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1865;.ST^TE OF ]SrEA\^ YORK.PRESENTATION OF FLAGS

NEW YORK YOLUNTEER REGIMENTSAND OTHEE OBGANIZATIONS, TO

HIS EXCELLENCY, GOVERNOR FENTON,

m ACCORDANCE WITH A EESOLUnON OF THE LEaiSLATUIlB,

JULY 4r, 1865.

PUBLISHED UNDEB DIBECTIOK OP THECHIEF OF BUREAU OF MILITARY RECORD.

ALBANY:WEED, PAK80NS AND COMPANY, PRINTERS.1865.


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ILLUSTRATIONS.

Paob.Flags and Trophies, Frontispiece.Lieutenant-General Winfield Scott, 13Vice-Admiral David G. Farragut, 14Lieutenant-General Ulysses S. Grant, 15Major-General Daniel Butterfield, 19His Excellency, Governor Reuben E. Fenton, 24Brevet Major-General Joseph B. Carr, 31Brigadier-General Abram Duryee, 32Major-General Julius H. Stahel, 34Colonel Ephraim E. Ellsworth, 37Major-General Henry W. Slocum, 51Brigadier-General J. H. Hobart Ward, 62Colonel George W. Pratt, 97Colonel John S. Crocker, 109Colonel Lewis Benedict, 172Major-General H. Judson Kilpatrick, 201Brevet Major-General Henry E. Davies, Jr., 202Reverend Edwin H. Chapin, D. D., 221Major-General Daniel E. Sickles, 245


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HIS EXCELLENCY,REUBEN E. FENTON,G- O V ERN O R ,

COMMAKDER-m- CHIEF OF THE STATE OF MW YORK.PHIVATB SECHETAEY,GEORGE S. HASTINGS.

HIS HONOR,THOMAS G. ALYOED,LIEUT.-GOVBENOK.

s T A r r :ADJUTANT-GENERAL,Beigadiek-Gen. WILLIAM lEVESTE.

esrspectoe-genbkal,Beigadiee-Gen. GEOEGE S. BATCHELLEE.

engineer-in-chief,Beigadiee-Gen. JAMES B. SWAEST.

judge-advocate-general,Beigadiee-Gen. ALEXANDEE W. HAEYEY.

commissaet-general of ordnance,Beigadiee-Gen. FEANK CHAMBEELArN".

SURGEON-GENERAL,Beigadiee-Gen. JAMES L. POMFEET.

QUARTERMASTER-GENERAL,Beigadiee-Gen. EDWIJST A. MEEEITT.

paymaster-general,Beigadiee-Gen. SELDEN E. MAEVIK

aid-de-camps,Colonel MICHAEL J. FAEEELL.Colonel DELAYAJST G. MOEGAN.

militaet secretary,Colonel JOHN MANLEY.

CHIEP OF BUREAU OF MILITARY RECORD,Colonel LOCKWOOD L. DOTY.


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INTRODUCTORY.

The Bureau of Military Eecord was established by an orderof Governor Moega^j, in December, 1862. At the followingsession the measure received the sanction of the Legislature,and has since been continued by the authority of that body.The objects of the Bureau are to collect and preserve the

records of the war, and, especially, 1. The biographies ofofficers and men engaged in the service from this State.2. Detailed accounts of the organization and services of Eegi-ments and other organizations, including the history and thepreservation of their flags. 3. The action of Towns, Citiesand Counties in raising volunteers and in contributing to theaid of Sanitary and other commissions, and to the support offamilies of soldiers. 4, The collection of printed documentsand papers, sermons, pamphlets, &c., as well as the variousmatters connected with the war that would otherwise bewithout an official repository.In the prosecution of these objects the Bureau has met

with no little success. A large majority of the Eegimentsthat have been raised in the State, are already representedby one or more of their flagsno less than flve hundredhaving been placed in its custody; biographies of many


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officers and men have been received, and a thorougli canvassof the State is now being made for the collection of statis-tical and other information.The Legislature of 1865, extended the duties of the Bureauto the collection and preservation of " a record of the parttaken by seamen from this State, in the naval service, sincethe beginning of the war," and also to the procuring of " adetailed account of the treatment of Union soldiers from thisState, in rebel prisons, and a record of the deaths in saidprisons, and other pertinent facts connected with such impris-onment." These additional divisions have been organizedand are now prosecuting the work assigned to them.

In connection with the Bureau a museum of articles ofmilitary interest has been established, which seeks additionsfrom all sources.The rapidly increasing materials deposited in the Bureau,and their historic value, were considered by the Legislature

at its last session, and an act was passed " to provide asuitable repository for the records of the war, and for otherpurposes." The Commissioners named in this act, viz. : TheGOVEENOE, the LlEUTENANT-GOVBENOE, the OhANOELLOE OFTHE UnIVEESITT, JOKN A. KlNG, HAMILTON FiSH, EdWIND. MoEGAN, JoHiJf A. Dix, Iea Haeeis, Peeston Kma,HoEATio Sbymoue, Daniel S. Dickiksok, Bnos T. Theoop,Mteon H. Olaek, Washington Hunt, Millard Fillmoee,and the Chief of the Buebau, have already taken measureswhich, it is confidently believed, will result in the erectionof a fire-proof edifice to be called The Hall of MilitaeyEeooed.The active co-operation of officers and soldiers who havebeen or may now be in the service is solicited in increasing


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the collections already begun, to the end that every officerand soldier may have here an appropriate record ; that everyflag that has represented the State in the field may bereturned and preserved; that every Eegiment may have ahistory of its services, and every town and city a memorialof its efforts to uphold the arms of the government in pre-serving the unity of the nation and the principles whichanimated its founders.

Suitable blanks for any of these purposes may be obtainedby addressing the Chief of the Bureau.

All communications or donations should be addressed toLOOKWOOD L. DOTY,Clliief of Bureau of Military Record,

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PROCEEDINGS OF THE LEGISLATURE.

STATE OF NEW YORK,Ik Assembly, Albany, Ajpril 28, 1865.

On motion of Mr. J. L. Pakkee,Resolved (if the Senate concur), That the Flags of New

York Volunteer Eegiments deposited in the Bureau of Mili-tary Statistics, be publicly presented on the Fourth of Julynext, and that His Excellency, the Governor, be and hehereby is requested to receive them on behalf of the Stateat that time.

Besolved, That the Chief of the said Bureau be directedand he hereby is directed, to prepare a brief history of suchFlags, to be used on that occasion, and that he also preparean account of the proceedings on that occasion, includingthe brief histories, and that 1,500 copies thereof, in pamphletform, be printed, 1,000 for the Legislature and 500 for theChief of Bureau.By order of the Assembly.

J. B. CTJSHMASr, Cleric.

In Senate, April 28, 1865.The foregoing resolution was duly passed.

By order,JAS. TERWILLIGEE, Cleric.


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CORRESPONDENCE.

In reply to invitations, letters were received from Lieut.-Gen. "WiNPiELD Scott, Maj.-Gens. Johk E. Wool, John A.Drs, Joseph Hooker, H. W. Slooum, Jno. S. Eawlins,and H. E. Davtbs, Jb., and Ool. John T. Spkague, of thearmy, and from Vice-Admiral D. G. FABEAauT of the navy.Invitations were also replied to by Judges of the Court ofAppeals, Officers of the State, Members of the Legislature,and others.

LETTER FROM LIEUT.-GENERAL WINFIELD SCOTT.

West Point, N. Y., June 30, 1865.To Ris Excellency, E. E. Eenton,

Governor of New YorkDear Sir I am sensibly affected by your kind and flat-

tering invitation to be present, at Albany, on the approachingNational Anniversary, to witness the consecration to fameof the New York flags, which her noble volunteers bore intriumph in concert with the troops of other conservativeStates, over so many bloody fields up to the full restorationof our glorious Union. Please accept my apology for declin-


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ing the honor tendered me, for, though slowly improvingin health, I am still wanting in the strength to bear muchfatigue of body or excitement of mind.

With high respect,I have the honor to be

Your Excellency's ob't servant,WmFIELD SOOTT.

LETTER FROM VICE-ADMIRAL D. G. FARRAGUT.Brooklyn ITavx Yarb, June 29, 1865.

To L. L. Doty, Chief of Bureau :Owing to the uncertainty of my movements, your kind

invitation to be present at the return of the regimental flagsto the public authorities of the State, only reached me yester-day, and found me already engaged by the Mayor of Boston,to be present at the 4th July celebration there. Will youtherefore accept this excuse for my not being at Albany onso interesting an occasion, and will you please express mythanks to His Excellency, Gov. Fenton, and to the Legis-lature for the honor they have bestowed upon me by theinvitation ?

Very respectfully,Your obedient servant,D. G. FAEEAGUT,

Yice-Admiral.


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PRESENTATION CEREMONIES.

