. History and complete roster of the Massachusetts regiments, minute men of '61 who responded to the first call of President Abraham Lincoln, April 15, 1861, to defend the flag and Constitution of the United States ... and biographical sketches of minute men of Massachuetts . rned, the interview wasthen ended l3y my withdrawing, thethe President having said that the rationsshould Ije made satisfactory Many times since I have recalled thescene. The Mayors look of intense dis-gust, the astonishing dignity of theCommanding General, and the expression,half sad, half quizzical on the face of thePre
. History and complete roster of the Massachusetts regiments, minute men of '61 who responded to the first call of President Abraham Lincoln, April 15, 1861, to defend the flag and Constitution of the United States ... and biographical sketches of minute men of Massachuetts . rned, the interview wasthen ended l3y my withdrawing, thethe President having said that the rationsshould Ije made satisfactory Many times since I have recalled thescene. The Mayors look of intense dis-gust, the astonishing dignity of theCommanding General, and the expression,half sad, half quizzical on the face of thePresident at the evident infelicity of hisintroduction. If I did not k-ave that distinguished presence with my reputationfor integrity unimpaired, the pressure ofAbraham Lincolns honest hand, as weparted, deceived me. My mission, at allevents, was successful and the rationsimproved. While Washington remained i ssolatedfrom the North, the Sixth, by GeneralScotts orders, daily marched in thestreets and practiced the .street firing-drill,while the air was vocal with nnitturedcurses; and more than oni- night theRegiment slept upon its arms in theSenate Chamber under order to surroundthe White House at the first alarm, anddefend the president from attack. 406 Minute Men of 61. Member of Fifth Regiment on picket dutynear Fairfax Court House. Minute Men of 61 407 SONG OF THE CAMP EIREHv John L. Parker Here we are again tonight,By the camp-fires cheerful light!Gallant comrades, every one,Raise the song of , glory, hallelujah !Glory, glory, hallelujah !Glory, glory, hallelujah !As we go marching the battles fire and hail and sabre stroke, Soldiers who were tried and trueSang the song of Sixt\ Marching along, we are marching along ;Gird on your armor and be marching along ;The conflict is raging, twill be fearful and strong,Then gird on your armor and be marching New Englands rocky coastSprang her sons to join the f
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