The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1888-07-11

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ELEVENTH INFANTRY.
Monument stands on east side of Emmeftsburq
Road, south Of the Smith House.
llth New Jersey Volunteers, Col. Robert Nc
Aiisser ISL Brig "a Diy Sd Corps, July 1868
1865. Engaged in % battles. This stone marks
the spot reached by the right Of the Regiment the
len extending towards the southeast. The posi-
ton was held under severe fire. which killed or
disabled nearly three-ffths of the Regiment, in
cluding every officer present above the rank Of
Lieutenant. Number engaged, 275; killed, 81 T;
wounded, 1903; missing - total 1885, OF the
missing are supposed 70 have been killed. Erect.
ed oy inc state of New Jersey, 1885,"
Monument stands in the field south of TrOstle's
Lane, about one hundred and ffty yards north
east of the Peach Orchard.
!" 0lark's Battery-B Battery b, LIST New Jersey
Art.i fought here from until o'clock ON July g
is6S, firing 800 rounds of ammunition. Losses
S Slilea, wounded, 10 missing. g.. Mustered in
september 3, 1851. Mustered out June 49, 1865
Engaged In &c battles, including all the important
actions on the Peninsula, Fredericksburg, Cham
eeilorsyille, Wilderness, spottsylysnia, Cold Har.
STATE OF New Jersey, 1885,"
TWELFTH INFANTRY
Barn.
A monument was erected by the survivors of
TINS Regiment and their friends in May 1886, on
me position held by the Regiment in the main
line OF battle of July 3d. to the south of the Bryan
Barn. The followiog is the inscription thereon .
" In memory Of the men of the Twelfth Regiment,
New Jersey Infantry Volunteers, who fell upon
this field July I'd and Sd, 1868, and who elsewhere
died under the nag, this monument is dedicated
" their surviving comrades as an example to fu-
tn generations. Buck and Bali Calibre, 60, ,
IN Regiment made two separate charges the
Bliss Barn and captured it,"
The State Commission has, with the concurrence
OF the kegimental Association, added the follow
ing strength at muster in, 992 gained. 907 ;
total, $50. Died in seryice-otieers enlisted
men, 252. Lost on this field, officers, 20 men ;
wounded, officers. so men missing !; total 49,
The State Commission also erected on the site o.
the Bliss House and Barn, 600 yards TO the front
OF the line Of battle granite tablet, with the fol-
lowing inscription: Erected by the State OF New
Jersey, 1883 in honor of the 18th Regiment
ofVE Ia detachment of which, in the fter-
'"esed the Bliss House and
We AsirQs s.ss ~ r.
.-..s..1er detachment If
So ..aens essised Capturing the buildings
and Que officer and one man, and driving back the
skirmish reserve. The Regiment lost in these
charges GO officers and men,
THIRTEENTH INFANTRY
Monument stands in McAlisters Woods, on the
west bank of Rock Creek, three hundred yards
soath-east of Spangler's Spring,
18th N j. Volunteers, Sd Brigade. LIST Division,
18th Corps, reached this battlefield z. NJ. July l.,
1868, and with the Brigade went into position on
the north side of Wolf Hill. During the night oc-
cupled position in support of Battery M, First
N. Y. Artillery. July 2, In morning held position
near Culp's Hill; in afternoon marched TO relief
OF Third Corps near Round Top at night return
ed to right OF the army. July 5, occupied position
marked by this monument, supporting Second
Massachusetts, and Twenty-seventh Indiana in
their charge on Confederate flank. In the even
ing moved TO extreme right to support Greggs
Cavalry. Killed and mortally wounded, 2 j; wound
ed, 49, Mustered In, August rs, 1862. Discharged,
June 5, 1865; Engagements-Antietam, 1862 !
1864 Cassville, 1864 Dallas, 1864 Kulps Farm,
1884, .Nancy's Creek, 1854; Peach Tree Greek,
1864; Siege Of Atlanta, 1864; March to the Sea,
Bentonville. 1865. Totallo losses during the war
Killed or died of wounds, 10; died Of disease and
in prison, 4s wounded, pa; total, S62. This
monumentswas dedicated on July /, 1887"
FIRST CAVALRY.
