Company G, Boston.-11th Reg. Company G was recruited by Capt. Wm. C. Allen, in Boston. He was taken prisoner at Bull Run, while assisting one of his wounded soldiers, but escaped a few days afterwards, and after undergoing much hardship arrived safely in Washington, and rejoined his regiment. 1st Lieut., COMMISSIONED OFFICERS. Captain, WILLIAM C. ALLEN, Boston. EDWIN HUMPHREY, Hingham, promoted to captain, Company A, Oct. 11, 1861. JOSEPH P. MYERS, East Boston, promoted from 2d lieut., Oct. 11, 1861. 2d Lieut., WILLIAM H. ROBERTS, Lynn, promoted from corporal, Oct. 11, 1861. Sergeants. Brown Edward O., Lynn NON-COMMISSIONED OFFICERS AND PRIVATES. Andrews Charles A., Boston, discharged Vaux Walter K., Ballardvale, deserted Maralious Frederic, Boston Duffy Charles P., Fitchburg, promoted to sergt. Roberts Wm. H., Lynn, promoted to 2d lieut. Oct. 11, 161 Burbank Charles G., East Boston, died Greenleaf Wm. H., Boxford Janes Charles H., Linn, killed at Bailey Marcus M., Lawrence, deserted Mc Donald John, Nova Scotia Wagoner. Cooley Bernard, Boston, promoted to sergt. Privates. Carrick James, Lowell Cameron James E., West Needham Cahane John, Lynn, promoted to corporal Church Samuel, Boston, promoted to corporal Chickering Wm. W., No. Andover Collins John T., Boston, deserted Edgar William K., Boston, taken Holmes Marcus M., E. Weymouth Harrington Andrew A., North Andover Hughes Wm. A., Boston Hasty Gilbert, Boston, discharged James Thomas, Boston, taken pris- Morgan William, Lawrence McMorran Chas. J., E. Weymouth Morris Thomas, South Boston Nolan John, Boston Oliver Samuel P., Lynn Price Wm. P., Lynn, promoted to corporal Parker Thomas, Lynn Simpson Geo. F., North Reading, promoted to corporal Sutcliff James H., North Andover Shackley William, Danvers Stevens Henry J., Lynn Towle John, Boston" Wilkinson Alfred, Boston Webster Waldo, Bangor, Me. Witham Walter S., Lynn Wells John C., North Andover Joined since the regiment left for sent of war. Addison Joseph, Lynn Ames Geo. H., Lynn Ames Geo. F., Lynn Cullen John, Beverly Condon Richard C., Lynn Donovan Duncan, Newburyport Russell Albert W., Danvers Company H (Sanford Light Guard), Boston.-11th Reg. Company H was recruited in Boston, under the direction of the projectors of the regiment, and was assigned to Capt. Selden Page. The captain, who fought at Bull Run, is a general favorite in the regiment. This company is called the "Sanford Light Guard" in honor of Mrs. E. H. Sanford, whose noble bounty has been constantly shown, not only to this company. but to the whole 11th Regiment (as briefly stated in the regimental sketch), and also to other military organizations. COMMISSIONED OFFICERS. Captain, SELDEN PAGE, Leominster. 1st Lieut., CHARLES HENRY COLBURN, Boston. 2d Lieut., GEORGE W. CALIFF, Boston, taken prisoner. Sergeants. NON-COMMISSIONED OFFICERS AND PRIVATES. Heath Henry, Haverhill Corbett Joseph, Beverly Warren Robert T., Bowdoinham, Me., wounded and prisoner Corporals. Royer Wm. H.. Pottstown, Pa. Heath J. Wesley, Haverhill Emerson Joseph R., Plaistow, N.H. Musicians. Cole George A.. Boston Wentworth S. G.. Middletown Bassett Russell W., Pittsfield Berdge Edwin T., So. Groveland Bolton Wm. A., Andover Blanchard Daniel, Salem, taken prisoner Brown James L., Cambridgeport Fletcher Wm., Boston, wounded Green Wm. H., North Reading Guilford L. S., Middleboro' Hadley Horace A., Middleboro' Johnson G. T., Groveland, deserted Knowlton C. R. T., Ashland, taken prisoner Kimball Varnum A., Haverhill Noyes Augustus F., Groveland Roberts Burton, Thetford, Vt., de- Stemler Peter, South Boston Wells W. H., Worcester Willey Samuel H., Boston, taken Ward Charles A., Boston, Wade George B., Boston, taken Burns John, Salem Conway James, Newburyport Sexton Dennis, Newburyport Tuttle John A., Lynn Wood Samuel A., New York City Company I (Bunker Hill Volunteers), Charlestown. - 11th Reg. Was recruited by Capt. B. F. Wright, in Charlestown, and went into camp at Fort Warren, May 17, 1861, and from there it went to Camp Cameron, June 17. The company was composed of excellent material, and received much attention from Mayor Hutchins and the city government of Charlestown. The female teachers of the public schools, the Soldiers' Relief Society, and individuals of Charlestown also contributed liberally, in clothing and other necessary articles of comfort for the company before they left the State, and afterwards, in November, the Hancock Engine Company sent them clothing, &c. COMMISSIONED OFFICERS. Captain, BENJAMIN F. WRIGHT, Charlestown, discharged Nov. 28, 1861. 