"The Red Neck Ties,": Or, History of the Fifteenth New York Volunteer Cavalry, Containing a Record of the Battles, Skirmishes, Marches, Etc., that the Regiment Particpated in from Its Organization in August, 1863, to the Time of Its Discharge in August, 1865Chauncey S. Norton |
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15th New York 1st Vermont 1st Vermont Cavalry 63 Discharged 64 Diarrhoea 65 Not mustered Andersonville Appomattox Appomattox Court House April army arrived artillery Ashby's Gap battle brave camp Capt Captain captured Cavalry June 17 charge Chas comrades Court House Discharged by reason Edward encamped enemy force front Front Royal gallant Green Spring Run Halltown halt Harper's Ferry Henry horses Hurd James John Johnnies Joseph killed Lacey Springs Libby prison Lieut Lynchburg march was resumed Martinsburg miles morning night officer passed picket prisoners reached rebels regiment retreat river road rode sabre saddles sounded scout Second Brigade Second Lieutenant Second Provi sent Sergeant shot sional Cavalry June Skiff skirmish soldiers solidation June 17 soon surrender Third Cavalry Division Third Division told took Transferred to Second troops valley wagon train Waynesboro William Winchester wounded and missing York Cavalry
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Page 77 - ... coming of that glorious peace for which we have been so long contending, the General commanding is proudly confident that, in the future, as in the past, every demand will meet with a hearty and willing response. Let us hope that our work is done, and that, blessed with the comforts of peace, we may be permitted to enjoy the pleasures of home and friends. For our comrades who have fallen let us ever cherish a grateful remembrance. To the wounded, and to those who languish in Southern prisons,...
Page 77 - ... toilsome march, or the exposure of the battle-field, but should the assistance of keen blades, wielded by your sturdy arms, be required to hasten the coming of that glorious peace for which we have been so long contending, the general commanding is proudly confident that in the future, as in the past, every demand will meet with a hearty and willing response. Let us hope that our work is done, and that, blessed with the comforts of peace, we may soon be permitted to enjoy the pleasures of home...
Page 74 - You have never lost a gun, never lost a color, and have never been defeated; and notwithstanding the numerous engagements in which you have borne a prominent part, including those memorable battles of the Shenandoah, you have captured...
Page 74 - With profound gratitude toward the God of battles, by whose blessings our enemies have been humbled and our arms rendered triumphant, your Commanding General avails himself of this his first opportunity to express to you his admiration of the heroic manner in which you have passed through the series of battles which to-day resulted in the surrender of the enemy's entire army. The record established by your indomitable courage is unparalleled in the annals of war. Your prowess has won for you even...
Page 74 - April 9, 1865.. Soldiers of the Third Cavalry Division : With profound gratitude toward the God of battles, by whose blessings our enemies have been humbled, and our arms rendered triumphant, your commanding general avails himself of this, his first opportunity, to express to you his admiration of the heroic manner in which you have passed through the series of battle which today resulted in the surrender of the enemy's entire army. The record established by your indomitable courage is unparalleled...
Page 133 - We had not descended (for we were again descending some mountain) more than a quarter of a mile, when we came to a little oratory, or temple.
Page 93 - Root leading the onset, we charged immediately in front of the Court House ; there receiving a volley of rebel bullets, we were instantly driven backward. In a moment all was confusion, and after exchanging several shots we were obliged to retreat. I was just at the point of turning about when a riderless horse sprang to my side.
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Page 131 - I gave him all the cov.ering we had, two old pieces of shelter tent, and that •' was the last I ever saw of him. I have since learned that Jimmie got out alive and was living in Texas lately.
Page 40 - Tuesday 4th. We proceeded on our journey early in the morning having very fine weather all day, and at night encamped on the banks of the River la Sourie at a place called Green River1 for its havin no wood on its side for about 30 miles.