and r. Eichmond; en. Oct. 29, '61,
Bath; mus, Nov, 2; absent sick in the fall of '63, and disch. for dis.
Jan. 7, '64.
Ceowell, Levi. — Blacksmith; age 38; b. Nova Scotia; res. Eockland; en.
Aug. 15, '62, Eockland; mus. Sept. 18, as private; joined co. shortly
after; ap. farrier, Oct. 31, '62; disch. G. O. No. S3.
Woods, Edwaed E. — Blacksmith ; age 27 ; b. and r. Preeport ; en. and
mus. 1st D. C. Feb. 15, '64, Portland, as private; ap. farrier, Co. H, Feb.
23; pris. at Sycamore church, Sept. 16, '64; paroled shortly after, and
died from the effects of his confinement, iu hospital at Annapolis, Nov.
17, '64.
Nbavbegin, Sumnee B. — Blacksmith; age 29; b. Durham; res. Milford;
en. and mus. 1st D. C. Feb. 5, '64, Bangor, as private; ap. farrier of Co.
H, Feb. 16; joined co; at tr. ; m. o. with regt.
SADDLEES.
Goodhue, Stephen S. — Saddler; age 28; b. and r. Bangor; en. Sept. 6, '62,
Bangor; mus. Sept. 8, as private; joined co. shortly after; ap. saddler,
Nov. 1, '62; sick in hospital in the fall of '63, and tr. to v. r. c. Dec.
12, '63.
Geant, John P. — Carpenter; age 27; b. South Berwick; res. York; en.
Aug. 15, '62, York; mus. Sept. 18, as private; joined co. soon after; ap.
saddler, Sept. 1, '63; absent sick in the fall of '64, and disch. for dis. at
Augusta, Me., Jan. 28, '65,
Young, Edwaed M, — Saddler; age 20; b, and r, Portland; en, 1st D, C,
Feb. 8, '64, Portland; mus. Feb, 20, at which date he was ap. saddler of
Co, H; joined co, at tr, ; m, o. with regt.

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WAGONEES.
Witham, William. — Teamster; age 39 ; b. andr. Bath; en. Oct. 1, '61, Bath;
mus. Nov. 2; m, o, Nov, 25, '64, ex, of ser,
Ceookee, Melville C. — Teamster; age 29; b, and r, Bath; en. Sept, 28,
'61, Bath; mus, Nov, 2, as private; detailed on extra duty in the r. q. m,
dept. May 1, '62; ap, wagoner, July 22, '62; detailed as teamster at hd.
qrs. 2d div. c. c. Feb. 20, '63; re-en. Dec, 29, '63; m, o. with regt.
PEIVATES.
Agin, Pateick. — Farmer; age 30; b. and r. County Clare, Ireland; en.
March 3, '62, Canton; mus. shortly after.
Alexandee, Aeley P. — Age 21; res. Portland; en. and mus. Oct. 22, '64,
Portland; instantly killed at the commencement of the action at Din
widdie Court House, March 31, '65, a fate of which he had a strong pre
monition.
Alexandee, Chelis. — Painter; age 20; b. and r, Portland; en. and mus.
Co. H, 1st D. C. Feb, 6, '64, Portland; absent sick at tr,, but joined co,
before the spring campaign of '65; pris, at Dinwiddie, March 31, '65, and
released on the surrender of Gen, Lee, April 9; m, o. June 20, '65,
Alexander, George E. — Shoemaker; age 18; b. Westfield, N, B. ; res.
Littleton; en. Jan. 4, '64, Augusta; mus. Feb. 4; joined co. shortly after ;
pris. at St. Marv's church, June 24, '64; ex. and rejoined co. Jan. 23, '65;
m. o. June 20, '65.
Ambeosb, Charles. — Sailor; age 21; b. Damariscotta; res. Bath; en. and
mus. Nov. 24, '62, Bath; joined co. soon after; m. o. with regt.
Bagley, Levi. — Laborer ; age 22; b. Dedliam; res. Oldtown; served in Co.
A, 6th Me. Inf., having been mus. July 15, '61, and m. o. Aug. 15, '64; en.
and mus. Sept. 13, '64, Bangor, for one year; joined co. soon after; pris.
at Dinwiddie Court House, March 31, '65; disch. G. O. No. 83.
Baker, Cornelius V. — Mechanic; age 29; b. and r. Houlton; en. March
1, '62, Augusta; mus. March 5; on detached service as teamster at brig.
hd. qrs. the greater part of his term of service; m. o. March 5, '65, ex.
of ser.
Baker, Sanford G. — No record concerning this man can be found.
Beal, Burton A. — Architect; age 18; b. Lewiston; res. Bremen; en. and
mus. Oct. 5, '64, Augusta, for one year; joined co. soon after; disch.
G, O, No, 77.
Bean, Burnis E. — Farmer; age 23; b. Hollis; res. Saco; served in Co. K,
Sth N. H. Inf., from which he was disch, March, '63; en. Co, H, 1st D, C.
Feb. 4, '64, Portland; mus. Feb. 9; pris. at Sycamore church, "V'a., Sept.
16, '64; released after Lee's surrender, and disch. G. O. No. 77.
Belony, John. — Cabinet-maker; age 21; b. Italy; res. Maysville; en. and
mus. Feb. 29, '64, Bangor; joined co. soon after; severely wd. in action
at Deep Bottom, Aug. 16, '64, losing his left arm ; tr. to v. r. c. Jan. 7, '65.
Bendengee, Peteb. — Sailor; age 27; b. Eotterdam, Holland; res. Bux
ton; en. and mus. Jan. 4, '64, Portland; joined co, soon af,ter; tr, to
navy, July 4, '64,
Bessb, Edwaed P, — Farmer; age 24; b, and r, Wayne; en, Nov, 24, '63,
Portland; mus. Dec, 1, '63; joined co. soon after; died in Columbian
hospital, Washington, June 21, '64, of disease, and was buried in the
National Cemetery at Arlington,
Bessb, George C. — Carder; age IS; b, Lewiston; res, Etna; en, and mus.
Co. H, 1st D. C. Jan. 27, '64, Lewiston; joined co. at tr. ; killed at Boyd
ton plank road, Oct. 27, '64; buried in Cavalry Cemetery, City Point,
Va.

ROSTER OF COMPANY K. 619
Besse, William G. — Carder; age 21; b. Wayne; res. Lewiston; en. and
mus. 1st D. C. Jan. 27, '64; joined co. at tr.; m. o. with regt.
Bickfoed, John H. — Manufacturer; age 40; b. Kennebunkport; res. Bid
deford; en. Co. H, IstD. C. Feb. 5, '04, Portland; mus. Feb. 9; absent
sick at tr. ; disch. G. O. No. 77.
Blackman, Albert. — Lumberman; age 27; b. and r. Greenbush; en.
Nov, 13, '61, Houlton; mus. Nov. 27, '61, Augusta.
Blaisdbll, William. — Parmer; age 42; b. and r. York; en. and mus. Feb.
29, '64, Portland; joined co. soon after; killed at St. Mary's church,
June 24, '64.
Blake, Charles A. J. — Hostler; age 19; b. and i. Gorham, N. H. ; en.
Jan, 22, '64, Biddeford; mus, Jan, 26; joined co. soon after; absent
sick in Nov. '64; disch. O. O. No. 77.
Blodgett, Silas. — Farmer; age 18; b. Bethel; res. Charleston; en. and
mus. Co. H, 1st D. C, Jan. 18, '64, Bangor; joined co. soon after tr, ;
m, o. with regt.
Brown, Bbn.iamin R. — Farmer; age 21; b. and r. Eichmond; en. Oct. 15,
'61, Bath; mus. Nov. 2; on daily duty in regt. hosp. dept. from Dec. 28,
'61; detailed orderly for Gen. Hartsuff, May, '62; absent sick in '63, and
tr. to V. r. c. Deo. 12, '63.
Buck, Meeeill S. — Farrier; age 43; b. Foxcroft; res. Burnham; en. Sept.
6, '61, Augusta; mus. Nov. 2; disch. for dis. Feb. 21, '62.
Buenham, James O. — Sailor; age 27; b. Wiscasset; res. Bath; en. Oct. 9,
'61, Bath; mus. Nov. 2; wd, slightly at Fredericksburg, Dec, 12, '62; on
duty at dismounted camp in '63, and at Camp Stoneman in '64; tr. to
V. r. c. Jan. 8, '65.
BuBNS, William. — Millman; age 22; b. Sligo, Ireland; res. Brunswick; en.
Oct. 3, '61, Bath; mus. Nov. 2; disch. for dis. at Washington, April
28, '63.
BuTTBBFiELD, Frbeman H. — Laborer; age 23; b. and r, Milford; served
two years in Co, A, 2d Me, Inf., from whieh he was disch. June 9, '63;
en. and mus. Co. H, 1st D. C. Jan, 5, '64, Bangor; wd, and pris, at Stony
Creek, during Wilson's raid, June 29, '64; ex, and joined co, after tr.;
m. o. June 20, '65,
Caelonton, Asa, — Sailor; age 24; b, Dresden; res, Eichmond; en, Oct. 7,
'61, Bath; mus, Nov, 2,
Caepentee, Alpheus.'— Butcher; age 29; b. and r. Bath; en, Sept. 26, '61,
Bath; 'mus. Nov. 2; m. o. Nov. 25, '64, ex. of ser.
Caepentee, Geoege W.— Butcher; age 31; b. Phipsburg; res. Bath; en.
Sept. 27, '61, Bath; mus. Nov. 2.
Caeb, Jambs P. — Carpenter; age 38; b. Bowdoinham; res. York; en.
Co. H, 1st D. C. Jan. 29, '64, Augusta; mus. Feb. 4; bugler at dis
mounted camp at tr. ; m. o. June 20, '65.
Carr, Samuel B. — Carpenter; age 38; b. Bowdoinham; res. Newburyport,
Mass.; en. and mus. Co. H, 1st D. C. Jan. 29, '64, Augusta; absent sick
at tr.
Carson, Jeremiah L.— Laborer; age 35; b. Eastport; res. Oldtown; en.
and mus. Feb. 29, '64, Bangor; joined co. soon after; absent sick from
June 22, '64, and disch. G. O. No. 77.
Chamberlain, Jambs W. — Hostler; age 22; b. and r. Bath; en. Oct. 7, '61,
Bath; mus. Nov. 2; m. o. Nov. 25, '64, ex. of ser.
Chandler, Feedeeick A. — Clerk; age 18; b. and r. Portland; en. and
mus. Co. H, 1st D. C. Jan. 18, '64, Portland; joined co. at tr. ; m. o. with
regt.
Chapman, Edwaed K. — Carpenter; age 23; b. and r. Westbrook; en. Co. H,
1st D. C. Jan. 29, '64, Portland; mus. Feb. 9; joined co. at tr. ; wd. at
Boydton plank road, Oct. 27, '64; disch. for dis. at Augusta, June 16, '65.

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FIRST MAINE CAVALRY.

Chase, Isaac N. — Parmer; age 18; b. Merimiohi, N. B. ; res. Littleton;
en. and mus. Aug. 28, '62, Littleton; joined co. soon after; died of dis
ease at Camp Bayard, March 18, '63.
Chuechill, Otis M. — Cooper; age 22; b. Montville; res. Belfast; en. and
mus. Jan. 9, '64, Belfast; joined co. soon after; wd. at Boydton plank
road, Oct. 27, '64; m. o. June 20, '65.
CoBB, Geoege. — Engineer; age 38; b. and r. Portland; en. Co, H, 1st D, C,
Feb, 5, '64, Portland; mus. Feb, 8; pris, at Sycamore church. Sept, 16,
'64, and died in rebel prison at Salisbury, N. C, Jan. 18, '65.
Collins, Albion. — Manufacturer; age 19; b, and r. Lewiston; en, Co, H,
1st D. C. Jan, 29, '64, Lewiston; mus, Feb, 2; pris, at Sycamore church,
Sept. 16, '64; died in rebel prison at Salisbury, N, C, Dec, 28, '64,
Como, Peter, —Sailor; age 21; b, and r, Bath; en, Oct, 11, '61, Bath; mus.
Nov, 2; re-en, Feb. 1, '64; wd, at Boydton plank road, Oct. 27, '64; m. o.
G. O. Ko. 77. [See pp. 156, 191, 205.]
Cox, George H. — Sailor; age 20; b. and r. Bath; en. Oct. 9, '61, Bath; mus.
Nov. 2.
Crafts, Granger C. — Shoemaker; age 19; b. Hebron; res. Auburn; en.
1st D. C. Feb. 1, '64, LeAviston; mus. Feb. 9; assigned to Co. H; pris. at
Sycamore church, Sept. 16, '64, and died in rebel prison at Salisbury,
N. C, Feb. 6, '65.
Crosby, David. — Farmer; age 33; b. and r. Levant; en. and mus. Co. H,
1st D. C. Jan. 14, '64, Bangor; 'pris. at Sycamore church, Sept. 16, '64;
returned from prison, July 15, '65, and m. o. G. O. No. 77.
Cunningham, William W. — Shoemaker; age 22; b. Monmouth; res.
Whitefield; en. Nov. 26, '61, Bath; mus. shortly after; disch. for dis.
Jan. 27, '63.
Daniels, John E. — Potter; age 18; b. and r. Lincoln; en. Feb. 15, '62, Lin
coln ; mus. shortly after ; left at Augusta, sick, when the co. went to
Washington, March, '62, and there disch. for dis.
Darn ABY, Ephraim B. — Sailor; age 21; b. and r. Philadelphia, Pa.; en.
Co, H, 1st D, C. Feb. 2, '64, Portland; mus. Feb. 8; wd. and pris. at
Sycamore church, Sept. 16, '64, and died of wounds, May 5, '65, at Har
per's Ferry, Va.
Davis, Horace O. — Clerk; age 20; b. and r. Portland; served nine months
in Co. A, 25th Me. Inf., being m. o. July 10, '63; en, Co, H, 1st D. C.
Feb, 1, '64, Portland; mus, Feb, 3; absent sick at tr,, and disch, for dis.
Dec. 12, '64, at Portland.
Davis, Luther. — Millman; age 27; b. Wellington; res. Brampton, C. E. ;
en. Co. H, 1st D. C. Feb. 3, '64, Augusta; mus. Feb. 13; pris. at Syca
more church, Sept. 16, '64, and died in rebel prison, Salisbury, N. C,
Nov. 13, '64.
Davis, Otis D. — Sailor; age 39; b. MontAdlle; res. Belfast; en. and mus.
Jan. 9, '64, Belfast; joined co. soon after; disch. G. O. No. 77; subse
quently lost at sea.
Dearborn, Charles E, — Parmer; age 23; b. and r. Corinna; en. Sept. 19,
'64, Bangor, for one year, as a recruit for 1st D. C. ; mus. Sept. 22; joined
regt. after tr. ; assigned to Co. A; tr, from Co, A to Co. K, Nov. 1, '64;
died of disease at City Point, Va., Feb. 13, '65, and was buried in Cav
alry Corps Cemetery, City Point, [See Co. A,]
Deaeboen, Chaeles B, — Age 36; res, Saco; en. and mus, Feb, 16, '64,
Bangor; joined co. soon after,
Dennett, Menandee. — Manufacturer; age 18; b. Bowdoin; res, Lewiston;
en. Co, H, 1st D. C. Feb, 6, '64, Lewiston; mus, Feb, 8; joined co. after
tr.; pris. at Dinwiddie Court House, Va., March Si, '65, and released on
the surrender of Gen, Lee, April 9, '65; m. o, June 20, '65.
Devine, Olivee. — Cooper; age 22; b. Chamberlee, Can.; res. Portland;

ROSTER OF COMPANY K, 621
en, Nov. 16, '63, Portland; mus, Dec, 1; joined co. soon after; severely
wd. through the lungs, at Deep Bottom, Va., Aug, 16, '64; m, o, June
Doe, Joseph, —Lumberman; age 46; b. Clinton; res, Milford; served as
wagoner, Co, I, 6th Me. Inf, from July 15, '61, till Dec. '61, when he
A^as disoh. for dis.; en. and mus. Co. H, 1st D. C, Feb, 5, '64, Bangor;
absent -sick at tr., and disch. G. 0, No. 77,
DoGBA, John, —Sailor; age 21; b, and r, Bath; en, and mus. Nov, 24, '62,
Bath; ]omed co, soon after; wd, and pris, at Brandy Station, Va,, June
9, 63; ex, and rejoined co, Oct. '63; m, o, with regt.; killed during a
mutiny on board ship in '72.
Downey, Aethue.— Farmer; age 23; b. andr. County Clare, Ireland; en.
March 24, '62, Lincoln; mus. and joined co. soon after; pris. at Eaccoon
ford, on Stoneman's raid. May 7, '63; ex. July, '63; severely wd. at St,
Mary's church, Jime 24, '64; disch. March 28, '65, ex, of ser.
DuEGiN, John A, — Joiner; age 43; b. New Gloucester; res, Bath; en, Oct,
8, '61, Bath; mus, Nov, 2; orderly for Col, Fenton, Oct. '62; died of
disease, Dec. 15, '62, at Falmouth, Va.
Dyee, Albeet C — Farmer; age 22; b. Windsor; res. Etna; en. and mus.
Sept. 3, '64, Bangor, as a recruit for one year in the 1st D. C. ; joined co.
soon after; discb. G. O. No. S3.
Dyee, Stoeee G. — Farmer; age 18; b. Cape Elizabeth; res. Portland; en.
Co. H, 1st D. C. Feb. 6, '64, Portland; mus, Feb. 8; absent sick at tr.,
and disch. G. O, No, 77,
Eastman, John. —Wheelwright; age 42; b. Somerville; res, Jefferson; en,
Oct, 29, '61, Bath; mus, Nov. 2; disch, for dis. May 17, '62,
Elliott, Sajiuel B. — Farmer; age 22; b. Cornwallis, N, S. ; res, Kenne
bunkport; en, and mus, Co, H, 1st D. C, Feb, 2, '64, Portland; pris, at
Sycamore church, Va., Sept. 16, '64, and died in rebel prison at Salis
bury, N. C, Dec. 3, '64.
Emeey, Beiggs H. —Farmer; age 18; b. and r. Bath; en. and mus. Dec. 25,
'63, Lewiston; joined co. soon after; absent sick, summer of '64; m. o.
with regt,
FiTZGEEALD, DANIEL S,— Painter; age 21; b. Eollinsford, N, H,; res. Lew
iston; served two years as corp. and sergt. Co. F, 1st and 10th Me, Inf,,
being m, o. with regt. in both instances; en, Co, H, 1st D. C. Feb. 3, '64,
Lewiston; mus. Feb. 8; pris. at Sycamore church, Va., Sept. 16, '64;
released after the surrender of Gen. Lee, and disoh. at Augusta, June
14, '65, for dis.
Fogg, Albeet E. — Cooper; age 30; b. Gray; res. Westbrook; served three
months in Co. I, 1st Me. Inf., being m. o. with regt. Aug. 5, '61; en.
Co. H, 1st D. C. Feb. 4, '64, Portland; mus. Feb. 12; joined co. at tr.;
m. o. with regt.
FowLES, Geoege S. — Joiner; age 35; b. Westport; res. Newcastle; en.
Aug. 27, '62, Newcastle; mus. shortly after, and joined oo.; killed at St.
Mary's church, June 24, '64.
- Gallaghee, John. — Farmer; age 35; b. Wichlen, N. B.; res. Fort Fair
field; en. Oct. 16, '61, Houlton; mus. Nov. 2, Augusta; pro. corp., Wt
declined to accept the warrant; orderly for Gen. Ord in May, '62; m. o.
Nov. 25, '64, ex. of ser.
Gatchell, Emeey T. — Apothecary; age 33; b. Topsham; res. Brunswick;
en. Oct. 2, '61, Bath; mus. Nov. 2; detailed as orderly for Gen. Hartsuff,
May, '62; ap. hosp. steward, and tr. to non-com, staff, Sept, 28, '62.
[See non-com. staff, and p. 71.]
Geeald, Alexandee M. — Sailor; age 31; b. Halifax, N. S. ; res. Phips
burg; en. Oct. 4, '61, Bath; mus. Nov. 2; on duty in regt. hosp. dept. in
Dec. '61..

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FIRST MAINE CAVALRY,

GetcheLl, George C— Farmer; age 23; b. Starks; res. Levant; mus. 3d
Me. Bat. Dec. 11, '61, and disch. for dis. May 13, '62; en. and mus. Co. H,
1st D. C. Jan. 14, '64, Bangor; pris. at Sycamore church, Sept. 16, '64,
aud died in rebel prison at Salisbury, N. C, Dec. 31, '64.
Gilpatrick, Jesse L. — Blacksmith; age 20; b. Hiram; res. Portland; en.
and mus. 1st D. C. Feb. 8, '64; pris. at Sycamore church, Va., Sept. 16,
'64, and died in rebel prison at Salisbury, N. C, Dec. 4, '64.
Gove, George A. — Farmer; age 21; b. and r. Limington; served nine
months in Co. A, 27th Me. Inf. ; en. Co. H, 1st D. C. Feb, 4, '64, Pori>
land; mus, Feb. 6; wd. and pris, at Staunton Eiver, on Wilson's raid,
June 26, '64; absent in rebel prison at tr, (reported killed); ex, and
joined co. in winter of '64-5; wd, at Dinwiddie Court House, March 31,
'65; disch. May 18, '65, at Augusta, for dis. arising from wounds.
Grant, Charles L. — Farmer; age 19; b. Kittery; res. York; en, Jan, 2,
'64, Portland; mus, Jan, 4; joined co, soon after; m. o. with regt,
Gregory, Elvirous. — Parmer; age 18; b, and r. Camden; en, Jan, '9, '64,
Augusta, for 1st D, C. ; mus. Jan. 12.
Grey, John P. — Sailor; age 18; b. Sedgwick; res. Orland; en. and mus. Feb.
15, '64, Orland; joined co. shortly after; wd. at Dinwiddie, March 31,
'65; disch. from hospital at Augusta, May 20, '65, for dis. ; lost at sea
from schooner "Watchman," while returning from Grand Banks.
Gross, Arthur I, — Farmer; agq 19; b, and r, Orland; en, and mus, Feb.
15, '64, Orland; joined co, soon after; wd, at Dinwiddie, March 31, '65;
m, o, June 20, '65,
Hagan, John. — Farmer; age 20; b. Kings County, Ireland; en, and mus,
March 24, '62, Lincoln; pris, at South Anna Eiver, on Stoneman's raid,
May 5, '63; ex, July, '63.
Hamilton, Charles E. — Clerk; age 21; b. and r. Portland; served three
months in 1st Me. Inf., being m. o. with regt. Aug. 3, '61; en. Aug. 23,
'62, Portland; mus. Sept. 18; joined co. soon after; orderly for Gens.
Paul, Eeynolds, and Wadsworth, from Feb. 19, '63, till July 3, when wd.
and pris. at Gettysburg; disch. for dis. March 19, '64; died from the effect
of his wounds, Jime 7, '66.
Haelow, Hollis. — Shoemaker; age 26; b. and r. Minot; en. Co. H, 1st
D. C. Jan. 25, '64, Lewiston; mus. Feb. 1; pris. at Sycamore church,
Sept. 16, '64, and died in rebel prison at Salisbury, N. C, Oct. 29, '64 —
grave No. 1477.
Haemon, William L. — Lumberman; age 30; b. Buxton; res. Bangor; en.
Oct. 31, '61, Houlton; mus. Nov. 2; orderly for Gen. Eodman from Sept.
'62; disch. for dis. June .30, '63, at Washington.
Harris, Hezekiah F. — Laborer; age 27; b. New Bedford, Mass.; res.
Oldtown; served three years in Co. I, 6th Me. Inf., being m. o. Aug. 15,
'64; en. and mus. Sept. 13, '64, for one year; joined co. soon after; killed
at Boydton plank road, Oct. 27, '64.
Habeis, Hoeatio W. — Blacksmith; age 20; b. and r. Oldtown; en. and
mus. Co. H, 1st D. C. Feb. 8, '64, Bangor; joined co. at tr. ; disch. at
Augusta for dis. May 5, '65.
Haet, Fbancis. — Sailor; age 20; b. and r. Bath; en. Oct. 14, '61, Bath;
mus. Nov. 2; pris. at Brandy Station, Va., June 9, '63; ex. Sept. '68;
re-en. Feb. 20, '64; wd. at Boydton plank road, Oct. 27, '64; m. o. June
20, '65.
Hatch, Phillips. — Musician; age 35; b. and r. Bristol; en. Oct. 12, '61,
Newcastle; mus. Nov. 2; detailed as orderly for Gen. Ord, May 15, '62;
disch. for dis. March, '63, at Camp Bayard; died on his way home, of
disease contracted in the service.
Hayes, Michael. — Parmer; age 25; b. Eddington; res. Lee; en. and mus.
Co. H, 1st D. C. Jan 4, '64, Bangor; pris. at Sycamore church, Sept. 16,
'64, and died in rebel prison at Salisbury, N. C., March 16, '65.

ROSTER OF COMPANY K, 623
Hersey, Henry A. —Farmer; age 20; b. and r. Auburn; en. and mus. Co.
H, 1st D. C. Feb. 11, '64, Augusta; joined co. at tr.; m. o. June 20, '65.
Hesketh, Thoma^. — Parmer; age 28; b. and r. Bowerbank; en. and mus.
Feb. 29, '64, Bangor; taken sick on his way to join the regt. and died of
disease at Washington, D. C, April 15, '64; buried in Military Asylum
Cemetery, Alexandria.
Higgins, James A. — Photographer; age 25; b. Standish; res. Saco; en.
Co. H, 1st D. C. Jan. 8, '64, Portland; mus. Feb. 9; joined co. after tr. ;
m. o.;june 20, '65.
HoGAN, John. — Lumberman; age 34; b. Limerick, Ireland; res. Presque
Isle; en. Nov. 8, '61, Houlton; mus. Nov. 2; severely wd. and pris. at
Middleburg, June 19, '63; ex. in Sept. and rejoined co; re-en. Dec. 29,
'63.
Hooper, Charles H. — Farmer; age 23; b. Groton, Mass.; res. York; en.
and mus. Aug. 15, '62, York; joined co. soon after; absent sick from
Nov. 4, '62, and tr. to v. r. c. May 19, '65.
Hooper, Lawrence P. — Mechanic; age 20; b. Biddeford; res. Portland;
served in Cos. Gaud F, 7th Me. Inf., being mus. Aug, 21, '61, and disch,
for dis, April 9, '63; en, and mus. Co, H, 1st D, C. Feb. II, '64, Portland;
pris. at Eeams' Station, on Wilson's raid, June 27, '64; ex. and disch. for
dis. April 21, '65, at Augusta.
Howard, William H. — Watchman; age 21; b. Gardiner; res. Lewiston;
served in Co, K, 3d Me, Inf,, having been mus. July 27, '61, and disch.
Aug. 4; en, Co, H, 1st D, C, Jan, 29, '64, Lewiston; mus. Feb. 2; joined
CO. at tr. ; disch. G. O. No. 77.
Howes, James P. — Sailor; age 21; b, and r, Brunswick; en, Oct, 10, '61,
Bath ; mus. Nov, 2,
Howes, Samuel W, — Farmer; age 21; b, and r, China; en, and mus, Dec.
19, '61, Augusta; pris, on the Dahlgren raid, March 1, '64, and died in
rebel prison at Andersonville, Ga., July 23, '64 — grave No, 3844,
HuTCHiNS, George, — Blacksmith; age 25; b. and r, York; en, Dec, 1, '63,
Portland; mus, Dec, 4; joined co, soon after; m. o. June 20, '65,
Hyson, Zebabd F, — Sailor; age 21; b. Bristol; res, Newcastle; en. and
mus. Aug. 23, '62, Newcastle; joined co. soon after; tr. to v. r. c. Sept.
30, '64.
Jackson, Albert M. — Clerk; age 21; b. and r. Bangor; served as sergt. Co.
G, 2d Me. Inf., haAdng been mus. May 28, '61, and disch, for dis, Oct, 2,
'61; en, and mus, Co, H, 1st D, C. Feb. 5, '64, Bangor; pris, at Syca
more church, Va., Sept, 16, '64, and died in rebel prison at Salisbury,
N, C, Jan, '65.
Johnson, Wilder, — Miller ; age 27; b, Carmel; res, Cushing; served in
Co, I, 7th Me, Inf,, having been mus, Aug, 21, '61, and disch, for dis. May
18, '63; en, Jan, 10, '64, Augusta; mus. Jan, 14; joined co, soonafter; on
duty in brig. q. m, dept. May, '65; m, o, with regt,
Johnston, John E, — Sailor; age 24; b, Bremen; res. Newcastle; en, Aug,
25, '62, Newcastle; mus. Sept. 8; joined co. soon after; absent sick from
April 13, '63, and disch. for dis. May 11, '64.
Jones, Cyrus T.— Mechanic; age 23; b. and r. Bristol; en. Oct. 12, '61,
Bath; mus. Nov. 2.
Keeting, George E. — Teacher; age 26; b. Hope; res. Natick, Mass. ; en.
Dec. 6, '61, Augusta, and mus. shortly after; orderlyfor Gens. Hartsuff
and Eicketts in the summer and tall of '62; disch. for dis. April 10, '63.
Kelly, John. —Age 23; b. Ireland; en. and mus. March 24, '62, Lincoln;
joined co. at mus. ; absent sick from Nov. 2, '62.
Kendeick, Ralph. — Peddler ; age 44; b. Lynn, N. H. ; res. Bradford, Vt.;
en. and mus. as a recruit, Dec. 1, '63, Biddeford; joined co. soon after;
died of disease at City Point, Va., Nov. 28, '64, and was buried at Cav
alry Corps Cemetery.

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FIRST MAINE CAVALRY,

KiNGSLEA-, Charles E. — Farmer; age 33; b. and r. Minot; en. Co. H, 1st
D. C. Jan. 14, '64, Lewiston; mus. Jan. 23; pris. at Sycamore church,
Sept. 16, '64, aud died in rebel prison at Salisbury, N, C, Dec. 29, '64.
KiNGSLEY, George A, — Farmer; age 27; b. and r. Minot; en. Co, H, 1st
D, C, Jan, 20, '64, Lewiston; mus, Jan, 24; absent sick from June 30,
and disch, for dis, Deo. 14, '64,
Knight, James M.— Shoemaker; age 22; b, Hollis; res, Biddeford; en,
and mus. Jan. 24, '62, Augusta; tr. to v. r. c. (22d co., 2d battalion)
Sept. 12, '63.
Lambert, Daniel. — Farmer; age 23; b. and r. Skowhegan; en. and mus.
Jan. 4, '64, Augusta; joined co. shortly after; absent sick from June 21,
'64, and disch. for dis. Jau. 14, '65.
Lang, Charles. — Clerk; age 18; b. Westbrook; res. Portland; en. and
mus. Co. H, IstD. C. Feb. 3, '64, Portland; joined co. at tr. ; killed at
Boydton plank road, Oct. 27, '64,
Lang, Egbert. — Engineer; age 22; b, Killarchen, Scotland; res. Portland;
en, Feb. 13, '64, Portland; mus. Feb. 15; joined co. soon after; killed at
Boydton plank road, Oct. 27, '64.
Lang, Williaai. — Soldier; age 24; b. Killarchen, Scotland; res. Portland;
en. Feb. 13, '64, Portland; mus. Feb. 19; joined co. soon after; wd. at
St. Mary's church, Va., June 24, '64; disch. for dis. Feb. 15, '65.
LiPPERT, Charles. —Watch-maker; age 21; b. Copenhagen, Denmark; res.
Eipley; en. and mus. Oct. 28, '64, Augusta; joined co. soon after; m. o.
June 20, '65.
Littlefield, Joshua M. — Farmer; age 22; b. Sangerville; res. Fort Fair
field; en. Oct. 17, '61, Houlton; mus. Nov. 2; absent sick from June 11,
'62, aud disch. for dis. at Washington, Aug. 14, '62.
Lombard, Jesse. — Blacksmith; age 21; b. and r. Saco; served a time in
Co. B, engineer corps, U, S, A,, from which he was disch, April 6, '63;
en, 1st D. C. Feb. 12, '64, Portland; mus. Feb, 18; pris. at Sycamore
church, Sept. 16, '64; ex. and m, o. June 20, '65.
LuBLEAU, Peter. — Laborer; age 36; b. St. Francis, L, C, ; res, Bath; en,
and mus, Feb, 4, '62, Augusta; disch, for dis. April 8, '63; en, and mus.
Co. G, 32d Me. Inf. April 16, '64; tr. to Co. G, 31st Me. Inf.; severely
wd. at Coal Harbor, June 2, '64; disch. for dis. May 15, '65.
LwoNEA', Michael. — Farmer; age 28; b. County Clare, Ireland; res. Can
ton; en. and mus. March 3, '62, Canton; disch. March 5, '65, ex, of ser,
Lyons, Thojias G. — Farmer; age 21; b. Victoria, N. B, ; res. Fort Fair
field; en. Oct. 16, '61, Houlton; mus, NoY. 2; on duty in the regt, q, m.
dept. May, '62; disch. for dis. Oct. 29, '62.
Mears, Parker. — Mechanic; age 39; b. and r. Bristol; en. Oct. 9, '61,
Newcastle; mus. Nov. 2; orderlyfor Gen. Hartsuff in May, '62, and on
duty in the regt. q. m. dept. in July, '62; disoh. for dis. Oct. 29, '62.
Merrill, Albert G, — Sailor; age 23; b. Lisbon; res. Brunswick; en. Oct.
9, '61, Bath; mus. Nov. 2; detailed in the regt. hosp. dept. April 12, '64;
m. o. Nov. 25, '64, ex. of ser.
Merrill, Dennis H. — Farmer; age 24; b. and r. Waterford; en. and mus.
Co. H, 1st D. C. Feb. 2, '64, Portland; pris. at Sycamore church, Sept.
16, '64, and died in rebel prison at Salisbury, N. C, Dec. 7, '64 — grave
No. 2184, National Cemetery, Salisbury.
Merrill, Jambs W. — Sailor; age 19; b. Lisbon; res. Brunswick; en. Oct.
4, '61, Bath; mus. Nov. 2, Augusta.
Merrill, Lemuel O. — Carpenter; age 19; b. and r. Westbrook; en. and
mus. Sept. 19, '64, Portland, for one year; joined co. soon after; disch.
G. O. No. 83.
McCarthy, Eichard. — Laborer; age 21; b. Cork County, Ireland; res.
Auburn; served three months in Co. K, 1st Me. Inf., from which he

Sergt. THOS, J SANFORD, Co, K,
Marlboro, Mass

ALBERT G. MERRILL, Co. K,
Brunswick,

JAS, P. CARR, Co, K,
Brunswick.

GEO, C, BESSE, Co, K,
Killed at Boydton Plank Road,
Oct, 27, 1864

HENRY G, HERSEY, Co
Turner,

GEORGE A. GOVE, Co, K,
Limerick.

WILLIAM G, BESSE, Co, K,
Saccarappa,

ROSTER OF COMPANY K, 626
was disch. Aug. 3, '61; also in 17th U. S. Inf.; en. Sept. 20, '64, Auburn,
for one year; mus. Sept, 30; joined co. soon after; severely wd, at Din
widdie Court House, March 31, '65; disch, for dis. arising from wounds,
June 10, '65, at Augusta, [See p, 403,]
McDonald, Alexander. — Hostler; age 20; b. Nova Scotia; res, Portland ;
en, Feb, 23, '64, Portland; mus, Feb. 27; joined co. soon after; killed at
Ground Squirrel bridge, May 11, '64,
McLaughlin, Willi ajl — Sailor; age 35; b. Lowell; res. Bath; en, Oct. 11,
'61, Bath; mus. Nov. 2; disch. for dis. April 22, '62, at Augusta.
MouLTON, Albeet. — Farmer; age 30; b. and r. York; en. and mus. Jan.
4, '64, Portland ; joined co. soon after; absent sick during the fall of '64;
on duty in brig. q. m. dept. in May, '65; m. o. with regt.
Myeick, Edwaed E. —Merchant; age 25; b. and r. Augusta; en. and mus'.
March 22, '62, Augusta; disch. for dis. Oct. 21, '62, at Frederick, Md.
Nicholson, Williaal — Sailor; age 19; b.'and r. Halifax, N. S.; en. and
mus. Jan. 7, '64, Portland; joined co. soon after; on duty in regt. com'sy
dept. from Oct. '64; m. o. with regt.
NoETON, Charles A. —Wood- turner; age 19; b. and r. Bangor; en, Jan,
24, '62, Augusta; mus, Jan, 26; disch. for dis, Oct, 21, '62.
Parks, Darius N. — Sailor ; age 19; b. andr. Bath; served fourteen months
in Co. C, 14th Me, Inf,, being mus. Dec, 30, '61, and disch. Feb. 21, '63; en,
and mus. Dec, 7, '63, Lewiston; joined co. shortly after; severely wd,
and pris, at Ground Squirrel bridge, May U, '64; disch, G. O, No, 77.! ^
Peakes, Joseph B, — Teacher; age 22; b, and r, Charleston; en. and mus,
Aug, 29, '62, Portland; joined co, soon after; wd, at Middleburg, Va.,
June 19, '63, and disch, for dis. arising from wounds, Nov. 1, '63; col, on
the staff' of Gov. Connor, of Maine, two years, [See pp, 156, 203.]
Perkins, Hieam. —Sailor; age 28; b, Wiscasset; res. Bath; en, Sept. 30,
'61, Bath; mus, Nov. 2, Augusta; disch, for dis. at Washington, Mav
2, '63.
Peekins, Otis. — Ship-carpenter; age 27; b. Frankfort; res. Eichmond; en.
Oct. 1, '61, Bath; mus. Nov. 2; disch. for dis. June 30, '63, at Washing
ton, D. C.
Phipps, Chaeles L. — Clerk; age 24; b. Hampden; res. Bangor; en. and.
mus. Sept. 4, '62, Bangor; joined co. soon after; disch. for dis. Jan.
17, '64.
PiEECB, Jacob H. — Farmer; a.ge 21; b. Lubec; res. Wade; en. Oct. 19,
'61, Houlton; mus. Nov. 2; died of disease, June 7, '62, at Manassas.
PiEBCB, Stephen B. — Farmer; age 24; b. Lubec; res. Castle Hill; en. Oct.
16, '61, Houlton; mus. Nov. 2; caj^tured by guerillas near Warrenton,
Jan. 16, '64, and died in rebel prison.
Peatt, Nathaniel N. — Iron-fastener; age 25; b. Bowdoinham ; res. Eich
mond; en. Oct. 4 "61, Bath; mus. Nov. 2; subsequently served ten
months as wagoner, Co. A, 24th Me. Inf., being mus. Oct. 11, '62, and
m. o. with regt. Aug. 25, '63.
Pebble, Melvin. — Student; age 26; b. Corinth; res. Garland; en, Oct, 5,
'64, Bangor, as a recruit for one year; mus, Oct. 6; joined co, soon after;
on duty at brig, hd, qrs, June, '65; m, o. with regt, [See pp, 446, 447,]
Quinn, Dennis, — Sailor; age 28; b, Londonderry, Ireland; res, Bath; en,
Nov, 9, '61, Bath; mus, shortly after; absent sick during the fall of '63,
and disch, for dis, '64, at Washington,
Eamsdell, Paul E,— -Parmer; age 28; b, andr. York; served nine months
in Co. D, 27th Me. Inf., having been mus. Sept. 30, '62, and m. o. with
regt. July 17, '63; en, Dec. 25, '63, Portland; mus, Jan. 1, '64; joined co,
soon after; pris, on the Dahlgren raid, March 2, '64, and died in rebel
prison at Andersonville, Ga,, Aug, '64,
Eandall, Geoege, — Farmer; age 19; b, Trescott; res. Wade; en, Oct. 19,
'61, Houlton; mus. Nov. 2, Augusta; disch. for dis. June 30, '62.

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EiNG, Thomas. — Laborer; age 21; b. Ireland; res. Portland; en. Nov. 27,
'63, Portland; mus. Dec. 1; joinedco. soon after; disch. for dis. Oct.
15, '64.
EoACH, Pateick. — Farmer; ago 24; b. Cork County, Ireland; res. Lime
stone plantation; en. Oct. 16, '61, Houlton; mus. Nov. 2.
EoBiNSONj John. — Sailor; age 37; b. Havre, France; res. Bath; en. Nov.
18, '63, Lewiston; mus. Deo. 1; disch. at Augusta, G. O. No. 77.
EoGERS, John L.— Parmer; age 21; b. Hodgdon; res. Fort Fairfield; en.
Oct. 17, '61, Houlton; mus. Nov. 2, Augusta; disch. for dis. April 23, '62.
Eoss, Ivory, — Farmer; age 44; b. and r. Shapleigh; en. Jan. 29, '64, Port
land; mus, Feb. 5; joined co. soon after; diecl of disease, Sept. 11, '64,
at Satterlee hospital, Philadelphia,
Eussell, Alvarado, — Teamster; age 18; b. andr, Buckfield; en, Feb. 22,
'64, Lewiston; mus. Feb. 24; joined co. soon after.
Scott, Samuel. — Farmer; age 25; b. and r. Prince William, N. B. ; en. Oct.
23, '61, Houlton; mus. Nov. 2.
Sheahan, John P. — Teacher; age 21; b. Dennysville; res. Biddeford; en.
and mus. Aug. 2.3, '63, Biddeford; joined co. soon after; m. o. April 3,
'64, to accept a commission as 1st lieut, 31st Me. Inf, ; mus, as such, to
rank from March 11, '64, the date of commission, and m, o, with that
regt. July 15, '65.
Shorey, Greenbush. — Farmer; age 23; b. and r. Littleton; en. Oct, 23, '61,
Houlton; mus. Nov. 2; on duty in the regt, q. m, dept, in July, '62; died
of disease at Camp Bayard, March 12, '63.
Shorey, Luther, — Farmer; age 18; b, and r. Littleton; en, Oct, 19, '61,
Houlton; mus. Nov. 2; absent sick in summer of '63, at St, Aloysius hos
pital, Washington, D. C, and at home; rejoined co. and re-en, Dec. 29,
'63; pris. on the Dahlgren raid, March 1, '64, and died in rebel prison at
Ajidersonville, Ga., Oct. 20, '64 — grave in rebel cemetery. No, 11,462.
Shoeea", Samuel. — Farmer; age 22; b, and r, Littleton; en, Aug. 22, '62,
Littleton; mus. Aug. 29; joined co. soon after; died of disease in hospi
tal at Washington, May 29, '63, and was buried in the Military Asylum
Cemetery. [The three last named were brothers. A fourth, Edmund
Shorey, aged 29, was mus, Co, F, 1st D. C, Feb. 8, '64, and died of dis
ease. May 28, '64. A fifth brother, Harrison Shorey, served in Co. K,
1st Me. Vet. Inf.]
Small, George H. — Farmer; age 19; b, and r, Bowdoinham; en, Oct, 14,
'61, Bath; mus. Nov. 2, Augusta; died of disease in the hospital at
Augusta, Feb. 1, '62.
Small, Simeon P. — Farmer; age 25; b. and r. Bowdoin; en, Oct, 2, '61,
Bath; mus, Nov. 2; on duty in regt. hosp. dept, in May, '62; disch, for
dis. Oct, 28, '62,
Southard, Sidney K. — Parmer; age 27; b. Winslow; res, Pittsfield; en,
Oct. 14, '61, Bath; mus, Nov, 2, Augusta; on duty in regt, hosp, dept,
Dec. '61; disch. for dis. April 17, '62.
Spencer, William, — Farmer; age 18; b, and r, Plymouth; en, Oct. 10, '61,
Bath; mus. Nov. 2; wd. and pris. at Hanover, Pa., in July, '63; ex. Sept,
'63; rejoined co, ; re-en, Deo, 29, '63; disch, for dis, March 28, '65, at
Washington,
Staples, William, — Farmer; age 24; b. Phillips; res. Fort Fairfield ; en,
Oct. 15, '61, Houlton; mus, Nov. 2; re-en. Dec. 29, '63; killed at Boyd
ton plank road, Oct. 27, '64.
Stevens, William. — Farmer; age 19; b. aud r. New Brunswick ; en, Feb.
29, '64, Lewiston; mus. March 1; joined co. soon after; on duty in brig.
com'sy deiDt. in' June, '65; m. o. with regt.
Stilphin, James E. — Sailor; age 21; b. and r. Bath; en. Oct, 14, '61, Bath;
mus, Nov, 2; absent sick in the fall of '63; disch, for dis, Feb. 22, '64,

ROSTER OF COMPANY K. 627
Temple, Milo J. — Farmer; age 20; b. Concord, Vt.; res. Belgrade; en.
and mus. Oct. 19, '64, Augusta, as a recruit for one year; disch. G, O.
No. 77.
Thomas, Abnee. — Farmer; age 18; b. and r. Thomaston; en. Sept. 26, '61,
Thomaston; mus. Nov. 2; disch. for dis. June 20, '62.
Tuck, Chaeles H. — Farmer; age 19; b. and r. Lowell; en. and mus. Feb.
15, '62, Lincoln; joined co. soon after; orderly for Gen. Eodman in Sep
tember, and for Col. Fenton in Oct. '62; disch. for dis. at Washington,
Dec. 7, '62.
TucKEE, Gbobgb p. — Farmer; age 18; b. Milan, N. H. ; res. Springfield;
en. and mus. Jan. 9, '64, Bangor; joined co. soon after; m. o. with regt.
TuRNEY, Nelson. — Farmer; age 25; b. Woodstock, N. B. ; res. Hodgdon;
en. Oct. 17, '61, Houlton; mus. Nov. 2; absent sick in the fall of '63, and
disch. for dis. Feb. 22, '64.
Wall, Andrew. — Sailor; age 35; b. and r. St. George; en. Doc. 12, '61,
Augusta; mus. soon after; orderly for Gen. Hartsuff, Oct. '62; re-en.
Feb. 1, '64; pris. on the Dahlgren raid, March 1, '64, and died in rebel
prison at Andersonville, Ga., Sept. 4, '64 — buried in grave No. 7722.
Weeks, Daniel S. — Teamster; age 42; b. and r. Vassalboro; en. and mus.
Nov. 1, '61, Augusta; on duty in the regt. q. m. dept. in Dec. '61, and
at brig. hd. qrs. in May, '62; disch. for dis. at Washington, D. C, Jan.
7, '63; died in Vassalboro, June 26, '64, of disease contracted in the
service.
Welch, Charles. — Parmer; age 21; b. and r. York; en. and mus. Aug. 20,
'62, York; joined co. soon after; orderly for Gen. Gregg, comdg. 2d
div. c. c. ; killed at St. Mary's church, June 24, '64.
Wilkes, Edwaed. — Merchant; age 20; b. Albany, N. Y.; res. Monmouth;
en. and mus.' Sept. 7, '64, Augusta; joined co. soon after; disch. G. O.
No. 77.
Witham, Chaeles E. — Teamster; age 30; b. and r. Bath; en. Oct. 1, '61,
Bath; mus. Nov. 2.
Wood wabd, William H. — Farmer; age 20; b. and r. York; en. Jan. 2, '64,
Portland; mus. Jan. 4; joined co. soon after; severely wd. and pris. at
Black Creek, near Eichmond, on the Dahlgren raid, March 2, '64; ex.
^nd rejoined oo. ; m. o. June 20, '65.

EECAPITULATION.
The whole number of commissioned officers belonging to the company
was seven, of whom six joined at its organization (three with commissions
and the remainder in the ranks and subsequently promoted), and one enlisted
in 1862 as a private, and was promoted. Of these, three were mustered out
with the regiment, one by reason of being promoted to captain and assist
ant quartermaster U. S. V., one was promoted to the field and staff", and
two resigned. Three of these, Capt. Myrick, and Lieuts. Jewett and Little,
served from the organization of the regiment till its muster out; Capt. Ford
served till Nov. 25, 1865; one served between two and three years, and
two served between one and two years.
The actual number of enlisted men belonging to the company, besides
the four who were commissioned, was two hundred and forty, of whom
thirty were sergeants, twenty-six corporals, seven buglers, five farriers,
three saddlers, two wagoners, and one hundred and sixty-seven privates.
Of these, one hundred and two joined the company at Augusta (eighty-three

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FIRST MAINE CAVALRY.

being present at the original muster-in, and nineteen joining during the
winter), nineteen joined in the summer and fall of 1862, fifty-seven in 1864,
and sixty-two were transferred from the First District of Columbia Cavalry.
Of the whole number, fifteen (original members) served their three years'
term of enlistment and were mustered out at its expiration, thirty-two
were mustered out with the regiment, forty-nine were discharged for disa
bility arising from disease, and eight from wounds; forty-six were dis
charged at the close of the war as paroled prisoners, convalescents in
hospitals, dismounted men, and cavalry men whose term of service expired
prior to Oct. 1, 1865; one was discharged to accept promotion in the Thirty-
first Maine Infantry; two were discharged by order of the War Department;
flfteen were killed in action, five died of wounds received in action, twenty-
one died in southern^ prison, two from the effects of imprisonment, just
after being released, and thirteen died from disease; one was transferred to
the non-commissioned staff, one to the regimental band, one to the navy,
and eight to the veteran reserve corps; twenty are unaccounted for. Of
these, five, Sergts, Stimson, Sanford, and McDougall, Wagoner Crooker, and
Private Emery T, Gatchell, served with the regiment (the last named on the
non-commissioned staff a portion of the time) from its organization until
its final muster out; twenty-five served three years or more, twenty-three
served two years and less than three, one hundred and three served one year
and less than two, eighty-one served less than one year, and the term of
service of three is unknown. Of the one hundred and two original members,
eighteen re-enlisted in the regiment as veteran volunteers, and one was dis
charged for disability and afterwards re-enlisted as a recruit. These, and
the four enlisted men who were promoted, added to the number of enlisted
men before given, will make the total number of enlistments represented
in the company two hundred and sixty-three, or with the commissioned
officers, two hundred and sixty-six.

COMPANY K'S HONOEED DEAD,
SEEGEANTS,
William B, Tibbetts, Newcastle. Died June 19, 1865, at Washington,
from wounds received in action at Dinwiddie Court House, March
31.
David Toziee, Littleton. Died at Washington, April 11, '65, from wounds
received at Dinwiddie Court House, March 31.
David Beyant, Je., Bristol. Killed inj action at Middleburg, June 19,
1863.
Justin L. Swett, Arrowsic. Killed in action at Middleburg, June 19,
1863.
Edwaed B. Heebeet, Eichmond. Died in Washington, Jan. 3, 1865, from
wounds received in action on the Bellefield raid, Dec. 10, 1864.
Albeet E. Walkee, York. Died in prison at Andersonville, Aug. 29,
1864.
Benjamin A. Welch, Minot. Died in hospital at Philadelphia, Pa., Oct.
26, 1864, from wounds received in action at Eeams' Station, Aug. 25.

ROSTER OF COMPANY K, 629
COEPOEALS.
Louira K, Beoad, Mars Hill, Killed in action at St, Mary's church, June
24, 1864. '
John S, Stacy, Bath, Died of disease at Frederick, Md,, Nov. 8, 1862,
John D. Thompson, Perkins. Killed in action at Deep Bottom, Aug. 16.
1864. ' & I
Charles E, Johnson, Brunswick, Killed in action at Middlebure, June
19, 1863, *"
Jajubs a. Murphy, Lee, Died in prison at Sahsbury, N, C, March IS, 1865.
John H. L, Chick, Lewiston, Died in prison at Salisbury, N, C, Jan. 3,
1865.
Jonathan Nash, Lewiston. Died in prison at Danville,

Williaai H, Drew, Eichmond, Died of disease at Alexandria, Aug, 12.
1864, ' 5 )
Almon J, D, Jacobs, Minot, Died at Annapolis, Md,, March 15, 1865,
shortly after his release from rebel prison, from the effects of his con
finement. FARRIER.
Edwaed E. Woods, Freeport. Died at Amiapolis, Md., Nov. 17, 1864, from
the effects of confinement in southern prison.
privates.
Arlby p. Alexander, Portland. Killed in action at Dinwiddie Court
House, March 31, 1865.
Edwaed P. Besse, Wayne. Died of disease at Washington, June 21, 1864.
Geoege C. Bbsse, Etna. Killed in action at Boydton plank road, Oct
27, 1864,
William Blaisdell, York. Killed in action at St. Mary's church, June 24
1864.
Isaac N. Chase, Littleton. Died of disease at Camp Bayard, March 18.
1863. '^ ,! > ,
Geoege Cobb, Portland. Died in prison at Salisbury, Jan. 18, 1865.
Albion Collins, Lewiston. Died in prison at Salisbury, Dec. 2S, 1864.
Geanger C. Ceafts, Auburn. Died in prison at Salisbury, Feb. 6, 1865.
Epheaim B. Daenaby, Philadelphia, Pa. Died at Harper's Ferry, May 5,
1865, from wounds received in action at Sycamore church, Sept. 16
1864.
Luther Davis, Brampton, C. E. Died in prison at Salisbury, Nov. 13, 1864.
Charles E. Deaeboen, Corinna. Died of disease at City Point, Feb, 13
1865.
John A. Duegin, Bath. Died of disease at Falmouth, Dec. 15, 1862.
Samuel B. Elliott, Kennebunkport. Died in prison at Salisbury, Dec. 3,
1864.
Geobge S. Fowles, Newcastle. Killed in action at St. Mary's church,
June 24, 1864.
Geoege C. Getchell, Levant. Died in prison at Salisbury, Dec. 31, 1864.
Jesse L. Gilpateick, Portland. Died iu prison at Salisbury, Dec. 4, 1864.
Hollis Harlow, Minot. Died in prison at Salisbury, Oct. 29, 1S64.