The ceremony of presenting the Flags to His Excellency,the Governor, was conducted in connection with the publiccelebration of the Anniversary of American Independenceby the Young Men's Association of Albany, in a spaciousbuilding erected for that purpose on Washington ParadeGround. The stage was occupied by Governor Fenton andStaff, and Members of the Legislature, and by the following,among other invited guests, viz,

Lieut.-General U. S. GEANT and Staff,Major-General JOHN E. WOOL,Major-General LEWIS WALLACE,Major-General JUDSON KILPATEIOK,Major-General JOHN A. SOHOFIELD,Major-General DANIEL BUTTEEFIELD,Major-General DANIEL E. SICKLES,Major-General JOHN J. PECK,Major-General JAMES B. EIOKETTS,Major-General JAMES 0. EOGEES,Major-General COGSWELL,Major-General JOHN TAYLEE COOPEE,Brig.-General JOHN 0. EOBINSON,Brig.-General PATEICK H. JONES,


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Brig.-General lEA SPAULDING,Brig.-General SAMUEL H. EOBEETS,Brig.-General AUGUSTUS Y. KAUTZ,Brig.-General THOMAS C. DEVIIsr,Brig.-General JOHN T. SPKAGUE,Judge HENRY E. DAYIES,Judge PLATT POTTEE,Judge WILLIAM W. CAMPBELL.

The exercises were opened with prayer by Eev. J. Liv-INGSTOJT Eeese.After music, General J. Mekedith Eead, Jr., read the

Declaration of Independence.Major-General DaisTIEL Buttekeield then delivered the

Presentation Address, which was responded to by His Excel-lency Governor Fenton.The Flags were then presented, with brief histories.Eev. E. H. Ohapin, D. D., followed with the Oration.Major-General DA:NrBL B. Sickles, in response to calls,

delivered a few remarks.The exercises were closed by Benediction pronounced by

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PEAYER,BY REV. J. LIVINGSTON REESE.

AijMightt God, our Heavenly Father, who art a moststrong tower to those who put their trust in Thee, to whomall things in heaven, in earth and under the earth do bowand obey, we yield Thee most hearty praise and thanks-giving for Thy great and undeserved goodness to the peopleof this land. We have heard with our ears and our fathershave declared unto us the noble works Thou didst in theirdays, and in the old time before them. We praise Thee forthese memories of the past, for the good examples of Thyservants by whose faith and patriotism our national unionwas established, under which this people, by Thy providence,have been so signally prospered and blessed. And now, OSovereign Lord, on this day especially, when Thou didst putit into the hearts of our fathers to establish this nation as afree and independent people, we would bless and magnifyThy glorious name that Thou hast in our own time stretchedforth Thy hand and been our Saviour and mighty deliverer.We acknowledge that it was Thy arm that brought salva-tion, and Thy strength that gave deliverance. Give, O Lord,we beseech Thee, to all such as are intrusted with thegovernment and defense of this nation. Thy most gracioussupport and guidance. Make Thy word to be their light andThine arm their strength. O God, Holy Ghost, sanctifier of

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the faithful, visit them, we pray Thee, and this whole nationwith Thy love and favor; enlighten their minds more andmore with the light of the everlasting Gospel ; graft in theirhearts a love of the truth; increase in them true religion;nourish them with all goodness and of Thy great mercy keepthem in the same, O blessed Spirit, whom with the Fatherand the Son together we worship and glorify as one God.World without end. Amen.


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PRESENTATION ADDEESS,BY MAJ.-GENERAL DANIEL BUTTEEFIELD, U. S. A.

Toun Excellency, Sekatoks, Members of AssemblyAST> Citizens : I am requested to present you these flags inbehalf of your soldiers, who have borne them with courageand honor in the changing fortunes of battle. Many ofthese regiments are not represented here save by these andthe joy that fills our hearts at the success of our arms, forof that success they are part.

Their heroic deeds would fill volumes. Time will not per-mit that I should recount them here. The brave hearts thatyielded life whilst bearing these banners in defense of libertythe majesty of the law; the safety, honor and welfare ofcountry, are buried on every field of our recent conflict.From the Susquehanna to the Potomac, from the Potomacto the James, from the James to the Eoanoke, from theShenandoah to the Cumberland, from the Cumberland tothe Tennessee; through the Mississippi Valley, east andwest, to the Alabama and Eio Grande, from the Tennesseeto the Chattahoochie, from the Chattahoochie to the Savan-nah, and from the Savannah back to the Eoanoke themighty rivers that flow to the Gulf and Atlantichavebeen crimsoned with patriot blood. The plains, the valleysand the mountain sides hold the honored dead who foughtour battles. Their names and fame are recorded for aU time


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in the archives of your government; their memories areenshrined in the hearts of a grateful people.These standards are returned, battle-scarred, hallowed by

the blood of your patriot sons a precious treasure, a price-less legacy, for they shall tell your children's children ofmanhood and patriotism rising in their might to sustain theright. These are glorious insignia of the highest devotionand sacrifice of man for man, of man for country. I neednot ask you to cherish them proudly. I may ask you, sinceby the aid of Almighty God, the valor of our arms hasachieved such signal success, that you cherish them withoutrevenge, cherish them only as proud mementoes of thetriumph of right.The war is at an end. That brave and noble chieftain

who led our armies to victory in the field, prescribed theterms by which the conquered foe might rest. Vested withfull power, where war by force of arms had superseded civillaw, your chosen general told the fallen enemy: "Lay downyour arms, obey the law, and war shall endyou are unmo-lested during good behavior." Do you ask vengeance? Thebrave are ever generous. Vengeance for the best blood ofour youth spilled beneath the folds of these historic ban-ners! Then bid the disarmed foe to live amid the scenesof desolation and woe wrought by his treasonto live withthe horrible recollection of thousands of brave, loyal menbrought to nakedness, hunger, famine, idiocy and death bytheir cruel imprisonment. Thus to live only to pray fordeath's relief from such a life.The names of those traitors, who, children of our common

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of these shall go down forever in your history, companionsin infamy with Benedict Aknolb's. They are punished.Let them go. Bather than the implied faith and honor of thenation should l)e hroJcen, letter all should escape.The offended majesty of the civil law may deal justly with

those traitors, who, honored with place and power at the handsof an innocent, confiding people, used these gifts for years toplant the germ of treason, in the vain attempt to overthrowthis government, that slavery, despotism and sin might thriveupon its ruin. Saddened hearts and lonely hearth-stones inour land, mourning our martyred chief and fallen heroes,victims alike of such treason, ask rather in sorrow than inanger, that these should meet with justice, a warning to thosewho would hereafter force civilized government from thehands of a free people, to rest upon bayonets, "bed rock"of that civilization where men are no longer free.All wars are waged for principle or interest. Adhering tothe principles in defense of which we have drawn the sword,let us turn to reconciliation and the arts of peace, and rev-erence these glorious war-worn flags as mementoes of thepower and will of the peoplethe glory of our arms, the savedand sacred honor of our country.To you who tread the paths of politics and State, the faithful

soldiers of the Eepublic, fresh from the field of victory andfame, now restore banners and bayonets, emblems of renownand glories won.As you assume the weighty responsibilities shifted from the

field to the forum, look at these and give us order and restlook at these and be grateful that our country has passedthrough such an ordeal to come forth strong, vigorous andpowerful, even as gold purified by fire.


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To thosewhowould urge you to think of commerce destroyedby foreign aid and comfort, furnished with the hope to over-throw our government, say to them that we are gainers ifsuch acts give rules for our future guidance or better, tellthem that a free and^ powerful nation, conscious of itsstrength, wars not for pelf or passion, but for principle ; thata generous appreciation of the honest hearts, whose sympa-thies were and ever are with peoples or nations that strivefor freedom, effaces all recollection of the sordid, graspingwretches, that would trade even over the grave of liberty.Do some, elated with our success, urge new wars? Tell

them the terrible cost of war say to them that did theseemblems, wreathed with glory, speak only of valor and suc-cess in arms, as the lesson of the war, 'twould be too dearlybought; that above and beyond this they speak of man'scapacity for greatest freedom. They speak of burdensassumed in every city, village and hamlet by our people.They tell the earnestness, the trials, the energy and devo-tion of patriotic men in civil power and life, who neverfaltered, never yielded, fi-om duty's path, that self-govern-ment might be forever fixed.

This is no man's triumph, but a people's will, and a nation'sfame. Unhallowed ambition gains nothing; honor rests onlywith those who have placed their country and the right beforeall else. The full measure of our success ends not with ourocean-bound limits. Freedomprize of manhood's heart inevery climebreathes new life, gives renewed hope, andlives for all time.

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only to the right. Ever reading this in every living star andline of these glorious flags, let ns be content with the results.In the glorious future that lies before the country, redeemed

and strengthened by trial, you will surely give to these ban-ners an honored place in your hallsto those who returnthem to you, the warm welcome of love and recognitiontothose who have fallen in their defense, tears of gratitude, withimperishable fame.

"Oh, motliera, sisters, daughters, spare the tears ye fain would shed,Who seem to die in such a cause, ye cannot call them dead.They live upon the lips of men, in picture, bust and song.And nature folds them in her heart and keeps them safe from wrong."