1st Lieut., JOHN C. ROBERTSON Charlestown; 2d Lieut., ALBERT M. GAMMELL, Charlestown, promoted 1st lieut. Sergeants. NON-COMMISSIONED OFFICERS AND PRIVATES. White Rufus A., Charlestown Corpo, als. Emerson John H., Hopkinton, N.H. Meagher Francis T., Charlestown Mears Daniel, Andover Wagoner. Seavey Frank, Charlestown Allen Albert P., Charlestown Ellms Chas. II., Chelsea Jordan Richard W.. Charlestown Charlestown, drowned July 31, 1861 Le Clair William, Reading Mead John P., Lynnfield, died Peterson Peter A., Chelsea Proctor Joseph H., So. Boston Randall Benj. F., Charlestown, Rhodes Otis W., Millbury Richardson Joseph H., Lynnfield Russell Levi S., Lynnfield Ramsdell Ira W., Lynnfield Sweet Herbert W., Smithfield, R Shaw Colin, Salem, promoted to Spencer Joseph, Norwich, Conn. Sullivan John O., Charlestown Torrey George D., Charlestown, taken prisoner at battle of Bull Run, July 21, 1861, and released Vars Nathan II., Westbury, R. I., deserted Wells Wm. F., Charlestown White Henry C., Quincy White Wm., Boston, deserted Waery James, Reading Walton S. L., Reading Wiley Daniel B., Lynnfield Wiley Joseph L., Lynnfield Ware Earl, Boston. deserted Company K, Dorchester. -11th Reg. Company K was enlisted by Capt. Benjamin Stone, Jr., in the town of Dorchester, and in regard to officers and men is excelled by no company in the regiment. It was escorted from Dorchester to Boston, by the citizens of the former place, with great pomp. Capt. Stone, being unwell, was left in command of the camp at Alexandria when the regiment marched to Bull Run. During the fight the company was under the command of Lieut. Munroe. Capt. S. is an excellent officer. COMMISSIONED OFFICERS. Captain, BENJAMIN STONE, JR., Dorchester. 1st Lieut., WILLIAM V. MUNROE, Dorchester. JOHN T. SWEET, Dorchester, discharged Aug. 22, 1861. 2d Lieut., JOHN MUNN, promoted from 1st sergeant, Aug. 23, 1861. Sergeants. NON-COMMISSIONED OFFICERS AND PRIVATES. Munn John, Dorchester, promoted Neas John, Dorchester, promoted Stone Martin W., Dorchester, pro- Clark Nathaniel, Dorchester Thompson Samuel, Dorchester Greenleaf Jeremiah, Dorchester Anderson A. F., jr., Dorchester Barnes George S., Dorchester, de- Barnes Wm. F., Dorchester Blake Wm. E., Dorchester Bullard William H., Weymouth, Bunce Chas. A., Dorchester Burke A. L., Dorchester Burr H. D., Dorchester, Canfield M., Lawrence, deserted Carney P. H., Lawrence, deserted Chapman James H., Cambridge, Church W., Hingham Dearborn Nathaniel W., Cam- Decoster John, Stoughton Dodge Charles S., Dorchester, de- Fiske Chas. A., Lexington Forness A. W., South Danvers Lassman Robert E., Dorchester Morse B. H., Boston, deserted Seaverns Henry A., Dorchester, Scott William, Boston Smith Geo. S., Dorchester, deserted Stephenson W. Scott, Newton Stevens Newell D., Dorchester, Sickell William, Boston Stuart Henry, Leicester Sumner Geo. II., Dorchester Weld S. H., jr., Dorchester, taken Joined since September. Kesler G. F., Philadelphia, Pa., musician Bradshaw J. H., Dorchester Brown John D., Salem Decoster Barton, Stoughton Holden John, Salem Ingalls John, Marblehead Richards W. W., Dorchester Twelfth Regiment. Immediately after the cowardly attack made upon the Sixth Regiment of Massachusetts Volunteers by a lawless mob in the streets of Baltimore, an appeal having been made to the loyal sons of Massachusetts, Fletcher Webster, Esq., of Marshfield, published on Saturday, April 20, 1861, the following call, addressed to the patriotic men of Boston and vicinity: "Fellow-Citizens - I have been assured by the Executive Department that the State will accept at once an additional regiment of infantry. I therefore propose to meet to-morrow at ten o'clock, in front of the Merchants' Exchange, State Street, such of my fellow-citizens as will join in raising this new regiment. The muster-roll will be ready to be signed then and there. Respectfully, FLETCHER WEBSTER." The call of Mr. Webster was seconded by the following notice, subscribed with the names of twenty-eight respectable gentlemen, and published at the same time:"There will be a public meeting to-morrow, Sunday, in front of the Exchange, State Street, at ten o'clock, A. M., to aid in the enrolment of the new regiment of volunteer militia called for by Fletcher Webster. Come all." In consequence of this call a mass meeting was held in State Street