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Hezekiah P. Haeeis, Oldtown, Killed in action at Boydton plank road,
Oct. 27, 1864.
Michael Hayes, Lee. Died in prison at Salisbury, N. C, March 16, 1865.
Thomas Hesketh, Bowerbank. Died of disease at Washington, April 15,
1864.
Samuel W. Howes, China. Died in prison at Andersonville, July 23, 1864.
Albeet M. Jackson, Bangor. Died in prison at Salisbury, Jan. 1865.
Ealph Kendeick, Bradford, Vt. Died of disease at City Point, Nov. 28,
1864.
Chaeles E. Kingslby, Minot. Died in prison at Salisbury, Deo. 29, 1864,
Chaeles Lang, Portland. Killed in action at Boydton plank road, Oct.
27, 1864.
Egbert Lang, Portland. Killed in action at Boydton plank road, Oct. 27,
1864.
Dennis H. Merrill, Waterford. Died in prison at Salisbury, Dec. 7, 1864.
Alexander McDonald, Portland. Killed in action at Ground Squirrel
bridge. May 11, 1864.
Jacob H. Pibecb, Wade. • Died of disease at Manassas, June 7, 1862,
Stephen B, Pieece, Castle Hill, Died in southern prison; captured, Jan,
16, 1864, near Warrenton,
Paul E, Eamsdell, York, Died in prison at Andersonville, Aug. 1864,
Ivoey Eoss, Shapleigh, Died of disease at Philadelphia, Pa., Sept, 11, 1864,
Greenbush Shorby, Littleton. Died of disease at Camp Bayard, March
12, 1863.
Luther Shorey, Littleton. Died in prison at Andersonville, Oct. 20, 1864.
Samuel Shorey, Littleton. Died of disease at Washington, May 29, 1863.
George H. Small, Bowdoinham. Died of disease at Augusta, Feb, 1, 1862.
William Staples, Fort Fairfield. Killed in action at Boydton plank road,
Oct. 27, 1864.
Andrew Wall, St. George. Died in prison at AndersonAdlle, Sept. 4, 1864.
Charles Welch, York. Killed in action at St. Mary's church, June 24,
1864.

ROSTER OF COMPANY L, 631
COIMPANY L.
CAPTAINS.
JENNINGS, EEUBEN B. — Age 47; res. Farmington; mus. Nov. 1, '61;
resigned, Jan. 15, '62, and honorably disch.
TAYLOE, CONSTANTINE, — Soldier of the U, S. army; age 24; mus.
Nov. 1, '61, as l.st lieut, ; com. capt. .Ian. 15, '62, and maj. Feb. 18, '64.
[See field and staff, and pp. 62, 72, 82, gi, 100, 104, 215, 219, 225, 226,
230,]
CAESON, JOHN P. —Age 20; res. Mount Vernon; mus. Nov, 1, '01, as
corp,; pro, sergt, '62; com, sup. 2d lieut. Sept, 1, and 2d lieut, Nov. 21,
'62; com, 1st lieut, June 4, '63, and capt, April 4, '64; pris, at St, Mary's
church, June 24, '64; disch, on return from prison, Feb, 14, '65, more
than three months after ex, of ser, [See p, 298.]
BOYD, WILLIAM L, — Adjt,; com. capt, Co. L, March 25, "65; a, a, q. m,
3d brig, sub-district of the Appomattox, '65; m, o. with regt. [See field
and staff, Cos. F and M, and p. 433.]
FIEST LIEUTENANTS.
WESTON, GEOEGE. — Age .35; res. Oldtown; mus. Nov. 1,'61, as 2d lieut.;
com. 1st lieut. Jan. 15, '62; resigned and honorably discharged, Oct.
10, '62.
VAUGHAN, ZENAS. — Farmer and deputy sheriff; age 31; res. Freeman;
mus. Nov. 1, '61, as 1st sergt.; com. 2d lieut. Jan, 15, and 1st lieut, Oct,
23, '62; wd, at Middleburg, June 19, '63; com, capt, Co, M, June 4, '63.
[See Co. M, and p. 62.]
GOEDON, CHAELES O.— Age 21; res. Phillips ; mus. Nov. 1, '61, as sergt.;
on detached service, '62; com. 2d lieut. June 4, '63; on detached service
with the brig, ambulance train, '63; com. 1st lieut. April 4, '64; pris. at
St. Mary's church, June 24, '64; disch. May 15, '65, on return from
prison, the war being over. [See pp. 282, 298.]

SECOND LIEUTENANTS.
DAGGETT, LEVI H. — Farmer; age 21; b. Industry; res. New Sharon;
en. Sept. 21, '61; mus. Nov. 1, as corp. ; pro. sergt. '62; on recruiting ser
vice in Maine, '62; pro. 1st sergt. Sept. 1, '63; re-en. Dec. 31, '63; com.
2d lieut. April 4, '64; on special duty at brig, dismounted camp from
April 25 to July, '64; com. 1st lieut. Co. I, Dec. '64. [See Co. I.]
CEOCKEE, WILLIAM J. —Age 27; res. Alton; mus. Nov. 1, '61, as pri
vate; pro, corp, and sergt, '62; re-en, Dec, 31, '63; com, 2d lieut, Dec.
21, '64; m. o. with regt.

632 FIRST MAINE CAVALRY.

FIEST SEEGEANTS.

Sawyee, Alonzo J. — ;Tr. from Co. A, Jan. 30, '65, and disch. by order, '65.
[See Co. A.]
Stevens, Hieam M. —Age 31; res. Starks; mas. Nov. 1, '61, as sergt. ; pro.
1st sergt. '62; ap. com'sy sergt. Sept. 1, '63; re-en. Dec. 31, '63; pro. 1st
sergt. again, April 24, '64; died of disease at home, Dec. 29, '64. [See
p, 217,]
Fish, Austin A, —Age 23; res, Lexington; mas, Nov, 1, '61, as private; on
detached service in '62; re-en, Dec. 31, '63; pro. corp. and sergt. '64; pro.
1st sergt. '65 ; m. o. with regt.
(^UAETEEMASTEE SEEGEANTS.
Thoms, Charles A. — Age 24; res. Aagusta; mus. Nov. 1, '61, as sergt.;
q. m. sergt. '62 to Sept. 1, '63; m. o. Nov. 25, '64, ex. of ser.
Washburn, Allen H. — Age 26; res. Madison; mus. Nov. 1, '61, as private;
pro. corp, and sergt, '62, and q, m, sergt. Sept, 1, '63; re-en, Dec, 31, '63;
tr, to naAry, April 19, '64.
Johnson, Ebenezer S. — Age 21; res. New Sharon; mus. Nov. 1, '61, as
private; on detached service, '62; pro. sergt. '63, for bravery at the
battle of Fredericksburg, and q. m. sergt. '64; m. o. Nov. 25, '64, ex. of
ser, [See p, 217.] COMMISSAEY SEEGEANT.
Webster, Justin. — Age 21; res. Farmington; mus. Nov. 1, '61, as corp.;
pro. sergt. '62, and com'sy sergt. '64; m. o. Nov. 25, '64, ex. of ser.
SEEGEANTS.
Gammon, George Q. — Age 19; res. Livermore; mus. Nov. 1, '61; disch. for
dis. at Washington, Nov. 22, '62.
CoLESWORTHY, Henry E. — Age 21; res. Island Palls; mus. Nov. 1, '61;
disch. for dis. at Frederick, Oct. 11, '62,
Holman, Frebland L. — Age 26; res. Temple; mus. Nov. 1, '61, as private;
pro. corp, '62; re-en. Dec. 31, '63; pro, sergt. '64; pris, at St, Mary's
church, June 24, '64, and died in prison at Savannah, Ga.
Snell, Walter S, — Age 18; res. Madison; mus. Nov. 1, '61; pro. corp.
July 1, '63; re-en. Dec. 31, '63; pro. sergt. '64; killed in action near the
Gurley farm, June 25, '64, while serving as 1st sergt. of a detachment
with the 1st div.
Simpson, James M. — Age 25; res. Brewer;, mus. Co. G, 1st D. C. Feb.
5, '64; pris. at tr. ; disch. by order, July 21, '65.
Bryant, George W. — Age 23; res. Greenwood; mus. Co. G, 1st D. C. Feb.
18, '64; joined co. at tr. ; m. o. with regt.
Nevins, Justin S. — Age 28; res. Bangor; mus. Co. G, 1st D. C. Jan. 14, '64;
joined oo. at tr.; pris. at Boydton plank road, Oct. 27, '64; disoh. G. O.
No. 77.
Norris, Eichard. — Age 44; res. Fort Fairfield; served several years in the
English army; mus. Co. G, 1st D. C. Jan. 30, '64; absent sick at tr. ;
disch. G. O. No. 77.
Cushman, William M. — Age 30; res. York; mus. Co. G, 1st D. C. Feb. 2,
'64; pris. at tr. ; disch. for dis. at Baltimore, May 13, '65.
Saegent, Nathaniel F. — Age 25; res. Brewer; mus. Co. G, 1st D. C. Feb.
12, '64; pris. at tr. ; died in prison at Salisbury, N. C, Sept. 16, '64.

Sergt. THOS, P, WILLIAMS, Co. L
Temple.

JAMES B. DALEY, Co, L,
Patten.

ISAIAH WELCH, Co, L,
Strong.

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Auburn,

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ELISHA C. FULLER, Co, L,
No, Livermore,

ASA S, GOULD, Co, L,
Washburn,

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-al lowell.

ROSTER OF COMPANY L. 633
Blodgett, Edwin E. — Age 23; res. Lewiston; mus. Co. G, 1st D. C. Jan.
23, '64; pris. attr.; died in prison at Salisbury.
Carter, Benjamin P. — Age 18; res. Etna; mus. Co. G, 1st D. C. Feb. 1,
'64; joined co. at tr.; wd. severely at Dinwiddie Court House, March 31,
'65; in hospital at m. o. of regt.
Williams, Thomas P. —Age 21; res. New Portland; mus. Nov. 1, '61, as
private; re-en. Dec. 31, '63; pro. sergt. '65; disch. by order, '65.
Emeey, Carlton P. — Age 18; res. Industry; mus. Nov. 1, '61, asprivate;
re-en. Dec. 31, '63; pro. sergt. '65; m. o. with regt. [See p. 219.]
Hanson. Elbridge M. — Age 28; res. Portland; mus. Co. G, 1st D. C. Feb.
10, '64, as private; wagoner at dismounted camp at tr. ; joined co. ; pro.
sergt. '65; m. o. with regt.
McKebn, Ezra H. — Age 21; res. Farmington; mus. Nov. 1, '61, as private;
re-en. Dec. 31, '63; ap. wagoner, '64; pro. sergt. '65; m. o. with regt.
Thompson, Albert. — Age 22; res. Farmington; mus. Nov. 1, '61; pro.
corp. '62; resigned his warrant; re-en. Deo 31, '63; pro. sergt. '65; m. o.
with regt. COEPOEALS.
Emery, Zebulon M. — Age 22; res. Industry; mus. Nov. 1, '61; disch.for
dis. Feb. 11, '62.
Gay, Charles. — Age 24; res. Farmington; mus. Nov, 1, '61; disch, for dis.
Feb, 22, '62,
Sewall, George M, — Age 23; res. Island Falls; mus, Nov, 1, '61; disoh,
for dis, at Camp Penobscot, Feb, 20, '62,
Pratt, Bbniah W. — Age 21; res. New Vineyard; mus. Nov. 1, '61; resigned
corp.'s warrant, '62; re-en. Dec. 31, '63; wd. at Deep Bottom, Aug, 16,
'64; pro, corp. again, '64; wd, at Dinwiddie Court House, March 31, '65;
disch, for dis, arising from wounds, at Augusta, Me,, May 19, '65,
GiLKEY, Edward. — Age 24; res. Freeman; mus. Nov. 1, '61; disch. for dis.
'62.
Dakin, Frank B. — Age 21; res. Wilton; mus. Nov. 1, '61; resigned corp.'s
warrant, '62; disoh. for dis. at Washington, Nov. 22, '62.
Clayton, Edmund B. — Age 28; res. Farmington; mus. Nov. 1, '61, as pri-'
vate; pro. corp. '62; wd. at Brandy Station, Aug. 20, '62; pris. at St.
Mary's church, June 24, '64; died in prison at Salisbury, N. C, Oct.
6, '64.
Dow, James H. — Age 27; res. Wilton; irius. Nov. 1, '61, as private; pro.
corp. '62; re-en, Dec, 31, '63; absent sick, '64; disch. by order, Aug,
17, '65,
Starbird, Isaac S, — Age 21; res. Freeman; mus. Nov. 1, '61, as private;
pro, corp, '62; m. o. Nov, 25, '64, ex. of ser,
Jones, Austin L, — Age 30; res. Weld; mus, Nov. 1, '61;as private; pro.
corp. '63; on detached service, '63; re-en. Dec. 31, '63; wd. at Dinwiddie
Court House, March 31, '65; in hospital at m. o. of regt.
Eicker, Milton F. — Age 19; res. Livermore; mus. Nov. 1, '61, as private;
re-en. Dec. 31, '63; pro. corp. '64; pris. at Ground Squirrel bridge, May
11, '64; disch. by order, June 12, '65.
Howe, Nathaniel. —Age 31; res. Castine; mus. Co. G, 1st D. C. Feb. 11,
'64; absent sick at tr. ; disch. June 26, '65, by order.
LuDDON, Levi. — Age 30; res. Oldtown; mus. Co. G, 1st D. C. Feb. 20, '64;
disch. for promo'tion, Sept. 17, '64.
Palmee, Chaeles C. — Age 24; res. Exeter; mus. Co G, 1st D. C. Feb, 15,
'64; pris, at tr,, and died in prison at Salisbury, N, C, Jan, 25, '65,
Lane, Thomas, — Age 18; mus. Co. G, 1st D. C. Feb. 11, '64; pris. at tr. ;
disch. '65, by order.

634

FIRST MAINE CAVALRY.

Melvin, Ambrose P. —Age 41; res. Eockland; en. Co. C, 4th Me. Inf. June
15, '61, at Eockland; disch. for dis. Feb. 11, '63; en. and mus. Co. G,
1st D. C. Feb. 11, '64, as corp.; pris. at Sycamore church, Sept. 16, '64;
died in prison at Salisbury, N. C, Nov. 1, '64.
Hopkins, Elbridge S. — Age 25; res. Camden; mus. Co. G, 1st D. C. Jan.
23, '64; pris. at tr. ; disch. '65, by order.
Challis, Henry E. — Age 22; res. Bremen; mus. Co. G, IstD. C. Jan. 19,
'64; joined co. after tr. ; wd. severely at Dinwiddie Court House, March
31, '65; disoh. G. O. No. 77.
Brookings, Frederick C. — Age 21; res. Bradford; mus. Co. G, IstD. C.
Jan. 30, '64; absent sick at tr. ; disch. G. O. No. 77.
Shay, Geoege A. — Age 26; res. Argyle; mus. Nov. 1, '61, as private; re-en.
Dec. 31, '63; pro. corp. '64; wd. severely at Boydton plank road, Oct.
27, '64; disch. G. O. No. 77.
Aveey, Sewall S. — Age 18; res. Winterport; mus. Feb. 15, '64; joined co.
March 9; pro. corp. '65; m. o. with regt.
Ceowell, Addison W. — Age 20; res. Dexter; mus. Co. G, 1st D. C. Jan.
18, '64, as private; joined co. at tr. ; pro. corp. '65; m. o. with regt.
Campbell, Angus. — Age 30; res. Houlton; mus. Co. G, 1st D. C. Feb. 5,
'64, as private; joined co. at tr, ; pro. corp, '65; m, o, with regt,
Eaton, Chaeles, — Age 18; res, Castine; mus. Co. G, IstD, C, Feb, 8, '64,
as private; joined co, at tr, ; pro, corp, '65; m. o. with regt.
Eackliff, Jambs H. — Age 21; res. Bangor; mus. Co. G, 1st D. C. Feb. 6,
'64; pris, at tr, ; joined co.; pro, corp, '65; m, o, with regt,
BUGLBES.
Ellswoeth, Eufus G. — Age 27; res. Freeman; mus. Nov, 1, '61; re-en, Dec.
31j '63; served in regt. band; m. o. with regt. [See last band.]
Polsom, Henry H. — Age IS; res. Fayette; mus. Nov. 1, '61; re-en. Dec.
31, '63; m. o. with regt.
MoEEY, Gboegb W. — Age 21; res. Castine; mus. Co. G, 1st D. C. Jan. 22,
'64; pris. at tr. ; disch. by order, July 31, '65.
FAEEIEES.
Joedan, Elbeidge G. — Age 21; res. Bradford; mus. Nov. 1, '61.
Kingsbuey, Alpheus E. — Age 21; res. Bradford; mus. Nov. 1, '61; disch.
for dis. May 5, '62.
Davis, Chaeles F. — Age 26; res. Chesterville; mus. Aug. 30, '62, as pri
vate; joined co. Oct. 11; ap. farrier, '62; disch. G. O. No. S3.
EoGBES, Sheeman H. — Age 20; res. Anson; mus. March 1, '62, as private;
ap. farrier, April 1, '62; m. o. Feb. 28, '65, ex. of ser.
Savage, Heney D. —Age 24; res. Milo; mus. Co. G, 1st D. C. Feb. 9, '64;
joined co. at tr, ; m. o, with regt,
SADDLEES.
NoBWOOD, Henry W. — Age 21; res. Bangor; mus. Nov. 1, '61; on de
tached duty as saddler in regt. q. m. dept. '62; ap. regt. saddler sergt.
March 1, '63. [See field and staff.]
Staples, Stephen M. — Age 24; res, Bradford; mus. Nov. 1, '61.
McDonald, Christopher. — Age 35; res. Portage Lake; mus. Nov. 1, '61, as
private; ap. saddler, June 1, '63; re-en, Dec, 31, '63; m, o, with regt.

ROSTER OF COMPANY L, 635
WAGONEES.
Eeed, Alvin L. — Age 22; res. Dead Eiver; mus. Nov. 1, '61; disch. for dis.
May 12, '62.
Heald, Chaeles. — Age 25; res. Golden Eidge; mus. Nov. 1, '61, aspri
vate; on detached service, '62; ap. wagoner, '63; on detached service
from Oct. 13, '63; died of disease at Washington, April 23, '64.
PEIVATES.
Aveey, Columbus C. — Age 18; res. Farmington; mus. Nov. 1, '61; disch.
for dis. March 12, '62.
Bailey, Heney W. —Age 23; res. Chesterville; mus. Aug. 29, '62; joined
CO. Oct. 11; disch. for dis. at Washington, March 10, '63,
Bangs, Augustus A, — Age 18; res, Farmington; joined co, Nov. 25, '62;
sick in Washington, '62 and '63; disch. for dis, at Washington, May, '64,
Bangs, Edavaed F, — Age 37; res. Freeman; mus. Sept, 12, '62; joined co,
Oct, 11; sick in Washington, '63, and tr, to v, r. c, March 12, '64,
Bangs, John C— Age 29; res. Strong; mus. Sept, 12, '62; joined co. Oct,
11; sick in Washington, '63 and '64, and tr, to v. r. c. March 31, '65,
Bangs, Eoscoe E, —Age 19; res. Strong; mus. Sept, 9, '62; joined co. Oct.
11; disch, G,0, No, 83,
Baenaed, Otis H, — Age 19; res. Chesterville; mus. Aug. 29, '62; joined
CO. Oct. 11; wd. on the Little Washington reconnoissance, Oct. 12, '63;
disch, G, O. No, 77,
Bayaed, John D, —Age 27; res. Frankfort; mus. Co. G, 1st D. C, Feb. 2,
'64; disch, by order, '65,
Bean, William S, — Age 18; res. New Sharon; mus, Aug 30, '62; joined
CO, Oct. 11; died of disease at Washington, April 19, '63.
Bell, Webster. — Age 21; res. New York City; mus. Aug. 29, '62; joined
CO. Oct. 11 ; tr. to v. r. c. April 12, '64.
Blake, 'David A.— Age 20; res. Farmington; mus. Nov. 1, '61; died of
disease, Feb. 13, '62.
BowLEY, Edwaed M. —Age 25; res. New Sharon; mus. Oct. 30, '62; joined
00. Oct. 11; died of typhoid fever at Washington, Dec. 9, '62.
Beackley, Enoch A. —Age 28; res. Freeman; mus. Dec. 19, '63; joined
CO. Jan. 12, '64; absent sick, Nov. '64.
Bradbury, Wyman O. — Age 22; res. New Sharon; mus. Dec, 16, '63;
joinedco, Jan, 12, '64; absent sick, Nov, '64; disch, by order, '65.
Beadeen, Isaac. —Age 26; res. Milo; mus. Co. G, 1st D. C. Feb. 4, '64;
absent sick at tr. ; disch. by order, '65.
Bray, Joseph S, — Age 18; res, Islesboro; mus, Co, G, 1st D, C, Jan, 28,
'64; pris, at tr,, and died in rebel prison, Oct. 30, '64,
Beay, Justin L, — Age 18; res, Winterport; mus, Feb, IS, '64; joined co,
March 9; wd. at Dinwiddie Court House, March 31, '65; disch, for dis,
at Augusta, Me., May, '65.
Brooks, Alanson V. — Age IS; res. Farmington; mus. '62; re-en. March
24, '64; absent sick, Nov, '64.
Bbown, Augustus D. — Age 21; res, Chesterville; mus. Nov. 1, '61; orderly
for Col. Eoy Stone, comdg. brigade of Penn. Bucktails, '63; near the rail
road cut on the Chambersburg, road at Gettysburg, was the only man on
the ool.'s staff left mounted, when he had to do duty as staff officer;
re-en. Dec. 31, '63; wd. at Stony Creek, Sept. 16, '64; disch. by order, '65.
[See pp. 215, 217.]
Bbown, Oeein K. — Age 22; res. Patten; mus. Nov. 1, '61; wd. at Gettys.-
burg, July 3, '63 ; pris. on the Little Washington reconnoissance, Oct. 12,
'63; m. o. Nov. 25, '64, ex. of ser.

636

FIRST MAINE CAVALRY.

Bump, Hosba P.— Age 25; res. Dead Eiver; mus. Nov. 1, '61; re-en. Dec.
31, '63; on duty at cav. depot, No-vr. '64; disch. by order, '65.
BuENS, James.— Age 19; res. Orrington; mus. Co. G, IstD. C. Feb. 10, '64;
pris. at tr., and died in rebel prison, Nov. 9, '64.
Canney, William H. — Age 25; res. Exeter; mus. Co. G, 1st D. C. Jan. 27,
'64; absent sick at tr. ; disch, by order, June 8, '65,
Caetee, Cromwell, — Age 20; res. Etna; mus. Co. G, IstD. C. Feb. 1,'64,
pris. at tr.; disch. by order, '65.
Caverla-, Chaeles H. —Age 22; res. Newport; mus. Co. G, IstD. C. Jan.
18, '64; pris. at tr. ; disch. by order, May 29, '65.
Chambeelain, Loebnzo D. — Age 19; res. Hudson; mus. Co. G, 1st D. C.
Jan. IS, '64; joined co. after tr. ; wd. severely at Dinwiddie Court House,
March 31, '65; disch. by order, '65.
Chambeelain, Sylvanus E. — Age 21; res. Bradford; mus. Co. G, 1st
D. C. Jan. 30, '64; joined co. at tr. ; m. o. with regt.
Cha.se, Feedeeick W. — Age 18; res. Bradford; mus. Co. G, 1st D. C. Jan.
21, '64; joined co. at tr. ; disch. by order, Aug. 17, '65.
Childs, William H. —Age 23; res. Chesterville; mus. Sept. 4, '62; joined
CO. Oct. 11; disch. G. O. No. 83.
Clarkson, Charles B. — Age 18; res. Eockland; mus. Nov. 1, '61; re-en.
Dec. 31, '63; wd. at Dinwiddie Court House, March 31, '65; disoh. by
order, '65.
Clayton, Collamore I. — Age 18; res. Farmington; mus.Nov. 1, '61; m. o,
Nov. 25, '64, ex. of ser.
Clayton, Eufus M, —Age 23; res, Farmington; mus. Sept. 12, '62; joined
CO. Oct. 11; disch. G. O. No. S3. [See p. 217.]
CoAN, Elbeidge J, —Age 18; res, Exeter; mus, Co. G, 1st D. C. Jan. 26,
'64; absent sick at tr. ; disch. by order, '65.
CoLSON, Edward W. — Age 19; res. Frankfort; mus. Co. G, 1st D. C. Jan.
30, '64; pris. at tr. ; died in prison at Salisbury, N. C.
Cram, Eichard J. — Age 18; res. Bradley; mus. Co. G, 1st D. C. Jan. 21,
'64; joined co. after tr., and m. o. with regt.
Cunningham, Edward. — Age 22; res. Patten; mus. Nov. 1, '61; killed at
Gettysburg, July 3, '63, while serving as orderly for Gen. Doubleday.
[See p. 217.]
CuRRiE, David, — Age 30; res. Portage Lake; mus. Nov. 1, '61; re-en. Dec.
31, '63; on detached duty, '64; m. o. with regt.
Daggett, George W. — Age 18; res Liberty; mus. Co. G, 1st D. C. Jan.
29, '64; absent sick at tr.; disch. by order, Aug. 21, '65,
Daley, James B, — Age 18; res. Patten; mus, Nov, 1, '61; on detached ser
vice, '62; re-en. Dec, 31, '63; m, o. with regt.
Day, Nathaniel, Je, — Age 19; res, Milo; mus. Co. G, 1st D. C. Feb. 27,
'64; joined co. at tr. ; disch. by order, '65.
Deebing, Edwaed B. — Age 21; res. Brewer; mus. Co. G, 1st D. C. Jan.
IS, '64; absent sick at tr. ; joined co, and m, o. with regt,
Douglass, Abner L. — Age 22; res, Bradford; mus. Nov, 1, '61; on de
tached serAdce, '62; re-en, Dec, 31, '63; tr, to signal corps, May 1, '64.
Douglass, Arbona W. — Age 23; res, Greenbush; mus, Co, G, 1st D, C.
Feb. 3, '64; absent sick at tr. ; disch, G. O. No. 77.
Drew, Irving F. — Age29; res, Parkman; mus. Co, G, 1st D, C, Feb. 2, '64;
pris. at tr.; disch. by order, July 17, '65.
DuNSMORE, EuFas M. —Age 19; res. Temple; mus. Nov. 1, '61; re-en. Dec.
31, '63; wd. at Barker's Mills, near Coal Harbor, June 2, '64,
Earle, Henry D, — Age 18; res, Litchfield; mus. March 3, '62; re-en.
March 29, '64; on detached duty at hd. qrs. '64; disch. by order, '65.

ROSTER OF COMPANY L, 637
Elder, Oilman B. — Age 23; res. Wilton; mus. Nov, 1, '61; disch, for dis,
at Washington, Jan. 26, '63,
Emery, Geoege C. — Age 18; res. Industry; mus, Dec. 26, '63; joined co.
Jan. 12, '64; m. o. with regt.
Pauncb, John, — Age 29; res, Oxford; mus, Co. G, 1st D, C, Feb. 19, '64;
absent sick at tr, ; disch. by order, '65,
Fitzgerald, Williaai H, H. — Age 20; res, Masardis; mus, Nov. 1, '61;
died of disease at Windmill Point hospital, Va., Feb, 8, '63.
Polsom, Fbancis J, — Age 18; res, Fayette; mus, Nov, 6, '63; joined co.
Jan. 12, '64; wd. severely at Boydton plank road, Oct. 27, '64; disoh. for
dis. at Washington, March 10, '65.
Fostbb, George W, — Age 25; res, Atkinson; mus. Oct, 19, '64; joined co,
Jan, 3, '65; wd, severely at Dinwiddie Court House, March 31, '65, and
died of wounds at City Point, April 7.
Frazer, Alexander, — Age 22; res, Masardis; mus, Nov, 1, '61; re-en.
Dec. 31, '63.
Friend, Adelbert I. — Age IS; res. Brewer; mus. Co. G, 1st D. C. Feb. 8,
'64; pris. at tr. ; died in prison at Salisbury, Dec. 12, '64.
Feost, Daniel. — Age 19; res. Brewer; mus. Co. G, 1st D. C. Feb. 8, '64;
pris. at tr.; died in prison at Salisbury, March 12, '65.
FuLLEE, Elisha C. — Age 30; res. Livermore; mus, Nov. 1, '61; disoh, for
dis, Julys, '62,
Gaby, Lionel D, — Age 19; res, Bradford; mus, 1st D, C, Feb, 12, '64;
joined co, at tr, ; m. o, with regt,
Gilman, John N, — Age 18; res. Standish; mus, Co, G, 1st D, C, Feb. 6,
'64; absent sick at tr. ; disch, '65, by order,
Glidden, Lyman W, — Age 18; res. Portland; mus. Sept, 27,'64; joinedco.
Nov. 5; disch. G. O. No. 83.
Gould, Asa S. — Age 21; res. New Sharon; mus. '62; wd. at Boydton plank
road, Oct. 27, '64; disch. G. O. No. 83.
Gould, Levi W. — Age 24; res. New Sharon; mus. Nov. 1, '61; on detached
service, '62; wd. at Ground Squirrel bridge, May 11, '64; m. o. Nov. 25,
'64, ex. of ser,
Gould, Nathaniel. — Age 18; res. New Sharon; mus, Feb, 25, '64; joined
CO, March 9; died of disease at Warrenton, March 28, '64,
GoDiNG, William H, H, — Age 21; res, Livermore; mus, Nov, 1, '61; disch,
for dis, at Washington, Nov, 22, '62,
Goodwin, Teisteam. — Age 31; res. Kennebunk; mus, Nov, 1, '61; tr, to
band, [See first band.]
Geay, Fbancis. — Age 19; res. Brooksville; mus. 1st D. C. Jan. 26, '64;
disch. G. O. No. 77.
GuPTiLL, Isaiah. — Age 24; res. Patten; mus. Nov. 1, '61; disch. for dis. at
Frederick, '62.
Hale, Geoege B. — Age 19; res. Orneville; mus. Co. G, 1st D. C. Jan. 29,
'64; absent sick at tr. ; disch, for dis. at Augusta, May 15, '65,
Hammon, Lyman, — Age 21 ; res. Freeman; mus, Nov, 1, '61,
Habeis, Albeet H, — Age 21; res, Littleton; mus, Sept. 4, '62; disch, G, O,
No, 83,
Harris, Jason F, — Age 23; res. New Sharon; mus. Sept, 4, '62; joined co,
Oct, 11; killed at St, Mary's church, June 24, '64,
Haskell, Almon, —Age 28; res. Industry; mus, Nov, 1, '61; disch, for dis,
Feb. 11, '62.
HiNDLE, David L. — Age 21; res. New Sharon; mus, Nov, 1, '61; disch, for
dis, at Washington, Jan. 7, '63,
Hollis, Thomas. — Age 18; res. Dead Eiver; mus. Nov. 1, '61; died of
disease, Jan. 3, '62. [See p. 12.]

638

FIRST MAINE CAVALBY,

HovEY,- Silas G. — Age 24; res. Farmington; mus. Sept. 4, '62; joined co.
Oct. 11; pris. on the Little Washington reconnoissance, Oct. 12, '63;
died of disease at home, '64.
Hunt, JamesL. — Age 27; res. Charleston; mus. Co. G, IstD. C. Feb. 2,
'64; absent sick at tr., and also at m. o. of regt.
Ingalls, Hieam B. — Age 24; res. Bangor; mus. Co. G, 1st D. C. Feb. 3,
'64; joined co. after tr. ; wd. at Dinwiddie Court House, March 31, '65;
in hospital at m. o. of regt.
Johnston, Chaeles H. — Age 24; res. Orono; mus. Co. G, IstD. C. Jan.
28, '64; joined co. at tr. ; wd. at Boydton plank road, Oct. 27, '64; disch.
by order. May 22, '65.
Jones, Ezba E. L. — Age 18; res. Sanford; mus. Dec. IS, '63; joined co.
Jan. 25, '64; m. o. with regt.
Jones, Eufus L. — Age 20; res. Sanford; mus. Dec. IS, '63; died of disease
at Washington, Feb. 12, '64.
JuNKiNS, Eobeet P, — Age 36; res, Kennebunk; mus, Nov, 1, '61; tr, to
band. [See first band.]
Kellogg, Chaeles F. — Age 21; res. Gorham; mus. Nov, 1, '61; on de
tached service, '62; disch, for dis, at Frederick, Md,, Dec, 20, '62,
KiLKENNEY, BENJAMIN, — Age 25; res. Freeman; mus, Deo. 25, '64; joined
CO. Jan, 12, '65; disch, G, O, No, 77,
Kimball, William H, — Age 19; res, Burnham; mus, Nov, 1, '61; disch,
for dis. May 5, '62,
Lewis, Geobge E, — Age 18; res. Farmington; mus, March 10, '65; joined
CO. March 23, '65; disch. G, O, No, 77.
Love JOY, Maecellus P. — Age 40; res. Kingfield; mus. March 10, '64; wd.
near White House Landing, June 21, '64; disch. G. O. No. 77.
Luce, Chaeles B. — Age 18; res. New Sharon; mus. Dec. 26, '63; died of
disease at Mount Pleasant hospital, Washington, Jan, 26, '64.
Lunt, Chaeles W. — Age 21; res. Greenbush; mus. Nov. 1, '61; disch. for
dis. April 5, '62.
Mace, Edwaed A. — Age 18; res. Farmington; mus. Sept. 12, '62; joined
CO. Oct. 11; wd. severely at Dinwiddie Court House, March 31, '65;
disch. G. O. No. 77.
Maesh, Charles H. — Age IS; res. Eawson; mus. Nov. 1, '61; disch. for
dis. March 27, '62.
Maeston, Hathoen. — Age 19; res. Augusta; mus. Co. G, 1st D. C. Jan.
29, '64; pris. attr.; disch. by order, '65.
Mbgguieb, Elisha H. — Age 25; res. Corinth; mus. Co. G, 1st D. C. Jan.
28, '64; absent sick at,tr. ; disch. for dis. at Augusta, Feb. 19, '65.
Meeeow, William O. — Age 27; res. Farmington; mus. Nov. 1, '61.
Mills, John S. — Age 18; res. Oldtown; mus. Co. G, IstD. C. Feb. 9, '64;
pris. at tr. ; disch. by order, Aug. 16, '65.
MooEES, Josiah N. — Age 28; res. Athens; mus. Nov. 1, '61; died of disease
at Camp Stanton, Va., May 10, '62.
MoEANG, Calvin S. — Age 22; res. Whitefield; mus. Co. G, 1st D. C. Jan.
20, '64; pris. at tr. ; died of disease, March, '65.
MoESE, William B. — Age 18; res. Mount Vernon; mus. Nov. 1, '61; disch.
for dis. at Washington, Oct. 31, '62.
MosMAN, Geoege G. — Age 34; res. Farmington; mus. Sept. 10, '62; joined
CO. Oct, 11; disch, for dis, at Philadelphia, March 24, '63,
Mower, John M, — Age 26; res, Vassalboro; mus, Nov, 1, '61,
MucHMORE, William, — Age 44; res, Shapleigh; mus. Dec. 30, '63; joined
CO. Jan. 25, '64; tr. to navy, April 19, '64.

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Nellis, Williaai H. ^ Age 22; res. No. 9, E. 6; mus. Nov, 1, '61; disch. for
dis. at Washington, Oct, 14, '62,
Nicholas, Frederick B, — Age 20; res, Casco; mus. Jan. 4, '64; joined co.
Jan, 25; wd, severely at Dinwiddie Court House, March 31, '65; disch,
for dis, at Augusta.
Odbll, Solomon H. — Age 28; res, Farmington; mus, Nov, 1, '61; re-en.
Dec. 31, '63; pris. at St. Mary's church, June 24, '64; disch. by order,
July 22, '65.
ORDW--AY, Augustus L. — Age 19; res. Island Falls; mus. Nov. 1, '61; pris.
near Oakshades, Va., Sept, 14, '63, Avhile on the way from Cedar Moun
tain to Sulphur Sprin,gs, alone, on duty as courier; in Libby prison a
short time, and paroled and sent to Annapolis ; ex, April, '64, and started
to join CO., but regt. being on Sheridan's second raid, he was attached
to the 1st div., and while serving with this division was wd. in action near
Petersburg, June 22, '64, losing a leg; m. o. Nov. 25, '64, ex. of ser.,
though he did not get home from the hospital until the next Jan.
Overlook, Eufus L. — Age 19; res. Liberty; mus. Co. G, IstD. C. Jan. 27,
'64; joined co. at tr. ; disoh. G. O. No. 77.
Painter, James W. — Age 30; res. Masardis; mus. Nov. 1, '61; re-en. Dec.
31, '63.
Parker, Frank W. — Age 23; res. Farmington; mus. Nov. 1, '61; disch.
for dis, June 17, '62,
Patch, Henry L, — Age 30; res, Shapleigh; mus. Dec, 30, '63; joined co.
Jan. 25, '64; disch. by order, June 21, '65.
Peaks, William G. — Age 32; res. Oldtown; mus. Nov. 1, '61; disch. for
dis. July 8, '62.
Perkins, John H. — Age 22; res. New Sharon; mus. Nov. 1, '61; on de
tached service, '62; died of disease at Washington, May 1, '64.
PiERSON, William J. — Age 23; res. Portland; mus. Sept. 28, '64; joined
CO. Jan. 3, '65 ; disch. by order.
Pillsbury, Ellsworth C. — Age 43; res. Shapleigh; mus. Dec. 30, '63;
joined co. Jan. 25, '64; disch. '65, by order.
Pinkham, James. — Age 28; res. Industry; mus. Sept. 2, '62; joinedco. Oct.
11; disch. G. O. No. S3.
Pinkham, Samuel. —Age 19; res. Industry; mus. Sept. 3, '62; joined co.
Oct. 11; disch. G. O. No. 83.
Pinkham, Wellington. — Age 22; res. Industry; mus. Nov. 1, '61; died at
Meridian Hill, May 24, '62.
Pratt, Alonzo M. — Age 21; res. New Sharon; mus, Nov, 1, '61; on de
tached service, '62; re-en, Dec, 31, "63; wd, and pris. at Ground Squirrel
bridge, May 11, '64; died of wounds in prison at Andersonville, Aug. 15,
'64 — grave No, 5698.
Peatt, Oliver P. — Age 21; res. Farmington; mus. '62; died of typhoid
fever at Frederick, Nov. 17, '62.
Price, William. — Age 27; res. Calais; mus. Co. G, 1st D. C. Feb. 3, '64;
disch. '65, by order.
Eeed, Charles M. — Age IS; res. Clinton Gore; mus. Nov. 1, '61; re-en.
Dec. 31, '63; disch. '65, by order.
Eeynolds, Henry G. — Age 22; res. Orrington; mus. Co. G, 1st D. C. Feb.
8, '64; joined co, at tr.; wd. at Boydton plank road, Oct, 27, '64; disch,
for dis. at Augusta, April 18, '65,
Eipley, Hosea P, — Age 32; res. Freeman; mus, Dec, 28, '63; joined co.
Jan. 12, '64; wd. at St. Mary's church, June 24, '64; tr. to v. r. c. '65.
Egberts, George W. —Age 35; res. Lincoln; mus. Nov. 1, '61; disch. for
dis. June 13, '62.
Eogbrs, Ebuel H. — Age 19; res. Industry; >nus. Dec. 26, '63; joined co.
Jan. 12, '64; disch. by order, '65.

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FIRST MAINE CAVALRY.

EoAVELL, Geoege A. —Age 19; res. Bradley; mus, Co, G, IstD, C, Jan, 19,
'64; pris, at tr., and died in southern prison,
Sevbeance, Winfield S.— Age 18; res. Winterport; mus. Feb. 15, '64;
joined co. March 9; tr. to navy, April 19, '64.
Shepley, Orrin. — Age 20; res. Bangor; mus.Nov. 1, '61; tr. to v. r. c.
Dec, 2, '63.
Smith, Laban. —Age 34; res. Jay; mus, Nov. 1, '61; died of typhoid fever
at convalescent camp, Alexandria, Nov. 6, '62,
Smith, Sewall W, — Age 25; res. Eddington; mus, Co, G, 1st D, C, Jan,
29, '64; pris, at tr, ; disch, G. O. No. 77.
Snell, Noraian. — Age 33; res. Oxford; mus. Co. G, 1st D. C. Feb. 19, '64;
absent sick at tr. ; disch. by order, June 21, '65.
Stevens, CyrusE. — Age 21; res. Freeman; mus. Nov. 1, '61; re-en. Dec.
31, '63; wd. at Farmville, April 7, '65; disch. G. O. No. 77.
Stinson, Charles H. — Age 21; mus. '61; disch. for dis. at Augusta, '62.
Stone, Samuel B. — Age 20; res. Dixmont; mus. Co. G, 1st D. C.Feb. 1,
'64; joined co. at tr. ; disch. by order, June 21, '65.
Stuart, George E. — Age 19; res. Hampden; mus. Nov. 1, '61; disch. for
dis. at Washington, '62.
Stretch, John. — Age 33; res. Milford; mus. Co. G, 1st D. C. Feb. 3, '64;
died in rebel prison at Salisbury, Aug. 26, '64.
SuMJiERS, Nicholas. — Age 33; res. Eaton Grant plantation; mus. Co. G,
IstD. C. Feb. 12, '64; pris. at tr. ; died in southern prison, Nov. 11, '64.
Sa-'lvester, Albert L. — Age 21; res. Etna; mus. Co. G, IstD. C. Feb, 3,
'64; pris. at tr. ; died in southern prison,
Tarbox, Charles H, — Age 28; res. Parkman; mus. Co. G, 1st D, C, Feb,
2, '64; pris. at tr. ; died in southern prison, Nov, 26, '64,
Thomas, Charles E. —Age 18; res. New Sharon; mus, Feb, 25, '64; joined
CO, March 9; tr, to v, r. c, '64,
Thomas, John B, — Age 23; res, Brownville; mus, Nov, 1, '61; on detached
service, '62; died of disease. Sept, 29, '64,
Thompson, Benjamin F, — Age 32; res. Jay; mus, Nov. 1, '61; m. o. Nov,
25, '64, ex, of ser,
Thoaipson, Henra- A, —Age 27; res. Dead Eiver; mus, Nov. 1, '61; wd, at
Gettysburg, July 3, '62; m, o. Nov, 25, '64, ex, of ser,
Thompson, Williaai H, — Age 18; res. Island Falls ; mus. Nov. 1, '61; disch.
for dis. at Washington, March 10, '63.
ToBiN, Horace K. — Age 18; res. Lincoln; mus. Co. G, 1st D. C. Feb. 12,
'64; pris. at tr. ; died in prison at Salisbury, N. C.
Teafton, Mark. —Age 21; res. Eoxbury; mus, Nov. 1,'61; re-en. Dec.
31, '63.
Vinal, Ebubbn. — Age 21; res. Vinalhaven; mus. Nov. 1, '61; re-en. Dec.
31, '63; tr. to navy, April 19, '64.
Welch, Isaiah. —Age 32; res. Freeman; mus. Dec. 19, '63; joined co. Jan.
12, '64; absent sick, Nov. '64; disch. by order, '65. [See p. 264.]
Wellington, Geoege. — Age 21; res. Garland; mus. Co. G, 1st D. C. Feb.
8, '64; pris. at tr. ; disch, by order, April 28, '65.
Wentwoeth, Geoege A, —Age 19; res. .Orrington; mus. Co. G, IstD. C.
Jan. 26, '64; died in rebel prison at Salisbury, Sept. 18, '64.
Wentworth, Jesse.— Age 23; res. Farmington; mus. Nov, 1, '61; disch, for
dis, at Washington, Nov, 22, '62.
Whitney, Edaiund W. —Age 21 ; res, Farmington; mus. March 1, '62; m. o,
Feb, 28, '65, ex, of ser.
Wood, Calvin B. — Age 18; res. Harrison; mus, Dec, 26, '63; joined co.
Jan. 12, '64; disch, for dis. at Washington, May 23, '64,

ROSTER OF COMPANY L. 641
Weight, Alonzo T, — Age 21; res. Weld; mus. Nov. 1, '61; re-en, Dec, 31,
'63; wd, and pris. at Ground Squirrel bridge. May 11, '64, and died the
next day.
Yoek, Eosala^o A. — Age 26; res. Mexico; mus, Nov. 1, '61; disoh, for dis.
March 8, '62. EECAPITULATION.
The whole number of commissioned officers belonging to the company
was nine, of whom eight joined at its organization (three with commissions
and flve in the ranks and subsequently promoted), and one was promoted
from the field and staff. Of these, two were mustered out with the regi
ment, two were discharged at the close of the war, on their return from
southern prisons, two resigned and were discharged, one was promoted
to major, and two were promoted in another company. Lieut. Crooker
served with the company from its organization till its muster out, and
Capts. Taylor and Boyd, and Lieut. Daggett, served with the regiment
during its whole service, though not all the time with this company.
The actual number of enlisted men belonging to this co mpany (besides
the five who were commissioned) was two hundred and fourteen, of whom
twenty-four were sergeants, twenty-five corporals, three buglers, five far
riers, three saddlers, two wagoners, and one hundred and fifty-two privates.
Of these, ninety-three joined the company at its or.ganization, twenty-four
joined in 1862, twenty-seven joined in 1864 and 1865, and seventy were
transferred from the First District of Columbia Cavalry. Twelve served
their three years' term of enlistment and were mustered out at its expira
tion, and twenty-four were mustered out with the regiment; forty- two were
discharged for disability, sixty-five were discharged at the close of the war,
under the orders discharging paroled prisoners, convalescents in hospitals,
one year men, cavalry men whose term of service expired prior to Oct. 1,
1865, and dismounted cavalrymen; one was discharged for promotion, three
were killed in action, eighteen died of disease, three died of wounds received
in action, and eighteen died in southern prisons; five were tran,sf erred to the
veteran resei*ve corps, four to the navy, two to the signal corps, two to the.
regimental band, and one to the field and staff; three were absent in the.
hospital at the muster out of the regiment, and'eleven are unaccounted for.
Twenty-nine served three years or more, twenty-two served two years and
less than three, one hundred and two served one year and less than two,
fifty served less than one year, and eleven — Sergts. Fish, Emery, McKeen,
and Thompson, Corp. Jones, Buglers Ellsworth and Polsom, Saddlers Nor
wood and McDonald, and Privates Currier and Daley — served from the
organization of the regiment to the muster out. Of the ninety-four original
members, thirty-seven re-enlisted in the regiment as veteran volunteers;
which, with the five commissioned, added" to the number of enlisted men
before given, makes the total number of enlistments represented in the
company two hundred and fifty-six, or with the commissioned officers, two
hundred and sixty.

642 FIRST MAINE CAVALRY.
COMPANY L'S HONOEED DEAD.
SERGEANTS.
Hieam M, Stevens, Starks, Died of disease at home, Dec. 29, 1864.
Peeeland L. Holman, Temple. Died in prison at Savannah, Ga,
Wal'J'ee S, Snell, Madison, Killed in action near Petersburg, June 25,
1864, Avhile serving with the 1st div.
Nathaniel P. Sargent, Brewer. Died in prison at Salisbury, N. C, Sept,
16, 1864.
Edavin E. Blodgett, Lewiston. Died in prison at Salisbury,
COEPOEALS.
Edmi'nd B. Clayton, Farmington, Died iu prison at Salisbury, Oct. 6,
1864.
Charles C. Palmer, Exeter. Died in prison at Salisbury, Jan, 25, 1865,
Ambrose P, Melvin, Eockland. Died in prison at Salisbury, Nov. 1, 1864,
AVAGONER,
Charles Heald, Golden Eidge, Died of disease at Washington, April
23, 1864. PRIVATES,
Williaai S, Bean, New Sharon, Died of disease at Washington, April
19, 1863.
David A, Blake, Farmington, Died of disease, Feb, 13, 1862.
Edavard M. Boavlky, New Sharon. Died of typhoid fever at Washington,
Dec. 9, 1862,
Joseph S, Bray, Islesboro, Died in rebel prison, Oct, 30, 1864.
James Burns, Orrington. Died in rebel prison, Nov, 9, 1864,
Edward W, Colson, Frankfort. Died in prison at Salisbury.
Edavard Cunningham, Patten. Killed in action at Gettysburg, July 3,
1863.
William H. H, Fitzgerald, Masardis, Died of disease at Windmill Point
hospital, Va., Feb. 8, 1863.
George W. Foster, Atkinson. Died April 7, 1865, of wounds received at
Dinwiddie Court House, March 31.
Adelbert I. Friend, Brewer. Died in prison at Salisbury, Dec. 12, 1864.
Daniel Frost, Brewer. Died in prison at Salisbury, March 12, 1865.
Nathaniel Gould, New Sharon. Died of disease at Warrenton, March
28, 1864.
Jason F. Harris, New Sharon. Killed in action at St. Mary's church,
June 24, 1S64.
Thomas Hollis, Dead Eiver. Died of disease at Augusta, Jan. 3, 1862.
Silas G. Hovey, Farmington. Died of disease at home, 1864.
Eufus L. Jones, Sanford. Died of disease at Washington, Feb. 12, IS64.
Charles B. Luce, New Sharon. Died of disease at Mount Pleasant hos
pital, Washington, Jan. 26, 1864.
Josiah N, Mooees, Athens, Died of disease at Camp Stanton, Va,, May
10, 1862,
Calvin S. Moeang, Whitefield. Died of disease, March, 1865.
John H. Perkins, New Sharon. Died of disease at Washington, May 1,
1864.

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643

Wellington Pinkham, Industry. Died at Meridian Hill, May 24, 1862.
Alonzo M. Piiatt, New Sharon. Died of wounds in prison at Anderson
ville, Aug. 15, 1864.
Oliver P. Pratt, Farmington. Died of typhoid fever at Frederick, Nov
17, 1862,
George A, Eowell, Bradley, Died in southern prison,
Laban Smith, Jay. Died of typhoid fever at convalescent camp, Alex
andria, Nov, 6, 1862.
John Stretch, Milford. Died in prison at Salisbury, Aug. 26, 1864.
Nicholas Summers, Eaton Grant plantation. Died in southern prison,
Nov, 11, 1864,
Albert L. Sa.'lvester, Etna. Died in southern prison.
Charles H. Tarbox, Parkman. Died in southern prison, Nov. 26, 1864.
John B. Thomas, Brownville. Died of disease, Sept. 29, 1864.
Horace K. Tobin, Lincoln. Died in prison at Salisbury.
George A. Wentworth, Orrington. Died in prison at Salisbury, Sept.
IS, 1864.
Alonzo T. Wright, Weld. Died May 12, 1864, of wounds received the
day before in action at Ground Squirrel bridge.

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FIRST MAINE CAVALRY.

COMPANY M.
CAPTAINS.
BEOWN, GEOEGE M.— Age 28; res. Bangor; mus. Oct. 31, '61; com. maj.
June 4, '63. [See field aud staff, and pp. 32, 165-167, 170, 173, 182, 216.]
VAUGHAN, ZENAS.— 1st lieut. Co. L; com. capt. Co. M, June 4, '63; absent
on account of wounds received at Middleburg, June 19, but joined co.
in Aug., and in command until May 11, '64, when pris. at Ground Squir
rel bridge; in several prisons until Feb. '65 (about ten months), and at
Annapolis, Md., until m. o. at the close of the war. May 15. [See Co. L,
and p. 264.] PIEST LIEUTENANTS.
BOWEN, JOHN C. C— Age 22; res. Boston, Mass.; mus. Oct. 31, '61; re
signed and discharged, March 6, '62.
PILLSBUEY, EVANS S. — Age 22; res. Guilford; mus. Oct. 31, '61, as 2d
lieut.; com. 1st lieut. March 8, '62; disch, for, dis, March 5, '63,
JOHNSON, CHAELES K, — Age 22; res, Carmel; mus, Oct, 31, '61, as
sergt.; pris. at Middletown, May 24, '62; at Lynchburg until Aug. 8,
and at Belle Isle until Sept. 13, when ex, ; rejoined co, in Oct. ; com. 1st
lieut, June 20, '63; wd, at Ground Squirrel bridge. May 11, '64; pris, at
St, Mary's church, June 24, '64; died on the way north from prison,
May 27, '65, [See p, 298.]
Charles K, Johnson was born in Carmel, was educated in the town
schools and in the Hampden Academy, and at the breaking out of the war
of the rebellion was residing in Bangor, and clerk in a clothing store.
When Capt. George M. Brown commenced recruiting a company for the First
Maine Cavalry (Co. M) in September, 1861, young Johnson enlisted, and was
appointed sergeant in October. He was constantly on duty until May 24,
1862, when he was taken prisoner at Middletown, and remained a prisoner
at Lynchburg and in Eichmond, Va., until the October following, when he
was exchanged, and rejoined the company, then at Sharpsburg, Va., in
November. He was promoted to first lieutenant June 20, 1863, and was in
command of his company July and August, 1863. He was slightly wounded
in action at Ground Squirrel bridge. May 11, 1864, and was taken prisoner at
St. Mary's church the twenty-fourth of the following month. He was in
prison at Charleston, S. C, and in Florence, Ala., but escaped in January,
1865, reaching the Union lines somewhere on the coast of North Carolina m
February, and finding shelter on a gunboat. On this boat was an officer
from Hampden, who knew him and provided for all his wants. In March he
embarked on a transport steamer bound for Annapolis, Md., with several
hundred paroled prisoners. The steamer went down in a gale off the coast
of North Carolina, and all on board, except a few of the sailors, were lost.
His fate was not learned for several months.
Lieut. Johnson was a gallant soldier, earnest in everything he undertook
to do, asking no man to go where he did not lead.