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RESPONDING ADDRESS,BY GOVERNOR PENTON.

Sadly, yet proudly, I receive in behalf of the State theseensigns of our patriot soldiers these emblems of a nation'slife and manhood. These banners are eloquent evidences ofthe imwearied fidelity and unconquerable love of Union andLiberty of the soldiers of '^ew York. They speak the silentyet impressive language of a nation's redemption and destiny.Under their folds our brothers pledged eternal devotion tocountry, and leaving the comforts and endearments of home,they went forth to assert the supremacy of the institutionsthe fathers had established, and to maintain them againsttreason's great conspiracy-

Tradition and the faithful chronicler of events will embalmthe sublime truth, that the citizen soldier of the army of theEepublic is the grandest embodiment of intelligence, patriot-ism and bravery the world has yet developed.By them the great experiment of self-government has been

settled for all people, in all countries beneath the sun. Ourmanhood has been elevated and strengthened, and libertyand popular institutions everywhere recognized as a perma-nent outgrowth of American destiny. We now enter upon ahigher and nobler thought. We stand out from the commontrack of historywe rise above the best conditions of the


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past six thousand years, and write a new chapter in the socialand political affairs of man.

All honor to the great general who led in triumph, to allthe noble officers and men, by land and sea, who stood firmand uncomplaining amid the terrible strife, and thanks to thetried patriotism of the people who sustained, upheld andcheered them throughout the hard duties of the struggle.Forever let the memory of the heroes who fell remain withus. Forever remember with gratitude those who sacrificed,suffered or lost.On this anniversary day the day our fathers proclaimed

the great truths upon which a nation laid its foundations itis most proper we should assemble and redeclare our attach-ment to these principles, and our gratitude to the men whohave not only sustained, but advanced, the standards of theEepublic, and opened to us a new career of greater freedom.Earely has it occurred in the history of other nations,

that the grand idea, the sublime purpose, which the SupremeEuler of the affairs of men had steadily kept in view, hassubdued the passions and inspired the thoughts of the com-batants themselves.

2fearly every page of history has its records of strife, turmoiland bloodshed, often continuing for long periods, with littleintermission, in which, for the time being, no great principleof humanity seems to be involved. Personal ambition, terri-torial aggrandizement, and religious fanaticism, have each inturn offered an excuse for the aggressions of power uponweakness.People have fought blindly against present despotism, or

nations as blindly for national existence, ennobled by noexalted idea of human rights, and encouraged by no abiding

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faith in the grand primal truth, that justice is born of Godand must prevail. It is only when ages have passed, thatthe broadest intellects, aided by the philosophy of history,discover in this chaotic turmoil the purposes of Providence inthe affairs of the human race.How different the conflict in which this nation has been

engaged ! To each generation has been vouchsafed the seed-time and harvest of the principles it has sought to establish.The germ of religious and political freedom, planted atPlymouth Eock, extended slowly at first, but steadily over-spread the whole land. In less than seven years from theenunciation of the sublime doctrine of civil rights, in the Dec-laration of Indei>endence,seven years of bloody war, inwhich a nation few in numbers, but strong in their cause,struggled with a powerful mother country,^and the successof every hope was attained. The seeds of civil liberty sownin strife and watered with blood, gave us the harvest whichwe have been reaping for eighty peaceful years. What agathering of liberal sentiment it has been ! What nationalprosperity has been ours ! But.if the elements of oiir strengthgrew rapidly under the auspices of the unparalleled freedomof our institutions, so likewise did the elements of weakness.You need no recital of eventsno attempts at history. It issufficient to say that while one half the nation turned all itsenergies to the acquisition of wealth, the other half soughtfor. power. Each pursued its object with such steadiness ofpurpose and blind zeal, that in the end the E'orth was bankerfor the South, and the South became the keeper of theE"orthern political consciences. The events of the day arefamiliar to you all. Then came this dreadful war. The wealthwhich the ]S"orth had labored for with such eagerness, was


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poured out by the thousands of millions, and the noblestblood flowed like water, that we might regain the keeping ofour consciences and the right to assert the dearest civil andpolitical privileges. This is the great victory over which werejoice to-day. The right to think and to act up to our highestconceptions of truth and justice. It is success in this causewhich surrounds these frayed and tattered banners with aglory whicb no other victory could give ; it ennobles the hero-ism of their, brave defenders and gives crowns of martyrdomto those who fell beneath their shadow.We will not, however, claim too much for ourselves. Letus acknowledge the goodness of God, whose providences aremanifest in all our history. Let us not forget that the Puri-tans, themselves the apostles of religious freedom, were perse-cuted for righteousness' sake. The first blows of the Eevolutionwere struck not solely for freedom, but against despotism.Four years ago the instincts of self-preservation marshaled ourfirst armies against organized rebellion, not for the doctrineof human rights. But we were not compelled as other nationsLave been, to grope our way in darkness, blind to the purposesof the Almighty, till not only lives were lost, but wholegenerations had passed away and nationalities grown decrepid'midst scenes of constant and unhopeful strife. Witness howin this last, the grandest struggle in our history, if not inall history, we were almost compelled to take the highergroundThese banners, advanced in so just a cause as that of national

unity and integrity, went forward seldom, faltered often, andwere sometimes beaten back. Not until the divine right offreedom to all men was proclaimed, centering in them thehopes of manhood everywhere, and bringing to them the


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prayers of every Christian people, did they go forth in analmost uninterrupted course from victory to victory.And now the noblest eulogy we can pronounce upon theirbrave defenders is, not merely that they have given releasefrom strife, but they have uprooted the elements of civil dis-cordnot that they have protected our rights only, but theyhave enfranchised a downtrodden racenot that they havepreserved our ancient constitution only, but they have foundedconstitution and government anew in the principles of eternaljustice.These Flags are now deposited for permanent custody in the

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HISTORY OF FLAGS.

COLORS OF THE 1st REGIMENT, N. Y. S. V.Four Flags.

1. Regimental Banner, silk ; much worn. Presented tothe Eegiment by the City of New York.

2. National Flag, silk.3. 4. Guidons,The 1st Eegiment was raised in the city of New York by

"Wm. H. AiiLEN. It was mustered into service April 22d,1861 ; took part in the action at Big Bethel, June 10th, 1861joined the army of the Potomac just subsequent to the battleat Fair Oaks (1862), and served with credit in the engage-ments at Peach Orchard, Glendale and Malvern Hill. AtGlendale, out of four Sergeants, carrying the four Colors,and eleven Corporals, composing the Color-Guard, but oneman escaped, the others being killed or wounded. On the29th and 30th August, 1862, the Eegiment took part in thesecond battle at Bull Eun ; on the 1st September, in the actionat Chantilly ; on the 13th, 14th and 15th December, in theattack on Fredericksburgh ; and on the 1st, 2d, 3d, 4th and5th of May, 1863, in the battles at Chancellorsville,serving


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in the latter actions after the term of service of most of itsmembers had expired.These Flags were returned by Col. J. Febdeeick Pieesos",

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COLORS OF THE 2d REGIMENT, N. Y. S. V.One Flag.

1. National Flag, silk ; faded ; with staff.This Flag was received by the Eegiment at Oamp Hamilton,

Va., in May, 1862. It was carried to Portsmouth, Fair Oaksand Harrison's Landing, and down the Peninsula to York-town, and in the battles and skirmishes before Eichmond,from June 5th to August 20th, 1862. 'It was then taken toAlexandria and deposited with other property of the Eegiment.The 2d Eegiment was recruited and organized in Troy, in

April, 1861. It was the second Volunteer Eegiment to leavethe State, at the commencement of the war, and the first toencamp on the soil of Virginia. On the lOfch of June, 1861,it took part in the first battle of the war at Big Bethel, Va.It was encamped at Oamp Hamilton and Newport K'ewsduring its first year's service. It joined the "Army of thePotomac," June 5th, 1862, and took part in the followingengagements : Fair Oaks (June 21st and 25th), White OakSwamp, Savage's Station, Centreville, Glendale, and Mal-vern Hill (June 30th and August 5th). It was subsequentlyin actions at Bristow Station, 2d Bull Eun, Fredericksburgh,and Chancellorsville. During its period of service it lost only15 killed and wounded, while it was reduced by deaths fromdisease, and absence on account of sickness, 163 men. Itwas mustered out May 26th, 1863.


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COLORS OF THE 5th REGIIilENT. N. Y. S. V.Three Flags.

1. National Flag, silk. The streamers attached are em-broidered as follows : " Fid^la d, Toutrance," on the red. Thestaff is half cut in two by a shot. Presented to the Eegimentby friends in New York city, through Capt. Oambkeldtg.Was only in action at Big Bethel.

2. National Flag, silk. Inscription upon a silver plate onthe staff: ' Presented by the City of New York, 1862." Wasin Peninsula campaign to Ohancellorsville.

