Category Archives: Military Matters

Put Money Where Mouth Was

Posted on June 27, 2011 by SUMPTER

Civil War Daily Gazette has the story of the failed Union effort to take Mathias Point, Virginia on this date 150 years ago. During the engagement James Harmon Ward was mortally wounded, becoming “the first officer of the United States … Continue reading →

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Immense Floating Dry Dock

Posted on June 25, 2011 by SUMPTER

On June 25, 1861 The New-York Times published a map of the Pensacola area, where federal occupied Fort Pickens on Santa Rosa Island opposed the Confederate forces under Braxton Bragg. By this time Harvey Brown commanded the Union force at … Continue reading →

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Reviewed at Boston Common

Posted on June 24, 2011 by SUMPTER

On June 24, 1861 The New-York Times reported about 9th Regiment Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, which, it was reported, was composed chiefly of Irishmen. It’s commander was Colonel Thomas Cass. The regiment trained on Long Island in Boston Harbor. After a … Continue reading →

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Fall River Line Transports Troops

Posted on June 23, 2011 by SUMPTER

From The New-York Times June 23, 1861: BOSTON ITEMS. BOSTON, Saturday, June 22. The Fifth Regiment of Maine will leave Portland for New-York on Wednesday next, via the Fall River Line from Boston. Extra trains and boats, as with all … Continue reading →

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With Bonham’s Brigade

Posted on June 22, 2011 by admin

Rebel = Traitor = Death by Hanging I first became aware of D. Augustus Rickert and his book in A Rising Thunder by Joseph Wheeler. Rickert describes his work as a 16 year old volunteer with blistered and bloodied hands … Continue reading →

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Ferry Takes Command

Posted on June 21, 2011 by SUMPTER

From The New-York Times June 21, 1861: COL. COLT’S REGIMENT. HARTFORD, Thursday, June 20. Col. COLT’s Regiment, which was intended for the regular United States service, has to-day been reorganized and enlisted for the war. The State will at once … Continue reading →

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No Saloons In Sight

Posted on June 18, 2011 by SUMPTER

Sorry About That, Allen From Cayuga In The Field by Henry Hall and James Hall: June 18th [1861], a very important event occured. The Pay Master arrived to pay off the men. Privates received $5.50 a piece. Nothing creates more … Continue reading →

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Three Year Trek from Rockland

Posted on June 17, 2011 by SUMPTER

From The New-York Times June 18, 1861: THE FOURTH REGIMENT OF MAINE. ROCKLAND, Me., Monday, June 17. The Maine Fourth Regiment, Col. BERRY, 1,100 men left for the seat of war as 11 A.M. to-day, in the steamer Daniel Webster. … Continue reading →

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Pioneers in Jersey City

Posted on June 16, 2011 by SUMPTER

More Union Troops in Gray On May 3, 1861 President Lincoln called for 42,000 extra army volunteers for a three year enlistment. (On April 15th the president had requested 75,000 army volunteers for a three month term of service.) 150 … Continue reading →

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Not Ready for Prime Time

Posted on June 15, 2011 by SUMPTER

Drilling for War at Idyllic Kalorama Having enlisted during the first great wave of patriotic fervor after Lincoln’s post-Sumter call for volunteers and having drilled in Elmira, New York for over a month, the 19th New York Volunteer Infantry Regiment … Continue reading →

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