ORLANDO KiLLiY, Co, M,
Etna,

Usui, EDWARD JORDAN, Co, M.
Bangor.

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Capt, ZENAS VAUQHAN, Co. M,
Skowhogan.

S«rgt. FRANKUIN PRESCOTT, Ca, M,
Arnold,

Lisut CHAS, K, JOHNSON. Co, M.
Di«d May 27, '6S.

ROSTER OF COMPANY M. 645
SECOND LIEUTENANTS.
TAYLOE, EPHEAIM H,-Age 23; res. Lisbon; mus, Oct. 31, '61, as 1st
sergt.; com. 2d lieut. March 8, '62; killed at Middleburg, June 19, '63.
[See pp, 156, 165, 166, 168, 173.]
oo-r'^^f^^"^ ?' Taylor was born in, Lisbon. He received an ordinary
scnool education and learned the carpenter's trade, at which he worked in
^oston, m Minnesota, and in Illinois. He was at his home when the war
Drofce out, and when the cavalry regiment was ordered to be raised, he
decided to enlist m it. He visited Portland, but was too late to get into the
compfmy there, and then went to Bangor, where he enrolled his name with
capt. Brown, m Co. M, and having at one time belonged to a military organ
ization in Boston, he assisted in drilling the other recruits in marching and
tacing. Upon going into camp with his company, at Augusta, his prompt
ness and military bearing so impressed his captain that he made him first
sergeant. His value was learned and appreciated during the winter, and a
vacancy occurring by resignation a few days before the regiment left the
state for the field, his name was sent to the governor for promotion to
second lieutenant, with a very strong endorsement from the field officers of
the regiment, and a commission was given him at once. Of powerful phy
sique and perfect health, and with a natural aptitude for military duties, he
was soon recognized as a useful and valuable officer. His coolness and
bravery fitted him for every emergency. In camp, on the march, and in
battle, he proved himself a loyal comrade, true man, and brave soldier. On
the nineteenth of June, at Middleburg, Va,, he was instantly killed while
leading his men in that fierce charge, and just at the moment of victory
to our army. No officer who fell in the three engagements of that week,
which cost the regiment so dear, was more generally or sincerely mourned
than he; not his company alone, but the regiment and the state were
losers, — B,
BEADMAN, WILLIAM H. — Age 18; res, Parkman; mus, Oct, 31, '61, as
corp,; pro. sergt. Sept, 1, '62; com, 2d lieut, June 20, '63; wd, at Shep
ardstown, July 16, '63 ; on special duty at brig, dismounted camp from
April 25, '64; died of disease in hospital at City Point, July 30, '64,
WiLtiAM H, Bradman enlisted from Parkman in the detachment of the
First Maine Cavalry recruited by Col, Douty, and was appointed corporal in
October, 1861, sergeant in November, 1862, and second lieutenant June 20, 1863
He was constantly on duty until July 16, 1863, when he was wounded in the
engagement at Shepardstown, Va, He remained in hospital at Washington,
and Baltimore until February, 1S64, when he rejoined his company. His
wound had not healed, but he insisted upon going on duty, and was anxious
to take the field in an active campaign. When the army moved in May, he
was detailed with the dismounted command. This position was not at all
congenial, and he made application to Gen, Gregg to be relieved, so he could
join the company at the front, but did not succeed. His wound iDroke out
again, the exposure and fatigue brought on fever, and he died July 30, 1864,
at City Point, Va,
Lieut, Bradman was eighteen years old when he enlisted, leaving hfs
school books to serve his country. He easily adapted himself to the duties
of a soldier, and though somewhat reserved in his manner, there was a
refinement about him noticeable by all who came in contact with him. No
duty too hard, no danger too great for him; he rose above all the petty dis
comforts of the soldier's life, and gloried in the thought that he was doing
what he could in the cause of freedom and union,
JOEDAN, EDWAED,— Age 21; res. Bangor; mus. Oct. 31, '61, as saddler;
pro. sergt. June 20, '63; re-en. Dec. 31, '63; co. clerk, July, '63, to July,

646 FIRST MAINE CAVALEY,
'64; ap. regt. q. m, sergt, Nov, 5, '64; com, 2d lieut, Dec, 12, '64, and
commanded co, until after Lee's surrender; acting regt, q, m, from June,
'65, till m, o, with regt, [See field and staff,]
FIEST SEEGEANTS.
AvERiLL, Frank W. — Age 21 ; res. Dover; mus. Oct. 31, '61, as sergt, ; pro,
1st sergt. '62; com, sup. 2d heut. Sept, 1, '62; m. o. G, O, No, 126, the
War Dept. rescinding the order establishing this rank.
Boyd, William L, — Principal musician; ap, 1st sergt, Co, M, '62, and
sergt, maj, Nov. 1, '62, [See field and staff, and Cos, F and L,]
Warren, Alanson M, —Age 23: res. Atkinson; mus. Oct, 31, '61, as sergt. ;
pris, at Middletown, May 24, '62; at Lynchburg till Aug, 8, and then at
Belle Isle until ex, Sept. 2; rejoined co. in Oct.; pro, Ijt sergt, '63; wd.
in the charge at Middleburg, June 19, '63; disch, for dis, at Washington,
Jan, 27, '64, [See pp. 42, 168,]
Fassett, John G, —Age 20; res. Abbott; mus. Oct, 31, '61, as corp,; on
recruiting service in Maine from July to Oct. '62; pro, sergt, Oct, 1, '02,
and 1st sergt, Aug, '63; re-en, Dec. 31, '63; disch, for dis, at Augusta,
May 2, '65.
Dam, Albert C, — Age 20; res. Portland; mus, 1st D, C, Feb. 12, '64;
joined co. at tr. ; served as regt. ordnance sergt, till May 3, '65, when
pro, sergt. maj, [See field and staff.]
Savage, Frank J, — Veteran; age 22; res, Lewiston; mus, Co. H, IstD. C.
Feb. 6, '64, as private; joinedco. attr. ; in hospital, Feb, '65, with broken
collar-bone; rejoined co. in March; pro, corp, and 1st sergt, '65; m. o.
with regt, COMMISSAEY SEEGEANT.
Douglass, Jeremiah S, — Age 21; res. Portland; en. Co, E, 10th Me, Inf,
Oct. 4, '61, asprivate; pro, corp, and sergt,; served with the regt. and
was in all its battles till its m, o. May 8, '63; en, Co, H, IstD, C, Oct.
'63; mus. Feb, 4, '64, as com'sy sergt,; pris, at Sycamore church. Sept,
16, '64; in prison at Libby, Eichmond, Danville, and Salisbury, N, C,;
released, Feb, 22, '65, and joined co. ; m. o, June 20, '65; is one of seven
out of twenty-nine from Co. H, 1st D, C. captured at Sycamore church,
who survived the horrors and hardships of Salisbury prison, the others
being Sergts, Ozro F, Walker and William J. Butterfield, and Private
Burnis E, Bean, of Co, K, and Corj), Edward E, Chase, and Privates
David L. Stetson and George Tarbox, of Co, M,
SEEGEANTS.
Hall, Marcellus W. — Age 28; res. Monson; mus. Oct. 31, '61; resigned
wan-ant; on detached duty at Augusta hospital, '62 and '63, and in the
q. m. dept. at Augusta, '63 and '64; m. o. Nov. 25, '64, ex. of ser.
eA;ves, William H. — Age 23; res. Bradford; mus. Oct. 31, '61; disch, for
dis, June 2, '62,
White, Freeman J, — Age 22; res, Atkinson; mus. Oct, 31, '61, as corp.;
pro. sergt, '62; disch, for dis. June, '62,
Sturgis, Charles E, — Age 21; res, Foxcroft; mus, Oct, 31, '61, asprivate;
pro. corp and sergt. '62; pris. at Middletown, May 24, '62; at Lynchburg
till Aug. 8, then on Belle Isle till ex. Sept, 13; disch, for dis, at Annapo
lis, Md., Feb, '63,
Hanson, Asa F. — Age 25; res, Atkinson; mus, Oct, 31, '61, as private;
pro, corp. '62, and sergt. '63; eye injured in Oct, '63; re-en. Dec. 31, '63;

ROSTER OF COMPANY M. 64T
served as q. m. sergt. '63 and '64; suffered from a sunstroke in June, '64;
brig, forage master from Oct, '64, to Jan. 20, '05, when m. o.
Hair, Sebina B. — Age 28; res. Sebec; mus. Oct. 31, '61, as corp.; pris. at-
Middletown, May 24, '02; at Lynchburg till Aug. 8, then on Belle Isle
till ex. Sept. 13; rejoined co. in Oct.; pro. sergt, '03; re-en, Deo. 31, '03;
in command of co, Aug, '64; detailed as sergt. of brig, ambulance corps,
Oct, '04; m, o, June 20, '65,
Curtis, Erving F, — Ago 19; res. Abbott; mus. Oct. 31, '61, as private;
pro, corp, '62, and sergt, '63; re-en, Deo. 31, '03; acting com'sy sergt.
'63 and '64; wd, by fragment of a shell, Aug. '04; rejoined co, Sept. ; act
ing 1st sergt. from July, '04, to close of war; in command of co. Nov. and
Dec, '64, and from March 26 to April 12, '65; m, o. June 20, '05. [See
p, 405,]
Prescott, Franklin, — Age 19; res. Newburg; mus. Feb. 27, '02; pro.
corp. March, '63, and sergt, June, '63; Avd, iii the foot at Deep Bottom,
Aug, 16, '64; rejoined co, Jan. '65; m. o. Feb. 27, '65, ex. of ser.
Thojias, John J. — Age 29; res. Sangerville; mus. Sept. 25, '62, as private;
pro, sergt, '63; wd. at Middleburg, June 19, '03; disch. at hospital, June
17, '65, by order.
Cook, Hiraai T. — Veteran; age 23; res. Portland; mus. 1st D. C. Feb. 4,'
'64; joined co, at tr, ; m, o, June 20, '65,
Hazen, John B, — Veteran; age 27; res. Westbrook; mus, Co, H, IstD. C.
Feb, 4, '64; disch, by order, Aug. 31, '65,
Wood, Frank H, — Age 29; res, Etna; mus. Co. E, 1st D. C. Oct. 15, '63;
pris, at Sycamore church, Sept, 16, '64; m. o. with regt,
EoGERS, John W, — Age 19; res. Hallowell; mus. Dec. 28, '61, as private;
pro. corp, Oct, 1, '62; re-en, Deo, 31, '63; pro, sergt. '64; wd. severely at
Boydton plank road, Oct. '27, '64; died of disease at "Washington, Jan.
19, '65.
Fassett, George L. — Age 18; res. Abbott; mus. Oct. 31, '61, as private;
pris. at Middletown, May 24, '62; at Lynchburg and Belle Isle till ex.
Sept, 13; rejoined co, in Oct,; on extra duty at regt, hd, qrs. '63; pro.
corp. '63; re-en, Dec. 31, '64; pro. sergt. '64; co. clerk, '64 and '65; m. o.
June 20, '65,
Herring, John G. — Age 19; res. Guilford; mus, Oct. 31, '61, as private;
on detached service with the 1st a. c. '63; orderly for Gen. Reynolds
when the latter was killed at Gettysburg, July, '63; re-en. Dec. 31, '63;
wd. at Ground Squirrel bridge. May 11, '64; pro. corp. and sergt. '65;
brig, forage master, June and July, '65; m. o. with regt,
Quinn, Sylvanus, — Age 22; res, Atkinson; mus. Feb. 13, '64; joined co.
March 9; pro, corp, and sergt, '65; wd, at DiiiAviddie Court House,
March 31, '65; m. o, with regt,
WooDAVARD, Oliver J, — Age 23; res, Bradford; mus. 1st D. C. Feb. 11, '64,
as private; pris. at tr.; joined co.; pro. corp, and sergt. '65; m. o. Avith
regt. COEPOEALS.
Ceockett, Albert S. — Age 21; res. Abbott; mus. Oct. 31, '61; died of
disease at Augusta, Feb. 13, '62.
Blethen, Horace K. — Age 23; res. Lisbon; mus. Oct, 31, '61; disch, for
dis, at Washington, Oct, 27, '62,
Foster, John H, — Age 21; res. Franklin; mus. Oct. 31, '61; disch. for dis.
June 1, '62.
Shaw, Linus E. — Age 20; res. Alton; mus. Oct. 31, '61; pris. at Middle-
town, May 24, '62 ; at Lynchburg and Belle Isle till ex. Sept, 13; discb.
for dis. at Aquia Creek, March 14, '63, and died soon after being disch.

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Knight, . Thomas W. — Age 18; res. Monson; mus. Oct. 31, '61, as private;
pro. corp. '62; wd. and pris. at Middletown, May 24, '62, but escaped at
Harrisonburg, and joined co. at Front Eoyal; disch. for dis. on account
of injuries, June, '62. [See p. 42.]
Whittaker, Henry T.— Age 25; res. Franklin; mus. Oct. 31, '61, as pri
vate; pro. corp. '62; pris. at Middletown, May 24, '62; at Lynchburg aud
Belle Isle until ex. Sept. 13; joined co. in Oct. ; disch, for dis. at Aquia
Creek, March 14, '63.
Pratt, Franklin E, — Age 21; res. Sebec; mus, Oct. 31, '61, as private;
pro. corp, '62; re-en. Dec. 31, '63; in regt. q, m. dept, '64; m, o. June
20, '65,
Lord, Amos, — Age 38; res, Abbott; mus, Oct, 31, '61, as private; pro. corp.
'62; disch. for dis. at Washington, Nov. 29, '62.
Smith, Henry H. — Age 20; res. Guilford; mus. Oct. 31, '61, as private;
pro. corp. '63; re-en. Deo. 31, '63; tr. to navy, April 19, '64.
Davis, Ebenezer P. — Age 19; res. Monson; mus. Oct. 31, '61, as private;
pro. corp. Jan. 1, '63; on detached duty with 1st a. c. from April to
Aug. '63; re-en. Dec. 31, '63; pris. at St. Mary's church, June 24, '64;
died in rebel prison, Jan. 4, '65.
Smith, Eleazer H. — Age 27; res. Monson; mus. Oct. 31, '61, as bugler;
pro. corp. '63; m. o. Nov. 25, '64, ex. of ser.
McClurb, Gustavus. — Age 21; res. Bradford; mus. Nov. 8, '61, as private;
orderlyfor Gen. Sykes, 5th corps, '62; sick in Frederick, winter of '62-3;
rejoined co. spring of '63; pro. corp. '63; on provost duty at Washing
ton, summer and fall of '63; rejoined co. fall of '63, and remained with it
until m. o. Nov. 25, '64, ex. of ser.
Bartlett, George A. — Age 18; res. Bangor; mus. Oct. 31, '61, as bugler;
pris. at Middletown, May 24, '62, where his horse was shot from under
him; at Lynchburg and Belle Isle till ex. Sept. 13; rejoined co. in Oct.;
pro. corp. '63; horse shot under him at Shepardstown, July 16, '63; on
recruiting service in Maine, '63; on detached service in Maine, '64; m. o.
Dec. 26, '64, ex. of ser.
Ford, John P. — Age 21; res, Greenville; mus, Oct, 31, '61, as private;
pris, at Middletown, May 24, '62; at Lynchburg and IJelle Isle till ex,
Sept. 13; rejoined co. in Oct; pro, corp, '63; on detached service with
1st corps, '63; re-en, Dec, 31, '63; tr, to navy, April 19, '64,
Chase, Edward E, — Age 28; res, Portland; mus, 1st D, C, Feb. 9, '64;
pris. at Sycamore church, Sept. 16, '64; disch, G, O, No, 77.
Sabine, George C. — Age 26; res, Portland; mus. 1st D, C, Jan, 16, '64;
pris, at tr, ; disch, G, O, No, 77,
Whiting, James C, — Age 33; res, Orono; mus, Co, H, 1st D, C, Jan, 19,
'64; joined co, at tr.
Graves, Augustus A. — Age 18; res. Guilford; mus. Oct, 31, '61, as private;
re-en, Dec. 31, '63; pro, corp, '64; pris, '64; disch, G, O. No. 77.
Geary, Cyeus M. — Age 23; res. Foxcroft; mus. Aug. 21, '62, as private;
pro. corp. '64; wd. at Appomattox Court House, April 9, '65, the last
fight of the A, P, and died of wounds, April 12,
Lewis, Wateeman T, — Age 18; res. Newport; mus. Oct. 8, '62; joined co,
in Nov, ; pris, at Brandy Station, June 9, '63; ex, and rejoined co, ; pro,
corp, Dec, '64; killed at Dinwiddie Court House, March 31, '65,
Lowell, Charles H, — Age 26; res. Abbott; mus, Sept. 22, '62; pro, corp.
'64; disch. G, O, No, 83.
French, John, — Age 19; res. Turner; served in Co, K, 5th Me, Inf,, from
organization of regt, until Oct, 9, '63, when he was disch. for dis, arising
from wounds received at Chancellorsville, May 3; mus. Co, B, 1st D, C,
Feb. 8, '64, as private; joined co. at tr.; pro. corp. '65; m. o. with regt.
Harris, Jambs B. — Age 23; res. Bradley; mus Co. E, 1st D, C. Oct. 15,

ROSTER OF COMPANY M, 649
'63, as private; joined co. after tr.; pro. corp. '65; wd. at Dinwiddle
Court House, March 31, '65 ; m, o. with regt,
Southaed, Beldbn. — Age 19; res, Alton; mus, Oct. 31, '61, as private; re-
en, Dec, 31, '63 ; injured by his horse falling through a bridge in June, '64,
but remained with co, until Nov,, when detailed; with div. ordnance
train; rejoined co, ; pro, corp. '65; m, o, with regt.
Savage, Gaedinee A, — Age 19; res, Anson; mus, Co, K, 1st D. C, Feb.
19, '64, as private; joined co. at tr, ; pro. corp, '65; m, o, with regt,
Thuelow, Henra-- J, —Age 26; res, Lee; mus, 1st D. C, Jan, 4, '64, as pri
vate; joined oo, at tr.; pro, corp, '65; m, o, with regt,
Warren, John M. — Age 18; res. Veazie; mus. 1st D, C, Jan, 5, '64; wd,
June, '64; joined co, '65; pro, corp, '65; m, o. with regt.
Town, Francis L, — Age 18; res. Dover; mus. Feb. 27, '64; pro, corp, '65;
wd, at Appomattox Court House, just before Lee's surrender, April 9,
'65; m, o, with regt.
Green, Herman E, — Age 18; res, Monson; mus, Sept. 2, '62, as private;
ap, bugler, '64; wd. slightly in action at Dinwiddie Court House, March
31, '65, and in the charge on Lee's train, April 6; pro. corp. April, '65;
disch. G. O. No. 83.
Gates, Frank. — Age 28; res. Monson; mus. Sept. 25, '62, as private; horse
shotunder him at Ground Squirrel bridge. May 11, '64; wd. in the right
knee joint at Appomattox Court House, just before Lee's surrender,
April 9, '65; pro. corp. '65; disch. G. O. No. 83.
FAEEIEES.
Fassett, Goeham P. — Age 22; res. Abbott; mus. Oct, 31, '61; pris, at
Pi'ederick, Md., '62; ex. and rejoined co. '62; disch, for dis, at Frederick,
Nov, 11, '63, [See Co, C]
Ames, Henry C, — Age 33; res, Lagrange; mus, Oct, 31, '61; pris. at Mid
dletown, May 24, '62; at Lynchburg and Belle Isle till ex. Sept, 13;
rejoined co, in Oct.; disch. for dis, at Frederick, Nov, 11, '63,
Emery, Horace B, — Age 21; res. New Sharon; mus, Aug, 22, '62, as pri
vate; ap, farrier, Nov, 11, '63; disch, G, O. No. 83.
Wharff, John F. — Age 23; res. Guilford; mus. Aug. 30, '62, as private;
ap. farrier, Nov, 11, '63; disch, G, O, No. 83.
WAGONEES.
Cowan, Samuel N. — Age 22; res. Glenburn; mus. Oct. 30, '61; disch.for
dis. at Newark, N. J., Dec. 3, '62.
Ingalls, Samuel. — Age 26; res. Bangor; mus. Oct. 31, '61, as private; ap.
wagoner, '62; wd. at Middleburg, June 19, '63; rejoined co.; detailed
wi-fli div. train from Jan. 1 to Nov. 1, '64; m. o. Nov. 25, '64, ex. of ser.
SADDLEE.
Eobinson, Preston. —Age 18; res. Fairfield; mus. Sept. 21, '62, as private;
joined co. in Nov. ; injured in '62 by being thrown from a horse; ap. sad
dler, '63; wd. at Ground Squirrel bridge. May 11, '64; tr. to v. r. c. Dec.
31, '64. PEIVATES.
Bailey, Iea F. — Age 26; res. Brewer; mus. Aug. 26, '64; joined co. Dec,
4; disch, G, O. No. 77.
Baebee, Jesse. — Age 26; res. Abbott; mus. Sept. 22, '62; disch. for dis.
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Baetlett, Aaron. — Age 21; res. Dover; mus. Aug. 21, '62; disch. for dis.
at Augusta, Jan. 14, '65.
BoissoiNAULT, Madison P. — Age 18; res. Talmage plantation; mus. 1st
D. C. Feb. 13, '64; pris. '64, and died in prison at Andersonville, Sept.
11— grave No. 8449.
Bradford, Suainer P. —Age 38; res. Crystal plantation; mus. Feb. 27, '64;
joined co. Aug. 29; pris. at Dinwiddie Court House, Va., March 31, '65,
and recaptured at the surrender of Gen. Lee, April 9; m. o. June 20, '65.
Beagdon, Augustus. — Age 19; res. Franklin; mus. Oct. 31, '61; disch. for
dis. at Washington, Nov. 11, '63, and died before reaching home.
Braa', George H. — Age 18; res. Monson; mus. Sept. 22, '62; injured on
the Dahlgren raid, by his horse falling down an enbankment, and was
in hospital seven weeks ; disch. G. O. No. S3.
Bray, Henry L. — Age 22; res. Skowhegan; mus. 1st D. C. Feb. 16, '64;
joined co. at tr, ; ou extra duty as a member of the regt, band, from
Nov. '64, to Aug, 1, '65, when m, o. with regt. [See last band,]
Briggs, Alonzo B,— Age 22; res. Foxcroft; mus, Oct, 31, '61; disch, for
dis. May 27, '62,
Briggs, Charles. — Age 21; res, Milo; mus. Oct, 31, '61; wd, at Middle-
town, May 24, '62, and died of wounds at Hagerstown, June 13.
Broavn, Levi G, — Age 22; res. Abbott; mus, Oct, 31, '61; disch, for dis,
June 2, '62,
Buck, William, Jr. —Age 30; res, Monson; mus, Oct, 31, '61; sick in hos
pital winter and spring of '63, but rejoined co. in June ; m. o. Nov. 25,
'64, ex. of ser.
Bunker, George H. —Age 20; res, Franklin; mus, Oct, 21, '64; joined co,
Dec, 4; wd, severely at Dinwiddie Court House, March 31, '65; disch.
G, O, No, 77.
Caviss, Lucius H. — Age 22; res. Bristol; mus. Jan. 4, '64; joined co.
March 9; tr, to navy, April 19, '64,
Chadbourne, Nelson W, — Age 23; res, Waterford; mus, Jan, 5, '64;
joined co. Feb. 27; co. clerk from Jan. '65, to June 20, '65, when m, o,
Chambeelain, Isaac. — Age 29; res. Newburg; mUs, Feb. 27, '62; detached
with brig, train, '63; on detached service, '64; m, o. Feb, 27, '65, ex.
of ser,
Clark, Albion W, —Age 27; res, Atkinson; mus, Oct, 31, '61; pris. while
on detached service. May, '63; ex, and rejoined co. Nov, '63; m. o. Nov.
25, '64, ex. of ser.
COPELAND, Manla'. — Age IS; res. Dover; mus. Feb. 29, '64; joined co. Aug.
29; wd. severely at Dinwiddie Court House, March 31, '65, and in hosp.
from wounds at m. o. of regt.
Corliss, Maecellus. — Age 18; res. Carmel; mus. Oct, 7, '62; wd, in skir
mish at Dumfries, Dec, 28, '62; killed at Shepardstown, July 16, '63.
CoTTEE, Thomas. — Age 18; res, Portland; mus, Co, E, 1st D. C, Feb. 1, '64;
joined co, at tr, ; m. o, with regt.
Cowan, Williaai D,— Age 23; res. Glenburn; mus. Oct, 31, '61; disch, for
dis, June 2, '62,
Cox, Ca'eus. — Age 40; res. Perry; mus, Co, E, 1st D, C, March 5, '64; in
liosp, at tr., and disch, for dis, at Washington, Dec, 2, '64,
Ceabtebe, Gilbert D. — Age 33; res. Belfast; mus. Sept, 6, '64; joinedco.
Jan, 15, '65; disch, G, O. No. 77,
Cross, Eben G, — A.ge 35; res, Hudson; mus, Oct, 31, '61; re-en, Dec. 31,
'63; m. o. June 20, '65.
Cushman, George H, — Age 20; res. Monson; mus. Sept, 2, '62; wd, and
pris, at Dinwiddie Court House, March 31, '65; recaptured at the sur
render of Gen, Lee, XpTil 9, and died soon after.

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651

Darling, Jackson V. B, — Ago 24; res, Franklin; mus. Oct, 31, '61,
Davis, Boardman. — Age 18; res. Stillwater; mus. Oct, 31, '61; disch. for
dis, June 2, '62.
Davis, George A. — Age 22: res, Monson; mus. Oct. 31, '61; wd. and pris.
at Middletown, May 24, '02; ex. and disch. at Augusta, '63, for dis. on
account of AVOunds,
Daa-, Alfred F, — Age 32 ; res. Brewer; mus. Aug. 22, '64; joinedco. Dec. 4;
disch. G, O, No, 83,
Day, George P. —Age 19; res. Durham; mus. Dec. 30, "03; joined co. Feb.
27, '64; pris, on the Dahlgren raid, March 4, '64; disch, for dis. Sept,
25, '64.
Dearborn, Charles E, — Age 18; res, Monson; mus, Dec. 22, '63; joined
CO. Jan. 23, '64; m, o.Avith regt.
Delano, Levi, — Age 20; res, Abbott; mus, Oct, 31, '61; pris. at Middle-
town, May 24, '62; died at Lynchburg, June 16, '62.' [See p, 43,]
Dockhaai, George A, — Age IS; res, Sebec; mus, Oct. 31, '61; pris. at Mid
dletown, May 24, '62; died at Lynchburg, June, '62, [See p, 43.]
Doughty, George, —Age 18; res, Monson; mus, Oct, 7, '62; horse shot
under him, and pris, at Ground Squirrel bridge. May 11, '04; disch, G. O.
No. 77.
DusHANB, Francis. —Age 43; res. Vinalhaven; mus. Jan. 9, '64; joined co.
Feb. 27; wd. '64; m. o. June 20, '65.
Eaele, Ebenezee. — Age 18; res. Bangor; mus. Feb. 20, '64; disch. G. O.
No. 83.
Evans, Stewaet E. — Age 21; res. Abbott; mus. Oct. 7, '62; on extra duty
with ordnance train, '64; m. o. June 20, '65.
Eavee, Chaeles. — Age 25; res. Orneville; mus. Oct. 31, '61; wd. and pris.
at Middletown, May 24, '62; died of wounds, July 13, '62.
Felch, Ivoey H. — Age 45; res. Carmel; mus. Oct. 31, '61; tr. to v. r. o.
Sept. 1, '63.
Files, Joseph P. — Age .34; res. Detroit; mus. Sept. 2, '62; disch. for dis.
at Augusta, Jan. 16, '65.
FiSHBE, Andeew. — Age 18; res. Peake's Island; mus. Jan. 23, '64; joinedco.
Feb. 27; wd. severely at Dinwiddie Court House, March 31, '65; disch.
G. O. No. 77.
Flint, Levi C. — Age 39; res. Abbott; mus. Sept. 22, '62; disch. April 18,
'63, to accept promotion as lieut. in the U. S. C. T.
Flint, Thomas. — Age 26; res. Abbott; mus. Sept. 23, '62; sunstruck in '64,
causing the loss of his voice; returned to duty, but could not speak;
disch, G, O, No, 83; recovered his voice several years after the war.
Ford, Llewellyn. — Age 33; res. Sebec; mus. Oct. 31, '61; disch. for dis.
June 2, '62.
Foster, Alfred. — Age 28; res. Newburg; served in U. S. Art. from '61 to
'63; mus. 1st Me. Cav. June 6, '64; joined co. Aug. 29; wd. severely at
Dinwiddie, March 31, '65; disch. G. O. No. 77.
Foster, Joshua F. — Age 28; res. BrooksAdlle; mus. Feb. 16, '64; joinedco.
March 9; tr. to navy, April 19, '64.
French, John S. — Age 18; res. Franklin; mus. Oct. 31, '61; on detached
service with brig, train from '62 to Nov. 23, '64; m. o. Nov. 25, '64, ex.
of ser.
FuLTES, John. — Age 29; res. Oldtown; mus. Sept. 26, '64; joined co. Oct.
26; disch. G. O. No. 83.
Getchell, Joseph T. — Age 27; res. Stetson; mus. Co. E, IstD. C. Oct, 15,
'63; joined co, at tr, ; m, o, with regt, .
Oilman, Amasa, — Age 28; res. Foxcroft; mus, July 16, '62; contracted
chills and fever on Stoneman's raid, May, '63; tr, to, v. r, c, Dec, 31, '64.

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GoDiNG, Abeaham, — Age 43; res, Abbott; mus, Sept. 2, '62,
Gould, Chaeles.- Age 19; res. Milo; mus. Sept, 22, '62; on detached ser
vice with the 1st corps, '63; sick in hospital from Nov, '63, to spring of
'64, when rejoined co, ; disch G. O, No, 83.
Geant, Eoyal. — Age 20; res. Bangor; mus. Oct. 31, '61.
Geebly, Geeenleaf D. —Age 25; res. Manchester; mus. Oct. 31, '61; disch.
for dis. at Washington, Oct. 27, '62.
Green, Llewellyn. — Age 21; res. Veazie; mus. Sept. 3, '64; joined co.
Dec, 4; pris, at Dinwiddie, March 31, '65, and recaptured after Lee's sur
render, April 9; m, o, June 20, '65,
Geeen, Oscae P. A, — Age 19; res. Troy; mus, Oct, 31, '61; declined pro.
as non-com. officer, preferring to fight it out as a private ; wd. at Stony
Creek, Sept. 16, '64, and as a reminder of his service of three years (two
years and six montlis at the front) carries a rebel bullet under the shoul
der blade; m. o. from hospital, Nov. 13, '64, ex of ser. ; a student during
his spare time in the service.
Geegoey, George W. — Age 20; res. Camden; mus. Jan. 4, '64; joined co.
March 9; pris. '64; ex. and rejoined co. ; killed at Dinwiddie Court
House, March 31, '65.
Grindall, William B. — Age 21; res. Brewer; mus. Sept. 3, '64; joined co,
Dec, 4; wd, in the charge on Lee's train, April 6, '65; disch, G. O. No, S3,
Hall, Eli.iah G, — Age 24; res, Solon; mus, Oct, 31, '61; disch, for dis.
April 2, '62.
Hall, Sullivan T. —Age 18; res. Abbott; mus. Sept. 22, '62; sent to hos
pital with fever, Aug. '63; rejoined co. Nov. '63; disch. G. O. No. S3;
best shot in the co. with carbine, long range.
Hamilton, William. — Age 23; res. Unity; mus. Oct. 31, '61; disch. for
dis. at Washington, Nov. 19, '62,
Harvey, John F, — Age 18; res, Carmel; mus, Oct, 31, '61; killed in action
at Shepardstown, July 16, '63,
Harris, Samuel F. — Age 20; res, Bradley; mus, Co. E, IstD, C. Oct, 15,
'63; joined co, at tr, ; wd, severely at Boydton plank road, Oct, 27, '64;
disch, G, O, No, 77,
Harris, Stephen E. — Age 24; res, Dixmont; mus. Sept, 29, '64; joined co.
Dec. 4; disch, G, O, No. 83,
Heald, Charles A. — Age 19; res. Lagrange; mus. 1st D. C. Feb. 23, '64;
joined co. after tr. ; m. o. with regt.
Higgins, Albeet H. — Age 18; res. North Wayne; mus. Dec. 28, '63; joined
CO. Jan. 29, '64; on extra duty with ambulance train, '64; m. o. with
regt.
HooPEE, Gilbert A. — Age 35; res. Franklin; mus. Sept. 6, '64; joinedco.
in Oct. ; wd. severely at Boydton plank road, Oct. 27, '64; disch. for dis.
at Washington, April 15, '65.
Hooper, Lorenzo C. — Age 22; res. Franklin; mus. Oct. 21, '64; joinedco.
Dec. 4; m. o. with regt.
Howard, Horatio N. — Age 31; res. Abbott; mus. Oct. 31, '61; com. asst.
surg. 10th Me. Inf, '62,
Howard, Lloyd, — Age 24; res, Monson; mus, Sept. 15, '62.
Huntington, Daniel B, — Age 21; res. Atkinson; mus, Oct, 31, '61; re-en.
Dec, 31, '63; on duty with ordnance train, '64; m, o. June 20, '65,
Ingalls, Emery G, — Age 25; res. Detroit; mus. Aug, 21, '62; tr, to navy,
April 28, '64, as assistant engineer,
Jackson, Albert F, — Age 25; res, Abbott; mus. Dec. 16, '63; joinedco,
Jan, 12, '64; disch, G, 0, No, 77.
Jackson, Charles. —Age 18; re's. Franklin; mus, Oct, 21, '64; joined co,
Dec. 4; m. o, with regt.

ROSTER OF COMPANY M, 653
Jewett, Charles, —Age 22; res. Hudson; mus, Oct. 31, '61; disch. for dis.
at Philadelphia, Oct. 15, '63.
Jewett, Edavard E. — Age 18; res. Hudson; mus. Oct. 31, '61; died at Phila
delphia, Aug. '62.
Jordan, Gustin.— Age 21; res. Carmel; mus. Oct. 31, '61; disch. for dis,
June, '62,
Kame, John M. — Age 28; res. North BerAvick; mus. IstD, C. Feb, 4, '64;
joined co, at tr,, and served in regt, band; pro, hosp, steward, Nov, '64,
[See field and staff, and last band.]
Kane, James W, — Age 25; res, Corneville; mus, 1st D, C, Feb, 4, '64; joined
CO. at tr.
Keen, Howard. — Age 18; res. Calais; mus, 1st D,-C, Feb, 4, '64; joined co,
after tr, ; m, o, with regt,
Kellan, Thojias F, — Age 25; res. Bangor; mus. Oct, 31, '61; tr, to v, r. c.
Dec. 15, '63.
Kbllea', Orlando. — Age 18; res. Newburg; mus, Feb, 27, '62; on duty as
pioneer, '64; m. o, Feb, 27, '65, ex, of ser.
Leathers, Daniel, — Age 39; res. Carmel; mus. Oct. 31, '61; disch. for dis.
at Frederick, Nov. 11, '62,
Lebman, Eoscob G. — Age 29; res. Abbott; mus, Aug. 30, '62; disch. G, O,
No, 83,
Lewis, Eben G, — Age 42; res. Newport; mus, Oct. 8, '62; joined co, in
Nov, ; died of disease at Brandy Station, Jan, 27, '64,
Long, Charles E, — Age 18; res, Orono; mus, Co, E, IstD, C, Oct, 15, '63;
joined co, at tr, ; killed in action at Dinwiddie, March 31, '65,
LouGBE, Jaaies S, — Age 18; res, Troy; mus. Oct, 31, '61; went into the
charge at Middletown, May 24, '62, and was never afterwards seen or
heard of, — the first man of Co, M killed in action,
Maxim, Henry, — Age 18; res, Abbott; mus. Oct, '31, '61; disch, for dis,
Jan, 13, '63, and died soon after,
McGaffey, Florian. — Age 21; res. Edgecomb; mus, Co, L, 1st D, C, Feb.
19, '64; in hospital at tr, ; disch. G. O, No, 77.
Mbreill, William. — Age 23; res. Orono; mus. Oct. 3, '64; joined co. Dec.
4; disch, G. O. No. 83.
Mills, Manfred, — Age 20; res, Vinalhaven; mus, Jan, 9, '64; joined co,
Feb, 27; pris. on the Dahlgren raid, March, '64, and died in prison in
Georgia, .July, '64,
Miner, John L, — Age 18; res, Glenburn; mus, Oct, 31, '61; re-en, Dec. 31,
'63: pris. at Ground Squirrel bridge. May 11, '64; disch. G. 0. No. 77.
[See p. 172.]
MoEANO, William. — Age 18; res. Portland; mus, Co. L, 1st D, C. Feb, 1,
'64; joined co, at tr.; disch, G. O, No. 77.
MOBGAN, AVBEILL C. — Age 20; res. Guilford; mus. Sept. 22, '62; disch.
G. O. No. 83.
Oakman, Isaac— Age 37; res. Whitefield; mus. Aug. 30, '62; on detached
duty with the brig, train, '63, and in the ambulance corps, '64; disch.
G. O. No, 83.
O'Neil, John.— Age 25; res. Biddeford; mus. Co. L, 1st D. C. Feb. 2, '64;
in hospital at tr., and died of disease, Nov. 9, '64,
Oedway, Geoege A, — Age 19; res. Unity; mus. Oct, 31, '61; disch. for dis.
May, '62,
Otis, Eugene H, — Age IS; res, Newburg; mus. Dec. 11, ,'63; joined co. Jan,
12, '64; injured on the Dahlgren raid. May, '64; in hospital and dis
mounted camp until Aug, ; m, o, with regt,
Owen, Nathaniel L, — Age 21; res, Skowhegan; mus, 1st D, C, Feb, 16,
'64; joined co, at tr, ; in regt. band; m. o. with regt. [See last band.]

6^* FIRST MAINE CAVALRY.
Patten, Geoege G.— Age 21; res. Franklin; mus. Sept, 16', '64; joined co,
Oct. 30; disch. G. O. No, 83,
Peachey, John B, — Age 19; res. Lewiston; veteran; mus, 1st D, C, Feb,
11, '64; disch, G, O, No. 77.
Pearson, Chester C— Age 24; res, Corinth; mus. Oct. 31, '61; died at
Augusta, March 20, '62.
Penly, George W, — Age 18; res, Lewiston; mus, 1st D, C. Feb. 9, '64;
pris. at Sycamore church. Sept, 16, '64; disch, G, O. No, 77.
Peekins, Ellio'tt. — Age 19; res. Bellows Palls; mus. Feb, 16, '64; joined
CO. March 9 ; m. o. with regt,
Phillips, George P, — Age 20; res, Chester; mus. Sept, 22, '62; pris, at
Warrenton, Jan, 16, '64; disoh, 6, O, No, 77.
Phillips, Seth PI. —Age 22; res. Saco; veteran; mus. 1st D.'C, Feb, 9, '64;
disch, for dis, Aug, 14, '65,
Plummer, George L, — Age 21; res. Bradford; mus. Oct, 31, '61; was not
of age when he en., and his father caused him to leave the service; but
when he became of age he re-en. under the name of George Eogers, [See
George Eo.gers below,]
Plumjier, George W, — Age 31; res, Foxcroft; mus, 1st D, C, Feb, 17, '64;
disch, G. O. No. 77.
Porter, Ebuel W. — Age 30; res, Plymouth; mus. Aug. 21, '62; injured at
Upperville, June 21, '63; disabled by sunstroke at St, Mary's church,
June 24, '64; disch, G, O, No, 83, [See p, 172,]
Pratt, Area, —Age 36; res, Andover; mus, 1st D, C, Jan, 26, '64; sick in
Washington at tr, ; disch, G. O. No. 77.
Pratt, Joshua P. — Age 25; res. Maiden, Mass.; mus. Feb. 23, '64; joined
CO. Aug. 29; wd. at Dinwiddie, March 31, '65; disch. G. O. No, 77,
Ebdman, John. —Age 26; res, Gardiner; mus, Oct, 31, '61; pris. at Middle-
town, May 24, '62; at Lynchburg and Belle Isle until ex. Sept, 13;
rejoined co, in Oct, ; died of disease at Washington, Dec, 13, '63,
Eebd, Sanford J. —Age 20; res, Harrison; mus, Co, E, 1st D. C, Oct. 15,
¦ '63; pris. at Eeams' Station, Aug. 24, '64; disch. G. O. No, 77,
Ebbves, Forest, —Age 21; res, Bradford; mus, Oct, 31, '61; pris, at Mid
dletown, May 24, '62; at Lynchburg and Belle Isle until ex. Sept, 13;
rejoined co, in Oct, ; re-en. Dec, 31, '63; m, o, June 20, '65,
Ebbves, Miles, — Age 19; res. Bradford; mus. Oct. 31, '61; disch. for dis.
May 10, '62.
Eeeves, Thomas S. — Age 28; res. Bradford; mus. June 28, '62; disch. for
dis. at Washington, April 23, '64.
Bobbins, Edmund A. — Age 21; res. Dover; mus. Feb. 27, '64; joined co.
Aug. 29; m. o. with regt.
Egberts, Seth. —Age 23; res. Monson; mus. Oct. 31, '61; pris. at Middle-
town, May 24, '64; at Lynchburg and Belle Isle till ex. Sept. 13; rejoined
CO, in Oct. ; disch. for dis, '64, and died at Milo, Me,, May 10, '64, soon
after disch,
Eobinson, Elijah. — Veteran ; age 19; res, Portland; mus. 1st D, C. Feb.
9, '64; joined co. after tr,, and m, o, with regt,
Eobinson, Eodney W, — Age 19; res, Bradford; mus, 1st D, C, Feb, 11, '64;
joined co, attr,, and m. o, with regt,
EoGEES, Geoege, — Age 21; res, Bradford;, mus, Aug, 19, '62; on extra
duty in com'sy dept, '64; disch, G. O. No. '83.
EOGEBS, Noah. —Age 44; res. Abbott; mus. Aug. 18, '62; tr. to v. r. c.
June 15, '64.
Eyan, William.— Veteran; age 33; res. Waldo; mus. Jan. 15, '64; joinedco.
Feb. 27; wd. at Boydton plank road, Oct. 27, '64; died of disease at
Point Lookout, Md., May II, '6.5.

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Saunders, Francis E, — Age 19; res, Parkman; mus, Oct, 31, '61; disch.
for dis. June 2, '62.
SiioRKY, Henry P, — Age 28; res. Kennebunk; mus, J?in, 26, '64; joined oo.
Feb. 27; pris, at Boydton plank road, Oct. 27, '64; died in southern
prison, Dec. '64,
Simmons, Charles B, — Age 25; res, Camden; mus, Jan, 4, '65; joined co.
March 28 ; m, o, with regt.
Smith, Austin G, — Age IS; res. Jackson, N. H. ; mus. March 30, '62.
Saiith, Edavaed E. — Age 26; res. Biddeford; mus, Jan. 26, '64; joined co.
Feb. 27; pris. '64; disch. G. O. No. 77.
Smith, Josiah H. — Age 30; res. Eastbrook; mus. Sept. 6, '64; joined co.
Oct. 30; disch. G. O. No. 83.
Southard, Leander P. — Age 27; res. Alton; mus. Oct. 31, '61; disoh. for
dis. at Frederick, Nov. 11, '62.
Spear, John S. — Age 23; res. Lewiston; mus. 1st D. C. Feb. 4, '64; disch.
G. O. No. 77.
Spencer, Jefferson. — Age 23; res. Eddington; mus. Oct. 31, '61; injured
at Middletown, May 24, '62; m. o. Nov. 25, '64, ex. of ser.
Stetson, David L. — Age 23; res. Lewiston; mus. Co. H, 1st D. C. Feb. 9,
'64; pris. at Sycamore church, Sept. 16, '64; disch. G. O. No, 77.
Stewaet, Daniel H. — Age 21; res. Milo; mus. Oct. 31, '61; disch. for dis.
at Harrisburg, Pa., Dec. 12, '62,
Stewart, Moses, — Age 40; res, Monson; mus. Sept, 2, '62; disch, G, O,
No, 83.
Stockaian, George W. — Age 21; res. Charleston; mus. Oct. 31, '61; disch.
for dis, at Frederick, Nov. 11, '62, and died before reaching home.
Strout, Albion S. — Age 19; res. Parkman; mus. Oct. 31, '61; disch.for
dis. June, '62.
Tarbox, George, — Age 20; res, Buxton; mus. 1st D, C, Feb. 10, '64; pris,
at Sycamore church. Sept, 16, '64; disch, G, O, No, 77.
Taylor, Frank. — Age 21; res. Alton; mus. Oct, 31, '61; disch, for dis. at
Philadelphia, Jan, 17, '63,
Temple, Levi. — Age 37; res. Detroit; mus. Sept, 2, '62; tr, to v, i. c, Nov.
15, '63,
Thaa'er, Heney D, — Age 24; res, Foxcroft; mus, Oct, 31, '61; disch. for
dis, June 2, '62,
Thomas, Eobeet T, — Age 20; res, Monson; mus. Sept, 13, '62; wd, at
Boydton plank road, Oct, 27, '64, and at Dinwiddie, March 31, '65; disch.
G, O, No, 83,
Thompson, John P, — Age 19; res. Veazie; mus, 1st D, C, Jan. 7, '64;
joined co, at tr, ; wd, severely at Boydton plank road, Oct, 27, '64;
disch, G, O. No, 77,
Thompson, John S, — Age 20; res, Westbrook; mus, IstD, C. Feb, 11, '64;
pris, '64, and died in rebel prison, Nov, 19, '64,
Thuelow, William H, — Age 18; res, Lee; mus, 1st D, C, Jan. 4, '64; pris.
at tr. ; sick in hospital at m. o. of regt.
Tibbetts, Geoege. — Age 26; res. Monson; mus. Oct. 4, '62; orderly for
Gen. Smith, comdg. 3d brig. 2d div. c. c. ; disch. G. O. No. 83.
Towle, William G. — Age .36; res, Saco; mus. 1st D, C, Feb, 9, '64; joined
CO, at tr, ; wd, at Boydton plank road, Oct, 27, '64; m, o. with regt,
Teacey, Geoege. — Age 28; res. Nova Scotia; mus. Sept, 6, '64; joined co,
Oct, 26; wd, at Boydton plank road, Oct. 27, '64, and severely at Din
widdie Court House, March 31, '65; disch, G, O. No, S3,
Teacey, Levi, Jr, — Age 20; res. New Brunswick; mus. Sept, 6, '64; joined
CO, Oct, 30; died of disease, Nov, 22, '64,

656 FIRST MAINE CAVALRY,
Teask, Zelotes W, — Age 21; res, Bangor; mus. 1st D. C. Feb. 24, '64;
joined co. atter tr. ; m. o. with regt.
Vaeney, Joseph. -^ Age 21; res. Newburg; mus. Feb. 27, '62; pris. on the
Dahlgren raid, March 4, '64; disch. May 5, '65, ex. of ser.
Vaeney, Samuel S.— Age 27; res. Etna; mus. Dec. 19, '63; joined co. Jan.
12, '64; disch. G. O. No. 77.
ViQUE, Levl- Age 25; res. Waterville; mus. Oct. 31, '61; disch, for dis.
June 2, '62,
Walkee, Alexandee, — Age 20; res, Atkinson; mus, Oct. 31, '61; re-en.
Dec. 31, '63; m. o, June 20, '65.
Watson, John T, — Age 27; res, Bangor; mus. Co, E, IstD. C, Oct, 15, '63;
pris, '64, and died in prison, Jan. 5, '65,
Waeren, John, — Age 21; res. Auburn; mus, 1st D, C, Feb, 19, '64; in
hospital at tr,, and died of disease in Maine in Nov,
Waeeen, Lewis. —Age 23; res. Auburn; mus, 1st D.C, Feb. 8, '64; in hos
pital at tr, ; disch, for dis. Aug, 14, '65,
Wentwoeth, Charles A, — Age 19; res, Monson; mus, Feb, 26, '64; m. o,
with regt.
West, Llewellyn J. — Age 19; res. Franklin; mus. Oct, 31, '61; re-en,
Dec, 31, '63; tr. to navy, April 28, '64.
Weymouth, Seth H, — Age 18; res, Abbott; mus, Feb, 27, '64; wd, and
died of wounds at Portsmouth Grove, E, I,, Sept, 19, '64,
Whitjiore, James, — Age 36; res, Belfast; mus, Jan, 5, '64; joined co. Feb,
27 ; died of disease at Armory Square hospital, March 28,' '64,
WiLLBY, Thomas K, — Age 32; res. Harmony; mus, Aug, 30, '62; teamster
at div, hd, qrs, '64; disch. G. O. No, 83,
Williams, Josiah, —Age 28; res. Franklin; mus, Oct, 31, '61; re-en. Dec.
31, '63; sick in Washington, '64, and disch. for dis. Aug. 14, '65.
WiNGATE, Eufus H. — Age 26; res. Saco; mus, 1st D, C, Feb, 9, '64; died
of wounds, Aug, 28, '64.
Witham, AVilliam H, —Age 21; res, Abbott; mus. Oct, 31, '61; disch, for
dis, Nov, 11, '62,
Woodjian, Seth E. — Age 23; res, Plymouth; mus, Co, E, 1st D, C. Oct, 15,
'63; joined co, at tr., and m, o, with regt,
Yeaton, Wabd S,— Age 37; res. New Vineyard; mus, Feb. 24, '64; joined
CO. Aug. 29; m, o. June 20, '65.

EECAPITULATION.
The whole number of commissioned officers belonging to the company
was eight, of whom seven joined at its organization (three with commissions,
and four in the ranks and subsequently promoted), and one was transferred
from Co. L. Of these, one was mustered out with the regiment, and one as
a paroled prisoner at the close of the war; one was promoted major, one
resigned and was discharged, one was discharged for disability, one was
killed in action, one died of disease, and one died on the way north from
southern prison. One, Lieut. Jordan, served, from the organization of the
regiment until its muster out.
The actual number of enlisted men belonging to the company (besides
the four who were commissioned) was two hundred and twenty-eight, of
whom twenty-four were sergeants, thirty corporals, four farriers, two wag
oners, one saddler, and one hundred and sixty-seven privates. Of these,

ROSTER OF COMPANY M. 657
eighty-six joined the company at its organization, forty-five joined in 1862,
forty-six joined in 1864 and 1865, and fifty-one were transferred from the
First District of Columbia Cavalry. Of the whole number, fourteen served
their three years' term of enlistment, and were mustered out at its expira
tion; thirty-two were mustered out with the regiment; fifty-one were dis
charged for disability, seventy-four were discharged at the close of the war
as paroled prisoners, convalescents in hospitals, dismounted men, one year
men and cavalry men whose term of service expired prior to Oct. 1, 1865;
one was discharged to receive promotion in the Tenth Maine Infantry, one
to receive promotion in a colored regiment, and one by order; six were
transferred to the navy, six to the veteran reserve corps, and three to the
non-commissioned staff; six were killed in action, six died from wounds,
eight died in southern prisons, and eleven died of disease; eight are unac-
countd for. Twenty-eight served three years or more, forty served two
years and less than three, ninety-one served one year and less than two,
sixty-eight served less than one year, and Corp. John G. Herring served
from the organization of the regiment to its muster out. Of the eighty-five
original members, twenty-one re-enlisted in the regiment as veteran volun
teers ; and these, with the four commissioned officers, added to the number
of enlisted men before given, makes the total number of enlistments repre
sented in the company two hundred and fifty-three, or with the commis
sioned officers, two hundred and fifty-seven.
COMPANY M'S HONOEED DEAD.
LIEUTENANTS.
Chaeles K. Johnson, Carmel. Died on the way north from southern
prison.
Epheaiji H. Tayloe, Lisbon. Killed in action at Middleburg, June 19,,
1863. ,
William H. Bradman, Parkman. Died of disease at City Point, Va., July
30, 1864. SEEGEANT.
John W. Eogbrs, Hallowell. Died at Washington of disease, Jan. 19,
1865. CORPORALS.
Albert S. Crockett, Abbott. Died of disease at Augusta, Feb. 13, 1862.
Ebenezer P. Davis, Monson. Died in prison, Jan. 4, 1865.
Cyeus M. Geaey, Foxcroft. Died April 12, 1865, of wounds received at
Appomattox Court House, April 9.
Watbeman T. Lewis, Newport. Killed at Dinwiddie Court House, March
31, 1865. PEIVATES.
Madison F. Boissoinault, Talmage plantation. Died in prison in Ander
sonville, Sept. 11, 1864.
Chaeles Beiggs, Milo. Died at Hagerstown, June 13, 1862, of wounds
received at Middleto-wn, May 24.