at the appointed time. One of the morning journals, in describing the occurrence, says: "The appearance of this city yesterday was one of unusual excitement. The streets were, at an early hour, thronged with citizens, anxiously gleaning the extras for the latest news, and discussing the events of the hour with intense excitement. The enthusiasm of the old and the ardor of the young were roused to the highest pitch, and the patriotic spirit of '76 seemed to be fully aroused. The scene on State Street was one of unusual life and animation. Long before the departure of the Fifth Regiment, crowds were thronging into the street, and flocking to the steps of the Exchange. At ten o'clock, according to announcement in the daily papers, Fletcher Webster, Esq., appeared to announce himself in readiness to raise a regiment of militia. He attempted to address the vast crowd, but the inconvenience of the position rendered it utterly impossible for him to make his voice heard. Some one shouted, 'To the Old State House! This was. responded to with cheers, and cries of 'That's the place!' and a rush was immediately made for that spot. Soon Mr. Webster appeared on the balcony, and was greeted with hearty cheers. He uncovered, and bowing in acknowledgment for his greeting, addressed the assemblage of citizens. He said he could see no better use to which the day could be put than for us to take the opportunity to show our gratitude to Divine Providence for bestowing upon us the best government in the world, and to pledge ourselves to stand by and maintain it. He whose good name he bore, had the good furtune to defend the Union and the Constitution in the forum. This he could rot do, but he was ready to defend them in the field. This is no time for speeches, but for action. He then stated that he had received the proper papers from the Governor, authorizing him to raise a regiment of volunteers, and he read a letter stating that when such regiment was completed it would be accepted by the State. He had also received other papers. for signatures of persons wishing to volunteer. He then read General Order No. 6, calling for volunteers, and said that in consequence of this order, he offered his services to his fellow-citizens to join them anywhere in serving their country. Time presses; the enemy are approaching the Capital of the nation; it may be in their hands; (cries of never! it never shall be!') Promptness is needed. Let us show the world that the patriotism of '61 is not less than that of the heroes of '76. The noble impulses of their patriotic hearts have descended to us." "Mr. Webster closed his remarks with an allusion to his father's devotion to the country, and expressed a hope that we shall vet see the nation united and our flag remain without a star dimmed or a stripe obliterated. He then announced that all who desired to enlist would find the papers ready for signatures, at the Surveyor's office, at the Custom House. This announcement was received with loud applause. The remarks of Mr. Webster were received with the greatest enthusiasm, and at the close of his speech he was loudly cheered. The meeting was likewise addressed by Wm. Dehon, Esq., Hon. Charles Levi Woodbury, Edward Riddle, Esq., and other gentlemen. Mr. Dehon, on being announced, stepped forward and was very cordially received. He commenced his spirited address by saying that the day was one for deeds, not words. He could not see the grandson of Captain Ebenezer Webster, that hero of the Revolution - he could not see the son of that later Webster, who slumbers in the shades of Marshfield, come here, (leaving wife and family) for the cause of that country to whose welfare they devoted their lives, without saying one word of encouragement. He goes to fight traitors, whose equal the world has never seen. Mr. Dehon said he was ready, as one of a committee of one hundred citizens, to join in raising money to equip a regiment of ten companies. His remarks were enthusiastically received. Mr. Woodbury alluded very feelingly to the brother of Mr. Webster, who gallantly served his country in the Mexican war, and who fell a martyr to the maladies of a tropical climate while anxious to sustain his country's glory, and achieve for himself an honorable fame. At nine o'clock, on Monday morning, Mr. Nathaniel B. Shurtleff, Jr., who had on the previous day tendered his services to Mr. Webster for the purpose, opened papers for the enlistment of