. The heroes of Albany. A memorial of the patriot-martyrs of the city and county of Albany, who sacrificed their lives during the late war in defense of our nation 1861-1865, with a view of what was done in the county to sustain the United States government; and also brief histories of the Albany regiments . ught for hiscountry, and the hope that ever inspired his soul, may he learntfrom the following statements, furnished to his father by a dis-tinguished officer, who knew and loved the departed hero: Capt. Docw joined the One Hundred and Twenty-first Regi-lnent N. V. S. Volunteers when that
. The heroes of Albany. A memorial of the patriot-martyrs of the city and county of Albany, who sacrificed their lives during the late war in defense of our nation 1861-1865, with a view of what was done in the county to sustain the United States government; and also brief histories of the Albany regiments . ught for hiscountry, and the hope that ever inspired his soul, may he learntfrom the following statements, furnished to his father by a dis-tinguished officer, who knew and loved the departed hero: Capt. Docw joined the One Hundred and Twenty-first Regi-lnent N. V. S. Volunteers when that regiment first entered theservice, the 23d of August, L862, at Camp Schuyler, Herkimercounty, N. a- first Lieutenant of Company I. He servedin that capacity until shortly after the battle of Antietam, whenhis soldierly bearing and attention to duty attracted the noticeof Maj. Gen. Slocum, commanding First Division. Sixth ArmyCorps. The General at once placed Lieut. Dorw on his stall asordnance officer, which arduous ami responsible position he tilledwith credit, until shortly after the first Fredericksburg battle,when he left his staff appointment to accept the Captaincy ofCompany K in his own regiment, a promotion justly took con imam 1 of his company, and led it in the terrible battle.
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