658 FIRST MAINE CAVALRY,
Marcellus Corliss, Carmel, Killed in action at Shepardstown, July 16,
1863,
George H, Cushman, Monson, Died of wounds received at Appomattox
Court House, April 9, 1865,
Levi Delano, Abbott. Died at Lynchburg, while a prisoner, June 16, 1862.
George A. Dockham, Sebec. Died while a prisoner at Lynchburg, June,
1862.
Charles Ewer, Orneville. Died July 13, 1862, of wounds received at Mid
dletown, May 24, 1862.
Geoege W. Geegoey, Camden. Killed in action at Dinwiddie Court
House, March 31, 1865.
John P. Habvey, Carmel. Killed in action at Shepardstown, July 16, 1863.
BDAyARD E. Jewett, Hudson. Died of disease at Philadelphia, Aug. 1862.
Eben G. Leavis, Newport. Died of disease at Brandy Station, Jan. 27, 1864.
Charles E. Long, Orono. Killed in action at Dinwiddie Court House,
March 31, 1865.
James S. Lougee, Troy. Killed in action at Middletown, May 24, 1862.
Manfred Mills, Vinalhaven. Died in prison in Georgia, July, 1864.
John O'Neil, Biddeford. Died of disease, Nov. 9, 1864.
Chester C. Pearson, Corinth. Died of disease at Augusta, March 20, 1862.
John Eedjian, Gardiner. Died of disease at Washington, Dec. 13, 1863.
William Eyan, Waldo. Died of disease at Point Lookout, Md., May 11,
1865.
Henry P. Shorea-, Kennebunk. Died in southern prison, Dec. 1864.
John S. Thoaipson, Westbrook. Died in prison, Nov. 19, 1864.
Levi Teacey, Jr., New Brunswick. Died of disease, Nov. 22, 1864.
John T. Watson, Bangor. Died in southern prison, Jan. 5, 1865.
John AVarren, Auburn. Died of disease in Maine, Nov. 1864.
Seth H. Wbyjiouth, Abbott. Died of wounds at Portsmouth Grove, E. I.,
Sept. 19, 1864.
James Whitjiore, Belfast. Died of disease, March 28, 1864.
Eufus H. Wingate, Saco. Died of wounds, Aug. 28, 1864.

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SUPPLEMENTARY ROSTER.

EosTEE of the men who enlisted in the First District of Columbia Cavalry
from Maine and were not transferred to the First Maine regiment. Com
piled from the Adjutant-General's Eeport, 1864-5.
CAPTAIN.
SAEGENT, DANIEL F". —Ees. Brewer; com. capt. Co. H, 2d Me. Inf. May
28, '61, maj. '62, and lieut. col. '63; m. o. with regt. at ex. of two years'
ser.; com. 1st lieut. Co. G, 1st D. C. '64, and pro. capt. Co. M; killed in
action at Eeams' Station, Aug. 23, '64. [See pp. 328, 346, 356.]
LIEUTENANTS.
PAEKMAN, ELI 'W.— Age 23; res. Charleston; mus. Oct. 15, '63; com. 2d
and 1st lieuts. Co. D; killed in action, June 16, '64. [See pp. 332, 356.]
Eli 'Westost Paekman was born in Charleston, Me., April 1, 1840. He
attended the district school and the academy at East Corinth till he was
about seventeen years of age, wlien he taught his iirst school. After tfeat,
his time was wholly given to teaching and study. He attended Bucksport
Seminary most of the time from 1860 to 1862, when he entered "Wesleyan
University, Middletown, Conn. He remained there one year, and expected
to continue there; but he felt that his country's call for help was one to
which no true man could fail to respond, and he answered the call, though
he knew that by so doing he would be obliged to give up, or at least post
pone, his cherished plans and hopes for the future. He enlisted August
14, 1863, as a private in the First District of Columbia Cavalry, and was mus
tered into the United States ser'vice October 15. Upon the organization of
his company he was chosen second lieutenant, and was afterwards pro
moted to flrst lieutenant. He was shot through the body while leading his
men in an attack on Petersburg, Ya., June 16, 1864, and died the next day,
at the age of twenty-four years, two months. He was loved by officers and
men. He was ever kind and thoughtful for the welfare and comfort of his
men, and carried out in the field the Christian principles which he had
made the rule and guide of his life. His captain writes : "No braver and
more accomplished officer and excellent man ever gave his life for his coun
try than he."
LAKIN, COE'TDON B. — Age 23; res. Stetson; mus. Oct. 15, '63, as 2d
lieut. Co. K; pro. 1st lieut. Co. B of the original battalion, and probably
remained with that battalion.
SPAULDING, ALBEET. —Age 23; res. Newport; mus. Oct. 15, '63, 2d
lieut. Co. E; probably remained with the original battalion. [See p.
349.] CGO

ROSTER OF D, C, MEN.

SEEGEANT.

661

Andebws, SYLVANrs G. — Age 24; res. Exeter; mus. Feb. 10, '64, Co. G;
died of disease, May 5, '64. OORPOKALS.
Hopkins, Gustavus A. — Age 28; res. Plymouth; mus. Oct. 15, '63, as
corp. Co. D; died of disease.
Simmons, George L, — Age 21; res. Camden; mus. Feb. 8, '64, Co. F; killed
in action. BUGLERS.
Annis, Jonathan A. — Age 24; res. Camden; mus. Feb. 8, '64, Co. F; tr, to
na'vy,
Daniels, John E. — Age 18; res, Exeter; mus, Oct. 15, '63, Co. D.
Veazie, Aethue, — Age 21; res, Castine; mus, Jan. 22, '64, Co. G; pris.
June 29, '64. FAEEIEE.
Davis, Chaeles M. — Age 29; res. Eockland; mus. Feb. 22, '64, Co. G; died
of disease in May. "WAGONER.
Tatloe, Ansel G. — Age 39; res. Lyndon; mus. Feb. 8, '64, Co, F; died of
disease, July 1, '64. PEIVATES.
Adams, Daniel. — Age 28; res. Linneus; mus. Feb. 5, '64.
Archibald, Samuel G. — Age 23; res. Portland; mus. Feb. 12; left at
Augusta, unfit for service.
Atwood, James F. — Age 18; res. Kenduskeag; mus. Jan. 19, Co. G; killed
in action, June 26, '64.
Atees, Claeence. — Age 18; res. Portland; mus. Jan. 12, '64.
Bakee, Febdeeick. — Age 21; res. Sweden; mus. Feb. 20, '64.
Baekee, Heney. — Age 24; res. Milford; mus. Jan. 4, '64, Co. H; died at
Washington, April 26, '64.
Betts, Geoege H. — Age 25; res. Buxton; mus. Feb. 24, '64.
BiEKENSTOCK, JoHN. — Age 20; res. Washington, D. C. ; mus. March 15, '64,
Co. P.
Blanchaed, Albert J. — Age 18; res. Exeter; mus. Oct. 15, '68, Co. E;
killed in action.
BoLAN, Allen L. — Age 22; res. New Sharon; mus. March 1, '64.
BowEN, Benjamin F, — Age 18; res. Perry; mus. Jan. 13, '64, Co. H;
killed in action, June 29.
Beewee, Chaeles E, — Age 25; res, Freeport; mus, March 5, '64, Co, M;
died in Washington.
Beickbtt, Geobge W. — Age 18; res. Etna; mus. Oct 15, '63, Co. D; died at
Washington, Dec. 22, '63.
Beown, David F. — Age 23; res. Levant; mus. Oct. 15, '63, Co. E; died of
disease. f
Bet ANT, James W. — Age 19; res. Anson; mus. Feb. 22, '64, Co. G; miss
ing in action, June 29, '64.
Buckingham, John E. — Age 18; res. Presque Isle; mus. Feb. 8, '64, Co. F.

662 FIRST MAINE CAVALRY,
Buelingamb, Jason. — Age 19; res. Oldtown; mus. Dec. 24, '63.
Caleb, George A. —Age 18; res. Portland; mus. Feb. 1, '64; left at
Augusta, unfit for service.
Caegill, Alonzo M. — Age 18; res. Damariscotta; mus. Feb. 8, '64, Co. F;
killed in action, Aug. 16, '64.
Chase, Oscae T.— Age 19; res. Bradford; mus. Jan. 18, '64.
Clough, John W. — Age 18; res. Mapleton plantation; mus. Feb. 8, '64,
Co, F; died of disease, July 12, '64,
Cobb, Chaeles H,— Age 21; res, Orrington; mus, Feb, 9, '64, Co, L; disoh,
April 8, '64,
CoNLEY, George W. — Age 18; res, Gorham; mus. Feb, 19, '64,
Ceaig, John C. — Age 18; res, Dixmont; mus, Feb. 21, '64.
Crockett, Charles W. — Age 20; res. Stetson; mus. Oct. 15, '68, Co. D
disoh. for dis. Dec. '63.
Crosby, Stephen E. — Age 21; res, Clifton; mus, Feb, 19, '64, Co, G
missing in action, June 29, '64,
Ceowell, Charles H, — Age 25; res. Dexter; mus. June 18, '64, Co. G
died of disease, April 2, '64.
Curtis, James, Je. — Age24; res. Stetson; mus. Oct. 15, '63, Co. E; died in
hospital.
Delaite, Samuel P. — Age 34; res. Monticello; mus. Feb. 8, '64, Co. F;
killed in action on Kautz's first raid, in May. [See p. 324.]
Dill, Geoege S.— Age 19; res. Lewiston ; mus. Feb. 8, '64; killed in action.
DoBBS, Waeeen. — Ees. Etna; mus. Co. D; killed in action, June 15, '64.
Doyen, Heney L. — Age 18; res. Levant; mus. Oct, 15, '63, Co. E; killed on
picket.
Eastman, Gilman L. — Age 18; res. Corinth.
EsANCY, John F. — Age 18; res. Appleton; mus. Feb. 5, '64.
Poster, Chaeles W. — Age 41; res. Castine; mus. Feb. 8, '64, Co. F; tr. to
navy.
Feost, Columbus B. — Age 18; res. Perry; mus. Jan. 13, '64.
Gilbbet, Joseph D. — Age 29; res. Parkman; mus. March 5, '64.
Hamilton, Benjamin. — Age 19; res. Mount Vernon; mus. Jan. 8, '64.
Habdgbave, George. — Age 2*7; res. Wiscasset; mus. March 3, '64.
Haynes, Horace M. — Age 48; res. Arrowsic; mus. Feb. 8, '64.
Hemingway, Joseph H. — Age 20; res. Camden; mus. Feb, 8, '64, Co. F;
disch. for dis. Aug. 11, '64.
Hitchings, Oliver. — Age 44; res, Littleton; mus. Jan, 5, '64.
Hopkins, D. Oscar. — Age 23 ; res. Plymouth ; mus. Oct. 15, '63, Co. D ;
died at Washington, Feb. 2.
Howard, Johnson, Jr. — Age 18; res. Brooksville; mus. Jan 19, '64, Co.
M ; died at Washington.
HuNNEWBLL, DAVID. — Age 34; res. Southport; mus. Feb. 11, '64; died
June 12.
Hurd, Henry J. —Age 27; res. Corinth; mus. Feb. 2^ '64, Co. G; missing
inaction, June 29, '64.
Jenkins, Isaac N. — Age 30; res. Stetson; mus. Oct. 15, '68, Oo. D; died
in rebel prison.
Johnson, Alonzo L. — Age 19; res. Searsmont; mus. Jan. 27, '64, Co, G;
pris. June 29, '64. g
Johnson, William J. — Age 26; res. Augusta; mus. May 5, '64; on the
adj. gen. report as tr. to Co. C, 1st Me., but does not appear on the co.
rolls.

ROSTER OF D, C, MEN. 668
Kellogg, Marcellus E.— Age 20; res. Patten; mus. Oct. IS, '63,,Co.lD;
wd. Aug. 25, '64; supposed dead.
Ladd, John W, —Age 18; res. Mount Vernon; mus. Feb, 10, '64,
Laey, Charles S. — Age 18; res. Corinth; mus. Oct, 15, '68, Co. D; killed
in action, June 30, '64,
Leighton, Cyrus.— Age 18; res. Stetson; mus, Oct, 15, '68, Co, D; killed
in action, June 27.
LiNNELL, Charles E. — Age 21; res. Levant; mus. Oct. 15, '63, Co, D; died
of disease, March 24, '64,
LovEJOY, James W.— Age 18; res. Lewiston; mus. Feb. 8, '64; killed in
action, June 29, '64.
Marden, Wayland. — Age 28 ; res. Camden ; mus. Jan. 12, '64,
McAllister, DeWitx C— Age 27; res. Camden; mus. Feb. 8, '64, Co. F;
tr. to navy.
McCoMBS, John H. — Age 18; res. Garland; mus. Feb. 8, '64, Co G; pris.
June 29.
McDaniel, Cornelius C— Age 21; res. Orono; mus. Nov. 28, '63.
McKenney, Cyrus W. — Age 44; res. Fremont plantation; mus. Jan, 1.?,
Mitchell, Everett, — Age 18; res, Etna; mus, Feb, 1, '64, Co, G; died at
Augusta, April 7, '64,
MooNEY, John, — Age 21; res, Bangor; mus. May 18, '64,
Moor, Jambs, — Age 27; res. Biddeford; naus, Feb. 4, '64,
Morgan, Jacob O. — Age 18; res, Westbrook; mus, Jan, 18, '64,
Morris, Jambs W. —Age 18; res. Westbrook; mus. Feb, 12, '64,
MuL-VTN, Benjamin, — Age 21; res, Canaan; mus, Jan, 16, '64,
Nason, Samuel E. — Age 87; res. Buxton; mus, Feb, 1, '64, Co: L; died
April 21, '64.
Neal, John O. — Age 85; res. England; mus. Feb. 20, '64.
Nickerson, Nason G.— Age 28; res. Monticello; mus. Feb. 25, '64.
Ordway, Benjamin. — Age 23; res. Pownal; mus. Jan. 18, '64,
OsBOENE, James H, — Age 19; res, Portland; mus, Jan, 25, '64,
Parker, Sanford G. — Age 18; res, Camden; mus, Jan. 28, '64,
Paul, Leander H, — Age 28; res. Camden; mus. Feb, 8, '64, Co, P; tr, to
navy, May 15, '64,
Perkins, Thomas, — Age 26; res. Newfield; mus, Jan, 28, '64,
Phillop, Thomas, — Age 19; res. Lewiston; mus. Feb. 8, '64, Co. H; killed
in action.
Pratt, Aeston E, — Age 88; res. Letter H, E, 2; mus. Feb. 8, '64, Co. F;
died of disease, Sept. 4, '64.
Peatt, Chaeles H. — Age 25; res. Greene; mus. Feb. 8, '64; left sick in
Augusta.
Peince, George H. — Age 23; res. Camden; mus. Feb. 19, '64; died March
7, '64.
Proctor, J. Loebn. — Age 21; res. China; mus. May 31, '64.
PuLLEN, Charles H. — Age 20; res. Exeter; mus. Oct. 15, '63, Co. D; died
of disease, July 20.
Ebed, Alvin L. — Age 23; res. New Portland; mus. Oct. 15, '63, Co. D,
Eeed, Frederick. — Age 30; res. Bangor; mus. Feb. 10, '64, Co. L; disch.
May 5. >.-
Eeynolds, James E. — Age 41; res. Harrison; mus. Feb. 4, '64, Co. L; died
in Aug. '64.
EiCHARDS, Henry B. — Age 21; res. Camden; mus. Jan. 18, '64.

664

FIRST MAINE CAVALRY,

Eichardson, Joseph. —Age 21; res. Castine; mus. Jan. 28, '64, Co. G; pris.
June 29.
ElDEE, Charles E. — Age 20; res. Bradford; mus. Oct. 15, '63, Co. D ; killed
in action, June 15.
EiDLON, Albion L. — Age 32; res. Saco; mus. Feb. 9, '64.
EiviER, Alfred.- Age 18; res. Biddeford; mus. Feb. 10, '64.
EOBEETS, Thomas F. —Age 19; res. Portland; mus. Feb. 3, '64, Co. L; disch.
May 5, '64.
Eobinson, Feed C— Age 18; res. Alva plantation; mus. Jan. 14, '64.
EoLLiNS, Chaeles H. —Age 18; res. Warren; mus. Feb. 8, '64. Co. F; died
of disease. May 29, '64.
EowELL, George W. — Age 24; res. Eddington; mus. Jan. 19, '64, Co. G;
wd. and pris. June 25, '64; supposed dead.
EowELL, Stephen P. —Age 27; res. Orono; mus. Feb. 1, '64, Co. G; wd.
and pris. June 25; reported dead.
Sedequest, j. Habvey. —Age .36; res. Calais; mus. Jan. 15, '64, Co. H.
Shorey, Edmund. — Age 29; res. Littleton; mus. Fe.b. 8, '64, Co. F; died of
disease, May 28, '64.
Shuman, Geobge W. — Age 23; res. Camden; mus. Feb. 8, '64, Co. P; tr.
to navy.
Smith, T. Jefferson. —Age 21; res. Hollis; mus. Jan. 30, '64, Co. G; killed
in action, June 26, '64.
Stanhope, James M. —Age 44; res. Orneville; mus. Feb. 10, '64, Co. K;
died May 11, '64.
Staples, Edwin. — Age 28; res. Casco; mus. Feb. 20, '64; killed in action,
Sept. 16, '64.
Steaens, Minot C. — Age 23; res. Kenduskeag; mus. Oct. 15, '63, Co. E;
died of disease,
Steele, George W. — Age 25; res, Brooksville; mus, Jan, 26, '64, Co, G;
missing in action, June 29, '64,
Steout, Samuel, Je, — Age22; res. Portland; mus, Feb, 4, '64; tr, to Co,
M ; missing in action,
Studley, Benjamin E, — Age 18; res, Camden; mus, Jan, 13, '64.
Sylvestee, Ansel T,— Age 31; res. Wade plantation; mus, Feb, 16, '64,
Co, G; pris, ; reported dead,
Sylvester, Levi W. — Age 19; res, Etna; mus, Feb. 1,' 64.
Tash, Chaeles L, — Age 24; res. Chester; mus, Feb, 10, '64, Co, L; pris,
Aug. 25, '64,
Townsend, William H, —Age 29; res, Calais; mus, Feb, 19, '64,
Teiefit, Alfebd C— Age 18; res. Wesley; mus. Feb. 10, '64, Co. L; diedat
Georgetown, May 13, '64,
Walkee, Chaeles H,— Age 18; res, Atkinson; mus, Feb, 8, '64, Co, K,
Walkee, Feebland C— Age 18; res, Abbott; mus, Oct 15, '68, Co, E;
killed in action.
William, John. — Age 44; res, Carmel; mus, Jan, 27, '64,
Wing, John G,— Age 31; res, Orono; mus, Dec. 3, '68,
WissLEE, John.— Age 40; res. Kingfield; mus. Feb. 4, '64.
Wood, Hieam. —Age 18; res. Orrington; mus.-Feb. 8, '64, Co. F; died of
disease.
Weight, Ezea E. — Age 19; res. Lewiston; mus. Feb. 19, '64.
Wyman, George W.— .^ge 23; res. Charleston; mus. Jan. 26, '64, Co. G;
disch. for dis. July 16, '64.

ROSTER OF D, C, MEN,

RECAPITULATION.

665

The number of officers from Maine in the First District of Columbia Cav
alry who were not ti-ansf erred to the First Maine, was four — one captain and
three lieutenants. Of these, two were killed in action, and two probably
remained with their own companies in the battalion not transferred.
The number of enlisted men was one hundred and twenty-four, of whom
one was a sergeant, two corporals, three buglers, one farrier, one wagoner,
and one hundred and sixteen privates. Of these, twenty-seven died of
disease, seventeen were killed in action, one died from wounds, four died in
prison, eight were discharged for disability, flve were transferred to the
navy, and sixty-two are unaccounted for, many of the latter being borne on
the report as "missing in action," and probably died in prison.

CASUALTIES.

EXPLANATION.
This list of casualties is made up from the roster, and is as near perfect
and completeias it can be made after the lapse of so many years. The list
will not always agree with the numbers as given in the text, which in the
main are from the official reports. Por these discrepancies there are sev
eral reasons. The official reports were made at the time, from lists collected
within a day or two after the battle or skirmish, and were correct at that
time. But it was afterwards learned that some who were reported missing
had been killed; some who had been reported killed were only missing, and
afterwards were released from prison and returned to duty; and some
who were reported missing were found to have been wounded as well as
taken prisoners, while others managed to escape and rejoin the command
in a few days, though not until after the official report was made out.
Again, the records and memoranda from which the roster is made
are incomplete, and often indeflnite. It will be seen that during the
year 1864 there are a number bf casualties with no time or place affixed,
and consequently they cannot be classified with the engagements or skir
mishes to which they belong, which lessens the number of casualties in
those engagements. The monthly returns contained little or no record of
wounds received, and it happened, naturally, that very many who were
wounded, recovered and returned to duty before the following November, in
which case there was no mention of the fact in the annual reports of the
adjutant-general of the state, and no record of the casualty has come into
the possession of the historian. In the case of the First District of Columbia
Cavalary, there are a large number of men reported as prisoners, or as
wounded, at transfer. It is probable that the greater portion of these casualties
occurred in the engagement at Sycamore church, but there is no way in which
to separate them from the others. The rank of the comrade as it appears in
the roster is given, instead of the rank at the time of the casualty, for facility
in reference. With these explanations, and with the suggestion that it does
not tell the whole story, this list is presented.
668

LIST OF CASUALTIES.

1862.
Middletcvsm, May 24,
Field and Staff. — Wounded and prisoner, Maj. Jonathan P. Cilley prisoner
Surg. George W. Haley. ' '
Co. A.— Wounded, Lieut. Llewellyn G. Estes; wounded and prisoner Corp
Benjamin P. Young, Privates James T. W. Dunn, Horace Labree George
T. McDonald, Albion Spaulding; prisoners, Sergts. Alonzo J. Sawyer
Milton C. Chapman, James M. Hall, Corps. Charles H. McLaughlin'
William H. Cleaveland, Almon N. Eicker, Bugler Eichard E. Whiteley'
Saddler John P. Cram, Privates Charles A. Cleaveland (died) Horace
Croxford, George W. Dodge (died soon after release), James 'm Doe
Benjamin E. Foss, Charles D. Purbush, Charles E. Gardiner, Madison
M. Grant, James B, Peakes, William H, Severance, Charles D, Thomp
son (died),
Co. B. — Prisoners, Corp. Henry A. Hawes, Privates Alvin A. Carter Isaac
B. Harris. '
Co. E.— Wounded, Capt. Black Hawk Putnam, Corps. Laurel Munson
Marcus P. Wyatt, Privates Amos Brown, Lewis Gilman, Eugene Nicker
son, Isaac Shields; wounded and prisoners. Privates James W. Achorn
William A. McGrath, Thomas B. Moore, Augustus 6. Thomas- prison
ers, Corp. John McCurdy, Bugler Evander L. French, Private's James
Cathcart, Samuel Comins, Washington Daggett, Allen D. French Hiram
P. Hardison (died), James W. Harriman, Eobert Nutter, 'William O'Brien
George B. Stinchfield. '
Co. M. — Killed, Private James S. Lougee; wounded, Charles Briggs (died)
Jefferson Spencer; wounded and prisoner, Corp. Thomas W. Knight
Privates George A. Davis, Charles Ewer, (died) ; prisoners, Lieut. Charles
K. Johnson, Sergts. Alanson M. Warren, Charles E. Sturgiss, Sebina B
Hair, George L. Fassett, Corps. Linus E. Shaw, Henry T. Whittaker
George A Bartlett, John P. Ford, Farrier Henry C. Ames, Privates Levi
Delano (died), George A. Dockham (died), John Eedman, Forest Eeeves
Seth Eoberts. '
Total, one killed; ten wounded, of whom one died; thirteen wounded
and prisoners, of whom one died; forty-nine prisoners, of whom flve died
in prison. ¦WhUe advancing upon the enemy iu Luray Valley, in June.
Co. B. — Wounded, Private Moses E. Bucklin.
Cedar Mountain, Aug. 9.
Co. P. — Wounded, Lieut. Lorenzo White, Corp. Harmon T. Heniy.
Brandy Station, Aug. 20.
Field and Staff. — Wounded, Maj. Warren L. Whitney.
Co. A. — Wounded, Private Eedmond O'Connell; prisoners, Corp. Ansel
Drew, Privates Leonard Clark, Otis E. Lufkin.

670

FIRST MAINE CAVALRY,

Co. B. — Prisoner, Private William P. Euunels.
Co. G. — Prisoners, Lieut. George E. Jumper, Sergt. Boynton Grover,
Co, L, — Wounded, Corp, Edmund B, Clayton.
Total, three wounded, six prisoners.
Near Warrenton, Aug. 22.
Co. A. — Prisoner, Lieut. Llewellyn G. Estes.
Rappahannock Station, Aug. 24.
Co. I. — Prisoners, Privates John Doxey, Albert J, Eaton,
Near ¦Warrenton, Aug, 2V,
Co, G, — Prisoner, Private John M. Stockwell.
Thoroughfare Gap, Aug. 28.
Co, K, — Wounded, Corp. Edwin C, Teague,
Bull Bun, Aug, 28 and 29,
Co. C, — Wounded, Private Edwin M, Eead (died),
Co, I. — Wounded, Corp, Joseph E, Curtis.
Frederick, Md.., Sept. 12.
Co. G. —Wounded, Corp. William P. Puller.
South Mountain, Sept, 13,
Co. F, — Wounded, Private George W. Phelps (died).
Antietam, Sept. 17,
Co, D, — Wounded, Private George W. Simpson,
Co. K. — Wounded, Corp. Charles E. Johnson.
Near Frederick, September,
Co, B, — Prisoners, Sergt. Charles E. Eobinson, Private Franklin A, Oxton,
Co, M. — Prisoner, Farrier Gorham P, Fassett,
Near Middleburg, November,
Field and Staff, — Prisoner, Commissary Eustace C. Bigelow.
Fredericksburg, Dec, 12 and 13.
Co. F. — Wounded, Private Ivory W. Hamilton.;
Co. K. — Wounded, Private James O. Burnham,
Skirmish at Dumfries, Dec, 28.
Co. M, — Wounded, Private Marcellus Corliss,
By Accident,
Co. B. — Killed, Bugler Edmund C. Grafton, July 30,
Co, G,— Wounded, Corp, Eben J, Pulsifer, Dec. 20.

CASUALTIES IN 1S6S. 671

1863.
April 16.
Co. E. — Wounded, Sergt. Horace M. White.
Eappahannock Station, April.
Co. H. — Prisoners, Lieut. William P. Stone, Private John B. Begin.
Louisa Court House, May 2.
Co. B. — Wounded, Sergt. Melville B. Cook; wounded and prisoner, Corp.
Marcellus M. Parker; prisoners, Sergts. James H. Eobinson, Barton G.
Perkins, Samuel J. Gurney, Corps. Nehemiah B. Catland (died from
effects of imprisonment), Frank G. Haynes, Farrier Fenelon M. Fales,
Privates Charles H. Cobb, Edwin K. Doe, William H. IJodgdon, Timo
thy Eichardson, Joseph Eose, Thomas A. Trask.
Co. I. — Killed, Privates William H, Perkins, Calvin Eoberts; wounded and
prisoner, Sergt, George W. York ; prisoners, Lieut. John E, Andrews,
Sergt. Nahum W, Mitchell, Corps, George P, Beal, Simeon Gar-vdn,
Charles H. Ferguson, Leonard K. Fales, Privates Horatio M. Cleaves
Joseph E, Colby, Le-vi M, Colby, Edward F, Cornell, John G, Cum"
mings, Joseph D, Eaton, Dependence S, Littlefleld, James A, Eice,
Charles H, Eobbins, John P, Stiles,
Total, two killed, one wounded, two wounded and prisoners, twenty-
eight prisoners, Stoneman's Eaid, May 5 and 7,
Co, K, — Prisoners, Privates Arthur Downey, John Hagan,
Bealton, May 10.
Co, C. — Prisoners, Corp, William H, Hoxie, Privates Sewell P. Frost, James
S. Marble, On Detached Service, May,
Co, M, — Prisoner, Private Albion W. Clark.
Brandy Station, June 9,
Co, A, — Wounded and prisoner. Private Thomas E, Whitney; prisoners,
Sergt, Scott S. Ellis, Corps. Horace H, Lowell, William H, Cleaveland,
James B, Farnham, Privates Simeon M, Dawson, Madison M, Grant,
Anson O. Libby, Nathan L, Eicker,
Co. C. — Prisoners, Sergt, Eeuben S, Neal, Privates Joshua H, Crane, Joseph
Lunt,
Co, D, — Prisoner, Private Jerry E, Arnold,
Co, E, — Wounded, Privates Joseph Ayatt, Frederick Smart; wounded and
prisoner. Private Prank W. Leavitt; prisoners. Bugler Antoine Schouton,
Privates Albert Haines, Benjamin C, Hicks.
Co, G,— Killed, Corp, John Dealey, Jr,; wounded and prisoner, Sergt,
Edward P, Tobie, Jr,, Private George L, Duston; prisoners, Lieuts, Cal-
¦vin B, Benson, Henry P. Blanchard, George E, Jumper, Sergts, Daniel
B, Doyen, Hannibal Bisbee, Jr,, Privates Seth B, Goodwin, William H,
Wyman,
Co. I. — Prisoner, Sergt. Charles W. Coffin.
Co. K. — Wounded and prisoner, Sergt. William M. Loud, Corp. Alonzo
Colby, Private John Dogea;- prisoners, Lieut. George P. Jewett, Sergt.
Edward B. Herbert, Corp. Edwin D, Bailey, Private Francis Hart.

672

FIRST MAINE CAVALRY.

Co. M. — Prisoner, Corp. Waterman T. Lewis.
Total, one killed, two wounded, seven wounded and prisoners, twenty-
eight prisoners. Aldie, June 17.
Field and Staff.— Killed, Col. Calvin S. Douty.
Co. D. — Killed, Private George W. Simpson; wounded, Capt. William Mont
gomery, Corp. John C. Ward, Privates Edward Dunbar, Samuel E.
Griffin; prisoners, Sergt. Nathan B. Webb, Corp. William Eicker, Pri
vates Thompson M. Brown, Thomas B. Pulsifer.
Co. E. — Wounded, Bugler Evander L, French.
Co. G. — Wounded, Corp. Homer Child, Privates William O. Howes, Fer
nando P. Mason.
Co. H. — Killed, Capt. George J. Summat, Privates Charles B. Decker,
James A. Hurd; wounded, Sergts. Daniel W. Hall (died), Henry W„
Boston, Corps. Abner C, Emery, Lewis Andrews, Privates Hiram W.
Allen, ^lewellyn Goodwin, Sumner A. Holway, Peter Honan, Isaiah C.
Mosher, David W. Ehodes ; wounded and prisoner, Sergt, Washington
I. Hurd (died). Private James Canwell.
Total, flve killed; eighteen wounded, of whom one died; two wounded
and prisoners, of whom one died ; four prisoners.
Middleburg, June 19.
Co. A. — Wounded, Private Hiram T. Drew.
Co. C. — Killed, Capt. George S. Kimball, Corp. John W. Neal ; wounded,
Lieut. Jonathan K. Brooks, Sergt. Charles G. Thwing, Privates Charles
J. Higgins, AMn M. Johnson, William Franklin Swift, Arnold P.
Worthing, Henry Young.
Co.D. — Wounded, Private Frank K. Hinckley; prisoner, Sergt. Benjamin
P. Knowles.
Co. E. — Killed, Lieut. Mark Neville, Sergt. Charles C.Putnam; wounded,
Corp. George A. Eussell, Private Batiste Le Sault.
Co. P. — Killed, Sergt. Benjamin G. Hawkes, Private John T. Trefethen;
wounded, Sergt. Horace P. Holyoke, Privates Ambrose Eeed, Howard
M. Thompson.
Co. H. — Prisoner, Sergt. Willard H. Phelps.
Co. K. — Killed, Sergts. David Bryant, Jr., Justin L. Swett, Corp. Charles
E. Johnson; wounded. Private Joseph B. Peakes; wounded and pris-
loners, Sergts. William D. Elliott, David Tozier, Corp. Walter P. Haines,
Private John Hogan.
Co. L. — Wounded, Lieut. Zenas Vaughan.
Co. M. — Killed, Lieut. Ephraim H. Taylor; wounded, Sergts. Alanson M,
Warren, John J, Thomas, Wagoner Samuel Ingalls,
Total, ten killed, nineteen wounded, four wounded and prisoners, two
prisoners. Upperville, June 21.
Co. D. — Wounded, Capt. Andrew B. Spurling, Corp. Simeon A. Holden.
Co. F. — Wounded, Private Charles Eastman; prisoner, Corp, John H, Mer
rill.
Co. G. — Wounded, Sergt. Volney H, Foss.
Co, K, — Wounded, Corp, Charles Burgess.
Co, M. — Wounded, Private Eeuel W. Porter.
Total, six wounded, one prisoner.
Near Aldie, June 22.
Co. I. -^Prisoners, Privates John P. Abbott, Walter AUen.

CASUALTIES IN 186S, 673
Gettysburg, July 2 and 3.
Co. B. — Wounded, Capt. Jacob B. Loring.
Co. G. — Wounded, Private Charles E. Delano.
Co. K. — Wounded and prisoner. Private Charles E. Hamilton.
Co. L. — Killed, Private Edward Cunningham ; wounded. Privates Orrin K.
Brown, Henry A. Thompson.
Total, one killed, four wounded, one wounded and missing.
Halltown, July 15.
Field and Staff. — Prisoner, Asst. Surg. Alexander M. Parker.
Co. E. — Prisoner, Private Wilbur J. Stevens.
Co. P. — Prisoner, Farrier Frederick L, Chick.
- Co, G, — Prisoner, Private Eussell S. Bradbury.
Total, four prisoners, Shepardsto-wm, July 16,
Field and Staff, — Wounded, Lieut, CoL Stephen Boothby, Sergt, Maj. Eli
sha A, Clifford,
Co, A,— Wounded, Bugler John P, Tolman, Privates Hiram T, Drew, Edwin
P, Stevens,
Co, B, — Wounded, Bugler Eben P. Brier (died),
Co, C — Killed, Sergt. Henry F, Lyon,
Co, D,— Wounded, Sergts, John H, Daggett, Charles H. Bell, Jr., Privates
George D, S, Eobinson, Elisha Vose; prisoners, Sergt, Augustus E.
Devereaux, Farrier William P, Sennett, Private Nathaniel Eeed, 2d,
Co, E, — Wounded, Corps. Edward W. Shields (died), George Kitchen.
Co, P. — Wounded and prisoner, Corp. John T. Lord,
Co, G, — Killed, Private porton Maloon; wounded, Lieut. George E. Hun
ton, Sergt, Henry Little, Private Orlando A, Hayford; wounded and
prisoner, Sergt, Lucius M, Eobiuson; prisoner. Bugler "W^illiam Maloon,
Co, H, — Wounded, Sergt, John P, Eobinson, Private Charles C. Merrill
(died).
Co. I. — Wounded, Farrier Jacob S. Merrifleld, Privates Moses M. Hodsdon
(died), George W. Mann, Daniel Perkins; prisoners, Sergt. John C. Eob
erts, Privates John Doxey, Augustus O. Stoddard.
Co. M. — Killed, Privates Marcellus Corliss, John F. Harvey; wounded,
Lieut. William H. Bradman.
Total, four killed ; twenty-two wounded, of whom four died ; two wounded
and prisoners ; seven prisoners. Hanover, Pa., July,
Co. K, — Wounded and prisoner. Private William Spencer,
Beverly Pord, Aug, 15,
Co. A. — Prisoner, Private James M. Doe,
Near Oakshades, Sept, 14,
Co, L, — Prisoner, Private Augustus L, Ordway,
Sept, 15,
Co, C, — Prisoner, Private Albion P, Webb,
Scout for Gen, Kilpatrick, near ¦Warrenton, Sept, 20,
Co. A, — Prisoner, Private James B. Peakes,

674 FIRST MAINE CAVALRY.
September.
Co. H. — Wounded, Private Peter Honan.
Little Washington Reconnoissance, Oct. 12.
Co. D. — Prisoner, Private Eobert Preston.
Co. E. — Prisoners, Sergt. Henry A. Eamsdell, Corps. Lyman Vose, John
McCurdy, Privates Hiram E. Burgess, Martin H. Coakley, Peter Con-
ners, William L. Davis, John C. Decker, James Hayes, Charles E. Nord
strom, James Smith; wounded and prisoner. Private John W. Eagan
(died).
Co. P.— Prisoners, Corps. Harmon T. Heniy, Charles W. Skillings, Privates
Charles Eastman, Nathaniel S. Hawkes, Enoch Sampson (died), Stephen
Twombly.
Co. H. —Prisoners, Corp. Charles A. Corson, Private Hiram W. Allen.
Co. L. — Wounded, Private Otis H. Barnard; prisoners. Privates Orrin K.
Brown, Silas G. Hovey.
Total, one wounded; one wounded and prisoner, who died; twenty-two
prisoners, one of whom died. Bull Eun, Oct. 15.
Co. B. — Wounded, Lieut. William P. Coleman.
Co. C. —Wounded, Private John M. Mosher (died).
Rappahannock Station, Oct. 23.
Co. I. —Wounded, Lieut. Samuel C. Smith, Sergt. Charles C. Goodwin.
Unknewn.
Co. E. — Wounded, Bugler John S. Mansur.
By Accident.
Co. E. — Killed, Private James W. Coakley, at Liberty, Va., Dec. 12.

CASUALTIES IN I864, ^'^^

1864.
Scouting near 'Warrentou, Jan. 9.
Co. B. — Prisoner, Private Ezekiel Winslow (died).
Co. I. — Prisoners, Sergt. Henry O. Huntress, Privates John G. Cummings,
Oliver B. Littlefield, Daniel Perkins (died). Freedom Warren.
Total, six prisoners, of whom two died.
Scouting near Warrenton, Jan. 16.
Co. E. — Prisoner, Private Thomas Forest (died).
Co. K. — Prisoner, Private Stephen B. Pierce (died).
Co. M. — Prisoner, Private Geo. P. Phillips.
Dahlgren Raid, Feb, 29 to March 2,
Co, D, — Prisoners, Sergt, Benjamin P, Knowles, Corps. William Eicker (died),
Alonzo Annis, Privates Mathew W, Ellis, Lewis 6, Moore (died), Moses
D, Moore, Isaac L, Eichardson, Isaiah O. Eichardson, Edwin H. Sawyer,
WiUiam Shaw, Jr., George W, Ward.
Co, E, — Wounded, Privates Asa E. Davis (died), James E. Siprell (died),
Co, P. — Killed, Sergt, Harrison J, Jack, Privates Alvin M, Brackett, John
G, Evans, Lorenzo K, Evans, George A, Weymouth; wounded. Private
Charles D. Weymouth ; wounded and prisoners, Lieut. John E. Lougee, Pri
vate William F, Dudley; prisoners, Ser^t. Elisha De Wolf Harris, Corp,
Dimon Hamilton, Privates Michael Carling (died), Nathaniel S, Edwards
(died), Gustavus Grant (died). Ivory W, Hamilton, Isaac S. Harris (died),
Co, G, — Prisoner, Private Seth B, Goodwin,
Co, H, — Killed, Private Walter Drew; prisoners, Sergt, Willard H, Phelps
(died), Corp, Benjamin F, Marshall (died), Farrier Benjamin J, Springer
(died). Privates Hiram W. AUen (died), Edward H, Doane, John B,
Leathers (died), Thomas H. Perkins (died),
Co, I, — Killed, Sergt, George W, York ; prisoners. Privates Arad E, Gilbert,
Joseph M, Hutchinson,
Co, K, — Wounded and prisoner, Private WiUiam H. Woodward ; prisoners,
Sergt, Albert E, Walker (died). Privates Samuel W. Howes (died), Paul
E, Eamsdell (died), Luther Shorey (died), Andrew Wall (died),
Co, M, — Wounded, Private Eugene H, Otis; prisoners, Privates George P,
Day, Manfred Mills (died), Joseph Varney.
Total, seven killed; four wounded, of whom two died; three wounded and
prisoners; thirty-six prisoners, of whom eighteen died,
Strasburg, May 1,
Co, I, — Wounded, Private Edward Spear,
Todd's Tavern, May 8,
Co. B.— Wounded, Sergt, Charles A, Mclntyre,
Co, D, —Wounded, Private David E, Bird,
Co, E, — Wounded, Private Hiram H, Ham,
Co, H, — Wounded, Corp, Martin C. Cyphers, Private Kelsey L, Glidden
(died),
Co, I, —Wounded, Private John P, Lord,
Co, K. — Wounded, Corp. John S. Blake.
Total, seven wounded, of whom one died.

676 FIRST MAINE CAVALRY.
Beaver Dam Station, May 10,
Field and Staff, — Wounded, Lieut, Col, Stephen Boothby (died).
Co, B. — Wounded, Privates Edwin K, Doe, Willard H, Lucas,
Co, G, — Killed, Charles E, Delano; wounded, Corp. George Northrop,
Total, one killed; four wounded, of whom one died.
Ground Squirrel Bridge, May 11.
Co. A. — Prisoners, Sergts, Benjamin P, Fogg (died), Prentiss M, Clark (died),
Corp, Horace H, Lowell, Privates Thomas Davis, Hiram S. Ellis,
Co. C. — Wounded, Lieut. Horatio S. Libby, Corp, George E, Nason, Privates
Samuel E, Parker, Granville Purington.
Co.D, — Wounded, Private Albert N, Huston; wounded and prisoners,
Sergts, John Gilley (died), William B, Baker (died); prisoners. Privates
Mark P, Bulmer (died), Lauriston Carle (died),
Co, E, — Prisoners, Privates Jeremiah C. Dyer (died), Virgil G. Lanelle (died).
Co. G. — Killed, Private Hanson S, Field ; prisoner. Private Elijah Colla
more.
Co, H. — Wounded and prisoner. Private Henry O, Merrill; prisoners, Sergt,
Philander S, Herrin, Privates J, Sanborn Campbell, Charles Smith,
George W, Withee (died),
Co, I. — Wounded, Private George D, Eussell; wounded and prisoner,
Sergts, Collins M. Chadbourne (died), Isaac P, Gurney (died), Corp,
George D, Harvey, Privates Elbridge G, Johnson, Dependence S. Little
fleld, Charles P, Littlefleld (died) ; prisoner, Lieut, Henry A. Willis,
Co, K. — Killed, Private Alexander McDonald; wounded and, prisoner. Pri
vate Darius N. Parks.
Co. L. — Wounded, Private Levi W. Gould; wounded and prisoners. Privates
Alonzo M. Pratt (died), Alonzo T. Wright (died); prisoner, Corp. Milton
P. Eicker.
Co. M. — Wounded, Lieut. Charles K. Johnson, Sergt. John G. Herrin,
Saddler Preston Eobinson; prisoners, Capt, Zenas Vaughan, Privates
George Doughty, John L, Miner,
Total, two killed, ten wounded; twelve wounded and prisoners, of whom
seven died ; nineteen prisoners, of whom seven died,
Fortiflcations, of Richmond, May 12,
Field and Staff, — Wounded, Major Sidney W. Thaxter,
Co, B, — Wounded, Capt. Jacob B, Loring; prisoners, Corp, William M,
Eichardson (died). Private .Iohn McLoud,
Co, D, — Prisoner, Corp, John C. Ward,
Co. H. — Killed, Private Charles P. Osborne; wounded. Privates Albert J.
Small, Clarence Smith.
Total, one killed, four wounded; three prisoners, of whom one died.
Haxall's Landing, May 15,
Co. K. —Prisoner, Corp. Prank E. Jewett.
Ha'wes' Shop, May 28.
Co. D. — KiUed, Private Eleazer Eddy.
Skirmish on the Rapidan, May.
Co. D. — Wounded, Corp. Simeon A, Holden.
Barker's Mills (Coal Harbor), June 2.
Field and Staff, — KiUed, Chaplain George W, Bartlett,
Co. B. — Wounded, Sergt. Austin MoCobb,

CASUALTIES IN 1864. ^'^'^
Co. G, — Wounded, Private William O, Howes,
Co. H. — Wounded, Private William A. Young (died).
Co. L. — Wounded, Private Eufus M. Dunsmore.
Total, one killed; four wounded, of whom one died.
June 5.
Co. D. —Wounded, Sergt. William B. Grant.
June [9.
Co. D. — Wounded, Sergt. Charles H. BeU, Jr,
"While Foraging, June 10,
Co, G, — Prisoners, Corp, Alonzo B. Luce, Private Albert J. Eoberts,
Trevillian Station, June 11,
Co, B,— Wounded, Sergt, Melville B, Cook, Corp, George A, Messer, Pri
vates Joseph Eose, Thomas A, Trask,
June 19,
Co, D, — Wounded, Privates Hugh McCurdy, Joseph Eivers,
Black Creek, June 21,
Co. P, —Killed, Corp, John H, Merrill; wounded. Private George W, Whit
comb,
Co, G, — Wounded, Private Charles W. Jordan,
Co. H. -Wounded, Sergt. Aaron P. Bickford.
Co. L. — Wounded, Private Marcellus P. Lovejoy.
Total, one killed, four wounded.
Near Petersburg, June 22.
Co. L. — Wounded, Private Augustus L. Ordway.
St. Mary's Church, June 24.
Field and Staff. — Wounded, Col. Charles H. Smith, Lieut. Col. Jonathan P,
Cilley, Maj. Benjamin P. Tucker.
Co. B. — Wounded, Farrier Fenelon M. Fales (died); wounded and prisoner.
Private Burnham C. Sleeper; prisoners, Corp. John W. Leighton, Pri
vates George S. Ames, Elbridge H. Bradstreet (died). Chandler J. Webb,
Israel E. D. Woodard (died).
Co. C. — Prisoners, Privates John Ford (died), Mulford B. Eeynolds, Anson
J. Eobinson.
Co. D. — Killed, Sergt. John H. Daggett, Private Hiram Williams ; wounded,
Capt. William Montgomery, Lieut. Albert E. Johnson, Private Alexan
der Falkner ; wounded and prisoner. Private James E. Dow ; prisoner.
Private John Brown.
Co. E. — KiUed, Capt. Osco A. Ellis; wounded, Capt. George W. Hussey;
prisoner, Corp. George A. Eussell (died).
Co. P. — KiUed, Capt. Walstein Phillips, Corp. Lewis Merrill; wounded,
Private Alonzo D. Miller.
Co. G. — Wounded, Private Charles W. Jordan; wounded and prisoner. Pri
vate Eiley L. Jones.
Co. H. — KiUed, Privates Henry H. Hurd, WiUiam N. Lewis, David W.
Ehodes; wounded. Privates James Canwell, Llewellyn Cojieland, Edward
H. Doane, George P. Douglass, William E. Dykes (died), John H. Gar
nett, Benjamin P. Leighton, Franklin P. Whitney.

678 FIRST MAINE CAVALBY,
Co. I. — Wounded, Privates Irving C. Dennett, James A. Eice; prisoner.
Private Leland P. Davis.
Co. K. — KiUed, Corp. Louira K. Broad, Privates WiUiam BlaisdeU, George
S. Fowles, Charles Welch; wounded, Privates Arthur Downey, William
Lang; prisoner. Private George E. Alexander.
Co. L.— Killed, Private Jason P. Harris ; wounded. Private Hosea P. Eipley
prisoners, Capt. John P. Carson, Lieut. Charles O. Gordon, Sergt. Free-
land L. Holman (died), Corp. Edmund B. Clayton (died). Private Solo
mon H. Odell.
Co. M. —Prisoners, Lieut. Charles K. Johnson (died), Corp. Ebenezer P,
Davis (died).
Total, thirteen killed; twenty-three wounded, of whom two died; three
wounded and prisoners ; nineteen prisoners, of whom eight died.
Near Gurley Farm, June 25.
Co. L. — KiUed, Sergt. Walter S. SneU. June 28.
Co. D. — Wounded, Private Theodore J. Batchelder.
Prince George Court House, June 29.
Co. F. — Prisoner, Private Joseph T, Darling,
July 1,
Co. D, — Wounded, Bugler David Curran,
"While Serving as Scout, July 11.
Co. G. — Wounded, Private Israel M. Hatch,
On Picket, near Gurley House, July 15,
Co, G, — Prisoner, Private James Burns.
Malvern Hill, July 28 and 29.
Co, A, — Wounded, Private George M, Gray,
Co, B, — Wounded, Saddler Martin Carr,
Co, H, — Wounded, Corp, James H, Harlow, Privates George H, Eich,
Leonard Stone,
Co, I, — Wounded, Corp, George P, Beal.
Total, six wounded. On Detached Duty, Shenandoah VaUey, July,
Co, I. — Prisoner, Sergt, Charles C, Goodwin.
Aug, 3,
Co, D, — Wounded, Private Leander Lane.
On Picket, Aug. 9.
Co, B, — Wounded, Private Daniel E, Langpher (died),
Berryville, on Detached Duty, Aug. 14.
Co, G. — Killed, Private James W. Bray,
White Tavern, Aug, 15.
Co. I. — Wounded, Corp. George O. Hannaford.

CASUALTIES IN 1864. 679
Deep Bottom, Aug. 16.
Co. A. — Wounded, Corp. William H. Cleaveland ; prisoner. Private Thomas
E. Whitney (died).
Co. B, — Wounded, Sergts, Aurelius Parker, Charles A. Mclntyre, Albert
Baker, Private Charles H. Cobb.
Co. D. — Wounded, Sergt. Nathan B. Webb, Corp. Lyman P. Leighton, Far
rier Jonathan P. Moulton, Privates Andrew Felix, Christopher C. Eowe.
Co. E. — Killed, Sergt. Ansel Smith; wounded. Privates Hiram E. Burgess,
Wilbur J. Stevens,
Co, P, — Wounded, Private George E, Blackington,
Co, G, — KiUed, Sergt, Lucius M, Eobinson, Private William S, McClanning;
wounded, Capt, Isaac G, Virgin, Sergt, Edward P, Tobie, Jr., Bugler
WiUiam Maloon.
Co. H. — Wounded, Private Phineas P. Steward.
Co. K. — Killed, Corp. John D. Thompson; wounded, Corp. John S, Blake,
Privates John Belony, Oliver Devine,
Co, L, — Wounded, Corp, Beniah W, Pratt,
Co, M. — Wounded, Sergt, Franklin Prescott,
Total, four killed, twenty-two wounded ; one prisoner, who died.
Aug. 17.
Co. D. — Wounded, Private James Eipley.
Charles City Cross-Boads, Aug, 18,
Co, H. — Wounded, Sergt. Henry W. Boston (died),
Co, I, — Killed, Privates Benjamin F, Barnes, Samuel H, Murphy,
On Detached Duty (Harper's Perry), Aug, 23,
Co, H. — Killed, Private Luther L, Heal,
Reams' Station, Aug, 23, 24, 25,
Field and Staff.— Wounded, Col, Charles H. Smith,
Co, C, — Killed, Private Jerome Eidley, Jr. i
Co. D. — Wounded, Bugler Joseph Merriam, Private James O. Clark.
Co. E. — Wounded, Privates James Donnelly, Francis Ingraham,
Co, G, — KiUed, Privates Samuel Levensellar, George E, Eeed; wounded.
Private Lebalister Black,
Co, H, — Prisoner, Private William H. Coan.
Total, three killed, six wounded, one prisoner.
August.
Co. M, — Wounded, Sergt, Erving T. Curtis,
Stony Creek, Sept, 16,
Co, L, — Wounded, Private Augustus D, Brown,
Co, M. — Wounded, Private Oscar F, A. Green,
Wyatt Farm, Sept, 29.
Co, H. — Killed, Private William E. Foster; wounded, Capt, Henry C, Hall.
Co, K, — Prisoner, Sergt, Winsor B, Smith.
Vaughan Road, Oct. 1,
Co. H.— Wounded, Private Alfred L. Hilton.

680

FIRST MAINE CAVALRY.

Boydton Plank Road, Oct. 27.

