. History of the Eighteenth regiment Conn. volunteers in the war for the Union . he teamsters were in great fear, and there was danger of apanic. The chaplain pleaded with the wagon-master, or officer incharge of the train, to make an effort to allay the fears of his driv-ers, but all to no purpose. He seemed to be as much beside him-self as any one; rode on with his teams was soon outof sight. Under the circumstances it was impossible for the in-fantry to keep pace with the teams, and their escort was left forawhile at a respectful distance in the rear. Hut when th(^ trainreached
. History of the Eighteenth regiment Conn. volunteers in the war for the Union . he teamsters were in great fear, and there was danger of apanic. The chaplain pleaded with the wagon-master, or officer incharge of the train, to make an effort to allay the fears of his driv-ers, but all to no purpose. He seemed to be as much beside him-self as any one; rode on with his teams was soon outof sight. Under the circumstances it was impossible for the in-fantry to keep pace with the teams, and their escort was left forawhile at a respectful distance in the rear. Hut when th(^ trainreached Falling Waters there was more order in the retreat. Arrived at the Potomac, opposite Williamsport, about six , and spent the night, the teams only fording the river. Oneor two of the officers of the Eighteenth crossed the river in searchof the regimental wagons, but did not succeed in finding men generally had to look out for themselves, and were astired and hungry as they had been at any time on the raid. July 26th, forded the Potomac and marched down the river. Hose. , J. DICKINSON RIPLEY. CONNECTICUT VOLUNTEERS. 295 road toward Harpers Ferry. Camped at night near Sharpsburg,Md. Next day proceeded to Harpers Ferry, and from thencepassed on through Sandy Hook to Pleasant Valley, and wentinto camp. Here the regiment received another mail, whichgave general satisfaction. About four P. M., on the 28th,command was given to march back to Harpers Ferry, and thento Halltown, four miles on the road to Charleston. Remainedat this place Frida\, the 29th, and received another mail in themeantime. Col. Ely having been made brigade commander, the commandhad devolved upon Maj. Peale, but Gen. Hunter, having takenumbrage at the major for telling some of his staff at the Ferry thesimple truth about the sufferings and privations of the men onthe raid to Lynchtjurg, put the major under arrest. Every manof the regiment, and many others who knew the circumstancesof the affai
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