3. Fegimental Banner, blue silk ; arms and motto of theUnited States, and " Fifth Zouave Eeg't, N. Y. Y." paintedoriginal staff, with top shot off in battle of Gaines' Mills.Eeceived from General Government by Eegiment.The 5th Eegiment was organized in the city of New York,

under the auspices of Col. Abkam Dueyee, in April, 1861, andwas mustered into service May 9 of that year, for two years.It served in the following engagements, viz. : Little Bethel,Big Bethel, Siege of Yorktown as siege artillerists, HanoverCourt House, Gaines' Mills, Charles City Cross Eoads, Mal-vern Hill, Manassas Plains or 2d Bull Eun, Antietam, Black-ford Ford, Fredericksburgh, and Chancellorsville. At Gaines'Mills, Color-Sergeant Andebw B. Allison bore the NationalFlag (No. 2), which was pierced by eight balls, one of whichnearly severed the staff; and Color-Corporal Leon Olivla.was killed. At 2d Bull Eun, both Color-Sergeants and theentire Color-Guard were killed.Eepresented at presentation by Lieutenant John F. Bubns.


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COLORS OF THE 6th REGIMENT, N. Y. S. V.Four Flaga.

1. National Flag, silk, with the following inscriptions:" Santa Eosa, Fort Pickens, Nov. 22 and 23, and Jan. 1, Pensa-cola, Irish Bend, Yermillion." On the staff is a silvered plate,with the inscription : " Presented to the 6th Eegiment, Ool."Wilson's Zouaves, by several ladies of New York city, June,1861."

2. Banner, blue silk; presented by the City of New York,bearing upon each side the city arms, inscribed : " Fort Pick-ens, Nov. 22 and 23, Jan. 1, Santa Eosa, Pensacola, IrishBend, and yermillion."

3. 4. Guidons. Presented to the Eegiment by T. 0. Bukkts,Esq., May 8, 1861.The 6th Eegiment was organized in the city of New York,

by Ool. William Wilson, and was mustered in May 25, 1861,for two years. It was assigned to duty on Santa EosaIsland, Florida, where it rendered valuable service in thedefense of Fort Pickens. In Nov., 1862, the Eegiment wentto New Orleans, and served with great credit in the Depart-ment of the Gulf. It returned to New York, June 10, 1863,with 506 of the 770 men who originally went out.Eepresented at presentation by Lieut.-Oolonel Michael

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COLORS OF THE 8th REGIMENT, N. T. S. V.Three Flaea.

1. National Flag, silk ; staff gone.2. National Flag, silk ; original staff.3. Regimental Banner, blue silk ; painted arms of the city

of IsTew York. On plate, " 8th Eegiment, N. Y. S. V., 1863.Presented by the City of E'ew York."The 8th Eegiment, or " 1st German Eifles," was organized

in the city of New York, under the first call of the Presidentfor volunteers "(1861), and received about 800 men within24 hours after its rolls were opened. It was mustered in onthe 23d of April, 1861, and took the field (July 10th) inBlbkker's Brigade, Miles' Division, of Gen. McDowell'sarmy. In the 1st Bull Eun battle it was in the reserve underOol. Miles, and assisted materially in checking the advanceof the enemy. In March, 1862, it was assigned to StJBOTEB'sCorps. In May, following, it was placed under Gen. Fbe-MONT, in the Shenandoah valley,was in the engagement atCross Keys, where 260 of its men were left dead or woundedon the field. It was subsequently transferred to Sigel'sCorps, and was in the action at Sulphur Springs, and thebattle of 2d Bull Eun. It arrived on the field too late toparticipate in the battle of Fredericksburgh, which was the lastprincipal battle before the expiration of its term of enlistment.


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COLORS OF THE 10th REGIMENT, N. Y. S. V.Two Flags.

1. National Flag, silk ; with staff. Presented to the Kegi-ment, by Maj.-Gen. Wool, at Fortress Monroe, Sept., 1861,on behalf of the city of New York.

This was the first American Flag raised over the Custom,House at Norfolk, Va., after the recovery of that place byUnion troops. It was borne in the Seven Days' Battles beforeEichmond, 2d Bull Eun, Antietam, and Fredericksburgh. Atthe latter place it was shot from the hands of the bearer.Several of the guard were killed under it.

2. Begimental Banner, with staff and spear-head, the latterstruck by a shot. Presented by Judge White, of New York,on the departure of the Eegiment for the seat of war.At 2d Bull Eun, the 5th and 10th N. Y. were sent into a

piece of woods, and entirely flanked on both flanks by theenemy, and driven from the ground. The Color-Bearer ofthe 10th was killed, and the Flag here presented was capturedby a Georgia Eegiment and was taken to Milledgeville, whereit was displayed in the capitol as a trophy. It was recapturedby Gen. Slocum's column of Gen. Sherman's army, on themarch from Atlanta to Savannah. Col. Eodgees, of Gen.Slocum's staff, removed it from the capitol and transmitted


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it to the archives of the State, through Maj.-Gen. DaoteIiBUTTEEFIELD.The 10th Eegiraent sprang from what was called the "Union

Volunteers," of the city ofNew York, and was one of the firstEegiments of volunteers offered to the Governor of this State,in 1861. It was organized under the command of Ool. W. W.McOhesney, and served in the following engagements, viz.Big Bethel, Gaines' Mills, and Seven Days' Battles beforeEichmond, 2d BuU Eun, South Mountain, Antietam, Shep-ardstown, and Fredericksburgh.When the Eegiment was mustered out, it left a battalion

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COLORS OP THE Uth REGIMENT, N. Y. S. V.Two Flags.

1. National Flag, silk ; little worn ; original staff. Pre-sented by Lauea Keene.

2. Begimental Banner, white silk ; painted with arms ofFire Department of the city of New York; Inscribed, "1stEegiment New York Zouaves""The Star Spangled Ban-ner in triumph shall wave ; " original staff, cord and tassels.Presented to the Eegiment by John E. Pjdatt, President, onbehalf of the Fire Department of the city of New York.The nth Eegiment, or " First Eegiment New York Zou-

aves," was sometimes called the " First Fire Zouaves," andthe "Ellsworth Zouaves." "With the consent of PresidentLdtcolis-, Col. E, Elmee Ellswoeth visited New York city,in April, 1861, and laid before the Chief of the Fire Depart-ment a proposition to raise a Eegiment. With the concur-rence of the Chief, oflflces were opened in each Fire District.This was on Friday. On Saturday 850 men were enrolled,and on Monday 1,300 men presented themselves. Elevenhundred and thirty men were selected, and were armed andequipped by the Fire Department. In the affair at the Mar-shall House, Col. Ellsworth was killed. After the battleof 1st Bull Eun, the Eegiment became demoralized and wasdisbanded in the spring of 1862.The flag of the Marshall House, in removing which Col.

Ellswoeth was killed, has been deposited in connection withthese Flags.


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COLORS OP THE 12th REGIMENT, N. Y. S. V.One Flag..

1. National Flag, silk. Presented to the Eegiment by theladies of Syracuse, May 2d, 1861, and carried by the Eegi-ment through every service in which it was engaged.The 12th Eegiment was organized at Syracuse in the spring

of 1861. It was engaged in the battle of Blackburn's Ford,and at 1st Bull Eun was in the reserve. After spendingseveral months in building and guarding forts in front ofWashington, it was sent to the Peninsula, and was subse-quently engaged in the siege of Torktown, and in the battlesof Hanover Court House, Gaines' Mills, Savage's Station,White Oak Swamp, Malvern Hill, 2d Bull Eun, and 1st Pred-ericksburgh. It returned to the State in the spring of 1863,at the expiration of its term of service.

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COLORS OF THE 13th REGIMENT, N. Y. S. V.Three Flacs.

1. National Flag, silk ; with staff. This Flag was borne inthe first battle of Bull Eun only. The holes in its unionwere made upon that occasion.

2. National Flag, bunting ; with staff. This Flag was carriedby the Eegiment in all its marches and actions.

3. Begimental Banner, blue silk ; with staff; embroideredon one side with eagle and motto, " God and our country ;on the other, State arms painted, with number of Eegiment.Presented to the Eegiment by the ladies of Eochester.The 13th Eegiment was raised in Eochester, under Colonel

(now General) Isaac F. QunrBT, in April, 1861, and, with the12th IJT. Y., was the first to pass through Baltimore afterthe riot of April 19th, and the attack upon the 6th Massa-chusetts. It participated in the first battle at Bull Eun, siegeof Yorktown, battles of Hanover Court House, Mechanics-ville, Gaines' Mills, Turkey Bend, Malvern Hill, 2d Bull Eun,Antietam (in reserve), Shepardstown and Fredericksburgh.After an honorable service of two years, the Eegiment wasmustered out. May 14, 1863.


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COLORS OF THE 14th REGIMENT, N. Y. S. V.One Flag.

