. The town of Wayland in the civil war of 1861-1865, as represented in the army and navy of the American union .. . n to the com-mon seaman and other subordinate members of the crew. In February, 1863, The Restless was found to be so muchin need of repairs, that she was ordered to Charlestown NavyYard. During her stay in Southern waters, she had captured nine-teen vessels of various magnitude and importance that wereengaged in contraband commerce. While at the Navy Yard, Mr. Damon, with thirteen others,was detailed to remain in charge of her. He had been suffer-ing for several months from a se
. The town of Wayland in the civil war of 1861-1865, as represented in the army and navy of the American union .. . n to the com-mon seaman and other subordinate members of the crew. In February, 1863, The Restless was found to be so muchin need of repairs, that she was ordered to Charlestown NavyYard. During her stay in Southern waters, she had captured nine-teen vessels of various magnitude and importance that wereengaged in contraband commerce. While at the Navy Yard, Mr. Damon, with thirteen others,was detailed to remain in charge of her. He had been suffer-ing for several months from a severe rupture, and placed him-self in the Marine Hospital for treatment. His case was foundmore difficult than at first supposed; and he was compelled toremain for five months, when his condition was deemed inade-quate for the service, and he received a discharge for disability. In stature he was five feet five inches, with light complexion,brown hair, and blue eyes. His marriage with Ella M. Evansof Waltham occurred Jan. 28, 1869, He still resides in Wayland, engaged in the express-business. Edson Capen HE record of this soldier extends over the full period(three years) for which he enlisted; during whichtime he was constantly with his regiment. By natu-ral temperament, he was quick and prompt in action :and these qualities, so desirable for a soldier, wonfor him the high esteem of his comrades and officers;one of whom (Surgeon Parker) reports him as amost excellent soldier, true to his duty whereverplaced. He was born Jan. lo, 1835, at Walpole, Mass. His marriagewith Elmira Hawes of Wayland occurred July 29, i860; bywhom he had one child, an infant at the time of his Davis was of dark complexion, hair, and eyes; six feettwo inches tall; and was a shoemaker by occupation. The Thirteenth Regiment of Infantry was then recruiting atFort Independence, in Boston harbor. On the 19th of July, hejoined Company H of this regiment; and, in about two weeksafter, he
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