the regiment in Merchants' Exchange, using for headquarters the rooms now occupied for the Post Office, which had been kindly granted to Mr. Webster for the purpose, by the proprietors of the building. So rapidly was the enlistment made for this regiment, that, on the succeding Wednesday, in less than three days' time, the enlistment was completed and the lists closed, sixteen full companies having offered for the service. On the same day, a committee of one hundred was organized to co-operate with Mr. Webster in forming and providing for his regiment. Wm. Dehon. Esq., was chosen President, George Eaton, Esq., Secretary, and John D. Bryant, Treasurer. Several committees were also appointed for carrying out the objects of the organization. Col. John M. Fessenden, a distinguished graduate of West Point Military Academy, gave his valuable services for the instruction of the regiment. The regiment was composed of five companies enlisted at Boston, one at North Bridgewater, one at Abington, one at Weymouth, one at Stoughton, and one at Gloucester, all having the full complement of rank and file, according to the Massachusetts Statutes. These ten companies were organized by the choice of officers during the last week of April. The captains of the several companies were: Company A. Capt. Charles E. Grover, who subsequently resigned, and was succeeded in command by Lieut. Richard H. Kimball; Company B, Dehon Guard, Captain George W. Murch, who had seen service in the Mexican war; Company C, Capt. Charles R. Doane, who soon resigned, and Daniel G. Handy, a member of the Second Battalion, was appointed captain; Company D, Latin School Guard, Capt. Nathaniel B. Shurtleff, Jr., a member of the Independent Corps of Cadets; Company E, Emerson Guard, Capt. Edward C. Saltmarsh, late of Norwich Military Academy; Company F, Capt. Alexander Hichborn, of North Bridgewater; Company G, Cant. Ira Blanchard, of Abington; Company H, Capt. James L. Bates, of Weymouth; Company I, Capt. John Ripley, of Stoughton; Company K, Dale Guard, named in honor of Ebenezer Dale, Esq., its constant benefactor, Capt. David Allen, Jr., of Gloucester. Attached to this regiment is an excellent band, which has proved to be of much value to the division, and particularly to the regiment. Since the encampment at Cantonment Hicks, it has given a grand vocal and instrumental concert at Frederick, which proved to be eminently successful. The organization of the regiment, which was commenced on Monday morning. April 22, 1861, was completed in the short space of sixteen days; for, on the 7th of May following, the Webster Regiment (for by this name it will ever be remembered) was uniformed, armed, officered, and in camp. The friends of the regiment were munificent in their gifts, and more than $14,000 were subscribed for the regiment. The class which graduated at Harvard College in 1833 gave their classmate, Mr. Webster, a horse and equipments throughout. The young ladies of Mr. Emerson's school in Boston made liberal donations to Capt. Saltmarsh and his company, and in their honor Company E was named. The pupils of the Boston Latin School adopted Capt. Shurtleff's company (he being a graduate of the school), and appropriated about four hundred dollars in furnishing each soldier of his command with a good flannel shirt, a pair of flannel drawers, a pair of good worl stockings, a large linen handkerchief, and other necessaries, besides presenting $75 in cash to the captain, and voting a splendid gold medal, bearing an appropriate inscription, to such private of the company as the commander shall report most deserving in every respect during the service, on his return from the war. The needlework was voluntarily performed by the young ladies of the Girls' High and Normal School. The Latin School boys have also pledged themselves to see that Capt. Shurtleff's company will be provided for in a manner in no respect inferior to any other that Massachusetts sends to suppress the treason. The school has recently sent to this company about twenty-five dozen pairs of good woollen stockings, two hundred and three pairs of mittens, and many other useful things. When the companies were first formed in Boston, they were temporarily stationed and drilled in Faneuil Hall, in a hall in Clinton Street, and in another in Summer Street; but in the first week in May they were sent to Fort Warren, in Boston Harbor, by order of the Governor of the Commonwealth, and