. History of the First Regiment (Massachusetts Infantry), from the 25th of May, 1861, to the 25th of May, 1864; including brief references to the operations of the Army of the Potomac . soners of war, for med-ical and surgical treatment. The buildings and otheraccessories of this place were vastly superior to tlioseupon Bikers Island ; and it was with regret that Com-pany A, being relieved on the 26th of September, andCompanies B and G on the 6th of October following,left, by command of Gen. Canby, and reported for dutyat the latter place again. At tlie completion of the New-York draft, all th
. History of the First Regiment (Massachusetts Infantry), from the 25th of May, 1861, to the 25th of May, 1864; including brief references to the operations of the Army of the Potomac . soners of war, for med-ical and surgical treatment. The buildings and otheraccessories of this place were vastly superior to tlioseupon Bikers Island ; and it was with regret that Com-pany A, being relieved on the 26th of September, andCompanies B and G on the 6th of October following,left, by command of Gen. Canby, and reported for dutyat the latter place again. At tlie completion of the New-York draft, all theregiments and batteries detached from the Army of thePotomac for special service in and around the city. DEPARTURE FOR WASHINGTON. 433 were relieved from duty by Gen. Dix, and ordered toreport to Gen. Halleck, at Washington. Detaclimentsof regulars were sent to occupy their places, wheretroops were still needed; and elsewhere camps werebroken up altogether, and matters restored to their for-mer condition. Thursday afternoon, Oct. 15, the FirstRegiment embarked on board the steamer John Ro-mer, for Jersey City, where a train of cars was inwaiting to convey them to Washington. 37. CHAPTER ford, locust grove, and brandy station. Watchman, what of the night?Are there signs in the east that augur tlie day?Or still doth the blackness of darkness there lay?We list to the trumpings that herald the storm,To the roll of the drum, and the order to form. • Form, form, infantry form !Close up! is the word; and prepare for the charge!Close up! is the shout on the hill, by the marge;Close up, where they fall! and forward againWhere the lightnings shall flash, and descend the hot rain. Anon. THE main body of Gen. Lees forces had beenencamped near Orange Court House during themonths of August and September, while the troops ofGen. Meade held Culpepper Court House and parties had remained inactive until Gen. Hookersdeparture for the reenforcement of Gen. Rosecrans,
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