Juniata sentinel. [volume] (Mifflintown, Pa.) 1846-1873, 1870-10-05
Col. T. +. Mccoy.

Inc following arac le, IciatiVe " O"i'
NicCoy's public service during the re-
bellion, We have taken from the Lewis
town Gaze,te and republish in the
SsSrINEL. These testimonials are not
confined in scope to his military quali6ca-
tions, but his moral worth and integrity
ibis manhood" (which he preserved
intact amidst the demoralizing influences,
of wnr is recognized and highly spoken Of
Read the article carefully:
"When the late rebellion eliminated in
the attack on Fort eumpter. Capt. M'Coy
was amongst the first to offer his SER
vices to the Governor of the State, and
was Immediately called to Harrisburg.
where he served in the position of De-
putty Quarter Master General of the
State in the early part of the war. and
until be was appointed by Gov. Curtin
Colonel of the 10Th Regiment P. ",
when he at once repaired to the front,
assumed command of his Regiment
then at Cedar Mountain, in the Army of
General Pope, and only relinquished
that command after the surrender of Lee
and the termination of the war.
How this gallant veteran Regiment
sustained itself in its long and trying
service. and how faithfully and well its
Colonel served aud sustained his former
military reputation. as we'll as his char
acter as a man and citizens, is known
only to those who were in position to
see and know the truth by honest inqui-
ry. With reference to the service of this
Regiment and its commander, we are
permitted to extract from documents
written many years ago, that speaks
language in this respect. unequivocal
and distinct. Brevet Major Gen. Dur
yea, in whose Brigade the 10th first
served, thus speaks of its commander:
at gives mo great pleasure to convey to
those officers Of my command who have dis
tinguished themselves upon the battle field,
my warmest commendation, and Col Mccoy,
for his gallant conduct in the various battle
Of the campaign in Virginia, is amongst the
first to merit my appreciation and esteem. l
commend him MS an officer cool and deliberate
under fire, subordinate and respectful in an
eminent degree, commanding the respects
and confidence Of his companions in arms,
possessing military ability and experience,
and every way worthy Of any trust"
Brevet Major Ger. Root, who was his
Brigade commander in the bloody battle
of Fredericksburg, speaks in the highest
terms of Col McCoy's conduct in that
battle, in which he, at the head of his
Regiment; participated in = successful
charge upon the enemy's lines.
Breves Major Gen. John G. Robinson,
one of the distinguished and faithful
officers of the war, an old army officer,
md who lost a leg in the battle of Spott-
'ylvania, has spoken of Col. Mccoy
md his Regiment in the following high |
erms:
"Thc 10th Regiment was with nc at the /
'econd crossing at frcderickburg, Chancellors- |
nile, Gettysburg, Mine Run. Wilderness and |
'pottsylvania Court House. That it was with |
he Division under my command from Decem-
,er, 1862, until the time | was seriously /
Wounded in 1864. Besides the battle above
lamed, it took part in other movements and
that it occupied NJ times
ery responsible and exposed positions and .
It all times, in battle, in camp and on the .
march, it gave me perfect satisfaction. al |
Ways found the Regiment and its gallant and |
aithful Colonel, ready for any duty required. !
md regarded il as one OF the most reliable .
# the many excellent Regiments in the Diyi-
ion had the honor TO command"
In another place and connection Gen.
Robinson gives most unqualified praise
o this Regiment, and its commander,
where he says
That it took part in many of the impor-
ant battles Of the war, with credit to itself
nd its commander and with honor TO the
tate Of Pennsy sylvania. That al all times and
ndcr all circumstances it did its whole duty,
nd enjoyed the full confidence Of its Divi-
ION commander"
In the last great flank movement of
'rant's, north of the James river, the
th Corps covered the Army from the
ttacks Of the enemy under Lee, duty
nvolving the greatest danger and respon.
ibility. The position of greatest dan
er was in defending the passes of White
)ak Swamp, and this was assigned to
be Division commanded by Brevet Ma
Or Gen. Crawford. Col. McCoy's Regi.
lent was in this Division, and was Or
cred to one of tho important points.
low this duty was performed is shown
, the following official communication
rom Gen. Crawford:
HEADe'Rs Sd Div. 9th Army Corps,
Camp near Charles City Court House,
June Is, 1870
OIL. T. F. McCoH, Commanding 10th Rept.,
P.V.
Colonel-The General commanding cxpress-
! satisfaction at the efficient manner in which
ou and the officers and men of your COM {
and performed the part assigned you on the :
9th inst, in etfectually holding your position !
ithout support.
an very respectfully your obedient SER
ant, GEORGE MONTEITH
Asst. Adjutsnt Gen."
At this period of the war, and several
'onths subsequent, Col. McCoy's Brig
De was commanded by Brevet Briga-
ier Gen. Peter Lyle. who is now high
'eriff of tbs city of Philadelphia. We
ktract from . letter written By Gen.