The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1863-05-22

would march back through New YORK NJ the Welcome
We would receive the 10Y and slanness We woaId carry
70 many nome, the spi Il NJ emuatt'n and glowing
patriotism would AID The quick results that
would follow Ia the rapid 0lIsg up ~ ranks. Il WAS
rckscirg. and prove by aeeds any further proof
Gould D. necessary even with small numbefs. Nv
worthy we were Of tie consideration snd kind oices
the government. Determined that there should Do no
mistake as ~ identity upnn field four grosn flags
having been sent home torn by many a bittis), we
placed those punches Of green boxwod IN our cars
which Afterwards ked the adv anced line OF bat
Gle with the dead bodies OF those who wore them.
We otnrhed rom that field Of slaughter greatly re-
duced-a mere skeleton OF brigade. Now, we ghs.
we WIN certainly get chance to to full regiments
ard he able brng 70 tie cd se be autifu na
presented by tho citizens OF New York. Hut no;
the earnest Of General IN even treated
with the common courtesy of n reply. We remain IN
this camp from December 6 1862 to April 81 1863 with
out any change four months gone, In which time We
could have oiled our ranks II allowed 10 leave the held
AGAIN we are placed in the front u battle again we lace
the storm OF iron and lead We return 10 our camp SIN
further reduced.
better condition, our organization having become
wreck in the service OF tho nation having the name Of
brigade where there did not exist regimentoflcers
without commands-Gcnera Neaghcr, TO place the re-
puaton Of his brigade so bavely dearly and hard won,
beyond danger o. bcmsh wrote his resignation breath
ing the noble spirit of the man. like patriot soldier,
the true Irishman and faithful American citizen.
brade wh,c nad n as. % . Sas oS
be gratefully and proudly cherished Its ranks kept fun.
its deeds OF heroism acknowledged and rewardeds We
asked neither reward favor only what ghtust
TO the government and for tho advancement and good IT
the In which had staksd lite reputation.
was denied aud the Irish Brigade bloted out II the
army OF the Union. But It's history lives aud will be 70
corded In times to come without flaw to mar Its gran
dcur bring blush the check Of the Of Erin
their volume added the glorious
record Of the truth and bravery race bound up IN
folds Of inspiring faith IN Ern's future and casped with
ewes Of brightest fame giving hope and spirit 70 her
children that with such brave heArs and heroic deeds
Erin may soon become
Great glorious and free,
First Hover OF the earth and FIRST gem or the sea.
sub ect nj pre Nv hen IL
cannot give uerance ~ all iee TheDnoblest fortune
can leave to those dear to Is my connection with
General Mcaeher and his brave devoted band, from the
day u left New York up 10 ths-a partaker In all It's
tolls and all its glorious deeds May Thomas Francis
Mcaghers days be happy, and may tho providence or
God preserve him and him tho opportunity 10 once
more stand hts native hills, surrounded by warm
and true hearts bidding defiance TO tho oppressor Of his
loved land and the reacherous enemy Of his adopted
country.
The consolidation OF the regiments will most likely DO
made this week Your aiectionae son,
WIN. J. NAGLE.