Co. A. — Wounded, Corp. Benjamin F. Young, Private Samuel M. Bragg.
Co. B. — Wounded, Sergt. Austin McCobb, Corps. Thomas Moore, Henri J.
Haskell, Privates Alexander Benner, Jason C. Davis, Orrin W. Gooch,
Orrin M. Harrington, Benjamin F. Eider, Joseph T. Stoekbridge; pris
oner. Private Peter E. Thorndike.
Co. C. — Killed, Private John Leroy Pales; wounded. Corps. William H.
Hoxie, Aaron L. Morrison (died). Private Charles E, Mayberry; prison
ers. Privates Aaron Johnson, Franklin Spencer,
Co. D, — Wounded, Corp, Oscar L. Bean, Privates Da-dd E. Bird, John H,
Dow, John Dunan,
Co. E. — Killed, Lieut. Winfleld S. Collins, Sergt. Oscar Eichardson, Corp.
Albert E. Knight; wounded, Sergt, Frank W. Green, Corps, Hanson
Hutchings, Jr,, Albert Gardiner, Privates Samuel S. Chase, Benjamin
Warren (died) ; prisoner. Private Benjamin F, Polsom.
Co. P. — Wounded, Private Ethelbert Wentworth (died); prisoners, Privates
Benjamin A. Manter, Walter Sylvester.
Co. G. — Killed, Privates Gustavus K. Estes, Madison Libby; wounded,
Lieut. Sylvanus E. Jackson, Sergt. William W. Small, Privates Henry
L. Farrington, William Jacobs, Eodney Jones, Albert J. Eoberts; pris
oners. Privates Albert P. Friend, Ora F. Severance.
Co. H. — Wounded, Lieut. Joseph W. Lee, Sergt. Samuel L. Buzzell (died),
John P. Eobinson, Daniel M. Foster.
Co. I. — Wounded, Capt. Paul Chadbourne, Sergt. John M. Dodge, Corp.
Eli S. Waterhouse, Privates Walter Allen, Francis Brooks, John G.
Cummings, James A. Eice (died), Eufus A. Smith, James V. Wood.
Co. K. — Killed, Privates George C. Besse, Hezekiah P. Harris, Charles Lang,
Eobert Lang, WiUiam Staples; wounded, Sergt. Josiah Gatchell, Pri
vates Edward K. Chapman, Otis M. Churchill, Peter Como, Francis
Hart.
Co. L. — Wounded, Corp. George A. Shay, Privates Francis J. Polsom, Asa
S. Gould, Charles H. Johnston, Henry G. Eeynolds; prisoner, Sergt.
Justin S. Nevens.
Co. M. — Wounded, Sergt. John W. Eogers, Privates Samuel F. Harris, Gil
bert A, Hooper, William Eyan, Eobert T, Thomas, John P, Thompson,
WiUiam G. Towle, George Tracy; prisoner. Private Henry P, Shorey
(died).
Total, eleven killed; sixty-one wounded, of whom flve died; ten pris
oners, of whom one died. Bellefleld Raid, Dec. lO.
Co. C. — Wounded, Private Patrick P. Shevlin.
Co. K.— Wounded, Sergt. Edward B. Herbert (died).
On Detached Duty.
Co. B. — Wounded, Lieut. Prank M. Cutler.
Co. C. — Wounded, Capt. Addison P. Eussell (died).
Time and Place Unknewn.
Co. C. — Prisoner, Private Joseph A. Clark (died).
Co. D. — Prisoner, Corp. Joseph H. Lawrence.
Co. E. — Prisoner, Private Henry A. Luce.
Co. P. — Prisoner, Private Asa V. Cross.
Co. M. — Wounded, Privates Francis Dusliane, Seth H. Weymouth, (died);
prisoners, Corp. Augustus A. Graves, Privates George "VV. Gregory,
Edward E. Smith.

CASUALTIES IN 1864,

681

By Accident.
Co. F. — Killed, Lieut. WiUiam Harris, May 17; Private Samuel M. Corliss,
Oct, 12,
Co, G. — Killed, Henry Bates, Feb, 1,
Co. I. —Wounded, Corp. Leonard K. Pales, March 24; Private Edward P.
Chapman, May 14; Private Prank Cleaves, June 4; Private Samuel A.
Nutter, June.
Total, three killed, four wounded.

682

FIRST MAINE CAVALRY.

FIRST D. C. CAVALRY.
Near Petersburg, June 10,
Co, H, — Wounded, Lieut. James Maguire.
Petersburg, June 15, 16.
Co. E. — Wounded, Private Thomas L. Harris.
Co. F. — Killed, Private Moses T. Jackson ; wounded, Sergt, John F. DoUi-
ver, Corp. Austin B. White, Privates John S. Keiser, John Page, EUsha
A. Webster.
Total, one killed, six wounded.
Wilson's Raid, June 24-29.
Field and Staff. —Wounded, Maj. Daniel S. Curtis.
Co. A. — Wounded, Private Lee Lane (died) ; wounded and prisoner. Pri
vates Clement W. Coombs, William Gumty; prisoners, Corp. Eufus S.
Starbird, Privates James S. Gray, (died), James E. Hussey (died). Miles
Jackson (died), Eichard P. Pendleton, Sylvester Stewart, Frederic M.
Veazie (died), William H. Viles (died).
Co. C. — Wounded and prisoner, Capt. Andrew M. Benson.
Co. E. — Prisoner, Corps. Gorham A. Polsom, Joseph C. Hill, Privates John
Coyle, John Jones, Charles McDuffie, Joseph Montgomery.
Co. P. —Wounded, Sergt. Otis W. Whitcomb, Privates Ira B. Harvey, Wil
liam H. H. Nickerson.
Co. G. — Killed, Privates Jeremiah Bowhan, Dennis O'Brien; wounded and
prisoner, Capt. Charles T. Chase; prisoners. Privates Theodore Clarke
(died), Joseph P. Emmons (died), Henry A. Hamlin (died), Timothy P.
Humphrey, William H. Kennedy (died), Benjamin P. Leighton, Charles
P. Nichols^ Mitchell E. Nobriga, Thomas J. Pollard (died), WiUiam H.
Stanhope (died).
Co. H. — Killed, Private Henry S. Floyd; wounded, Sergt. Daniel H. Gil
man; wounded and prisoner. Privates William E. Bailey, Henry A.
Buck (died), Albert A. Burleigh; prisoners, Lieut. James Maguire,
Corp. Abiathar E. Kendall (died). Private Thomas J. Aderton (died).
Co. I. — Killed, Private James M. Woodman; prisoner. Private Elisha E.
Cunliffe.
Co. K. — Wounded, Sergts. WiUiam N. Higgins, Ozro P. Walker, Corp. Jon
athan Nash; wounded and prisoner. Private Freeman H. Butterfield,
George A. Gore ; prisoner. Private Lawrence P. Hooper.
Total, four killed ; nine wounded, of whom one died ; nine wounded and
prisoners, of whom one died; twenty-nine prisoners, of whom thirteen died.
Reams' Station, July 2.
Co. I. — Prisoner, Private John Kellen, Jr. (died).
Reams' Station, Aug. 21-26.
Co. A. — Killed, Corp. Asa Merrill; wounded. Private James M. Toothaker.
Co. C. — Wounded and prisoner, Lieut. William S. Farwell.
Co. E. — Wounded and prisoner. Private John G. Elliott; prisoners, Sergt.
Alfred H. Whittemore (died), Jacob P. Foss.
Co. P. — Wounded, Private Preston Bennett.
Co. G. — Killed, Saddler Jeremiah A. Estes.
Co. H. — Wounded, Privates WiUiam H. Harriman, Perley Lowe.

CASUALTIES IN TIIE FIRST D, C, 683
Co. I. — Wounded, Corp. George E. Closson, Privates Albert H. King, Mar
cellus Wells ; prisoners, George W. Gipson, Privates Alonzo D. Morgan,
George A. Eoyal.
Co. K. — Wounded and prisoner, Sergt. Benjamin A. Welch (died).
Co. M. — Prisoner, Private Sanford J. Eeed.
Total, two killed, seven wounded ; throe wounded and prisoners, of whom
one died; six prisoners, of whom one died.
Sept. 1 and 2.
Co. I. — Prisoners, Sergt. William B, Davis, Private Thomas Griffin.
(Scouting near Sycamore Church, Sept. 3.
Co. G, — Killed, Sergt, Chas, H. Wallace; wounded. Private John White
knact; wounded and prisoner, Private John H, Johnson.
Bermuda Hundreds, Sept. 10,
Co. A. — Wounded, Bugler Charles A. P. Emery.
On Picket, Sept. 12.
Co. G. — Prisoner, Private WiUiam H. Mayo.
Sycamore Church, Sept. 16.
Field and Staff. — Prisoner, Major Joel W. Cloudman.
Co. A. — Killed, Lieut. Vincent Mountfort; prisoners, Lieut, Leander M,
Comins, Privates Frederick K. Allen (died), Heman B, Carter (died),
Octa-vius A. Davis (died), Charles A. French, Moses H, GuUifer, John
MeaUer, Albert P. Monroe (died), John Potter (died), Charles E, Eay
mond (died), Wesley K, Scott (died), JohnC, Steele, Samuel Thorn (died),
Eobert H. White, Henry C, Whitney.
Co. B. — Prisoners, Lieut. Henry D. Fuller, Privates Anson Pettingill,
Charles E. Philbrick (died), Alvin E. Plummer, Clement P. Plummer
(died), Samuel Plummer (died).
Co. C, — Wounded, Private John P, Burton; prisoners, George E, Cameron,
John C, Cummings (died just after release),
Co. D. — Prisoners, Capt. William S. Howe, Lieut. Edward P. Merrill.
Co. E. — Wounded and prisoner. Private Eajonond Lincoln; prisoners. Sad
dler Augustus Marks (died). Private Cyrus F. Barrett (died), Patrick
Brennan (died), James H. Meserve (died), Elijah Morrill (died).
Co. F. — Prisoners, Sergts. George P. Hamilton, Paul F. E. Clark, Charles C.
Smiley (died), Corp. Daniel E. McKenney (died), Bugler George L. Pease
(died), Privates Orison W. Cole, Stephen Davis (died), John Getchell,
Edwin Hill, George W. Jackson, David Lawrence, James MoCorrison,
Jr., James N. Prescott, Sanford P. Simpson (died), Alton D. Spratt
(died), Horace V. Whitcomb.
Co. G.— KiUed, Corp. Charles H. Gibson, Private Nathaniel Eaton;
wounded and prisoner. Private Leonard C. Small fdied); prisoners,
Sergt. Thompson Neal (died). Corps. Alphonso Pierce (died), 'William E.
Smith (died), John Tibbetts, Privates James B. Cushing (died), CaMn
Dearborn, Charles G. Jackman, John McDonald, Jr., Eugene C. Moffitt,
Francis E. Eobinson (died), Nathaniel Sutherland (died), Gancello
WiUis.
Co. H, — Prisoners, Corps, Albert A, Pierce (died), Benjamin H, Turner
(died). Bugler Eowland B, Pomroy (died). Privates Llewellyn P, Bick-
more (died), Samuel E, Coombs (died), Kilburn Cowan, Charles D, Day
(died), Albion K, P, Dow (died), Mansell W, Farr, Joseph W, Fletcher,
Henry Hart, Frederick Holt, Eufus E. Jewett, David E, Lane (died).

684

FIRST MAINE CAVALRY.

Co, I, — Prisoners, Sergts, George Vinal (died), Walter D, Daniels (died). Pri
vates Hollis Howard, Peter Jennings, Joseph McKenney, Charles H.
Moore, George Morrill, John B, Parry, Frank A, Partridge (died), George
B. Stearns (died),
Co. K, — Wounded and prisoners, Corp, Jonathan Nash (died). Private
Ephraim B, Darnaby (died) ; prisoners, Sergts. WiUiam J. Butterfield,
Ozro F, Walker, Corps, James A, Murphy (died), John H. L, Chick
(died). Bugler Almon J, D. Jacobs (died soon after release). Farrier
Edward E. Woods (died soon after release). Privates Burnis E, Bean,
George Cobb (died), Albion Collins (died). Granger C, Crafts (died),
Da-vid Crosby, Luther Davis (died), Samuel B, Elliott (died), Daniel S.
Fitzgerald, George C, Getchell (died), Jesse L. Gilpatrick (died), HoUis
Harlow (died), Michael Hayes (died), Albert M, Jackson (died), Charles
E. Kingsley (died), Jesse Lombard, Dennis H. Merrill (died).
Co. L, — Prisoner, Corp. Ambrose P, Melvin (died),
Co, M, — Prisoners, Sergts, Jeremiah S, Douglass, Prank H, Wood, Corp.
Edward E. Chase, Privates George W. Penley, Da-vid L. Stetson, George
Tarbox,
Total, three killed, one wounded ; four wounded and prisoners, of whom
three died; one hundred and twelve prisoners, of whom fiity-five died.
Date and Place Unkno-wn,
Co, A, — Prisoners, Sergts, Eichard Webb, Purrington Dresser, Corp, Staf
ford B, Jones, Privates James Fuller, Eleazer Jordan, Charles W, Pick
ering (died), Edward E, Proctor, Daniel O, Walton (died),
Co, B, — Prisoners, Sergt, Francis A, Birce, Corps, Thomas Moore, Albert F.
Prince, Privates John A, Erskine (died), Morris L, Moores (died), Clar
ence Noyes (died), Michael G, Quinn (died), Charles F, Sedgeley (died),
Joseph Small (died), George M, Smith, George E, Stevens,' Edward A.
Sylvester, Thomas Tweedie (died), Horace Varney (died), George B.
Walton.
Co. C. — Wounded and prisoner. Private Charles W. Hardinbrook (died);
prisoners, Sergt. Lafayette Damon (died), Corp. William S. Bullen
(died), Farrier Gorham P, Fassett (died). Privates Walter Blanchard,
Alvin E, Blanchard (died), William Brown (died), Hugh Haslett, Augus
tus H. Knight, Albert S. McKenney, William H, McPhail,
Co, D, — Prisoners, Corps. Charles P. Latham (died), Oscar C, Wallace, Pri
vates Oscar W, Nichols (died), George A, Pierce, William H, Eichards,
Ambrose C, Eidley (died), Amos E. Eussell, Eandall Sampson, Hollis
Simpson, John Smith, Oliver C. Snow, George A, Soule, Manasseh W.
Spear, John Swaney, Charles E. Timmons, Thomas S, Walker, Hiram E.
WiUa, Nathan B. Wiggin (died), Atwell M, Wixon (died), George B.
Wright, Asa M. Young.
Co. E. — Prisonei^ Private Aaron Parker (died),
Co. F, — Prisoner, Private Thomas D, Eice,
Co, I, — Wounded, Privates Verano G, Bryant, Josiah D. Hinds, Charles E.
Moulton, Nathan M. Shaw; prisoners, Lieut, John P, McKusick, Pri
vates Eobert Cosgrove, Horace B. Cushman, Henry E. Emerson (died,)
Co, L. — Prisoners, Sergts. James M. Simpson, William M, Cushman, Na
thaniel P, Sargent (died), Edwin E, Blodgett (died). Corps. Charles C.
Palmer (died), Thomas Lane, Elbridge S. Hopkins, James H. Eackliff,
Bugler George W. Morey, Privates Joseph S. Bray (died), James Burns
(died), Cromwell Carter, Charles H, Caverly, Edward W, Colson (died),
Irving P. Drew, Adelbert I, Friend (died), Daniel Frost (died), Hathorn
Marston, John S, Mills, Calvin S. Morang, George A. Eowell (died),
Sewall W, Smith, John Stretch (died), Nicholas Summers (died), Albert
L, Sylvester (died), Charles H, Tarbox (died), Horace K, Tobin (died),
George Wellington, George A, Wentworth (died).

CASUALTIES IN THE FIRST D. C. 685
Co, M,— Wounded, Corp, John M, Warren, Private Eufus H, Wingate
(died); prisoners, Sergt, Oliver J. Woodward, Corp, George C, Sabine,
Privates Madison P, Boissoinault (died), John S, Thompson (died),
WilUam H. Thurlow, John T, Watson (died).
Total, six wounded, of whom one died; one wounded and jirisoner, who
died ; ninety-five prisoners, of whom forty died.
By Accident,
Co, F, —Wounded, Private Fred P, Townsend, May 30,
Co, H, — Wounded, Private Wellington Frost, August.

686 FIRST MAINE CAVALRY,

1865.
Hatcher's Bun, Feb. 5.
Co. K. — Wounded, Corp. Lothrop H. Babb.
Dinwiddie Court House, March 31.
Field and Staff. — Wounded, Maj. Paul Chadbourne.
Co. A. —Killed, Private Otis E. Lufkin; wounded, Lieut. Leander M.
Comins (died), Sergt. James P. Howard, Privates Amos Caverly, John
Emery, .Ir., 'WiUiam McKenzie.
Co. B. —KiUed, Private George S. Bond; wounded, Lieut. Henry D. FuUer,
Corps. Willard W. Barlow, Henry J. HaskeU, Privates William Coyle,
Albion P. Kimball, Andrew D. Spein.
Co. C— Wounded, Privates Josiah A. Chandler, Joseph H. Noyes (died),
George Perkins.
Co. D. — Killed, Lieut. James E. Stayner, Privates Eswell Bonnasa, Job
Clark, Edward P. Morrill; wounded, Capt. William S. Howe, Corp.
Jonathan P. Pollard, Privates John H. Dow, George S. Eussell (died),
Daniel Sweeney,'Edward Wixon.
Co. E.— Killed, Private Joshua B. Graffam; wounded, Sergt. George W.
True, Privates George H. Butters, Lorenzo J. Heath, William Howard,
Henry B. Leslie (died).
Co. P. — Killed, Privates Michael Nolan, George W. Woods; wounded, Corp.
George S. Kelley (died). Privates Cornelius Colby, Elijah H. Coleman,
William H. Daniels, John Getchell, John W. Goodwin, Alvin Hunter,
Henry D. Eicker, Marcellus Wentworth.
Co. G. — Wounded, Wagoner Orrin A. Snow, Privates James Burns (died),
WiUiam H. Morse, Leroy H. Tobie, George W. Whiteknact, Hanson W.
Young.
Co. H. — Killed, Private Ephraim J. McGoon; wounded, Sergts. John W.
West, Charles H. Foster, Corp. Llewellyn C. Wesley; wounded and
prisoner. Private John Eenier.
Co. I. —KUled, Sergts. Nahum W. Mitchell, Edwin T. Edes; wounded. Pri
vates Eobert Cosgrove, Luther Tibbitts.
Co. K. — Killed, Private Arley P. Alexander; wounded, Sergts. William B.
Tibbetts (died), David Tozier (died), Josiah Gatchell, Corps. John S.
Blake, Privates George A. Gove, John P. Gray, Arthur J. Gross,
Eichard McCarthy; prisoners. Privates Chelis Alexander, Levi Bagley,
Menander Dennett.
Co. L. — Wounded, Sergt. Benjamin P. Carter, Corps. Beniah W. Pratt, Aus
tin L. J'ones, Henry E. Challis, Privates Justin L. Bray, Lorenzo D.
Chamberlain, Charles B. Clarkson, George W. Foster (died), Hiram B.
Ingalls, Edward A, Mace, Frederick B, Nichols,
Co, M, — Killed, Corp, Waterman T. Lewis, Privates George W, Gregory,
Charles E, Long; wounded, Sergt, Sylvanus Quinn, Corps, James B.
Harris, Herman E, Green, Privates George H, Bunker, Manley Cope-
land, Andrew Fisher, Alfred Poster, Joshua P. Pratt, Eobert T. Thomas,
George Tracy; wounded and prisoner. Private George H, Cushman;
prisoners. Privates Sumner P. Bradford, Llewellyn Green.
Total, sixteen killed; seventy-five wounded, of whom nine died; two
wounded and prisoners ; five prisoners.
Fame's Cross-Roads, AprU 5,
Co, A, —Wounded, Private William H. HUl.
Co. P. — Prisoner, Private Sylvanus L. Hanscom.

CASUALTIES IN 1S65, 687
Charge on Lee's Train (Deatonsville), April 6,
Field and Staff, — Wounded, Adjt, Thaddeus Little,
Co, A. — Killed, Sergt, James M, HaU; wounded, Capt. John W. Freese,
Co, E, — KiUed, Capt, John A. Heald, Sergt, Charles M, Bailey, Corp. John
M. Hunter, Private Nathan D. Dolley; wounded. Bugler Eufus A, Wil
bur (died). Farrier Joseph W. Eoss, Privates Juan P. Flinn (died),
Henry W, Polsom, William Morrill,
Co. G, — Wounded, Sergt, Edwin J. Boynton; wounded and prisoner. Pri
vate Elnathan P, Irving,
Co. M, —Wounded, Corp, Herman E, Green, Private William B, Grindall.
Total, five killed; ten wounded, of whom two died; one wounded and
prisoner. Sailor's Creek, April 6,
Field and Staff, — Wounded, Sergt, Maj, Edward P, Tobie, Jr,
Co, B, — Wounded, Lieut, James W, Poor,
Co. C. — Killed, Private William Casey.
Co. P. — Killed, Private Samuel M. Johnson; wounded, Corp. John Knowles
(died). Private William L. Johnson (died).
Total, two killed ; four wounded, of whom two died.
Briery Creek, AprU 7.
Co. D. — KiUed, Private WiUiam L. Poss.
Co. G. — Wounded, Private Eodney Jones.
Farm-Tille, April 7.
Field and Staff. — Wounded, Sergt. Maj. Edward P. Tobie, Jr.
Co. A. — Wounded, Private Simeon M. Dawson.
Co. P. — KiUed, Private John P. Johnson.
Co. I. — Prisoner, Private Eufus A. Smith.
Co. L. — Wounded, Private Cyrus E. Stevens.
Total, one kiUed, three wounded, one prisoner.
Appomattox Court House, AprU 9.
Co. A. — Wounded, Lieut. Jefferson L. Coburn, Privates George E. Emery
(died), Charles Smith.
Co. B. — Killed, Sergt. Charles A. Mclntyre; wounded, Corp. Fred A. Eip
ley, Privates James P. Barrett, Samuel Stewart, Edward Stokes.
Co. C. — Wounded, Corp. Benjamin S. Wood.
Co. E. — Wounded, Corp. Albert Gardiner (died). Private Eugene A. Libby.
Co. P. — Woimded, Privates Corydon O. Stone, Charles W. Witham; pris
oner, Private John Clouser.
Co. G. — Killed, Private William E. Clarke; wounded, Corp. Edward S.
Baker, Private Frederick M. Giles.
Co. M. — Wounded, Corps. Cyrus M. Geary (died), Francis L. Town, Prank
Gates, Private George H. Cushman (died).
To.tal, two killed ; eighteen wounded, of whom four died ; one prisoner.
"Wounded by Accident.
Co. B. — Private Daniel W. Benner, March 14.
Co. C. — Charles P. Shaw (died).
Co. G. — Private Thomas Somers, on picket, winter ; Private James H. Thorn,
in camp, winter.

688

FIRST MAINE CAVALRY.

RECAPITULATION.

1862.

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Luray, June . . ...
Cedar Mcrantain, Aug. 9 ...
Brandy Station, Aug. 20 .
Near "Warrenton, Aug. 22
Eappahannock Station, Aug. 24
Near Warrenton, Aug. 27 . . .
Thoroughfare Gap, Aug. 28
Bull Eun, Aug. 28, 29 
Frederick, Md., Sept, 12 . . .
South Mountain, Sept, 18 . .
Antietam, Sept, 17 
Near Frederick, September , , . ,
Near Middleburg, November
Fredericksburg, Dec, 12, 18 , .
Dumfries, Dec. 28 
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Total, 1862  1863.
April 16 
Eappahannock Station, April .
Louisa Court House, May 2 .
Stoneman's raid. May 5, 7 ,
Bealton, Mg-y 10 , , . , ,
On detached service. May , . , ,
Brandy Station, June 9 
Aldie, June 17 ... , . '
Middleburg, June 19 . . .
Upperville, June 21 
Near Aldie, June 22 
Gettysburg, July 2, 3 
Halltown, July 15 
Shepardstown, July 16 .... _
Hanover, Pa., July  '
Beverly ford, Aug. 15 ....
Near Oakshades, Sept. 14 ... .
Sept. 15 
Near Warrenton, Sept. 20 ... .
September 
Little Washington reconnoissance, Oct. 12 .
BuU Eun, Oct. 15 
Eappahannock Station, Oct. 23 .
Unkno-wn 
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21
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10 1
4 1

27 11
2
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4
22 11
22 1

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28 42 1
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Total, 1863 

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RECAPITULATION OF CASUALTIES.

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1864, •

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Scouting near Warrenton, Jan, 9 ,
Scouting near Warrenton, Jan, 16
Dahlgren raid, Feb, 29 to March 2
Strasburg, May 1 , . .
Todd's Tavern, May 8 . . .
Beaver Dam Station, May 10
Ground Squirrel bridge. May 11 .
Fortiflcations of Eichmond, May 12
Haxall's Landing, May 15
Hawes' shop. May 28 . . . <
Skirmish on the Eapidan, May .
Barker's MiUs, June 2
June 5 
June 9 
Foraging, June 10 .
Tre-villian Station, June 11
June 19 
Black Creek, June 21 .
Near Petersburg, June 22
St. Mary's church, June 24
Near Gurley farm, June 25 ,
Jmie 28 
Prince George Court House, June 29
Jnlyl 
While serving as scout, July 11 ,
On picket, July 15 , . ,
Malvern HUl, July 28, 29
On detached duty, July
Aug, 3 
On picket, Aug, 9 , , ,
Berryville, Aug, 14 , , ,
White Tavern, Aug, 15
Deep Bottom, Aug, 16 .
Aug, 17 
Charles City cross-roads, Aug, 18
On detached duty, Aug, 28
Eeams' Station, Aug, 23, 25 ,
August 
Stony Creek, Sept, 16 . . .
Wyatt farm, Sept. 29 .
Vaughan road, Oct. 1 . . .
Boydton plank road, Oct. 27
BeUefleld raid, Dec. 10 .
On detached duty
By accident 

1

7 1
2 1 111
13 1 1
42 1
3 1
11 8

4 1
7
4
10 4 1
4 1JL
4 2
4 1
23 11161 11
22 1 1
6 1
2 11
61 22 2
4

2 11 1
2 11 51 11

8
12 3

7

2
2
18 7 1 8 1 11

Total, 1864 

54

189

17

18

7

112

41

690

FIRST MAINE CAVALBY.

FIEST D. C. CAVALEY,

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Near Petersburg, June 10 , , . .
Petersburg, June 15, 16 .
Wilson's raid, June 24-29 ....
Eeams' Station, July 2 . . . .
Eeams' Station, Aug. 21-26 ....
Sept. 1, 2 
Near Sycamore church, Sept. 3 . . .
Bermuda Hundred, Sept. 10 . • 0 ¦
On picket, Sept. 12 
Sycamore churcli, Sept. 16 . . .
Unknown 
By accident  • .

1
4 2 1
3

1
6 97 111
62

1 1

98 1
4 1

11
3 1

29 1
6
2 1
112 95

18 1
1
5840

Total, First D. C. Cavalry.
1865.

11 16 52 11
2

84 1
75 1
10 4 1
, 3
18 4

2 9224 1

18 2 1

6

246 5 1 11

118

Hatcher's Eun, Feb. 5 
Dinwiddie Court House, March 31 .
Fame's cross-roads, April 5 , .
Charge on Lee's train, April 6 .
Sailor's Creek, April 6 
Briery Creek, April 7 
Parm-ville, April 7 
Appomattox Court House, April 9 .
By accident 

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Total, 1865 

27 2
24 54 1127

117 27 80
189 84
117

18 3 6
17 2
18

3
1320 1818 3

127 6

8
63
110 112
246 8

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1862 
1863 
1864 
First D. C. Cavalry 
1865 

6 1
41
118

Grand Total 

118

447

46

72

16

539

161

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Bt General Order No 10, dated Headquarters Army of the Potomac,
March 7, 1865, the names of twenty-nine battles, in which the First Maine
Cavalry bore a meritorious part, were ordered to be inscribed upon the
colors of this regiment. (This order is given on the ensuing pages for
the purposes of comparison.) These do not include the many skirmishes
and minor engagements in which the regiment took part — as Louisa Court
House, May 2, 1863, Beaver Dam Station, May 10, 1864, near Eichmond, May
12, 1864, and various others that will readily occur to those acquainted with
the history of the regiment, in some of which the rggiment suffered quite
severely — but only the more important engagements. The names of battles
thus ordered on the flag of this regiment are : —
Middletown  May 24, 1862
Winchesteb  May 25, 1862
Cedab Mountain  Aug. 9, 1862
Second Bull Eun  Aug. 29, 80, 1862
South Mountain ....... Sept. 14, 1862
Antietam  Sept. 17, 1862
Pbedbeicksbubg .  Dec. 12, 1862
Eappahannock Station  April 14, 1863
Beandt Station  June 9, 1863
Aldie  June 17, 1868
MiDDLBBUEG  June 19, 1863
Uppebvillb  June 21, 1868
Gettysbueg  July 2, 3, 1863
Shepaedstown  July 16, 1863
SuLPHUE Speings  Oct. 12, 1868
Mine Eun  Nov. 30, 1868
Foetifications op Eichmond .... March 1, 1864
Old Chuech  March 2, 1864
Todd's Taveen ... ... May 7, 8, 1864
Geound Squieeel Chuech  May 11, 1864
Hawes' Shop  May 28, 1864
Coal Haeboe  June 2, 1864
Tebvillian Station  June 11, 1864
St. Maey's Chuech  June 24, 1864
Deep Bottom  Aug. 16, 1864
Eeams' Station  Aug. 23, 25, 1864
Wyatt's Fabm  Sept. 29, 1864
Boydton Eoad  Oct. 27, 1864
Bellefield  Dec. 10, 1864

694

FIRST MAINE CAVALBY.

After this order was issued, the regiment was in seven different engage
ments, viz : — ¦
Dinwiddie Couet House .... March 31, 1865
Fame's Ceoss-eoads  April 5, 1865
Deatonsville (charge on Lee's train) . . . April 6, 1865
Sailoe' s Ceeek  April 6, 1865
Beieet Ceeek  April 7, 1865
Faemvillb  April 7, 1865
Appomattox Couet House  April 9, 1865

GENERAL ORDER NUMBER TEN,

695

Headquaetbes Aemy of the Potomac,

General Order 1
No, 10. S

March 7, 1865.

In accordance with the requirements of General Order No. 19, of 1862,
from the War Department, and in conformity with the reports of boards
convened to examine into the services rendered by the troops concerned, and
by the authority of the lieutenant general commanding armies of the
United States, it is ordered that there shall be inscribed upon the colors or
guidons of the following regiments and batteries serving in this army, the
names of the battles in which they have borne a meritorious i^art, and as
hereinafter specified, -viz: —

Fredericksbiu-g,Tolopotomoy,

Cedar Mountain,
Antietam. Chancellorsville. Gettysburg.-Wilderness.
Cedar Mountain.
Second Bull Eun.
Chantilly.

"Wilderness. Spottsylvania.

First Maine Heavy Artillery.
Coal Harbor, Deep Bottom,
Petersburg. Fourth Maine Battery, 5,
¦Wilderness, Spottsylvania,
Fifth Maine Battery, 9,

6.

Spottsylvania,
Coal Harbor.

Petersburg, j
Opequan.

Sixth Maine Battery. 12.

Antietam.
Gettysburg.

"Wilderness. Spottsylvania.
North Anna.

Seventh Maine Battery. 7.

North Anna.
Coal Harbor.

Petersburg. Keams' Station.

Boydton Road,

Coal Harbor,

Fisher's HiU,
Cedar Creek,

Coal Harbor,
Petersburg.
Deep Bottom.

Poplar Spring
Church.

FIEST MAINE CAVAUBY. 89.

Middletown. "Winchester.Cedar Mountain.
Second Bull Run.
South Mountain,
Antietam,Fredericksburg,Rappahannock Sta'n,
Bull Run,
Yorktown."Williamsburg."West Point.
Gaines' Mill.
Savage Station,

Brandy Station,
Aldie.Middleburg."Upperville, Gettysburg. Shepardsto-wn.
Sulphur Springs,

Mine Run. Trevillian Station.
Fortiflcations of Rich. St. Mary's Church,

Old Church.
Todd's Tavern.
Ground Squirrel Ch.
Hawes' Shop,
Coal Harbor,

Deep Bottom.
Reams' Station,
"W^yatt's Farm,
Boydton Road,
Bellefleld,

First Maine Veteran 'Volunteers. 22.

VSTiite Oak Swamp.
Malvern HiU.
Crampton's Gap.
Antietam.Mayre's Heights.
Salem Heights.

Gettysburg. Petersburg.
Rappahannock Sta'n. Fort Stevens.
"Wilderness. Opequan.
Spottsylvania. Fisher's Hill.
Coal Harbor. Cedar Creek.

Sixteenth Maine 'Volunteers. 13.

South Mountain.
Antietam. Fredericksburg.Chancellorsville.
Fredericksburg.
Chancellorsville. Gettysburg.

Gettysburg.
Mine Run.
-Wilderness.

Spottsylvania.
North Anna.
Tolopotomoy.

Bethesda Church.
Petersburg. "Weldon Railroad.

Seventeenth Maine "Volunteers. 12.

Auburn. Mine Run.
-Wilderness.

Po River.
Spottsylvania North Anna.

Tolopotomoy.Coal Harbor.
Petersburg.

696

FIBST MAINE CAVALBY.

Fredericksburg. Chancellorsville.Gettysburg.
Bristoe Station.

Nineteenth Maine Volunteers. 16,

Mine Run.
Wilderness.Po River.
Spottsylvania,

North Anna.
Tolopotomoy.Coal Harbor.
Petersburg.

Strawberry Plains.
Deep Bottom.
Reams' Station.
Boydton Road.

Antietam. Fredericksburg.Chancellors ville .
Gettysburg.

Wilderness. Spottsylvania.

Spottsylvania.
North Anna.

Second Bull Run.
Antietam.Fredericksburg. Chancellorsville.

Fair Oaks.
Peach Orchard.
Savage Station.
White Oak Swamp.

Camden.Bull Run.
Chantilly. South Mountain.

South Mountain.
Antietam^.
Fredericksburg.

T'wentietti Maine Volunteers. 15.
Rappahannock Sta'n. North Anna. Weldon Railroad.
Mine Run. Tolopotomoy. Peebles' Farm.
Wilderness. Bethesda Church. Hatcher's Run.
Spottsylvania. Petersburg.

Tturty-flrst Maine Volunteers. 6.
Coal Harbor. Weldon Railroad,
Petersburg.Thirty- second Maine Volunteers.
Coal Harbor. Weldon Railroad.
Petersburg. Poplar Spring Ch.

Poplar Spring Ch.

Hatcher's Run.

Battery M, First New Hampshire.
Spottsylvania.North Anna.
Tolopotomoy.

Gettysburg.
Mine Run.
Wilderness. Po River.

14. Coal Harbor.
Petersburg.Deep Bottom.

Fifth New Hampshire Volunteers. 16.

Glendale.Malvern Hill.
Antietam.Fredericksburg.

Chancellorsville.Gettysburg.Tolopotomoy.Coal Harbor.

Petersburg. Strawberry Plains.
Deep Bottom.
Reams' Station.

Sixth New Hampshire Volunteers. 15.

Antietam. Fredericksburg.Siege of Vicksburg.
Jackson.

Wilderness. Spottsylvania.
North Anna.
Coal Harbor.

Petersburg. Hatcher's Run.
Poplar Spring Ch.

Ninth NeTsr Hampshire Volunteers, 12.

Hatcher's Run.
Siege of "Vicksburg.
Jackson.

Spottsylvania.North Anna.
Coal Harbor.

Fredericksburg. Vicksburg. Siege of Knoxville,

Spottsylvania.
Coal Harbor.

Eleventh Ne^w Hampshire Volunteers.
Hatcher's Run. North Anna.
Wilderness. Coal Harbor.
Spottsylvania. Petersburg.
First Vermont Artillery. 7,

Petersburg. Weldon Railroad.
Poplar Spring Ch.
12.
Jackson. Weldon Railroad.
Poplar Spring Ch.

Petersburg. Charlestown.

Opequan.
Fisher's Hill.

Cedar Creek.

Second Vermont Volunteers. 22.

Bull Run.
Yorktown. Williamsburg.Golding's Farm.
Savage Station.
Wliite Oak Swamp.

Torktown.
-Williamsburg. Golding's Farm.
Savage Station.
White Oak Swamp.
Crampton's Gap,

Crampton's Gap.
Antietam.
Fredericksburg.
Mayre's Heights.
Salem Heights.
Gettysburg.

Funkstown. Petersburg.
Rappahannock Sta'n. Charlestown.
Wilderness. Opequan.
Spottsylvania. Fisher's Hill.
Coal Harbor. Cedar Creek.

Third Vermont Volunteers. 21.

Antietam.
Fredericksburg.Mayre's Heights.
Salem Heights.
Gettysburg.

Funkstown.
Rappahannock Sta'n.
Wilderness. Coal Harbor.
Spottsylvania.

Petersburg,Charlestown.Opequan.
Fisher's Hill.
Cedar Creek.

GENERAL ORDER NUMBER TEN,

697

Fourth Vermont Volunteers, 21,

Torktown,-Williamsburg. Golding's Fai'm,
Savage Station.
"White Oak Swamp,
Crampton's Gap,

Antietam,Fredericksnurg,
Mayre's Heights,
Salem Heights,
Gettysburg.

Funkstown.
Rappahannock Sta'n,
-Wilaerness, Coal Harbor.
Spottsylvania.

Petersburg. Charlestown,
Opctiuan.
Fisher's Hill,
Cedar Creek,

Fifth Vermont Veteran Volunteers, 21.

Torkto-wn,"Williamsburg, Golding's Farm,
Savage Station.
"White Oak Swamp,
Crampton's Gap,

Yorktown,"Williamsburg, Golding's Farm,
Savage Station,
"White Oak Swamp.
Crampton's Gap.
¦Wilderness. Spottsylvania.

"Wilderness, Spottsylvania.

Antietam.
Fredericksburg. Mayre's Heights.
Salem Heights.
Gettysburg,

Funkstown. Petersburg.
Rappahannock Sta'n. Charlestown,
¦Wilderness, Opequan,
Spottsylvania. Fisher's Hill.
Coal Harbor. Cedar Greek,

Sixth Vermont Volunteers, 21,

Antietam,Fredericksburg.Mayre's Heights. «
Salem Heights.
Gettysburg.

Funkstown. Rappahannock Sta'n.
-Wilderness. Spottsylvania,Coal Harbor.

Petersburg. Charlestown.
Opequan.
Fisher's -Hill.
Cedar Creek.

Third Vermont Volunteers, 8,

Coal Harbor,
Petersburg.

Monocacy, Opequan,

Fisher's Hill.
Cedar Creek.

Seventeenth Vermont Volunteers. 7,

North Anna,
Coal Harbor,

Petersburg. "Weldon Railroad,

Hatcher's Run.

Battery B, Massachusetts Artillery,
Torkto-wn, Second Bull Run, Mine Run,
Hanover Court House, Fredericksburg, -Wilderness.
Mechanicsville, Chancellorsville. Spottsylvania,
Gaines' Mills. Gettysburg, North Anna,
Malvern Hill, Rappahannock Sta'n.
Ninth Massachusetts Battery, 9.
North Anna. Bethesda Church,
Tolopotomoy. Petersburg.
Tenth Massachusetts Battery, 11,

Gettysburg,
Mine Run,
Spottsylvania,
Kelly's Ford,
Mine Run,
Po River,

18, Bethesda Church.
Petersburg."Weldon Railroad.
Hatcher's Run.

"Weldon Railroad.
Hatcher's Run.

Spottsylvania,
North Anna,
Tolopotomoy,

Coal Harbor,
Petersburg,
Deep Bottom.

"Wilderness, Spottsylvania.

Spottsylvania.
North Anna,
Tolopotomoy,

Poolesville, South Mountain,
Antietam,Fredericksburg, Chancellorsville,

Bull Run,
Torktown."Williamsburg.Fair Oaks.
Savage Station.
Glendale,Malvern Hill,

Eleventh Massachusetts Battery,
Petersburg

North Anna,
Coal Harbor,

Reams' Station,
Boydton Road,
6, "Weldon Railroad,

Fifth Massachusetts Hea-vy ArtUlery,
Coal Harbor,
Petersburg,

Strawberry Plains,
Deep Bottom,

9,
Poplar Spring Ch.
Boydton Road.

First Massachusetts Cavalry, 18,

Brandy Station,
Aldie, Upperville,
Gettysburg. -Williamsport.

Culpeper, St, Mary's Church,
Auburn. Coal Harbor.
Todd's Tavern. Bellefleld.
Fortifications of Rich. Vaughan Road.

Eleventh Massachusetts Volunteers, 25,

Bristoe Station.
Second Bull Run.
Chantilly.
Fredericksburg. Chancellorsville.Gettysburg.

Kelly's Ford.
Locust Grove.
"Wilderness. Spottsylvania,
North Anna.
Tolopotomoy,

Coal Harbor,
Petersburg,Strawberry Plains.
Deep Bottom.
Poplar Spring Ch.
Boydton Road.

698

FIRST MAINE CAVALRY,

Nineteenth Massachusetts Volunteers. 23.

Ball's Bluff.
Yorktown.West Point.
Fair Oaks.
Peach Orchard.
Savage Station.

Ball's BlufC.
Yorktown.West Point.
Fair Oaks.
Peach Orchard.
Savage Station.
Glendale.

White Oalt Swamp.
Malvern Hill.
Second Bull Run.
Antietam. Fredericksburg. Chancellorsville.

Gettysburg. Bristoe Station.
Mine Run.
Wilderness. Spottsylvania.Tolopotomoy.

Coal Harbor.
Petersburg.Deep Bottom.
Reams' Station.
Boydton Road.

Twentieth Massachusetts Volunteers. 26.

Malvern Hill.
Chantilly.
Antietam.
Fredericksburg. Chancellorsville.
Gettysburg. Bristoe Station.

Mine Run.
Wilderness.
Po River.
Spottsylvania. North Anna.
Tolopotomoy.

Coal Harbor.
Petersburg.
Strawberry Plains.
Deep Bottom.
Reams' Station.
Boydton Road.

Roanoke Island.
Newbern. Camden.
Second Bull Run.
Chantilly.

T-wenty-flrst Massachusetts Volunteers. 19.
Siege of Knoxville. Petersburg.
Wilderness. Weldon Railroad.
Spottsylvania. Poplar Spring Ch.
North Anna. Hatcher's Eun.
Coal Harbor.

South Mountain.
Antietam.
Fredericksburg.Blue Spriiig.
Campbell Station.

Second Bull Run,
Chantilly. South Mountain.
Antietam.
Fredericksburg.

Twenty-eighth Massachusetts Volunteers.
Chancellorsville.Gettysburg.

18.

Bristoe Station.
Wilderness. Mine Run.

Po River.
Spottsylvania.
Tolopotomoy.Coal Harbor.

Petersburg. Strawberry Plains.
Deep Bottom.
Reams' Station.

T-wenty -ninth Massachusetts Volunteers. 16.

Hampton Roads.
Gaines' Mills.
Savage Station.
White Oak Swamp.

Malvern Hill.
Second Bull Run.
Antietam.
Fredericksburg.

Vicksburg. Jackson.
Blue Springs.
Campbell Station.

Siege of Knoxville.
Coal Harbor.
Petersburg.Weldon Railroad.
19.

Malvern Hill.
Gainesville.Second Bull Run,
Chantilly.
Antietam. -

Thirty-second Massachusetts Volunteers.
Fredericksburg. Wilderness. Petersburg.
Chancellorsville. Spottsylvania. Weldon Railroad.
Gettysburg. North Anna. Peebles' Farm.
Rappahannock Sta'n. Tolopotomoy. Hatcher's Run.
Mine Run. Bethesda Church.

Thirty-fifth Massachusetts Volunteers. 13.

Vicksburg.Poplar Spring Ch.
Hatcher's Run.

Antietam. Siege of Knoxville. Coal Harbor.
Fredericksburg. Spottsylvania. Weldon Railroad.
Jackson. North Anna. South Mountain.
Campbell Station. Thirty-sixth Massachusetts Volunteers. 13:
Fredericksburg. Campbell Station. Spottsylvania. Petersburg.
Vicksburg. Siege of Knoxville. North Anna. Poplar Spring Ch.
Jackson. Wilderness. Coal Harbor. Hatcher's Run.
Blue Springs. Thirty-seventh Massachussetts Volunteers. 11.
Fredericksburg. Gettysburg. Spottsylvania. Fort Stevens.
Mayre's Heights. Rappahannock Sta'n. Coal Harbor. Opequan.
Salem Heights. Wilderness. Petersburg.

Thirty-ninth Massachusetts Volunteers. 8.

Mine Run.
Wilderness.

Spottsylvania.
North Anna.

Tolopotomoy. Bethesda Church.

Petersburg. Weldon Railroad,

Wilderness. Spottsylvania.

Hatcher's Run.
North Anna.

Fifty-sixth Massachusetts Volunteers, 8,
Coal Harbor, Weldon Railroad,
Petersburg, Poplar Spring Ch,
Fifty-seventh Massachusetts Volunteers, 8.
Wilderness. Hatcher's Run. Coal Harbor. Weldon Railroad.
Spottsylvania, North Anna. Petersburg. Poplar Spring Ch.

GENERAL ORDER NUMBER TEN.

699

Wilderness.Spottsylvania.

Wilderness. Spottsylvania.

Ball's Bluff.
Yorktown.Fair Oaks.
Malvern Hill.
Antietam.

Fifty-eighth Massachusetts Volunteers. 7. •
Poplar Spring Ch.

North Anna.
Coal Hajbor.

Petersburg.
Weldon Railroad.

Fifty-ninth Massachusetts Volunteers. 8.

Hatcher's Run.
North Anua.

Co.al Hai-hor.
Petersburg.

Weldon Railroad.
Poplar Spring Ch.

Battery B, First Rhode Island Artillery. 19.
First Fredericksburg. Wilderness. Coal Harbor.
Second Frederioksb'g. Po River. Petersburg.
Gettysburg. Spottsylvania. Deep Bottom.
Bi-istoe Station. North Anna. Reams' Station,
Mine Run. Tolopotomoy.
Battery C, First Rhode Island Artillery. 18.
Chancellorsville. Spottsylvania.

Yorkto-wn. Malvern Hill.
Hanover Court House. Second Bull Run,
Mechanicsville. Antietam.
Gaines' Mills. Fredericksburg.
Fisher's HiU. Cedar Creek.

Gettysburg. Coal Harbor,
Rappahaniiock Sta'n. Petersburg.
Wilderness. Opequan,

Battery E, First Rhode Island Artillery, 12,

Yorkto-wn, Second Bull Run,
Charles City Cross Rd, Chantilly. .
Malvern Hill. Fredericksburg,

Chancellorsville,Gettysburg, Wilaerness.

Spottsylvania.Coal Harbor.
Petersburg.

Battery G, First Rhode Island Artillery, 15,

Yorkto-wn,Fair Oaks,
Malvern Hill,
Antietani.

Bull Run,
Yorkto-wn,
Williamsburg,Malvern HiU,

Fredericksburg,
Mayi-e's Heights,
Gettysburg,
Rappahannock Sta'n,

Wilderness.Spottsylvania, Coal Harbor,
Petersburg,

Opequan,
Fisher's HiU,
Cedar Creek,

Second Rhode Island Volunteers. 16.
Antietam, Gettysburg. Coal Harbor.
Fredericksburg. Rappahannock Sta'n, Petersburg,
Mayre's Heights, Wilderness. Fort Stevens,
Salem Heights. Spottsylvania. Opequan.

Fourth Rhode Island Volunteers, 10,
Roanoke Island, South Mountain, Suffolk, Poplar Spring Ch,
Newbern, Antietam, Weldon Railroad, Hatcher's Run,
Fort Macon, Fredericksburg.
Seventh Rhode Island Volunteers, 10.

Fredericksburg. Siege of Vicksburg.
Jackson.

Spottsylvania.
North Anna.
Coal Harbor.

Petersburg.
Weldon Railroad.

Coal Harbor.
Petersburg.
Antietam.
Fredericksburg. Chancellorsville.Gettysburg.

Second Connecticut Artillery. 5
Opequan. Fisher's Hill.
Fourteenth Oonnocticut Volunteers.

Bristoe Station.
Wilderness. Spottsylvania.

Coal Harbor.
North Anna.
Tolopotomoy.

Poplar Spring Ch.
Hatcher's Run.

Cedar Creek.
13. Petersburg.Reams' Station.
Boydton Road.

First Ne-w Tork Independent Battery. 18.

Torkto-wn.Williamsburg.Gaines' Mills.
"White Oak Swamp.
Crampton's Gap.

Antietam.Fredericksburg.Mayre's Heights.
Salem Heights.
Gettysburg.

Rappahannock Sta'n.
Wilaerness. Spottsylvania.Coal Harbor.

Petersburg. Opequan.
Fisher's Hill.
Cedar Creek.

Third Ne-w York Independent Battery. 12.
Torkto-wn. Antietam. Gettysburg. Spottsylvania.
Williamsburg. Mayre's Heights. Rappahannock Sta'n. Coal Harbor.
Golding's Fai-m. Salem Heights. Wilderness. Petersburg.

700

FIRST MAINE CAVALRY,

Eleventh Ne^w York Battery. 10.

Second Bull Run.
Fredericksburg. Chancellorsville.

Kelly's Ford.
Mine Run.

Tolopotomoy. Coal Harbor,

Gettysburg,
Mine Run.
North Anna,
Twelfth New York Battery.
North Anna, Coal Harbor.
Tolopotomoy, Petersburg.

Petersburg.
Deep Bottom.

Reams' Station.

Fifteenth Ne-w York Independent Battery
Chancellorsville. Mine Run.
Gettysburg. Spottsylvania.
Rappahannock Sta'n, North Anna,

Tolopotomoy,
Bethesda Church,
Petersburg,

11.
Weldon Railroad.
Peebles' Farm.

7.

Suffolk.
Spottsylvania. Petersburg,Cedar Mountain,
Second BuU Run,
Fredericksburg,Vicksburg,

Nineteenth Ne-w York Battery.
North Anna. Weldon Railroad.
Coal Harbor. Petersburg.
T-wenty-seventh New York Battery.

Hatcher's Run.

Fair Oaks.
Battle of June 25, '62,
Peach Orchard.
Savage Station.
White Oak Swamp.

Thirty-fourth New York Battery.
Jackson. Wilderness.
Blue' Springs. Spottsylvania.
Campbell Station, North Anna,
Siege of Knoxville, Coal Harbor.
Battery B, First New York ArtUlery,
Mine Run.
Spottsylvania,

15.

Malvern Hill,
Antietam. Fredericksburg.Charicellorsville. Gettysburg.

North Anna.
Tolopotomoy. Bethesda Church.

Petersburg.
Poplar Spring Ch.
Hatcher's Run,

19. Petersburg,
Weldon Railroad.
Peebles' Farm.
Hatcher's Run.

Fredericksburg, Chancellorsville,
Gettysburg,

Battery O, First New York Artillery. 11.
Rappahannock Sta'n. North Anna. Petersburg.
Mine Run. Tolopotomoy. Weldon Railroad.
Spottsylvania, Bethesda Church,
Battery D, First New York ArtUlery, 22,

Torktown. Williamsburg. Seven Pines.
Battle of June 25, '62.
Peach Orchard.
Savage Station.

White Oak Swamp,
Glendale,
Malvern Hill, ¦
Fredericksburg, Chancellorsville. Gettysburg,

Rappahannock Sta'n..
Mine Run.
Wilderness.
Spottsylvania,North Anna.

Tolopotomoy. Bethesda Church.
Petersburg.
Weldon Railroad.
Chapel House.

Battery E, First New York Artillery. 16.

Torktown.Lee's Mills.
Williamsburg.
Mechanicsville.

Savage Station.
White Oak Swamp.
Malvern Hill.
Chancellorsville.

Gettysburg.
Mine Run.
Wilderness.
Spottsylvania.

North Anna.
Tolopotomoy. Bethesda Church.
Petersburg.

Battery G, First New York ArtUlery. 18.

Fair Oaks.
Savage Station.
Wliite Oak Swamp.
Malvern Hill.
Antietam.

Fredericksburg. Chancellorsville.
Gettysburg. Bristoe Station.
Mine Run.

Wilderness. Po River.
Spottsylvania, North Anna.

Yorkto-wn, Fair Oaks,
"White Oak Swamp
Malvern Hill,

Battery H, First New York Artillery.
Mine Run. Tolopotomoy.
Wilderness. Bethesda Church.
Spottsylvania. Petersburg.
North Anna.

Battery L, First New York ArtUlery.
Cedar Mountain. Antietam. Wilderness.
Gainesville. Fredericksburg. Spottsylvania.
Second Bull Run. Chancellorsville. North Anna.
Chantilly. Gettysburg. Tolopotomoy.
South Mountain. Mine Run,

Tolopotomoy,Coal Harbor,
Petei-sburg. Deep Bottom.
14, Weldon Eailroad,
Peebles' Fai-m.
Hatcher's Eun.

18, Bethesda Church,
Petersburg.
Weldon Railroad.
Peebles' Farm.

GENERAL ORDER NUMBER TEN.

701

Second Bull Eun,
Spottsylvania.
North Anna.

Wilderness. Spottsylvania,

Spottsylvania,North Anua,

Spottsylvania,Tolopotomoy,Coal Harbor,

Coal Harbor,
Petersburg.Spottsylvania.
Coal Hai-bor.

Wilderness.Spottsylvania.

Second New York Heavy Artillery. 9.

Tolopotomoy. Coal Harbor.

Petersburg. Strawberry Plains.

Fourth New York Heavy Artillery,
North Anna. Coal Harbor.
Tolopotomoy. Petersburg.

Deep Bottom.
Reams' Station.
8. Deep Bottom.
Reams' Station.

Seventh Ne-w York Heavy Artillery, 8,

Tolopotomoy. Coal Hai'bor.