1. National Flag, bunting; much worn; staff gone. Pre-sented to the Eegiment on its departure for the field, by Gov.MoEaAif, on behalf of the State of New York, and returnedto Gov. Sbymoue, soiled and tattered, but not dishonored.The 14th Eegiment was organized at Albany, from com-

panies raised in Utica, Eome, Boonville, Batavia, Lowvilleand Hudson. It joined the Army of the Potomac in June,1861, and was engaged in the siege of Yorktown, and in thebattles of New Bridge, Hanover Court House, Mechanics-ville, Gaines' MUls, Malvern Hill, 2d Bull Eun, Shepardstown,Fredericksburgh, and Chancellorsville. It has the proudrecord that it never had its picTcets driven in, and neverturned its hack to the enemy in tattle.


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COLORS OF THE 16th REGIMENT, N. T. S. V.Two Flags.

1. National Flag, silk; faded and worn; with staff andspear-head. Presented to the Eegiment by Mrs. Ool. JosephHowiiAND, at camp Franklin, near Alexandria, in March,1862.

2. Regimental Banner, blue silk ; painted with shield, &c.,but almost entirely destroyed ; staff, &c. Presented to theEegiment by Mrs. Col. Joseph Howland, of Fishkill, N. T.,in June, 1861.

These Flags have been borne in eighteen battles, skirmishesand reconnoisances, the principal of which were West Point,Va., Gaines' Mills and the six following days of fighting andmarching ; Crampton Gap, Antietam, and 1st and 2d Fred-ericksburgh. At Gaines' Mills the Color-Bearers were threetimes shot down, and all except one of the Color-Guard wereeither killed or wounded. The Eegimental Banner was inevery march and in every battle in which the Eegiment par-ticipated. It was struck by a ball, while in the hands of theColor-Bearer, and the ferule indented so that it could not bemoved on the staff. At Crampton Gap, Corporal ChaklesH. CoNANT was instantly killed by a Minie ball through thehead, while holding one of the Flags, and Corporal EobeetWatsok, of the Color-Guard, was shot through the leg. Inthis action, the Eegiment, in charging upon the enemy,captured a rebel battle-flag from an Alabama Eegiment.

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The 16th Eegiment was composed of companies raised inthe counties of St. Lawrence, Clinton and Franklin. It leftthe State June 26, 1861. Upon the expiration of its termof two years, these Colors were presented to his Excellency,Gov. Seymoukthe pledge given by the Eegiment to thedonor, to " Stand by, defend and preserve them," havingbeen faithfully and honorably redeemed.


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COLOKS OF THE 17th REGIMENT, N. Y. S. V.Three Flags.

1. National Flag, silk ; embroidered with number of Eegi-ment ; much worn ; spear-head gone. Presented to theregiment by eight lady friends of Col. H. S. LAirsiNa.

2. Begimental Banner, white silk ; painted on one side witharms of State of IJfew York, and " 17th Eegiment New YorkVolunteers," and on the other, with eagle, shield and numberof Eegiment. Original staff, with plate inscribed : ' ' Presentedto the Westchester Chasseurs by the ladies of Westchestercounty. May, 1861."

3. Begimental Banner, blue silk; painted with arms of thecity of Ifew York, and figures and words, " 17th Eeg. BT. Y.V. ; presented by the City of New York." Original staffgone.The 17th Eegiment, sometimes known as the " Westchester

Chasseurs," was organized in the city of New York, in thespring of 1861. It was composed of four companies fromWestchester county, one from Eockland, two from New York,one from Wayne, one from Wyoming, and one from Chenango.It left for the seat of war in June, 1861, and participated inthe siege of Yorktown, and battles of Hanover Court House(where it captured the first cannon taken from the enemy bythe army of the Potomac), Groveton (where it lost 13 officersand 250 men killed and wounded), Antietam, Predericksburgh,and Chancellorsville. It was mustered out in the springof 1863, after two years' servicewas immediately reorgan-


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1. National Flag, silk; with inscription: "Eally aroundthem," " 18th Eeg. N. Y. V." Presented to the Eegiment bythe lady friends of Col. Wllliam A. Jackson, Albany, June1, 1861, shortly before departure for the field.

The 18th Eegiment was organized at Albany, from com-panies enlisted in Albany, Schenectady, Fishkill, Wallkill(Middletown), and Ogdensburgh. It was engaged in the bat-tles of 1st Bull Eun, "West Point, Gaines' Mills (where it lost180 men in killed, wounded, and missing), Charles City CrossEoads, Malvern HiU, Crampton Pass (where it took 100 pris-oners and one battle-flag, and lost 58 men in killed, wounded,and missing), Antietam, 1st and 2d Fredericksburgh, andChancellorsville. It lost but 15 men from sickness, but thecasualties of war reduced its ranks to 425 men. It returnedto the State, May 16, 1863, with a most honorable record ofarduous and faithful service.


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1. National Flag, silk ; with staff.This Flag was presented to the 21st Eegiment by the

young ladies of the Central School of the city of Buffalo, inthe spring of 1861. It was carried by the Eegiment in the fol-lowing battles : Eappahannock Station, Sulphur Springs,Groveton, 2d Bull Eun, Ohantilly, South Mountain, Antietam,and Fredericksburgh. In the second battle at Bull Eun, fiveenlisted men were killed and wounded while carrying it, andthe eagle at the top of the staff was shot off.The 21st, or "First Buffalo Eegiment," was recruited in

Buffalo, in the spring of 1861, under Ool. Wm, F. EoaEKS.It was first attached to Gen. Wadsworth's Brigade; subse-quently joined the army under Gen. Pope as a part of Mc-DowiiLL's Corps ; marched through Maryland, under Gen.Hooker; and at Fredericksburgh formed part of Eetkolds'Corps of FRAiTKLrN's Division. It lost 64 men killed anddied of wounds, and had 173 wounded in battle. Its originalstrength was 780 officers and men, and it received about 150recruits.


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This was the second Flag carried by the Eegiment, the firsthaving been lost at 2d Bull Eun, where the Eegiment lost 266men killed and wounded. It was carried in the battles ofSouth Mountain, Fredericksburgh and Ohancellorsville.The 22d Eegiment was principally from the counties of

Warren, Essex and Clinton. It was organized at Troy, andmustered into service June 6, 1861. It took part in the bat-tles of Gainesville, 2d Bull Eun, South Mountain, Antietam,Eappahannock Station, Groveton, Fredericksburgh and Ohan-cellorsville.

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1. National Flag, silk, with original staflf.This Flag is inscribed with its own history. Upon one side,

" Falmouth, Eappahannock Station, Warrenton Springs,Gainesville, Groveton, 2d Bull Eun, South Mountain, Antie-tam, Fredericksburgh, Eappahannock Crossing, Ohancellors-ville," and upon the other, " 24th Eegiment, Iron Brigade,1st Division, 1st Army Corps."

This Eegiment was mostly enlisted in the county ofOswego. It was organized at Oswego ; entered the field in1861, and served daring the active campaign of 1862. Itwas mustered out in the spring of 1863, after participatingin the battle of Chancellorsville.


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1. National Flag, silk ; much worn and torn ; no staff.The 25th Eegiment was organized in the city of N'ew York,

under the auspices of Colonel James E. KEKKiaAir, and wasmustered into the service of the United States June 26, 1861.It was in the extreme advance at Torktown, April 5, 1862took a prominent part in the action at Hanover, May 27, andin the Seven Days' Battles before Eichmond. It was alsoengaged at 2d Bull Eun, Antietam, Shepardstown, Frede-ricksburgh and OhancellorsviUe.

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COLORS OF THE 26th REGIMENT, N. Y. S. 7.One Flag.

1. National Flag, bunting.This Flag was carried by the Eegitnent during its entire

term of service. It bears the marks of bullets and of blood.Five good and true men having fallen beneath its folds.The 26th Eegiment was raised by Col. Wm. H. Ohkistiak".

It was organized at Elmira from companies recruited inTJtica, Hamilton, and Eochester, and in Tioga county. Itserved under Gen. Pope, in Virginia ; under Gen. McOlel-LAN, in Maryland ; under Gen. Buhnside, at Fredericksburghand under Gen. Hookek, at Ohancellorsville. It was in thebattles of Oedar Mountain, Eappahannock Station, Thorough-fare Gap, Groveton, South Mountain, Antietam, Fredericks-burgh, and Ohancellorsville. At Groveton, about 150 werekilled and wounded; at Antietam, 30; and at Fredericks-burgh, 162.

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1. National Flag, silk ; much worn.The 27th Regiment received this Flag, May 22d, 1861,from Company G, and this company received it the same

day from Mrs. Philip Ohuboh, of Belvidere. It was bornein the battles of 1st Bull Eun, Meclianicsville, West Point,Gaines' Mills, Goldsborough's Farm, Ghickahominy, WhiteOak Creek, Malvern Hill, Crampton Pass, Antietam, and the1st and 2d battles of Fredericksburgh. The bearer at Gaines'Mills was severely wounded. The Flag has been many timesstruck by the enemy's shot, and the larger holes were madeby fragments of shell. The star, in the case appended to thelance, was literally shot out of the Flag while the Eegimentwas storming the Heights of Fredericksburgh, in May, 1863.It was contributed by A. L. Yas Ness, of Dansville, N. Y.,who was the Color-Bearer in that assault.