Monument stands on the Rummel Farm about
three hundred yards south of the Rummel House,
on the field Of the great Cavalry fight of July g.,
1863 ;
North front" First New Jersey Cavalry, Major
Myron II. Beaumont; LIST Brigade, I'd Cavalry Di-
vision. July 3, 1868. Erected by the State of New
Jersey, 1885,"
West side" Organized in September, 1861, and
served 70 the end Of the War. Participated In %
wounds, etc., 70i died prisoners of war; 81 miss
ing, supposed dead, l2n
East sids-y" Fought here July 5, 1868, both
mounted and dismounted, holding this position
several hours Assisted in repellng tho charges
OF the enemy's cavalry
South side" Officers killed in battle during the
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Frederick, Maj. John II Shellmire. Maj. james Ii
Hart Maj. John IL Lucas, Capt. Thomas X. Haines,
Capt, Moses n. MalesbuFy. Lieut., Alexander Stew
art, Lieut.. Edward E. Jemlson, Lieut. John w
BELLS, Lieut.. voorhees, Dye, Lieut.. Alanson Aus.
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On Saturday evening" while conversing with
Lieut. e. s. E. Newberry formerly of Lambert
ville), we were hailed by eight members of Major
G. A. Angel Post No. 20, G. A. r., of Lambertyille
who had just arrived in camp. A shaking of hands
all around, and then quarters are provided for tho
Few corners with the iith Regiment Adjutant.
General Mains furnished the boys with blanket,
and bRde them make themselves at home with u:
as 10 zthe encampment lasted. Adjutant Maini
Is .Aal iavorite with the Iambertylle boys
and they will never forget his kindness in doinG
everything possible for their comfort and In many
ways making their visit pleasant. Two of the
Grand Army boys made mistake in bringing
"eight days ration" with them in naversaek.
large enough for " pack mule" to carry.
Sunday morning came, and with 1t delightful
weather, which continued throughout the day
After breakfast, the q. A. K. visitors, 18th Nelss
Baylor, George Trauger Dory Fields. ABBEY Trau
ger, Johnny Niece and THE RECORD as guides
tthe two large hayersaeks also went along)--start
ed TO visit the battlefield. We first take a look al
the monument of the sth Regiment, at the south
erly corner of the Wheat Field then we dive into
the woods, where we find trees cut and marked by
shot and shell then we approach the monument
of the 9th Regiment, north of Devils Den. Here
We see where Steve Hull and Johnny Niece were
wounded, and where Pete Wean Nieee's te ntmate
was killed and here is the spot where Dory Fields
stood. with powder-blackened face, feeding the
Johnnies with lead. A short distance from here
Ia oh al wifi,
rifle pointing directly toward the road lending 10
the Den. Close by Is a huge rock with water rum
ming from its side. Some ingenious Yankee, since
the war, placed pipe In the rear of this rock
leading from stream, and when standing In front
1t looks as II the water bulging from out the
solid rock comrade Jim Naylor stoops TO taste
the water. A citizen tells him that horses drink
here; but Jim must taste It. and he did so, but we
know he didn't relish IL. Now we enter the Dew
lis Den appropriately named), Of the most
wonderful aggregatons of massive rocks, rent with
horrid chasms and assures. to be found anywhere
on the continent All around is picture of wild
desolation. Here is spring Of water, and COM
rade Is. Naylor calls Jim to taste it, but he de-
clines. Comrades Dave Wilson, Johnny Bice, HI
ram Shepherd, Yves. Crook and Is. MAYOR arc
hunting for a walking.stick TO take home as
relic, while Comrade Dick Williams is scratching
here and there with a cane in search Of bullets
Now we start for Little Round Top and soon reach
Its summit. Here are q number Of monuments
and several guns still stand In the same position
as they did duiing the great battle. Here also Is
a marble slab, which bears the inscription; :" On
this spot General Meade stood and observed the
progress OF the battle on July @" To-day one.
legged Billy Murphy is proudly standing on the
same spQt, while above him, ON large rock, /:
,u told apyahrsf yesk, -aiewiag the grand scene
way to who, partly tagougls,sle s.'e' asld, and
plains Visible to the naked eye. Here is where
the Confederates made desperate struggle to gair
| possession of the mountain, making charge aftel
charge, but were repulsed with heavy loss at eacl
| onslaught. Attic foot Of the mountain 400 Con
federates were buried in one long ditch. Whil'
on top OF the mountain Comrade Jake Hines be
came so patriotic that he could not control himsel
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