Petersburg. Strawberry Plains,

Eighth Ne-w York Hea-i^ ArtUlery,
North Anna. Strawberry Plains.

Deep Bottom.
Reams' Station.
9. Reams' Station.
Boydton Road.

Petersburg. Deep Bottom.
Ninth New York Heavy Artillery, 5,
Monocacy, Opequan. Cedar Creek.
Fourteenth Ne-w York Heavy Artillery, 6,
Poplar Spring Ch, Hatcher's Run,

Petersburg.Weldon Railroad.

Fifteenth Ne-w York Heavy Artillery. 8,

North Anua.
Tolopotomoy.

Bethesda Church.
Petersburg,

Chapel House,
Hatcher's Run.

Coal Harbor.
Petersburg.

Leesburg.Brandy Station.
Middleburg. Gettysburg.Shepardstown.

Wilderness. Spottsylvania.Guineas Station.
North Anna.

Second Ne-w York Mounted Rifles.
Bethesda Church. Weldon Railroad.
Pegram's Farm. Poplar Spring Ch.
Tenth New York Cavalry. 20,
Sulphur Springs. Hawes' Shop.
Auburn. Coal Harbor.
Mine Run. Trevillian Station.
Todd's Tavern. St. Mary's Church.
Fortifications of Rich. Malvern Hill,

Tolopotomoy. Bethesda Church,
Coal Harbor.
Petersburg.

Cemetery Hill.
Weldon Railroad.
Reams' Station.

Hatcher's Run.

Charles Citj; Cr's Rds.
Reams' Station.
Vaughan Road.
Boydton Road.
Bellefleld.

T-wenty-fourth New York Cavalry, 14,

Peebles' Farm,
Vaughan Eoad,
BeUefield,

Fifth New York Veteran Volunteers,
Big Bethel, Peach Orchard. Gainesville.
Yorktown. Savage Station. Second Bull Eun.
Hanover Court House. White Oak Swamp, Antietam.
Mechanicsville. Glendale. Fredericksburg.
Gaines' Mills. Malvern HiU, Chancellorsville,

20,
Bethesda Church,
Petersburg.Weldon Railroad.
Chapel House.
Hatcher's Run.

Big Bethel,
Peach Orchard,
Savage Station,

Norfolk,Gaines' Mills,
"WhiteOak Swamp,
Malvern Hill,
Second Bull Eun,
Antietam,
Beverlys Ford,
Warrenton Springs.
Gainesville, •

Seventh Ne-w York Volunteers, 10,
White Oak Swamp, Antietam.
Glendale. Fredericksburg.
Malvern Hill.
Tenth New York Volunteers, 21,

Fredericksburg.
Chancellorsville. Gettysburg.
Bristoe Station.
Mine Run,

Wilderness.Spottsylvania, North Anna,
Tolopotomoy, Coal Harbor,

Groveton. Second BuU Eun.
Chantilly.

South Mountain. *
Antietam.

Deep Bottom.
Reams' Station,

Petersburg. Strawberry Plains.
Deep Bottom.
Reams' Station,
Boydton Eoad.

Twentieth New York State Militia. 10.

Fredericksburg, Gettysburg.

702

FIRST MAINE CAVALRY,

Bull Eun,
Cross Keys,
Gettysburg.
Bristoe Station.

Yorktown. Williamsburg,Fair Oaks.
Glendale
Malvern Hill.
Second Bull Run.

Thirty-ninth New York Volunteers,
Mine Run. North Anna.
Wilderness, Tolopotomoy,
Po River. Coal Harbor.
Spottsylvania, Petersburg,

15, Strawberry Plains,
Deep Bottom,
Reams' Station,

Fortieth New York Volunteers, 21,

Chantilly,
Fredericksburg.
Chancellorsville, Gettysburg,
Mine Run.

Wilderness.Po River.
Spottsylvania,
North Anna.
Tolopotomoy.

Coal Harbor.
Petersburg.
Strawberry Plains,
Deep Bottom.
Boydton Road,

Forty-third Ne-w York Volunteers, 18,

Yorktown. Golding's Farm,
Savage Station.
White Oak Swamp.
Antietam,

Fredericksburg. Mayre's Heights.
Salem Heights.
Gettysburg.
Rappahannock Sta'n.

Wilderness, Spottsylvania,
Coal Harbor,
Petersburg,

Fort Stevens,
Opequan.
Fisher's Hill.
Cedar Creek,

.Forty-sixth Ne-w York Volunteers, 15,

Hilton Head,
Bull Run.
Chantilly. South JMTountain.

Antietam.
Fredericksburg.Siege of Vicksburg.
Jackson.

Blue Springs.
Campbell Station,
Siege of Knoxville,
Petersburg.

Weldon Railroad.
Reams' Station.
Poplar Spring Ch,

Forty-ninth New York Volunteers, 22,

Drainesville.Yorktown.Williamsburg. Golding's Farm,
Savage Station,
White Oak Swamp,

Roanoke Island,
Newbern.
Manassas. ChantiUy.

Gettysburg. Petersburg.
Rappahannock Sta'n. Fort Stevens.
Wilaerness. Opequan.
Spottsylvania. Fisher's HiU.
Coal Hai

Malvern Hill.
Crampton's Gap.
Antietam.
Fredericksburg. Mayre's Heights.
Salem Heights.
Fifty-first New York Volunteers. 16.

Coal Harbor.

Cedar Creek.

South Mountain.
Antietam. Fredericksburg. Siege of Vicksburg.

Jackson.
Wilderness. Spottsylvania.
North Anna.

Coal Harbor.
Petersburg.Weldon Railroad.
Poplar Spring Ch.

Fifty-second Ne-w York Volunteers, 21,

Fair Oaks.
Peach Orchard.
Savage Station.
White Oak Swamp,
Malvern Hill,
Antietam.

Fredericksburg. Chancellorsville, Gettysburg.
Bristoe Station,
Mine Run.

Wilderness. Po River.
Spottsylvania.
North Anna.
Tolopotomoy.

Coal Harbor.
Petersburg.Strawberry Plains.
Deep Bottom.
Reams' Station.

Fifty-seventh New York Volunteers. 23.

Yorkto-wn.Fair Oaks.
Gaines' MiUs.
Peach Orchard.
Savage Station.
-White Oak Swamp.

Malvern Hill.
Antietam. Fredericksburg. Chancellorsville.
Gettysburg. Bristoe Station.

Mine Run-
Wilderness. Po River.
Spottsylvania,
North Anna,
Tolopotomoy,

Coal Harbor,
Petersburg. Strawberry Plains.
Deep Bottom.
Reams' Station,

BuU Eun.
BaU's Bluff,
Yorktown.West Point.
Fair Oaks.
Peach Orchard,

Fifty-ninth Ne-w
Savage Station.
"White Oak Swamp,
Malvern Hill.
Second Bull Run,
Antietam, Fredericksburg,

Yorktown,Fair Oaks.
Peach Orchard.
Savage Station.
White Oak Swamp.
Glendale.

York Volunteers,
Chancellorsville,Gettysburg.
Bristoe Station,
Mine Run.
Wilderness. Spottsylvania.

Malvern Hill.
Antietam. Fredericksburg. Chancellorsville. Gettysburg.Bristoe Station.

Mine Eun.
Wilderness. Corbin's Bridge,
Po Eiver,
Spottsylvania. North Anna.

23, Petersburg, Strawberry Plains,
Deep Bottom.
Eeams' Station,
Boydton Road,

Sixty-first New York Volunteers, 24,

Tolopotomoy,
Coal Harbor,
Petersburg.Strawberry Plains.
Deep Bottom,
Reams' Station,

GENERAL ORDER NUMBER TEN.

703

Sixty-second New York Volunteers,

Yorktown, WlUianisburg,Fair Oiiks.
Malvern Hill,
Antietam,

Fredorii'ksburg.iMnyre's Heights.
Siilinu Heights.
Gettysburg.Rapimhannock Sta'n.

Wilderness. Spottsylvania.
Coal Hiirbor.
Petersburg.

18.
Fort Stevens.
Opequan.Fisher's Hill.
Cedar Creek.

Sixty-third New York Volunteers. 23,

Yorktown. Fair Oaks.
Gaines' Mills.
Savage Station.
"White Oak Swamp,
Chancellorsville,

Malvern Hill.
Antietam.
Fredericksburg.Gettysburg.Bristoe Station.
Spottsylvania.

IMlne Run.
Wilderness.Po River.
North .\nna.
Tolopotomoy.
Deep Bottom.

Coal Harbor.
Petersburg.Strawberry Plains.
Reams' Station.
Peach Orchard.

Sixty-fourth New York Volunteers, 24,

Yorktown,Fair Oaks.
Gaines' Mills.
Savage Station.
Peach Orchard.
White Oali Swamp.

Fair Oaks.
Malvern Plill.
Antietam. Fredericksburg,

Yorktown,Fair Oaks.
Gaines' Mills,
Peach Orchard,
Savage Station,
"White Oak Swamp,

Glendale.
Malvern Hill.
Antietam.
Fredericksburg. Chancellorsville.
Gettysburg,

Bristoe Station.
Mine Run.
Wilderness.
Po River.
Spottsylvania.
North Anna.

Tolopotomoy.Coal Harbor.
Petersburg. Strawberry Plains,
Deep Bottom.
Reams' Station.

Sixty-fifth New York .Volunteers. 13.

Mayre's Pleights.
Salem Heights.
Gettysburg.

Wilderness.Spottsylvania.
Coal Harbor.

Petersburg.Opequan.
Cedar Creek.

Sixty-Sixth New York Volunteers, 23,

Malvern Hill.
Antietam.Fredericksburg. Chancellorsville.
Gettysburg. Bristoe Station.

Mine Run.
Wilderness. Po River.
Spottsylvania.
Noi'th Anna.
Tolopotomoy.

Coal Harbor.
Petersburg. Strawberry Plains,
Deep Bottom.
Reams' Station.

Sixty-ninth New York Volunteers, 23,

Yorktown,Fair Oaks,
Gaines' Mills,
Savage Station,
Peach Orchard.
White Oak Swamp,

Malvern Hill.
Antietam. Fredericksburg.Chancellorsville, Gettysburg.Bristoe Station.

Mine Run.
Wilderness. Po River.
Spottsylvania.North Anna.
Tolopotomoy.

Coal Harbor.
Petersburg. Strawberry Plains.
Deep Bottom.
Reams' Station.

Sixty-ninth New York National Guard ArtUlery, 10.

Suffolk.
Spottsylvania,
North Anna,

Yorktown.Williamsburg.Fair Oaljs.
Glendale.Malvern Hill.
Bristoe Station.

Tolopotomoy.
Coal Harbor.
Petersburg.

Strawberry Plains,
Deep Bottom,

Reams' Station.
Boydton Road.

Seventy-third Ne-w York Volunteers, 23,

Second Bull Run,
Chantilly.
Fredericksburg. Chancellorsville.
Gettysburg.Kelly's Ford,

Mine Run.
Wilderness.
Spottsylvania. North Anna.
Tolopotomoy.Coal Harbor.

Petersburg.Strawberry Plains.
Deep Bottom.
Poplar Spring Ch.
Boydton Road.

Yorktown. Williamsburg.Golding's Farm.
Savage Station.
"White Oak Swamp,

Seventy-seventh Ne-w York Volunteers, 20,
Malvern HiU. Gettysburg. Petersburg.

Crampton's Gap, Eappahannock Sta'n, Fort Stevens.
Antietam. Wilaerness. Opequan.
Fredericksburg. Spottsylvania. Fisher's Hill.
Mayre's Heights. Coal Harbor. Cedar Creek.

Seventy-ninth New York Volunteers, 15,

First Bull Run.
James Island.
Second Bull Run,
Chantilly.

South Mountain,
Antietam.
Fredericksbm-g. Vicksburg.

Jackson. Blue Springs.
Campbell Station.
Siege of Knoxville.

Wilderness. Spottsylvania.
Hatcher's Eun.

704

FIBST MAINE CAVALBY.

Eighty-sixth Ne^w York Volunteers. 13.

Second Bull Run. Mine Run. North Anna.
First Fredericksburg. "Wilderness. Tolopotomoy.
Chancellorsville. Spottsylvania. Coal Harbor.
Gettysburg. Eighty- eighth New York Volunteers.

Yorktown. Fair Oaks.
Gaines' Mills.
Savage Station.
White Oak Swamp.

Malvern Hill,
Antietam.Gettysburg.
Bristoe Station.
Mine Run.

"Wilderness.Po River.
Spottsylvania.
North Anna.
Tolopotomoy.

Petersburg.Deep Bottom.
Boydton Road.
20.
Coal Harbor.
Petersburg. Strawberry Plains.
Deep Bottom.
Reams' Station.

Ninety-third New York Volunteers. 15.

Yorktown. Williamsburg.Fredericksburg. Chancellorsville.

Cedar Mountain.
Gainesville. Second Bull Run.
Chantilly.

Gainesville.
Second Bull Run.
South Mountain.
Antietam.
Fredericksburg. Gainesville. Second Bull Run.
South Mountain.
Antietam.
Fredericksburg.

Antietam.
Wilderness. Spottsylvania.North 'Anna.

Tolopotomoy.
Coal Harbor.
Petersburg. Strawberry Plains.

Deep Bottom.
Poplar Spring Ch.
Boydton Road.

Ninety-fourth New York Volunteers. 14.
Gettysburg. Bethesda Church.
Mine Run. Petersburg.
Tolopotomoy. Weldon Railroad.

South Mountain.
Antietam.
Fredericksburg.Chancellorsville.

Ninety-fifth New York Volunteers. 17.

Chancellorsville.Gettysburg.
Mine Run.
Wilderness.

Spottsylvania.
North Anna.
Tolopotomoy.Bethesda Church.

Petersburg. Weldon Railroad.
Chapel House.
Hatcher's Run.

Ninety-sisth New York Volunteers. 17.

Chancellorsville.
Gettysburg.
Mine Run.
Wilderness.

Spottsylvania.
North Anna.
Tolopotomoy. Bethesda Church.

Petersburg.Weldon Railroad.
Chapel House.
Hatcher's Run.

Ninety -seventh New York Volunteers. 16.

Cedar Mountain.
Second BuU Run.
Chantilly. South Mountain.

Antietani. Frederi cksburg.
Chancellorsville.
Gettysburg.

Mine Run.
Wilderness. Spottsylvania. North Anna.

Tolopotomoy. Bethesda Church,
Petersburg. Weldon Railroad.

One Hundred and Fourth New York Volunteers. 15.

Cedar Mountain.
Second Bull Run.
ChantiUy. South Mountain.

Antietam.Fredericksburg.
Chancellorsville. Gettysburg.

Mine Run.
Wilderness. Spottsylvania. North Anna.

Bethesda Church.
Petersburg.Weldon Railroad.

One -Hundred and Sixth New^ York Volunteers. 11.

Fairmount. Martinsburg.Wapping Heights.

Wilderness. Spottsylvania.
Coal Harbor.

Petersburg. Monocacy. Opequan.

Fisher's HiU.
Cedar Creek.

One Hundred and Eighth New York Volunteers. 15.

Antietam.
Fredericksburg. Ch ancellors ville.
Gettysburg.

Bristoe Station.
Wilderness. Spottsylvania.
North Anna.

Tolopotomoy. Coal Harbor.
Petersburg. Strawberry Plains.

Deep Bottom.
Reams' Station.
Boydton Road.

One Hundred and Ninth New York Volunteers. 8.

Wilderness. Spottsylvania.

Coal Harbor.
Petersburg.

Weldon Railroad.
Reaum' Station.

Poplar Spring Ch,
Hatcher's Run.

One Hundred and Eleventh New York Volunteers. 13.

Gettysburg.
Bristoe Station.
Mine Run.
Wilderness.

Po River.
Spottsylvania. North Anna.

Tolopotomoy.
Coal Harbor.
Petersburg.

Strawberry Plains.
Deep Bottom.
Reams' Station.

GENERAL ORDER NUMBER TEN, 705
One Hundred and Twentieth New York Volunteers, 13,
Fredericksburg. Spottsylvania. Coal Harbor. Deep Bottom.
Chancellorsville. North Anna. Petersburg. Poplar Spring Ch.
Gettysburg. Tolopotomoy, Strawberry Plains. Boydton Road.
Wilderness. One Hundred and Twenty-first New York Volunteers. 11,
Fredericksburg. Rappahannock Sta'n. Coal Harbor. Fisher's Hill.
Salem Heights. AVilderness. Petersburg. Cedar Creek.
Gettysburg. Spottsylvania. Opequan.
One Hundred and Twenty-second Ne-w York Volunteers, 11,
Mayre's Heights. Wilderness. Petersburg. Fisher's Hill.
Gettysburg. Spottsylvania. Fort Stevens. Cedar Creek.
Rappahannock Sta'n. Coal Harbor, Opequan,
One Hundred and T-weuty-fourth New York Volunteers, 14,
Fredericksburg, Mine Run, North Anna. Petersburg.
Chancellorsville, Wilderness. Tolopotomoy. Strawberry Plains,
Gettysburg. Po River. Coal Harbor, Boydton Eoad.
Kelly's Ford. Spottsylvania,
One Hundred and T-wenty-flfth Ne-w York Volunteers, 13,
Gettysburg, Po River. Tolopotomoy. Strawberry Plains,
Bristoe Station, Spottsylvania. Coal Harbor, Deep Bottom.
Mine Run. North Anna, Petersburg. Reams' Station.
Wilderness. One Hundred and T-wenty-slxth New York Volunteers, 13,
Gettysburg. Po River. Tolopotomoy. Strawberry Plains.
Bristoe Station, Spottsylvania, Coal Harbor. Deep Bottom.
Mine Run. North Anna. Petersburg. Reams' Station,
Wilderness. One Hundred and Fortieth Ne-w York Volunteers, 14,
Fredericksburg. Mine Run. Bethesda Church. Weldon Railroad.
Chancellorsville. Wilderness. Petersburg. Chapel House.
Gettysburg. Spottsylvania. North Anna. Hatcher's Run.
Rappahannock Sta'n, Tolopotomoy,
One Hundred and Forty-sixth Ne-w York Volunteers, 14.
Fredericksburg. Mine Run. Bethesda Church. Weldon Eailroad.
Chancellorsville. Wilderness. Petersburg. Chapel House.
Gettysburg. Spottsylvania. North Anna. Hatcher's Run.
Rappahannock Sta'n. Tolopotomoy.
One Hundred and Forty-seventh New York Volunteers. 12,
ChanceUorsvlUe, Wilderness. Tolopotomoy. Weldon Railroad.
Gettysburg. Spottsylvania. Bethesda Church, Chapel House,
Mine Run. North Anna. Petersburg. Hatcher's Run,
One Hundred and Fifty-first Ne-w York Volunteers, 9.
Wapping Heights, Coal Harbor, Monocacy, Fisher's HIU.
Wilderness. Petersburg. Opequan. Cedar Creek.
Spottsylvania. One Hundred and Fifty-second New York Volunteers, 9.
Wilderness. Coal Harbor, Strawberry Plains. Reams' Station,
Spottsylvania, Petersburg. Deep Bottom, Boydton Road,
North Anna. One Hundred and Fifty-fifth New York Volunteers. 10.
Snifolk. Tolopotomoy. Strawberry Plains. Reams' Station,
Spottsylvania, Coal Harbor, Deep Bottom, Boydton Road.
North Anna. Petersburg,
One Hundred and Sixty-fourth New York Volunteers, 10,
Suffolk. Tolopotomoy. Strawberry Plains. Reams' Station.
Blackwater. Coal Harbor. Deep Bottom. Boydton Road.
Spottsylvania. Petersburg.

706

FIBST MAINE CAVALBY.

Suffolk.
Blackwater. Spottsylvania.

One Hundred and Seventieth New York Volunteers. 11,
Reams' Station,
Boydton Road.

North Anna.
Tolopotomoy.
Coal Harbor.

Petersburg. Strawberry Plains.
Deep Bottom.

One Hundred and Seventy-ninth New York Volunteers. 4.
Petersburg. Weldon Railroad. Poplar Spring Ch. Hatcher's Run.
One Hundred and Eighty-fifth New York Volunteers. 1.
Hatcher's Run.
One Hundred and Eighty-sixth New York Volunteers. 1.
Hatcher's Run.
One Hundred and Eighty- seventh New York Volunteers. 1.
Hatcher's Run.
One Hundred and Eighty-eighth New York Volunteers. 1.
Hatcher's Run. Battery A, First New Jersey Artillery. 14.

West Point.
Gaines' Mills.
White Oak Swamp.
Chantilly.

Crampton's Gap.
Antietam.Fredericksburg.Mayre's Heights.

Salem Heights.
Gettysburg.
Wilderness.

Spottsylvania. Coal Harbor.
Petersburg.

Battery B, First New Jersey Artillery. 14.

Yorktown.
Fair Oaks.
Peach Orchard.
Malvern Hill.

Petersburg.

Harrisonburg.Cedar Mountain.
Brandy Station.
Thoroughfare Gap.
Second Bull Run.
Warrenton.

Locust Grove.
Spottsylvania.Tolopotomoy.

Fredericksburg. Chancellorsville.
Gettysburg.
Kelly's Ford.
Third New Jersey Battery. 3.
Deep Bottom. Reams' Station.
First New Jersey Cavalry. 23.

North Anna.
Coal Harbor.
Petersburg.

Aldie, Fredericksburg.Brandy Station.
Upperville. Gettysburg.Sulphur Springs.

Auburn. Reams* Station.
Mine Run. Malvern Hill.
Todd's Tavern. Deep Bottom.
Fortifications of Rich. Vaughan Road.
Hawes' Shop. Bellefield.
TreviUian Station.

Fourth New Jersey Veteran Volunteers. 13.

West Point.
Gaines' Mills.
Second Bull Run.
Crampton's Gap.
Yorktown.Williamsburg.Fair Oaks.
Glendale.Malvern Hill.
Bristoe Station.

Yorktown. Williamsburg.
Fair Oaks.
Savage Station.
Glendale.
Malvern Hill.

Yorktown.Williamsburg.
Fair Oaks.
Glendale.Malvern Hill.
Bristoe Station.

Antietam.
Fredericksburg.
Wilderness.

Spottsylvania. Coal Harbor.
Winchester.

Opequan. Fisher's HiU.
Cedar Creek.

Fifth New Jersey Volunteers,
Second Bull Run. Kelly's Ford.
Chantilly. Wilderness.
Fredericksburg. Spottsylvania.
Chancellorsville. North Anna.
Gettysburg. Tolopotomoy.

21.

Petersburg. Strawberry Plains.
Deep Bottom.
Poplar Spring Ch.
Boydton Road.

Sixth New Jersey Volunteers. 24.

Bristoe Station.
Second Bull Run.
Chantilly.
Fredericksburg. Chancellorsville. Gettysburg.

KeUy's Ford.
Mine Run.
Wilderness. Spottsylvania. North Anna.
Tolopotomoy.

Coal Harbor.
Petersburg. Strawberry Plains.
Deep Bottom.
Poplar Spring_Ch.
Boydton Road.

Seventh New Jersfey Volunteers. 22.

Second Bull Run.
ChantiUy.
Fredericksburg. Chancellorsville.
Gettysburg.Mine Run.

Wilderness.
Spottsylvania,
North Anna.
Tolopotomoy.
Coal Harbor.

Petersburg.
Strawberry Plains.
Deep Bottom.
Poplar Spring Ch.
Boydton Road.

GENERAL ORDER NUMBER TEN.

707

Yorktown.Williamsburg.
Fair Oaks.
Glendale.
Malvern Hill.
Bristoe Station.

Eighth New Jersey Volunteers. 23.

Second Bull Run.
ChantiUy.
Fredericksburg. Chancellorsville.Gettysburg. Kelly's Ford.

Mine Run.
Wilderness.
Spottsylvania. North Anna.
Tolopotomoy,
Coal Harbor,

Petersburg. Strawberry Plains.
Deep Bottom,
Poplar Spring Ch.
Boydton Roaa.

Tenth New Jersey Volunteers. 7.

Wilderness.Spottsylvania.

Fredericksburg. Gettysburg.Cb a ncell o rsville .
Mine Run.

ChanceUorsville.Gettysburg.
Bristoe Station.
Mine Run.

Wilderness.Spottsylvania.

Fre dericksburg.
Salem Heights.
Gettysburg,

Coal Harbor.
Winchester.

Opequan.
Fisher^ PliU.

Eleventh New Jersey Volunteers,
Wilderness. Coal Harbor.
North Anna, Strawberry Plains.
Spottsylvania. Petersburg.
Tolopotomoy.
Twelfth New Jersey Volunteers.
Wilderness. Coal Harbor.
Spottsylvania. Petersburg.
North Anna. Strawberry Plains.
Tolopotomoy,
Fourteenth New Jersey Volunteers.
Coal Harbor. Monocacy.

Petersburg.

Opequan.

Cedar Creek.

14. Deep Bottom.
Boydton Road.
Poplar Spring Ch.

14, Deep Bottom.
Reams' Station.
Boydton Road.

Fisher's HUl.
Cedar Creek.

Fifteenth New Jersey Volunteers. 11.

Rappahannock Sta'n.
Wilaerness. Spottsylvania.

Coal Harbor.
Petersburg. Opequan.

Fisher's Hill.
Cedar Creek.

Thirty-ninth New Jersey Volunteers. 1.

Hatcher's Run.

Battery B, First Pennsylvania Artillery. 17.

Mechanicsville,Gaines' Mills.
Glendale.GainesviUe.
Second Bull Run.

South Mountain.
Antietam.Fredericksburg.Chancellorsville.

Gettysburg. Mine Run.
Wilderness. Spottsylvania.

North Anna.
Bethesda Church.
Petersburg.Weldon Railroad.

Battery F, First Pennsylvania Artillery. 16.

Winchester. Second BuU Run.
Chantilly.
Antietam.

Fredericksburg. Chancellorsville,Gettysburg.
Bristoe Station,

Mine Run.
Wilderness. Spottsylvania.
North Anna.

Tolopotomoy. Coal Harbor.
Petersburg. Deep Bottom.

Battery D, First Pennsylvania Artillery. 11.

KeUy's Ford.
Bristoe Station.
BuU Run.

ChantiUy. South Mountain.
Antietam.

Warrenton Springs.
Fredericksburg.
Vicksburg. ^

Jackson. Petersburg.

First Pennsylvania Cavalry. 22.

DrainesviUe.Harrisonburg.Cross Keys.
Cedar Mountain.
Gainesville.
Bull Run.

Cedar Mountain.
Chantilly.Gettysburg.
Mine Run.

Auburn. Coal Harbor.
Mine Run. Trevillian Station.
Todd's Tavern. St. Mai*y's Church.
Fortifications of Rich. Reams' Station.
Hawes' Shop. Bellefield.

Fredericksburg. Brandy Station.
Aldie.Gettysburg.Shepardstown.Culpeper. Second Pennsylvania Cavalry. 13.
Todd's Tavern. St. Mary's Church. Reams' Station.
Fortifications of Rich. Deep Bottom. Wvatt's Farm.
Trevillian Station. Charles City Cr's Rds. Boydton Road.

708

FIRST MAINE CAVALRY,

Third Pennsylvania Cavalry, 24.

Yorkto-wn. Antietam.
Williamsburg. TJnionviUe.
Savage Station. Piedmont.
Jordan's Ford. Ashby's Gap.
Charles City Cr's Rds. Amissville.
Malvern HiU, Kelly's Ford,

Stoneman's Raid,
Brandy Station,
Aldie. Gettysburg.
Shepardstown.Culpeper.

Opequan.
New Hope Church,
Warrenton. Wilderness. Spottsylvania.
Petersburg.

Fourth Pennsylvania Cavalry, 21,

Gaines' Mills.
Charles City Cr's Rds.
Antietam. HedgesvlUe.
Markham Station.
Kelly's Ford.
Yorkto-wn. New Kent Ct. House.
Frederick City.
Bottom's Bridge.
Phllllmont.Union. UppervlUe.

Middleburg.
-Upperville.Gettysburg. Shepardsto-wn.
Culpeper.

Sulphur Springs.
•Todd's Tavern.
Trevillian Station.
St. Mary's Church.
Deep Bottom.

Reams' Station.
Wyatt's Farm.
Boydton Road.
Stoney Creek Station,
Bellefleld.

Eighth Pennsylvania Cavalry. 26.

Haxhall's Landing.
Malvern Hill.
Thoroughfare Gap.
Antietam. Chancellorsville.Gettysburg. Sulphur Springs.

Barber's Cross Roads.
Amissville.
Fortifications of Rich.
Fredericksburg.Trevillian Station.
Deep Bottom.

Reams' Station.
Mine Run.
Todd's Tavern.
Savage Station.
Seven Pines.
Fair Oaks.

Thirteenth Pennsylvania Cavalry. 13.

Winchester.Middleto-wn. Sulphur Springs.
Spottsylvania.

KeUy's Ford,
Middleburg.Ashby's. Gap,
Gettysburg.
Shepardstown,

Coal Harbor,
Petersburg.

Cedar Mountain,
GainesviUe,Second Bull Run,
ChantiUy,

James Island,
South Mountain,
Antietam,Fredericksburg,

Hawes' Shop,
Gaines' Mills,
Trevillian Station,

St. Mary's Church,
Deep Bottom,
Wyatt's Farm,

Boydton Road,
Hatcher's Run.
Stoney Creek Station,

Sixteenth Pennsylvania Cavalry, 17,
Sulphur Springs, St, Mary's Church. Deep Bottom.
Bristoe Station, Hawes' Shop. Reams' Station.
Mine Run. Fortificationsof Rich. Boydton Road.
Todd's Tavern. Trevillian Station. Stoney Creek Station.
Twenty-flrst Pennsylvania Cavalry. 6.
Weldon Railroad. Boydton Road. Bellefleld.
Poplar Spring Ch.
Eleventh Pennsylvania Volunteers. 16.

Antietam.
Fredericksburg. Chancellorsville,
Gettysburg,

Mine Run.
Wilderness. Spottsylvania.
North Anna.

Tolopotomoy. Bethesda Church.
Petersburg.Weldon Railroad,

Porty-flfth Pennsylvania Volunteers. 16.

Siege of Vicksburg.
Jackson.
Blue Springs.
Campbell Station.

Siege of Knox-viUe.
-Wilderness.
Spottsylvania.
North Anna.

Coal Harbor.
Petersburg.
Weldon Railroad,
Poplar Spring Ch,

Forty-eighth Pennsylvania Volunteers, 15.

Second Bull Run.
Chantilly.South Mountain.
Antietam.

Fredericksburg, Blue Springs.
Campbell Station.
Siege of Knoxville.

Wilderness. Spottsylvania.
Coal Harbor.
Petersburg.

Weldon Railroad.
Poplar Spring Ch.
Hatcher's Run.

Forty-ninth Pennsylvania Volunteers. 15.

Torktown. Williamsburg.Golding's Farm.
-White Oak Swamp.

Antietam.Fredericksburg. Mayi-e's Heights.
Salem Heights.

Gettysburg.
Rappahannock Sta'n.
Wilderness.
Spottsylvania.

Coal Harbor.
Petersburg.Opequan.

Fiftieth Pennsylvania Volunteers. 20.

Port Royal.
BuU Run.
Chantilly. South Mountain.
Antietam.

Fredericksburg. Siege of Vicksburg.
Jackson.
Blue Springs.
Campbell Station.

Siege of KnoxviUe.
Wilderness. Spottsylvania.
North Anna.
Coal Harbor.

Petersburg.
Weldon Railroad.
Reams' Station.
Poplar Spring Ch.
Hatcher's Run.

GENERAL ORDER NUMBER TEN,

709

Pifty-flrst Pennsylvania Veteran Volunteers. 19.

Roanoke Island.
Newburn.Camden.Second Bull Run.
Chantilly.

South Mountain.
Antietam.
Fredericksburg. Vicksburg.Jackson.

Campbell Station.
Siege ol' Knoxville.
Wilderness. Spottsylvania.
Coal Harbor.

Petersburg.Weldon Railroad.
Reams' Station.
Hatcher's Run.

Fifty-third Pennsylvania Volunteers. 23.

Torkto-wn. Fair Oaks.
Gaines' Mills.
Peach Orchard.
Savage Station.
AVhiie Oak Swamp.

Malvern Hill.
Antietam.Fredericksburg. Chancellorsvllte.
Gettysburg.Bristoe Station.

Mine Run.
Wilderness.Po River.
Spottsylvania.
North Anna.
Tolopotomoy.

Coal Harbor.
Petersburg. Strawberry Plains.
Deep Bottom.
Reams' Station.

Fifty-seventh Pennsylvania Volunteers. 23.

Yorktown.WilUamsburg.Fair Oaks.
Glendale.
Malvern Hill.
Second Bull Run.

Chantilly.Fredericksburg.
Chancellors-ville. Gettysburg.
Kelly's Ford.
Mine Run.

Wilderness. Po River.
Spottsylvania. North Anna.
Tolopotomoy. Coal Harbor.

Petersburg.Strawberry Plains.
Deep Bottom.
Poplar Spi-ing Ch.
Boydton Road.

Stxty-flrst Pennsylvania Volunteers. 16,

Fair Oaks.
Malvern Hill,
Antietam.Fredeiickshnrg,

Wilderness.Spottsylvania,

Fredericksburg, Chancellorsville,Gettysbtirg,

Torktown.
Fair Oaks,
Peach Orchard,
Savage Station,
Glendale,
Malvern HiU,

Mayre's Heights,
Salem Heights,
Gettysburg.Rappahannock Sta'n,

Wildei-ness,Spottsylvania,
Coal Harbor,
Petersburg.

Fort Stevens.
Opequan.
Fisher's HiU.
Cedar Creek.

Sixty-seventh Pennsylvania Volunteers. 6.
Coal Harbor. Fisher's Hill. Cedar Creek.
Opequan,
Sixty-eighth Pennsylvania Volunteers, 10,
Wapping Heights. Mine Run. Guineas Station,
Auburn, Kelly's Ford, Petersburg,
Locust Grove.
Sixty-ninth Pennsylvania Volunteers, 21,
Chantilly. Mine Run. North Anna,
Antietam. Wilderness. Coal Harbor.
Fredericksburg, Po River. Petersburg.
Chancellorsville, Spottsylvania, Reams' Station,
Gettysburg. Tolopotomoy. Boydton Road.

Eighty-flrst Pennsylvania Volunteers, 22.

Fair Oaks.
Peach Orchard.
Savage Station.
"White Oak Swamp.
Glendale.
Malvern HiU.

Antietam. Fredericksburg. ChanceUorsville.
Gettysburg.Bristoe Station.
Mine Run.

Wilderness.
Po River.
Spottsylvania.
North Anna.
Tolopotomoy.

Coal Harbor.
Petersburg. Strawberry Plains.
Deep Bottom.
Reams' Station.'

Eighty-second Pennsylvania Volunteers. 14.

Torkto-wn.Fair Oaks.
-White Oak Swamp.
Malvern HUl.

Antietam.Fredericksburg.Mayre's Heights.
Salem Heights.

Gettysburg. Petersburg.
Rappahannock Sta'n. Fort Stevens.
Coal Harbor. Opequan.

Eighty-third Pennsylvania Volunteers. 25.

Torktown. Glendale.Gettysburg.
Tolopotomoy.
Hanover Court House. Petersburg.
Malvern HIU, Gaines' MiUs,
Rappahannock Sta'n,

Bethesda Church,
MechanicsviUe,BuU Run,
Mine Run.

Antietam.
Wilderness,Weldon Railroad,
Peach Orchard,
Fredericksburg, Spottsylvania,

Peebles' Farm,
Savage Station,
ChanceUorsville, North Anna.
Hatcher's Run.
¦White Oak Swamp,

710 FIRST MAINE CAVALRY,
Eighty -fourth Pennsylvania Volunteers, 17,
Winchester. Chancellorsville, Spottsylvania, Petersburg,
Front Royal. Kelly's Ford. North Anna. Strawberry Plains,
Port Republic. Mine Run. Tolopotomoy. Deep Bottom.
Second Bull Run. Wilderness. Coal Harbor. Poplai' Spring Ch,
Fredericksburg. Eighty-seventh Pennsylvania Volunteers. 8.
Wilderness. Coal Harbor. Monocacy. Fisher's Hill,
Spottsylvania, Petersburg, Opequan. Cedar Creek,
Eighty-eighth Pennsylvania Volunteers, 17,
Cedar Mountain. Antietam. Mine Run. Tolopotomoy,
Gainesville, Fredericksburg, Wilderness. Bethesda Church,
Second Bull Run, Chancellorsville, Spottsylvania, Petersburg,
Chantilly. Gettysburg. North Anna. Weldon Railroad.
South Mountain. Ninetieth Pennsylvania Volunteers, 17,
Cedar Mountain, Antietam, Mine Run. Tolopotomoy.
Gainesville. Fredericksburg. Wilderness. Bethesda Church.
Second Bull Run, Chancellorsville, Spottsylvania, Petersburg.
Chantilly. Gettj'Sburg. North Anna. Weldon Railroad.
South Mountain. Ninety-first Pennsylvania Veteran Volunteers, 15,
Antietam. Rappahannock Sta'n. North Anna.. Weldon Railroad.
Fredericksburg, Mine Run. Tolopotomoy. Peebles' Farm,
Chancellorsville, Wilderness. Bethesda Church. Hatcher's Run.
Gettysburg. Spottsylvania. Petersburg.
Ninety-third Pennsylvania Veteran Volunteers, 15,
Torkto-wn. Fredericksburg. Wilderness. Opequan.
Williamsburg. Mayre's Heights Spottsylvania. Fisher's Hill.
Fair Oaks. Salem Heights. Coal Bfarbor. Cedar Creek,
Malvern HiU, Gettysburg. Petersburg.
Ninety-fifth Pennsylv.ania Volunteers, 16,
West Point, Fredericksburg, Rappahannock Sta'n. Petersburg.
Gaines' Mills. Mayre's Heights, Wilderness. Opequan.
Crampton's Gap. Salem Heights. Spottsylvania. Fisher's Hill,
Antietam. Gettysburg. Coal Harbor, Cedar Creek,
Ninety-eighth Pennsylvania Veteran Volunteers, 16,
Torktown, Mayre's Heights, Wilderness, Fort Stevens,
Williamsburg, Salem Heights, Spott^lvania, Opequan.
Malvern Hill. Gettysburg. Coal Harbor. Fisher's Hill.
Fredericksburg. Rappahannock Sta'n. Petersburg, Cedar Creek,
Ninety-ninth Pennsylvania Volunteers, 16.
Second Bull Run. Gettysburg. Spottsylvania. Petersburg.
Chantilly. Kelly's Ford. North Anna. Strawberry Plains.
Fredericksburg. Mine Run. Tolopotomoy. Deep Bottom.
ChanceUorsville. Wilderness. Coal Harbor. Poplar Spring Ch.
One Hundredth Pennsylvania Volunteers. 18.
James Island. Fredericksburg. Siege of Knoxville. Petersburg.
Bull Run. Siege of Vicksburg. Wilderness. Weldon Railroad.
Chantilly. Jackson. Spottsylvania. Poplar Spring Ch.
South Mountain. Blue Springs. Coal Harbor. Hatcher's Run.
Antietam. Campbell Station.
One Hundred and Second Pennsylvania Volunteers. 17.
Torktown. Salem Heights. Gettysburg. Rappahannock Sta'n.
Fredericksburg. Spottsylvania. Co.al Harbor. Petersburg.
Wilderness. Opequan. Fisher's HUl. Cedar Creek.
Fort Stevens. Fair Oaks. Malvern Hill. Antietam.
Williamsburg.

GENERAL ORDER NUMBER TEN, 111
One Hundred and Fifth Pennsylvania Volunteers. 23.
Torktown. Second BuU Run. Mine Run. Coal Harbor.
WlUlamsburg. ChantUly. Wilderness. Strawberry Plains.
Fair Oaks. Fredericksburg. Po River. Deep Bottom.
Glendale. Chancelloi-sville. Spottsylvania. Poplar Spiing Ch.
Malvern Hill. Get ysburg. North Anna. Boydton Roau.
Bristoe Station. KeUy's Ford. Tolopotomoy.
Battalion One Hundred and Sixth Pennsylvania Volunteers. 2.
Reams' Station. Boydton Road.
One Hundred and Seventh Pennsylvania Volunteers. 15.
Cedar Mountain. Antietam. Mine Run. Bethesda Church.
Second Bull Run. Fredericksburg. Spottsylvania. Petersburg.
Chantilly. Chancellorsville. North Anna. Weldon Railroad.
South Mountali^. Gettysburg. Tolopotomoy.
One Hundred and Tenth Pennsylvania Volunteers. 17.
Winchester. Fredericksburg. North Anna. Stra-wberry Plains.
Front Royal. CbancellorsviUe. Tolopotomoy. Deep Bottom.
Port Republic. Gettysburg. Coal Harbor. Poplar Spring Ch.
Cedar Mountain. Spottsylvania. Petersburg. Boydton Road.
Second BuU Run.
One Hundred and Fourteenth Pennsylvania Volunteers, 11,
Fredericksburg, Wapping Heights, Mine Run. Guineas Station,
Chancellorsville, Auburn. Kelly's Ford. Petersburg.
Gettysburg. Locust Grove. Wilderness.
One Hundred and Sixteenth Pennsylvania Volunteers. 15,
Fredericksburg, Mine Run, North Anna. Strawberry Plains.
Chancellorsville. Wilderness. Tolopotomoy. Deep Bottom.
Gettysburg. Po River. • Coal Harbor. Reams' Station.
Bristoe Station. Spottsylvania. Petersburg.
One Hundred and Eighteenth Pennsylvania Volunteers, 15,
Antietam, Rappahannock Sta'n, North Anna, Weldon Railroad,
Fredericksburg, Mine Run. Tolopotomoy. Peebles' Farm,
ChanceUorsvlUe. Wilderness. Bethesda Church. Hatcher's Run.
Gettysburg. Spottsylvania, Petersburg.
One Hundred and Nineteenth Pennsylvania Volunteers, 10.
Fredericksburg, Gettysburg. Spottsylvania, Petersburg,
Mayre's Heights. Rappahannock Sta'n. Coal Harbor, Opequan,
Salem Heights, Wilderness,
One Hundred and Thirty-eighth Pennsylvania Volunteers, 8.
Wilderness, Coal Harbor. Monocacy. Fisher's Hill.
Spottsylvania. Petersburg. Opequan. Cedar Creek.
One Hundred and Thirty-ninth Pennsylvania Volunteers. 14.
Antietam. Gettysburg. Coal Harbor. Opequan.
Fredericksburg. Rappahannock Sta'n. Petersbui-g. Fisher's Hill.
Mayre's Heights. WUderness. Fort Stevens. Cedar Creek.
Salem Heights. Spottsylvania.
One Hundred and Fortieth Pennsylvania Volunteers. 15.
ChancellorsvUle. Wilderness. North Anna. StrawbeiTy Plains.
Gettysburg. Corbin's Bridge. Tolopotomoy. Deep Bottom.
Bristoe Station. Po River. Coal Harbor. Reams' Station.
Mine Run. Spottsylvania. Petersburg.
One Hundred and Forty-first Pennsylvania Volunteers. 15.
Fredericksburg. ChanceUorsvlUe. Gettysburg. Kelly's Ford.
Mine Run. -Wilderness. Spottsylvania. North Anna.
Tolopotomoy. Coal Hai'bor. Petersburg. Strawberry Plains.
Deep Bottom. Poplar Spring Ch. Loydton Road.

Gettysburg. North Anna. Petersburg. Hatcher's Run.
"'ilder ~ . .

712 FIRST MAINE CAVALRY.
One Hundred and Forty-third Pennsylvania Volunteers, 10.
Chancellorsville. Weldon Railroad. Petersburg. Wilderness.
Spottsylvania. Gettysburg. Hatcher's Run. Tolopotomoy.
Bethesda Church. North Anna.
tne Hundred and Forty-flfth Pennsylvania Volunteers, 15,
Fredericksburg. Mine Run. North Anna. • Strawberry Plains,
ChanceUorsville, Wilderness, Tolopotomoy, Deep Bottom.
Gettysburg. Po River. Coal Harbor. Reams' Station.
Bristoe Station. Spottsylvania. Petersburg.
One Hundred and Forty-eighth Pennsylvania Volunteers, 14,
Chancellorsville, Wilderness. Tolopotomoy. Strawberry Plains.
Gettysburg. Po River. Coal Harbor. Deep Bottom.
Bristoe Station. Spottsylvania. Petersburg. Reams' Station,
Mine Run. North Anna.
One Hundred and Forty-ninth Pennsylvania Volunteers. 10.
Chancellorsville. Spottsylvania. Bethesda Church. Weldon Railroad,
Gettysburg. North Anna. ' „ . . .
Wilderness. Tolopotomoy.
One Hundred and Fiftieth Pennsylvania Volunteers, 10,
ChanceUorsvlUe. Spottsylvania. Bethesda Church. Weldon Railroad,
Gettysburg. North Anna. Petersburg. Hatcher's Run.
Wilderness. Tolopotomoy.
One Hundred and Fifty-fifth Pennsylvania Volunteers, 16,
Antietam. Rappahannock Sta'n. North Anna. Petersburg.
Fredericksburg. Mine Run. - Tolopotomoy. Weldon Railroad.
Chancellorsville. Wilderness. Bethesda Church, Peebles' Farm.
Gettysburg. Spottsylvania. Coal Harbor. Hatcher's Run.
One Hundred and Fifty-seventh Pennsylvania Volunteers. 5.
Bethesda Church. Weldon Railroad. Chapel House. Hatcher's Run.
Petersburg. One Hundred and Eighty-third Pennsylvania Volunteers. 11.
Wilderness. Spottsylvania. Coal Harbor. Deep Bottom.
Corbin's Bridge. North Anna. Petersburg. Reams' Station,
Po River, Tolopotomoy, Strawberry Plains,
, One Hundred and Eighty-fourth Pennsylvania Volunteers, 5,
Coal Harbor. Deep Bottom. Reams' Station. Boydton Road.
Petersburg. One Hundred and Ninetieth Pennsylvania Volunteers, 4.
Petersburg, Weldon Railroad. Chapel House. Hatcher's Run.
One Hundred and Ninety-first Pennsylvania Volunteers. 4,
Petersburg, Weldon Railroad. Chapel House. Hatcher's Run.
One Hundred and Ninety-eighth Pennsylvania Volunteers., 2,
Peebles' Fai-m, Hatcher's Run,
Two Hundred and Tenth Pennsylvania Volunteers, 1,
Hatcher's Run, First Dela-ware Volunteers, 21,
Fair Oaks, Antietam. Mine Run. Coal Harbor,
Gaines' Mills, Fredericksburg, Wilderness. Petersburg.
Peach Orchard, Chancellorsville, Spottsylvania. Deep Bottom.
Savage Station, Gettysburg. North Anna. Reams' Station,
White Oak Swamp, Bristoe Station. Tolopotomoy. Boydton Road,
Malvern HUl, Third Dela-ware Volunteers, 11,
Harper's Ferry, Antietam. Petersburg. Chapel House.
Sulphur Springs, Tolopotomoy. Weldon Railroad. Hatcher's Run.
ChantiUy. Bethesda Cnurch, Peebles' Farm,

GENERAL ORDER NUMBER TEN.

lis

Fourth Delaware Volunteers, 7,

Bethesda Church,
Coal Harbor,

Wilderness.Tolopotomoy.Petersburg.Second Bull Run.
Chantilly.South Mountain,

Petersburg.
Weldon Railroad.

Peebles' Fai-m.
Chapel House.

Hatcher's Run,

First Maryland Volunteers, 9,

Chapel House.
Spottsylvania.

Bethesda Church.
M^eldon Railroad.

Hatcher's Run.
North Anna.

Second Maryland Volunteers, 12,

Antietam.
Fredericksburg.
Blue Springs.

Campbell Station.
Siege of Knoxville.
Petersburg.

Weldon Railroad.
Poplar Spring Ch.
Hatcher's Run.

Battalion Third Maryland Volunteers. 10,

Cedar Mountain,
Antietam.ChanceUorsvlUe,

Wilderness, Spottsylvania,
North Anna,

Winchester, Wilderness,

Wilderness, Spottsylvania.
North Anna.

Wilderness.Spottsylvania.North Anna.

Gettysburg. North Anna. Petersburg.
Wilderness. Coal Harbor. Poplar Spring Ch,
Spottsylvania, Fourth Maryland Volunteers, 9,

Tolopotomoy.
Bethesda Church.

Petersburg.Weldon Railroad.

Chapel House.
Hatcher's Run.

Sixth Maryland Volunteers, 8,

Spottsylvania, Coal Harbor,

Petersburg. Opequan.

Fisher's Hill,
Cedar Creek,

Seventh Maryland Volunteers, 9,

Tolopotomoy,
Bethesda Church.

Petersburg.
Weldon Railroad.

Chapel House.
Hatcher's Run.

Eighth Maryland Volunteers, 9,

Tolopotomoy.
Bethesda Church.

Petersburg.
Weldon Railroad.

Chapel House.
Hatcher's Run.

Seventh Western Virginia Volunteers. 17,

Romney. Antietam.Fredericksburg.
Chancellorsville, Gettysburg.
Winchester.Port Republic,
Antietam.

Cross Keys,
Second Bull Run,
Brandy Station,
Aldie.

Weldon Railroad.
Petersburg.

Rich Mountain.
Romney.Second Ronmey,
Winchester,
Front Royal,
Port Republic,

Bristoe Station,
Mine Run,
Wilderness.
Spottsylvania.

Tolopotomoy.North Anna.
Coal Harbor.
Petersburg.

Strawberry Plains,
Deep Bottom.
Reams' Station.
Boydton Road.

Battery H, First Ohio Artillery, 9,

Fredericksburg. Chancellorsville.

Wilderness. Spottsylvania.

Sixth Ohio Cavalry, 15,

Upperville,Culpeper.Auburn Mills.
Mine Run.

Todd's Tavern.
Fortiflcations of Rich. Boydton Road.

Coal Harbor.
Petersburg.

St. Mary's Church,

Hawes' Shop.
Trevillian Station.

Thirteenth Ohio Cavalry, 5,
Reams' Station, Poplar Spring Ch.
Battalion Fourth Ohio Volunteers,

Antietam, Fredericksburg, Chancellorsville,
Gettysburg.Bristoe Station.

Mine Run.
Wilderness.
Po River.
Spottsylvania.North Anna.

Spottsylvania.

Sixtieth Ohio Volunteers.
North Anna. Petersburg.

4.

Hatcher's Run.

Hatcher's Run.
21. Tolopotomoy. Coal Harbor.
Petersburg.
Deep Bottom.
Reams' Station.

Weldon Railroad.

One Hundred and Tenth Ohio Volunteers. 8,

Winchester.
Wilderness,

Spottsylvania. Coal Harbor,

Monocacy, Opequan,

Fisher's HiU,
Cedai- Creek,

714

FIRST MAINE CAVALRY.

One Hundred and T-wenty-second Ohio Volunteers, 8.

Winchester.
Wilderness,

Spottsylvania,
Coal Harbor,

Monocacy,Opequan,

Fisher's Hill.
Cedar Creek.

Martinsburg Wilderness,

One Hundred and T-wenty-slxth Ohio Volunteers, 7,
Cedar Creek,

Spottsylvania.
Coal Harbor,

Opequan,
Fisher's Hill,

Twentieth Indiana Volunteers, 17,
-White Oak Swamp, ChanceUorsville, Po River,
Malvern Hill. Gettysburg, Spottsylvania.
Second BuU Run. Mine Run. North Anna.
Chantilly. Wilderness. Tolopotomoy.
Fredericksburg. First Michigan Volunteer Sharpshooters. 8.
Wilderness. North Anna. Petersburg, Poplar Spring Ch,
Spottsylvania, Coal Harbor. Weldon RaUroad, Hatcher's Run,

Coal Harbor,
Petersburg.
Deep Bottom.
Boydton Road.

First Michigan Veteran Volunteers, 24,

First Bull Run,
Mechanicsville,Gaines' M'Us.
Peach Orchard.
Savage Station.
White Oak Swamp,

First Bull Run,
Yorktown,Williamsburg,Seven Pines,
Glendale.
Malvern Hill.

Torkto-wn.Williamsburg.Fair Oaks.
Glendale.Malvern Hill.
Groveton.Torkto-wn,West Point.
Fair Oaks.
Peach Orchard.
Savage Station,
Glendale,

Malvern Hill,
Gainesville. Second Bull Run,
Antietam.Fredericksburg. ChanceUorsvUle.

Gettysburg.
Rappahannock Sta'n.
Mine Run,
Wilderness. Spottsylvania,
North Anna,

Tolopotomoy,Bethesda Church.
Petersburg, Weldon Railroad.
Peebles' Farm,
Hatcher's Run.

Second Michigan Volunteers, 23,

Second BuU Run,
ChantiUy,
Fredericksburg, Siege of Vicksburg.
Jackson.
Blue Springs.

Campbell Station.
Siege of KnoxvUle,
-Wilderness, Spottsylvania,
North Anna.
Coal Harbor.

Fifth Michigan Volunteers,
Chantilly, Wilderness,

21.

Fredericksburg.
CbancellorsviUe. Gettysburg.
Mine Run.