2. National Flag, silk.This Flag was presented to Company H, May 16th, 1861, by

the ladies of Mount Morris, Livingston Co. ; was returnedby the Company to the donors, May 21st, 1863, and by thelatter deposited in the State archives.The 27th Eegiment was organized at Elmira from com-

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Medina, aged fifteen years (enlisted as a drummer, and thenacting as a marker), displayed great activity and energy. Asoldier of Company B was shot dead, when the boy took thisFlag from its staff, put it in his pocket, adjusted upon him-self the accoutrements of the dead soldier, and fought gal-lantly in the ranks until, with sixty-five men and threeoflScers, he was taken prisoner. Concealing the Flag underthe lining of his coat, he kept it with him when taken toEichmond, and managed to bring it away unobserved whenexchanged and sent home. The Flag has been deposited bythe lad's father, as an honorable memorial of the services ofa patriotic son.The 28th Eegiment was organized at Albany, May 18,

1861, from companies recruited at Lockport, Medina, Canaa-daigua, Batavia, Albion, Niagara Falls, and Monticello. Itsfirst service was under Gen. Patterson, at Martinsburg,Va., where Co. A lost one man killed. Afterwards, in thecampaign under Gen. Banks, it was under fire not less thantwenty times, and was in the actions at Point of Eocks, 1stand 2d Winchester, and Cedar Mountain. In the latterengagement the Eegiment distinguished itself, and suffered


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heavily, having lost 207 in killed, wounded and prisoners,including among the killed the brave and lamented Col.Dudley Do:[orELLT. The Colors of the Eegiment were lostin this engagement, after being nobly and gallantly defendedin a hand to hand conflict with greatly superior numbers.Eleven bullet holes had been made in it, its staff shot nearlyoff, and three of its bearers mortally wounded, when it wastaken by the enemy. In the battle at Antietam the Eegi-ment won a tribute to its valor, and it continued to renderhonorable service until the expiration of its term of twoyears.


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COLORS OF THE 29a REGIMENT, N. Y. S. V.Three Flags and Two Goldona.

1. National Flag, silk ; mucli worn and tattered ; the ser-vice Flag of the Eegiment. Presented by the City of New-York.

2. National Flag, silk; in good condition; plate on staffInscribed, " 29th Eegiment, E". T. Vols., 1863. Presented bythe City of K"ew York."

3. Regimental Banner, blue silk ; painted arms of the cityof New York, and inscription, "29th Eegiment, N. Y. V.Presented by the City of New York."

4. 5. Guidons, silk.

Thirty-three men were killed while fighting under thesecolors.The 29th Eegiment was composed exclusively of Germans,

and was organized in the city of New York under Ool. (nowGeneral) A. Von Steinwehe. It was engaged in the battlesof 1st Bull Eun, Cross Keys, Warrenton, Sulphur Springs,2d Bull Eun, and Ohancellorsville. It was a part of the 1stBrigade, 2d Division, 11th Army Corps, and dming the activeperiod of the campaign of 1862, served under Gen. Fbbmont,in the Mountain Department, and in the corps of Gen.SiGEL, in the army of Virginia. It went to the field with745 men, and returned with 339, at the expiration of its termof two years.


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1. National Flag, bunting; original staff gone.At the second battle of Bull Eun, these Colors fell, during

the engagement, in the hands of ten different men shot deadon the field. Thirty- six balls passed through the Stars andStripes, and the staff was shot into splinters. Two hundredmen, out of three hundred and forty-one, were killed orwounded; fourteen, out of seventeen line officers fell uponthe field, among whom was Ool. Edwaed Feisby, of Albany.The 30th Eegiment was raised in the counties of "Wash-

ington, Albany, Eensselaer, Saratoga, Warren, Columbia,and Dutchess. It participated in the battles of Falmouth,Eappahannock Crossing, Gainesville, Groveton, Bull Eun(2d), South Mountain, Antietam, and Fredericksburgh. Atthe battle of Antietam only forty-nine officers and menreported for duty. At the battle of South Mountain it cap-tured three stands of colors from the enemy, and at Antietamfour of the enemy's Flags rewarded its valor. It left for thefield with 800 men, which number was increased to 1,050 byrecruits. In January, 1863, only 397 men reported for duty,making a loss to the Eegiment, in killed, wounded, dischargedand absent, of 653.Eepresented at presentation by Surgeon F. L. E. Chapin.


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COLORS OF THE 32d REGIMENT, N. Y. S. V.Two Flags.

1. National Flag, silk; with staff. Plate on staff engraved;"Presented to the 32d Eegt., N. T. S. Vols., June 28th,1861, by Mrs. "Wm. Laimbibe, Jr."

2. Begimental Banner, blue silk; painted with arms of thecity of New York, inscribed, "32d Eegiment, N. Y. V.Presented by the City of I^ew York." Original staff, cordand tassels. About one-half of Banner gone.The National Flag was presented to the Eegiment, June 28,

1861, by the lady of the Hon, Wm. Laimbiee, Jr., ofNew Yorkcity ; and the Banner by the city ofNew York in the fall of 1861.These Flags have been borne with honor in seven battles.The 32d Eegiment was originally intended to serve under

Col. Bakee, of California, and for a time was called the " 1stCalifornia Eegiment." It was organized on Staten Island ficomcompanies enlisted in Johnstown, Amsterdam, Ithaca, Tarry-town, and New York city. It was engaged in the first battleof Bull Eun, West Point, Gaines' Mills, White Oak Swamp,Charles City Cross Eoads, 2d Bull Eun, Crampton Pass, Antie-tam, Fredericksburgh, and Chancellorsville. During its twoyears' term of service, the Eegiment lost 34 killed, and 127wounded, in action. Its Colonel, Eodeeick Matecbsost, and itsMajor, Ohaeles Hubbs, were mortally wounded at CramptonPass, where the Eegiment charged the enemy, and assisted indriving them up and over the mountain, with heavy loss.


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COLORS OF THE 34th REGIMENT, N. Y. S. Y.One Flag.

1. National Flag, hnutiug; staff gone.The 34th Regiment was organized at Albany in May,

1861. Five of its companies were enrolled in Herkimercounty, two in Steuben, one in Clinton, one in Essex, andone in West Troy (Albany county). It was mustered intothe service of the United States June 15th, and, soon afterbeing sent to the seat of war, was assigned to duty in Mary-land, on the Upper Potomac. It participated in seventeenbattles, and in numerous skirmishes; among the former.Ball's Bluff, Siege of Yorktown, West Point, Fair Oaks,Seven Pines, Peach Orchard Station, Savage's Station,White Oak Swamp, Glendale, Malvern Hill, South Moun-tain, Antietam, Ashby's Gap, and Fredericksburgh. Itnever failed in duty to its country or in devotion to its Flag.


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COLOKS OF THE 35th REGIMENT, N. Y. S. V.Two Flags.

1. Regimental Banner, silk; richly embroidered with theState arms and motto, and inscribed, " Jefferson Co., 35thEegiment, K Y. S. V." "The Union, the Constitution, andthe Enforcement of the Laws."

2. National Flag, silk ; worn.

The Eegimental Banner was obtained by subscription onthe part of the officers of the Eegiment. The National Flagwas purchased by Hons. A. W. Olabk and 0. B. Hoaed andothers. They were borne by the Eegiment in the followingengagements : Eappahannock, White Sulphur Springs, Grove-ton, 2d Bull Eun, Chantilly, South Mountain, Antietam, andFredericksburgh.

Six companies of the 35th Eegiment were from Jeffersoncounty, one from Lewis, one from Madison, one fromChemung and Steuben, and one from New York, Erie countyand Blmira. It was mustered into service July 7, 1861, wasplaced under the command of Brig.-Gen. McDowell, andserved under Brig.-Gen. James S. "Wadswokth, from Sep-tember, 1861, to March, 1862.


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COLORS OF THE 37th REGIMENT, N. Y. S. V.six Flass.

1. National Flag, bunting ; with original staff. Presentedto the Eegiment in July, 1861.In camp or bivouac, this Flag was always placed on thecolor-line in front of the Colonel's tent. It was in thefollowing battles, viz. : 1st Bull Eun (in reserve), Williams-burgh, Fair Oaks, Glendale, Malvern Hill, 2d Bull Eun,Ohantilly, Fredericksburgh, and Ohancellorsville, and inseveral skirmishes before Yorktown and Eichmond in 1862.

2. Brigade Battle-Flag (red, white and red), bunting, withthe number (1) in the centre to designate both the Brigadeand the ranking Eegiment of the Brigade. Eeceived atHampton, Va., April, 1862.

This Flag was also placed in front of the Colonel's quarters.It was in the battles already named except 1st Bull Eun.

