. My Little War Experience with Historical Sketches and Memorabilia . ly stood on my toes and said) Try it again. He did; and, winking, replied, Thatsall right. I afterwards wished that I hadnt been sofertile in resource. Meanwhile, ten companies were selected, from thescores of new companies just arrived in camp, to formthe regiment—four from York County and six fromCumberland County and vicinity—and designated the130th Regiment Pennsylvania Volunteers. On August9th, 1862, the regiment was aligned and mustered intothe service of the United States for a period of ninemonths, unless sooner disc
. My Little War Experience with Historical Sketches and Memorabilia . ly stood on my toes and said) Try it again. He did; and, winking, replied, Thatsall right. I afterwards wished that I hadnt been sofertile in resource. Meanwhile, ten companies were selected, from thescores of new companies just arrived in camp, to formthe regiment—four from York County and six fromCumberland County and vicinity—and designated the130th Regiment Pennsylvania Volunteers. On August9th, 1862, the regiment was aligned and mustered intothe service of the United States for a period of ninemonths, unless sooner discharged by a termination ofthe war. The following morning, Governor Curtin de-livered the regimental flag in a most eloquent and pa-triotic address. We immediately marched, amid theplaudits of the people of Harrisburg, to the railroadstation, where we were placed in box cars and startedfor Washington. On our arrival at York, a large con-course of relatives and friends awaited us and gave us amost enthusiastic reception, and a tearful and God-Bless-You From Battles and Leaders of the Civil War. OFF FOR THE FRONT, 1861. (p18)
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