were there placed in camp, in accordance with special order No. 144, issued April 29th. The field officers of this regiment were then chosen by the company officers, in accordance with the custom in Massachusetts, and were commissioned by the Governor; Fletcher Webster, Esq., being elected on May 4th to be Colonel, and Timothy M. Bryan, Jr.. Lieut. Colonel; and Elisha M. Burbank, Major, on the 9th of May. A list of these will be found in its proper place. Nearly three long and dull months to the soldiers, who were anxious for service, were spent at Fort Warren, and very few incidents worthy of record transpired there. Among the most notable were visits to Companies E and D, by the schools which had adopted them. Captain Saltmarsh's company received the young ladies of Mr. L. F. Emerson's school who had liberally supplied the soldiers' wants; and Cpt. Shurtleff's company received with military honors the Latin School boys, who, on the occasion, presented the company with a standard, to be borne in their parades. The young gentlemen deemed it proper that the standard which they should give should take the classical form of that of the Roman maniple, being surmounted by a gilt eagle, below which is a very perfect medallion head of the great statesman whose honored name the regiment bears; below this the number of the regiment (xii.); and at the bottom the letter of the company (D); the whole supported upon a suitable staff. Speeches, of course, were made on both of these occasions, which proved episodes in camp life. On the 21st of May official orders were issued to Colonel Webster to fill up his regiment to the maximum number by recruiting; and, on the 14th of June, at the request of Secretary Cameron, the regiment was accepted as part of the Massachusetts quota. On the 26th of June, 1861, 850 men of the Webster Regiment were mustered into service by Captain Marshall, of the United States Army; and in July the ranks were filled, and the new soldiers sworn in by Captains Marshall and Amory. On the 18th of July, 1861, a splendid standard was presented to the regiment by Hon. Edward Everett, in behalf of the ladies of Boston. The regiment came up to the city from Fort Warren in the steamers Argo and May Queen, for this purpose, and also for being reviewed by the Governor. It arrived at Commercial Wharf at half-past two o'clock, and was received by the Second Battalion of Infantry, Major Newton, accompanied by Gilmore's Band. A large crowd was gathered on the wharf, and the regiment was heartily cheered upon landing. After the usual military salutes, the battalion took the regiment under escort, and marched through Commercial and State Street. In the last-named street a very large crowd had assembled, and Sergeant Dunn was obliged to send forward numerous detachments of the Zouaves to clear the way. Looking down from the balcony of the Old State House, a splendid scene was presented the brilliant Zouave uniform of the battalion contrasting finely with the army uniform of the regiment. Col. Webster and his staff were mounted; and their appearance at the head of the column created great enthusiasm all along the route. From State Street the troops proceeded through Court, Tremont, and Beacon Streets, to the parade ground on the Common. Upon their arrival at this place, the regiment came to a halt. and the Second Battalion left the line and marched to the State House, where they received the Governor and his staff, the adjutant general, the officers of the Cadets, and several members of the State Government, and escorted them to the Common. The entire parade ground was roped off, and the friends of the regiment were admitted by tickets. Outside of the lines an immense crowd was gathered, and the movements of the soldiers were regarded with much interest. The regiment was drawn up for review shortly after four o'clock. Much to the comfort of all present, the sun was obscured by a threatening but well-meaning cloud; and a cool breeze, although it raised some dust, was kindly welcomed. The regiment passed in review three times, with full company fronts, - first in common time, second in quick, and last in double-quick, eliciting enthusiastic cheers from the spectators by the fine marching. It was the opinion of all who saw the regiment that it presented the most soldierly appearance of any which had been recruited in the State. It is a very difficult thing for a company to turn or wheel with a |