3. National Flag, silk.The Eegiment received a new stand of colors from the

city of New York, in February, 1863, comprising a NationalFlag, Eegimental Banner, and two Guidons. The NationalFlag belonging to this stand was lost at Chancellorsvilleduring the murderous midnight engagement between theThird Corps and Stonewall Jackson's division, in whichJackson" received his death wound. It was removed fromthe staff by Lloyd, the bearer, and wrapped around his body,as it was liable to be torn in passing the tangled brushthrough which he was obliged to creep. This brave and


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intelligent soldier was killed, and his body was buried with-out suspecting that the Flag was wrapped around his per-son, under his coat. Eepeated efforts were made to find hisgrave, but without success. This Flag replaced the original.

4. Regimental Banner, green silk; emblazoned with Harpand Shamrock, and the inscriptions : " 37th Eegiment IrishEifles, N". Y. Volunteers." "The first Eegiment of Irishvolunteers in the field." "Williamsburgh," "Pair Oaks,""Glendale," "Malvern Hill," "Predericksburgh." Presentedto the regiment by the City of New York, February, 1863.

This Banner was with the Eegiment at Ohancellorsville.5, 6. Guidons, blue silk. Presented to the Eegiment by

the City of IJTew York, February, 1863.The 37th Eegiment was raised in the city of New York,

and, as already stated, was the first Eegiment of Irish volun-teers in the field. It was mustered out in 1863, after anhonorable service of two years.


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COLORS OF THE 38th REGIMENT, N. Y. S. Y.Two Flags.

1. National Flag, bunting.2. Regimental Banner, blue silk ; emblazoned with arms of

the city of New York and " 38th Eegiment, F. T. Volun-teers. Presented by the City of New York."These colors were presented to the'^Eegiment by the citizens

and the city of New York, They were not received by theEegiment until after its engagement in the battle of 1st BullEun, but were borne in all its subsequent services.The 38th Eegiment was organized in the city of New York

in the spring of 1861, and was known as the " Second Eegi-ment Scott Life Guard." It was composed of seven com-panies from New York city, one company from Horseheads,one from Geneva, and one from Elizabethtown. It partici-pated in the first battle of Bull Eun, in the siege of York-town, and in the battles of Williamsburgh, Fair Oaks, TheOrchard, Charles City Cross Eoads, Malvern Hill, 2d BullEun, Ohantilly, Eredericksburgh, Chancellorsville, and Gettys-burg. It left New York with 829 men, and returned with279, and during its term of service traveled nine hundredand ninety-seven miles, principally in the State of Virginia.


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1. National Flag, bunting ; much worn ; original staff.This Flag was presented to the Eegiment, July 3d, 1861,

at Tonkers, E". Y., by Hon. Fernando "Wood, Mayor of NewYork, on behalf of the Union Defense Committee. It wasborne in the sieges of Yorktown and Eichmond (1862), andin the battles of Williamsburgh, Fair Oaks, Eobinson's Field,Glendale, White Oak Swamp, Malvern Hill, Hay Market,Bull Eun (2d), and Ohantilly, besides several skirmishes.Oolor-Sergeant Joseph Ooneoy carried this Flag into actionat Fair Oaks, and was killed on that field. Color-OorporalOhas. Boyle then took the colors ; was wounded andordered to the rear ; refused to go, and was killed soon after.Oolor-Oorporal Geo. Millbk bore it at Eobinson's Field,Glendale, Malvern Hill, Hay Market, Bull Eun and Ohan-tilly. He died of disease. Oolor-Corporal Alpeed Oonklincarried it at Williamsburgh, Fair Oaks and Malvern Hill.He died of disease at Harrison's Landing. Color-OorporalEdvtcn Howakd carried it at Bull Eun and Ohantilly;was distinguished in all the battles of the regiment, andwounded at Fredericksburgh. Color-Corporal Oliver P.BiSBiNG carried it at Williamsburgh and Fair Oaks, and waskilled in the last named battle. Color-Corporal Johu Beun-DAGE carried it at Williamsburgh, Fair Oaks, Glendale,


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Malvern Hill and Bull Eun, and was killed in the latterbattle. Private Joseph Beowne carried it at Hay Market,Bull Eun, and Ohantilly ; was distinguished in eight engage-ments, and was promoted Oolor-Sergeant. Color-OorporalEoBEET G-EiEVES Carried it at Williamsburgh, Fair Oaks andMalvern Hill; was wounded and promoted at Fair Oaks.Oolor-Oorporal Thos. Eead carried it at Williamsburgh, FairOaks, Malvern Hill, BuU Eun and Ohantilly; was alwaysdistiaguished, and was afterwards killed at Fredericksburgh.Oolor-Oorporal Thos. Beasldt carried it at Fair Oaks,and was dangerously wounded. Oolor-Oorporal HoeatioJS". Shepheed carried it at Malvern Hill, Bull Eun andOhantilly. Oolor-Oorporal Jacob D. Bennett carried it atWilliamsburgh. Oolor-Oorporal William Motne carried itat Williamsburgh, Fair Oaks and Malvern Hill ; and Oolor-Oorporal Joel Slatteey carried it at Malvern Hill, BullEun and Ohantilly; was afterwards badly wounded atFredericksburgh. Whatever may have been the fortunes ofthe field, in the face of the enemy, the course of this Flag,in the hands of the Oolor-Guard named, was always forward.The 40th Eegiment was organized in the city of I^ew York

in April, 1861, under the synonym " Oonstitution Guard."It was accepted by the Union Defense Oommittee, and itsname changed to "Mozart Eegiment." It left for the seatof war, July 4, 1861, with about 1,000 men, splendidly armedand equipped, with two pieces of artillery, &c. It subse-quently absorbed, by consolidation, the 55th, 87th and 101stEegiments, and the three years men of the 37th and 38th.It was one of the fighting Eegiments of the war ; bears onits record, Williamsburgh, Fair Oaks, Seven Days' Battles,Bull Eun (2d), Ohantilly, Fredericksburgh, Ohancellorsville,


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Gettysburg, Auburn, Orange Grove and Kelly's Ford ; washonorably mentioned by MoOlellan, HBmTZBLMAN, PoK-TBE, KeAENET, SEDaWIOK, POPE, BURNSIDE, BlElirET, BeEEY,HooKBE and Waed, and sealed its devotion to the nation,whose emblem it carried, by the loss of 936 men in battle.


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1. National Flag, bunting.This Flag was obtained from the general government, and

was carried by the Eegiment until about the middle of Sep-tember, 1862, when it gave place to a silk Flag presented bythe ladies of the city of New York. The new Flag was carrieduntil the 6th of May, 1864, when, with its bearer, SergeantHaokett, it was captured by the enemy. Sergeant Haokettconcealed the colors on his person, and, after his death inAndersonville prison, they were buried with his body. InJuly, 1864, the Eegiment was presented, by the Albany Bur-gesses Corps, with a Flag and Guidons, which were carrieduntil the close of the war.The 43d Eegiment was recruited in the counties of Albany,

Montgomery, Washington and Otsego, and in ISew York city.It left Albany September 16, 1861, under command ofColonel (afterwards Brig.-Gen.) Fkais'CIS L. YrNTON ; arrivedin the field September 21, 1861, and from that time until itwas mustered out was constantly in the face of the enemy,skirmishing, reconnoitering and taking part in all the greatevents of the war. It went out with 706 men, and with therecruits which it subsequently received (including five com-panies recruited for it at the close of the Peninsula campaignin 1862), had a roll of 2,327. It returned with 291 men and


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13 officers. It was first assigned to Gen. Hancock's Brigade,in which it served until February, 1863, when it was selectedas one of five Eegiments, distinguished for dash and cour-age, to form a Light Division in the Sixth Army Corps. Itserved in this division at Marye's Heights, Salem Church andBanks' Ford, and was the first Eegiment that planted itscolors on the enemy's works on Marye's Heights. After theChancellorsville campaign, the Light Division was discon-tinued, and the Eegiment was assigned to the 3d Brigade,2d Division, Sixth Corps, in which it subsequently served.It was mustered out June 27, 1865, with the following battles,actions and sieges inscribed on its banners : Lee's Mills,April 29, 1862 ; Warwick Creek, April 30, 1862 ; Siege ofTorktown, 1862; Golding's Farm, June 27, 1862; SevenDays' Battles, 1862 ; Antietam, September 17, 1862 ; Frede-ricksburgh, December 12, 13, 14, 1862 ; Marye's Heights, May3, 1863 ; Salem Church, May 3, 4, 1863 ; Banks' Ford, May4, 1863; Fredericksburgh, June 5, 1863; Gettysburg, July2, 3, 1863; Eappahannock Station, November 7, 1863; LocustGrove, lifovember 27, 1863 ; Mine Eun, November 29, 1863Wilderness, May 5, 6, 1864 ; Spottsylvania, May 10, 12, 18,1864 ; North Anna, May 23, 1864 ; Coal Harbor, June 1, 2,3, 1864 ; Petersburgh, June 18, 28, 1864; Fort Stevens, D. C,July 12, 1864 ; Charlestown, August 21, 1864 ; Opequan, Sep-tember 19, 1864; Fisher's Hill, September 22, 1864; CedarCreek, October 19, 1864; Petersburgh, March 25, 1865 ; Peters-burgh, April 2, 1865 ; Sailor's Creek, April 6, 1865 ; Surrenderof Lee, April 9,1865.