Spottsylvania.
North Anna.
Tolopotomoy.
Coal Harbor.

Petersburg.Weldon Railroad.
Poplar Spring Ch,
Reams' Station.
Hatcher's Run.

Petersburg,Strawberry Plains,
Deep Bottom.
Poplar Spring Ch,
Boydton Road,

Seventh Michigan Volunteers, 24,

Malvern Hill,
Antietam.Fredericksburg. Chancellors-ville.
Gettysburg.Bristoe Station.

Mine Run,
Wilderness.Spottsylvania.Po River.
North Anna.
Tolopotomoy.

Coal Harbor,
Petersburg. Strawberry Plains.
Deep Bottom,
Reams' Station,
Boydton Road,

Eighth Michigan Volunteers, 19,

Pulaski, Antietam.
James Island, Fredericksburg,
BuU Run. Vicksburg.
Chantilly. Jackson.
South Mountain. Blue Springs,

Campbell Station.
Siege of Knoxville.
Spottsylvania. Wilderness.
Coal Harbor.

Petersburg. Weldon Railroad.
Reams' Station.
Poplar Spring Ch.

Sixteenth Michigan Volunteers, 22,

Torktown, Second Bull Run, Mine Run,
Hanover Court House. Antietam. Wilderness.
MechanicsviUe, Fredericksburg. Spottsylvania.
Gaines' Mills. ChanceUorsville, North Anna.
White Oak Swamp. Gettysburg. Tolopotomoy.
Malvern Hill, Rappahannock Sta'n,

Bethesda Church,
Petersburg,
Weldon Railroad,
Peebles' Farm,
Hatcher's Run,

Seventeenth Michigan Volunteers, 15.

South Mountain.
Antietam,Fredericksburg, Siege of Vicksburg,

Jackson,
Campbell Station.
Siege of KnoxviUe.
¦Wilderness.

Spottsylvania.
Coal Harbor.
Blue Springs.
Petersburg.

Weldon Railroad.
Poplar Spring Ch.
Hatcher's Run.

GENERAL ORDER NUMBER TEN,

715

Twentieth Michigan Volunteers. 15.

Frederi cksburg.
Campbell Station.
North Anna.
Poplar Spring Ch.

Siege of Knoxville.
Coal Harbor.
Reams' Station
Jackson.

Wilderness. Siege of Vicksburg.
Weldon Railroad.
Hatcher's Run.

Fredericksburg. Chancellorsville.Gettysburg.

Blackwater.Mine Run.
Wilderness.

T-w-enty-fourth Michigan Volunteers.
Mine Run. North Anna.
Wilderness. Tolopotomoy.

Spottsylvania.

Bethesda Church.

Blue Springs.
Spottsylvania.
Petersburg.

12.Petersburg. Weldon Railroad.
Hatcher's Run.

Twenty-sixth Michigan Volunteers. 12.
Po River. _ Tolopotomoy. Strawberry Plains.
Spottsylvania. Coal Harbor. Deep Bottom.
North Anna. Petersburg. Reams' Station.
T-wenty-seventh Michigan Volunteers. 14.
Vicksburg. Siege of Knox-viUe. Coal Harbor, Reams' Station.
Jackson. WUderness. Petersburg. Poplar Spring Ch.
Blue Springs. Spottsylvania. Weldon Railroad. Hatcher's Run.
Campbell Station. North Anna.

First Bull Run.
Cedar Mountain.
Gainesville.Second BuU Run.
South Mountain.

Torkto-wn. WlUlamsburg.
Golding's Farm.
Savage Station.
¦White Oak Swamp.
Cedar Mountain.
Gainesville.Second Bull Run.
South Mountain.
Antietani, Cedar Mountain,
GainesviUe,Second BuU Run,
South Mountain,
Antietam,

Second Wisconsin Volunteers, 18,
Antietam. Wilderness. Bethesda Church,
Fredericksburg, Spottsylvania, Petersburg.
CbancellorsviUe, North Anna, Weldon Railroad,
Gettysburg. Tolopotomoy. Hatcher's Run.
Mine Run,
Fifth Wisconsin Volunteers. 17.

Malvern HIU.
Antietam.
Fredericksburg. Mayre's Heights.

Salem Heights.
Gettysburg.
Rappahannock Sta'n.
Wilaerness.

Spottsylvania.
Coal Harbor.
Petersburg. Opequan.

Sixth Wisconsin Volunteers. 17.
Fredericksburg. Wilderness. Bethesda Church.
ChanceUorsvlUe. Spottsylvania. Petersburg.
Gettysburg. North Anna. Weldon Railroad.
Mine Run. Tolopotomoy. Hatcher's Run.
Seventh 'Wisconsin Volunteers. 17.

Fredericksburg. ClianceUorsvUle. Gettysburg.
Mine Run.

Wilderness. Spottsylvania.North Anna.
Tolopotomoy.

North Anna.
Tolopotomoy.

Petersburg.
Weldon RaUroad.

Petersburg.
Weldon Railroad.

First Bull Run.
Torktown.
Fair Oaks.
Peach Orchard.

Torkto-wn. "White Oak Swamp.
Kelly's Ford.
Petersburg.Williamsburg.Malvern Hill.

Thirty-sixth Wisconsin Volunteers.
Coal Harbor.
Petersbui'g.

Deep Bottom.
Reams' Station.

Bethesda Church.
Petersburg. Weldon Railroad.
Hatcher's Run.
7. Boydton Road.

Thirty-seventh Wisconsin Volunteers. 5.
Reams' Station. Poplar Spring Ch. Hatcher's Run.
Thirty-eighth 'Wisconsin Volunteers. 5.
Poplar Spring Ch. Reams' Station. Hatcher's Run.
First Battalion Minnesota Volunteers. 16.

Savage Station.
Glendale.
Malvern Hill.
Antietam.

Fredericksburg. ChanceUorsville.
Gettysburg. Bristoe Station.

First United States Sharpshooters.
Mine Run. Fair Oaks.
Strawberiy Plains. Fredericksburg.
Hanover Court House, Spottsylvania.
Second Bull Run. Poplar Spring Ch.
Wilderness. Mechanicsville,
Deep Bottom, ChanceUorsvlUe,

Petersburg. Deep Bottom.
Reams' Station,
Boydton Road,
23, Tolopotomoy. Boydton Road,
Games' MiUs,
Gettysburg.Coal Harbor,

716 FIRST MAINE CAVALRY.
Second United States Sharpshooters, 20.
Second Bull Run. Gettysburg. Spottsylvania. Weldon Railroad,
South Mountain, Kelly's Ford, North Anna, Strawberry Plains.
Antietam. Mine Run. Tolopotomoy. Deep Bottom.
Fredericksburg. Wilderness. Coal Harbor. Poplar Spring Ch.
ChanceUorsville. Po River. Petersburg. Boydton Road.
Battery I, First United States Artillery. 19.
Bull Run. Savage Station. Fredericksburg. Trevillian Station.
Ball's Bluff. White Oak Swamp. Chancellorsville. St. Mary's Church.
Yorktown. Glendale. Gettysburg. Wyatt's Farm.
Fair Oaks. Malvern Hill. Bristoe Station. Boydton Road,
Peach Orchard, Antietam, Coal Harbor.
Battery A, Second United States Artillery, 11,
Bull Run, Antietam, Coal Harbor. Deep Bottom.
Gaines' Mills. Upperville. St. Mary's Church. BeUefield.
Malvern Hill. Gettysburg. Malvern Hill.
Battery B, Fourth United States Artillery, 17,
Cedar Mountain, Antietam, Mine Run, Tolopotomoy,
Gainesville. Fredericksburg. Wilderness. Bethesda Church.
Second Bull Run, Chancellorsville, Spottsylvania. Petersburg.
Chantilly. Gettysburg. North Anna. Hatcher's Run.
South Mountain. Battery K, Fourth United States Artillery, 15,
Yorkto-wn, Fredericksburg. Po River, Coal Harbor.
Fair Oaks. Chancellorsville. Spottsylvania. Petersburg.
Glendale. Gettysburg. North Anna. Deep Bottom.
Malvern Hill. Wilderness. Tolopotomoy.
Battery D, Fifth United States Artillery, 20,
First Bull Run. Malvei-n Hill. Gettysburg. North Anna.
Yorktown. Second BuU Run. Rappahannock Sta'n. Tolopotomoy.
Hanover Court House. Antietam. Mine Run. Bethesda Church.
Mechanicsville. Fredericksburg. Wilderness. Petersburg.
Gaines' Mills. ChanceUorsville. Spottsylvania. Weldon Railroad.
Batteries C and I, Fifth United States Artillery. 17.
Mechanicsville. Fredericksburg. Po River. Coal Harbor.
Gaines' Mills. ChanceUorsvlUe. Spottsylvania. Petersburg.
Malvern Hill. Gettysburg. North Anna. Deep Bottom.
Second Bull Run. Wilderness. Tolopotomoy. Boydton Road.
Antietam. Battery E, Fifth United States Artillery. 4.
Wilderness. Spottsylvania. Coal Harbor. Petersburg.
Battery M, Fifth United States Artillery. 7.
Rappahannock Sta'n. Spottsylvania. Petersburg. Cedar Creek.
-Wilderness. Coal Harbor. Fisher's Hill.
By Command of MAJOR- GENBEAL MEADE.
GEO. D. RUGGLES,
Assistant Adjutant-General,

INDEX.

INDEX TO ROSTER.

Abbott, Alfred ,

, 598

J, Holman

5M

John P,

. 508

Abrams, John

. 515

Achorn, James W,

. 531

Adams, Daniel

661

Frank C.

565

James M,

515

Job C, ,

. 487

Thara S,

583

Additon, Charles H,

. 505

Aderton, Thomas J.

583

Agin, Patrick
Akers, John M.

. 618

. 544

Aldrich, WilUam C.

467

Alien, Elijah .
Frederick K,

467

471

Harrison B, ,

565

Hazo F.

531

Henry C,

546

Hiram W. .

. 583

Ivory R.

. 597

Josiah S.

. 504

Melvin J,

. 583

Samuel H, .

451

Walter .

699

Alexander, Arley P,

618

Chelis .

. 618

George E. ,

. 618

WiUiam F. ,

. 531

Ambrose, Charles .

618

Ames, George S, ,

. 487

Henry C,

049

John

487

WilUam H, ,

471

Anderson, Thomas

. 517

Andrews, Eben

603

George P.

. 515

Gideon, Jr. .

. 488

John R.

579, 504

Lewis

. 582

Orlando V. .

. 488

Sylvanus G. ,

, 661

Tristum

, 531

Annis, Alonzo

. 516

Jonathan A.

, 661

Archibald, Samuel G

, 661

WiUiam C, ,

, 616

Arnold, Jerry E, ,

517

Perry ,

504

WiUiam A, ,

. 504

Atkins, E<lgar

, 565

Atwood, James F.

, 661

Averlll, Frank W.

, 646

Avery, Columbus C,

, 635

Sewall S.

, 634

Ayatt, Joseph

. 531

Ayers, Clarence

. 661

Ayres, WiUiam H,

. 617

Babb, Abner ,

488

Lothrop L. ,

. 616

PAGE
Badger, Nathan . 683
Bagley, Alonzo J. . 488
Beniamin . . 488
Levi , , 018
Bailey, Charles M, . 528
Edwin D. . . 615
Henry W. . 635
IraF, , , .649
Mark W. . 471
William E. . 583
Baker, Albert . . 484
Charles H. . 570
Cornelius V. .618
Dow C. , . 681
Edward S, . 503
Frederick . . 661
Frederic M. . . 562
GranviUe W, 471
Sanford G. . . 618
Wellington P. 461, 583
WiUiam B, . , 514
Bangs, Augustus A, . 635
Edward F. . . 635
JohnC. . . 636
Roscoe R.
Banks, Charles
Barber, Jesse
Barden, Ansel
Barker, George
Henry .
Henry S.
Barlow, WiUard W.
Barnard, Otis H. .
Barnes, Benjamin F.
George W. .
Barrett, Addison D.
Cyrus F.
George H, M.
James F.
Barrows, Benjamin O. .
Roscoe J.
Bartlett, Aaron
George A,
George W,
Joseph W,
Orrin W,
Bassett, Charles E,
Edward .
Baston, Nathan P.
Batchelder, Theodore J.
Batchelor, Joseph M. .
Bates, Henry ,
Bayard, John D.
Beal, Burton A.
Charles F,
George P,
Beals, Roscoe G.
Waldo C.
Bean, Burnis R.
Charles H.
Oscar L,
WilUam S.

616649531617661516485635600
470504631501488602
488 660648459
470484565 599599
517470565635
618546
697 532
544
618
484
516 635

PAGE

Beathen, Robert ,

532

Bettkwith, Alonzo .

488

Betlell, Moses

599

Beede, Gilman H. .

471

Begin, John B.
Bell, Charles H., Jr.

683

616

Franklin H. ,

471

Loring W. .

617

Webster

635

Wesley K.

471

Belony, John .

618

Bendenger, Peter .

618

Benner, Alexander

488

Daniel W. .

488

Thomas H. .

488

Benson, Andrew M.

500

Calvin B.

558

Bennett, Preston .

546

Berry, Stephen A.

646

Thomas .

602

Besse, Edward P.

618

George C.

618

WilUam G. .

619

Betts, George H. ,
Bibber, Andrew H.

661

457, 513

,641

Bickford, Aaron F.

580

Artemas D, ,

461

Isaac

683

John H,

619

Warren F. .

488

Biokmore, Llewellvn F.

583

Bicknell, Isaac S. ".

547

Bigelow, Eustace C. 468

,542

Levi B. , 463

,581

Bingham, Isaac

545

Birce, Francis A, ,

483

Bird, David E.

517

Birkenstock, John

661

Bisbee. Hannibal, Jr. .

661

Blackington, George E.

647

Black, Lebalister .

565

Blackm'an, Albert .

619

Francis H.

517

Blaisdell, William

619

Blake, Charles A. J, .

619

Charles E, ,

488

David A.

635

Horace P.

532

John S. .

615

William C. ,

467

Blanchard, Albert J. .

661

Albion E.

604

David D.

532

David J.

583

Henry F,

659

Walter .

504

Blennerville, John

699

Blethen, Horace K.

647

Zebulon B, ,

568

Blodgett, Edwin R.

633

Silas

619

719

120

INDEX.

<'PAGE
Bodflsh, Frank , , 459
Boissoinault, Madison F. 650
Bolan, AUen L. . . 661
Bolton, Daniel V. , 543
Horace W, , 542
Bond, George S. . 488
WiUiam , 598
Bonnasa, Eswell . . 617
Boothby, George W, . 532
Stephen . 454, 641
Boston, Henry W. , 680
Bowden, Nathaniel, Jr, 514
Bowen, Benjamin F, , 661
JohnC. . . .471
John C. C. . . 644
Bowhan, Jeremiah . 565
Bowker, Edmund C. . 565
OrenL. . . .532
Bowler, Marquis . . 482
Bowlev, Edward JI. . 635
Bowm'an, M. T. V. . 458, 602
Boyd, James W. . .547
Wm. L. 457, 463, 642,
631, 646
Boynton, Abiel D. . 488
Edwin J. . . 661
Samuel P. . . 565
Brackett, Albert A. . 532
Alvin M. . . 547
Hiram E. . . 471
James W. . . 483
Brackley, Enoch A. . 636
Bradbui-y, Russell S. . 565
Wyman O. . . 635
Bradeen, Is.aac . . 635
Bradford, Sumner P. . 660
WiUiam . . 488
Bradman, WiUiam H. . 645
Bradstreet, Elbridge H. 488
Brady, John . . .489
Bragdon, Augustus . 650
Bragg, Samuel M. . 471
Branch, Milton M. . 471
Bra-wn, Amos . . 532
Bray, George H. . . 650
Henry L. . 463, 650
James W. , . 566
Joseph S. . 636
Justin L. . . 635
Brennan, Patrick . . 532
Brewer, Charles E. . 661
Brewster, Solomon C. . 471
Brickett, George W. . 661
Brick, Isaac C. . 461, 603
Bridgham, Samuel W. 543
Brier, Eben F. . . 486
Francis . . .489
Briggs, Alonzo B. .. 650
Charles, Co. I 599
Charles, Co. M . 650
Elijah H. . . 504
Broad, Louira K. . . 615
Brock, Freeman . . 489
Brookings, Frederick C. 634
Brooks, Alanson V. . 636
Francis . . .599
Jonathan . . 501
Brown, Augustus D. . 635
Benjamin R. . 619
Calvin H. . . 582
Charles B, , , 514
Charles S, . , 489
David F. . , 661
George H, , . 484
George M, , 456, 644
George W. . . 532

Bro-wn, Henry N. . . 489
Isaac H. . . 471
James M. . . 565
John . . 617
Jonathan . 489
Levi G. . . 650
Orrin K. . . 635
Philander . 583
SethC. . . 489
Thompson M. . 517
WiUiam 604
Bruce, John O. . . 489
Samuel J. . 489
Brusos, Peter . 532
Bryant, David, Jr. . 613
George W. . 632
James W. . 661
John . . .532
Lawrence . . 599
Sumner H. . 504
Verano G. . . 699
WiUiam W . . 618
Buck, Cyrus A. . 565
Edward P. . . 504
Henry A. . . 583
MerriU S. . 619
WUliam, Jr. . 660
Buckingham, John E. . 661
BuokUn, Moses R. . 489
Buckman, Winfleld S. . 547
Budge, Daniel . . 471
Bugbee, George E. . 513
Buker, Fayette . . 618
Bullen, WiUiam S. . 603
Bulmer, Mark P. . . 518
Bump, Hosea P. . . 636
Bunker, Eli H. . 632
George H, , . 650
Burbank, Augustus J. 558
Burgess, Charles , , 616
Hiram E, , , 532
WiUiam M, , , 504
Burleigh, Albert A, , 583
Burlingame, Jason . 662
Burnham, James O. . 619
Linsdale , , 547
Robert . , ,599
Bums, James, Co. G . 565
James, Co. L , 536
John . , ,504
WiUiam, Co. C 504
WiUiam, Co. K . 619
BurriU, WilUam L. . 471
Burrows, Jerome W. , 486
Rufus E. , , 489
Samuel , , ,482
Burton, Elbridge . 462, 482
John F. . , , 606
Butler, Luther H. . 699
Plummer H. . 683
Butterfield, Freeman H. 619
WUliam J. . , 612
Butters, George H, , 532
Buzzell, Samuel L, . 579
Cahoon, William , , 505
Caleb, George A, , , 662
CaU, Lyman H. . . 489
Cameron, George R. , 606
John . . ,532
Campbell, Angus , , 634
Charles W, , , 518
Colin . . ,632
J. Sanborn . . 583
Cannel, John J. . . 546
Canney, William H, , 636

Canwell, James , . 583
Capen, Charles W. . 532
Henry A. . 565
Cappers, Osgood . . 484
Card, James H. . , 597
Carey, George . . 611
Cargill, Alonzo M. , 662
Carle, Lauriston , , 618
Carlenton, Asa , . 619
Carling, Michael , , 547
Carlton, Daniel C, , 699
Carpenter, Alpheus . 619
George W, . , 619
Carr, Enoch R. . . 566
James P. , 619
Martin , , ,487
Samuel B. . , 619
William H, , , 566
Carroll, James . . 489
Carson, Jeremiah L. , 619
JohnP, . , 631
Carter, Alvin A, , 489
Benjamin F. , 633
Charles E, , , 605
Cromwell , , 636
Eugene B, , , 505
Heman B, , , 471
Thomas F, , , 489
Carty, Dennis . 563
Case, Cyrus , , 501
Casey, William , , 505
Gates, Solomon B, . 463
Cathcart, James , , 532
Catland, Nehemiah B. , 484
Caverly, Amos , , 471
Charles H. . . 636
John . . 547
Orrin B. , , 547
Caviss, Lucius H , , 65()
Chadbourne, Albra , 599
Collins M . . 595
Nelson W. . . 650
Paul . , 457,594
Chadwick, David . . 503
Challis, Henry E. . . 634
Chamberlain, Isaac . 650
James W. . . 619
Lorenzo . . 502
Lorenzo D. . . 636
Sylvanus R. . . 636
Champney, Alonzo D. . 503
Chandler, Elbridge G, . 530
Frederick A, , 619
Josiah A, . . 505
Nelson . . .566
Perry . . .564
Chapman, Edward F. , 599
Edward K, , , 619
Marcellus G, . 463
Milton C. , 468
Chase, Charles T, . , 658
Edward E. , 648
Frederick W. . 636
George H. . ,543
Isaac N. , , 620
James A, . .643
Oscar T. . 662
Samuel S. , 532
WiUiam F. . . 647
Chick, Frederick L. 546
John H. L. . , 615
ChUd, Henry A, , , 561
Homer . . , 563
ChUds, WiUiam H. . 636
ChurchiU, Otis M. . 620
Cilley, Isaac , , .489

INDEX.

721
PAGE
'AGE
PAGE
Cilley, Jon.athan P
455, 481
Colem.an, Elijah H.
647
Crosby, George W.
Stephen R.
Crosgrove, Robert
. 684
Ciphers, William H. . 532
William P. . .
481
. 002
Clapp, Charles T. E. 683
Colesworthy, Henry R.
032
. 600
Clark, Albion AV.
650
Collamer, Solomon C. .
484
Cross, Asa V.
. 547
Edward H.
. 485
CoUamore, Andrew W.
490
Eben G.
. 660
James 0,
. 518
Elijah .
566
Isaiah W.
. 490
Job
518
CoUey, Charies H.
483
John
. 600
Joseph A,
. 505
Collins, Albion
620
J8hn F.
. 000
Leonard
. 471
Winfield S. .
527
Lewis C.
472
Nathan ,
. 547
Colson, Edward W.
636
Sewall B.
. 618
Orville H,
. 015
Comins, Leander M.
467
Simon .
. mi
P.aul F, R,
. 543
Como, Peter .
620
Crowell, Addison W. . KM
Prentiss M,
. 408
Comstock, Edgar F.
471
Charles H.
. 662
Roland C.
. 489
Conant, Albert
598
Levi
. 617
Sidney W,
. 408
Alexander B.
614
Crowley, Jeremiah
. 605
Clai-ke, George
. 599
Isaac B.
506
Croxford, Horace
472
Theodore
. 566
Conley, George W.
'662
Culnan, Michael
. 518
William E.
. 566
Connies, Samuel .
533
Cummings, Frederick A. .'',47
Clarkson, Charles ]
3. . 636
Connor, John
515
James G.
. 502
Clary, Osgood, Jr,
Clayton, Collamore
. 015
Peter C.
647
John C.
. 505
0. . 036
Connors, Peter
6.32
John G.
. 600
Edmund B.
. 033
Cook, Hiram T,
647
William
695
Rufus M,
. 036
MelvUleB. ,
482
Cunliffe, Elisha E.
. 000
Cleary, Patrick
. 529
Nathan V. . 46]
, 679
Cunningham, Edward . 630
Cleaveland, EUsha
B. 468
Coombs, Ai-teinas .
600
-William W.
. 620
Charles A.
. 471
Clement W. .
471
Curran, David
, 516
WiUiam H.
469
Israel A.
502
Currie, David
, 636
Cleaves, Frank
. 599
James H.
471
Currier, John D.
, 666
Horatio M.
599
Jesse F.
584
Curtis, Daniel S.
. 457
Clement, Albion H
486
Lucallus J. ,
566
Erving T.
, 647
James .
532
Samuel E. ,
584
James, Jr.
, 662
John K.
. 489
Thomas P. ,
600
Joseph R.
490, 597
WiUjam Y.
. 489
Copeland, OU ver E,
490
Uriah .
, 490
Clifford, Elisha A,
460, 547
Llewellyn
584
Vandorous
, 617
Clife, William E.
505
Manley ,
660
Warren W.
, 490
Closson, George B,
597
Corliss, Benjamin M. .
666
Cushman, Fairfleld , 490
Cloudman, Joel W
457
Marcellus
650
George H,
, 650
Clough, John W,
. 602
Samuel M. ,
547
Horace B.
, 000
Clouser, John
. 547
Cornell, Edward F.
600
William M.
, 632
Clull, Eben ,
, 599
Corson, Charles A.
681
Cushing, James B
, 566
Coan, Elbridge J.
, 636
Charles I. ,
684
Cutler, Frank M.
, 481
WiUiam H.
, 684
Cotter, Thomas ,
650
Cutting, George I
Cyphers, Martin C
, 548
Coakley, James W
, 532
Cousins, Nathan H.
584
, 581
Martin H.
, 532
Cowan, Henry R. ,
600
Coats, Francis W,
. 518
Kilburn
684
Djiggett, George W. . 036
Cobb, Charies H. C
3, B . 489
Louis 0,
694
John H.
.514
Charles H. Is
t D. C. 662
Samuel N.
649
J. Monroe
. 533
George .
Coburn, Hiram S.
. 620
William D. ,
650
Levi H.
694, 631
468
Cowee, George
601
Washington
. 533
Jefferson L.
. 467
Cox, Cyrus
650
Dailey, Erastus R.
. 505
LevlC. .
. 660
George H,
620
Dakin, Frank B.
. 633
Coffin, Charles W,
. 696
Coyle, John ,
533
Levi S. .
. 666
John
566
WilUam
490
Daley, James B.
. 636
Joseph H,
William H,
663
Crabtree, Gilbert D. .
660
Dam, Albert C.
461, 646
. 618
Crafts, Granger C,
620
Charles F.
. 645
Colbath, Martin P.
. 471
Craig, Albert A, ,
601
Damon, Lafayette
. 501
Miles .
. 465
John
606
Daniels, John E. C
X K 020
Colburn, Abraham
M. . 518
John C. .
662
John E. 1st r
. C. 601
Francisco
. 501
Cram, Ashbel H. .
505
Richard M.
, 640
Colby, Alonzo
. 615
John P. .
470
Walter D.
. 596
Cornelius
, 647
Joseph, Jr. .
Crane, Eldridge C.
tJoshua H.
471
WiUiam H.
548
George G.
583
518
Darling, Jackson "V
Joseph T.
r. B. 651
George W. .
. 458
505
, 648
Joseph E.
, COO
Richard J. .
036
Darnaby, Ephraim
Davis, Alexander £
B. , 620
Levi M.
, 600
Crapleton, James ,
471
5. , 463
Colcord, Albert J.
. 505
Crawford, James ,
.'•.18
AsaE. .
, 633
Joseph L.
. 505
John E.
502
Benjamin F.
648
Cole, Albert M. .
. 600
John F.
505
Boardman
, 051
Horace S.
, 465
Crocker, Alfred ,
490
Charles F.
634
James D.
, 484
Crockett, Albert S.
647
Charles J.
, 618
Joseph G.
. 647
Charles W. .
662
Charles M.
661
Orison W.
. 547
Crooker, MellviUe C. ,
618
Charles N.
. 533
WUliam W. .
506
William J. (mis
Daniel F.
, 545
Coleman, Charles A
L.
printed Crocker)
631
Daniel W.
, 000
<
3o. B. 490
Crosby, Charles S.
461
Ebenezer P.
, 048
Charles A. Co
H . 584
David .
620
George A.
. 651
722

INDEX.

PAGE
Davis, Horace 0, . . 620
James P. . . 490
Jason C. . . 490
Leland F. . . 600
Luther . . .620
McKendree . . 486
Milton R. . . 666
Octavius A. . . 472
OtisD. . . .620
Rodney C. . 566
Samuel . . 595
Samuel C. . . 470
Samuel W. . 472
Stephen . 648
Thomas . 472
Thomas W. . . 472
WiUiam B. . . 596
WUliam L. . . 533
Dawes, Frederick S. , 505
Dawson, Simeon M. , 472
Day, Alfred F, , , 651
Charles D. , 584
George P, , . 651
JohnH. . . 468
Nathaniel, Jr, . 636
Thomas , , 518
Dealey, John, Jr. . 562
Dearborn, Calvin , , 566
Charles B, . . 620
Charles E. . 472, 620
Charles E. Co. M. 661
John B.
Decker, Charles B.
Edward E. .
John C.
Deering, Edward B.
John S. .
Delaite, John
Samuel P.
Delano, Charles R.
George M. .
Levi
DeUer, John .
Dennett, Irving C.
Menander
Derring, Octavus .
Devereaux, Augustus R. 614
EUsha W. . . -¦-
Devine, Cornelius
Oliver .
Dill, George S.
DiUingham, Virgil P. .
Doane, Edward H.
Dobbins, Joseph .
Dohbs, "Warren
Doble, WiUiam
Dockcndorf , James W.
William
Dockham, George A.
Dodge, George -W".
John M.
Nelson A.
Rudolph L. .
Doe, Bradbury P.
Edwin K.
Erastus A. .
James M.
John Joseph .
Dogea, John .
Dolbin, John H. (mis
printed Dolbier)
Dolley, Nathan D.
DoUlver, John F. .
Donnell, Almon B.
Donnelly, James .

Dority, Alvin A. . . 605
Dorrity, Hugh .. . 490
Douggons, -\ViIliam M. 472
Dougherty, Valentine H. 472

C.

Warren O.
Doughty, George .
Douglas, Abner L.
Arrona W. .
George F.
Jeremiah S.
William W. .
Douty, Calvin S. .
Dow, Albion K. P.
James E.
James H.
John H.
Joshua M. .
Downey, Arthur
Downs, Phineas L.
Doxey, John .
Doyen, Daniel B.
Henry L.
Howard M. .
Drake, Alvin .
Francis E.
James F.
John B.
Dresser, David D.
Edward E.
Peter J.
Purrington .
Drew, Alonzo
AnselFrederick C.
Hiram T.
Irving F.
Walter .
William H. .
Drinkwater, Albion
Duchane, E. L. T.
Dudley, David Y. .
William F.
Duley, Charles T.
Dunan, John ,
Dunbar, Edward .
Dunham, George H.
AViUiam B. .
Dunn, Christopher C.
James T. W.
JohnJohn A.
Dunning, Alonzo .
A. M. .
Freeland
Dunsmore, Rufus M.
Dunton, Guvanus H.
Zeal or A.
Durgin, Edwin G.
John A.
WiUiam M. .
Dushane, Francis .
Duston, George L.
Dutch, Alonzo
Amos M.
Dwelley, John C. .
Dyer, Albert C. .
Charles .
Jeremiah C.
Robert F. .
Stover, G. (mis
printed Storer)
Dykes, William R.
Earle, Ebenezer
Henry D.
Eastman, Charles .

469651 636636
584646 469
461 584518633518
490621490600 661
662548505605548561667 633
468468472469 596
472 636584616472 617601 548
567518518 503606630
472463472543466606036490684601621469651567518 606
567 621
548533500621584
651636
548

Eastman, Gilman L.
John
Eaton, Albert J. .
Charles .
Frederick B.
George W. .
Joseph D.
Nathaniel
Eddy, Charles
Eleazer .
Edes, Edwin T.
Edgar, James
Edgartown, James P.
Edgecomb, Albert
Edwin P.
Edgerly, Asa B.
Austin .
Edwards, Nathaniel S
Elder, Gilman B. .
Eldredge, Levi, Jr.
Elliott, Daniel H. .
Farnum A. .
John G,
Samuel B.
"WilliamWiUiam D. ,
EUis, Hiram H,
Hiram S,
John F.
Matthew W.
Osco A.
Scott, S,
"VVilliam
Elrsworth, Rufus G.
Elwell, Tristram J.
Emerson, Elisha D.
Henry R.
Emery, Abuer C. .
Briggs H.
Carlton P. .
Charles A. F.
George C.
George E.
Horace B.
John, Jr.
Nahum .
Nathaniel S.
Zebulon M. .
Eminoiis, Joseph P.
Emory, George M.
Erskiiie, John A. .
Esancy, John F. .
Estabrooke, Edward M,
Thomas S. .
Estes, Chelsea L. .
Gustavus K.
Jeremiah A.
Llewellyn G.
Evans, Harrison S.
John G.
Lorenzo K. .
Stewart E. Co. F .
Stewart E. Co. M .
Eveleth, Melvin W.
Ewer, Charles
Fales, Fenelon M.
John Leroy .
Leonard K. .
Falkner, Alexander
Farnham, Frederick L.,
Jr. . . .
James B.
Farnum, William H.
Farr, Mansel W. .
Farrington, Byron H.

662621 601634
506
4110 601567533
518696616
490 472
601 506001548637
. 518
. 601
. 567
. 533
. 621
. 506
. 612
. 533
. 472
. 506
. 518
. 526
. 467
. 518
463, 634
, 606
^ 584
, 601
, 581621033470637472 649
473 473
"567 633567696
491 662463629469 607664
465 545
548648 648651
543 661487500698
619 603
409 563
585500

463,

INDEX.

723

PAGE

PAGE

Farrington, Henry L .

607

Fowles, George S.

. 621

Farris, Charles VI.

648

Samuel (misprinted

AValter S.

648

Fowler)

, 549

Farwell, WUliam S.

601

Fowler, Samuel H.

, 601

Fassett, Ceorge L.

647

Foy, William

, 604

(iorham P. , 504, 649

Frank, Oliver B. .

, 401

John tl.

040

Fra.sier, D.ivid

, 649

Faulkner, John E.

633

Frazer, Alexander.

, 037

Faunco, John

037

Free, Robert .

, 585

Felch, Ivory H. .

651

Freeman, Adelbert

, 685

Felix, Andrew

519

Perrin P.

, 506

17ellows, Samuel .

533

Freese, John W. .

. 466

Fenderson, Gilbert

685

French, Allen D.

, 634

Jiunes W.

681

Charles A. .

, 473

John H.

580

Evander L. .

, 631

Fessenden, Joshua A.

482

John

648

Nathaniel

667

John S.

. 661

Ferguson, Charles H. .

607

Friend, Adelbert I.

637

FerriU, C. , , ,

491

Albert P.

. 667

Feyler, William ,

491

Taylor B.

. 649

Field, Bohan ,

628

Frisbee, Randolph R. . 463

Hanson S,

667

Frost, Columbus B

062

Files, Joseph P.

651

Daniel .

637

Fish, Austin A. .

632

Edward

634

Fisher, Albert G. B.

473

George D. .

. 473

Andrew

651

George AV. H

. 664

Fisk, Amos

491

Nathan P. .

. 484

George F.

491

SeweU F.

. 506

Fltzger.a!d, Daniel S, .

621

AVellington .

. 585

John

648

Fuller, Alden A. .

. 634

WiUiam H. H, ,

637

Alden W. .

. 582

Flaherty, John

548

Edwin \.

. 667

Fletcher, Joseph W, ,

586

Elisha C.

637

Stephen R.
WiUiam E, ,

567

Henry D.

. 481

601

James .

, 473

Flinn, Juan F,

633

Samuel .

, .459

Flint, Daniel D. ,

601

AViUiam F. .

562

LeviC. ,

661

Fultes, John .

, 651

Thomas

661

Furber, Frank M.

. 463

Floyd, Henry S.

585

Fm-bush, Charles D. . 473

Fogg, Albert R. .

621

Henry W,

. 664

Benjamin F.

467

Horace A.
614
Gage, Daniel W, .
. 561
LleweUyn W.
Moses H. ,
685
Gammon, George Q. , 632
685
Walter ,
. 685
FoUett, Henry H. .
649
GiiUagher, John ,
. 621
Folsom, Benjamin F.
533
Gardiner, Albert ,
, 630
Francis J. .
637
Charles E, .
, 473
Gorham A.
530
Gardner, Leslie B.
519
Henry H.
034
Garey, Lionel D. .
, 637
Henry W. .
633
Garland, Henry D.
473
Oliver J. . 404
, 534
Garnett, James L.
, 506
Ford, Charles W. .
611
John H.
585
John
506
Garrett, Orrin L.
, 64G
John F.
648
Garvin, Simeon .
, 697
Llewellyn
651
Gatchell, Emery T.
George AV.
461, 621
Forsythe, John G.
585
, 567
Nelson S.
560
John R.
649
Forrest, Thomas. .
534
Josiah .
, 014
Foss, Benjamin R.
473
Gates, Edwin S. .
680
Franklin B. .
686
Frank .
040
Jacob P.
634
Oliver P.
473
Silas S. .
634
Gay, Charles .
, 033
Volney H. .
559
Elijah .
506
William L. .
619
Gearnar, George .
. 601
Foster, Alfred
651
Geary, Charles B. .
. 601
Charles H. .
580
Cyrus M.
, 648
Charles W. .
062
Gerald, Alexander
, 621
Daniel M. .
680
Dudley B. .
, 606
George W. .
637
George W, ,
606
James D.
662
Samuel M. .
506
James M.
586
Gerry, Samuel B. .
, 519
John H.
647
Getchell, Ammi T.
. 491
Joshua F.
651
George C.
, 622
Phineas, Jr.
513
John
, 549
WiUiam E. .
585
Joseph T.
651
PAGE
Geyear, George
. 506
Gibbs, Reuben
. 606
Gibson, Charles H
. 663
Gilbert, Arad E,
. 601
Ellison .
. 607
Joseph D,
. 602
Josiah R.
, 404, 608
AViUiam W.
, 464, 608
Gilchrist, Alden
, 601
Arthur .
491
Riley .
. 401
Giles, Frederick IVl
, 668
Gilkey, Edward
. 633
Gilley, Charies B.
619
Edward
. 606
John
614
Gilman, Alexande
•B. . 634
Amasa .
061
Charies B.
. 491
Daniel H.
. 461,680
Fairfleld J.
. 634
Lewis .
. 634
John M.
649
John N.
. 037
William B.
. 606
Gilmore, Aldrich
. 506
Robert J.
464, 601
GUpatrick, Charles . ' 519
Jesse L.
. 622
Gipson, George W
. 601
Given, Albert P.
. 634
Gleason, Carlton T
. 668
Glidden, Charles
. 634
Kelsey L.
, 686
Lyman W.
, 637
Goddard, Charles W. . 634
John
. 461
John H.
. 627
Goding, Abraham
. 662
AViUiam H. H. . 637
Gonyea, Jock
. 686
Goo, Peter G.
534
Gooch, Orrin W.
. 491
Goodale, Andrew J. . 601
Goodbehere, Joseph S. 473
Goodhue, Harvey L. . 6G4
Stephen S.
, 617
Goodnow, Jason S
, 582
Goodrich, John H.
601
Goodridge, Leonard J. 680
Goodspeed, William M. 506
Goodwin, Charles C. . 696
Charles H.
. 549
C. L. .
, 630
George E.
. 680'
James A.
. 681
John AV.
649
Levi A.
, 473
Llewellyn
, 685
Orrin L.
, 685
SethB. .
, 668
Tristram
, 463,637
Gordon, Charles
473
Charles 0.
. 631
Gore, Charles H.
. 644
Gould, Asa S.
037
Charles .
662
Charles R.
473
Edward D.
. 634
Levi W.
637
Nathaniel
. 637
WilUam
, 601
Gove, George A.
MosesE.
, 622
682
Gowen, Benson
491
Graffam, Joshua B
, 634
( — -t

PAGE

liy JJJ!,^.

PAGE

PAGE

Grafton, Edmund C. . 486

Hall, Isaac A.

484

Hatch, Frederic C.

564

Grant, Abner D.

. 473

James G. B.

568

Israel M,

568

Charles E.

. 473

James M.

468

Noah ,

534

Charles L.

. 622

James R.

634

Phillips

622

Gustavus

. 649

Marcellus W.

646

Hattin, Charles M.

607

John P.

. 617

SulUvan T. .

652

Haugh, Henry

519

Madison M.

. 473

AViUiam H. .

602

Hawes, Henry A. .

485

Royal .

. 652

HaUoweU, Henry T. .

644

Washington .

529

Samuel .

. 473

Nathan T. .

614

Hawkes, Benjamin G.

542

WiUiam B.

. 515

Ham, Benjamin F.

602

Nathaniel S.

549

Graselle, Joseph

. 568

Hiram H. .

534

Hayden, George W.

474

Graves, Augustus

A. . 648

Hamilton, Benjamin .

662

Hayes, James

534

Gray, Francis

. 637

Charles E.

622

Michael

622

George M.

473

Dimon .

645

WiUiam M. .

503

George W.

. 473

George F.

542

Hayford, Orlando A.

668

James J.

. 629

Ivory W.

649

Haynes, Frank G.

485

James S.

473

Josiah .

491

Horace M. .

662

Stephen

. 468

William

652

Haywood, WUliam H.

519

Thomas C.

. 619

Hamlin, Henry A.

568

Hazeltine, Robert, band 463

Wesley .

614

Hammon, Lyman .
Hammond, James C.

637

Robert, Co. I

602

Greeley, David

. 643

470

Hazel ton, Asa B. .

507

Greenleaf D.

652

Hannaford, George 0.

597

Hazen, John B. Co. F .

544

Warren J.

. 634

Hanscom, Levi P.

598

John B. Co. M

647

Green, Alden A.

. 403

Loring L.

549

Head, John H.

574

Edwin H.

. 586

Sylvanus L. .

549

Heal, Luther L. ,

586

Frank W.

529

Hanson, Albert W.

613

Robert A,

580

Herman R.

. 649

Asa F. .

646

Heald, Charles

636

Llewellyn

. 052

Austin D.

602

Charles A, ,

652

Oscar F. A.

. 052

Daniel P.

506

Edwin .

549

Greenlaw, August

as . 506

Elbridge M.

633

John A.

526

Greenleaf, Charles

L. . 500

Israel .

602

Heath, Lorenzo J.

535

George W.

534

Hardgrave, George

662

Hemmingway, Joseph H.

Gregory, Elvirous

. 622

Hardinbrook, Charles W.

662

George W.

. 652

606

Henley, Harmon T.

544

Grey, Abner K.

. 619

Hardison, Hiram P.

634

Herbert, Edward B. .

613

John P.

622

Harlow, Hollis

622

James ,

529

Griffin, Andrew

. 467

James H.

582

WiUiam M. .

613

Samuel E.

. 519

Orlando W. .

502

Herman, Christian S. .

635

Thomas

. 602

Harmon, Frank R.

561

Herrin, James W.

649

Grindall, Melville

. 519

AViUiam L.

622

Philander S.

580

WiUiam B.

. 652

Harper, Alonzo D.

603

Herring, John G. ,

647

Gross, Arthur I.

. 622

Harriman, Frederick A.

470

Hersey, Henry A,

623

Edwin R.

519

James W.

534

Hesketh, Thomas ,

623

Grover, Boynton

. 660

Joseph N.

516

Hewitt, Ephraim ,

549

GuUifer, Moses H.

. 473

William H. .

680

Hibbert, Baron S.

474

Gulliver, Thomas 1

I. . 491

Harrington, Orrin M. .

491

Hicks, Benjamin C. .

636

Gumty, AViUiam (

mis-

Harris, Albert H.

037

Higgins, Albert H.

652

printed Gu

ntv) 473

Delmer .

468

Charles J, ,

507

Guptill, Isaiah

. 637

Elisha De Wolf

643

Edwin M,

519

Lemuel H.

. 491

GUbert N. .

516

George H, ,

607

Gurney, Freeman i
Isaac P.

r. . 668

Hezekiah F.

622

James H. (mis

. 596
Horatio W. .
622
printed James A.) 623
Nathaniel
. 491
Isaac B.
491
Warren S. .
507
Samuel J.
483
Isaac S.
549
AViUiam N. .
614
Gums, L. B. .
. 616
James B.
648
Hight, Thomas
454
Jason F.
637
Hildreth, Charles A. .
504
Hagan, John .
. 622
Leonard A. .
649
Horace W. ,
502
Haines, Albert
. 534
Samuel F. .
662
HiU, Charies E, ,
503
Daniel W. .
461, 529
Stephen E. .
652
Edwin .
550
Dudley L.
. 501
WUliam
541
Jeremiah
602
Walter P.
. 616
Harrison, Charles F. .
508
John F.
595
Hair, Sebina B.
. 647
Hart, Francis
622
Joseph C. Co. A .
446
Hale, George B.
637
Henry .
586
Joseph C. Co. E .
530
Haley, David M.
470
John E.
686
Lorenzo B. .
528
George W. .
458
Harvey, Charles C.
686
WUliam H. .
474
HaU, Alden .
. 562
George D. .
597
Hilton, Alfred L. .
586
Alto L. .
. 586
IraB. ,
549
Joseph M. .
Hinckley, Frank K. .
643
Amos R.
. 586
John F.
663
619
Dana M.
. 529
Haskell, Almore (mis
Hindle, David L. .
637
Daniel W. .
. 579
printed Almon)
637
Hinds, Josiah D. .
602
Edwin D.
. 474
Henri J.
485
Hinkley, William .
582
Elijah B.
530
Orrin S. . 401
,466
Hitchings, Oliver ,
Hoben, Marcellus .
662
Elijah G.
. 652
Haslett, Hugh
607
530
George D. .
. 002
Hassan, Albert W.
649
Hodgdon, WiUiam H, ,
491
George AV. .
. 515
Hastings, Simeon C. .
686
Hodges, Thomas B.
474
Henry C.
. 478
Hasty, Robert
602
William PL . .
635
Hodsdon, Moses M.
Hogan, James
John
Holden, Samuel M.
Simeon A. ,
Holland, Henry
Hollis, Thomas
Holman, Freeland L. .
Rawson
Holmes, Horace .
William L. .
Holt, Charlc.'i H. ,
Frederick .
AViUiam T. .
Holway, Sumner A,
Holyoke, Horace P,
Hooper, Charles H,
Gilbert A. .
Lawrence P.
Lorenzo C. ,
Hopkins, D, Oscar
Elbridge S. ,
Gustavus A.
Honan, Peter
Horn, Rufus A.
Horrie, Thomas L.
Horton, William ,
Hovey, Emerson W,
Silas G.
Howard, Albert ,
HoUis ,
Horatio N, ,
James F,
Johnson, Jr,
Lloyd .
William William H. ,
Ho-we, George G. ,
Nathaniel
WUliam S, ,
Howes, James F. ,
Llewellyn G.
Samuel W. ,
Sumner AV, ,
WiUiam O. .
Hoxie, WiUiam H.
Hubbard, Charles P, ,
Humphrey, Ephraim B,
Timothy P. ,
Hunnewell, David
Hunt, James L,
John
Hunter, Alvin
John M.
Huntington, Daniel B.
James C.
Huntoon, Peter .
Hunton, George E,
Huntress, Henry O. (mis
printed Henry),
Hurd, Charles C. .
Henry H,
Henry J,
James A.
Jethro fl.
Robert F, .
Samuel, Jr. .
Washington I, .
Hussey, Charles ,
George W, .
James R,
Huston, Albert N,
Charles E, .
Hutchings, Charles
F. AV. J.
Newell S.

INDEA

725

AGE

PAGE
¦A(;i!
602
Hutchins, Benjamin F. 586
Jones, Cyrus T.
623
474
George .
. 623
Eugene F. .
401
623
Hanson, Jr.
. 530
Ezra E. L. ¦' .
038
487
John A.
686
James, Jr. .
474
516
Joseph F.
. 668
John
535
586
Hutchinson, Denn
s 474
Riley L.
669
637
Fred E.
. 469
Rodney
569
632
Joseph M.
Hyson, Zetaard F.
602
Rufus L.
638
564
. 623
Stafford B.
469
562
Jordan, Andrew J.
569
519
Illsley Horace C.
. 463
Benjamin F.
474
507
Ingalls, Emery G.
. 652
Charles AV. .
669
586
Hiram B.
• 638
Edward . . 461
, 645
643
Samuel .
. 649
Elbridge G. .
634
686
IngersoU, Augustus W. 463
Eleazer .
474
543
Ingraham, Francis
636
Gustin .
6.53
623
Irish, Daniel G.
. 668
Hiram C.
550
652
Irving, Elnathan P
. . 669
Thomas D. .
474
623
Warren A. .
519
662
Jack, Charles E,
. 468
Judkins, Sylvanus
587
662
Harrison J.
. 543
Jumper, George E.
659
634
Jackman, Charles
a. , 669
Junkins, Robert P. 463
,638
661
Jackson, Albert F
. 652
686
Albert M.
. 623
Kalloch, Edward K. .
559
536
Charles ,
652
Kame, John M. 461, 464
,653
536
George W,
560
Kane, James AV.
653
507
Henry A,
686
Peter M.
619
630
John B.
. 650
Keen, Howard
653
638
Miles
. 474
Keenan, George .
507
602
Moses T.
. 650
Keene, Seneca E. .
536
602
Samuel H.
. 546
Seth H.
535
652
Sylvanus R.
. 528, 669
WiUiam C. .
492
468
Jacobs, Almon J, D. . 617
Keeting, George R.
623
662
WiUiam
, 569
Keiser, John S.
560
652
Jellison, Benjamin
W. 602
Kellan, Thomas F.
653
635
Jenkins, Alexander . 550
Kellen, John, Jr. .
603
623
Isaac N.
, 662
Kelley, Charles S.'^
609
602
James ,
. 560
George M. .
669
633
John
. 569
George S.
645
513
Jennings, Peter
. 603
John
623
623
Reuben B,
, 631
Orlando
653
535
Jerris, Peter ,
, 474
KeUogg, Charle^F.
Marcellus R.
638
623
Jewett, Charles
, 653
603
568
Edward E,
, 653
Kelsey, John B. .
509
568
Frank E,
, 616
Kemp, Charles E.
KendaU, Abiather R. .
492
503
George F,
. 611
681
535
Rufus E,
586
Kendrick, Ralph .
623
474
WiUiam H,
. 507
Kenerson , Ithiel S.
570
568
Johnson, Aaron
. 507
Kennard, William K. .
560
662
Albert H,
. 650
Kennedy, AVUliam H. .
670
638
Albert R,
. 614
Kenney, Charies B. 464
,617
529
Alonzo L,
. 662
Kilkenney, Benjamin .
638
550
Alvin M.
, 507
Kimball, Albion P.
492
630
Charles K.
, 644
Andrew J. Co. A .
474
652
Charles R.
, 616
Andrew J. Co. B
492
560
Ebenezer S.
. 632
Augustus W.
587
504
Eldridge G.
. 603
Charles .
469
558
Eri A. .
. 491
Charles A. .
003
George F,
, 619
Cyrus B.
587
596
Henry ,
, 560
George E. .
687
550
John B.
, 603
George S.
500
686
John F,
, 550
Hiram .
603
662
John H.
, 569
James .
467
586
Mariner S.
. 507
William H. .
638
491
Rufus .
, 603
William W. .
570
602
Samuel M.
, 550
King, Albert H. .
603
545
Walter ,
, 544
Alpheus
474
579
WUder ,
, 623
Hiram B. .
470
596
WiUiam
, 507
Kingsbury, Alpheus R.
634
526
William J,
, 662
Kingsley, Charles E. .
624
474
William L,
, 650
George A.
624
519
WUUam P.
. 550
Kitchen, George .
530
602
Johnston, Charles
H. . 638
Knapp, John P. -
535
519
John E,
. 623
Kneeland, Alfred .
687
635
Jones, Austin L,
633
Knight, Albert E.
530
619
Charles D.
. 587
Alfred W. .
4,92
726

INDEX.

