. History and roster of Maryland volunteers, war of 1861-5 . would not be com-plete without mention of the War Governors of Maryland, viz., the Hon. Thomas Holi-day Hicks and the Hon. Augustus W. Bradford, who manifested much interest in theenlistment, organization and service of the Maryland troops. Governor Bradford paidfrequent visits to the troops in the field, with a view to their betterment and efficiency,and was prompt to recognize efficiency, zeal and gallantry by promotions, etc., whenin his power to do so. The history and record of the Maryland soldiers and sailors who fought for the
. History and roster of Maryland volunteers, war of 1861-5 . would not be com-plete without mention of the War Governors of Maryland, viz., the Hon. Thomas Holi-day Hicks and the Hon. Augustus W. Bradford, who manifested much interest in theenlistment, organization and service of the Maryland troops. Governor Bradford paidfrequent visits to the troops in the field, with a view to their betterment and efficiency,and was prompt to recognize efficiency, zeal and gallantry by promotions, etc., whenin his power to do so. The history and record of the Maryland soldiers and sailors who fought for theUnion in the great Civil War is one of which every Marylander, no matter what hisopinion past or present may have been, should feel a just pride. Let it teach a lesson to posterity of patriotism, self-sacrifice and devotion to duty,as seen by their fathers, and may future generations be as ready and willing to respondto the call of duty and patriotism when the Nation and State demand, remembering atall times that eternal vigilance is the price of FIRST REGIMENT INFANTRY.
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