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COLORS OF THE 44th REGIMENT, N. Y. S, ?.Two Flags-

1. National Flag, silk; faded, and ragged; letters andwords in gilt, "P. E. E. 44:tli Eeg. K T. V." The followinginscription is engraved on the plate attached to the staff:"Presented by Mrs. Brastus Ookndtg, Albany, Oct. 21,1861 ; returned to the donor, Jan., 1863, in exchange for anew Flag, and by her deposited in the Bureau of MilitaryStatistics."

This Flag was borne by the Eegiment in all its engage-ments up to January, 1863, viz.: Siege of Yorktown, Han-over Court House,* Gaines' Mills, Turkey Island Bend,Malvern Hill, 2d Bull Eun, Antietam (in reserve), Shepards-town Ford, and Fredericksburgh.

2. National Flag, silk; much worn. Presented by Mrs.Ekasttjs Ooening, January, 1863, in exchange for the orig-nal Flag of the Eegiment, and deposited by her in the Bureau.

This Flag was carried by the Eegiment in all its engage-ments during the years 1863 and 1864, and was broughthome by it in October of the latter year. In the action atSpottsylvania Court House, about eighteen inches of the staffwas taken off, and also the eagle and top of staf^ by shot.

* At the battle of Hanover Court House, May 21, 1862, Corporal James Tounq, ofCo. F, twice raised the fallen Flag of the Regiment, -which had been shot down by theterrible cross-fire which swept the field. He fell pierced by a rifle-ball in the head,while waving his hat and shouting defiance to the enemy.


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The 44th Eegiment was organized by the Ellsworth Associa-tion in the fall of 1861, and was composed of representativesfrom different towns, villages and cities. It was musteredinto service September 24, 1861, and served in the followingengagements, viz. : Siege of Torktown, Hanover Court House,Gaines' Mills, Turkey Island Bend, Malvern Hill, 2d Bull Eunor Groveton, Antietam', Fredericksburgh, Ohancellorsville,Aldie, Gettysburg, Jones' Cross Eoads, Eappahannock Sta-tion, Mine Eun, Wilderness, Spottsylvania Court House,Ijforth Anna, Bethesda Church, and through the series ofbattles and skirmishes before Petersburgh and on the Weldonrailroad, up to September 24, 1864.The heroic Gen. Eicb, who was killed in the battle of the

WUdemess, went out as Lieut.-Oolonel of this Eegiment, andGen. CHAPDf, who was killed at Port Hudson was its origi-nal senior Captain.


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COLORS OF THE 46th REGIMENT, N. Y. S. V.Three Flags.

1. National Flag, silk; bears the following inscription onthe staff: "Presented to the 46th Eegiment, N. T. S. V.,Viele's Brigade, by Mrs. E. L. Yible, of the Union DefenseCommittee, New York, through their Commander, ColonelEUDOLPH EosA, Oct. 12, 1861."

2. Megimental Banner, silk ; with arms of the city of !N"ewYork painted upon each side. Presented by the City ofNew York.

3. National Flag, silk ; much worn. The streamers bear thefollowing inscriptions : " Antietam, Md. ; Fredericksburgh,Va. ; East Tennessee ; 2d Bull Eun ; Ohantilly, Ya. ; SouthMountain, Md, ; Port Eoyal, S. C. ; Pulaski, Ga. ; JamesIsland, S. C." Presented by the ladies of Washington, D.C, while the Eegiment was encamped at Annapolis.The 46th Eegiment was organized in New York city, by Col.

EuDOLPH EosA, and left the State September 16, 1861. Itwas in the Port Eoyal expedition, in November, 1861 ; servedin the siege of Fort Pulaski ; was transferred from the Depart-ment of the South, July, 1862, to the army under Gen. Pope ;was in engagements, viz.: Silver Spring, 2d Bull Eun, Ohan-tilly, Fairfax Court House, South Mountain, Antietam, andFredericksburgh ; from thence transferred to Kentucky, andserved under Gen. Grant at Yicksburg; from thence toGen. Buenside's command, in the operations around Knox-ville, until date of re-enlistment and muster out.


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At Jackson, Miss., the Eegiment captured a large Texasflag ; red, white and blue bars, and large white star in field,which has also been deposited in the archives of the State.Eepresented on presentation by Col. G. W. Tkaveks.


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COLORS OF THE 48th REGIMENT, N. Y. S. Y.One Flag.

1. National Flag, silk ; completely riddled ; part of originalstaflf.

This Flag was presented to the Eegiment by Mrs. Gen.ViBiiB, October, 1861, at Annapolis, Md. It was in a showerof bullets for three hours, and completely riddled. Part ofthe staff was shot away at Fort Wagner. It was borne inaction at Port Eoyal Ferry (Jan. 1, 1862), Pocataligo (Oct. 22,1862), Morris Island (July 10, 1863), and Fort Wagner (July18, 1863). Of its bearers, Sergeant GEOEaE G. Spabks waswounded and transferred to Invalid Corps; Corporal GEOKaEVEEDEiinBEKG was wouudcd and discharged ; Corporal JamesW. DuMf was wounded, promoted Captain, and killed at FortFisher; Corporal Alonzo HrLLiKEE was kUled; CorporalAlexander Hyees was killed, and Corporal Sidket Wad-hams was kUled.The 48th was Col. Peeet's Eegiment, the " Continental

Guard." It was organized in Brooklyn, and embraced vol-unteers recruited in that city and in New York, in Monmouth,N. J., and in towns and villages along Hudson's river, theErie railroad, &o. It left the State Sept. 17, 1861, and was firstassigned to Viele's Brigade. It was present at the takingof Hilton Head ; took part in the battle of Port Eoyal Ferrybuilt batteries on the Savannah river for the reduction of


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Fort Pulaski ; was in battle at Pocataligo, and captured one ofthe colors of the enemy; made several raids during the winterof 1863-4, and destroyed extensive salt works, &c. ; formedpart of the assaulting force on Morris Island, where it lost 53in killed and wounded ; and in the assault on Fort Wagner,where it lost 13 officers and 230 men in killed and woundedin the battle of Olustee, where it lost 2 ofllcers and 212 menin killed and wounded ; joined the Army of the James in May,1864, and was in the following engagements, viz. : ChesterHill (lost 39 men), Drury's Bluflf (lost 3 officers and 76 men),Coal Harbor (lost 6 officers and 75 men), Petersburgh (lost 1officer and 20 men), Mitie Explosion (lost 2 officers and 27men), Aug. 14th (lost 1 officer and 3 men), Aug. 16th (lost 4officers and 50 men), Chapin's Farm (lost 1 officer and 2 men).Fort Fisher (lost 3 officers and 11 men), Wilnodngton (lost 1officer and 15 men). It took the field with 910 men, andreceived 1,008 recruits. In the winter of 1864-5, 350 menreenlisted as veteran volunteers.

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COLOES OF THE 49th REGIMENT, N. Y. S. V.Two Flags.

1. National Flag, bunting ; staff gone.This Flag was presented to the 49th Eegiment by Gov.

MoKaAJsT, on behalf of the State of JS^ew York, in Sept., 1861.It was used for a few months (in skirmish at Lewinsville, Oct.14, 1861), until the presentation of a silk Banner to the Eegi-ment, by the ladies of Buffalo, in the spring of 1862, whenit was laid aside. In Sept., 1864, the original oflScers andprivates (98 in number), were mustered out and took the silkcolor with them. The reenlisted veterans and the recruitswere then organized as a Battalion, and a pole was cut andthe old bunting again raised. Two days after, it was in thebattle of Opequan (Sept. 19), at Fisher's Hill (Sept. 21, 22),and at Cedar Creek (Oct. 19). In December the Battalionreturned with the Corps (Sixth) to Petersburgh, was engaged(March 25th and 27fch) at Fort Fisher, near Petersburgh;formed the center of the assaulting column on the 2d ofApril, and planted this Flag, " the first Union color on theSouth Side Eoad." The Battalion followed Gen. Lee toClover Hill, then returned to Burkesville Junction, where thisFlag was replaced by a new Eegimental Banner. Eighty-fiveofficers and men were killed or wounded under this Flag,including Col. E. D. Holt, who was wounded April 2d anddied the 7th.


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1. National Flag, silk ; faded ; half gone ; rent by bulletsand sheU.The 57th Eegiment was organized in the city of New York

in the fall of 1861, and left for Washington Nov. 28th of thatyear. During the year 1862 it was engaged in the followingactions, viz. : Cedar Eun, Fair Oats, Gaines' Mills, Savage'sStation, Peach Orchard, Glendale, Malvern Hill, Antietamand Fredericksburgh, and in subsequent active service.


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1. National

Documents

(1865) Presentation of Flags of New York Volunteer Regiments