Knight, Augustus H.
Cyprian M. .
CyrufeE.Edwin D,
James M.
Simeon M.
Thomas W.
Zebulon
Knowles, Adoniram J.
Benjamin P.
Henry L.
Hosea - .
John
Knowlton, James L.
Samuel J.
Knox, Charies O. .
Kucking, Theodore
Kyle, Alexander .
Labelle, Lewis
Labree, Horace
Ladd, John W, .
Laine, Columbus C.
Lake, Enoch H.
Lakeman, Frank
Lakin, Corydon B.
Lambert, Daniel ,
Lampher, William A.
Lamson, Edwin B.
Lancaster, Richard E.
Zelotes ,
Lane, David R,
George W.
John
Leander Lee Samuel W,
Thomas
Lang, Caleb N.
CharlesRobert ,
William
Langpher, Daniel R.
Langworthy L.
Lanelle, Virgil G. .
Lannon, John
Lary, Charles S. .
Lash, John B.
Latham, Charles F.
Charles W.
Lawrence, David .
Joseph H.
Leach, Lyman
Silas
Lear, Joseph H,
Leathers, Daniel .
Frank J.
John B.
Leavitt, Frank W.
Horace C.
Lee, Joseph W.
Leeman, Roscoe G.
Leighton, Benjamin F,
Co. G
Benjamin F. Co.
Cyrus .
James W.
John W.
Lyman P.
Nathaniel W.
Lennon, William A.
Lermond, Edward W.
Ephraim
Le Sault, Batiste .
Leslie, Henry B, ,

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, 504
, 535
543
. 624
, 603
648644
687
, 514
519602646570
546607
474492
635 474663
587 474
536 660624
550
485 474
474587670
507 519
474408633016
024024624492492535474663504516 470
550615
603 520
492 6.53636687
535 520
579653
570
H,

670
485516 616
507607
492635635

Leuzarder, Julius M. 528
LevenseUar, Samuel . 570
Lewis, Almon , , 551
Eben G. , . 653
Frank . , , 474
George E. . 638
Levi B.' . , , 587
Orrin F. . , 570
AVaterman T, , 648
AViUiam N. , , 687
Libby, Alvah M. . . 698
Anson O. . 474
•Benjamin F. . 598
Eugene A. . . 535
Granger A. . 607
Henry T. , . 542
Horatio S. . . 501
John Q. A. (mis
printed John
G. A.) . . 507
Madison . 570
Osman . . .476
Samuel O. (mis
printed Samuel I.) 469

Seth
Lincoln, James W.
Raymond
Linnell, Charles E.
Lippert, Charles .
Liscomb, William S.
Little, Henry
Thaddeus

Littlefleld, Charles F.
Dependence S.
James A.
JonathanJoshua M.
Oliver B.
Reuben O,
Lloyd, James
Locke, AViUiam R.
Lockhart, Robert
Lombard, Jesse
AViUiam H.
Long, Charles E.
Thomas J.
Lord, Ambrose M.
AmosAugustus, Jr,
John F.
John T.
Loring, Jacob B.
Loud, William M.
Lougee, Enoch W.
James S,
John E.
Samuel .
AViUiam H.
Lovejoy, James W.
Marcellus P.
Samuel B. M.
Samuel C.
Lovell, Daniel K.
Lovering, John
Lowe, Franklin B.
Perley ,
Lowell, Albert
Benjamin P.
Charles H.
Daniel W.
Horace H.
Lowlin, Stephen
Lubleau, Peter
Lucas, Samuel
Willard, 2d
Luce, Alonzo B,

570
492635
603 024
581660
457, 612

603603587
. 595
, 624
, 603
, 603
. 612507
, 507624
, 587
. 663
464, 617
520

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481 612546
653 542
545551663
638559461544
463 507587544604
648551469520624670492663

PAGE
Luce, Charles B. . .638
Charles S. . . 629
Henry A. . . 636
Hezekiah . . 529
Joseph P. . . 644
WiUiam H. . . 475
Luddon, Levi . , 633
Luflrin, Andrew J. . 468
Charles E. . 475
Jason L. . . 507
OtisE. , . . 475
Lunt, Charies W. . , 038
Joseph , , . 507
Parker G. , . 508
Thomas . . 502
AVilburF. . . 569
Lurvey, Lemuel R. . 520
Lwoney, Michael . . 624
Lynn, Frederick D. . 492
Lyon, Henry F. . . 502
Lucian AV. . . 587
Lyons, Charles W. . 631
Thomas G. . . 624
Mace, Edward A, . , 638
Mack, Luther J, , 475
Maddocks, Charles 520
Maddox, James . . 604
Madigan, Dennis , . 492
Maffitt, James H. . .546
Maguire, James , . 579
Mains, Ivory , , , 536
Maloon, Horton (mis
printed Harton) 570
WiUiam, Jr. . . 664
Mangan, Michael , . 536
Mann, George AV. . 604
James K. , , 536
Mansell, G-eorge F. . 476
Mansur, John S. . 631
Warren . 403
Manter, Benjamin A. . 661
Marble, James S. . . 508
Marden, Alston R. . 508
Rufus R. . 492
AVayland . . 663
Mariner, Ambrose . 508
Marks, Augustus . . 531
Marsh, Charles H. Co. H 58T
Charles H. Co L . 638
John B. . . 604
MarshaU, Benjamin F. 581
Marston, Charles L. . 562
Edwin T, , . 662
Hathorn . . 638
Martin, Joseph H. . 503
Thomas . 536
Mason, Fernando F. , 570
Jonas W, , , 661
Silas D. . . 508
Matthews, Henry A. . 570
William R. . 517
Maxim, Henry , , 653
Maxwell, Isaac C. . 475
Mayberry, Charles E. . 508
George H, , , 581
Mayhew, Nathan . . 541
Maynard, Joseph B. . 536
Mayo, Clifford N. , . 469
Daniel T. , , 580
WUliam H, . , 570
McAllister, Amos . . 536
De Witt C, , , 663
Joseph , , ,492
WUliam , , 636
McCarthy, Richard 624

INDEX.

121

McCauslin, Franklin , 608
WiUiam T. , , 608
McClanning, AViUiam S. 570
McClure, Eflward W. . 502
Gustavus . , 648
MoCobb, Austin , , 483
Wilbur , . .484
McCombs, John H. . 663
McCorrisou, George S. 492
James, Jr. . . 551
McCoy, Andrew . . 682
Charles E. . . 520
McCurdy, Eben H. . 492
Hugh . . .520
John , , .530
Samuel R. . . 602
McDaniel, Cornelius C. 663
McDonald, Albert L. 464, 604
Alexander . . 625
Christopher . . 034
GeorgeP. . 475
John, Jr. . , 571
McDougall, Alexander 013
McDuffe, Charles , . 530
McFarland, Ira A. . 664
Justin L. . , 492
AA'iUiamO. . . 492
McFarlin, John , . 520
McFee, John , . ,561
McGaffey, Florian , 653
Otis , . .551
McGee, John , , 687
McGinley, Thomas , 636
McGoon, Ephraim J. . 587
McGrath, AViUiam N. . 530
McGuire, Alfred D. . 487
McIntire, Oliver H. . 004
Thornton W, . 688
Mclntyre, Charles A. . 483
Henrys. . . .500
McKeen, EzraH. . . 033
McKeene, SUas . . 636
McKenney, Albert S. . 608
Cyrus W. . . 663
Daniel R. . . 545
Joseph . , ,604
Richard . 551
WiUiam H. . . 536
McKenzie, John . . 504
AViUiam . . 476
McKinnon, Alexander . 536
McKusick, Benjamin F. 588
- - - 595
469 625493588503475620588 588608671475624 604
638476 634651516463604493

John F.
McLaughlin, Charles H.
-yViUiam
McLoud, John
McMaster, Thomas J. .
McNear, Alfred .
McNeiU, Dwight .
McNichol, Thomas
McPhaU, Alfred E.
Duncan WiUiam H. .
McKay, John .
Mealier, John
Mears, Parker
Meeds, Daniel J. .
Megguier, ElLsha H.
Memn, Albert A.
Ambrose P. .
Edwin B.
Merriam, Joseph .
Leonard B, ,
Merrick, Stephen W.
Merrifleld, Charles N. .
Jacob C.
James S.

MerriU, Albert G. .
Asa Charles C.
Charles H.
Dennis H.
Edward P. .
Henry O.
James AV.
John A.
John H.
Lewis Lenmel 0,
Samuel H, ,
WiUard R, ,
William
Merrill, Orrin L.
Merritt, James H.
Merrow, Francis E.
WUliam O. .
Messer, Adelbert A.
George A.
Willard L. .
Meserve, James H.
MiUer, Alonzo D. ,
Charles H, , ,
John
MiUett, Joseph C.
Milliken, Loren H.
Mills, Gustavus L.
John S.
Manfred
Miner, John L.
Mitchell, Ed-ward P.
Everett ,
Henry L.
JohnNahum W. ,
Moffitt, Eugene C.
Monk, Eugene
Montgomery, Joseph
William
Monroe, Albert P.
AVarren B. .
Mooney, John
Mooers, Josiah N.
Moor, James .
Moore, Albert
Charles H. ,
Delmont EberS. .
Lewis G,
Moses D.
Nathan ,
TliomasThomas B. ,
WilUam H. .
Wilson J.
Moores, Morris L.
Murray .
Morang, Calvin S.
"William
Morey, George AV.
Morgan, Alonzo D,
AveriU C.
Jacob O.
Morgridge, Samuel T.
Morrill, Benjamin C.
Edward F.
Elijah .
Emery .
George .
Ira .
William
Morris, James W.
Morrison, Aaron L.
Angus .

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. 513 688
. 624688541
. 544
024
. 460
. 617053
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. 536 604
. 638
, 483
, 486
. 493 636
, 651 516
, 608
. 688
. 614
. 631
. 638
. 663
. 653
. 661
. 663493671
. 696
. 671651
. 636
. 613
. 475
. 604
. 663
. 638
. 663
. 536
. 004
. 004
464, 475
. 620
. 620551
. 485 536
. 688
. 616493
. 604
. 638
, 663
, 634
. 604
. 653
. 663
464, 604620620 636

636636063603604

Morrison, George . . 571
Morrow, John . , 508
Morse, John . . . 493
Thomas H. . . 608
AViUiam B. , , 638
William H. . . 571
Mosher, Benjamin C. . 580
Isaac C. , . 688
John M, . . 608
Mosman, George G. . 038
Moulton, Albert , , 625
Charles E, , . 004
Jonathan P. . 617
Mountford, Vincent 400
Mower, John M. Co. A , 470
John M. Co. L. . 638
Thomas H. . . 563
Mulvey, John . . 551
Mulvin, Benjamin . 663
Munson, Laurel , , 629
Murch, Alfred B, 645
Ephraim A, , , 520
Muchmore, William , 638
Murphy, Dennis , . 588
James A. , . 615
Siimuel H. . . 605
Murray, Russell . , 605
'Thomas M, . , 605
Myrick, Edward B. . 625
John D. . 611
Joseph H. . 608
Nado, Henry C, , .564
Nash, David J. . 503
Jonathan . . 616
Nason, George E. , 503
Josiah, Jr, , 508
Samuel E. . 663
Neal, Franklin B. . , 608
James A. , . 605
John 0. . , 663
JohnW. , , 502
Reuben S, , , 502
Thomas J. . 502
Thompson . . 561
Needham, Frank C. . 571
NeUis, AViUiam H, 639
Nelson, Edward F. 536
Neville, Mark . . 627
Nevins, Justin S. . . 632
Newbegin, Danville . 698
Eugene . . .605
Sumner B. . . 617
Newbold, Andrew D. . 493
Newell, Charles W. . 606
Nicholas, Frederick B. 639
Nichols, Charies F. 671
Oscar AV. . . 520
Nicholson, WiUiam , 625
Nickerson, Eugene , 636
Hezekiah O. . 688
Moses . . .671
Nason G. . . 063
William H.H. . 551
Niles, Timothy B. . . 571
Nobriga, Mitchell B. . 571
Nodstrom, Charles E. . 530
Nolan, Michael . . 651
Norris, Richard . . 032
North, Charles A. . . 468
Northrop, George 663
George J. . 469
Norton, Charies A. . 625
Norwood, Frederick A. 508
Henrv W. 461, 634
Noyes, Clarence . 493
FredK. . 471

728

INDEX,

Noy^s, Joseph H.
Nutfe, Israel H.
Nutt, James E.
Nutter, Robert
Samuel A.
Nutting, Chandler B.
Frank Jason S.
Oakes, Corydon J.
Evander George E.
Oakman, Isaac
O'Brien, Dennis .
JamesMichael "William
O'Connell, Redmond
Odell, Solomon H.
Ohlsen, John .
Olson, Charles J. .
O'Neil, John .
Orcutt, Rosalvo E.
Ordway, Augustus L.
Benjamin Caleb F.
George A.
Oshonij Benjamin A.
William A. .
Osborne, Charles P.
James H.
Osgood, John N.
Otis, Eugene H.
George H. .
Overlook, Rufus L.
Owen, Nathaniel L.
Oxton, Franklin A.
Packard, Cobbitt L.
Pacott, Frank
Page, Christopher A.
Henry B.
John
Paine, Richard H.
Painter, James W.
Palmer, Albion D.
Charles C.
Dennis W. .
George D.
Samuel W. .
Thomas H.
Parker, Aaron
Albert S.
Alexander M.
AureliusFrank W.
Marcellus M.
Samuel E.
Sanford G. .
Parkman, Eli "W. .
Parks, Darius N,
James .
Parsons, John B. .
Partridge, Charles A.
Frank A.
Parry, John B.
Patch, Henry L.
Patten, Alonzo
Edward M. .
George .
George G.
Robei-t A.
Stephen W". .
Sumner -A. .
Patterson, Aaron B.
Charles F.

PAGE

PAGE

. 508

Patterson, Jeremiah F

,571

636

Lycurgus

508

620

Paul, Leander H, ,

663

. 637

Payson, Barak C.

608

605

Peakes, James B. .

476

. . 588

Joseph B.

626

502

Peaks, AViUiam G.

639

. 620

Peachey, John B. .

654

Pearson, Chester C.

654

. 520

Pearsons, WiUiam R.

493

. 469

Pease, George L. .

546

464, 605

Peavey, Darius W.

475

. 053

Hiram .

476

. 571

Pendleton, Andrew F

517

608

Richard F. ,

475

. 475

Silas P. .

520

. 637

Penly, George W.

654

. 476

Pennington, Frank A
Penny ,-Henry J.

520

639

571

. 581

Pentland, Robert ,

637

. 493

Perkins, Alonzo .

482

. . 653

Barton G. ,

483

. 528

Daniel ,

606

639

EUiott ,

654

. 663

George ,

509

464, 582

George E, .

598

653

Hiram ,

625

. . 527

Horace .

476

. 537

Isaac T.

551

. 688

John H.

639

. 663

John McC. ,

595

571

Otis

626

. 653

Thomas

663

. 598

Thomas H. .

588

. 639

WiUiam H. .

606

464, 653

Perry, David S.

520

493

Joseph E.

508

Pettengill, Anson .
Peva, Freeman C.

493

463, 616

609

. 551

Nathan R.

509

468

Phelps, George W.

562

588

Willard H. .

580

. 651

Phenix, Charles B.

493

. 551

PhUbrick, Charles E. .

494

639

Philbroqk, WUliam J. .

494

493

Phillips, George P.
Russell .

654

. 633

613

. 475

Seth H.

654

. 493

Walstein

541

. 484

Phillop, Thomas .

663

661

Phipps, Charles L.

625

637

Joseph W. .

468

. 620

Pickard, Charies H.

494

. 459

JefEerson

671

. 483

John E.

537

639

Pickering, Charies AV.

476

. 485

Pierce, Albert R. .

681

608

Alfred . 463

, 645

663

Alphonso

563

. 660

Frank W. .

463

. 625

Gardiner

529

476

George A.

520

. 571

Isaac Y,

468

616

Jacob H.

625

. 605

Stephen B. .
Pierson, WiUiam J.

625

. 605

639

639

Pike, Benjamin R.

603

493

Pillsbury, EUsworth C.

639

. 467

Evans S,

644

. 520

Henry M, ,

697

. 654

John M,

494

. 508

Pinkham, Charles E. .

688

608

Daniel .

688

459

Hiram B,

494

. 475

James ,

639

. 493

Moses S.

503

476 494639
654663 633

Pinkham, Samuel . . 639
Wellington . 639
Piper, Nathaniel . . 671
Pishon, George E. . 663
Pitts, Isaac S. . . 662
Plummer, Alvin E. 494
Clement P. . . 494
George L. . , 664
George W, , , 664
Jeremiah S. , 552
Samuel . . .494
PoUard, Jonathan F. . 516
Kendall . . 606
Thomas J. . . 671
PoUister, Joseph M. . 520
Pomlow, Joseph . . 582
Pomroy, Rowland B. . 682
Pond, Arthur A. . . 671
Poole, Solomon . . 615
Poor, James AV. , 460, 481
Porter, Edward E. . 494
John L, , . , 605
ReuelW. . , 664
Pottle, William F. (mis
printed Potter) 494
William M. . . 486
Potter, John .
Powers, George E.
Pratt, Alonzo M. .
Arba
Arston R.
Beniah W. .
Charies H.
Franklin E. ,
Joshua F,
Nathaniel N,
Oliver P,
Pray, Alamber H. ,
Frank W.
Hai'yey S,
IsaacJ. H. ,
Preble, Melvin
Prescott, Alpheus .
Daniel C,
FranklinJames N.
Lewis
Preston, Robert ,
Price, William
Priest, Alpheus M.
Henry W.
Prince, Albert F, ,
George .
George H,
WUliam B. .
Proctor, Edward E.
George F.
George W. .
J. Loren
PuUen, Charles H.
Pulsifer, Addison G.
Eben J.
Thomas B, ,
Punch, John ,
Purington, Granville
Putnam, Black Hawk
Charles C, ,
Pyle, Solomon

664625639509594688
609695
625 606
476647562521
621 639
521688
486 611663
494476
476476 663
663572562621516609526629605

Quimby, WiUiam B. , 562
Quinn, Dennis . , 625
John , , .652
Michael G. , .494
Sylvanus . . 647
Quint, Luther . . 588

INDEX.

729

Rackliff, James H.
R.igan, James.
John W,
Eamsdell, Henry A,
PaulR, ,
Rand, Charles E, ,
Randall, George ,
Warren G. ,
Rankins, Lucius ,
Ray, Joshua .
Raymond, Charles B.
Redman, John
Reed, Alvin L. Co. L.
Alvin L., D.C.
Ambrose Chiirles M, ,
Cyrus T,
Edwin M,
Frederick George E.
Hubert .
Nathaniel, 2d
Sanford J, ,
Eenier, John .
Eeeves, Forest
MilesThomas S. ,
WiUiam H. ,
Eeynolds, Henry G.
James E.
James K.
Mulford B. ,
Rhines, Benjamin ,
Ehodes, David AV. .
Eice, James A,
Thomas D, ,
Eich, George H, ,
Eichards, Albert ,
Henry B,
Horatio M, ,
Moses Y.
Surmandel .
William H, ,
Eichardson, Alex, A, ,
AmosE, A, ,
Isaac L.
Isaiah O,
Joseph .
Moses M,
OscarSeth M. ,
TimothyWilliam A,
WUliam M.
Eicker, Almon N.
Franklin B.
Henry D.
James M.
Milton F,
Nathan L.
William ,
Eider, Charles E, .
Ridley, Ambrose C.
Jerome, Jr.
Luther .
Eidlon, Albion L.
Riley, George
Ring, James C.
Thomas
Eipley, Fred A.
Hosea P.
JamesWiUiam K., Jr.
Rivers, Joseph
Parker T.
Eivier, Alfred

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589605
552589689664
572
572
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469606552
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. 634 Eoach, Patrick
, 637 Robbina, Charies H.
. 537 Edmund A. .
. 528 Edward K. .
¦ 625 JohnB.
¦ 463 Lucius C.
. 625 Roberts, Albert J.
. 521 Calvin .
. 476 ChsirlesE. .
. 588 George W. .
. 476 JohnC. .
. 654 Nathaniel K.
. 635 Seth
. .663 Thomas F. .
. 552 William J." .
. 639 Robertson, Richard, Jr
. 501 Robinson, Albert A.
. 609 Anson J.
• 663 Charles E. .
. 572 Charles H. .
. 637 Elijah .
. 621 Francis E. .
664 Fred C. .
689 George D. S.
654 George E.
654 James H.
654 John
646 John F. .
Leander
I.ewis G.
Lucius M.
Preston .
Rodney W.
Samuel J. . .
Rodgers, AViUiam S.
Rogers, Alfred
4Sphonso P. .
George .
George A.
John L. .
John W.
Noah
Reuel H.
Sherman H.
Thomas D. .
Thomas H. .
Washington I.
Rolfe, Asa H, ,
Rollins, Charles H.
George W.
John H,
RoUiston, Robert ,
Rose, Joseph ,
Leonard L, ,
SethG. ,
Ross, Allen R. M. .
George H.
Ivory
Joseph .
Joseph W. ,
Rowe, Christopher C. .
EUW. .
AViUiam
RoweU, George A.
George W. .
Stephen P. .
Royal, Andrew J. .
Bailey T.
George A. 572,
George S.
WUliam F ,
Runnells, William F ,
Russell, Addison P,
457, 467,
Alonzo P.
Alvarado
Amos E,

PAGE
, 626
. 606
. 664
482
. 487672672
. 606
689
. 639
. 590
. 470
. 054
. 004606
. 487
597
. 509
484
. 509
054
. 572664
, 521609
483620
580
515494660649
654606
494 494
537654
476626
647654639
634
606606
494552664
621621
470494562672
572485626531
531521
470 606
640664
664
562672
606652
662
496500
572626
621

PAGE

Russell, Benjamin F.

552

Charles A.

652

Cyrus M.

. 589

George A.

530

Qeorge D.

606

George S.
Israel I.

521

, 537

James H.

. 559

Ryan, William

. 654

Ryder, Benjamin F.

. 495

Sabine, Charles A.

. 509

George C.

. 648

George W.

. 509

Sampson, Enoch .

552

Osgood M. .

. 495

Randall

621

Sanborn, Benjamin F

629

Chsirles H. .

602

OtisF. ,

. 606

Silas M.

672

William N. .

. 509

Sanford, Augustus
Edward T. .

606

. 558

Henry .

476

Thomas J.

612

Sargent, Charles A.

. 470

Daniel F. .

. 660

Groves 0. .

. 476

John A.

. 495

Nathaniel F.

. 632

Saunders, Daniel H.

. 615

Francis E.

. 655

Savage, Frank J. .

646

Gardiner A.

. 649

Henry D.

634

James W. ,

589

Sawyer, Alonzo J. 467, 632

Edwin H.

521

Hudson . . 461, 516

James C.

621

James F.

496

Soammon, Charles H.

537

Scannell, Timothy

637

Schouton, Antoine

531

Scott, Hiram ,

637

Samuel .

626

Sargent J, ,

476

Wesley K, ,

476

Scribner, Charles L,

689

Seavey, Asa W.

606

Sedequest, J. Harvey .

664

Sedgeley, Charles F, .

495

Sennett, David

621

John

521

WUliam P.

617

Severance, Ora F.

572

Walter F.

476

WiUiam H. .

476

Winfield S. .

640

Sewall, George M.

633

WUliam

689

Shackford, Ebed L. 461

,515

Shaw, Charles F.

509

Charles W.

609

Daniel W. .

652

Francis A. .

662

James ,

609

Linus E.

647

Prentice

552

Nathan M, ,

606

William B, ,

509

WiUiam, Jr.

622

Shay, George A. .

634

Sheahan, John P. ,

626

Sheehan, James R.

606

Shepherd, Albert D.

552

730

Shepley, Orrin
Shevlin, Patrick F.
Shields, Charles E.
Edward W. .
' Isaac, Co. B .
^" Isaac, Co. E.
Shorey, Edmund
Greenbush ,
^,_, Henry P.
" . Luther .
- Samuel, Co. B.
Samuel, Co. K
Shuman, George W.
Siegars, James
Silver, .John E.
Simpson, George W.
HoUis .
James M.
Sanford F. .
Simmons, Charles B.
George L.
Siprell, James E. .
SkiUings, Albert C.
Charles W. .
Sleeper, Burnham C.
Hiram B.
SmaU, Albert
Albert J.
Avery .
Clement P.
¦ David W.
George H.
Horace M.
Joseph .
Leonard C.
Levi G. .
Orrin
Simeon F.
"William WiUiam AV.
Smart, Frederick
Smiley, Charles C.
Smith, Albert
Ansel .
Austin G. .
Benjamin S. .
Charles, Co. A
Charles, Co. H
Charles D. .
Charles E. ,
Charles H,
Charles M. .
Clarence
Edward E,
Eleazer H, ,
Eugene A. ,
Frank I.
George H.
George M. .
George W. .
Henry H. .
James .
James H.
iTohnJosiah H.
Laban .
Rufus A.
Samuel C.
SewaU W, Co,

640509
529530496
637 664
626666626485
626 664617495622622
632552655661537546644
495 646
530 589
486
, 496
, 537
, 626606
495672
, 607
, 662
. 626
. 530562
537543664
. 629
. 655
. 672
476 689
. 572
. 595
452, 513522589655 648
. 509 476509
496682 648
. 637
. 545522
, 056
, 040
007594

E. 537, 589
SewaU W. Co. L 640
T. JefEerson . , 664
Wendell T, , , 553
W. Frank , 522
AViUiam , , 509
WiUiam E. , , 563
Williams. . . 476

INDEX,

PAGE
PAGE
Smith, AVinsorB.
612
Stetson, Orren R. .
665
SneU, Albion K.
572
Samuel K. Co. H
580
Alonzo H.
573
Samuel K. Co. K
614
Charles .
509
Stevens, Albert
522
Norman
640
AsaM. .
477
Walter E. .
573
Charles A. .
612
Walter S. .
632
Charles H. of An
Snow, George W.
469
dover .
477
Oliver C.
.522
Charles H. of Exe
-
Orrin A.
565
ter
469
WilUam R. .
537
ChurchiU S. .
573
Somes, Charles E.
614
Cyrus E.
640
Somers, Thomas .
573
David, Co. C
510
Sothard, Theodore M.
573
• David, Co. G
573
Soule, Asbury E. .
496
David M.
510
George A, ,
522
Edwin F.
477
Horatio B. ,
653
George S.
495
Lewis W,
476
Hiram M.
632
Lorenzo A.
495
Horace .
458
Southard, Belden .
649
JarvisC. . 457,542
Leander P. .
655
Wilbur J. .
537
Sidney K. .
626
William
626
Souther, Atwood C,
546
Zoradus D. .
495
Nathaniel ,
653
Steward, Phineas P. .
589
Sparrow, Rodney .
487
Samuel ,
582
Spaulding, Albert
Albion .
660
Stewart, Asa F, .
495
476
Daniel H. .
656
Liberty B. .
573
Ezra H.
597
Spear, Edward
607
Gardner
553
Johns. .
655
Moses
655
Manasseh W.
522
Samuel
496
OrraP. .
487
Sylvester
477
Paris .
496
Stickney, Charles L. .
Stiles, John P.
516
Spein, Andrew D.
495
607
Spencer, Alvin B.
598
Stilphen, James E.
626
Franklin . ^ .
JefEerson " .
609
Stimpson, Albert W.
613
055
Stinchfield, Frank H. .
646
Joseph C.
653
George B.
538
WiUiam
.626
Stinson, Charles H.
640
Spratt, Alton D.
653
Reuel B.
613
Edward P.
607
Stoekbridge, Joseph T.
495
Pharon P. .
607
Stockham, Charles M. .
477
Springer, Benjamin J.
Eugene .
582
Stockman. George AV. .
Stockwell, John M,
655
589
573
Sproule, Charles E.
496
Stoddard, Augustine 0.
607
SpurUnk, Andrew B. .
Stacy, John S.
613
Stokes, Edward ,
496
615
Henry .
496
Stackpole, WiUiam 463, 607
Stone, Coi-ydon 0.
553
Stanhope, Amasa
469
Leonard
589
James M.
664
Samuel B.
640
WUliam H. ,
573
WiUiam F. . 579
,607
Staples, Daniel L.
546
Stowe, Gardner L.
522
Ed-win .
664
HartweU B. .
522
John W.
469
Nathan C. .
522
Stephen M. .
634
Stowell, David P. ,
456
William
626
Stretch, John
640
Starbird, Herbert M.
616
Strout, Albion S. .
655
Isaac S.
633
Alfred C. .
483
Rufus S,
469
Samuel, Jr. Co. I.
607
Starkey, Augustus H, ,
Starr, John
573
Samuel, Jr. D. C.
604
510
Stuart, Charles F.
477
John, 2d
610
George E.
640
Stayner, James E,
514
Studley, Benjamin E. .
664
Steadman, Joseph C. .
495
Sturgess, Charles B. .
646
Steams, George B.
607
Summat, George J.
578
John R.
646
Summers, Nicholas
640
Minot C.
664
Sutherland, Benjamin .
477
Steele, Geoi^e W.
John (J.
664
James W.
531
477
Nathaniel
573
WiUiam H. .
653
Swaney, John
522
Stephens, Philip C.
477
Sweeney, Daniel .
622
Stetson, Andrew B.
517
Sweetland, William H.
573
Benjamin F,
662
Sweetser, WUliam H. .
653
Charies W, ,
531
Swett, Justin L. .
613
David L.
655
Swift, William Franklin 610
Ephraim T, ,
560
Sylvester, Albert .
589
Hezekiah
673
Albert L.
640
INDEX.

731
PAGE
PAGE
PAGE
Sylvester, Ansel T.
. 664
Toothalcer, James M. .
477
AValker Charles W. Co.
Charles H. .
563
Levi
544
A. , , ,
477
Edward A. .
. 496
Torsey, Samuel T.
510
Charles W, Co. K.
614
Horace .
573
Tower, Gideon, Jr.
480
Freeland C. .
664
Joseph W. .
. 477
Towle, Francis E.
510
OzroF. .
014
Levi AV.
•664
WilUam G. .
056
Llewellyn .
496
AValter ,
553
Town, Francis L. .
649
Thomas S. ,
522
Townsend, Fred'k P. .
653
WUliam B. ,
496
Taber, Charles B. .
, 653
AViUiam H. .
064
WiUiam D. .
477
Talpey, OUver C. .
Tarbox, Charies II.
, 622
Tozier, David
613
Wall, Andrew
627
640
Emulus S. .
603
Wallace, Charles H. .
661
George .
Tash, Charies L.
665
Tracey, George
666
Given B.
623
664
656
Oscar C.
516
Tate, Henry I.
496
Traf ton, George H., Jr!
697
Walton, Diiniel 0.
477
Tatten, Joseph W.
Taylor, Ansel G. .
, 522
John H.
607
George B. ,
496
, 061
Mark .
640
W.ard, Alpheus H.
523
AtweU A.
, 522
SUas C. . . .
615
George W, ,
523
Constantine
456, 631
Trask, Nathan E.
477
Jnhn C. .
Warren, Alanson M. .
615
Edward
, 607
Thomas A. .
496
646
Ephraim H.
, 645
Zelotes W. .
656
Benjamin
538
Frank ,
, 656
Trefethen, John T.
663
Freedom
607
Winfield S.
, 510
Trifflt, Alfred C. .
664
John
666
Teague, Edwin C.
, 615
Trimble, William .
504
John F.
538
Temple, Levi .
, 656
Tripp, Edmund
522
John M.
649
Milo J. .
, 627
Nahum G . .
607
Lewis
666
Teft, Benjamin F.
Th.axter, Sidney AV.
. 459
True, Ammi M., Jr.
463
AVashburn, Allen H. .
632
456, 465
Frank W. .
553
Charles A.
674
Thayer, Henry D.
. 655
George W. .
629
Waters, James
510
John D.
529
Trueworthy, Jeremiah .
Tuck, Charles H. .
463
AVaterhouse, Bli S.
598
Thing, George S.
, 573
627
Watson, Edward E.
523
Thomas, Abner
, 627
Tucker, Benjamin F. 45C
,481
John T.
656
Augustus G.
, 638
George P. .
627
Watts, Alfred Y. .
613
Charles E. .
, 640
Tukesbury, George D. .
653
Webb, Albion P. .
610
John B.
, 640
Turner, Benjamin H. .
682
Chandler J.
496
John J. .
, 647
John
484
Converse L., Jr.
681
Lyman .
. 673
Turney, Nelson
627
John R. .
679
Robert T.
. 656
Tuttle, John C.
663
Nathan B. .
616
Thompson, Albert
Benjamin F.
. 633
Tweedie, Thomas .
496
Richard
467
, 640
TwitcheU, James P,
653
Webber, Charies H. ,
654
Charles D. ,
477
Twombly, Stephen
Tye, WiUiam B. . ,
563
Harris G.
477
George W, ,
, 510
538
Jeremiah D.
523
Henry A,
, 640
Leonard
596
Howard M, .
, 553
trhner, Clarence D. 458
, 522
Thomas C. ,
594
Jeremiah
, 629
Matthias
538
Webster, Daniel ,
690
John
, 484
Elisha A.
664
John D,
616
Vance, Richard
552
Justin .
632
John P,
655
Varley, John B. ,
554
Weeks, Daniel S. ,
627
John S. .
, 655
Varney, Georee A,
Henry JT
544
Weiler, WiUiam .
503
Samuel A. .
, 477
590
Welch, Benjamin A. .
614
William H.
. 640
Horace .
406
Charles .
627
Thoms, Charles A.
632
Joseph .
656
Gilman ,
510
Thorn, James H. .
573
Joseph S.
590
Henry T.
531
Samuel .
477
Samuel S.
556
Isaiah .
640
Thorndike, Peter R.
496
Varnum, Joseph G.
522
James B.
477
Thurlow, Henry J.
. 649
Vaughan, Zenas , 631
,644
AVelden, George E.
WeUington, George .
496
William H. .
655
Veazie, Abiezer ,
496
640
Thurston, Charles E.
. 573
Arthur ,
661
WeUs, Esau . . 464,698
John R.
. 477
Frederick M.
477
Daniel J.
477
Martin A.
. 689
Vickery, Charies ,
Viles, "WiUiam H, ,
573
Marcellus
607
Thwing, Charles G.
. 602
477
Wentworth, Charles A.
656
Tibbetts, Byron D.
. 607
Vinal, George
596
Charies M. .
496
Cyrus .
, 522
Reuben .
640
Edwin .
496
Daniel M,
, 5.53
WUliam A, ,
596
Ethelbert
654
George .
, 055
Virgin, Isaac G. .
658
George ,
496
John
, 663
Vique, Levi .
666
George A, ,
640
Luther ,
. 607
Vose, Elisha .
622
Jesse
640
Silas F, .
. 589
Lyman .
530
Marcellus
664
WiUiam B, .
. 613
Marcus A. .
481
Nathaniel ,
554
Tilden, Isaac W.
522
Orrin S.
' 645
TUton, Henry F. .
. 477
Wadsworth, Francisco,
510
West, George W. .
John W.
538
Timmons, Charles E
. 522
Wakefield, George W.
Walker, Albert R.
510
679
Tobie, Edward P. Jr.
461,
613
Llewellyn J.
666
528, 561
Alexander ,
656
Westgate, Barney
616
Leroy H,
Tobin, Horace K. .
. 673
Charles
644
AVeston, George .
AVeymouth, Algernon ,
631
. 640
Charles F. .
590
477
Tolman, John F.
. 470
Charies H. ,
664
Charles D. .
554
73-2

INDEX.

Weymouth, Charies W

607

George A. .

654

Seth H. .

656

William H. .

554

Whalen, Michael .

604

WharfE, John F. .

649

Wheeler, Edwin .

008

Levi AV.

674

Whitcomb, Francis V.

554

George D.

554

Horace V. .

564

Otis W. .

543

Ripley C.

554

White, Austin B. ,

645

Freeman J, .

646

George W, .

574

Henry .

574

Horace M. .

528

Lorenzo . • .

642

Robert H. .

477

William

510

Whitehouse, Charles H.

510

AVhiteley, Richard E. .

470

Whiteknact, George W

574

John . . . .

674

¦Wliiting James C.

648

Whitman, William

574

AVhitmore, Alfred H. .

529

James

656

Otis

496

AVhitney, Charles H. .
Edmund W.

590

640

Frank W.

538

Franklin P. .

590

George W. .

529

Henry C.

478

Samuel .

478

Thomas E. .

478

Warren L. . 466

,465

Whittaker, Henry T.

648

AVhittemore, Henry A.

561

Victor .

597

Whitten, Charies .

610

David H.

654

WiUiam

510

Whittier, David H.

581

Wiggin, Nathan B.
Wilbur, Rufus A. .

523

531

WUder, Elijah C. ,

517

Thomas C. .

617

Wilkes, Edward

627

Willa, Hiram S. .
WiUey, LleweUyn L.
Thomas K. .
William, John
WiUiams, Gilbert .
Hiram .
James T.
Josiah ,
Thomas M.
Thomas P. .
Williamson, Henry
Willis, Gancello .
Henry A.
William
Williston, George, Jr.
WUshier, Wallace W,
Wilson, Charles .
Edward
Frank B.
Frederick A,
George E,
Horace .
Joel
Wing, Gorham A.
John G.
Preston B. .
Wingate, Rufus H.
Winslow, Albert P.
Ezekiel .
John W.
William A. .
Winter, William A.
Wissler, John
Witham, Benjamin C,
Charles E.
Charles W.
Samuel
William
WUUam H.
Withee, George W.
Wixon, Atwell M.
Edward
Wood, Benjamin S
Calvin B.
Frank H.
Frank M.
Hiram .
James V.
John John P. .
Josiah L.

PAGE
. 523
. 681
. 656
. 664
. 623
. 623
. 523
. 656
516
. 633
. 574
. 574
. 694
. 523
. 564
574, 582
523554608
564523554
641564664
468 666
478
496478 590
501664
478 627
554638618656
590523523
503 640647
496

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PAGE
Woodard, Israel R. D. , 496
Woodbury, CoUins , 574
Woodman, Charles A. , 608
James M. . . 608
Rupert W. . . 510
SethE. . . .656
Seward P. . . 497
WUUam F. . . 597
Woods, Edward R. 61T
George W. . .554
Woodsom, Jacob H. 464, 560
Woodward, Oliver J. 647
WUliam H. . . 62T
Woolfende, Joshua 523
AVorcester, Edward P. . 478
Worthing, Arnold F. . 510
Wright, Alonzo T. 641
George B. . .523
Horace . . 510
EzraR. . . 664
Wyatt, George H. . 523
Marcus P. . .630
Wyman, Charles W. . 664
Clarence L. . 590
George AV. . 664
JohnB, . 590
John H. . 580
WUliam H. . , 574
Yeaton, George B. 638
Ward S, , . 666
York, Charles . . 497
Charles E, , , 690
Cornelius , , 574
George W, , , 595
Rosalvo A, , 641
Young, Andrew J, 510
Augustus . , 478
Asa M. , , , 52S
Benjamin F. • 470
Edward M, , . 617
George M, , 464, 564
Hanson W, , , 674
Havannah . 590
Henry , , ,610
Josiah B, , , 497
SeweU C, , 581
Stephen P. , . 590
William , , 478
WiUiam A, . 590
WiUiam H. 654

INDEX TO ILLUSTRATIONS.

Co.

AUen, Hiram AV.
Allen, Melvin J.
Allen, Col, Sam'l H.
Andrews, George P*
Andrews, George P.
Andrew, Gideon
Andrews, Lieut. John R.
Andrews, Tristum .
Andrews, Ti-istum, farrier
Avery, SeweU S.
Bagley, Levi
Banks, Charles
Barber, Jesse ....
Barlow, WiUard W.
Barrett, George H. M. ,
Bartlett, George A,
Beal, George P. . . .
Bell, Charles H.
Bell, Charles H. . Co.
BeU, Loring W.
Benson, Capt. Andrew M.
Benson, Lieut. Calvin B.
Besse, George C. . . .
Besse, Wm, G.
Bibber, Capt. Andrew H.
Bickford, Rev. Warren F,
Bigelow, Levi E. . . ,
Bisbee, Hannibal, Jr. ,
Blanchard, Lieut. Heni-y F.
Bodflsh, Asst. Surg. Frank .
Bodfish, Asst. Surg. Frank .
Bolton, Rev. Horace
Boothby, Lieut-Col. Stephen
Bowden, N.athaniel
Bo-wman, Lieut. Martin T. V.
Boyd, Capt. W. L. .
Brackett, Sergt. Jas. W.
Bradman, Lieut. Wm. H.
Brooks, Lieut. Jonathan K. .
Brooks, Lieut. Jonathan K. .
Brown, Augustus D.
Brown, Major George M.
Brown, Isaac H.
Bruce, John O. , . ,
Budge, Daniel
Burton, Elbridge .
¦Cameron, George R.
Carr, James P, . . ,
Carson, Capt. John P.
Carson, Capt. John P.
Carter Alvin A. . . .
Carey, Capt. and Dr. George
Case, Cyrus ....
Chadbourne, Major Paul
Champney, Alonzo D. .
Chapman, Edward K. .
Chase, Capt. Charies C. .
Cilley, Major J. P. .
•Cilley, General J. P.

Co. H .
Co. H .
Co. D !
D nitd.
Co. B .
Co. H .
Co. E
Co. B .
Co, L
Co. K
Co. K
Co. M
Co. B .
Co. C .
Co. M .
Co. I ,
Co. D ,
D mtd.
Co.D ,
Co. C
Co. G .
Co. K .
Co. K .
Co. F .
Co. B .

Co. G
Co. G

Co. F
Co.DCo. L
Co. B
Co. M
Co. C
Co'. L
Co. A
Co. B
Co. A
Co. B
Co. C
Co. K
Co. L
Co. L
Co. B
Co. K
Co. C
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225513441513173257625626545289402561337448206 289693513 84
448 320 26
173
448 216693
466481 30
488504626216
199
488 273504693504220320199

PAGE

CiUey, General J. P.

.

448

Cilley, J. P. .

736

Clark, Prentice M.

. Co'. A

. 30

Clark, Sidney AV. ,

Co. A

. 30

Cleary, Patrick

Co. E

. 526

Cleaveland, Elisha B,

Co. A

466

Coakley, James W.

Co. E

. 631

Colbath, Lieut. MUes .

. Co. A

199

Cole, Capt. Horace S, ;

. Co. A

(3 pictures)
199
Cole, Capt. Horace S.
Co." A
244
Coleman, Lieut. Wm. P
. Co. B
481
Cook, Hiram T.
. Co. M
. 42
Cook, 1st Sergt. MelvUle B. . Co. B
280
Copeland, LleweUyn
. Co. H
. 241
Cowee, Bvt. 2d Lieut. Georsre Co. C
173
Crawford, John E. .
. Co. C
504
Cross, Lewis A, , .
. Co. A
. 30
CroweU, Levi ,
Co. K
. 112
Cummings, John G,
Co. I
. 594
Cummings, AVm. .
. Co. I
. 594
Cunningham, Edw. .
Cutler, Lieut. Frank
. Co. L
. 215
. Co. B
. 199
Cyphers, Martin C.
. Co. H
. 241
Daggett, Capt. Levi H.
. Co. I
. 448
Daggett, Monroe
. Co. E
. 441
Daily, James B.
Co.L
. 632
Dam, Albert 0.
. Co. M
. 42
Dam, Sgt. Maj., Albert C
Dam, Charles L.
320
. 736
Davis, Daniel F.
. Co.'f
3,37
Davis, Rev. Daniel W.
Co. I
289
Davis, McKendree .
Co. B
488
Delano, Charles R. .
Co. G
257
Devereaux, Augustus R
Co.D
613
Dinwiddie, Battle at
392
DockendofE, James W.
Co. 'g
267
DockendofE, WUli.'im
Co.C
173
Dodge, Rudolph L.
424
Donnelly, James .
. Co. E
112
Douglass, Jeremiah S.
Co. M
42
Douty, Col. Calvin S.
126
Drake, John B.
Co. 'g
257
Drinkwater, Albion C.
736
Dunton, Guvanus H.
; Co. B
225
Edgecomb, Albert
. Co. A
465
Emery, Abner C. .
424
Emei-y, Charles A. P.
402
Emery, Charles A. F. .
736
Estes, Gen. Llewellyn G
Farwell, Lieut. William
144
S. '. Co.C
328
FarweU, Lieut. WUliam
S.
72
Ferguson, Charles H. .
. Co. I
594
Fisher, Andrew
Co. M
225
Flag, Regimental .
Folsom, Francis J.
693
'. Co.L
215
Folsom, Henry H. .
. Co.L
215
Ford, Lieut. Charles W.
. Co. K
102
Forge^View
112
733
734

INDEX TO ILLUSTRATIONS,

Foster, Lieut. Phineas .
Freeman, Perrin P.
French, John .
FuUer, Elijah C. .
Fuller, Lieut. Henry D.
Fuller, Lieut. Henry D.
Fuller, Chaplain Samuel
Fuller, WiUiam F.
Furbush, Charles D.
Gage, Daniel W. . . .
Getchell, Hos. Stew. Emery T.
Gettsburg Monument .
Gleason, Carlton I.
Goddard, Lieut. John H.
GoddEtrd, Col. John
Goodwin, George E.
Goodwin, Llewellyn
Gould, Asa S.
Gove, George A. . . .
Grant, Abner D.
Grant, Augustus .
Grant, Charles S.
Grant, .Iohn P.
HaU, Edwin D.
Hall, Maj. Henry C.
HaU, Maj. Henry C.
Hanscom, Rev. Loring L.
Hanscom, Rev. Sylvanus L.
Harlow, James
Harris, Lieut. AViUiam
Haskell, Lieut. Orrin S.
Hazeltine, Asa B.
Hazen, John B. .
Heald, Capt. John A. .
Heal, Robert, ....
Herring, John G. .
Hersey, Henry A.
Holyoke, Horace P.
Howe, Capt. & Dr. Wm. S.
Hunton, Lieut. George B.
Hussey, Capt. George W.
IngersoU, Augustus W.
IngersoU, Augustus W.
Jackson, Lieut Sylvanus R.
Jewett, Frank E. .
Jewett, Lieut. George F.
2 pictures .
Johnson, Lieut. Charies K. .
Jones, Riley L.
Jordan, Lieut. Edward .
Jumper, Lieut. George E.
Kelley, Orlando
Kenney, Charles B., bugler
and horse .
Kimball, 2d Lieut. George S.
Knight, Albert C. .
Knight, James M. .
Lang, Caleb N.
Leach, Silas .
Lee, Lieut. Joseph W.
LeSaulte, Batiste .
Libby, Lieut. Horatio S.
Libby, Lieut. Horatio S.
Little, Henry .
Little, Lieut. Thaddeus
Long, Thomas J. .
Loring, Capt. Jacob B.
Loring, Capt. Jacob B.
and horse .
Loud, William M. .
Lovej^, Hos. Stew. Sam'l C.
Luce, Charles E.
Luce, Hezekiah S. .
Lufkin, Andrew J.
Lunt, Wilbur F. . . .
Lyons, Charles
Lyons, Rev. Thomas G.

PAGE

Co.D

. 613

Co. C

. 504

. 736

Co.L

. 632

Co. B

448

Co. B

. 280

. 26

Co.G

. 67

Co. A

. 30

Co.G

, 267

, 180
, 177
Co. G
, 561
Co. E
, 25
4
Co. H
, 585
Co.H
, 586
Co.L
, 632
Co. K
, 625
Co. A
, 30
Co. F
, 546
Co. K
614
Co. K
614
Co. A
465
360
448
Co. F
289
Co. F
289
Co.H
241
Co. F
199
Co. A
465
Co.C
226
Co. M
42
Co.E
416
Co.H
241
Co. M
, 42
Co. K
625
Co. F
546
Co. D
273
Co. G
152
Co.E
448
mountec
I 441
88
Co. i)
526
Co. K
375
Co. K
375
Co. M
644
Co. G
67
Co. M
644
Co.G
661
Co. M
644
Co. K
345
Co. C. .
173
Co-B. .
526
Co.E .
626
Co. K
220
Co.D .
613
Co. H .
320
Co.E .
112
Co. C
264
Co.C
199
Co.G .
257
Co. K .
375
,
402
Co. B .
448
Co. B. .
280
Co. K
220
206
Co. E '.
631
Co.E .
531
Co. A .
30
Co.G .
337
Co.E .
112
Co. K
289
Maguire, Lieut, James .
Maloon, Wm. .
PAGE 72
Co.G
. 67
Maloon's Bugle
, 67
Mansur, John S.
'. Co.E
. 526
Mansur, Warren
424
Mansur, Warren, .
mtd.
. 441
Marston, Charles L.
Co.G
, 267
Mclntyre, Charles A. .
Co. B
. 488
Meed, Daniel J.
. Co. I
. 594
Merriam, Leonard B.
. 88
MerrUl, Albert G. . - .
Co. K
. 626
Merrill, Chaplain Sam'l H.
. 320
Messer, George A. .
Co!b
. 481
Messer, Willard L.
Co. B
481
Miller, Alonzo D.
. Co. F
545
MitcheU, Henry L.
Co. B
. 226
Monson, Laurel
Co. E
526
Moore, Eber S.
402
Moore, Thomas B.
424
MorrUl, Wm. .
Co!e
112
Moulton, Albert
. Co. K
. 220
Mountfort, Lieut. Vincent
. Co. A
320
Mugridge, Samuel T. .
402
Myrick, Major John D.
236
Northrop, Asst. Surg. George J. .
273
Norwood, Frederick A.
. Co. C
504
Ordway, Augustus L.
Co.L
215
Ordway, Augustus L. .
736
Osborn, Lieut. Benjamin A. Co. E
441
Osborn, Lieut. Benj. A.
Co.E
448
Owen, Nathaniel L.
736
Pacott, Frank .
.' Co. F
545
Parker, Aurelius .
Co. B
488
Parker, Dr. Alexander M.
180
Parker, Marcellus M. .
. Co. B
488
Parkman, Lieut. EU AV.
. Co.D
320
Patten, George G. .
Co. M
42
Patten, Dr. Sumner A. .
273
Peaks, James B.
Co. A
30
Peaks, Joseph B. .
Co. K
337
Pearce, Frank W. .
424
Pillsbury, Lieut. Evans S.
Porter, Reuel W. .
; Co. it
48
Co. M
42
Poor, Lieut. James W. .
Co. B
280
Preble, Dr. Melvin ,
. Co. K
273
Prescott, Franklin
Co. M
644
Prince, Capt. George
. Co. K
375
Pulsifer, Dr. Thomas B.
273
Putnam, Capt. Black Hawk
' Co. E '.
526
Ray, Joshua .
Co. H
241
Reed, Cyras T.
Co.G
67
Reed, George E. .
. Co. G .
67
Ricker, Almon N. ."
Co, A ,
465
Eicker, Milton F. .
, Co. L ,
632
Robinson, Lucius M.
. Co. G .
561
Russell, Capt. Addison P.
Co.C .
25
Sanford, Thomas J.
. Co. K .
625
Sawyer, Rev. Hudson
.Co.D .
289
Shackford, Ebed L.
72
Sheahan, Dr. John P.
180
Shevlin, Patrick F.
Co.C '.
369
Skillings, Albert C.
SmaU, David W. .
Co. F .
645
424
Smith, Gen. C. H, ,
Frontisp
iece.
Smith, Gen. C. H.
160
Smith, Winsor B. ,
Co. K ;
220
Soule, Horatio B. ,
Co. F ,
545
Spurling, Gen, Andrew B,
139
Spurling, Gen. Andrew B.
Spear, Orra P.
424
Co.B .
531
Stedman, Joseph C.
Co. B ,
225
Stetson, Andrew .
Co, D ,
112
Stevens, Surg. Horace .
206
Stevens, Surg. Horace .
448
Stevens, Lieut. Jarvis C,
Co, F ,'
26
Stoddard, Dr, A, 0.
273
Sutlers' Tent ,
112
INDEX TO ILLUSTRATIONS,

735

PAGE

Teft, Rev. Benjamin F.
Thaxter, Maj. Sidney AV.

. 56

. 300
Thomas, Charles B.
Co.L
. 215
Thompson, John .
Co. B
481
Tobie, Edward P., Historian
1
Tobie, Lieut, Edward P.
Co.E
. 448
Tobie, Sergt. Edward P.
Co.G
. 661
Tobie, Edward P.
. 736
Tobie, Leroy H.
Towle, Frank E.
Co. G
. 661
Co.D
. 441
Tower, Gideon
Co.B
. 481
True, Ammi M.
. 88
Ulmer, Q. M. Clarence D.
., 72
Upperville,
. 169
Vamey, Henry J. .
Co. H
. 685
Vaughan, Capt. Zenas.
Walker, Albert R.
Co. M
. 644
Co. K
. 614
Walker, Charies M.
Co. K
. 614
Ward, George W. .
. Co.
D
513
Warren, Alanson M.
Co.
M
42
Watts, Alfred Y. .
Co.
M
42
Webb, Nathan B. .
Co.
D
613
Welch, Isaiah .
. Co.
L
632
Wentworth, Marcellus .
. Co
F
225
Wheeler, Levi AV. '.
. Co.
G
67
WiUiams, James T.
. Co.
D
441
Williams, Thomas P. .
. Co
L
632
WiUis, Lieut. Henry A.
, Co.
I
. 26
Willis, Lieut. Henry A.
. Co
I
, 448
Wilson, Capt. Joel .
. Co
F
. 121
AVing, Rev. Preston B. .
AVoodsum, J. Henry
Woodward, WiUiam H.
. Co.
A
. 466
. 402
', Co
k
. 220
AVyman, John H. .
, Co
H
685
Yeaton, George B. .
, Co
F
112
Young, George M. ,
. 402
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PUBLISHING HISTORY.

Just one year ago, under date of Sept, 1, 1886, your Committee issued a
circular, saying, "Never has a general appeal for money for regimental
purposes, or for the honor of the glorious old regiment, failed to receive
a generous response. It is now the purpose and pledge of the Association
to bring out Comrade Edward P. Tobie's history of the regiment in binding
and print worthy of its merits,"
Our anticipations have been more than realized. With the contribution of
one hundi'ed dollars from Gen, Smith, a fund of five hundred and twenty-
flve dollars was raised at the Skowhegan reunion and immediately after.
The history has been printed with new type, the use of which was restricted
to this work till it was finished. Sixty-nine pages of pictures show you three
hundred aud seven faces of comrades and places. The cost of this part of
the history amounts to some twenty-five hundred dollars. The plate of the
Dinwiddie flght was presented by Comrade Wilbur F, Lunt, Your Com
mittee have held four meetings in Boston, at which, besides the various
contracts to be made, there were as many questions concerning what should
not be done as what should be performed.
One of these negative determinations was that no unpleasant thing should
appear relating to the personal record of any comrade. It is also fair to add
that the historian has given the entire labor of writing the history, and the
work of proof-reading and supervising the publication, and the Committee
have also given their time and paid their own expenses,
Tou placed us on this detail; with some soldierly pride we*have tried to-
do our duty, and our report is — read and preserve the history. We hope
there will be a surplus from the sale of the book, whereby a permanent
fund will be assured for the further beneflt of the Association,
J. P, CiLLET.
Geoege M, Brown.
Edwabd P. Tobie.
A. C, Beinkwater.
C. A. P, Emeey, Committee
C. F, Dam, f ""
S. W. Lane. History.
John French.
A, L, Oedway.
N. L, Owen.
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